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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-11
DELIVER MESSAGE IN PERSON.
President Harding to Give Congress
Views on Bonus Orally.

Washington, July 11.-President
Harding probably will deliver his
forthcoming message to congress on
the soldier bonus and legislative situ-
alton in person, it was stated at the
White House today.
No information was forthcoming as
to the date of the message but it is
believed it will be delivered early in
the present week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-11
FARMER OVERCOME BY HEAT
John Landis VIII Be Unable to Work
for Several Days.

John Landis, a farmer living near
Silver Lake. was overcome by the heat
Saturday while working with a thresh-
ing outfit near Silver Lake.
He will be unable to work for some
time, but his condition is improving.
according to DR.. G. B. Van Horn, who
attended him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-11
Golf Has Invaded Great Bend.

vaded Great Bend. A golf club is be-
ing organized here and it is expected
there will be seventy-five charter
members Altho the club does not
plan on attempting a country club
organization at the present time. that
will probably be the eventual step.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-11
MEXICAN OFFICIALS KILLED
Secretary of Lower California and
Governors Cousin in Wrecked Auto.

Calexico, Calf, July 11.-Francisco
Terrazas. secretary of state of Lower
California. was instantly killed and A.
Yberra, cousin of Governor Yberra of
the peninsular state, was seriously in
jured here shortly before midnight
when they were run down by a large
touring car. The driver was arrested.
Yberra is in q hospital at Ell Paso.
He is so years old. Terrazas. who was
"a. was a member OF the old Mexican
TerrazaS family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-11

Charles jenkins, of BerrytOn, severe
cuts and bruises.
Mrs. Charles Jenkins, broken collar
bone; bruises.
j. j. Messenger, 1O12 Harrison street.
Topeka. Severe cuts and bruises.
Mrs. J. j. Messenger, left leg brOken'
wrist ,lisIocated, bruises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-11

Two persons met death and four
were seriously injured about 4 o'clock
Sunday afternoon when Hudson
roadster, loaded with dynamite and
nitro-gIycerine. struck a Ford car
about four miles north of Wakarusa
on the Topeka avenue road. There
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-11
Kidnapped British Killed.

of violence in the Cork district just be-
fore the arnistice became effective.
Four British soldiers who had been
kidnapped yesterday were found dead
today on the outskirts of the town. A
retired British major was taken from
his bed and shot to death.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
BOY, WITH DADS
HELP, wins TIMES
BICYCLE EASILY
Wilbur Birch Gets Wheel In SO
Hours-Says 1t Was
Pleasant Work.

Needing tho adjuration, make It
mappy.- wiIbr e. Birch ten years
old. of Mt Rainier. Nd. peeled of his
coat and went to work Immediately
after school let out to. get -himsaf
a bicycle In the shortest possible
time. 49,.
In the brief space of thirty-six
hours he aligned up thirty-nvs new
yearly subscribers for The Washing
ton Times. and yesterday he was
given q brand-new, completely
equipped $50 Ranger bicycle for his
effort.
His father. Wilbur q. Birch. en-
ployed In the Treasury Department.
gave him lot of help by developing
prospects Of leads" for the enter
prising youth. Wilbur z. was quick
to follow the tips given him by VIII
bur @. and subscriptions came to him
so fast that he was surprised at the
ease and simplicity Of the task.
Il read In tho paper that Il was
easy and pleasant to get new sub
scribers for Tho Washington Times
and win a classy wheel, so I decided
to try it." said Wilbur z. eat first
I had q little doubt as to whether I
could succeed, but a few hours ex-
perienoe convinced mo that the sub
scriptions were simply waiting for
me to collect them. I don't know Of
anything easier or moro generous
than getting thirty-fve new yearly
subscribers for The Washington
Times and receiving a handsome BIZ
cycle In return for the little effort
There you are again. They all say
the same-"simple, easy and pleas
ant II you haven't a bicycle, but
want one. tho surest and quickest
way to get one is to sign the coupon
in today's paper. This will bring you
a subscription book. Make a canvass
among your friends and neighbors,
get thirty-five subscribers and a BIZ
cycle will be delivered to you.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
u. S. WON'T SIGN A
.4-CORNERED PACT
ON PACIFIC ISSUES
May Send Representative to
Farley After Mature DeIiber-
alton. Official Says.
by Universal Service.

The United States. even though It
participates in a world conference to
settle the Pacific question, viii! not
be a signatory to any agreement that
may be reached.
Officials made this emphatic yester-
day in commenting on cable dis
patches stating that France and
Premier Lloyd George of England
for such a conference.
The State Department would not
admit that this Government has been
officially notified of tho meeting or
has been asked to send a represen-
tative. For obvious reasons. any
action by this Government In the
event II receives an invitation, neces-
sarily must be taken after the most
mature elaboration IL was stated.
The United states already is on
record as to many of the so-called
Pacific questions, II was pointed out
These views have been espresso. In
language so emphatic as almost to
preclude any compromise over them.
THE United States will listen very
attentively to and consider compre-
hensively the Lloyd George PROPOSE
ton" said one official at can be
stated now, however. that II 1t goes
into such a Conference. the United
States will not be a signatory to any
program that is concluded"
Officials here view the conference
simply as an effort by Lloyd George
to put the Pacific questions into one
great pool Tor indefinite discpssion
Thus the pool would contain Japan's
ambitions In Siberia and China. the
interests Of Great Britain and
France in China. the British and
Japanese claim that they actually
own the Pacific islands taken from
Germany, and the all important liner.
naturalization OF the cable facilities
on the Island OF zap.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
Irish Armistice Draws
Favorable Opinions From
Leaders In Congress
by Universal service.

Friends of Irish freedom and Re
publican leaders in Congress who
have had TO wrestle with the Irish
question for many months were graft.
ned yesterday over the armistice that
has been agreed upon between the
british government and the Irish Re.
publicans.
Senator Lodge OF Massachusetts
Chairman of the Senate Foreign
Affairs Committee, and Republican
Leader Mondell of the House said
privately that they were very glad
that step had been taken II the
direction OF settling the Irisa prob
lem and expressed the hope tnut The
negotiations will bring about an
agreement that will establish peace
in ireland.
Chairman Porter of the House For.
eign Affairs Committee and other
members OF that committee were out
of the city.
Congressman Flood of Virginia
ranking Democratic member OF the
Foreign Affairs Committee and au,
thor of a resolution recognizing lht
republic of Ireland that Is now pend
ing in the House Committee, said:
THE whole world should be re
lieved that the armistiee has beef
signed. L nope tnat an agreement
Will be reached under which IRELAND
will receive Independence. and thai
the warfare in that country vii
cease"
Congressman Madden. Republican
of Illinois, another friend of Irish
freedom, said: -..
1.-THE fact that the armistice has
been signed is very gratifying to the
whole world. 1t shows, a disposition
on the part of the contending
elements to get together and settle
their differences. 1 hope that at the
conclusion OF the armistice peace will
be restored to the benefit of every
body concerned and to the world a.
large"
Other interesting news of the
Irish situation will be found ON
the hrst pnxe OF the New York
American today.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
Boy Braves Gas In
Well To Rescue
Two Men
~ International News Service.

ATLANTA, Ga, July Calm
ly facing what appeared TO be GER
tain death after a group of men
had refused to offer aid, Buxler M.
jackson, fifteen, today allowed
himself to be lowered into a well
filled with natural gas, tied rope
about two negroes, and directed
their rescue as they were pulled
to the surface.
One of the negroes died after
reaching the surface. The other,
it is believed, will recover.
One negro was overcome while
working at the bottom Of the fifty
foot we'll. The other attempted
to rescue him and also was over
come. Men refused to 20 after
them.
The boy volunteered and was
lowered by a rope. He tied the
rope about one negro. who was
hoisted to the surface. Then he
waited for the rope and tied 1t
about the second. Meanwhile a
fire alarm had been turned in. The
fire-fghters, with gas masks and
ladders, reached the scene Just as
young Jackson was drawn from
the well. Jackson was unhurt.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
6 HURT, STORE WRECKED
IN GAS TANK EXPLOSION

BALTIMORE, July s.--Five children
and one man were seriously injured,
the plate glass windows In front Of the
poultry and egg store OF J. Leonard
Morris & Co., IS East Cross street,
smashed, and the interior of the es-
Enlistment wrecked when an am
monia tank exploded on tho sidewalk
about $50 o'clock this morning.
The most seriously injured was
Tony Serio, three years old. who
was rocking on hobby horse un ,he
pavement when the explosion occur
red. The child was blown across II 9
street. He was picked up unconscious
and hurried to a hospital. where ply
sicians say his condition Is critical.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
Ex-KAISER TO DISPUTE
DUTCH INCOME TAX

LONDON. July s.-Former Emperor
william Is in conflict with the mu-
nicipal council at Doom over the
question of paying local taxes, and
the pressure OF the law Is threat
ened to enforce payment, according
TO a Doom dispatch to the Daily
Mail.
The ex-kaiser Il said to contend
that the municipality is not entitled
him because he came TO Holland
"unwittingly" and Is virtually held
prisoner; therefore, he is not
liable to taxation like a free cltl-
zen. He has also protested against
paying income Tax.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
LONDON
await 5
DE VALERA
CONTINUED from First paxe.J

CONTINUED from First Page.J
port OF the police in carrying out their
normal duties.
A. Movement OF reinforcements from
England shall be suspended,
8. Police functions in Dublin she
be carried on solely by the police.
CASUALTIES CONTINUE.
A number OF casualties were re-
ported early in the day. Two men
were killed and twelve seriously
wounded through the premature ex-
plosion OF land mine that was being
planted by Sim Feiners near Dun
garvan, County Cork, during the
night. A man was killed in County
Tyrone. A detachment of crown
forces had ordered number OF men
to halt When they refused the sol
diers opened Are.
Bridge wreckers are reported active
in County Tyrone.
The body of a chauffeur, named
Cummins, was found at Cashel. on
the breast was pinned card read
ing: "a convicted spy" A unionist,
named Holmes, who was shot in a
reprisal raid at Armagh. Is dead.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
JAPAN VIOLATES
OPEN-DOOR PACT
REGARDING CHINA
Officials Here Say Hughes Note
Proves That Lansing-lshii
Treaty Is Flouted.
By Universal Service.

Japan has nagrantly violated the
mont and Great Britain has ignored
the Hay open door, pact by op-
posing the radio concessions grant
ed the American Federal Wireless
Company by the Chinese govern
msnt-
This was pointed out by officials
yesterday In discussing Secretary
of State Hughes note to China. re-
affirming the intention of this
Government to stand behind the
American company. In opposing tho
concessions Great Britain and Japan
In effect are both standing for ex-
elusive rights in China
That Japan's violation Of the
Lanstng-Ishil agreement Is partcu-
larry fragrant Is proved by the
text itself. II statssi
Moreover. they tthe United
States and Japan mutually declare
that they are opposed to the 40
QUESTION by any government Of any
special rights or privileges that
would affect the Independence or
territorial integrity of China, or
that would deny to the subjects
or citizens OF any country the full
enjoyment of equal opportunity In
the commerce and industry of
China"
Tho foregoing paragraph Is the
backbone of the strong position the
United States can hold. and IL hold
ing. as expressed in general terms
In tho Hughes note to China
Furthermore, II was observed
here today. the note IL an indirect.
although none the less emphatic.
notice to both Japan and Great
Britain that this Government views
with decided opposition any renewal
of the Anslo-Japanese treaty which
arrogates TO those nations any spo-
cial rights" in China.
Japan holds that she has CON
tracts with China that give her
control over vast areas. and II II
upon one OF these that the Amer
lean concern purposes TO operate
England holds nfty-year-old conces-
sions turned over to the British
Extension Company by the Great
Northern Telegraph Company Of
Denmark.
The American attitude 10 that
these concessions both of which
were SO sweeping as to approx
innate monopoly, were rslinquiahed
by the subsequent signing Of the
Hay open door pact by Great
Britain and by the signing of the
Lansins-Ishii agreement by Japan.
whether the United States. in
the Lansins-1shii Agreement. reoog-
mixed that Japan has special rights
in China or merely admitted that
because OF propinquity she has spe-
oial relations in China, does not
enter into the present situation.
officials hold.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
10000 IN CHRISTIAN
ENDEAVORERS' PARADE

NEW YORK, July 9.-Madison
Square at noon today presented a
lively scene when approximately 20, :
900 Christian Endeavorers gathered.
formed In line. and started marching
UP Fifth avenue.
when the parade had finally been
formed IL made an impressive sight.
with many OF the msrchers In cos
tune and a large number of hoats
scenes from pilgrim 9
Progress" Several groups in ths pa
rade wore brightly colored garments
and gave a lively coolr to the whole.
especially noticeable being the scarlet
coats OF several sectional Representa-
,pAade had been well organ
lied and the marohers in general knew
thar places in line. This got rid OF
the usual running around trying TO
find the proper position of marchers
and the parade began in orderly fash.
ion.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
DEFIANCE
PUTS OBSTACLE IN
WAY OF R. R. PEACE
Jewell, Union Leader, Warns
Trouble Looms After Road
Flouts Labor Board.

CHICAGO. July s.-Union officials
and observers of the trend of az
fairs in tho railroad labor situation
today regarded tho action of the
Pennsylvania Railroad in openly de-
claring II would conduct its own
negotiations with it's employees on
an open shop" basis as presenting
q serious obstacle to the harmonious
settlement of the railway labor con-
trovsry.
JEWELL WARNS OF TROUBLE
I'll sit on the lid. no matter how
hot II gets. so long as can accom-
pIish anything. but when tho Penn
sylvania Railroad comes here and
deres this board and nouts it's au-
thority. I can't sit any longer" was
the warning OF trouble ahead given
today by B. NJ. Jewell. president of
the railway employees department of
the American Federation of Labor.
Attempts are being made by ofri-
eials of the various railway labor
organizations to bring about confer
snces with the railway heads between
now and September 1. at which definite
agreement as to working rules and
conditions with be reached The
unions nave mad6 acceptance OF tnc
wage cut which became effective
July I, contingent upon . satisfactory
outcome OF these conferences
MAY FOLLOW LEAD.
Refusal of the Pennsylvania to con-
slider itself bound by any rules or
orders OF the United States railway
labor board or the Federated shop
crafts, II is feared, will cause other
roads to adopt a frmer stand against
bargaining with the labor organiza-
tons.
The Pennsylvania made clear It's
attitude late yesterday when repre-
s@ntatives of the shop crafts on the
Pennsylvania charged before the
United States railway labor board
that rules of tho board were being
violated by that road. r.. T. Whittier.
counsel for the Pennsylvania, replied
by criticising openly several of the
rulings of the board and by deciar-
ing I'VE will conduct our negotia-
lions in our own way"
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
STEAM-SAiLINC VESSEL
BURNS AT NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, July 9.-The COM
binatlon sailing and steam vessel
Meriwether. valued at $4,000, caught
fire and burned on Lake Ponchar-
train. near here. early today and
sank. a total loss.
Three members of the crew were
put ashore on small boat and tho
remainder were picked up by the
steamship Ramsey and landed at
South Point
II was at nrst reported that six
men had lost their lives, when a
Waterman. who put Off to aid the
burning boat, said he had seen the
ship sink and that he had been un-
able TO locate any survivors.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
BABY SEAL DIES WHEN
HE'S FED ON BOTTLE

NEW YORK. July Pew know
that Volstead, the baby seal. has
ceased to be. His birth, which took
place at 8 o'clock on the morning of
June 10, was the subject Of wide pub
lie comment, and caused rejoicing at
the Aquarium, where It was thought
that his life could be preserve con-
trary to all precedent, by obliging
science to aid nature. Photographs OF
Volstead las he was named, because
he was always "dry") about to take
but never taking nursing bottle
caused general EXPLANATIONS! How
cunningw
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
MASONS T0WEAR
NEW TYPE OF fEZ
IN BEACH PARADE
Ted Meurer Announces Com
mittees for Cavel Clubs An
nuaI Excursion.

The new fer just adopted by the
Masonic clubs OF the District will bs
worn for the first time In a grand
parade on the BOARDWALK at Chesa-
peake Beach next Wednesday, when
the Gavel' Club II Master Masons
will hold its FIRST annual excursion
at the resort. The Gsvel Club will
be assisted by the Lambskin. South
Gate. Circle. Anchor. Railroad
Square. Fellowship. Trowel. Crafts
man. Level. and Triangle Masonic
clubs.
A. ]. Ted Meurer. chairman of the
general arrangements committee, to-
day announced the following COM
mittses to work out details OF the
outing:
Publioity-s. s. Bantam. vice chair
man; c. A. Brewton. Joseph Abel.
Clyde J. Nichols. william II. Boyd.
and L. p. Steuart.
Entertainment-John T. Crouch,
vice chairman: John J. p. Mullans.
Donald @. Kessler. NJ. F. Painter,
and Sam r. Schreve.
Transportation-J.M NJ. Rector. vice
chairman; r. w. Stone, s. A. Fox.
Joseph Landow. r. w. Clark. George
w. Swift. and A Colman.
Tickets-Thomas ]. Echols. Woe
chairman: J. Frank Campbell. Edgar
K. Davis, Herbert r. Smith, o. w.
Goodwin. ]. J. Cunningham, Theo-
dore e. Cameron. Robert Z. Doyle. A.
s. Brant e. II. Pickle, l. A. Rice.
1. L. Rose. ]. p. Evans. d. l. Rich
mond. and ]. Boyd Dexter.
Judges of athletic events will be
Lynn H Troutman. L. whiting Estes,
and Henry Lansbursh.
Music, varied entertainment, and
games for young and old are on tho
program. Special trains will run.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS DIE
IN TYROLEAN STORM

BERNIE, July 9.-The first fatali-
ties OF the mountain climbing season
in the northern Austrian Tyrol were
reported today, when news came
that party OF nine persons had been
caught by snowstorm at high
elevation and forced 10 spend the
night there, two being frozen to
death and the others having their
hands and feet frozen.
A rescue party brought the dead
and the injured survivors to a nearby
village the following morning.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
DOG THOUGHT MAD, SHOT
AFTER ATTACKING SEVEN

PHILADELPHIA. July 9.-EIami-
nation is being made at the Univer-
sity Hospital of the head of dog
which bit at least seven persons In
towns along the Chester pike, % de-
termine whether the animal was mad.
The dog ran wild Thursday after
noon. Three boys playing in a swim
ming hole near Glenolden were bitten,
and the other victims were in Pros
pect Park and Moore.
Samuel Scull. a policeman of Pros
pect Park, cornered the dog late In
the afternoon. When he drew his re-
volver, he said. the animal sprsng at
him, it's Jaws closing on the weapon.
Unable to use the revolver Scull
black lacked the animal to death.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10

Lightning Bolt Hits
In Trolley Car;
Singes Baby

HAGERSTOWN, Md, July o.
A bolt Of lightning played a pecu-
liar prank on an electric car which
was caught in thunder storm be-
tween Hagerstown and Waynes-
boro, and as a result the sixteen
months-old child. Of Captain and
Mrs. Schurholz, of the Salvation
Army, had the hair singed from
one side Of his head.
The bolt ran into the car and
played around the child's head,
burning off all of the hair on one
side without otherwise injuring the
child, who was in his mothers
arms. Mrs. Schurholz was not
hurt. The bolt knocked out the
lights in the car.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
10000 ENDEAVoRERS
MARCH DESPITE HEAT

NEW YORK. July e.-Undeterred
by the oppressive heat. 10000 Chris
tian Endeavorers, representing every
State In tho Union. each delegation
with Its own band, marched UP Fifth
avenue today from Eighteenth street
to Central Park and there stopped to
listen to an address by William Jen-
nings Bryan.
The parade was the most spectacu-
lar feature of the Endeavorers' con-
vention. In session at the Seventy
FIRST regiment armory.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
PROMINENT BALTIMORE
BANKER DIES SUDDENLY

BALTIMORE, July s.-John s. Bid
olson, president OF the OVerlea Bank
OF this city, member OF the appeal tax
court and former State senator and
prominent Democratic leader, was
suddenly stricken with acute indiges-
ton while In his office at the bank
today, and died shortly after he had
been removed to the apartment OF
Cashier ]. Seward, on the second floor
OF the building.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
WOMEN FOUND NOT GUILTY
OF STAYING DEVEREUX

TULSA. Okla, July e.--Goldie Cor
don. artists model. and Mrs. Jesse
James were found not guilty by
jury here tonight of the murder of
Judge John Devereux.
Devereux was found dead in his
rooms after a mysterious visit from
a strange woman. The Jury DELHI
Grated but a short time.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
D. c. COP SAYS HE
WAS FRAMED" BY
TAYLOR AFTER RAID
Continued from First Pase)

iContinueu 1rOm rhsh A"sef
Rosslyn, Va. some years ago. He
was in business in that town and was
indicted in connection with the rob-
berries.
The Rosslyn case resulted in the
dismissal from the police force of
Captain Schneider, then in charge OF
the Seventh precinct in Georgetown.
Schneider. II was charged. attempt
ed to save some of the freight car
robbers from going TO jail.
Members OF the police department
throughout the District are aroused
over the Hudson case. When the Of
fcer declared that a citizen charged
with violating the law was attempt
ing to have him removed because he
would not sell out" to him. brother
officers in the department pledged to
back him to the limit.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
lENIN MAKES GRAIN
EXPORT VALUE UNIT

BERLIN, July "a pound OF rye
has been made the unit OF value In
the exchange OF goods in Russia by
the council OF peoples commissarles,
according TO a dispatch from Moscow
today. A pound OF rye Will be euuiva-
lent 70 any OF the following:
Four yards OF cloth. four iron
spades, twelve pounds OF petroleum
or twelve boxes OF matches.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
Shoots Cat, Hits Hand.

wATSONTOwN, Pa. July -
Shooting at a cat that was chasing
his chickens, Raymond r Kreisher
lost his thumb and two flrst fingers
OF his right hand when the gun
burst The cat escaped.
The Washington times., 1921-07-10
NORFOLK NAVY YARD TO
OPERATE ON HALF TIME

NORFOLK, Va. July Slack OF
funds will cause the Norfolk Navy
Yard to operate on half-time be-
ginning Monday. Two thousand
men Will be laid off for nine days
under present plans, but the lay-off
may be made indefinite unless the
deficit at the navy yard is made
up within that period.