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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
Colorado Senator In Speech De-
pIOres Panama Canal Pact.
Urges Ratification of Treaty
With Republic of Colombia.
PAID WITH NATIONS HONOR
Rightsof-Way For Canal Bought
From FilIibuster Band.
Declares Roosevelt Suppressed
the Facts of the Case,

Washington. Jan. 3.-Amerieaa con-
duct in the negotiations for the con-
struetion of the Panama canal. begun
first with the republic of Colombia
and later carried on with the revolu-
out Jurisdiction and therefore indie
fensible," Senator Thomas. Democrat.
Colorado, declared today in the sem
ate. speaking for ratification of the
treaty involving payment of a $685.
600, 600 indemnity to Colombia, which
has been pending several years.
He receunted the involved story of
the diplomatic and commercial deal
ings of 1903 which finally resulted in
the canals construction and charged
that President Theodore Roosevelt
acquired the right of way for the
canal from a band of filibusters by
hartering for it the honor of the ma
ton.
Must Acknowledge Wrong.
1.-THE lily comfort one gathers from
the shameful and sordid story is that
it finds no precedent in our history
he said in stating his conclusions. Il
trust that we may soon acknowledge
the wrong and make some reparadon,
lest it bes invoked some time to shell
ter or justify assault upon the integ-
rity of some weak and helpless nation"
President Roesevelt's conduct
from the commencement to the close
of the episode fortunately has no par
alIel in the diplomatic history of the
United States" Senator Thomas
charged declaring that the United
States shared responsibility to great
err or less degree for the revolution
which set up new state on the
to-, no, 81
ify a treaty with the United States
governing the canal. Preparations
were making under his very nose for
vaudeville Isthmian insurrection,
the senator added, ito which, he must
have shut his eyes for otherwise he
ears with cotton, for otherwise he
would have heard Them
Says Facts Suppressed.
Facts as to the participation of the
government in the successful insur-
rection. Senator Thomas charged. had
been suppressed by President Roose-
Welt and copies of official dispatches
bearing upon it demanded by senate
resolutions had been withheld or mu-
tilated.
THE man who suppresses or de-
stroys testimoney," he said, Stands
self convicted. Mr.. Roosevelt ac-
quired the right of way for the canal
ing for it the honor of the nation
Between justice and our offense
against Colombia, there can be recon-
Citation only thru national atone
ment. Until these things are done,
our championship of small nations
and weak peoples are as the sound
of tinkling symbals. When we shall
have squared our actions with our
sentiments, Latin-America will grasp
our extended hand, and Pan-Ameriea
will then assume the material proper
lions of an enduring structure"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
Want MORE CARS
Railways of Nation Spending
Huge Sums Fer Equipment.
Freight Cars Chief Desire OF
Nearly All Lines.

Washington. Jan. 4. - During the
year 1920 the railroads of the coun-
try spent S349,5o0.Oo0 for new equip
ment. according to figures announced
today by Robert S. Binkerd. of the As
ISOLATION of Railway Executives.
The largest item of expenditure was
$135, 100000 for $4,000 freight cars
and the railroads, Mr.. Binkerd said.
now are trying to make financial ar
engagements to secure an additional
total of sixty thousands cars.
Purchase of fifteen thousand re-
600 and fifteen hundred new locomo-
planned, and contracts already have
been made for twelve hundred pas
senger cars to cost $4,000. 900, he
said.
In addition to equipment contracted
for by the railroad, the Pullman COM
pany, Mr.. Binkerd said, is building
five hundred new cars, none having
been built during federal control.
Mr.. Binkerd declared it would be
impossible for the railroads to make
large capital expenditures even if the
new freight and passenger rate brings
the roads a 6 per cent return as they
would be forced to go into a ond 3
per cent money market to secure
needed funds.
Advances to the carriers authorized
by the interstate commerce commits
sion from the revolving fund created
by the transportation act had totalled
S1S9,S52,fs7 at the end of last year,
it was learned today. The advances
in December totalled $64, 279,923, the
largest during any single month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
British Declare Ireland Must
Work Out Own Future.
VIII Not Try To Force Home
Rule On Sim Fein.
AWAIT WORD FROM VALERA
MRnffestO From "President of
Republic" Expected.
Now In Secret Conference With
81 All Red Chiefs.

London, Jan. 4.-"Rule or rnisrule"
IN Ireland has been put up to Irish
men by the British government
q. On the highest authority, that was
the British attitude regarding the
nome rule bill which is now a law.
II oLtlciaI circles, it was stated, the
tpehef exists that the Sim Fein will
feteet 20 recognize the bill and aid in
establishing an Irish government with
parliament in the north and another
IN the south, to be united later thru
e council chosen Jointly.
20 Up to Irish Now.
1t was declared the government will
make no effort to establish a southern
parliament but will turn that function
soSer to the people. 1t was pointed
out, however, that anti-Sinn Fem can
sdfdates already haYe been announced.
sEsI1tish officials believe the Sim Fein
VIII not be content to see the election
fgo by default but will present it's own
candidates. Sim Fem leaders will
not embrace the Republican idea until
destruction" one official put it.
fs u look for them to abandon the
extreme role he declared, land to
rally their followers and prevent a
eoli1ly opposition parliament from be-
ing slected."
There will be no general withdrawal
of crown forces, this official said. But
the military and police automatically
parliament since that body will be
charged with the maintenance of
order.
Il At the Irish office today Brigadier
General Strickland's announcement of
+official reprisals" was described as
rperfectly justifiable."
1t was pointed out that under
martial law the commanding officers
have power to raze cities if they de-
eide it is expedient.
"It is unnecessary that they have the
approval of superiors before taking
Steps of this sort" it was declared.
Among British officials there is a
suspicion that Eamonn de Valera.
president of the Irish republic" is not
adverse to the role of martyr but it
was indicated that no attempt will be
made to modest him if he is found sin
csre in his Willingness to do the best
thing for Ireland.
Government officials declared they
believed de Valera would be better
employed in lining up his followers to
support the home rule thus far
achieved than instigating further OPP
position.
Irish president Busy.
5s Dublin, Jan. A manifesto from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
FIND BOOZE RING
Confessions Implicate Two Con.
gressmen In Chicago HDeaI.'
Several Government Officials
Leagued With Bootleggers.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-That two congress-
men, several government officials and
many prominent men are the hackers
of huge boetlegging ring engagedein
a million dollar business was allesed
in confessions of several men under
arrest here today. 81
According to the confessions OBJ
tanned by Federal Prohibition Commits
fsioner Frank d. Richardson, the twd
congressman used their inflLencesin
obtaining the release of several thou-
sand barrels of whisky. The ring.4it
was said. operated from Chicago. New
York and Jersey City.
A complete set of rubber stamps
with the signatures of Richardson and
eastern prohibition officers was re-
ported uncovered, as we'll as a code
which members of the ring used ITO
communicate with each other. The
word "riot" was used in reference I'd
Richardson; flour" meant distillsfy,
and delay" meant Collector of In
ternal Revenue Harry Hager. -
Two of the men under arrest were
employees of a New York private der
tective agency. They gave their NAMES
as John Costello and James Shea, the
latter said to be partner of Shea 81
Martin, 1916 Broadway, New York. ~
Papers found on them contained the
name of one of the congressman said
to be a member of the ring. -
Richardson plans to obtain war
rants for members of the ring today
He has laid the facts before United
States Attorney Charles F. Clyhe.
Clyne assigned two of his assistant
to aid Richardson. 80
Richardson declared profits of she
ring run into millions of dollars and
expressed the belief that further arr
rests today i'll. clear up the source Of
the liquor supply which has flooded
New York and Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
TRIES ORIGINAL VERSE
W. Y. Morgan Issues Unique New
Years Greeting To His Kansas
Friends-It Is Up To Minute and
High Morgan Standard.

Every New Year w. Y. Morgan, pub
Usher of the Hutchinson Daily News,
sends little greeting to his Kansas
friends. 1t is always a bit of original
verse-the one time in the year when
the former lieutenant governor tries
his hand at Jingle writing. This year
the greeting is right up to the minute
and the high standard set by Morgan
in former years. Here it is:
Goodbye Old Year,
My opinion is
In every way you were
A whiz. -
You went uppety up, y
Flippety flop,
TIL We strained our voices 81
Yelling "Stop," Szs
You came downedy down
On our neck,
Till we sang a different tune.
by heck! 81
"a happy New Year"
And l hope sst
She'll be more normal"
That's the dope.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
CRIME PICTURES BARRED
Chicago Censors Get New Orders Frezl
Chief of Police. ar

Chicago, Jan. 4.-Motion pictures
portraying -iminals at work have
been barred in Chicago, it became
known today. Chief of Police Fitx<
morris announced that three weeks
ago he had issued orders to movie
censors not to issue permits for any
phetoplay that showed a. crime coma
mitted, even tho the end of the picture
might show the criminal in a prison
cell.
1T will make no difference whether
the criminal shown is hero or a viii
iain," said the chief. Even the show
ing of a policeman disguised as a bur-
glar is Taboo 50
The orders became public when
three youthful robbers who were sem
fenced to the reformatory at Pontiac
said their crimes had been inspired by
a crook moving picture. a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
WEATHER

&C. ntihned from Page One.l
grees - regular spring temperatures
for them. Even in the mountains the
thermometer did not drop to freezing,
and Denver reported a temperature of
40 degrees
There has been no rain reported in
Kansas during the past twenty-four
hours. There have been a few sprin-
kles in Nebraska and Iowa, and there
is a distinct tendency to fog in the
south and on the Pacific coast.
There is no sign of a break up yet
A break can come at this season of
the year on about twenty-four hours
notice, but we are sure of more spring
until Wednesday night" Meteorolo-
gist Flora said this morning.
The highest temperature ever re-
corded in Topeka on this date was 60
degrees in 1915, and the lowest ever
recorded was 1 degree below zero in
1919.
At O'clock this afternoon the wind
was blowing at six miles an hour from
the northwest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
INCOME TAX RETURNS READY.
For Incomes of Over $4,000 To Be
+ Distributed ON January 10. -

Washington, Jan. 4.-Forms for re.
porting Individual income tax returns
fer 1920 On net incomes of more than
$4,000 viii be ready for distribution
January TO, the bureau of internal
revenue today announced.
Distribution will be made by collec-
tors of internal revenue, the bureau
said. and not from Washington. At
the same time forms for reporting
farm income and expenses and part
nership and personal service corpora
tons income will be available. Forms
for reporting individual income OF
less than $1,000 will be ready at an
early date, the bureau stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04

president. de Valera of the Irish Re-
public is expected soon De Valera
was reported to be in conference with
the inner circle of the Sim Fem.
Reports here. said "the president"
landed in Ireland disguised as an aged
peasant He was said to have hebbled
into a town on the west coast, leaning
on a staff and YEARLY shaking head
crowned with silvery grey hair.
Two Sim Feiners who resisted ar
rest at Ballyrand. County Limerick,
were killed by police, 1t was reported
todays -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
ATTORNEY GENERAL ON JOB
OkIaIlasna Governor Names Prosecutor
For Clara Smith Trial.

Oklahoma City, Jan. Attorney
General S. P. Freezing will personally
represent the state in the trial of
Clara Smith Hamon. charged with the
murder OF Jake L. Hamon, Oklahoma
politician and millionaire, which is to
be held at Ardmore in the near future.
it was announced at Governor Rob-
ertson's office here today.
The governor stated he had sent in
structions to this effect to the attor-
ney general and that they undoubted-
Iy would be carried out. Robertson
declared it was necessary for the state
to- take a hand in the trial. because
the present county attorney, j. w.
Mathers, before taking office recently.
had been engaged to defend Clara
Smith Hamon. gs
I'VE want to see that fair and just
trial is obtained" the governor added.
Attorney General Freezing is ex-
pected to go to Ardmore after his re-
turn from st. Louis, where he is ar
guing a case in the United States cir
cult court of appeals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
Deaf Mute WEEDS
Deaf and Blind
Minister had to Interpret Service to
Both Bride and Groom by Sign and
Touch. s

Boston, Jan. IA marriage in
which the service had to be inter-
preted to both the bride and groom
occurred here yesterday when Edwin
w. Frisbee a deaf mute. married Miss
Cora r. Croker, who is deaf and
blind.
AS the minister read the ritual
aloud each sentence was repeated to
the bride and groom by touch and
sign language.
board of trustees of the New England
Home for Deaf Mutes and Miss
, Croker has lived there for the past
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
PUTS BAN ON NATIONS, LEAGUE.
Swiss Socialists Forbid Members
Working Under World Pact.

Berne, Jan. 4.-Members of the
Swiss socialist party have been forbid
den by that organization to engage in
any work under the auspices of the
League of Nations.
A resolution has just been passed by
the executive committee of the party
declaring that acceptance of any
mandate whatsoever from the league.
or any institution created by it was
incompatible with the acceptance of a
position of trust in the party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
X. G. PRINTERS ARE ASSESSED.
Union Men Pay Two Per Cent of Wages
to Fight Omen Shop.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. Am assess
ment of per cent of weekly wages
was levied by the Typographical union
on all members in the city to provide
funds to fight the open shop move
of the Schooley Printing company.
Vice President Watson of the COM
Spany explained his concern had taken
to the open shop for the reason that it
cannot enter the competitive field for
business this year and next and be
"hampered by dictation from union
locals"
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STRIKE TIES UP MINES.
Employment OF Spanish and Portu-
guese Causes Labor Trouble.

Hazleton, Pa, Jan. 3.-All the an
thraeite mines of the Lehigh Coal and
Navigation company in the Panther
Creek valley were tied up today by a
strike over the employment of sixty
Spaniards and Portuguese. Seven
thousand men are idle. The strikers
contend that the new employees cannot
speak English and hence do not UNDER
stand the safety regulations. IS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
STATE CAPITOL IS BURNED.
One Fireman Killed When West Vir-
ginia State House Is Destroyed.

Charleston, w. Va. Jan. 4.-The
state capitol of West Virginia today is
a mere shell following a fire late yes
terday.
Charles Walker. volunteer firemen.
was killed by falling bricks and sew
eral others were injured fighting the
flames.
Governor John J. Cornwell believes
that all the important state records
were saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-04
MAKE 1T NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
Penrose Wants to Make Armistice Day
u Annual Affair.

Washington, JAN 3.-Burial of an
unidentified soldier killed in the world
war with the highest honors this coun-
try can pay him is provided in a bill
introduced today by Senator Penrose
of Pennsylvania.
The bill provides for interment of
the unknown soldier in the amphi-
theater at Arlington National ceme-
terry Fenrose also presented a bill
making Arnistice day a national holi-
day
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N. p. L. PAPERS SUSPENDED.
One Daily and One Weekly I'm North
Dakota Quit.

Grand Forks N. D., Jan. 4.-The
Grand Forks American and the North
Dakota Tidende, Nonpartisan league
papers, have suspended publication.
The American began publication
here on September 80, 1918, as a daily
and was Incorporated for 100000.
The Tidende, a weekly. printed in
Norwegian, made its appearance eigh-
teen months ago with capitalization
of $4,000
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Ford Official Quits in Huff.

Detroit, Jan. 3.-Frank L. Klingen-
smith, vice president and treasurer of
the Ford Motor company announced
his resignation today because he is
mot in full accord with some of the
business policies contemplated by the
company"
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T0DAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, Jan. 4.-WHEAT-Wheat prices
reacted somewhat today from yesterday 8
sharp advance. Doubt as to the stability
of such a sudden gain was expressed ana
there was disposition to await new de-
veiopments regarding European call ana
about domestic milling demand. Besides,
reports were current that the Egyptian
government would try to resell 11OO0,000
bushels of wheat contracted for in Aus
tralia. Opening prices, which ranged from
1Ac lower to &c advance, with March
S1.75h to SLIT and May, $40 to S1.701a,
were followed by moderate setbaeks all
around.
House action today on the bill reviying
the war finance corporation had but little
effect on price, having apparently been dis
counted III full yesterday. The close was
heavy, 2lac to 4c net lower, with Marcn
s1.7sM to $1-fsA, and May s1-67A to s1.es
CORN-Corn was bearish1y affected by
large receipts .here.4@-.After opening un-
changed to asc lower. including May at 76c
to T5Ac the market continued to sag.
. Increase of consignment notices from
Iowa attracted special attention. The close
was unsettled..l cent TO 1& cents net lower
with May T51sc to s75Ac-
OATS-Oats weakened with other grain,
starting 5kc off to &c to Nc advance, May
5qsc to 5ohe and the undergoing of a
Provisions were firm, in
fluenced by strength in the hog market.
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vance. Demand fer stock and feeding grades
was active. Hog prices were up % to 81
cents, with the top price $685.. Lambs were
p, cents lower, top S1afS, and sheep about
ToDAY's RECEIPTS.
/. Receipts today were 1o,50o cattle, 5000
soE asq loSoS sna @ .ssen with
ago, and q. 500 cattle. III 900 hogs and e,S50
BEEF CATTLE
An improved tone was evident IN the
steers. cows and PETERS and bulls ruled
% se sas s Of ss saSe fsa
to $40 Se Est ss - erssst sas to @
calves brought $50 to II. The Improved
feeiieg ia The market today was the first
reported in the past two weeks. Killers cut
Quirements and the action in the market
today indicates an Increasing demand.
sTocKERS AND FEEDERS.
Receipts of thin cattiue today were mod
There was a fairly good demand for steers
suitable for roughing thru the winter, ana
for springer cows. Stock calves were
scarce
HOGS
Demand for hogs was urgent, Tbs early
amounted to only 5000 Prices averaged -
The top s price was s.ss. and bulk Of sales
50 to $a25- Pigs were quoted firm. top
$3.50 There is urgent demand for all offer
ings of thin hogs and pigs suitable for feed
ing purposes. Receipts of fat hogs in the
past six weeks have been far short OF ex-
pectattoas, ard indications are that the
January run will be short of the same
period a year ago.
SHEEP AND LANES.
Sheep were steady today aud lambs weak
to % cents lower. Colorado lambs Weighing
50 pounds brought the top price, $40 10.
fearlingS and fat ewes were scarce. De-
mand for feeding and breeding grades was
small
HORSES AND MULES.
Improved conditions were reported IN the
horse and mule division Receipts We're
about 100 aead. More buyers were here
than at any time in two months. Larger
! receipts are needed.
CHARLES M. PIPKIN,
Market Correspondent.
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New York Electors to Cast Ballots.

Albany, Jan. 4--The New York
state electoral college, composed of
forty-four men and four women, will
meet here Monday to cast ballots as
electors for warren G. Harding for
president and Calvin Coolidge for vice
president. Engraved ballots, in the
form of a card, will be used.
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A. w. Carpenter Dead.

Des Moines, Jan. IA. w. Carpen-
tier, rs, died at his home here early
today. He founded the Carthage, Mo-,
Patriot in 1870, and since then has
been engaged in the printing business.
After coming to Des Moines he was
connected with the Iowa State Reg
ister
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tras, 5ThG5Sc.
| PouLTRY-Aliwe. higher fowls. 2s@
2Sc; springs, Zoe: turkeys, 46c. -
PoTAT0ES-Market weak. Receipts 6S
cars. Northern white, sacked, $I40011-Jo
cwt; bulk, 81. 50@tG0 cwt.
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Cardinal Gibbons Improves.

Baltimore, Jan. 4. - The improve
ment of Cardinal Gibbons condition
which permitted his return home yes
terday, continued today, it was stated
at the archiepiscopal residence.
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Kansas City. Jan. 4.


Kansas City, Jan. 4.-wHEAT-Cash
Market unchanged to 1c lower No. hard,
A.5G@Is3 No S154d1.s2; NO. red,
81 .37@1 9S; No. 2, 81 90.
coRN-Market unchanged. No. 2 mixed,
Gao: No. 5, 63g; Ne. white. Gee; No. .,
6615c; No. 2.yelow, G7G6Sc: No B, 66c.
5oa @51c; Ne. 2 mixed, 4T1zc; Ne. red,
4Sc. - - = -
KAFIR aND MILO MAIZE slo4@i LID
SHORTS-ss1,35.
BRAN-$1.3G
wHEAF-Receipts 10 cars,
CoRN-Msy. ese July. goAa7uhc..
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Wall St, New York, Jan. 4--sToCKs--
Price movements showed an uncertain
trend at the dull opening Of today's stock
market altho gains eutnumhered losses.
Oils and tobaccos were firm with kindred
specialties, while shippings and rails de-
noted further selling pressure.
to the new low record of 81. the preferred
Of 14 points. Royal Dutch. Mexican Pe-
troleum, Tobacco Products. Retailing
Stores and Food Products were higher by
liberal fractions to full point
Ignoring the increased weakness OF
Atlantic Gulf issues the market moved
toward higher ground during the morning.
Gains were limited largely to specialties,
however, rails sharing only incidentally,
despite favorable statements of earnings.
American Linseed was the strongest fea-
ture, rising 5h points In connection with
reports Of change of control to foreign
interests. Baldwin Locomotive, Republic
Steel, .Goodrieh.- .Worthington. lump
Bosch, Magnetic. Union Hag and Paper,
Famous Players and Texas and Pacific
Coal and Oil averaged 2 points advance.
At noon a q point reaction in Mexican
Petroleum provoked seine irregularity ano
cancelled many gains.
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New York central Reinstates 1000

Albany. Jan. 3. = ALPHABETICALLY
1000 employees of New York Central
shops at West Albany, laid off Dec. 20
for an indefinite time, returned to
work today.