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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
QUIT TOBACCO
So easy to drop Cigarette,
Cigar, or Chewing habit

No-To-Bac has helped thousands to
break the costly, nerve-shattering to-
bacco habit. Whenever you have a
longing for a smoke or chew, Just
place a harmless No-To-Bac tablet
in your mouth instead. All desire
stops Shortly the habit is completely
broken, and you are better off men,
tally physically. financially. It's so
easy. so simple. Get a box of No-To-
Bac and If it doesn't release you from
all craving for tobacco in any form.
your druggist will refund your money
without question.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
FALL TERM CLOSES FRIDAY
Spring Smestcr at Topeka High
School Begins Monday,


The fall term of Topeka high school
will close Friday and the spring semes-
ter will open Monday. according to R.
r. Cook, principal. The school opens
at $3.50 . o'clock Monday morning.
The old pupils will go to their faculty
advisers and receive enrolment cards.
The new pupils will meet in the as
sembly hall and receive assignments.
School will be dismissed as soon as
the pupils meet their teachers and
receive the list of text books to carry
on their work.
The enrolment in the high school
for the spring term will reach the
present mark of 1900 and may pos
sibly be larger, according to Prof.
Cook. There will be no change in
the personnel of the faculty and no
new courses will be added
The final report cards for the term
will be issued by the faculty advisers
Monday morning. The financial re-
ports of the treasurers of air school
organizations must also be presented
Monday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
Looking Blackboard in State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY
January 26, 1902.

Mrs A. w. Tanner of Emporia is the
guest of Mrs. Frank P. MacLennan.
f; G. Willard has gone to New York
on business.
Miss Lola Graham is spending few
days in HOyt
Miss Anna Hutchinson wiz return to
her home in Garnett Monday after short
visit in Topeka with Mr., and Mrs. Robert
Norris
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kleinhans of
Granville will spend few days in Topeka
the first of the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kleinhans.
Mr. and Mrs c. b Merriam. MI and
Mrs Harold Chase will entertain the Eve
ming club Wednesday, February ). at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Merriam on Fillmore
street.
Mrs. H. S. Billiard who has been spend
ing the past month in the city with Mrs.
NJ. c. Moore returned to her home in
Tonganoxie Friday. Mr. Billiard came over
and accompanied her home.
The Lakota club will meet Monday at
ternoon with Miss Myrtle Jetmore.
The Euterpean club met and was enter
tanned Friday afternoon at the home of
Miss Cora Clough.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
ILIllIIllIIILlIIIIIll.

everything you can think of, now want
you to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound So let him get it,
and soon felt better and he told me L
want you to take about six bottles So
did and keep house and do all my
own work and work out by the day and
feel fine now. l tell every one about
the Vegetable Compound, for so many
of my friends thought I would not get
well. Mrs. R. J. LINTON, 1850 West
33d Avenue, Denver, Colorado.
After reading letters like the above,
and we are constantly publishing them,
why should any woman hesitate to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound if she is in need of help 1t brings
relief where other medicines fail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
A Stubborn Cough
LOOSenS Right Up
This homemade remedy is n won
der for quick results. Easily
and cheaply made.


Here is homemade syrup which mil
lions of people have found to be the
most dependable means of breaking up
stubborn coughs. 1t is cheap and simple.
but very prompt in action. Under its
healing, soothing influence, chest sore
ness goes, phlegm loosens, breathing be-
comes easier, tickling in throat stops and
you get a good nights restful sleep. The
usual throat and chest colds are con-
quered by 1t in "a hours OF less. Nothing
better for bronchitis, hoarseness, Group,
throat tickle, bronchial asthma or win
ter coughs.
To make this splendid cough syrup,
pour 2 y ounces OF Pinex into pint
bottle and fill the bottle with plain
graduated sugar syrup and shake thor
oughiy. II you prefer, use clarified
molasses, honey, or corn syrup, instead
of sugar syrup. Either way, YOU get
q full pint-a family supply-of much
better cough syrup than YOU could buy
ready-made for three times the money.
Keeps perfectly and children love its
pleasant taste.
Pinex Is special and highly concen-
trated compound of genuine Norway
pine extract, known the world over for
its prompt healing effect upon the men,
branes.
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for 90 Il ounces of Pinex'' with
full directions. and don't accept any,
thing else. Guaranteed to give absolute
satisfaction or money promptly re-
funded. The PiRex Co., Ft. Wayne,
Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
DEATH OF THOMAS A. WIDENER.
Retired Mail Carrier Had Served
Txvpufy-E-ioht Years

Thomas A. Widener. age 81, who
had been a resident of Topeka since
1885, died Wednesday at his home,
1906 Garfield avenue g
He was a native of Ohio and came
to Kansas thirty-seven years ago, set
ting in Topeka. He was q veteran
mail carrier, having served in the
postal service for twenty-eight wears
He retired about eighteen months ago.
He is survived. by his widow and one
son. Mark Widener, of Topeka
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Friday afternoon at the Central Park
Christian church. Interment will be
in Topekt cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
BEEKEEPERS PLAN MEET
Annual Convention To Be Held at
Chamber OF Commerce.

The annual state convention of the
Kansas State Beekeepers' association.
to be held in Topeka February and
Z, will be held in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce.
The list of speakers announced by
o. F. Whitney, secretary of the asso-
citation, includes E. n. Atkins of
WATERFOWL, Wis; Floyd J. Buck and
A. W. Small of Augusta; Frank Hill
of Sabetha; ]. F. Diemer of Liberty,
Mo-; George Pratt, H. r. Clark and
S J. Friedburg, of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26

pOuAlu lOI SSNSuySdIS
and l cannot tell you
the good it has done
me. 1t is good for
young and old and I
always keep a bottle
of it in the house,
for l am at that time
of life when it calls
for Lydia E. Pink
hams help. My hus-
band saw your ad. in
the papers and said
Won bava fakan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
Rub on Sore Throat

Musterole relieves sore throat quick
". Made with oil of mustard. il is a
clean white ointment that will not
burn or blister like the oId-fashioned
mustard plaster
Just spread it on with your fingers.
Gently but surely it penetrates to the
sore spot and draws out the pain. Get
Musterole at your drug store today.
35 & Soc in jars & tubes; hospital
size. SO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
PROBE ANTI-FORD LOBBY
Georgia Senator Charges Fertilizer
Trust Would Block Muscle Shoals Salcl

Washington, Jan. ga resolution
calling for d senate inquiry into
lobby attacking Henry Ford's offer
to purchase the Muscle Shoals project
was introduced in the senate today by
Senator Harris, Democrat, Georgia.
Harris declared his action was
aimed at the fertilizer trust and wa
terpower trust which he said was
lobbying against Ford's offer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
BY FRANCES JONES

Mr. and Mrs.~H. L. Peppmeyer will
entertain AT their home, Saturday
night with dinner of sixteen covers
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The Native Sons and Daughters
will have their annual meeting and
luncheon. Monday, Kansas Day at
1890 o'clock at the Chamber of Com
merce Tickets for the affair are on
sale at the perfume department at
Crosby Brothers store. A special table
Will be arranged for all Kansas pio-
neers who attend the luncheon.
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Miss Bernice Fuller will have as
her guests for luncheon Saturday at
her home on West Sixth avenue, the
members of the Friday dge-Lunch-
con club.
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Mr.. and Mrs. y. B. Campbell. So
Fillmore street entertained as dinner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26

the regular study program of the club
on the subject of Egypt.
The Beta Delphian chapter will be
open for charter members until Feb
ruary 16. Information concerning the
society may be had from Mrs. Alonzo
Thomas, membership secretary.
1T ISN'T OFTEN
That persons in this day and age
are so frank and outspoken as was
indicated by a card received at the So
ciety desk today. Following printed
information concerning a dancing
party, the statement at the bottom of
the card, Hope to see you present."
was carefully crossed out. Therefore
we take tive are really NOT in
vited to THIS party.
Mrs. E. NJ. ChinchoH will entertain
the members of her sewing club Fri
day afternoon. A guest of the club
will be Mrs. L. M. Hallock Of Tulsa,
Okla.
The Saturday Night Dancing club
will hold their next dance at the Odd
Fellows temple. Penwell hall, on West
Sixth avenue, Saturday night. Janu-
airy %.
The American Legion Auxiliary will
meet Friday at 2:3O o'clock with Mrs.
Nettie Shore, 1928 Topeka boulevard,
instead of at the home of Mrs. Chas.
Alright.
Friday night the Tonganoxie Legion
and Auxiliary will give a banquet to
which all members of the Topeka
Auxiliary are invited Members of
the Topeka Legion will give an initia-
ton aid program following the ban
quet.
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Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. De Witt Nellis, who is recover
ing from an attack of flu at the home
of her daughter in Los Angeles, CAL
will soon go to Seattle to be the guest
of her other daughter
Mrs. George Port Ashton, who has
been seriously i'll with ptomaine poi
soning at her home since last week,
is now improving.
Mrs. c. w. Jewell Mrs. Frank Man
speaker and Mrs. G. F. PenfieId will
leave the first of the month for a sew
eral weeks stay in Excelsior Springs
Mo.
Miss Marian Reid will come from
K. u to spend the week end with her
grandmother, Mrs. NJ. A Low.
| Mrs. Cora Wellhouse Billiard will
arrive Saturday from Tonganoxie, and
will be a guest of Mrs. L. H. Mum
Mrs. Billiard will come for the Kan
sas Day affairs.
Mrs Anna J. Wilson, who under
went an operation in Muskogee, Okla.
/ several days ago, is now improving
| Her son, Mr.. Joseph c. Wilson, IS with
| her.
Miss Clyde Bonebrake spent Wed.
nesday in Kansas City.
Mrs. J. 8. Walker is i'll at her home
on Topeka boulevard.
/ Hemstitching. Baer's Hat SHOP
/ Adv.
I Mrs Arthur Mills. who has been II
{ for several days, is improving.
! Little Miss Peggy Strawn daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Strawn, under
went an operation Wednesday at Stor.
mont hospital. She is doing nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snyder and lit
tie daughter, Harriet Louise. of WITCH
ita, are visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Lee, who ars
spending several days in Wichita will
return home Saturday morning.
h Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Mcfarland will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26
AILING WOMEN
OF MIDDLE ACE
Mrs. Linton Tells How Helpful
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is at This Period

Denver Colorado.-"I have taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-26

the regular study program of the club
on the subject of Egypt.
The Beta Delphian chapter will be
open for charter members until Feb
ruary 16. Information concerning the
society may be had from Mrs. Alonzo
Thomas, membership secretary.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-12-06
MARINE NEWS

u N 7
 SS. Eldridge, Yokohama for Seat tie. 1720 miles west of Grays liar bor.
 SS. Edmore, Yokohama for Seat tie, 1144 miles from Seattle.
 SS. Montague, Yokohama for Port land. 227O miles west of Columbia River.
 sS. Broad Arrow. Nagasaki for San Francisco, 2756 miles from San Francisco.
 SS. West Keats, Dairen for Port land, 1894 miles west of Columbia River. 2
 SS. President Jefferson, Seattle for Yokohama, 2474 miles from Sc attle.
 SS. Hanley, Vancouver for Yoko- hama, 3251 miles from Port Towns end.
 SS. President Cleveland, Hongkong for San Francisco, PISA miles west of Honolulu.
 SS. Pomona, Yokohama for Seat tie, 2715 miles from Seattle
 SS. Shabonee, Ipozaki for San Francisco, S064 miles from San Francisco.
 SS. Liebre, Tokuyama for San Pedro. 1902 miles from Tokuyama.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-12-06
WEATHER REPORT
CALIFORNIA SUFFERS
 MANY FOREST FIRES

LOS ANGELES, Dec, 6.-Forest fires near Los Angeles County for the present season have increased greatly in number and burned over much more territory than in any previous year, according to Stuart Flintham, local forester official.
 Most of the mountain fires were caused by carelessness of hunters and picnickers, according to Flint ham, who stated there had been more than sixty convictions for vio- lation of the fire laws in the noun tains this year. It is said the fire menace would not be over for sev- eral weeks yet.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-12-06
ICE CARNIVAL LAST
 NIGHT WAS SUCCESS

Financially and otherwise the skat- ing carnival last night was a sue cess. Barring some difficulty early in the evening in the matter of get ting fire going. liberal applications of kerosene being necessary to keep tup the blaze. rousing fire was achieved later, and the sandwiches and "hot dogs" were served out to a hungry crowd while the band played on. The whole town was out, and as result of the "hot-dog" sales there was net.ed the sum of $58.85. Out of this had to come s21.2O for expenses, leaving a bal ance of $37.2o to be turned over to the Near East Relief Fund. There were fewer races than had been planned for, but of those that were run prizes were awarded as follows: For children fifteen years and under, to Bundy, a native boy.
 Distance race for men, to J. F. Glossian, of Radio IA.
 Ladies' race, first prize to Gene vieve Rosswog, second prize Marie Rosswog.
 For fancy skating to Albert Guyo, a native.
 The prizes, which were donated by local merchants were as follows:
 One box Lovera cigars, Cordova Drug Go.
 One mems shirt, Blum O'Neill Go.
 One 5-pound box of candy, The Club.
 Five pounds of mixed cookies, Cash Grocery.
 One box candy, Rosswogs.
 One jack-knife, Northwest Hard ware Go.
 One pair English golf sox, Laurie Bros
 One pair wool-lined gloves, Fin kelstein & Sapiro. sIs eeE
The Cordova daily times., 1922-12-06
STOMACH PUMP Is USED 's
 ON CHILD ? YEARS OLD

ASHLAND, Ohio, Dec. 6.-When it was found that little Marian Dannley, two-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. R. Dannleya had swallowed large pill containing a small amount of arsenic stomach pump was used. The child swal- lowed fourteen-inch ruben. tube, the size of lead pencil, used in connection with the stomach pump.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-12-06
WOULD ABOLISH HANGING

SEATTLE, Dec. 6.-A Diii for the abolition of capital punishment will be introduced in the State Senate at the next session by Senator Dan Lan- don, according to an announcement made here today. Capital punishment was abolished by the Washington leg islature several years ago but was re- turned to the statutes by one of the two recent legislatures.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-12-06
(e9raz
 KAlpeg13

o. E. Jones came to town on to- days train from Mile ss.
 Miss B. Vilandress of Mccarthy, was g Cordova arrival on today's train. 3.
 There will be . local train for Chitina tomorrow morning at g o'clock.
 E. T. Lottsfeldt, who is employed by the Alaska Road Commission at Chitina, Is here on his way outside.
 The steamship Victoria left Ketch- ikan last night at g o'clock, on her northbound trip, and is due here Fri day evening.
 This is the last day that Elks can hand in the names of friends they desire invited to the annual ball of the B. P. O.. E. on Satur- day night
 The steamer Admiral Watson will leave Seattle December Is, arriving here December 22, and will be the last boat from the States to reach here before Christmas.
 H. I. Gaskill, brother of the man. ager of the Green Group copper claims at Mccarthy, arrived on to- days train from the interior, on his return to Los Angeles.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-12-06
BILLS CLUB NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Bills Club will be held Wednesday even- ing at o'clock. All Bills requested to be present
 1-3t. c. T. MELLISON, Secy.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-12-06

Now is the time to start your holi- day advertising.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1922-02-27
B. J. BYRNE LYING
AT POINT OF DEATH

B. J. Byrno, successful leaser on
the Stone Cabin mino of the Jim
Butler Mining company, is reported
as being dangerously i'll at the Mine
Operators hospital and little hope IS
held out for his recovery. Mr.. Byrne
mad been in the hospital for two
weeks previous to last Friday when
he was permitted to go to his home.
Yesterday he was again taken Ill and
upon the arrival of his physician It
was found he was suffering from
pneumonia, and he was again hur-
r.cd to the hospital.
Mrs Edith Rankin, a Laughter. ar.
rived from San Francisco yesterday
morning, having been notified of the
illness of her father, and another
daughter, Miss Neva Byrne. is expect
ed to arrive tomorrow morning. Mr..
Byrne also has a brother, Edward
Byrne who is a carpenter at the
Belmont mine.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1922-02-27
CAUCUS WAS
Anything But
A LOVE FEAST
Pet Names Exchanged at Meet
ing of Republican Central
Committee Other Night.

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IL was love IeaSt without The
i"'e' ana I'eIF times developed win
lEe c"I Oh lhe hFal man 10 pat
mere was not quorum present OF
the central committee although there
was lalrIy good gathering OF Ke-
puDlcahS' Ihe altehIloh OF Chalr-
man Mark Bradsha" was c%IIed TO
the t&ct mat there were Dut seven
members or the committee present
ana that there must be ii Tor a
quorum anu lnaI Ihe meeting couId
not therefore be called to order and
that neither could proxies be voted.
Chairman Bradshaw ignored these
propositions and proceeded to ap-
point committee OF SIX committee
men, consisting OF Charles Z. South
"orlh' OF Manhattan' H. A Mlchel'
OF Round Mountain ana Il. Il. PaI-
mer, or Beatty, Tor the outside pre-
clhcts' Ihomas A. LINDSAY A. II.
Keenan, and hlmSef, Tor Ionopah
preclncts' VINO are supposed TO De
delegated with the power TO appoT-
tloh &hd name delegates TO be voted
upon at the primaries on June ). .
Bad teellng mas existed Tor some
time among committee members over
the appointment OF revenue officer
Tor southern Nevada, IN which the
selection was made by CHAIRMAN
Bradshaw without calling the com
mittee together, he having stated
that Revenue Collector SpelIier OF
Nevada mad delegated him to name
the appointee' This ne did. Brad
shaw had stated on several oc-
casions that he intended to resign as
chairman or the Nye County Repuo'
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1922-02-27
Falls Down Shaft Near Giant
Mine Trying to Locate Road
Leading to TOnOpah.
CONDITION IS VERY SERIOUS
Was at Bottom of Shalt Three
Hours Before Being Rescued
From Imprisonment.

Hamilton Reid master mechanic
o the Tonopah Extension Mining
company, and one of the most wide
ly known men in southern Nevada.
is lying at the Mine Operators hos,
pital suffering from injuries received
lat o'clock last night when he
plunged headlong down an old 35-
foot shaft near the Giant mine
while en- route from GolGfeld to
Tonopah.
Mr. Reid. who had spent the last
six months in Los Angeles for the
benefit of his health, arrived IN
Goldfad on the incoming southern
train Of the Tonopah & Tidewater.
last night Pete Beko, welI-know
mining man, and Lewis Graves. who
is associated with the Tonopah Elec-
tric & Tire company met Mr. Reid
in Go.dfeld, and the journey was
started for Tonopah Mr. Beko was
at the wheel, and upon reaching the
road leading to the Rosetta mine, ne
confessed he was not very familiar
with the highway Mr. Reid remark
ed that he was well acquainted with
the road and climbed out with the
intention Of getting a line on the
surroundings.
He started his investigation and
wandered off in the snow After
an absence Of 10 minutes Mr.. Beko
and Mr. Lewis became alarmed and
started a search for him, but this
proved unavailing. They then re
traced their steps to the auto and
started again. following the foot
prints of Mr. Reid, which showed
plainly in the snow. He was traced
to the old shaft and it was discoyet-
ed that he had fallen headforemost
into the workings
1t then became necessary to drive
10 the Tonopah Divide mine, where
a message was dispatched to John
G. Kirchen, general manager of the
Tonopah Extension Mining company.
The latter called the ambulance Il
he Mine Operators hospital, and
the car was driven post haste to the
scene of the accident by Fire Chief
Charles G. Askm 1t became neces-
5ary to lower a man with the aid OF
a rope into the shaft, wnerc another
rope was fastened to the body of Mr..
Reid, who still retained conscious
ness. Then the rescuer was lifted
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1922-02-27
HOUSE To PASS
SOLDIER BONUS
BILL SHORTLY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 27.-
Representative Mondell Republicau
house leader, and Chairman Fordney
.of the house ways and means com
mittee are understood to have dis
cussed the soldier bonus situation
with President Harding at the White
House They are said to have in.
formed the president of the rejee
ton by the special committee of the
sales tax proposal which had been
suggested by President Harding On
leaving the White House both men
said the house would pass the bonus
bill at this session. Mondell said
he could not say whether the meas
ure without means for raising the
revenue, could be put through the
senate.
Asked as to the ways Of financing
the adjusted compensation, Mondell
referred again to the expected saw,
ings on the next fiscal year, but
would not give any estimate as TO
what that amount would be. He in.
dicated the question of the refunded
debt as a means of financing the
bonus had been brought up at the
White House conference, but he de-
cline dto say what views the presi-
dent had expressed.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1922-02-27
AMERICAN SHOT
IN MOSCOW BY
RUSSIAN REDS

MOSCOW, Feb. 27-J. b. Murray.
Of Woburn, Massachusetts, who IS
connected with the American relief
administration, suffered a slight flesh
wound when he was fired upon in
the street yesterday He was dc
companied by Mr.. Callahan, Of Fall
River, Massachusetts. Whether the
shot was fired by highwayman Or
by street patrols who misinterpreJ-
ed the actions of the Americans has
not been determined.
Murray and Callahan were home
ward bound from a concert when
they saw a sleigh ahead of them
halted and the occupants with their
hands in the air Thinking it was
a hold.up and that they might be
the next victims, the Americans
jumped from their sleigh and ran,
Several shots were fired, one hitting
Murray, who was able to reach a
nearby house.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1922-02-27
FAMILY FOUND
STARVING IN
DENUDED HOUSE.
Father Says Lord Ordered Hin
to Cast Out All Modern
Comforts of Life.

BLOOMINGTON, III, Feb. II
Robert A Schlossher, of Pontiac, H.
'inois, with his wife and three chill.
dren, who were found starving il L
denuded house, were under the care
Of the city authorities today. Obey.
ing what he declared to be the voice
of the Lord, ordering him to cast out
all modern comforts, Schlossher had
stripped the house bare of furniture,
even tearing out stoves, plumbing
and electric fixtures. Then the en-
tire family obeyed a further behe,t
to abstain from food.