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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-28

Girl Scout Troop, No. q. will hold 4
business meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock at the home OF Miss Lois Meredith
14OS Logan street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-28
LEGAL.
NOTICE 10 CUT WEEDS.


(PubIished in The Topeka STATE Journsl.
August Is, 1874
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-28

recital will be given this evening at s
o'clock at the Kansas Avenue Methodist
church by Orrin French, violin pupil OF
Mis- Elizabeth Van Ness. Miss Ruth
Palmer, reader, and Theron French, soloiat,
will assist. The public is invited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-28

Boy Scout Troop, No. %. will meet Tues
day evening at Lyman school house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-28
TIRES

New and used-at bargain prices
Grease Spot. Fifth and Quincy
RENT A NEW FORD
Sedans, Goupes and Todnngs.
MuEpheFs Drive 1t Yourself.
lis West 10th st.
OVERLAND CAR, good condition.; bar
gain for cash or trade 1015 West Tenth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-28
FOR RENT-RooA1s

FOR Rents rooms, duplex apartments,
upper floor with bath. sleeping porch
water and heat furnished. 513 Tyler St,
Call 3T4.
FOR RENT-Unfurnish-d room at S12
Kansas avenue. Single man only. Crane
& Co.
LARGE room, close in, light housekeeping
considered. Blue 264o.
Two unfurnished light housekeeping rooms
for rent. Phone 1879 W. Call mornings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-28

People living in Jackson street in the
vicinity OF Gordon and Laurent streets
have been disturbed lately by men at
tempting to gain entrance to houses. In
some instances houSeholders are convinced
that the houses have been entered and the
intruder frightened away before taking
anything Of value
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-28
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

MUoIOaL IN0IttUNENIAs
KIMBALL organ for sale, good condition,
price reasonable. 1411 North Kansas.
Phone Blue 4O2S
GOOD 3 FLAT Conn Cornet. extras: cash
or trade 1015 West Tenth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-28

FOR SALE-LIVESTOCK
FOR SALE-Six' brood sows, one male
Duroc, can furnish papers, 10 shoats,
weight about 40 pounds; 25 pigs; also farm
implements. See owner, J. r. Painter.
Huntoon and Oakley. Phone S776 K-4.
GOOD HEAVY TEAM, also harness. All
goes at 800. Address Team, care Journal
TWO, milk cows, Just fresh, for sale or
trade for fat cattle. gath and Ohio.
FOR SALE-Team, wagon and harness,
1927 Kansas avenue.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
ENTIRE FAMILY ATTACKED
 IN MYSTERIOUS MANNER

CONCORDIA. Kan, April B. L. H. Trembley and his five sons were the victims of myterious at tack this week, their assailants us ing an axe on all of them. Theodore, aged 15, was killed outright, and three other brothers, aged II, 12 and ten, were so seriously injured that they may die. The father and another of his sons were severely injured. Immediately following the tragedy. the house was discovered in flames, and it was in that man ner that neighbors found the vic tins, just in time to prevent ere nation.
 The father was found dead this morning. He was questioned by q finger print expert last night and became i'll during the progress of the inquiry. It is believed now that he killed himself during the night.
 The fact that the boy who was killed carried life insurance policy for s5,0O0 has led the authorities to investigate the financial circum- stances of the family.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
WOMAN CoFESsEs CRIME; -....
 WILL TRY INSANITY PLEA

BREMERTON, April 8-M rs. Ruth Plumley, who confessed to the authorities that she poisoned her husband, Hugh, collapsed in court when arraigned yesterday afternoon and the case was continued until Monday to allow her to regain her composure. The woman's brother has retained Charles H. Miller, candidate for mayor in Seattle, to defend her.
 It is understood that Mrs. Plum ley's counsel will request the ap- pointment of an insanity commission when the case comes up again and, failing that, a plea of not guilty will be entered on the grounds of in- sanity. -...
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
COMMISSION WILL SELECT
 JURY TO TRY GOVERNOR

WAUKEGAN, H., April S-Gov- ernor Len Small, who is under in dictment on 8 charge of conspiracy to embezzle state funds, has with drawn his challenge of the Lane county jury panel and accepted the suggestion of Judge Edwards that a committee of three be named to select 8 new jury list.
 Both sides have agreed to post ponement of the case until April IT. For the selection of a panel, the court has announced that the names of women jurors will not be in cluded, both sides agreeing to the ruling that the jury commission is not bound to place the names of women in the box.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
DAWSON REPORTS ARRIVAL
 OF FIRST SIGNS OF SPRING

DAWSON, April 8-The spring thaw is on in the Yukon, and the last Whitehorse slegh stage is en- route to it's upper Yukon destina- ton, having left on Wednesday. From now until the opening of navigation, the traffic of the terri tory will go on wheels.
 Lumber, building material and supplies will go to the new Mayo camp in large quantities in the spring, and wharves, warehouses. stores and residences will be built in the silver bonanza district as soon as weather conditions will per nit.
 Sunny Jim" Fairborn, formerly general agent of the White Pass at Fairbanks, will occupy a similar pc sition at Mayo during the coming season. ...
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
RAILROAD BUILDERS READY N
 TO BEGIN WORK FOR SEASON

The extension of the track from the foot of i street 10 the bridge site, near the Mission, 10 serve as material track, will be taken in hand just as soon as the frost is out of the ground, according to F. A. Hansen, engineer maintenance and construction, who arrived from the coast this week. Preliminary work in this connection has already received attention and at the pro- pitious moment the actual work wi be launched and rushed to comple- tion. .... ..... ....-- ......
 Steam Shovel Foreman Frank Daniels has arrived to assume his duties at North Nenana, where the camp will be enlarged and prepara- tions made for the steam shovel crews and others who will work there during the season.
 Steam shovels for getting out material for stabilizing the line, re- enforcing the embankments and put ting the cuts in shape, will be sta- tioned at Mile 2e4, Mile 327 and Mile 331, while the ditcher will do similar work at Mile BAT. Camps have been established at these places and the work is well along.
 A large labor force will be em- ployed in ballasting and other need ed work along the line as soon as conditions will permit. MT. Hansen says there will be work for all who want it within a short time.
 Mir. Hansen will leave for the coast tomorrow.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
OIL PROMOTERS LAND MANY
 IN FAKE STOCK PROMOTION

BOSTON. April S-An alleged oil fraud which Is said to involve the loss of million dollars to investors in Boston and possibly another mil lion in other parts of the country, was disclosed this week when nearly score of secret indictments, nam ing oil forces in New York, Boston and Holyoke, were made public.
 It is alleged by officers who have been investigating the crooked act ivities that the Petroleum Corpora ton of America advertised it's cap itahzation at s6o,000,OO0 and that the Standard Ool Company was in terested
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
BURCH PROSECUTION FACES
 SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS 5

LOS ANGELES, April 8-One private detective is under arrest, charged with tampering with the Burch jury panel, and another has been cited for contempt The de- fense charges that the two men at tempted to influence the minds Of the jurors in favor of the prose cution.
 Both District Attorney Woolwine and Assistant Prosecutor Reyes have been exonerated.
 The entire jury panel has been discharged and the case continued until Monday, by which time, it is expected, Judge Reeve will have concluded his investigation of the charges relative to tampering with the jurors.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
SEATTLE MUNICIPAL LINES
 COST CITY SEVERE LOSS

SEATTLE, April 8-The Muni- ciple Streetcar system was operated at a heavy loss during the months of January and February, according to the report of the superintendent, which has just been made public
 The receipts were s60,00O less than enough to meet the expense of operation in February, making Q net deficit for January and Febru- ary of s76,o0O. The fare is eight and a third cents, or three for 2 quarter. :.~. '-.:-..-
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
THINK THEY HAVE A CLUE

LOS ANGELES, April 8-A con ference between city police and members of the sherifF's staff. who have been working on the Taylor case, was held this week, at the re quest of the district attorney, but nothing has been given out for pub hcation. It is generally understood that there have been some new minor developments and detectives intimate that they are still hopeful of solving the mystery.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08

WASHINGTON, D. C., April B. John Brophy, president of the Penn sylvania district of the United Mine Workers, appeared before the house labor committee yesterday and urged that an impartial Congressional in vestigation be made of the coal situation. "Our opinion is", he said, that an industry which only gives one hundred days work yearly re- quires reorganization"
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
FISHERMEN ENROUTE NORTH
 TO MAKE ANNUAL CLEANUP

SEATTLE, April 8-The move ment of three thousand men to the Libby McNel 6 Libby packing plants in Alaska is now under way. The Libby Maine left for the North on Thursday for Kenai; the bark Geo. Curtis is scheduled to sail next Wed nesday for Nushagak; the ". 5. Flint will get away for Ekuk OH April IS; the Abner Coburn sails April IS, for Egegik; and the Ori- ental will leave for LibbyviIle on April 20.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Steel Industry Backs Barons

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April S. A further effect of the coal strike was felt here yesterday when the Republic Iron 6 Steel Company an- nounced the cancellation of an order for the resumption of operations at the Bessemer plant because of strike conditions in the Fayette coal fields.
 The postponement of the reopen ing of three blast furnaces also has been made public.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
CROWD WATCHES HoLDUP

CHICAGO, April 8-While many pedestrians looked on, powerless to interferfere, five automobile bandits yesterday shot and killed a patrol man and fatally wounded a bank messenger, after which they made their escape with a sachel contain ing $20,00o. The holdup occurred in front of the Calumet National Bank, in the heart of the business district. The money belonged to the Royal Building and Loan Associa- tion.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
BRITAIN ADMITS AMERICA
 IS ENTITLED TO RHINE PAY

LONDON, April S-Acceptance by the British government of the Amer ican views pertaining 10 mainten- ance costs of the American army on the Rhine, as expounded by Sec retary of State Hughes in recent to the Allies, has been informally conveyed to the state department at Washington. It is understood that formal acceptance will follow short lv
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
SENATE COMMITTEE FAVORS
 WORK AT MUSCLE SHOALS

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April & The senate agricultural committee has voted unanimously to recon mend the resumption of work on the Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals and will press an amendment to the army supply bill providing for an appropriation of S7,5OO,000 to con tinue the work during the year,
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
FREE SKATERS THWARTED

DUBLIN, April s-One hundred young men from Tralee, who were proceeding to Dublin to join the Free State army, were intercepted in County Cork by party of Re publicans and a clash followed in which one of the combatants was wounded. The Free State men were placed under arrest and taken to Buttevant barracks.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
MEMORIAL FOR EXPLORER

WASHINGTON, D. C., April B. President and Mrs. Harding, mem bers of the cabinet and other high Government officials and Arctic ex- plorers joined in tribute this week to the memory of Admiral Peary, when a granite memorial was placed over his grave in Arlington ceme- tery. Mrs. Edward Stafford who, as Marie Peary, was known as the 'snow baby" because she was born the farthest north of any white child, unveiled the memo-ial.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
High Water Threatens

BEARDSTOWN, H., April 8-In an effort to lessen the strain on the Lost Greek levee, which is protect ing this place from the flood waters, three levees along the Illinois river, north of this city, were broken this morning. The Lost Creek leyee has been saved for the moment, but the slightest wind or further rise in the flood waters will cause it's de- struction. "-.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
MINE BUREAU DIRECTOR WILL
 SPEND TWO MONTHS IN NORTH

SEATTLE, April 8-Dr. Bain, director of the Bureau of Mines, will leave Seattle on the first of May for the purpose of investigat- ing the coal reserves of Alaska.
 He plans to spend about two months in the Territory, and his itinerary will include side trips to Fairbanks and Nome.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
TORNADO WREcKs FARM

DIES MONIES, April 8--A small farm, two miles northwest of this city, was swept by q tornado last night, with the result that one per son was killed. The property loss is estimated at a thousand dollars.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
FORMER EMPEROR BURIED

FUNCHAL, April 8-Perfect wea- ther marked the funeral of former Emperor Charles, Of Austria, who was laid at rest on Wednesday. It is expected that his body eventually will be sent to Hungary for per manent interment.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Bombs Are Used

BECKELY. ". Va, April S. Bombs were exploded yesterday in front of the homes of two non union miners who refused to join the strike. No one was hurt and very little damage resulted.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
NAVY PRESENTS ITS CASE

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 8-- The side of the navy department in the dispute with the little navy" advocates, was laid before Presi- dent Harding this week by Secretary Denby and Assistant Roosevelt, who gave detailed information regarding the request of the department for a personnel of 96,000
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
MILK SCARE GROWING

PORTLAND, April S-There have developed in this city seven more cases of septic sore throat, from which cause eight persons already have succumbed. The disorder is be- lieved to have been contracted from drinking raw milk
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
PLAYING THE GAME

WASHINGTON, D. C., April B. The bill authorizing the appointment Of score of additional federal judges is being bitterly opposed in the senate on the grounds that the measure is clearly a political move. It is declared by the opponents that the new judges are to be appointed, with four exceptions, in all states where senatorial contests are on.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Gorernor Asks For Soldiers

WASHINGTON, D. C., April B. Secretary of War Weeks has de- clined 10 dispatch federal troops 10 the New Mexico coal fields in re sponse to a telegram from Govern or McMecham. The secretary says the soldiers may be needed to pre- serve order in the Gallop region, where martial law was proclaimed yesterday as the result of disord- CTS. .......
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Six Dead At Rowena

BALTIMORE, Tex, April 6-Six persons are reported to have been killed and seven injured as the re- suit of the visit of a tornado near Rowena yesterday. Six houses were destroyed and communication crip- pied. It is feared the death toll will be greater when all of the wreckage has been searched.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Says Strikers Are Gaining

EVANSTON, IL, April 8-Upon the conclusion of the first week of the coal mine strike yesterday, Will liam Green, secretary-treasurer, as serted that the strike is gaining headway in the non-union fields. especially in Pennsylvania and in West Virginia.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
UNWILLING ATTRACTS NEGROES

TUSkEGEE, Ala, AprlI 6-AH methods of transportation from spe- cial cars to mules were utilized this week to bring the steady stream of negroes and whites for the unveil- ing of the statue of Booker T. Wash ington, founder of Tuskegee insti- ute. President Harding sent let ter praising the work of Washing ton.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
NEW REGENT APPOINTED

OLYMPIA, April 8-Governor Hart has appointed R. R. Rogers, of Spokane, member of the board of regents of the University of Wash ington, 10 succeed ". T. Perkins, resigned. Rogers is the first East Washington man to be thus honored.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
MAYOR oUITs-PAY TOO SMALL

HOQUIAM, Wn., April 8-Mayor W. A. Jack, who also holds po- sition with the city as commissioner of safety. at the head of the police and fire departments, has rendered his resignation. He explains that he is unable to support his family on a salary of s2.000 year.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
LAskER IS GETTING NERVOUS

WASHINGTON, D. C., April B Chairman Lasker, of the Shipping Board, is urging prompt action on the administration ship subsidy bill. De has warned the lawmakers that delay may be fatal to the whole ship ping program.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Trouble In New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, April 8-The first disturbances in the New Mexico coal fields occurred yester- day at Mentmor, where a crowd of men and women bombarded mine workers with stones.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Another At Cisco

FORT WORTH, April 8-A wind storm which swept Cisco yesterday killed one, seriously hurt another and slightly injured several other residents. A score of houses were wrecked and many stores flooded.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
SOCIALIST IS DEFEATED

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April B. The state election on Tuesday re- suited in the election, by an over whelming majority, of Burr Jones as associate justice of the state supreme court John Kleist, Social ist candidate, was showed under.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
VOTES CONFIDENCE
 IN POLICIES OF GOVERNMENT

LONDON, April 8-The resolution of Premier Lloyd George, calling for vote of confidence in the gov ernment's policies with regard to the coming Genoa economic conference, was adopted by the house of com mons last night by a vote of 372 10 94.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
AIR COLLISION FATAL TO SIX

PARIS, April 8-Six persons met death seventy miles north of this city yesterday as the result of the wreck of the London-Paris air ex- press. The disaster was caused by a collision.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
BANDITS WORK ON WING

ST. LOUIS, April 8-Four men boarded a crowded streetcar in this city yesterday and held up messen- ger of the Water Tower Bank, es- caping with cash and negotiable papers having value of S7,200.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Union Men Locked Out

CLEELUM, Wn., April ST h Northwest Improvement Company, the largest coal operators in East ern Washington, has refused to call back union maintenance men and fire bosses. The company superin- tendents are keeping the pumps go- ing in the mines.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Meeting In Progress Today

SEATTLE, April S-Coal operat- ors and miners failed to reach an agreement at meeting held yes terday for the purpose of eonsid- ering the wages of maintenance men and other matters pertaining 70 the
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
P. O. OFFICIAL NAMED

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 6- President Harding has nominated Paul Henderson, of Illinois, to be second assistant postmaster general.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Woman Killed At Lawton

LAWTON, Okla, April 90 T z woman killed, baby fatally injur- ed and several others hurt is the story of a windstorm which visited the Mountain Hill addition late yes terday afternoon.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Storm Kill. One At Electra

WICHITA FALLS, April 8-0ne death is reported from Electra as the result of a rain and wind storm which swept that section yesterday. Several others are reported to have been injured and the property loss is heavy.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08

Harry Davis, Of the Terminal, went to Fairbanks this week on a brief business trip. He will return tomorrow.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08

STORMS AND FLOODS RAISE HAV
los ANGEL ES PROSECUTORS HELD(
STORMS FATAL TO MANY;
 HIGH WATER THREATENS

CASPER, Wyo.. April 8-The most severe snowstorm of the win ter swept Central Wyoming this week
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
COVERINGS ASKS FOR TROOPS
 TO HOLD MINERS IN RESTRAINT

strike. It was agreed, however, to hold another meeting today, at which time, it is hoped, the whole matter will be settled.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08
Three Dead At Opin

FORT WORTH, April 8-Three were killed and five injured in the storm at Opin.
The Nenana news., 1922-04-08

Bob Morgan will leave for An chorage on Sunday to join the Frisco Cafe staff.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-01
NEW CARLISLE

Miss Mable May, daughter or
James May and Mr.. Arthur Mitchell
OF Bremen. Ind. were married sat
urday. ~ 4 o'clock az the parsonage
OF the First NJ T.. church az South
Bend Rev Albert Monger per
forming tho ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs Mitchell viii reside 40 Bremen
Miss Florence Hostclier and Miss
Leora' Graves were hostcsses Thurs
day afternoon at "a miscellaneous
shower. given ~ the home OF the
former parents. AIr. and Mrs Alvin
lIostcllcr n honor of Miss Mable
Ma.
SIR and Mrs. Charles Hauser and
Nr. and Mrs. John Hauser and fam
iiy visited Mr.. and Mrs. oscar ste
vens Of Laporte. sunday
ri. and Mrs Elwood Shelley
spent Thanksgiving with relatives at
Michigan City
The local high school has Joined
tho Northern Indiana Debating
league. Laurie Luther. principal
OF the school IS treasurer OF the or
sanization.
The ladies' OF the ~ f. Ala So
ciety held a very successful bazaar
and home bake sale at the Geek
building Saturday.
Tho King daughters VIII have a
hon1c-bake sale Saturday. Dec. . at
Walter Wengcr's grocery store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carney and
Mr. and Mrs. +. J. Sandmeir and
son, Irwin. spent Thanksgiving at
South Bend. the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs David Switzer.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Casey OF
South Bend were guests Thanks
giving Day Of AIr. and Mrs. G. w.
Tyler.
AR. Brummitt. ST.. Charles
Phillips. L. ]. Sandmeier. Or. Shead,
Marvin Augustine and George Vim
cent. who have been in northern
Michigan and Canada on three
weeks' hunting trip. returned Thurs
day evening. each bringing deer
as q trophy.
Miss weaver went 20 Minneapolis.
AIinn. TO spend her Thanksgiving
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Coleman. OF
Durand. Mich, are guests OF rela-
tiyes hero.
Mrs. James Hanlkins OF Greedy. Ia.
e guest Of her brother. Orville
Smith and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Van Dusen
and daughter. Mary Jane. Of South
Bend. were guests Thanksgiving Of
Mr. and Mrs. G. y. White.
The Olive Township League OF
Women Voters met Tuesday after
noon at the Casino theater. The pro-
Eramt was featured by a talk %
"Cltizeuship" by Mrs. F'ickenscher.
OF south Bend.
Anna Laura and Bobby Bunch,
who have been IN for the past week
with the grippe. are improving.
Word has been received by rela-
tives here of the improved condi-
ton OF Mrs. Abigail Van Dusen Of
Winterset. Iowa, who has been SER
iously ill.,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-01
Eyesight Nearly Gone, He
Edits Paper By Memory

soIous delivered was lost. and TO
record OF % could be found. Brown
arose and delivered ne speech. viz
tually word Tor word. as the repre-
sentative had delivered 80. The feat
created a sensation in the house, and
all marveled az Browns wonderful
memory.
Brown writes his editorials on a
typewriter but never reads them. be-
cause he cannot read Small print.
Proofreaders in his plant OF the
Daily American declare he seldom
makes an error ln typins news or
editorials.
Brown obtained his education
from his stepmother, who procured
the proper literature and read and
taught him at nights.
There Is a liberal education in
well-chosen literature" Brown said
recently, provided a person thinks
while ne reads Do not read 100
fast Take your time and absorb
everything you read. and your vision
viii become broader ana your In
tellect greater"