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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
LET SUBSIDY OFFER SLIDE
British Miners Take No Steps to Pre-
vent Withdrawal of Proposition.

London, June 20.-Leaders of the
Miners federation of Great Britain
took no steps yesterday to prevent the
withdrawal of the government offer
of a ten million pounds sterling sub
sidy to the coal industry and it would
appear that unless the government
renews its offer the money will not
be available for the carrying on OF
the business.
The situation is full of uncertainty.
the main outstanding fact being the
call Of the miners union to all trade
organizations affected by the wage
dispute to meet at an early date for
the purpose of taking national action
to secure mutual demands. Most of
today's newspapers declared the de-
cision to call this meeting as an
IS So prompted by desperation.
There were reports last night that
large sections of the miners were
eager to resume work. The strike is
in its eighty-first day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
SEARCH FOR WHITECAPS
Masked Men Whipped Two-No Rea-
son Given for Actions.

and Polk county authorities today
sought members of a gang of men,
masked after the style of the Kl Klux
Klan, in connection with an alleged
whipping of Frank Cummel. rs. and
Sam Malloy, %, both of Fairplay, Mo.
The men were taken from their
homes shortly after midnight by a
number of masked men and were de-
clared to- have been whipped with
short whips and leather belts. Meth
er could give information or clews
that might identify the assailants.
Cummei and Malloy claimed they
do not know why they were whipped.
After being beaten by the white
caps" they said. they were released
and told to return to Fairplay
The white cap organization has a
membership of about SEQ in Cedar
and Polk counties. it was said today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
LEAPED FOR HIS LIFE
Aviator Escaped From Burning
Plane and Saved His Own Life
By Using Parachute.

Galveston, Tex. June 2O.-wild Bill
Long, aviator, San Antonio, was still
alive today after leap for life from
a burning plane here yes1S.day.
As special attraction Tor Calves
ton beach visitors. Long piloted his
plane over the gulf. 1000 feet in the
air. He lit fuses to quick chemicals
and jumped with a parachute. The
burning plane Strengthened out for the
water. Just as it hit. the gasoline
tank exploded.
Long drifted inland, landing on a
roof of a house four blocks from
shore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
TO GET RELIEF FROM HEAT
Kansas Promised North Wind and
Lower Temperatures.

Kansas is anticipating slight relief
from the heat, as a result OF a north
wind which is scheduled to strike the
eastern end of the state Tuesday after
noon. The entire state is cloudy to-
day, which may assist in keeping the
Temperature down, but the thermome-
ter will probably register near 80 de-
grees this afternoon. 1t will drop to
about 20 degrees tonight, and will rise
again TO about 80 degrees Tuesday aft
ernoon. There is little chance of rain
in the next "a hours.
Heavy rains were reported Sunday
night from two points in the state.
Anthony reported 4.92 inches. and
Fort Scott. 1.s4 inches. Other rains
reported were light. There was q
nm an, pc 70 IyEa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
TO OPEN FIVE FAIRGROUNDS.
L. d. Dittemore VIII Supervise Play in
Topeka Parks.

Five of the city Fairgrounds will
open this afternoon, it is announced
by L. p. Dittemore. city playground
structor for the city schools. The play
grounds to open today are Ripley.
City, Chesney. Edgewood and Quincy.
Every Monday afternoon the play
grounds will be open. Tuesday. We'd
nesday. Thursday and Friday the
Fairgrounds will be open mornings.
afternoons and evenings until 8 o'clock
Saturdays the Fairgrounds will be
open until O'Clock.
Each playground is in charge Of
efficient directors and assistants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
ASK INCREASE IN PAY
Employees of Wichita Railway & Light
Company Want More Money.

Employees of the Wichita Railway &
Light company have retaliated in the
demand of the company for a wage
reduction. They have responded with
a demand for increased wages.
In an answer filed today with the
court of industrial relations employees
of the company assert that the present
wage scale does not provide a living
wage. They declare that an increase
Is necessary in order to provide an
average living standard. The counter
petition constitutes the company's an
swer to the demand for a wage cut
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
TODAY IN CONGRESS


Rules committee continues hearings
on Volstead supplemental prohibition
bill
Ways and means committee, Repub-
licans, continue work of framing per-
manent tariff.
In the Senate.
Finance committee takes Up soldier
compensation bill.
Special committee begins hearings
on soldier relief.
Senate begins debate on Freling-
huysen seasonal coal rates bill.
Senator Norris prepared to speak
on Irish Independence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
Challenge Is at Once Accepted
by Old President.
Convention Stirred by Report
of 100000 Fund.
HAS GAINED BIG SUPPORT
Railroad Workers, Maehinists
and Women Behind Him.
Irish Sympathizers Have Split
on British Boycott.

Denver, June 20.-John L. Lewis,
president of the United Mine Work
ers, today announced his candidacy
for the presidency of the American
Federation of Labor.
Lewis's announcement was made
shortly after reports that a 100000
campaign fund was being used to fur
ther his candidacy was brought to the
attention of the convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20

clause should be presented to the con-
vention. This telegram was addressed
to Peter Brady, supposed to be repre-
senting Boland at the convention.
q controversy between Frank P.
Walsh and Boland also came to light
when it was shown by kilograms made
public that Walsh was directing the
group in the convention which op-
poses the boycott.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
Pres. Harding Acquires Tan

Washington. June 2o.-With an
extra shade of tan on his face aud
walking with springy step. Presi-
dent Harding. accompanied by Mrs.
Harding, returned to the White
House today after a weekend
cruise on the Mayflower. the
presidential yacht.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
FORT-TO-FORT ROAD JOINED
Highway Completed Today From To-
peka to Near Lawrence.

The last stretch of fort-to-fort high
way between the east line of Shawnee
county and that part of the road lead
ing west from Lawrence was COM
pleted this afternoon. This completes
the road from Topeka to within a few
miles of Lawrence.
Shawnee county began at Topeka
and worked eastward, while Douglas
county started west of Lawrence and
worked westward. The meeting of
the two sections of road took place
about $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION
Meeting Held in Preparation for Bald
win Institute in August.

Delegates will begin to arrive IN
Topeka on Tuesday for the Topeka
district Epworth League convention to
be held Wednesday and Thursday. The
convention is being held in prepara-
ton for the Baldwin institute August
s to %.
Alma, Usage City, Oskaloosa, Esk-
ridge, Michigan Valley and Valley
Falls.
Among the speakers at the district
meeting will be DR.. o. E. Allison of
New York, G. Franklin Ream of Kan
sas City, Kan, Melvin Booth of To-
peka. and DR.. C. B. Zook, district su-
perintendent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
Hold Funeral for CONGRESSMAN.

Chicago, June 2O.-Funeral serv-
ices for Congressman William E.
Mason, for years prominent in state
and national politics, were held here
today. Mason died in Washington
last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20

Bah- Is Dead-PIaved with Matches.
Chicago, June 20.-Virginia Nc
Quillen, two and one-half years old.
died today of burns received Sunday
while playing with matches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-20
Walsh Fight Boycott.

At the same time another message.
purporting to have been signed by Bo-
Iand, was made public in which the
irish leader declared that resolution
must be submitted as written" He
said he was willing to take a licking
II 1t was necessary, but the boycott
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20

New York. March 1s-Tbcrc were
10000 veterans OF tho world war out
OF work in the United States on
March 1 last, according to an csti-
mate received by the American Legion.
This is a reduction OF about 10000
from the peak OF moro than 900. coo
jobless ox-servicc men in tho country
shortly after Jan. 1. last. and the L.
eton reports state there is promise OF
further Improvement.
The survey OF the national situation
on which these figures arc based was
made by tho American Legion Weekly,
official publication of the Legion which
states that the unemployment situa-
..tion as affecting the veterans appears
to have taken "A turn for the better"
4 chain of employment agencies OPP
Grated by the Legion in every state
has done much to relieve tho situation
say the Legion officials. Tho Legion
has been instrumental in obtaining
worlS for veterans. in discouraging tho
- grafton of unemployed men toward
the great industrial ccntors and has
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20
STATE ASSEMBLY

Denver, March 1o.-Many amend
mcnts were incorporated in the di-
rect primary repeal bill when it ap-
peared in tho house yesterday for
second reading. Most of the session
was devoted to consideration OF the
measure but no voto taken. Tho bill
was laid over and may bo taken up
again today.
AS .he measure now stands it pro-
vides for selection of party candi-
dates at conventions hut throws safe
guards around tho selection of dele
gates to these conventions.
Eight measures were reported out
on the senate calendar for considora-
ton today. Included among them Is
the measure providing rcapportion
mont of legislative representation in
the state assembly. Several of the
other bils provide for establishment
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20

Tho house committee on Sinancc,
ways and means reported cut with
out recommendation the bill proyid-
ing for the completion and furnish
ing of tho state office building. Tho
measure provides for ~ mill levy
for tho next four years, which should
provide approximately 100000 Il
year.
Tho senate passed eight measures
on final reading. among them being
the bill making the deficiency appro-
priation for tho Colorado rangers.
Tho en- erEoncy clause on tho latter
measure was defeated and Senator
knauss. Republican floor leader.
gave notice he would move rcconsid
GRAFTON of tho vote Monday.
Other bills passed provide for the
cstablishmcn OF the pixies Peak and
Concjos game refuge; amendment to
the state dairy law: payment by the
state Of readers for blind students in
state institutions; the biennial nppro-
priation Tor the state rcformatory
aifd the customary mill levy for tho
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20
100000 WORLD War VETERANS
ARETRAMPNC STREETS0F CITY

encouraged q movement from cities to
tho farms. II has demanded that
workers who left their positions to SO
to war should enjoy seniority rights on
a par with those OF military age who
stayed at home.
Ex-scrvicc men have suffered more
in proportion to their numbers than
other workers. according to tho L.
gion's survey because of the opera
ton of seniority rules and efficiency
standards. Nearly year Is required
for the returned veteran to got back
to his old stride in industry, accord
ing to the testimony OF large employ
crs of lobor. Another thing that. has
handicapped the cS-soldier is his rest
lcssness and nomadic tendencies. both
products OF the strain and circum-
stances OF war service.
ReopcninE OF factories and mills in
the textile regions of Now England and
In the mining and industrial centers
OF Pennsylvania leads observers in
those parts to believe tho worst is past.
according to the Legion's survey. The
automobile centcrs OF Detroit, Clcve-
land and Indianapolis report n slight
Improvement OF conditions. In Chi
cago conditions arc stationary, 1t is
said.
Thruout the agricultural middle west
n general movement from the cities
and towns to the farms is reported
The average cx-soldier had little taste
Tor agriculture when he came back
from the war. 1t was hard to keep
en- down on tho farm after they had
seen Parce." They chose to work in
the small factories or stores in tho
ncighboring country scat, where. dur
ing 1919. Jobs were plenty and wages
high. When those jobs began to go
there was at fret an exodus toward
tho larger cities. Tho Legion strovc
to discourage this. That movement has
about spent itself and farmers thru
out the west now report littlo diff
Guilty in getting help, and except in
the larger cities there are few able
bodied cx-scrvicc men reported out
of work In the middle west.
Tho south reports improvement.
Dixie has been burdcncd with a larg-
cr quota OF winter floaters than usual
this year. according to reports. Some
are finding farm work in the south.
others are drifting north, largely to
settle on farms.
Tho Pacific coast, a land whore there
are three great seasoEablc occupations
of fishing. numbering and fruit rails
ing, has beou able TO decrease the
number of joblcss veterans by half in
two months. according to advices from
there. In Washington etatc there were
1000 unemployed veterans on Jan. 1
and 1000 on Feb. 1.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20
For
Dandruff

Those little fccks from your head that
fall upon your clothing and spoil your
pleasure arc dandruff a scalp disorder.
Conquer it completely under money
back guarantee. Use Kotalko. Amas-
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your hair! Get new hair. Its possible
in many cases even after baldness--abeo-
,utcly proved. Remember kOTAlxO--
At any busy drug store. Watch your
pirror! Show others this adrsrtisssssas,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20
GERMAN ARMY BILL PASSES.

Berlin, March ls.-(By The Associat-
cd Prcss)-The German army bill
abolishing conscription and fixing the
strength OF tho army Mt 100000 men
and of tho navy at 5000 men. passed
the rcichstag yesterday. Tho indie
pendent socialists and communists
voted against the measure.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20

Denver. March l9.-Despitc pro-
tests of Rep. Pollock of Denver.
author OF tho bill providing repeal
OF the direct primary law, the mea-
sure was again laid over by tho lower
house of the legislature today after
u scssion devoted almost entirely TO
discussion of tho bill. The bill will
probably receive action on second
reading Monday.
Rcprcs1 1ntative Pollock declared
tho bill has gone long enough" and
requested the house to take immc-
diatc action.
The country Reconsideration bill
also went over for another day.
Upon third reading the house pass
cd the bill changing tho name OF
the Grand river 10 the Colorado. The
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20

vote was unanimous for tho change.
Two irrigation bills and an appro-
priation for the mental detectives
school at Grand Junction were pass
cd on third reading.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20

Immediately after 'Dandcrine"
massage. your hair takes OIL now life,
lustrc and wondrous beauty. appearing
twice as heavy and plentiful, because
each hair seems TO nun and thickcn
Don't let your hair stay lifeless. color
less, plain or scraggly. You, too. want
lots of long. strong. beautiful hair.
A 35-cent bottle of delightful
"Danderine" freshens your SCALP.
checks dandruff and falling hair. This
stimulating "bcauty-tonic" gives to
thin. dull. fading hair that youthful
brightness and abundant thickness
All druggists!
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20

womcn's clubs arc practically un-
known in Mexico.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20

maintenance of the Colorado School
for the Blind.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-20

of normal schools in various parts of
tho state.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-11-19
0FOUR HORSEMEN. COMING,
FIRST 1000, 900 PHOTOPLAY

Rex Ingram's $1,000, 900 production
| Of THE Four Horsemen Of the Apo
| calypso" made for Metro, is announ-
ced by the Kenworthy theatre begin
ming Monday. This will be the first
showing here Of the screen version OF
Vicente Blasco Ibanez's novel that has
been acclaimed in New York. Chicago,
Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Los
Angeles as marking q new epoch in
the development OF motion pictures.
At it's New York opening people paid
so = seat. Critics said the picture
had definitely established the screen
not only rs capable Of rivalling the
stage at its best, but Of surprising it
ia its grip upon the emotions.
Tho -Four Horsemen" is the su-
preme expression Of the Great War.
Certainly no novel has stirred the uni
versal appeal created by the Ibanez
masterpiece. The book, ROW in its
one hundred and sixty-sixth edition.
has been read throughout the world
Readers Of the novel will recall that
the story open on the Argentine ranch
OF old Madariaga, whose territories
are as extensive as those Of the great
Independent barons Of teudal times.
And Madariaga rules with feudal
power. A rioting, registering despot,
he is filled with Castilian pride OF
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-11-19

mOtored to Lewiston Friday morning
and spent the day and evening.
Bob Morris and Glenn Sanders
spent Friday and Saturday in Lewis
ton.
An interesting program will be
| given at the Christian church Sunday
evening. Two natives from Asia and
other interesting speakers will give
addresses.
The Young People Of the Christian
Endeavor Of the Christian church
gave one of their usual good time So
Gals Friday evening in the church
parlors. Music, games, songs and de-
licious eats, made up the evenings
program.
j.. L. Woody and H. e. Hamer
motored to Lewiston Friday evening
to attend the Shriners banquet. They
report 10 several inches deep in
Lewiston, but say the roads are good
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-11-19

family and yearns for a male child
to carry on his tradition. His two
daughters have married ranch en-
| ~plOyees-one French and the other
German. Madariaga's Latin antipathy
to the German son-in-law brings
with it a dislike Of his half-German
grandchildren, but when a son is
born to the Frenchman, DesnDyers,
the old man finds his dream realized.
The boy, Julio. is selected as heir to
the hugo estate and is brought up as
a spoiled prince Of the realm. As a
young man Julio becomes the COM
paniOn of Madariaga's debauched adj
venturers in Buenos Ayres tango re-
sorts. But Madariaga dies suddenly
without making a will and the Ger
man branch of the family finds itself
sharing the estate equally with the
Desnoyers. With this sudden wealth,
the two families leave the Argentine
for Europe.
The Desnoyers settle in Paris, and
Julio, an expert tango dancer, be-
comes the sensation Of the fashion
able dance places. He meets a fasci-
mating little society woman, Margue-
rite Laurier, and the two of them are
swept into a reckless love affair that
takes no count OF Marguerite's elder
~ husband. Their butterfly mentali-
ties DO not even respond Mt first to
the sudden shock Of war that breaks
about them. Ut is 1914 and the Ger
mans are advancing toward Paris.
Marguerite is first awakened to the
realization OF tremendous events. She
joins the French nursing force and
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-11-19
PERSONAL MENTION

w. D. McGregor of Troy was q Mos
COW business visitor on Saturday.
Miss Leitha Brandt Of J~uliaetta wa
in Moscow Saturday.
C. E.. S~turdevant of Colfax was 3
Moscow business visitor Saturday.
J.. L. Bowers, of Dearly, spent Sat
urday in Moscow on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. L.. M. Thornton o
Spokane spent Friday and SATURDAY
in Moscow on business and pleasure.
Mrs. H. P. Barrackman, of Viola,
was a Moscow shopper Saturday.
Miss Tillie Houck, of Charleston
spent the past week visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Hart
and other friends in and near MOS
cow.
Geo. N. Lamphere went to Spokane
Saturday to attend the ball game
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S~harnhOrst,
who. spent the past week in Moscow
and Joel, guests at the homes OF Mr.:
and Mrs. Frank Slater and MI. n
Mrs. Henry Bother, returned TO their
home at Charleston, Friday evening.
Evangelist Rev. May Budd Will be-
gin a series of revival services at the
Nazarene church Sunday evening.
e. G. Jugg. of the Dodge Brothers
victory at Seattle, spent Saturday IN
Moscow on business.
The Ladies Of the Baptist church
will serve lunch and enjoy q social
time at the church after services Sun
day. A special invitation Is extended
to the university. students who are
members Of the congregation to stay
for luncheon.
Francis Jenkins. Colonel ID. r.
Chrisman. Dean Eldridge, Dean Cock
erill and Glenn Grice returned home
Saturday from Lewiston, where they
spent the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mac. P. Bailey and
Mrs. Mark P. Miller are Lewiston
visitors.
Paul Peterson, city attorney OF Ida
no Falls, spent the past two days IN
Moscow on business and meeting old
friends. Mr.. Peterson Is vice presf-
dent of the Idaho state alumni.
Charles S. Clarke and Clyde Hall
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-11-19

sacrifices her love for Julio in order
to be the constant companion of her
husband, who is blinded in battle.
Julio, left without the stimulation Of
frivolous attractions, hears the call
of duty and enlists in the French
army, where he meets death at the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-11-19

hands Of his German cousin when the
two face each other in a trench raid.
Through it all r galloping the
four horsemen, spoken of by ST. John
in the Book of the ApOcalypse-the
grim figures of Conquest, War, Fam
inc and Death.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-11-19
SPECIALS FOE ALL WEEK

Back Bones .,...~....6 fhe. for 25c
Spare Ribs &c per ID.
Lamb Stow ............. Nc Per ID.
Veal Stew ..,............. he per ID.
Fresh Pork Shoulders ....l5c DAf ID.
We also have q large assortment Of
Salted fish as we'll as fresh.
Genuine Norwegian Mackerel, Q lbs.
to tho fIsh, S6c each
Norwegian Herring, 8 tor Csc, also
Stock Fish.
We are now getting in soEs choice
Thanksgiving birds, let 10 have your
order early so that We might pick
you the choicest birds, n there - =
limited stock OF them this Thanks
giving. COLD STORAGE MARKET.
x3-4S
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-07
Answers Disdbled
Veteran

Dear Miss Grey. Our Disabled
Veterans letter went straight 20 the
heart Of one 1921 girl and here am
ready 10 take up the defensive.
Dear Mr. Veterans. please Jet me
plead for myself and my many girl
friends. not guilty OF wanton neglect
or heartiessneaa. You see. 70 many
Of us work every day. many Of US
have 20 work 90 earn our daily
bread. In the days OF IS this condi-
ton did not exist. And many Of US
have duties 20 perform when we get
home Can't you understand how
very fun our days are and how few
our opportunities 20 show you that
deep down In our hearts despite our
1921 attire. We are sun just like our
dear grandmothcrr.
Refnember. too. VIE are under a
very different social life as well as
dress. 40 why shouldn't We look as
well as act differently Never fear.
for our hearts arc really Just as true
as the ladies OF 'c5.
know any number OF 1871 girls
who are busy. as bury as can be.
but who would find time 20 be pal
10 n disabled veteran II only she
knew how 20 get In touch with them.
And I am just as sure. too. that II
the heart said love" that your dis
ablemcnt would not prove a curse.
but a blessing. 1871 GIRL