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The Republican journal., 1922-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Getchell and
daughter Polly of Augusta were in Bel
fast Monday on their way to Searsport,
where they attended the funeral of Mrs.
Getchell's sister, Mrs. Frank Studley.
The Halloween concert and dance at
the Armory, under the direction of Mrs.
Cecil Clay, and benefit to the Belfast
Band, j. Lee Patterson, leader, Will be
held in the Armory next Tuesday even
ing Among the special features will be
the following pleasing program:
Overture. Orpheus. Offenbach
Suite d ballet from Anthony and Cleo
patra.
In the Arbor.
Dance of the Nubians.
Solo Dance.
Anthony's Victory.
Cornet solo, Roy Greene.
Goth Century march, Lasey
Bombasto, Irawer
Belfast friends of Capt. Albert W..
Stevens have received cards announcing
bis arrival at Boston after business
trip south.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
CARD OF THANKS

l wish to thank all who were kind and
courteous to me in the recent death OF
my husband, Willard B. Curtis.
LENA FERNALD CURTIS.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26

Bruce Jackson. son of Mr.. and Mra. A.
w. jackson of Belmont, who was oper-
ated upon for appendicitis ct the Tapley
hospital. has returned to his home. and
is getting along a. well - can BE- expect~
ed as it was very serious case.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
House for Sale

Eleven room, Congress Street, house,
slate roof, barn or garage, largeilot land,
apple trees, shade trees, double tenement
if desired, veranda, five minutes to post
office, good cellar. Very desirable home
at reasonable price or terms.
ORRIN j. DICKEY,
2w4S Belfast, Maine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
RAY MAJORS TO TRIAL TODAY
Is Charged With Murder in Connec
ton With Attempted Holdup.

Kansas City, Nov. 13.-The cases of
Ray Majors, charged with first de-
gree murder, and John Sheehan, &C
cused of second degree murder, were
scheduled for trial here today in GRIM
inal court.
Majors is alleged fatally to have
shot Frank Gardner, September 5,
1919, in an attempt to hold up a gam
bling resort. He was tried in criminal
court here and in September, 1920,
was sentenced to the penitentiary for
life. The case was reversed and re-
manded for new trial, by the state SUI
preme court last February.
Majors's brother, Walter, was con-
victed of the same charge and died in
prison. His brother. James Dudley,
awaits in Jail his trial in the Wyan-
dotte, Kansas, district court during
the December term on a charge of
first degree robbery in connection with
the holding up of the Piper State bank
at Piper, Kan, from which more than
$1,000 was taken
Sheehan is charged with fatally
shooting Patrick Fitzgerald. a former
patrolman, August o. During an cleo
ton quarrel several years ago, Fitz-
gerald killed a man said to have been
one of his friends. Sheehan is the
brother of a local pugilist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13

Continued from Page One)
measuring from two to two and a half
inches were general thruout the Kaw
valley. The heavy rain extended west
to Salina.
The drouth in northwest Kansas is
broken. That portion tOf the state is
covered with a two inch snow. There
are many drifts and some roads are
almost impossible.
The rain caused a sudden rise in
the Kansas river. 1t reached a stage
of 1872 feet at L o'clock this morn
ing, the highest since July. 1t be-
gan to recede today and measured
11.6 feet at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Another rain Sunday as heavy as the
one Saturday night would have put
the river out of its banks, the weather
man said.
The highest temperature in Topeka
IN the last twenty-foNr hours was At
degrees at 1894 o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon and the lowest was 40 at z
o'clock this morning. The highest
temperature in Kansas was Al de-
greeS at Topelta and the lowest was
II at Goodland. The highest in the
United States was SO degrees at Cor
pus Christi and the lowest was 2
above zero at Sheridan, Wyo.
The highest temperature ever re-
corded in Topeka on this date was rs
in 1896 and the lowest was IA in 1914
, At o'clock this afternoon the wind
was blowing at fifteen miles an hour
from the west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13

Wall St, New York, Nov. 13.-STOCKS-
Aided by forced liquidation, professional
interests launched another bear attack at
ing recessions OF 1 to 3 points in number
of active issues. Railroad and oil shares
yielded the most. Jersey Central dropped
3 points and losses Of to ~ took place
in Wheeling and Lake Erie preferred, Del
aware and Hudson, Rock Island and Pere
Marquette. Heavy offerings of General
Asphalt, common and preferred, caused
ords for the year. Pan American A and B,
California Petroleum and Standard Oils of
New Jersey and California were down L to
nearly 2 points. Houston Oil also fell to n
conspicuous spots were Sears Roebuck,
American Ice, Woolworth, National Enam-
cling, Pacific Gas, Corn Products, National
Biscuit preferred, Continental Can and
sistance encountered at the lower levels in
duced extensive covering and the list start
ed TO move up again under the leadership
of United States Steel, Stakeholder, Baldwin
and American Can, each of which were up
a point above Saturdays close.
Indications that stockerS were being
more literally supplied on all rallies en-
couraged more aggressive short selling after
ed States Steel sagged to 1914, Baldwin
124A, Studebaker to 1219s, American Can
to 701A and Standard Oil of New Jersey to
1851. Constructive factors, such as the
optimistic tone of weekly business reviews,
failed to stem the volume Of selling orders.
Montana Power, which broke four points
and Famous Players, which dropped ga,
the second period of reaction, toward mid
day further short covering set in and the
list started to move up again in response
to better buying support for United States
named touching 123. Call money opened
at per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
new FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION
Topeka Traffic Assn. Receives First
List Since March, 1921.


Copies of General Freight CLASH
fication No. 3, issued for all roads in
the United States by the Consolidated
freight classification committee, have
been received by the Topeka Traffic
association. The new classification is
to become effective November IS, un-
less it is suspended by the interstate
commerce commission
There are no changes of fmpor-
lance in the classification so far as
has been determined. according to
Charles F. Real, secretary of the traf-
fic association.
''Of course, there will be numer-
Gus exceptions to the general CLASH
fications, filed later" Real said to-
state commissions, and decisions of
regional classification committees.
there is no general freight classifi-
cation which is without exceptions
There are at the present time five
sheets of exceptions TO the old gen.
the western and southwestern terri
tory. The exceptions may be issued
by a state commission or by an in
dividual railroad"
The last classification was pub
lished in March of 1921. Since that
time a huge number of supplements
to it have been published In No.
in these supplements has been con-
solidated, and until the supplements
on the new classification begin to
come in the job of looking up CLASH
fications will be simplified-
No notice of the approval or sus-
either by the interstate commerce
commission, or the state pqublic utili-
ties commission, has been received by
the traffic association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
GAMBLER SILENT ON CASE
Lonesome Man Apt To Do Some Fool
ish Things" Says Coca Cola King.

Kansas City. Nov 11.-Asa G. Can
dler, ST., Atlanta, Ga, capitalist re-
fused to make any =atement, when
asked here today regarding recent al
legged threats of legal action against
him by Mrs. Onezima de Bouchel,
New Orleans beauty, as a result OF
the breaking off of their announced
engagement. Mr.. Gambler, who is on
his way to California, was accom-
panied by his son. Asa K. Gambler,
jr-, and Mrs. Gambler.
81 am going with my son on a lit
tie pleasure trip" Gambler said 81
have not a. thing to say. I am out of
business now and everything is in the
hands of my sons. 1 hope the public
will forget that unfortunate affair at
home. I am all by myself in a big
house with just Some servants for
company. I get lonesome sometimes
and when a man is lonesome, he's apt
to do some foolish things. That's all
am going to say
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
BLUES z, C. OF E.6
EmpOria Beats Washburn in
Mud and Water Battle.
Touchdown Comes in Second
Quarter, Safety in 4th Period.

Washburn college lost its annual
football game to College of Emporia
Saturday. the final count being to 2.
The Emporia touchdown came IN
the second period of play when
Mertsch. halfback, carried the bali
over after it had been advanced TO
about the vineyard line on mostly
straight football. Widick missed goal
Emporia scored a safety when Blew
ms. WGshburn captain, tackled Stude-
baker. Emporia tackle. behind his
own goal line when he was preparing
for a punt out of danger
1t was a veritable mud battle in the
second half. Rain started falling soon
after play resumed in the second half,
aitho there had been showers all the
afternoon. The field became flooded
with water and to attempt to play
any football was futile. All that could
be done was to scramble for the ball
The team which had the ball was
always at disadvantage after the
rain started. for it was impossible to
pass or carry the ball 1t became q
scramble in the water.
The College outplayed Washburn
the first half, but the Ichabods started
Fighting in the first of the second half,
and had the rain not interfered, the
final score might have been written
differently
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
PANIC AMONG GIRL WORKERS
Group of Forty Have Narrow Escape
When Smoke Stack Falls

Chicago, Nov. 11.-More than 100
girl employees OF the Edson-Keith
Michigan boulevard, downtown, were
thrown into panic and forty of them
on the top floor of the building mar
rowly escaped death or serious injury
when a 50-foot steel smoke stack on
the roof was blown over and smashed
in part of the wall.
The smoke stack felr directly across
the edge Of the building, caving in a
corner of the building and falling
with fits free end on to the roof of the
five story building across the alley.
1T just happened that none of the
girls were in the rear of the room
when the chimney fell" said Anna
Boese, forewoman in charge Of the
millinery workers on the top floor of
the seven-story Edson-Keith building.
1.-THE excitement started with a terrific
ripping noise as the smoke stack tore
loose from the roof. Then came the
craSh''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
SWAT THE CHINCH BUGS
Nearly Half the State Organized to
Eradicate Rest This Week.

Manhattan, Kan, Nov. 13.-Forty-
two Kansas counties have organized
to eradicate the chinch bug this fall.
The method to be used is burning the
fence rows and road sides where the
bugs hibernate. Most of the counties
have set the week of November Is
for their burning.
The organized counties have leaders
in charge of tie burning in each COM
munity. These in turn have appointed
leaders for each section of their school
districts. Allen. county has offered
500 in prizes to the school district
burning the most miles of fence rows
and road sides.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
A DEATH FROM LIGHTNING
Thomas Iannan Killed on Farm
Southwest of Topeka.

Thomas Lannan, SO years old, was
killed Saturday afternoon sometime
between o'clock and 4 o'clock when
he was struck by lightning, near a
barn on the NJ O'Keefe farm, six
miles southwest of Topeka. where he
had lately been employed. The body
was found by Mr.. and Mrs. O'Keefe
when they returned home about z
o'clock in the evening. The cause of
his death at first appeared uncertain,
but subsequent Investigations by Corr
oner Il. L. Clark and Sheriff Robert
Miller revealed that lightning had
killed him.
Mr.. Lannan, prior to going to work
on the O'Keefe farm a few days ago.
had lived with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. J. Lannan. 1923 Buchanan
street. He is survived by his parents
and three brothers, Paul j. and Bart
c. Lannan. of Topeka and Edward
Lannan, of Quincy, Ill, and two sis
tiers, Mary and Jean Lannan, both of
Topeka.
Funeral services will be held at
o'clock, Tuesday morning from the
Church of the Holy Name. Burial
will be lin Mount Calvary cemetery.
The family requests no flowers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
SIX GAS TANKS BLOW UP.
Two Killed and Others Injured in
Explosion Early Today.

Chester, Pa, Nov. 11.-An explosion
Believed to have been caused by gas
in the tanker, J. N. Pew, under repairs
at the Sunship building yards here,
BILLED two workmen, injured two
others, wrecked the vessel amidships,
with a loss estimated at nearly $780,
600 and threw a part of the city into
a state of excitment early today.
The dead are:
George Hunter and Harry Schley,
both of Chester.
Torches which the workmen were
using to burn off the heads of the
rivets, inside the crude oil tanks are
believed to have exploded heavy gas
in the tanks, six of which blew up.
Twenty members of the crew of the
Pew were asleep in their quarters and
not one was injured.
Fire followed the explosion and
was extinguished after a hard fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
GROCER STAYS A CONSTABLE
Merchant Opens Fire When Officers
Appear to Search Store for Liquor.

CaruthersvilIe. Mo-. Nov 1s.-Con-
stable Max Stubblefield, As, is dead,
and Ben Wade. n grocer, is not ex-
pected to live today as a result of a
revolver fight between Wade and a
liquor raiding party in Wade's store
here last night, several hours before
Constable Stubblefield was to have re-
Iinquished his Commission to a newly
elected successor.
According to authorities Stubble-
field had gained the reputation of be-
ing n fearless officer during a term
as sheriff of Pemiscott county. and
was to have vacated the office of con-
stable at midnight.
With two other officers, Deputy
Sheriff Sesse johnson and H. G..
Gaines, a special officer, the authori-
ties said, Stubblefield went to Wade's
store to investigate reports that the
grocer was selling liquor. 1t was said
Wade had sent Stubblerield a letter
several weeks ago warning him he
would be killed if he attempted to
raid his store, and that when the raid
ing party entered the place, Wade
fired, killing StubblefieId instantly.
The other officers returned the fire,
dangerously WOunT '7E Wade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
CAMPBELL 10 PORT oRICo?
VIII Succeed E. Mont Rely, Accord
ing to Lame Duck" Gossip.


Washington, Nov. 11.-Washington
already is filled with gossip about
what will become of the Republican
lame ducks" There are many rumors
connected with the names of prom
inent Republicans who will not re-
turn to congress.
One is that the president is consid-
ering naming Representative Philip p
Campbell of Kansas, chairman of the
house rules committee. who lost in
the primaries campaign, to succeed
E. Mont Reilly as governor of Porto
Rico. Mr.. Reilly, it is said, will be ap-
pointed to another post.
Another is that Senator Harry S.
New of Indiana will be appointed to
succeed General Wood as governor
general of the Philippines when the
latter retires next February to be-
come provost of the University of
Pennsylvania
A third report connects the name of
Senator Frank B. kellogg of Mime
sofa, defeated for reelection, with a
possible supreme court appointment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
SEEKS 100000 HEART BALM.
Candy Man Stole Affection of Mrs.
MARRIED. Schaefer, Is Charge.

Chicago, Nov. 11.-Oscar Bunte,
wealthy candy manufacturer, was sued
today for 100000 by Nicholas
Schaefer, who charged tlat the affec-
tons of his wife, Mrs MARRIED.
Schaefer, were alienated by the candy
man.
When she was arrested by federal
narcotic agents several weeks ago and
taken to the psychopathic hospital but
later released, Mrs. Schaefer said she
was an English heiress and Bunte's
ward.
In his suit, Schaefer charged the
story of the estate was used simply to
cover up Bunte's real motive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
SGRIBES WILL VISIT Topeka
Trip VIII Be Part OF Sigma Delta
Chi Program at X. S. A. c.

Manhattan, Kan, Nov. 11.-Ap-
proximately seventy-five delegates
and visitors. members of Sigma Delta
Chi, professional journalism frater-
nifty, will assemble at K S A c. for
the annual national convention of the
organization Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday of next week, November
Is, 16, and II. Thirty-seven chapters
of the fraternity from Maine to Cali
fornia. will send representatives to
the convention.
The program of the conclave in
cludes a dance. a banquet, a luncheon,
a smoker, and a trip to Topeka, in
addition to the regular convention
business. Among the editors and pub
fishers of Kansas who will address the
convention are Charles H. Harger,
Abilene Reflector and z. Haldeman-
Julius, Haldeman-JuliuS Company,
Gfrard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13

Chicago. Nov. il Parents OF
young boys and girls who participate
in puppy love- escapades should be
publicly spanked along with their err
ring off-springs. according to Judge
Lawrence Jacobs, of the Chicago Boys
court
Passing on the case of two youthful
lovers, Judge Jacobs said:
what these children need is a
good, old-fashioned spanking. Fur
thermore, in nearly every case you
will find paternal indulgence. 1t
would not be a bad idea to hand out
a little of the same corrective to the
parents"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
ON SAME FARM 81 YEARS
Ambrose f. Wade Dies at Home in
Wabaunsee County.

Keene, Kan, Nov. 13.-Ambrose F.
Wade, IT years of age. prominent pio-
neer resident or Wabaunsee county
and former member OF the Kansas
legislature. died Saturday at his home,
near here. He had resided on the
same farm during his entire residence
in Kansas of fifty-four years.
He was an extensive farmer and
stockman for many years and was
identified in the development of the
state. He was veteran of the Civil
war. Mr.. Wade served in the Iegisla-
ture from 1889 to 1891.
He is survived by two sons, d. N.
Wade of Topeka and H. c. Wade of
Keene, and two granddaughter, Mrs.
Frank Taber and Miss F'lossie Wade
of Keene.
The funeral was held today at
Keene. Burial was in Keene cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
(By the Associated Press.)

Havre. Nov. -11.-Georges Clemen-
ceau, the famous tiger of France,
walked UP the gangplank of the
steamer Paris shortly before IL O'Clock
this morning ready to sail for his
speaking tour in the United States. He
was in jolly spirits.
CIemenceau motored to Havre from
Paris, arriving at the pier before most
OF the passengers who came by rail.
His appearance was unexpected, but
when he got to his cabin on the
salon deck, he found it had been deco
rated with red and white roses by the
local league of former combatants.
The Tiger dropped his coat on the
bed and then walked to the upper
decks, smiling and bowling in recogni-
ton of many greetings. Taking a
peep at the sky, he remarked:
Its a. fine day; I won't be sea-
sick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
kyH1zlRlkdETS
additional late markets will be
found ON another page OF this paper.)

Chicago, Nov ENTERTAINERS
values took an, upward swing here today
during the early, dealings because of high
er quotations in Liverpool and strength
in the Winnipeg market on Saturday. Of
ferings were not large at the start and
shorts covered rather freely. The upturp,
however, econ was checked and commission
houses with eastern connections became
fair sellers of December and May, which
brought about reaction. Sentiment was
somewhat mixed. After starting &c to 1 C
higher, with December $1-16 to S1.161, and
May S115 to S1.151s, the market underwent
a slight general decline.
The close was strong, with values show
ing a net gain of sc to dzc with Deem
Der Sligo to $116@s, and May $115 to
$115k.
CoRN-Corn and oats were in sympathy
with wheat but sentiment in corn was in
clined TO be somewhat bearish amongst a
number OF traders here and the market ap-
peared to be under considerable pressure
After opening A@%c to 150ssc up, with
December 6S5Sc to 6S&c, the corn market
suffered 4 setback on ali deliveries
The close was unsettled, with values
ranging from a shade to &c lower to a
shade to Ae higher with December S95sc
to 6914c
oATS-oats started &c to &c higher.
December 1850 to 421Sc and later under
went a decline all around.
PROVISIONS-Buying of May lard cred
tied to n New York house was responsible
for a strong tone in provisions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
TOPEKA POULTRY AND EGGS
Market quotations by Premium Poultry
Products Co., 30 North Kansas avenue
Topeka, KansasJ

Topeka, Kan. Nov: IL.
Slightly stronger tone on the market o.
turkeys and geese, with no no6ceaole
change on other poultry.
in advance of &c on extra firsts and 1e on
ordinary firsts in Topeka.
Prices to producers as follows:
Hens. 4 lbs. and over, lie per ID mems
under lbs, 13c per lb-; ROSTERS &c Re .
springs, over lbs, 14cf per ID.
Buff and white Except Leghorns. Anco-
mas, etc.J fowl &c, broilers and springs, =
per Ib. over above prices. Leghorn ana
black fowl. 1c; broilers and springs, &c per
h. less than above prices
Eggs on a graded basis: Extra 1lIsts,
ACE per doz. ordinary firsts, 2Ic per doz.
seconds and checks, 15c per doz. cases IN
clrded; without case, lie per doz- less.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
REMAIN IN ISOLATED HOUSE
Ex-Kaiser and Bride Stay Indoor
After Being Mobbed.

Doom, Nov 1.-THE fourth ami
versary of the flight of the former
German kaiser into Holland went I'M
marked at Doom and Amerongen
Friday.
The ex-kaiser and his young bride
remained indoors for the most part.
They have not ventured beyond the
grounds of the house of, Doorn-now
an isolated house of mystery to the
villagers they were mobbed by
a crowd of curious on Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-13
CHICAGO PRoDUCE MARKEr.

Chicago, Nov. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. I'M
changed. Creamery extras, 4Sc; firsts, 37@
40c; standards, 44c.
EGGS-Market higher. Firsts, AS65oc
POULTRY-Alive, higher; fowls, 146
211ac; springs, 19e; turkeys, 35c; geese, 23c.
OTATOES-Market- steady. Wisconsin
bulk round whites, S5@90c ewt.: ditto
ed, Red River Ohios No 1, S0090c cwt.
North Dakota sacked and bulk Red River
Ohios, 75tdS5c cwt.
POULTRY-Alive, firm chickens by
freight, 23c. Dressed poultry, steady; west
ern chickens, 24G40c.
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CHICAGo IIYEsTOcx MARKET.

Chicago, Nov. 13-HoGS-Receipts &C.
900. Market slow, early sales mostly &c to
1Oc lower: 100 to 200 pound averages most
ly $s.35 70 $40; 210 to go pound butchers
around SSk5 to 1855; top, $3.50; few choice
heavy butchers held higher; packing sows.
S735 to $3.50: heavy weight s. 25dS-55;
medium weight, $40 to $3.50; light
weight. $3.50 to s. 40
CATTLE1Receipts % 600. killing quail
ity, plainest OF season for Monday; long
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KANSAS City HAY MARKET.

Kansas City. Nov. 13.-HAY-Market un-
changed to zoe higher. No. L timothy,
S15O0@16.0O; No. prairie, $14 e0@15.O0;
choice alfalfa, $25.O0Q2600; clover mixed,
$1450@15.50.
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p. m, wheat 1ss62d up. Wheat closed
December, 13Id higher; March, 13sd higher ;
May, Id higher.
Buenos Aires-Wheat closed Saturday,
unchanged; corn closed Saturday, Ac high
err oats closed Saturday, unchanged. Wheat
QAened today, unchanged; corn opened to-
day &c up; oats opened today, I'M