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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
High Taxes Are DriOing
Our Crop Producers from
Farms, Says Mrs. BulLard
Prominent Club Woman and Social Worker Says Women
Are Going Take Hand in Tax Disturbance This Year
Says There Is No Hope Under Present Conditions.

High taxes are driving the crop
producers off the farm. Many of the
states best farmers will lose their
lands this year. Unless there is an
early remedy the agricultural life of
the state faces destruction.
That was the alarming situation
which was recounted in the state
house today by Mrs. Cora Wellhouse
Bullard of Tonganoxie, prominent
club woman and social worker. Mrs.
Bullard told her sorrow story to EN-
NETT d. George, private secretary TO
Governor Allen. Then Mrs. Bullard
went to the offices of the state tax
commission and the state auditor TO
secure tax records and information
regarding state expenses.
Member of Text Book Board
Mrs. Bullard is a member of the
state school text book commission.
She has held the office since 1913 and
served under administrations of Gov
ernor Hodges. Capper and Allen. Her
tendency is to offer hope, Mrs. Bull
lard declared. but she asserts there is
no hope under existing conditions.
Utter decentralization of the agricul-
tural life of the state is threatened
unless there is some relief from this
terrible tax situation" Mrs. Bullard
told George. MY neighbors are los
ing their farms. Their lands are as
sessed on a valuation greater than the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
WON'T co TO WORK
Total of 5000 HOwat Sympa-
thizers Idle Since October.
Must Have Approval From In
ternatiOnaI, They Tell Court.

Nearly $500 Howat sympathizers in
the Crawford county mining camp
have been idle since October 1, ac-
cordinE to testimony before the in
dustriaI court Tuesday afternoon
There isn't much prospect that these
men will return to the mines unless
there is some official approval from
the international union In spite of
the fact that the men have been de-
clared outlaws by the union, they will
continue to look to the international
for approval of their actions.
The industrial court paid the rail-
road fare and per diem of Charles
Rumetsch and Charles Swigart who
answer to a second subpoena to ap-
pear as witnesses. The men said they
did not have the money with which to
make the trip and the court paid
seemingly threw no new light on the
strike situation
Court Makes Effort To Help.
1t was apparent that the industrial
court was looking for some method
whereby the idle miners might go to
work in event the regular recognized
union miners continued their strike.
IF the present wage scale was con-
tinued and the operators blew the
whistle, would you recommend that
the Howat men go back to work"
was question asked Of Rumetsch.
I don't know" said the witness.
Il don't think so. We still recognize
the international and don't intend to
work without their approval. 1 am
pretty sure I wouldn't go back and de-
sert the men who are now out on
strike"
William Howe. secretary-treasurer
OF the state federation of labor, again
refused TO obey a summons from the
industrial court Returns showed a
subpoena had been left at Howe's
home in Crawford county. The indus
trial court has not indicated the action
which will be taken to compel Howe's
attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
MOTORIST MUMBLINGS

The parking of motor cars near
churches Sunday evenings has become
a menace to traffic.
Church goers to the Central Con-
gregationaI and the First Methodist
services, for instance, completely
block Buchanan street and West
Eighth due to improper parking of
cars.
On these narrow thorofares the
cars should be parked parallel with
the curbing-never at an angle. Last
Sunday evening it was impossible for
two cars to pass between the rows of
standing automobiles.
Many Topeka churches are located
on narrow streets and persons who at
tend services should be considerate OF
others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05

in Judge James McClures division of
the district court. Mrs. York obtatned
a divorce from her husband by de-
fault about two months ago, but the
custody of the child was held in abey-
sent his claims 1t was while this
question was pending that Mrs. York,
apparently fearful of the outcome of
the hearing, went to Overlook school,
where she is said to have induced her
daughter to accompany her in her
flight.
They Face Another Charge.
Mrs. York and the man supposed
to be Ostrander also face a state war
rant. issued by County Attorney
VeaIe. charging them with living to-
gether as man and wife. They are
said to have lived together for some
time in a mission at 406 East Fourth
avenue. The mans name does not
appear on the warrant. but his name
is Henry Ostrander, according to in
formation in the hands of Rad NJ.
Lee, York's attorney. Neither author
tiles or attorneys in the case seem to
know much about him. On a small
photograph sent to her relatives, a
note. said to be in Mrs. York's hand
writing, states that she has been in
the work with him for one year"
presumably missionary work, and
that "he is a good man"
1t is not believed that the couple
will fight eXtradition, but Sheriff
Miller is going equipped with requisi-
tion papers from Governor Allen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
Small Daughter Only One to
Escape Without Injury.
Theodore TrembIay Slain and
Five Others Hurt.
FOUR MAY Be DEATH TOTAL
Trustee of Shirley Township to
Probably Recover.
ASSailants of Family as Yet
Not Determined.

Concordia, Kan, April 5--Theo-
dore Tremblay, IS. farmer boy. was
slain with an axe at his home last
night. three brothers. Il. IL and 10
years old, respectively. are near death
with their heads crushed. and the IA
ther of the boys. I. J. Tremblay, q
trustee of Shirley township. and an
other S-year-old son. were injured.
The assailants are unknown.
The elder Tremblay was found un-
conscious on the porch of his home
this morning, his head injured and his
feet bound with wire He may re
cover.
Find Body in Barn.
The body of Theodore was found in
the barn with the head crushed and
the body almost destroyed by fire
The other four boys. Francis. AL
bert, Alfonso and Cleo. were found in
the house. Only the youngest, Cleo.
IS expected TO recover. All had suf-
fered smashing blows on the head.
little daughter. who had spent the
night at neiEhbor's home, was the
only member Of the family to escape
injury.
J. j. Tremblay is reported to have
recovered consciousness this morning
long enough to say that he had no
idea who had committed the crime
There are reports of an automobile
said to Fave gone south from the
AEfiHuldy nome ABOUT II O'Clock last
night and of another going north
around / O'Clock this morning
BlOOdhOunds VIII Trail.
Bloodhounds were sent from here
TO the scene of the murder at once
in the hope of picking up the scent
Of the slayer or slayers while stiu
fresh The Tremblav home is in 2
French Canadian community
After the attack the slayers set fire
TO the house and barn. Neighbors
seeing the blaze early this morning
went 10 the Tremblay home and res
cued the unconscious victims
Theodore Tremblay. the killed bov.
was apparently alone in the barn
when he was slain Indications were
that the boy had gone TO the barn to
attend TO a sick horse there when he
was attacked
L. J. Tremblay. the father. said he
knew of no reason why any one
should have attacked him or his
family
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05

land would bring at forced sale. Some
of these men are the very best farm
ers in LeaYenworth county, too. But
they cannot carry their burden.
DO you know that many farms
which do not yield the owners a return
of more than SIS a year an acre, cost
for taxes and interest 81 an acre.
Cannot Meet Situation.
"Our farmers simply cannot meet
this situation. Their farm valuations
are being increased. Their earnings
are being reduced. The farmers are
simply paying too much and getting
too little"
Mrs, Bullard was asked as to her
remedy.
"1 don't know" she said. 'T am go
ing. to look into it. A greater tax on
intan gible securities seems best to
me-
Women To Talk 1t Over.
Next week a large number of women
most of them wives of farmers and
stockmen-will meet at the big Bull
lard home near Tonganoxie to talk
over the tax problem.
"Will the women's clubs take a
hand in the tax disturbance this
year," was asked.
Greater than ever before said
Mrs. BulIard. 'I have never known
them to be more interested in a sub
ject."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05

charge of the headquarters which will
be maintained in the National hotel
Hugh Duff, Sabetha banker and state
oil inspector since resignation of H. H.
Motter, Joined in making the Morgan
announcement. Duff is treasurer of
the state committee. Both men will
be on the firing line for the Hutchin-
son editor during the remainder of
the primary campaign.
Twice in the old days when the leg
islature elected state printers, Morgan
held the position. In those days the
state printing was a contract job and
the office was by all odds the best
public position in the state. Later
Morgan served as a member of the
legislature from Reno county He
also held the office of president of the
Kansas Day club and in 1914 was
elected lieutenant governor. He was
reelected in 1916.
Was Candidate in 1918.
In 1913 Morgan was a candidate for
the gubernatorial nomination in
field of four. That was the year Gov
ernor Allen was nominated after a
carefully laid organization plan had
been perfected by the late Morton AL
baugh. Morgan finished second in
the 1918 primaries.
The Hutchinson man was a delegate
at large to the Republican national
in 1916 and a delegate
from the Seventh district two years
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
Homes Rent for $50 a Year
But WagesAre $2Oa Month
Odessa Is City for Bargain Hunters Now With Vaua
Paintings for $500 and Persian Rugs for
Less Than Twenty.

Odessa, April 5.-This port is and
will be for several months the para
disc of the bargain hunter.
A leather valise sold in Paris or
London for $50 may be had here for
S6. Persian rugs go begging at SIS
to $20-rugs that in Persia would sell
for $50 as the seller swears by his IA
ther's memory that he was robbing
his family of daily bread
Paintings by famous artists sell for
50 to So with the frame thrown in
worth at least $50. SiIverware for the
table sells for to 10 cents per ounce.
A foreigner settling here for bust
ness reasons may rent a house for $50
a year easily. and buy an indefinite
lease on it for 5000. The furniture.
excepting the table dishes. may be
had for another 5000, but if there are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
READY FOR SHOW
Display Men Transform City
Auditorium Over Night.
Are Prepared for Opening of
Spring Fashion Show.

As soon as the crowd which at
tended the Eustace-Linow wrestling
match at the city auditorium Tuesday
night had left the building, the mem
bers of the Topeka Display Mems as
socfation entered to commence a com
plete transformation of the. place. in
preparation for the Fashion Show
which is to be held there tonight and
Thursday night, under the auspices of
the association
A set of scenery has been erected on
the stage which has completely altered
its aspect. A motif of gray is carried
out thruout the decorations. Even
the front of the stage, of vanished
wainscot, has been painted dull gray
to conform. The floor of the stage
lined to give a perfect imitation of a
tiled floor.
Runway Into Orchestra.
Into the space usually occupied by
the orchestra chairs, there has been
built runway, carpeted with white
cloth. along which the models will
promenade.
Suitable entrances and exits have
been arranged on the stage, and steps
have been provided leading down
from it to the runway. The design of
the decorations has been chiefly in
association of display men, r. T.
Whitman, of Topeka.
Any profit derived from the show
is to be used by the Topeka display
men in entertaining the state asso-
citation when the annual state conven-
tion is held in Topeka in October.
Roy c. Shrake, in charge of the
electrical installation, was working
with the members of the display or
ganization today. getting the light ef-
fects which will add to the attrac-
tiveness of the gowns shown tonight
and putting in the radio set which
it is hoped will catch out of the air
all corners of the United States. With
a proper amplifier. the messages will
be heard tonight in all portions Of the
auditorium
Features of the program will be the
singing of The Orients,' a double
quartet of members of the Modoc
club. directed by 1. E. Henry; Miss
Lillian Malmstrom, a Topeka. con-
tralto, who is fast coming into promi-
nence in the musical circles of the
city; the interpretative dancing of
Miss Adele Foster, and the draping
of evening gowns on living models By
Fred McMurry of Chicago. Music is
also to be furnished by Here's Mid
west Five" directed by Howard Here
other additional features of the
program will be launched as sur
prises.
The 81 ow will commence at 8
o. clock tonight and at the same hour
on Thursday evening. The program i
and modelling will occupy two and
hours
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
Unusually Heavy Vote Over Entire
state Shown by Returns

Kansas City, April 5.-The munich
pal elections held thruout Missouri.
Yesterday were the most spirited in
years belated returns received here
today showing an unusually heavy
vote over the state. In Jefferson City.
the Democrats elected four of five
candidates for aldermen and carried
the city by nearly five hundred votes
Returns from St Joseph indicated
the election of a Republican mayor
and the whole Republican ticket with
exception of candidates for auditor
and treasurer
In Joplin, the elections were charac-
terized as nonpartisan due TO that
city's commission form of government
but the contests were spirited The
Democrats elected mayors in Macon,
Butler. Fulton, Carthage and Sedalia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05

repairs needed. western European
wages must be paid for labor.
There isn't much trade and owners
are selling off all their home treas
ures for food. one merchant explains
Then lowering his voice. he added
"and you see, many of them are
stolen"
To keep a family of five alive. it
takes 100000 rubles, or 50. day
and the food prices jump as the rubIe
drops in value.
Diamonds and objects of value are
coyertly shown to the prospective pur-
chaser, the dealers still fearing the
old laws against speculation and free
trade The city is full of thousands of
young men who speak French, Ger
man and English. They are glad to
get work insuring $40 worth of food
a month, they say.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
Final Ballots Will Be Counted
at z O'Clock Tonight.
Eight Directors VIII Be Elected
800 Ballots In.

! Counting of the final ballots in the
election of eight new directors of the
Chamber Of Commerce. will commence
promptly at Z o'clock this evening.
The counting will be done by the same
committee, William Horley, chairman
that counted the primary ballots.
There were more than 500 ballots
in the ballot box at the Chamber of
Commerce office. this morning-near-
ly double the entire number cast at
the primary election.
Must Be in by O'Clock.
Special arrangements have been
made with the postoffice officials so
that the last mail for the Chamber of
Commerce. which will include a large
number of tlast minute ballots, may
be secured at o'clock this evening
Ballots mailed at the postoffice as
late as O'Clock this evening. will be
counted. None received after o'clock
at the Chamber of Commerce office
will be considered.
Sixteen Candidates in Field.
There are sixteen candidates on the
primary ticket of which eight are to
be elected. The candidates are: W.
A. Biby, George c. Bowman, Glenn
L Bybee, S: F.. Cobb, Col. John S.
Dean, w. w Eden, Frank C. Gibbs,
Frank W. Griggs, c. L. Haskell, c. B.
Merriam, c. L. Mitchell, Harry r.
Nightingale. H S. Putney, Glenn w.
Seely, George w. Stansfield and ]. B.
Walker.
At the first meeting of the new
board of directors, which is to be held
Monday, April 10, the annual election
of officers will be held. and the board
organized for its years work.
Annual Dinner Tuesday Evening.
On Tuesday night will be held the
annual dinner and meeting of the
members of the Chamber of Com
merce. Dinner will be served at $50
o'clock
Special speakers at the meeting are
to include George T. McDermott,
president of the chamber, who will
make the annual address and recon-
mendations of the president, DIR. P. P.
Womer, president of Washburn COL
lege. who will talk on What Value
Have Found in the Chamber of Com
merce;" DIR. Edmund J. Kulp. pastor
of the First Methodist church. who
will speak on Business and Prog
ress;" William A. Biby, state director
of the Near East Relief, who will
speak on The Chamber of Commerce
the Natural Clearing House of Com
munity Interests
A number of other subjects of in
terest to the membership at large will
be discussed by various members. The
purpose of the discussion is to bring
out from the members themselves
suggestions to the course of the
organization during the new year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
SIXTH HENSON TRIAL STARTS.
Two New Witnesses VIII BE Intro
duced. Prosecutor Says.

Wichita. April introduction of
testimony in the sixth murder trial of
b W. A Henson, aged civil war vet
eran, and once wealthy ranchman. be-
gan in the Sedgwick county district
court here today.
Two witnesses who have not an
peared in previous trials. the county
attorney announced. will be intro
duced to give evidence concerning the
killing in 1915 of Walter Shafer, IL
Henson's first four trials on a charge
of wife murder finally resulted in ac-
quittal
The selection of a jury was COM
pleted late Tuesday after the ex-
animation of eighty-nine veniremen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
ROBERT D. CARVER IN CITY
Former Judgc of District Court Now
I'm Kansas Territory.

Judge Robert d. Carver. for several
years judge OF the first division of the
district court here, at present con-
nected with the Empire Gas & Fuel
company. Doherty concern. is a To-
peka visitor today.
Judge Carver left Topeka in 1919
10 accept the position of general at
torney of the Empire company in
Texas with headquarters at Fort
Worth. A few DAYS ago he was given
the legal work of the company for the
Kansas and Oklahoma territory with
headquarters in BartIesviIle.
In his new position Judge Carver
VIII visit Topeka frequentlv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
RAILS NEED AN OPPORTUNITY.
Private Operation VIII Solve Trans
portation Problems, Willard Says.

Washington. April 5.-Private op-
Grafton of railroads promises to solve
the transportation problems If the
carriers are given "a fair chance
Daniel Willard, president of the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad, stated today
before the senate interstate comm merce
committee.
He was continuing his statement be-
gun yesterday in reply to government
ownership statements by William C.
McAdoo. former director general of
railroads.
What the railroads need more than
anything else at the present time" he
asserted. "is an opportunity under the
terms of the transportation act to
work out their problems without un-
necessary and burdensome interfer-
encef
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
REARRANGE PHONE CABLES
Improvements by Southwestern Bell
Company Will Cost 100000.

Work on a project of cable rear
rangement and additions in the south
western portion of the city, to cost
$4,000 has been commenced by the
Southwestern Bell Telephone COM
pany.
Underground conduits are being ex-
tended five blocks, from the present
terminus on Lane street to College
avenue.
The additional cables and the re-
arrangement will all be south of Tenth
avenue and west of Kansas avenue,
and are designed to take care of the
rapid growth of that section of the
city.
The work will be completed before
the conversion of the telephone sys-
tenn in Topeka from the manual serv-
ice to automatic switching service.
due to be consummated by January
1 of next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
J. H. MATTHEWS, 73, is DEAD
Telegraph Editor of "DaiIy Traveller
Had Been There Twelve Years.

Arkansas City. April 5.-Joseph H.
Matthews, age 73, for the past II years
telegraph editor on the Daily Traveller,
died here suddenly last night while
on the street, the cause being heart
disease. He was an early day settler
in southern Kansas and was a govern
ment civil engineer here in the early
davs of Kansas and Indian territory
and had been employed at different
times as an officers of the law here.
For a number of years he held the
office of city engineer and also was
road engineer of CowIey county for a
time. He leaves a wife and two sons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
Hutchinson Newspaper Pub
Usher Candidate for Governor.
Announcement A Carries No Dis
cusSiOn of Political Issues.
HAWK In CHARGE nF CAMPAIGN
President of Kansas
Day Club Opens ONCE.
Morgan Served Two Terms as
State Printer.

Announcement that W. Y. Morgan
of Hutchinson would be a candidate
for the Republican nomination for
governor was made here today by Will
bur n. Hawk of Atchison. Morgan
has been making an active campaign
in the state for more than a year. His
announcement which was withheld
until today merely states that he will
seek the gubernatorial nomination 1t
carries no statement or discussion of
state political issues.
Headquarters at National.
Morgan, who is publisher of the
Hutchinson Daily News and one of the
most widely known men in the state.
will open headquarters in Topeka at
once Hawk, who is the retiring presi-
dent of the Kansas Day club, will be in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05
Wilson County Pioneer Dies.

Neodesha, Kan, April 5.-Mrs. ]. d.
Williams. a pioneer resident of Wilson
county. died today at her farm home
near here. following a stroke of paral-
ysis. She came to Kansas with her
husband who survives her, in 1870
and settled in Wilson county four
years later. She was the mother of
DR.. c. L. Williams, of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-05

Chicago. April 5.-The Tenants
league of Chicago has devised a plan
for com batting rent increases ordered
for May ! by many landlords
The tenants will counter with suits
in the municipal court to forestaH the
increases If the city court decides
against a tenant he viii appeal at
once 10 n court of record and il will
be two full years before his case will
come to trial Meanwhile his rent
will remain unchanged.