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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19

Kansas is practically bone dry, says
MeteorolOgist Flora. NO rain has
fallen in Kansas during the last twen-
ty-four hours and the sunshine is
driving out the ground and making the
crops grow, says the weather man.
There is only a slight chance for rain
during the next twenty-four hours.
The summer resort weather will
continue. 1t will be warm enough in
the day and cool enough night.
There will soon be straw berries galore
and the cherries are ripening fast,
says the weather man. The sky was
clear over the entire state today.
The highest temperature in Topeka
during the last twenty-four hours was
lConfinned on Page TRo.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
CABINET AT AUSTRIA MAY QUIT
Crisis Has Developed Over Refusal Tt
Extend Credits To Country.

London May ia cabinet crisis
has developed in Austria as the result
of the refusal of the financial commits
sion to extend credits to that country,
according to a Central News dispatch
from Vienna today.
A change of government at Vienna
is believed imminent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
ovERRULEs BLIZZARD MOTION
Instructions for Not Guilty Verdict
for Mine Leader Defeated.

CharlestoWn. v. Va, May 70
Judge J. NJ. Woods today overruled a
motion to direct verdict of not guilty
in the case of william Blizza rd.
youthful mine union official charged
with treason as a result of the arne1
march last SUMMER against Logan
county nonunion stronghold in the
coal fields of the state.
Judge Woods on the other defense
motion limited the state as to the
overt act on which it relied to con-
vict the defendant to his presence
with the armed marchers in Logan
county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
South Methodists Virtually
Agree to Union With North
According the Plan They VIII Submit to Northern
Body, Negro Pastors VIII Not Meet With Others
Except in General Conference

Hot Springs, Ark, May 19.-The
Methodist Episcopal church, south,
thru the action of the nineteenth gen
eral Quadrennial conference in accept
ing lin principle" the report of its
committee on unification today stood
committed to further negotiations with
the Methodist Episcopal church look
bodies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
HEALED BY PRAYERl

Arkansas City. May 1e.-Joe
Moore. spots writer on the Arkan-
sas city Daily Traveller. crippled
for nine years and forced TO walk
with crutches. created a sensation
n this city today when he returned
from Wichita He said he had
been hea,ed by the prayers OF Mrs.
Aimee Mcpherson. evangelist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
STEER CLEAR OF THE KHAN"
Anti HOrscthief Association Members
Advised Against Order.

Parsons Kan, May 19.-'Have
nothing to do with the Ku kiux
Khan" is the advice given to members
of the Kansas nti-Horsethief associa-
tion today by John Wall. presiden of
the branch which includes sub-orders
in southwestern states.
My attention has leen called to ac-
tivities of thi. organization by antis
who have asked for advice before
joining it. My advice is to steer clear
of it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
RIVER DAMAGE NEARs MILLION.
Ripley, Cal. and Territory DeIuged by
Colorado River Flood.

Los Angeles. May 1e.-Damage esti-
600 was done in the town of Ripley
and adjacent sections of the Palo
Verde valley. when the Colorado river
broke thru a levee near that town
Monday. acc ording to dispatches re-
ceived by the Los Angeles Times to-
day from Blythe. Calf, seven miles
north of Ripley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
HIS SUICIDE TRY SUCCEEDS.
Arthur Holland of Atchison Had Tried
to Slay Self Before.

Atchison, Kan, May 19.-Arthur
Holland. As, a farmer near here, shot
and killed himself with a % calibre
rifle at his home early this morning
Dependency was given by relatives
as the cause of his action. It was his
second attempt at suicide in the last
few years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
ARBUCKLE SCENARIO AUTHOR
Former Comedian sells First Play to
keatOn is Report.

Los Angeles, May 19.-Roscoe G.
writer
Furthermore. he is selling his
scenarios, it is said. At least he is
reported to have sold one-his first
effort-to Buster Keaton.
II is now called THE Vision" but
its name will be changed before it
appears in public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
is AT POINT OF DEATH
Little Hope Held Out for Recovery of
II. w. Bomgardlner.

II. w. Bomgardner. prominent To
peka undertaken, is lying at the point
OF death, it was reported this after
noon at his establishment, AS west
Sixth avenue.
Mr.. Bomgardner underwent an
operation for appendicitis Sunday at
Stormont hospital and has been crit
ically i'll since that time. He was re-
ported to have suffered a relapse this
a afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19

According to the reorganization plan
submitted, delegates from negro and
white churches would never meet,
save in the general conferences and
in those meetings the number of ne
groes would be strictly limited. The
negro question has been the stumbling
block in the way OF previous efforts
at unification, neither side being will
ing to yield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
MAYOR BARS BULL FIGHT
His Wife Is One of Ten Women
Who Asked Him to Stop the
Scheduled Painless Contest"

Kansas City. May ia scheduled
bull fight advertised as painless to
the bull" was called off here today by
Mayor Frank G. Cromwell, at the re-
quest of ten women.
The mayor directed the chief Of po-
lice to prevent the exhibition. One
of the professors was Mrs. Cromwell,
wife OF the mayor.
Another news service reports that
the ten women were members of the
society called The Open Door for
Little Animals" and prot ested as
members Of that organization. How
A bull came to he classified as a small
animal was not explained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
STEAMER ADRIFT IN GULF.
Coast Guard Cutter and Tug To Res
cue OF the Jane Lew.

Key West. Fla, May 1e.-The steam
ship Jane Lew, bound from Savannah
to New Orleans. is helpless in the
Gulf of Mexico and drifting at the
rate of three miles an hour. according
to wireless messages received at the
station here today.
The coast guard cutter Tallapoosa
and the Wrecking tug Willette have
gone to the Jane LEWIS assistance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
MISS wETHERED. GOLF CHAMP.
British Amateur Title Holder Beats
Open Champion, and !.

Wethered the British amateur golf
champion. won the women's open golf
championship here today. defeating
Miss Cecil Leitch. the open title
holder, nine up and seven TO play
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
ARNToURs INTO SMALL TRIAL.
Memoranda of Loans Made by Late
Senator Curtis Shown.

Waukegan. May 19.-Memoranda
of loans made to Armour < Co. by
the late Senator Edward C. Curtis,
former banker at Grant Park. Ill.
occupied the attention of court. coun-
sci and jury as the trial of Gov Len
Small. charged with conspiracy to de-
fraud the state. swung into the close
OF its fourth week today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
BUTCHER OF RUSSIA is LOOSE.
Supreme Court of New York Rcvcrses
Supreme Justices Order.

New York. May 1s.-General Greg
7orie Semenoff former Atanan of the
Cossa cks. was ordered released from
arrest today by the appellate division
of the supreme court, which reversed
the decision of Supreme Court Justice
Delahanty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
REOPEN COAL MINES SOON.
NonuniOn Labor viii Pun Pitts at
BeIIingham. Wash

Seattle, May 19.-BeIlinghsm m
Wash. coal mines closed since April
by the strike of miners. will be re-
opened next Monday on an open shop
basis, according to a statement by
John C Eden. chief OF the miners.
The 1919 scale. S5.sS per day. will
be pad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
EagIe Boat 20. le Ashore-Crew e

Amagansett, L. l., May f9.-Eagls
beat No. 10 went ashore between this
point and East Hampton about
O'Clock this morning. The crew IL
safe on the beach. and il is hoped
that the craft can be floated at high
tide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19

Hutchinson, Kan, May 19.-The
Kansas Bankers association is to meet
in Hutchinson next year, it was de-
cided this afternoon at Wichita, 'ac-
cording to a telephone message re-
ceived from the convention today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19

The acreage in spring wheat is
probably about the same as last year.
when $4,000 acres were sown. The
crop is compa ratively unimportant in
Kansas. and its production is usually
limited to n half-dozen northwestern
corner counties. The condition of the
spring wheat averages high. 9O.2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19

Genoa. May 19.-The Genoa eco
nomic conference ended its labors
early this afternoon after six weeks
of deliberations over international
questions. Within a few hours the
delegates were on their way home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-19
PAYS TO Be AMERICAN

just Because They Weren't,
Three Children of Mrs. Serge
Varonoff. British Subjects, Lose
$1,375, 900.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
AGREES WITH LEADER

Your editorial under the caption of
"Dirty Work" is surely very COM
mendable and it ought to be gratify-
ing to right thinking people to know
that this locality has a paper with
the courage of its convictions and is
not afraid to express its disapproval
of the under handed methods used by
these scheming politicians and fan
atical parasites. If there is any
morality to be taught why don't they
the would-be saviors of mankind
practice what they preach?
It would be more to their credit
and the cause they represent if they
would adhere strictly to the moral
code by being more honorable in their
work of law enforcement.
But there is another prase to this
matter and anybody with an observ-
ing turn of mind can readily see that
this dry movement is nothing less
than a political issue, fostered by the
Anti-Saloon League and parading un-
der the cloak Of morality to cover up
their real purpose and it's surprising
to note the number of papers that
fall for their propaganda.
Yes, prohibition, as conducted by
the Anti-Saloon League is politics,
plain, rotten politics, self-interest,
good jobs, large appropriations and
big pay for those who are presumably
engaged in law enforcement.
A READER.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
LAWMAKERS EATS" PAID FOR
BY PEOPLE

Waslington-By vote of lSO tC "a
the house voted money out of the pub
lie treasury to meet a deficit in the
house restaurant, that is maintained
for the benefit of the congressman.
The same condition prevails in the
senate side of the capitol. The oper-
ators of these restaurants have free
rent, electricity, furniture, equipment
and other overhead, but the food
charges can not meet expenses and
The public treasury.
This action is significant in view of
the fight for living wage that gov
ernment employees are forced to MAKE
Willie congressman thunder on the
need for economy.
In opposing the house paying the
deficit Congressman Sisson said the
affair was a little thing, but little
things are a test of character. The
only trouble with the restaurant is
that members of congress demand too
much for their money, he said.
"The restaurant is losing money,
and if you make members pay what
they ought to pay, this would not be
true" he said
Miss Alice Robertson, the woman
member, made the one speech in de-
fense of the appropriation, which the
law makers realized is ticklish sub
ject. She insisted that the congress
men should be "fed well that they
may be fit to represent their consti-
tuents. This was roundly cheered.
But the sentiment is never cheered
when it is applied to wage workers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
WHY A SECRET" REPORT?

Senator Borah says "a secret Gov
ernment report demonstrates the case
with which battleships may be de-
stroyed by airplanes."
And he will publish that report, no
matter how much officials object.
Over and over, in this column and
elsewhere, it has been said that the
forty million dollar battleship is a
waste OF money, as stupid as hanson
in the age of taxicabs.
No information that the Govern
ment has is "secret." If the peoples
money has been ard is heing wasted
on battelships they should know it.
And if the flying machine carrying
dynamite and poison gas, backed up
by the submarine, is the weapon worth
while the people should know that
Information is FOR THE PEOPLE
not for individuals. Senator Borah
is a good public servant when he gi~es
the people the information that they
are entitled t. lave.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
OWNERS DOUBLE RATES

The heartlesness of money-mad
vessel owners is again shown in their
attempt to profteer at the expense
of starving Russians, for the relief
of whom congress appropriated SzO,-
100000.
The act provides that American
ships shall transport the grain and
other supplies. Instead of meeting
this life-saving effort Of the AmericK1
people in the same spirit, the ship
owners jumped their freight rates,
which will decrease the amount OF the
appropriation that would actually
reach the Russians. 1t was stated on
the senate floor that the rate of 22
cents per 100 pounds to ports on the
Baltic sea has been increased to 44
cents. Lecause Of this greed, the loss
to starving Russians has been esti-
mated between $1,000,000 and $2,00O,-
600, with the resultant death of thous-
ands of helpless people.
1t is stated that government ships
will be used where possible, although
the repair of idle ships will be eXpen-
sive. The government owns 1,4O0
steel merchant vessels, and 382 of
these are in operation on regular
routes. The remainder are idle and
are in need of repairs, it is stated.
This waste verifes the position taken
by officers of the International Sea-
mems union, who have continuously
urged the shipping board to place suf-
fcient men on the ships to keep them
in repair. The unionists have pointed
cut to the board, time and again, that
a ship in operation has a smaller re-
pair bill than one tied to dock or is
anchored.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
A LEGION AND LABOR LEADER

George L. Berry, from Tennessee,
President of the International Print
ing Pressmen and Assistants Union
Of North America, appeared on the
stage of the Kansas City Auditorium
at the Third National Convention Of
The American Legion. He brought
the greetings of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor. And afterward he
was elected a National Vice-Com-
mander Of the Legion.
George L. Berry is something more
than the Legions symbol for Labor,
however. He was elected National
ce-Commander primarily on his own
merits. The fact that he was a LABOR
union man was not the reason for his
election, although he probably couldn't
have been elected a National Vice
Commander of national association OF
employers. He earned his job by ap-
plying the enthusiasm which made him
"a big figure in labor to, first, the
World War, and second, to the best
by-prodI;ct OF the war, the Legion.
National Vice-Commander Berry
was born in Hawkins Coutny, Ten
nessee, September IL, 1882. He is a
veteran of the Spanish War and serv-
ed on the first Industrial Commission
to Europe, in 1913, TO coordinate war
industries of England, France, Italy
and the United States. He fought
against the 1918 drive of the pacifsts
and then became q major in road con-
struction of the Railroad Transporta-
tion Corps Of the Engineers Division:
After the Armistice he was assigned
to the United States Commission to
negotiate peace at Paris and was made
labor intermediary Of the commission.
He is founder of a tuberculosis
sanatorium, trade school in printing
and a home for superanuated print
ers, the latter owned by the union Of
which he is president. He is an ex-
tensive farmer and is the publisher Of
weekly MISREPRESENTATION Le-
giCn Weekly.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
MINORITY NEWSPAPERS

There is an interesting point con-
nected with the defeat of the new
charter proposed by the Citizens AL
lance of St. Paul, Mimi, that is worth
while developing at some length. 1t
in regard to the Importance of having
different papers that express different
degrees of thought.
The proposed charter was a round
about attempt to oust the labor ele-
ment from its important position in
the government of st. Paul, and all
three papers of the city, the Pioneer
Press, the Dispatch, and the Daily
News, favored the proposed charter.
Yet, a majority of the voters turned
the proposition down at the polls.
This would indicate that all of the
dailies of St. Paul speak for a minor
ity interest and that they do not have
the confidence and the support of the
majority of its citizens.
The more one thinks of it, the more
one sees that such a situation is hos
tile to our ideas of democracy in
America and one is at a loss to eX-
plain why it is that not one of the st.
Paul papers is willing to express the
sentiments of a majority of the peo-
pie, except that there is control of
the sentiments either by fnanciers OF
by advertisers. Any one of these con-
trolled newspapers could build up a
splendid business in circulation by ca
tering to what the people of St. Paul
believe in and want to hear more
about, and such a paper would make
a far better advertising medium for
the business men. But the business
men and bankers evidently prefer
playing politics to doing the best bus
mess.
The same situation existed in Min
neapolis until the farmers and work
ers started the Minnesota Daily Star.
Minneapolis had four papers which
practically all stood for the same
things and ali four were defeated by
the citizens of Minneapolis at the
polls when Thomas Van Lear was
elected mayor.
Such defeats are overwhelming
proof that such paper are kept-kept
within the limits pleasing to minor
ity of our citizens.-Exchange.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
THE LABOR PRESS

In a course given at Whitman Col.
legn on the labor problem, a study OF
the labor press was made. For months
every editorial was carefully STUDIED
and it's contents made note of. Mr:
William E. Leonard, Department OF
Economics, of that college, after d
brief summary, in which he comments
favorably as whole says:
"Many times we asked ourselves tne ns,
questions, "What does labor want
Is it an increase Of wages shorter
hours and an easier life? Yes, II we
are to believe the labor press. But
these gains, while important, are SUD-
ordinate to something bigger and
finer. This something seems to be
the desire to secure right human, re-
lations. founded on justice, in which
the workers will find opportunity Tor
GENERALIZATION. In short, workers
are struggling for happiness. Labor
wants to become a prime factor IN
all vital matters connected with a pr O.
gressive economic and social life. we
find ourselves in sympathy with these
aspirations. 49,
awe were really surprised at the
spirit, tone and character of the Ia,
Dor press. It's Journals are published
bv men, often strong and capable, VINO
although without hope of financial
gain for themselves, yet give to the
cause of labor an untiring service
with religious zeal. For their words
of good council we should indeed be
thankful. They are helping educate
a mass Of workers at the bottom OF
cur industrial system who, without
the aid of the Organized Labor
movement would surely be in help
less situation. So long as the labor
press retains its present sanity and
vigor there is nothing to fear from 1t.
In it there is vastly more good than
C1-il -
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Springfield (o.) car men rejected the

Springfield CO., car men rejected the
compromise wage scale Of Al, 43 and
As cents an hour. The present scale
is SO, So and 81 cents an hour and
expired the last Of the month. An ef-
fort will be made, 1t is said, to reach
a new compromise scale, somewhat
higher than the one turned down.
The upward movement of New York
factory employment was halted in
November by seasonal inactivity In
some industries and labor troubles.
Further evidence of a gradual recovery
from the depression Of the past year
appeared in some industries, however.
according to statement issued by
Industrial Commissioner Sayer, based
on reports from 1875 manufacturers.
There Is hardly any kind Of manual
labor that Finnish woman will not
turn her hand to. 1t is common sight
In that country to see them working
az stone masons and carpenters.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
INDIA'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM

Kep your eye on India. A titanic
struggle is beginning there.
A slim, middle-aged Hindu lawyer
named Gandhi has challenged the
might and majesty of the British En-
pire. He has undertaken to win
liberty for his people without firing
a shot or striking blow. He breaches
passive iveresistance-non-cooperation.
His followers refuse to pay taxes,
to buy British goods, to work for
British citizens, to accept British
honors, to cheers for the Prince of
Wales. THEY ARE "STRIKING
ON THE JOB"-not few but mil
lions.
There has been some violence, and
there will probably be more, but
Ghandi protests against it and insists
on doing nenance whenever his men
forget his instructions.
Some of the humorists connected
with American papers are having a
good deal of fun at Gandhi's expense,
but British statesmen do not join in
the laugh.
They appreciate that non-coopora-
tiOn, pressed by people determined
to be free, may prove the most potent
weapon ever forged by the brain of
man. Before it machine guns, poison
gas, and "Big Berthas" are likely to
be pitifully ineffective.
1t will be interesting to observe
how Great Britain handles the prob
lem. Just now every form of CO.
ercion is being tried in an effort to
break the spirit of the rebels. Will
they endure the thumbscrew without
wincing? If they do they will be
victorious, for John Bull admires men
who have the stamina to "stand up
TO MIN. He gives liberty to those who
are willing to die for it.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Atherton Trial Commenced

The long delayed trial of ex-mayor
H. A. Atherton, indicted last Sept. by
the grand jury on thirteen counts for
bribery, was started Thursday morn
ing. Atherton is represented by at
torneys L. C. Russell and Joseph Nc
Gee, and Prosecutor Norpell repre-
sents the state. The first six wit
nesses for the prosecution were sum-
moned by the sheriff Wednesday
morning. Trouble is anticipated in
securing jury, as many people have
formed an opinion and expressed their
views on the guilt or innocence of the
defendant.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Racing Circuit Organized

The members of the Central Ohio
Racing Circuit, composed of the cities
of Newark, Akron, Coshocton, MI.
Vernon, GAINESVILLE and Xenia met IN
this city Wednesday and organized
by electing L. J. Foster, Coshocton,
president, and Harry D. Hale, New
ark. ecretary-treasurer. The various
cities were well represented and much
business was transacted. 1t was de-
cided to adhere to the three-heat plan,
with S4OO purses, and an entrance fee
of five per cent. The dates for the
Newark meet will be July IL, 13 and
Ia. At the conclusion of the meeting
the out of town members were guests
at a chicken dinner at Fitzsimmons'
restaurant on First street.