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The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
Women BorroW
Each Others Hair
Wigs-Not as Aid to Nature but as
Things of Adornment-NowB Becom-
ing Quite Fashionable.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Women who used
TO borrow cup of sugar and two eggs
from the neighbor over the backyard
fences, are now borrowing each others
hair.
Madame Louise, Chicago beauty ex-
pert. who has dressed the hair of
wives of makers of history all over the
United States and Europe, is the au-
thority for the statement
Wiggs are becoming more popular
each day and it is quite usual for
women and girls to borrow each 9TH
er's," said Madame Louise wigs
have come to stay, too," she .5aid.
They preserve the hair from the rain
and snow"
Wigs are now considered stylish
not an aid to nature, she said.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
WOULD BLOCK JURY PICKING
Prosecution In West Va. Labor Murder
Case Would Bar Members of Unions.

Williamson, w. Va, Feb. Am
other obstacle is planned by the pose
cution to the completion of a jury in
the case of Sid Hatfield and twenty
others for the Staying of seven private
detectives in a revolver battle at Nate
wan, H. w. Houston. counsel for the
defense. declared today.
The posecution intends asking Judge
r. D. Bailey to exclude from jury
service any person whose organiza-
ton is affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor, he said.
Bailey has already disqualified from
service all persons connected with the
United Mine Workers organization.
Seventeen tentative jurors were in
the box when court convened today.
Three more were to be selected before
both sides begin exercising their pre-
emptory challenges
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
POLES WANT PACT
With Rumania Seek Alliance
With France Now.
Not Only Military But Eco
nOmic Aid Is Asked.

Paris, Feb.-Poland and Rumania
which will include not only military
affairs, but will contain economic and
commercial features. Prince Sapieha,
Polish foreign minister, announced to-
day.
THE treaty" he said, ''is now being
negotiated and 1 hope to conclude it
definitely when I go to Bucharest af-
ter including my visit in Paris. 1t will
be based not only on the Bolshevik
danger to both countries but on their
general common interest"
Negotiate French Pact.
Conclusion of a Franco-Polish COM
mercial accord is one of the principal
objects for the visit of Polish leaders,
Prince Sapieha told newspapers here.
The eventuality of a military conven-
concrete decision has been reached.
The Journal quotes General Sol
nokowski, Polish war minister as
saying:
Peace will be concluded with the
Russian Bolsheviki at the earliest date
possible, perhaps next week, but peace
is Elusive and the Bolsheviki danger
is permanent if we are not prepared
to resist any and every attack"
Rumania Advised to Peace.
London, Feb. 4.-Rumania has been
advised by the British government to
enter peace negotiations with soviet
Russia, says a wireless dispatch from
Moscow. Great Britain, the dispatch
adds, has offered it's services as medi-
ator.
1t IS asserted Rumania requested the
soviet government to send delegates to
Riga to draw up a peace program.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
TO DELAY HEARING
Union Chiefs Want More Time
to Gather Data.
Continue Denial of r. r.. Claims
at Session Tuesday. =
BROTHERHOODS ARE UNITED
Labor Leaders Will Stand Firm
Against Wage Cut.
Will Abide by Federal Board
Decision in the End.

Chicago, Feb 4-ForN the purpose
of obtaining important facts and evil
dence" to be used in refuting state
ments of railroad owners that national
working agreements now in force are
causing roads to lose money, railroad
employees. have asked the United States
railroad labor board to continue until
next Thursday the hearing of their
argument.
The hearing which is scheduled for
Monday has already been continued
once. The employees desire to present
comprehensive data which they be-
lieve will give a flat denial of state
ments by w. W. Atterbury. spokesman n
for the roads, that the agreements are
inflicting a hardship upon the roads
and costing them many millions of
dollars.
Union Asked Continuance.
The employees will also present evil
dence to support maintenance of the
present wage. Atterbury has asked
the board for authority to cut wages
Of railroad laborers.
Brotherhoods Are United.
Organized railroad labor will stand
solidly against any attempt by railroad
executives to cut wages or abolish
working agreements. according to
rail union leaders here today.
Belief that railroad presidents are
bluffing to get the United States rail-
road labor board to cut wages and
abrogate working rules, was expressed
by the labor leaders.
E. F. Cradle. grand president OF
the United Brotherhood of Mainte-
nance of Way Employees and Railway
Shop Laborers, charged that the re-
quest of w. w. Atterbury, spokesman
for the railroads, was part of a propa-
ganda campaign by capital in an eff
fort to effect general slash in wages
Cradle declared the chances of a
strike remote.
1.-The railroad unions propose to &C
along under the Esch-Cummins Law
and abide by the railroad boards de-
cision," he said. There has been nc
talk Of strike"
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
OIL IS HIT HARD
Price Slashing War in, Mid
Continent Field RumOred.
Oklahoma Legislature Will
Probe Cause of Drop.

Oklahoma City, Feb. A price,
cutting war is on between the pipeline
companies and the refiner.es of the
mid-continent oil fields. State Repre-
sentative Ali Admire believes.
He introduced a resolution in the
house of the Oklahoma legislature late
yesterday which calls for an investi-
CATION OF the collapse of the oil
market. Il want to see if there isn't
a conspiracy among the pipeline COM
panies to hammer prices down." Ad-
mire said in introducing his resolution
Stocks Are Depleted.
Admire's resolution was adopted and
a committee appointed to investigate
the oil situation in the state. The
committee announced it will begin
hearings next Monday in Oklahonas
City.
Outside the legislature. oil experts
here say it has been common gossip
for weeks that the big refineries were
influencing the market in it's down
ward plunge. These experts claim the
refinerieF are doing this because they
find their stocks nearly depleted and
wish to replenish them at the lowest
possible figure.
Expect New Cuts.
Ben A Longfellow. OIL author
lty mere, SAID ne mad heard reports
of the price-cutting war ana believe !
the reports emanated from trust
worthy sources. 1T has looked to me
all along like the big companies were
cutting prices SO that they might refill
their storage tanks with oil purchased
at the lowest price obtainable." he
said.
Longfellow believes Mid Continent
crude oil may sell for as low as s1.s5
a barrel during the present price de-
| cline. 1t is now quoted at $3.50 a bar
rel.
Officials OF the oil producing COM
panies deny a conspiracy exists to
| bring prices down and say the price
slump is due to a decreased demand.
They look for the price of oil to again
ascend this spring, when they believe
the demand for it will quicken.
Gasoline to- Go Lower
Houston. Tex. Feb. 4.-Gaso1ine
F, prices are expected to go lower within
a week. according to predictions of oil
men here today. drop of or 8
cents is anticipated.
Prairie Co. Announces Cut.
Independe ice, Kan, Feb. 4.-The
Prairie Oil and Gas company today an
nounced another so cent cut in the
price of Mid Continent crude oil
] This brings the price down to 81 a
barrel.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
Anti PrOfiteering Act Intro
duced in Senate Today.
1t Is Designed to Prevent
MonopOlies in Trade.

The only items of business consid-
cred by the senate before adjournment
took place this morning were a few
committee reports and the introduc-
ton of three bills.
The committee on public utilities
recommended for passage the Hegler
bill, which provides for the right of
cities to grant franchises to electric
light and power transmission COM
panies in the same manner in which
the franchises are now granted to in
terurban railroads.
Anti i-Profiteering Plan.
The most important of the bills in
profiteering measure by Senator Paul
of Blue Rapids, which was also intro
duced this morning in the house.
The ti-profiteering bill is designed
to cover the monopolies in restraint OF
trade and price fixing com binations;
discrimination in buying or selling;
boarding; permitting goods to de-
teriorate or spoil because of their low
market value in an effort to boost the
price; limiting the facilities for the
transportation, producing, harvesting,
manufacturing, supplying, storing or
dealing in any neceSsarieS; h1nderfnS
production in any way, or to exact
unreasonable or excessive prices Tor
necessaries.
Takes in Farm Products.
The act has been framed to take In
several products of the farm, but Sena-
tor Paul says that there is nothing in
it which is to be permitted in any way
to interfere with the cooperative mar
keting or farmers produce, according
to the various plans which have been
worked out by the farmer organiza-
tions in the state.
One of the penalties prescribed for
the violation of the act is the loss of
the right to transact business in Kan
sas. Other penalties. including fines
and Imprisonment. are also provided
A bill by Senator Burdick. affect
ing the organization of a drainage
district in Jackson county. was an
other of the three brought into the
senate this morning.
The third bill was by Senator Kyle.
relating to the standard weights and
measures in use by the state and pre-
scribing penalties for violation of
their 11Se
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
THREE new BILLS FOIL REBEL PLOT
Government UncOvers
New Bandit Program.
Son-in-Law of Carranza Had
Planned Rebellion.

Mexico City, Feb. ALLEGED plans
to unite sporadic bandit operations into
a nationwide revolt were uncovered
by the government today.
1t became known that letters form
Candido Aguilar, son-in-law of the late
President Carranza, were intercepted.
Aguilar now is in Guatemala. Officials
declared there were indications he was
implicated in plans for a rebellion.
Five Bands Operating.
No less than five bands are operating
In various part of the country. Secre-
tary of War Estrada, in an exclusive
interview given the United Press, de-
serfbed them as small bands devoting
themselves to petty banditry. They
were also widely separated, he said.
Nevertheless. government forces
were watching their operations and
Strengthening outposts. 1t was feared
suddenly at a given point, recruit their
forces with dissatisfied elements and
start a full fledged campaign against
the government.
Up to Army Chiefs.
For the time being the war depart
ment has left to department comman-
ders the task of running down bandits
in their territory. Additional forces
are sent them by the federal govern
ment when required, Estrada said.
The Arieta uprising in Durango now
is under negotiation. Cavalry is still
chasing portions of that band. but has
not established contact. Another ban
dit in Durango is Lucio Bianco, who
trada said Blanco has no following
outside D,1rappO
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
Argentine Wheat Dealers Ridi.
cule Board of Trade Rule. q
Cannot Keep South American
Grain OF Market.
PRODUCTION NOW EXCESSIVE
Worlds Supply Beats Demand
by 17O,OOO,OOO Bushels.
Futures at BuenOs Aires Have
Dropped Thirty Cents.

Buenos Aires Feb. 4.-Wheat fu-
lures have broken severely in the
Bolsa de Commercio here during the
past week, prices falling the equiva-
lent of so cents per bushel on tre-
mendous speculative turnover equal to
two million bushels per day.
1t is asserted that Argentina is be-
ginning its great annual crop move
ment with a surplus for expectation
estimated at 3,500.000 tons of wheat,
and that this country is a dominating
factor in the world grain market.
Cannot Ignore S. A. Grain.
The decision of the Chicago board
of trade on Wednesday to discontinue
the posting of Argentine grain quota
tions is characterized by members of
the Bolsa as equivalent to an ostrich
hiding his head in the sand"
Many prominent members agreed
today it was impossible for the Chi
cago board of trade to ignore Argen-
tine quotations and said If the board
refused to post them officially grain
firms in the United States would be
compelled to obtain the figures on
their own initiative.
Production Exceeds Consumption.
Reference made on Wednesday by
J. p. Griffin, president OF the Chicago
board, to the alleged fact that Argen-
tina quotations did not 'intelligently
reflect the supply and demand situa-
tion," resulted today in local specula-
tors bringing forward North Ameri-
can statistics showing the worlds
wheat production exceeded consump-
tion requirement by 170. 100000 BUSH
els. These figures were cited to prove
the recent fall of prices both here and
in Chicago was in obedience to eco
nomic laws.
1t was pointed out that a domestic
consumption in Argentina is small in
comparison with that of the United
States. Argentine prices must be gov
erned to great extent by export de-
mand.
Europe Fears Export Tax.
European buyers at present refuse
to enter the market here, chiefly. it
,, is said, because of the uncertainty as
to whether the Argentine government
will re-impose the export surtax on
wheat which expired on December
81. Such action was intimated recent
lyN i'm government sources. The hack
of export demand, together with the
lateness of the crop and the heavy
yield is said to have caused the break
in futures.
Assertion is made in authoritative
quarters that in such a big market and
with such a huge crop being moved
| it is impossible for any group of firms
to dominate quotations as was charged
in the statement issued in Chicago on
Wednesday.
1t is added that prices of wheat
| here represent the true situation.
Brokers on the Bolsa today greeted
! with ironic cheers and jeers the arrival
of Chicago noon quotations showing
big declines
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
CARSON IS OUT OF IT
Sir James Craig Will Head New
Ulster Parliament.

Sir James OfalS VIII hedu new
Ulster Parliament.
Belfast, Feb. 4.-Sir James Craig
under the new home rule bill, when
Ulster parliament. He was selected
result of this, Craig will be named as
the first prime minister, it was said.
The election of Sir James Craig as
the first premier of the new Ulster
parliament means the virtual retire.
ment of Sir Edward Carson from his
long standing leadership of "the loyal
people of the six counties of Ulster"
Sir Edward was offered the premier
ship on January rs, by a deputation
from Ulster but declined, saying he
felt his age and lacked the strength
to undertake the arduous duties in
volved.
Sir James, who was made a baronet
in January, 1918, for war services,
was born at Strandtown. County
Down, on January s, 1871. He
served in both the South African and
world wars. Three ministerial posts
have been occupied bye him. Physi-
ca1ly Sir James is big, bluff and
CHEEKY and is extremely popular in So
cia1 circles.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
INTRODUCE FREE FAIR BILL
Topeka Asks for Usual Amount OF
$4,000 From State.

Matt weightman of Topeka today
introduced the Topeka Free Fair bill
in the house 1t calls for an appro-
priation of s1o. o.o0e a year for the mex.
biennum.
A similar bill was presented il the
senate several days ago by Senator
Hugh 7. Fishe- of Shawnee county.
The appropriation request is the same
as granted by the 1919 legislature.
Both bills will go to the ways ana
means committees.
This is the same amount asked for
in the last four years by the Free Fair
association.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
TODAY IN CONGRESS
In the Senate.


Joint meeting house and senate Re-
publican steering committees to plan
legislative program for remainder of
session.
Manufacturers committee goes on
with coal hearings.
Various appropriation bills being
considered by committees.
In the House.
Continues consideration of army ap-
preparation bill.
Admirals Sims and Fiske to testify
as to effectiveness of battleship against
the airplane before naval affairs COM
mittee.
Ways and means committee con-
tinues hearings on revision of silk
tariff schedules.
Judge Parker of American Liquida-
ton commission appears before house
war department expenditures sub
committee on sale of surplus army
supplies in France.
Judiciary committee considers
amendments to the admiralty laws.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04

within a short time. There is a gem
eral feeling of confidence among en-
ployers and employees
Textile Plants Rejuvenating.
The outlook in South Carolina is
encouraging" according to Governor
Cooper. The principal manufacturing
industry = textile is ''rejuvenating
steadily"
Governor Hartness, Vermont, said
that optimism, initiative and the lin
dustrial spirit of the people in his
state were carrying them thru the
present Industrial Illness"
The industrial situation in Arkansas
shows great Improvement, declared
Governor McRae.
Unemployment in Minnesota has
reached it's maximum" said Governor
J. A. o. Preus 'eThe farms of the
northwest will absorb all the unem-
ployed in this section
People Are Economizing.
Industrial depression has never
been matter of deep concern in this
state" said Governor Mabey. Utah.
with US it is a case of business as
usual"
Post, war expenditures are now
having a reaction but our people are
determined to economic and found
this years business on a rigid econom-
icaI SCALE" said Governor Russell,
Mississippi. 1.-The future looks bright
for business
Governor OIcott. Oregon. declared.
1.-THE future holds nothing but opti-
rrliSm."
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
ELEVEN BILLS IN SENATE
Want Appropriation of $4,000 for
State Free Fair In Topeka.

Eleven new bills were introduced in
the senate Thursday afternoon, just
before adjournment. One of the b.l.s.
by Senate Fisher provides for the
regular appropriation of $4,000 for
the state free fair in Topeka.
Three of the bills provided for the
sale the state irrigation farms in
Wichita, Wallace and Scott counties.
Senator Culp introduced one of the
teachers association bills providing for
the constitution of the state school
book commission with two of the four
members. whose official positions are
not designa ted, chosen from among the
ranks of the teachers.
Two fish, and game bills were intro
duced by Senator Taylor. who also
brought in another bill providing for
the drawing of grand juries. Taylor
has had one grand jury. bill killed
during the present session.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
ToDAy,s TEMPERATUREs.

Kansas is due for another day of
near spring weather today and there
are no indications of any severe cold
weather for the next few days at least.
No rain or snow was reported during
the last twenty-four hours from any
weather station in Kansas and the
somewhat unsettled weather prevails
over the Middle West today.
The highest temperature in Topeka,
Thursday was 46 at $3.50 o'clock in the
afternoon and the lowest was % at
$50 o'clock in the evening. This af-
ternoon the temperature is expected
to go to about 35 and the low mark
U'OnTInned on Page fwo.I
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
FOR KILLING ONE JOHN DOE"
Carl Wanderer- Must Again Face Trial
on Murder Charge.

Chicago, Feb. Carl o. Wanderer.
sentenced to prison for twenty-five
years for staying his wife, went on
trial again here today for the "mur-
der of John Doe"
John Doe is the ragged stranger
whom Wanderer is alleged to have
hired to stage a fake holdup so that
he could kill his wife. =.
Police alleged that Wanderer dou-
ble-crossed the ragged stranger" and
killed him also.
Wanderer claimed the ragged
stranger" murdered his wife.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
POTATO GROWERS IN CITY
Shawnee Raiscrs Discuss Problem of
Joining Valley Body.

Shawnee county potato growers
were debating this afternoon whether
to join other counties in the proposed
Kaw Valley Potato Growers associa-
ton, planned at the meeting in Law
renee a week ago. Under the plan
the six principal potato growing coun-
ties in the Kaw valley would market
their products comparatively.
The Shawnee county growers met at
. o'clock in the office of o. F. BIecha,
county agricultural agent. The or
eanization of the California Fruit
Growers associations were discussed
by E. L. Rhodes, a marketing special
ist from Manhattan.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
KANSAS LEGISLATURE.

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The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
WILL PROBE n. p. l.. IN n. d.
Committee of Saline County Farmers
Starts on Tour Sunday.

SaIina, Kan, Feb. 4.-The special
committee selected at mass meeting
of farmers here January 29 to go to
North Dakota TO investigate the con-
ditions of government in that state
under Nonparttsan rule, announced to-
day that the committee would leave
Sunday morning.
The American Citizens league has
given the committee a QUESTIONABLE of
eighty-eight subjects. The committee
expects a similar questionable from
the Town1ey headquarters here.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
FIRE ESCAPES At SCHOOLS
Appropriat ton of S37,7613O Asked in
LOMer House Bill

Appropriation of s37,761.30 for fire
escapes at four state schools was asked
in the house today in an appropriation
bill by Searles, of Shawnee county. The
state university, agricultural college,
Emporia and Pittsburg state normals
would be equipped with fire escapes
under terms of the bill.
An appropriation of s17,61 so is
asked for the state universit,& The
agricultural college would receiSs SILL
$50. For Emporia state non @hal an
appropriation of $500 is asked, with
s.. 900 for the Pittsburg normal.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
GOSH-OH, GOSH!
just Look. Girls, at What You're
Going to Wear This Spring.

New York, Feb. 4.-Here is the new
spring garment. as decided by the Ma
tionaI Garment Retailers' association.
in session here.
Beginning at the top:
A high collar half hiding the ears.
A glove fitting" jacket. fitting
tightly around the shoulders. and,
The waist:
A flaring skirt reaching down to.
The knees
That's alt
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04

Salina. Kan, Feb. 4.-The master
bakers of Salina, at a meeting last
night. decided to reduce the price of
bread. starting next Monday. The 30
ounce loaf of bread will drop to IS
cents for one loaf, or two loaves for
25 cents.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
SENATE ADJOURNS TODAY
Several Committees From Upper
House Visit Institutions Today.

The senate adjourned at 10:45
o'clock this morning until o'clock
Monday afternoon. The action on the
motion to adjourn came as a result of
several committees from the upper
house being away from Topeka today
on inspection trips to the various state
institutions
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
Try white sox February 9Th.

Chicago, Feb 4.-TriaI of indicted
White Sox baseball players charged
with throwing the 1919 world series,
will begin February Q. according to
the state attorneys office here today.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
Frightened Bandit Burned Loot.

Chicago. Feb. AFTER stealing .
mail pouch containing s31.750 in cur
rency and securities. 16-year-old Louis
Schiayone. a postoffice employe. be-
came frightened and burned all but
$50 in bills, police said today. Tho
youth is under arrest.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
WILL FIGHT PACKER DELAY.
Government Insists Stock Yards Must
BE Sold by big Five"

Washington, Feb disposal of
the stockyards owned by the Chi
cago packers will be insisted upon
without further delay when the case
comes up for hearing February 8 in
district court here, Assistant District
Attorney Galloway said today.
The justice department will fight
any delays sought by the packers"
said Galloway The case now has
been in the court one year without
settlement"
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
ANOTHER NEAR SPRING DAY
Cloudy and Somewhat Unsettled Is
Prediction for Tomorrow

q The shippers forecast advises the
protection of thirty-siN hour ship
ments TO the north and west against
temperatures of 20 degrees and east
and south against temperatures of 80
degrees.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04
Katy Shops Cut working Week.

Sedalia, Mo-, Feb. 4.-Commencing
Monday, the Katy shops here will be
placed on a four-day week basis,
| bulletin announced.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-04

millions Now Living Will Never
Die" Sunday 3 p. M. 521 Quincy,
second floor.-Adv.