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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
Pearl Bagley, of Topeka, Brings
Serious Charges.
Indiana Lodge President Ar
rested by Government.
LURED HER TO SOUTH BEND
After Attack Talbot Cut OF
Her Hair, She Claims.
Begged Police to Lock Her i'm
Jail for Protection.

South Bend, Ind, Feb. 25.-As a re-
suit of information furnished by Miss
Pearl Bagley of Topeka. Kan. John
Talbot. supreme president, Order of
Owls, and a prominent attorney in
South Bend, was arrested today by
United States marshals on an indict-
ment charging violation of the federal
white slave laws and conspiracy.
Miss Bagley claims she was 1ured to
South Bend and then forced to sub
nit to terrible practices. She claims
that before she could flee from the
Owl hospital, in which she was held
and which she refers to as a "house of
fear" Talbot and his emissaries had
clipped her hair SO as to prevent her
escape.
AS soon as she escaped from the
hospital Miss Bagley said she made
iff to lock her in Jail SO she could not
be reached by Talbot. Her request was
granted. Mrs. Pearl Spangler, head
nurse of the Owl hospital, has also
been arrested on similar charges.
Both have been released on bonds
of 5000 each and are ordered to ap-
pear before Judge A. B. Anderson at
Indianapolis, March 7.
Pearl Bagley is the daughter of W.
F. Bagley, a widely known insurance
man in Topeka, with offices in the Co
lumbar building. The family lives at
110S Throop street. Miss Bagley, ac-
cording to information received here.
visited the headquarters of the Owls
in South Bend, Ind, on her vacation
in August. 1920. While there she was
guest of the order and a special
guest of the president, it is said. 1t
is charged that she was attacked by
the president, John Talbot. while she
was in his office at the headquarters
building of the Owls in South Bend.
| The charges were made against
] Talbot but not until today, apparently
had government officials taken ac-
ton.
| J. E. Addington' of Topeka is one OF
the Bagley attorneys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
FEAR U. S. POLICY
French Warned Against the
Monroe Doctrine.
Senator Declares Antilles May
Be Seized Now.

Paris, Feb. 25.-Fear that the
United States will seize the French
Antilles was reused here today by
Senator Berenger.
Berenger, who represents the An
titles in the French senate, declared
the Islands are essential to America if
the Monroe doctrine is to be upheld.
The Petit Bleu declared there was
an American danger, asserting: Our
American friends love us. They love
us to the point of absorbing us"
Berenger issued his warning in an
interview with the Petit Bleu in
which he said: 'I am exceedingly
happy that 1 have been reelected
from Gaudelupe. I am exceedingly
happy because it represents the at
tachment of the Antilles to France. I
am opposed to the principle of separa-
tion which the United States would
like to see implanted.
I'VE realize they are in Haiti and
Cuba In order to apply fully their
famous Monroe doctrine. it is neces-
sary that they have us. However. the
Antilles desire to remain French.
They have no desire to surrender to
the big trusts"
Berengers warning was taken to
the foreign office today. Officials OF
that department indicated they had
no fear that the United States would
attempt to take over the islands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
HE USES SHOTGUN
Robert Byrne Found Dead in
Closet at Home.
Body Discovered by Brother,
Dennis Byrne.

With the top of his head blown off
and a shotgun and box of shells lying
near. Robert Byrne. 81. was found
huddIed in the closet of his home on
route 8. North Topeka, early Thurs
day evening The body was discov-
cred by Dennis Byrne, brother, upon
his return from Topeka.
Whether it was a case of suicide
or accidental shooting authorities
have not yet determined. His brother
told officers that Roberts favorite
pastine was hunting and that when
ever a chicken hawk came within
range of the house Robert would get
his shotgun, insert one shell and shoot
it. The fact that the gun was loaded
and discharged in the closet, however,
weakens this theory of the case.
DR., H L. Clark. county coroner.
Sheriff Robert Miller and Dr. c. c.
Lull, county physician, were called to
the scene.
Byrne is survived by his mother,
three brothers, Dennis and Will Byrne
of Topeka and Lawrence Byrne OF
Cleveland. O.: and five sisters. Mrs
Mamie Brown and Mrs Katie Rus
sell, of Meriden: Miss Lizzie Byrne
Ozawkie: Mrs. Anna Little. Carbon
dale, and Mrs. Nellie Schaeffer. Ell
mont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
800 MINERS QUIT
Three Kansas Coal Mines At
fected by New Fight.
Is OutgrOwth of "WOrk Re-
frain, for Alex. HOWat.

Pittsburg, Kan, Feb. 25.-More
than 800 Kansas coal miners are on
strike today. Three mines are affect
ed by their idIeness of the miners. Lo-
cal controversies caused the strikes,
two of which began two or three days
ago and the third of which went into
effect this morning. Announcement
Of the walkout was made at both the
HEADQUARTERS of the Operators asso-
ciation and the headquarters of the
Kansas district of the miners union.
The Jackson Walker. men refused
TO &C to work this morning because
the company did not furnish them
statements of measurement yesterday.
The practice is for the companies to
supply the miners with statements OF
measures on the Thursday preceding
a lay day. Saturday is to be a pay
day at the mines. The company an
swered the complaint of the men by
explaining that as the miners had not
been working much during the pay
period, on account of the refrain from
work during the Howat trial, there
was no need of measurement state
ments.
At the domestic steam shovel plant
the men are said to be idle because the
company would not operate both OF
it's shovels in one pit as the men de-
manded. At Patton steam shovel
plant the men are said to have de-
manded new foreman and stopped
work when their demands were moi
met. None of the three strikes was
called by the district board, headed by
Alexander Howat, it was stated today
Whether the district officials had sane
toned the strikes, however, was moi
known.
The companies affected are The Do
mestic Fuel company, rs men; the
Patton Coal & Mining company. Al
men; the Jackson-Walker Coal & Min
inc couDauy No I 6 mine 200 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
Costa Rica Occupies Part of
Panama.
President of Zone Calls for
Volunteer Defenders.
DISREGARD HELP OF U. S.
Army Will Be Sent Without
Notifying Washington.
Riots in Panama CspitsI on
Receipt of News.

Panama, Feb. 25.-Violent anti
Costa Rican demonstrations occurred
in this city last night. reaching their
elimination in an attack upon the
arms was torn from the door of the
consulate and was trampled under the
feet of the crowd.
The demonstration began early in
the evening and a short time later a
cheering crowd appeared before the
national palace and called upon Presi-
dent Porras for a speech. The presi-
dent made a patriotic address calling
upon loyal Panamans" to present
themselves today for the formation of
military forces in case such a step
should be necessary.
Costa Ricans Take Coto.
Late in the evening the presidential
office made public kilograms confirm
ing that Coto. a district at the Pacific
end of the Panama-Costa Rican from
tier, had been occupied by Costa Rican
forces.
Tomas Jocome, Costa Rican consul,
who is a native Panaman, has re-
signed his post, while two brothers-in-
law of President Porras, who have
been holding offices in the Panaman
administration, also resigned, being
Costa Ricans by birth.
The dispatch of an armed expedi-
ton to the district of Coto was ordered.
as far as can be ascertained, without
notification being sent to the United
States government. Since the United
States guarantees the integrity of Pan
ama this disregard of the good offices
of Washington was the subject of con-
siderable comment here.
Claims Panama Territory.
"Costa Rica has occupied by force
| the district of Coto on the Pacific
boundary which we have possessed
under the status quo," said an officia
i statement issued last night. 'Sht
claims this territory in accordinact
with the award handed down in 1911
by Justice White of the United State.
| supreme court who was named arbi
traitor. Panama has declined to ac
cept the decision"
In addition to the force of sixty ma
tional police sent to the Coto distric
there are urfconfirmed reports tina
500 more men have been sent to tn
Atlantic end Of the frontier near Boca
ide1 Toro. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
STATE ROAD AID
First of Series of Plans Adopted
by the House.
License Funds To Be Used in
the County Road Work.

The first of series of state aid road
plans-rather limited and restricted
as compared with original proposals
today when the house adopted senate
amendments to the house aid bill.
Under the bill motor license funds
may be used for road building in the
counties in which the money origi-
mates.
Must Pass Motor BILL
In order to make the new law ef-
fective, tho, the legislature must en-
act the motor license bill now pend
ing. The bill came up in the house
this afternoon and was due for much
debate. Failure ssf the house and SEN
tho, would leave an enabling act with
no money to carry out its provisions
License funds may be used by the
counties in carrying out hard surface
or dirt road projects. This fund, tho
shall not exceed IS per cent of the
| total amount used in construction o1
any road, Remainder of the money
may be provided thru any of the rev.
enue raising projects now permitted
under the general statutes
Eliminates Some Counties
Operation of the new law does no'
apply in counties of less than 1906
population. This eliminates a number
OF extreme western counties from op-
Grafton of the new law.
Use of the $3.50 fund from eacf
| license for road dragging is permitted
under the measure. This provision il
/ made IN the present law and the bill
was amended to save this portion O.
| the revenue for road dragging.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
TO FIX OIL RATES
Discrimination Is Charged
Against Fourteen Railroads.
Industrial Court Asked to Make
Basis of Charges.

Discrimination in the fixing of thru
rates on oil and oil products is alleged
in petitions filed with the court of in
dustrial relations by the Miller Petro-
leum company, and the Smith Center
Cooperative Mill, Elevator and Light
company. The allegations are made
against fourteen railroads in this
state.
The industrial court is asked to re-
move the discrimination and to fix a
basis of charges that will insure to
shippers in this district rates that will
permit competition with, other dis
tricts. 1t is charged that the roads
made no provision for joint thru ship
ments over more than three roads, but
collect combination rates. An order
asking that thru rates on all oil prod
ucts be established is sought in the
petition. The application affects all
of the principal roads operating thru
Kansas.
The Miller Petroleum company is a
Delaware corporation with interests
in Kansas City and Humboldt. The
Smith Center Cooperative company is
located in Smith Center, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
rnnAYS TEMPERATuRES.

February, thus far. has averaged 2
degrees warmer than any previous
February ever recorded in Topeka.
The three winter months--December,
January and February-which have
passed are the very mildest which
have ever been reported.
"And the end is not yet in sight,
Meteorologist Flora said this morn
ing. There is nothing anywhere on
the weather map to indicate an end
of the warmth and the general spring
like conditions. There is no real con-
nection between a warm February and
the cold March which some people
are predicting. March may be cold
and March may be mild. There is no
way of telling until March is here.
The best thing to do is to take advan-
tage of the fine weather while it is
here"
The highest temperature in Topeka
Continued on Page Two.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
Champ Red Tape Slasher VIII
Make Big Changes.
The PRESIDENT ELECT AGREES
70 Need for. Food Expert to
Hold Conference.
HOOVER ADMITS 1T

New York, Feb. 25.-Herbert
Hoover, California, is secretary of
commerce in the Harding cabinet.
Hoover himself made the an
nouncement at 10 p. m. yesterday.
"President-e1ect Harding this
evening asked me to state that he
has included me in his nominations
for the cabinet as secretary of COM
merce," Hoover said. Senator
Harding enters wholeheartedly into
the plans for upbuilding the de-
partment, and wishes that / con-
tinue to direct the policies of the
European relief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
FOILED BANDTTS-IS KILLED
Santa Fe Night Operator Denied Know
ing safe Combination.

Lubbock, Tex, Feb. 25.-J. Edgar
Craft. night operator at the Santa Fe
passenger station here, was shot to
death early today by masked bandits
when he denied knowing the combina-
ton to the station safe. which they
demanded he open
The bandits escaped in a car that
was waiting with the motor running.
Business in Lubbock was practically
suspended today while posses of Off
GERS, citizens and business men hunted
surrouding country. Feeling was run
ming high. Lookouts have been posted
on all roads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
TO ENTERTAIN LEGISLATORS
Live Wire Club Arranges for Big
Show Tonight.

Tonight is the big night for the
Live Wire club of the Chamber of
Commerce. The members of the club
will give a farce comedy tonight at
S:15 O'Clock, at the Chamber of Com
merce parIor and attempt to pan the
members of the legislature.
Roscoe c. Ellis. president of the
Live Wires, is enthusiastic concerning
the play.
We've got it we'll worked out said
Ellis, land the banned ought to get
as much fun out of the presentation
as the 'panners!
The Modoc club quartet will have a
part of the program to themselves. 1t
is rumored among the regular diners
at the Chamber of Commerce that
the Live Wires are going to spring a
regular stunt in the initiation of sew
eral new members. However, the
party promises to be good one, and
a large crowd is expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
RED FLAG WORKERS REPLY
French Plant Seized When Employers
Announce Wage Cut.

Paris, Feb. 25.-The red flag was
raised today over the big electrical
works under construction at Gennevil-
lers, Just north of Paris, by workmen
who refused to quit the place in spite
of a lockout declared by the company
A large force of police and a small de-
tachment of troops were called out to
maintain order.
and the workmen, it was claimed by
the employers. had let down in their
efforts. Therefore the lockout was
decided upon.
Louis Loucheur. minister of liber-
ated regions, is interested in the COM
pany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
IRISH REBELS KILL ELEVEN
Caught in Ambush, British Police
Unable to Find Cover.

Dublin, Feb. 25.-Eleven auxiliary
police were killed today in a Sim Fein
ambush at Macroom, County Cork, it
was officially announced.
Official reports described the am
bush as the biggest yet attempted.
large number of police was in the
party, travelling by lorries, when they
were fired upon from the roadside. The
officer in command was reported to
have been the first to fall
The nolice fought back but were un-
able to find cover Reserves were
rushed out later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
LEHIGH MUST DISSOLVE.
Supreme Court Mandate Ordering Dis
solution of Interests Issucd.

f, New York, Feb. 25.-The supreme
court mandate requiring the dissolu-
tion of the Lehigh Valley railroad
combination was flied here today.
The terms of the mandate provide
that the railroad company. the Lehigh
Coal company, Lehigh Valley Coal
Sales company, Cox Brothers and Com
pany, and the Delaware. Susquehanna
& Schuylkill railroad must be divorced
completely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
HE HELPED ROB MAILS.
Council Bluffs Accomplice Pleads
Guilty to Crime.

Council Bluffs, Feb. 25.-Hugh A.
Reed, accomplice in the Burlington
mail car robbery in this city, Novem-
Der 13, pleaded guilty in federal court
here today.
court adjourns for the term Imme-
diately after Reeds pleading Clarence
A. DAILY and his wife. Mary A. DAILY.
accused of completely in the robbery,
were arraigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
USE CHURCH FOR HOME.
Pews Made Twin Beds for Couple
Fighting I'll. c. L.

Cincinnati, Feb. 25.-W. H. Hauck,
Sunday school superintendent ~ the
Asbury Methodist church, today found
a married couple beating the high cost
of living by using the church for a
home.
Hauck found the man and woman
preparing breakfast on the church
range in the church kitchen. A table
was set with the church dishes. Two
pews had been converted into twin
beds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
Saw Newark Mayor Suicide.

Newark, n. j.. Feb. 25.-Jacob
Haussling. four times mayor of New
ark. died today of a knife wound. self
inflicted. police said. Haussling's 8
body was found in bed by his wife
carly today. Disappointment over the
loss of money and friends was said to
be the motive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
TODAY IN COAGRESS
In the senate,

Begins consideration of army appro-
priatien bill. Is -
Interstate commerce committee to
dikcuss resolution to send food to
starving Chinese.
Finance committee to take up sol
dier bonus bill.
In the House.
Postoffice committee begins inquiry
into aerial mail service accidents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
New York Negroes on Increase.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The negro
population of New York City at the
time of the 1920 census was 153, ,0SS,
an increase of 61,379. or 66.9 per cent,
the census bureau announced today.
The white population was 5,469,004, an
increase of 7S9.S42. or 16.9 per cent,
and all others 1856.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
Halifax ship workers Are Cut.

Halifax, n. s., Feb. 25.-Wages OF
1900 employees of the Halifax ship
yards, limited. will be reduced nearly
10 per cent beginning next Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-25
MORE NEAR SPRING WEATHER
February Temperatures Have Aver
aged Two Degrees Above Normal.

The shippers forecast advises that
temperatures in all directions will be
above freezing for the next thirty-six
hours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-17

through the ring. Chain was extend
ed from the ring to a peg beside the
front seat.
Colonel Pearson roped the bear 100
miles west of Chihuahua and trundled
him up in a "half-hitch" Of the lariat,
Then he drove him overland to FL
Paso. He will try to tame the bear
here. 1t weighs $50 pounds and is
about seven months old. His owner
believes it will weigh LOO when
grown. He thinks MS catch the largest
bear in captivity.
This is the ninth bear Colonel Pear
son has rOped. He handled lions In
Africa by the same method.
Colonel Pearson said that he has
Travelled upward Of 1000 miles with
this bear since making the catch. The
animal still snaps fiercely at him and
refuses to be tanned. Yet his trainer
allows him all the leeway in the back
seat. Twice while the auto stopped
the bear lunged close enough to going
over the car that ring of bystanders
instinctlvely backed off. Colonel Pear
son was too busy talking about his
"lucky catch" to worry about Babes
jumping off.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-17
FINAL TRIUMPH FOR MAURICE
Small Boy Endured Much, but in the
End He Made Strong Point
over Rivals.

Ten-year-old Maurice was IN love
with the pretty new teacher and did
everything In his power to get ahead
of the others in winning her affection.
Monday morning he was distinctly out
Of huuor when in walked John and
gave the teacher q ticket. 'Its to the
entertainment at our church, he said
proudly, 81 bought this ticket for you
So that you could come and hear me
sing"
A few days later he was more pro-
yoEed when in came Helen bearing
q ticket. ITS to our dancing class
party. I want you to come and see
me dance" she smiled.
He scowled and scowled. But later
In the week his turn came to smile
above all the rest, He, too, bore a
ticket to teacher, but his speech was
different, Here's a ticket for you,
Miss c." he smiled ITS to the Ma
sons supper, and want you to come
and eat with me, not watch me eat"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-17
D9lS0N KILLING
USE Of CAL0MEL
Says Drug Is Mercury and Acts
Like Dynamite on Your
Liver.

Dodson is making a hard fight
against calOmel In the South. Every
druggist has noticed n great falling of
in the sale Of calomeI. They all give
the same reason, Dodson's Liver Tone
Is taking Its place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know it, while Dodson's Liver Tone is
perfectly safe and gives better results"
said a prominent local druggist. bod
sons Liver Tone is personally guaran.
teed by every druggist. A large bottle
costs but few cents, and If 1t fails to
give easy relief in every case of liver
Sluggishness and constipation, you
have only to ask FOR your money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take a spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no billousness, sick head
ache, acid stomach or constipated
bowels. 1t doesn't grippe or cause incon-
venience all the next day like violent
culomel. Take a dose Of calomel to-
day and tomorrow you win feel weak,
sick and nauseated, Don't lose a days
work Take DodsOn's Liver Tone in
stead and feel fine full Of vigor and
ambitiOu.-AdY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-17
THEIR ESTIMATES TOO LOW
Proof That Engineers Have Erred In
Their Figures Concerning the
Weight of Crowds.

Interesting experiments were made
some time ago at Harvard university
which seem to demonstrate that en-
gineers usually underestimate the
maximum loading caused by dense
crowds on bridges, floors and plat
forms. Forty men averaging 1853
pounds in weight placed in box six
feet square caused an average pres
sure Of ISL pounds to the square foot
on the floor
An engineer has estimated the
weight per square foot Of the densest
crowds on the New York elevated rail-
ways at only 40 pounds, but since the
Harvard experiments the opinion has
been expressed that the maximum
loading on the elevated cars and plat
forms may be nearer ISL than 40
pounds. This applies to other close
packed crowds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-17

and trimmed with ostrich tips in a
deeper orange. The frock worn with
it is of white taffeta, with a wide seal
loped hem and it proclaims its kinship
to the brilliant wrap by wearing its
color in a sash Of orange velvet of the
same shade as the ostrich feather trim
ming.
Evening dresses Of chiffon taffeta
with capes to match are among the
alluring new arrivals. They are the
last word in beautiful colors, with
bOuffant skirts In the new length and
yOlumin0us capes that nearly cover
them. The capes are lined with chif-
fon, usually in contrasting color, and
there Is CLEAN Of this color through
the thin silk, as in a cape Of light blue
with pale orange for the lining. Very
fine plaitings of the silk are used in
bands for trimming and in collars that
have the appearance Of a full ruche
about the throat. These gay trappings
are worn with hose and slippers to
match them in color They have no
responsibilities other than to clotha
beauty most beautifully.