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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
no WORD FROM HARDING


Washington. Feb 23.-Advice of
President Harding as TO acceptance of
reservations to the Dur-pOwer Pa
cific treaty was sought>at conferences
with the executive today by Senators
Lodge of Massachusetts,, and New of
Indiana. The former is chairman and
the latter leading Republican mem
ber of foreign relations committee.
Foremost among the proposed reso-
lutions discussed by the two senators
was that of Senator BrandeEee. Re
publican, Connecticut, providing that
every adjustment reported under the
treaty shall be subject to the review
of congress. This has been opposed
in committee by the Indiana senator.
Mr.. New reiterated his opposition
again today after seeing Mr.. Harding
but gave no indication of the presi-
dents views.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
Labor Board Eliminates Extra
Pay Until Eleventh Hour.
Ten Thousand Shop Workers
Affected by Edict.
SPLIT TRICKS OF 8 HOURS
New Schedule Allows for Ten
Hour Day Basis.
Stationary Firemen and Oilers
Primarily Affected.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-Another pay
slash, this time hitting ten thousand
stationary firemen and oilers. was
made by the United States railroad
labor board today when it ANNOUNCED
rules effective March /, eliminating
extra pay until after the tenth hour
and setting up split trick" of eight
hours within > spread of twelve with
out any overtime pay.
Ten-Hour Day Restored.
Following several other decisions
virtually restoring the ten hour day
for railroad workers. the board today
authorized the roads to pay only pro
rata wages after the regular eight
hours, which the board retained in
principle as constituting a days
work.
Time and one-half will be paid after
ten hours. In the case of the split
trick. straight time will be paid for
the first ten hours work, whether in
cluded in the twelve-hour spread or
not. and time and one-half will be
given thereafter.
Holidays at Pro Rata Rae.
Sundays and holidays will be paid
for at the pro rata rate, a minimum
of three hours pay being made for
two hours work or less. Monthly
rated employees wages are to be ad-
justed to eliminate the old time and
one-haf provisions.
Ten rules regarding discipline
grievances. discrimination against
committeeman and similar matters
were remanded to the employees and
the roads for further negotiation
The boards new rules supplant the
national agreement made during fed
eral control, which has been in effect
since January Is. 1920.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
ASK MORE time ON NIXON CASE
Attorneys Want Continuance of MUIR
der Appeal Before Supreme Court.

Attorneys for DR.. W. A. Nixon want
a continuance of the murder appeal
now before the supreme court. DR..
Nixon was convicted in the Barton
county district court on a charge of
first degree murder for alleged killing
of Arthur c. Banta, Great Bend law
yer.
Senator Carr w. Taylor of Hutch
inson, was in Topeka today to seek
continuance of the appeal The case
was assigned for argument before the
supreme court March s. Senator Tay-
lor stated it would be impossible to
complete the record in the case and
file briefs before the hearing date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
ROCKEFELLER NOT CONSENTED.
Conference With MathiIdc Mccormick
Over Marriage Expected Soon.

Daytona, Fla, Feb. 23.-John D.
Rockefeller, Sr., grandfather of 16-
year-old Mathilde Mccormick. whose
enga cement to Max Oser, Swiss riding
academy proprietor, has been an
nounced by members of the McCOr-
mick family, has not given his con-
sent to the match, according to close
friends of Mr.. Rockefeller here.
Harold F. Mccormick, recently di-
vorced by Mr.. Rockefeller's daughter,
and Miss Mathilde Mccormick will
visit Mr.. Rockefeller at Ormond with
in the near future to discuss the pro-
posed marriage, it was SAID today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23

mier Lloyd Georges office that nego-
tiauons are not yet complete, and
that they are still in progress. 1t is
expected they will be concluded early
in the summer. 1t was intimated
there will be more than one issue of
bonds and that, taken together, they
will cover the entire debt
1t was pointed out that President
Harding had predicted that the bonds
woaId cover both the capital sum of
thes debt ard the interest. AS the
bonds will be issued by the treasury.
sanction by parliament will not be
necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
u. S. TO Get LEFT
Payment of Less Than Fourth
British Debt FOrecasted.
Lloyd George Meets Poincaire
to Farley on Pact.

London. Feb. 23.-Prime Minister
Lloyd George will meet Premier Poin-
caire of France either at Boulogne or
Calais for discussion of questions re-
lating to the Genoa conference and the
proposed. Anglo-French pact, it was
announced today. Mr.. Lloyd George
will leave London Saturday for the
meeting.
London, Feb 23-The amount of
the British debt to the United States,
which IS to be funded thru bonds
guaranteed by the American govern
ment. may be under $1,OOO,O00, 600, it
was learned this afternoon. The total
British debt to the United States is
S4,166,31S,35S. No interest has bean
paid on it.
Announcement WAS made at Pre-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
RIOTS OVER TOXIC SUFFRAGE.
Japanese Demonstrate in Favor of
Universal Manhood Vote.

Toxic. Feb. 23.-Disorders broke
out in Toxic this evening in connec-
ton with demonstrations in favor of
the extension of the suffrage.
BY 9 o'clock tonight a total of fifty
arrests had been made. and one hun
dred persons had been more or less
battered by police reserves who were
called to queu the disturbances.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
THEATER DISASTER PROBE ON.
More Than Thirty Witnesses to Tes-
tify at Knickcrbocker Inquest.

Washington, Feb. 23.-More than
thirty witnesses had been summoned
to appear before the grand jury to-
day when it began the hearing of evil
dence of the case of the nine men
held by the coroner's jury in connec-
tion with the Knickerbocker theater
disaster here on the night of January
80.
Ninety-e-ght persons lost their
lives when the roof of the structure
caved in on the audience.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
WILL SIT AT OWN HANGING.
WouId-Be Moose Cheater To Be Car.
ried to GalIoWs.

Chicago. Feb. 23.-Apparently un-
conscious of the fact that his last
hope OF esca ping death on the gailows
had disappeared, Harvey W. Church.
convicted of the murder of two auto
mobile statesmen, lay in his cell here
H. the same position that he had
maintained for many days.
Warden Westbrook said that be-
cause of his weakness, he probably
would have to be carried to the gall
lows and dropped thru the trap seated
on q chair. He is being fed forcibly,
il was announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
Frisco Piece work Conference On.

Springfield. Mo. Feb. z5.-OfficiaIs
representing the st. Louis & San Fran
cisco railroad company and union
leaders of the federated shop crafts,
after adjourning for the holiday yes
terday resumed their secret confer
ence this morning regarding the COM
! pany's proposal to place all car re-
pair work on the Frisco system on a
piece work basis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
RUHLENDER HEADS NEW KATY.
New York Bankers Reelection to
Chairmnnship 'By Request"

New York. Feb. 23.-Henry Ruh-
lender, a New York banker. has been
reelected chairman of the recently
reorganized Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Railroad company.
requested by the more important fl
nancial interests connected with that
property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
MORE CHARGES AGAINST TEX
Two Additional School Girls Appear
Against Boxing Promoter.

New York, Feb. 23.-Tex Rickard.
boxing promoter. today was indicted
twice by a supreme court grand jury
on charges of abducting Anna Hess
and Nellie Gasko, young school girls.
and his bail was raised from $4,000
to s25, 900.
The lower amount was fixed a few
days ago when Rickard was charged
with criminal assault upon two other
girls, both 5 years odd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
Family OF Holiday Birthdays

Chicago. Feb. 23.-Mrs. Edna
McC1ure's baby boy. who arrived
yesterday, was named George
Washington. Mrs. Mcclure was
born during the Christmas holidays
in 1900: her mother was born on
Washington birthday in 1874, and
her mothers brother was born on
Lincoln's birthday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23

The final figures for the total in
come in 1920 can only be approxi-
mated, owing to the delay in publish
ing the income tax returns.
when these figures are transla ted
into terms of the purchasing power of
1913 dollars it Is again seen that the
purchasing power of the farmers was
at its lowest ebb in 1920" says the
report. Here are the comparative fig
ures in billions of dollars:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23

An official summary of the report
adds:
1T will be seen that in 1920 the
farmers fell faster than the rest of
those gainfully employed. They had
further to fan.
What the results may have been
in 1921 can OF yet be determined be
cause, while farmers again suffered
heavy losses, the rest of the country
also ran into a period of severe de-
preston"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
FREEZE DID LITTLE DAMAGE
Southern Kansas Wheat Crop VIII
Survive, Say Experts.

Wichita. Kan, Feb. 2S-Great bene-
fit resulted to the embryonic wheat
crop in this section of the state as the
result of yesterdays rain, which fell
quite generally in southern, southeast
ern and southwestern Kansas as well
as the Panhandle country, according
to farm experts and weather bureau
reports.
Last nights freeze did - the wheat
little good. it was agreed today, but
the results of the whole course of the
weather in the last forty-eight hours
is believed to have been good quite
generally in this entire territory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23

Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. 23.-Wil-
liam c. Flint, a well known Leaven-
worth, Kan, farmer, died at his home
in the Salt Creek Valley today follow
in. Platte county Missouri, and came
here with his parents when six years
old. Three sons and a daughter sur
ViVe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
TO RESTORE PHONE SERVICE
MandamuS Proceedings Filed in Case
Affecting Ransom and Wakeeney.

Mandamus proceedings were filed in
the supreme court today by the state
on behalf of the public utilities COM
mission in an effort to force restora-
ton of telephone toll service between
the towns of Ransom and Wakeeney.
Service was suspended and phone
wires cut following a rate dispute.
In a petition in the supreme court
today, the state charges a conspiracy
on the part of the Trego County Co
operative Telephone company of
Wakeeney and the Farmers Mutual
Telephone company of Ransom. The
line was owned by the Wakeeney COM
pany and operated until recently from
Wakeeney, county seat of Trego
county. to Ransom in Ness county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
JOUETT sHOUsE TO SPEAK.
Ex-Congressman viii Address League
of Women Voters.

Jouett Shouse of Kinsley, Kan, ex-
congressman from the Seventh dis
trict of Kansas. will speak before the
League of Women Voters at a meeting
to be held at the Chamber of Com
o. clock.
Mr.. Shouse's talk will be a discussion
of the farm bloc. A feature OF the
program will be a reading by Miss
Agnes Hannigan of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23

Detroit, Feb. 23-The name of the
alleged slayer of William Desmond
Taylor, film director, and the motive
for the crime were given today to the
police by Harry N. Fields, prisoner in
the county Jail, whose story, if true,
Will uncover one of the most battling
mysteries in the police annals of the
country.
Fields, who claims to be a member
of the narcotic ring centering in Los
Angeles, said he was paid 5000 for
driving two men and a woman to the
Taylor bungalow the night of the
killing. The gunner, he says. changed
a 81 900 bill in order to pay him.
lie asserts he heard the shot that
killed Taylor and after the ira sedy
drove the party back to. a den in The
underworld where the gun was
buried.
Deputy Sheriff Carl Brooks of De-
troit. formerly a patrolman III Los
angeles, says he recognizes Fields as
a former federal narcotic inspector
and revenue agent who was WORKING
OIL the Pacific coast in 1915.
Officers in the California city ad-
NIT F'ields's revelations of events the
night of the Staying have increased
their confidence in his story, a story
of the conspiracy to murder the di-
rector because he stood between them
and a motion picture actress he was
trying to save from their clutches, To-
cal authorities declare.
This woman had become a drug
addict. Taylor induced her TO so east
to a sanitarium for treatment She
was cured and returned to Hollywood
to the work of the studios When
the narcotic ring again attempted to
drag her down. Taylor stepped in and
tried to save her. He was killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23

The temperature made drop of 81
degrees in Topeka between 7 o'clock
Wednesday morning and o'clock this
morning. The drop was from 66 to IA
degrees.
Altho the temperature will drop to
about 10 degrees early Friday morn
ing, the worst of the cold wave is over,
says Meteorologist Flora. Friday
morning will be more pleasant as the
north wind will have disappeared. The
weather will be crisp and snappy.
Near-spring weather will return in the
near future, according to present in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
SO scrIous Damage by CoId.


Chicago, Feb. 23.-Fourteen men
and women patrons Of the Panama Inn
were held up by four bandits early
today and robbed of jeweiry and cur
rency worth $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
FEDERAL CONSCIENCE CHEAP

While Private Citizen Pays Com
pound Interest on 30 Cents Owed
Nineteen Years. the Government
Gives Only Principal on Twenty
Seven Year Debt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23

Protect all thirty six hour shipments
north and west against a temperature
of zero. East and south 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
Chicago Goes From Warmest
Holiday to 10 Above Zero.
EIGHT ABOVE At HUTCHINSON
Drop of so Degrees There
Salina Reports 8 Above.
In Minnesota Children Skate s
Miles Over ley Highway.
Strawberries in Season

Tyler. Tex, Feb. 2S.-The first
home grown strawberries Of the
season were marketed here yester-
day and brought Sc per crate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23
Income at the Uniform Purchasing Power
of 1913
Per Capita Income.

Per Capita Income.
The per capita income of the coun-
try as a whole. and the per capita
income of -.e farmer, both measured
in dollars of 1913 purchasing power,
are given as follows:
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CONTINUED on Page TEo.J
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-23

Many Strong men and women were
for state office-but
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
How My Husband
Reduced High
Blood Pressure
BY Mrs. HadIey Rlnhart.

my husband suffered from high blood
pressure. For three years he had ter
rible dizzy spells and spent many
sleepless nights. lie would often be
taken IN the middle OF the night with
one OF these spells and ] would have 10
get temporary aid Immediately. He
was advised 10 take NORMA. After
taking one bottle. his dizziness had
completely left him and he gets perfect
rest. and ! can truthfully say that he
feels one hundred per cent better than
before taking NORMA. Mr.. Rinhart
was advised 10 stop work and was
confined TO his home and now can 70
about his work II Is wonderful
remedy for High Blood Pressure and !
am glad 20 have this opportunity Of
recommending u TO all who suffer as
my husband did"
High blood pressure Il indicated by
dizziness. nervousness. sleeplessness and
that moody feeling OF dread" some-
times by hot flashes and lack OF appe-
lite.
NORMA purely vegetabie) should re-
duce high blood pressure and make you
feel well IN n short time " 3 DanfOrth
IS selling II every day as are hundreds
Of good druggists everywhere. Ask FOR
NORMA
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
A SECRET THAT
COULDN'T BE KEPT
BY GUS oEHNI.

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
BERLIN (By Mail 10 United
Press) The ex-Kaiser didn't mean
10 let the world know about his en-
gagement TO Princes Won schonaich
Carolath until a few days before the
wedding.
lie had planned 10 make a formal
announcement during the latter par,
Of October. but the story got about
and he was forced 10 make a decIa-
ration much sooner than he had
planned.
The first official confirmation OF
the engagement was given 20 the
world exclusively by the United
Press September IS.
The princess kept her secret well.
Upon her return from Doom to
Greiz she conhded her story 10 only
one person-Dr. Weigmath. her re-
ligious adviser and the tutor of her
five children. He, too. refrained
from spreading II further.
However, the upper ten about
Greiz smile knowingly. saying they
knew about Il all the time.
They add that tho princess will
be a great asset 10 the ex-Kaiser in
his Old days. She IS young. athletic
and versatile. She plays tennis and
Is said 10 be a master at cards. She
is thu favorite in her family. She
has three sisters and one brother.
Heinrich XXIII. Another sister. the
Grand Duchess Of SAKE Weimar, IS
dead.
There IL hardly resident OF
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
Honeymooners Abroad
SUSPICION
Silent War Begins Between Jack Duryea and Cousins
By Zoe Beckley

SYNOPSIS
JACK DURYEA. on his honeymoon II
Europe with his bride.
EDNA. secretly Is investigating the
suspected lntrigues OF
COUSINS, his employers, European
manager. Arriving at Naples JACK
Asks Edna 10 go sightseeing win
Cousins in order that Jack may go
secretly 70 the Naplese office TO push
his probe.
The moment the green car with
Cousins and Edna swung down the
mountain road Jack left the hotel
and IN taxi made his way TO the
Naples office OF his company. Doors
were closed. Blinds down. Sew
eral "pickets" were about. walking
up and down before the building.
Jack thought a moment nshed up
the only italian word he knew
dove" where-'Dove American
Consul" he shouted to the first cab
man in sight.
The man nodded. touched his
drowsy horse and Off they went,
drawing up presently before a plain
looking doorway in a brick wall.
But. as so often in Europe. behind
the wall was a lovely garden set
with lemon and orange trees. an old
stone fountain and shrubs through
which a pair OF kittens played.
"Whewi" gasped Jack with relief
at being able TO address the attend
ant IN plain English. IT'S Ike hav-
ing your breah held, this not know
ing the lingo Friend ] want 10
hire an Interpreter with brains"
Half an hour and he was back at
the A. f. s. c. with a consulate
clerk. a crisp young Fastener, Sam
Clark. The latter did some brisk
questioning. a bit OF investigating,
and then reported.
THE strike began" he told Jack. |
when the big boss came. He popped
them UP. made 'em work too hard
or something. Whole staff's out"
Jack nodded. Just as he suspect I
ed. There was no coincidence In I
the arrival OF Cousins. OF himself /
and OF the strike. The EUROPEAN |
manager strongly suspected Jacks I
mission-and was acting according
~, that was all.
This strike" remarked Sam Clark.
as sure a windfall for the Eureka
Electrical Supplies Company-your
rivals.
why, how do you know" flash
ed Jack.
"Oh, the big opera house had an
emergency. happen 10 know they
have always been your customers
We at the consulate know these
things. The strike forced them TO
deal with the Eureka outfit"
81 see" said Jack. and went back
10 the hotel In a deeply thoughtful
mood. He did not expect Edna and
back for some hours. He
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
Beautiful
Pleated Striped
Skirts
Priced
$3.50 t. SIS
For Sport Occasions

Artistic pleatings and
color combinations have Gre
ated special values in Pru-
nella Cloth Sports Skirts.
Color combinations are
navy and tan. navy and gray.
tan and brown. black and
white and navy and rose.
Wool Poplin. Serge and
Tricotine Skirts for full hg-
ures are priced from $3.50
up. In sizes 81 to 38 inches
waist measure; they are
smartly designed to slender
ize and beautify the full fig
ure.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
MEMS UNDERWEAR
GLASTONBURY

Refs Union Suits. medium
and winter weight; warm.
comfortable. snug fitting
union suits in cotton and cot
ton and wool. Perfect fit and
finish to these garments. No
biting or scratching, Only
the best of materials are used
in these suits. which are
guaranteed satisfactory in
every way.
81, SITS, 50, $3.50,
81, $3.50
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
Basement
Specials
Are MANY
DELAWARE
Get Your Gifts at This Time

Get Your Gifts at This Time
Blue Japanese Cups and
Saucers' SIPS half dozen.
Gold Band Japane,.
China Cups and Saucer,
SIPS half dozen.
Plain White American
Cups and Saucers SIPS half
dozen.
rour-compartment Steam
Cooker. copper bottom.
SIPS.
Special Kitchen Stools and
Chairs. $500.
Glass Wash Boards s1.oo
and SIPS.
Clothes Baskets. special
S1.39.
Ventilators doc to S1.oo.
Aluminium Dish Pans ST.
Six-quart Cooking Pots.
$1.00.
Four-quart Tea Kettle. 81.
Iwo-quart Coffee Pots 81.
Special Pantry Set 81.
Special Water Set, pitcher
and six glasses. cut. $500.
Ice Tea Sets $3.50. =
Special sale of Cut Glass
Bowls, value 81 and IS.
now $500 and $500.
Big assortment of Fancy
China soc, ST, $1.5O, 81.
Special lot of Fancy Vases
$500 each.
Special Mania Dolls. ST
to $40.
Complete line of Games,
Csc to SIS.
Velocipedes SIS to S1S.
Wagons. 81 to $40.
Queen Washing Machines,
water-power. SIS.
American Beauty Electric
Irons $3.50.
Rochester Electric Irons.
$500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27

Glastonbury has been on
our shelves for a number Of
years and their wearers
are legion. We always
have the same goods every
season. insuring your getting
the same kind of underwear
you want to replenish. Sep
arate shirts and drawers and
union suits.
So, $3.50, $3.25, 81, SIS, Sc
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27

word he knew.
was started on entering his room
10 find his wife nervously pacing the
floor.
why. Edna. dear. how is It you're
back so soon?"
Worried concern vas In her eyes.
"Oh. Jack. I've had such a-such
a wretched afternoon! lie IS so
strange. He suspects something. As
soon as we left the hotel he began
asking questions.
Were you subject 10 sudden head
aches? Were you on leave OF alb
sence? Had you been abroad be-
fore? What was your exact position
with the A. Z. S. Cob. a lot OF
things.
Il answered the best could TO
ward off suspicion, but he grew
Then he spoke 10
the chauffeur in Italian and almost
right afterward the car broke down
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27

He finally brought me back in a cab.
What does It all mean. Jack7"
That he an IT. said Jack
soberly. ARE getting each others
/ number"
ITO BE Continued)
Copyright. 1922. NEA Service)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
REFS

Standard high-grade makes
which we have carried for
years. Dependable in cut.
make, fit and finish and wear
and at prices no more than
you pay for the kind that has
no standing or reputation.
Buy your underwear here
and get satisfaction.