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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24

Kansas viii be benefited by the 10
Per cent freight rate reduction or
dered today by the interstate com
merce commission chiefly on salt. coal,
oil. cement and brick products, P A.
conway. traffic expert of the public
utilities commission said. commenting
on the interstate commissions order
me average yearly production OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
A MAYOR HELD FOR BRIBE
BartlesvilIe Officials, Charged With
Accepting a Contractors Money.

Coffeyville.f Kan, May 24.-Mayor
A F. McCaIeb, and Finance Commits
sioner Cox of Bartlesville. Okla, were
arrested yesterday afternoon on war
rants issued by County Attorney Far
ren at Bartlesville. in which they are
charged with agreeing to accept
bribe of $2.500 each, alleged to have
been offered by R. T. Courtney, of
Tulsa. a building contractor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
Blizzard to Stand in Own Defense
(By the Associated Press1

Charlestown May 24-WfIIia
Blizzard went on the witness stand
today in his own defense against
charge of treason to relate his story
of his activities at the time of the
armed march against Logan county
on which the charge is based
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
BEST AMERICAN IN YEAR

New York, May 24.-s. Dabinskf,
a Polish immigrant, who knew no
English when he arrived here a
year ago, has been awarded the
bronze medal offered annually by
the National Society OF Colonial
Danes for the best patriotic essay,
II was announced yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
CoNCoRDIA FINDS A SKELETON
Mystery Surrounds Finding of Human
Bones i'm Republic River Sands.

Concordia, May 24.-Mystery sur
rounds finding of a human skeleton
here yesterday, in the sands OF the
Republic river, four miles northwest
of here.
1t is believed here that the body
Hoated down the river some time go.
No one is known to have been miss
ing recently from this vicinity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
MRS. LEONA DARE IS DEAD.
Famous Woman BaHoonIst of Yester-
day Dies at 81

Dare, who risked her life dozens Of
times in making balloon ascensions in
various parts Of the world. is dead
here at the age Of 81. after an illness
of four months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
TO BUILD $4,000 HOME
DR.. Carl Menninger to Erect Residence
at 1928 PIass Avenue

A building permit was issued today
from the office of the city fire mar
shal for the construction of a $4,000
residence at 1928 Plass avenue by Dr.
Carl Menninger. The residence is to
have nine rooms, and is to be COM
pleted by August Is. F. S. Ewart is
the contractor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
GLADYS WALTON ASKS DIVORCE
Film Star Says Frank LiddelI. Hus.
band, Has Cruelty Abused Her.

Los Angeles, May 24.-Charging
cruelty, non-support and neglect,
Gladys Walton, film star, known in
private life as Mrs. Gladys LiddelI,
appeared today before Judge sum
m merfield seeking a divorce from her
husband. Frank r. Liddell. jr.. with
" hom she lived but fourteen months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
HOLD BACK FRENCH MISSION.
Conference With Morgan in Paris
Over War Debts Now Planned.
(By the Associated Press.)


Paris, May 24-Departure of a
French mission to confer with the
American inter-allied debt funding
committee in Washington has been in
definitely postponed.
The government felt that the
moment of the arrival in Paris of J. p
Morgan would be an i'll chosen one in
which to dispatch the mission, the
members of which might fruitfuIfy
talk with the banker, says the Petit
Parisien'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
Caraway Fears He Is shadowed.

washington, May "a. Attorney
General Daugherty was charged by
Senator Caraway, Democrat, Arkan-
sas, speaking today in the senate, with
having assigned secret service opera
tiyes to shadow members of congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24

]. r. Koontz. assistant freight traf-
fic manager OF the Santa Fe, said to-
day he did not care to discuss the re-
duction or its probable effect until
after he has had an opportunity TO
view the entire decision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24

We find that the majority of prop
erty owners are under insured. Place
your insurance with Shawnee Inv. Co.
Phone 5050-5S4 Kansas ave-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24

Washington. May 24.-The inter
state commerce commission today de-
cided that railroads are entitled to
earn q per cent on the value OF
railway property. compared with the 6
per cent which was made the reason
able return standard under the trans
portation act, and ordered railroad
rates in eastern territory cut approx
mately IA per cent effective July 1.
The rate cut averaged approximate
ly an actual 10 per cent decrease in
rates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
Possibility of Intervention Is
Seen in London Talk.
Parliament May Consider Move
at Meeting Tomorrow.
CIVIL WAR IS SMOULDERING
But Break in Ranks Seems Now
Nearly a Complete One.
Fear for AngIO-IriSh Treaty in
COIIinS-de Valera Pact.

London. May Representative
of the Irish provisio onal government
are coming to London Thursday night
for a conference with representatives.
of the British cabinet concerning the
agreement reached last Saturday be-
tween the two Irish political factions.
This announcement was made this
afternoon in the house of commons BY
Austen Chamberlain, the government
leader
Belfast. May 24-Irish republican
troops are concentrating upon the
Ulster boundary. An invasion of this
province was again threatened today
as a result of the arrest of hundreds
of Sim Feiners and republicans from
DrumkeeL Republican soldiers are
being massed in that direction.
London, May 24.-With civil war
smouldering in Ireland, British off
cials today began canvassing the. pos
sibility of English intervention on the
Ulster frontier. Premier Lloyd George
and Colonial Secretary Winston
situation on behalf of the London gov
ernment are hopeful that representa-
tives of the free state and Ulster will
come here for a conference, but that
hope is not universally shared.
Craig to Come to London.
according to present plan, Sir James
Craig, premier of the Ulster govern
ment, will be summoned to London at
the end of the week to discuss the
possibilities of truce between Orange
men and Sim Feiners with a peace
treaty as an eventuality.
Michael Collins. of the Irish pro-
visional government. already has been
summoned
1t is probable the government will
be interpellated on the Irish situation
when Premier Lloyd George appears
before the house of commons tornor-
row.
To Supersede Irish Treaty?
Conditions in Ireland are growing
more chaotic, not only thru the hos
ulfty of the Orangemen and Sim
Feiners in Ulster but az a result of un-
certainty over the coalition agreement
reached by the free staters and the
republicans.
the results of the Collins-De Valera
agreement will be and they fear the
Anglo-Irish treaty will be impaired in
consequence 1t is evident that the
agreement has brought the hostile
Sim Fein factions together and IL
war comes, they will present a solid
front to Ulster.
The breach between north and south
Ireland has been widened by the ac-
tfon of Sir James Craig in break king
off all relations with the Ulster boun-
dairy commission. The Ulster premier
has announced that he will not have
any direct relations with the free state.
This, however, does not prevent in
direct negotiations thru London.
(By the Associated PressJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
RAILS BUYING EQUIPMENT.
Katy and Frisco Both Send Out Large
Orders for Cars.

Dallas. May 24.-The local office Of
the Missouri. Kansas & Texas railroad
has announced the purchase of new
equipment valued at $5.500,0OO. The
equipment consists of thirty steel pas
senger coaches and $500 freight cars
of various types.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24

Belfast, May 24.-Frank O'Kelly. an
American citizen who fought with the
United States army in France, was
one of those arrested by the special
police in the roundup OF the Slim
Feiners in Ulster. O'KeIly was
taken at Claudy. near Londonderrv
when the raiding police visited the
residence Of J. Murphy, a teacher. at
Garvagh, county Londonderry. MUIR
ply was observed on the roof Upon
his refusal to descend the police
opened fire wounding him in the
shoulder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24
WHEAT HITS THE TOBOGGAN.
Six Cents BusheI Drop at Chicago,
With Kansas City Trailing.

Chicago, May 24.-Wheat collapsed
rapidly in price today and the May de-
livery quotations tumbled as much as
six cents a busheI compared with "a
hours before. The finish of transac-
tions on change was at the bottom
figures of the day, $1.32 to S1.32H
for the current month. Reports were
in circulation that the May deal which
has kept the trade on edge for weeks
had practically come to an end a week
ahead of time.
Kansas City, May 24.-May wheat
deliveries here today slumped az
from yesterdays closing figure of
$1.27K, closing at $1231z July
wheat went down 3 cents from
$1.17% to $1.14% and September
from $1.12A to S1.1Oas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-24

st. Louis. May 24.-The st. Louis
& San Francisco railroad has placed
an order Tor fourteen steel passenger
announced here today
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
POLICE BOARD MEETING
 First Regular Meeting Tonight-New RAtrolman Will Be Named Dis- cussion About New Sergeant.

One new patrolman, to succeed David, Moore, resigned, will be ap- pointed when the police commission holds it's first regular meeting this evening in the rooms over police headquarters. The commissioners will meet regularly on the first Tuesday before the second Wednesday of each month
 Among other matters coming be- fore tonight's meeting is the appoint ment of supernumerary policemen, the reading of Chief w. J., Rawling' s annual report and recommendations and a consideration of the advisab bility of calling for civil service examina- ton for the position of sergeant.
 Although at the present time there is a civil service eligibility list for ser geant, the last civil service examina- ton was given more than a year ago and 1t is felt that possibly there are more men in the department now who might wish to be considered for the appointment.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
KACEYS' MEMBERSHIP
 IN STATE IS 23,3o2
2oth Annual Convention Being field in Danbury-Four New Coun-
 cils Organized.

Danbury. May a.--The total mem- bership of the Knights of Columbus in this state, as reported to the goth annual convention of the order, in session here today, is 2s,3o2, a net gain of 2.0S7 during the last year, the figures Of State Secretary John M, Philips of Hartford, show. Not only in membership but in finances and all departments of it's activities, the or der is in a fourishing condition, the various state officers reported.
 The morning session Of the con- vention followed the celebration Of mass at St. Peters church. Addresses were made by Supreme Director Will liam J. Mulligan, of Thompsonville; the Rev. r. J. McGivney, state chap lain of Bridgeport. and State Deputy John F. Callahan of Hartford, con- corning the activities of the order in the state.
 Four new councils were established during the year. They are in Baltic Lewett City. New Canaan and Strat- ford. The convention voted 10 ap-; propriatc S2,ooo to St. Agnes Home, Hartford.
 The election of officers will take place this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
VERDICT IS GIVEN
 IN 12 YEAR OLD SUIT
Dissolution Order Is Filed Against American Sugar Refining
 Company

New York, May 9.--Federal Judges Rogers, Hough and Manton today fl- ed dissolution order against the American Sugar Refining company and other corporate and individual defendants in the governments Sher- man law suit begun 12 years ago.
 During the twelve year wait, caus- ed in large part by decision to await rulings of the United States supreme court in the steel and har- vester trust cases, the defendant cor porations in the sugar trust case have abandoned their commission and conspiracy to restrain trade and commerce and to monopolize the business Of manufa curing and deal- ing in refined sugar" said the decree.
 The judges, sitting as an expediting court held, however, that at the time testimony in the case was heard enough of the allegations in the gov ernment petition were proved to en- title it to a dissolution order.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
MER|DEN FACTORY PUT UNDER HAMMER Wilcox and White Plant Is Being
 Sold at Auction ESTATE BRINGS IN S146,000
Property is Then Sold on PiecemeAl to Sec if Creditors Could Not Real ize Greater Amount-Sale Lasts Two Days.

Meriden. May s--The Wilcox and White Co, piano making plant here went under the auctioneers hammer today in a two day sale to satisfy claims of creditors in the bankruptcy court in New York.
 The plant is assessed for s2o3. n55 and before the war several hundred hands were employed.
 The firms estate here was first put on the block. Attorney NormaN November Of New York city bid the highest, $146,Oo0
 Sold Piccemeal.
 The estate was then auctioned off piecemeal to see if it would bring more money. The real estate. includ ing three four story brick factory buildings, an office building, dry kiln structure and additional land, brought a bid of s45,1oo from Robert J. Metzler of the Metzler Piano Co. of Newark, N. J. Patents and .-ade- marks in the United States and var ious foreign countries were next of fered for sale. These brought bid of S23,200 from Attorney Norman No- vember. The lawyer also bid $3,00O for large number of music rolls cov- cred by the patents and trademarks.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
MOHICAN co. PLANS
 EXPANSIVE MARKET
Management Negotiating For SO-Yeaf
 Lease on Three Stores on Main Street.

The Mohcan Market company, through the Camp Real Estate com- pany is negotiating for 30 year
 lease on three stores owned by Solo, mon Shurbcrg. The stores are locat- ed on Main street and comprise tho first three stores next to that occupied by the New Britain Clothing conn., pany. The lease has not yet been signed, but it is expected that it will be in the next few days.
 The Mohican Go. is planning to change the front of the three stores, making them into one large store. It is planned to use the rear of tho stores for a bakery and run the gro- cery store and meat market in con- junction with it.
 When finished, the store will be one of the best in New England, the owners declare. It will be the largest store of it's kind that this city has ever had and will be a combined plant where anything in the line of edibles may he secured, according to plans. The Nohcan Go. has been es- tablished in this city for number Of years, and the patronage that it has received has been very good.
 Work on the alterations will be started immediately after all articles are signed.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
New Clause Relative to Restoration of Foreign Property Is Now Being Drafted By Delegates
Hope to Satisfy Belgium and France-Latter COun- try Appears More Opti. mistic Over Outcome.

Genoa. May (By Associated Press) English and Italian delegates to tho economic conference met today with members of the Russian delegation and began working out new for- mula concerning the restoration Of foreign property in Russia, said an an- nouncement this afternoon by the French delegation.
 The announcement said it WAS hoped to devise a new clause in the Russian memorandum which would satisfy Belgium and therefore France.
 Belgium, although not participant ing is being kept in touch with these informal negotiations.
 Proposed Changes
 The essence of the new suggestion is the insertion of clause which would contain the general declaration that property of foreigners would not in any event be turned over to third parties by the Russian government thus meeting the main Belgium ob- lection to the present document.
 The French representatives this Af- ternoon admitted that they were moro ODtlmlSIlC than they "Clo t"o oeSo ago.
 Message From Pope.
 Monsignor Pizzardo, under secretary of state for ecclesiastic affairs at tho Vatican arrived in Genoa today as the bearer of memorandum from the Holy See to the conference here.
 Monsignor Pizzardo was received by Premier Facta president of the conference to whom he delivered the memorandum, in which the Vatican asks that in case an agreement IS reached with the Russians, clause be included guaranteeing religious lib- erty to Catholics and also the return of properties which belonged to tho Catholic church. 1 Premier Facta said he would sup port the claim of the Holy See adding he believed the other delegations also would be favorable to compliance with the Vatican's desires.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
kENSING7ON TO HAVE
 WATER BY NOVEMBER 1
Fire District Committee Awards Construction Bid
 To Torrington Man

The Kensington fire district through its special committee on water works. and its engineers, Crow ley and Oldershaw, have let the bids for the material and construction of the water distribution System in that town. The construction work will be started about June l.,
 The contract for laying Of the water mains for the present system has been awarded to John E.. Driscol, contrac- tor, of Torrington.A The materials were awarded to the following firms:
 The 1, 6. 8 and 10 inch iron jije to the United States Cast Iron Pipe Co.,, of Philadelphia, Pa. The special cast ings to the Builders Iron Foundry of Providence, R. l.; the calves and valve boxes to the Ludlow Valve Manu- featuring Co.,, of Troy, N. Y.; hydrants to the A. F. Smith Co.,, of East Or ange, N. J.
 Crowley & Oldershaw, associate en- gineers of New Britain, will have charge of the water works system and are now preparing plans for the con- struction work, which will begin about June 1. The work will be push- cd along so as to complete the sys- tenn and have it ready for use by No- Vember l.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
Booth Street Woman Dies Shortly herHearing ofHusbands Death
Frank Krause Fatally In.
 jured in Trolley Accident : in Rockville-Wife Had
 Been in Poor Health.

Within a few hours after she hac been informed that her husband Frank Krahse, had died as result of a trolley accident, the widow oi the deceased passed away at her home at s5 Booth street. last night. It is believed that the shock Of her husbands death hastened that of Mrs krause, who for some time past has been in ill health. Mr. krause was 61 years of age, and Mrs. Krause nine years his senior.
 t. Skull Is Fractured.
 MT. Krause's death was due to a fractured Skull sustained in fall from a trolley car at Rockville, while he was enroute to his farm in the Town of Holland. He was rushed to the Rockville hospital, but failed to regain consciousness. Mr. Krause, had until very recently, made his home on the Holland farm. During the past week he transferred his be- longings to this city, and took up his residence with his son.
 It was with the intention of finish Ing up some matters at the farm that Mr. Krause set out yesterday morn- ing, While attempting to alight from the trolley car while it was in mo- tion, it is reported he was thrown heavily to the ground. Dr. John E.. Flaherty of Rockville, who attended him, found a fracture at the base of the skull.
 The couple leave three children, a daughter, Mrs. Carl Gatzke of Hart. ford; two sons, Adolph Krause, of Hartford and Edward Krause, of this city. MT. krause also leaves his mother and one sister and q brother in the old country. Mrs. krause is survived by two sisters and brother.
 Double Funeral.
 The double funeral will be held at 1:se o'clock tomorrow afternoon at S5 Booth street. The services will be conducted at o'clock at St. Mat thew's German Lutheran church. Rev. John kaVasch of Hartford, will be in charge.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
Newspaper Plant Burns;
 Loss Runs to S20O GOO

Des Moines, May 9.-F'ire starting in the paper storage room of the Des Moines News today wrecked the newspaper plant and most of the News Arcadia building. Loss to the news plant is estimated at s200,000 according to w. F. Battenfield, busi- ness manager of the News. He es- inmates the damage 10 presses, lino- type machines, type and other equip ment at $125,000.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
Newell Jennings Sits as
 Superior Court Judge

Bridgeport, May a.-Hon. Newell Jennings. recently appointed 10 fill the superior court vacancy caused by the elevation 10 the bench of Judge John F. Keeler sat for the first time today since his appointment in Bridgeport. His desk in the Fairfield county court house was banked with flowers and congratulatory messages and bou- quets were received by the justice con- tinuously during the day,
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
PARK BOARD MAY ASK
 $5o,OO0 BOND ISSUE
Completion of Present Plans Will Require Additional
 Appropriation

When the board of finance and taxation meets Friday night to act on several items of business slated to come before the commission, it is ex- pected that request will be submit ted by the board of park commission CTS for the sale of bonds to the amount of $50,000.
 Legislative rights were secured at the last session. for the issuance of $1oo,oOo in park bonds. Of that amount. s50,000 has already been sold and $4o,000 has been expended. So that the plans of the board may be carried out, it is believed that ad- ditional bonds must be issued.
 The school committee will request the issuance of $15o,oO0 in bonds to make possible the erection of new schoolhouse on the Carmody tract, to be known as the Washington school. Members of the committee on school accommodations will appear in the interests of this bond issue.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-09
HOSPITAL DAY TO
 BE OBSERVED HERE
Local Institution Will Be Open For Inspection On Afternoon And
 Evening Of May t2.

National Hospital day will be ob- served Friday, May 12, at the local hospital with the institution open from 1 o'clock in the afternoon to 2 o'clock in the evening for inspection. Dr. Ehen T. Reeks has announced.
 Hospital Day is being observed throughout the country in commence ration of the 102nd anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. Over 7oo persons inspected the hospital last year on Hospital day.
 Increased interest will undoubtedly he evidenced this year since the new nurses home will be open for inspec- ton The building has been complet- ed but is only ps rty furnished,
 The hospital committee has planned an exhibit in the window of the J. A. Andrews furniture store, com mencing tomorrow A typical hospi- tai room will be depicted
 Mayor A NJ Paonessa will issue . proclamation shortly on the observ- ance Of the day.