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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
TODAY is FOREFATHERS DAY
Members of Kansas Society OF
Mayflower Descendants Arc Ceie-
brating in a Very Informal Way.

AItho they are doing it in a very
infoFnaI way, no meetings or gather
ings of any kind being scheduled,
members of the Kansas Society OF
Mayflower Descendants are ceegrat-
ing. today. as it was just SOL wears
ago, on December u, 1920, that their
.forefathers locked the Mayflower at
plymouth and landed in this cocItry.
The tri-centenniaI of the landing Of
the Pilgrims CAUSED a big celebration
to be held at Plymouth last year, the
business sessions of which were not
completed until last fall. The Kan
sas society is purely of a historical and
patriotic nature.
A. H. Bennett of Topeka is governor
of the society, and Mrs. Gladys Evar1s
Hill of Salina is secretary. Any per-
son who believes they can qualify for
membership in the Kansas society by
establishing the proper relationship
should communicate with either of
these officials, Bennett said today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
DIPHTHERIA EPIDEMIC ENDS
Least Number of Active Cases Since
August IL.


with fifteen cases of diphtheria re-
leased from quarantine today. the
number OF active cases in the city
dropped to four-the lowest since AU-
gust II, six days after the outbreak
Of the epidemic in Topeka With a
little luck. it is almost safe to say that
the epidemci is over in Topeka But
we VIII have scattered cases all along
thru the winter" Dr. Earle G. Brown,
city health officer. said today
The highest number Of cases on the
books of the department on any date
during the epidemic was 129 on DC
tober IS The highest number Of re-
leases on enc day was thirty-five on
Thanksgiving day. November - 1t
happened that the highest number Of
new cases reported on any one day
came just a week before Thanksgiving
on November Is, when there were
twenty new cases reported
There have been reported total OF
T2T cases since the outbreak OF the
epidemic August s. OF this number by
far the greater mum ber-esDeciall
over the age Of twenty years, have
been females. During the early por-
ton of the year. before diphtherla be
came epidemic, there were fOrty-three
cases. with three deaths. There have
been but eleven deaths during the cpl
QeullC-
This brings the death rate for the
epidemic down to Isl per cent OF the
case. and for the year. thus far to
1.S1 per cent, which are extremely low
death rates.
Pie health department officials
celebrated Thanksgiving Day by re-
leasing the highest number of quaran-
tine cases released in any one day dur
ing the epidemic. They are attempt
ing today to bring about a Merry
Christmas for as many more as pos
sible by the unusually large number Of
releases.
There were reported two new cases
Tuesday 10 the health department, and
none had been reported at noon today.
This number may be expected turnout
the remainder of the winter. with
some variations. but as an epidemic,
the diphtheria has ceased to be a
factor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
COLDS ARE DURABLE
AND PREVENTABLE
Instead of Being Treated AS
Trivial Affections, Colds
Must Be Recognized AS a
Serious Menace to Health.

The common cold is the most prev
aIent OF al present-day diseases. and
although vital statistics do not record
the sum total of its ravages. leading
authorities now state that the common
everyday cold" is responsible for
more deaths. suffering. Inconvenience,
loss from work. and decreased eff
cheney than all wars and other cpl
denies.
The word cold" means an acute in
lection Of the lining membranes OF
the nose. throat. tonsils and larger
bronchial tubes. The cold may be
even more extensive and amount to a
general infection of the entire body
All of the breathing apparatus. ex-
cepdng the smaller portions of the
lungs. may become involved, and. as
"a matter of fact. the disease may, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
Christmas Shopping
PLUS!
Long ago patrons of
SCOTS learned of the
Savings Here!

And all through the Christ
mas shopping period the saw
ings have been many and in
teresting. Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. shoppers will
find here the same splendid
vaIues-Spfendid Savings with
replenished assortnents as
those who shopped with US
earlier in the month We
have no startling price reduc-
tons to announce-Our prices
were right in the first place
and are right yet. Early
shoppers and late shoppers
fare alike at this store-BOth
save money.
To read only the Special
Gift suggestions presented IN
this ad. is like hearing only
one end OF a telephone con-
versation. The other end is
that of our great Christmas
preparedness - gr a {, un
daunted preparations TO take
care of every customer. And
our store is album with eager
shoppers. Wen go way ahead
of last years business-surely
there must be a reason.
So the last three days Plus
the new. the good and the
value-ful for Christmas. will
make Scott's your shopping
place. Shop Early. Scott
Values up and down every
aisle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
LATE MARKETS
KANsAs CITY GRAIN MARKET.

Kansas CITY. Dec. f-WHEAT-Cash
Receipts 102 cats Market unchanged. No.
dark hard. S11S@L22; No. dark hard,
S1.10d12 p; No. l hard, SlO6Q116; No
81 1G611A
CORN-Market unchanged 90 &c higher.
No white, 42c; No. white, 41Iac; No. 2
yellow. 42e: No. 3 yellow, 4115c: No. mix
ed 41fkc: No. mixed, 4015 al.
OATS-Market unchanged No . white,
3S5sG34c; No mixed, 32d321se; No. > red,
34036c.
RYE-15c.
BARIEY-3d451sc
KAFIR-S9cd 81. %.
BRAN-SI COAL %.
SHORTS-S1 OOM115
! WHEAT-Close: Dec, sL0454; May,
81. 90: July. S1.00ss.
CORN-Dec., 4Isc; May. n1.c; July,
495sc
HAY-Market unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

New York. Dec. 21-MONEY-Cau money,
strong: high, q; low, 51s: ruling rate, 6;
closing bid 8; offered at 51s /: last loan, 515
call loans against acceptanees- 5: time
Ioans-- 90 days, 51z 90 days. 5G5A 8
months. 5m5L. Prime mercantile paper, )
G5A.
Foreign exchange, irregular. Great Brit
ain. demand. zoos cables. 4-21Is; 90 day
bills on banks. A1T3s- France. demand,
1854 cables. 799- Italy, demand. 4.5O12
cables. 4.51- Belgium, demand, 1921; ca
IS. Holland, demand $3.50; cables, 1855
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

A certain professor reproving his
girl students for their hardness in ar
irving said sarcastically: This is a
class IN English composition, not an
afternoon tea
At the next meeting one girl was
twenty minutes late. The profess il
waited until she had taken her seat
and then remarked bftingly: How
will you have your tea, Miss Brown -
without the lemon, please" was
the girls witty reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
FIourished Guns-oGt $1,000.

Columbus, Ohio. Dec. 21.-F1ourish-
ing guns. five bandits entered the
Steelton bank. South Columbus. today,
held up the treasurer W. D. Todd
and escaped in an automobile after
taking 81, 900 from the safe and cash
drawer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

Wall St. New York, Dec 2I.-STOCKS-
Oils and equipments. American locomotive
excepted were under renewed pressure
later rails also easing The close was
heavy liberty issues steadied but the gen
eraI bond list was lower Sales approx
mated GQ0.ooo shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

Detroit, Dec. 21.-Marvin O'Con-
nor, II. cripple. was burned to
death and three others injured, one
seriously, in a fire early today in the
O'Connor home at River Rouge. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

Chicago. Dee 21.-W HEAT-Close Dee.
81 III May, S11614 July, S10Sss.
CORN-Dee., r. sc; May. 541ac; July. J6c
oATS-Dec., SSAe; May, $3.50; July
S99sc
RYE-Dec., SIC; May, 90c
PORK-Jan., S1465.
LARD-Jau-, ssh; May. S9-15-
RIBS-Jan-, S9.sJ; May, $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
NEW YORK sTGAR MARKET.


New York. Dec. 21@-SUGAR-Raw, IN
changed, centrifugal. 5.9S. Refined, easier
fine graduated. 10 points lower
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
Local Mention

See the Climax Oil Burner for cook
stoves. heaters and furnaces. SOB
West Sixth.-Adv.
Raymond Chi-opodist- Orpheum BldE.-Adv
CASH for Liberty Bonds. nleJnhans---Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
would you give a wayworn wan,

Would you give a Wayworn wan
derer a BIT TO eat, mum ?"
Il will, if you'll do me favor"
What is it. mum -
Go across the street to that green
house, ask the women over there for
a cup OF coffee and say you saw a
new electric washing machine in my
house. She's been going around tell
ing the neighbors I couldn't afford
one"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
Back bal Films by Xmas.

Chicago. Dec. 21.-Mary Pickforf
and Douglas Fairbanks arrived here
today from New FORK eager to get
back to Los Angeles by Christmas.
They have been on a five months
tour of Europe. They will resume
their westward journey tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

Is Most Prevalent of All Dis
eases and Causes More
Death, Suffering and De-
creased Efficiency Than
All Wars and Epidemics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
MAKE BIG COAL RATE CUT.

Rail Freight Between Chicago and
Pacific Greatly Reduced.
San Francisco, Dec. 21.-Reduc-
tons of rates on cola from Chicago
and west to Pacific points were an
nounced by the Souther Pacific rail-
way company today. effective date
to be announced later.
Present rates from Chicago and St
Louis are $16.70 a ton and from Mis-
souri, river points $3.50 a ton. The
new rate will be $3.50 a ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

Philadelphia. Dec. 21.-Two women
were shot to death and another fatally
wounded in a rOoming house here to-
day by a man who is said to have be-
come enraged because he could not
marry a niece of one of the roomers.
The man then shot and killed himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

Your sick neighbor costs
you money. Keep him and
yourself well. Christmas Seals
are the community's health
insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

Minneapolis, Mimi. Dec. Claw
renee Hogan, SIS. a flagman for the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul rail-
road here. was murdered during a
struggle in his kiosk sometime be-
tween 3 and 3 o'clock this morning.
Hogan was killed with his own pistol.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

New York Dec. 21.-The body of
a well dressed man about ? ) years old,
who had been shot to death, was found
early today lying in the gutter at
Fourteenth avenue and Sixty-fifth
street. Brooklyn. Police detectives
working on the case believe the man
was shot TO death by a woman in an
automobile and his body thrown into
the street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21

Mount Clemens Mich, Dec I'll
Harry Lyde. angered because his wife
refused a reconciliation, killed their
two children with a razor here today,
seriously injured his wife and another
child by sIashinS their threats and
then killed himself. The mother Is
not expected to live
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
Busy, Busy, Busy -Toyland

the We Mt til o hr eHn it oodaw
n h line stocks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
WITH THE MURDERERS
Nine Persons Slain in Five Cities
of the Nation-Two SIayers Stay
Themselves.

Birmin sham, Ala, Dec 21--Mrs-
Susie Mcnteone was killed and her
husband, Joseph Montenone, seriously
wounded by an unidentified axe man
today VINO attempted to rob Mon
teoue's store. After assaulting the
couple, the murderer set fire to the
building in an effort to hide the
crime.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-04
Dutch Say U. 5. Oil Men
Ignored Indies Chance
Will Welcome American Capital
in Remaining Fields; Re-
Dly to Note Soon

THE HAGUE, May (by The Associ
ated Press The Netherlands govern
ment will send to Washington within
a few days it's answer to the American
note protesting against the granting
of a monopoly IF oil resources in the
Dutch East Indies to British compan-
les.
The stand of the Dutch government
in the Djambi oil field question, as
affected by the recent passage by the
Second Chamber of Parliament of a
bill under which the bid of the Stand
ard Oil Company for concession in
the Sumatra oil region is barred, was
explained to-day at the Dutch Foreign
Office. The main point emphasized was
the lack of interest on the American
side at time when competition was
free, and when the Royal Dutch Com
pany had made far more advantageous
offer than any other company.
1t was emphasized, however, that
there were still many valuable oil fields
in the East Indies.
Under the caption "a Poor Policy
the Amsterdam Telegraaf questions the
effect on Dutch American relations.
The newspaper expresses the hope that
the First Chamber will reject the bill
The bill, it says, sis against the inter-
est of Holland
Never was the Dutch government
SO much the servant of any economic
power" the Het Folk declares, "and
never was Parliament so servile tow
ard the government. The consequences
New-York tribune., 1921-05-04

we can never AK ourselves firmly on
basis Of economy until the departments
ara conducted within the provisions
made by Congress.
Il wish you would call this matter 70
the attention Of the various bureau
chiefs SO that like situation will not
be reported in future.
Sincerely yours.
s'WARREN G. HARDING"
The Shipping Board is involved to
the greatest extent in deficiencies,
spending approximately s1,00O,Q00 4
day for which deficiency appropriations
may be required. it was disclosed at
the Cabinet meeting. The Navy De-
partment also is compelled to ask Com
Rress for deficiency funds, as we'll as
other departments.
1t was disclosed to-day that the War
Department IS the least offender of
any Of the executive departments. At
the outset of his administration, Secre-
tary Weeks issued an order to all bu-
resu chiofs not to make any expendi-
turos for which deficiency legislation
would be required without first sub.
mitting the matter to him.
While most of the deficiencies are
legacies from the old Administration, >
Secretary Weeks said, ut is fact that
economy was practiced in the former
administration of the War Depart.
ment, but during the last two monthe
no expenditure has been authorized
without Justification"
New-York tribune., 1921-05-04
y. S. and Japan
Face No Crisis,
Says Sllidellara
Asserts Differences Call
for Adjustment, butt DO
Not justify Apprehension
or Pessimistic Forecast
Urges Sane Diplomacy
Asserts His Country Will
Only Be Satisfied With
Justice for Nationals Here

CLEVELAND, May 3.-Diferences
between the United States and Japan
call for adjustment, but their exist
ence does not justify apprehension or
pessimistic forecast" Baron Shidehars,
the Japanese Amba ssador, declared to-
day in an address before the Cleveland
Chamber Of Commerce.
'sIs there any question between u.s."
he asked, (which cannot be set at rest
By the ordinary process Of friendly
discussion? Is there any question be-
tween us which can be set at rest by
any other process? Sane and honest
diplomacy, backed by sense, reason.
charity and mutual concession, will
alone lead to the lasting settlement Of
these problems. There is absolutely
no other course"
Responsibilities In the Pacific
Declaring that the stability Of every
"human institution" about the shores
of the Pacific ocean depended upon the
maintenance Of harmony and good un-
derstanding between Japan and the
United States, Baron Shidehara said a
grave responsibility rested upon the
United States and Japan.
"Neither can avoid it," he asserted.
'How can we turn from such solemn
or to indulge in foolish recriminations
And yet we are constantly fed up on
wild speculations, which tend to create
an atmosphere of uneasiness and ten
sion in our mutual relationships
Taking up the Japanese question on
the Pacific Coast, the Japanese Ambas-
sador reiterated the declaration Of his
government that Japan claimed mo
right, nor has she any intention, in
fact, of sending emigrants to this
co,htry."
"she has held consistently to the
policy of placing restrictions upon
such emigration" he continued. "she
only asks for her nationals lawfully
resident in this country that just and
equitable treatment which is in line
with the fine traditions Of the Ameri-
can people. She desires nothing more
nor can she be satisfied with anything
less.
Obstacles to Assimilation
"It is evident that mass immigration
of aliens of particular race, on the
one hand. and unfair and ~discrimina-
tory treatment of them on the other
will equally tend to hamper their
natural process of assimilation. Neither
Of such obstacles should be permitted
to exist iif assimilation is to be en-
couraged. And. afters all, there are
only l25,ooo Japanese in the whole
| mainland Of the United States"
Referring to the statement that the
Japanese were not assimilable, the am
bassador said that when given the sop
portunity and privilege" the Japanese
were capable Of intellectual and
spiritual assimilations which are com
patible with good citizenship, dignified
manhood and loyal service to the com.
munity in which they reside"
"But does it seem quite fair" he
asked, "to condemn men for keeping
alive old allegiances SO long as they
| are denied the privilege Of forming new
ones Every man must have country
and loyalty to that country is one Of
I tho sunrene yirf,,es -
New-York tribune., 1921-05-04
Col. Harvey Sails
To Assume Post of
Envoy to Britain
New Ambassadors Is Honored
at Dinner on Aquitania;
Says Diplomat Need Not
Be a sSwashbuckler''

Colonel George Harvey, publisher and
editor, who has been selected by Presi-
dent Harding to succeed Ambassador
John w. Davis at the Court Of ST.
James, sailed yesterday on the Cunard
liner Aquitania to take up the duties of
his new post.
When he boarded the Aquitania on
Monday night he was surprised to find
that dinner had been prepared by the
Cunard Line IN honor of his departure
for England. When he entered the
dining saloon he was confronted BY
several hundred guests and recognized
among them many familiar faces.
Il was rather surprised also last
night" said the Ambassador, Ito learn
that no representatives of the press
were present, and in departing l might
perhaps repeat what / said last nigh,
at the dinner. am unable to perceive
why citizen of the United States can
not suitably represent his country
abroad without being either a syco.
phant or a swashbuckler.'
OotoAOt AAoANCy caiu tHdt ue WIS CS
occupy the home vacated recently BY
Ambassador Davis and that the menage
would be the same.
when Mr. Davis went abroad to rep
resent America" he said, 81 prophesiec
that his service would be able ane
successful, because I knew the man.
stated that he was the best equipped
man for the position in the Democratic
party. His able work as Ambassador
proved that my prediction was correct
Colonel Harvey said that his frs,
public appearance in London would bt
at the dinner of The Pilgrims, May 19
at which the Duke of Connaught would
preside. sxa
Among other passengers on the Aqui
Gallatin, Ogden Mills, Miss Maxine
Elliott, DR.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Blake
Arnold DAILY, George C. Tyler, Mr.. ane
Mrs. Robert Treat Paine, Miss Alexis
Orr, Colonel and Mrs. Edward NJ
House and Mrs. Frederick w. Whit
ridge.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-04
Good Sees No Hope of
Bonus for Years to Come
Tells House Treasury Is in No
Condition to Pay; Estimates
Cost at $500. .OOO. 600

From The Tyibune's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, May, 3. Soldier
bonus legislation cannot be enacted
this year or for number of years to
come, Chairman Good, of the House
Committee on Appropriations, told the
House to-day in answer to question
from Representative Wheeler, Repub-
lican, Of Illinois, during debate on the
budget system bill.
"If this Congress should vote SOL
dier bonus this session would not the
total expenses Of the government for
the next fiscal year be around $5,000,-
100000, provided the bonus did not
cost more than $1,000,000,0 0,000?" asked
Mr.. Wheeler.
"My best information" replied Mr..
Good, "is that bonus for the army
men would cost about $4,000 600 900,
while an additional S1,500,000,0 900
would be needed for the navy.
sit is the worst sort of graft that
could be perpetrated OF the Treasury,
The Treasury is in no condition to
stand thing like that this year, or
next, or for number of years to come,
for it would upset all budgetary legis-
lation and knock away the whole
scheme for economy"
New-York tribune., 1921-05-04
Song Writers Balk at
Joining the A. F. of L.
Victor Herbert Presides at
spirited Meeting to Discuss
ROYALTIES Question

The Lyric Writers and Composers
Protective League held lively meeting
~ night at Keen's Chophouse, Forty
iNUurth Nth Street and Tinpan Alley, to
ssscnss their controversy with the
music Publishers Association with re-
Ssso to royalties. Speeches were made
several members of the organiza-
Yen IN favor Of applying for member
sulp IN the American Federation of La
ssS!, put the majority voiced strenuous
op!ecuon. About one hundred song
stlIers were present.
victor Herbert, president Of the
sMsene. presided, and Nathan Burkan,
s.aeasrlcal lawyer, who has acted with q
ssu Z, miteee Of the league in negotiations
ya q committee of publishers, ex-
NAlnsd that the publishers were in q
soaeillatory frame Of mind and ready
- Agree to almost anything, except
sass they would not consider mini
aM . per cent royalty clause and
wuIo not fix any minimum royalty
syment. The report met with mixed
tsseption. It was at last decided to
sse r the matter of the royalty pay
usn,s to arbitration.
81 al other points involved, such as the
ssssg,snition of the song writer's organ
.aslonl and elimination Of other griev-
IS sss M Of long standing, were declared
Ml. burkan to be susceptible Of set
ent without difficulty.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-04
Calls for Ousting of All
Democratic Postmasters
Illinois Republican Interrupts
House With Patronage De-
E mand; Assails Civil Service

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Expressing
an indignation, which, he said, he
shared with the seven and a half
million voters who made up the Re-
publican majority last fall" Repre-
sentative Williams, Republican, Of
Illinois, broke into Congressional pro-
ceedings to-day with demand that
all the postmasterships in the United
States be made Immediately available
for the appointment of the "loyal and
true workers of the party"
"Why, they are talking about civil
service examinations for postmasters, J"
Mr.. Williams exclaimed. "My opinion
is that if the President had insisted
upon all his Cabinet members taking
the examinations they are giving out
to postmaster applicants nobody but
Hughes and Hoover would have quail
fed"
"History will record that Roosevelt
had his Cortelyou," he continued.
"That Taft had his Hitchcock. That
Wilson he'd his Burleson. And, hope
well. / don't want to be disrespect-
full. But hope that our great Presi-
dent Harding will be properly served
by his Postmaster General"