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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

a Spanish society of national scope.
The department of journalism at the
university is holding a contest among
the high school newspapers of the
state for the best editorials and news
stories sent IN. The purpose of the
contest is to encourage good work in
writing by recognizing it publicly.
The K. L. department OF entomology
has the most representative collection
and the largest general entomology
cal collection of insects in connection
with any university in the United
Prof, H. B. Hungerford, head of the
department
DR.. Erasmus Haworth, former head
of geology at the University of Kan
sas. will be one of the speakers at an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
K. u. NeUs Notes

Lawrence, Kan, March II. = Ma
terial for a radio outfit has arrived
AZ the department of physics of the
University of Kansas and IL is expected
messages can be received within a
Few days
For the third time William Brehm.
a. senior in the school of engineering
at the University of Kansas. has won
the $50 prize Offered annually by the
Il e. Dramatic club for the best play
written by a student of the university.
FL Ateneo, the Spanish organiza-
ton at the University of Kansas. has
voted unanimously to become affili-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
Is YEARS AGO IN Topeka
From the columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE. JOURNAL
March II. 1897.

March II. 1897
Charles Hines. physical director of the
Turner society. is suffering from the effects
of an accident which occurred Friday night
at the Turner rooms A glass chandelier
fell and struck Mr.. Hines on the forehead,
severing one of the main arteries and badly
cutting his face
The annual condemnation of sidewalks
will begin at once. There are about TWEEN
ty miles of board walks left in the city.
The n. D. Whist club met Monday after
noon with Mrs. Arthur Capper. Mrs. Frank
farrell substituted for Mrs. w. w. Webb
Mrs Fred Cole for Miss Weaver.
The En- Reggie whist club met yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. +. A. Prescott. Mrs.
Edwin Knowles substituted for Miss Pea
cock. Mrs. George NJ. Veale. Jr., will en-
terrain the club next Tuesday
Mrs. C.. F. Menninger has issued invita-
lions for next Wednesday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
A GENERAL HOUSE CLEANING.
One-EigIlth of Communist Party EN-
PEELED After Al, 800 Are, Examined.

Moscow, March 1.-THE cleaning
of the Communist party which rules
Russia has resulted in the past two
months in the expulsion of 5,S13
members, out of Al. 500 examined.
In the case of legal offenses. the
Cheka Cpolice) agents make a severe
distinction between Communists and
nom Communists. the former being
often held to strict account on the
ground that a : a Communist his code
should be higher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

member a good "physic- laxative is
often all that is necessary.
Genuine California Fig Syrup" has
directions for babies and children
printed on the bottle Say ..California,
or you may get an Imitation fig syrup.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
Musical Thief Steals
PhOnOgrGph Records;
More Thefts Reported

A musical thief invaded this city
lest night making of with 20 Ed
ison records from the home or Mrs.
Maude Moore. 1871 W Washing
ton av.. according 10 a report made
20 the police al $40 o'clock last
night. George Jacobs OF the same
address reported the loss of a silk
shirt and a suit OF underwear. stolen
az the same time. A tall. slim man,
wearing a dark. soft hat. a Clark shirt
and no coat is believed 20 be the
thief.
W. z. Jennings. S2s f. Jefferson
blvd. reported 10 the police al 9
O'Clock last night that his trunk was
stolen from the South Shore station
some time between $40 o'clock and
3 o'clock Wednesday night, Nov. /.
The trunk was shipped 20 this city
from Michigan City and contains
wearing apparel for Jennings. his
wife and children, besides some Jew
elry and pictures. valued at $500.
T. d. Mott. 52s ". CoIfax St. re-
ported that someone stole a smari
spotlight from his car while IL was
parked on the 200 block on y. Main
st. sometime between : o'clock and
$50 o'clock last night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
BOARD CONSIDERS
POLICE APPLICANTS
W i'll Probably Appoint at
Least Two New Members
of Force Soon.

The consideration OF several ap-
plicationS for the police department
and routine matters constituted the
business transacted at the regular
meeting of the board OF public
safety last night.
Several of the applicants ques-
toned last night have complied
with the latest regulations concern
ing their previous employments and
in all cases the recommendation
furnished by employers were salts
factory
No appointments were made last
night due TO the absence Of Glenn
ent Smoger. member of the board
Who is confined 20 his home. AT
least two appointments and posi-
bly, three are expected 10 be made
az the next meeting Of the board
Chief of Police Lane has request
ed that at least two appointments
DE made at once 70 fill the vacan-
cies as the result OF the dismissal
OF John Clemens and W. A. Hosin-
ski Although additional men could
be used at present. not more than
three appointments are expected TO
be made until after the yearly bud
get is appropriated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
Late ayers
Hats and Shines
Suffer In Delay

over in the St. Joseph county
court house strife and turmoil reign
supreme.
Women and men fought for ad-
vantageous positions before the doors
10 the court house Friday morning
for half an hour before the huge
portals were swung open A few
hats were shorn OF their bright color
ed adornments and many shoe
shines were cast into oblivion as the
restless throng impatiently awaited
"A chance TO enter.
The key 10 this mystery was found
when il was noticed that members Of
the crowd soon rushed 10 the office
of the county treasurer. Zero hour
was nearing for the tax payers OF
St Joseph county
Throughout the day. long lines
were noticeable in front OF each
window. A policeman kept the
crowd in order as he discussed topics
Of the day with bystanders.
Monday is the last day for resi-
dents of St. Joseph county to pay
their taxes. For the accommodation
Of the tax payers, the office OF the
county treasurer vii be kept open
tonight from until o'clock and
on Monday night during the same
hours
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
Preparations Under WGy
For Stakeholder Musicale

RehearsaIs FOR Miss Bob White"
The musical extravaganza 20 be pre-
-ented al the oliver theater Nov. II
and Is under the auspices or the
studebaher and Mary Ann clubs, are
now IN progress. The enthusiasm
shown at the general COMMITTEES
meeting Friday noon was regarded
by these IN charge as an suspicious
indication that tho play will prove
a distinct success.
J At Peterson, president OF the
studehakvr club. - chairman OF the
ticket committee. F. ~. IaPierre -
chairman Of the publicity committee.
r. W ulnErlch and Mrs. Mabel
scher Ford president Of the Mary
Ann club are busy selecting talented
players FOR the various roles. The
cast wiz include abou 100 persons
one chorus vii be composed Of high
81 haoi students. The play IS being
produced under the direction Of a
representative or the John 3 Rogers
Producing CO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
Yankee FlapPers
Took Style From
Chinese Women

The hollow cnested, shoulder for
ward thrust which Americans have
thought common to the fiapper, has
been characteristic Of the Chinese
women of breeding for centuries, ae-
cording 10 Mrs. Harriet Vance, mem
Der OF the national board Of the y
W G.. A. who is visiting the associa
ton here
Women were considered forward
and immodest II they suck their
chests out" she said r'r.jay n tell
ing Of her visit 10 the Far East.
Their clothes were made so that
their shoulders were pulled forward
and their chests pulled in. But
for the last seven years. the Y. w. c.
A. has had a school Of physical
training at Shanghai 10 which the
Chinese government have sent rep
ment Christian schools and
these teachers go back 10 their ma
tional schools and teach the girls
physical culture.
II had a chance 10 see the devel-
cpment Of tina Chinese girls while
was there. for there was one begin
ming class and one class which had
been studying for a year. The mem
hers OF the beginning class had
never seen a piano and had never
heard OF the most elementary steps
and movements which are taught the
youngest children in our grade
schools. Nevertheless, il was re-
markable. the beautiful sense OF
rhythm which these girls had. It's
something within them. and I real
" think, they are the most graceful
women I've ever seen"
Mrs Vance is visiting South Bend
fr her capacity as national city sec
rotary. from the regional office IN
Chicago In her trips about the
country she covers Minnesota, the
Dakotas. Iowa. Nebraska, az well as
assisting In the work OF Illinois. Wis
c6nsin. Michigan and Indiana. For
mally she covered the southwest
Texas and New Mexico.
At a board meeting which was
held last night. che advises the loca'
secretaries az 10 the work which Il
proposed among the colored church
&c In South Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
Police Continue
Campaign on All
Motor VioIators

That the police roundup
against mo mirror" motor law vio-
lators was nearing completion was
indicated Friday when a score OF
defendants to the charge Of failure
TO provide commercial vehicles with
mirrors were arraigned before Judge
DuComb in city court.
Eleven OF the 20 were given sus-
pended fines OF 81 and costs with
orders by the court that trucks be
equipped as provided by the law.
Nine we're defendants TO other
charges. such as mo chauffeur u
censes" and the like, and these were
cited 20 appear for trial at later
dates
Those receiving suspended fines
were Calvin Bender, 125 y. Elder st'i
John Buzoilts. 100 3. Scott ST.
David A. Pugh, MishawakR; Herman
scIamberg. 400 s. Taylor st; Her
man Ellis. Peter Matrucus. both of
ATishawaka. Louis HoldermRn. Mish-
awake; James Mcintyre, 1906 Lee
hanon St: Abe Katz, 721 y. Cushing
St: Charles Young. 1902 Leer St.
and George Sanders. 136 Haney aV.
charges Of mo chauffeur license
against Young and Mcintyre filed
AGAINST them by the arresting OIL
GERS. were dismissed when the de-
fondants produced their licenses In
court.
Those who viii DO given hearings
saturday were a. Frewing III
FRANKLIN pI3 Harold Ulery. s21 y.
Cushing St. and ira Fluckey' X. r.
~. I.akovlile. Cited 20 appear Mon
day were oliver Maerady, 125 5. ST.
Joseph St; T. Gilbert. All Sherr an
av.. Edward Van Tine, 1907 IL w.
division st. and Paul Rohleder.
aflshawaka. Herbert Teska, 1890 r.
Division St. charged with having no
mirror or card and container' VIII
face trial wednesday
one "speoder" faced Judge Du-
Comb Friday. Joseph DOunn 1890
prairie av.. paid a fine of 50 and
costs. There were three mo tall
iaht" Offenders Claud Merrick'
r-turEis. Mich. pleaded guilty TO the
Ia. ofTenso and was aned l and
So did George Myers. cal $
st. and a similar fine was
49, Eugene SChaner r. r. .,
box will be given hearing
Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
ONLY An Abb?

John Schuh. zoos Fourteenth =
River Park. was found near his
home shortly after o'clock last
night in "a dazed condition az the
result. he claimed. ~ an attack by
two hoIdup men Schulz claims 20
have been held up and beaten and
later robbed Of about S35
According 20 Schuh's s-ory. The
two men, one white and the other
colored. brought him 20 his home
in a machine about 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. The men drove
away but la-er returned about 9
O'Clock az which time Srhuh
claims they beat him and took his
money.
Tie police ambulance m charge
Of sergt Luther and officer DeTos
responded but found that Echuh
did not need medical attention Tie
is said 20 have been drinking and
Z IS believed his story OF a ho'dup
was planned 20 explain The reason
FOR his failure 10 bring home his
paw
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
UNIVERSITY CLUB
MEN AND GUESTS
HEAR DR.. MEYERS
State University Professor l:
Chief Speaker at Indiana
Night Dinner.

Indiana Night was observed last
night al the first OF a series OF ban
quet meetings 20 be held at the Uni
versity club during the winter sea-
son. Graduates Of the state uni
versity. whose football stars are TO
clash with Coach Knute Rockne's
chosen gridiron warriors on the
field az Notre Dame this afternoon
we're present In force at this initial
banquet In view or the particular
occasion the spirit exhibited during
the meeting was OF a lively sort and
many sallles OF wit lent a brilliant
aspect 20 the gathering OF former
college men.
Dr. Burton n. Meyers, assistan nj
dean OF the medical college OF In
diana university. delivered the prin-
ciple address His topic was The
Function OF State Universities" A
comprehensive exposition OF the op-
Grafton OF state universities was
. given by the professor from the
state university at Bloomington. He
made the object of state universe
ties the major feature OF his ad-
dress. He said that the end worked
az by the faculties OF state univer-
stiles IS primarily good citizen
ship" The various ramifications OF
the universities courses are all sub
servient. he explained. 10 this one
preeminent purpose.
Dr. Meyers advised the members
or the University club that Nov. II
would begin Cancer Week, to be
nationally observed. as means OF
disseminating valuable information
concerning the reduction OF deaths
due TO this disease. He said that
something like 10000 people sue
curnb annually IN America TO the
ravages OF cancer. II IS possible
according TO the estimates OF medi-
cal men, 20 reduce this excessive
mortality rate 10 less than 10000 a
year. within the next two years As
a proof OF this statement, he point
ed out TO the men the extraordinary
accomplishment of the anti-tuber-
culosis campaigns which have been
responsible for an amazing cut IN
deaths due 10 the insidious attacks
OF the great white plague.
Former Judge L. NJ. Hammer
schmidt was POSTMASTER Of the
dinner Mrs. Charles Varier sang
several vocal selections, She was
accompanied BY Miss Greeta Edner
Announcement was made that sub
sequent meetings will be devoted to
certain universities and that promi-
nent men Representative Of the par
t!cular university IN whose honor
/ the dinner Will be given Will speak
#at these meetings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
Barbecue To Be
A Real Fee AZURE
OF Homecomi
Four Thousand Hungry Guests
Expected to Partake of
Fatted Calf.

Four thousand hungry homecom-
ers will partake OF the fatted calf
at the barbecue and picnic which
marks Saturday mornings celebra-
ton of Homecoming at Notre Dame
The service will commence in the
gymnasium at 10 o'clock IN the
morning and continue until game
time, or until about 1870 o'clock in
the afternoon. Everyone is invited
and there will be no charge although
contributions will be accepted TO aid
in defraying the expenses.
Steve Wilson and his entertain
ment committee are in charge OF
the barbecue. The men are Johr
stephan. John Byrne. Harry Nc
CURE and Edward Gould.
The feed will consist OF roast ed
calf. parker house rolls, POTATOES and
coffee. A generous helping OF each is
promised and seconds II you are will
/ ing TO stand in line again TO get
them.
9OO-POund Calf.
Just how the barbecue is beins
put over is a mighty interesting
proposition. A 90O-pound calf viii
be strung up on a pole over a fire
pit which will be located about %
feet south Of the gymnasium on Fri
day afternoon.
Members Of the Rocky Mountain
club. boys from Utah. Idaho, Colo
RADIO. Washington, California and
other western states in attendance
at the university, with true western
attire. will be guardians Of the feast
through the hours that follow and
a chef. hired especially for his
ability to do things by the wholesale
will determine when the beast is Il
be turned to the other side.
The calf was to roast over the ou
door fire all of Friday night and is
expected to be done TO a turn about
10 O'Clock on Saturday morning
when it will be cut for the first time
other men will prerare gallons OF
coffee. baked potatoes. ard butter
the rolls which will go to make UP
the remainder of the feed
True Y. ID. Affair.
Long tables will be set up in the
gymnasium and It is there that the
huge crowd will get the barbecued
meat Tables and seats for 500 will
be arranged in the gymnasium. on
the tables will be small contribution
boxes so that the Boosters club will
be able TO meet the expenses which
total approximately $500. Fifteen
cents each will cover the bill.
The barbecue is the true Home
coming part Of the program for al
this time the many groups and par
ties on the campus will be able 10
get together and talk things over
while the feed is being prepared.
The great throng Is expected on
the campus early IN the day and the
event Is 20 be more or a Notre Dame
affair than in previous years. Prac-
tically all Of the attractions. with
the exception OF the student Home
coming dances. will be on the cam
pus this year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
Trdckmen Hurt in Accident
Are IN Serious Condition

The condition Of Charles Pinker-
tor and Lon L.ewellvu employees q
the Chicago. South Bend and North
ern Indiana railway who we're in
jured when an automobile struck
them while they were az work on
the tracks at the corner ~ Lincoln
wav z. and r. Jefferson blvd.
Thursday evening was reported ser
ious a. ST Joseph hospital last zht
where the men had been transferred
from the Epworth hospital
Both Pinkerton ard Leweliyn are
said 20 have sustained severe scalp
wounds and internal injuries Al
though their wounds are serious
they were resting comfortably a. .
late hour last night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
CARS REPORTED STOLEN

a Studebaker Big Six Touring car,
bearing License No. M2Ts was stolen
from the Washington av. side OF the
oliver hotel last night sometime be-
tween O'Clock and 10 o'clock. The
machine Is the property OF the local
factory and was loaned 20 the Notre
Dame Endowment Fund committee.
A. r. Bremen. Berrien Center, Mich.
reported 10 the police that his Ford
touring car was stolen sometime be-
tween $50 o'clock and $3.50 o'clock
last night. Tho car was parked in
the 800 block on -. Michigan -.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04

sultan OF Turkey and were out of work,
a he is, with no sultan Jobs Open9
Ancient geography of Indiana IS
set forth in a publication Of the
division Of geology, state department
of conservation, now in press. and
compreh ensive description of how
after repeated efforts Of long dura-
ton the state emerged from its COW
ering Of !ce and now enjoys the
balmy breezes Of a temperate cii-
mate. also are given.
James Wilson, Winamac. Ind. re-
ported 70 the police last night that
his Ford coupe was stolen some time
between $50 O'Clock Thursday night
and o'clock yesterday afternoon,
while parked in the rear Of sO91A s.
Michigan ST.
Demanding $50. plus seven per-
cent interest and $50 attorney fees.
Al ". Hosinski has filed suit in Su-
per1or court No. 2, against ]. Hojara
and Mary Hojara. The suit filed to
collect on a promissory note.
Days are getting so short Right after
supper IL is dark enough TO 20 Joy rid
ing.
Possession of household furniture
and $50 damages are asked in a suit
filed in Superior court by the Sailor
Brothers company against Glenn
Jacobs. r. r. D. No. 5.
race, but peddIng bikes is better than
pedding books.
CHICAGO-Mystery, the moon
shine drinking mule OF Fred Ben
son got his owner in jail yesterday.
Mystery got ugly after several
drinks" OF moonshine mash and
chased several pedestrian down the
street. Mystery and Benson will ex-
plain TO the judge today.
THE 1929 fapper is 10000 years old, >"
claims Mr.. Hitler who uses three naughts
too many,
WARSAW-Scores of mushrooms
appeared in park islands on North
Buffalo st, one block from the coun-
ty building Thursday following a
heavy rain.
In Portland, Ore, they barred all music
for one day. but no doubt some was
bOotlegged.
Special services are being held
each evening at 1880 o'clock at the
Free Methodist church, Pennsylvan-
ia av. and S. Rush st The services
are conducted by the Rev. William
F. Atteberry.
Earl X. Blakeley, Terre Haute
arrested Thursday afternoon at the
Studebaker factory by Detectives
Hamilton and WOlter was taken 70
that city last night by a Terre Hautc
detective TO answer TO a charge Of
issuing fraudulent checks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04
Triangle Society Formed
By Three Bible Glasses

a Triangle society was organized
at the First Brethren church last
night. the members of the club hav-
ing been chosen from three Sunday
school classes, tho Young Men 5
Bible class and two young women's
Bible classes, the Delta Alpha and
Dorcas classes.
Willis Sriver was elected presi-
dent, Alice Kincaid vice-president.
and Elsie Anderson, secretary-treas s.
Urer. The next meeting will be held
on the first Friday IN Decem Der.
Win One" the motto Of this new
society. explains It's object, which Is
the promotion Of social and religious
education.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-04

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. J., Nov. 3.
-CBy A. P.)-This was another day
of mystery in the HaH-Mills murder
case.
The following things happened:
County Detective David, work
ing under special deputy Atty. Gen.
Mott, predicted that reporters could
bank on action next week.
detectives claimed to have To-
Gated the automobile in which the
slayers are believed 10 have ridden
70 the scene of the murders on the
Phillips farm.
3-The witness heralded as hav-
ing testimony 10 support the eye
witness story OF the shooting told by
Mrs Jane Gibson. farmer and self
styled eyewitness TO the double
shooting, was identified as Mrs. A.
C. Fraley, a widow living with her
daughter in a farmhouse on Lover s
Lane near the scene of the murder.
Il was understood she had stated
she had seen, from the upper story
OF her home, figures moving IN the
field IN which the Staying had Oc-
Cured and had heard shots. but her
home was barred today 10 reporters
and she could not be interviewed
Sigourney Smith. a grave digger and
boarder In Mrs. Fraley's home,
already has been questioned by state
troopers.
Mr.. Mott failed to show up in
New Brunswick. although his as
sistants had summoned all the wit
nesses for Interrogation with the ex-
ception Of Mrs Edward Wheeler
Hall. whose husband. rector Of St.
John the Evangelist church. was
found slain with Mrs. Eleanor r
Mills. choir singer.
Mason Goes 10 Newark.
5-Detestive Mason chief aide 20
Mr. Mott, later was seen 10 depart IN
the direction Of Newark after hold
ing a hasty platform conferences
with Mrs Gibson and another
woman said 10 have been her mother
The women did not board the train
6-Mr Mason, seen after his ar
rival IN Newark, denied that he Ia J
taken any witnesses to Newark dur.
ing the day for questioning by Mr..
Mott. He said he anticipated no i'm
portant developments before Mon
day.
The rumor still prevailed that
grand jury action might be expected
Monday and that two warrants al
ready had been prepared.
Miss Sally Peters. confdante Of
Mrs. Hall, told reporters Mrs. Hall
was much pleased with the results
OF the long interview she had given
reporters this week. and that letters
received from various parts OF the
country indicated q strong reaction
in favor OF the rector's widow.
Freaks Offer Solutions.
Investigators announced that they
wern receiving scores OF freak letters
from persons offering 20 solve the
mystery.
One offered an algebraic solution.
Designating principals as A. p. c
etc, and the slayer as X. the writer
forwarded six pages OF equations
which left the investigators still in
doubt as 70 the identity OF X.
Dream solutions are arriving BY
the dozen. One evangelist submitted
the result OF a supposedly divine
communication.
The letters accused a dozen differ
ent persons OF the crime.