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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
GET 1000 NAMES IN RAID
Movie Actor May Be Involved as Re
suit of Narcotic Seizure.

New York. Dec. 12.-Narcotics val
ued at $4,000 and the names and ad-
dresses of about 1000 persons. said
by the police to be selling agents and
add.cts, were seized early today Dy
Deputy Police Commissioner Carlton
Simon and a force of agents. William
Williams. in whose apartment the
drugs were found, was arrested and
held for investigation.
Among the seized letters and cards
Deputy Commissioner Simon said. was
one from well known motion picture
actor in Hollywood. Calf, indicating
the actor acted as a selling agent.
California authorities were notified of
the seizure and requested to make an
investigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
AMERICAN CONSUL is SHOT
AssaiIant of Mason Mitchell, on Island
of Malta, Escapes.

Naletta, Malta, Dec 12.-MaSOn
Mitchell of New York. American con-
sui on the Island of Malta, was shot
and.wounded today near Baracca. His
assailant escaped, but pursuit was i'm
mediately taken up. Mr.. Mitchell was
taken to a physician for treatment.
Il know nobody who could have
done this" exclaimed Mr.. Mitchell, as
assistance came to him.
The consul is described as persona
grata here
MIR. Mitchell was slightly wounded,
the bullet embedding itself in his coat.
He was taken to his home where this
afternoon he was confined to his bed
with the expectation that he would be
about in day or two.
The shooting is generally attributed
to a mad man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
SHOOT De VALERA ON SIGHT
Order Is Reported to Have Been
Issaez by Free State Officials.

Dublin, Dec. 12.-Irish Free state
military officials have ordered EamonH
de Valera, chief leader of the repub-
lican cause, shot on sight, il was re-
ported thruout Dublin this aftern oon-
The authorities refused to confirm
or deny the report. De Valera is said
to be hiding in or near Dublin. He and
Liam Lynch are the last of the power
frI republican leaders at large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
GOVERNOR RUSSELL WINS CASE
Girl Stenographer Not Entitled to
Damages, jury Finds.
(Rvstha Associated Press

Oxford, Miss, Dec. ia verdict
for the defendant was returned last
night in the suit instituted by Miss
Frances Birkhead, stenogra pher,
against Gov. Lee NJ. Russell for dam
ages based on charges of seduction
and other allegations. The jury was
out twenty-eight minutes.
C. NJ. Mcneil. chief counsel for Miss
Birkhead would make no statement
as to future action but indicated al
appeal would be taken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
SAVE TRAMP STEAMER CREW
Transfer Is Made When Call for Asds-
tance Is Answered

San Francisco, Dec. 1.-THE crew
of the British tramp steamer, Orteric,
which went on the rocks seventy miles
north of here last night, was trans
ferred to the freighter. Cotton Plant.
at $40 o'clock this morning, radio ad-
vices stated.
The Cotton Plant responded TO dis
tress rockets. arriving at the scene OF
the wreck shortly after z o'clock At
that time, the Orteric's hold was full
of water and she was fast being beaten
TO pieces by the h .gh waves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
MAY USE BOMBING PLANES.
Moonshiners still Defy Federal Agents
in Kentucky Mountains.

Mount Sterling. Ky. Dec IL
Bombing planes and machine guns
may be used IN an effort to capture
moonshiuers who slew two federal
agents last Saturday and have since
been hiding in the mountains of Meni-
fee county, prohibition enforcement
officials indicated today. The moon
sinners are believed to have received
reinforcements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
ONE MISSIONARY RELEASED
Three Other Americans, However, Are
Still Held BY Bandits.

Peking, Dec. 12.-Anton Lundeen,
Of Newman Grove, Neb.. a missionary
who was Kidnapped by bandits in
Honan province on October 13, has
been released. il was announced today.
Three other Americans are still be-
ing held captive and the diplomatic
corps here has appointed a commission
which will start for Honan province
Thursday to negotiate their release.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
CONNECTICUT ON LAST TRIP.
sOld Ironsides'' on Way to Navy
Yards To Be Decommissioned

Los Angeles. Dec 12.-The battle
ship Connecticut, sometimes termed
"Old Ironsides." once the flagship of
Fighting Bob" Evans, was on the way
today from Los Angeles to the navy
yard at Bremerton, Wash, to be de-
commissioned. it was announced at
Pacific fleet headquarters here The
Connecticut was commissioned in
1906 and led the American fleet of
Gixteen batt1eships on a voyage around
the world in 1907-'oS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
JUSTICE PITNEY TO RETIRE
Friends Expect Resignation To Be
Presented Within Few Days.
Wa Shington

Washington, Dec. 12.-President
Harding has signed the bill. authoriz-
ing the retirement of Associate Justice
Pitney of the supreme court it was
announced today at the White House
Friends of Mr.. Pitney, who has been in
i'll health for some time said they ex-
pected him to tender his resignation
within a few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

to me like It would be a good plan.
believe people would give more freely
and that the drive could be handled
at less cost
L. T. HUSSEY, state fire marshal:
1T would seem that combination OF
charity drives would be a mighty prac-
teal plan. A majority Of contributors
would certainly preferN an organized
method of giving rather than the es-
flashed loose, indiscriminate policy OF
soliciting funds for various organiza-
tons
FRANK L. PINET. secretary Kan
aaS Tea chers association: Il believe
an organization of charity drives
would not only benefit the various
charities and worthy causes but would
be welcomed by the general public
JUDGE W. r. SMITH, General So
licitor Santa Fe Railroad: 1T seems to
me that the consolidation of cam
paigns for various charities is the
practical, business like way to handle
the soliciting of funds"
FRANK j. RYAN. Secretary Of
State -elect: "The pan seems thoroly
practical. am sure the public would
welcome a single big drive rather than
the numerous campaigns for funds for
individual charities. Under the present
plan many people become confused
and in a good many cases refuse to
give where they would be glad to
help"
ERNEST UNDERWOOD, State
Board Administration: Am sure the
various charities could agree on basis
for distribution of the funds. IF so,
it would surely be a benefit to the in
dividual subscriber to give in a lump
sum rather than for each of the char
tiles which the subscriber desires to
support
w. D. WAUGH, waiter: ABSOLUTELY.
System is required in the successful
completion of drives as in other pro-
jects.''
KENNETH n. POMEROY, OF the
freight auditing depart!n ez1t, Santa Fe:
There should be ore Soma charities
are more deserving than others and q
group of representative MEN could put
the drive across with less worry and
trouble"
o. W. IASCALL. boys work Sec
retary of the Ceutnai Y NJ. <. A.:
I'm not in favo.' Of &. com c.:led
yearly charity appeal. In drives where
the Y. NJ G. A. IS Included, TIE "
is often classed VITA strictly charity
organization This often works to
the disadvantage OF the " which is
not a charity organization, as it offers
something in return for its services.
JOHN L. HERSH, district trustee.
Kiwanis club: I'm strong for it. it's
the only logical and systematic way to
handle the proposition"
EARL z. SHELL, clothing mer-
chant. Greatest thing L ever heard
OF if it is handled properly"
r. c. CARR. railroad special agent:
Anything is better than the present
system of indiScri inmate ana haphaz-
ard charity, which is a decriment to
the giver, the receiver, and the COM
munity at large.
STUART RIPLEY, collector: 81
think it's a g6od thing"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
End to the Famous World Mer-
chant Came This Morning.
Had Been Confined to Home
Since Early in November.
ONCE POSTMASTER GENERAL
Held Post in Cabinet During
Harrison Administration.
Was Prominent in Church, Sun
day School and Y. NJ. c. A.

Philadelphia, Dec. 12.-John Wana-
maker died at his nome here at 5 a. m.
The famous merchant and
former postmaster general passed
away at his town house. 2032 Walnut
street. He had been confined there
since early in November with a heavy
cold, contracted at his country estate.
"Lyndenhurst" at Jenkintown, near
here. He was S4' years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
FARM COUPLE is MURDERED
Woman Is Found DecapItated, While
Husband's Head Is Split.

BIiddIetown, Ind, Dee. 12.-William
Shelter, 35 years old, a farmer. and
his wife, were found murdered here
today Mrs. Shelters head had been
cut off by a sharp instrument, pre-
surrabIy an axe. and Shelters head
was split wide open. The bodies were
found by a party OF passing farmers.
A 4-year-old daughter crying and
the harks of a large dog attracted at
tcution of the men 70 tho house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
FUNERAL OF COZ. BURROUGHS
American Cavalry Officer Died at Cob
LEM of PncUmor.;a.
(By the Associated Pre-

Coblenz, Dec. 1.-The funeral OF
Col. James NJ. Burroughs, q retired
cavalry officer. who died of pneu-
monia here. was held from the chapel
of the kaiser's palace this morning.
Colonel Burroughs was a native or
Houston, Tex, and was a noted horse
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
Dies at End Of Walking Trip.

Beard. aged 25. walked from the home
of his parents TO that of his sister.
here. late yesterday, dying five min
utes after reaching the latter place
A bottle containing poison, which he
is said to have taken, was found on
the floor of lis room
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
HOLD UP CHICAGO MESSENGER
-Four Bandits Get So 0Oe in Cash and
Checks and Escapc.

Chicago, Dec. 1Z.-Four armed au-
tomobiIe bandits today held up p. j.
Caldwell. messenger for the Logan
Square Trust & Savings bank and es-
capped with s19. 900 in cash and checks
to the amount of $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

tCOntinued on Page TwoD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
BANDITS IN STOCK EXCHANGE
Shoot Credit Manager of DroVers Bank
and Flee With $4,000.

Kansas City. Dec. 12--While the
main lobby of the Livestock Exchange
building was filled with cattle COM
mission men and stockyards employees.
this afternoon. three bandits shot and
probably fatally wounded Thomas F.
A Henry, credit manager of the
Drovers National bank, and escaped
with loot reported to be $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
GUARD FOR STATE OFFICERS.
Action Is Taken While Motor Car
Theft Plot Is Being INVESTIGATED.

Medill, Okla Dec. ian Okla
hOma national guard detachment.
composing two officers and ten men,
went on duty here today with instruc-
tions to afford protection to a group
of state officers who have been inves-
tigating the discovery of more than a
score of stolen automobiles in Mar
shall county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

Casper, Wyo., Dec. 12.-Belief that
Casper police mad succeeded in appre-
hend.ng Clara, Phillips, convicted
s.ayer of Mrs. Alberta Meadows, who
escaped from the Los Angeles Jail on
December s, is thought to have been
exploded this morning. when a sus
pect arrested last night declared she
was Beatrice Craig of Kirby, Wyo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

JOHN L. HERSH, district trustee.
Kiwanis club: Pm strong for it. IT'S
the only logical and systematic way to
handle the proposition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
DOWN TO. 3 TODAY
Was Lowest Temperature in To-
peka Since February 13,
MeteOrOIOgist Flora Promises
Warmer Weather Wednesday.
TODAY,s TEMPERATUREs


Protect all thIrty-six hour shipments
north against a temperature of de-
greeS below zero. West and east de-
grees above zero. South l. degrees
above zero.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
America May Be Asked to Can
eel the French Debt.
Proposal To Be Made Before
Conference January 2.
PROBLEM ACUTE FOR EUROPE
Action of PremierS Causes Con-
Germ in Washington.
Government Not Inactive, But
Statement Is Withheld.
fRv the AssoeIated Press

London, Dec. 12-Prime Minister
Bonar Law informed the house of
commons today. with regard to the
discussion of the allied debt ques-
ton in the premiers' conference. that
he had told the conference that if
Great Britain saw some chance OF a
complete anG final settlement. she
was willing to run a certain risk in
the end of not receiving as much
from the allies and Germany IS She
The belief that Great Britain in
tends to sound out the American
governments Willingness to take
some such action in reference to al
lied debts as the possible cancellation
of the French debt. is asserted by the
Daily Telegraph's diplomatic expert.
The French delegation to the ad-
journed premiers' conference was rep
resented last night as holding that the
British might approach the United
States before January meeting of the
would be willing TO consider either
of the French debt or par
in a conference for consid-
Grafton of such a step.
Washington Is Silent.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 12-It was said
at the White House today that while
all official comment would be with
held for the present, it could not be
denied that the Washington govern
ment regarded the reparations diff
culties brought to a head by the pre-
miers council in London, as one of the
most acute problems now vexing
Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
REHEW SEARCH FOR AVIATORS
Two Army Officers Have Been Miss
ing Since Last Thursday.

NogaIes. Dec. 12.-Army officers III
charge of the search for Colonel Mar
shall and Lieutenant Weber. in this
sect:cn. said today they were question
ing a Mexican who reported having
seen two aviators walking southwest OF
Nogaies Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

A. [. STARR, carpenter: Seems
to me like It would be a good plan.
believe people would give more freely
and that the drive could be handled
at less cost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
Turkey and Greece Start Quar-
rel Over Smyrna Tragedy.
Is Now Dominant Issue at the
Near East Conference.
TURKS READY TO PAY ALLIES
But Ismet Pasha Insists on
ReparatiOn From Greece.
If One Nation Presents Bill
Other Will Follow Suit.
tBy the AssocIated Press

Lausanne, Dec. 1.-THE protest of
the Unitec States against the Turkish
nationahsts announced plan of deport-
irg the Greek colony from Constanti-
aople has borne fruit. The Turkish
delegates on the sub commission of
the near east conference devoted 10
the exchange of minority population
announced today thai Turkey was
ready in principle, and under specified
conditions to -.llow the Greeks to re-
main in the former capital
CBy the Associated Press.)
Lausanne, Dec. 1.-THE debate be-
tween Turkey and Greece over tho
question of which nation is response
bic for the tragedy of Smyrna contin-
ues to form dominant issue at the
Near East conference. Ismet Pasta
says he is quite willing that the new
treaty shall. provide for a system of
payne ent to the allied nations for the
DANA ges suffered in Turkey during
the great. war. but he will insist upon
losses sustained by the Turks in ASIA
Minor at the hands of the retreating
Greek army.
Former Premier Venizelos insists
the Greeks burned only thru military
necessity. He declares the real crime
of the Asia Minor campaign was the
action of the Turkish troops in out
raging and shooting Greek residents,
sacking homes, and deporting hun
dreds of thousands of destitute human
beings.
If Turkey exacts reparations from
Greece Venizelos says he will present
a bill for the horrors and injustices
suffered by the Greek!
The question of the Ottoman debt
is developing as a danger point in the
negotiations and the bitter Turkish
Grecian dispute which is based on
something more than a question OF
money, is serving to make settlement
of the whole problem exceedingly diff
ficult
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

Insure with the Shawnee Invest
ment Company, established in 1892.
116 West 9Th, phone 5o50.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
A PHILLIPS ARREST BLOWS UP
Woman Arrested at Casper, Wyo.
Says She Is Beatrice Craig.

thorities have definitely established
the identity of the woman he'd in jail
here as Beatrice Craig OF Kirby, Wyo.,
Police Captain Clayton said this after
noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS
Pertinent Question and Answers
Given and Gathered Today ny
State journal Reporters.
ToDAYs QUESTION

Do you think Topeka should COM
binc her charity appeal into one big
drive each year?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

L. T. HUSSEY, state fire marshall:
1T would seem that a combination of
charity drives would be a mighty prac-
teal plan. A majority of contributors
would certainly preferN an organized
method of giving rather than the es-
ta.tshed loose, indiscriminate policy of
soliciting funds for various organiza-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

London, Dec 12-Irene OSgood.
American novelist. died at her Eng
hsh home today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12
THE ANSWERS.

DR.. H. /. CLARK. county coroner:
Yes, L think they should, so far as the
drive is concerned. BY this 1 mean
all deserving charities"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

STUART RIPLEY, collector:
think it's a g6od thing"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-12

Phoenix, Dec. 12.-With the CO.
operation of Mexican officials assured
and additional airplanes expected to
arrive in Arizona during the day.
army officers stationed at different
points in the south part of the state,
early this morning, were prepared to
redouble their efforts in the search for
Col. Francis G.. Marshall and Lieut..
c. Z. Webber, army aviators. who dis
appeared while enroute from San
Diego, Cal, 20 Tucson, Ariz., last
rF17-1rers1o~r
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-11
BEyER1DGE AND FRAZIER

In the primary elections of last summer several
senators and congressman who were candidates
for denomination were defeated, and a number of
political writer's who feel it incumbent on them to
discover and declare the underlying reasons for
things came to the conclusion that such a series Of
defeats of the ms by the outs could be accounted for
only on the theory of a great ground-swell of public
opinion in reputation of most of the things that
are, and in approval of radical theories of change.
Two of the men whose success at the polls was thus
held to be indicative of this alleged revolution in
public sentiment were Albert ]. Beveridge of In
diana and Lynn ]. Frazier of North Dakota, both
nominated for the United States senate, and each
defeating the incumbent, who was a candidate for
reelection. H.
The fallacy involved i'll this grouping of men and
issues so utterly Unlike. and unrelated has been
pointed out more than once, but the subject is sug-
|gested again by the publication of an article on Mr..
|Beveridge by Samuel J Blythe in the Saturday Eve
ming Post. Mr.. Blythe's sketch does not bring out
anything particularly new, but it groups in a most
interesting way some ri the salient characteristics
the man from Indiana, making a picture whose
~!outlines are distinct, and which conveys an impress
sion which will be recognized and remembered.
Mr.. Beverage is a scholar, a student and a
statesman. During his twelve years in the senate he
displayed such a grasp of the principles of govern
ment and such an intimate knowledge of the ap-
|plication of those principles to matters of current
legislation that. he became one of the recognized
lAeduclS Ill [AHcIlCdH puUHC IIc. NctlIllS lot the
time being from political life he devoted seven years
to writing the life Of John Marshall, producing a
monumental work whose outstanding feature is it's
sympathetic and convincing Interpretation of the
spirit which animated John Marshall in his formu-
lation of the principles on which the American con-
|stitution rests. "
The message of constitutional government which
Marshall gave to the world has been given it's mod
ern application, and has been made popularity in
telligible by Albert ]. Beveridge, who, through the
pages which he has written, and throughout his
long and useful public service, has proclaimed him
self the disciple of Marshall, the ardent believer in
the principles which Marshall enunciated. There
could be no greater absurdity than to assert that the
act of the Republicans of Indiana in selecting Bev-
eridge again as their candidate for the senate, no
matter how honored or able his opponent, was a
victory for radicalism. 1t is as great an absurdity-
though no greater-to draw a parallel betweeneBev-
eridge and Frazier, the latter a political accident
whose brief experience in public life was marked
by incapacity and failure, and who has achieved
notoriety through the espousal Of doctrines repugn-
ant alike to the American constitution and to its
Igreat interpreters. Ey~s ~. ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-11
privilege in their official correspond

en0e. .
c., What will removc a cinder
from the eye? A. NJ. Il.
A. To remove cinder or sand from
the eye, place one or two grains of
flaxseed in the affected part, or drop
castor oil in the eye freely.
@. How many. people are there In
the United States that q neither
MOI write? M: p. H.
A. The last census report shows
that the population of the United
States consisting of persons 10 years
of age ard over was S2,739,315. and
Of these 4's31,so5 persons were litter
q. Is there any foundation Cor the
stories so often heard about toads be-
ing found sealed up In rocks or in
trees and taken out. alive after hum
drcds of years? Il. r.
"A. iThe biological SURVEY says that
sta .ements which relate to- toads being
found sealed up in rocks or walls or
within cavi|es in living trees usually
are inventions or can be explained In
an entirely different manner from the
account given by the authors. Some
careful experiments have been con-
Quoted along this line. Toads were
confined in specially constructed cav
tiles in blocks Of limestone, and these
blocks We're buried three feet deep in
tho garden. The toads confined with
sandstone were found dead when the
boxes were opened at the end of Is
months; those confined with. lime
stone died before the end of two
years. 1t is known that a toad can
live for some time without food, but
the duration Of an enforced period
of starvation depends largely on the
temperature, that is, on whether the