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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16
Rail Heads Declare Wage Fix
ing Statement Untrue.
Also Claim All Solid for Rup.
ture of Union Agreements.
claim ECONOMIC
Defy Union Chiefs to Prove
Their New Charges.
Each Railroad Acting Indi-
.idualIy in Wage Drive.

Chicago, March 16.-Railway exc
cutives here today branded as "abse-
lutely false charges by labor leaders
that wages of railroad employees are
arbitrarily fixed by a small clique of
officials.
Denial was alse made to the unions
claim that some railroads oppose
abrogatien of the national agreements.
but the influential railroad were able
to force the issue.
G. H. Markham, president of the
Illinois Central railroad, and enc of
the executives summoned to answer
the charges before the United States
railroad labor board on Friday, said:
Il can't speak for the> attitude of
the Pennsylvania in its alleged effort
to influence other lines to fight for
abregatiea of the national agreements.
/ have knowledge that the Illineis
Central and other railroads are going
before the United States railroad labor
board in good faith. Our effort to
break national agreements is an econ
emic necessity in operation of the
railroads."
Markham said the union leaders
would be unable to prove by the testi-
mony of executives that some roads
favored continuation OF the national
agreements.
There is ne truth either in the
statement that nine executives of
American railroads or any other small
ceterie. control the pay of labor"
| said Markham.
Clique Is Denied.
| New York, March IA flat denial
of the charge that railroad wages were
fixed by nine high executives work
| ing together, will be made by the nine
men when they appear Friday before
| the United States railway labor board
at Chicago, it was stated here today.
Thomas Dewitt Cuyler, chairman Of
the Association of Railway Executives,
who was named in charges filed with
the board by labor attorneys as a
! member of the alleged wage fixing
clique, said today:
""There has been ne clique of rail-
road executives under whose auspices
a reduction in railway pay has been
promoted. Each road has acted in
tdependently upon its own responsible
ity without advice from this asseeia-
ton or any committee of this asseea-
ton excepting thaT the transportation
act must entirely be complied WITH
c. r. Gray, president of the Union
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG.
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel
yeung-to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels-there's no need of
having sallow complexion-dark rings
under your eyes-pimples-a bilious
lock in your face-dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you
ninety per cent of all sickness comes
from inactive bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards. we'll known physician
in Ohio, perfected vegetable COM
pound mixed will olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels. which he gave to
his patients for years.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the SUBJ
stitute for calonel, are gentle in theF
action yet always effective. They bring
about that natural buoyancy which all
should enjoy by toning up the liver and
clearing the system of impurities.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are known
by their olive color. 15e and Soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16
Started as Dancer
Plays Mother Part

All beginnings have no indication of
the endings to follow. This is par
ticularly true in the case of Vera Cor
don, who has been raised to stardem
because of the excellent portrayal of
the part of the mother in f'The
Humoreseue.% She is playing those
parts regularly now, and will soon ap-
pear in as great a role in The Great
est Love-" She is to be seen at the
Isis this coming week in THE North
Winds Malice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16

ker of Berlin. who last night began
their worlds championship chess
tournament, adjourned their first
game after the 32nd meve with the
result remaining very doubtful.
Neithef of the masters had succeed
ed In gaining "a decided advantage
during four tense hours before the
board but it seemed that during the
last few moves. DIR. Lasker was carry
ing the attack te his opponent. The
two will play each night frem p. m.
until / a. IA. and will continue until
"a games are played. or until one wins
eight victorie6>-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16

Meines and to Indiana. where she will
confer with the state vice chairman of
the Wemen's Republican parties.
Mrs. George Davis of st. Louis is
visiting Miss Glen Davis and Miss
Helen Davis.
Mrs. George Mitchell and daughter,
Harriet Ann of Chicago, are visiti1ts
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Mitchell.
Mrs. Adelaide Gordon of East
Eighth avenue left today for Arkansas
City, where she will visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. r. w. Stoeckler, and Mr..
Steeckler
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16
THEY ASK LARGE SEWER
Women on Lafayette Street Protest
to City Commission. =

A group of five women who live on
Lafayette street or in that vicinity
have demanded of the city commission
the reason why the city would not
construct a sewer of the kind the resi-
dents desired in that district. The
citizens of that part of the East side
desire a large sewer that is beyond
the power of the city to furnish, ac-
cording to Commissioner W. S. Han
cock OF the street department. and D..
M. Branaman, city attorney.
Drainage in that section is SO poor
that the large sewer is necessary, the
committee of women insisted. They
accused the commission of discrim-
mating against the part of the city
in which they live
"Why does the city build any kind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16
MADAM! FUN TODYE
WITH DIAMOND DYES
Old, Faded Garments Draperies,
Everything Made New
for Few Cents.

Topeka women can do wonders with
a package of Diamond Dyes. An cid,
worn coat, skirt, waist. sweater. XII
mona. dress, or faded stockings, gloves,
draperies, portieres, chair covers-any-
thing, whether wool, silk, linen, cotton
OF mixed goods. can be acknowledged
to look like new. Easy directions in
each package guarantee perfect re-
suits Druggist has ColorbCa show
ing actual materials acknowledged in
a wondrous range of rich fadeless col
ors. Don't risk your material in a
poor dye.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16

employ unusual decorations and
favors.
Many Of the dainty novelties can
be made at home out Of paper and
entire sets Of paper table dscera-
lions may be bought for . very
small sum. In addition to this. pa
per may be used to make brett
dancing frocfs, mas vuerade cos
observation Of the day. Church
entertainments and school OF, club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16

In all these plays Miss Gordon is
known to the film fans as heavy fig
ured, ample bcsomed Jewish mother
How much will be the surprise ofsthe
screen followers to know that she
made her first entrance to the the
atricaI world as dancer in THE
Feilies'' in New York several years
ago. It is a fact, but she dances no
more. Added weight has always
spelled doom for dancer whe must at
all times be svelt in figure and 1.-THE
and graceful in action. She is a
screen mother'Nnow, an excellent one,
but who knows where or what she
will do next as her career progresses.
It would also be hard fer the screen
fanatics to ina CINE Mss Gordon as a
Girl Scout but Miss Gordon is Just
that thing, too. She belongs to troop
in Los Angeles, and has been one of
the forer ost scout leaders for sew
era1 years. -Four years ago she took
an active part in a demonstration of
Girl Scout work in Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16

st. Patrick's Day has become .
favorite time for entertaining and
one reason for this may be ne
very effective decorations which
are always to be had at this time.
G.een and gold and white make
very pretty trimmings and are
quite appropriate for the spring Of
the year. Bridge parties, taas
luncheons. showers. birthdac cele-
brations and dances all take ad-
vantage Of st. Patrick's Day 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16

entertainments will find these crepe
paper frocks and costumes vary
pretty and economical as well.
The two pictured here are made
of crepe paper sewel on an I'D
frock or slip fer a foundation.
Flags, harps and shsmrocks are
apoliqued on the rocks. forming
the trimming.
~ Of the table decorations may
be purchased in sets ane fsvors
and lampshades and such may be-
bought to match.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16

Pacific, wired the United Press from
Omaha:
II have been q member of the labor
committee which WAS purely an adj
visory body 1t never has had any au-
tfority to dispose Of wages, rules or
wcrkiu1 capdftians"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-16
cHEss BOUT n DOUBT

Neither Cuban Nor Berlin Masters
Have Advantage After Sand Move.
Havana, March 16-Jose F. Capa-
blancA of Cuba and.Dr. Emanuel Las
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03

statute. This limitation was dis
appointing to the railroads and
really victory for the farmers.
The one half per cent for equip
men. however, l have always con-
tended to have been rank class
legislation. 1t ought never to
have gone through, and must be
repealed at the earliest possible
minute.
THE interstate commerce COM
mission put the rates entirely
too high. They themselves stat
ed that except for the emergen-
cy they are too high. and that
they can be very easily lowered.
We have a man at work on this
transportation question now and
at the earliest possible minute,
are going to urge a reduction of
rates"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03
lADDIJEVEN|ll
9(3[|!R!!Y TALL
~ 81 nat1 Glhal
~ boAer qA
THE BICYCLES Jov.

"Well." said the bicycle TO another
bicycle outside Of a house, II was pref.
ty nervous this spring"
WHAT was the trouble?" asked the
second bicycle. The second bicycle
showed that il had been In use for
quite number Of years. II was rather
worn while the first bicycle looked
very new and fresh and its paint had
MT been rubbed or scratched off at all,
"What was the trouble?" the second
bicycle asked again.
''You see" said the first bicycle. II
Thought wouldn't be sold II was
some time before was. Very few BIZ
cycles We're sold for time and even
heard rumor that folks were sell
ing tLeir old bicycles and that chill
dren were trying to get rid Of theirs"
'Oh. none of the children around
here" said the second bicycle. "have
been getting rid Of theirs. In fact
when they have gone of to camps or
haven't wanted their bicycles there
have always been younger members OF
the family that have wanted tlem."
We'll" said the first bicycle. ''as
tell you l was fearfully worried. You
know how rumors will get around and
this one was such sad one.
IL thought to myself, oh dear me-
has IL come to this pass that children
no longer want bicycles hut merely
want airships and automobiles and
such things?
"Don't they want the good old loyal
friend the bicycle?'
"And then I heard so many children
were asking for kites and were flying
them high In the air, attaching more
and more string To them so that they
went up so far no one could see the
string for ever so far but could simply
see high up In tie air beautiful kite
IF lovely colors.
''Of course wasn't Jealous of kites,
for should think they were great fun.
They're very pretty and they look love
~ In the sky and TIE wind helps pull
them up and up and when ever so
many people are flying kites II Is IA
wonderful thing To see.
"And | don't object to play airships
or play automobiles or anything else
like that. But did feel badly To think
that maybe the poor old bicycles day
was done.
II remember story Of my grand
father. He was given as surprise to
little girl by her brother. She didn't
know what she was going to have, only
her brother told her she was going Ia
have great and enormous surprise
l think my grandfather has often told
| the story.
1.-THE brother made up puzzles "a
| help the sister guess what her surprise
was going to he hut she simply could
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03
Windenere

Mrs. c. Swanson left for Du-
luth last Friday.
The G. Johnson family are
quarantined for small pox.
DIR. Walters vaccinated the pu-
pills in District II last week.
August Johnson made bust
ness trip to Willow River, Mon
day.
Mrs. d. {. Street spent Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. S. Pull
ling.
Mr. Butshaw has been visiting
at the Clickner home the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll visited the
D. c. Street home Sunday after
noon.
Miss Vera Lofgren spent Sun
day afternoon at the Overland
home.
DIR. Walters called on the Ar
thur Mosberg family and vacci-
mated them Monday.
The library books for District
IL have arrived We can see
busy Riddles the next months.
Messrs. Carl Dahleen and Ny.
strom are putting up their sum.
mer supply of ice this week,
A number of young folks took
in the Rebecca lodge dance last
Friday night. All reported 6
mighty good time.
John Parties of Hinckley, who
taught school in District Bill
last year is at present employed
at Sommer's logging camp, north
of Moose Lake.
There will be a creamery meet
ing Saturday, l P. NJ, at Willow
River. All stockholders are re
quested to be present as fina
settlement is to be made.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03
Pine County
Farm News
Edited by Fred s. Idtse, Manager
Pine County Farm
Bureau.
Farm Bureaus Ask Cut i'm
Rail Rates.

Reduction of railroad rates put
into effect in the United States
as a result of the interstate COM
merce commissions emergency
decision granting increased reve-
nue. to carriers is to be demanded
by the organized farmers of the
country through the American
Farm Bureau Federation.
Having demonstrated the pow
er of the American farmers to
help shape national policies, by
fighting the increase asked by
the railroads, and obtaining from
the commission reduction of
$l.700, 900, 900 in the valuation set
by the roads themselves, the fe-
Iteration has begun the assemb-
ling of data to be presented with
this request for lower rates, ].
r. Howard. president of the ma
tional federation. announced in a
communication received by the
Minnesota Farm Bureau Fedora
ton last week Repeal of GER
tain provisions of the Cummins-
Esch bill will be asked.
The declarations representa-
tives. appearing practically as
the sole spokesman for agricul-
ture in the rate increase hear
ings. forced concessions and &C
tually saved American shippers
and consumers S2OO,OOO.OOO a
year." Mr.. Howard said.
The farmers share of that
saving alone would run the Am
erlcan Farm Bureau Federation
for 200 years. he said.
The declarations action on
present railroad rates is to take
the form of demand for chang
es in sections Of the Cummins-
Esch act which provides that the
railroads may adjust rates to OBJ
tain 81 per cent on their CAPT
talization, and an extra J per
cent for equipment.
While this bill was up in con-
gress. on behalf of the farmers,
l bitterly opposed these provi-
sions." Mr.. Howard said. How.
ever. the matter was compro.
missed. The guarantee provision
was passed at 81 per cent for
two years. when it expires by
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03
Condemn High Priced
Stock Foods
Prominent Hog Raiser Says Pri.
ceS Charged are Cnwarrant.
Makes His Own Hog
Food. With Retter
Results.

THAT he is all through paying
fancy price. for stock foods and hog
remedies and that he is raising some
Of the best hogs ever placed on the
market" was the statement made re-
Gently by f. II. Beckstead, we'll
known hog raiser and authority on
live stock.
Mr.. Becksteads hogs are the en-
w of his neighbors, and have topped
the market" for several years in
Iowa. He states that for years he
boug ht high-priced hog foods and
hog remedies. but he Is all through
paying extravagant prices for what
he can make himself He states that
tells the secret of his wonderful sue
cess by explaining that he takes
about five pounds 81 ordinary min
eraline (which is pure concentrated
minerals and cost only couple Of
dollars) and mixes same with enough
bran or filler to make hundred
pounds. All hogs. and especially
brood sows require minerals. as they
keep them free from worms. and in
the pink OF condition. and are essen
tial to the hogs growth and a well
balanced ration. This inexpensive
mixture placed in sheltered box
where the hogs can get at il as they
need it. will produce far better re-
suits than any high priced so-called
stock foods.
Send two dollars to The Mineraline
Chemical Co. 1885 North Wells St.
Chicago. H.. and they will forward
you by prepaid parcel post. enough
mineraline to make full hundred
pounds. (Adv.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03
Board of Directors If Pine Coun.
ty Livestock Breeders
Assn Meet.

A meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of the Pine County Live
stock Breeders Assn was held at
Hinckley, Saturday, Jan. Doth.
The main object Of the meeting
was to outline the work Of the
association for the coming year.
The main topics brought up for
discussion were: Cow testing as
sociations, tuberculin testing.
and Boys and Girls club work.
Plans for a sale this coming
fall and also for a picnic to be
held during the summer, were
also discussed.
All these questions will be
brought up for further discussion
at the annual meeting and every
one interested in promoting bet
ter livestock. which means the
promoting of greater prosperity
for Pine County. should be pres
ent at the annual meeting.
The date of the annual meet.
ing,-Feb. 26. 1921; place Hinck.
ley, Mimi; time-1 p. NJ. sharp
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03

Mt guess anything 50 wonderful as a
bicycle.
"The brother had saved up for ages
and ages to give II To her--all paid for
out Of money he had earned himself
"Wel. when my grandfather WAS
given To Eer. he said that the little
girl Just said Oh. brother. and put
her arms around her brothers neck
and the tears came 10 her eyes for
very Joy Of the great. great surprise.
IL was afraid such days had gone.
But mt last | was sold and find there
are lots of bicycles around and tina.
children still do enjoy them"
"Oh yes indeed they do" said the
second bicycle.
1.-TWO Of the children are going to
be taught To ride on you and what fun
you will have helping them to learn.
"You will make them get very smart
before you will ride straight along
without making them fan over or try
10 fall over when they are helped and
so saved from actually falling"
oh" said the first bicycle II am SO
joyous. My tires are full Of Joy and
air. My bell rings merriIy. Oh. I'm u
happy. happy bicycle.
Now ! don't care IL children do love
airships aad automobiles and all sorts
OF modern toys and " they like kites
because they fly so high In the air
and are so lovely, for they still have
room In their hearts FIR the loyal old
bicycle friend.
TITS 9 great JOY to be a bicycle af-
ter ALL"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03
Allied Powers Reach Agreement
on System of lndemnities
From Germany.
PAYMENTS RUN AZ YRS.
Proposed Scheme Provides for An
nuities on a Sliding Scale From
1000, ooo. 900 to 5000, 900 900
Gold Marks.

Paris-Solution OF the problem of
German reparations was reached ten
tatively by the committee Of experts
Z ointed by the Allied supreme coun-
Gil. Confidence was expressed that
the council would approve the solu-
ton.
The proposed scheme provides for
the payment of annuities on sliding
scale of from !. 2. 900, 900, 900 to 6,O00,-
100000 gold marks over period of
probably forty-two years and also q
12ia per cent ad valorem tax on Ger
man exports, so that her creditors
will be paid according to Germany's
increasing prosperity.
The sudden ironing out OF differ
ences came after two days Of a con-
tinually widening breach that threat
ened to break up the conference, it
being virtually suspended except for
private conference Official French
circles give the Belgian delegation
credit for the success in reconciling
the British and French viewpoints.
Germans to Be Invited.
The project in its final form. when
approved by the council, will be sub
mitted to Germany for acceptance as
| an agreement outside OF Article 233 Of
the peace treaty which entrusts the
reparations commission with the task
of fixing the amount OF the indemnity.
| Then another conference will be called
to which the Germans will be invited.
The committee Of experts was in
session at midnight considering the
question of shortening the period of
the payments to thirty years, for
which the treaty of Versailles spe-
officially provided But ii is expected
that the period OF forty-two years
finally will be adopted. as the longer
period of payments will make the
task easier for Germany.
BRAND Meets Lloyd George.
Conferences between small groups
of the delegates continued in an effort
to clear up the tangle In the situation
which had arisen. NJ. BRAND, the
French premier, after leaving the
British premier. Lloyd George. con.
suited with his colleagues Of the cab
met and later returned for another
talk with Lloyd George
Meantime. Lloyd George had re-
ceived the British and Belgian repre-
sentatives on the special reparations
committee and after some discussion
these representatives returned to the
session of the committee After the
consultation with Lloyd George the
members OF the committee seemed
more hopeful. Much of the discussion
bore upon an ad valOrem tax OF from
10 to Is per cent that 1t had been pro
posed Germany should place on ex
ports.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03

Little Harry recently spent 4 week
with his aunt.
After returning to his home he said
to his sister Margaret:
Margaret. ! had some Of the best
ice cream st sunt's 1t was all covered
with fruit and nuts. and was the best
stun / ever tasted" Margaret said :
"why. Harry. that was a sundae."
Harry promptly replied: ut was
nothing Of the kind. II was a TneS-
day"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03
RIVER APPROPRIATION IS CUT
Only $4,000 Provided for Upper Part
by Committee.

Washington-Instead Of the 81, OOO.-
900 asked for Upper Mississippi River
improvement by the Twin Cities and
other interested in reviving river navi-
cation, the House subcommittee OF the
appropriation committee on rivers and
harbors reported bill carrying only
about 100000 for that purpose.
The bill reported Is for a lump ap-
preparation OF 5000, 900, a reduction
OF $41.S46.9l5 from the estimates sub
mitted by the War department engi-
neers
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03
RAIL MEN WOULD CUT WAGES
Atterbury Committee Expected to Ask
U. S. Board for Pay Reductions.

Chicago-Representatives from sew
eral railroads met with the labor com
mittee OF the American Association Of
Railway Executives to consider steps
looking toward general reduction Of
wages on all member roads OF the as
ISOLATION.
The committee, OF which w w. At
terbury OF the Pennsylvania is chair
man, met pursuant to resolution
adopted by the association January 7.
This resolution referred the matter of
rates. pay and working conditions to
the labor committee for early consid-
Grafton and report as to appropriate
action
1t was predicted in railroad circles
that the committee would recommend
placing the situation before the Uni
ted States Railroad Labor board with
request for a general reduction OF
wages.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03

Dublin-One constable was killed
and Divisional Commissioner Holmes
and five constables we're wounded in
an ambush near Castle Island. county
Kerry. The attacking party used ma
chine guns.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-02-03
willie Takes eeat In Senate.

Washington - Former Governor
Frank B. Willis Of Ohio, took his seat
in the Seante an the successor of Pre-
sident-elect Harding. who resigned for
the remainder Of his term expiring
March I.