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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
Increase Is Greatest in History
of Kansas.
To Raise Eight and a Half MIL
lions for State.
LEVY PLACED AT 2.235 MILLS
Big Slump in Valuation Given
as Cause.
Also Heavy Increase in Amount

The state tax levy for this year will
be 2.235 mills as against IA mills
last year-an increase of more than
55 per cent. It is the biggest boost in
state taxes in the history of Kansas.
The new levy means property owners
will pay for state purposes alone,
total of 22.35 cents on each 500
property valuation as against IA cents
last year.
Practically eight and a half million
dollars will be raised for state pur-
poses by direct taxation under the new
levy. The new levy will raise more
than three million dollars in excess
of the state funds collected last year.
The 1920 levy was made when the
state valuation was the highest ever
known = $3.437,541,s11. This year
there is a big slump in the valuation
figures as well as a heavy increase in
the amount to be raised for state pur-
poses.
Increase of More Than so Per Cent.
Samuel T. Howe, chairman of the
state tax commission, believes that the
situation which faces the state this
year in regard to tax problems, will
be extended to local assessment dis
tricts. He anticipates corresponding
increases in county, city. township and
forecast prove true. the state would be
confronted by an increase of more
than so per cent in general taxes. In
short, persons who lived in communi-
ties where the total levy was SO on the
800 valuation, would be compelled to
pay $3.50 to $3.50 this year.
Two years ago the levy reached the
high point when it was fixed at 1.75
| mills. Last year it was reduced to
lao mills in view . an increase of al
most a half billion dollars in property
+ valuations. But this year the bottom
/ fell out of prices of farm products. The
| man in town took & loss of stocks and
securities and the SCISSORS found their
| footings were short of the 1920 aver
age.
Two Big Problems.
When the state tax commission be-
gan work, it faced two big problems
! 1t was compelled to boost last years
revenues three million dollars, And
/ it was forced to raise the money with
q reduced valuation. In CONSEQUENCES
There was Just one thing to do-make
a record increase in the state 4svy
The new levy is not only far larger
| than the, state has ever known, but
the increase is greatly in excess OF
that made in any one year.
Under the new levy the state will
raise practically So. 100000, which yvill
be required for state purposes next
year after allowances for more than
two million dollars which will come to
: the state within the year from indirect
taxes. During the biennium-pegin-
I ming July l. this ear-the state will
require revenues aggregating more
I than 21.000,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01

The corner at Topeka boulevard and
Huntoon street, known to motorists as
Dead Mans Crossing, because of the
many accidents which occur there, is
without doubt the worst of Topeka's
bad street intersections.
The flow of traffic at this point is
tremendous. On an evening a short
time ago at time just before dusk a
PRESIDENT of the corner counted eighty
cars pass north and south on Topeka
boulevard in five minutes time. That
did not include the cars coming or
going from Huntoon street. The ter
ritory south on the Topeka avenue
road sends its city traders into the
stream passing the corner. Huntoon
leads to the great. residence section
lying toward Washburn college, and
is one of the main routes to the Dover
road. In a word. the greater portion
of the cars in the residence section of
the southwest part of the city, and
from the wide extent of country that
lies to the southwest of the city, pass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
opeka view Of the Nrotos Is Completely

the intersection of Topeka boulevard
and Huntoon street.
A Source of Danger.
There is a slight turn to the east
in Topeka boulevard at this point
making the turn from Huntoon north
into the boulevard greater than a right
angle. The wide turn thus afforded
is one of the sources of greatest dan
ger in that it permits motorists to
round the corner, providing the coast
is clear at a good rate of speed, with
out any inconvenience. The smooth
ness of the thorofare does not encour-
age those going north and south to
slacken speed in passing the corner.
Coming from the west on Huntoon
street, a hedge at both of the corners
on the west side of the boulevard pre-
vents the motorist from seeing ap-
preaching cars either north or south
until he is into the street His ap-
'proach is just as completely cut off
from view.
This condition, coupled with the
speed that is continually present in
sending cars rushing into the north
bound trail, causes the accidents that
are occurring in almost uniform
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
MOTORIST MUMBLINGS

The paving on Jackson street
between Ninth and Tenth is in
pitiful condition. The parking or
dinance has filled the Jackson
street curbings and motorists u.s.
ing the street are forced to the
center. 1t is impossible to drive
on jackson in front of the Santa
Fe general offices without falling
into immense holes in the cement
and along the car tracks. A pave
ment of this kind in front of To-
peka's most impressive office build
ing and along the state house
square is disgrace to the capital
city.
Why isn't it repaired7
Where is the money for street
maintenance spent?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01

rhythm. Cars are ceaselessly swinging
into and out of the stream OF traffic,
seeming to depend on the other fellow
to give room for their ripple, made
under a full head of steam. When the
other fellow isn't as quick to see as
he ought to be, the inevitable accident
happens. Almost every accident that
happens is caused by a fragrant vio-
lation of city ordinance or the rules
of the road.
Many Accidents Here.
To recount the accidents that hap
pen at the intersection would be an
endless task. Many have taken place
in the last year Last week, a car
turning into the boulevard from Hun
toon, keeping well to the right and
going slowly, was struck and thrown
into the curb by heavy speeding car
from the south that was unable to
stop. No one was injured seriously.
which is only one of the many
miracles that come to pass there.
The speeding must be stopped or
there will be accidents. If the hedges
on the two corners were taken out or
at least cut down a foot, the danger
would be greatly 1essened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
TOPEKA SOLDIER HONORED
Distinguished Service Modal Awarded
to Major Mcfarland.

Word has been received in Topeka
that Maj. Earl Mcfarland, son of the
late Judge and Mrs. J. D. Mcfarland.
100 Harrison street, now in the ord
nance department of the army, has
been awarded the distinguished serv-
ice medal for exceptionally meritorR-
Gus services in the design, develop
ment and production of machine guns,
automatic rifles and accessories in the
world war.
Major Mcfarland was born In Topeka
received his first education in the
schools of this city and in 1902 en-
tered West Point thru an appointment
obtained for him by the then Repre-
sentative Charles Curtis. He gradu-
ated from West Point in 1906 and
later spent some time in the Philip
pines. He has been in the army since
graduating from West Point and was
a colonel during the recent war Az
tho very anxious to get into the actual
fighting on the other side Major Nc
Farland on account of his knowledge
and efficiency in the ordnance depart
ment was placed in charge of the
United States arsenal and gun factory
at Springfield Mass. where he is still
stationed.
Major Mcfarland is married and is
the father of three children. His
mother, Mrs. J. D. Mcfarland. visited
her son and family recently, returning
to Topeka about three weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
WARMEST JULY IN TWO YEARS
First Month With No Temperature
Lower Than 63 Degrees.

July Just passed had the warmest
weather, the least breeze to make the
high temperatures endurable, and the
most sunshine of any month ToT eka
has experienced in two years, accord
ing to the detailed summary of the
weather bureau. 1t was also the first
month in the thirty-four years wealth
'er record at Topeka with no lower
temperature than SO degrees on the
official thermometer. Temperatures
of 80 degrees or higher occurred OF,
nineteen days. and the high mark of
the month was 80 degrees on the 27th.
The total rainfall was 400 inches,
which is 076 inch below normal.
There were fewer days with measur-
able rain than usual but it was so
well distributed thru the month there
was sufficient moisture for all crops,
tho the ground was beginning to get
rather dry the last week. Several
days were exceptionally sultry.
Corn made one of the finest
growths on record for the time of year
and its condition could scarcely have
been improved upon. 1t was begin
ming to reach the roasting ear stage as
the month closed. Wheat harvest was
finished and threshing begun under
favorable weather conditions Pas
lures were good all month and the
second cutting of alfalfa was secured.
3 Grain sorghums and truck crops did
well. Digging the commercial crop of
potatoes began near the middle of the
month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
TO ACCEPT TERMS
Hoover Gets Reply From
Soviet Russia.
U. s. Envoy Instructed to Pre-
pare for Conference.

Washington, Aug. Secretary of
Commerce Hoover today received a
reply from Maxim Gorky to his re-
cent communication setting forth the
terms upon which American relief
would be furnished to famine-stricken
Russia.
The reply, which came by way of
Riga and London, now is being consid-
cred, Secretary Hoover stated. No de-
tails of the purport of the reply were
made public but it is believed to be
an acceptance of the conditions i'm
posed by Hoover that American pris-
oners in Russia must be released be-
fore American famine relief would be
forthcoming.
The message received by Hoover
does not differ substantially from the
press reports from Riga of the terms
of the reply. 1t is assumed therefore
that the communication is a complete
acceptance of the conditions laid
down by Hoover and subsequently re-
iterated by Secretary Hughes in a
communication to the soviet authori-
ties.
At the navy department it was con-
sidered unlikely that American war
vessels would be sent to bring home
Americans who may be released from
prison or detention in soviet Russia.
Secretary Hoover cabled Walter L.
Brown, director for Europe of the
American Relief administration, to
proceed at once to Riga to open nego-
tiations for the relief of the Russian
famine situation. Hoover's instruc-
tions to Brown. who is now in London.
stipulates that the Americans held
prisoner in Russia must be delivered
at Riga before discussions were
opened
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
BLOCK RATE hike
Ice. Orders Interstate Freight
Rate on Grains Suspended.
Suspension Granted. on Protest
of Southwest Millers' League.

The interstate commerce commits
sion has ordered suspended an in
crease in the rates on grain and grain
products, proposed by the Rock Is
land and Frisco lines, between Ne
braska, Kansas, and Oklahoma points.
Announcement of the order of sus-
pension has just been received by e.
H. Hogueland, commerce counsel for
the Southwestern Millers' League. at
Topeka.
The proposed increase, scheduled to
become effective July 80, would have
affected Nebraska and Kansas points
on the Rock Island, from which grain
and grain products are shipped to
points in Oklahoma which are on the
Frisco.
The proposal of the carriers was to
cancel the thru rates which have been
in effect for many years, and leave
effective the combination rates.
which are from to 20 cents per hun
dred pounds higher. The combina-
ton rates vary widely at different
points.
Representative Kansas points which
would have been affected are: Belle
Vile, Clyde, Clay Center, Horton, Sa-
lima, Mcpherson and Dodge City.
Some Comparative Rates.
Instances of the increase in rates
which was proposed include: Belle
Vile to Enid, 80 cents to II cents.
an increase of H cents per hundred
pounds; Clay Center to Enid. SO cents
to 4415 cents. an increase of 5 II cents
per hundred pounds; SalIna 10 Enid,
27 cents to 48 cents. an increase OF Il
cents per hundred; Clay Center to
Oklahoma City, Al cents to AT cents.
an increase of cents per hundred
pounds; Salina to Oklahoma City, "a
cents to 501z cents. an increase of
16h cents per hundred pounds; Clay
Center to Lawton. A II cents to 54
cents, an increase of 9h cents per
hundred pounds; Salina to Lawton, 3S
cents to 57A cents. an increase of
1917 cents per hundred pounds.
The interstate commerce commits
sion, in ordering the suspension of the
rates, announced that a hearing would
be held on dhe proposal. and in the
meantime, the inauguration OF the new
charges has been forbidden until No
vember 81. The date of. the order is
July 27.
The suspension was ordered as re-
suit of the protest of the Southwest
Millers' league. thru Hogueland.
In his protest Hogueland pointed out
that the cancellation of the thru rates
and the installation of the combination
rates. would result in discrimination
against mills in the interior of the
state, which do not have the advan-
tage possessed by combination rates
arranged for the larger milling cen
ters. 1t was on this ground that the
SUSPENSION was ordered,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
TO BRING SLAYERS BACK
Two Held at aeIrose, Neb.. Are Ac-
cused of Athol, Kan. Murder.

Smith Center, Kan, Aug. Legal
steps will be taken at once. it was
! stated today. to return Joseph White
and George Melrose to Kansas to stand
trial for the murder of o. H. Munger,
druggist cf Athol, who was killed two
years ago.
White and Melrose are under arrest
at Nelson. Neb., and, it is stated, have
been identified as the men who COM
m tied the crime. They were arrested
on a charge of robbing a bank.
! Munger was shot to death on e
lonely country road. His slayers es-
capped in his motor car and country
wide search was made to apprehend
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
COTTON EXCHANGE GOES WILD
New Orleans Buyers Fight as Prices on
October Delivery Go Skyward.

New Orleans, La, Aug. vivid
scenes were enacted on the New Or
leans cotton exchange today as traders
were caught short in the market on
government figures showing that the
crop had greatly deteriorated in July.
Prices jumped by leaps and bounds,
especially in October, where a rise of
over half a cent a pound was recorded
within an hour after the report was
read.
The "bu1l ring was a mass of fight
ing. shouting men. most of whom were
trying to buy and as a result. cotton
was shooting upward in prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
TURK LOSSES BIG
Greeks Are Driving Southwark
Into AnatoIia.
TrebizOnd, on Black Sea Coast,
Under BOmbardment.

Athens. Aug. 1.-The Greek army
on the Anatolian front is extending
it's drive southwark from the Angora
route, said semi-official advices from
Smyrna today. A Greek detachment
has passed the Meandre river and ad-
vanced along the Adm railway.
The losses of the Turkish National
lists since the opening of the Greek
offensive were tabulated today as fol-
lows: Killed and wounded, 1900;
captured, 5000; deserted. 5000; to-
tai, $4,000.
Greek warsI1ips have shelled Trebi-
zond on the Black sea coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
WANT LOWER FREIGHT RATES
X. G. Board of Trade VIII Cooperate
With Utilities Commission.

The Kansas City board of trade has
offered to aid the Kansas public util-
to secure a reduction in freight rates
on grain. Appreciation of the work of
the Kansas commission was expressed
in a letter from officers of the board
to Clyde NJ. Reed, chairman of the
state commission.
Members of the Kansas City board
believe present rates on grain are ex-
cessive. They realize. the letter states.
that the railroads have not been able
to earn the per cent which the law
contemplates. Yet they believe the
interstate commerce commission
granted unreasonable rates on grain
and did not consider the case of the
producer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
AUTOS CRAsH-sEvEN HURT.
One Woman May Die as Result of
Wreck Near FL Reno.

I1I Reno, Okla, Aug. 1.-As a re-
suit of a collision between truck be-
ing driven from Yukon to Calumet
and a large automobile at, the corner
of Wade and Barker streets here Sun
day, seven persons were injured. of
whom one woman may die.
The six who were most seriously in
jured were riding in the truck, but
two infants, also in the truck, escaped
inquiry. Mrs. Sam williams sustained a
fractured skull and physicians say
may die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01

At O'Clock this atternoon the tenl-
perature as recorded at the office of
the weather bureau was SO degrees.
which is only 3 degrees less than the
record for the hottest day this sum-
mer. Wednesday, July 27. holds the
record as the hottest day yet recorded
this summer. with an official temper
ature of 80 degrees.
A continuation of the summer
weather is due in Kansas today and
tomorrow, according to the local
weather bureau. The highest tenn
perature in Topeka Sunday was 81 de-
r;rees at $40 o'clock in the afternoon
and the lowest during the last "a hours
was 73 degrees at 6 o'clock this morn
ing.
The highest temperature reported
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
REFUSES TO ISSUE ORDER
Governor Allen Takes No Action IN
Drainage Controversy. .

Governor Allen today refused TO is-
sue a special proclamation establish-
ing a third drainage district in
Franklin county. The decision was
was made after hearing Of both sides
in a bitter row by persons living in
the Marias des Cygnes river district.
Two drainage districts have already
been established near Ottawa under
the law regarding petitions. A third
district was sought under the procls-
nation act. 1t was declared that is
suance of a proclamation would dis
turb conditions in the larger districts
and the governor today refused to is
sue the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
MeDer Again Is
German Stand
On Future Wars

serlin. Aug. 1.4"Never again."
no% is the slogan Of Germany.
A monster pscifist demonstration
was held here Sunday commemorating
t, e seven anniversary of the out
break of the world war and marchers
carried numerous banners with such
inscriptions as mo More War" and
Peace for All Time"
The sentiment of the demonstrators
was reflected in the editorial COM
ment of the newspapers today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
new REVOLT IN GUATEMALA!
Government Declares Uprising Near
Capital Is Only Small Ono.

Mexico City, Aug. An uprising
against the Guatemalan government
has broken out at Casillas, in the
S-Ata Rosa district, the Guatemalan
legation was advised today.
The revolt is headed by Isador
Valdes and other former followers Of
Estrada Cabrara. The government
took prompt action against the insur-
gents and already some of them have
been captured.
The Guatemalan government brands
the movement as small and unimpor-
tant.
(Casillas is in the mountains in the
southwestern part of Guatemala. II
is % miles east of the capital city OF
Qua fen1a Ia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
CONSTANTINE FOLLOWS ARMY.
Greek King Enters Eski-Shehr Taken
by His Victorious Troops.

Paris, Aug. king Constantine of
Greece has entered Eskf-Shehr, the
important railroad junction in western
Asia Minor, recently captured by the
Hellenic forces from the Turkish Ma
tionalists, says dispatch from Athens.
Premier Gounaris accompanied the
king, it is said.
The Journal today asserted that 1T
had received information that Turkey
and Greece intended to ask the su
preme allied council to mediate in an
effort to end hostilities between them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
HUGHES REFUSES ARBITRATION
Sec'y of State Rejects Panama Pro-
posaI for Costa Rican Settlement.

Washington. Aug. 1.-The sugges-
ton of Panama that the Panama
Costa Rican boundary dispute be re-
ferred to the permanent court at The
Hague for arbitration has been reject
ed by Secretary of State Hughes, it
was learned at the state department
today.
Replying to the recent note pre-
sented, bygForeign Minister Gray. Sec
retary Hughes pointed out that the
dispute was decided by the arbitration
of the late Chief Justice White and
therefore is not a proper subject for
further arbitration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
May Pick Five New Catholic Cardinal,

Rome. Aug. IA consistory will be
held at the Vatican in October when
five new cardinals probably will be
created, including one American. it
was learned in Vatican circles today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
ARREST SMALL AT CAPITAL
Illinois Governor Awaited at Spring.
field-Not Hurrying Return.

Illinois Governor Awaited at Spring.
field-Not Hurrying Return.
DanvilIe, ILL.,, Aug. LIT was an
nounced today that Governor Len
Small will spend Tuesday in vermii-
lion county inspecting highways. The
governor planned to spend almost the
entire day in this county.
Chicago, Aug. 1.-State's Attorne
Mortimer, who conducted the Sanga-
mon county investigation of Gov. Len
Small transactions while state treas
urer which resulted in his Indictment
for embezz1ement of state funds, an
nounced today that the legal machin-
cry of the capital is ready for the
return of the governor and that an
arrest at any other place will not be
considered.
Word from Governor SmalPs home
at Kankakee is to the effect that he
will probably go to Springfield We'd
nesday or Thursday His arrest is an-
ticipated on his arrival at the capital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01

TEMPERATURE UP TO 96
AT O'clock Mercury Stood Within 3
Degrees of Record.

TODAY'S TEMPERATURES:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-01
ANSWER IN WAGE CASE

CONTINUED on Page Four
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
DISABLED VETERANS
 ID BE DANCE HOSTS

Plans for the dance to be given by the Luke Pruitt Disabled War Veter- ans are progressing nicely and the af- fair promises to be one of the most enjoyable of the season. The dance committee, composed of Dr. $. G. Pos sien and H. A. Twitchell, yesterday made the statement that nothing is be- ing left undone to make the associa- tion's dance a most successful one.
 The Shrine auditorium, the largest and best in the state, has been secured for the occasion, and music will be fur nished by Davenport's orchestra, Many of the society women of Phoenix have given their assurance of sup port and will be present at the affair
 A general drive will be started for the sale of tickets Monday by the com mittee and several additional members are on their way to Phoenix to assist in this work. The flying squad" will start from the associations Phoenix headquarters at Room l, Gooding building, at 8 30 a. m. and all will have an opportunity to obtain tickets.