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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
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Holcraft-Flowers.-
All issues OF Liberty Bonds bought
and sold. The Shawnee Investment
Co. 534 Kansas avenue--Adv
The Wesleyan Methodist church is
holding a series of evangelistic meet
ines in charge of the Rev. c. E.
Huscher of Formosa, assisted by the
pastor, ]. F. Pressnall-
The sun today shone forth on the
cleanest city that has occupied Topeka
townsite for many months The driv-
ing az inch rain washed streets.
buildings, trees and shrubbery.
Officers will be elected for the year
at the meeting of the Elks' lodge to-
night After the business meeting the
Santa Fe Glee club will give pro-
gram
We have a new issue of per cent
bonds, Rural High School District,
jefferson county. See Miss May
Malone, 401-4O3 New England Bldg.
Phone S346.-Adv.
The Presbyterian Mission Union will
meet Thursday at the First Presby-
Speakers from the woman's board OF
home missions will be on the program
D. D. Bauer, of Herington, filed a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy in
the federal court here Tuesday. He
listed his liabilities at 1906 and his
assets at SIS, 494. He claims SIS, 600
worth of his property as exempt.
Boy Scouts of the city will hold their
annual field day on the state house
grounds May IA, it was decided at a
meeting of the executive committee at
the Central Y. M. c. A. Tuesday night.
An elaborate program of stunts and
athletic events has been planned for
the occasion.
Plans for the spring semi-annual re-
union and other important business
will be discussed by members of the
Scottish Rite bodies of Topeka at a
meeting in Masonic temple at $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
IN STATE SENATE

Senator Watkins. of Montgomery
county, waxed eloquent on the grand
jury bill at the Tuesday night session
of the senate, and in the course of the
debate declared that the last grand
jury called in his county was called
by Democrats and soreheads." Where
upon Senator O'Brien, of Bourbon
county, Democrat, who sits just behind
the senator from Montgomery. leaned
over in threatening manner. and
Senator Gates. of Seward. also a Dem
ocrat, started for the desk of the SEN
ator from Montgomery. Senator Wat
kins revised his statement to the eff
feet that well, the majority of them
were soreheads, there is a difference"
But Senator O'Brien wanted to know,
if there were 400 Democrats in Mont
gomery county, what they were all do
ing last November.
Miss Velma Shumard of Colony and
Miss Helen Cunningham of Strong
City, friends of George N. Robbins, as
sistant sergeant-at-arms of the state
senate. visited the senate Tuesday aft
ernoon. -.
Little BILLY" Sare. page in the SEN
ate, supplies much of the comedy and
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Milwaukee, Marcel 9.-Richie Mitchell,
local lightweight boxer, will meet Rocky
Kansas of Buffalo tonight in a return en-
gagement over the ten round route. Kan
sas stopped the Milwaukee boy in the first
session about three weeks ago at Buffalo.
New York. March 9-"Gunboat" Smith,
a veteran heavyweight, and AL Roberts of
New York, will meet in a 12-round bout
here tonight. 1t will be the gunners first
ring appearance in several months.
Cleveland, March 9.-Joe Lynch bantam
weight champion, and Joe Burman of Chi
cage, were scheduled to arrive today to
complete their training for their 10-round
bout here tomorrow night.
New York, March ELL with influenza,
Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, has
been forced to postpone his meeting with
Rocky Kansas here March II. The bout
may be held March 90.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
DISPLAY OF FLORIDA FRUITS.
Oranges and Grapefruit on Exhibition
at Dibble Store.

An attractive display of oranges and
grapefruit of the "Sealdsweet" brand
and distributed over the United States
by the Florida Citrus Exchange, is be-
ing made at the Dibble Grocery store,
Sixth and Quincy streets.
The exhibition is in charge OF e. b.
Potts of Tampa, Fla, representative
of the Florida exchange. An interest
ing feature of the display is demon
stration of the various ways in which
grapefruit and oranges may be used
on the family table.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
LYNCHING TREE UPROOTED
Had Been Source of POlicemen's Clubs
For Many Years.

York, S. c., March 9.-The village
lynching tree, a white oak a mile and
a half out of town, where five negroes
were hanged a quarter century ago
after the murder of white boy, has
been blown down by high wind. -
Since it attained its place in history
the tree has been sprouting a crop of
police clubs annually for North and
South Carolina officers, who favored
"persuaders'' carved from its branches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09

heart interest for that body. Bill lives
in Kansas City, and goes home for the
week ends. Recently, leaving Topeka
for home, he confided to the man in
the seat beside him, Topeka is an
awful funny town. isn't it? They
think it's just horrible to stay up till
midnight there"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
San Salvador Bars All Chinese.

San Salvador, Republic of Salvador,
March Immigration of Chinese to
Salvador was prohibited today by the
government under the terms of the
alien law. All Chinese who are al
ready residents of the country, how
ever, will not be affected by the gov
ernment'S order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
TO RELIEVE CATARRHAL
DEAFNESS AND HEAD
NOISES

If you have Catarrhal Deafness or are
hard of hearing or have head noises go to
your druggist and get 1 ounce of Parmint
double strength, and add to it a pint of
hot water and a little graduated sugar
Take one tablespoonful four times a day
This will often bring quick relief from
the distressing head noises. Clogged nos
trils should open, breathing become easy
and the mucous stop dropping into the
throat 1t is easy to prepare, costs little
and Is pleasant to take. Anyone who has
Catarrhal Deafness or head noises should
give this prescription trial.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
SECOND WASHBURN CONCERT
Florence Hodge, Organist, to Play at
Central Congregational Church.

The second number of the Wash
burn college concert series will be
given Thursday evening at the Central
congregational church by Miss Flor
ence Hodge, concert organist Miss
Hodge is sub-dean of the Illinois
chapter of the American Guild of Or
ganists and has prepared varied and
interesting program of organ num-
bers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
Germany Sends Envoy to Mexico.

Berlin. March 8.-Heinrich Won
Eckhardt, former minister to Mexico
will return to the post he formerly
held in that country. Since his re-
turn here in 1910 he has been in charge
of the Spanish American division of
the foreign office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09

San Francisco-Hiking and mountain
climbing have. changed the ankles of San
Francisco girls until they are a quarter
10 half an inch thicker than those of east
ern girls, according to Penryn Stanilaws,
NJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09

MISUNDERSTANDING debtors Frank Tyczy-
nski named IN petition for bankruptcy he
listed thirty-two patrons of his former
loon who owed him 1927 for drinks he had
set up for chem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09

Detroit-The U. s. of Americe versus five
and one-half dozen bottles labeled zip
Is on the March docket of the United States
district court. The charge is alcoholism
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
STOP ITCHING SKIN
Apply Zemo, the Clean, Anti
septic Liquid. Gives
Prompt Relief

There is one safe, dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture and
that cleanses and soothes the skin.
Ask any druggist for Csc or ST bottle
you will find that irritations, pimples,
blackheads, eczema, blotches, ringworm
and similar skin troubles will disappear.
! Zemo, the penetrating, satisfying
liquid, is all that is needed, for it
banishes most skin eruptions, makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy.
The E. W. Rose Co., Cleveland, o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09

just received many new patterns
of cretonne, in the newest color
ings. All will be marked at special
low prices for the March sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
Ask for Sunrise Sateen

A 36-in. extra fine quality sateen. all
colors. for. .59c
32-in. Sol Sateen. material which is
shadowless, in white. 500. .$1.39
54-in. Sol Sateen, in black, for extra hard
service, yard. SEQ
36-in. A. b. C. Silk, all colors for Innings,
boomers and dresses. .95c
36-in. fancy sateen. ..........S Soc to CSC
36-in. Fifth Ave. Taffeta. SEQ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09

Little Billy Sare. page in the SEN
ate, supplies much of the comedy and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-09
Hear the EDISON
Diamond Disc

Just so of these rugs, made of
silk and cotton, 27x54-inch size,
formerly $500 and $3.50 values.
each. :. $3.50
The New York herald., 1921-08-28

he had rolled up two year record as a
prodigy OF the middle West lamp and
wick recital circuit.
When Truck. who was born In Kansas
City, was years old his parents moved
10 Rich Hill, Mo-, mining town. where
his father had been appointed by the
local coal operators as physician TO the
miners. simultaneously with this migra-
tion OF the family a travelling reper-
toire company stranded in Rich Hill and
the star, Edwin Melvin, fell Ill. Other
members scattered In various directions.
leaving the star to shift for himself.
Without funds. he appealed TO DIR.
Truck for treatment, and this. willingly
given, established friendship between
the actor and the physician's family that
was to be instrumental in setting Err
nests feet on the path to histrionio
fame
When Melvin recovered he elected TO
remain in Rich Hill and open a school
OF elocution. and, out of gratitude for
the kindness of the boys father and be-
cause the actor discerned talent in the
youngster, he undertook the task OF
teaching the young idea TO shoot at a
stage career. But Melvin's sole expert
ence had been in classic roles and so
Ernest, Just entering his fourth year,
fell to mastering the speeches of Shake
speare.
The first public appearance of the
youthful student was at recital given
by the old actors pupils, and Ernest,
programmed as the youngest and small
est Hamlet on any stage" appeared in
the ghost scene. with his instructor tow
ering above him in the role of the
spectre.
At the end OF two years studies Err
nests mother took him to Kansas City
The New York herald., 1921-08-28

general manager. Albert l. Grey, who
said that so far as he knew there was
nothing to the additional report that
Richard Barthelmess was To be the hero.
typifying the Wilsonian consciousness In
action. So it appears that the heart OF
the world Will not be broken on the
films after all
Miss Norma Talmadge, who has had q
three months vacation. returned to the
studio yesterday TO start work on
"Smilin Through" In the part in which
Jane Cowl appeared In the stellar role
on the speaking stage. Sidney A.
Franklin recently came East TO direct
her in this play by Allen Langdon Mar
tin. which was put into picture form by
James Ashmore Creelman and Mr..
Franklin. Harrison Ford will be seen
In support OF Miss Talmadge.
Miss Anita Loos has returned to New
York after a visitwin Ohio. where she
sought inspiration for the titles OF the
new small town comedy. Good for
Nothing for Miss Constance Talmadge
Miss Loos visited the family OF her hus-
band. John Emerson. the director and
playwright.
The New York herald., 1921-08-28
Carnival Days Start at
The Suburban Parks

A special programme is being ar
ranged for the annual Mardi Gras at
Tilyou's Steeplechase Park, Coney Is
land. which will take place the week
OF September 10. Each evening will be
given over to special events. Confetti
and carnival streamers and noise-mak-
ing instruments have been delivered In
carload lots and enough is on hand to
supply a record breaking throng.
Luna Park Is the mecca for fond par
ents who expect that their young hope
fuls win carry off the big prize In the
Baby Parade on September II. Reg
istrations are coming in rapidly. 1000
children having been entered thus far.
First in the procession will be the wee
tots In baby carriages, then the Baby
Floats, and last, children under ten,
walking. Ex-Gov. Smith will be Judge
and SIS, 900 in prizes will be awarded by
Mayor Hylan and Mrs. Hylan.
At Palisades Amusement Park the
artificial ocean with Its waves and sandy
beach continues to be the objective for
thousands of pleasure seekers despite the
cooler weather.
The New York herald., 1921-08-28
Stranded Actor Gave
Truck Stage Start

Ernest Truck, who has scored during
the past week as the newly married hus-
band In six Cylinder Love-" at the Sam
IT, Harris Theatre. Is only turning 80.
and yet has had more experience on the
stage than players twice his years. Not
only did he make his professional debut
Mt the ripe old age Of z. but before that
The New York herald., 1921-08-28

a report sprang up n few days ago
that Woodrow Wilson was to answer
hts critics by presenting the history in
which he had part through tho movies.
aud David w. Griffith was named as
the director for 1t. since rumors seem
more naturally to attach themselves to
Griffith than 10 any other man in the
pictures. Griffith said that he had
heard nothing about It. and so did his
The New York herald., 1921-08-28

and there an alliance was formed with
Helen Fairlamb. another child wonder
OF the elocution field For more than a
year the two prodigies toured through
Missouri. Kansas and Illinois, appearing
in q repertoire that included scenes from
Romeo and Juliet" and RIP Van Win
kle"
The New York herald., 1921-08-28
High Lights and
ShadOwS Cast on
Photoplay News
Film Version Of sSumurun' to
Be Seen in Zone Arabian
Night

QN NE ARABIAN NIGHT" the
latest picture directed by
Ernst Lubitsch, noted Ger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-07
Is Not New Attempt.
SHOULD HAVE Been HANGED
junction City Veteran Saw Execution
10 Which sen. Watson Protests.

Junction City Kan, Nov. How
ard Reiber, of this city. world war
veteran, was a witness to the hanging
of the negro soldier at Gievres,
France. this being the execution that
formed the basis of Senator Watson's
charges that members of the A f. F.
were hanged like dogs" without trial.
The colored man had been found
guilty OF assaulting 7-year-old
Trench girl, who died as a result of
the attack.
From a point near the scaffold they
--itnessed the execution. which was
conducted in a regular and orderly
manner, the condemned man being &C
companied by a chaplain. Reiber said.
The soldier on the scaffold admitted
his guilt and said he was sorry for
what he had done, according to Rel
her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-07

day. Later he carried State Journal
route.
He entered the employ of the Santa
Fe railroad as a clerk in the general
offices after he finished school. He
left this position whenShe left Topeka
to take a more complete course in
vocal music than could be taken
locally.
Ernest Hemus, a brother of the ia
nous singer, now is employed by the
Santa Fe railroad as head of one of
the departments in the office of H. c.
Pribble, general claim agent. A niece,
Miss Bernice Hemus is making
name for herself as a pianist of un-
Usual ability. Miss Hemus is attend
ing Washburn callege this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-07
HEMUS A Topeka BOY

Famous Opera and Concert Singer
VIII Be Here November 16.
Percy Hemus, world famous opera
and concert singer. who will appear
here November 16 in The Impre-
sario," is a Topeka boy. He was. edu-
Gated in Topeka public schools, worked
in Topeka offices, and took an active
part in Topeka social life up until the
time he left here in 1898.
Hemus at one time was a newsboy
for The State Journal and fought and
showed for his daily dole of papers
with the other ambitious youths of his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-07
WANT TO RAISE MILLION.
Drive in Interest of Christian Colleges
in Orient to Last 100 Days.

Washington, Nov. IA campaign
for funds to finance women union
Christian colleges in China, India and
Japan will be conducted during the
next ninety days in one hundred cities.
it was announced today.
The movement is supported by mis-
sion boards of practically all leading
evangelical denominations of the
United Stat and is designed to raise
S1,O00.000 in order that the colleges
may obtain an equal amount offered
by the Laura Spellman Rockefeller
memorial fund.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-07

which was recently brought here by local
music house is now in the EIks, rooms. 1t
has a nickel-in-the- slot attachment.
The reception last evening at the home
Of Mrs. A. J. Arnold was a very enjoyable
affair. Mrs. Wordon addressed the guests
and a musical program was given, Mr..
David Bowie, Mr.. II. Barr and Miss Kittie
Dolman contributing.
Miss Norma Smith is suffering from a
sprained ankle.
Mr. Floyd Baker arrived Sunday from
Omaha and will spend a week with rela
tives and friends.
Mrs. Bennett R Wheeler has gone to
Providence, r. l., where she will visit her
parents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-07

Miss Norma Smith is suffering from a
sprained ankle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-07
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the Columns Of
TIE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
November :, 1896.

A party consisting of NJ A. Low, general
attorney of the Rock Island; W. T. White,
traffic manager of the Santa Fe; H. P.
Dillon, W. A. L. Thompson and several
Chicago business men. left yesterday for
the Indian Territory in Mr.. Lows special
car, on two weeks hunting trip.
The large music box of American make
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-10-07
%f0TfQc az By Elmo
Scott
Great Scouts .Hsl.oa
.. western Newspaper Union.
RAZOR SAM MecULiOUGES
LEAP FOR LIFE

FoTt Henry was iittle stOckade
bull Tor the protection II ,he settlers
of West Virginia again t. British
and Indians during the Var of the
Revolution. 1t stood on the Ohio
river near the present site Of Wheel
ing. In the sumner Of l777 when 1t
was besicgcd by Il strong force OF saw
ages. Naj. sam Mccullough. a noted
border leader. left Fort pitt al the
head 81 40 men TO raise the siege.
Coming in sight Of the fort, McCui-
loggh's men made Il dash for the gates
and passed through them IN safety, al
though the Indians made desperate
effort 10 cut them off. Major McCui-
Tough held back to cover the retreat
of his men until they were safely with
in It's walls and delayed SO long that
the redskins succeeded in getting be-
tween him and the fort
Setting spurs to his horse. the
ranger leader dashed for bill back
OF the fort. At its top he met another
band OF Indians aud at the same time
third group approached him from
another direction. The Indians were
now on three sides Of him. On the
other was II high precpice projecting
over Wheeling creek, 300 feet below.
The ranger was cornered.
The Indians raised yell Of triumph
as they closed In on him. But when
they saw Mccullough turn his horse
toward the cliff. they stopped In
Arrangement.
Urging his horse TO q dead run, the
scout dashed toward the preclpice. At
the brink Of the chasm he drove homie
the spurs and as his mount flew into
abe air braced himself IN the saddle.
The first leap was clear drop-of 90
feet. huf both horse and rider were
uhlnjrred as they landed on the steep
bank. Then slipping and sliding for
25O'feet more. they came 10 the creek
bottom
Az Tie Indians rushed TO the edge
Of the preclp!cc expecting TO see the
crushed forms OF horse and man Tar
below. they were astonished nj Nhe
sight og the major. still upright In tie
saddle. plunging into the creek ana
riding up She other side 10 safety.
Within u few hours he was back at
Fort Pllt. organizing n larger eApedl-
ton 90 march to Fort Henry,
Fl.c years later as Major McCul-
,l0ugh ANA his brother were riding
"along road near Van Metres fort,
!, unsuspcciing danger, they rode direct
.yly. into an Indian ambush. This time
4 McCullbugh's horscmanship could do
him no good. A dozen indian rifle
shots rang out and Sam Mccullough
fell dead
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-10-07

Tom Higgins was noted Illinois
ranger during the War of 1917. one
morning near Fort HTS the Indians
ambushed Toms company>and Killed
several Of them. As they lied to the
fort. Higgins stayed behind. vowing
that he would get nj least'one Indian
before he reiterated. lie got his In
dian. but just rs he was preparing 10
mount his horse. Ranger Burgess, who
was lying un the ground wounded.
called out Ia him: "You won't leave
me 90 the Indians will you. TomT
Higgins stopped and attempted 70
lift Burgess onto his horse. but the
frightened animal icrked the rcins
from Toms hand and dashed madly
away.
you'll have TO try 20 crawl To the
fort. Burgess" said Tom. "nnd ] will
stay behind and keep redskins or"
As burgess crawled away, Higgins
ran In another direction TO lead the
approaching Indians away from his
wounded comrade. In few minutes
he was surrounded by the savages and
they wounded him in the lee rs he fed
into a deep avine. lie was nearing
the fort when three Indians rose NJ
before hem. One Of them fired and
the ranger fell. wounded for the sec
Ond time.
With a Wild yell the Indians rushed
nj him with upliftsd tomahawks. but
Higgins rose once more and shot one
Of them dead The other two then at
tackled him With spears and toma
hawks. Tom defended himself viii
his knife until he was Knocked 10 the
ground by q blow from n tomahawk
which clt on one Of his ears.
Finally the ranger tore a spear from
the grasp ~ ore Of the Indians ano
thrust il through the body Of the 9th
or. lie was pulled to his feet as tn,
savage fell. The surviving warrior ~
treated toward his rifle and Tom IN
dnunted by his wounds. staggered ar
or him. The unequal combat had beet
seen by the PEOPLE in the fort. hut the,
were afraid 60 come to his assistance
until a brave woman. named Mrs
PurSlcy. cried ont: I win not So
such brave man die"
She Suraur uT.ou n horse and s'aTte
10 TIlcrin> aid Shamcd 10y her *
ample. several men Salioped after her
Thry reached he ranceE- Just a. .
iarrr Marty ~ Indians were ready q
swo,r down upor him. They if-r-
u-r-iaS saln;inc from loss y t.or.
scrrss horse ara carried him tasi
~ ~. fari in safety.
rrt-.- "a not rccovcr from ~
vrrus, many year,. but in bis oi'
Axe o.. ea- given Tereinu far IT.
t..-.... as- aud vas made q doorkeeIss
In ~. state assembly ~ Nandaiia-