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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31

4 Masonic Temple. Ninth and streets
northwest will be an amusing ski,
"The Virginia Judge" Fred c. Par
ker. former Keith circuit artist. Will
have the title role. Mr.. Parker served
as an overseas entertainer for the
soldiers In France during the war,
and his appearance in this FUNNY
courtroom scene promises to be one
OF the hits Of the evening. Other In
teresting items on tonight's program
include selections on the harp by
Mrs. Edythe Marmion Brosius. and
the appearance In song recital of Mrs.
orme Thornberry. accompanied by
her numbers Mrs. Thornberry will APP
pear in elaborate costumes. harmon
king with the special theme of the
songs The concert will begin promptly
at s O'Clock.
An interesting instrumental pro-
gram will be given by the George
town University Glee Club at $3.50
o'clock on the evening OF Thursday,
June 2. while on Friday night . laugh
for everybody 10 promised In recita-
tion to be given by William II, Bright.
one Of washington's favorite mono
logists
The proceeds of the fair. which IL
being conducted under the manage
ment of a committee OF ladies headed
by Mrs. w. J. Baxter as chairman.
will be used in paying off the In
debtedness on the new Christ Child
Society Headquarters at 324 Indiana
avenue.
MRS. sTONER GUEST HERE.
Mrs winifred sackvilie stoner. of
New York. is the guest of Mrs. Wal
lace Grayson orme for q few days.
Mrs. stoner gave a lecture on The
the PIERCE -Orme School. Mrs. Stoner
GAINED nation wide fame through her
principles applied to her own daugh-
ter. who developed SO marvelously
that she was recognized as a prodigy
Of learning when still a child.
-
DR.. Michael Vincent Caspar. of Bos-
ton. is entertaining a party of ten at
the Hotel Washington during the
three-day session of the Lithuanian
convention. There will be a buffet
supper, at which delegates will be
guests, Thursday evening, in the sa-
Ion des nations.
Mrs. C. J. Walker; her daughter.
Miss Elizabeth Walker. OF Spencer.
Wis, and Miss II. N. Costello, OF
Champlain, N. Y. are at the Hotel
Washington for the week. They
passed the winter In Orlando, Fla.
and are on the way home.
-
Fear that radium rays had affected
the health of Nine. Curie were al
layed by a report issued yesterday
by DR.. Edward II. Rogers, who. with
DR.. Samuel Lambert. has been in at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
A HELPFUL HAIR HINT

A Lady Waiting friends says
have ever used TO make my hair
wavy, iustrous and abundant. IL
keeps away all dandruff and stops
itching" Peoples Drug stores sell II
satisfactory.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
What did we do In summer be-
fore some genius discovered
Talcum Powder?

II makes no difference,
for we look forward, not
backward - and we're
looking forward to a sum-
mer made more comfort
able by having plenty Of
refreshing Talcum at lit
tie cost. These always
at hand:
Colgate's Talcum = Large
sprinkle top C6r
can. ....-..'s.s..
Lorraine Talcum (our own
BRANDY sprinkle top 01r
can.
Mennen's Talcum - Needs
no introduction, it's IT,
famous. ...........
Djer-Kiss Tale m-De-
lightfully fragrant; 01r
sprinkle top. ........ SAS
williams Talcum-Anoth-
er famous brand, spe- 1S~
cial 2 cans for. 800. 6ON
First Fleer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31

Fear that radium rays had affected
the health of Nine. Curie were al
layed by a report issued yesterday
by DR.. Edward II. Rogers, who. with
DR. Samuel Lambert, has been In at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31

Mrs. c. J. Walker; her daughter.
Miss Elizabeth Walker, of Spencer,
Wis, and Miss II. N. Costello, OF
Champlain, N. Y. are at the Hotel
Washington for the week. They
passed the winter In Orlando, Fla.
and are on the way home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
OF the Famous
Duretta Cloth
$1.59

Duretta Cloth has many
points in its favor. but the
most pronounced is DURA-
BILITY. That's what a
mother considers first and
foremost. for she well knows
what youngsters aged 3 to 8
years do to their clothes.
Three styles. MILDLY, Coat
and Button-on Models.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31

Mrs. John C. Fremont has closed
her r street house and gone to her
country home, Heron Cove Farm.
Pemberton. N. j., for the summer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17
RAILWAYS APPEAL
TO WAGE BOARD
Ask Labor Tribunal to Make
Proposed Reductions in Pay
OF UnskilIed Employees
UNIONS TO OPPOSE THE,PLEA

Now York. March 1.-THE New
York Central Railroad. whose wage re-
vision proposals have been rejected W
unskilled labor. today forwarded peti
ton TO the railroad labor board in chi
cago. asking that tribunal to make the
proposed reductions effective tentatively
ON April l. The boards final decision
in the wage controversy would be made
retroactive TO that date. the petition
provides.
Union officials announced that they
would oppose any attempt to put the
proposed reduced scales in effect until
rhe labor board had given final dc
cision after hearing the arguments oi
both sides. These officials. who repre-
sent the unskillcd hands. declared they
bad assurance or support from the big
four" brotherhoods.
Officials Of the New York. New
Haven and Hartford, whose wage plans
affecting unskiled labor also have been
rejected by the employees. announced
they would carry their case to the labor
board in an px parte appeal Following
the lead Of the New York Central. this
read will ask to have tentative reduced
scales effected. pending final decision.
Union and railroad officials here
agreed that the cases of the New York
Central and the New Haven would con-
Stitutp u test Of questions raised 10
railroad wage controversies throughout
the country.
Notices Of proposed wage reductions
Tor skilled labor. effective April l6, have
been issued by the Delaware, l.ackn-
wanna and " cStprn Railroad Co. the
New York. Ontario and Western Rail
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17

Chicago. March Allowance of
back pny between May | and July 90.
1920. when the wage award of the
Railroad Labor Board was onnounCcd,
was granted by the board in an inter
yesterday of a number of ques-
tions presented by various railroads.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17

Girl Victim Of Gas Poisoning Dies
Louisville. KY, March IL. - Death
won it's contest with medical science
when Miss Caroline Turschmeide died
from gas poisoning at the city hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17

ago. Mayor Frank Hague, the recog-
nized Democratic party dictator. wants
the governor to name James Baker. Of
Jersey City, now a member Of the state
tax board, as one of the commissioners.
New nominations may be sent to the
Senate Monday night.
Both houses disposed of lot of rou I.
tine business before recessing until
Monday night The Senate passed. in
amended form, the House bill restor-
ing the nonpartisan primary in com
mission government elections. In New d.
ark and Jersey City, where elections
are, to be held this spring, the voters
will select fifteen candidates in the
primary act, of which FIVE city com
missioners will be chosen at a second
election.
The Van Ness prohibition enforce
ment bill was received by Governor Ed :
wards last night. He has until Tues
day next to dispose of it,
The House defeated bill to require
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17

Cleveland. March Il. The New
York Central Railroad will appeal,
within a few days. TO the United States
railroad labor board for a decision on
proposed wage reductions of common
laborers because of the refusal of rep
resentntivcs of the laborcrs To join with
il in such nm appeal. A. $ Ingalls,,
general manager, announced yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17

here today. Physicians say il w.s .
markable for its duration. Wv ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17

all autoists to bring their cars. to q
stop before crossing railroad tracks. j.
Another bill defeated proposed that
Armistice Day be legal holiday.
Under the terms Of bin passed by
the House, sponsored by the Hunter
don clergyman. Assemblyman Moore,
one Of his constituents will receive S12o
from the state treasury for the loss OF
a heifer, which died after attempting to
digest some dynamite belonging to the
State Highway Commission.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17
BOOM CANDIDATES
FOR UTILITY BODY
Haight, Of Jersey City, and
Florence, Of New Bruns-
wick, Mentioned
GOVERNOR GETS DRY BILL

Special DiSpotch 10 ErerirO PVbNc Ledger
Trenton, March 1T.-Former Court
of Appeals Judge Thomas !. Haight, of
Jersey City. and William Il. Florence,
of New Brunswick, were mentioned to-
day in connection with the two vacan-
cies in the Public Utility Commission.
MIR. Haight once presided over the
Federal Circuit Court with headquar-
tcrs in Philadelphia. Mr.. Florence was
Senate Democratic leader n few years
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17

a broad democratic basis and represent
ing all trades Of the industrial district.
half the size Of Belgium. whici, has been
the object Of dispute between Poland
and Germany.
Special trains carrying Upper Silc.
SLAMS returning to vote left Warsaw to-
day. Adoption of the constitution was
reached after an all night sitting OF the
Diet. The sitting was enlivened by
catcalls and whistling prior to com
promises on the article providing that
the president of the republic must be
of the Catholic faith. which was al
tered so that Protestant shall be ELI
gible as chief executive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17
P.R.T. Valuation Hearing Continued

William Lewis, real estate expert for
the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co,
confirmed previous testimony concern.
ming the value Of tracts of land owned
in this city by the company. at q con-
tinued hearing on the valuation of the
=. II. T.'s property before Public Sery-
icc Commissioner Clement in Room 426,
CITY Hail. this morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17
UPPER SlLESlA TO JOIN
POLAND, WARSAW SAYS
Diet Adopts Constitution Which
MAY Influence Plebiseite

Warsaw. March 1I.-(By a. Pll,-I
eve Of the plebiscite to determine whether
Upper Silesia shall By Polish or Ger.
man, today adopted the constitution Of
reborn Poland. which the Poles believe
will have favorable influence upon the
plcbiscite.' Adelbert Korfanty, OF the
Polish plebiscite commission, today
forecast that 90 per cent Of the votes
would be cast in favor Of Poland.
In the event that the Upper Silesian
vote to join Poland after q separation
of more than 500 years, the legislators
have promised the Silesians wide auton-
omy, with their own Diet. elected upon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17
Insurance Salesman

Experienced In selling worl,rnen's ,ou
pensation and public liability ins,,.. u.
In Pennsylvania, No appliean, ''e .''
sidered who Ia not actively n, On.
selling this type OF insurance a, "N %
present time. with an insurance COS, 'ne
Of established reputation, who pany "a-y
show a satisfactory record Of r..a' ''O'
ton. An opportunity for a suon. ac
SALESMAN to become associated wiz, ,''ui N
Of the largest and m6st sucos.'. one
liability insurance companies AZ os
creased salary with an unusual 81. h'
for Advancement. Sncs
u ss4. LEDGER OFFICE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-17

way and the Central Railroad Co. Of
New Jersey. II was announced ycster-
day by the General Managers Associa- =
ton Of New York.
The Long Island Railroad announced
all officers and employees would be asked
to accept a readjustment Of wages and
working conditions.
Representatives Of the railway cm
ploycs in the East issued statement
yesterday denying reports that the
union officials had agreed to accept a
25 per cent reduction in wages pro-
posed by the New York and Long
Branch division Of the Central Railroad
of New Jersey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25

FURNISHED and ufffurnished housekeep-
ing and sleeping rooms; one to four
thoroughly modern; couples only. Phone
ns,fs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
MRS. H, H, SOUTHWICK DIES
Wife of Auto Supply Man Was Assis-
tant Court Reporter.

Mrs. Harry H. Southwiok, 81, died
Sunday morning. at her home, 1911
Boswell avenue, after an illness. of six
months. She was the wife of Harry
H. Southwick, of the Southwick Auto
Supply company.
Mrs. Southwick was formerly Miss
Mary Graham. Several years ago she
was assistant to her brother. L. ,.
Graham, supreme court reporter. For
four years she was deputy register of
deeds of Shawnee county under Ralph
Squires. She was born at st. Marys
April %, 1884, and was married May
%. 1918.
She is survived by her husband and
three brothers, John J. Graham and
Clarence T. Graham, of Kansas City.
and Douglas A. Graham, county clerk
of Shawnee county
The funeral will be held at 2:30
o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the
residence. Burial will be in Mount
Hope cemetery. The offices of the
county clerk and county treasurer will
be closed from 2 O'Clock until O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
TOPEKA'S MYSTERY SOLVED
Authorities Discover That Miss Jennie
Anderson Came From IA. C.

Authorities Discover That Miss Jennie
Anderson Came From IA. C.
Tepeka's mystery woman is no
longer d mystery.
County authorities have discovered
that she is Miss Jennie Anderson, of
Kansas City, and that she ran away
from home and sought employment
here when she became angered at her
sister. She has been returned to her
home by Mrs. Delnora McGrath,
county matron.
Miss Anderson was picked up on
North Kansas avenue several days
ago by Kate and Kilmaurs King, well
fare workers. She told many differ
eAt stories as to her identity and what
she was doing in Topeka. Then she
adopted a policy of silence and re-
fused to talk to anyone. She first
gave her name as Pauline Williams.
90, and said she was born in Canada.
Officers discovered that sh1 was born
in Usage county, that she was 8 years
old and that she had never been to
Canada.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25

o'clock this afternoon. The second
will be at s o'clock tonight. At each
demonstration F. B. Dean, of the Edi-
son Lamp works, connected with the
General Electric company, lectures on
the scientific lighting principles which
are exemplified.
The lighting of salesrooms and
show windows will be taken up at the
Tuesday demonstrations, and the same
principles which were shown in the
Industrial demonstration will be ex-
emplified and applied to sales pur-
poses.
The effect which may be secured
by the use of colored lights will be an
added feature of the demonstration
Tuesday, which will be held at 1
o'clock in the afternoon and at s
o'clock in the evening.
The exhibit which is being shown
here is one of three which are being
sent over the country. The party at
Topeka will finish at San Antonio.
Tex. late in May.
The exhibit at Topeka is under the
auspices of the Topeka Edison COM
pany and the local dealers in electri-
cal supplies and electrical contra ctors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
ORIGIN OF COUNTY NAMES
Brief Sketches of Kansas County
Names, Compiled by Kansas Of
fetal of Topeka.

Marion-Organized in 1885; county
seat, Marion. Named for Marion
county, Ohio. as a compliment to
member of the legislature from that
section. Marion county, Ohio, was
named for General Francis Marion OF
revolutionary war fame.
NJ Tar h a Organized in 1855;
county seat, Marysville. Named in
memory of General Francis ]. Mar
shal1ss> member of the first territorial
legislature from that district and who
established a ferry at the crossing of
the old Independenoe-Calif road
in 1849. He was instrumental in Sc
curing this perpetuation of his own
name, and the county seat. Marysville,
is named for his wife.
Pherson-Organized in g. 10;
county seat, Mcpherson. The memory
of General James B. Mcpherson, U.
S. Volunteers, killed in battle at At
lanta, Ga, July 20, 1864, was honored
in the naming of this county.
Meade-Organized in 1885; county
seat, Meade, Originally Meade Cen
teri. Named for General George
Gordon Meade, U. S. Army, promi-
nent as a military commander during
the Civil war, who died in 1879.
Miami-Organized in 1885 as Ly-
kins county for David Lykins. well
known missionary among the Miami
Indians, who was a member of the
first territorial council, 1855. The
legislature OF 1871 CHdHBeu lHe HdillS'
to Miami, after the tribe of that
name; county seat. Paola.
Nit h ell - Organized in 1870;
county seat, Beloit. The name of
this county was to honor William D.
Mitchell, who enlisted as a private in
Company X, Second Kansas Cavalry,
was promoted to captain in the Sec
ond Kentucky Cavalry, and killed
March 10, 1855, at Monroe's, Cross
Roads. n. c.. in an engagement with
Confederate troops.
Montgomery - Organized in 1889
county seat, Independence. The ia
nous Irish general, Richard Mont
gomery, of Revolutionary war fame.
was the incentive for the naming of
1 this county. Born in Ireland in 1876,
| he served with distinction as an Of
| ficer in the British army, later re-
signed and settled in New York in
| 1878; was appointed one of the eight
| generals in the revolutionary army
| in 1875; was killed in the attack on
/ Quebec, December 81, 1775, shouting
t Death and Liberty"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
AN ELECTRICAL EXHIBIT
Demonstration Given in Correct In
dustrlal and Commercial Lighting.

The first of the demonstrations OF
correct Industrial and commercial
lighting, given in the Elks' ball room
today dealt solely with the scientific
side of industrial lighting for factories
and shops.
Twenty-six different units of light
ing are installed in the ceiling of the
canvas rooms in which the demonstra
ton is given. The members of the
audience are supplied with foot can
die power" meters which register the
intensity of the light cast. Lights
without reflectors are first used in the
the lights. and the increase in inten-
sty observed. Following these tests,
black curtains which have been drawn
over the walls and ceiling are re-
moved. and the walls and ceiling left
white to indicate the added intensity
which may be secured by light-colored
finishing of walls and ceiling.
The first demonstration was held at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
WANTED FEMALE HELP.

WANFED-White woman all-around hotel
cook for small hotel. $50 month. board
and roonI;s mattresses; house keepers :;
kitchen helps married farm couples; farm
hands. sFur1nan's Employment Office, log
West Eighth.
FIRST-CLASS stenographer for correspen-
dence work. Must be experienced: rapid
on machine and sure on notes: Apply with
brief of experience, and salary require
ments to Code, care Journal.
WANTED-A young lady with musical ed
ucation to accept position in sheet music
department. Address c. c. X, care Journal.
COMPETENT white girl or woman. for
general housework references required.
337 Woodlawn. Phone 201T.
ELDERLY LADY desires to give a home to
some lady who will be n companion for
her. Phone 240 or Red 29SS.
WANTED-Ciirl for general house work.
23s The Drive, Potwin. Tel. 1886
EXPERIENCED help in sewing for tailor
ing 126 Topeka ave. Phone Red ATOP.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
MAY DROP PLAN FOR SHOW
Officers of Merchants Association
Favor State Carnival.

The Wild West Round-Up, which
has been contemplated by the Mer-
chants association of Topeka, is re-
ceiving some very serious second
thought on the part of the officers of
the associate The expenses of the
show have been estimated at some
$4,000 and the seating capacity az
the state fair grounds will have to be
increased to at least Is, 900 in order to
make the show pay out"
The officers hesitated to ask their
members to underwrite a project of
such expense, Milton Tabor, secretary
of the association, said today, and the
project may be dropped in favor of
a state carnival to be held during the
fall.
I'm optimistic about the carnival
idea 1 think it could be put across in
Topeka in great shape" Tabor said
TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
Kansas Bull Takes
15OMiLe Water7rip
With Yoke on Neck Floats Down
Marias Des Cygne River From
Lacygre, Kan, to Butler, Mo.

Butler, Mo, April SIS. L.
MONEYS bull is home today after a
15O-mile float down the Marias des
Cygne river.
Several days ago John Baer, a
farmer living twelve miles southeast
of here took bull out of the river.
The animal had on a yoke and had
one foot thru the yoke, so was unable
to get out of the water alone.~
No owner could be found at the
time At sale a few days ago, Baer
asked the auctioneer to announce that
he had a, stray bull. The same
auctioneer had a sale near Lacygne,
Kan, and again announced the find
ing of a bull in the river.
Mooney was there and claimed the
animal, saying it was swept away by
high water recently The bull had
floated more than $50 miles down
stream when rescued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
WANTS
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

ADVERTISING RATES: The rate. for
inserting Want Ads in The Topeka State
Journal Is / cent a word each insertion
minimum 10 cents; by the week cents
word: minimum 90 cents.
OUT OF TOWN advertisements must be
accompanied with cash or check in fun
payment of the same. Note the foregoing
instructions about counting the words and
Journal.
CLOSING HOUR, Want Ads to be
classified properly must be in The State
Journal office before IL 30 o'clock. Want
Ads received after IL 80 till 1:15 p NJ. will
be inserted under the head: 'Too Late to
Classify"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Party has been seen aud is known
that picked up lost dog about 5 weeks
ago, Boston Bull, male. dark brindle, white
face, tall cropped close No~questions ask
ed $40 rewGrd.s Phone 2s2f. 51B Clay.
RAZOR FOUND near First street. Owner
can have same for paying for this ad.
LOST-Bunch Of keys on ring in Willow
mark. ErldaY. Finder chll 2191. RewRrd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
WANTED-MALE HELP.


BOOKKEEPER with thero knowledge of
double entry SYSTEM one with stenog-
raphfc experience preferred. Real oppor-
tunity for right man. Write Boakkeeper
care Journal
BOYS WANTED after school. about four
for material. George Miller, S22 South 18Th,
Quincy, Ill.
FIREMEN, BRAKEMEN. beginners S150-
$780, later $500. Write hallway. care
Journal.
TAN DRIVERS NANTED-.05 West 9Th:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
Richard Starts Arena for Fight.

New York, April 25,-Pronoter Tex
Richard today announced that he will
start Immediately the erection of an
arena for the Carpentier-D Dempsey
fight on "Boyle's thirty acres" in Jer-
sey City. The place is between the
Summit avenue and Grove street tube
stations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
MALE AND FEMALE

YOUNG MEN, women, over II, for Postal
Mail Service. $120 month. Examinations
May Experience unnecessary. For free
particulars of instructions, write J. Leonard
former Civil Service examiner), 1919 Equit-
able Bldg, Washington, d. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


J. J. Schultz to e. J. Rauseher, lot
Al. pit. 50, Chandler St, South kleins
add. ..........-. go si,"ou
Shawnee In. Co to L. J. Masching, lots
1871, -Quinton Blvd. Kenwood. 800