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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
CHARGE SHADY WHEAT DEAL
s,Iina Farmers Union Files Protes'
Following Alleged Confession.

salina, Kan, Jan. IA sensation
in wheat buying circles was caused
here this morning when the Farmers,
union filed with the Salina board OF
trade a protest against the Freeman
Grain company of this city, a state
ment, accusing the firm of unprofes-
sional practices. The board of trade
will meet January Is, to hear the
charges. .bo+
tbe Freeman Grain company paid to
A. e. Harmon, manager OF q cooper
alive elevator of Gorham, Kan, Varl-
Gus sums of money in grain deals, apd
that these sums were turned TO the
personal accounts of Harmon.
The Farmers union makes the claim
that the grain dealers of Kansas thru
these manipulations secures from the
farmers elevators of Kansas mil
lion dollars a year, by getting on the
inside of the dealings. The Freeman
Grain company is accused by the Farm
ers' union of paying sums ranging
from $50 to $3.50 to Harmon. Har-
mon has been arrested and made
complete confession of the deals, say
officials
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
SIMPLE WAY TO GET
RID OF BLACkHEADS

There is one simple, safe and sure way
that never fails to get rid of blackheads
and that is to dissolve them.
To do this get two ounces of ealonite
powder from any drug store-,sprinkle a
little on a hot, wet sponge-rub over the
biackheads briskly-wash the parts and
YOU will be surprised how the blackheads
have disappeased. Big blackhe:ads. little
simply dissolve and disappear, leaving the
parts without any mark whatever: Black
heads are simply mixture Of dust and
form in the pores Of the skin. Pinching
and squeezing only cause irritation. make
large pores and do not get them out after
they become hard. The calonite powder
and the water simply dissolve the black
heads SO they wash right out, leaving the
pores free and clean and in their natural
condition. Anyone troubled with these I'M
slightly blemishes should certainly try this
simple NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
NOISE KILLED CHICKEN
Nervous Prosfration Given as Cause
by City Commissioners


One of the hens on exhibit at the
state poultry show died this morning,
it is rumored.
Il imagine the hen died of nervous
prostration from the undue excitement
and the hullabaloo of noises" one of
the city commissioners said today 81
am not surprised, and am afraid that
before the week is over some of the
city employees may succumb in the
same way to the unearthly noises"
Visitors at the city hall not inter-
ested in the poultry show, look alarmed
when they come in and ask me what
on earth we have over here" Miss
Blanche Weir. elevator operator, said
today. zone timid little lady was
quite scared when she heard the
screaming BIRDS
The music or wouId-be music that
issues from the poultry throats is con-
tinuous all day and some of the city
hall employees believe that it never
stops, altho they are glad to get away
at five o'clock and do not remain to
learn if the poultry chorus continues
thru the night. The birds have been
safe so far from those to whom chick
ems are delightful prey for a little
thieving expedition.
A puzzle to Commissioner Hancock
is wha. becomes Of the eggs that must
be laid by the hundreds of hens at the
city hall.
II might cease wondering if the city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

Alberta shuey. Edna Bigeiow. Pearl Yves
terman. Neale Addington-
Pages, Same Elder, Alfred Edwards. John
Whitlow. Oliver Peterson, Walter L. Scott,
Ulysses S. Ruth, Ernest Underwood, jr-,
Wayae Grimstead, Dale Bartlett, Walter
Maloney.
Chief cloak room attendant, James Hud-
son.
Assistant cloak room attendant. Rev.
James Cox.
Cloak room maids. Mrs. John Wilson,
Miss Katie Miner. Mildred Hodge, Mrs B.
NJ Dickerson, Wellington.
Janitors, Steve Burney, chief; Carl Nc
Murray. Lee Cochran and Frank Piper De-
hart, assistant janitors.
, Mail carrier, Scott McCrary.
Reading clerks, F. o. Martin, VIII Goa
roy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
CHARGED WITH CHICKEN THEFT.
Two Farmers, Living Near Silver Lake,
Arrested Today,

George Ward, 81, and ]. Reser, Is,
farmers living near Silver Lake, were
arrested this afternoon by Officers
Glynn and Williams when they deliy-
cred to the Cope Produce company
twenty-eight chickens alleged to have
Silver Lake.
The farmer called the Copes, advis-
ing them that the chickens had been
stolen. AS soon as the young men ap-
peared there to sell them, the Copes
called police headquarters. Glynn said
Ward confessed to stealing the chick
ems, but Reser denied it. A third man,
said to be a brother OF Reser, ran
away before the officers arrived, Glynn
SAID.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

New York newspaper, Hinton is al
legged to have written that FarreH, ex-
hausted from the vigorous wandering,
Headed with his two companions to
kill him and eat his body to enable
thern TO get back to civilization.
FARRELL charges his companion with
double crossing him, saying all had
agreed that their letters should not be
published. Hinton's refusal to retrac
vas the immediate cause for Farrell S
blow. Newspaper correspondents in
terfered and separated them.
New York. jap. l2.-MiIrs. SIepnen
4 Farrell and Mrs Walter Hinton,
wives of two of the naval balloonists,
fodav characterized as unbelievable
the story of the dispute between their
husbands over the letter Lieutenant
Hinon is alleged to have written to his
wife Mrs. Hinton. after expressing
her disbelief of the affair fled to her
hedroorn saving, Il have no Statement
"a make until 1 hear from my nus
band"
dured," says Mrs. Farrell. Il cannon
Relieve they will be anything put
Others for the rest of their lives. No
o,e IF them deserves more credit than
the others"
Banquet Called Off.
ororonto Ian. 1.-THE Aero club OF
consda here today announced it had
LIED off the official banquet to the
three American naval balloonists IN
view of the incident at Mattlce yes.er,
day when Lieutenant Farrel- khockeu
I" 1S,+anant Hinton down because Of a
Liter Hinton had written home.
Daniels to Investigate.
washington. Jan. 12..The navy De
rtraant will await official inforrPa-
snv INQUIRY into the differences be-
t,reen Iieutenarts Hinton and FarreA,
Two of the naval balloonists W Sa
cached Mattice, Ont, yesterday, Sec
retary Daniels said today +s
Daniels expressed regret at repoI,,s
of a fight between Hlnton aho : az el-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
THE KANSAS HOTEL CoMPHY
Affairs Getting 1nto Good shape fos
business.


The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Kansas Hotel company
was held Tuesday afternoon and was
largely attended. The following di-
rectors were elected: David G. Page.
H. A Auerbaeh, c. B. Merriam. James
A. Troutman. George Godfrey Moore.
George p. McEntire. C. S. Elicit z.
A. Austin and Frank p. MacLennan.
The new directors on the board are C.
B. Merriam and James A. Troutman.
1t was announced that a settlement
had been made with the North Amer
lean Hotel company and the Amert-
can Surety company by which She To-
peka project was entirely divorced
from the Omaha connections. Suffi-
cient funds and securities. 1t was
shown. We're on hand to meet the
mortgage on the property and turu
over to the Kansas Hotel company the
four lots at Ninth and Kansas avenuo
clear of encumbrance.
Thk meeting was adjourned to meet
next Monday evening, January IT, at
T:3a O'Clock at the Grey Room Of The
State journal building.
tors today noon at which all of the de
rectors were present with the excep-
ton of H. A. Auerbach. who was abb
sent in Chicago, the following officers
were elected: Frank p. MacLennan.
president; David G. Page, vice presf-
dent; c. S. Elliott, secretary-treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
BANK ELECTS OFFICERS.
NJ. F. Southwick Chosen as President
of North Topeka Bank.

its present officers at the annual
meeting. At the close of the meeting
the usual dividend was declared.
The officers are: President, M F.
Southwick: vice president. ID. NJ Dbl
BILE; cashier. E. S dresser; assistant
cashier, H. c. Mckinley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
TO RELIEVE CATARRHAL
DEAFNESS AND HEAD
NOISES

If you have Catarrhal Deafness or are
hard OF hearing or have head noises go to
your druggist and get ounce of Parmint
double strength, and add to it u pint OF
hot water and a little graduated sugar.
Take one tablespoonful four times day.
This will often bring quick relief from
the distressing head noises. Clogged nos
trils Should open, breathing become easy
and the inucus stop dropping into the
throat. 1t is easy to prepare, costs little
and is pleasant to take. Anyone who has
Catarrhal Deafness or head noises should
give this prescription trial.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
PERRY BRUSH ON POLICE FORCE
Former Policeman Will Be Stationed
at Sixth and Kansas Avenues.

Perry Brush will again be on the
police force the latter part of this
week, and will be stationed at Sixth
and Kansas avenues as a traffic police
man, Chief of Police Frank Leech an
nounced today.
Brush was on the force several
years. but resigned under the Hannah
administration
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

commissioners were presented with a
nice batch of fresh egss." he said- "but
We haven't seen any,"
An official of the poultry show re-
ported that the eggs are either taken
by the owners of the hens, or are
brought to the association office and
sold, the money going into the asse-
citation treasury Four dozens eggs
were sold Tuesday, she said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12
CASHBURN HIGHS VS.. OAKLAND.
Double Header Basket Ball Game
VIII be PLAYED Friday Night.

The Washburn high school and the
Oakland high school will meet in a
double header basket ball game Fri
day evening at 1870 o'clock, in the
gymnasium of Washburn college. The
two teams are well matched and there
is a chance of a fffty-fifty split in the
winning scores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

Owing to. the slackness of business the
Union Pacific road is discharging all la
borers over 40 years old. A group of me1
rom the freight office was let off las
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

George L: Stuckert is opening a prin
shop over the H. H. Bair store Sucker
was formerly associated with w. II
Stanley in the publication of the Shawnes
CHIEF; Later. he was employed at the Cap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

Fred Beuchner has bought the lots north
OF his residence at the corner of Central
avenue and Fairchild street, extending thr,j
TO Kansas avenue, from Oscar Bischoff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

Residents of Little Russia will hold
mass meeting Mt the Community house
next Wednesday evening to find out how
many residents of that district wish to
nave electric lights. They will be given
opportunity to sign contracts with the
Edison comnanY - - -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-12

The kaw Valley National bank held It's
annual meeting yesterday. w. r. Fritz
was made director, filling vacancy
caused by the death of a former member
of the board.
Twenty five thousand dollars in ,Eaw
denominations, were received by the bank
about Christmas and another twenty five
thousand is expected at any time Two
thousand dollars each will be issued as the
business warrants - -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-23
JURY IN BURCH
CASE IS BEING
SELECTED TODAY
Trial OF Man Charged As 0ben
chain Accomplice Will Soon
Be Under Way

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 23.-Selec-
tion of a jury scheduled to proceed
today with the trial of Arthur Burch,
charged with Mrs. Madalynne Oben-
chain with the murder of o. Bolton
Kennedy, broker, was resumed today.
When adjournment was taken yes
terday-the first day of the trial
seven women and one man had been
temporarily passed as jurors. another
woman was undergoing examination
and two other women and a man were
in the box awaiting questioning.
Preconceived opinions as to the de-
fendant's guilt or innocence, scruples
against capital punishment. willing
ness to give the defendant the "bene-
fit sof the doubt" so far as circum.
stantial evidence was concerned and
whether jurors would require insanity
to be proved formed a prepondenance
of the questions asked prospective
jurors so far.
District court of appeals was eX,
pected to act today on a habeas cor.
pus writ in behalf of Mrs Obenchain
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-23
BELFAST RIOTS
APPROACH STATE
CIVIL WARFARE
Thirteen Dead and Many
Wounded Up To Last
Night While Authori-
ties Are Unable To
Cope With the Situa-
tor Newspapers Are
Blamed

, Belfast, Nov. 23-(By the Associat-
ed Press Belfast long list of ia
talities as a result of the factional
rioting, began to grow today, one vic
tim being added almost at the outset
TO the thirteen killed in outbreaks at
tending the assumption of govern
mental powers by the new Ulster par
lament yesterday. There was
comparative quiet in the city after
midnight and the day opened quietly
but in view of last nights events, lit
tie hope was entertained that this
quietude would be enduring. Fears
of further trouble were realized by
the time activities were on in Dock
street, a foreman who was engaging
laborers there for the shipyards being
picked off by a sniper. The foreman,
whose name was Branton, dropped
dead on the spot.
Meanwhile precautionary measures
fer safety were being taken by the
working population, workmen's cars
in the early hours proceeding without
lights so that they might have better
chances of reaching their destinations
without casualties
Lcndon, Nov. 23.-Rioting which
Logan in Belfast last Sunday had its
climax today in stage of shooting,
bombing and turmoil approaching
civil war. 1t was declared the disor-
ders were planned to coincide with
the assumption yesterday of the gov
ernment OF Ulster by the northern
parliament Reports from Belfast
place the blame according to the SYM
pathy of the respective newspapers.
However while it seems established
that the Sim Feiners were RESPONSE
BE for the Lombing Of tramcar full
Of shipyard workers late in the af-
ternoon and the consequent death of
three persons and injury of 80, the
various accounts Cf the days disor-
ders suggest that the aggression on
the Whole was reciprocal and due to
the cyer-existing rancor between the
Nationalists and Orangemen.
The total casualties in the series of
outbreaks up to midnight last night
stood at 13 dead with more than 80
seriously wounded in the hospitals.
Scores of others less seriously injur-
ed were treated at their homes The
entire force of soldiers and police in
Belfast is said to be unable to cope
with Il situation such as arose yester-
day and a military commander is re-
ported to have announced that if the
disorders continue the curfew hour
viii be advanced in the disturbed area
to forbid the use of streets after $3.50
p. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-23
CONGRESS HOPES
GET READY TO
ADJOURN TODAY
Rush of Business, Includ-
ing Final Action On
Tax Bill, viii Keep the
Law Makers Together
Until Late, But They
Expect To Quit Sine
Die

Washington, Nov. 23.-Sine die adj
journment OF congress was expected
to be taken tonight, bringing to an
end the extra session which was
called by President Harding April II
The senate had agreed to a vote late
today on the tax bill and with this out
of the way, was prepared to adjourn
while the house was marking time
waiting for the senate to declare its
business finished
The regular session will be conven-
ed in December when the F0rd-New..
berry election contest and other
measures which have been under i'm
mediate consideration in the closing
days of the extra session will again
be taken up.
Washington, Nov. 23.-The last leg
islative step in revising the tax laws
was to be taken by the senate before
nightfall.
Debate on the tax bill was resum-
cd early today under unanimous
consent agreement for a final vote
not later than p. m. After the SEN
ate acts the bill will be sent to the
president and it will become a law
when he signs it,
None Of the tax reductions provided
for in the mesure will be felt before
next year and the full force of many
of them will not be reflected in the
tax payers pOcketbook until 1923. By
that year it is estimated that the ma
tons tax bill will be cut $S35 200, 900
from the 3,400,000,0 estimated lead
ia, 81
and most of the so-called nuisance
and all of the so-called luxury taxes
will go by the boards on January :.
The excess profits tax also will be re-
pealed as Of that date, but the corpor-
items making excess profits this year
viii pay that tax next year. The
higher surtaXes also are repealed as
of next January l but the actual pay
ments by the tax payers in 1922 will
be at the present rates. In many in
stances, however. there will be some
change in the amounts of income
taxes through the changes made in
the administrative provisions of the
bill, which take effect when the pres
ident sings the measure.
The only tax provision of the bill
aside from administrative features
which are retroactive, are those
additional exemptions to mar
ried men having Il net income of 3d.
600 or less annually, and to heads OF
families on account of dependents.
These additional deductions can be
made by the tax payers in computing
their taxes for this calendar year and
due in the next calendar year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-23
BUILDING AND
LOAN READY TO
OPEN BUSINESS
Headquarters At Polk County
Trust Co. Will Be In Opera
ton First Of December

The Directors of the Lakeland
Building and Loan Association an,
rounce that the Association will be
ready for business by the frst day oi
December. The pass books have ar
rived and members pay their dues al
the office of the secretary-treasurer
the Polk County Trust Company a!
any time prior to December 3rd.
A folder has been prepared describ.
ing the plan of operation of the Asso-
citation. copies of which may be Sc
cured from any of the directors OF
at the Trust Company. ~
The directors have designatsa Tues
day, November 29th, as Building Loan
Day. On this day, the shares still
unsold will be disposed Of OF the q
500 shares available, 1909 have al
ready been subscribed for and any
one desiring to become a member OF
the Association y adviSed to call al
the Trust Company or see one of the
directors Immediately.
The Lakeland Building and Loan
Association will be a prominent fac
tor in the development Of Lakeland
SluC0 lll6 luCdl AbhOCldklOu wax
formed, Fort Pierce. Winter Haven
and other Florida cities have organ.
ized similar organizations. The build
ing and loan idea is growing more
popular each year and last year the
combined assets of all the associa-
tions in the United States totaled $2,.
00000,000.
Every citizen in Lakeland, whether
or not contemplating building home
is urged by the directors to join
Membership in the Association Is con-
sidered very desirable investment
and furthermore, the accumulation OF
dues will make available large sum.
for Lakeland's future development.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-23
RICHMOND GIVES
MARSHAL F0CH A
GREAT RECEPTION
Capital of Virginia Hon
ors the Hero of the
World War With All
the Traditional Hospi-
tality and Enthusiasm
Of the Old Dominion

Richmond, Va, Nov. 23.-MarshaI
Ferdinand Foch, commander of the
allied armies of the world war, ar
rived here this morning on the be-
ginning of his whirlwind tour of the
country, and Richmond, the capital OF
the Confederacy, Immediately capitu-
lated to the noted Franchman, accord
ing him one of the greatest ovations
ever received by a distinguished Wis
itor in this city
Ideal wather prevailed.
A salute of II guns was fired by
the Richmond HowitzerS as the leader
OF the allied forces emerged from the
Broad street station after having
been greeted by Gov. Davis, Mayor
Anslis and a reception committee.
Almost Immediately after leaving
the station he reviewed a guard of
honor composed of ex-service men.
The marshal was loudly cheered as he
was escorted to Monument avenue to
take part in parade through several
OF the principal streets of the city.
Noisy demonstrations were contin-
uous throughout the line OF march.
When the equestrian statue of Gen
Robert b. Lee, of the Confederate
army forces was reached. the parade
halted and the noted French general
placed wreath at the base of the
monument.
Taking part in the parade were the
cadets from the Virginia Military In
stitute, at which institution Gen
"Stonewall" was once an instructor,
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Ca
diets, various national guard COM
panies, American Legion posts, mem
bers of the Womens Overseas League
l5 lands OF music and various eific
and patriotic organizations of the
city.
Arriving at the city hall the parade
was reviewed by Marshal Foch, after
which q gold medal, the gift of the
city of Richmond, was presented to
him. Bronze medals were presented
to the official members of the mar
shaPs party among whom are his
military aide, Col. Count dc Cham
brun, a great grandson of La Fayette
diplomatic representative, and DR..
Paul Andre, the marshal's physician.
Following luncheon in the gov
ernor's mansion and a tour of the
Confederate battlefields around the
city the degree of LID, is to be con-
ferred upon Marshal Foch by the Uni
versity OF Richmon this afternoon. He
is to be the guest Of honor at a din
ner this afternoon, after which a low
ing cup will he presented to him by
historical and patriotic societies.
The grand ball at which will be
presented colonial dances, will be
given In honor Of Marshal Foch by
ex-service men and women. Marshal
Foch and his party will leave here to-
night at 10 O'Clock for Washington
from which city they will go to Har-
risburg. Pa, and Chicago on the Sec
ond and third legs Of their swing of
the circle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-23
INSANITY TO BE
MAIN DEFENSE In
LENA CLARK CASE
Defendants Attorney VIII Argue
It Is Sufficient To Raise a
Doubt

Orlando, Fla, Nov. 2V.-Taking OF
testimony in the Lena NJ. 7. Clarke
murder trial now in progress in the
circuit court here, is expected to be
gin this afternoon, or at latest to-
morrow morning. The difficulty in
procuring q Jury has not proved as
personnel Of the, vsnire of seventy-flve
men that were Summoped being ex.
ceptonally high. 1t may be that fol
lowing the noon recess the prosecu
tion may open ito case.
On the eve of the raising of the cur
tain on the unusual drama, specula.
tion is rife as to actually what will
be unfolded of the accused woman s
life. Whatever 10 behind the veil,
Miss Clarke herself is one of the most
composed Of the prisoners. For a
short while after she came into court
yesterday restlessness of her feet
indicated that she was suffering from
nervousness bit that soon wore away
and in an hour she was wholly alb
sorbed with her counsel In the task
of picking jury.
The line of questioning directed at
the jurors yesterday by E. w Davis,
chief counsel for Miss Clarke, indi.
Gates that expert testimony to Dol,
ster up the insanity plea will be the
loading evidence for the defense. 1t
will try to prove that hers is a Dor
derland case of insanity Attorney
Davis, through series of questions
yesterday intimated that in cases
where insanity is the defense it is
not necessary that insanity be proven
but that an element fdoubt as to her
sanity be aroused.
According to- the presiding justice
the trial will continue through
Thanksgiving day.