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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17
West Virginia's Tobacco Crop
(By Assocrtted I,ress)

Charleston, w. Va, Oct. Is
The West Virginia tobacco crop
will total Approximately 7.ll6.0OO
pounds. according TO the monthly
crop report issued by II. +. Bry-
ant. West Virginia agent for the
United States Bureau OF Markets
and State Commissioner of ftg-
riculture J. H. Stewart The con-
dition on October | in the sixteen
counties reporting was Tyler 10
per cent norInal; Barbout. so;
Richie 100; Hampshire 100; Ca
bell IS; Jackson Is; kanawha
|95; Lincoln SO: Mason IS; Put
nam 81; Wayne 90; Clay %
Gilmer 100; Webster IS; Mon
roe 90 and Boone 20.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17
BROOKSTOWN

Mr.. Milt Kimbrell has -J;lEchas-
ed n new Ford car.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Baxter re-
ceived letter from M. and Mrs
Flyd Anderson that thy had reach
ed their new home IN Colorado
We all wish them success in their
new home.
Miss Mary Johnson spent last
Saturday night and Sunday will
Miss May Delta Reid
Miss Elizabeth Wells visjtee
Miss Vivian Whitaker Sunday.
Mrs. ]. A. Turpin entertained
Bro. Romes Sunday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17
Special

Beginning next week special
inducements will be offered
you as extra prizes. If you
are not entered do so today,
and take advantage of the
SPECIAL PRIZES to be given
away in the neat future.
No lOSerS---yOu must win
something.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17
They're From Old
Madison, Too

The Courier Journal had
the following 81 .ipterest
about two former residents
or Madison county:
Two brothers from the
edges Of the continent met
in the city nearest the center
or population Of the United
States for the f 1t time in
nine years last night.
They are Joseph ii. Tevis.
of Baltimore, and ID. X.
Tevis. OF Seattle. and they
met at tie Hotel Henry
WattersOn.
Joseph is a horseman on
the eastern circuit, I'D. r."
is a business man. They like
the city, they said.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17
BIG DAY AT POND
CHURCH SUNDAY

There will be a basket dinner
and homecoming at the Pond
church tomorrow. A very large
crowd is expected
DIR. McDougle will preach three
sermons. Ii .. m, Conversion.
2 80 q. m. 'Conscience-is it a
Safe Guide?" z p. m, "Bsrtism
of the Holy Spirit
Citizens throughout the county
are invited.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17

be relieved. Peter Landis. Mey-
ersdale, sPa-. writes: Il suffered
many wears and / can saw Foley
Cathar;ic Tablets are great feI|
for constipation. Sold Every
where october
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17
(Ry Associated Press)

Warrington, Oct 15-A bronze
memorial tablet to commemorate
the horses and mules which died
during the world war was erected
in the State, War and Navy De-
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17

Indigestion, biliousness, head
ache, bad breath, coated tongue,
gas, or any condition caused by
fermenting, undigested food can
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17

partment building here today, by.
the American Red Star Animal re
lief.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-10-17

HOUSE for sale-Call Renaker
Poultry Co., East Main street OF
phone 1872. 237 If
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
ECONOMIST TO SPEAK HERE
A. r. Kroh viii Address Chamber of
Commerce March 1.

A. r. Kroh, of Chicago, a nationally
known economist and business build
er, will speak at the Chamber of Com
merce Tuesday evening, March !, I'M
der the combined auspices of the
Chamber of Commerce and the Tope-
ka Auto Trades association. His top
ic is. The Future of American Indus
try
The board of directors of the Cham
Der oe Commerce, members of the
Auto Trades association. Topeka
bankers. and members of the legisla-
ture. and fifty of the well known
farmers of Shawnee county, will be
the invited guests at the banquet
which will precede kroh's address.
The invitations will be limited to $50.
"Kroh is a human dynamo, and
without a doubt is one of the most
forceful and clear takers in America"
said A. L. Onger. secretary of the To-
Ieka Auto Trades association, today.
OliSer has listened to Kroh's speeches
on different occasions during the last
year. Newton, Manhattan, Hatchin-
son and Wichita will be the only other
towns IN Kansas in which Mr.. zKroh
will .sOea k
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21

meeting at the Orpheum theater, given
by DR.. E J. Kuip of the First Metho-
dist church Doctor Ku1p gave as the
principal reason for the Bibles great
ness its human touch 50 plain in every
book of the great writing. Another
reason for its greatness is the fact that
II covers Centuries OF time, while othe
books cover only short periods.
Washburn students spend s64e,3s1
annually for the various expenses of
college life, it is found in a careful
estimate just completed OF that
amount girls spent s342o4S and boys
s30t.343. The college girls spend
s125,664 on dress alone, while the boys
manage to furnish their wardrobes
with a total of s6s.73e The nliscel-
laneous expenses of the students is
SS2,996 yearly. Washburn students
boost the volume of foodstuffs sold in
Topeka by total of s162.3e6.
A B. Walker, wanted here on a
charge of defrauding George Brandt
out of $500. has started habeas corpus
proceedings TO obtain his relief in
Sprin gfield. Ill. according to word re-
.ceived by Sheriff Robert Miller. Walker
fought extradition when arrested and
the Illinois governor did not honor the
requisition until a few days ago. The
hearing on the habeas corpus proceed
ings will be held today, it was said
Charles Hixon. deputy sheriff. had
been sent to return Walker to Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
. REVIVE COCK FIGHTING
One Hundred and Eleven Are Arrested
for Violating Canadian Law.

Toronto, Feb. c1.-Regival of cock
fighting sanned by law twelve years
was revealed here today with the ar
raignment of III prisoners, including
prominent business men of Toronto,
Hamilton. Chicago, Bransford and
Niagara Falls.
Twenty-Five live fighting cocks and
three hens and five cocks which had
lost their lives in battle before the
police arrived were confiscated. One
of the birds had steel spurs attached
and a set of dagger pointed mailed
spurs was found in pocket of one
of the prisoners.
The raiders intiniated a man who
lost heavily in the betting on a fight
in Buffalo last week gave them the
tip Inspector David McKenny says HE
believed cock fighting had assumed in
ternational proportions within recent
months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
ON TRAIL OF BLOOD
Sextuple Murder Clues Found
by Texas Officers.
Charred Auto and Two Over
coats All That Remain.

Houston, Tex. Feb. 21.--A sextuple
murder may be connected with the
charred ruins OF an automobile near
Victoria. Tex. yesterday. according to
police here today working on the case
The body of Alexander Lind rent
car driver. Victoria. whose car was de-
stroyed and was found In the thickets
near the car at noon today. according
to reports from Victoria Early re-
ports were that Lind had been muir
dered and his body thrown in the
river.
A trail of blood runs from the auto
mobile to the San Antonio river and
two soldier overcoats were found down
the river. according to searchers- This
leads police TO believe others were
murdered.
Police stated the family OF G.. c.
Strum. husband. wife, two small chill
dren and a brother of Mrs. Strum's
were murdered by five men. who took
their Ford and later turned up at the
home of A. Goldman to telephone to
Victoria for a car, the Ford having de-
veloped a broken axle.
Lind answered the call and Is be-
lieved to have driven the men past
Victoria toward Goliad and ( ere MUIR
dered when he overheard talk of the
men. Relatives of Strum's at Victoria
have hear I'd nothing from Strum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21

time remaining and five appropriation
bills Enacted on, it would not take
much talk to get past March 4.
Immediately after this defeat Gron-
ma urged the senate to pass as a sepa-
rate bill the item of 5000. 900 carried
in the agriculture bill. to provide seed
for farmers in drouth stricken areas
Unless such action is taken, disaster
will result to thousands of farmers
Gronna said.
Seed Bill Is Passed.
After considerable discussion. the
seed bill was passed, making 5.000.-
900 immediately available thru agen-
cies to be designated by the secretary
of agriculture. North and South Da-
kota and Montana are the states
chiefly affected by the measure. Pas
sage of the bill was expected to ia
ciiitate handing of the Winslow bill
which was taken up Immediately.
Debate on the Winslow bill opened
with Senator Kirby, Arkansas. intro
ducing an amendment which would
repeal the section of the transportation
directing the interstate commerce
commission to fix rates that yield
railroad s per cent. Under this pro-
vision. Kirby said. rates might be made
so the movement of commerce would
be seriously checked.
Farmers of Texas, Oklahoma and
the northwest" Kirby said. "havt
been virtually ruined by increased and
robber freight rates"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
Senate Refuses to Advance Ag-
ricultural Bills.
First Defeat for Senate Com
bine of West and South.
MAY BEAT HARDING PROGRAM
Gronna, However, Manages to
Get Seed Act Thru.
Transportation Measures VIII
Get First Hearing.

Washington, Feb. 21.-western and
southern farm states senators today
We're .worsted in contest to decide
whether the agricultural interests or
the railroads should have preference
in having their needs considered
BY a vote of SIS ayes to Sc noes the
senate defeated a motion by Senator
Gronna. North Dakota, to take up the
agricultural bill. Gronna's motion was
an effort to prevent Consideration of
the Winslow bill, providing for partia
payment to railroads of sums due them
from the government.
May Defeat Harding Program
The vote was considered significant,
for several reasons. 1t marked the
first real defeat of the coalition west
ern and southern senators have sus-
tanned since they got together to force
thru legislation for relief of farmers.
Also it may result in the defeat of tee
Harding progral !" f cleaning up all
appropriation bills by March 4, for a
fiiibuster is in prospect against the
Winslow bill by LaFollette, Gronna
and a few others With such a short
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
Southern Pine Association Is
Biggest in the c. s.
Palmer to File Antitrust Ae-
ton in Missouri Court.
CHARGES OF PRICE FIXING
Federal Trade Commission Is
Originator of Charges.
OutgrOwth of Lumber Assn
Dissolved Several Years Ago.

Washington, Feb. 21.-A civil anti
trust action for dissolution of the
in a Missouri federal court within 2
few days. Franklin K Knebeker, spe-
cial assistant to Attorney General
Palmer. said here today
The Southern Pine association has
been charged with violation of the
to congress by the federal trade COM
mission.
Largest in the L. S.
The association. which is the largest
organiza ton of lumber manufactur-
ers in the United States. has MAIN
among the members thru which il
controlled products in order to fix
prices. the commission charged
Breaking up of this practice should
bring lower prices for lumber and go
far toward relieving the housing short
cost of building. it was asserted.
THE papers in the suit now are be-
ing prepared" said Judge Nebeker.
This may require several days more
Finally. Attorney General Palmer must
pass on the evidence and the petition
to be filed in court.
1.-THE evidence on which the suit will
be based was collected in a special in
vestigation made by the department of
justice and by the federal trade COM
mission.
VIII Ask Dissolution.
Dissolution of the association will
be asked and also a permanent injunc-
ton to prevent it's members from
continuing the practices complained of.
Preparation of the suit has been going
on for many months. 1t will be a legal
action of unusually extensive character.
"Altho lumber manufacturers will
be concerned in the suit. it is expected
to have a far reaching influence in
bringing down prices of brick and all
other building materials
The Southern Pine association was
organized several years ago after the
government had successfully sued to
dissolve q Iumbermen's association
with headquarters in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21

Mr.. Carroll began his new duties to-
day. He made a brilliant success in
his work with the high schooi, which
was such that it attracted the atten-
ton of the state officials. with the
result that he was rendered his pres
ent position.
Mr.. Carroll is also a lawyer. hav-
ing been admitted to the bar in Janu-
airy, 1920. He studied law while en-
ployed at the printers trade in the
office OF The State Journal.
Claude A. Hays. q teacher in the
commercial department of the high
school, has been chosen to take Mr..
Carrolrs place. He is a graduate of
Kansas university and formerly pub
lished a weekly newspaper in Kansas.
Miss Lillian SnelIer has been added to
the teachers staff to take Mr.. Hays's
position in the commercial depart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
LARIMER NOT IN RACE
Former Sheriff viii Not Enter Con
test for Mayor.

Hugh Larimer denied today that he
had any intention of being a candidate
for the office of mayor. Larimer has
candidate.
Il can say. as the man did who was
asked to change a hundred dollar bill.
that L appreciate the compliment"
Larimer said today. But 1 have no
intention of running for mayor. 1 adj
init that it has been suggested to me,
but I am not considering it in any
way"
Larimer was sheriff for two terms
preceding the present sheriff, Robert
Miller. He is now salesman for the
Wood Motors company. He is
thought to have been the selection of
the city political element that is anti
Corwine. but not in favor of W. L.
Porter, J. G. B. Pinney or c. B. Hypes,
the three candidates who have an
nounced their candidacy against Mayor
CorWine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
ASK GROCERS To VIOLATE LAW.
Chie- Leech says Church People Buy
Pies on Sunday

Church people are asking grocers to
violate the Sunday closing law in To-
peka, Frank Eeech, chief of police,
said today.
He asserted that he had call Sun
day to the grocery at $40 West Sixth
avenue, where a restaurant is run in
connection with the store. He said
that people were in the habit of stop
ping here on their way home from
church and buying hot pies and
pastries.
Il have taken this up with my pas
tor. the Rev. James H. Sutton, of the
Euclid Avenue NJ. E. church." said
Leech. 81 asked him to take 1t up
with the Ministerial union. If the
church people themselves are going to
encourage violation of the law. it will
be hard for the police to enforce it"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
new ENGLAND HARD HIT
Seven Deaths Reported Caused by
Sundays Big Blizzard.

Boston, Feb. 21.-With seven deaths
reported, train and trolley service
practically at standstill, and ship
ping along the coast completely tied
UP. New England today was endeavor-
ing TO uncover from the heaviest
snowfall since 1853.
Four OF the seven dead were fisher
men who were swept overheard dur
ing the storm.
A four masted schooner was report
ed in distress off Scituate. Coast
guards have gone TO her assistance.
Two barSes were driven ashore off
Frcvincetown and the crews were res
cued by the coast guards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
MANY KANShNS WANT JOBS
Total of AS Applications Filed With
Employ ment Bureau.

Unemployment continues to feature
the weekly report on Kansas labor
conditions issued by John H. Craw-
ford, state labor commissioner. The
report issued today shows 473 made
applications for work last week at the
seven offices of the Kansas free en-
ployment bureau as compared to 24f
openings listed Most of the jobiess
classified as unskiIled labor.
The Topeka office found jobs for "A
of the SO applicants Wichita office
placed the most men, 90; followed by
Kansas City, Kan. SO: Hutchinson,
81: Salina, IS; Parsons. =, and En-
pcria. Z.
The demand for female help appar-
emily is about equal to the supply.
Forty-two asked for help during the
week as compared to fifty seeking
work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
USED TO PAY U. S. DEBTS
Unexpected Balances for Ma
tiOns Cannot Be Withdrawn.
Claims American Faith Was
Pledged Full Amount.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Denial lat
any Of the money advanced to the
kerensky government of Russia is still
/, under Secretary Houston's control was
made by Solicitor General W. L. Frier-
son in the district supreme court to-
day in response to William Randolph
Hearst's suit TO enjoin the secretary
from further financial transactions
with foreign governments.
The brief also denied any intention
OF the secretary to permit funds under
his control to be paid - Kerensky or
any other Russian government. Mr.
Frierson declared there was no occa-
sion for an injunction of esta blishing
further credits to any foreign govern
ment, as must have been known to the
plaintiff when he filed his bill.
Iiquidated American Debts.
With regard to the payment of the
unexpeHded balances now existing in
favor of Czecho-Slovakia, France.
Greece. Italy and Liberia the solicitor
general contended the faith Of the
government was pledged because
these credits were established under
authority Of congress-"
At the time of the overthrow of the
T-erensky government, Mr.. Frierson
said. the balance of the credit in its
favor was withdrawn and there re-
manned in the hands Of the Kerenslly
representative IN TINS country ABOUT
S56.OOO.OO0.
while this money had been paid
over just is advices to other govern
ments were paid" the solicitor general
asserted "and the secretary of the
treasury had no control over it. he
was anxious to see that 1t was applied
TO the satisfaction of obligations which
the Kerensky government had in
Cured in this country. and succeeded
IN securing an aG- cement by which it
was deposited in the National City
bank of New York to the credit of
the Kerensky government or its repre-
Santatives with the understanding that
the secretary of the treasury should
be notified before withdrawal were
made from the deposit.
This money did not belong to the
United States. since it had been previ
ously paid to the representatives of the
[erensky government and the ar
rangement referred to was made be-
cause that representative was willing
TO have the funds then in his hands
applied to the satisfaction of Ameri-
can debts"
In submitting that no injunction
should be issued. Frierson asserted
that the secretary did not admit that
the plaintiff has a status emitting him
to call in question the various credits
or that the court has any Jurisdiction
10 determine the controversies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
CONCERT BY MARSHALL
Proceeds VIII Be Used to Purchase
H New Uniforms

4 concert and dance will be given
Tuesday night in the city auditorium
by Marshall's band to raise money for
the first new uniforms the organiza-
tor has purchased in sixteen years.
o clock.
The floor is in much better shape
and the program will be bigger than
that given by the band several weeks
ago. There will be six numbers and
plenty Cfaencores and the Modoc club
Will sing to a band accompaniment.
One number. Forest Echoes" will be
played in which the musicians will be
stationed in different parts of the
building. The dance will follow the
musical program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
r. r.. would Enjoln Nebraska.

Omaha, Feb. 21.-Hearing on an APP
plication by the seven railroad operat-
ing in Nebraska for a temporary in
junction against the state railway COM
mission to prevent interference with
higher freight and passenger rates or
dered by the interstate commerce
commission to go into effect
March %, was begun in United
States district court today before fed
eral Judge w. H Sanborn of st. Louis,
Martin 1. Wade of Iowa City, and T. c.
Munger. of Lincoln.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
TRIED TO SLAY FAMILY.
Demented Kansas City Man Burned
Home to Cover His Crime.

West Plains, Mo-, Feb. 21.-Further
details of the attempt by q denented
man to wipe out a family today re-
vealed that Edward Fultz, formerly of
Kansas City. was the slayer.
The hacked body OF Russell. s, was
cremated when the home was burned
to cover the crime. Mrs. Fultz and
daughter Mildred escaped to neigh
boTs' homes after being severely
hacked with a butcher knife. Fultz is
held here for investigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
SNOW FALL LOSES HIM LEG.
OIney. Tex, Marshal Was Beneath
Awning When 1t Collapsed.

Wichita Falls. Tex, Feb. 21.-S. j.
Dinsmore, city marshal of Olney, Tex,
and w. B. Harris of this city were Sc
riously injured here late Saturday
when an awning seventy five feet long
crashed to the sidewalk under the
weight of wet snow piled on it.
DiiIsmore's left leg was crushed so
badly it had to be amputated. Both
of Harrfs's legs were crushed and
physicians say it may be necessary to
amputate his left leg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21

'No-To-Bac' has helped tn usands
10 break the costly, nerve-shattering
tobacco habit. Whenever you have a
longing for cigarette, cigar. pipe, or
for a chew, just place harmless No
To-Bac tablet in your mouth instead,
to help relieve that awful desire.
Shortly the habit may be completely
broken. and you are better off men,
tally, physically. financially. It's so
easy. so simple. Get a box Of No-To-
Bac and If it doesn't release you from
all craving for tobacco in any form,
your druggist will refund your money
without Cuestion.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
PASS ICE CREAM BILL
Senate Passes House Measure Provid-
ing for Manufacturing Requirements

The state senate late this afternoon
passed the ice cream bill originating
in the house This action practically
places the bill in the hands of the gov
ernor for his signature
The measure provides that all ice
cream manufactured in Kansas must
be limited to 10 per cent butter fat
and that the milk and cream used
must be pasteurized
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
COURT OVERRULES MOTION
States Appeal in Grocer's Case VIII
Be Argued.

The supreme court has overruled
the motion of officers of the Poehler
Mercantile company, Lawrence, to dis
miss Attorney General Hopkins's ap-
peal from the order of Judge C. "A.
Smart of the Douglas county district
court to return certain documents to
the Poehler company seized as evil
dence in the wholesale grocery anti
trust prosecutions. The states ap-
peal from the lower courts order will
now be argued on its own merits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
Austria PLACED Under Martial Law.

Budapest, Feb. 21-Austria was
placed under martial law today to
offset threats of a general strike.
Further repressive measures were
planned in case the disconnected re-
newed their demands for extension of
political liberty and doubled wages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-21
World Skate Champ Cha1lenged.

Lake Placid, n. Y, Feb. IA
challenge to Oscar Mathiesen, skating
champion of the world. was en- route
today. Arthur Staff, Chicagoan. who
won the American ttle here Saturday.
sent the Norwegian a challenge for
next year.