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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
STEAM YACHT IS MISSING.
Invader From Los Angeles Started
on a Treasure Hunt.

UEA q IECtIsuIC IIuIIt
Santa Barbara, Cal, May 25.-The
palatiaI steam yacht Invader, which
John Percival jefferson and wife. of
Montecito, and a party of friends
sailed from Los Angeles harbor last
January for a cruise of the South seas,
has not been heard from for two
months, according to statements made
today by friends and relatives here.
The Invader sailed from Panama
March 25 for a treasure hunt to Coccs
Island, listed as a former pirate re-
sort several hundred miles west of the
Panama coast.
Since that time no word has been
received from those aboard, all of
whom were wealthy, despite the fact
the Invader was equipped with wire
less having a radius of 500 miles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
OWES HER LIFE TO DEATH.
Story of Koreans Staying of American
Woman Told by Friend.

San Francisco. May 25.-NIrs. Fred
er1ek Shedd, of Columbus. o., owes her
NE 10 the death of her friend, Mrs.
W. X. Snyder, of Brazil, Ind, she re-
vealed today upon arriving here from
an Oriental tour.
Mrs. Snyder was killed by the bull
lets OF Korean assassin firing at
General Tanaka as he disembarked
from the liner Pine Tree State at
Shanghai. Mrs. Shedd was walking
down the gang plank beside Mrs.
Snyder and only the interposition of
the latter's body saved her from the
bullets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
Kidnapping of 7-Year-Old
Girl Confessed by Boy Is
He Had Read of KidnaPers Becoming Rich, He Stated
Later Killed Her Because of Fear Her Cries
Would Attract Attention.

Camden, n. J.. May 25.-George Ell
rner Munroe, 1S-year-old boy today
confessed to Prosecutor Wolverton
that he had kidnapped and murdered
Ida Kramer, years old. whose body
was found in Newton creek month
ago.
Il was down and out and needed
money" he said.
81 had read where kidnapers got
fortunes. So went to Woodbury. and
brought the girl to Camden. I started
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25

to take her to an old cabin 7 had
built along the creek. But she started
to cry. 1t frightened me. I picked UP
a rock and hit her on the head sew
eral times. I was afraid I had killed
her. so dragged her body over to the
creek and put it there"
Munroe's confession exonerates Miss
Ester Tannbaum, saleswoman for Il
New York corset house, who was ar
rested as the abductor. of the child
several weeks ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25

ANU 1AACAA4O CA u LAAC
undertaking ( ir m
of Gabel & Porter
field, was elected a
m e m b e r of the
board of trustees
of the Kansas Sun
day School associa-
ton to succeed the
late H o m e r w.
Bonn gardner, at a
m e e [ i n & of the
board T u e s d a y
night.
D. o. Coe, of To-
peka, was elected
to succeed the late
Mr.. Bomgardner as
auditor of the asso-
Cia fiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
PASTORS son SHOOTS HIMSELF
Wichita Syrian Had Business Re-
verses, He Says-May Die.

Wichita, May 25.-Eddie KIouri, rs,
son of the Rev. Ellis Klouri, pastor of
the Greek Orthodox church in the
west side Syrian, colony here, shot
himself thru the left lung while in bed
at his fathers home at o'clock this
morning. He was taken to a hospital
where it was said he probably would
die.
Klouri told S. w Zickefoose, chief
of detectives, he shot himself because
of business reverses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
WANT TO SAVE THE KLEAGLE.
Los Angeles Khan Protests Against
Removal of w. G. Price.

Los Angeles. May 25.-The Los An
geles Ku Klux Khan on learning last
night the imperial headquarters iii
Atlanta had removed from office w.
G. Price. King Kleagle for California,
sent telegram of protest to E. Y.
Clarke, imperial klailiff of the khan,
according to announcement today.
Press reports said Klailiff Clarke
had ordered W. S. Coburn. California
grand goblin, to replace Price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25

George W. Stansfield, president OF
the Chamber of Commerce-'It SHOULD
be remembered that there are two
sides to every QUESTION. I'm not talk
ing because I know some inside stuff
that isn't known outside"
c. E. Bascom-"The police force
won't become much better until the
city puts out more money!"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
PITCHER is KNOCKED CUT.
Wilbur HubbelI Struck on Head by
Ratted BaIIASkuu Crushed

Philadelphia, May 25.-Wilbur Hub
bell, pitcher, was severely injured in
the first inning of the first game be-
tween Philadelphia and Brooklyn to-
day when he was struck on the head
by ball batted by T. Griffith of
Brooklyn.
The Philadelphia twirler was rush
ed to a hospital where it was said he
had conclusion of the brain, and
probable fracture of the skull
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
sCOUR COUNTRY FOR NEGRO.
Attack on White Woman by Texas
Black ArouSes Town.

Honey Grove, Tex, May 25.-A
posse today is searching for a negro
who late yesterday attacked the wife
of a prominent farmer at her home,
three miles south of Honey Grove,
and who, escaped after a desperate
struggle with the woman.
Feeling is running high here.
The woman succeeded in fighting
off her asSailant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
JUST TO TURN PEACE DOWN.

OApStNCOrS AShou 10 near Union
Mems Decision Against Proposals.
New York. May 25.-Union repre-
sentatives of miners in the anthracite
industry yesterday summoned opera
tors to a conference of the joint sub
committee on wage contract negotia-
tons to hear their formal refusal to
accept a 81 Peg cent wage cut pro-
posed by the operators last week
The meeting will be held tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
HE YIELDS A POISON PEN.

chicago Police Say They Have Author
OF 200 Threat Nissives.
Chicago, May 25.-A man declared
by the police to have written more
than two hundred poison pen let
ters-' which have carried mysterious
threats to Mrs. r. H. ShOtwell was
arrested last night when he called at
a restaurant to collect a sum of money
ne had demanded be left there for
him.
me captive gave his name as Eu-
gene Bryant. SO years old. He Sai5
that he was an art student and that
mis- father was Wilbur F. BRYANT a
judge in Cedar county. Nebraska.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
sODERNIAN DEFENSE ALL IN.
Appears in Own Defense in Trial for
Jay Clay Powers Death.

Jay Clay Powers Death.
Dallas. Tex. May 25.-With the an
pearance of d. L. Soderman. in his
own defense, on the stand Wednesday
afternoon. in his trial for murder IN
connection with the death of Jay Clay
Powers. son Of a Louisville XIV
banker. whom he shot to death in the
lobby OF the Waldorf hotel here on
April IS, defense testimony is all IN
Sodermans story developed nothing
new and was in substance that he
Killed Powers following the confes-
sion OF Mrs Soderman that she and
Powers had had Illicit relations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25

Abilene. May -Justice-pictured
as holding a pair of scales in one hand
speedometer in the other at the recent
opening of the May term of the dis
trict court here. The term was con-
cluded in one day, rs cases being de-
cidAd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25

Harper Rigby-'I don't Know,
hardly. But I'll say this much, Guy
Swallow is a mighty fine fellow, and
it's unfortunate that this has come
up at ALL"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
STILL DELAY ANCON DEBATE,
Word From Home Awaited Yet BY
Both Chile and Peru.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, May 25.-After an in
formal meeting which lasted only a
few minutes, the Chilean-Peruvian
conference here adjourned without &C
ton again today, to await further in
structions from the home govern
ments. The next meeting will not be
held until Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
Engineers Against t. B. Hospital.

Houston, May 25.-The convention
of the International Brotherhood OF
Locomotive F'iremen and Enginemen
today voted against the proposed
erection of a tuberculosis hospital for
members of the organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
VandaIs Destroyed 10 Shade Trees.

Pittsburg, May 25.-A reward of
800 has been offered by NJ. E. Hirst
of this city for apprehension and con-
viction of the vandals who destroyed
ten shade trees on his lawn by girdling
them with a knife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
Need to Raise Money for Hotel.

Leavenworth, May rs. Business
men here are preparing to put on a
campaign to raise $4,000 to build a
hotel the plans for which already
have been drawn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
LATE MARKETS
KANSAS CITY HAY MARKET.

Kansas City, May 25-Rain interfered
with inspections of hay today and only a
part of the receipts sold. Prices were
unchanged
Alfalfa. choice to fancy dairy, $4,000
$500; choice, 23.50d24.5O; No. I, $50. GOA
300; standard, $1S.5062150; No. 2, $3.50
@1S.O0; No. 3, 81. 500 400
Prairie hay No. 1, S12O0613.50; No. .,
SO 0oG1I 80; No. 3, $6-5od9.50; packing,
Timothy No /, $1s.5Od1o5O: standard.
$17- 00d 1900; No. 2, S15OOd16.5O; No. 3,
Glover mixed light. SIS. Ood19 90; No. I,
$16.JO@1T.50; No. 2. S12. cog 300.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET.
New Orleans, May 25.-COTTON-Spo
steady and unchanged: middling, 5000.
TOPEKA CASH GRAIN MARKET.
FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co., $50 New
England Bldg Topeka. Kan.)
Topeka, Kan, May %.
(These prices are basis delivered Kansas
wHEAT-No. 1 dark hard. 81 3od1 AS F;
No. dark hard, $130G14S: No hard,
S12JQ1.37; No hard, S1-25d135.
CoRN-No. 1 white, SIG; No. white.
57@574zc; No; mixed, 1914 @5Tc; No. 2
yellow. 5Sd591bc
MILO-No. 8. 1892.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co,
POI New England Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
FIRST ''WoBBLY" TO HARVEST
Organizer Arrested at Parsons Re
leased After Short Stav

Parsons Kan. May 25.-Bob Hat
ton, who carried a membership card
in the I. w. W., was picked up by
police here last night.
Literature found on him indicated
that he was in Kansas to organize the
harvest hands He was released when
no specific charge against him could
be found
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25

Mayor Herbert J. Corwine-''It
would require a whole page for me
to tell all I think about it, but hope
that good has been accomplished
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
M.F. GABEL IS ELECTED

HoIton Undertaken TO Succeed Late
III. w. Bomgardner in S. S. Work.
NJ F. GabeI, of Holton, prominent
Jackson county Sunday school worker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25
VIEWS and INTERVIEWS
Pertinent Question and Answers
Given and Gathered Today by
State journal Reporters.
ToDAYs QUESTION.
THE ANSWERS.

What do you think of the result OF
the police upheavaI?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25

Charles Mitchell, Crane & Co.
Chief Swallow has a host of friends
who believe that in as much as he got
a clean bill of health from the COM
missions investigation, he should have
stuck. And in as much as the investi-
cation was private and the chief has
resigned. the public has been given a
false impression
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25

NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET.
New Orleans, May 25.-COTTON-Spot
steady and unchanged; middling, 5000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-25

DIR. S. S. Estey, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, think it is
bound to do some good. but 1 doubt if
the fundamental problem has been
solved. 1 haven't fully made up my
mind about it,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-02-22

and notice the result. There are
Hesper folks living in other states
that enjoy the Hesper items, why
not tell the writer personally, items
of interest, then there would be no
misunderstanding anywhere. Leave
the kicking for the famous Missouri
mules.
Mr.. and Mrs. Plunkett were Mabel
and Hesper callers Friday.
Mrs. Jim Ramlo called on Mrs.
Martin Jackson Friday afternoon.
A number of Hesper folks attended
the sale at the H. Noecker farm.
Mrs. Edward Nelson visited several
days at the James Aasen home the
fore part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walt Darlington
were Hesper callers Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. Bonnie Grindeland and child
rem spent Saturday, afternoon with
Mrs. Ole X. Sander.
Willard Halsey came down from
Minneapolis Saturday where he at
tends Barber school.
A goodly number of folks attend
ed the sale at the Maland farm on
Wednesday. Wednesday evening
friends and neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Maland surprised them
at their home. A very pleasant even
ing is reported.
Mrs. Ole Molstad, Mrs. Anton Ped
erson, Mrs. B. Burreson and Miss
Hazel visited at the E. j. Wolo
home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. julius Selnes will be hostess
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-02-22

for the "Kvinde forening' Wednes'
Gay March LIST.
Mission service was conducted by
Rev. Shurson of Minneapolis Sunday
in the U. L. church at ten thirty in
the Norwegian language and at 1880
in the English language. Rev. Shur-
son is an able and fluent speaker
handling the subject in a way to
hold the interest Of the audience.
Offering was taken up at both SER
vices for the mission. Rev. |. Hav-
ners assisted at the evening sevice.
Leonard and Idella Rowe, Lefty
Sans and Grace Street were guests
at the John Bryant home Sunday.
Let's all attend the Dixie Trio at
Korsens hall Monday evening, Feb.
7th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-02-22
HESPER.

Mrs Frank Frye, Kenneth, Mrs.
Knute Sander and baby spent Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Charley
Smith.
Miss Clara o. Sander is assisting
at the S. A. Hotvet home.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Peterson, Myr-
tie, Palma and Grin, Mrs. +. j..
Void, Miss Viola, Mrs. B. Burreson
Miss Hazel, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Salveson, Orville, Neoma and Miss
Mabel, Miss Bernice Feltis, Miss
Charlse Mark, Mr.. and Mrs. .. X.
Sander, Clifford and Jerome were
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. A. Hotvet Tuesday evening. A
delicious luncheon was served at
midnight and folks departed in the
wee small hours with pleasant
memories Of very enjoyable even
ing. .., !,
Mrs. T. G. Meader is a little bet
ter at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin jackson and
| family moved the first of the week
into the building purchased OF
Freddy Burt. ;.
February 18th the electric lights
were lighted in Hesper. All Hesper
lacks now is a railroad.
A number of young folks drove
out to the S. A. Hotvet home for a
farwen visit with George, Earl and
Melvin Hotvet Wednesday evening,
Mrs. f. J. Void was a Mabel
shopper Saturday, afternoon.
Hans Hanson of Harmony, Mimi
came Friday for visit at the Ole
O. Sander home.
Miss Idella Selness spent Friday
and Saturday with Miss Clara h
| Sander.
Charlotte Young was HeSpel
| shopper Saturday afternoon.
Lightning, thunder and a pouring
rain in the early morning hours OF
February 10Th sounded like sum
mer. All.
Miss Myra Halsey, Mrs. Albert
Halsey and baby visited at the II
C. Rowe home Friday afternoon.
Some folks kick the cat, some
folks kick the dog, some folks klcF
the items writer. Somewhere some
thing was left out, another place too
much put in, nothing right any
where. The writer has been i'll Ions
| time and has had to depend on tn'
truth of someone else's statement
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-02-22
LOOKING GLASS PRAIRIE

Walt Darlington was a business
caller in Hesper Thursday.
Howard Pearson, Dewey and Vic
tor Goldberg were Hesper callers on
Saturday evening.
Weston and Arthur Stoskopf and
Adolph Rolfshus and wives attend
ed the old time dance in Hesper on
Friday night.
Miss Mark was a home visitor in
Harmony Friday night, returning to
Hesper Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Salveson and
family, Miss Harness, Mrs. B. Bur
reson and daughter Hazel, Mrs. +. j,
Void and daughter Viola, o. NJ. Pet
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-02-22
.LaO DNIAID
The Struggle Diseourages Many a
Citizen of DEBORAH.

Around all day with an aching
back. Can't rest at night Enough
to make any one give out"
Doan's Kidney Pills are helping
thousands.
They ARE for kidney backache;
and other kidney ills.
Here is DEBORAH proof of their
merit:
F. ]. Helwig, prop. cigar factory,
Water St, DEBORAH, says: "For sew
eral years l have taken Doan's Kid
ney Pills occasionally TO relieve me
of lame back. Sitting so much while
at my work weakened my kidneys
and | have always had sharp catches
through the small of my back I
was also troubled with rheumatic
pains but Doan's Kidney Pills have
never failed to relieve me of these
troubles. l advise anyone troubled
with kidney complaint to take Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Price Coo at all dealers. Don't
simply ask of a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Helwig had. Foster-Milburn Co..
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
-O-
The Public Opinion is sent to
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-02-22

erson and family, Ole Sander and
family, Mrs. Olaf Sander and
daughter, Miss Mark and Miss Feltis
were entertained at the Hotvet
home Tuesday evening. A fine lunch.
con was served at midnight and the
evening was spent in playing games
and all had a very enjoyable time.
Willie Welsh visited home folks
Saturday evening.
Miss Clara Sander is assisting Mrs.
Hotvet at this writing.
Lillian Pearson is on the sick list.
The members of the Christian
Endeavor of Hesper were entertain
ed at the Grandville street home on
Tuesday evening.
Willie Welsh was a Hesper caller
Monday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-02-22

The Public Opinion is sent to
more than 2600 subscribers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-02-22
Tuesday, February %
"a HEAD OF
~ 70 CATTLE

IS milk cows, fresh, 10 coming in soon,
hefers coming in
yearlngs
calves, months old
pure bred Shorthorn Bull
Cherry King I'D S62439 Bull red and white. Calved
2s 1919 Bred by John Logsdon Waervlle Ia ownedby
c. M. Saxvik.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1922-11-19
West Virginia Conquers
Virginian Rivals, Is to 0

spee4ar Dispatch to THE NEW YosK HERALD
MoRGANTowN, w. Va. Nov. IS. --Vir-
ginia put UP a stubborn battle against
West Virginia on a muddy field here
this afternoon and held the undefested
Mountaineer eleven scoreless in the first
half Coming back strong In the final
periods with a sustained running attack
and on occasional heave. tho home eleven
outplayed the visitors and registered
two touchdowns for 1910 score.
Near the middle OF the third period.
Captain Meredith blocked a Virginia
punt and Phil Hill fell on the ball for
West Virginia as 1t rolled out of bounds
on the southerners' 25-yard line. Three
line plays failed to gain. On the fourth
attempt Ekberg heaved pretty pass to
Nardacci who ran to the courtyard line
Two tries at right tackle. with Nardacci
carrying the ball. gave West Virginia
It's first touchdown.
The third quarter ended with the
Mountaineers In possession of the ball
on virginia's 3e-yard line. On the first
play, Simon skirted left end for twenty
seven yards. On the next play, Ekberg
crashed through left tackle for touch
down. He missed the try for goal.
The lineup:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1922-11-19
Cor. EdWardS Cheers as
Rutgers SnlOtherS ". Y. u.
Jerseymen Win by Score of 81 to o Without Special
Etfor-Forward Passes Gain for Victors-
N. Y. U. Men Are Injured.

Special Dispatch to THE New York HERALD.
ASHLAND STADIUM, East Orange, N. j..
Nov. lS.-RutgeTs used twenty-four
players to trounceN New York University,
81 to 0, here this afternoon. but few OF
them had much 10 do. They merely made
things easy for Maloney and Dickinson.
4 forward passing pair much above the
average. and for Matty Ray, the Rutgers
phenomenon. Ray stands four feet
eleven and half inches tall, but takes
his bumps and knocks Hike heavy
weight and gives In return remark
able performance. When Ray runs with
the bali 1t is problematical where he will
stop. He lodges under players arms
and sometimes between their legs.
Naturally there were other notable
players on each team. and like all
Rutgers-N. Y. u. meetings 1t was not
pink tea. 1t was N. Y, us last APP
pearanee of the autumn and fortunately
50, for they lost two more players.
Sehrcs received a broken jaw and How
ley. an end, dislecated left shoulder.
Foster Sanford took a day off to see
his university take a beating from
Princeton, and he left Rutgers in charge
of Acting Coach Homer Hazel. Rutgers
simply went on wild scoring bee. They
tried anything at least once. Capt.
Raub. following his thirty yard place.
ment goal in the fourth period. later es-
sayeG one from the As yard mark while
Lincoln held the ball. and the effort was
a close one.
Gov. Edwards of New Jersey was on
hand. spending the first half of the game
with the N. Y. u. rooters with other
alumni, but at intermission he moved to
the Rutgers section to cheer In his ca
pacity as exroffioio trustee of the Raritan
university. He had to learn twoesets of
yells and two sets of songs about dear
old alma mater. r
Rutgers has been working for weeks
on forward passing attack and to-day
its results were more than satisfactory.
On shift patterned somewhat after a
Notre Dame play and something along
the lines of a Lafayette trick, Quarter
back Maloney would move his line to
the left, thereby drawing over the ". Y.
U. defenses, and then stepping back
would send low fast heave to Dickin-
son, who would dert around to the
right side. Four such passes by this
Maloney-Dickinson combination were