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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
FREE SPEECH--AMERICAAlSM

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Editor State Journal:
- AS a veteran of the World s War IN
which L volunteered. l would ike. TO
protest against the crime of recent oc-
currence N this state Such violence
as marks the attack against the Nom
partisan league organizers at Great
Bend cannot be allowed to go un-
checked We are no longer IN the
dark ages in which the stronger only
were right. America was founded ON
free speech and liberation. In fact 1t
is so written in the constitution OF the
United States.
+ Mob law is only a step towards Rus
STA. The Soviet government is the re-
suit of such practices. Did Russia al
low free speech or the freedom of the
press? During the war it may have
been necessary to suppress talk against
the government and the many waste
full, unjust practices. The one object
was to win and to do-that unity was
essential. Nothing of the kind is
needed now.
The best way to kill a plan that is
impracticable is to talk it to death.
Many people are carried away by the
called Americanism. If the Great
Bend affair is a fair sample OF this,
wish to be left out
From the above you will say that
belong TO the Nonpartisan league,
but such is far from the truth. Fair
play is the issue.
Yours for better America.
ROSCOE E. HEY,
Overlook, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
MORE WOMEN THAN men
Two Thousand More Females in To
pcka Than Males.

Topeka women should have no
trouble in ruling Topeka. 1t is con-
ceded that women generally are
bosses at home, but there is no rea-
son why they shouldn't-nhoss" the city
because of the fact that they might
hold the majority of votes. According
to the census report the female popu-
lation of Topeka is greater by more
than two thousand than the male
population. 1t follows that there must
be hundreds more women voters than
there are men, it was pointed out by
Miss Alice Peyton, city registration
clerk. -
Topeka has 23,925 men and 26.s97
women, the 1920 census figures show.
I've always thought men were
scarce in Topeka and now I know it," a
single woman said today.
"Well, where ara the women, any
way?" single man declared. Some
body must have two or three. There's
been a n1isdeal somewhere
b Consolation for women in the
scarcity of men would be that they
can have the upper hand in running
the city. Consolation for men in the
masculine minority would be that
women can't run the city. for women
often fail to register, and the registra-
ton probab bly, would show not less than
one-third more men than women
eligible to cast votes. Women will
have to gov more interested in polir-
ical problems before they can hope to
be civic rulers in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
BEGIN MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN.
Committee Will Work on Near Town
Farmers This Week

The membership committee of the
Chamber of Commerce which has been
patiently waiting for the membership
campaign to start next Monday. de-
cided upon some action to take place
-inIme diately.
The committee has voted to let the
first chargefor new members be toward
the near-town farmers. Glenn Bybee
and other members are attempting to
get the farmers to attend the Saturday
noon lunches at the Chamber of Com
merce. in hopes that they will become
interested in the chambe activities.
The committee will work all week on
this project
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
OAKLAND NEWS
Notes and personals by Mrs. H.
Wadleigh. Phone 4682 k-I or $3.50.

An Oakland citizens caucus will be held
Wednesday evening, March %, at s p. m,
In the Oakland high school auditorium for
the purpose of placing the nominee for
mayor, police judge and five councilmen
ON the citizens ticket
The official board of, the Oakland Metho-
dist church will meet this evening at 80
in the church.
The members Of the Friendship club en-
-tertained with a surprise party Mbnday
evening at the home of Mr. and Mrsl S. f.
birthday anniversary of Mrs. Glover. The
evening was spent in playing games.
after which refreshments were served. The
guests were: Mr. and Mrs. j. Handley
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Myrfck, Mr.. and Mrs.
J.. Rathbun, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Bauer MI
and Mrs. A.. ]. Rumsey Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Schmitt, Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Yeager, Mr..
and Mrs. 7. J. Glover, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Covert, Mr. and Mrs. J. Clements. Mrs. A.
j Fireoved, Mrs. A. Handley, Catherine
Glover, Mary Myrick, Dorothy Myrick.
Phyllis Myrick,-Janet Peterson, Louise
Peterson, Vivian MyriSk, Mr.. Fred Glover.
Donald Geyer, John Hertzler. Francis
Myrick, Francis Rumsey and Elmo Rum
seq.
The Plus Ultra class of the Oakland
Presbyterian church will meet this evening
at the home of Mrs. Faustina Guy IN
KeiIam avenue Mrs. F. n Collins is the
leader of the evening
The choir of the Oakland Christian
church will meet for practice this evening
Mt s O'Clock at the church.
The meeting of the Forestry club to have
been held Friday afternoon. March .. At
the home Of Mrs ]. Bandley in AFTER ave
nue. has been postponed one week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
BLOODHOUND IS SICK
Rotary Club May Have to Substitute
a Spaniel or Spitz.

Bill Eden. chief property man for
the Rotary clubs Uncle Toms Fol-
lies of 1927 came into the show head
quarters, pale and tearing at what lit
tie hair he has left.
my Gawd, fellers," said Bill. "our
best bloodhound is sick and the vet
says he can't get well in time to use
him in our show"
Bill was so excited that the other
members of the committee had to
take time off to quiet him.
Now. Bill said Don = Grindell,
what difference does it make? The
bloodhound don't ever catch Little Eva
or Topsy, or Uncle Tom. They get
away across the ice. If you want
them caught get water spaniel
Otherwise a Mexican hairless or Spitz
pup would do just as well, as all the
dog has to do is to stand on the bank
of the river and howl. Stop fnssing
about it and let's Eo."
So Bill went to work and isn't go
ing to worry about the dog any more
The preparations for the Rotary
Club show are going on rapidly.
Dress rehearsals are going on every
night this week. Every member of
the cast is letter perfect. -.
The show will be given Monday and
Tuesday evenings at the Grand. All
Rotarians have tickets for sale: Sew
eral have completely sold out their
allOtmentSt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
When an offender really means to de-
fraud the check is usually larger.

When an offender really means to de-
fraud, the check is usually larger.
Women were formerly the worst Of
tenders in the way of overdrafts.
Their unfamiliarity with banking and
business usually led them to be more
prone to write checks which could not
be cashed than the men. but since the
first two weeks of the campaign there
has not been woman offender re-
ported.
Il guess they must have been scared.
There has not been a bad check writ
ten by a woman turned over to me
since got out the first warrant" said
Tabor this morning.
1t Reaches the Forgers.
The drive which has sent half the
bad check artists to cover. has also
reached the forgers, and has caused a
very considerable decrease in the
number of forged checks which are
handed to merchants in Topeka. in
the past few months, Tabor says.
There is no abatement clause in the
forgery law, and no way in which the
check can legally be made good. One
or two forgery cases have been pushed.
and there is at least one pending at
the present time.
Topeka people, good, bad. and in
different, who write checks, are be-
ginning to watch their step.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
TO FORM DE MOLAY CHAPTER.
Will Be Organized Following Spring
Is Reunion of Scottish Rite Masons.

The Topeka De Molay chapter is to
be instituted Immediately after the
spring reunion of the Scottish Rite
Masons. which is to be held April 15
A number of candidates for the initia-
tory class have already been secured
from among the sons. of Scottish Rite
Masons.
The Scottish Rite Masor1s will OBJ
serve Maunday Thursday of this week
with a banquet at $50 O'Clock at the
Masonic temple, followed by a pro-
gram of addresses and music The
chief address of the evening will be
delivered by Justice John S. Dawson of
the state supreme court Music will
be furnished by the Scottish Rite quar-
tet.
On Easter morning breakfast will
be served at the temple at $3.50 o'clock
followed by, a program which will in
.clude an address by Senator Alfred
Doekipg., of Manhattan. Both the
Maunday; Thursday and Easter serv-
ices are obligatory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
ROTARY MEETING THURSDAY
All Members Whose Names Begin
With Will Make Short Talks.

The Secretary of the Topeka, Rotary
club wants Ito know a lot of things
about the members of the club who
are, planning. to attend, the district
conference oftthe club at, Wichita in
the near future, and one of the main
items of business at the next regular
meeting Of the club. which will be
held Thursday. will be the. reports of
the members who are going, with de-
tails as to their plans. +A -
There will be- some new members
to vote on, andEthe, members who have
been elected and qualified will be in
troduced at the Thursday meeting.
The comnittee~which is arranging for
the Uncle Toms Cabin show of the
club will have report to make.
Then the members whose names be-
gin with c will be called upon to spend
three minutes speaking of themselves
and their businesses, and two more
minutes answering questions from the
rest of the members. 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
few BAD CHECKS
"No Fund Check" Drive Causes
Offenders to Hunt Cover.
Merchants Association Is Sue
cessful in Campaign. 3,

Fifty pr cent of the no fund check.
offenders have taken to cover since we
started after them" Milton Tabor. Sec
rotary of the Topeka Merchants asso-
citation said today. One of the first
things undertaken by Tabor when he
took the position Of secretary of the
association was an unrelenting and
unremitting war against the people
who give checks when they have no
funds in the bank to meet the checks.
Only two cases have actually gone
to court as a result of the warrants
which Tabor has sworn out, but the
abatement clause in the state law.
which permits payment of the court
costs and the check to operate to pre-
vent sentence, has saved a very large
number of the offenders.
Decided. To Settle.
81 started to court with a couple of
them one morning, Tabor said, but
before we reached the court house
they decided that they would settle the
checks and pay the COSTS
Tabor will go to Newton, Kan, to-
night, where he will appear on the
program of the state convention of the
Kansas State Retail Secretaries as
ISOLATION, in session there Wednesday
in connection with the convention of
the Kansas State Retailers associa-
ton, meeting at the same place and
time. Tabor will explain the campaign
which has been waged against the no
fund checks in Topeka, and which has
attracted widespread attention thru
out the state. Topeka is the first city
where the merchants have pressed the
fight to the limit
In most cases the merchants have
been satisfied to haggle and threaten
till they got their money from the Of
tenders, and then drop the case. The
Topeka merchants have pledged them
selves not to settle any case out OF
court.
Carelessness and ignorance of just
how much money there is in the bank
is the source of most of the violations
of the state law. Tabor declares, tho
he has more than once found men who
were Intentionally attempting to- de-
fraud thru the use of checks which
were worthless.
They Generally "Come Thru
1t is seldom that when the secretary
of the association gets after the Of
fender. the latter does not come
thru" Tabor says. The persistent vio-
lator does exist, however. Tabor tells
of one man who gave worthless checks
at one store, and when he was called"
on them, went to another store, cashed
checks of equal worthlessness to pay
the first ones. and started a circle
which continued until he had written
more than 500 worth of checks, when
the association overlook him.
The average check which is an over
draft, given in error. is about SIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Frank Hast1eH Brings Action Against
Topeka Railway Company.

A suit to collect $1,000 damages
from the Topeka Railway company. for
injuries he sustained when the auto
mobile in which he was riding was
struck by street car at Eighth and
College avenues the evening of June
80, 1920, was filed in the district court
Monday afternoon by Frank Hartzell.
son of Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Hartzell. Of
Shorey.
This was the accident in which Miss
Elsie johnson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. I. c. johnson, GA Monroe sire ct,
was killed and several other young
folks seriously injured Hartzell al
leges he sustained a broken jaw and
severe bruises. He claims the street
ear was being driven at dangerous
speed down the incline eastward
toward College avenue, along which
ithe automobile was being driven.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22

Sheriff Robert Miller Monday after
noon received a telegram from the
chief constable at Moosejaw. Canada,
asserting that the Hays arrested there
is not Allen Hays, missing Topeka au-
tomobile man, wanted here on charges
of embezzlement. The man has been
released, 1t was said. -
Hays was arrested by Burns detec-
tives after A. V. Lindell. cashier of the
Kaw Valley National bank, had re-
ceived a letter from Allen Hays posted
in Canada, threatening him with Eek
posures" unless he dismissed the COM
plant. The wire received by Sheriff
Miller read: ~
Hays released. Am satisfied he is
not the man you want"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
When Food
Doesn't Digest
Give the Stomach Rational Rest
by Proper Aid, Not by Harsh
Starvation NJ e II d. Use
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets.

A sour stomach may indicate an
acid condition that calls for an
kikaline effect.
This you will get from one or two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22

Is bad back making you misera-
BILE? Are you tortured with dull,
wearing backache, and sharp. stab
bling pains? It's time then. you looked
to your kidneys. A cold. a strain. or
overwork has probably weakened your
kidneys and brought on that nagging
backache, those headaches. dizzy
spells and kidney irregularities. Don't
wait for some serious trouble. Use
Doan's Kidney Pills. Your home
folks recommend them. Ask your
neighbori
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after
meal. Sour risings, gassiness, a heavy
bloated feeling and such distress due
to indigestion or dyspepsia are usually
only temporary. And yet they may
I8ad to serious disorder. The regular
Use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after
meals reflects to a high degree the
Intelligent selection of preventative
measures.
- One cannot always select or inspect
the quality of food to be eaten nor its
method or manner of preparation.
But it is possible to avoid the acidity
that is so often the result. And it is
a far better plan to eat without worry
over what may happen, than to starve
for fear it will happen. Many physi-
clans recommend these tablets for
Stomach distress due to indigestion or
dyspepsia
They are sold by all druggists
everywhere at so cents a box.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
FILE new RATE SCHEDULE
Wichita Northwestern Railroad Makes
Application to Commission.

The wichita Northwestern railroad
today filed an application with the
public utilities commission asking for
approval of a new freight rate sched-
ule for intrastate shipments. The road
asks confirmation of intrastaIe tariffs
in keeping with interstate rates.
The comm ission filed the applica-
ton. No date was fixed for forma.
hearing --~t -, .-- s'-s-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
THE TOPEKA DAILY sTATE JOURNAL TU
THE SoMME COMES IN
seventh)

500 bodies
enth and the Seventy-seventh.)
Some day. they said, when war is done
have wandered back;
When we have earned our share OF fun
Beyond the last attack.
Ae swing down avenue
Some day. amid the din
Well take our place back home with yous -.
And the Somme n.
Molains they glow
OF flame and thanking fire; 4.
By swamp and knob to LIE Cateau
They cut the bloody wire.
Far out beyond each batter height,
Well worth the cost to win.
They dreamed of home beyond the fight
And the Somme comes in,
Beyond each trench they
The Roaring Forties flare;
They heard above the great guns
The rush of Greeley Square.
To dreams that come with bated breath
thru the bloody loan. "
On through the rain-drenched nights of death
The old town whispered Home.
From Roux Farm they toxic the ridge
That held the last corral
Their bodies formed the only bridge
That crossed the Sambre Canal
By t-hung swamp and battered hill
The golden vision stayed
OF ancient haunts that beckoned still
Beyond the barricade.
THANK Cod" they whispered. Peace near.
Peace where the April dawns break clear
Aboe the spiked gun.
Thank Cos, above the sullen
Our smoke. blue and thin,
Is westbown warless shore
And now the Sornme comes in :
Once more Taps sounds above their dreams,
And with its ancient glow
Oncem the flaming skyline CLEANS,
But they will
Back with their love of youth and life
Lost dreams Of play and sport
Far from the gun-swept plains of strife
Their ship has come to port
-GRANTLAND RICE. In New York Tribu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-22
A Topeka Case

Mrs. VIM. Peterson. 514 Monroe St.,
says: 81 suffered with my back for a
long time. My kidneys were irregular
in action and seemed worn out and
could hardly do my Homework. At
times / was very nervous and when
ever I caught cold, it settled in my
kidneys and made me feel worse.
Doan's Kidney Pills gave me relief
and have felt better ever since"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-20
BEAUTIFUL GLIMPSES OF
BRITISH COAST LINE IN
THE CALL OF YOUTH"

No more beautiful slimpses or
picturesque English scenery were
ever Incorporated into a film than
in THE CAN of Youth" the Henry
Arthur Jones story which was
made by the Famous Players Lasky
British producers in their new
studio near London. This fact will
be impressed on audiences who see
the production at the "B' Theater
today and tomorrow
The American public is generally
familiar with seeing bits of Amerl-
can scenery that are utilized in mo-
ton pictures where needed. III
The Call of Youth" however, since
it was actually made in England it
was possible to obtain those choice
scenes of beauty in which he
country abounds. One of the most
striking shows a great sweep Of
English coast with a tiny village
resting snugly under a huge cliff.
Watermeet, one of the loveliest
places in all Devonsh1re, is the try
sting place for lowers whose ro-
nance is the basis of the story. Sew
eral other charming shots were
taken on the shore around Lynton.
An all-English cast of players
headed by Ben Webster, Mary
Glynn and Malcolm Cherry will be
seen in the picture Hugh Ford,
famous American director, made
the production from an adaptation
by Eve Unsell.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-20
LITTLE JACK GILL
WHO DISAPPEARED
MAY 8 is LOCATED

Five year-old Jack Gill and his
grandmother, Mrs. $. j. Gill, have
been located in Ell Paso, after dis
appearance of more than a week.
Lawrence Gill, father of Jack, is
now in the El Paso county jail
awaiting the result of an action
charging him with being connected
in the abduction of his child, who
had been given into the custody OF
his mother, Mae Gill, upon her di-
vorce from Lawrence Gill
Sheriff Tony ortiz was notified of
the disappearance May s. Tele-
grams were sent all over the south
west by the sheriff's office, giving
officials in dozens of cities a de-
scription of the boy and his grand
mother, who had also disappeared,
A warrant was then issued
against the boys father, who was
believed to be responsible for his
abduction. The fugitives were lo-
Gated in lei Paso by officials of the
office and held pending
action by Sheriff Ortiz.
Arrangements were made by
Sheriff Ortiz last night for the
childs return to him mother, An
uncle arranged to go to Ell Paso and
take charge of him and bring him
to Albuquerque. Now that the re-
turn of the child is certain, 1t is
thought possible that Mrs. Gill, his
will not press the charges
against her former husband.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-20
TRAINING
IN SCHOOLS Of
CITY IS PRAISE D

Praise for the Albuquerque sys-
tenn of vocational education was
liberally given by H. A. Tieman,
federal agent for Industrial educa-
ton, who was here to inspect the
shops at the city schools yesterday.
II have just completed tour
of the western states" said Mr..
Tieman, and l would say that the
work being done here in the high
school shops is as good as any l
have seen, I've been through every
western state except Colorado and
your trade instruction will com
pare favofably with any.
THE thing particularly good is
the practical work being given
which will be of so much use when
man starts to make a living. We
need this type of work to fit the
80 per cent of the children who
do not finish high school in order
that they may make a good living
in after life, 1t is extremely prac-
teal training and is being taught
in an excellent manner. The high
school shops are a decided asset to
the city"
Mr.. Tieman was accompanied
here by A. b. Anderson of the state
department of education
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-20
ATE lqdeFltis Morning Journal Friday, May 20, 1921
THEATERS TODAY

'B' Thcater~-The Famous Play
ers-Lasky British Producers, Ltd,
present The Call of Youth" u
Hugh Ford production, but a Para
mount feature. The picture was IN
England and played by a great
English cast. Also presenting
"Fatty' Arbuckle as the leading
star in The Butcher Boy" 1t Is
great program.
Lyric Theater--Manage Scott is
showing today one of Allan Dwan's
productions. entitled THE Scoffer.
1t is a First National attraction and
a rafting good one. He is also
presenting "A Fresh Start which
is Merry Mermaid comedy.
Pastimc Theater--For the second
time, the management is repeating
today Colorado Pluck" with Will
liam Russell as the leading ana
principal star in the play; also re-
peating The Simp,' a laughable
Sunshine comedy.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-20

tional scope, sweeping within its
field of action the bright lights of
Gotham's famous Broadway and
the life of the British aristocracy.
Especially in the latter scenes is
the opportunity for contract af-
forded
Russell, school IN metropolitan
life, displays distinct charm in his
portrayal of the uncouth western
miner emerging into the swirl of
gayety on Broadway and hobnob-
blng with the owners of titles in
England. His role is that of Colo
rado Jim, who, having made for
tune, decides to give the world
the once over" He selects Broad
way as starter.
If the experiences of Colorado
Jim on Broadway are anus ng,
those among the titled ones abroad
are sd1e-splitting. His marriage to
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-20
ELECTION RETURNS
READ TONIGHT AT
CRYSTAL THEATER

A big double bill will be present
ed at the Crystal opera house to-
night. The hilarious comedy,
why Grow Old? with Jack
Christy and the music revue com
pany are playing one of the fun
NEST farces that has been present
ed here in long time. The audi
ence is conVHlsed with laughter
from the rise of the curtain till the
end of the play.
Tonight the election returns will
be read from the stage in addition
to the amateurs that have prom
ised to appear. Prizes will be given
TO the best amateurs and they will
be judged by the audience. Good
sized houses have greeted this com
pany of clever actors and they are
fast gaining friends with the local
people.
Matinees will be given Saturday
and Sunday at $3.50 p. m. Watch
for THE Devil and Company"