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The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

Peyhaps too much attention is be-
ingygiven to certain blocs in congress.
The country need not be greatly con-
cerned over their activities. The po-
ntical party to which the members Of
these blocs belong, however. is inter
ested in what they are about, because
they have ? way of enlisting the aid
of the opposition and furtherine legis-
lation with which the majority is not
in sympathy. What the Progressive
bloc did, should not be forgotten.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

can be sold there more cheaply than
American coal. But the high freight
rates prevent the British coal from
being brought into the interior of the
country. The rates act, therefore, as
a high tariff protecting coal opera
tors so that they can continue TO
charge all the traffic will bear with
out fear of competition. The rail-
roads are asked to be the goat.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

The debts of foreign governments
to the United States are represented
by plain notes of hand. payable on
demand. There has appeared in this
country demand that these notes be
converted into mortgages. In that
case. if We should find it necessary to
forecfose, how should we proceed? -?
Debts of nations. like debts of indi-
viduals, are hard to collect if the
debtor b, unable or unwilling to pay.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

The Interstate commerce commits
sion has denied to Henry Ford the
privilege of reducing freight rates on
coal shipped over his railroad. For
tunately for the public, there is up to
this time no power that can prevent
Mr.. Ford from lowering the price of
his cars. However, that may come
later. Government interference in
business is making steady progress.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23
Sturg.

Waiter-Thank you very much. sir.
= Diner-What do you mean J
haven't given yoe anything
No. sir. but I bet half a dollar
that you wouldn't tip me-
.;Oh. you did eh Well. here's a
nickel. Now you're out 45 cents and
servesNSou right for your confounded
impertInence. Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

The attorney general of Kansas Is
reported to have gone to Crawford
countysto advise local authorities or
the best method OF enforcing the laws.
1t is doubtful that he can add any
thing to what the local officials al
ready know. The best way ever de-
vised to enforce any law is to en-
force it.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

A dozen American engineers have
started for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to
remove a mountain which annoys that
city. Apparently the people of Rio
believe that something more than
faith is needed to accomplish the
task.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

The senate has voted an appropri-
alton of 100000 to relieve unemploy-
ment. How far do the senator's think
that amount will go in providing work
for those out Of jobs? By the same
vote $4,000. O0O was devoted to relief
of the Russians. Still one might bet
ter be an American than a Russian.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

]. P. S. writes to nominate Wayne
b. Wheeler as Grand Glum Coon of
the World. and moves that the nomi-
nations be closed. Very well. the
chairman viii assume the responsible
ity of declaring they are closed.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

The Atlanta gentleman who infer
posed the defense that his mother
didn't like the girl was. very properly
we think, relieved by the jury of all
the obligations in which a breach-of-
promise suit for s10,0 600 involved him.
Under the circumstances. would you
say the mothers jdgment was good or
bad?
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

In the connection, we have a few
hourssthat are not otherwise occupied.
If there is a $50. 0.0D4 job rattling
around anywhere, we ask that it be di-
>rected TO our address.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-12-23

Meanwhile, we shall proceed upon
the theory that gentleman suffi-
ciently gifted ably to administer two
jobs is entitled to hold them.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
PHOENIX MORNING
English constructors had turned out

English constructors had turned out sixteen.
 The only serious accidents recorded against these, so far as naval files indicate, was the wreck of an early German Zeppelin over Lake Con stance and the smashing of the Brit ish R-34, when she ran afoul of her hangar.
 Official dispatches fo the depart ment did not contain any information upon which experts could base an opinion as to the cause of the dis aster. The opinion was expressed however, that the theory of an ex- plosion of hydrogen gas is one or more of the IA compartments might be dismissed.
 The theory most generally ex- pressed was that a structural weak ness developed. similar to that re- gently reported officially by Amer ican observers, rupturing the en- velope so as to bring the hot gases of the engine exhaust in contact with l the hydrogen. or that a buckling of structural braces might have pune tured the fuel containers, permitting l the escaping gasoline to come into contact with the exhaust pipes. Another possible cause of the ac- 1 cident, but considered remote. in volved a buckling of structural braces over or near one of the six power
 eggs which carried the $50 horse 1 power engines.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25

American commission and the Ger man foreign office it was said that the technicality which involved the delay did not affect the contents or character of the treaty, as both gov ernments reached a full accord on the official text some days ago.
 German editors had been sum- moned to the foreign office for dis cussion of the treaty this afternoon.
 but the conference was postponed pending receipts by Commissioner Dresel of a reply from Washing on. Although the point which was re- ferred to Washington is said to be of minor technical importance com missioner Dresel preferred to obtain ruling upon it from the American
 state department. If this reply is
 received early Thursday. 1t is prob treaty will be exchanged today.
 The signing in Vienna today of the peace treaty between Austria and the United States was said to be a mere coincidence with the date on which the German peace treaty was to have been signed, as it was declared that neither German nor American offi- cials here had been informed of the | signing of the Austrian treaty.
 SETTLE DISPUTED POINT WASHINGTON, Aug. "A The state department tonight received a
 report from Commissioner Dresel al | Berlin on the treaty negotiations and l said the point which had been raised l would be attended sto at once. Off cials did not discuss the question | saying that it was one of minor tech | nicaI importance.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
Kansas Murder Mystery May Be
 Solved Shortly
IRepubIican A. p. Leased wire1

{. GREAT BEND. Kan. Aug. 24-I Mystery, which has surrounded the murder of Arthur c. Banta, young lawyer, and son of District Judge D. A. Banta. has been solved. officials in charge of the investigation an- nounced today.
 There also has been disclosed a se- ries of facts that has amazed this community more than the murder itself. Many crimes have occurred in this vicinity during the last two years, and, according to the confes- sion credited to J. W. Wallace. local restaurant keeper, held in connection with the Banta murder, and Roy Hayes, a garage hand indicted by the grand jury for first degree murder, these crimes were committed either by one of them or by their associate. Dr. W. A. Nixon, physician and former veterinary surgeon. who also was indicted for first degree murder.
 According to the confessions the three planned crimes in advance and had many future misdeeds scheduled when the Banta death broke up the rings operations.
 Nixon and Hayes also are held on robbery charges.
 Samuel Hill. sheriff and Edward
  those who were to be bumped off according to Hayes confession. The Banta murder was bungled | Hayes confession said. It was orig inaily planned to lure the attorney out and threaten him with death un- less he turned over large sum of money.
 The plan miscarried, however, ac- cording to the alleged confession and | Banta was slain
 Dr. Nixon said he is innocent. Men who yesterday went on Nix on's $25,000 bond. for the murder | charge, withdrew from the bond late today and turned the prisoner over to l the sheriff. He is now confined in | the jail here.
 A new bond on the murder charge was set at 5000 and the bond on the charge of highway robbery was ! set at $25.000.
 | Nixon said he would not attempt to give bail. at least until after his preliminary hearing. which is set foi Sept. 25.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25

ing pier and successfully fought off the flames
 When the fire broke out Captain H. s. Wilbur, officer of the day. called out the entire army personnel. about 150 men. who started remov- ing the bodies Four hundred long, shoreman, on duty at nearby piers. assisted
 One thousand other bodies were lined up on pier four, but were not disturbed The transport Wheaton which recently arrived here with 5000 bodies. still had .2.oo0 aboard. but the fire was on the opposite side of her pier
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25

perintendent Warren of the works where she was built, and Flight Off, cers Wicks and Matheson.
 Larger Than R-34
 ZR-2 closely resenbled her sister ship the RIA which sailed across the Atlantic in July, 1919. although she was Al feet longer and feet greater in diameter. Her gasoline capacity also was greater and she had cruis- ing radius of 5000 miles, in contrast with 4,900 miles credited to the R-34
 It had been estimated. that the ZR-2 would be able to cross the 3,200 miles to the American continent in from three to four days. whereas the R-34 had occupied nearly five days in her voyage.
 Brigadier General Maitland, who met death in the disaster today. was one of the officers who made the trans -Aatlantic voyage in the R-34. He had been in charge of the trials of the ZR-2.
 It was recalled today how the American members of the crew of the ZR-2 recently chafed over the decision of General Maitland not to permit the giant aircraft to leave Howden until sailing conditions were perfect. Maitland was criticised more or less for what was considered over cautiousness.
 | Like the ZR-2, the R-34 ended her career in disaster. She was cut in two by violent wind. and left a wreck outside her airdcme near Edin- burgh in January, 1921. This vessel has had a thrilling ex- perience on her trans Atlantic flight and the collapse of the R-34 would l seem to have afforded General Matt land some justification for his hesi- i tancy in sending the Americans across seas with the ZE-2 in the face of meteorological odds.
 The crew of the ZR2 selected tc take her across the Atlantic to the i United states included 14 officers. 1( triggers, Is mechanics and radio men. Only. a, few of these were aboard, however, when the giant air craft plunged into the waters of tho Humber today
 Norman C.. Walker, a rigger, was l the only American to escape when the ZR-2 was destroyed here last evening It was reported early in tho night he had died. but inquiry has abolished the fact that he is stil
 alive. His home is in Commerce
 Tex.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
and there was slight chance for any of the men caught inside to escape.
 Rescuers Face Death

and there was slight chance for any of the men caught inside to escape.
 Rescuers Face Death
 Tugs were immediately put out into the stream and brought ashore the survivors who were taken in am balances to hospitals. Among these was the American quartermaster, N. o. Walker, who died soon after reach ing the hospital from burns. Lieu tenant Little also was rescued rom the debris alive, but died on reach- ing the infirmary. A rescue tug pulled another American out of the water. He was dead. Inside of his coat was the name Commander Maxfield. Early and incorrect re- ports were to the effect that Lieuten- ant Esterly had been saved
 One member of the rescuing party said that when they got alongside the burning airship the pilot of the tug asked for volunteers to board one mart that still was almost intact. Jumping upon the wreckage, the res- cuers ripped open part of the fabric while parts of the debris were pulled away by means of ropes. The task was a hazardous one because one of the balloonettes still was filled with ras and another explosion was feared.
 Among me W-echasc dn Aiiieii i.1 ' ' naval man was to be seen hanging bv his coat to a girder in the frame of the airship. It was believed he was dead, owing to the peculiar po- sition of the body, which was not re- covered Another rescuer said one was hanging to the tail of the ship apparently uninjured, while another was found floating in the water Both of them were saved While the rescuers were at work the balloon began to turn over and the rescue party had to return to the tug.
 Thousands See Collapse
 when first seen from Hull the ZR-2 was approaching the city
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25

coming from a southeasterly d1rec- tion over the Humber. When sailing on an even keel above the city, ac- cording to some eye witnesses, huge cloud of dense smoke burst from the tail of the aircraft. It was thought the ZR-2 was sending out smoke screen as an exhibition, but to the horror of thousands of spectators. it was seen that she had broken in two and was taking a tremendous nose dive which apparently would bring her down into the thronged streets.
 Then there came loud explosion and a great crash, followed by an- other explosion which was accompa- nied by the breaking of glass in the windows on land, the whole being reminiscent of war time. when Ger man airships bombed Hull and ex- plosions shook the whole town. To- days concussion was so great that l it wrecked windows over an area of about a mile square.
 Some spectators assert that the airship began to buckle before any l flame or explosion was seen or l heard. The broken halves of the ZR-2 reached the water nearly, a mile apart. The general opinion Of I the public is that the commander Of I the airship accomplished remark i able feat of bravery in diverting the descent of the vessel so that 1t fell into the water instead of in the crowded streets.
 People Rush to Cover It was a moment of terror for I the populace when the disaster oc- l cured. People in the streets rushed madly to cover. fearing that the massive wreck would fall upon and crush them. The terror gave way. however, to. horror as the wreck I plunged into the middle of the river near the corporation pier.
 l. During the fall of the airship three T members of the crew were observed
 making a thrilling parachute descent
 They came down into the river, where they were rescued by small boats | All who jumped from the falling craf
 lost their lives. They had no chance
 for escape for the water was covered
 with burning gasoline and the hea
 from the burning wreckage was s'
 intense that even the rescuers suf fered the greatest difficulty in ap
 preaching for some time. Barges
 trawlers and small boats thronge,
 about the debris to render any pos
 sible assistance.
 Immediately after the disaster tel
 ephone messages came from dis
 tances up to five miles reporting tha
 the people had felt an earthquak
 shock.
 Among those on board the airshil
 were the designer of the ZR-2. Su
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
SETTLE DISPUTED POINT
Senate Passes Farmer Credit
 Relief Measure
fRepubIican A. P. Leased Wlrel

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24.-The sen- ate put aside the sntl-beer bill long enough tonight to adopt the confer ence reports on the agricultural bill and sent it to the president for his approval.
 The measure, as agreed to, empow- CTS the war finance corporation to is sue S1,500.000 in it's own bonds and to lend $l,000.000 for financing agri- cultural exports. The house refused to agree to senate provisions which would allow the corporation to lend directly to European purchasers Of the commodities, but the compromise will allow the finance corporation to lend to anybody. provided satisfac- tory collateral is furnished to it for the sums advanced.
 The extra s500.000o00 of war fi- nance corporation securities author ized by the bill, it is expected will be sold and the money utilized for pur- chase of railroad securities
 Conferees also agreed to eliminate the senate provision allowing the war finance corporation to lend S2o0, ooo, ,0o0 to the federal farm land bank
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
Queen or The Air
 Designed As Pride
 or American NaUy
(continued from page D

new ship of the ZR-z type in the United States.
 We will carry on; build and oper ate as many ZR-2s as may be author ized by congress-" Admiral William A. Moffett, chief of the naval bureau of aeronautics said tonight, sso that the brave men may not have lost their lives in vain.''
 Other aviation officers, while greatly distressed, declared they had not lost faith in rigid airships. They pointed out that Germany had built and successfully operated 40 ships of similar design, many of only slightly less carrying capacity. while
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
500 Bodies Of
 Soldier Dead
 Saved At Fire
IRepubIican A. p. Leased wirel

HOBOKEN. Aug. 24.-Five hundred bodies of American soldier dead, awaiting shipment home to relatives were removed in safety late today when fire of unknown origin swept over the army water front reserva- ton here, destroying piers five and six. and an adjoining army store house and barracks. Pier four, at which the giant liner Leviathan and the transport Wheaton were docked. was saved with difficult. The flames licked the sides of the Leviathan. damaging a small section of the woodwork on the bow and the for ward mast, but a fire boat wedged its way between the liner and the burn
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25

arranged by Ellis Loring Dresel, the United States commissioner and Dr. Friedrich Rosen, the German foreign minister, yesterday. The ceremony of signing wa sto have occurred at noon today at the foreign office, but it was postponed at the request of Mir. Dresel. who asked the privilege of quierying the Washington govern ment on the mooted point.
 At both the headquarters of the
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25

Under the provisions of bill re- gently introduced in the house or representatives members of the sen ate and house would be required to punch the clock" Many members are eager to get away during the hT weather and as a result it is diffiSrH to obtain a house quorum. It was suggested that salaries be doubled with a fine of $500 as penalty for days leave during a 50-day session.
 The roll would be called twice daily
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25

In the future every person enter ing Argentine must have, in addition to other documents. an identification card whicl, vii; be issued by the consuls of Argentine and surrendered upon arriyai at Argentine ports At this time steamship crews are ex- empt.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
AMERICA WAS READY FOR zR.a

LAKE HURST. N J., Aug. 24.- All hands at the naval air station here. where 450 officers and men had been assembled to receive the giant ZR-2 on her expected arrival from England. were on the field today practicing means of landing the huge dirigible when the news of her de- struction by explosion was received.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
COSTA RlcANs OCCUPY coTo

SAN JOSE, Aug. 24.-Via San Sa.- vador.-Occupation of Coto. near the Panaman frontier, is being carried out rapidly by. the Costa Rican gov ernment in pursuance of the Loubet- White award.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25

A protest has been made by the president of the National Association of Audubon Societies. against the slaughter of the American bald eagle in Alaska. He declares the territory has paid bounties on 15.oo0 eagles.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
Germany Delays Treaty Signing

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Arizona republican., 1921-08-25
Text or Treaty
 Withheld Until
 Germany Signs

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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
WOMAN DECLARES
MINISTER'S ADVICE
A BLESSING TO HER

II had long thought that NO m 'dlcine
could do mo any good. hut Tanlac has
done Tor me In just a little while what
! had tried fur years TO re-, either mcdl.
cincs 10 do ana my enthusiasm Tor II IL
unboundcd." was the statement made
recently by Mrs q. NJ Kelley. wife of
q. ". Kelley. well.known employee of
the Yves, Virginia Pulp ana Paper Com.
pany. rcaidnig at AGO Highland Street.
covingion. Va.
MY stomach painrd and worried me
all the time fog four years ana every.
thing ! ate gave me awful cramps At
times | cmildn't retain a bite NJ food
and even "a crust of dry bread would
nearly throw me Into spasms and had
such gagglng spells ! was afraid | would
burst u blood vessel | wax "a nervous
couldn't sleep. and my forehead, neck
and hack hurt awfully. Sometimes
couldn't atraighrcn my neck and my
lack wag drawn WI "a, times ! couldn't
stand M straight, Finally | got ~ had
III | Just had Ia quit doing any ~ my
housework and spent most of my time
lying down.
We'll. after everything that seemed
possible WAS donc To- me. the Rev. W
e. richardson. "a Methodist minister.
told un h. thought 1anlac what what
needed. So started taking II aud while
un my first bottle ! got Va much better
that | knew Tanlao was just what
had been needing. and now I'm In such
a..
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
PROF. PHILLIPS Gets
APPOINTMENT As HEAD
STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

CANYON. May 20.--Prof. +. II. Phil
lips vocational agriculture teacher at
the West Texas state Normal at Can.
ynn has been appointed In charge 81
this district of the .x..stuslcnts Asso.
riation of Texas Agricultural and Me.
chnnical College ii which he is grad.
uate. He requests that every former
student 81 the college write him ana be-
come affiliated with this association
The Alunnae Association II the college
has been absoraed hy the cx. students
.Asucintlon and every former student
whether "a eradicate or not is eligibl,
to m,mt., shin In the association.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21

The rcd poppy II Flanders Feds. the
flower immor,alizod In verse when II
h'ooncd over the graves of the Amer.
lean hero dead sleeping there. " prov.
INK "a new hand of friendship between
moii"1 and France, The Wear Pop.
ny" muy.ment. sponsored NV the Amer.
'can.fanco chidren's League and
many patriotic organizations. has rcceiv.
~ the endorsement II President MI
'erani II France. aud the National In.
formation Bureau here. Rcpllcns ~ the
Flanders popy VIII he worn In both ma.
tlona on May 30 IN memory u those
who fell fighting for humanity's cause
Nine. Millemnd. wife Of the prcsl.
lent ~ France. " In active charge ~
the work e the League In France. The
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
suNBEAMs To MEEs

The sunheams of the First ilptis,
Church viii meet Sunday nj abo y.
m. In the annex. for the following pro
gram:
Lesson Topic: Jesus. the Grca; Saw
Ter"
Prayer.
Song Throw out the Life Lane"
Bible Lesson: John 4i'3o.
Questions on iesson: Leader.
Hiisie Contest: Mathew 9373s. Luke
C1hss: Psalms i2sSi lisa. s:i.. lisa 3s:so.
lsa.. -: Rev.. 22i1.
business. Roll Call.
vcrre."0od In a spirit. aud they that
worship Him must worship Hin in
spirit and In truth" John aga.
Piano solo: Marion Phillips.
Reading: Mary Leland smith.
Piano solo: Cornelia Smith.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
SUNDAY school. CONTEST

Two more Sundays remain for the
Sunday schod Contest among The Meth
odist Sunday Schools Of the Southwest.
Po'k street did not report last week
bccauscsof the rain. but we want TO get
back IN this next Sunday. We have
held IN honorable place thus far. come
and help us to 10 20 still higher place.
We can do H. no school has yet an un.
Passing lead. II our people como out
and help us We can close with second
or third place. Give US your presence
and cooperation for the next two sun.
days and you win be proud Of your
church. Sunday school and city.