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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
POSTPONE LOPEZ HEARING
Argument of Attorneys Was Only
Action in Case.

Arguments of attorneys to the
court were practically all the action
taken today in the preliminary hear
ings OF Manuel Lopez, accused of the
murder of Andrew Hartwick, Ripley
park policeman. The case was post
poned until 8 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing for decision.
A large number of civil cases which
had to be disposed of rendered 1t
impossible for Judge Paul Heinz to
give more attention to the case today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
LOVING CUP FOR Y. W. TENNIS
Crosby Brothers Trophy for City
Tournament This Month.

A large silver loving cup has been
purchased by Crosby Brothers and
will be presented to the Y. w. C. A.
as a trophy for the tennis tournament
to be held by the association this
month.
Greater interest in tennis has been
shown by the Y. w. C. A this year
than in any previous year. Three
courts are being used by the associa-
ton at Eighth and College avenues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
MARINE OFFICER KILLED.
Sergeant With Him in Falling Plane
Is Rescued.

Washington, June s.-Lieut. w. B.
Brown, Boise, Idaho. a marine officer,
was killed when his airplane fell into
the water today at Colonial Beach.
Va, the navy department was adj
vfsed.
Sergeant Alvin r. Buzbee, Oneida.
N. ". also in the plane, was rescued
from the water by a submarine chaser
and has been taken to a dispensary.
Divers are trying to find Browns body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
TOPEKA BANK CLEARINGs.
fhis Weeks Total Was So PES ,295.5s-
Increase From Last Week.

Topeka bank cIearings during the
week ended today exceeded those of
last week but fell under the total for
the corresponding week a year ago,
according to the report of Theodore
Mueller. manager OF thes local bank
clearing house. The ciearings this
the same week a year ago, S4,615,4
363.17. and for last week, $2,126,-
S31.00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
order Probe of Veteran Agencies.

of all government agencies dealing
with former service men was ordered
by the senate today in adopting a
resolution by Senator Walsh, Demo-
crat, Mass, creating a. select COM
mittee to conduct the inquiry. The
vote was unanimous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
win Confer with western Bankers

!. Washington. June 9.-Secretary Mel
lon and proba bly, Secretary Wallace
viii confer with western bankers in
about a week. it was learned today
Invitations TO the conference. which
will be held at the White House, will
go out within a day or two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
MAKE THE CHILDREN HAPPY
Get an Enlarged Picture FREE With
Every Roll of Films Brought to

WOIcOtt.s, $50 hAllStS ave, III OuIfS.
wouldn't you be tickled if Mother
had a large picture of herself when
she was a baby. Don't forget that
your children will be just as tickled
when they get to be as old as you,
and the only time to get such pictures
is now. With every roll of films left
at the store or put in the box this
month we will give FREE one of our
fine engagements, and If you want,
will frame them at half price. Bring
your films in any day. We give you
the fine brilliantine work. the only
place in Topeka you can get it. The
same price as other work.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for the kindness shown us
during the bereavement of our hus-
band and father.
Mrs. Geo. Benner,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Benner,
Sarah Benner.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Mertz.(
ALL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
Union Head IL Round Dcafj

Denver. June s.-Milton SmelIings,
So, president of the Steam and Oper-
ating Engineers union of Washington,
D. c., was found dead from apoplexy
in his room at the Standish hotel here
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Wall St, New York, June 9.-STOCKS-
subjected to pressure today. Standard
shares fell / to 3 points and speculative
issues forfeited to Z points.
Leaders among steels, oils and motors
Improved moderately. Later on the partial
rally of exchange and 8 per cent money
rate, but specialties increased their losses
The closing was heavy. Sales approximated
100000 shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09

Washington, June characterization
or the marine strike of shipping board
crews is authorized in resolution in
troduced today by Senator LaFollette,
Wisconsin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09

The regular meeting of the directors
of the Kiwanis club will be held FRI
day at noon at the Chamber of Conn
m cree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09

Diamond Engagement Rings, $50 to
$500. Easy terms. Harris-Goar CO.
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09

RANGE orr STOCKS.
FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co., 501
New England Bldg1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued in the pro-
bate court during the last twenty -four
hours to the following:
Reuben f. Olson. Frankfort, Kan. .. %
Ethel Marie Bloomberg. Frankfort, Kan. 23
John F. Carter, Topeka. So
Mary A. Jackson, Decatur, Ill...... "a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
Local Mention

Healthy milk-fed broilers delivered
for your Sunday dinner. Phone 591S-J.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
Raymond chiropodist. orpheum Bldg.-Adv

Razor Blades Resharpened: 25c-35
per dozen. Tromp Annex.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09

Hubert L. Howard is taking up cleo
trical work with his father, H. B.
Howard, during the summer vacation.
He will continue his electrical engt-
neering course at K. u. next fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
DARLING BABY
BRIGHTENS HOME
Children's Laughter Pleasing Sound

Altoona, Pa. -"I am writ
ing to tell you what Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me. We
had six children die almost at
birth. From one hour to nine
teen days is all they have
lived. Before my next one
was born I took a dozen bot
ties of your Veg etable Com
pound, and / can say that it is
the greatest medicine on
earth, for this baby is now
four months old, and a
healthier baby you would not
want. / am sending you a
picture of her. Everybody
says That is a very healthy
looking baby You have my
consent to show these few
lines to anybody. Mrs.
C. w. BENZ, 131 Bird Avenue,
Altoona, Pa.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27

Brighton. colo, Oct. e6.-The Bankers
Trust Company of, New York, trustee
for bond holders of the Denver anu
Salt Lake railroad, today hled a pc
tition In the district court here ask'l's
that the court either order the raiiro"u
closed or issue an order that wages ~
operating costs be reduced 80 '""
the road can operate at n profi,.
Thine petition asked that rie roau
suspend operations November OF ~
such date as the court may set II .,ie
court does not issue the order 70 ~.
duce expenses After discussion Win
attorneys for the petitioners, the courl
set November 3. next, for hearing y"
the petition.
The Bankers Trust company: the pc.
tition states. represents noioinss ~.
bonds amounting to s1o,5l4poo. ms
road now is in the hands of receivers
who have power to issue receivers GER
tiflcates to cover deficits in expenses
such certificates are preferred Iaoii-
ties on the roads property and must
ne paid ahead of the bonds. the pc
tition sets up that the road is not max
ing enough revenue 20 take care or the
bondholders.
The road is know. as the "MoHat 7
Route" 1t operates 254.I4 miles OF
track between Denver and Craig. COLO.
1t has many points of scenic interest,"
along its route. including Corona, tne
Top OIL lHe WoTlu, with an "isA.uA' y.
II $50 feet. The road also serves a
vast country west of Denver and car
riers much high grade coal from west
GIN Colorado to Denver for distriou-
ton.
In the petition an accounting as be.
tween the railroad and the government
is asked. 1t is declared to be the be.
lief Of the petitioner that the railroad
owes the government at least a million
dollars in excess of what the govern
ment owes the railroad as result of
government operation during and i'm
mediately after the war.
The petition AYERS that the interest
In default on outstanding bonds now
amounts to s2.9s7.171 No interest
las been paid since November 1915.
the petition alleges. The petition says
the road has operated at loss over
n period of years. 1t is pointed out
that profits were made during June
aud July of this year,
Tho railroad. If abandoned will
leave about 40 towns without railroad
connection in the most mountainous
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
JAPANESE DELEGATES
READY TO ACCOMMODATE
Impossible to Foresee How
Great Will Be Meet
Results.

Aboard Steamship Kashima Maru.
Oct 26.-(By radio to the Associated
Press)-That the Japanese delegation
to the Washington conference on linn
itation of ornaments and FUR eastern
questions is coming in spirit of ac-
commodation and compromise was the
statement tonight of Vice Admiral
Tomosaburo Kato, his first public ut
terance since he was appointed a MEN,
Der of the delegation.
The vice admiral made his state
ment at a dinner given in his honor
by n group of business men aboard the
ship which is carrying the leaders of
the Japanese delegation to America.
Vice Admiral Kato declared that he
was deeply conscious Of the gravity of
his mission to America. 1t was i'm
possible to foresee. he said, how great
and far-reaching would be the result
of the conference on the rest of the
human race. He predicted that many
difficulties would arise in the course
of the negotiations at Washington but
he asserted the Japanese delegates
were determined to do their utmost to
help realize the ideals championed by
President Harding.
I'VE are going to Washington in a
spirit of accommodation and compro-
MISE the vice admiral concluded,
a strong gale again attacked this
ship last night and seas broke over the
promenade deck, invaded the smoking
room and threw passengers from their
seats. Examination revealed that the
Kashima Maru's rudder had been
damaged during her previous battle
with cyclone and repairs have been
made
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
.HuNGAR|Aks REQUEST
CHARLES TO ABO|CATE

Budapest. Oct. 26.-(By The Assoc
ciated Press)-The Hungarian govern
ment today asked Former Emperor
Charles to abdicate and to recognize
cessation of his dynastic rights. He
was ordered to surrender to British
authorities and was told an answer
was expected today.
Former Minister of the Interior Ben
iczky, an active participant in Charles
attempt to regain the Maya throne,
was arrested today and Imprisoned in
Budapest. A report was current today
that the authorities had picked up
dispatch purporting to come from
Former Emperor William of Germany
extending congratulations to Charles
on HIS entry into Hungary. There was
no confirmation.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
|S0. DAKOTA PRIEST IS
MYsTER|OUs[Y SLAIN
Called From Home On Pretcxt
Of Visit To Dying
Man

Lead. S. D.. Oct. 2s-The body Of
Father A. B. Belknap. 30 years old,
rector of st. Patricks cathedral here
was found early today on 'Poormans
Gulch" highway, Just outside the city
limits of Lead. A bullet from a large
caliber revolver had pierced his heart.
The priest had been lured to his death
by man who a few minutes before,
had appealed to Father Belknap TO
come with him to administer the last
sacraments of the church to q sick
man.
Tonight the authorities Of Lead were
without clew to the identity of the
slayer. Bloodhounds were on the way
from Mitchell. S. D., and when they
arrive Deputy Sheriff Warren Owen
announced he will take up the search
for the murderer. Thruout the Black
Hills, scores of men We're ready to-
night to form posses to apprehend the
slayer Of the young churchman. Of
ficials were delayed in taking up the
trail thru failure to get bloodhounds
from tho Nebraska state penitenttIry.
Altho officials worked all day in eff
forts to solve the mystery of the kill
ing they admitted tonight they made
little progress. 1t was about 3:15
the bell at the door of Bishop j. ].
LAWYERS residence, where Father Bel
knap lived. The young priest an
swered the call himself. Father
Thomas Hoben, assistant to Father
Belknap heard the man at the door
and overheard part of the CONVERSE
ton. he said. The priests father and
mother. Mrs. L. NJ. Belknap, who lived
at the residence, also heard parts of
the converse ton. Like Father Hoben
they said they heard a man ask
Father Belknap to come with him to
the home of a sick friend who was
about to die and who desired the sac
rament administered. Father Bel
KNAPP rapidly consented according to
his parents and Father Hoben said
they thought nothing of the call as so
many requests of the kind had been
made before.
Father Belknap went to his garage
to get his automobile. His visitor &C
companied him. The starter on the
car would not work and after a little
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
HOUSE UP IN AIR OVER
Proposal TO EXPtL

Washington. D. c., Oct. 2s.-The
house was up in the air tonight over
method of procedure tomorrow on n
resolution calling for the ousting OF
Thomas l.. Blantou. democrat of Tex
as. Notwithstanding statement by
Representative Mondell, republican
leader that 1t would be called up. In
face of plea from republicans and
democrats for a resolution providing
for severe condemnation and censure,
Mr.. Mondell declared he would not
turn back. THE resolution to expel
Mr.. Blanton for causing to be printed
in our highest government publication
of offensive and obscene matter he
said, will be called up at noon to-
morrow. Mr.. Blanton will be given an
hour in his defense. Four-tifths of the
republicans will vote for his expulsion.
expect about two hours OF debate on
the resolution which cannot be amend
ed or put aside for u substitute and L
believe 1t will be adopted"
There were claims Aowever by some
republicans and democrats that the
two thirds vote necessary to eNpel
would be lacking and for this reason
they urged n resolution of censure.
Returning to the mouse late today.
Banton attempted to speak but was
prevented by a parliamentary situa-
ton.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
POLICEMAN KILLED, 8
WOUNDED IN BATTLE
Detective Chief at st. JOSEPH,
Mo-, Probably Will Die;
Negro Killed

st. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. ga. NJ. Hall
a police desk clerk was killed. Thomas
Johnson, chief of detectives. probably
fatally wounded and C. c. Macdonald
chief of police and Edward Eads, a
detective slightly wounded today in a
gunfight with Carlos Henderson, a
young negro who barricaded himself in
a house and was later shot to death
by police and former service men.
The body of the negro was riddled
with bullets. He was killed after the
fire department had fired the house
In which he was hiding.
The shooting followed attempts of
Detective Eads and a companion to
arrest the negro whom they suspected
of having committed a robbery.
Barricading himself in the house
Henderson opened fire wounding De-
tective Eads. The wounded detectives
companion sent in a riot call.
The officers surrounded the house
and in the exchange of shot Hall was
killed and johnson and Macdonald
wounded. Meantime crowds began to
gather. In the groups were many for
mer service men who procured rifles
or revolvers and Joined the police.
The fire department was summoned
and the building was soon ablaze.
Henderson, revolver in hand, ap-
peared at a second story window. A
bullet from n policeman's rifle car
ried away part of his head. The body
toppled thru the window and bullets
rained into 1t as 1t fell
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27

Communication Herr Groener. no party
Minister of Justice Herr Radbruch, So
cialist-
Andres Hermes, minister of food de-
cided to take on the added duty of
finance. Altho 1t was announced that
the minister of reconstruction would
temporarily remain unoccupied 1t sis
generally believed that Walter Rath-
enau will resume his old post within
eight days His retirement for the
present is explained as being due to
Democratic scruples. Altho Herr Cess
Ter. minister of defense also ranks as
a Democrat his retention of the port
folio. was due to pressure by President
Ebert. DIR, With and others who were
of the belief that the war ministry
was the one governmental department
which should not be exposed to the eff
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27

fects of the present crisis Herr Groe-
ner (correcD remains as minister of
conmunica tons, in which capacity he
has served as a non partisan expert.
DR.. Rosen the foreign minister and
Herr Schiller. minister of justice are
the only members of the former cabi-
net definitely out of the government.
DR.. Adolf Rooster who takes over the
portfolio of minister of the interior
was foreign minister in Herman Muel-
ler's short-lived cabinet.
The new minister of justice, Gustav
Radbruch, professor at Kiel univcr-
sity. At the session OF the reichstag
DIR. Wirth announced that the govern
ment would appoint u delegate to the
economic negotiations concerning the
Silcsian award.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
HARDING is 0U7sP0KEN
ABOUT RACE QUESTION
Asks For Constructive Pro-
gram Is Attempting To
Adjust Problem

birmingham. Ala, Oct. 26.-North
and South whites and blacks were
admonished by President Harding to,
day to put aside old prejudiccs and
pretenses and set the face of the ma
ton courageously toward "a construc-
tive and permanent solution Of the race
problem.
In sweeping presentation of his
views. which was received with vary
Ing manifestation of emotion by a
crowd of several thousand whites and
negroes. the president declared social
equality between the races must not
be considered a possibility but that
the black man must have an increas-
ed political, economic and educational
oportunity if the American nation ia
10 live true to its traditions of demo.
cracy.
The address one of five delivered by
the president curing a. days visit 20
the birmingham semi centennial cele-
bration was driven home with vigor-
Gus gesture and deliberate utterance.
He spoke with n manifest determine
ton to make the pronouncement one
OF the most plain spoken of his ad-
ministration.
The crowd was packed in the made
Guate confines of Woodrow Wilson
park and many hundreds on the OUT
skirts apparently unable to hear kept
up hubbub which made his declara-
by
Repeated cheering swept the segre-
gated sections allotted to the negroes
as they caught portions of the speech
In the white section there were occa-
sional ripples of applause as the signi-
ficance of a phrase here and there was
realized and pondered by those near
the speaker.
In other parts of the city. Mr. Hard
ing was received with u succession of
Intensive demonstrations. For "a mile
he rode thru crowds in parade, n
roar of cheering accompanying him.
He was cheered nearly minute when
he appeared to speak at q luncheon
and he received repeated applause AZ
attired in cap and gown he addressed
students of Birmingham- Southern COL
lege and then wearing Masonic
apron he laid the cornerstone of u
new Masonic temple.
Thruout the day the president i'm
sisted that his visit was wholly nom
partisan and everywhere he was ac-
companied by Senator Underwood to
stand at his side and shake hands
with each of those in line and in his
luncheon address he paid warm trf-
butte to the craftsmanship of the sena-
tor. During the early evening he paid
a call on Mr.. Underwood's mother.
Leaving tonight the presidents
special train, Will reach Camp BEN
ming. Ca, near Columbus, early to.
morrow. and Mr.. Harding will inspect
the infantry school before proceeding
to Atlanta.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
j. S. MAIL GUARD
KILLED BY BANDIT
Police Recover Pouch That
Post Office Robber Stole
On Coast

Gan Francisco. Calf. Oct 26.-The
pouch OF registered mail matter taken
by the bandit who shot and killed.
Frank B. Adams. guard at the ferry
post office early today has been re-
covered at Il place which is being kept
aecret. post office authorities announc-
ed. The police recovered 10 pieces OF
registered mail
Adams was shot as he was about to
aim a rifle at the bandit. He died at
an emergency hospital before an ante
morten statement could be obtained
from him Two clerks, W. W. Need
ham, and Willard s. Fleming. were
held up also by the bandit and forced
to enter a vault after the shooting oil
Adams While they were in the vault
the bandit disappeared with the
pouch of registered mail. As far as
known the bandit had no accomplice
and used no conveyance in getting
away from the scene or the shooting.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
RANGERS ORDERED.
READY FOR STRIKE
Gov. Shoup Begins Prepare
tons In Case of Rail-
road Tie-up

Colorado Springs. Colo, Oct 26-Col
Pat Hammock of the Colorado Rangers.
today was directed in statement by
Gov. Oliver H. Shoup to prepare to
protect railroad workers after October
80. in case the threatened general
railroad strike takes place.
The state rangers were ordered in
the statement to work in cooperation
with local authorities in maintaining
order and carrying on operations on
a normal basis. The governor said
that while violence is not expected, j"
the orders were issued for the purposa
of meeting any emergency which
might arise during the threatened
strike.
The governor said 1t did not believe
1t would 'be necessary to mobilize the
state national guard for duty during
the strike and added that troops would
not be brought into action unless as .
last resort.
The governors statement follows:
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
new GERMAN CABINET Is FORMED

Berlin, Oct. 2s.-(By The Associated
Press 1.-The reichstag voted conf
dence in the new ministry of DIR.
Wirth tonight. The vote was $50 to
1872. The majority was made up of
majority socialists, independent social
ists centrists and democrat.
Tho cabinet is constituted as follows:
Chancellor and Minister of Foreign AZ
fairs DR.. Wirth. Vice Chancellor and
Minister OF Treasury Gustave Adolf
Bauer Socialist. Minister of the In
terror Adolph Rooster, Socialist. Min
lister of Defense Herr Gessler, Demo-
crat. Minister of Economics Robert
Schmidt Socialist. Minister of food
and Interim Finance Hermes. Minister
OF Finances and Posts Johan Giesberts,
Centrists Minister OF Labor DR.. Helm
rich Prauns, Centrist. Minister of
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27

The message sent by resident OF
St Petersburg who went by automo-
bile to Brooksville said that PassA-
grille was also reported wiped out
est. Petersburg" the message add
ed. badly damaged and observations
coming thru county 90 per cent citrus
fruit gone. All previous storms no
comparison. Town in total darkness
At least three days"
Sacramento. Cal, Oct z6.-Four per-
sons were injured. none seriously and
damage estimated at $4,000 was done
by high wind said by many to be a
tornado which struck Sacramento and
vicinity late today. One OF the IN
jured, Elizabeth Evans. a public school
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-10-27
Two Soldiers Die
as Plane Crashes

Honolulu. Oct. 2s.-Lieut. Uric
Bouquet of Brooklyn, N. Y. and
staff Sergeant Vernon E.. Vickers
of Montgomery. Ala, were killed
today when their airplane crashed
in flames while they attempting to
Join a flight formation at a 1000
feet altitude.