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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
DEATH OF MRS. SOPHIA BOWER
Old Settler of St Mary's Mission Was
80 Years Old.

Mrs. Sophia NJ. Bower, 80 years
old, died Wednesday evening at her
residence, 124 Jefferson. She was born
in Michigan July %, 1892 and came
to Kansas in 1858 and settled at st.
Mary'S Mission, where she lived until
eight years ago, when she moved to
Topeka. She is the last of the old
settlers of st. Mary's Mission.
She is survived by three sons, Will
liam, of st. Marys, and Dell and
Simon, of Topeka; five grandchildren,
Mrs. J. L. McGinnis, Clara Bower and
William Bower, of Topeka, Jerome
Bower, of ST. Louis. She is also sur
vived by nine great grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the
home of her granddaughter, Mrs. J. L.
McGinnis, 107 North Western avenue,
from 5 o'clock this evening until Sat
urday morning, when it will be taken
to st. Marys for services and burial.
Time announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19

Crawford made answer to the re-
marks of Carl ]. Peterson. secretary
of the Democrat state committee. AT
the same time Chairman Wilson spoke
from his home in Allen county and
asserted that Republican leaders are
playing a dishonest game in an effort
to deceive the voters.
'Press Propaganda" He Says.
This booze issue stuff is the propa
ganda of a dishonest Republican
press" said Chairman Wilson, "and is
being taken up by political tools in
the state house. 1t is an appeal to
the prejudice of the voters and a move
to deceive them thru the work of the
newspaper ring. Jonathan NJ. Dayis
is not only friendly to prohibition
but has for years been a prohibition
advocate and is willing to match his
record with that of the Republican
candidate"
The Wilson statement seemingly
didn't disturb Judge Crawford in his
course He reiterated that the OBJ
no1lous law plank meant repeal of
prohibitory measures and made the
follow ng formal statement:
Carl ]. Peterson, secretary of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19

games of the season from the Pratt
and Eidorado high school teams, both
by a score of Sc to 0. The only player
on the Hutchinson squad who may not
be able to start the game Friday after
noon is Rangeman, end. His place will
be taken by Overall If he is unable to
play. The entire Topeka squad, &C
cording 20 doc" Hurt. coach. is ready
to enter Fridays game. Signal prac-
tice was held this afternoon on Wash
burn field, concluding the preparation
for the game
The Hutchinson football squad will
be the guests of the Kansas Univer-
sity Athletic association at the Kan
sas-Washburn game Saturday ii Law
renee. Following the game Friday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
|OuRTIousENcTEs
POllcEGossR.

Asserting that, while she doesn
fear bodily violence at the hands of
her spouse because of his rather
small stature" but that her peace
of mind is severely tried and her
nerves shattered owing to his con-
tinuous cursing, drinking and carous-
| ing" Mrs. Fern Massey today filed
a petition in the district court ask
| ing a divorce from Ben Massey. She
| asserts that she has been compelled
to do outside work in addition to her
household work for her booze fight
| ing husband and that he has zap
parently contracted for and assigned
| his whole earning capacity to local
bootleggers in exchange for the liquor
with which he has SO polluted his
! system during the last year" The
Masseys were married January s,
1918. Mrs. Massey is living with her
sister at 1401 North Kansas avenue.
A suit to collect $500 damages
from H. o. Sinsabaugh, 206 Topeka
boulevard, for injuries she says she
received September when she was
struck by his car at Second and Tyler
streets, was filed in the district court
today by Bertha Frazier, 1875 Tyler
street She says her left shoulder
was dislocated and that she received
severe bruises, decorations and in
ternal injuries.
Trial of a lawsuit brought by the
Crosby Brothers Store company ask
| ing the court to set the rent for their
progress today in Judge George Whit
combs division of the district court.
The defendants are Mr.. and Mrs. T.
D. Hammatt and Daniel G. Hammatt,
| heirs of the late Mrs. NJ. c. Ham
matt. Crosby Brothers assert that
under a lease from Mrs. M. c. Ham
matt they were to have the option
of renewing the lease at the end of
ten years-which wa.j this month
at a reasonable figure" The de-
PENDANTS are asking $500 a month
rent together with payment of all
taxes and insurance on the property,
| it was said.
Edwin Jones, clerk of the court of
Topeka, was out looking over the
| ing in the city today. It was some
| job, but he was enthusiastic. The
peculiar thing about it was thai Jones,
tho young and unmarried, gave the
female of the species but a passing
glance. "You see." he explained with
out taking his eyes from the passing
| throng, 81 attended n dance at the
Chamber of Commerce during the
convention last year, and some one
| wore my brand new overcoat home ty
mistake"
An inquest into the death of
| Boots" Henderson, negro, as a result
| of a bullet wound from a revolver
held in the hands OF Oscar Gay, ne
| gro, at the home of Bertha Glover,
| Twenty-fourth and. Madison streets,
| early Sunday morning, will be held at
| the court house Monday morning. ac-
| cording to DR.. H. L. Clark, county
| coroner. Gay is still being held in
1 - a
He contends that the shooting was ac-
| cidental.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19

Democrat state committee. cannot
mrush ASIDE one of the most important
issues in the campaign by referring to
it as SILLY and ridiculous" and then
adding Jonathan NJ. DAYS does not
even know what liquor Isl
The Democrat state platform
makes no reference to Mr.. Davis nor
to his knowledge of liquor. 1t does,
however. contain a declaration favor
ing the repeal of all obnoxious laws"
and l assume Mr.. Davis, with all
other Democratic candidates, Is
standing on that platform, and If
elected will make an effort to carry
out their party platform pledge.
If it were possible to be elected in
Kansas on a pledge to repeal all
obnoxious laws it would be hera1ded
in Washington as a great victory by
the wet" crowd who have planned a
nationwide attack on the Volstead
act. Mr.. Peterson should publicly re-
pudiate his party platform or honestly
support this important pledge.
The New York National Guard has
twelve aces, each of whom is credited
with five or more triumphs in all COM
bats during the World war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
HE WON'T GIVE IN
Judge Crawford Still Insists on
SWEET" Charges.
At Least He Terms Liquor as
an "ObnOxiOus Law"

Judge John H. Crawford of the in
dustrial court and ]. J. Wilson, chair
man of the Democrat state committee
today made statements which prom
ises to open a joint debate as. to the
Democrat stand on prohibition. Judge
Crawford reasserted that the Demo-
crat platform for repeal of obnoxious
laws" means repeal of the liquor laws
Chairman Wilson declared that the
statements were results of efforts OIL
"a dishonest press and political tools
to arouse prejudice of voters.
In a formal statement today Judge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
Saturday Nights in Jail

Pasco, Wash, Oct. 1e.-M. c.
Carlson, sentenced to five days in
Jail for violating traffic regula-
lions, will report to the Jail every
Saturday night for five weeks and
spend the night and following day
locked up. The court made that
arrangement so that the term will
not interfere with support of his
wife and seven children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
$3.50 to $275.OO
A Versatile Selection-Suits!

The most convincing selection of stylish Suits we
have had is presented here in strictly tailored
dress modes. Imported and American woven fabrics
of distinct smartness-tricotine and Poiret twils,
characterize Street Suits. Costume Taieurs are lux
urious in deep vevety pile fabrics among which mar
leen and ardenna popular They revel in fur, and
glowing shades of brown, Genoese and Sorrento.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
Topeka HAS HEAVY LINE

Hard Game With Hutchinson Sched-
uled for Friday Afternoon.
The Topeka high school line will
probably outweigh the Hutchinson line
between five and ten pounds to the
man in the football game to be played
Friday afternoon on Washburn field.
The Topeka backfield will average
about five pounds to the man more
than the Ottawa backfield. R. e. Nc
Carroll, Hutchinson coach, who wit
messed the Topek- Ottawa game here
asst Saturday, expect hard game.
HUTCHINSON has won its first two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
Will Take Off
All Excess Fat

Do you know that there Is a Simple.
harmless, effective remedy for overfatnsss
that may be used safely and secretly b
any man or woman who is losing the slim
ness of youth? There is; and 1t Is Eone
other than the tablet form Of the now
MarmoIa Prescription Tablets. You eau
well expect to reduce steadily and easily
without going through long sieges OF tire
some exercising and starvation diet. Mar
mola Prescription Tablets are sold By all
druggists che world over at one dollar for
a case, or you can secure them direct from
the Marmola Co., 1912 Woodward AyenHes
Detroit, Mich, on receipt OF price--Adz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19

Distinctive Frocks for Afternoon Wear
Are of Canton Satin or Blistered Silk
Do you need new afternoon Frock, that bridge
parties and teas dot the social calendar? The silk
Frocks of Canton satin Canton crepe clustered silks"
and novelty prints and brocades very becoming
affairs-youn find them extremely tempting, even
aside from their very attractive prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
$500 to $3.50
Cloth Frocks Have Three Silhoutte
World of New Trimmings

There halfway measures about cloth Frocks
here. They express smartness to high degree The
best of the seasons style trends skfully
pressed in circular paneled styes-or straight line
silhouette with sleeve and necklines prominent.
Russian embroideres braid metal touches and unique
girdles lend novel charm to various ones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
ATTENTION KNIGHTS COLUMBUS

Members requested to meet at club
room tonight at 7:45 to go to home of
Bro. Hugh Mcguire at HOO Clay
street, for usual prayers for the dead.
=AdY. HUGH LAWLOR G K
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afternoon. players and coaches of both
teams will be guests at a football sup
per to be held in the Topeka high
school cafeteria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued in the pro-
bate court during the last twenty-fo
hours to:
William NJ. Mccall, Anthony. As
Eta Cramer, Anthony AZ
George f. Weisner, Manhattan. %
MaDeI ferk, Mammalian. -...........s. ID
Frank J. Weisner, Manhattan. .21
Edith Weisner, Manhattan. ..............2 20
Harry D. Mcdowell, Topeka. .............5 so
Bertha Raab, Topeka. ..................3 SO
Carl Z. Sans, Topeka. .27
Della NJ. Ammo, Topeka. Observation-Disclosures
Herby B. johnson, Mayetta. .........2 %
Emily e. Mccain, Mayetta. ......,.23
Diamond Engagement Rings, $50 to
$500. Easy terms. Harris-Goar Co.
ADV.
you're a beautiful girl and I hope
you think I am sincere"
81 can't help thinking you're sim
cere when you talk like that."-Punch
Bowl.
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Wraps and Goats for Fall and Winter

Newest fabrics, gorgeous in rich colorings, wood
browns featured in exquisite wraps that express
the Russian trend and that are luxurously trimmed
in fur Utility Coats that flare away from the shout
ders and are unbeted, are of plaid-backed English
blanket cloth and natural camels hair Fur too trims
these,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-11

Philadelphia Awarded Scholarship o
Joseph c. Gayl has been awarded
the Mary J.. Whitney Scholarship nj
Harvard on the basis OF exceptionally
high rank durtn9 Ms first year in roi.,
lIsss; ,Ss: lie i I .Assetr The class g, q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-11
Eight Hurt in Crash
at Third and Queen
Continued from Tase One

Continued from Pasc One
way to work, cid riding on the front
platform. Though severely shocked, he
stuck to his job, turning In an emer.
gency call for patrol wagons, then col.
lapsed from shock.
The passengers saw that n collision
was inevitable moment before II oc.
Cured. One passenger, whose name
was not learned. was seen to so right
through an open window. Presumably
he got away unharmed.
Women shrieked and grew faint when
they saw the trolley and truck coming
together. When the first shock of the
impact was over the passengers did not
wait for motorman or conductor to open
the doors. The front Of the cor had
forward and out through the gaping
hole.
Several of tho women collapsed after
they had reached the sidewalk safely.
Patrols came from four neighboring
police stations. and the r. Il. n. Com.
pany's trouble wagon was on the lob
u few moments later. After the injured
had been taken from the street tho po.
lice made a canvass of houses in the
neighborhood. thinking some Of those
who were hurt might have taken refuge
there. Only one was found, Miss Pearl
Ro1.
Cannon was nrrsignef before Magis-
trato Grelis in the Second and Christian
streets station. Bystandcrs who saw
the collision were agreed the chauffeur
was not Mt fault. but no witnesses were
present at the hearing. and the magis.
trate therefore held Cannon in $1,000
bail for further hearing in n week.
The magistrate explained afterward
that he had held the driver In bail be-
cause the p. Il. T. Company employees
would have to appear. anyhow, and had
made the bail substantial because Of the
number Of persons injured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-11

intended to conceal It. and he did it by
, direction of his superior officers.
There is only one way to clean TN
this situation and that Is to place the
State Administration out Of the control
of the men who are responsible, the men
who permitted this situation to arise,
and put It in the hands of the friends
of clean government. That is the only
way to make sure that the trail of
wrong doing in the Treasury Depart.
mont will be followed clear to the end. "
Every hour. over the long distance
phone. and from county leaders such as
! senator Schantz, of Lchigh, and others,
W. Harry Baker is hearing that county
after county in the interior Of the State
will go for pinChot. Combine leaders
are clearly in a panic. State Capitol
employees have been ordered to their
home districts TO work for Alter.
The Capitol, according to those who
hay" visited Harrisburg in the last few
days. looks like a deserted village.
\ feature Of today's developments
was the receipt Of cable by the Voters
League from Powell Evans. leading
Philadelphia independent, who is in
London on business.
"rinchot's election essential" says
tho cable, 40 save States credit AMI
integrity from contractor control and
manipulation.
Mr.. Pinchot will make his appearance
in three mass meetings in this city be-
fore winding UP his speaking campaign.
Tonight he will speak Mt two rallies
in West Philadelphia. Rittcnhouse
Hall. Fifty second street and Haver-
ford avenue. will be the scene of one of
the meetings. Voters Of the Forticth
and Forty sixth Wards will hold Il COM
bn"d meeting at Arcadia Hall, 5000
Baltimore avenue. In addition to Mr..
Pinchot, the speakers at the latter rally
will be John J. Coyle and Robert II.
Carson. candidates for Congress from
the Sixth District.
Taking Il prominent part in the
Academy meeting tomorrow night will
be hundreds of veterans Of the World
War. Major r. Il. Ilognn. chairman
Of tho Veterans Committee. announced
that his committee. consisting Of 800
veterans. has mot with wonderful sue
cess in its efforts TO obtain supporters
for Mr. pinchot. Prior 10 the meeting
many Of the boys who fought in France
will burn red fire. in front of the
historic Academy.
While th" principal address will be
delivered by Mr.. Pinchot, there will
also be addresses by other speakers Of
prominence. Among them will be Dr.
William Draper Lewis. formerly doan
of the Law School Of the University Of
Pennsylvania; Mary Roberts Rine-
hart. the noted writer, and Miss rrciia
Miller, oi the Women's Trade Union
League. The same speakers are also
scheduled 10 address an overflow meet
ing which will be held on Locust street
between Broad and Fifteenth streets.
There will also be an interesting mu-
sical program. Among the artists will
be Miss llIda Rciter. John Fisher and
Miss Florence Ripka in musical selec-
tions. \ military band will also be on
hand to play in front Of the Academy
and during the meeting.
Tickets Of admission may be obtained
at all newspaper Offices and at the Pin
chot city Headquarters, in the Liberty
Building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-11
Fleeing Bandits
Stay Policeman


McGovcrn said that the men bore a
general resemblance to the men in the
bandit ear, they were not sure and no
charge in this connection was made
against them.
The bandits wrro speeding along
Chester pike AT forty miles an hour
when their ear suddenly swervcd to one
side and almost topplcd over near Cook
avenue. McGovern. believing that the
car was in trouble. approached.
What's the matter. boys; having
trouble Anything I can do for you"'
Shot Without Warning
The bandits who werc covering I'M n
pile of stuff in tho rear Of the car looked
sullcn. One Of them pulled flashlight
and held If close to the face Of McC;Ov-
crn. The man with the light whispered
t" another who was standing on the
running board.
lie growlod at the policeman and be-
for" the latter could ask anything fur
th"r pulled II revolver. There was a
fash. loud report and McGovern fell
in the road.
When McGovcrn fell the bandits
turned the ear quickly and started to-
ward Philadelphia. They narrowly
missed two other machines coming in
th" opposite direction.
William Mc'nr'cr and Louis Ulcau,
friends of McGovern. who had been
talking with him shortly before. started
otter the car when they Saw the police
man fall. Two shots fired by the fleeing
men brought them to II halt. McCartcr
and l'lcau then picked MrGovcrn up
and tried to stop the flow Of blood.
M"i"vrrn tried to give his friends a
description of the men. His lips moved
taintly, but he was SO weak that the
words w"r" naudiblo. An automobile
was summoned, but McGOvern died
while being placed in the car.
The brutality of the crime aroused the
entire countryside. Word was flashed
although the bandits started for this
city 1t may hav" been rUse.
Many residents formed searchiny
parties and scodred the ucishborhood
for several miles in automobiles and ali
went armed
The polic" of this city Joined in the
search immediately and kept sharp
Lookout ON all suSpicions- looking cars.
Find Abahsoned Car
shortly after O'Clock this morning
a car corresponding in description with
thnt used by the bandits was found
abandoned n Dickinson and Iscmngcr
streets. 1t bore license No. fl ,4D3. 1t
VAS n sport ,aoGcl and belonged to
Edward Doo!cy, Twenty seventh and
! TaSkcr streets.
Malone, ONcilI and Cannon were
taken to city Hall later today and
questioned by Captain Of Detectives
SnNuer. Mr, l"ol"y also Went to City
Hall. lie said h" lonncd the car, which
had been found abandoned downtown,
to Emmett gallagher. Of South GuDther
street. 1T was stolen while standing
near 'ia!lagher's place Of employment,
According to the police. the prisoners
! ndmitte taking the car for Il joyrlde
and then abandoning il.
M"Gov"rn was twenty eight yca RS
old and was appointed policeman two
months ago. lie saw service in the
World War and made an excellent rec
ord, II" was recently married and oc :
c,lpied apartments over the Glenoldpn
fire house, which is also the roIice
station. lie came here recently from
Lincoln, Neb.
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e. O. p. Ne,Vberry' viii
Be Used Against Pepper

\ neat little reminder of the New
berry scandal was shown around the
United States Senate yesterday af-
ternoon. IT will be broadcast over
the country and is expected TO prove
effective in turning votes against
all who voted to retain Mr.. New
berry in the Senate.
The new campaign button con-
sists of green lenf on which is
printed "Thc 6. O. i. Ncwberry.
Under this inscription is a small
white oval shaped berry, with a
black dollar mark emblazoned on it.
The white berry looks like polished
ivory.
The badges are said to have come
from Pittsburgh. where they were
devised by one of the Democratic
leaders. It ia said they will be used
all over Pennsylvania in fighting
George Wharton Pepper. who voted
for the retention Of Ncwbcrry, and
who is now seeking the senatorial
nomination to succeed Pcnrose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-11
TRIGG BACKS ALTER
j. G. Mcdonald Also Indorses At
torney General

Indorscm"nts Of the Alter candidacy
by Ernest Il. Trigg. former president
Of the Philadelphia Chamber of Com
merro, and by James 6. Mcdonald,
president of the Railroad Mems Politi-
cal Association. We're handed out today
by III" Alter Campaign Committee.
Mr. Trigg, after becoming . member
Of the George F.. Alter Philadelphia
Republican Campaign Committee. said
Il indorsc Mr.. Alters candidacy be-
cause OF his high character. his ability
and his peculiar fitness TO be the Gov e
"rnor of the great State of Prnnsyl
vania by reason Of his large and prac-
tical experience. ] believe thoroughly IN
his honesty and in his ability and in =
tcntion as Governor to serve the in
terests of the majority of our pcopIs
at all times. in preference to any class,
group or faction
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DIES AFTER ACCIDENT
Or. Crawford, Aged Retired Dentist,
Was Hit BY Frankford Car

Or. Harry Crawford, eighty eight
years old, retired dentist, of Frank
ford, who was struck by trolley car
on Tuesday afternoon, died last night
at Frankford Hospital. The accident
occurred on Frankford avenue near hi.
home.
DR. Crawford had been out for walk
and was returning home when the ac-
c!dcnt happened. Ilc was hurried to the
Frankford Hospital where his injuries
we're at once pronounced serious.
DR.. Crawford retired some years ago
and lived with his son, the Ecv Harry
r. Crawford. pastor Of the Iiermon
PRESBYTERIAN Church.
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BaldlUin Workers
Applaud PmchOt

Continued from Page One
the State and pledge You If | am
elected Governor | will see that these
men do not run things in such high
handed manner.
1--WE want clean STATE. We will
not have men in ofhc" who have been
friendly ~ crooked politicians.
II promise You a clean, efficient nd
mtniStration If you send me TO Harris
berg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-11
DANCER on AIR HONEYMOON
lsadora Duncan and Husband to
Leave Moscow by Plane

Moscow, May ll.--ISadora Duncan,
the dancer, and her twenty seven year.
old imprcss;Onistic poet husband. Mel :
sine. to whom sh" was married re-
Gently. are planning to leave here ON an
nirplnne honeymoon trip.
Miss Duncan and Meisino were mar
ricd at a police station. She said shc
desired TO retain her American citizen :
ship, but ncquaintances of Miss Dun
can in Moscow expressed the belief
today that she will be faced with din
entity, % American law provides tina,
q wife's citizenship follows that of hei
husband. Meisine IL Russian.