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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
THE ANSWERS.
Mayor Corwine-"Jay driving"

F. L. Stevens, finance commissioner
THE rule against bright lights Too
bright lights on cars are one of the
worst features the motorist has to con-
tend with. Invariably a new car has
bright lights. Everyone should have
DINNER or reducing lens.
w A. Stanfield. water and light
commissioner-"Chil under age
driving motor cars should never be al
lowed Too strong lights are nui
sance, also. No one should be allowed
bulbs, and some cars have so candle
power bulbs
w. S. Hancock, street commissioner
Cut outs open up and down hill
just to hear the noise are the worst of
the violated rules, 1 think. I am in
favor of eliminating all cut outs
George Irven Brown, traffic officer
TOO much speed comes first. Too
bright lights are second. Third. lights
which comply with the law but are
really binding"
T. C. Raub, traffic Bright
lights are the worst, for they are
binding. Next to that, fast driving"
Tom Hurley, marshal court of To-
pek'I - It's hard for me to say.
Speed, probably"
oscar Carlson, undersheriff-
speed in the day time; binding lights
at night. We find these two factors
responsible for practically all the ac-
cidents, not only in the city but in
the country as well. 1t seems to be
that speeders and motorists who use
glaring lights are both guilty of
criminal negligence. These evils
should be curbed"
VIM. P. Long, traffic officer-"In
my opinion the worst things are
speeding. carelessness and the use of
lights that blind persons approaching
from the opposite direction after
night. Check up these things and
you'll find they take a heavy toll of
life every year"
Cecil Howes-"Cutting corners
Guy A. Swallow. chief of police
TOO much speeding"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
CIVIL WAR IN ITALY WANES
Clashes Between Reds and Ants Rap
idly Waning, Says Report.

Rome, Aug. 16.-The threat of civil
warfare in Italy between the Facisti
on one side and the Socialists and
Communists on the other, is rapidly
dying out, according to all indications
today
In the last two days, one man has
been killed and five wounded in
clashes between the hostile forces.
The government has brought to. bear
every possible agency to restore peace
and to bring about an amicable agree
ment between the rival parties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
Travelling Expenses and Fees
May Be Included.
FITZPATRICK TO Be NAMED?
Salinan May Be Appointed at
Once by President.
Colonel Won Distinction and
HOnOrs in Late War.
WOOD NOT SURPRISED

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 16.-Otho
Wood, United States marshal for
Kansas. who was here in federal
court today, said that he had not
been officially notified as yet of At
torney General Daugherty's request
that he resign.
1T is not a surprise, however"
Mr.. Wood said when informed of
the Associated Press dispatch to
that effect. II have been expecting
it."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
To Protect 'EHome Brew"

Washington, Aug. 1s.-"Home
brew. not intended for sale, would
be protected from search or seizure
by prohibition officers under an
amendment TO the anti-beer bill
adopted by the house this afternoon
before it sent the measure to con-
ference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
LOSES $1,000 IN CURRENCY


A grip containing about $1,000 in
checks and currency was lost by L. D.
ROose. Topeka grocery proprietor be-
and the one at Seventeenth and Lin
coin streets Monday. Roose was max
ing the rounds of lis stores gathering
up Saturdays receipts for deposit in
the bank. The grip was setting on
the running board of his car and is
believed to have fa-'en off. 1t had not
been found today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
British Egyptian Chief injured.

Cairo. Egypt. Aug. 16.-CoI. c. r.
Newman, chief of staff of the British
army in Egypt, was seriously injured
when an airplane in which he was rid
ing, crashed to the ground late yester-
day. The pilo| of the machine was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
TO JAIL BOND sCALPERs.
Oklahoman Wants Congress To Pas.
Drastic Law.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Ten years
imprisonment and $4,000 fine for
any person offering for sale or pur-
chasing at less than face value any
government bond or obligation. is
provided in a bill introduced in the
house today by Representative Her
rick of Oklahoma
The bill is offered as a means-of
bringing government securities to par
and preserving the national credit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
CITY BUDGET IS APPROVED.
Will Need Total of $5O5, ,6O3 For Ex-
DnnSeS in 1922

The city budget for 1922 was ap-
proved by the city commission in the
form of an ordinance presented at
the commission meeting today by F.
L. Stevens, finance commissioner The
total amount needed for city expenses
is $S05, 5,6OS, of which $4S,000 is raised
from fines, licenses. and other
sources of revenue, while $757 sos is
to be received from tax levy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
MORE Rain IN KANSAS
But Showers Have Departed for Few
DAYS, Flora SAYS.
TODAY'S TEMPERATURES.

Ihe rainy spell is over with 1Or a
few days" said S. D. Flora, OF the
weather department, this morning.
Most of the state is well soaked and
we can stand some good growing
weather for a while. There are few
dry spots in the state but as a whole
it is NWell watered."
Fully two-thirds of the government
weather stations over the state have
reported rain within the last twenty
four hours, the heaviest being at Cold
water, which reports 2.04 inches
Other reports were: Dresden, .5S OF
an inch; Hanover, As; lola, .46; Man
haitian. 1.24; Phillipsburg, As; Chap
man, 1.35 inches The eastern third
(Continued on Page TWo.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16

Washington, Aug. 16.-At-
torney General Daugherty has
requested the resignation of Ohio
Wood, United States marshal for
Kansas, it was announced today
by the justice department. 1t
was deemed expedient to make a
change in the office, the depart
ment explained.
Mr.. Woods successor was not
announced.
Reports that startling reports might
be filed in Washington as a result of
a recent investigation of the United
States marshars office in Topeka,
have been whispered in political cir
cles during the last month. The re-
ports were assumed to be based on in
vestigations recently made regarding
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
LOYAL LEGION INVITES ALLEN
Samuel Gompers Also Requested to
Speak at New York Meeting.

SpVsik dI NEW IOFh NIHtNIIIR.
Governor Allen has been asked to
speak before the Loyal Labor Legion
of New York. Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the American Federation of
Labor, has also been asked to speak.
The Legion membership is composed
of American born citizens or aliens
who have taken out first papers, Gov
ernor Allen has not definitely decided
his course regarding the invitation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
Gotham Bandits Rob sLv Cashier.

New York, Aug. 16.-Six automo-
the Bronx early today, locked the
ticket agent and chopper in the for
mer's booth and escaped with s513.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16

administration of the office under o.
T. Wood. Exact nature of these re-
ports have not been made public
Only few days ago it was authorita-
lively reported from Washington that
the reports had not been filed there.
News dispatches from Washington to-
day indicate that Attorney General
Daugherty acted Immediately on the
reports.
Quick action by the department OF
justice leaves doubt and possible spec
ulation as to whether the demand for
Woods resignation will stop at that
point. There is a rumor that the inves-
tigation has proceeded to such an ex-
tent as to include Woods official
actions in almost every respect and a
. thoro probe of travelling expenses
and deputy fees.
Inspectors Were Here.
Investigations in Kansas were made
last spring by Harry c. Cox and Plato
Mountjoy. inspectors for the depart
1nent of justice. A general investiga-
tion said TO have been without the
knowledge of the Kansas marshal was
conducted. 1t is upon the basis of
reported findings by these investi-
gators that the direct charges as to
Woods actions are said to have been
made.
Wood himself is in Wichita today.
Apparently he knows little of the d.
rect findings. He knew that an i'm
vestigation had been conducted and
talked with Cox and Mountjoy. But
he is said to have expressed curiosity
as to findings in recent talks with
political friends.
That Woods records are in a mud
died condition is one of the reports.
It is also asserted that records regard
ing transportation of prisoners. serv-
ing of processes and deputy hire are in
such a condition as to have occa stoned
many trips by special investigators.
Whether the probe win extend beyond
the removal of Wood at the hands OF
the department of justice is a matter
Of speculation.
office Didn't Know.
Col. r. Neil Rain. office deputy in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS
Pertinent Question and Answers
Given and Gathered Today by
State journal Reporters.
ToDAY's QUESTION

What is the most fIagrant violation
of Topeka traffic rules?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16
office Didn't Know.

Col. r. Neil Rain, office deputy in
the marshars office. today denied that
the Kansas Office possessed any
knowledge of adverse findings by de-
partment inspectors. During the in
terview the reporter received word
(Continued on Page TwoI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16

George Irven Brown, traffic officer
TOO much speed comes first. Too
bright lights are second. Third. lights
which comply with the law but are
really binding
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16

w. S. Hancock, street commissioner
Cut outs open up and down hill
just to hear the noise are the worst of
the violated rules, 1 think. I am in
favor of eliminating all cut outs"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16

T. G. Raub, traffic officer-''Bright
lights are the worst, for they are
binding. Next to that, fast driving"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16

Tom Hurley, marshal court of To-
pek1 -" IT'S hard for me to say.
Speed. probablY."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-16

Continued on Page Two.)
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17
HUMAN FACE AS A BEACON
Radiometer Able to Record the
"shlne" Thrown OF. at Distance
OF Several Miles

Eoyelists that speak of a face
sighting up" put down an actual truth
that few Of them are aware of or i'm
tend. One of the most delicate In
struments In the world. a radlometer,
records the "shlne" of human face,
and can do II at distance of several
miles. So delicate Is the instrument
that 1t can detect and record the glim-
mer of candle half a mile away, and
IL there were no atmospheric obstruc-
tion Ii could detect the same candle 16
miles away. The instrument consists
of two thin glass disks, one polished
and one blackened, suspended by a
quartz thread In vacuum. Waves of
radiant energy striking this instru-
ment disturb its balance. because the
bright disk reflects them, while the
black one absorbs them.
While the human face to the nor
NAL eye gives out no waves OF radiant
energy. the fact remains that con-
slant flow of energy Is being thrown
off, and these waves travel an un.
known distance. Although the radio
meter Is wonderful and delicate in
strument, there Is thermal couple
ten times as sensitive as the radlome-
ter and 1t can detect the heat Of
candle 90 miles distant.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17
EQUALIzE BURDEN
? T. OF TAXES is
SMALL'S PLEA
Republican Candidate for Cover.
nor Insists That Big Cor
porations Should Pay
Their Share.

To return the government to the
people is one of the promises which
has been made by Len. Small, candl-
date for the Republican nomination
for governor of Illinois. During his
campaign he and his adherents have
exposed the practice of tax lodging by
large corporations. Formerly the as
sessments of these corporations were
fixed by the state board of equaliza-
ton, which board was elected directly
by and represented the people. During
the last administration. however, this
board was abolished and In Its place
the state tax commission, not elected
by the people, but appointed by the
governor, was substituted.
One Of the first acts of this tax COM
mission was TO reduce the assessment
of the Pullman Palace Car Company
from thirty-three million dollars to
sixteen million dollars.
Next this same commission reduced
the assessment of the Peoples Gas.
Light and Coke Company from over
fourteen million dollars to an even
two million dollars. The Rockford
Electric Company's assessment was
reduced from eight hundred fifty-fiye
thousand dollars to one hundred fifty
thousand dollars. The Chicago rail-
ways received a neat concession when
their assessment was reduced from six
million dollars to one million eight
hundred thousand dollars.
For the purpose Of remedying these
evils, Len. Small stands for legislation
which will compel the millionaire tax
dodgers to accurately and truthfully
list their property. He says:
"Such a law would reduce the local
rate OF taxation, would equalize the
present unequal distribution OF taxes.
would raise abundant funds for city.
county and state purposes, and would
shift the unjust burden Of taxation
from our people of moderate means to
the rich tax-dodgers who now conceal
hundreds of millions OF dollars of tax
able property and thereby escape their
Just share of the cost OF our city.
county and state governments.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17
- s--s
NEW MONTE CARLO IN cUBA2
Possibility That World-Famous Csnu,-
bling Establishment May Be
Located on the island.

'The greatest gambling center in
the world will be located In the west
ern hemisphere If plans for palaces
In Cuba develop as given out" said
Walter f. Harris of Havana. Cuba
is already beset With the gambling
fever and fortunes change hands
there almost every day.
.'Since the announcement OF the
prince Of Monaco that he Is prepar-
ing to close Monte Carlo, there have
been extensive preparations for the
establishment of great gambling pal
aces designed to attract the sporting
element that now visits Monte Carlo
10 the Pearl of the Antilles Several
villages have been surveyed with the
view of locating this gambling CEN
ter. but so far no definite decision has
been reached.
Gambling is already fourishing lp
Havana. The Casino de la Playa is
great garish temple of roulette, where
wonderful dinners are served at less
than cost. The profit TO the house
comes from the wheel. The men who
take women to the Casino for dinner
invariably back them at the wheel.
1.-THE moratorium now in effect on
the island has not affected the crowds
at the Casino, because they are most
ly composed of tourists, and the Wis.,
itor is treated to the sight of a coun-
try. apparently bankrupt but gambling
atxa hnN q
overnight and the beggar of today
may be the rich man Of tomorrow
Washington Post. 49, --,.-'
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17

TO THE COLORED PEOPLE,

We wish TO say to people of Massac County and
the surrounding territory thereto Having been solicited
by number of nay people, also encouraged by of
my white friends who wish to and help employ
for all returning soldiers, TO enter the Undertaking
business have finally decided go into that business
with view of serving my people, well having
employment feeling that give them better service
than members of the other race though am in friendly
relation with all the other undertakers and expect
tain that relationship throughout my business
am perfectly qualified to give unexceled service and
will guarantee satisfaction.
| was born and reared in Metropolis 9th and Pearl
Sts Educated in Metropolis Public Schools, graduating
from Dunbar High School in 1912 then entered the
Barnes School of Anatomy SANITARY Science and Embalm
ing Chicago, Illinois, from which graduated August IA
1914, from which school hold Diploma.
We will carry small line 1T caskets only, present
owing the advance price these goods but have
arranged with large undertaking establishment furnish
us with anything needed on short notice.
We have first class hearse at command.
Calls answered day night; distance mmateral
We in the u. S, Service for six months, trying
to make this country safe for Democracy thereby
ing the coored equal opportunity with other races
Phone 229-Ring g.
Respectfully yours
MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO,
Metropolis Illinois,
GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY, Manager.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17
J. B. DRAPER. AGENT.
The Weight of a Kiss.

A scientist has found that kiss on
the lips weighs five mllligrams, and
1t is too had he cannot state It In
watts. volts and ohms or something
Understandable.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17
Daily sissish Hint

Understand that II you are meutaiis
snisled with Sickness. old age and
Death. ne amount OF desire or afirma
ton can make you we'll. young, OF
long lived. To be healthy. you must
bs mentally in unity with health; to
remain young. you must be mentally
one with youth, and to live long, you
must be mentally unified with life
Jays Wallace D. Wattlea In the Nau
sssus.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17
Where Small SAVINGS Count.

Small savings are like stones In a
bridge; they form firm support TO
carry ole over the food of an emer-
gency.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17

Explanations,

Il never does take man long 70
explain when he is tight or thinks he
Is right. II is when man goes
wrong that great long explanations
are needed. n
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17

Vacation Time
is almost here
Summer excursion tickets will be on
sale beginning June Isl. final re-
turn limit Oct. 3ist; diverse route
and liberal stOpoyer privileges.
A vacation is an inYestment-the
best one many folks nake-not a
luxury.
Weary, worked out, indoor folks
need an outdoor vacation-wllere they
can fish, golf. climb mountains, ride,
rest, recreate; rural folks need the
inspiration that comes from visit to
the wonder cities; both come back
clear in mind, with new strength, new
energy, new ambitions.
Out along the BurllDgton--in Our glori=
Gus and fascinating West, there are
scores of places par eXcellenCe=CoIo-
rado-U tah-Wyoning, the great Natl
>onal Parks, Pacific Northwest, Cali
forna.
Decide wnen and where You'll go--come in
and let me help you plan your trip.
Then-="hit the trail WEST
J. B. DRAPER, AGENT.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-17
BODY Blow.

Booy Bow.
A Maryland man eloped With hN
sweetheart's twin by mistake. and u
now happy. This viii be a body bloH
for the soui-matists. --Cloyeland Piaiz
Dealer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
LOYALTY OF AMERICAN
TEACHERS Is EUl0GlZED
L. =. school system Fails Adequately
Ia Train Citizens. Asserts
Henry y. Rlnn.

NT:W YORK. i"ci. 2S-"The:. is
lot body OF men and womer IN
America more loy,l than teachers"
said Horny j Ryan. national airec-
tor % the AWe-!canisn commits
sion .: the American Legion before
III" convention q: tho National civic
Fedora zion. February II. in this city.
the American school system has
failed 10 train citizens as IL should.'
Mr.. Ryan continued. but the fault
lies not with Tire educators. bat with
the Indifference o. IN" average man
and woman
IT cannot be doubted that :. great
many educators are attempting to
engerdar hatred al America rather
than lnco. Such teachers must be
found ;nd weede1 ,ut I;ut The vast
majority arc u strong force for pa
tr.otism ami they lo3c their pro-
f.SS!on enough 20 remain in II In
spite o: the disbursement Of low
salary. public Indifference and lack OF
cooperation"
Ny. Ryan pleaded for higher nay
for teachers and closer union be-
tween education and business Re-
Gently. in an address in Washington
Nj. Ryan was quoted rs undcrtak-
Ing to estimate how many disioyai
teachers there are Ia the country
The fun tcNt cf ta.s address showed
his attention was to state that the
vas. majority Of educators arc in
'cnsrly patriotic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27

together. Tho Eastern shore was
hrst known as I'VE Little Kingdom
~ Acc"wmncke." but Robins. while
= member Of the House OF BurgcsscS.
had the name changed TO Northa mp
ion--ior Sorthamptonshire. in Eng
iaiid, whence he came.
Scarbursh was not satisfied TO live
IN the same county with Robins. so
decided To have the peninsula devided
into TWO counties. his own land 10 be
in the upper county. He was fought
IN the Assemble hut won out. which
accounts. for the difference in size of
Acconac and Northampton Counties
The lewiston. according to Scarburgh,
was made in regard TO population
ana no; area. He tried to work tho
same scheme in regard TO the Mary
land boundary line in regard 10 his
property. but failed
There Ii "a tradition that Scarburgh
and Clergyman started through "A
secret rassag.way.. The Clergyman
carried u candle n nd 4 prayer-bous
and invoked divine ail. Scarburgh
sccrncd all help Tic clergyman
made the trip. but ScarburSh failed.
and. ever since. his ghost is said TO
haunt CraGdock Neck Unlike most
ghosts. il makes q noise. "Nahaa. ma
haa! IN truth. ScarburEh died of
sma llpoS. and was buried in the fam
uy burying- ground in tn" yard of
fipdri. Cottage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
MRS. BURLESON HASPLE
MATERIAL TO WRITE BOOK
After ~ Years of Cabinet and Congressional Life Wife
Of Postmaster General Produces Novelette,, En-
titled Every Politician and His Wife


snail certainly miss Washington and
N" many friends mere who have been
SO kind and gracious 10 me: but /
TOOK forward with the greatest pleas
iir" To going back home and renew
ins the friendships there"
Airr. Daniels wiii No, lc.,v. p,,h-
Intends Ia onn,, hnr bona H. ,,,s,in
Ten and r.mulr therm fn. ,nan..
years. Mr. nnnicIs ~ ,,cr rn;',r1
10 Raleigh. \ g.. r;u takc mn hcr
Ju,ieS az :. ,ncr,i.r - ~ up ne
director OF tho pcS uoSnit,i On. ~
the largest hosnit,is in III. Raj. ~