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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-29

The game carried Oh annually by
congress on one side and the govern
ment departments on the other, over
department. estimates is thus de-
scribed by the Christian Science Mon
itor: knowing that congress will cut
down their estimates, the departments
ask for much greater appropriations
than are needed. Then congress pro-
ceeds to reduce the estimates, as
usual. AS usual, also, the depart
ments get practically what they ac-
tually desire, and congress gets credit
for watchfulness of national expendi-
lures and courage in taking economi-
cal measures. Thus both sides win,
but the credulous public once more
has the wool pulled over its eyes"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-29

is absolutely sure, is some movie hero.
Il also knew before we were mar
ried that Maud seemed to have no con-
'ception of having any duty in life, or
any purpose except to amuse herself.
but 1 thought that was because she
had a particularly silly mother and
that my influence would correct ner
faults. find that nothing that l say
has any effect upon her, and that
when I try to reason with her sne
thinks that i am grouchy and gets
angry with me.
'For myself I could stand the fate
I have brought upon myself, put go
mad with apprehension when tnlnh
Of my little son being reared py such
a mother He is the brightest, clev-
crest, most promising little chap that
you ever saw, but how can he grow
up into being the sort of man ne
should when he has fooilsh. weak
ignorant, self-indulgent mother 70
has no ideals of her own inspire h1Gh
ideals in her children?
at try to do the best can for the
little fellow, but a fathers influence is
negligible beside mothers. am
with him two hours a day. She is
with him all the time. What is a
man to do under such circum-
stances"
Nothing. There is absolutely moth
ing to do. A man can't separate a
child from It's mOlner, peCduSe IL "a
an inhuman thing to do, and because
any sort of mother is better than no
mother at all.
A mans mistake is in not picking
out the sort OF mother he wants for
his children beforehand instead of OBJ
jecting to the one he gets. He should
even go farther back than that. He
should give her mother the once-over.
Select the kind of grandmother you
would like your children to have. and
you will not need to worry about them
or their upbringing.
A great many excuses are to be
made for the foolish marriages that
women make because a woman has
to take the kind of a husband she
can get. Custom and convention do
not permit her to go out openly and
select her mate and the type of man
that she would like to have for the
father of her children, but a man is
free to pick and choose. He can look
over the whole world of women and
take his choice. So his wife repre-
sents absolutely his taste and judg-
n,ent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-29

Thomas Gibson, in the Financial
World, referring to goods having cost
more than they are now selling for.
contends that farmer. because of
general deflation, may be able to dis
pose of wheat at a profit by selling
it at $3.50 per bushel, even if it cost
him $500 per bushel to raise it. This
is because the s1.00 which he paid out
was at the time worth only so cents,
ana is now worth much nearer the
full dollar. He can exchange the
$3.50 for more goods than he could
have exchanged his $500 for at plant
ing time. But, it is pointed out, many
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-29

farmers borrow from their banks to
pay the cost of raising their wheat,
and these loans cannot be paid off in
deprecated dollars. Also retail prices
have not yet declined so far as farm
products.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-29

It was the radical leaders who
brought organized labor into disre-
pute with, the public. Radical en-
ployers should now have a-care that
they do not bring about a similar re-
suit for their side, in pushing the
fight for an open shop. The public
wants to see fair play and will insist
ON II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-29

Sim Fein has expressed willing
ness to compromise with England on
the basis of an acknowledgment of
Ireland's right to independence. The
way to a settlement now seems open.
Few people obtain the rights which
are conceded to be theirs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-29

An untraveled countryman once
treated himself to a trip to London.
where for the first time in his life he
saw a schoolgirl go through her gym
nastic exercises for the amusement
of the little ones with whom she was
playing.
After glaring at her with looks Of
interest and compassion for some time
he asked IL boy near by if she had fits.
mo-" replied the boy; "thems gym
nastics.''
"Ah, how sad" said the man. "How
longs she had emf"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-29
Dinner Stories

"Hi there, sir. shouted summer
resort landlord to a departing guest
who was rushing for the train, you've
dropped your pocketbook."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-29

1t is reported that eggs are being
imported from China in large guam
titles. The time has arrived for the
American hens to organize a union.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
SAND TRUST TRIAL
IS SET FOR TUESDAY
Fifteen Will Face Jury in
Federal Court.

with the completion OF arrangements
for rushing the Federal in,estigation OF
the building trades situation II was am
nounccd yesterday that the trial OF
nfteen individuals and corporations in
dIcted two weeks ago by a Federal
Grand Jury for conspiracy to boost the
price or sand and gravel had been
placed upon the calendar OF the United
States District Court for trial on Tues
day
William Rand, one OF the two newly
expects to be ready 10 proceed with the
prosecution OF the case at that time.
while his associate. Tsidorc J. kresel.
viii be engaged simultaneously in the
submission OF evidence relating 10 other
combines to the special Federal Grand
Jury. which has been called for Mon
day.
The trial which is 10 go on before
Judge Learned Hand. will deal particu-
larly with the doings of the Sand and
Gravel Dealers Board of Trade. OF
which the defendants are all members
and through which IL Is alleged they
boosted prices several hundred per cent.
between June. 1919, and the time of the
presentation OF the evidence 20 the jury.
At the start the prosecution will be
up against something in the nature or
n hoodoo. for the charge Is criminal
viola ton OF the Sherman antitrust law.
and there has not been case OF this
nature In the courts in which a convic-
lion has resulted.
The Government has won a number
OF civil suits filed under the Sherman
law. but the only case I'm this Federal
district which has resulted In "a criminal
conviction was that OF Franz Rntelen.
David Lamar and Henry W. Martin.
who were convicted OF violation OF this
statute through conspiracy TO inter
fcre with commerce i'm war materials.
outside OF this Federal district the
only criminal conviction under the Shcr-
man law that has stood the test OF the
raited states Suprcmc Court was that
involving the German Consul at San
Francisco and one OF his associates. who
wCrs convicted Of charges similar Ia
tho.e on which Rintolcn. Lamar and
Martin were jailed.
Although the Federal prosecutors are
rot 80 liberty 60 disclose The nature OF
the evidence 10 be presented to the new
Grand Jury oil Monday. II is under
stood that it will relate 20 n combine
that was under fire In the Lockwood
inquiry last month.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
CITY ACTION SOUGHT
ON WAR MEMORIAL
ROdman Wanamaker Asks
Erection of Altar of Lib
erty on Site.
CURRAN BLOCKS MOVE
Sharp Tilt Over Project Oc-
ours i'm Board of
Estimate.

Rodman wanamaker. chairman OF the
Mayors Committee on Permanent war
Memorial. characterizing the delay of
the committee as distressing" called
Yesterday upon the Board OF Estimate
10 authorize the immediate erection or
a replica of the Altar of Liberty upon
the Madison Square site of the original
as the arst step to "the great war
memorial" THE chairmans recommen-
dation came Unexpectedly and without
accompanying evidence of approval
either Of the committee or of the art
jury OF the committee.
Mayor Hylan undertook 10 obtain inn
mediate approval Of the proposal but
was blocked by objections from Henry
II. Curran, President of the Borough OF
Manhattan, and Henry Smith, Deputy
Comptroller.
Mr.. Curran said that the lack of haste
on the part Of the committee and the
art Jury was to be commended rather
than criticised, since mature deliberation
should mark so important an under
taking. His objection to immediate
consideration resulted In sharp tilt
with the Mayor. and after the meeting
Mr.. Curran declared the effort was
another piece OF Hylan politics"
Efforts last year to start erection OF a
memorial were blocked by art societies.
which finally compelled the creation of
the art jury to pass upon the artistic
merits of suggestions
Grover A. Whalen. Commissioner of
Plant and Structures. who has presided
over nearly all meetings OF the Mayors
committee in the absence of Chairman
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
SENATOR GETS his
BAIL BOND RETURNS
Agent. Near Court and Jail,
Turns Over Money to Dug
gan, Albany Lawmaker.
SERVICES" ADD TO COST
Drescher at Inquiry Tells of
Troubles in Getting Ac-
cused to Appear.

Harry j. Drescher. a bail bond writer
with Office room at 120 Centre street
testified yesterday at the bail bond in
auiry before Magistrate Simpson that
he executes bonds for the Fidelity and
Casualty Company OF New York. but
has never met any of the officers OF
suboriinates of that organization with
the exception OF State senator William
Duggan. lie describes Duggan as spe-
cial representative Of the company, with
an Office at 299 Broadway. He turned
over TO Duggan al, the premiums he COL
lected. according to his testimony. Keep
ing "for services" from / to l u per
cent. Of the amount he charged for sup
plying the bond.
Assistant District Attorney Pecora at
tempted to have Drescher define just
what these Services were that merited
the excess above the 2 per cent. regu-
lation premium. Drescher said he had
to get the defendant into court that he
often had TO watch defendants to see
that they did not jump their bonds. and
that ho "did all this work personally"
Also he frequently hired an automobile
TO visit a defendant the night before a
court hearing to make sure the latter
was notified and would be on hand
This is an expense said the wit
ness. IF there Is little bother in writ
ing a bond I charge about to 3s per
cent. of tho amount of the bond" He
fixed 2H per cent. as his minimum
charge and per cent. as the maximum
above the amount OF the premium.
Pecora was not satisfied with this.
lie wanted to know If the surety COM
pany was not responsible for guaran-
.Icf.. Il ut,tf aY.un
company. not Drescher. suffered the
loss if a defendant disappeared. he said,
and he could see no reason for an extra
charge above the company's 2 per cent.
manual charge. Drescher declared
surety company did not take such per-
sonal interest in defendant as he did.
Sometimes 1t took whole morning OF
his time TO look up defendant to no.
tify him to make an appearance.
The Fidelity and Casualty Company
OF New York did not give him any per-
sonal instructions when he started writ
ing bonds, Drescher said. He read
printed list OF instructions forbdding
the underwriting OF bonds to persons
accused of immoral offences. He said
he got instructions over the telephone
during the crime wave not to write
bonds for defendants In robbery and
holdup cases.
Drescher said he took cash as col
lateral two or three times but for
warded check to Duggan for the
amount He testified he never retained
collateral himself and would not take
jcwelry as collateral.
Joseph Topper, professional bail bond
writer, again was on the stand In
testifying that he had no direct connec-
tion with a surety company. he said
his brother Louis was connected with
the New Amsterdam Casualty Company.
Louis is n special agent" he said. 1T
may be that he is an officer"
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
AMERICAN TERMINAL
FOR HAMBURG PLANNED
Half Mile Dock to Be Built on
Modern Lines.

r. A. S. Franklin. president Of the
Internatione! Mercantile Marine an
nounced yesterday that an up TO date
American steamship terminal soon will
be constructed IN Hamburg. financed by
American capital. equipped with Ameri-
can machinery and used exclusively by
American steamships.
IL will be built on the Ross Quay, one
Of the largest dock structures in Ger
many. and will have total length OF
nearly half mile. The latest type cleo
trio cranes will be installed and trackago
will be laid to connect the terminal with
through rail lines that will carry Amer
can products to interior points In Ger
many. Czecho-Slovatia. RCmania and
other central European countries.
The American line has bought an
office building in Hamburg and recently
sent over Herman Winter, an American
steamship expert az resident manager.
The business OF the Hamburg service of
the American line, Mr. Franklin said, is
steadily growing.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
GRAND JURY REPORTS
Loose Methods Which En-
able Crooks to Get Fire
arms Severely Criticised.
SPECIAL SQUAD RETAINED
So PatrOlmen Will Continue
on Detective Duty During
Crime Wave.

Information tending to link former
bank employee with a band that has
been perpetrating jewel robberies has
come into the hands Of the authorities,
according to a presentment filed yes
terday by the additional Grand Jury,
which is devoting it's time to cases
arising from the recent crime wave.
The fact that this former bank em-
ployee's pistol and the permit which
was issued 10 him at the instance OF
an official of the bank were both used
by one of a gang that held up "a jewelry
store recently were made the basis Of
a suggestion by the grand jurors that
fipancal institutions be held RESPONSE
BILE hereafter for the return OF pistol
permits issued to employees when
ever those persons may leave their
employ
The presentment which was handed
up TO Judge Thomas c. IT. Grain in Gen
eral Sessions reads in part as follows:
Evidence presented TO this Grand
Jury in matters before II for considera-
ton has disclosed the fact that permit
to carry pistol was issued at the re-
quest OF a certain bank in this city to
one of its employees that later this en-
ployee was discharged and allowed to
retain the permit and that subsequently
this permit was used by one of a gang
of robbers who held UP a jewelry store
Upon examination IL was learned
that the officer OF the bank charged
with obtaining such permits for en-
ployecs had not verified the list of per-
mits issued at the request OF the bank
to determine whether other permits had
been similarly retained"
AZ Police Headquarters yesterday it
was announced that fifty-nine patrol
men. who have been assigned to special
detective duty under Inspector John d.
CouShlin to aid IN suppressing the
spread OF crime throughout the city. will
remain on this duty for at least fifteen
days more The order was issued at the
request OF Inspector Coughlin.
similar order was issued affecting
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
ENRIGHT HAS TO GO,
is HINT BY WHITMAN
Continued from Frst Page.

charter covering this natter" ques-
toner said.
THE District Attorney" Mr.. Whitman
said. "is the chief criminal law officer OF
The county--a constitutional officer and
not an officer created by the charter"
Are you going to insist on getting
the assistance OF the police you want
"AIy duty is TO obtain the assistance
OF the police in investigating crime IN
this county and ] propose TO do IT," Mr.
Whitman said. stressing every word.
NIr. Whitman met request for a more
specific statement by saying "They arc
answerable 90 the Mayor and Governor
Of the state" His utterance my duty
r. plain" came from him as he was
about 10 disappear through the door of
ais private office. Before this Mr. Whit
man was asked directly IL he had in
mind asking Gov. Miller TO remove the
Police Commissioner. also IL he would
ask for Mayor Hylan's removal If II
appeared that the Commissioner was
acting under the Mayors orders. Mr..
Whitman would not answer. lie gave
Che impression that the reporters could
draw their own lnferences.
Police Capt. Bailey. indicted on Thurs
day, was arraigned before Judge Grain
IN General Sessions. His counsel Will
lam j. Fallon. was with him. The Judge
gave him ten days IN which 10 prepare
any motion for a change OF the plea OF
not guilty and continued the $1,000 bail.
Commissioner Enrishts suspension of
Capt. Bailey. reported by THE NEW YoHfa
HERALD yesterday, was printed in the
police orders YESTERDAY
Charles Schneider. private detective,
who complained TO Mr.. Whitman on
Thursday that the police had interfered
with him In his attempt to catch two
robbers who stole about yl50.000 In cash
and securities from John Mckenzie,
messenger for the Chemical National
Bank. In Grand Street, on December -,
was questioned yesterday by Frederick
j. Groeh OF MIR. Whitman's staff.
Mckenzie revealed tho very latest in
criminal disguises-gold teeth. He said
that few nights after the robbery,
whlle he was on his way TO meet a wom-
an friend, iie saw one of the very men
who had 1eld him up sitting in res
taurant.
When he robbed me he had gold teeth,
Nick enzie said. but | had some trouble
IN recognizing him In the restaurant, as
bic teeth had no gold at all"
Mr.. Groehl also talked with Detective
John B. Leahy OF the Beach street sta
ton whom Mckenzie had charged With
interference. Mr.. Groehl. sizing up the
case, said he thought tho police were
rot to he criticised. They were really
after the robbers. he thought. and
Schneider had aroused their resentment
By telling Mckenzie not to talk to the
police But he said he was willing TO
listen further 10 the details Of this odd
adventure
There disappeared In the robbery 5000
IN ca sh and $4,000 in checks. OF which
only about 5000 were negotiable. At
the bank it was said yetsierday that
payment on all the checks had been
stopped and that the loss was negligible.
The police did not make the robbry
public.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15

twelve patrolmen assigned to the mar
cotic squad under Deputy Commits
sioner DR.. Carlton Simon. Tho twelve
men are recent graduates from the
school OF recruits.
A crime record has been made by an
apartment house in West Eleventh
street. near Fifth avenue, according to
a statement made yesterday by Detec-
tive Michael Cassetti OF the Fifth street
station in Jefferson Market Court.
During the last year burglars have vis-
tied the place thirty-four times. Cassetti
said. when he arraigned three Young
Italians on the charge OF robbing Harry
Godfrey. a tenant OF the much burglar
tied house.
Harry Seabold, 767 St AIMS avenue,
chief checker in the Government ware
house on Governors Island, was ar
raigned In the United States District
Court on a charge of completely in. the
theft OF 10000 pairs OF buckslSin gloves.
He was held for the Federal Grand Jury.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15

Wanamaker. appeared in behalf OF AIR.
Wanamaker's proposal The Connis-
sioner however, said the Altar of Lio-
e.tv project would be only temporary.
Then" interrupted Deputy Comp
trollor smith. This is . wTste OF
money" His motion 10. send the mat
ter to committee was carried.
Mr.. Wanamakers letter said that the
money is available for the erection Of
the Altar Of Liberty. and The Mayor ex-
planned that the fund consists OF S20O.-
900, raised by public subscription.
Mr. Wanamaker did not set forth
what the remainder Of the memorial
which the altar was TO begin would be.
The most pretentious suggestion that
has been made in connection with a
memorial at Madison square, however.
is the proposal OF Philip Berolzheimer
City Chamberlain. for the erection OF a
han on the site of Madison
Square Garden. housing among other
features a conservatory OF music.
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
DAUGHTER OF JAPANESE
CANNOT BE CITIZEN
WithdratOs Application After
u. S. Agents Protest.

Miss Phyllis Mir Komori an art stu
dent. of White Plains, n. Y. whose ap-
plication for citizenship was held up
some time ago by Justice j. Addison
Young or the Supreme Court because
her father was a Japanese, although
her mother is an American by BIRTH
withdrew her application yesterday
when Federal agent appeared before
the jurist and announced the Govern
ment would not permit II person Of
Japanese origin to be naturalized.
The case OF Miss Komor. who was
graduated from the White Plains High
School two years ago with high honors,
has attracted wide attention in West
chester county. Her mother is public
school teacher in this city. Her father
is now in Japan where he has been
since she was one year old. when he
abandoned her mother in London
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
GENERAL SESSIONS JAMMED.
Judges May Ask Assignment oi
Supreme Court Justice.

Unless Gov. Miller makes an early
appointment OF tydge To take the place
on the bench % the Court OF General
Sessions left vacant by the resignation
Of Judge William Wadhams. the judges
or that court viii ask that "A justice OF
the Supreme Court be assigned TO help
them with their oyercrowded calendar.
There are 1871 cases awaiting trial
in the court, of which 264 are the cases
OF mer and women who are obliged to
stay in the Tombs because they cannot
get bail. only five judges out of a pos
sible seven are sitting IN the court at
present. Judges Grain Mott. RosalslSv.
Talley and Mcintyre but Judge Me-
lntyre is trying murder cases. which are
never tried hurriedly
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
EX-GOV. SMITH TO SPEAK.

Alfred l.. Smith. former Governor,
will be the principal speaker tonight
at o beefsteak dinner in Cavanaugh's.
o5S West Twenty-third street. which will
mark the amalgamation of the New York
Team Owners Association with the AIer-
chants Truckmen's Bureau Of New York
An entertainment will follow the dinner
The New York herald., 1921-01-15
sTonK BUSY IN H,cKE>s.r,<.

The record for births in one day IN
tho HacjCensack Hospital was beaten
yesterday. The total was nine. lnciud
ing twins born 10 Mr.. and Mrs John
-. Noller OF 900 Meadow road. Ruther.
ford.