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The Topeka state journal., 1921-04-27

THE ANSWERS.
Paul Lovewell. Merchants Journal
IT don't think Topeka has been get
ting any more than its share OF re-
formers. OF course, they naturally
would gravitate toward the capital OF
the state. as they would gravitate to a
show window TO display their wares.
Carrie Nation and her crowd and Lucy
Page CASTOR did that thing. Carrie
Nation just got we'll wound up in
Wichita and then came up here.
don't think politics is behind any OF
the reforms that have been tried ON
US so far
G. c. Siciler. secretary. Chamber OF
Commerce-sThey haven't bothered
me much I'd say it was about fifty
fifty polite and morality"
The Topeka state journal., 1921-04-27
METzDoRF CAR IS FOUND.
Oldsmobile Six Located East of Santa
E'e Shops.

An Oldsmobile Six, belonging to w
H. Metzdorf, 1904 Harrison street ana
stolen Monday night from in front of
keliam hall, was found Tuesday night
east OF the Santa Fe shops, where it
mad been abandoned. The front scar
cushion was missing and all the
Iedther had been cut from the rear
cushion The batteries were run down
and the car was covered with mud
INSIDE and out The chains had been
used and then taken off and placed in
the car. =
The Topeka state journal., 1921-04-27
COMPLETE AUTOMOBILE

TTsOIECIlUN
THE CLARENCE B. JORDAN
INSURANCE SERVICE. Phone 81
-Afv.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-04-27
VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS
Pertinent Question and Answer
Given and Gathered Today by
State Journal Reporters.
TopAY,s QUESTION.

Is Topeka the victim Of state re
forms for political purposes?
THE ANSWERS.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-04-27

Cranes trip this morning with the
planning commission was preliminary
to the address he will give on Friday
evening at the city auditorium. the
last of his series of the Better Homes
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31

: For the year ending December 31, 1920, the stamp receipts at the Westerly post office amounted to $46,642.72, show ing gain of $1,031.61 over the receipts of the previous tear, when the total was S45,6lL11. These figures do not show the real Increase in business. for during the first sixS months of 1919, the three cent. letter rate was law. The sales on treasury gayings certificates, war sav- ings stamps and thrift stamps for the past year amounted to SIT ,966.S0, Post master I. F. Lenihan states that the sales for this month have been exceed ingly large and if they continue to show the same volume throughout the year, the gum derived will far surpass that receiv- ed in 1920.
 Philip Trafieanda of Main street, New London, and Water Scaplin, who recently arrived in New London from New Bri- tain, have been arrested in New Lon don on warrants issued by Assistant United States District Attorney George A. Cohen of Hartford. According to New London paper the charge against the men is breaking into the; Westerly post office about two years ago Post master Thomas F. Lenihan states that no rpboeries have occurred at the local federal building during the 20 years of his service. He thinks that the break
 referred to was made eithe at Bradford
 four years ago or at Potter Hill year ago.
 Trafcanda has been living at his par. ent's home right along, but Scalpin .is known to have arrived in New London about two weeks ago. Both men have police records. They were taken to Hart
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31

Miss Fenner, left today CMonday) for New York to remain several days.
 Friends of Captain and Mrs. J. B. Warden, now stationed at Fort Terry, report that they are very pleasantly sit uated in their new home and like it very much.
 Wflfred E. Brown has returned from Washington. R. l.. where he has been engaged in work on the new state road. The work has progressed as far as it can go until danger of freezing is over, when 1t will be completed.' MT. Brown is now looking after his ice business.
 Felix Waterman is confined to his home by illness
 MT. and Mrs. G. Albert Thompson were in New London Thursday.
 Mrs. Mary Briggs has returned from a visit with relatives in Fall River
 Miss Hazel Dewey. who has been i'll Is somewhat improved
 Mrs. Wilfred E. Brown, Mrs. Artis Stoddard. Mrs. F. A Barnes and E. E Bucl--n attended the Grand chapter meeting of the order of the Eastern StaI in Bridgeport last week.
 The ice is now sufficiently thick fo, cutting and the ice men have been busy harvesting it. Incidentally the skatint Is also very fine and is being enjoyeC by lovers of the snort
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31

be considered an enemy. not enly to our selves. but to all the allies.
 'aThe iSevres treaty Is categoricalfy specific, and admits of no reservations. It was signed by all the powers, and It must be taken as final settlement of the Near East question.
 Greece is occupying Smyrna in conse- uuence of a mandate received from the powers through the Sevres treaty. The powers cannot now logically consider de- stroying that mandate They would be tearing up a treaty, to use the words of Mir Lloyd George, which Is vital to aIi humanity.
 Greece is determined to fuIfll her mandate to the end. Let the allies in- quite minutely into tho manner Greece has executed that mandate, and they win learn there Is today in Smyrna degree of tranquility. order and contentnent un- known before. For five hundred years the Turks have murdered Christians. During the last year they killed $500 .ooS Greeks alone, and 1t Is unthinkable that the ai- lies would-now put the Turks back h Smyrna
 "The friendship and good opinion ol America Is very precious to Greece. and am sure Americans will protest against any modification of the treaty which would return Smyrna to the Turks II the Greek army there should be taken away, the people of tine city would os thrown back into their former condition of bondage, subjugation and peril" The premier said he would oB to Lon don as one of the Greek delegates
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
WESTERLY

ford Saturday by a marshal from the district attorneys office.
 Laconics.
 The American Thread soccer team lost it's first game of the season Saturday at Riverside park when the All-stars de- feated them by the close score of 2-1.
 Mid-year examinations are over and the spring teIm begins today (Monday) at the high school
 The degree team of Narragansett coun- ell, No. 21, K. of C., exemplined, the third degree on a class of candidates in Putnam Sunday.
 The Rob Roy curling team again won the championship from the Westerly and Nianvac teams, at the annual match played at Burdens pond Saturday.
 According to the American Road Builders association, Rhode Island leads all other states in the matter of gooo roads, with Massachusetts rated second.
 Ro5ert Resell. a special constable of the Westerly police force. Is able to be out and around after being confined to his home for several weeks by Illness. Mrs. Joseph J. Bedlow, state director of the Girl Scouts, will speak to the West erly scouts at a meeting to be held on Tuesday night in the High School hall. | Edwin Higgins, student at Tufts heulcai Scnooi In Boston, has recovered | after a severe attack of humps. The entertainment committee of thC 1 Westerly Cycle club has made arrange ments for ladies' night Friday next There will be dancing at the Rhode Is land hotel from 8 to 10 o'clock, follow ed by an entertainment and refreshment! at the club rooms.
 The Hoover movies at the Opera hous and Central theatre attracted larg crowds at both performances Sunday and considerable amount was realize, l for the cause.
 | Syracuse N. Y, paper has an accoun Of the engagement of Miss Marion Stron White of that place to Gurney L. Shit of New York city. MT. Smith is we known here, having been a summer res ident at Watch Hlll for several years.
 The Westerly Board of Trade will mee Tuesday night.
 The rain of Sunday ended the ice hal vest in these parts, but many of the lc cal dealers report that their houses ar , pretty well flied
 Fr. Laurence J. Kelledy will speak e } his trip to Europe at the Knights Columbus meeting Tuesday night
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
FoEDNEY TARIFF BILL MAY BE
 sIDETRACKED FOR THIS WEEK

Washington, Jan. 3o-Congress tomor- row enters into the peak load of the session, with only 28 working days left and appropriation bills and legislation damned up in both senate and house.
 The final money bills, the army and navy supply measures, with the diplo- matic and rivers and hanbors appropria- tions, are to come before the house this week, while the senate plans to take up the post office and sundry civil measures. Republican leaders are beginning to be dubious of getting through all of the ap- propriation bills and to express-private- ly-doubts of democratic cooperation.
 To. hasten action on the appropriation bills. the Fordney emergency tariff oil1 is to be given what republicans say will be its Hast chance" in the senate this week. Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, in charge of the tariff bill, tomorrow will ask unanimous consent for a vote, prob ably on February Is, and, with expecta- tions of refusal, the republican leaders are prepared to present their cloture pe- tition for vote on Wednesday under the rules.
 Failure predicted for both moves is to be followed. according to the republican managers, by sidetracking of the tariff bill in favor of appropriation bills and other legislation.
 Naval disarmament also Is to come up prominently in the senate this week, Sen ator Gerry of Rhode Island, democratic member of the senate naval committee, is, to address the senate tomorrow in fa- vor of carrying out the present program unless an International disarmament agreement can be obtained. The naval committee will take up Tuesday Senator Borah's resolution for an inquiry into the future value of dreadnoughts in na- val programs.
 Immigration exclusion legislation Is to be considered this week by the senate immigration committee, with leaders planning to report a substitute for the Johnson bill banning virtually all immi- grafton for one year.
 Reapportionment of the house on ths basis of the 1920 census will come be. fore the senate census committee thi: week, in its consideration of the house bill retaining the present house member. ship of 435.
 Provision for more hospitals for dis abled service men Is expected to be mad. by the house this week through passag, to establish additional hospitals. The sen ate is prepared to provide funds for tn, hospital extension.
 The coal inquiry in connection witl ] the Calder control bill will be continue, l tomorrow by the senate manufacture committee and the Calder reconstructio, committee plans to begin work on an in
 quiry into lumber supply and price con ditions
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
PREMIER RHALLIs STATES
 THE POSITION or GREECE

Athens, Jan. 2s CBy the A. P.).- Greece will resist, any attempt to revise the alliedh Turkish treaty at the confer ence to begin in London Feb. 21, Premier Rhallis indicated today. He asserted Greece was occupying Smyrna by virtue of a mandate from the allies, and ex- pressed conviction that the United States would say te final word as to all terations in the terms of the treaty.
 The premier declared he had received information that recognition by the United States government of Constantine as the Greek sovereign was imminent
 Greece was surprised and humiliated," the premier said, ito find herself in the same place as Turkey in the latest allied note on the Near Eastern question. Why should she be chased as an outsider? Greece was one of the allies that signed the Sevres treaty, and why should she be asked to attend the London conference on the sazns hasis as Turkey. EhIch zanSt
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
BRIEF STATE NEWS

New mFord-Hy1Apd Brvthey Of Long Mountain delivered their tobacce iA town Tuesday.
 Eass HamptaA.-RspreBen Buhsrt c. Hodge remains firm and rsfue0 ts talk He will neither as1rm or dsny that his hat is in ths rtug for tse csSnfy commissionership.
 NsrwAn.-Dr. Harry H HefernAH of Norwaik was elected treas1rer Of the Fairfield County Dental anseeaAtioA al the annual meeting held At tho PiekwfeAE Arrus Greenwich. last week
 Nswtoun-Thursdays evening at ths ConKregationAi church Walter 0. Ffnsy of New Haven, Stats fOFrster. spoke be- fore the church forum on Stste Fcrests and State ParkA His talk was flustrAt- cd by baleptioon pictures-
 RIdgeassd.-Laon Saz1ve, Iupsrintsa- dent for Mss Anne RiehardBon at Mama nesco farm, exhibited some very fine birds at Madison SquArs Garden last week and tool nine priz9 vith nine m- tries: Susssx. nrst eook, hfSt heA. Nst cockerel. arst puilSt, Arst psn: tufktyS, first and fourth; eeeas, second ard third. .Gresnuieh.-A New York suresAas item reAds: Green, WAsTSM L., of ths American Bank NeAe oouspany ana president at deaht, tn Greenvtsh. CDun. Aug. is, 1s1s). Total estate. ttSa.31e. with ,sT.17T in securities taxable In New York. His wife, JsAnnis N-. of Green- wich, receives personality of $1o.eeo- and A life estate in the residue: his daughter Marxuerits NaeDoneagh Hslrne. of 1898 Amsterdam ayenue. receives hS nsmcer- ship in Triton Fish and Game club, with the camp anW It's equipment in ths province of oasbee. Can, and fife e. tate in the residue at the dsath Of hsr mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
STONINGTON

An entertainment by the Kayem Fea- ture Musicians and Jack Linden, the famous story teller, was given in Borough nail Friday evening. The selections by the artists were thoroughly enjoyable and the pleasure Of the. large audience was snown by the generous applause given each number on the long programme The series' given under the Stonington High Athletic Associations direction has been or high order. The closing one will come in March
 The whist and dance under the direc- tion of J. F. Trumbull, w. R. C.. in Golden Cross hall, Thursday evening drew crowd. There were 21 tables at whist an dothers enjoyed dancing. The first ladies prize went to Mrs. Gertrude Latham and first gentleman's to Elton Powers. The cancellations were given Miss Lucy Chesebro and William E, Duke. Eric Shaffer was at the piano.
 At the Sunday evening meetings of the Second Congregational and FirstS Bap- tist Y. P. S., held in their places of wor- ship at 6.45 o'clock the topic at each
 was Christian Endeavor Accomplish ments and Possibilities"
 A U. s. mail department inspector has been here to look over ground in the matter Of free delivery in the borough and vicinity.
 The installation of Myra F. Douglass lodge. No. IS, D. of H., was held Friday evening. The work was done by Mrs, B. w. Northrop.
 Charles H. Merritt, cook at Coast Guard Station, No. 5s, at Fishers Island $ enjoying vacation at his home here for few days. Joseph Coughlin, who has been em. paoyed as assistant, at the Stoningtor freight station, has been discharged ow. ing to the cut in help of the reailroat company.
 Mrs. Samuel Newman, who has beer l a guest at the home of Ernest F. VII. Hams has returned to her home at Lons | dale. R. L
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
LEDYARD

E. Frank White of North Stonington, deputy for New London county, assisted by Mrs. Ursula E. Avery of Ledyard, in- stalled the following officers of Ledyard grange for the ensuing year on Friday evening, Jan. 21st: Master, Joseph A. Clark; overseer, Billings T. Avery; lec- turer, Andrew Avery; steward, Amos Avery: gatekeeper, Carl Holdridge; chaplain, Rev. G. F. Goodenough; assist ant steward, Irving Maynard {; secretary. s. E. Holdridge; Flora, Fanny Gray {: Pomona. Barbara Goodeonugh; Ceres, Dorothy Doolittle; lady assistant stew ard, Bertha L. Avery. Deputy White delivered the installing address to each officer in an eloquent and impressive manner which was very inspiring. Mir. White was accompanied by Mrs. White and his son. MT. and Mrs. John o. Peck ham of Norwich grange were present and both addressed the grange. A social hour with refreshmente brought the session to a close,
 The annual speaking contest of the Ledyard schools Is to be held in the Con- gregational church on Wednesday after noon, Feb. g.
 Supervisor w. S. Dakin of Hartford held teachers meeting at Ledyard Gen. ter Wednesday afternoon. Mir Dakin has been in town during the week visit ing schools
 Miss Nellie ". Geer returned home on Thursday evening after visiting relatives and friends in Westerly and Norwich for the past three weeks.
 Mrs. Joseph Williams lies at her home in critical condition, i'll with diabetes Mrs. Bertha L. Avery and daughter Lucille have been visiting relatives iT Montville during the past week. The Ledyard Thimble club met witf
 Mrs. Isaac G. Geer Tuesday afternoon | A good number was present. Refresh ments were served at the close. Miss Frieda Goodenough was Weel end and Sunday visitor with friends or Round HILL Lisbon.
 John Barrett Elmer Avery and Car
 IIOldridse were visitors at Storrs colleg
 Saturday afternoon and Sunday, guest
 of Archie and Ray Holdridge. 1 Mrs. Miller, mother of Mrs. A. D.. Bar
 rett has returned to her home in Nev
 York after a lengthy stay with he daughter.
 Arthur D. Barrett of Lynn. Mass. i
 enjoying short vacation at his hom
 here.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
TURKS AWAIT INVITATION
 TO LONDON CONFERENCE

Constantinople. Jan. 2s.-Mustapha Renal Pasha the Turkish nationalist leader, has notified the Turkish grand vizier that, as the Aneora government is the only real one in Turkey, 1t awaits direct invitation from the allies to attend the London conference in February with representatives of the allies to discuss the Turkish peace treaty The Angora administration. Mustapha Kemal says, will make it's acceptance of the invitation subject to the conditions 'tEat ro-~'gn troops immediately evacuate all Turkish territory and that no indemnity payments be required.
 Newspapers here friendly to the allies describe the London conference as Tur- keys new chance Local Greeks received the news that the conference would be held sorrowfully, saying they considered it would place the Greeks on a level with the Turks.
 In Turkish circles Joy was expressed, the Turks regarding the conference as a sign of their growing importance.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
COLCHESTER

Frederick o. Brown has purchased of William s. Curtis the property known as the Curtis corner. It consists Of two houses and the plot of land formerly oc- cupied by ". s. Curtis store, which was burned down several years ago.
 Former Consul E. s. Day has gone to New York for g few weeks visit with friends.
 Miss Minnie Cavanaugh, who is visiting her sister in Wiiiimartic, was in town Friday calling on friends.
 Mrs. John Watson of Providence is the guest of her brother, Rev B. D. Rem ington, at the Baptist parsonage.
 John Riley of Marlboro was with his family on Norwich avenue over Sun day.
 Michael E. Sullivan of willinantsc was In town Friday.
 Edward Driscoll and Earle Porter of New Haven were at their homes in town over Sunday.
 H. O. Sorrell of North westchester was q week end caller in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
STAFFORD SPRINGS

There was 8 good attendance at the concert and dance given by the Phoenix Liberty Band in Memorial hall in Staf- ford Hollow, Friday evening.
 Tn the interest of the European Relief fund four minute speeches by local men were given every night last week at the ComiQue theatfe. Stafford hcpes to raise $2,5o0 for the starving children In Europe
 A I. Mitchell has gone south for a lengthy visit
 itor in Hartford
 The concert and dance given by the Italian band at St Edwards haH Sat urday evening proved a good drawing card.
 Physicians report few cases of. star let fever in Stafford outside os the borough.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
REPUBLICANS TO INVESTIGATE
 " CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH

Washington. Jan. 3o.-The republican national committee is preparing to inves- tigate party conditions in tho .south for the purpose of recommending changes in the apportionment of delegates to the next national convention.
 Will H. Hays, national chairman, today announced the makeup of the committee which will conduct the inquiry in accord ance with resolutions adopted by the Chicago convention. MT. Hays will be ex-oficio chairman. Other members arc Representative c. Bascomb Slemp. Vfr- ginia; Earle Kinsley. national committee man, Vermont, and R. R. Howell, nation al committeeman, Nebraska
 The investigation. a committee state ment said. may result in something of a revolution in the republican party or ganizations In the south. and perhaps even a complete reconstruetio1 in that region"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
NOrwaeh Bu1letin, Willimantle OHlce g Chueuh street Telephone 1O6.
whas Es c.;nS On Tonight

Whist Es Geing On Tonight
 Knights of Pythias Natchaug lodge, No. g, meets at So7 Main street.
 WIIlimantic is e have . Hosvur Dan- uer. The date set by the cou1miteee and others who attended the meeting At tho chamber of commerce rooms ca Main street, Sunday afternoon, is Sunday night, February 18th. Willinantic has raised about S2,50o of her quota of s7,500 set for the European relief drive and 1t is expected that with the money taken in at the dinner the quota will be more than reached.
 If it is possible the armory on Pleasant street will be secured for the dinner % the plans as made at the Sunday meeting can be carried out It was first planned to have a regulation Hoover dinner dinner consisting of hsrdtack, soup, and possibly one other delicacy. This, how ever had to be abandoned as the armory could not be secured if such eatableB were to be served The plan is to be carried out as follows: Tickets will be printed and canvassers will cover the city and surrounding tovAs. These tickets will admit the holder to the armory. Those who have not purchased tickets are to be lured to the argnory by music by lccal bands. Once within the structure the en- tertainrnent of the evening will begin.
 If possible Father Arthur Routhier 0f Putnam. and Dean Brown of Yale uni- Fersity will be secured for the speakers Word of their acceptance or refusal iB to arrive within the next few days. If they cannot be secured some other prominent speakers will come. Immediately follow ing the speaking a phantomine will at 1f ha committee have planned to have some fifty little children, dressed in rags and hungry looking faces come crawling, or hobohng into the hall. for a porion of soup and hortack, such as is fed the starving children the European coun- tries A food sale will take place during the evening and if possible food sales will be held previous to the dinner. The committee plans to ask the purchasers od he food to turn it back to the committef to be auctioned off later in the evening At the meeting Sunday it was stated tha' If $5,0o0 is to be raised something aads from a straight safe of food must talk, place.
 It was also suggested that number of rags dolls dolls representing varfoui European countries, and big American doll be dressed by local people and ayHc tioned. This immediately met with tn approval, John B. Edgarton. exalted rule Of the local lodge of Elks. stated that th lodge will furnish the American doll, an, other present offered to furnish dolls O othernationalities
 Presidents of local organizations ar 10 be asked to appoint -anvassers in thei organizations, to see about furnfshin food for the sale. This matter was lief entirely in the hands of the women. the suggestion of Pierre J. Laramie, wh offered $50 worth of food for the sale plans were made for food sales prior t