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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
Georgia Simon Legree
Confesses Killing Eleven
Negro Foreman Declared He Murdered to Prevent
Slaves" from Testifying- Some Forced to Dig Their
Own Graves-"Frame-up" Declares Plantation Owner.

Denny to take charge of the investiga-
ton for the two counties was consid-
cred today by Governor Dorsey. A
coroner's verdict yesterday said eight
of the slain negroes met death at the
hands Of Clyde Manning. a negro en-
ployed by Williams, and named Will
liams. as an accessory
Manning declared in a confession
that the eleven negroes. five of whose
bodies were found buried on the Will
liams plantation. Saturday, and three
previously in the Alcovy river, were
slain, five at his own hand with an
axe, in order to prevent them from tes-
tifying in peonage charges against
Williams.
Bodies in River Clew.
Federal agents have been quietly in
vestigating reports of peonage in
Georgia for weeks, it developed, when
two bodies were found floating tied
with trace CHAINS IN the Yellow river
near Covington. two weeks ago.
A third body ffoatcd to the shore
/, few days later, when safe and county
authorities took UP +he investigation.
Manning confessed after a severe
grilling by Officers Williams's arrest
followed.
Williams. in a statement. declared
the charges made by Manning were
.frame-up" A feud between the
Williams family and the Leveretts was
responsible Tor Inc 1rame-up, VIII
liains declared. The Leverett family
operates a plantation adjoining Will
liamS's.
Three Warrants Issued.
Arrest of Williams's three sons
julius, Hulland and Marvin-in con-
nection will: the wholesale murders
was expected today. Warrants for
their arrest were said to be in the
hands of officials.
According to officials, Williams's
plantation has been worked several
years by negroes secured from city
jails and detention stockades at At
lanta and Macon. Williams, it was
said, after paying fines assessed
against these negroes for minor Of
fenses, took them to his plantatio
where they were kept in a virtual state
of slavery.
Negroes resenting this treatment
officers said, were killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
DEATH OF MRS. f. e. WATERS
Attack of Apoplexy Is Fatal to Well
Known TOpekan.

Mrs. E. E. Waters. SO. died from an
attack of apoplexy Sunday at her
home, 2054 Fillmore street Mrs.
Waters was stricken as she was wait
ing for a street car at the corner OF
Douthitt and Harrison streets at noon
Sunday She was taken in a taxicab
to her home and died twenty minutes
later. She was returning from at
tending the Easter service at Trinity
Methodist church.
Mrs Waters had lived in Topeka
eight years. Her husband, who sur
wives her, is employed by the Santa
Fe railway. Two sons also survive:
Glen A. De Moss, 1929 Fillmore; and
w. T.. DeMoss, employed at Rogers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28

Atlanta, Ca, March 2S.-John s..
Williams. wealthy planter on whose
Jasper county estate the bodies of
eleven negroes have been found, was
in a state of collapse in the Fulton
tower as searchers dug UP the pas
lures of his lonely estate in the search
for corpses of more Slaves
Let me alone. Please leave me
alone!" he yelled at newspaper men
as he emerged from the jailer's office
where he had been questioned. Tears
streamed down his cheeks. His eyes
were red and he glanced wildly from
side to side. Williams is a giant in
stature and apparently about 55 years
old.
Got Slaves From Jails.
Prison authorities were alternating
in questioning Williams and interrogat-
ing Clyde Manning, negro, who is said
to have been the Simon Legree" of
his plantation. Williams secured
negroes from the jails by paying their
fines and put them to work on his
ranch where he held them virtually as
slaves. it is charged. Those who at
tempted to escape or inform authori-
ties are alleged to have been killed.
Manning, police say. has confessed
to killing negroes and doing other
dirty work" for Williams.
A special session of the Jasper
county grand jury is expected to con-
vene this week. probably Thursday, to
investigate the wholesale murder plot.
Following the converting of the grand
jury a special session of the Jasper
county court to try Williams and Man
ming is planned.
Governor Hugh NJ Dorsey today
was considering the appointment of
States Attorney General Denny to take
charge of the investigation.
Two More Bodies Found.
Two more bodies of negroes were
taken from the Alcovy river here to-
day, making a total of eleven bodies
found since the authorities began an
investigation of peonage and murder
charges against John Williams, a Jas
per county farmer.
The last two bodies found yesterday
were chained together and weighted
down with rocks and iron precisely as
were the first three recovered.
Appointment of Attorney General
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
HARDING FAVORS OKLAHOMAN
Virtually Decides on Pawhuska Man as
Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Washington. March %. - President
Harding virtually has decided to APP
point j. George Wright of Pawhuska,
Okla, commission, of Indian affairs,
according to members of the Okla
homa congressional delegation.
Il feel certain that Mr. Wright will
be named early next week. said SEN
ator Harreld today.
Wright is at present superintendent
of the Usage Indian reservation and is
said to have an intimate knowledge of
Indian affairs. Regulation of the
Usage reservation has been one of the
most important tasks of the commits
sioner. because it includes valuable
oil lands.
II: L. PEARS, superintendent of the
Haskell Indian Institute at Lawrence,
is candidate for commissioner of In
dian affairs under the Harding ad-
ministration and has the united back
ing in Washington of all the Kansas
delegation of senators and congress
men, who have not yet given up hope
that the Lawrence man may be
named.
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FEW DISEASES HERE
Only Forty-Onc In Active Condition
Saws Health Report.

There are fewer communicable dis
eases in Topeka at present than at any
time since October 26, according to a
report made today by Dr. Earle c..
Brown. city health officer. There are
now forty-one communicable diseases
in active condition IN Topeka, inciud-
ing nine cases of scarlet fever. eight
cases of chickenpox, seven cases of tu-
berculosis, four cases IF smallpox. four
cases of pneumonia, three cases of
measles, two of mumps, one of chan
ceroid and one of diphtheria.
No disease is now in Topeka in
alarming numbers of cases. Doctor
Brown said. Smallpox has been re-
duced from the danger of epidemic
stage, as have measles and chickenpox.
Scarlet fever is at n low mark also in
comparison with the many cases re-
ported during the winter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
MUST HAVE FAITH
Bishop Wise Urges COngrega'
ton to Trust Humanity.
1t Is Fundamental Necessity in
Every Phase of Life, He Says.

One should have faith in humanity
in spite of the newspapers, Bishop
James Wise. of the Kansas Diocese
told the congregation at Grace Cathe-
dral, Easter morning.
1T is the unusual and the abnormal
which the press must play up, he
said. THAT is news. So it is easy to
get wrong idea of the world by read
ing the daily papers which carry a
front page filled with reports of crimes
and misdoings. We read of the one
absconding banker. and not of the ten
thousand bankers who do not alb
scond."
Faith His Theme.
Faith was the theme of the Easter
sermon. faith is a fundamental nee
essity in every phase of life, Bishop
Wise declared Faith is the very foun-
dation of civilization and of religious,
commercial and family life. If mems
capacity for faith is not exercised,
every institution of life and civiliZa-
ton would disintegrate into nothing.
Men say that they cannot believe
in the religion of Christianity because
they cannot understand it. There is
nothing in that argument. In every
process of our daily life there are
things which are beyond our reason.
Why, the very assimilation of our food
is beyond the capacity of scientists to
explain.
'Civilization must have mans faith
in God and Gods program as basis.
Men must accept Gods program for
them.
Faith in Our Country.
Second. we must have faith IN our
country This is the oldest democracy
in the world and it is founded on
spiritual ideals. To meet the in
sidious propaganda against these ma
tional ideals of ours, we must have
faith in our nation.
Next, a man must have faith in his
job. Any man who is engaged in any
form of work primarily for his own
personal profit or advantage, cannot
be successful The aim of any job
must be service for the common good.
If a man cannot see that ahead of him
in his job, he had best get another job.
Men must have faith in their fell
low men. The fundamental problems
of today are not economic problems,
they are problems of the loss of trust
and confidence of men in each other.
The country is today full of antagonis-
tic groups of people who have lost
faith in each other.
Christ Did Not Lose Faith.
"Christ did not lose faith in men,
even on the cross. He recognized that
every man has within him the posi-
bility of good, when he turned to the
dying thief on the next cross and said.
This day shalt thou be with me in
Paradise
FINALLY" the speaker said, imam
must have faith in himself. Not AFRO
gance or self conceit, but the realiza-
ton that he is a child of God and that
God has a purpose to be accomplished
by his life here.
1.-THE risen Christ challenges us to
take up and carry out Gods program
for ourselves, individually and nation
ally"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
new ASSISTANT P. M. NAMED
Former President of Medical Society
To Be Postmaster Generals Aide,

Washington, March 2S.-Col. HUI
bert Work, Colorado, has been APP
pointed first assistant postmaster gem
eral, the White House announced to-
day.
Doctor Work formerly was president
of the American Medico Pathological
society and member of the Colorado
state boards of health and of medical
examiners. In 1910 he was Republi-
can state chairman of Colorado. Dur
ing the war he held a commission in
the medical corps of the army and
rose to the rank of colonel.
Doctor Work succeeds John C.
Rooms, who will continue as postal
expert of the department and work
with the joint congressional commits
sion on postal service. Postmaster
General Hays said today he intended
to bring congressional postoffice COM
mittees into closer cooperation with
the dena ri r1ant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
sold here In Handy Packages and
called "Epsonade Salts"

All the splendid physic-action of a
dose of EPSON salts. without the awful
taste and nausea. "Epsonade Salts is
real epson salts combined with fruit
derivatives. giving it the taste of
sparkling lemonade. Try it when bill
lous, headachy or constipated. Costs
but a few cents.
Warning! Don't merely ask for
"tasteless epson salts or you may get
a soda imitation. Always ask for "Ep-
sonade Salts and look for the name
American Epson Association.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28

New York, March 2S.-"I come to
the United States to pay the respects
of France to President Harding" was
the only statement Rene Viviani, ex-
premier of France, who arrived here
this afternoon, would make concern
ing his mission to this country.
A semi-official tone was given to
Viviani's arrival. Representatives of
the state department were aboard the
special revenue cutter that landed him
at a flag decked pier, and a delega-
ton including Rodman Wanamaker
Ambassador Jules Jusserand and rep
resentatfves of the city of New York,
greeted him on American soil.
Viviani refused to discuss his mis-
sion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28

New York, March 2s.-MONEY-Prime
mercantile paper. 6A@7 per cent; Ex.
change, steady. Sterling, 60 day. bills and
Commercial, 60 day bills on banks, 3-S6A
commercial, so day bills, 1869; demand
3.91A; cables, 392. Francs. demand, 6.eI
cables, 693. Belgian francs, demand, rs
cables, 725. Marks, demand, LIS; cables,
50 Greece, demand, no. Argentine. de-
mand, 34.o0 Brazilian, demand, 1872 Mon
treal IL 1915 per cent discount Govern
ment and railway bonds. steady. Time
loans, steady: 60 days, 90 days and 9
months. 6la@7 per cent.
Call money, easier; high, 61a: low, 6; ruf-
ing rate, 6l5 closing bid 6: offered at So
last loan, per cent. Bank acceptances,
per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
MAY HOLD SECOND PRIMARY.
BY Mistake One Wichita Candidate
Left Off the Ballot

Wichita. March 2S.-Wichita may
have to hold a second primary election
at a cost of $4,000 to choose candi-
dates for the board of education.
Thru a clerical mistake the name of
o. H. Blase was left off the ballot.
1t is possible that his name can be
put on the ballot in the final election
thru mandamus proceedings or he
may consent to have his name with
drawn. Otherwise new election
probably will be called.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
WIFE ASKS FOR DIVORCE.
Mrs. Irene L. Streiff Charges Husband
With Cruelty.

Mrs. Irene L. Streiff today filed a
petition in the district court asking a
divorce from Hugo Streiff, a tool
maker who. she charges, has failed
to support her since their marriage in
June. 1919, altho he is capable of
earning from s175 to $500 a month at
his trade. She declares he has sub
jected her to abusive language and
physical violence. She asks 500 a
month temporary alimony, attorneys
fees and thte custody of their q
months-old baby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
GARMENT WAR NOW ON
Employers Declare Buying Strike
Makes Big Wage Cut Necessity.

Chicago, March 28.-The buying
strike of the public caused garment
employers today to take steps to re-
duce wages of workers rs per cent.
Manufacturers said unless they can
lop off wages they will have to close
shop. The proposal is being fought by
600 members of the garment work
ers' makers union.
The matter has been thrown before
the joint arbitration board of the Ma
tioral Wholesale Tailors' association
and the Amalgamated Clothings
Workers of America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
Ford closes His Irish Plant.

Cork, March 2s.-The Ford plant
here has closed down indefinitely, ii
was announced today. The plant
handles tractors and employs 1900
men. Lack of business due to dis
turbed conditions was the reason as
signed for the shutdown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
SENTENCE BOY BANDITS.
Sixteen-Year-O Youths Confessed
Crime-Get Three Year Terms.

Springfield. Mos March 2s.-Eddie
Williamson, 8, and Albert Simons, Is,
pleaded guilty in circuit court this
morning to the robbery of T. H. Ellis
March 10.
The boys were sentenced to three
years in the state reformatory. Will
hanson confessed that he shot Ellis
thru the hand when the latter tried to
diSarnl him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
BANDITS ROB GENERAL STORE.
Bound and Gagged Night Waterman
-E,scancd in Stolen Car.

St Joseph, Mo, March 2s.-The
night Waterman in the general store
of Miner & Tull at Graham, Mo-, As
miles north of here, was bound and
gagged by three robbers early today,
who esca ped in a motor car with goods
valued at $1,000.
The car used by the robbers is be-
lieved to have been one stolen from
ST. Joseph last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
PRINCE TO OPEN IRISH HOUSE.
Heir to British Throne Will OfficiatC
at Start of Ulster Parliament.

London, March est was reported
here today on excellent authority that
the prince of Walls would open the
new Ulster parliament to be set up I'M
der the home rule act passed at the
last session of parliament.
The prince. il was said would also
visit other districts in ireland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
K. C. PRIMARY IS SLOW
Cold Weather Keeps Many Voters
From Polls-Are Three Close Fights.

Kansas City. Kan, March Is
Chilly winds kept many voters from
the polls this morning and resulted in
the lightest primary morning vote IN
the history of Kansas City.
A warming sun this afternoon will
bring out heavy vote, and on this will
hinge the fortunes of three races, for
mayor for street commissioner and for
park commissioner.
The fight for nomination in these
three is close. No trouble has char
acterized the election, and the number
of women voters has been negligible.
altho many are serving as judges and
clerks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
"CASCARETS" IT,
SICK OR BILIOUS

Tonight sure! Let a pleasant, harm
less Cascaret work while you sleep and
have your liver active. head clear.
stomach sweet and bowels moving
regular by morning. No gripping or in
convenience. 10. rs or SO cent boxes.
Children love this candy cathartic. too.
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
ATTENTION! EX-SERVICE MEN

All eN-service men and their ladies
are invited to assemble at the head
quarters of Capitol post No. 1 for re-
ception to Nine. Schumann-Heink i'm
mediately following her concert at the
auditorium tonight.
ORE s. INES.
Commander.
PAUL T. MCFARLAND,
ADV. Adjutant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
ADVANCE HOWAT HEARING
Supreme Court Changes Docket at
Request of State.

The state supreme court today adj
vanced the date of the hearing of the
Howat appeal from the Crawford
county district court. to May 8, on its
docket.
The hearing was advanced on the
application of the state, which was
taken under Amusement by the SUI
preme court today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
C. OF C. BEGINS CAMPAIGN
William Davenport Here TO Take
Charge OF Office Work.

William Davenport of the Ameri-
can City Bureau arrived in Topeka
this morning from Chicago to take
charge of the officework Of the cam
paign for new members. being con-
Quoted by the Topeka Chamber OF
Commerce.
Jarvis 8. Price and J. o. Smith.
organization directors, are expected
today or tomorrow to begin work on
the actual campaign. H. j. Sherwood,
publicity agent, will arrive "Wednesday.
There is, of course. an abundance
of preliminary matter that must be
disposed Of" said Davenport. but we
are starting the campaign Immediately
and hope to have it well under way
in a week. We will remain here one
month at the least"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28

Denver. March 2S.-Sale of the Den
YER and Rio Grande railroad to the
Western Pacific railroad for $4,000
600 last November to satisfy a judg-
ment of the Equitable trust company
of New York was confirmed in fed
cral court here today by District Judge
r. E. Lewis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued In the pro-
bate court during the last twenty -four
hours to the following: .-
William Otis Eerryhill. Butler Mo-. sc
Alva Ella Cook, Topeka Observation-Disclosures. 80
Hayward Williams. Topeka. Fl
Nina E. Brown. Topeka. Ii
Gus Carter. Topeka. 81
Annie Curtis, Topeka. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A.
David f. Anderson, waterville - p
Alice H. Rickson. Randolph. ........... y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
RECOVER STOLEN AUTOMOBILE.
Car Owned by j. H. HoIston Found
East of Topeka. :.

An Oldsmobile Six, stolen Friday
night from J. H. Holston, route 1. was
found this morning east of the city on
the Fourth street road by Oscar Perk-
ms and Robert Pendleton, deputy
sheriffs The gasoline tank was empty
and the lights had been taken from
the car. The thieves are unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
Auto plants Back to Normal.

Detroit. MarcI 2S.-PracticalIy
every automobile plant in Detroit will
begin 100 per cent production next
Monday, it was learned today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28

G. I. Brown, traffic officer-"No. I
certainly don't The city primary
gives the widest opportunity for the
people to really express themselves as
to their choice of a candidate"
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MRS. KATE JOHNSON died mt her
home, 1918 West Tenth street, Sunday
morning, after an illness lasting a year
and a half. She is survived by three
daughters; Mrs. G kingston, of Rockford,
Illinois; Miss Dora Johnson, and Miss
VIVA johnson, both of Topeka. The funeral
will be held from the home Tuesday after
noon and will be private. Requests are
made that no flowers be sent.
The funeral OF Mrs. Hattie Dennis. who
died at her home, SIG East First avenue
will be held at . 80 O'Clock Tuesday after
noon from Stonestreets chapel. Burial IN
Mount Auburn cemetery.
The funeral Of Hattie Dennis will he
held Tuesday afternoon at 80 O'Clock from
Stonestreet's chapel and will be in charge
OF Magdelene Tabernacle No. S. Inter.
ment will be in Mount Auburn cemetery.
The body Of John L. Fortson, who died
IN Kansas City, Mo. sunday. VIII DC
brought TO Topeka tonight and the funera
will be held Wednesday afternoon at > re
o'clock from Mount Carmel Baptist church
ynterment will be in Mount Auburn GENE.
terry.
Lords Flowers sattsfv Tel 9z7-
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W. E. Connelley, secretary Kansas
State Historical society-"If it costs
anything at all it. certainly is waste
of money!"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Wall St. New York. March 2S.-STOCkS
-Signs of further commercial and indus
trial readjustment as shown by suspended
dividends neutralized easy money and
other favorable factors in the stock marker
today Sales Appropriated 100000 shares.
Oils. steels ard equipments extended
their losses in the last hour with invest
ment rails but speciaities, Including Sears
Roebuck rallied briskly. The closing was
irregular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28

Diamond Engagement Rings. $50 to
$500. Easy terms. Harris-Goar CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28

HARRY II. WARDIN died Monday
morning at his home, 1881 Western ave
nue.. Funeral announcements later.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. JESSIE K. WATERS died Sunday
afternoon at her residence, 2054 Fillmore
street. Funeral announcements later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-28

C. ]. Ewald, who has been Y NJ.
| c. A. secretary in South America, will
| speak at luncheon at the Central Y.
i M. c. A. Tuesday noon.
Art Lamp Shop, Silk Shade makers
923 Kansas avenue (upstairs). Jean
| Pickens Swanson, designer.-Adv.
Mrs. F. c. Fox, Miss Elizabeth Kill
gore, Mrs. Emmett. Turner and Miss
Josephine Johnston will represent the
| Topeka chapter of the D. A. r. at the
continental congress of the D. A. R.
in Washington, D. c., April Is to 90.
| Miss Johnston is attending National
Park seminary in Washington. l.'
DR.. Lyngar. Dentist 500 Kansas'Av
! Adv.
List your property with the Shaw
nee Investment Company. Phone
| 5050.-Adv.-
The G. A, r. Post No. III and w.
r. c. No. 81 will have picnic at the
| Boys Industrial school April 30. The
| boys of the school will give pageant
| and band concert for the visitors on
the afternoon of April 80. The or
CARNATIONS will present the school
| with a large new flag to fly from the
main building flag pole and smaller
| flag from the educational building
| flag pole.
Raymond, Chiropodist. orpheum Bldg
| Adv.
Safety razor blades sharpened BET
ter than new. 35c-45c dozen. Culver
. Hardware Co.-AdT
! A large sized crowd listened to the
| pipe organ recital by Dean Henry V.
Stearns Sunday afternoon at the city
auditorium. There will be no concert
next Sunday afternoon, but Dean
| Stearns announced the next concert
| for Sunday, April 10.
Art Lamp Shop, Silk Shade makers,
| 923 Kansas avenue (upstairs). Jean
| Pickens Swanson, designer.-Adv.