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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
KANSAS BANKER is MISSING
David Frecmyer Has Not Returned to
His Lake CITY Homo

David Freemyer, missing Lake City
banker, hasn't returned to his home
town. according to information which
Frank II. Foster, state bank commits
sioner, has received from the receiver
of the bank SO far as known Free
1flyer is not in the community.
Recently a man believed to be the
banker made inquiry as to the filing
Of nomination papers as a candidate
for secretary Of state. il now appears
that the letter may have been the
product of a practical Joker. State Of
ficials who made comparisons Of sigma
lures believed the letter to l. J. Petit
john. secretary Of state. was signed
by the former Lake City banker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06

The setting for the historic event
was complete when court opened at
$3.50 O'Clock this morning. An impos-
ing array Of legal talent. representing
both prosecution and defense, was in
readiness for the opening act. plans
of battle having been drawn to the
smallest detail
May Be late in Starting.
It was first reported that a post
ponement would be asked on the
ground that the trial at this time
would make il impossible for the gov
ernor to devote any attention to the
bitter primary campaign now under
way. The state announced that it was
ready"
At 12 O'Clock neither the governor
nor his attorneys had appeared and
Judge Edwards recessed court until
1880 D. m.
As court adjourned word came from
the Salvation Army. hotel that the
governors party had just arrived and
would not come to the court house
until after lunch.
Jury Selection May Take Weeks.
Selection OF the jury is expected to
prove a tedious task. possibly requir-
ing several weeks Political affilia-
tiOns of each prospective juror will be
gone into thoroly, as the governor has
charged that his indictment was due
to Efforts of a rival Republican pOliti-
cal faction Fifty veniremen were on
nduu lnlS morning. Win 4lItg more IN
readiness.
More than ESQ witnesses have been
subpoenaed. They include bankers,
bank employees and state employees
The majority of them were told it
would not be necessary to be pres
ent in court during selection of the
jury
Truck Loads of Evidence
Truck loads of evidence have ar
rived at the court house for the use OF
the state. which Intends TO make a
documentary case" against Small
Records will be introduced by the pro
Secution in an effort to substantiate
its charges that more than $4,000 in
interest was collected and .'pocketed"
by Governor Small and Lieutenant
Governor Fred r. Sterling during
theirs terms as state treasurers. The
prosecution will attempt to show that
the alleged conspiracy was originated
during SmalTs term as treasurer
1917-1919.
The trial of Small. beginning today.
will climax the joint Indictment of
the governor. Sterling and Vernon S
Curtis. banker of Grant Park, III.
BY Sangamon county grand jury on
July 20. 1921.
Il is the first time in Illinois history
thst a governor is 10 go on trial dur
ing his term OF office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
Watch Storm Bound
Thru Ten Years
Keeps Good Time

Vancouver, B. G., March 6.@After
ten years exposure to the weather, a
gold watch recently found by a mem
Der of a. mountain climbing club has
been restored to its owner, who de-
clares it to be keeping perfect time
F. W. johnson of this city found the
watch. 1t was on a jutting rock at a
height of Z 500 feet.
From an inscription on the back,
he located the owner, the Rev Ben
famin z Racon..of Yale university.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
OHIO MINERS TO STRIKE
Unofficial Reports of Vote Sent Head
quarters Show WaIkout.

Columbus, Ohio, March 6.-AItho
Ohio coal miners are sending strike
ballots direct to the national head
quarters of the L. NJ. W. A, a Indian
apolis. unofficial reports received here
at state headquarters today indicat ted
that the Ohio miners are voting over
whelmingly in favor of a suspension
of work on April l unless the oper-
ators agree to a new wage scale
The results from all districts are
being sent to indianapolis where the
vote will be announced about March
Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
Solid Front on All World
Problems Voted.
Executive Committee of Third
InternatiOnale Acts.
"FLANK ATTACK ON CAPITAL"
TrOtsky and Others Abandon
Open War Policy.
Talk of Immediate World ReyO-
luton Is Abandoned.

Moscow. March "a united front
on world problems affecting capital
and labor, and a meeting of all inter-
nationals. are recommended by ths
executive leaders of the third inter-
rationale. The vote was 46 to 10.
Leon Trotsky and other Russian
chiefs VINO were instrumental in hast
ening this discussion explained that
the move simply was in keeping with
new tactics having as their purpose
a flank attack on capitalism instead
of the old open battle for an immedi-
ate world revolution.
Lcnire Fails 20 Attend.
Some opponents. however. consider
that this step would mean the uiti-
mate destruction of the third inter-
rationale.
The French, Italian and Spanish
representatives voted against confer
ference with the enemies on the final
ballot. Trotsky, Zinavieffe, Radek
and Lunacharsky and other Russians
declared in favor of the meeting.
Nikolai Lenine was not present at
the session.
Complain Against Communism.
group of % Russian communists,
chagrined at the new economic sys-
tenn which they describe as a resur-
rection of the bourgeoisie. presented
to the conference a bill of complaint
against the Russian communist marty
ened with expulsion not only from
the party but from the internationale
unless they maintained party loyalty.
Thruout the conference both the
Russian leaders and the newspapers
,dwelt upon the idea that the direct
attack for world revolution had
failed.
Victory Has Faded"
The victory we expected now
seems further away" says the azvestia.
The bourgeoisie have held on and
the second internationale, which we
considered dead is again on its feet"
According to some of the speakers
the internationale should concentrate
now on revolutionary minimalism,r
instead of making the old broad de-
mands for a ,dictorship of the prole-
tariat. The principal objects OF the
united front which is desired. accord
ing to Karl RadelS. are to gain recog-
milton of soviet Russia. the abandon
ment of reparation from Germany.
the 8-hour day and the solution OF
the unemployment problem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
BELFAST BACK TO NORMAL
Quiet Reigns After Night Battles Kill
Two and Wound Twcnty-One.

Belfast, March 6.-Belfast was quiet
today after weekend disorders in
which two persons were killed and
twenty-one wounded. A missile was
morning workers without injury to
any one.
Otherwise the city showed little evil
dence of yesterday disturbances. The
killing of Owen Hughes, who was shot
\ York street district on Saturday night
is described by the authorities as pre-
medftated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
vEsUvIUs STILL ERUP1ING
Young American Novelist Narrowly
Escapes Death i'm Crater.

Naples. March 6.-The eruption OF
the volcano Mount Vesuvius, after an
earthquake shock, showed no signs
of abatfng today Smoke and lava
were still belching from the crater.
A young American novelist de-
scended into the crater after the earth
shock and escaped uninjured- d.
rector lAIalIadara of Nesuvius observa-
tory. also descended into the crater to
view the inferno and received slight
burns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
PromInent Imporia VeterInarIan DIes

Emporia. Kan, March 6.-Dr. W. H.
Richards, SO, one of the leading yeteri-
narians Of Kansas. died Sunday morn
ing at his home in Emporia. Doctor
Richards had large practice which
took him to many parts Of the state
and often outside of Kansas. He u
survived by a widow and two daugh-
ters Alice and F1orine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
THINK WOMAN STOLE GIRL.
Louise kicncr. IS. of Evansville, Dis
appears in Trip to Chicago.

Chicago. March 6.-Louise Kiener,
1S years old. of Evansville. Ind. is
being sought by the police and by rel
atives who fear that she has been kid
naped. The girl was en- route from
Evansville to visit her uncle. William
peared from a Chicago & Eastern IL
hnois train.
A woman passenger. who was said
by the conductor TO have been seen
talking to the girl soon after the train
left EvansYflle is susnected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
ITALIAN GUARD OVER FIUME
Two Hundred American Tourists Are
Welcomed by POpuIace.

Milan, March 6.-Two thousand
Italian soldiers-carabi binieri and royal
guards-are maintaining order at
Fiume today.
Funerals of the victims In the re-
cent fighting between the Fascists
trevolutionists) and the police were
held on Sunday without any demon
strations.
Two hundred American tourists,
Drawing tho dangers of warfare in
Fiume. ventured into the city and
were given an enthusiastic welcome
by the pOpulace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
Stars and Stripes
Float AboUe the
Oldest Monastery

Tiflis. March 6.-The stars and
stripes fly protectingly over Etch-
mia'dzin castle. near Erivan. believed
to be the oldest monastery in the
world. which has just been reopened
by the Near East Relief as an orphan
age. One OF its buildings is declared
to have been built in 4. d. $50.
Historically. the old monastery is
one OF the most important sites in
Armenia II is the cradle of Christian
faith in that country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
For soup and Rye Bread-One Dollar.

Mcpherson. March 6.-At a recent
dollar banquet attended by students
of Mcpherson college. the menu was
bowl of soup and a chunk of rye
bread of the dollar, rs cents went
to the European student relief fund.
At each place was a check for rs
cents to be retained by any who did
not wish to contribute. but not one
was taken from the table.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
HE ESCAPED FOR ONE YEAR,
Officers Catch john Baker. Who
Broke From Prison Farm.

Leavenworth, Kan, March 6.-After
nearly a year of freed dom, John Baker.
escaped convict of the state prison
farm here. has been apprehended in
Omaha, according to word received by
Warden NJ. F. Amrine. An officer has
been sent for him.
Baker was sent to prison from
Montgomery county in 1918 on a
charge of burglary. third degree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06

Concordia, Kan. March 6.-Sta mis-
laus ZbyszlSo, heavyweight wrestler
who lost the worlds championship
to Ed (Stangier) Lewis at Wichita Fri
day night. will meet Jack Rogers,
Canadian giant. in a finish match here
tonight The Pole declares he will not
rest until he has regained the title
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
LIFT FLU QUARANTINE AT PEN
No Deaths From $50 Cases at L,eaven-
worth Prison in Two Weeks.

Leayenworth, Kan. March 6.-The
quarantine against influenza at the
Kansas state prison was lifted this
morning, according to an announce
ment by Warden NJ, +. Amrine.
The quarantine has been in effect
two weeks during which time $50
cases of the flu have been treated.
No deaths were reportad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
INTRODUCE BONUS BILL
Soldier Measure to House Today and
VIII BE Reported Tomorrow.

yVashburn. March 6.-The soldiers
bonus bill will be introduced in the
house late today and formally re-
ported tomorrow. Chairman Fordney
announced this noon after an ex-
ecutive session of the majority MEM
bers of the ways and means commit
tee.
A second session will be held later
in the day for final completion of de-
tails of the measure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
NEIGHBoRs AID Ill FARMER
surprise Party Gather Corn OF J. f.
Flowers. Near Hugoton.

Hugoton, March 6.-Due to illness.
J. Z Flowers. a farmer, was unable
10 gather his corn. The other day he
was surprised to see caravan of six
teen wagons ladened with corn drive
into his place and unload. Neighbors
had formei a surprise party" and
had gathered the crop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
FIFTY BROkER FAILURES

New York. March s.-The list OF
stock brokerage houses casualties
touched the fifty mark today when
INV oluntary bankruptcy petitions
were filed in federal court, agasllst
Etting < Wall and l. y. Mullins &
Company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
PIONEER DIES AT SMALL HOME
Mrs. Margaret Mills. 81. Formerly
Lived at Emporia. kansas.

Margaret Mills, 81, a pioneer Kansan
died today at the Small memorial
nome. where she has lived a number
of Years.
Her former home was Fmporia
Kansas. moving there with her hus-
band. r. r. Mills. in the early sixties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
First Patient to New Lyon Co. Hospita

2 Emporia- Kan. March 6-Lyon
eounty's new hospital the Newman
Memorial county hospital, received its
1rst patients today The hospital was
erected at a cost OF 5000. 600 G. "
Newman, dry goods merchant. be-
1ueathed $4,000 for the erection Of
he building and $4,000 endowment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
SAYS "JUsT YOU SEE"

London. March 6.-The Daily
Herald today defended the veracity
of its recent report that George
Harvey will be recalled as Arneri-
can ambassador TO the court OF
St. James Wait and see what
happens" the newspaper advised
its critics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06

Wichita. March 6.-Egg prices have.
started on a slump tflruout the coun-
try which will bring the price down
to u cents a dozen by summer. pre-
dicted X Nordyke of the Nerdyke
Produce company. This i5 the lowest
level since July, 1911
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
DR.. MARSHALL TO PLACE
Assistant to Late Doct1r Mum Acting
Division Surgeon of r. /.


Division Surgeon of II. l.
DR. A. H Marshall, with offices at
135 Kansas avenue, has been ap
pointed acting division surgeon for the
Rock Island lines to succeed DR.. Louis
H. Mum, who died February "a. Just
when the permanent appointment will
be made is not known, but in Rock
Island circles it is expected that the
place will go to Doctor Marshall, since
he was first assistant to Doctor Mum
for a number of years There are
other applicants for the place. how
ever. and the final appointment does
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06

Manhattan, March Coach Cha rlea
Bachmsn Of the Kansas State Agri-
cultural College admits reports that
he has received oyertures from PGr-
due university. Indiana. are true. but
states that the offer would have TO be
made much more attractive before he
would leave the Aggie school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
snow saves Wheat Crop.

Smith Center, Kan. March e.
Farmers in this section of the state
were jubilant today over their wheat
crop prospects Two inches of snow
had fallen and snow was still falling
late this afternoon. This was the sec
ond snow here within week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06

Schumann- Hcink Sings at Concordia.
Concordia, March 6.-The commit
tee on arrangements for the annual
state convention of the Knights of Col
umbus here has succeeded in booking
a concert by Mime. Schuma mn Heink
as one of the entertainment features of
the occasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
Irish Communications Strike Off.

Dublin. March 6.-The threatened
strike of postal and telegram en-
ployes has been settled, It was an
nounced today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
Not .cHands Up'' Bud. II Do.zn.' :

Not "HanoS up but lie Down.
St Louis, March Six armed men
today held up the Gravois bank, just
west of the city limits and escaped
with about $1,000 after compelling
three employees 20 lie on the floor.
The money just had been removed
from a vault to dra wer. The bandits
made their getaway in an AUTOMOBILES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06

I believe in the type of college
which Washburn represents
1 believe WashbUrn deserves the
support of al the churches of Topeka
notwithstanding the heavy burden
which our own congregat-o on must
bear in erecting a new churcs -bus-d-
ing. / am. confident that We shall be
able to contribute our share toward
upbuilding a greater Washburn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
JOBS FOR 500 KATY sHoPMEN
Workers at Parsons Had Been Idle
Since Middle of February.

Parsons, Kan. March 6.=Eight
hundred Missouri. Kansas < Texas
railway shopmen returned to work to-
day
They had been idle since the middle
OF February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06

otect all thirty-six hour shipments
\ against a temperature OF . de
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-06
MORE MARCH WEATHER DUE
and Threatening Weather
General Here Today.


Protect all thirty-six hour shipments
nOrth against a temperature OF = de--
crees West 70. East and south IS
CIoudiness and threatening weather
prevailed in Topeka today A trace of
rain and snow fell at various times
during the day. but was not sufficient
TO measure No meaturable rain or
snow will fall here tonight or Tues
dav. saws the weather man. 1t is rain
ing and showing today in Colorado,
Nebra ska and Missouri, but the fall
of moisture passed to the north of To-
peka Tuesday will be sunshiny-
The temperature averaged Is de
grees above normal in Topeka during
the last twenty-four hours n tenn
perature of "a degrees occurred IN
topeka at o'clock Sunday afternoon
This was the highest temperature
since February 22, when the mer-
curry reached the SIS degree mark
The genuine March weather Will
continue tonight and Tuesday. saws
1CoDtfnued on Page Two.l
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-01
MANY LIKE THIS IN NASHVILLE
Similar Casss Being Published In
Each Issue.

Tho following case IL but one OF
many occurring daily in Maysville. II
Is an easy matter to verify It. You
cannot ask for better proof.
Jno. T. Bramel. retired bookkeeper,
1903 West Front street, Maysville,
says: "Doan's Kidney Pills have been
Of great advantage to me and / con-
ribute fourteen years of my life to
hem. 1t was some years ago that !
'ound had kidney trouble and suffer-
ID severely with It. After q long
curse Of Doan's Kidney Pills l became
veil and had no trouble for many
;ears. Just recently noticed my kid
leys were again out Of order and my
system was generally weak. knew It
was . return Of the trouble. I did not
lose any time in getting q box Of
Doan's kidney Pills and they have
given me the same good results and
consider them . wonderful remedy"
Statement given November is. 1867
On November %. 1890, Mr.. Bramel
said: II couldn't recommend q better
remedy than Doan's Kidney Pills after
the benent they were to me when I
was about down and out with the
worst form of kidney trouble. gave
4 statement many years ago regarding
the merit Of this wonderful remedy.
Ny euro has been . lasting one"
Price 90 cents, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for Q kidney remedy-get
Ooan's Kidney Pills tho same that
Mr.. Bramel had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfrs. Buffalo. NY
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-01

be saving-was being tossed over the
counter for rouges and beauty lotions
Of various kinds? Well, 1t isn't so.
Just seventy-five cents is spent by the
average person in one whole year for
toilet preparations, perfumieries, etc.
I should say that Is about as modest
as could be epected Of anybody. We're
more given to cleanliness than to the
artificial aids to beauty, too. For
against that seventy-five cents, each
one Of US spends a dollar a year for
soap!
Ny
centennial oak from Grants farm
near st. Louis has been planted near
Grants tomb on Riverside drive, by
the American Forestry Association OF
Washington, to mark the Tooth ami
versary of his birth.
Ny
DR.. Samuel Reinhardt, of 230 Keap
street, Brooklyn, has offered his stolen
Ford sedan as a reward to the person
who stole 1t IL he will return the bag
Of surgical instruments and an ac-
count book left in the car. He ought
to have a good chance Of getting back
his priced possessions under that con-
dition, unless perchance 1t was pa
tient whose name is down in the &C
count book who did the stealing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-01
WELL, NOW!

Motion picture stars are constantly
pursued by movie fans desiring their
autographs. Charles Hutchinson tells a
good one in this regard that happened
at the Pathe studio during the film
ing of his latest Patheserial, "Go-Get-
EN- Hutch"
1t seems that few young lady Wis
itors were lookin garound the studio,
and one Of them approached young
man who was playing only an extra
part. will you give me your auto
graph" asked the young lady.
Certainly" came the delighter an
swer. And the young man wrote his
name.
"oh, aren't you Charles Hutchinson"
she aksed.
"Why, no, my names is Charles Mac
Gregor," came the reply.
"Then lend me your eraser"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-01
PROSPERITY AHEAD OF TINE.

1T is the duty of the Employment
Committee to secure openings for en-
ployment; list the same with the man.
ager Of the Emergency Relief Board
devise means for the creation of jobs
report to the manager the increase or
decrease of employment by a careful
, survey weekly"
This paragraph give succintly a
very brief outline of how Poughkeep-
sic. N. Y, has solved its unemployment
problem, as reported to the Presi-
| dents Conference on Unemployment,
in Washington. The Mayor of the city
the President of the Chamber of Com
merce, and the President of the Asso-
ciated Charities constitute steering
committee. Under them are three SUBJ
committees on employment, finance,
and relief, which have handled the sit
uation so completely as to enable this
thriving New York town on the Hud-
son to enjoy the return of prosperity
ahead Of time. The employment COM
mittee is organized with four men,
bers, as follows:
Secretary Of the Manufacturers
Association, whose duty it is to Sc
cure and list all openings in industry;
to devise means for the creation of
new jobs; the proposed rotation Of la
Dor and other methods for making EN-
ployment in industry after consulta-
ton with the Directors fthe Manu-
facturers' Association.
Superintendent Board of Public
Works, whose duty it is to know of all
openings on public works in the City;
to consult, suggest and try to put
through the promotion of additional
public work with the Board of Public
Works of the city for the creation of
more employment.
County Agent Farm Bureau, for the
listing and securing of openings on
farms; for the securing of seasonable
occupation for part time employment.
Employment officer, American
Legion, for the general assistance in
securing of odd jobs, day work, ETC.,
not covered by the three above men
toned members Of the Employment
Committee"
Supplementing this intensive job
has been "Made-in-Pough-
keepsie" sale, for which all manufac-
turers sent in their products, to be
sold at cost, thus allowing them to
keep on old employees who otherwise
might have been let go.