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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
NO PAY FOR VACATION?
Report Tint Santa Fe Has Issued Or
der Not Verified.

Reports are current about Topeka
today to the effect that the Santa Fe
Railway company has issued an order
eliminating vacations and leaves of
absence by employees on pay.
General Manager Fox is out of the
city and the report would not be
either affirmed or denied at his Of
flee. In some of the other depart
ments it was intimated that the report
was true, at least in part, but no one
would consent to be quoted on the
matter, insisting that any announce
ment should come from the office of
the general manager.
kilograms which have been sent to
Chicago in an effort to learn If the
order was issued from the company
offices there have not yet been an
swered and a report that a. notice of
the order was posted at the company
store house is denied by those in
charge there.
One official, who refused to be
quoted on the matter, said that it was
his information that the order had
not yet been made but that some new
ruling on the matter was under con-
sideration, and he expressed the sopin-
ion that official announcement would
be made within few days. Another
officials says an order has actually
been issued but he would not speak
for publication.
Still another report is to the effect
that the order affects only those en-
ployes working on an hourly basis. as
they are paid for all over time, and
therefore are not entitled to any time
off with pay. That the order, If one
has been issued, will affect only this
class of employees and will not include
those working by the month, seems to
be the general impression of most of
the officials interviewed.
The Santa Fe has had no regular
set ruling regarding vacationsion pay
and payments made to employees while
off duty on other occasions, but has
always treated the matter with consid-
cradle liberality. 1t is said that any
policies carried out in the past have
been formulated by the heads of the
different departments and that the
company has no general rule covering
the subject.
In view of the large number of per-
sons employed by the Santa Fe here,
the rumor has naturally caused con-
Sidera BILE comment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
Millionaire AbSconder Finds
No Haven in Mexico.
Authorities Across Border As
sist in Spurgin Capture.
NOW IN CHIHUAHUA CITY
Same Place Clara Smith Hid
After Staying HamOn.
ObregOn viii Declare Bank
Wrecker Undesirable Citizen.

Maria, Tex, Aug. Warren Z.
Spurgin, absconding president of the
Michigan Avenue Trust company, has
been located in Chihuahua City. ac-
cording to the district superintendent:
of private detective agency here to-
cay. and is surrounded by operatives
OF the company.
His arrest is expected momentarily
by tho Mexican authorities, who have
been cooperating with the American
detectives in chasing the fleeing bank
president to his lair.
Mexico to Deport Him.
According to the district manager
OF the detective agency, the arrest OK
Spurgin by the Mexican authorities
will be the least difficulty encountered
by them in getting him back to Chi
cago to stand trial, as there is at The
present time no extradition treaty be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
steps We're taken today, however,
with the definite locating of Spurgin,
to have President Obregon of Mexico
declare him an "und esirable," and ex-
pei him from the country. This move
is expected to meet with great oppo-
sition by officials from the state Of
Chihuahua, as previous experiences CT
detectives who have gone into Chi
huahua City to secure men wanted"
in the United States have not been
successful
Haven for Criminals.
Chihuahua City is known in the
criminal underworld of the United
States as being safe haven of refuge
from the law. 1t is located approxi-
m9tplV 90 miles south n ba fsi-
can border in nearly a direct line with
Ell Paso. Several instances are on the
records of private detective agencies
where operatives, having trailed their
quarry to the city have been expelled
from Mexico and even been arrested
by the state authorities when they
have attempted to secure the aid oe
the Mexican police in bringing their
men back to the United States.
chihuahua City gained considerable
prominence in the United States as the
refuge of Clara Smith Hamon after
the shooting of Jake Hamon, promi-
nent Oklahoma Republican leader, last
fall She was located there by a Chi
cago newspaper man and was per-
sua ded to return to the United States
anu stand trial on the charge of Ha-
mon : L Trder.
10 chihuahua by Auto.
At that time, the Chihuahua author
files displayed little or no inclination
/. to assist United States authorities in
securing her return.
According to the detective agency
head, Spurgin arrived here from the
north on July IS and motored to
Preside, Tex, a small town south of
here the same day. On the following
morning. July 10. he crossed to the
Mexican town of Ojinaga, under the
name of Scott"
He told. the border guard that he
was a mining engineer. Securing a
motor at Ojinaga, he motored to Chi
huahua City, where he Joined several
former business associates who for
merly lived in Ell Paso.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
Substitute fer
Norris Act Thru Senate.
Gives War Finance Board Right
to Help Farmers.

Washington, Aug. without the
formality of a roll call, the senate to-
day passed the amended admintstra-
ton substitute for the Norris bill, pro-
viding for enlarging the powers of the
war finance corporation to finance the
expectation of American agriculture
products.
The bill authorizes the finance cor
poration to make loans to producers,
exporters and banks in the United
States to assist in providing a steady
flow of farm products to overseas mar
kets and to persons and firms in for
eign countries engaged in marketing
the products. 1t also makes the secre-
tary of agriculture a member OF the
war finance corporation.
Senators sought today to shape the
substitute bill more to their liking
and to conform with their individual
economic and financing views by the
introduction of numerous amendments
design to alter in some particulars
the path which the war finance cor
poration will follow in making ad-
yances to banks and exporters in the
United States and to dealers in Europe.
Amendments were also offered by SEN
ators of the agricultural states who
endeavored to assure themselves that
the Individual farmer-the man with
the p1ow for whom the legislation is
being perfected-will actually partici-
pate in the promised benefits.
AS the bill is now drawn, the war
finance corporation would not be au-
thorized to deal directly with individ-
uaI producers in making loans unless
the producer was also an exporter
But several senators are insisting
that more effective financing would
be possible if farmers were permitted
to borrow from the corporation in
stead of from local banks or other
agencies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
BIG BATTLE ON IN CHINA
Ten Mile Front Near Yochow Active
When Province Invaded.


When Province Invaded.
Picking. Aug. A. Fighting is re-
ported in progress today along a ten
mile front fifty miles northeast of
Yochow where forces from the pro-
vince of Human. affiliated with the
southern or Canton government of
China recently invaded Hupeh pro-
vince.
The engagement was brought on.
the reports state. by orders fro II Gen.
Wang Chan Yuen, inspecting commits
sioner OF the provinces of Human and
Hapeh, that general attack be be-
gun against Human province, where
his authority is not recognized. The
recent invasion of Hupeh by the HUI
names was begun it'll tho evid.rt in
tention of ousting him.
The Hunanes halted their advance
soon after its inception, however, and
were said to be awaiting the arrival of
reinforcements from the provinces in
the Yangste territory, which object to
military domination of this territory
by forces under the Picking govern
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
DELAY PEACE PROCLAMATION
Daugherty's Report Won't Be Given
Harding Until Vacation Ends.

Washington, Aug Attorney Cen
eral Daugherty's report to President
Harding recommending that a procla-
nation of peace with Germany be is
sued, is ready to be sent to the White
House. it was learned at the Depart
ment of justice today.
The report will not be laid before
the president until he returns from
his New Hampshire trip. probably next
Wednesday, Further it was said, that
there may be some short delay in the
actual PRONUNCIATION of the proclama-
ton until reasonable time has been
allowed for consideration by the full
cabinet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
KNIGHTS END 1921 CONCLAVE
San Francisco Convention Decides to
Spend Million in Italy.

San Francisco, Aug. 4.-The thirty
ninth international convention of the
knights of Columbus came to an end
here today. Following a final busi-
ness session, the 10000 visitors were
taken on various sightseeing excur-
sions and tonight a final farewell
party will be rendered.
Decision to inaugurate American
welfare work in Italy at the request
of Pope Benedict XIV. was made by
the convention. It is estimated that
the work will cost a minimum of ST.
100000, which will be raised by the
knights of Columbus among the or
ders' membership.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
JUST BREAKING INTO MOVIES.
Muskogee Police Declare "Kidnaped"
Youth Merely Taking Stunt

Muskogee, Okla, Aug. 4.-Police
and county officials today continued
the search for Malcolm Etheridge, 10,
the boy who disappeared here Tues
day. A trail which last night seemed
to lead into Arkansas was confused
early today by the discovery at Null
drow. Okla, of a youth who was be-
ing followed under the belief that he
was Etheridge.
He was not the boy sought. Police
are proceeding on the theory that
Etheridge was not kidnapped. Chief
of Police Maloney said yesterday he
was playing for notoriety to get an
enga cement in the movies"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04

Four years ago today The TOPEKA
State Journal carried the announce
nent that nearly 1900 Kansas
gLardsmen and their sthicers woull
report the following morning to local
training camps and enlistment sta
lions, preparatory to neing mustered
into the regular army Tor serS1.e in
rance. Every guardsman in kansas
was affected by the order and tils next
dsy, which happened tn be Sunday,
Topeka was turned into a military
camp. The occasion marked Kansas
official entry into the war against
Germany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
Local Mention

T. S. Carver has returned to To-
peka after an absence of more than
a year. He spent a part of that time
in Fort Worth. Tex. with his son,
Judge Robert D. Carver and the re-
lnainder of the time in Long Beach,
Cal He is well known locally as an
attorney.
We are receiving almost daily new
arrivals in early fall and spring hats.
The going away hat that you want
can be found at the Courtney Millinery
-ParlorS at a surprising low cost.-Adv.
Raymond Chiropodist. orpheum Bldg.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
WANT NEW AIRCRAFT PROBE.
Acting Attorney General on Hunt for
Treasury Mulcters.

Washington. Aug 4.--Acting Attor-
ney General Guy D. Goff today an
nounced that a new investigation has
been ordered by the department into
the war aircraft scandal. in which bill
lions of dollars were spent without
producing a single airplane that saw
action at the front.
The aircraft probe is expected to
disclose the identity of a number of
individuals and concerns who fnulcted
the government. Goff said. Some of
the charges now made the basis of the
investigation make it apparent that
heavy losses to the government oc-
Cured thru conspiracies with out
SiderS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
LATE MARKETS
KANSAS CITY CASH GRAIN MARKET.
detailed report of Cash sales at Kansas
pire Commission Co.. POI New England
Bldg.

WHEAT-Hard, &c to sc lower, greatest
decline on semi-dark samples, fair de-
m M at f4li decline. DaEk +qnchang fq. TO
fair demand.
CoRN-White unchanged to 1c lower.
Yellow 12c lower. Mixed unchanged to &c
lower. fair demand.
OATS-11ze to nc lower, good demand. \
KAFIR AND MILO-Unchangcd, good
demand, light offerings.
wHEAT-Dark hard-No. /, ut $134 !;
| at $l;25: | at s. %; at $1i2, smut; !
s1.3$; 2 at $1,31: at $50; at s1.29; at
SIPS; at $1.25; 2 at $1-24; 1 at $123; l
at at s. q; at $115 i II at o9 smut ut = a At
smut; = at S1.25. smut: at 81 ;16: smut:
No. 3, l at 12s; ! at s125; 3 at $125; 8
very smutty; 16 at s115, smut; i at $1.16,
smut; at $1.0S, smut; J. at $125. smut !:
i 9t ls s smT No At s1 At S psi cent at
rye: at $1.O0, very smutty 1 at 81 .03,
very smutty. No. ., at S1.15; 1 at Csc,
at s1o81Ae; : at s1.o9.
HARD-No. |, 1 at 81; at $50; 1 at
at s11O; 8 at $1.1O. smut; 1 at $11S,smut.
No. ., at $1.20; 1 at Sis; 4 at $1.15; 1
$114 at Sis /, 70 ns,a at g s1i3 ct 81 II
s1.05, very smutty; at s1.1O, bulk head !;
at s1.1s, smut; I at $11s. smut; 2 at
$l.lI, smut, s at GILL; SMUT { Mt Sl.lU.
smut; at SLIP, smut. No, 8, at $1.20;
1 at SLIT; at $1.16; 2 at Sill; 1 at Sl14 !;
! !, at STA; 8 at SIP; 8 at Sill; "a at
3 at $1.o9, smut; at s1.15, smut; / at
S1.13, smut; 1 at $1O5, smut, 5 per cent
hard; 2 at $1.0S, smut; 2 at $1.10, smut; 3
at $112, smut; 2 at $1.06; at $1.05. smut.
No. 4, 1 at $1.16; 2 at $1.10: at $1.09; at
81 .Os: at SLOT: 1 at $1.05; 1 at a9c, very
& at $1o9 mIsty s az .,ad hard at
weevil; at $1.o1, rock mixed
MIXED-No. B. 1 at $113: 1 at SLIP; 2
at $1.10: 5 at Sill; 4 at 500; 4. $1.OS;
1 at $1.O5, smutty. No. 4, 1 at Sill; at
YELLoW-Hard-No ., o at s1.1o; at
MIXED-No. 5. at sL09; at s1.O7;
wheat, at s1O5; 1 at s1.O3. heating.
RED-No. ., 6 at S1.15; 1 at SLIP, gar
licky No 3, 2 at SLIP: at S1.12; II at
Sill: at $1.10: u at $1.O9. No. I, IL at
$1.0s; 81 at SLOT; at S1.O5. smut. at
s1.03. very smutty. No. 5. L at SLOT; at
$1.0t.
CORN-white-No. /, at 1919; at
49e; 3 at 4s1se. No 2, at ACC; at 4s15c.
YELLoW-No. 1, . at 5sEc.
MIXED-No. 1, 1 at 4S15c. No. 2, I at
4s12e; L at 4sc- No. 3, at 4sc. No. 6,
oATs.white-No. ?, at s41kc; 1 at
s4Hc. No. 8, 8 at ssszc No. 4, at s1Nc.
RED-No. 1, 1 at SIC.
KAFIR-white-No. 2, I at s1-37: sam
pie white kafir, at $1.15, heating
MIXED-No. ?. L at $1.36. billing. No.
4. at $1.25
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
SENATE PASSES PACKER BILL
Vote on Conference Report Was As to
1O-Goes to House.

Washington. Aug. 4.-The confer
ence report on the packer control
bill" which places the regulation of
the packers under the secretary of
agriculture, was adopted today by the
senate. The vote was As for and 10
against.
Senators who voted against the
adoption of the report were: Repub-
licans-Brandegee Connecticut; Knox,
Pennsylvania; Moses, New Hampshire;
Wadsworth. New York; Warren, Wyo-
ming: Watson, Indiana; Democrats
Broussard, Louisiana; Fletcher, Flor
ida; Stanley, Kentucky; Reed, Mis-
souri,.
After approval by the house the
bill goes to the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
CUT NEWSPAPER PRICE.
Des Moines Dailies Cut Cent Off Cost
of Street Editions.

Des Moines, Aug 4.-The three Des
Moines afternoon newspapers, the
Tribune. the Capital and the News.
have announced that effective Mon
day the price will be reduced from 8
to cents for street editions.
Even greater cuts have been an
nounced for newspapers delivered by
carrier. Lafayette Young, owner of
the Capital, also announces that ef-
fective September 1, street editions
of his paper will be placed on sale at
l cent. .5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
AMERICANS ARE INVITED.
Allies Want Q. S. Representatives at
Supreme Council Meet.

London, Aug. A formal invita-
ton for an American representative
to attend the meeting of the allied
supreme council which opens in Paris
next Monday was communicated to
the American embassy here this after
noon thru Col. De st. Alaine, the
French ambassador in London.
United States Ambassador Harvey,
accompanied by a small staff, will
leave for Paris on Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
ACROSS ATLANTIC IN TWO DAYS
Latest Aerial Liner for Q. S. Nearly
Ready for Start.

Washington, Aug. 4-The ZR-2. the
United States --latest airship," will
sail from England for Lake Hurst,
n. J., on August IS, 1t was announced
at the navy department today.
The flight of the ZR-2 across the
Atlantic to its permanent home is ex-
pected to take only two days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
OFFICIAL ENTRY into WAR

Four Years Ago Today 1900
Kansas Guardsmcn and Their
Officers Were Ordered to Report
at Training Stations. Topeka
Was Turned Into Huge Military
Camp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
KANSAS CITY HAY MARKET.

AIfalfa-choice, s21. Ood2soo: No. 1, $500
@20.50; standard, $14.00G1650; No. 2, $1,000
G13.O0; No. B, $650d9.50
Prairie-No. /, sI0.5od11.5 so; No. ?, $500
$1,000; No. 8. S3.50G7.50
New Timothy-No. 1. $12 O0G1250 stan
dard. s10Jo@1150; No. 2, IS. 50@10O0; No.
3, $4,000 500.
New Clover-Mixed light. s110oG12Oo:
No. /, $sJ0Q 1850; No. ., $5.500s.00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
Baby Specialists.

THAT there Physicians who specialize Infant ailments you know All
Physicians understand Infant troubles all Physicians treat them 1t is his
profession his duty know human ills from the Sok the Great Beyond
But in serious he calls in the Specialist Why he knows every
Mother knows ought know that Baby just baby needing special
ment, special remedies
Can Mother be less thougu Can Mother try relieve Baby with
remedy that she would herself? Ask YOURSELF and hones
Always remember that Baby just baby And remembering this
will remember that Fetchers Cstoa made especially for Infants and
Children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel s27.-

America produces three times as much oil
as all of the rest of the world put to-
gether. and she also consumes three times
as much.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah vardy,
aged IS, who died Tuesday night at a local
hospital, will be held at 8 o'clock Saturday
afternoon from the Penwell chapel. Burial
will be iT3 Topeka cemetery.
Funeral services for Helen J. BIazo.
aged 30, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs r. J.
Blazo. HOO Tyler street, who died We'd
nesday morning. will be held at 4 O'Clock
Friday afternoon from the home. Burial
will be in Topeka cemetery.
ROBERT HOLIDAY, aged &c. son of
John Holiday, 500 North Madison street
died Wednesday at local hospital
Funeral announcements will be made later
Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel SGT
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-04
WICHITA LIVESTOCK MARKEr.

Wichita, Aug. 4-HOGS-Reeeipts 500.
Market 25e lower. Top, 1910; bulk Of
CATTLE-Receipts 1000 Market steady.
Beef steers. 81 50dT.50; beef cows and
heifers. S3-0o@ zoo; stockers and feeders.
$2O006-O0; stock cows and heifers. $1-5GG
AS bulls, $150Q 100; calves, $350d7 90.
NEW YORK LIBERTY BOND MARKET
New York. Aug. 4.-Liberty bonds close ::
first ~ s. $500: second 4A's STA; fourth
AIS. $50; Victory 39k's. $3.50; Victory
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-03-31
ROBBERS ESCAPE
WITH LOOT FROM
GRAFTON STORE

GRAFTON, w. Va, Mar. 28.-
Thieves who entered the Kerr Dry
Goods Store West Main street early
Sunday morning and escaped with loot
valued at $4,000 have not yet been over
taken and no trace of the men have
been found. Mr.. V. M. Kerr, proprie-
tor of the store stated this morning
that silk and satin dresses valued at
$4,000 were included in the haul. The
thief or thieves used automobile to
transport the stolen articles. Be-
cause of the fact that better roads
lead from Grafton towards Uniontown
and Pittsburg by way of Fairmont,
special efforts are being made to find
clues of the men in that direction. Elk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-03-31
A NEW ATTACHMENT

Delegate Fred E. Thompson, the
bard of Belington, is born insurgent.
Indeed when a number of bills were
passed unanimously in the house of
delegates Thursday, surprise was ex-
pressed and folks looked around to
see where Thompson was. But there
he was sitting, smiling and voting
aye on one bill after another just to
show that when principles are not in
volved he can be just as accommodate
ing as can be. He is Republican,
but mighty Independent.
A few days ago a friend remarked
to him: II am puzzled to know what
cog of the political machine to call you
in this session."
Mr.. Thompson replied: 81 am not a
cog-wheel, but new attachment"
To this his friend inquired, "Pray
what is this attachment 2"
The prompt and unhesitating reply
was, II am the conscience of the ma
chine. "-Charleston Mail
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-03-31
SAFE. CRACKERS SURPRISE
Police Had Tip on Job and Captured
Whole Gang.

Trenton, N. J. = After first cap
turing two pickets, police surround
ed the plant of w. w Rose & Co.,
packers while three men were at
work inside drilling the safe, and
Succeeding in capturing the entire
gang Just as the task, of emptying the
safe of everything of value was COM
pleted.
A tip that the Rose place was to be
robbed was received by the police
from a source which they will not
divulge. A squad of men was sent
to the scene in an automobile, and
Thomas J. Calvin and Gustave Krue-
ger of Trenton, who We're watching
outside. were captured and overpow-
cred before they could give the
alarm.
Just as they were about to leave
me building, after having pried open
THE doors of the safe with can
opener James Lombard, of Thomas
street; John Dorsey, Washington
street, and Anthony Privington,
Thompson street, New York, were
caught They had expected a big
haul, but found only $74.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-03-31
Japanese Capital Threatened
BY Vast ConfIagTatlOn.
HIGH WIND FANS FLAMES
Three Hospitals, One Bank and Sew
leraI Big Business Homes in Ashes.
Loss Upwards of $12,50o,0oo.

Toxic. The whole city of
Toxic was imperiled by the greatest
fire with which it has been visited in
a decade.
The conflagratien destroyed more
than 1000 houses in the Yotsuya dis
trict, in the northwestern part of the
city, involving a loss estimated at
25,000,000 yen (normally about $12,-
100000 Thousands of persons were
made homeless and 1873 persons were
injured. The burned buildings in
Guided three hospitals, bank and
several large business houses.
For four hours during the night a
violent, biting wind drove the flames
In the direction of the heart of the
city, causing panic among the popu-
1ation over wide area. Four thou
sand troops aided the fremen in COM
batting the blaze, but it was only when
the force of the wind let down not
ably that their efforts to control the
hle was rewarded with success.
Scenes of terror were witnessed in
many sections, as the course of the
flames threatened widespread destruc-
ton. The streets were choked with
masses of despairing refugees from the
disctricts already stricken, accompa-
MED by carts loaded with furniture,
the confusion being added to by the
flocking in of sightseers from other
sections. Many of the half frozen
fugitives fleeing from the flames bore
infants strapped to their backs. The
mounted police had great difficulty in
restraining incipient panics.
AS measure of relief-the imperial
gardens were opened to the sufferers.
The fire burned so fiercely and with
such intense brightness that the sky
was Illuminated by fiery halo, visible
for hundreds of miles as it hung over
the city. The diet, which was in SEES
sion when the blaze started, adjourn
ed when it's threatening nature was re
ported.