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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
BILLIARDS. ALIBI is TOLD.
Only Visits to Armed Miners at Re-
quest of Authorities, He Says.
nv the Associafed Preasl

Charleston, W. Va. May 20.-De-
velopments of the defense contentious
in the treason trial of William Biz
zard that his only visits to the armed
forces of miners who sought to shoot
their way across the guarded hills of
Logan county last summer were at the
instance of federal army officers, was
continued today.
Late yesterday afternoon testimony
in his behalf got under way with Will
liam L. Petry, district vice president
and Roy Roberts a Charleston news
paper man. on the witness stand to
support Billiards. alibi.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
RUSSIA AS CHRIST!
Tchitchcrin Compares Allies to
the Devil Offering worldly
Temptations to Russia if She
Will Forsake ideals"
By International News service.l

Genoa. May 20.-"Do YOU remem-
Der the story in the Bible of satan
taking Christ upon the top of noun
tain and offering the riches of the
world if he would do Satan's bid
ding George Tchitcherin. soviet
today.
soviet Russia has stood on the
mountain at Genoa and has been Of
tered all she desires il she will only
surrender the fundamental principles
on winch her state had been construct
ed amid death, pain and suffering"
he continued
We do not mean to compare our
selves with Christ, nor the allies with
the devil but the same principle of
temptation we spurned," he add, with
a significant shrug of the shoulders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
Was President of Topeka Board
of Education.
LIVED IN KANSAS SO YEARS
A Prominent Sunday School
Worker in State.
Took Much Interest in Re-
IigiOus Education Work.

Homer W. Bomgardner. 81 years of
age. prominent Topeka undertaken
president of the board of education
and widely known Kansas Sunday
school worker, died Friday night at
local hospital. Death followed an op-
Grafton for appendicitis, which was
performed last Sunday. He had been
sick since Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
MERGER Is Off
Steel Company Combine May Not Go
Thru After All.

New York, May 2O.-Abandonmen
of the proposed merger of indepen-
dent steel companies was generally
forecasted today as a result Of the
withdrawal Of the Youngstown Sheet
and Tube company from the/six-com-
pany combine.
J. A Campbell. president Of Youugs-
town, previously had been agreed
upon as head Of the proposed merger
serving as chairman Of the board Of
directors and chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
CHARGED WITH BIGAMY

Los Angeles, May 2O-RodoIph
Valentino. screen actor. was arrested
here today on a felony charge of
bigamy. He surrendered to the dis
trict attorneys office, accompanied by
counsel, and arrangen ents were i'm
mediately made to provide for release
on bail.
A charge of bigamy was plased
against Valentino at the district at
torney's office with the issuance of
a felony complaint growing out of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
FRENCH BUSINESS PARALYZED.
Results of Genoa Conference and War
Debt Payments Awaited

Washington, May 2O-Revival of
French business appears to be await
ing results of the Genoa conference
and the German action concerning
reparations on May 81, Commercial
Attache Huntington reported today to
the commerce department
The general business situation in
France was dull thruout April, he said,
with little hope of improvement dur
ing May. The proposed American
tariff is causing grave concern, he de-
clared. and German competition is
keenly felt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
SHANTUNG PACT RATIFIED
Agreement With China Negotiated at
Washington Signed by Japan
(By the Associated PressJ

Toxic, May 2O--The Shantung agree
ment negotiated with China at the
Washington conference. was ratified
today by Japan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
BAND CONCERT At GAGE

Following is the program OF the
first free municipal band concert OF
the season to be given by Marshail'a
band at Gage park Sunday afternoon=
March. Chicago Tribune ...-. Chambers
yFeEtuFe- 4elNa tttlAtl4ll
Cornet solo. The Rosary --.-.---.-N Nevis
fBy requestD
y. z. Mc('omaS.
Waltz. tThe Beautiful Blue Danube.
otFaus4
fBy reqnestl
Selection. wizard Of o. .....-. d. Hoschns
INTEHMISSION.
March. The Flash ....... Gal Huntslngs8
Vocal solo. My Sunny Tennessee" RUBY
u. J.. Stevenson.
Descriptive. Down South" ..-..... .0Hums
March, "OId Comrades -....-......... Tick
lBy reauesD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
WOMEN NOT FAVORED, EITHER.
Roosevelt Denies Use of Naval Radio
for Broadcasting Speeches.

Washington. May 2O.-Acting Sec
retary of the Navy Roosevelt today
announced he had declined application
of the national women's party for use
of naval facilities in broadcasting ad-
dresses to be delivered tomorrow at
dedication of the party's new head
quarters here.
The application was denied. Mr..
Roosevelt said. on the ground that
such use would contravene the naval
order against employment of the naval
radio for political purposes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
EDISON no TELL VIEWS.
Senate Agricultural Committee Asks
His Aid in Shoals Proposal.

Washington. May 20.-The invita-
tion to Thomas \. Edison. the inven-
tor. to appear before the senate agri-
cultural committee for examination in
connection with the committees in
vesti saticns of proposals for develop
ing the governments power and
nitrate projects at Muscle Shoals, Ala,
was accepted today by Mr.. Edison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
MOLLY FULLER IS IN NEED.
Favorite of Older Musical Comedy
Days in Hospital. Nearly Blind

Chicago. May 2O.-MoIly Fuller, for
many years a favorite in musical
comedy. is in a hospital here almost
blind. it was announced today. In
private life she is Mrs Frederick Hal
len, widow of an actor, who died two
years ago.
Miss Fuller is 55 years old and her
only living relative is a half brother
living in a soldiers home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
f. o. PIRTLE SLAYS SELF?
Pistol Found Beside His Body in Car
West of wichita

Wichita, Kan. May 2O.-Finding of
the body of E. o. Pirtle, 80, insurance
broker, in his roadster on a country
road west of Wichita today, gave rise
to a belief by police that he had com
mitted suicide.
His death came from a wound in
the head, inflicted by a pistol A
pistol was found on the floor of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
Emporia to Decide on Lighting.

Emporia. Kan. May 2O.-A special
election will be held here on May %
on the issue of thirty-year franchise
sought by the electric light and power
company which supplies Emporia
with current. An alternative PROPOSE
tion of municipal ownership IS being
considered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
WANT TO END SMALL CASE.
June 10 Set as Probable Date for
Governor Trials Conclusion

Waukegan. May 2O.-Attorneys en-
Saged in the conspiracy trial of Gov.
Len Small hope to see it ended with
in the next three weeks.
On both sides predictions on the
duration of the trial are made with
qualifications, but expressed opinions
have been sufficient to indicate that
the lawyers expect the case to go to
the jury by June 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
HANDS TALKED ROUGH

Dallas. Tex. May 20.-Moda Mum
was granted divorce from Hugh
Mum. Both are deaf mutes
Among other complaints. Mrs.
Mum accused her husband of
using abusive language.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20

Topekans who have a fondness for
spinning over the country roads
should take on an extra supply of
gas tonight and prepare to "step on
err Sunday 1t is going to be a fine
day for motoring, the weather man
says. with just enough clouds to keep
the temperature at a comfortable
point
In fact, there doesn't seem to be
much on the horizon to bring about a
change from the present brand of
summer resort weather. There is a
possibility that Topeka may get q
shower late this afternoon or evening,
but there isn't chance for it to spoil
the roads which are in fine shape, the
weather dopester declared today.
Rain in Kansas during the past
twenty-four hours has come in the
form of showers which have been con-
CONTINUED on Page Two.I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
CLUBS AND CHURCHES IN
DEMAND FOR DISCHARGE
OF The CHIEF OF POLICE
side city officers may be implicated if
actual proceedings are undertaken
MaYor Is Investigating.

Mayor Corwine this afternoon
evaded a query as to whether he was
going TO act upon the request of the
committee of women and ask Chief
Swallow to resign.
Il am making an investigation" was
his only comment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20

Roscrea. Tipperary, May 2o.-Fifty
men attacked mansion here today
and after binding and blindfoiding
the servants sprinkletd oil about. set
fire to the place and departed. firing
shots thru the windows. The servants
succeeded in freeing themselves and
after long struggle extinguished the
fire, saving the mansion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20

Hollyw ood actors marriage last Satur-
day in Mexicali, Mexico, to Winifred
Hudnut, also known as Natacha
Rambova- while he was legally mar
ried to J lean Acker, a movie actress.
Los Angeles. May pa report
that Rudolph Valentino. film actor,
and Winifred Hudnut, motion picture
art director. known professionally as
Natacha Rambova occupied room al
a hotel at Palm Springs. Calf. after
their marriage week ago at MexicalL
Lower California. was in the district
attorneys office here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20

FORECAST FOR kANSAS-Gen-
eral fair but with proba bility of
occasional local showers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20
GOOD DAY FOR MOTORING
Flora Promises Pleasant
Weather for Sunday.

TODAY'S TEMPERATURES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-20

At the attorney generals office to-
day, c 3. Griffith and F. L. Crabbe.
who are conducting the Investigation.
were examining a steady stream of
witnesses who ranged in rank from the
mayor to humble Iaborers. It was
stated that sufficient evidence has al
ready been accumulated to justify the
consideration of drastic action by the
state.
The intimation was that others be-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
FORMER GOVERNOR pINCHBACK
CALLED TO FINAL REWARD.
Succumbs After Il Long and Active
Political Career.

washington, Dec. 30.-Pinckney
Benton Stewart Pinchback, former
Governor of Louisiana from December
6, 1872 to January IS, 1873 died he"e.
Re was Sd years old, and had lived in
Washington for the past 80 years.
Until his retirement several yea,
ago, the former governor had practic-
ed law here. Death came after ling.
ering illness.
He succeeded to Ehe governors.ri T.
from ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS as result
Of the Impeachment Of Governor Wa,
moth. He also was eected to Congress
In 1872 but did not take office as he,
the time, was waging q contest for Il
seat in tho Uniked States Senate. The
contest however, proved unsuccessful!
He also had served rs state senator IS
delegate &. large to many republican,
national conventions, and in seyera.
Local offices in New Orleans He was
owner and publisher OF the New Or
leans Lduisannn for II years. During
the Civil War he was Captain in the
Louisiana native guards. He was born
In Macon, Ga.
Burial was hold III Now Orleans.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07

urer's office; John w. Harris, Depnt.
County Recorder; Rev. DR.. J. 3. Plus
pastor Second Baptist Church,; Robert
F.. Jones, grocer; Charles w. Bryan,
Jr., contractor; Colonel w. H. Fergu
son, proprietor Of the East Side Prin,
ing Co., and Deputy in the City Water
Works Department and Robert Mool
man, furniture dealer. Mr.. Mitchell.
was tho guest Of Counsellor Barcus
He was Ell route home from the Ameri
can Bankers Association which met
recently in California and OF which no
is a member. He is u member of tho
Chamber of Commerce Of the United
States, fellow Of tire Royal Society
Of Arts Of London and President Of
the Mechanics Savings Bank OF Rich.
mond. He is one Of the big and infIu.
entail Negroes in the United States.
He left at 10:45 Tuesday. Mr.. Mitch
oil has been nominated by the colored
people for Governor Of tho State of
Virginia OH the Independent Republi.
can ticket as Il protest against The
regular Republican organzat on,
which refused them recognition in
their state convention. A complete
State. Congressional and legislative
ticket has been nominated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
Lawyer George blackwell, former
REV. w. r. ,soHNsON's MEssAGsE

Pastor Of First Baptist Church Sends
Out Every Mcmbu: Canvass Letter.
The First African Baptist Church,
Fourteenth anil Broad Streets, Rich
mond, Va. Rey. w. r. Johnson, ID.
d. Pastor.
MY DEAR MEMBER:
This letter is to notify you tlrat our
budget for the year 1921 Us $40, 10000
and that our cAnyassers are authOriz-
cd to pay you q visit Oh the afternoon
OF the Third Sunday in March 1922
In the interest Of our own Church and
its work.
They will begin their visits on the
Third Sunday in March and make
their final report Of the canvass Oh
the First Sunday in April 1922.
The Committee appointed by order
Of the Church., has planned for a thor
ongh cyery-member canvass, to the
end that each ono will have an oppor
tunity to make the very best invest
ment for the Lords work. We have
many obligations to carry, hence, we
need the presence and active coopera.
ton of every member Of the First
Baptist Church, Corner 18th and
Broad Streets.
Christian giving is an act Of wor
ship and we should not neglect it.
If you are doing your full duty in
every respect so far as church obliga.
lions and attendance are concerned,
then YOU are asked to assist the ca1
vassers in locating every other mem.
Der in your locality. The purpose of
this canvass is fourfold:-
!. To reach each member.
2. To secure larger attendance OF
members.
3. To got increased contributions
for all purposes, viz:
Incidental expenses; Church i'm.
provements; Church organ, Church
Bcnevolences; Missionary and Educ.
tional Work.
4. TO become better acquainted.
With these things accomplished, wo
Will be in better position to carry ont
Gods program.
l am enclosing to you pledge card
so that you can sign it and have it
ready for the Canvasser. Should tho
Canvasscr accidently miss you, you
can sign and send this card to the pas
tor or bring 1t to the Church when
you come.
Wishing you much Joy and prosper
ity. am, Yours most cordially.
w. T. JOHNSON, Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
DOINGs OF THE Y. Nj. c. A.

, The Y. M. G. A. welcomed the New
Year in the spirit Of Jesus-Others.
The first day was a busy day with
the boys and men Of the Y. M. c. A.
$3.50 A. NJ. at the building the work
ers for service.
AT the state prison special commit
tee meeting was held with the women
and every one decided to follow Christ
10 A. NJ.
10 A. M. the committees for the city
Jail and city home did not forget the
inmates. A happy hour.
At tho First Baptist Church the
eVangelistic meetings for men by the
Y. NJ c. A. and churches swung wide
open $3.50 P. M. Prof. Joseph Mat
thews led tho men in several heart to
heart songs and voluntary prayers
were offered. The male chorus opened
the meeting with special selection.
MY Boy Cling to the Bible. Scripture
lesson read. Prayer by the pastor, DR..
W. T. Johnson. Male Chorus-Rc.
marks by General Secretary, Scott G.
Burrell. The speaker DR.. W. Peyton
was introduced and he preached the
truth as usual. Subject: Why Do Men
Go TO He'll? Seven came forward for
cPoSioi iolp anu Ollo accepted christ.
Glad to see men from all over the
city. Men a great beginning for you
"'he New Year.
p. M. the boys crowded the build
ing where they were given one th-t
will follow them through life.
Men be on time Sunday ready for
hard work and the other MAI.
At the building $3.50 A. M. meeting
for the workers.
The Great EvangeFstic Meeting o.,
to the 9th Baptist church, Harvie and
Cary streets for men $3.50 p. M. Or.
W. II. Stokes pastor Of the Ebenezel
Baptist Church the speaker. Subject:
Stop! Look! Listen! DO not miss this
meeting men. The male chorus of tho
church will sing. Bring a man.
All boys are invited to the Y. M. c.
A. 4 p. M. a great meeting.
prey without remembering
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
a DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

"All the color ed folks in Virginia
want their civil and political rights,
they want to be given an equal chance
In the courts Of aaw and they want ali
talk OF race and color left out in deaf
ne with official mat ter. They are ready
TO pay their proportion Of taxes and
tney want the right Ito do their proper
ton OF voting. They are not asking
FOR the removal Of the poll tax as o
prerequisite to vote. All they want Is.
TO be permitted to vote and to haw.
their vote counted as they cast them
after they have paid tho poll tax.
Folks, who cannot read this will
have it spoken to them through one
OF the largest megaphones to be OBJ
tanned in this neighborhood. We arc
ready for either a free ballot and a
fa1r count or q pay ballot and fair.
count. We will assume the same r.
sponsibility that white man assum.
es and We will do all we can to make
this government n success along with
the white man."-Richmond Planet.
Brother Mitchell, Tho Herald sub.
scribes to all the above principles
with the amendment that they apply
not to Virginia alone but to the entire
South and to the entire Union, !f need
be.
(Baltimc"c Herald and COM
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
Mrs. Cta Il. Stokes Highly Henorcd

The public is cordially invited to
attend Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3rd
Sunday, January 10, 1922 at 7:45 +.
M. to witness the presentation OF Mrs
Ora Brown Stokes, as Non-ResidenS
Lecturer Of the Virginia Normal and
Industrial Institute.
This is much coveted honor ant
Is said to be the first time it has been
bestowed upon an aluminus Of any
Virginia Institution.
DR.. J. M. Candy, President will dc.
liver alre presentation speech; DR.. j.
W. Barco will be Master Of Ceremon.
les, and will introduce the speaker,
Mr.. w. A. Jordan will welcome the
visitors and citizens.
The Glee Club Of the Schools, tn.
Choir Of the Church and others will
render musical numbers. Several prom
mont citizens and representatives OF
colleges and schools will be represent
ed on program with short speeches If
fluctuations.
Soc program in next weeks publlca
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
BRIEFS AND SPICES.
INV s. r. C.l

(By S. J. c.
Love is blind; but somehow it Eunc-
tions more readily in the dark.
money doesn't make fools"-Head-
line. No but fools make money.
Those who packed their New Years
resolutions carefully need haWe mo
fear from ibreakage.
One reason for saying that men are
hustlers ts, they have to hustle to
keep up with the running expenses,
1t is not surprising to hear that
landlords arc becoming hardboileu,
they've been in enough hot water.
Another way Of proving yourself to
bo hero is to come out Of n barber
shop without ,getting trimmed.
Much has been said, but whatever,
Santa Claus brought was at least &C.
copied in principle.
Judging from the way "grown-ups"
read the captions at the movie shows
We are forced to believe that silent
reading is modern novelty.
The pressing business will get out
on its feet when young men cease get.
ting their trousers pressed in the par.
Tor
Another Problem Arises. ~ Bosto,
School boy criticises construction OF
p. M. G. Hayes address to them.
Among tho few characters who over
worked their casts in 1921 were A.
Volstead, John Barlycorn and Miss Do
Meanor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
PECULIAR MOVEMENTS

Ho reminded, me that could obtain
everything in that neiehborhood that
coula get. any where %lsc and he di.
rectcd me to barber shop and gave
me tire name Of the proprietor, who
would serve me, &ollt there and sat
down to wait, fol "a customer was
ahead of me. WIS treated courteous
~ and finally ] was in the chair. 'rhen
came we1l:dressed foma.e, who want
ed to know somLhing about numbers {.
Somebody sltdw,d Them to her. Then
came In another dandy individual. He
wanted to knew how much ono OF the
customers waited to put OH certain
numbers. Tlfen came in others until
counted five and they wera all sole
sting business. Wren I had guttul,
service. ] walked ont and wondered
what 1t al was about
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
CHARLES S. G|LPIN IS
ENTERTAINED HERE

The announcement that Mr.. Charles
S. Gilpin, tho noted actor would ap-
penr in Richmond ut the Academy OF
Music attracted much attention and
when Editor John Mitchell, Jr., receI>
ed letter from him asking that ar.
rangemonSs; be made here for the nc
commouation of his many friends. h,
at once consulted President ST. James
Giipin. President Of the Richmond
Beneficial Insurance Company m.
Madame Maggie l.. Walker, Presiden:
Of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank
with n view to having q banquet .I-
ranged here in his homer After much
discussion, the services of Mrs. Lucy
Cross, Mrs. Anna Brown and others
were secured under the leadorship OF
Mrs Cross and Con. w. Henry Jones
to prepare the banquet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
EDITOR MITCHELL
. =, X
49, EHu1Il

felt ut home in St. Louis. Dr.. Cur
tis called for mo and was soon II,
the downtown district, walked many
miles looking in tho windows and re
called Incidents In connection with
previous VISITS TO this progressive city.
L felt hungry ind went to the fine
Y. M. &. A. where in laundering
manner served myself. saved money
by tho poeration, but it was trouble
some task to me although the food
served was apetiZing and IN
every way satisfactory. y
fellow diner came TO my relief anil
tlren proceeded to finish my repast
l wanted haircut and Il shave and
made tho remark to MIR. A. W. Lloyd
that would go down in the neighbor.
hood Of G X, Robinson's establishment,
and secure the service.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
ORDERED MAN TO HALT

French, according to his story last
nlsht, was on his way back from tlso
Zines, after being gassed, when he
saw the alleged shooting. Tho wound
cd man. he said, was walking a few
feet in front of him. Major 0n,a
French asserted, was standing Just out
sue his headquarters when the two.
disabled men reached that point. He
ordered the wounded soldier to halt.
why the man did not stop,Y French
SAID last night, II don OF know but he
ala not. 1t may have been because OF
the pain he was suffering. Anyhow,
Mador Opie after 1t became eyident
mat his order was not being obeysd,
pulled out his automatic and shot at
mans back. The bullet missed its
mark. When we had reached the am.
bulance, tho wounded man who was o.
member OF my company but whose
msht name. cannot recall, asked NC
n l saw Opie shoot at him. told him,
that I did"