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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-25
MRS. MARY SWITzER DIES
Topeka Woman Had Resided Here for
Eorty-Three Years.

Mrs. Mary A Switzer. IS years of
age. who had been resident of To-
peka for forty-three years. died Fri
day at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
c. A. Allen. 1924 Lincoln street She
was born in Oskaloosa, Ia. in 1919
and spent her childhood in Indiana
She was married to William Switzer
in 1855 and came to Kansas in 1879,
settling at Topeka. She had resided
here since that time.
She is survived by her husband; one
daughter. Mrs. c. A. Allen. of Topeka
one son. G. A Switzer. of Topeka: four
grandchildren and three great grand
children.
The funeral will be held at 1880
o'clock Monday morning at ConwelFs
funeral home Burial in Topeka
cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-25
SPRING TRAILING CONTEST
Total OF 500 Topeka Boy Scouts Are
Taking Tests Today

Topeka's Boy Scouts are wandering
about the streets today with Questing
eyes. There are some 500 OF them
engaged in the Spring Trailing con-
test which started Friday night with
work which was to be turned in after
being done at or near the troop head
quarters.
The work done Friday night called
for a statement of the best good turn
done this week: a rough sketch map
OF the reighborhood in which the
troop h idquarters are located: loca-
items OF the troop. headquarters. near
est drug store, fire alarm. doctors
office. grocery, and school; names of
birds
This morning the scouts reported
individually at the scout headquarters
for printed copies of the instructions
for following the "traiP' today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-25
TODAY's CONTRIBUTORS

The list Of contributors to the Washburn
endowment fund as reported at today's
r,aa+spe- FolIorrs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-25
Mr. and Mrs. GOttIeib NOlIer
VIII Visit Germany.
Have Been Away From Native
Land FOrty-One Years.

After forty-one years absence
from his native land, GottIeib Noller,
2O5 East Tenth avenue, with Mrs.
Noller. will return next month to visit
relatives and friends of many years
ago, in Wittemburg, one of the states
OF the German republic, which was an
empire when last they saw it.
The Nollers, both of whom have
in Germany, will go directly
to Stuttgart, and will visit in that city
and its vicinity for some weeks. They
plan to make a complete tour of Eur
rope, travelling for six months before
they return to the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-25

G orn ers always
square and shapely
ur t a n s hang
correctly. {
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-25

Unlike the ordinary dryer,
this equipment makes possible
the handling of curtains with
out a single hook or pin-we
return your curtains exactly
their original size, smooth,
dainty, the edging intact, the
corners square, ready to hang.
Once you have had your cur
tains laundered this better
way, you will prefer it always.
This is the kind of a curtain
service that conforms with a
woman's ideals of what a cur
tain service should be.
Of course we can launder
your curtains any time you
wish and any time Of the year,
but we are making special
preparations to serve you, be-
ginning Monday, March 81.
Bundle up your curtains and
tell us when you're ready. Our
representative Will call, and in
a short time you'll have your
curtains back, fresh, clean,
dainty, ready to put up.
You'll find this service most
economical, and a great help
in housekeeping.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-25
Here at last is a CURTAIN
CLEANSING
SERVICE
that conforms Nth Won1an's ideals

Curtainly g e thy
patted down, no pin
holes or hook marks
to mar them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-25

Edging and scallops
finished smoothly,
daintily and evenly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
SLAYER SOUGHT
IN DOPE DENS!
New Angle Barred in Holly
wood Murder
BY FRANK II. BARTHOLOMEW

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Feb. g.
Comb the dope dens OF Hollywood. +"
This terse order was issued today
by 4 Detective Captain David l..
Adams. following a conference at po-
lice headquarters OF all agencies
working on the William ID. Taylor
murder mystery.
Altho Adams would make no state.
mcnt to the press. It was understood
that a new clue had been received
connecting the supposed slayer OF the
famed motion picture director with
the operations of well organized
Hollywood SNOWFALL" ring.
Detective Sergeants Mailheau and
Yarrow of the narcotics squad imme-
diately left Captain Adams office TO
launch a rigid investigation OF the
alleged dope peddlers and their
operations.
In overcoat and muffler. with n cap
pulled down over his forehead, George
Milo. picture actor. strode up and
down the sidewalk late last night IN
front of Westlake Terrace Court, the
home of William ID. Taylor. muir
dered film director.
He was enacting. against his wifi,
role he had often played for profit
in the films-that of "gcnteel
heavy"
Eyes unseen by him looked out
from shuttered windows in a hunga.
low across the court from Taylor's
home.
Mrs. Douglas MacLean. wife OF the
movie star. was trying TO identify
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

plexion was clean and pink. IL was
not hard TO guess his native country.
The woman's eyes sparkled, ana
dimples danced in her cheeks as she
looked at him. 1t seemed for mo
ment that she might be laughing at
his discomfort.
Then. in place OF the usual an
swers TO one or two questions, she
told him OF his mothers death, of an
estate In sweden.
Tho man nodded.
She told him of his trip across the
water, of the satisfactory settlement
of the estate That she saw him over
many men In the woods. That he
need not worry-he would draw q
good salary always. She paused ana
gazcd at him.
"But that is not what you are here
for"
The man shook his head.
She smiled and continued; There
is a woman In the South--T would
(Turn to Page 4. Column 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

mo prophet is accepted in his own
country"
We clbowcd our way past the for
nation OF two circles" 20 that OF the
speaker. who was from out-oftown.
After the plate" was passed. and
we placed some article on the small
table. we sat back 10 study our neigh
bors In the "circle."
What brought them thcre7 Finan-
cial troubles? The loss OF loved ones2
Love affairs? There was ono an
swer for all--tho lack OF faith in God.
Tho little woman started her an
swers TO questions. silent and
spoken.
she picked up n small article,
swung round in her chair. and point
ed ut a man. She told him his Chris.
tian name.
Tho man blushed painfully and
nodded.
An interest was directed upon him.
He was evidently IN tho A0a. His
clothes were well tailored. His com
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
WAS CREATED
BISHOP IN 1919

Ratti was created bishop 10 IL
Panto In 1919. lie was oonaecrated
at Warsaw. on April /. 1921. hc was
made bishop to Adana. and on June
~. 1921. he was created cardinal by
made archbishop Of Milan.
According to the Catholic. directory
Raiti's position previous TO the death
OF Pope Behcdict was representative
OF the Vatican In Poland. residing in
Warsaw.
Ratti was one OF the newest OF the
cardinals.
Cardinal Ratti, BY his election to
day. becomes the 2sist pope since tho
time OF 81 Peter. AZ Pope Plus
Xf.. he Is expected 10 continue the
policy of reconciliation with the Ttal.
ian government. for he was a mem
ber Of the Casparri party. which
stood for a rapproachcment between
the Quirinal and the Vatican.
Ratti was papal nuncia 10 Poland
and recently was made archbishop Of
Milan.
Cardinal Rstii is in his s5th year.
Altho he II an italian. he is better
known in Poland.
When the scrutiny OF tho ballots
within the secret conclave In the Sis.
tine chapel this morning showed that
the necessary majority OF two-thirds
has been received by Cardinal Ratti.
the secretariat OF the conclavc. mas
ters Of ceremony and the sacristan Of
the Vatican were admitted TO the
chanel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

WOMAN
failing!
Is Stricken at Her
Home After Ac-
quittal on Murder
Charge
my slaif Correspondent

usy ~fAIf toffr~ponarufl
EVERETT. Feb. 6.--snappinx
under the strain ef thr~~ month.
spent In the very shadow of tho
gallowx. Mrs. Itrrfba Wiike~.
acquitted last Saturday Of the
murder Of Gus Dsnicison. col
iapscd to-day. and l. under the
care Of pby sieians at her little
homo nj e6ts summit ave. where
tn. tragedy was enacted just
three months ago.
Thruout the long weeks OF her i'm.
prigonmant. eliminating Ia a court.
room ordeal such an no woman was
ever before forced 60 face. Mrs
wilkes kept her nerve. and. aitho she
wept frequently during the trial. She
was on her feet 60 the very end
Hut. once u was over. once sh.
knew that she and her I5.ysar-
old daughter. Trrsa Po,e. had
bcrn sbsoly-d from guilt. some
thing inside snapped. She had
To be led from the courtroom
after the jury had brought In IL
double verdict Of Not guilty"
and, when she returned To her
home today, 10 try 90 start
'.wherr she had left off," she
broke down completely.
Doctors forbade her TO everybody
except her little daughter. who "
standing BY her mother Just as
staunchly in this moment OF cxtrem'
lty as she did when she took the wit
ness stand and swore that v was she,
Treva. who fired the fatal shot.
The manner IN which the verdict
WIS returned was fitting climax
to the most sensational criminal
trial In the history Of tho state. ~
t7T Saturday afternoon Deputy
Prosecutor q. A. kaune brought his
argument to n close and Judge Guy
&. Aston ordered the jury io retire.
Prisoners. attorneys. judge and
Other court attaches with tho cx-
ception Of tho baiiiff--lcft tho court.
room. but the spectators who
jammcd tho place stayed on; they
were unwilling to miss their chance
20 be 'in on the finish"
AZ SOS tho jury was taken out
10 dinner. returning at 7:io. Hardly
had they had time TO take Off their
wraps before they knocked on the
door. telling the bailiff they had
reached verdict
Hurfy.up calls were sent out for
the principals in the case, and by
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
MRS. OBENCHAIN
Goes ON TRIAL
Prosecutor Asks for Death
Penalty

Los ANGELES. Cal. Feb. 6.
--NiadaIynne 0benchain, with
an odd expression about her
large gray eyes and with hands
tightly clasped. today heard
Deputy District Attorney Asa
Reyes demand Of prospective
jurors that she be hanged n
they found her guilty Of con-
spiraey with Arthur &. Burch in
the murder Of John Belton
Kennedy.
Hundreds Of curious person.
gathered about the corridors Of
the hall ~ justice 10 watch the
pretty defendant a. she entered
upon the legal battle which
holds her life in the balance.
Her battery Of attorneys. Includ
Ing Judd X. Rush. Alfred y. Mac
Donald and Ralph n. Obenchain. IN.
latter her divorced husband. receive,
an early blow In n battle OF wit,
against the district attorneys forces
Keyes contended against n de
mand by Rush that the court dis
miss the present jurors. who arr
irvld from the last panel, and draw
100 names In the new panel.
The prosecution asked the first I.
talesmen called II any objected u
the death penalty. Four men ant
one woman announced views In op
position TO capital punishment and
were instantly excused.
Madalynne Obenchain was bean
gowned upon her appearance
In court.
Tho jury in the Burch case dis
agreed. Burch is awaiting "A new
trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
r. G. Saunders
Funeral Today

Funeral services for Robert G.
Saunders. former United States dis.
trlct attorney in Seattle, who died
last week In st. Louis. were TO be
held at 81. Marks Episcopal church
Monday At =. m. Burial was TO be
al Washelli cemetery
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
Spirits Warned Gus
About Dark Woman

Simultaneously oih the return Of Uerdict finding Mrs
Berha Wilkes and her I5yedrod daughter Treca Pote not
guilty Of the murder Of Gus Dqnielson The Star received the
ToLocng remarkable document from Winnfred f. Mason
of Evere The Star might hare been disposed to doubt the
authenticity Of the incident IN any other cdsebut the Dan
eson murder been repete Nth unusual features that
hare to the conclusion that nothing IS too reird too
far-fetched, to hare bearing the mystery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
SMOKE SIGNAL
INFORMS TIIROSG

Tho cardinal deacon. accompanied
by the heads OF the other orders Of
cardinals. presented themselves 20
Ratti and asked II nc accepted the
election. Receiving an affirmative
reply, the white smoke signal. to tell
the waiting throng outside the Vat.
lean that successor to Benedict XIV.
had been chosen, was released. and
the canopies Of all the other cardinals
seated about tho chapel fell TO the
floor. only the canopy OF Ratt re
mained upright.
Rattl's election was not surprise.
Turn 10 Page 4, Column u
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
Japan Planning to
Open Port Arthur

TOKYO. Feb. 6.--Japan is max.
ing plans to throw open Port Ar
thur TO general commerce and abol-
ish its naval establishment there.
II was announced today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

He bought himself some running
shoes
The rorld he t1onld ostoundi
And then the spikes pcre too dern
long
He couldn't leaUe the ground.
Henry Ford has bought the Lin.
coin Motors Co for $4,000. 900. But
Newberry outbid him on the sena.
torial election.
INVENTED u. G. ~
Huray. boys, the only thing
working today ~ home brew!
Wouidn', II he awful II the man
who names Pullman cars should
read the signs along Jackson st.
Where did people eat peanuts be
fore tho movies started2
LOCAL MOTIFS
Dan randon was seen getting a
manicure and = facial massage ~
pete smiths barber shop today Al
that Dan needs nov 70 be mayor is
alk nat ana eVough votes
Ye Ed'a s.fiea-pOWer wrist watch
has not yet been returned.
Roy f,yie. our genial prohibition
officer Is back from the sagebruah
I4nds n Eastern Washington. lie
Uurn TO Page 4. Column u
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

so in Cash Prizes for Best Northwest Products Slogans

To enter the contest, simply write out your slo-
gan plainly on postcard or a piece Of paper,
with your name and address, and mail it to Slo-
gan Editor The Star.
The contest will continue thru February
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
Italian Is
Elected on
9TH Ballot
Neic Pontiff Is in 65M
Year; Bestolcs Bcnedic-
ton on Throng
nv Hr~WY WOOD

ROME. Feh. q. Cardinal
Ratti was today eleetrd pope ON
the seventh ballot Of the saered
college.
He viii assume the name Of
Plus NJ.
Tho smoke signal from the
Vatican this morning was white.
and shortly afterward u was an
nounc-d that AehiIIeo Cardinal
Rafti. an Italian. had bern elect
ed 10 succeed Benedict Nv.
Ratu was horn az Milan in 1857.
He waH successfully project OF ths
Ambrosian library and of the Vatican
library ia 1910
Tn. newly elected pope appearrf
upon the Vatican balcony and be
slowed hls bsnedie,ion upon ths
troops and the immense thronf
which had crowded forward. Tie
soldiers presented arms as his holl
nes4 appeared and the crowd fei
10 its knees. many being overcoms
with emotion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06

The Star, in cooperation with the Northwest
Products organization, offers % cash prizes, as
here listed for the best slogans setting forth the
idea of benefits to be derived thru the fostering
of Northwest industries and the use by people of
the Northwest of products grown or manufac-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
.PERsEyERANcEg was thc 3!

feet OF sermon Sunday by Rev.
Father Quinan at 81. james cathed.
raj. marking the close Of a week OF
nlssiop
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
By Winnifred E. Mason

After lecture couched in very bad Engsh, The Speaker
pretty young woman, announced there would be circles
"Circes" Sir Oliver Lodge had said something about
"circles" Nv companion and stayed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
PRESIDENT SPEAKS
To ASSENfBI.AGE A

President Harding. the ceremony
done, addressed the gathering. The
work his invitation had set in mo-
ton was at an end.
And his speech was sort of god
speed to the delegates, sort of bene-
diction on a noble work.
The final session OF the conferences
opened soon after 10 o'clock.
Tho treaties signed by the nine
powers were the Chinese customs
document and the Chinese policy"
a new place in the sun.
The tIVaties signed by the five
Turn TO Page 4, Column y
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
Opportunities
to SoUe

The advertising col
umns of The Star today
are just full of them.
For instance, you will
find
Standard Furniture Co.
pago 2.
Grote- Rankin Co. page J.
Grunbaum Bros. page 3.
The Rhodes Co. page ..
spclger g. Hurlbut, page 8.
Frederick & Nelson. page 7.
Fraser. Paterson Co, page 8.
Bon Marchc, page II.
Every one of them
has an important mes
sage Of economy and
service for you. Read
the ads today and every
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
tured in the Pacific Northwest.

tured in The Pacific Northwest.
The slogans must be of IL words or less.
You may submit as many as you like
In case Of more than one person sending in the
same wording, the first received shall be given
preference.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
Conference Passes on Into History
After Remarkable Achievements
GLAD
Says Similar Meet
ings Will Be Held
in the Future as 4
Result
BY CARL d. GR0AT

CONTINENTAL HALL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-The
Washington conference on xrma-
nient limitation and Far Eastern
questions. having written ON tlDe
records Of time a remarkablc
list of achievements 10 preserve
the peace Of the world, passed
into history today.
President Harding. who opened the
conference IL weeks ago today.
closed 1t by predicting the success
achieved here wifi make possible like
conferences in the future.
He eloouently praised the confer
ence az having lighted the torches
OF UNDERSTANDING which ought to
glow and encircle the globe
FIVE TREATIES
ARE SIGNED
Harding's address followed the
signing of five far reaching treaties
by the conference. including the
naval limitation pact.
The treaties now 20 90 the respcc-
tive legislative bodies of the world for
ratification.
A prayer by Rev. Or. Abernathy.
Harding's pastor. followed Hardings .
speech OF praise.
a rap OF Secretary Hughes gavel
then brought the conference TO an
end at ll:l4 n. m.
In the stately u. A. r. hall. be-
meath the vari.coiored banners OF
nine nations represented here. occur
red the ceremony which crowned
three months of arduous labor IA
labor marked with moro fruitful re-
suits toward peace than centuries OF
dreaming after such achievements.
IL WAS a stirring scene. A distin-
Euished company. headed by the
president OF the United States. saw
the delegations file TO tahhe in the
center of the great han. attach their
signatures carefully and back to
their places around the great horse
shoe tabe which had witnessed 80
much making of history the past -
usarle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-06
Home Brew

Greetings. Ladies. u l.
wise woman who never laughs -
at her own husband before
breakfast.
Conan Doyle says he saw heaven
and 1t was just like the earth. That
wasn't heaven you saw. Conan.
IT. s. Turner. candidate for mayor,
Is In the investment busipess; but
Dan Lsndon Is In the non-vestmeni
business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-12
RESOLUTION NO. 110
PAVING Resolution, No. II

resolution adopting plans, specifica-
tions and estimates of costs and declar-
ing the necessity for the raving Of street
Improvement District No. 5S, same being.
Third avenue northwest from the west
line of h street to the east line Of c
street, and from the west line of G
street 10 the east line OF q street and
from the west line OF ID street to the
east line OF r. street and from the west
line OF II street to the east line OF r
street, and all alley crossings and street
! intersections thereon, In the City OF
Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Be 1t resolved by the mayor and board
of commissioners OF the city OF Ardmore.
Oklahoma.
First: That the plans, specifications
and estimates for street Improvement
District No. IS. comprising the streets
and avenues as set out in the title OF
this resolution as prepared and submit
ted by A. B. Payne, city engineer, are
hereby adopted and approved and ord
cred filed in the office OF the city clerk,
Second: That II Is necessary to pave
Third avenue northwest, from the west
line OF street to the east line of G
street, and from the west line OF G
street to the east line of ID street and
from the west line OF ID street to the
east line Of h street and from the west
/ line OF IL street to the east line OF i
street, and all alley crossings and street
intersections thereon.
IN the city OF Ardmore, Oklahoma. 10
do the necessary grading. to construct
manholes and inlet basins. drain tiles
and curb therefor
Third: That this resolution be pub
lished In Daily Ardmoreite. a newspaper
of general circulation in said City for
six consecutive Issues.
/ Fourth That II the owners OF a ma
jority In area OF the lots, pieces or par
GELS OF ground liable to taxation or as
sessment for the cost OF these improve
ments shall not within fifteen (l5) days
after the last publication. file with the
/ city clerk. their protest In writing
against such improvements, then the
/ City OF Ardmore shall cause such i'm
provements TO be made and contracted
| for as provided In the Revised Laws OF
Oklahoma, and shall levy assessments
and issue street improvement bonds for
| the payment thereof as provided by law
| Accepted and approved this sth day
OF March. 1922
A. EDDLEMAN,
I .SEAll Acting Mayor
Attest; l., NJ THURSTON.
City Clerk
! published ia the Daily Ardmorelte.
March 9th. 10th, 18Th, 18th 18th. and
! 10th. 1927
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-12
WANT A HOME?

Neat six room brick bunga-
low, east front, within four
blocks from Main street south
west. Splendid neighborhood.
One of the best buys on the
market. Price for quick sale,
S7500.00. Part cash will hand
lie.
Neat 5-room bungalow locat-
ed five blocks from Main street,
southwest. In splendid condi-
ton. Price for quick sale $4,000.
Part cash will handle.
Very attractive six room brick
bungalow; swell neighborhood,
southwest; hardwood floors,
French doors, breakfast room,
a real up-to-date home. Price
and location given on appoint
ment.
Very attractive five room
bungalow. A wonderful ar
rangement with fire place,
book cases, French doors, break
fast room, built-in ironing board
and pantry. A place that will
please the most fastidious. If
you want something real up-to-
date let us show you this place.
A good six room home locat-
ed on d street. southwest.
Close to school and library.
$500 cash will handle.
A nice six room bungalow
located southwest, two blocks
from Third ward school, corner
lot. A splendid buy for $4,000.
Part cash will handle.
A real up-to-date eight room
aeroplane bungalow. Very at
tractive in appearance and
most substantially built. Lo-
Gated on paved street. If you
want a real home, let us show
you this place.
We have some very desirable
building sites both northwest
and southwest. We can make
you a loan to help build if you
are contemplating building.
If it is a home, a loan, insur-
ance or a lot figure with us be-
fore you buy.