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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05

fence. it cost me cents to iern not to
put holes ana cents in the same
pocizit but it ony cost you q cent
to learn to always look for little sines
on the side before you get on a weigh
ing machine.
Epeek wen you're spoken to. sed
pop.
And we kepp on wawking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05
Would Reward Sergeant York.

Washington, Aug. 5.-A bill author
izing the president to appoint Sergeant
Alvin C. York famous world war hero,
as a captain of the United States army
and then to place him on the retired
list, was introduced in the senate to-
day by Senator Mickelar. Democrat,
of Tennessee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05

In defense of government opera
ton OF railroads, it is pointed out
by the editor of a local paper that
while other business was raising rates
from 100 to $50 per cent railroad
rates advanced only 35 per cent. The
writer apparently overlooks the fact
that the people are paying in taxes
this seeming difference and will be
paying it for years to come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05
WouId Continue Fmergency Tarlff.

Washington, Aug. 5.-A bill to ex-
tend the import duty provisions of the
emergency tariff act for two months
was introduced in the senate today by
Senator Gooding, Republican, Idaho.
The act will expire automatically Oc-
fober 26
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05
Wants New Army Cut.

Washington, Aug. "a RESOLUTION
authorizing the secretary of war to
reduce the enlisted strength of the
army to 100000 men was introduced
in the senate today by Senator Borah,
Republican, Idaho.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05

The slow progress made in the
peace negotiations between England
and ireland is not without its advan-
tages. While the parleying is going
on there is a cessation of the reign of
murder and arson that so lopg has ex-
listed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05
Ont for world Horseshoe Title.

Columbus, o., Aug. SC. c. Da-
Wis of Columbus who claims the
worlds horseshoe pitching champion
ship, will play George May Of Akron.
holder of the 1920 worlds champion
ship, here tonight. The winner of six
out of eleven games will be declared
the victor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05

The st. Louis Times divides wage
earners into two classes-those who
earn more than they are paid and
those who are paid more than they
earn. But every wage Garner thinks
he belongs to the first division.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05

Enrico Caruso, whose death was
announced this week. possessed a dis
tinction unusual among grand opera
stars. He never toured the provinces
in concert.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05

Secretary Mellon has approved purchase
Of the Central New England sanatoTium as
ISOLATION property at Rutland, Mass, to ac-
commodate 800 former soldiers, tuberculosis
patients.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05
Local Mention

Raymond ChIropodist. Orpheum Bldg.-Adv
Razor Blades Resharpened; 25c-35c
per dozen. Tromp Annex.-Adv.
Cash for Liberty Bonds. Kleinhans.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05

The first carload of California fresh figs
ever sent out of the state was recently
shipped from Fresno to the eastern mar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05
International
SundaySchoolLesson
where the War sun Rages.
BY WIlLIANi ID. ELLIs

For August is 'PauPs First Mis-
sionary Journey''-Acts 1912.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-05
A Preacher Hero

Cosmopolitan, indeed, was the
church at Antioch which babe fare
well to the three pioneers upon the
Great Adventure-the greatest adven-
ture, indeed, in all history Caesar
crossing the Rubicon, Columbus brav-
ing unknown seas, were of less sig
nifieance than the setting forth of
Barnabas, Saul and John Mark from
this tender Christian fellowship of the
home church to attempt the Chris
tan conquest of the world.
At the outset, Barnabas was the big
man of the trio. 1t was to his home
land of Cyprus that the trio sailed.
He was evidently the large, gracious
figure, of imposing physical presence;
so that later he was mistaken for
Jupiter by the heather. Saul was an
understood Jew, Of insignificant APP
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-01-13
Frank Oldham, DR.. c. A. Lusk and
S. 6. Adams
Herrell Happenings.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wick Ray called 1t
tie Win Herrell home Sunday after
noon. !:
Little Elsie Strange was very sick
a few days last week, but is slowly
Improving.
Mrs. LaFollett spent Monday al
ternoon with Mrs. I. c. Jones.
The following were visitors at the
Joe Clark home Sunday: Mrs. Maj
yry Clardy, Mr.. VIM. Cotton, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wilson and Miss Lola
alay Everett.
MIR. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland spent
a few days last week with Mrs. Way
lands parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed FL
lngton.
Mrs. Ray Sturgeon and little son
spent Saturday with her mother. Mrs
G0lliday. s
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby Wayand, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Wayland and Mr..
Wayland, Oren Ison and wife spen:
Sunday at,the Walter Taylor home.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAllister were Sum
day visitors at the John Strange
home.
Mr.. John Beaman is having his
wheat threshed 1t seems . little
out of season to see threshing ma.
chimes going along the roads At this
time Of year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanley Clark spent
tuesday at the Joe Clark home.
u. d
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-01-13
Virginia News.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brayton and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. ana
Mrs. Jake Jundy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Hardinger and ht-
tie son visited with his uncle, +. l..
Burk and family Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Mccain and Miss Lois
Clark were quietly married last
Wednesday Jan. S, 1921, at Butler.
Mr.. Joe Wolfe was real sick Satur'
day night and Sunday but is better
at this writing.
Miss Rosa Nighttime spent Sunday
evening with Miss Mary Burk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hardinger spent
Sunday with her sister, Mr.. and Mrs
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-01-13

Carl Welliver, of Amsterdam.
Rollan Harper has the pink eye.
Alex Woods delivered hogs to Ed
Corlett Monday.
Mrs. Edyth Hutchinson visited
with Mrs. Price Calvert Of near But
Ter Monday.
Mrs. Fred Brayton left Tuesday for
Latham, No. --.--.-.---------.z
THE OLD MAID.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-01-13
THE OLD MAID.

To drive out worms that are eating
away the strength and vitality Of
your child, use Whites Cream Vermi-
fuge. 1t expels the worms without
injury to the child. Price $50. Sold
Il by Travis Drug 4 Mercantile Co. Jan
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-12
How Circus Riders
Are Made
CrandaH,s BraSiIian Circus

most daring in the world. Their exhibitions
in bare back and Roman riding are astound-
ing. Crandalls beat them all. Old and young
alike wonder how such amazing and thrilling
acts can be performed. You will have 4 chance
to get next to nature in this wild and wonder
full act.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-12
JUST A GLIMPSE OF THE BIG TOWN STUFF
Grand Parade
800 People

including the KEN band, Arab Patrol, Drum Corps,
circus troupe, etc, etc, for brilliancy and lavish
splendor it leads them all
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-12
Mile Vara Clayton

She is full ofpep and personality. outdoes mere
man in an amazing routine of daring acrobats. Been
with the biggest Of the big circuses and has an in
ternational reputation as an acrobatic artist
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-12
Hays Duo
Plying Trabese and Ring
Acrobats

For speed, power, and pep, these vigorous and
real performers have yet to find their equal. Their
wonderful feats of aerial gymnastics are to say the
least, wonderful.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-12
You'll ovant to see
The Country Store.
It's a marvel-You can buy any
thing from a peanut to a para
chute.
You'll w0nt TO eat!
Try Dor Noted
Eat and Drink
!, Shops

Where you may refresh and ill yourself
with the spices Of hot tamale, or fill to the
gills with hot dog and red lemonade, or
frothy cream pufs, juicy beef steaks. plum
pudden, %doughnuts with holes in, or ice
{ cream served hot or cold. u.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-12
Clown Act
"How the Bee Gets all the
Homey'r

well as young full of pranks and tricks, punctuated
with screaningly funny situations, Willy wiles and
reckless %rantings.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-12
SIMPLY, SNAPPY-Y NOT NAUGHTY
Poppies

These peoples are not from Flanders field, they
are the Elite of young American wonenhood.
dainty, coquettish and courageous. Come!
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-12
The Tale Of the Wind"
3 Beautiful Girls

A pleasing illustration Of the caprices Of the winds.
You'll surely want to see these eight vivid, polsat-
ing, vivacious, tantalizing girls. They've just come
: from the "FOLLIES". .
Morris tribune., 1921-03-11
TRIAL BA1ANcE-couNTx AuD1ToR

From of Stevens County
Morris tribune., 1921-03-11
| No. Of To Whom For What
| Warrant Issued Purpose Amour

Continued on Following Page)
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
NAMES SHIPPING
BOARD TUESDAY

Members of the shipping board
will be appointed next Tuesday. ac-
cording to statements made Fri
day at the White House. The only
Qualification was that this would be
the program ''if nothing happens."'
This is taken to mean that Presi-
dent Harding finally has selected a
chairman OF the board. Whether
this will be Charles Piez, OF Chi
cago, who was proposed for the
place by Charles M. Schwab. is not
known.
1t is expected that former Senator
Chamberlain, OF Oregon, democrat.
and Meyer Lessner. OF California.
republican. will be the Pacific coast
appointees. Frederick Thompson.
OF Alabama, democrat, is the prob
able appointee of the gulf coast.
Carmi Thompson, of Ohio. republl-
can, Is a possible appointee. IL Mr..
Piez is not made chairman.
T. V. Connors. of New York, head
of the longshoremen's union, re-
publican, is among those mem
toned. 1t is considered possible
that Admiral Benson. present chair
man, may be appointed.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
SONS OF VETERANS
INITIATE MEMBERS
District Camps Take in Class
OF Eleven on Spring
Drive.

The spring drive for members and
the initiation of new members OF
the distr:c. camps. Sons of Vet
Grams. was held Friday night at the
New Ebbitt hotel. A letter OF con-
graduation to the class to be In
itiated and of best wishes to all the
members was read from President
Harding in expressing his regrets
that he could not attend. President
Harding has been a member OF the
organization for several years.
Among those initiated were: Rep
resentative A. z. B. Stevens of Ohio,
H. H. Boroughs. w. v. Cox, Z. B.
Baldwin, Charles l. Corby, Rev.
William ]. Alternately, E. A. Lang,
accompanied by P. f. Addison, Past
Commanders n-chief F. T. r. John
son and H. v. Speelman, and Repre-
sentative Clifford f. Ireland of
Illinois.
The Maryland degree team in
itiated the new members. The coih-
mittee who arranged the meeting
were o. A. C. Oehmler, F. T. F.
Johnson, ]. w. Lyons. F. A. DeGroot.
DR.. A. A Taylor, and Herbert Waltin
Congratulations were re-
ceived from Pelham C. Barrow. lieu
tenant governor Of Nebraska, who
is commander -in-chief of the Sons
of Veterans.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
Pistols Stolen
From Fort Myer
Captain Reports

Twcnty-eight automatic pistols,
each i5-caliber, were stolen from the
supply station Of Battery F. ls;h
held artillery, at Fort Myer. Va,
Friday. according to report
made to the police by Capt. J. J.
Waters. in charge Capt. Waters
doubts that the weapons were
stolen by a member of the company.
solomon l.. Ksszon 7ol Eleventh
street northeast. reported TO the
fourth precinct police that his au-
tomobile was looted while parked
in front of 6l5 Four-and- -one-halt
street southwest. The thieves OBJ
tained cigars and smoking tobacco,
valued at $50.
Automobile accessories. valued at
$40. were stolen from the garage Of
John Briscoe in the rear of his
home. st3 Twenty-fifth street north
west. according to the third pre-
cinct police
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
COLONIAL DANES
REFLECT OFFICERS
Delegates Received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Harding at White
House.

With the reelection of all on
GERS except the third vice president
Albert L. Sioussat. who was
not eligible for reelection and
further reports of chairmen of COM
mittees, the national society. Colo
NAL Danes of America, concluded
its sessions here Friday.
Omcers for the next two years
are: Mrs. Joseph Rucker Lamar.
president: Mrs. Hamilton r. Fair
fax, first vice president; Mrs. Gil
mer Speed Adams, second vice
president; Mrs. E. H. PringIe, third
vice president; Mrs. Barrett Wen
dell. secretary; Mrs. william Hol-
land Wilmer, assistant secretary;
Mrs. Frederick A. Packard, treas
urer; Mrs. FranklinS Bowditch Dex-
ter. registrar: Mrs. William Todd
Robins. historian.
After the business meeting yes
terday afternoon the entire delega-
tion went to the White house.
Where they were received by Presi-
oent and Mrs. Harding.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
TRIAL BOARD IDEA
TOLD TO CHAMBER I
BY FEDERAL MEN
District c. of c. Would
Give Discharged EN-
ploye an Appeal.

Opposition TO the Recommendation,
listed as No. in the referendum
recently sent out by the United
States Chamber OF Commerce. reIa-
tive TO reclsssifcation OF govern.
ment employees. which in effect
rules that an empioye discharged
from government service shall have
no right Of appeal. was voiced FRI
day night by the committee on the
referendum Of the Washington
Chamber Of Commerce at a joint
meeting Of the committee and the
board bf directors az the chamber
rooms.
The action 20 oppose this recon-
mendation followed a discussion on
the referendum by the committee
and the administrative board Of the
Federal Employees union. No. with
Bird Payne. az chairman, which
latter body adjourned it's weekly
meeting TO visit the Chamber OF
Commerce in recognition Of its re-
quest 10 the United States Cham
Der of Commerce to submit the
referendum
In opposing the recommendations
Mr.. Payne offered as a remedy, the
setting up by congress Of some tri-
bunal which would have the power
to hear the cases where the dis
charged employe claimed unjust
treatment This trial board clause.
which is put forward in the ref
erendum in the arguments in the
negative was included in the oppo-
sition by the chambers committee
on the referendum. The other eight
recommendation were favored by
both the committee and the Fed
ersl Employees board.
The summer training camp for
civilians. which the T.. s army u
proposing TO open over the country
Endorsed. The corps area hsadqusr-
ters for the District will be located
al Fort Howard. Nd
Consideration was given to the
I ropossl, and favored. TO present
copies of the Americans creed. pub
lished in book form. 20 the grad
yates Of the grammar schools and
the junior nigh schools Of the Dis
trict at the commencement exercises.
! The replica Of the Allison Nailor
I medal. which is presented annually
TO the commander Of the winning
school cadet company will again be
presented this year at the COM
mencement exercises.
IL was decided that the last meet
ing OF the chamber. which is TO be
held June To- will prohs bly, he given
] over to discussions OF national af-
fairs. II was suggested that Sec
retary Of Commerce Herbert Hoover
I be requested 10 address the board
I this meeting.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
LLOYD GEORGE NOW
RAPS MINE OWNERS
Especial cable to The washingtsn Hsrak
and chiease TriSune,0

Especial cabls to The washingtsn Herald
and chieass rriSuns.)
LONDON, May 2s.-At the meet
ing Of the coal mine owners ana
miners executives yesterday morn
ing Prime Minister Lloyd George,
who q month ago uttred a warn
ing to the miners. uttered an equally
strong one to the mine owners.
IF there were any danger OF the
owners not accepting the terms
which We thought fair, thereby
holding up the community. we
should exercise all our authority
and use all the resources at the
disposal Of the government to en-
force settlement" he said.
The warning came during a
lengthy analysis of the situation.
Lloyd George talked to both
parties like a schoolmaster dealing
with a pair of recalcitrant school
boys. He said he had never seen a
great strike where less pressure
had been brought to bear by the
government to settle 1t than this.
(Cepyright, ls1l,)
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
TAXI is HALTED;
PASSENGER STRUCK

Alleged to have struck Sidney
CHASER. % years old. of 1545 Sixth
street northwest. when he alighted
from a taxicab near Twenty-ei ighth
street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast shortly before midnight,
Vincent r Nash. a sailor. living at
1926 y street southeast. and George
Nakley. 20 years old. of 2llS Thir-
teenth street southeast. were ar
rested by police of the eleventh
precinct.
CHASER. according to the police
was a passenger in the taxicab with
Dorothy Shaw, $40 II street north-
east. The machine was operated by
Louis Benson. 34l2 P street north
west. When it reached Twenty
eighth street. Nash and Nakley
stepped in the roadway and stopped
the machine.
When Glasser stepped out. one OF
the men, il Is alleged. struck him.
A short time later police OF the
eleventh precinct arrested Nash and
Nakley.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
MOTORCYCLE SPILL
INJURIES TWO men.
Swerves and Strikes Telegraph
Pole in Avoiding Au-
tOmobile.

Crashing into a telegraph pole,
after swerving in order to avoid
striking an automobile, Oden For
rest, 81 years old, and Howard Ser
rim, % years old. motorcyclists. both
living at 639 Elliott street north
east were badly injured. the former
probably fatally. at 2:50 o'clock
Friday afternoon. The accident
occurred about halfway between
here and Alexandria. Va Both are
confined at the Emergency hospital
Forests condition was reported
serious by hospital officials early
this morning.
According to the story told by
the injured men. Serrin. who was
inexperienced. was driving at the
time, while Forrest was riding in a
side car. They were on their way
to Alexandria. In attempting to
avoid hitting the automobile. ac-
cording to Forrest, he grabbed the
handlebar. which caused Serrin to
lose control. The injured men were
rushed to the hospital in a passing
automobile.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
GROVER BERGDOLL
PROPERTY SEIZED
BY GOVERNMENT
Slacker's Mother Told to
= Report All of Sons
Holdings.

PHILADELPHIA. May 3s.-The
entire property of Grover Cleveland
Berxdon. millionaire draft dodger.
was seized by the United States gov
ernment here Friday.
Col Thomas W. Miller, alien prop
erty custodian. personally made the
seizure by direction of President
Harding. under the authority of the
trading with the enemy act
Demand Made on Mrs. Bergdo
Mrs Emma c. BergdoIl. who re-
Gently testified before the house
committee that she held a power Of
attorney for her son, was served
with a formal demand to make a de-
tailed report of all of the holdings
Of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. and
was notified that all of the estate
Of Grover in Philadelphia, which in
cfpded the ''Bergdoll castle" at
Fifty-second street and Wynnefeld
avenue, would be taken over by the
alien property custodian and would
be administered by that ONCE
Col. Miller and Maj. Vincent A.
Carroll. his personal attorney, went
to the several banks where Berg
dolls funds are deposited and served
similar demands on the presidents
OF those institutions. When ii was
learned that funds belonging to
Grover were deposited in the name
q Emma C BergdoIl. the presi-
dents of the institutions were di-
rscted to sequester all deposits in
Mrs. BergdolTs name until the in
terest OF Grover Bergdoll in the de-
posits can be ascertained-
The banks where the Bergdoll
funds are deposited are the Peoples
Trust company. Northwestern Ma
tional bank. Real Estate Title and
Trust company and Drexel and com
pany.
VIII Attach All Holdings.
An attachment on all of the
slacker's holdings in the Bergdoll
Brewing company plant was also
made by Miller. All mortgages to
Grover Bergdoll and the tenants in
his properties will be served like
wise. Miller announced.
The Bergdoll properties will be
administered by Mai. Carroll for the
alien property custodian. and any
money will be turned into the treas
ury Of the United States with other
propery of alien enemies. Col. Miller
said. This has been the first seizure
since June. 1919.
Col Miller. who was one of the
founders of the American legion in
France, and was prominent in its
Organization in this country. inau-
Eurated the movement to seize the
Bergdoll property.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
NEGRO HOSPITAL
EMPLOYE HELD

William B. Dixon. colored. en-
ployed as an elevator operator at
the Emergency hospital. was held
for the grand jury Friday by
Judge Hardison under $4,000 bond
on a statutory charge on the COM
plant Of 16-year-old girl patient
at the hospital.
The girl was brought to the hos-
pital on May 81. it was testified.
suffering from denatured alcohol
poisoning. While the colored maid
was absent from the room. govern
ment witnesses said. they heard the
child scream and when they rushed
in. they found Dixon in the room.
She related hr story to the hos
pitsl physicians and Dixon was ar
rested. The hospital authorities de-
clared that the elevator operator
had absolutely no business in the
room.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
Lead Pipe Welded
In Huckster Fight,
Policemen Claim

Sakarates Pautsekares, a buck
ster. according to the police, picked
a quiet spot at the corner OF Ninth
and G streets Friday night to make
a few sales Prosperous moments
were far of for that same spot
was claimed by George Tauprakos.
another huckster. They were un-
able to decide who was to occupy
the corner.
Tauprakos decided, police say. to
eject Pautsekares. A lively fight
ensued. During the alteration
Tauprakos, IT Is claimed. grabbed
a piece OF iron pipe and. according
to witnesses. proceeded to test the
durability of the bludgeon on the
head of Pautsekares, knocking him
out.
Policeman Lockwood placed Tau
prakos under arrest. He was sent
to the first precinct station. and
there charged with assault with
dangerous weapon" He will be
held for bonds. according to the
police.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
Social Folk Take Up Boys
Club Benefit Ball Game

Interest is being shown by promi-
nent Washingtonians in the big
league ball game to be played at
the Washington ball park, June 3,
for the benefit OF the Boys club.
J. Arthur Finnigan is chairman of
the committee for disposition of
boxes. with Mrs. Charles Demonet
as chairwoman.
Mrs. Demonet yesterday an
nounced her committee will consist
of Mrs. Samuel Prescott. Mrs.
Charles Semmes. Mrs. William
Noles Cooper. Mrs. Z. P. Graham.
Mrs. Court Wood. Mrs. Frank
Height. Mrs. r. K. West. Mrs.
Charles O'Neill, Mrs. Fred Lincoln.
Mrs. Fred Mackenzie, Mrs. william
Mrs. w. T. Weaver,
Mrs. Frank Jelleff, Mrs. Beverly
Smith. Mrs. Arthur Finnigan. Mrs.
Charles Hammett, Mrs. Frank We'll
Ter, Mrs. John Bolth. Mrs. Randall
Hagner, Mrs. Fred Cook, Mrs.
Charles Corby, Mrs. John Eynon.
and Mrs, Philip Hermann.