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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
STATE. IN ANSWER
Friends of Virginia Rappe Are
Called to Stand.
Prosecution Attempts to Prove
Actress Was Healthy.

San Francisco. Jan. 2S.-The state
sought today to show thru the most
intimate friends of Virginia Rappe
that she was a healthy. normal person
during her life time and not subject
to the paroxysial attacks of pain
claimed by the defense of Roscoe
Fatty Arbuckle. on trial a second
time for manslaughter as a result of
her death.
In places the first witness, Mrs.
Catherine Fox, of Chicago, on the
stand, Assistant District Attorney
U'Ren announced that as an impor-
tant part of the states rebuttal testi-
mony now under way it was proposed
to detail the dead girls life from
childhood until the day she left her
Los Angeles home to come to San
Francisco just before the fatal Labor
day party in Arbuckle's apartments
here. Mrs. Fox said Virginia enjoyed
the best of health during the twenty
two years she knew her intimately and
beginning in 1899.
Nine witnesses remaining to be
called in the states rebuttal case and
some forty in case the defense should
call Mrs. Minnie Neighbors in surre-
buttal. Mrs. Neighbors testified at the
first trial for the defense, but so far
has not been called at this trial.
Court held but a short session to-
day and adjournment was to be
taken until next Tuesday in order to
permit Gavin McNab. chief of counsel
and Nat Schomolowitz, his associate
to appear Monday in Carson City
New, to argue the Mary Pickford di-
vorce case before the Nevada supreme
court. .--4-
Judge Louderback indicated that he
might make public today his decision
on the question of the impeachment
of the testimony of Zey Prevon. He
has been investigating the testimony
submitted bV counsel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
BLOC IN CLASH
Senate AgricuIturaIiSts Make
Issue of Crop Prices.
Opponents Charge Ladd Bill Is
Too PaternaliStic.
WILL PUSH DEBT BILL THRU
"Gentlemen's Agreement" on
Between Demos and G. O. p,
Final Passage Despite Johnson
Fight Expected Today.
WILL PUSH DEBT BILL THRU

Washington, Jan. 2S.-A clash be-
tween the agricultural bloc and it's
opponents over government control of
crop prices loomed today in the SEN
ate.
With the senate agriculture COM
mittee hearing spokesmen favoring
Immediate action by the government
in stabilizing values of farm products,
opponents of the proposed legislation
were. organizing their forces to COM
bat it when the Ladd bill reached the
floor.
Members of the agricultural bloc"
have gone on record favoring the
Ladd bih as a means of preventing an
agricultural bankruptcy thruout the
country. They declare the measure
will restore confidence in farmers and
open markets for his crops which are
now closed.
Paternalism Is Charged
Opponents of the bill charge it with
being "paternal:stic." They point out
that price control would precipitate
the government into the business of
marketing crops in competition with
private organizations created for the
same purpose. They also charge it
"undemOcFatic" and contrary to our
form of government.
The Ladd bill according to indica-
tions today, will be supported not only
majority of senators from southern
states where cotton crop failures have
seriously endangered banks and credit
associations. Several western sena-
tors also are believed to favor the
measure if wool is included.
Billions Lost to Nation.
Failure of the government to stabil-
ize grain prices during 1920, while per-
mitting trading in futures, was de-
nounced as the Crime of the cen
tury' by witnesses who appeared to-
day before the senate agriculture
committee in support of the Ladd bill
proposing federal guarantees on crop
prices in 1922.
Billions of dollors have been lost
by the natien in the last two years
thru unemployment, price deflation.
crop losses and human suffering"
Harry N Owen, Minneapolis, Mimi,
publisher. declared.
Senate Pushes Debt Bill.
Under a "gentlemen's agreement"
reached between Democratic and Re
publican leaders. it was expected to-
day that the $1,000, 100000 foreign
debt refunding bill would be passed
by the senate by tonight.
Debate on the measure was re-
Sumed when the senate met at IL
o'clock with Republican and Demo-
cratic senators opposed to it again OBJ
jecting vigorously to the commission
created by it being given blanket au-
thority to convert or refund the debt,
without the advice and consent of
congress.
johnson Into Fight.
Senator Johnson, Republican, of
California, served notice that he
would continue to fight the measure
unless his amendment providing for
congressional authorization for all
agreements entered into by the pro-
wit n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
GUADELOUPE FEARS ERUPTION
Recurring Earthquake Shocks Anouses
the Fear of Island Population.
fBy the Associafed Presal

Basse Terre. GuadelOupe. f. w. J..
Jan. 28.-A number of earthquakes of
considerable intensity have been felt
during the past few weeks on the is
land of Guadeioupe and surrounding
Islands,
The persistent recurrence of these
shocks has created fear among inhabi-
tants that an eruption may break out
in the islands one live volcano. This
fear is intensified by the knowledge
that the island of Guadeloupe is Of
volcanic formation
Earthquakes are not uncommon
mere, but as rule they are felt at
long intervals. The alarming feature
OF the present series OF trenors is their
quick succession, there having been
three in one week. No shock has been
felt for the past week or two, how
ever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
BOLIVIAN REQUEST DENIED
Harding Regrets Peru-Chile Arbitra.
tion Impossible With Third Parry.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The request
Of the Bolivian government for repre-
sentation in the forthcoming treaty of
Aneon conferences in Washington be-
tween Peru and Chile has been refused
with regret by President Harding. In
his reply, which was made public to-
day by the state department, Mr..
Harding says that the matter of Bo-
hva's participation in the conference
is a matter for the exclusive considera-
ton of the two governments con-
cerneds and that in the circumstances
he was precluded from taking the ini-
tiative recently suggested by the Bo-
livisn government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
IN RUMP PARLEY
Dirt Farmers Holding WASH
ingtOn Conference of Own.
Dissatisfied Delegates to Hard
ing Farley Draft Program.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Organized Ia
Dor thruout the United States was
asked today to back up efforts of
farmers to get congress to pass i'm
mediately pending measures designed
to relieve the depressed agricultural
situation.
Action to align the labor forces with
the dirt farmer" was taken at the
concluding of the "rump" conference
held by admittedly disgruntled farmers
who called a parley of their own when
they became satisfied with the
working of alleged hand picked con-
ference called by President Harding.
"Dirt Farmers" Reused.
With the work of the agricultural
conference completed after five busy
days in which farmer delegates and
representatives of allied industries
adopted a widely diversified program
interests centered upon a dirt farm
er" conference held here.
To Draw Up New Program.
Today's "rump' conference was ex-
pected to be attended by number OF
Tnen who were delegates to the ma
tiona, meeting called by President
Harding. and it was announced that
a comprehensive program setting forth
he legislative needs of the farming
Industry would be Crawn up and ap-
proved for presentation to congress.
The farm representatives who were
to take part in today's meeting style
themselves the agricultural bloc" of
Secretary Wallace's conference
Freight Rates Issue.
Among the recommendation which
will probably be included in their leg
islative program. it was stated. were
government operation of railroads,
stabilization of grain prices thru gov
ernment action and the establishment
of a federal a agency to finance the ex-
portation of farm products to foreign
countries.
They may also urge the reduction
of freight rates to the level prevailing
before the passage of the Esch-Cura-
minis act.
National Farley Finished.
The national agricultural confer
ence before it finally adjourned last
night adopted a number of resolutions
to round out it's program of sugges-
tions 10 effect Improvement in the ag-
ricultural situation. Among these
were:
Legislation to meet the need for
short time credits; re-enactment of
the excess profits tax on corporations
If additional federal revenue is need
ed; federal investigation with a view
to the establishment of crop insur-
ance; additional efforts for the sale of
farm loan bonds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
new FIRE MOTOR CAR
Commission Provides for Replacement
of Wrecked Auto.

The city commission this morning
provided for the purchase of new
motor car for the fire department to
take the place of the one smashed
Wednesday while answering a fire
alarm in North Topeka
The commission revised its action of
Tuesday when it authorized the ex-
penditure of 50, 500 for new hose. and
directed that not more than S1,100 of
that amount should be spent for a
new car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
C. OF C. FORUM PLANS MEET
A. r. Kroh VIII Be Chief Speaker at
Wednesdays Meeting.

Extensive arrangements for the first
Forum meeting of the Topeka Cham
Der of Commerce for the past several
months are being made by G. c. Sick
Ter, secretary of the chamber, E. L.
Copeland, chairman of the forum
steering committee, and Henry ".
Stearns, dean of the music depart
ment of Washburn college and in
charge of the musical and entertain
ment features of the program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
GUEST OF AMERICAN LEGION
Representative Fordney Will Be En-.
tertained by Kansas Legionares.

Representative J. w. Fordney,
chairman of the ways and means COM
mittee of the house of representatives,
who is to be a speaker at the Kansas
Day banquet in Topeka Monday. will
be the guest of the Kansas depart
ment of the American Legion at a
luncheon at noon Monday, at the Uni
versity club.
The luncheon is complimentary to
the congressman, on account of the
interest which he has taken in SOL
dier legislation and especially the bo-
nus bill.
Representative American Legion
men from the city and from the state
will be present at the luncheon, at
which Representative Fordney will
make q short talk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28

The meeting is to be held Wednes-
Gay evening at 1880 o'clock at the
high school auditorium.
A. R. Kroh, the chief speaker, is de-
scribed as farmer business man,
economist and optimist." Kroh is the
owner of large tract of land in New
Mexico, and is a deep student of eco
nomics as applied to the science of
agriculture.
He has appeared in Topeka before
He addressed the members of the Au-
tomobile association of Kansas at an
annual meeting held in Topeka more
than l year ago.
His clear grasp of the problems of
the farmer and the business man of
today made a deep impression on the
men who heard him at that time.
hroh is natural orator. His force
Iul speech and thorO grasp of his sub
lects give him a hold on his audience
which makes him a welcome speaker
wherever he has once been heard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
MORE PNEUMONIA HERE
Total OF 2S Cases In Last 3 Days
Nine New Cases of Flu

Six new cases of pneumonia were
reported to the city health department
before noon today. Eight were re-
ported Friday, and nine Thursday.
making total Of twenty-three in the
last three days
Nine new cases OF influenza were
reported Friday. There have as vet
been reported only two deaths from
the Influenza and pneumonia in To-
pclsa this year.
The epidemic in Topeka and in the
county is increasing steadily DR.. Earle
G. Brown, city health officer. today
again urged that every precautlon
against the spread of the disease be
taken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
Christian Science Trustees Named.

Boston. Jan. 2s.=Judge Crosby in
the supreme court today announced
the appointment of Fred Lamson, of
Boston; William 3. Mckenzie, of
Cambridge, and James E. Patton, of
this city, as trustees of the Christian
Science Publishing society
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
National ParIey Finished.
ExpIoding sun Causes Man,s peath

New York, Jan. 2S.-An explosion
of q still in the basement of a house
in the Borough park section Of
Brooklyn today set fire to the build
ing and burned an unidentified man
to death. Salvatore Morelli. who said
he had been employed by the uniden-
titled man to red.still denatured aico-
hoi. was seriously injured by 1eaping
from a window.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
Nfother of cen. Crowder Dead.

Washington. Jan. 2s.-Mrs. Mary
Crowder. mother of Mai. Gen Enoch
H CroTder. died at her home here
early today. aged ss years Inter-
ment viii be at Trenton, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
PORTUGUESE PRESIDENT QUITS
III Health Is Given as the Cause for
His Decision.

Lisbon, Jan. 2s.-It is understood
that President d'AImeida intends to
offer his resignation at the assem-
bling of the new parliament in Febru-
ary-
DR.. Antonio Jose d'Almeida assumed
office on October 6. 1919. succeeding
Canto Castr0. It was reported in Oc-
tober last that he would soon resign
because i'll health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28

There is an excellent chance for
the long delayed rain or snow to fall
in Topeka tonight or Sunday, says
MeteoroIogist Flora. There is an area
of low pressure over Colorado today
which is causing considerable clOudi-
ness. 1t is working this way and the
weather will be more unsettled when
it arrives here some time tonight. says
the weather man. C1oudiness was
general over the entire middle west
today There will be no chance of
sunshine today or tomorrow. No de-
cided change in the temperatures is
due until Sunday afternoon, when
colder weather will occur. Sunday
will be a good day to stay at home.
Low temperatures were reported
over the entire country today. altho
none were extremely low. Jackson
vile. Fla, reported a temperature of
SO degrees and Shreveport, La. "a
degrees. Temperatures close to zero
were reported along the Canadian
border.
No fall of moisture was reported in
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28
Rain OR SNOW DUE TONIGHT
Excellent Chance for Long Delayed
Moisture in Kansas.
TODAY'S TEMPERATUREs

FORECASI FOR NEXT WEEK
Unsettled and colder with occa-
sionaI SHOWS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-28

Protect all thirty-six hour shipments
north, west and east against tenn
perature of % degrees. South 80.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
MINISTERIAL UNION
PASSES RESOLUTION.

AT their meeting held Monday the
members of the Mainland Ministerial
Union authorized a letter be sem to
the Chamber of Commerce regarding
gambling during the Carnival week,
which the Chamber of Commerce will
hold this month.
The letter is as follows:
Dear Sirs:-At a meeting of the
Ministerial Union held to-day, May l,
l was asked to forward you a letter
from that body in regard to the Car
nival Week. The Union desires that
there will be absolutely no gambling
allowed under any pretext, or in any
shape or form.
THAT a strict censorship be OBJ
served over the whole proceeding,
from the beginning to the end, that
nothing shall be allowed to mar the
welfare of the entire community and
the social decency of its citizens.
working for the moral and social
welfare with you in all things per
tanning to the honor, decency and
good name of our city and commun-
ity; on behalf of the Ministerial Un-
ion, believe me to be,
yours sincerely,
81. L. KEITH Macleod,
Secretary"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
LOCAL EVENTS

The next Euchre of st. Peters
Church will be held Thursday eve
ring next, May II, at the Parish Hall.
Everybody invited.
The editor is indebted to Mrs. Frank
Reinar for beautiful bouquets of lilacs.
Mrs. Reinar never forgets The Pleas
antyille Press when flowers are in sea
son.
Russo's All-Stars had a game of
baseball with Grammar School Juniors
and defeated them by the score 6 to A.
The game was called off on account
of a fight.
There will be no meeting of thc
Authors Club this week, as the mem
bers will attend the w. G. T. u. Con-
vention at Salem Church on Tuesday
in a body.
st. Margaret's Guild will hold a
cake and pie sale for the benefit of
st. Marks Episcopal Church at Craw-
ford's drug store this Saturday, May
9Th, from 10 a. M. to 2 D. m.
Be sure to read the stories of the
MEN Who Are Making Pleasantville"
appearing in the Wednesday issues of
The Pleasantville Press, and become
better acquainted with our own peo-
pie. The subject of next Wednesdays
article will be Reuben f. Adams, Tax
Assessor of the First Ward.
Plans are under way for another
church social for all departments of
the church at st. Johns M. P. Church,
to be held Thursday, May IS. This
will be an old-fashioned district school
and old and Young are urged TO come
in the character of children. 1t will
be an evening of good, wholesome
fun. All are to bring their own lunch
as though attending school, and coffee
will be provided by the committee in
charge. A cordial welcome to attend
is extended to all departments of the
church life. Come and enjoy the eve
ming. Remember the date, May IS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' AID.

The monthly meeting of the Ladies'
Aid of the First Presbyterian Church
was held at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. Neil Campbell, on Tuesday
evening.
The meeting was opened with pray
er by the president. Much business
was discussed, the main point being
the forming of circles among the
ladies of the congregation. A straw
berry festival was also considered, to
be held at the Chapel some time in
June.
After the business meeting refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Those present we're: Mrs. Simanton,
Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Scholes, Mrs. North,
Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Ireland, Mrs.
Cheney, Mrs. Large, Mrs. Bartlett,
Mrs. Kohler, Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs.
Helfrich, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. st. John,
Mrs. Somers, Mrs. Bateman, Mrs. P,
Adams, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Carton, Mrs.
Zecker, Mrs. Porteus, Mrs. Hause,
Mrs. Barris and Mrs. Neil Campbell.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
p. n. S. IN FAST COMPANY
IN PENN RELAY CARNIVAL,

The p. H. S. relay team entered the
University of Pennsylvania relay car
nival, held on Franklin Field, April
%. The local sprinters were entered
in what proved to be the fastest heat
of any class below the championship
group. From start to finish it was a
sensational race. The local scratch
man, Steelman, was penalized for a
bad start and left the mark about
eighth. However, at the end of the
first lap Captain Clark received the
baton fourth. By a fine ace he held
this place, but found it impossible to
gain on the fast field ahead. Maurice
Brewin, who ran third for High, also
was unable to gain, and Scarborough
took the baton at fourth. The local
man, near the end of the final lap,
vas running neck and neck for fourth
place against Ridley Park.
The Ridley Park man had the bet
ter sprint and finished with a slight
lead. The first five men to cross the
line were within a few yards of each
other. Arlington was first with the
fast time of 3 minutes and 43 Is sec
onds for the mile; Conshohocken H. S.
was second, Hammonton H. S. third,
Ridley Park fourth and P~leasantville
H. S. fifth. Taken all in all, the local
boys did fine, and Captain Clark and
his men deserve a lot of credit.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
SALEM LADIES AID.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Salem M. e. Church held a meeting at
the home of Mrs. Richard Bates, on
South Main street, On Tuesday night.
After the business meeting, during
which plans were made for the dinner
and supper which will be served to
the w. c. 7. U. when they meet in
the church, a solo by Mrs. f. Stadler
vas greatly enjoyed by all. A delight
full lunch was served during the
course of the evening.
Among those present were: Mrs.
Frank Parker, Miss Edith Parker,
Mrs. Weiska and granddaughter Olive,
Mrs. Lizzie Allen, Mrs. Mulaery, Miss
Esther Brown, Mrs. Blackman, Mrs,
Helen Toy, Mrs. John Walker, Mrs.
Matte Lake, Mrs. Alex. Fish, Mrs.
Stanley Zippler, Mrs. Nettie Martin,
Mrs. A. Willets, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Bates,
Mr.. Huckel, Mrs. Ella Mathis, Mrs.
Thos. Ingersoll, Mrs. John Thomas,
Miss Ada Thomas, Mrs. George
Blake, Mrs. Harry Umbrine, Mrs.
Chas. Bowen, Mrs. Emma Eroin, Mrs.
Georgia Hiker, Mrs. John Hilton, Mrs.
Elwood Huckel, Mr.. T. Mathis, Mrs.
Annie Stebbins, Mrs. Flora Collins,
Mr.. Roy Collins, Mrs. John Ryon,
Mrs. John Sykes, Mrs. F. Stadler, Mrs.
John Smith.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
ALUM Nj NOTES..

Miss Armenia Risley,, of Philadel-
phia, assistant pipe organist of the
Episcopal church at Front street near
Lehigh avenue, is spending Friday and
Saturday Of this week at her home
here, the "Poplars".
Miss Mary Penhallow had as her
dinner guest this week, Mr.. William
Townsend, of Philadelphia.
Miss Millicent Thompson, a student
at Temple University, Philadelphia-
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles d. Thompson.
Miss Ada Macdonald, sophomore at
University of Pennsylvania in Phila-
delphia, spent a most enjoyable week
end at her home here.
Miss Catharine Sullivan, Miss Mary
Penhallow, Mr.. Hyle Hartzell and Mr..
Edward Hudson were among those
that enjoyed the dance given by the
Red Men.
Miss Irma Stiles enjoyed the dance
given by the State Great Sachem in
Atlantic City Thursday evening.
Mr.. Rudolph Keucher, a law student
at Temple University and a graduate
of P. H. S., was entertained at dinner
this week by Mr.. Richard Sullivan.
Mr.. Esler Helms entertained over
the weekend as his guest Mr.. Victor
Flute, of Atlantic City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
E N DANCE.

Under the auspices of Kinewaugha
Tribe of Red Men and Fenton's Or
chestra there will be a dance given
in Red Mems Hall this Saturday
night. The dances are to be con-
tinued each Saturday evening until
the hot weather arrives, with the ex-
ception of Saturday evening, May
18th, at which time the hall is rented
for a meeting of the Martin-Adams-
Steelman heirs.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
WESLEY M. E. CHURCH.
Rev. w. l.. Shaw, Pastor.

Services Sunday as follows:-
$50 a. M, Glass Meeting.
1890 a. M, Sacrament of the Lords
Supper and reception of new members
by letter. Pastor Shaw's morning
subject will be: Hurting the Christ"
2.30 p. M, Sunday School.
7.15 p. m, Epworth League.
8 p. M, Worship and sermon. Pas
tors subject, "a Perilous Age"
Wednesday, A p. M, Junior League;
7.45 p. M, Prayer Service.
The First Quarterly Conference of
Wesley M. E. Church will be held on
Monday evening, May Is, at 8 O'Clock.
A full attendance is urged.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
ST. JOHNS M. p. CHURCH,

Rev. George w. Toms, Jr., Pastor.
Services Sunday as follows:
$50 a. NJ, Class Meeting.
1890 a. M, Preaching Service.
2.30 p. M, Sunday School.
7 p. M, Christian Endeavor; topic,
Better Sunday Keeping; leader,
Mrs. II. e. Howell.
s p. m, Preaching Service.
Monday, at 8 p. M, monthly meet
ing of Women's Bible Glass.
Wednesday, at s p. m, Prayer Meet
ing and Bible Study, Acts g..
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-06
AID SOCIETY E

The Ladies' Aid Society of Mount
Pleasant Church met Tuesday eve
ming and arranged for a strawberry
festival, to be held in the near future.
The date will be announced later.