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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
Charges Against One A. E. F..
officer Are Backed Up.
Subpoena Issued for Volunteer
in Senate Probe.
CALL ELEVEN new WITNESSES
Accused Officer VIII Be Called
Before Committee,
Senator Watson Claims Being
Verified by Testimony.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Corrobora-
tive evidence tending to support the
testimony of Henry L. Scott, of Ken
more. Ohio, that Major "Opley'' or
"Opie" shot an enlisted man without
provocation" during battle in
France was handed today by Senator
tom" Watson of Georgia to Senator
F Brandegee, Republican, of Connect
cut, chairman of the senate commit
tee investigating Watson's charges
that Yanks were Unfortunately
killed by their officers in France.
Senator Brandegee Immediately or
dered a subpoena issued for the writ
er, Grayson WithrOw, 1414 Retreat
street, Baltimore. He was ordered 10
appear before the committee Janu
AIRY 4.
Shot Two Men Down.
According to SCOTS story under
oath. "Opley," who had been iden-
corps, Stanton, Va, formerly Of the
116th infantry, shot down two men at
the front on two different occasions,
one a sergeant who was seeking pro-
lection in a shell hole and the other
a trunner" who refused to hand
message to. Opie on the latter's de-
1nand.
Opie has issued a denial of Scott's
charges and branded him as a
''skulker'' by his own testimony.
The letter from Withrow as placed
on the committees records today,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
SHE MADE UNIQUE TRADE

Petition in District Court States
That Woman Took Her Husband
Back to Evade Paym-nt on
Player Piano.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23

and which is dated December 81,
reads:
II note in the press notices of this
date, Major Opie OF the 116th infan-
try makes sweeping denial of the
charges preferred by Henry L. Scott
of Kenmore, Ohio, referring to the
killing Of two soldiers without provo
cation. was a member of Company
F, 10th Infantry, and would like to
go on record as saying:
viii Call Witness.
an the month of October, 1918. I
saw Major Opie borrow gun from an
enlisted man and deliberately shoot
a man while in action on the Argonne
front. This is one of the instances re-
ferred to by Scott. My corroboration
is at your disposal, if it is deemed
needful or necessary by you for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
AN OLD SETTLER OF KANSAS
Mrs. Josephine Stafford Came to State
in 1855.

Mrs. Josephine Stafford Came to State
in 1855.
Mrs. Josephine Stafford. who was
killed by Santa Fe train Wednesday,
was one of the old settlers of Kansas
and of Shawnee county. Mrs. Stax-
ford was IS years of age, and came
to Kansas with her father, James
Henry Palmer, in the winter of
1896
The Palmers settled northeast OF
Vinewood park. With the exception
of one or two years spent at Usage
City. Mrs. Stafford has been a resident
of Topeka ever since that time. She
married, in 1882, George w. Stafford
who came to Topeka in 1868. Stat.
ford is a graduate of Washburn col
lege.
Mrs. Stafford was born in Marietta
O., and was between three and foul
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23

continuation.~o your probe. I was
honorablW discharged with an excel
lent character in June. 1919"
Senator Brandegee has secured an
opinion from Col. Walter A. Bethel,
assistant adjutant general OF the
army, that Opie could be called to tes-
tify without discriminating himself.
The committee today summoned as
another witness to appear January A.
Harry f. Segal of Charleston, S. c.
an enlisted man of the navy attached
to the U. S. S. Gilmer No. 733. Segal
has offered a statement saying he saw
four men hanged at Gievres where,
according to the war department,
only one man was hanged.
Eleven Are Called.
Eleven witnesses to appear January
4 were summoned today. The others
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
DONATE $25 TO MUSIC FUND.
Kiwanis Club to Aid Contest in Pub
lie Schools.

At the regular meeting of the board
of directors of the Kiwanis club held
at the Chamber Of. Commerce at noon
today. the club officers voted to con-
tribute SIS toward the purchase Of
prizes for the better music contest
which is to be carried on in the public
schools during the next few months.
The directors also appropriated SO
for the payment of the fee for their
representation on the Juvenile Wei
fare committee of the city. The XII
wants. members of the Juvenile Wei
fare committee are w. f. Axten and
B. f. Lempeneau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
BURYIHG zoo A Day
Famine Stricken Russia in Worse
Shape-D hth Rate Increase.

Moscow, Dec % (by the A. P.)-
The death rate in the famine districts
of Russia is rising rapidly. More than
200 victims are buried every day in
the Saratov region.
The American relief administration
is now feeding more than 500, 900 chill
dren and the number is expected to
pass the million mark by Christmas.
Distribution of food draft packages
will be started at Kiev shortly, the
first being sent into the Kharkov and
Odessa districts. All the European
relief organizations combined are feed
ing less than 100000 children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
BOUND BOY TO TRACK.
Bandits Got One Dollar and Tried to
Hush 1t Victimt says.

Waxahachie, Tex, Dec. $3.50 that
he might not tell of being robbed by
three men in an automobile, the
bandits tied Buster Bruton, 15-yeaf-
old son of David NJ Bruton to the
railroad track near Mertens, evidently
expecting he would be run over ami
killed.
This is the story told to his father
by young Brutbn, who said he worked
himself loose just before a train was
due to arrive. The bandits secured
but 81 from the boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
ADMITS mrs ADAMs's PAL.
Man Captured at ST. Joe Identified as
one of Officers SIayers.

wichita, Kan, Dec. 2S-Frank
Foster. recently captured at st. JOS
epn, Mo. and said to have been a
member of Eddie Adams's bandit
gang and the murderer of Policeman
Fitzpatrick here, admitted his identity
today.
Foster was identified by two women
who were in the automobile at the
tine Fitzpatrick was shot as the man
who killed the officer. He was also
identified as one of the men with
Adams when the escaped gunman
Shot another policeman the day before
Adams himself met death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
SAND COMPANY TO RESCUE
Stewart Peek Cofnpslny Donated Prod
uct and Service for Streets.

Topekans owe debt of gratitude
to the Stewart EPeck Sand company.
Eight wagon-loads of sand were
sent out from the yard at the foot Of
Madison street early Thursday morn
ing and the sand sprinkled on ice COW
cred Kansas avenue from Third to
Tenth streets on both sides of the ave
nue.. and on the Sidewalks where the
walking was difficult.
The hill between Third and Fourth
streets on Quincy street also received
a treatment of sand.
And the donation was not asked
for. The company called Street Com
missioner Hancock and requested his
permission to perform the hunanitar-
ian deed. Needless to say, the request
was granted Immediately.
The Sand greatly facilitated in TIL
handling of traffic along Kansas ave-
nue..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23

are: William A small, st. Vincents
infirmary. Little Rock, Ark; Don l..
Jacobson, 7O2 East Mansur street,
Guthrie, Okla; E. B. Fitch, 924 Mid
die street, Lansing, Mich; Emmett
Cochran, Savannah, Ca; Charles p.
Green, 500 South Seventh street, Min
neapolis; Samuel r. Firebaugh. 1903
Fourteenth street Detroit; w. L.
Near, 210 Orange street, Jackson,
Mich; Frank Hickman, Ullih, Ill, and
Merrill D. watson, box 935, Renton,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
NOTORIOUS BaED1r KILLED.
Pal Escaped But Earle Pike Got
Bullet in His Heart.

Billings, Mont, Dec 23-Earla
Pike Pike no, notorious rio 5 gunman, wanted in
crimes is detd here today with a
bullet hole in his heart.
Pike was killed in a running fight
with Policeman Frank Floyd, after
the outlaw and a partner had -slugged
and robbed H. r. Kogen in his tailor
shop. Pixies pal escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23
In Menloriam.

In loving memories of our darling
husband and father, John L. Combs,
who passed away one year ago today,
Dec. 90
Today recalls sad memories
OF him who has gone TO rest;
And the ones who think of him today
Are The ones who loved him best
Sadly missed by his wife, children
and grandchildren.-A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-23

years of age when her parents moved
to Topeka.
Her funeral was held Thursday at
ternoon at 2 o'clock from Penwelfs
undertaking chapel. Burial was in
Tanala cpuneterv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
EXPECT STARTLING
 REVELATIONS IN
 LIQUOR HEARING
Is Is Alleged That Million
 Dollars Worth of Alcohol Has Come to This City on
 Talked Permits-Commis- sioner Orders Hearing To
morrow.

Startling revelations that S1,000,- 900 in liquor came into Bridgeport on a fake permit may develop tomor- TOW in Hartford on the proposed re- vocation of the license of the Clark Drug company of Danbury. Import ant links of evidence may be con- neCted that will indicate the opera tion of a gigantic scheme of with drawa1s of immense quantities of liquor from bonded warehouses. Dis closures following the recovery of $10,000 by Frank s. Cohen of S5 Park place, this city. after he is alleged to have paid the money to secure q fraudulent withdrawal permit. and on the strength of his alleged connection with the Danbury concern which is D said to have made gigantic with drawalS within a short space of time, were factors directly contributing to tomorrow's hearing, which was or dered by Prohibition Director Harry E. Mackenzie.
 Evidence is expected to be uncov- cred at the hearing that Cohen, who is the proprietor of the New York Furniture Company, brought more than $1.000,0O0 worth of liquor to Bridgeport on a fake permit. Cohen is also said to be the Connecticut Company of Peekskill. N Y. whose recent operations are under the in vestigation of national prohibition authorities.
 An alleged transaction whereby Cohen paid S10,000 to Michael Delo- hery, Jr., of Danbury. said to be an official of the Clark Drug Company, and Jack Bruner of New York City, who were to supply Cohen with with drawal permits, will be investigated at the hearing. Joe Mulvihill, notor- ious sporting character, was the re-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02

and two Catholic. Several more Cath olic grounps are being organized The Boy Scout commissioners are workin; for a membership of 1,500 this win ter.
 At the election of officers Walter NJ Bangs. president of the Chapman Bangs Co, waas unanimously electet president of the club for the com-nG year. Other officers chosen were Joseph P. Frisbie,v vice president; Rob ert A. Beers, treasurer, and Wallace Nj. Baylies, secretary.
 The club met in a body at thf Stratfield at 5:30 last evening anG proceeded to Norwtalk, where 8 join1 meeting of Kiwanis clubs from New Haven, Stamford and Norwalk wa: held at the Royal James hotel
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02

puted "go-between,' and the man who made possible the return Of Cohen's money.
 Pending the outcome of the hear ing, the withdrawal permits of the Clark Drug Company, manufacturers Of "Clark's s Elixir,'' said to be made largely of alcoholic contents, have been held up. Dolohery, Cohen, Bruner. Mulvihill and others wlo recent actions have connected them with the investigation will be ques- toned at the hearing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
SIMPSON TOLD OF
 BOY SCOUT MOVEMENT

Howard w. Simpson, vice presi- dent of the Raybestos Co.,, was the speaker at the weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis club yesterday, following their annual election. MT. Simpson told of the Boy Scout movement, in which he is much interested. and pleaded for the hearty support of the club in this great work. There are at
 present, he said, 71S boys enrolled in Bridgeport These are divided into S2 eroupS 26 of which are Protestant
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02

The case of Robert Mead, owner of a saloon at 2S7 Lexington avenue who was arrested yesterday for vio- lating the liquor laws, was continued until December 7, by the City court today. Bonds were fixed at $500.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10
PH0N0GRAPH ARTISTS WITH
ADA JONES COMING SOON

The best known comedianne Of the
phonograph world will he at the Tabb
Theatre Friday, May 18th, and in
whom everyone will be Interested;
woman who probably sang songs to
more English speaking people than
any other woman in the world. The
visitor is to be Ada Jones (herself)
in person with her own high class
supporting company. Whether Ada
Jones' impersonation be that of
darky maid, "fresh" sales lady,
cowboy girl, country damsel, Mrs.
Flanagan or an Irish Colleen, a
bowery tough girl, a newsboy or
grandmother, it is a perfect one of
its kind. To all phonograph lovers
this is a rare treat to hear and see
Ada Jones and her own company.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10

Poultry prices are firm and some
advance in values has been noted
late in the week. Current marketings
have not been sufficient to take care
Of the demand.
A general "Swat the Rooster"
movement is now on thoughout the
producing states and it is expected
the marketing will continue during
the next three or four weeks.
Cream production is increasing
and the American Association Of
Creamery Butter Manufacturers re-
port an increase of 43 9-10 per cent
in the butter manufactured for the
week ending April 29th, as compared
with the same week last year.
There is no immediate prospect Of
foreign butter arriving in this coun-
try as the domestic production will
probebly be sufficient to take care
of all requirements for current use,
and storage. Prices are closing
about the same as last week.
With the approach Of warm
weather the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture has issued
bulletin urging farmers to produce
infertile eggs. The government
pamphlet points out that eggs of
this character are worth more money
and adds a number of other instruc-
'tions for increased production and
less spoilage. 1t follows:
Do you know that your eggs will
be worth more money if you
1. Produce infertile eggs by re-
moving the roosters from the flock in
the summer time?
2. Provide clean nests and keep
eggs clean7
8. Do not wash eggs?
A. Gather eggs twice daily during
the summer, to prevent them from
being heated by the hen7
5. Keep them in a. cool, dry place,
away from flies?
e 6. Market them at least twice a
week?
7. Insist that they be bought on a
quality graded basis.
Egg values show but little change
during the week except that from
some sections they show the effect
of warm weather and such stock
sells at a discount under the better
qualities.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10

NEVER before, perhaps, has
IN thrift engrossed so large part
of the nations thoughts as at
this moment.
Enlightened minds, the country
over, are urging it strongly as the
cure for "what ails u.s." And, to a
large degree, we believe they are
right.
An intense form of thrift or econ
omy has been a marked characteris-
tic of the buying public for many
months now.
And it has led to conditions which
are almost as bad, if not in some re-
spects worse, than the spendthrift
tendencies which gave way before ii.
In many places throughout the
country today standard articles of
merchandise are selling at prices
which represent opportunity for real
saving by even the thriftiest pur-
chasers.
IF the buying public will now
adopt a wise attitude toward their
merchandise needs, the benefits of
this readjustment will be felt imme-
diately-on this side of the Atlantic,
certainly.
"Thrift," in its common sense
form, should be encouraged, and it
is both thrift and common sense to
take advantage of the buying op-
portunities which are presented now.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10
SOUTHERN BAPTISTS IN
SESSION AT CHATTANOOGA

Today Southern Baptists are in
session in Chattanooga, Tenn, with
DR.. J. B. Gambell, of Texas, presi-
dent. Rev. R. G. Goldsmith having
been opratod on for a throat trouble
will not be present at this session.
The session closes on Monday, May
23rd.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10

WHAT
DO
YOU
THINK.
Tightwads Right
Sitting Ashes
Silk and Soda
Trick Statesmen
AN EDITORIAL
ON BUYING

HRIFT is so admirable and
necessary a virtue, and so Of
ten lacking in the best of NOR
tails, that too much cannot be said
in praise Of it.
But there is a form of thrift
and we are moved to suspect it is a
very common form-which is even
worse than prodigality.
For example-the silk-stockinged
shop girl whose lunch is soda.
Or the "bargain type" woman with
her house full of junk.
Or the "tightwad" at home who,
outside, is "spender."
Or the "hall room" boy who sports
a flivver.
They are all "thrifty" in a way
these people-but what do you think
of their form of thrift?
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10
Questions and Answers

@. How is the territory dividedi
A. Into two districts and an equal
number Of district prizes will be
awarded to each district. For the
district prizes You compete only
against those who may enter from
your own district.
@. Does it cost anything extra to
get votes?
A. No. Simply ask for them at the
time of payment-votes are free.
@. Are votes transferablef
A. Absolutely no. Neither can they
be- bought. They must be secured as
announced in the paper.
@. Is it hard to get votesf
A. No. The hardest part is to get
started, but after you do and your
friends learn that you intend to
make an active race, you will find
they will be glad TO help you, and
you will have little trouble in secur-
ing great many votes.
@. When is the best time to enterf
A. Right now, so you can get an
early start. However. nominations
will be accepted up until the last few
days. y f'~%t
@. What does the nomination blank
countf
A. 1000 free votes to start.
Q. Are extra votes given on the
first subscriptionsf
A. Yes-on the first three sub
scriptiens, either new or renewal,
turned in for or by a candidate be-
fore May Oath, 10000 etxra votes
will be given free.
Q. Will othr extra votes be given
during the campaign?
A. Yes-the complete schedule of
regular and extra votes will be sent
all active candidates.
Q. Do you furnish receipt booksf
A. Yes, also other supplies neces-
sary for yourself or for friends who
may wish to help you.
Q. May l conduct my campaign by
mailf
A. Yes, if you wish, and we will
furnish you letters already printed
for this work.
Q. Where do l send nominations?
A. Send all nominations, subscrip-
tons, votes and communications to
the Campaign Manager, care Advo-
cate, Mt. Sterling Ky. Or, better
still, come in and have a talk with
him. He will be glad to explain the
details of the campaign and assist
you in outlining your campaign so
your efforts will bring the best re-
suits. If there is any point you do
not quite understand, do not hesi-
tate to write him or call at his Of
flee.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10
Questions and Answers

From the inquiries which have
been received the past few days it
is evident that many people do not
quite understand the details of the
big campaign and for the benefit of
our readers we give below a number
Of questions that have been asked,
and others that are likely to be and
the answers to same.
@. Who may enter the campaign?
A. Any white person of good char
acter-Men, women, boys and girls.
Q. Does it cost anything to try for
the priest
A. No. Neither do you have to be a
subscriber in order to enter or try
for the prizes.
@. How do I enter the campaign?
A. Simply clip, fill in, the nomina-
ton blank found in this issue, with
your name or that Of friend and
bring or send to the Campaign Man
ager, care Advocate, Mt. Sterling,
Ky. Supplies and full information
will then be sent the prospective can
didate.
@. May I enter my own namef
A. Yes. Or you may enter the
name Of some friend or friends whom
you think might like to win one Of
the prizes. We do not divulge the
names of those making nominations,
and by nominating your friends, you
simply furnish them an opportunity
to try for the prizes if they so de-
sire.
@. How will the prizes be award
edf
A. To those getting the most votes.
@. How are votes secured7
A. They may be clipped from the
paper or are given free on subscrip-
tions, on news items and at several
of the various stores in this Sec
ton.
@. Where do I deposit the votes7
A. In the ballot box at The Ad-
vocate office, or they may be sent by |
mail to the Campaign Manager.
@. What are the prizes offeredf
A. A Ford Sedan, Vacation Trips, |
Brunswick monographs, Chests of
Silverware, Diamond Ring, Elgin |
Watches, McDougal Kitchen Cab !
inets, Hoover Electric Sweepers,
Pony and cash prizes.
@. Am I sure Of getting some
prizef
A. Yes, every candidate gets
something for his or her efforts
either one of the regular prizes or a
cash prize. Under the liberal condi-
tions which the campaign is con-
Quoted every active candidate wins. |
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10
THE CASH PRIZES

One particularly good feature about the
campaign is that there will be no losers Every
candidate receives some prize for his or her eff
forts If you fail to win one of the regular
prizes you will be paid cash commission of
10 per cent of the subscription money you turn
in. Under these liberal arrangements there is
no need for anyone to hesitate about entering
the big campaign.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10

MOOD sense buying is, in every
" respect, as fine form of
thrift as exemplary saving.
Whether it be in the purchase of
household goods, or wearing ap-
parel, an automobile, or bonds for
investment, if intelligent thought is
behind the purchase, the net result is
bound to be saving.
Intelligent thought in buying, how
ever, is not merely the thought
which looks only for bargains.
It's the thought which knows the
value-its relation to price, and,
above all, its relation to advertis-
ing.
For, as every buyer of intelli-
gence knows, advertising is really
the buyers insurance.
The inevitable result of advertis-
ing, always, is to raise quality and
lower price.
Whether they be soaps, or silks,
or safety razors, or raisins, if they
are advertised brands, they have to
be right.
Right in quality and right in price.
For their profit is made through
volume of sales.
And thus it is, too, with the ad-
Vertised store.
No "dead stocks" are likely to lit
ter the shelves of that store. You
will find no "trick" statesmen behind
its counters. It's a "money back"
store, "if the goods are not right"
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10
THE DISTRICT PRIZES

The Territory of the Campaign has been
divided into two districts and there will be an
equal number of district prizes awarded to each
district After the grand prizes have been given
out the district prizes will be awarded as fol-
lows:
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10

HIE urge our readers to ponder
" these facts. For as they de-
eide, so will others decide.
The brightest future ever opened
by an all-wise Providence to the
people of any nation beckons to us
alluringly at this very moment. A
decisive move forward, and that fu-
ture is ours.
But first we must "put our house
in order" And normal buying will
do just that.
Let us stop "sifting ashes" and
make that move forward.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-05-10

A smart mans greatest difficulty
is concealing the fact that he knows
n