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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09
W|NNEMUCCA LADY
TELLS CONDITIONS
Writing to Her Brother, Carl OFT of
This City, Miss Lena OFT, Now
in Mannheim, Germany, Says
Misapprehension Exists

An interesting recounting of pres
ent-day conditions in Germany is
contained in letter written by Miss
Lena OFT, Winnemucca woman, to
her brother, Carl OFT of this city.
Miss OFT left here several months
ago to travel and on April 6 arrived
at Mannheim, Germany, for an ex-
tended visit with relatives. On
April z she wrote her letter, in
which she gives very clear idea
of existing conditions in Europe.
1t is Miss Otis opinion that the
saying, "human nature is much the
same the world over" still holds
good in full force since the world
war, for Europeans generally are
struggling with postwar conditions
in manner relatively the same as
Americans are striving to overcome
vexatious problems.
The opinion prevails in Germany
that Americans made great fortunes
through the misfortunes of war and
a too general application of the idea
has been encountered by Miss OFT
among the residents of the countries
she has visited. 1t is not understood
that the great mass of Americans
are beset with the same high cost of
living evil and have had their taxes
much increased and stagger under
burdens that are intolerable.
When Miss OFT left this country,
embarking at New York, she carried
with her $66 worth of American
canned goods. Much to her surprise
she found upon her arrival at Man.
helm that she could get the same
articles for less money than she had
paid in this country. She found
that the laboring classes of Ger
many are beset with vastly in
creased costs of living, which in
clude practically everything within
the living scheme. The rate Of ex-
>hah6O iiOW dllb SO uuldNOI-
ably against Germany, as well as
other European countries, suffices,
however, to reduce the cost of nee
essary articles to a basis far below
that generally paid in this country.
AS an instance, dozen eggs can be
had for four and one-half marks.
A mark is worth less than half a
cent in this country. A pound of
butter costs 81 marks and can of
condensed milk seven marks. Silks
and certain of the luxuries are very
high. Tea is also high. One in
stance recited to Mr.. OFT through
correspondence tells of German
workman who gets 81 marks as
daily wage, yet it costs him ap-
proximately 80 marks a day to
maintain his family. Marks are now
quoted as worth SO of an American
cent, making this Germans pay
about ten cents per day. An Ameri-
can dollar will purchase 800 marks,
explaining why two American cents
will purchase a dozen German eggs.
Prior to the war a German mark
was worth about 25 cents. There
is deficit exampled by the German
who is paid 81 marks per day while
30 marks are required to maintain
his family, that can be paralleled
times without number in this coun-
try. The entire world seems upset
and the population everywhere is
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09
MUSKETEERS
ON MEXICAN BORDER

There was no getting away from
it, he couldn't settle down on the
farm after seeing Paris. That's
what the war did for him. And he
was such lively young fellow that
he simply had to find excitement.
He didn't seek trouble. 1t just nat
urally sought him. But could he
defend himself? Oh, boy. He had
as handy pair of "dukes" as ever
possessed by a man. He could be
fightin' mad, and when his temper
was up, well, he just naturally sailed
in with both hands-and feet. He
beat the boys in camp and they
made him their leader. And before
he finished he beat up a good share
of the Mexican army. William
Desmond in the exciting, fast-mov-
ing picture, "Fightin' Mad," at the
American theatre tonight.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09
CONSIDERABLE COSTS
AROSE IN THIS SUIT

The cost bill in the case of I. J..
Studebaker against Mrs. Frances
Eichwaldt, in which judgment was
rendered in favor of Mrs. Eich-
waldt, was filed in the district court
this morning by the defendants
attorney, T. A. Brandon. This
amounts to $157.75, which, together
with the judgment rendered in Mrs.
Eichwaldt's favor, $159.47, creates
tidy sum that must be met by the
plaintiff to the action.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09
IS HERE SUPPORTING
FOR FEDERAL GRAND JURY

Deputy United States Marshal
Muller is here from Carson City to-
day subpoening witnesses to appear
before the grand jury meeting pro-
jected for Saturday. Among those
who received summons are Sheriff
George Brady and George Carlson.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09

Difficulty has been encountered
at the Syndicate Oil Company's well
rear Fallon in dropping casing in
the 2840 foot well. The casing stuck
at 1850 feet, and it cannot be
pushed forward, dropping Of four
inch casing will be necessary.
Work on the well is progressing
nicely, il is claimed.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09
Acquitted of Charge

Acquitted of Charge
VIM. Lowe, charged with dis
turbing the peace in this city dur
ing a recent morning was found not
guilty when tried before Magistrate
Tom Shone in the municipal court
yesterday afternoon.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09
DR.. A. B. VAN VALIN
LOCATES IN THIS CITY

DIR. A. B. Van Valin has taken
the offices vacated recently by DR..
F. j. de Borba in the Oliverius
& Minor building. He arrived in
this city Saturday night from Reno
and opened his offices yesterday
morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09

Open Star Cafe
P. G. Velos and Steve Motcovict,
experienced restaurant men, have
opened the Star Cafe at Bridge and
Third streets.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09

Things Better
Judge j. A. Langwith returned
yesterday from a business visit to
Golconda and states that consider
able mining activity is on in the dis
trict and other forms of business
are increasing in volume.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09

In Loveloek--
County Agent ]. w. Wilson ID
spending a few days in Lovelock
handling matters within his scope
of activities. He is expected back
in his offices at the chamber of COM
merce rooms Friday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09
Wednesday Luncheon Speaker

Wednesday Luncheon Speaker
E. j. Milne, superintendent of the
Nevada school of industry at Elko,
has accepted the speaking date at
tomorrow's chamber of commerce
luncheon. He will also address
meetings of other civic bodies dur
ing his stay in this city.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09

Long Water Main
Gus Warmoth is having a line of
water main, 1000 feet in length,
laid to connect his home in the
southwestern environs of this city
with city water.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09
BANK STATEMENTS ARE
CALLED FOR MAY FIFTH

The comptroller of the federal
treasury has called for national
bank statements to cite the condi-
tions of all banking institutions on
May fifth.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09

striving to restore normalcy which
was SO seriously disturbed when this
country went into the war for the
participation which is now a matter
of history. The feeling is wide
spread in Europe, according to Miss
OFT, that the United States should
pay very large share Of the total
world war burden. This idea is
predicated upon the notion that we
got the money and about the only
money that is available for applica-
ton to the purpose. Summed up,
the situation seems to be that the
war must be paid for, but no one
desires to recognize the obligation,
being true here as well as overseas.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09
EVERY DAY FRESH"
TOASTED PEANUTS

A fresh toasted peanut is like a
biscuit, it's better when it is fresh.
You can get every Day Fresh" at
the American theatre every night.
Advt M9t2
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09

Management Of the Sacramento
Bee will start a new newspaper at
Fresno late this year. Name, build
ing, and plant will be new "from
the ground up"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09

EVERY DAY FRESH"
TOASTED PEANUTS
Cooked in the electric Butter-Kist
machine-at the American theatre
every night. Advt M9t2
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-05-09

A four-line wantad-60 cents for
three times-will accomplish results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
WAS NOT PUT IN BULL PEN"
Captain Morris Leonard Tells of Case
of Henry Moore.

A man looking for a chance to get
damages from the police department
is the way Morris Leonard, police cap
tain. today branded Henry Moore,
much arrested farmer.
Moore complained Tuesday that he
had been arrested three times lately
charged with being drunk. He said
he had been shot in the hip several
years ago and that the bullet severed
a sciatic nerve, causing him to walk
loosely" Hence the arrests on
drunk charges.
He never was thrown in the bull
PEN" Captain Leonard declared to-
day. 81 saw him myself walking up
West Fifth street Tuesday morning.
He walked like a. drunk man and L
told the men to go and get him. When
they brought him down here and he
explained his condition we turned him
loose"
Paul Murphy, patrol driver, and w.
c. Kelly, plain clothes man, who ar
dested Moore asserted that he made
no explanation to them until he was
brought to the station.
He has pulled the same stunt In
Kansas City" asserted Captain Leon
ard. He wants to get arrested SO he
can bring a damage suit against the
city. We have never yet put him in
the bull pen but we will if he ever
tries that stunt again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
A CLEAN up week
Every Kansas Town Asked TO
Take Part in Campaign.
Date Has Been Set as Week of
April 5 to 10.

Kansas is to clean up" under plans
announced by L. T. Hussey. state fire
marshal, for activity thruout the state
during the annual Cleanup Week.
which has been designated by Gov
ernor Allen as the week OF April 3
to s.
Every town in Kansas will be asked
TO institute a cleanup campaign. dur
ing the week. Fire Marshal Hussey
has announced. The campaigns. Hus-
sey reports. should take the form of
community programs TO educate the
people OF the community in fire pre-
Vention needs and methods. Flag
drills. parades by fire departments
and Boy Scouts and addresses by fire
chiefs and local officers are some of
the features that have been suggested
by State Fire Marshal Hussey for the
weeks activities.
Governor Allen has called the at
tention of the people OF the state TO
the need for fire prevention by procla-
nation, which follows in part:
Fire Isosses Reduced
Fire losses in Kansas during the
year 1921 were reduced nearly one
and half million dollars as COM
pared with the loss of 1920. but the
increase in the number of fires has
been sufficient to challenge the atten-
ton OF the people to an evil which,
II impossible to conquer. IL is neces-
sary 10 curb. In harmony with the
best thought OF the people of the
state. and for the purpose OF promot-
ing the safety and security OF life and
property from fire. now therefore, 1.
Henry J. Allen. governor of the state
OF Kansas. do hereby designate the
week OF April 3 to S as Cleanup
Week and most earnestly urge upon
all the citizens OF the state the i'm
portance OF making this week what
tho term implies
Clean streets and clean alleys,
clean front Yards and clean back
yards, clean cellars and clean att.cs,
oie2n parks and clean Fairgrounds
furnish the necessary environment
for the formation of clean characters
SO essential for the growing boys and
girls The cooperation OF every Of
f.ccr- organization and citizen is urged
10 this end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
WIN FIRST PRIZE


from rage One.l
great institution moving there has
come to the state a value which may
not be measured in terms of money
We are spending many millions of
dollars upon our state educational in
situations and we are receiving a rich
return for the expenditure We are
spending from private contributions
very small sum of money on institu-
tions of the class of Washburn and
we are receiving as a state from this
gether out OF proportion to the small
viduals.
In peace or war no more generous
service has ever been contributed by
citizens to a state than that contri-
buted to Kansas by the denomina-
tional colleges which give US of their
leadership without asking price in
return. The sum total of their con-
tribution is as great as any we receive
from other sources of higher educa-
ton and we make only a small recog-
milton of our moral obligation when
we give to a college like Washburn so
rea sonable an endowment as II is
now asking.
Some men regard a contribution to
a cause like this as a gift of charity
As a matter of fact, it is the belated
payment of a debt we have owed for
= long time In no department of
human endeavor has there been so
much CT unrequited labor. so much of
unselfish devotion. so much of conse-
Grated service as in the life and en-
deayor of those who build an institu-
ton like Washburn college"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
Low ARMY BILL PASSES.
Presidents Orders Disregar6ied by
HOuse-Cuts Military 10 115.OOQ.

Washington, March 22.-Disregard-
ing the recommendation of President
Harding and the general staff, the
house this afternoon declared for an
army of not more than 900 men.
Voting against the Administrations
demand for a military force of 143. 600
enlisted men. the house sifted a par
liamentary jam from which emerged ::
I. Defeat of the administrations
amendment to the army appropriat ton
bill to provide for $4,000 men and
1000 Philippine scouts instead of
1880 recommended in the measure.
2. Refusal to accept an amendm ent
to reduce the army to 100000.
3. Defeat of an amendment provid-
ing for a $4,000 men power army.
4. Acceptance of the rs, 900 armed
force proposal.
The Kahn amendment to provide
an army of $4,000 men was defeated,
81 to AZ.
The $4,000 man proposal. was lost
by a viva voce vote and a 100000
force was turned down by a vote. of
as fo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
DEBT NOTE TOLD.
American Note on Rhine De-
mands Received in Paris.
All Allied Governments Get
Copy at the Same Time.
NV The Associated Press.l


Paris. March 2e.-The American
note regarding the payment of the
costs of the army of occupation in
Germany addressed to the European
allies. reached the American embassy
here yesterday and will be presented
to the allies this afternoon The note
sets forth the American attitude in
clear and forcibles terms.
Washington, March 22.-Notes
identical with that received in Paris
from the American government for
presentation to allied Representatives
there were being submitted today by
American diplomatic officials to the
governments of Great Britain, Bel
GUM, France. Italy and Japan. This
statement was made today at the state
department and disclosed for the first
time that Japan and Belgium in addi-
ton to the other three powers were to
be informed as to the American posi-
zion with respect to the demanded
payment of American Rhineland occu-
patton costs.
Unofficially it had been learned sew
eral days . go that the notes were TO
be sent to Great Britain, France and
Italy. State department officials said
the text of the American note prob
ably would be made public here to-
night.
The attitude of the American gov
eminent has been one of positive be-
lief that such costs would be paid in
full. at of Preparations received from
Germany
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
Famous Layer of Chests Has
Personal Ghost to WorryHir11
Dr. Walter Franklin Prince and Wife Both Claim Feel
Spooky Hands Laid Them Home.

Gus wind touch on the first finger of
his left hand and as shiver went
thru him, his wife said:
1T has just stretched out a finger
and touched you"
Rappings have been frequently
heard in his house. DR.. Prince said,
but only when his wife was there.
1.-The spirit, if such it be-" he added,
was a considerate one. 1t never
bothered me on nights before l was
scheduled to make a speech. Other
persons physically endowed, have
heard these rappings in my office
where I have sometimes heard them
myself. My wife has extra ordinary
psychic powers and is continually see
ing things in the crystal. L have been
making a thoro study of her case and
will shortly present my findings to the
society of psychical research.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
PLENTY OF GAS AND FUEL OIL.
Fifty Days Supply for Nation IL All
Coal Cut Off, Says Bureau.

Washington, March 22.-An in
creased demand for gas and fuel oils
is anticipated in case of a coal strike.
the bureau of mines said today, and in
that connection issued a statement
showing that the stocks of these oils
on hand February /. last, amounted
to 1919, 4S1.359 gallons. Based on
the daily average domestic consump-
ton it added these stocks are equiv
aIent to sixty-eight days supply. The
production of these oils in January
amounted to S5s.11O.S77 gallons.
Stocks of gasoline were increased
in January by lis, 900. 900 gallons and
on February 1 there was a reserve of
705, 100000 gallons. which is 10000
900 gallons more than for the CORE
spending date a year ago. The record
was esta blished in May. 1921, with
500. 100000 gallons. These stocks are
equivalent to fifty days supply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22

New York. March 22.-Dr. Walter
Franklin Prince, layer of the "Ghost
of Antagonist" said upon his return
to New York yesterday that he had
taken up the trail of a personal
spook," which has made it's appear
ance in the life of himself and his
wife.
He related how his wife, looking
into a crystal shortly before he started
for Antagonist, described the scenes
he would meet at the end of his jour
ney: the house with the peaked roof
and small stoop, the barn behind THE
house. the pile of boulders. all of
which he found as she had seen them.
He told also of another occasion when
his wife said she saw an apparition
beside him. Silent and half amused
at description of its movements, DR..
Prince said he suddenly felt the fam
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
ASKS FOR RELEASE ON BAIL.
Insane Former Butler Say:
He Can Prove Sanity.

New York, March 22.-Still con-
fined in Ellis Island, but not in the
psychopiathic ward. August tArchie
Probst, Swiss butler, formerly en-
ployed by the Rolling Rock club. near
Pittsburgh, today was awaiting the
decision of Federal Judge Knox on his
application for release on bail.
Probst's attorney, Bernard H Sand :
Ter. during yesterdays hearing before
Judge Knox. said Probst had Eek
changed a trots'' with Miss Virginia
Cragie Mckay, daughter of a we'll
known Pittsburgh family AMI
charged that after that he was kid
mapped and take to Ellis Island where
he was confined in the psychopia thic
ward. Judge Knox ruled that pend
ing decision, Probst should be given
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
MRS. F. A. KIENE IS I'LL
Widely Known Topelan Came to Han
sas Forty Years Ago.

Mrs. F. A Kiene, a resident of
Shawnee county for forty years. was
reported critically i'll with pneumonia
at her home, COL Lane street, today
Doubts were expressed as to whether
she would live thru the day.
Mrs. Kiene is 76 years old With
her husband. Francis A. Kiene. she
came to Kansas in 1882 and for many
years lived on a large farm near VAL
encia. About two years ago, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kiene sold their farm property
and moved to Topeka, locating at sol
Lane street.
Mrs Kiene is the mother of L. L.
Kiene, former sheriff of Shawnee
county and for many years managing
editor of The Topeka State Journal:
and Guy Kiene, former merchant and
postmaster at Valencia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
LABOR TROUBLE BOMB CAUSE.
Edmunds Company Head Had Re
fused to Reinstate Striking Men.

Edmunds, president of the Edmunds
Manufacturing company to reinstate
carpenters who quit work rather than
accept the Lands wage award is be-
lieved by other officials of the COM
pany to have been the cause of the
bombing of the plant last night
Edmund Scharszers, a night watch
man, was seriously, perhaps fatally in
jured. The plant had been working
as an open shop and had been doing
ca binet work for the new Federal Re
serve bank building here. Damage
done by the bomb was estimated at
S15.n0O-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
TELLS TIME-NIAY HANG.
Sevano TeIles Causes Arrest of Strange
Wearing Sons Watch.

Wearing Sons Watch.
Pasadena, March 22.-SevanO Telles
stopped a stranger on the street and
asked him the time.
The stranger drew from his pocket
a gold watch, which TelIes later de-
clared had been the property of his
son, Martin Telles, II, whose body.
stripped and with the head crushed.
had been found in a reservoirs: Telles
examined the stranger more thoroly.
The clothes he wore, according to
Telles, had been worn by his son when
he left home March 4.
The stranger was arrested. He gave
the name of Esedereo Moreno. and
said the watch and clothes had been
given to him by another man. He is
held in CONNECTION with the murder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
HE EVEN TALKS IN JAIL.
Ghnndi Makes Charges Against British
Tho Serving Six-Year Sentence.

London. March s2.-That British
rue in India has brought the country
TO unpreccdented- helplessness. is the
accusation made by Mohandas Gbandi.
leader of the India Nationalist. in 4
statement now being widely circulated
in Ind a. according to Bombay dis
patch to the Daily Herald today.
Ghandi who is now serving a six
year prison term for sedition. made
the following charge;
Politically and economically. Brit
ish law has made India more helpless
than she has ever been before The
half starved people are sinking into
lifclessness. The British idea is being
carried on for purposes of exp, oita-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
LOCAL ROTARIAES TO OKLA.
w. B. Storey to Speak Mt International
Rotary Meet in Muskogee.

W. 3. Storey, president of the
Santa f'e, will be one of the principal
speakers at the annual convention of
the seventeenth district of Interna-
tional Rotary clubs which will be held
in Muskogee, Okla, March 80 and 81.
Mr.. Storey will speak the last day on
the subject of THE Railroad Prob
lem
According to Ferd Funk, chairman
of the committee, probably twenty
five Topeka Rotarians will attend the
convention. They will leave Wednes-
day evening, March 90. in a special
Pullman attached to Santa F'e train
No. s. Similar delegations will be
picked up at Lawrence and Ottawa
and at Independence the three cars
will be included in a special train for
the rest of the trip to Muskogee.
The seventeenth district of InternA-
tional Rotary clubs consists of Kan
sas, Missouri, Oklahoma and part of
Arkansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-22
ROCK ISLAND LINE IMPROVES.
Wichita and Northwestern and tho
Western Road Add to Facilities.

Wichita, Kan, March 22.-Thru the
reported acquisition of the Wichita &
Northwestern and the Wichita &
Western railroads, the Rock Island
system is believed to have improved
its rail facilities considerably in
Kansac.
to save a considerable distance to
gulf ports and may mean the connect
ing of the present Santa Fe lines from
the Panhandle to the east, avoiding
the high Colorado grades.
The Wichita. & Northwestern ex-
tends from Pratt 20 Larned and Kins-
ley and the Wichita & Western from
Wichita to Pratt. This, it is pointed
out. may bring about a short cut thru
the Panhandle, avoiding the line thru
Ration, La Junta and Las Animas.