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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

The subject of taxation is ever
present with legislative bodies-state
and national-with the indirect meth
cd of collection usually finding greater
favor. If all taxes were levied direct
~, there would be less squandering
of public funds. If the people were
made cognizant of the full amount
they are called upon to pay they would
not tolerate the waste and extrava-
gance that prevails in the administra-
ton OF public affairs. The lawmak-
ers doubtless realize this, hence the
ceaseIess effort to shift the levy from
tangible property to industry and en-
terprise and establish agencies for the
collection of fees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
FARM COUNCIL TO MEET
Committee VIII Start Framing of
Legislation for Agricultural Interests.

Committee VIII Start Framing of
Legislation for Agricultural Interests.
A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the agricultural conference of
legislators formed Monday, has been
called for Thursday night. Atthat
meeting the committee will start the
framing of legislation which will be
presented by the conference for the
benefit of the agricultural interests of
the state.
The committee consists of five rep
resentatives and two senator's. The
Representatives are: G. d. Foster, OF
Ness City, chairman of the conference,
and Robert j. Murray, of Arkansas
City. secretary, who are ex-officio
members of the executive committee:
REPRESENTATIVES w. p. Lambertson, OF
Fairview, f. o. Peterson, of Burdiek,
and o. A. Edwards, of Goodland; Sem
ators E. E. Frizell, of Larned, and
Huey r. Green of Moline.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
REDUCE FORCE NOW IN GERMA
Only 5000 Tanks to Remain In Army
of Occupation Now.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Reduction of
the American forces of occupation in
Germany from 1000 to 5000 men has
been ordered by the war department
resentative Byrnes, Democrat, South
Carolina, that the reduction already
was under way. He added that the
ultimate withdrawal of the entire force
was a matter for future considera-
ton,
The cost of operating the force of
$4,000 was approximately $4,000 a
day, Mr.. Baker said, but under the
terms of the armistice Germany must
pay the maintenance costs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
MO MORE ANTS THERE.
Extcrminators Rid Place
of Little Red Insects.

The remodeling or the Harvey
House at the Santa F'e station, which
is to include the laying of new con-
crete floors in the south end of the
building is expected to finally elimi-
nate the remnants of a plague of little
red ants which has been present since
the station was built.
Legend has it that the station was
built on the site of a huge Collection
of ant hills, and that they have been
a pest ever since. Professional exter-
minators have been called into action
and succeeded in almost Kidding the
place Of the insects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

Wall St. New York. Jan. 12.-STOCKS-
Trading in the stock market today. was
AGAIN dominated by the more speculative
issues In which many conflicting move
ments were registered. Sales Appropriated
$50 600 shares
Specia1ties made further gains later, as
well as leading oils and steels. but coppers
and shippings eased. The closing was ir-
regular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

There are indications that an effort
soon will be made to open up the
question of canal tolls again. There
still are those who think that Ameri-
can ships should have free passage
thru the waterway while the ships of
other nations pay. So long as the
canal is not paying the cost of operz
alton. plus interest on the Investment.
why should the people be taxed in or
der to save money for American ship
owners?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

of his life were spent in the Tombs
prison, and as for bachelor home in
home. a log fire, tive easy chairs and
no book at all Is much to be pre-
ferred. sa
Copyright, 1921, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

Representatives of livestock organ
izations> and packing house industries
will hold a conference at Chicago soon
to work out plan to induce the peo-
pie of this country to eat more meat
The job should be an easy one. All
that is necessary is that they lower
the price
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
PRINT ALL BILLS EARLY
House Tries Out New Plan in Legis-
Iative Procedure.

House members today made a rad
ical change in their rules when they
voted to print all bills as soon as in
troduced. The plan may later be
given a trial in the senate.
Under the house action 500 copies
of all general bills will be printed.
The state printer will print ESQ copies
of local bills Tn bills will be sent i'm
mediately to the state printing plant
following introduction. 5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

upt which artificial roses are paint
ed, no figure looks so aged as the
old body dressed in the habiliments
of school girl
Last summer I stayed at a resort
hotel in which there was a woman of
perhaps sixty. She was very thin. and
small, and this gave her the figure of
a young girl. She wore the shortest of
sport skirts. and the jauntiest of sport
hats. and her hair was dyed that won
derful mahogany red that never grew
on any human head. Everybody no.
ticed this woman. and the universal
exclamation that she called forth was,
My heavens, did you ever see such
an old hag?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

In eliminating the air service item
from the postoffice appropriation
bill members of congress have done
well. The people probably will be
willing to await arrival of the railroad
trains if they can be assured of re-
ceiving their letters and newspapers
promptly. Regularity isSmore desired
than celebrity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12


MRS. MoLLIE PACE, aged q years. died
The funeral will be held at 2 80 o'clock
Thursday afternoon at the st. Johns A. NJ.
No. Z, Order of the Eastern Star. Burial
will be in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
Notice has been received in Topeka of the
death January 10 of Lucy A. Chapman,
aged 50 years, at the home of her niece,
Mrs Eva Hammond ,E5n WILD sn H0Fss, Golo
in, Soldier Township for more than fifty
The body vii hs Sc rf fekeg 10 af Mer
den where the funeral will be held at IL
o clock at the United Brethren church. In
terment will be in Meriden cemetery.
HARRIET ANN STRAIN. aged 80, died
Monday night in local Hospital 81, IT., -, The
Kan, for funeral and burial
at 700 West street He has been ill for
some time. Funeral announcements have
not yet been made.
Notice has been received in Topeka of the
death in Los Angeles. Calf, of George N.
windette, formerly of Topeka. at the age
children: Mrs. John S. Collins, of Topeka,
who left today for Los Angeles; Noble and
funeral will be held Friday.
JOSEPH II. SHEARHOD, son-in-law of
W. P. Beeler, 500 Jefferson street, died jan
uary at Wichita. He was Scottish Rite
Mason and a member of the Wichita
Shrine. Funeral announcements will be
made later.
SOLOMON F. SHINN. aged SO years,
died this morning at the home of his
raughter, Mrs. Minnie Nonken, 1908 Bo1les
street Funeral announcements will be made
later.
ordt f3cfx, al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

JAMES sPECK, aged 40 years, died
Tuesday morning at a local hospital. The
funeral was held at 10 o'clock this morning
from Conwelps south side funeral home.
Burial is to be made at Whitewater, Kan.
The body of II. L. Dillon, aged SO years,
cal The funeral viii be, held at o'clock
Thursday afternoon from Penwell's under
taking parors. Burial will be in Roches-
ter cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

Diamond Engagement Rings, $50 TO
$500. Easy terms. Harris-Goard Co.
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
New York Money Market.

New York, Jan. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
paper, Tags per Gent Exchange, hea cav,
90 day bills on banks, 3.671a commercial,
60 day bills, 1857; demand, 3.72; cables,
a72A. Francs, demand, 6.1o; cables, e12
Marks, demand, Ia; cables, no. Greece,
demand, 7.40. Montreal, 13 per cent dis
s S@d fir%. Time loan nas steady 60 days
90 days and Q months. 7@715 per cent.
Cali money, steady. high, Z; low, 6; rul-
a as f loaa BSnR ae ceq e e
New York Liberty BOND Market.
New York; Jan, 12.mLiberty bends close g.
aiES se q fsur the0 US slis; victory
3si's, 9e.92; Victory AIS, 96.ss.
New Orleans Cotton Market.
New Orleans, JAN 12.-COTTON-Spot,
steady, % points higher; middling, 1900
New York Cotton Market
New York, Jan. 12-COTToN-Spol,
steady; middiing, 1910
Chicago Grain Market.
orange Of prices on grain futures on
the Chicago Beard &c Trade. as reported
BY The Empire Commission Co.. soi New
' eniear ac ssn IL
open High Low To-day Yes.
Me- ass lssH lsa II i iss IL H. ssa
& 81 - ~: 81 81 ~ ~ y I'll III
Ss'y III II t Is II II 81 81 II
May :. rs. Is 70 rs 70
Jan. ..a4.75 so 24.75 z4.se 245o
May ..24.5o "a. so Pas 24.4a 24.2o
Gar. ..1s.25 1s.ss 1875 1925 1919
Jan. 1906 1912 12.o5 1910 200
Kansas City Grain Market.
Orange of prices on grain futures on
the Kansas CRY BOARD Of Trade. as reporte /
by B. G. Christopher & Co.. 326 New Eng
land Bldg.
Kansas City, Jan II.
Open High Low Today Yes
Mar. ..17e1k 1894 17ez 17GH f72H
May --165k 1904 1853 100 lG4B
May :. CTS esq e7% esq s72-
July :. 6sh 7o& CD 79s4 60
/. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
FOR SALE-1920 Dodge touring car, first
class condition. III Morris ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

The funeral of Robert c. Barnes, aged q,
who died January 10, is to be held at 10
O'Clock Thursday morning from the resi-
dence at 90S Buchanan street. Burial will
be in Mount Hope cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued in the pro-
bate court today to the following:
John r, Bravence. Rossville ..... %
Ethel Alice ol1field, Rossville. ......... Is
Daniel Mahoney, Scranton. ...s........ %
Ida Williamson, Burlingame. ........... Is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
New York Liberty Bono Market.

New York, Jan. 12.-Liberty bonds close
LAYS. $3.50; first As, $500; second Is, sc 60
first AIS, 37.06; second AS. s6.74: thirG
AVS, 1892; fourth AVS, SIP; Victory
l3M's, 9e.92; victory AZ Is, 96.Ss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

Art Lamp Shop. 923 Kansas ave
Cover Jones & Birch. )-Ady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

Lords Flowers satisfy. TEL sat-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

4 ChfeAg0 tIraIn mafKet.
orange of prices on grain futures on
the Chicago Beard C. Trade. as reported
by The Empire Commission Co.. 301 New
England Bldg.
Chicago. Jan. IL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, Jan. 12-COTTON-Spoi
steady, % points higher; middling, 1000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

New York Cotton Market
New York Jan. 12@COTTON-Spol
steady; middling, 1910.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-24

my nice silk tent and things here for n
Chippewa Indian who might como along
and think he would like them >
On their way back Billy said "Ne
NAV have n chance TO see n bear !
have heard there are plenty further
North
II would like 10 take back n good big
bears skin, said Bob " II would look
great in our study this winter, and besides
we would make the other boys Wild with
envy Hope We see one | would like 30
take crack At him with my - automatic
rife y
In about an hour they were back at
the trail where they had left their tent
and supplies, and they had hardly landed
when they heard a sound as If some one
was coming along the trail
Both boys stood perfectly still and
waited. and in a few minutes around
he bend about 100 feet away there
appeared a small sleek black bear. his
nose shifting the wind On he came
walking slowly and shifting all the
time. Both boys looked spclhound
end though they knew the bear had
not seen them neither OF them moved
When the bear was about 50 feet
away he stopped His keen nose told
him something WAS wrong He shifted
again and though he saw nothing moving
he seemed to decide II was best to change
his course and turning he numbered away
into the woods
For second neither of the boys spoke
but IL WAS quite PLAN 10 each that they
did not feel as calm as when the bear
first came around the bend
What would you have done If he had
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-24
LETTERS or TESSIE AND JOE

Dear Tessie
| think it shows q very suspicious ma
fure in YOU TO want 20 accuselyou1E Finnish
maid of hcing IN league with the lce man
Just beesuse she ll1es TO leave the door
of tho refrigerator open The poor girl il
merely honesick and wants 20 be remind ed
~ much a. possible of the icy climate Of
flcr dear Finland You ought TO be thank
fnl sou haven't got Zulu girl or some other
tropical chicken that wouldn't feel nat
nral until she set the house afire 10 get
a little of the down home atmosphere
And Id hate 70 have the old place burned
up now of al tirnes with my private stock
hcpIess there under lock and key
Speaking Of your suspicious nature,
Tcssie, do Won know anything about
paycht,-analysls2 | W been reading up on
the subject and It seems there's nothing
Won cant explain by psycho-analysis.
Everything goes by opposites and sup
pressed desires For instance, take your
favorite indoor sport Of constantly try
ng 10 cook wonderful and mixed-up
dishes when as n matter OF fact even as q
plan cook you rank among the worlds
ten lowest IN other words, your sup
pressed desire 70 be the Mary Queen of
Scots Of the kitchen is always breaking
out ia indigestlble, a Ia French combine
tIons such as were never seen on land or
sea, whereas the proper diplomatic wav
TO approach corn beef and cabbage, no
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-24
women Of OLD ROME
SLAVES TO FASHION
Used More Paint and Powder
Than Up-fo-date FASH
ionabIes of Today.

Fayetteville. Ark, March 25.-Those
Who have reform of women of today as an
ohicctive will receive some discourage
ment when thew come TO realize that If
feminine foihlcs and follies are not eternal
they al least date back To the grandeur
that was Rome.
An that is brought out in course
on Roman life and customs to be given
I'm the University OF Arkansas ln the
spring term hv Prof. III. III. Strauss, head
nf the department ancient languages
The ancient woman was rs lavish IN her
following of the fashions of her day as the
modcra woman. She was extravagant
in her expenditures for clothes and she as
thoroughly enjoyed being well dressed.
Not only did the woman OF ancient
Rome indulge in all of the extravaganza
of dress that the modern woman docs,
hui she also took the same interest IN
palitics, said Prof Strauss Although
she wns not allowed to vote or to hold
office. She led strong political life and
welded powerful influence. Roman
women often made or broke men They
campalgnrd for their favorltc candidate,
and tablets which have been found stating
that such and such a woman urged you
90 vote for tins or that candidate show
what methods they used
trhr woman OF Rome made an even
free, ,.>, of cosmetics than does the
vo.s. ot today She had her rouge,
wi-l 4hr used ahundantlv, her llp
> ca~ her powders her cream for wrinkles
and her perfume. which often came from
the Orient ahd for which she paid almost
fabulous sums STYLES IN dressing the hair
were ~ moro conservative than now, and
~ y strange % note the striking resem-
llnncc between the Roman styles of haIr
drrSslng add those Of today.
They even had AL arrangement close
h approaching the car puffs, which the
'happrr ol 1927 affects The mos favored
stvlt seemed 90 be formidable p0mpadour
vh Il WAS varied, according to the pre-
Nalltlu mode. with all kinds Of intricate
npd elaborate arrangements OF curls,
lufis and bralds False hair was used 10 .
hrpr extent and there was no scrupc
agalus' uslag dye 20 restore craving halr.
Aud dld mIladv o Rome have lewls
Indeed she did and rings IN different
s'ylcs ior summer and winter, bracelets,
armlcts car rings. and vanity cases
- with dlamondS pearls, cmeralds.
which Judging from their price, outshone
4 Nthing - this age
Ihc Roman woman shoes were also
~ amcnicd with Jewels. and her halr
.rts made Of fine gold, cost small
Fortune
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-24
WHY :?
Why is "Nlaundy Thursday" So Called?
Copyright. 1920. by
Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.

Maundy.' or as II Is sometimes called,
~here Thursday Is known on the
ecclesiastical calendar as Holy Thurs
,lav. the day before Good Friday, the
day on which is commemorated the Last
supper with he APOSTLES. The word
Maundy comes through the old rench
mandc from the Latin mandatum mean
ing a command, the reference being To the
words Of Christ Of the Last supper: A
now commandment ! give unto YOU, that
Ne love one another
In early Christian times the chief re-
glous rite performed on this day was
he Washing Of the feet Of poor persons or
interiors by the priests the prelate or
some noble Of the community. rs an act OF
humiliation and penAnce, a custom which
stall survives IN certain sections where the
Roman or Greek Catholic Church is the
official religion I p until the sixteenth
century every chari1y-boy at the Durham
cathedral IN England had his face washed
1v = monk, and every monk there kissed
the feet of a hoy. and gave him thirty
peLcu. seven red herring, three lOaves OF
breal wafer cake and something 10
drink
N mic the ceremony Of washing the feet
ot The poor has been gradually abandoned
b j. tlll the custom n many places 10
maLc Maundy Thursday day OF aims
gvlng, q practice which has led 10 the
erroneous statement that "Maundy' Is
derived from the French word for basket
supposedly on account OF the fact that the
rlms were doled out of large baskets
carried on the arm
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-24
THE GIRL ON THE JOB.
by Jessie Roberts.
Copyright. 1920. by Wheeler Syndicate. Inc
UNUSUAL OCCUPATIONS.

One of the large photograph companies
with it's salesroomon Fifth Avenue,
New York City, has a woman for manager.
Her name In Mrs Brewster, and it I'm
taken her only four years to move UP
from a position as n sales clerk Mt twelve
dollar week One year afterward he
wa offered the po ition OF manager
Last year she is said TO have received ten
thousand dollars for her services.
Naturally, Mrs. Brewster hns unusual
gifts She has made countless Innovations,
the only in regard 10 policy of the store
towards purchasers, but in regard to the
Office force.
In the first place, Mrs Brewster believes
in having women only on the floor ~
sales clerks She thinks that the work is
primarily womans work, and that tho
mon who apply for such positions are not
Of the quality she needs. She seeks In
telligence and taste in her demonstrators
and she always employs girls who have
Ind no previous business experience She
wants girls who are familiar with social
rules rather than office regime. And she
tries TO make the force feel that they are
Of home in The store. An automobile
takes the girls back To their different
homes after the days work ends at six,
thus eliminating the exhnustIng subeay
struggle during the rush hour On the
occasion Of holidays tho force votes on
whether or not To remain open. There
are no disgruntled employees under Mrs
Brewster
Her work ms regards the selling end has
been equally original She seeks 10 make
her salesrooms place Of harmony case and
leisure The rooms have been decorated
and furnished with the greatest care. u
il place Of rest. il ioy 10 listen to the
music Flowers add their charm, not
chucked in anyhow, but carefully chosen
and placed to produce the maximum Of
beauty The service In intelligent and
courteous In tho time that Mrs Brew
ster has managed the shop, the profits
have been more than doubled. She is the
riglr+Nvoman in the right place
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-24

All inquiries addressed TO Miss Kirk
man in care of the Efficient Housekeep-
ing" department wiI-be answered 10 these
columns In their turn. This requires con-
siderable time, however, owing 10 the
great number received So if personal or
quicker reply is desired, a stamped and
self-addressed envelope must be enclosed
with the questien.-The Editor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-24
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK.
BY Lee Pape.

ran stand on nv hands with my feet
accnst a wall on account Of having bin
practlcing il for about 2 weeks, and this
aftinoon MARY Watkins was standing
Cher frunt steps looking exter CRATE, me
thinking, G. heers good chance to make
q hit
Wich ! went over and started TO do,
standing on my hands with my feet
seenst Mary Watkinses wall, her saying,
O lzzent that perfeckiy wonderful aren't
YOU afraid all your blood viii 60 TO your
he'd?
Wat do care if il does? ] sed. And
kepp on standing on my hands as if that
wac all ] ever stood on, Mary Watkins
saying. Ny goodniss. It's Jest like circus,
YOU must be terrible strong
NIch | am and ! kepp on standing on
them and Jest then Puds Simkins came
up. me seeing him upside down and say
ing, Hello Puds, heers something / bet
you cant do.
And ! got off of my hands and stood
rite. P,Ids saving. Aw, who wunts 10 do
that ] bet could If Iwunted to, ,ony who
wlInts %?
Puds is too fat 10 do it. hee hee. sed
MARY Watkins. and Puds sed o am. heb.
well do you wunt 70 see me do it,
Yes, sed me and Mary Watkins, and
Puds sed. Well Jest for that ] wont. and
| sed, Watch me do II agen everybody.
Wich ] did and Puds took cents out Of
ms pockit and started 70 !lggle them, say
lng, Hay Mary come on Ground TO
MOmmy Simminses with me and you can
pick out cents werth Of eny kind OF
candy you Wunt.
o how perfeckly luvly / know Jest
wat kind allreddy, sed Mary Watkins
And she wawked down the street
with Puds Simkins, leeving me stand
ing there on my hands as il I was Jest
somebody not doing enything special
Proving money counts more than
branes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-24
SANDMAN STORY.
BY Abbie Philips Walker
Protected by George Matthew Adams-
WHEN YOU REALLY MEET A BEAR.

Billy and Bob were chums and often
did they talk about hunting bears and
lions and other big game when they were
little boys, nor did they entirely give up
this dream of hunting when they grew TO
be big boys.
One year when they were still in college
Billy and Bob had a chance to go into
the u. $. Forest Service, and one day they
found themselves started for Great Bear
Lake, 90 miles from the nearest town.
They were padding along in n canoe
with two weeks supplies, when all at once
Bob exclaimed, ooh, we've forgotten the
salt
''Let us land the supplies here and 90
back, for ! would rather be without sugar
than salt for two weeks"
can right" replied Billy, 'but please
think if YOU have forgotten anything else,
because | do not like the idea of leaving
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-24
Sailed Around the World rs Times.

BY Annotated Press To Every Evening
Scarborough. Eng. March 2ss--During
his "a years In the mercantile marine.
Captain John myrill. who has just
died here at the age or "a. sailed around
the world SO times. He was never
ahinWrecknd.