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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


f. S. Martin TO W. L. Ravens, pt- lots !.
144-4240 Lane st, Hornes add.
H c. Acuff to B, f. Asuff, lots IO-12
Harrison st, -: Ia
G. C. Sickler to J. II. Mickey, pit. lot
81 Elmwood ave, Potwin sub.
L. Wall to. i. Cozard, lots So to SO
Duke St, Hartsock's sub. ......:...
q. Boatman to @. h Thomas, lots
50S-10 Mulvane ST., Williams add.
J. N. Clinkenbeard to A ]. Sinei;
lots S7-3e Washburn ave-, Euciid
Park add -...-... 40
A. V. Lindell to E. b. Long, pit. NV.
u S5-1-15 ....-....--.--
Shawnee Bldg. q Loan to W. y.
Oliver. pit. lot 80, Elmwood ave,
F. J. Addie to p. o. Pease. lot 121, pit.
119, Broadmoor ave, Kenwood adds 8
D. c. MeVica# to n. A. Baker, lots 20
22-24, Plass ave-, Campus Front
J. Z. Harrington to T. ]. Cameron. pit.
lot 30S, wabash ave, Morris add. 2,S
pit. 800, Clay St, YoNhg's add....... 2,3
H L. Young to T.. NJ. Trap. pit. lots
1916. Edgewood add. ..............
f. B. Parker to f. W. Moore, pit ne.
u of S5-11-15 ...-.........,...... :
J. T. Snyder and others to Board of
Trustees of Wakarusa Presbyterian
church, lots S5-SI-S9 Main St, Waka-
]. B. Billiard to r. E. Davis, pit. lot Sc.
Quincy St, N. Topeka. .............. ]
r. B. Steele 20 A. Merriweather, lot
142 Clay St, Middaugh's SUBJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
Rosedale Doesn,t Want In.

Suit to test validity of the recent
state law providing for consolidation
of the cities of Rosedale and Kansas
City, Kan, was filed today in the su-
prefne court. The town of Rosedale
is opposing the consolidation plan.
The Rosedale city clerk has refused
to file returns of a special consolida-
ton election with the governor. Man
damus proceedings were brought to
compel the clerk to file the returns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
SEE A SHORTAGE OF COAL.

Railroad Men Say Movement Should
Be Increased at Once.
Railroad officials agree that the
country is headed for a serious coal
shortage. To prevent this they say it
is necessary that the volume of coal
movement be accelerated Immediately.
The coal carrying equipment of the
railroads is sufficient to handle a large
tonnage, If evenly balanced, but is in
adequate to handle the coal movement
when the bulk of it is thrown upon
them in comparatively short period.
Hobbs Batteries-Sold by Fichtner
at All Jackson St--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
BUSINESS CHANCES.


START your own business! The greatest
opportunity ever offered to build up
permanent repeater business. Your hohis
is your office, you either handle 1t yourseh
or employ statesmen and saleswomen TO
work for you. Every garage, auto owner.
drug hardware, grocery store and nome -
a prospective repeating customer An IN
yestment Of $50 II al tnSs u re9a W. casb
Sample and full particulars sent on recelpe
of 81. Act quick Kaul Burns Co., 10
Huron St, Chicago.
THE AMERICAN bureau Of Engineering,
Inc. wants men with mechanical and
electrical experience to handle automoniie
electrical repairs. We offer live amot-
tious men splendid opportunity 20 sstao,,
their own. There is also an opening Tor
a capable salesman of good CHARACTER ~
the Topeka area. Room 20, National
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
Boarding and roming house for safe.
House fully of regular 9oarders, oik Ils ~.
silent trade cheap rent, best locauon IN ~ ths
u p. depot. Call or address Mother
Wheeler, i26 East Norris St. North Topeka,
Kan.
FOR SALE-Restaurant, new. completes
40 miles south of Topeka, doing large
business, no competition, low rent. Priss
81, 500. clear; terms on part. no Faae'
Furman Real Estate, JOG west Sth 81:
BUSINESS AND OFFICE ROOMS. sixth
and jackson. Remodel to suit tenant.
building being thoroughly rebuilt. see
Mr. Pendry. Victoria"
iNyESTMENT-s2.4 10000 sold TO yield
per cent or better. Your security war
ralty deed. Monthly payment contract
527S w.
PARTY leaving city. Investment PROPOSE
ton. owner. 1921 Quincy st., one hun
Will, someone please finance me buying
grocery stofer p. o. Box %, Erie Kan
sac
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

>--.fhe Union Pacific and the NJ K. &
T. have divorced their consolidated ar
Management at junction City. The Katy
has reopened its passenger and freight
station and will also take care of its
own mechanical facilities in the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
THEY ELIRT WITH DEATH

Hale VIII writeA Letter to Per-
sons Who Disregard the Cross
ing Watchman and Try to Beat
Train Across.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

! iNVESTMENT-s2. 10000 sold to yield 0
| ner cent or better Your security war
ranty deed. Monthly payment contract
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

The Kansas City Southern has re-
ceived bids for the construction of
seven water treating plants, to be To-
Gated between Kansas City and Pitts
burg, Kan. to cost about $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

The Santa Fe is making inquiry
thru various railroad journals for ten
dining cars and ten buffet cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

The Rock Island is accepting bids
for the construction of a new eight
stall rSundhouse at Amarillo, Tex, TO
cost about $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

PARTY leaving city. Investment proposi-
ton. Owner. 1921 Quincy ST., one hum
dred feet frontage,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
RTTSTNESS OPPORTUNITY

FOR SALE-Restaurant, new complete;
80 miles south of Topeka, doing large
business no competition, low rent Priss
81 500 clear; terms on part, no trade
Furman Real Estate, LOG west Sth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

BUSINESS AND OFFICE ROOMS. sixth
and Jackson Remodel to suit tenant
Building being thoroughly rebuilt. See
NJ Dandrv ssNfctoria"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

WILL someone please finance me buying
grocery store? z. o. Box %, Erie, Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

w. B. Storey. president of the Santa
Fe, is still in the Hawaiian Islands and
does not expect to return to his office
in Chicago until about the first OF
ceived at the companys general Of
fees here. Mr.. Storey went to the
Hawaiian Islands about a month age
and is taking an e. ,ded vacation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

The Union Pacific will soon con
struct new freight depot at Con-
cordia. Kan. The company is having
plans drawn for a two-story concrete.
brick and steel structure with an esti-
mate cost of about $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

A petition asking for thN issuance
of 2,00O-mile interchangeable mileage
books. at 20 per cent discount. and
that the baggage allowance be in
creased to $50 pounds, has been
signed by more than 1000 western
business men and presented to the
western passenger association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

Fred c. Fox, general manager OF
the Santa Fes eastern lines, has
copy of time schedule which went
into effect on the Santa Fe. June 10,
1871. At that~time the system had
mileage of HIS miles and RAM four
trains each day. The entire system
was covered in seven hours as it ex-
tended from Topeka to Peabody ONLY.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24

Washington. Aux :5.-The senate
adopted by tho house. by vote OF ISL
20 ;. 10 take appropriate action "on-
cerniug The remarks Of Senator Reed
pemncrat. Missouri. during debate on
the antt-brer bill last week. which tho
h"use held were Improper. unparia-
r!on.ary and a reflection upon tho char
publican Minnesota.
1t ~ the first time in history. 20 far
a. Official records show. tAa; Tho house
has taken such action. on two previous
occasions however. !; cenSured a repre-
sentative FOR making unCUmpl:mentary
statements ahou. senators and tho sen
ate. In both incidents tho "ftcnding re-
marks were eliminated from tho Con-
gressional Record BY house vote.
Tho resolution. which was offered by
Representative Newtoa. Republican,
Minnesota. was adoptsd after brief de-
bate and vas referred TO the rules com
mgttec. when :; reached tho senate. Mr..
Reed mad. no ro:nmcn; concerning II.
what l6r. Reed Said
Senator Reri'S language. as printed In
tho ronEresSIuna, Record. follows:
Until tho other day | never had
tho pleasure OF seeing the di.tn-
Eu:shcd author ~ the Nolstead act.
Hts brief h!ograp ply states that no
was born In IA" United States. | am.
however. informed he speaks very
broken English. q" not know what
hts ancestry NAY he. hu: | DO know
that have gaz"t U?"n pictures OF
tho cc."hrnt"G c"uSptratorS "f tho
paxt me coun'eua 0ces Cf tho|" wh"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
HOUSE VOTES CENSURE TO SENATOR REED,
1871 TO ; FOR STRUCTURES ON VOLSTEAD

have LED In fanatiCai crusadcs. 'he
burners 81 witches tho rxccu'ionerS
who applied the torch OF persecu-
ton. aud I saw them all again when
l locked at tho author or this bin.
IL have no respect for man,
whether he be member ~ the house
or elsewhere. VINO proposes 70 white
down Tho constitution or the United
States. who tries 10 leave It. As does
The amendment OF tho house. $" that
an officer can GO into every huiid!ag
except n residence: who puts tho dis
covery OF bottle Of beer ahnv" ;he
constitution: who, In the pursuit OF
his favorite pastime OF hunting some
body who may take drink. Is wiling
70 destroy that constitution which he
held up his hands ard before Almighty
God swCre he would maintain. protect
and preserve.
"A man who thinks more OF get
ting Il hontlegger than he docs Of pre-
serving the palladium "F human !!ber-
~, Is no, N 70 be IN Il Legislative" body
and not a. TO be n citizen n' tho
United States. have moro respect
fur an anarchist who. in his ignorance
and blindness. stands upon a sndr-hnX.
proCla:m.ng against all government.
;han | have ror III" man who will. in
this body or IN n" house Ot repre-
sen,a:ives swear before the Almighty
that he will prascrv" the constitution
Of the United States. and then employ
III" auth"r.ty and power III" people
vested Ia him 20 nr"S"rv" ~" ""As;i-
tut."u for tho puris"%" "i destroying
that sacred document.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
4O9. 900 RailrOaderS In Strike Vote
HAROLD
DEMANDS PROBE OF
MONOPOLY IN OIL

Washington. Aug. 33.-CherEing
on tho part Of big or inter
ests to acquire control Of leading inde-
pendent crude oil petroleum properteA
Senator Harold. Republican, Oklahoma
today introduced resolution. ASKING
for an investigation by tho federal traoe
commission Tho resolution seefe 10
obtain full Information bearing upon
tho entire oil situation. especially with
respect to charges by independents that
vast OIL monopoly was bong formeo
10 drive them out OF business.
Discussing the general OIL situation.
Mr.. Harold charged that tho alleged
monopoly could and did manipulate
Mexican OF! production 20 suit Its pur-
poses and forced American market
fluctuations as it's program required.
Tho oklahoma senator cited fedora :
trade commission reports to show that
tho "few companies controlling the pro-
ductIon, refining and marketing OF OIL
In California. made profits ranging from
as 70 81 per cont IN thnt district IN 1919
while independents in the mld-cont'-
mental held averaged only about six per
cont Tho group which controlled ms
California market, no said. also constl-
tu;ed tho alleged monopoly In Mexican
OIL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
ENFORCEMENT Of 800 MEN
REACH MINERS CAMP At A|ARMET;
A|RPLANE FIRED UPON AND STRUCK
Touching Welcome For
American Doughboys
At Chateau Thiprry
Chateau Thierry. France. Aug.

Chateau Thierry. France Aug. %.
Tho American Legion delegation found
home coming welcome today when
they returned 10 Chateau Thierry. made
famous by their feats OF valor against
the Germans In the World War. Entire
families trudgcd miles to meet the train
on which the Americans arrived.
Many OF the French people Inquired
for American soldiers they had known
during Me war md gave members OF
the delegation letters tO carry back !"
men whose addresses they did rot know.
Numerous children brought flowers Tor
their American" hoping that nc WAS
among the party. II wns more n family
reunion lh;u az orn,ia, function.
The entire population Of The region
attended ~" lny!nG ~ the cornerstone
Of the Roosevelt bridge. built - re-
place tho bridge tho Germans destroyed
when tho Americans drove them from
the town Mrs. Douglas Robinson. SIS
ter Of tho late President Roosevelt.
thanked the municipality Of thatouu
Tlierry IN the nnmc of tl-' Roosevelt
In uIly. for naming TIA" bridge after
the late president and his son. quentin.
who was killed IN action Ia rance. Inc
prInlciral dock was chlstcn"d Qua pu
Colonel I;albraith" In memory "t the
former national comma ndcr ~ the Am
cricRn Legion.
The American delegation returned 20
par!s tonight and tomorrow will have
to- themselves their first day since they
landed IN France.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
PEACE
TREATY
TO BE SIGNED IN
BERLIN, WEDNESDAY
German Cabinet Gives United
States Pact Final Con-
sideration Tuesday.

Berlin. Aug. 22-Tho peace
treaty between the United States
and Germany will be signed to-
morrow. The cabinet gave the
document final consideration at a
special session early this evening,
which was attended by President
Ebert.
Tho document vii! be signed by Ellis
Loring Dresel. United states commits
sioner. and DR.. Fricderlch Roscn. the
German foreign minister. who has been
empowered BY Preh!dent Ebert accord
inE TO the German constitution. 10 afhI
his signature IN behalf Of the German
republic Mr. Drcscl has received ruN
credentials from the Washington gov
e"nm"nt for signing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
Many Americans Sail;
Will Fight For Spain

New York. Aux 2s--The steamship
Italia sailed today for ViEo Spain. with
moro than 200 recruits. many OF them
Americans who had enlisted hero In tho
Spanish legion In tho last three days
for service IN the Spanish army against
Morocco cihesmen. They Will be
trained at Vigo and then embark FOR
Cueta on ths coast OF Morocco.
number OF the Americans In tho
party wore A. T. = aerrice buttons.
Some Of them said the% could md no
work and preferred enisttng 70 starry
ing. Others said they we're going for
the adventure.
The recruits were not sworn IN prep
aratory 20 their departure. II was ex-
p,atned that on account OF possible
legal difficulties they would he trans
ported 70 Spain and sworn In thore'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
OUTCOME
IN THE BALANCE;
DECISION SOON
DAHL EIREANN TO
ACT ON THURSDAY
Will Have Learned Attitude
of the Sim Feln Executive
Committee.

DuhNn. Aug @3~--nf tho two meet
ings hold al the Mansion house today
that o' tho pail Eircann. 20 which the
proposed reply OF the cabinet to the
British governments peace ofrer was
communicated. and that OF the Sim
Fein executives Cnmmittee-thc latter
was considered the moro important and
t. Is thought probable that Il was 10
give the bail further time TO consider
tho cabinets reply that mn adjournment
over Wednesday was taken. after It had
finished consideration % dnpar' mental
reports and other business.
The pai, now is fRrcL with The task
OF dealing with tho cabinets reply. and
II IS considered 4 cannot delay its
answer much longer. When Il reassem-
hlcs Thursday again In private session
II Is likely to have before 4 some re-
port from the Sim Fcin executive COM
mlttee. or at least II Is believed tho
leaders will know what IN" executive
committee thinks OF tho situation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
Body In Night Session Con-
sidering Conference Re-
port on Agricultural Relief
Measure May Talk Beer
Bill to Death.

Washington Aug. .5-Congress was
ready tonight to quit work tomorrow
for thirty days regardless OF what
might happen TO tho anti-beer bill.
Soon after adoption Of tho conference
report on tho measure BY the house. II
was sent TO the senate. called up and
given thu right OF way. but by general
agreement subject TO displacement by
a conference report on tho Agricultural
relief bill.
The senate remained, IN session to-
nirht, In order to have tho latter meas
urs bafors It A. leaders had agreed that
il was the most pressing leEislation to
be acted upon before tho recess.
Thore were indications tonight that
~ prohibition leaders were bent upon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
ANTI-BEER MEASURE GIVEN RIGHT -0F-WAY
ON FINAL DAY OF THE SENATE'S SESSION

keeping tho anti-bser bill to the fore
It's opponents would attempt to talk Il
10 death Republican leaders declared,
however. that II the farmer bill could
bo made ready for the presidents ap-
provaL the recess would begin 1T the
time set leaving the beer question ope1
for action in the fall.
Senator Sterling. Republican. South
pakots. chief Of the senate managers
In explaining the compromise on the
Stanley amendment relating to search
Of homes. which the senate had adopted
by unanimous vote. some weeks ago. de-
clared there had been no hope Of having
the house approve It as originally
drafted
There were constant Interruptions
from senators. who insisted that the
law making a mans homo his castle
wa, as old as tho world. Senator 6teR-
ling insisted however. that under th0
compromise. homo could not bS
searched except upon warrant Oh.
ta!ned from court but that no war.
rant was required to search othsr prop
erty, provided an officer had reasonable
cause to suspect violation Of hW and
was not actuated by violence
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24

Az minister Of munitions for Canada
during part OF the world war. General
Sir Sam Hughes became ono or tho
leading figures who helped. 10 make that
Dominion n potent and effective unit
or the military forces OF the British
empire in tho great conflict.
IIe was appointed minister with tho
rank Of major-general soon after the
beginning Of the war and thereafter de-
voted his energies to turning over Can
ada's resources in men and supplies 10
the winning OF the ultimate victory In
1915. Sir Sam went 10 Europe where no
made a tour Of the sectors occupied by
Canadian troops and was created =
knirht commander OF the Order Of Bath
by King George.
His resignation from tho ofhce or
minister Of munitions at the request or
Sir. Robert BORDEN. prime minister. fol-
lowed long-cortinucd friction with his
colleagues An investigation. conducted
At Sir Sans request. into charges that
ne had. made profits from army con-
tracts. completely e1onerated him
To lessen Canadian losses in the war
and 70 promote greater efficiency, Sir
CONTINUED on PAGs rourtssn)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24

Charleston. W. Va. Aug 23.-Fift"en
hundred men. mostly armed. from the
coal nslds up Cabin Creek. Joined tho
1000 men already encamped near Mar
met. IN the ca stern part OF Kauawha
county today, according TO reports made
10 Governor f. F. Morgan. They arc
said to have come down the creek TO
Mnrmot on freight trains. All mlnes In
the Cabin Creek neld are reported to be
idle on account OF the absence OF the
miners.
Governor Morgan stated this evening
that he had mo comment 70 make con-
corning reports that two regiments OF
federal troops nre being held IN readi.
ness at Camp sherman 10 respond at a
moments notice to call from the gov
-rnor for aid.
Atrplans Firsd Upon
A commercial airplane. carrying A
local photographer, which flew over
Marmet this afternoon. WAS r>poriod 10
have boon fred uron by the men In
camp. a half dozen bullets penetrating
the machine Photographs OF the mon
IN camp were taken and also OF tho bull
let holes In tho alrplano
W. 4. Miller. mayor OF Marmet said
,onieht that tho men. most OF thsm
armed with rifles. shNtEuns. or rrvoiv-
crs were pouring into Marmet on
trains, trolley cars and afoot" all day.
f0ootn1>d m Pa~s Youro~Snl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
Big U. S. Dirigib|e
Unable TO Land On
the English Coast

Pulham. England. Aug. 23.--Out over
tho North Sea- above tho low clouds
and the bank Of mist the giant dirigiole
ZR-7 tonight WAS cruising UP and down
off the cost OF Sorfolr. waiting for
daylight to guide her to her moor!nss
At Pulham.
Tho big aircraft. purchased by tho
American navy from Great Britain. il
on . trial trip from Howden to Pulham.
Tho voyage began At f:lo o'clock this
morning and was expected to end be-
fore darkness fell over eastern EnEla nd.
During the greater part OF the day
weather was propitious, and tho diriE-
tble with tho American crew which Is
70 bring her across tho Atlantic, on
board. mAnuevered for many miles over
land and sea.
As tho afternoon advanced the wealth
er conditions became bad. and as mls,
and low clouds penetrated inland from
tho Norfolk coast It was decided not 10
attempt TO berth the airship tonight,
owing to tho danger OF accident. Thore-
fore tho ZR-z Will remain out At sea
until dawn At least.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-24
BURCH DENIES
CHARGE Of LOVE
Declares He and Co-Defend-
ant in Murder Case Were
Only Warm Friends"

Los Angeles Cal. Aug. 23-Arthur C.
Burch indicted with Mrs. Madalynns
Ohencha!n for murder in connection
with the death of J. Belton Kennedy.
denied today that he and his co-defend-
ant had ever been in love. He made
this declaration in response to a pub
lisbed statement attributed to Malcolm
McLaren. special Investigator Of the
district attorneys office. to the Sffect
that tho prosecution expected 10 prove
love affair as the motive for tho slAy-
ing.
1t is not true" Burch declared. II
have known Madalynne all my life and
we have always been warm friends. but
We never were in love. The district at
torney's office Is privileged to say any
thing It wishes and cannot talk. But
In the course Of time. I will have plenty
70 say about this"