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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
new SCHOOL BUILDING
st. Johns Evangelical Lutherans Will
Build at Fourth and Harrison.

Construction on the new building of
Evangelical Lutheran church. to be
erected at the southeast corner of
Fourth avenue and Harrison streets,
will begin imm mediately, it was an
nounced today. The contract for the
construction of the building has been
awarded to the Senne Construction Co.
The building will be constructed on a
cost plus basis. The cost is estimated
at $25,00O. Frank c. Squires is the
architect.
The building will contain two stories
and basement. A steam heating
plant and toilet facilities will be To-
Gated there. The second floor will
contain two rooms and a library. An
auditorium, with a large stage, will be
located on the third floor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08

which means. State Meteorologist
Flora says. that there is to be some
more of the same for the present.
The chances are that no more rain
will fall at Topeka between now and
Tuesday night but it is going to come
close to il. he says
Topeka received 81 of an inch of
rain early this morning and every
weather station in the state has re-
ported rain during the past twenty
four hours. Kansas would really well
come some nice. warm, sunshlny
weather for the corn planting season,
but the rain is fine, Flora says, for the
pastures the lawns. shrubbery. frogs
and the fruit crop. Kansas is prom
IContinned on Page TWo.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
POULTRY FIRE LOSS $4,000
Live Poultry Alone at Springfield
Valued at $40. 900. Is Report.

Springfield. Mo, May Sire of
undetermined origin at 2 o'clock this
morning destroyed the Morgan &
Company's Ioading plant of the c. L.
Rhodes Produce company. The sheds
and platform were burned to the
ground destroying fixtures. equip
ments, poultry and eggs valued at
approximately $4,000.
The greatest loss was on live poul-
try, the chicken coops being stacked
on the platform ready for loading.
This loss was estimated at $4,000 by
officials of the Rhodes company this
morning.
A poultry car on the Frisco tracks
was destroyed by the fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
BROWNS WHILE SWIMMING
Paul w. Isenberger, Route IS, Loses
His Life in Large Pool.

His Life in Large Pool.
The first swimming party of the sea-
son resulted fatally for Paul w. Isen-
berger, 16, son of Charles F. Isenberger.
Route 2S, about noon Sunday. The
boy was drowned in a large pool in
an abandoned rock quarry on the
Walker farm, north of Gage park.
Paul and four other boys had been
fishing in the pool during the morn
ing and about noon they decided to
go swimming. Young Isenberger was
the first to enter che water. He swan
to the center of the pool. it was said,
where he shouted to those on the
bank that he did not think he could
swim back. Fred Warren, of Route
2S, another of the boys in the party,
imm ediately swan to his rescue. Paul
both started to sink. Fred broke away
and swan to the bank, where he
showed board toward the center of
the pool.
The Isenberger boy clutched at the
board, but presently released it and
sank: The boys on the bank ran to a
nearby house and telephoned the po-
lice department Firemen with the
city pulmotor were called to the
scene, but the body had not been re-
covered, so they returned to Topeka
and notified Sheriff Robert Miller.
Sheriff Miller and his brother, Burl
Miller, together with X. w. King and
hurried to the scene. Graphing
hooks were thrown into the pool and
the body recovered on the first drag.
The other boys in the party were
Glen Boaz, Clifford BoaZ both white.
and John Milford, the only negro boy
in the party. All live on Route Is.
Funeral arrangements have not been
made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
COCKRELL is DEAD
Was Prominent Topeka Busi-
ness Man and Assessor.
Had Been a Resident of Topeka
So Years.

Z. NJ. Cockrell. T2 years of age.
prominent Topeka business man and
assessor. died late Sunday night at his
home. POI Greenwood avenue. He
had been i'll three days with pneu-
monia.
Mr. Cockren has been a resident of
Topeka for fifty-one years. He was
born in Burbank, o., in 1850 He re-
ceived his education in the public
schools of w county and came to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
DR.. |. R. SELLERS DIES
Former Superintendent OF State In.
sane Hospital Was rs Years Old.

Ft. Scott. May s.-Dr l. r. Sellers,
who recently resigned as superinten-
dent of the state hospital for the in
sane at Larned, Kan, died here early
today.
He resigned from the Larned posi-
ton recently and moved to Fort Scott
three weeks ago. His death resulted
from heart trouble that developed
suddenly. He was rs years old and Is
survived by a widow, a son Claude OF
st. Louis and a daughter. Mrs. J. z.
Agar of Little Rock. Ark.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
WE WILL TRADE WITH RUSSIA.
Commerce Department Already Has
Plans To Send Commissioners.


Washington. May S.-Foreign trade
promotion plans of the commerce de-
partment for the coming fiscal year
call for a marked expansion of activi-
ties, according to an outline made
public last night by Director Klein of
the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce Trade commissioners will
be sent into Russia as soon as condi-
tions permit he said.
Specialists in American export COM
modities, he announced. Will be as
signed TO the Department. officers at
London. Berlin, Paris, Rome. Madrid.
and elsewhere in Europe, while a new
office will be opened at Athens
A permanent office is to be estab-
ished in Havana, Mr.. Klein continued
and new post will be situated in Co
lombia, while existing offices in Latin
America Will be strengthened by send
ing additional trade commissioners to
Buenos Aires. Rio Janeiro. Mexico City
and elsewhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
GIRL KILLED BY RUNAWAY.
SaIina Child Caught in Revolving
Wheel of Buggy Dies.

Salina, Kan, May s.-Frightened
by a passing train, a horse hitched to
q buggy broke from its driver at Kipp
Sunday evening and rushed down the
street.
Virginia Spellman. aged 5. daughter
of Alfred Spellman, crossing the street
was struck by the animal
The child was caught in one wheel
of the buggy and Mortified spectators
saw her make scores of revolutions.
Death probably was instantaneous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
IIord George Nfax save II.

Admirers of Mr.. Lloyd George De
lieve he may yet have some trump
card in reserve, but in other quarters
no such hope is felt, altho it is con-
ceded that several deadlocks have
been broken.
Among the reports circulated is
that Mr.. Lloyd George ~ill promise a
direct governmental loan to the Boil
sheviki if they agree to accept the
terms set forth in the allied memoran-
dunn. Another is that the conference
will be continued even if France and
Belgium drop out in protest against
the recognition embodied in the allies
memorandum of Russia's right to hold
foreigners properly sequestrated under
the soviet naturalization program.
Russians May Spring Surprise.
Those who predict a break up think
it will take the form of al adjourn
ment If the soviet reply, which is
expected within two days, is unsatis-
factory. these people say, another
note will be sent to the Russians en-
bodying the powers minimum terms
and giving the Bolsheviki a stated
period for consideration and final re-
ply.
The Russians may spring a surprise
by returning a favorable answer to
the present memorandum, but COM
pIete acceptance is improbable, and
the Bolsheviki would hardly agree to
amendment by France and Belgium of
the property clause which they al
ready regard as one OF the most OTdS-
tic conditions laid down by the powers
as it compromises their political prin-
ciple that a property lie owned by the
state.
France has announced thru her
chief spokesman. NJ Barthou. that she
will not go on with the negotiations
unless the Russians give categorical
answer to the memo.
Reply Must Be Direct.
A dilatory reply. one which meant
merely playing for time" said NJ.
Barthou, would bring the instant
withdrawal of France. This would in
clude refusal to consider the non-ag-
gression pact proposed by Mr.. Lloyd
George, as such a pact would be inn
possible unless there was an arrange
ment with Russia
, Meanwhile the Italian leaders con-
tinue their role of peacemakers and
Foreign Minister Scahnzer is devoting
all his attention to finding some for
muIa which will satisfy the French
and BeIgians. Little hope is held out,
however, that this is possible and
Czecho-Slova is said to be leading
the way in negotiating a separate eco
nomic accord with the Bolsheviki in
lieu of the collective agreement which
seems improbable of attainment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
THREATEN AMERICAN LEGATION
at Sofia Send "Red1 Note
in Demand for Action.
(By the Associated PressJ

Sofia, May s.-A threat to blow up
the American legation here unless the
United States brings about the release
of Sacco and Vanzetti, communists un-
der conviction for murder in Massa-
chusetts, has been received at the le-
cation.
The threat is contained in an article
in a clandestinely published anarch-
ist newspaper which encased in a red
wrapper, was sent to the American
minister, Charles S. Wilson. The
building is being watched day and
night by special agents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
DAWSON LEFT $4,000, 900.
Insurance of Noted Financier and
Banker Amounted to Two Million.

New York. May S.-Henry P. Da-
vison. noted financier and partner of
J. p. Morgan, left a fortune OF ap-
proximately SIO,OOO.OOO. according to
estimates of intimate friends today
He carried $4,000. 900 in insurance.
BY his own wish, Dawson will be
buried in the Locust Valley cemetary
after services tomorrow at the Church
of St. John of Lattingtown. which will
seat only $50 persons.
Honorary pallbearers announced
today include J. p. Morgan and part
ners and several men known as great
leaders in Wall street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
PARSONS TORN By HIGH WIND
Several Houses Unroofed-NearIy
Quarter Inch of Rain Fell.

Parsons, Kan. May s.-Several
houses were unroofed and consider
bic damage was done on the west
side early this morning by a high wind
which accompanied a downpour OF
rain.
Many trees were uprooted and the
new Katy hospital under construction
was damaged. About a quarter inch
of rain fell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
SINGS WAY FROM JAIL
Also Gains Invitation To Leave
City When Police Judge Is Salts
fled He's No Ordinary FIoater.

Wichita, May s.--Charles Leroy
Palmer whose stage name is Jack
Dalton. sang his wayato freedom in
police court here today.
When Judge Carl Davis doubted
his staten ent that he was a singing
comedian out of work, Palmer sang
two comic songs which gained a pa
role to leave the city. Palmer had
been arrested on charge of begging
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
DELAY wAsHBURN CLUB SONGS
program Scheduled for Tuesday at
Rock Creek Now Comes Thursday.

Rock Creek. Kan. May s.-The
Washburn college glee club concert
which was to have been given in the
high school here on Tuesday night
has been postponed until next Thurs
day evening.
Several of the members Of the club
are unable to come to Rock Creek
Tuesday evening because of the re-
ception for the senior class at the
White House by President and Mrs.
P p Womer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
CHINA RATIFIED ALh PACTs.
Picking Government Ready to Observe
All Washington Treaties.

Washington, May s-The govern
ment of China (Peking) has ratified
all of the treaties affecting China
which were made at the Washington
armament conference, the state de-
partment was notified today.
The treaties were the nine power
treaty under which the various powers
undertake to maintain the open door
in China. the treaty raising Chinese
customs duties and the treaty by
which Japan comedies Shantung TO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08

Enid, May s.-Enid was q blue"
city Sunday. All motion picture
shows. drug stores. soda fountains,
cigar stands and shoe shining parlors
were closed during the entire day as
a protest to the closing of Sunday
moving picture houses toward which
end a '-ampaign is now being waged
here.
All churches reported a large at
tendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
Az the Associated Pressl

Paris May S.-"France," said a
high official of the government today,
will not recognize the Russian soviet
government until the United States
does.
France has kept a free hand in this
matter, and it makes no difference
what action the Genoa conference may
take
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
THREATS MOVE ALL TENANTS.
Bomb Scare Hits Negroes In Kansas
City Tencment=TheY Leave.

Kansas City. Mo. May S.-Threats
that an apartment building was to be
blown up by a bomb. caused more
than twenty negro families to flee
from the building in panic early to
day. The building was to be blown
up, according 20 the rumor, because
the owners had refused to sell.
Police were guarding the place to-
day. but many of the families refused
TO return.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08

Washington. May S-An appro-
priation of S16.95O.O0O for the de-
velopment of naval aviation. was urged
on the senate appropriation commit
tee by Rear Admiral William A Mof-
fett. chief of the naval bureau Of
aeronautics. 1t will be used to pur-
chase new planes. enlarge air stations
and research work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
PROBING NO. TOPEKA FIRE
City Fire Marshal Believes Stewart
Blaze Incendiary.

The state fire marshal, L. T. Hussey,
is today investigating the causes of
the fire which caused serious damage
at the Stewart poultry company's plant
at 3:55 o'clock Sunday morning.
City Fire Marshal Joseph Hanlon
believes the fire was of incendiary
origin. He is unable to explain the
starting of the blaze otherwise, and
reported his conclusions to the state
fire marshal today.
The fire practically destroyed the
east end of the poultry house at 524
North Kansas avenue. burning the roof
off the building and burning several
chickens. The blaze did not get into
the main part of the building
A tentative estimate places the
damage at less than $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
JEALOUSY BROUGHT DEATH
But Man Who Tried To Kill Three
Killed Himself Only.

Chicago. May s-Miss Marian
White and Allen G. Bright are in a
hospital here today seriously wounded
by shots from pistol in the hands
of Lindon Allen.
Allen is dead from self inflicted
bullet wounds. The shooting is be-
lieved to have been caused by jeal-
ousy. Allen. a former suitor of Miss
White, is said to have been Tilted by
her after a quarrel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
By the Associated Press.)

Genoa May S.-Premier Lloyd
George of Great Britain and Foreign
Minister Schanzer of Italy addressed
today a strong appeal to the Russian
representatives at the conference here
urging them to accept the allied men,
orandum in its main points and prom
Using Russia an international loan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
PLAN A ROYAL GATHERING.
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth win
Entertain English Royalty.
y the Assoclated Press.l }

London, May 8.-King George ana
Queen Mary with a suite including
Field Marshal Earl Haig and Admiral
Lord Beatty left today for Belgium
to be the guest of King Albert and
Queen Eliza beth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
WOMAN FRISCO AGENT SLAIN.
Then Husband of Monmouth Agent
Who Shot Her, Kills Self.

Pittsburg. Kan. May S--Mrs Ed.
Hamilton, agent of the Frisco railroad
at Monmouth. fifteen miles southwest
of PittSburg. was shot and killed by
her husband at their home between
5 and o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Hamilton then killed himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
CATHOLICS HOLD SERVICES.
Many Anniversaries of Founding o
Church and School at Town

Parsons, Kan, May ESPECIAL
services commemorating the Tooth
anniversary Catholic Baptism in Kan
sas, the 18th anniversary of the COM
ing of the Jesuit fathers to Kansas
and the 18th anniversary of the estab-
lishment of the first permanent school
in southeast Kansas were held at ST.
Paul. near here, yesterday.
The Rev Father r. Roswinkle. S
J.. of st. Mary's was the chief speaker
at the services, which lasted thruout
the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
A NATIONAL BANK CALL

Washington, May S.-The comp
tro1ler of the currency today is
sued a call for the condition of all
national banks at the close of busi-
ness on Friday. May s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
SAME BRAND OF WEATHER
Partly Cloudy and Somewhat I'm
settled Is Promise for Tuesday.

TODAY'S EMPERATURES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
MADE IT DARK BLUE

But Churches Reported Good At
tendance When Enid Closed
Movies, Shine Parlors, Drug
Stores. Fountains and Cigar
Stores
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08
HE'S READY TO RETIRE

Master Sergeant Waited 80
Years To Comply With big
Family Requirements of RooSe-
welt Pension Bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-08

We find that the majority of prop
erty owners are under insured. Place
your insurance with the Shawnee In
surance Co. Phone 5050-534 Kansas
avenue.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Y. M. (. A. Checkers
 Will Begin T Tomorrow

Plans have been defnitely made for the Y. M. c, As city championship checkers meet, and several entries have already been made This check CTS tournament will begin tomorrow, and will probably continue over three days of playing
 The game will be played at the Y. NJ. c A, and no admission will be charged.
 TWO prizes are being offered the winners of this tournament For first prize, Warren Brothers Hardware company is offering beautiful flsh- ing reel, worth several dollars For second prize, the Birmingham Arms X Cycle company has put up linen checker board with set of compo- sition checkers. The following have entered the checkers tourney:
 J. C. Jeffers. Dan Lawson J. L. Campbell. Bryan Fleming, Henry Mickle, J. A. Kennedy, N. Dutton. C, j. Ketchum. W A. Logan. Fra zisr Lacey E. D. Woods. J M. Couch. pelton Corn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
GoodWater High Wins
 Over SyIacauga Five

Geodwater. February 11.-tSpecial.) The Fourth District Agricultural school team from sylacauga was humbled by the local high school five here this afternoon by the score of 5s to 2. Pearson Coker again exhib- tied the best style of play for the vis- itors, ran the floor well and shot sylaoaugas only score.
 All of the Goodwater boys played well Handbook, Whitehead Smith led in the scoring. Devil Sprayberr played consistent game, while he was in action. Tommie Wheeler did not score, but made up for it In his fighting and passing, The two guards, Capt. Richardson and J. H. Hardegree, displayed drive and experience.
 Tomorrow's game with Fayetteville will complete a trio. of games this week, the first being lost to Mignon last Tuesday night-21 to r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

required number of dogs for the five championship points, which is the maXimum any show can give a win ner For dog to become cham pion he must win at different shows an aggregate of 15 of these credits. Few shows. outside of the largest cities ever $ive as many maximum credits to different breeds as~win be won here next week
 Boost for Birmingham
 The coming show is a remarkable achievement for the local club. when it Is recalled that it has really been promoted and set in less than two months. Much credit is due, however, 10 the hearty support of all the civic bodies of Birmingham, and the move has done much toward advertising Birmingham as q hustling town that does not dilly- daily when 1t sets out to boost local movement
 The big show rooms at 1723 Second avenue are rapidly being whipped into shape Benches will be com pleted by Tuesday. when those who wish to compete for the various prizes offered for the best decorated booths can have access to same for display ing their decorations.
 The program of judging the differ ent breeds will be announced Monday or Tuesday so that all exhibitors may arrange to be on, hand when their dogs are called for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
4. 4. U. Indoor Meet
 Draws Big Crowd

Buffalo, N. Y.s February 1.-The senior indoor championship of the Amateur Athletic union here tonight drew crowd that taxed the capacity of the drill hall of the I74th regi- ment armory. The entries included goodly number or the top notchers from the track and field teams of eastern colleges and athletic associa- tions and the middle west was, repre- sented by jumpers and middle dis tance runners from the Illinois A. C.
 The ls mile medley, the last event on the program brought out strong teams from Illinois A. C., Columbia university. Syracuse university, Georgetown and the Boston Athletic association. University of Pennsyl- vania sent an entry for the medley, but withdrew because of the reported illness of both Brown and Meredith.
 Richard w. Landon, present champ ion was a contestant in the running high jump. the first event on the pro- gram. He had Jas contenders L. T. BroWn of Dartmouth, G. E. Jaequith of the Illinois A. C.t Walter whalen and A. A. Henninsham, local Y NJ C. A. man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Gibbons Record Entities Him to Bout With Dempsey,
 Champion, Thinks Corbett

And if Bill Brennan vans fight he can have 1t. The same thing goes for Tunney and anyone else.
 was sort of saving some If my ef- forts for Carpenter, but I've con eluded that the Frenehman isn't coming over here-at least for the purpose of fighting me. So III glad ly mix it with anyone in the effort To prove that l am Dempsey's most formidable rival"
 Gibbons. despite the assertion of some is big enough to fight any liv- ing man. Hes a trifle beyond feet in height-anu scales becwean I3 and tFS. Within six months he'n probably hit around 1S0.
 The St. Paul Irishman is fast. he's clever he has terrific waloplnF power and he Is a phantom on de- fense. In his last 40 fights, no man really has laid glove on him-- something that cannot be said cs any other fistic warrior in the gam.
 process of elimination seems to settle upon Gibbons as the real rival of Dempsey--as the one man of thstn all who is really entitled to battle the big champion. Consider them all;
 Futon-A Already knocked out bv Dempsey and Wills and seemingly far removed now from any great ness he may have had.
 Wills-Probably over-rated at the outset and not so good now as he was
 N Brennan-Twice knocked out by Dempsey and Sway from the ring TOT nearly year,
 Tunney-Twice knocked out by Demrsey's class now
 Which leaves Gibbons. victor m every one of, his last 22 starts. in- eluding ? knockout wins: never knocked out and never knocked off his feet; fighting in more sensa- uonal style now than ever before; fit and ready to battle any man in the World-and Tit and ready to give a real battle to the greatest.
 The next fight for Jack Dempsey. therefore, should be against Gibbons the man who deserves the chance.