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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
WEE ASKS FOR DIVORCE.
Mrs. Charlotte Dix Charges Her Hus-
band With Cruelty.

Alleging that he has treated her
with great cruelty since their marriage
January II, 1922, Mrs. Charlotte NJ.
Dix, 364 Davies street, has filed a
divorce from Charles G.. Dix. She as
serts that he has several times as
saulted her and beat her with his
fists, kicked and bruised her and
threatened to kill her. At one time,
she AYERS, he would have killed her
had not a truck driver and some of
the neighbors interfered.
Only a few days ago, Mrs. Dix de-
c1ares, while she was sick in bed Dix
attacked her and then deserted her.
She says he draws a pension of 500
a month from the government but that
he has failed to properly support her.
He is staying at 54S East Gordon
street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

Emporia, Kan, March IA work
ing girl can not dress respectfully and
comfortably on less than S141.0S a
year, EmpOria women testified this
morning in the final minimum wage
hearing before the Kansas industrial
court here. Part of that sum-S13.67
lis for upkeep of clothing.
Members of the local Business and
Professional Women's club testified
that the employers budget, given at
S9S. was inadequate. The women item
Ized room rent, food and clothing ana
declared costs of the necessities of life
have not been reduced enough to per-
init much if any reduction of the mini
mum wage for working girls.
These girls and students at the. state
normal school here who recently made
a hunger test to determine a fair
allowance for food appear before the
board this afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

educational institution. On that point
there needs to be no argument. As
to the returns on such an investment,
argument will be needed only for
those who have not vision, being blind
ed by small, selfish interests, or lack
ing the power of appreciating the best
in material and spiritual things
Washburn college with its present
faculty of forty-eight. and one thou
sand students. 400 of whom are from
outside of this city and county. give
to Topeka not less than 100000 a
year. If the endowment asked for is
secured, this will grow in a few years
to S1,0OO.0O0. and will not stop at that
Besides the expenditure of faculty and
students there will be large sums of
money expended here by Washburn
college for labor and material in the
erection and equipment of new build
ings as it expands by the aid and sup
port of Topeka and Kansas.
As to benefits to the city, other than
financial, who can estimate the mag
nitude of the blessings that will come
in the future as it grows with the
growth of our city and state. There
is no way to put a money value upon
the education benefits that Washburn
now gives to Topeka. 1t can only be
said that it is very great, and will be-
come greater as the institution grows
What has been said of the educa-
tional benefits may be said of the So
cial. moral, spiritual, and religious
benefits. The wisest and best, those
possessed of the keenest appreciation
and greatest vision. can only guess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
ERNICH FUNERAL HELD TODAY
Services for Veteran Topeka Printer
Held at PenweII's Chapel.

The funeral of Louis A. Ernich, vet
eran Topeka printer, who died Tues
day in a local hospital. was held at 4
o'clock this afternoon at Penwelrs
chapel.
The Rev. r. A. Schell, pastor of the
First Christian church, delivered the
funeral sermon.
The pallbearers were printers with
whom he had associated with for
many years in Topeka. They were:
Charles Hovatter. Otto L. Rain, c. c.
Claudy, A. A. Holipeter, Z. L. Pinker-
ton and Con Van Malta. SunfloWer
Camp, Modern Woodmen of America,
was in charge of the services at the
grave. Burial in Topeka Cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

1t is reasonable to assume that a
city. like an individual. would en-
deavor to do that which would re-
dound to its best interests, respecting
the present and the future.
Topeka. in its efforts to grow larger
and better. attaining greater prosperity
and wider happiness. should consider
Washburn college as one Of its best
assets.
An Industrial enterprise bringing to
Topeka the amount of money that
Washburn college brings every year
would be priced very highly by the
Chamber Of Commerce and other
business organizations of the city; and
there would be no effort spared 10
secure such an enterprise If the city
didn't already possess it. If the city
had an industrial or comm ercial enter
prise of like value and if there were
danger of its being lost, there would
certainly be fevered efforts to retain
1t AID financial assistance promptly
given it,
We have Washburn college. an
established institution. now doing for
the city great good financially but
"a pablo Of doing much more. if proper
support is given If the citizens of
Topeka appreciate its value. and will
give it the financial and moral sup
port it deserves. then much greater
financial returns would come from
Washburn. To give TO Washburn the
endowment for which they are now
asking, S250.0O0, will be enhancing the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

prosperity of the city and planting for
bigger things in the future.
The only question In the minds of
those who think far. is whether or
not the citizens of Topeka have suffi-
cient vision TO see the future Alright
and contribute the small sum asked for
by this large and growing educational
institution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
ARREST HUSBAND NEAR FATAL
Mrs. Lee Bothmann, S24 Lime, Threat
ened 10 swallow CarbOlic Acid.

Mrs. Lee Bothmann. 324 Lime street.
threatened to swallow carbolic acid
this morning when her husband was
arrested by Tom Hurley. marshal OF
the city court. on warrant charging
him with obtaining groceries under
false pretenses from the Albert Checks
field grocery store
Bothmann re-entered the house to
get his hat and coat while Hurley
waited for him. He returned with the
statement that Mrs. Bothmann threat
ened to take carbolic acid and that he
would have to send for her mother.
according to Marshal Hurley Her
mother was then brought to the house
to remain with her while Bothmann
was taken to the county Jail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

Men of means seeking investment
are a pit to consider very carefully how
profitable that Investment would
probably prove. and they are especially
concerned that such investment will
he safe. that il Will not be lost, and
that in years to come will bring salts
factory returns on the amount in
vested.
Now as to investing in Washburn
there is one thing certain, it is a safe
investment. No one ever lost the in
vestment made in a well established
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
Protests Innocence Until Death.

NIcAlester. Okla, March 17.-Steve
Sabo walked to the electric chair with
firm step early today and was put to
death without making a confession.
He was convicted of the murder of his
niece, Sophia Sabo, IS, last fall Some
time you'll find out who killed
Sophie were his last words as he
went to his death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
Ford Still Wars on wall Street.

Detroit. March 17.-Declaring that
IF it's the last thing to do in this
world, I'll exert every resources and
influence at my command to keep the
hands of Wall street off Muscle
Shoals" Henry Ford today broke his
silence maintained during the last two
months with regard to his offer to
lease and operate the government wa
ter power project in Alabama.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
ONE DIES IN n. p. WRECK
Collision of Wcstbound Train and Stub
Going East Injuries Many.

Butte. Mont. March 17.-Northern
Pacific train No. 1, westbound. and
stub No 220. a local from Butte to
Billings, collided headon today at
Welsh, sixteen miles from Butte.
Fireman Caldwell, who was on the
stub, was killed. Several people were
reported injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The body of Josiah Ashpole. aged 50
years, will reach Topeka Saturday morning
of his son. H ID. Ashpole, at Great Bend.
Kan Josiah Ashpole was early settler
who lived at Silver Lake and in the north
half of Shawnee county for many years. The
funeral will be held at the Silver Lake
Methodist church at . 80 o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon. Burial will be in Silver Lake GEM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
NO HOPE TO AVERT STRIKE.
Secretary Treasurer Prefers That
WaIkout be Called "Suspension"

Indianapolis, March 17-No hope of
averting suspension of operations in
the bituminous coal fields April 1 was
seen today by William Green, secre-
tary- treasurer of the United Mines
Workers
Il don't think it can be averted."
said Mr.. Green adding: Notice I don't
say strike"
The suspension, however, might lead
into strike, he explained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
SUES R. |. FOR $40, 900
Suit Filed by II. L. Stone Being Heard
in District Court.

Trial of a suit brought by Frank L.
Stone, administrator of the estate of
Tony Anton Peterson, bridge carpen-
ter, to collect $4,000 from the Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
company, was in progress today before
a jury in Judge George ~Whitcomb's
division of the district court.
Peterson was killed by a falling tim
Der while working on a Rock Island
bridge near Belleville in August, 1921.
The suit is brought on behalf of his
three children, Harvey, is; Edith, Is;
and Alta, IA. Negligence of the rail-
road company's employees is CHARGED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
RECAPTURED ESCAPED BOYS.
Four Were To Have Been Taken to
State Institution Hero.

Wichita, March 17.-Three of the
four boys who escaped handcuffed
yesterday from the Sedgwick county
boys detention home were captured
shortly before noon today. The three
are Collie Burries. William Bishop and
Earl Stanley The fourth boy, Ora
WhittOn, is still at large.
The four were to have been taken
to the state industrial school at To-
peka Ia st night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
DAM GOES our Ar AMERICUs.
More Than 100 Million Gallons Water
Hoods Farms=Damace $4,000.

Emporia, March 17.-More than 100
million gallons of water in storage
escaped yesterday when high water
from the Neosho river washed out the
west wall connecting an abutment
dam on the Correll farm near Ameri-
Gus Kan.
Repairs will cost $4,000. according
to engineers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

Ottawa. Kan. March 17.-Chris
Jordan of Kansas City secured two
falls on Harry Hickey. local wrestler,
in the auditorium here last night. He
used the deadlock. winning the first
in six minutes and the second in ten
minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
BIG BASEBALL LOTTERY?

st. Louis, March 17.-Operation
of nation wide baseball lottery
with headquarters in Cleveland, is
indicated, police announced today,
as the result of the arrest of a man
believed by police to be the local
agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
VET CONVENTION DATE
Foreign Wars Returned Men Meet at
Parsons in May

Parsons, Kan, March 17.-Date of
the state convention, Veterans of for
eign wars. is changed from April to
May 1921. a. G. Mann. commander
of the local post, announced today.
Parsons plans to entertain more
than 1000 veterans during the two
DAYS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

This essay written by Dona Arm
field 4 sophomore in Topeka high
school, won second prize OF SIS in the
l.ska high school on the subjct Of Why
Topeka should support Washburn col
leGe."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

Yates Center. Kan, March IL
Newton has been chosen for the 1928
Kansas conference of the Evangelical
association. now in its fifty-eighth an
nual session here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
LATE MARKETS

NEW YORK LIBERTY BOND MARKET.
New York March 17-Liberty bonds close:
31h's 81 16: first is 81 40: second As, 81 60:
first AZ s, 97.72; seco-I 44,s, 9T72: third
4!4's, 9S;s4; fourth AS % S.; Victory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
P. W. G. NEEDS S141.OB

Emporia Women Disagree With
Employers in Final Hearing Be-
fore Minimum Wage Fixing
Body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
WINNER OF SECOND PRIZE

Miss Dona Armficld. a Sopho-
more in L. III. :. Tells Why To-
peka Should support WASH
burn College.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
Local Mention

Raymond Chi-opodist orDheum BIdg.-Adv
Art Lamp Shop. 500 Kansas Ave-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
For Saturday We Are Especially
Featuring the NeW
Piping Rock Model at 1928

large of goods and drapery
fabrics await your selection Clover than elsewhere prices
Bordered Scrims. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS c yd.
Plain Marquisettes, 36-inch ........... .19c yd.
Bordered Marquisettes. ............... .25c yd.
Dotted and Barred Swsses. ........... .35c yd.
Nets and Barred Marqusettes. .35c yd.
Marqusettes with embroidered coored dots 4Sc yd.
Plain Powered Madras. ............ .4Sc yd.
Sunfast Draperies ............. .4Sc and sec yd.
Sunfast Draperies, Silk ............... $3.50 yd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
New Lingerie Waists,
S1.OO

A dozen good styles, plain tall
ored models and many that are
neatly trimmed with lace or en-
broidery. It's been a long time
since we've been able to show
such good values.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, March 17-wHEAT-Close
May. $1.3s15@13s@4; July, $1.199s; Sept,
C0RN-May, 62%c; July, 65Ssc; Sept,
6T%c.
OATs-May, 391sc; July, 41Ac; Sept,
42e
RYE%May. 81. O6s4 July, 96Stc.
PORK-May, $4,000.
LARD-March, $11.2O; May, $114O; July,
RIBs-May, $11oo; July, 5000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
Dandy MILDLY Blouses
for csc

a new lot of Middies, made of
an exceptionally nice quality of
MILDLY twill. They come with
red or blue collars and cuffs and
trimmings or in all white.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Wall St. New York. March 17.-STOCKS
-Independent steels followed the upward
course of L. S. steel later. Equipments.
motors and minor oils also were one to two
points higher. The closing was strong.
Sales approximated 100000 shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
Jordan wins From Hickey.

Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel. 22s1.-
H.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17

NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
New York, March 17-COTTON-Spot
quiet; middling, 1S40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
SEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

New York, March 17.-MONEY-Call
money, easy; high, 3l9 low, : ruling rate
s. Call loans against acceptances, ,. Time
loans, easier: 90 days, 415@4s4 80 days. IA
paper. 415@42.
Foreign exchange. strong. Great Britain,
demand, 1865 cables, 4-37; 90 day bills on
banks, 433s4 France, demand, S-9913 ca
bIes. $50. Italy, demand, $40; cables,
51OIS Belgium. demand. S.431h: cables,
S44 Germany, demand, .35ss cables, .5524
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET.
New Orleans, March 17.-COTTON-Spot
steady AMI unchanged; middling, 1865.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co,
201 New England BldgD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-17
New York Trimmed Hats

900 of hats made and trimmed by experts New
York The most exclusive domestic and imported models
duplicated in less expensive materials and be purchased
here at fraction of what the original models COST
The styles and cooring authentic
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28
American Girl Loses
To British GOHe,

White Sulphur Springs. W. Va,
Sept. 2S.-Defeat Of Miss Ale1a
Stirling. one of Americas foremost
women golfers, by Mrs. VIM. Gavin.
of England, one up, featured the
third round of the National Wo.
mems Golf tourney here today
Miss Stirling fought stubborn
battle against the plucky invader
but lost the match on the final hole
when Mrs. Gavin shot 3. Mrs.
Gavin had stroke higher medal
score than Miss stirling.
As result Of today's play, the
semi-finals are: r.
Miss Glenna Collett, Providence,
r. l.; Mrs. Edith Cummings. On.
wentsia, Chicago; Mrs. Arnold Jack.
son, Greenwich YConn., and Mrs.
VIM. Gavin, England.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28
POWER DIRECT FROM THE SUN
MANS NEXT STEP, SAYS MAROON,

Human control over M .u:al for
ccs that will make life on this
earth safer, easier and more en-
joynble: power derived direct from
the sun; airplanes m numerous as
automobiles and no need TO work
more than n mere fraction OF each
day To earn n living-that 10 what
the world In coming u, secording
10 Cugllelmo Marconl. inventor OF
the VlSeless.
ThS" great miraclc-n .ker pic
lures the possibilities Of the next
half-century In an interview which
Allen l.. Benson reports IN the
October number Of Hearst. Inter-
national Magazine.
Marconi believes not only that
the world will be transformed with
in the next fifty years. but that
M ! the end Of time. In 1tlon and
discovery will shower benefits up
on the human race at q constantly
inc easing speed.
Recent achievements T. the field
Of scientific invention, Marconi told
Mr.. Benson, will seem insignificant
in comparison with what the next
half century viii produce.
ut II inevitable that this will
be so." he predicts. 1--WE have
more knowledge of natural laws
now than ever before and we are
searching for more knowledge to.
dav NJ never before"
1--WE are irst entering what may
he called the field Of vibrations. a
field IN which we NAV find more
wonders than the mind can now
conceive" he added. ave are
learning that what once appeared
TO be the great forces :, nature
are not. In the real sense. great a,
nll., 90 - a..f..
IAN earthquake. the tides. winds.
even a tempest. these modern man
finds more impressive than potcn-
tial"
scientists are now beginning 70
realize that the really greF forces
with which we may deal" the in
ventor went on. "are locked up IN
vibrations so gentle TINT we can
not feel them. though we can feel
a summer zerhyr ns II blows rron
our cheeks. Wireless Is the only de.
vice ever made by man that car
carry around the world a sound
created by q human being. II ell
the explosives in America we're TO
be exploded In New York. the
sound could not be heard in Eng
land.
ave stiI, Obtain power in a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28

primitive way. Considering that
the earth Is swimming In an enor-
nous ocean Of power. coming 70
US In the form OF vibrations, IL In
indeed primitive 10 create relative
ly small amounts OF electricity by
damming little rivulets and burn
ing little piles Of coal dug from the
ground. The world will not much
longer dig or burn coal. | believe
II Is only question Of time until
we obtain electricity direct from
tho sun, or from atoms, sooner or
later in both ways"
Marc-oni sees a certain danger
to the world In the great progress
that he expects.
"The conditions OF life viii be
made so easy that II people nro
not careful they will deteriora.e."
he said. "feopie work now be-
cause they are compelled to DO 50
70 earn a living, and it Is good for
them to work. But IL will not
much longer be necessary for a
person TO work more than a frac-
ton of his time to earn n living.
Then will come the danger Of de-
tprioratinnn
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28
Runaway Boy Found Here.

Ernest Randall, lad who ran away
from his home in FL Reno yesterday
was picked up here this morning by
II. II. DuBose, city tuant officer. He
will be returned to FL Reno this
afternoon. The lad is IA years Of
age. He is the third runaway boy
taken into custody here during the
past ten days by the city truant of
ficer The lads who were following
the carnival here last week were
picked up and their parents notified.
Mr.. DuBose stated this morning that
he visits every section of the city
daily in search of boys who are
truant.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28
Arson Charges Dismissed.

Charges of attempted arson filed
against Ules Stevens and Lonnie
Stevens were dismissed yesterday
on motion of the COMFY attorney.
Insufficient evidence was given as
the cause for the dismissal The
complaint was signed by j. w. Sum.
mers, Grady county farmer. Nj.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28
Every Woman Needs a Tonic
at Some Period Of Life
Read This :

Dallas, Texas.--"I had been in i'll
health for long time and then a more
serious condition developed. was under
treatment Of doctor, but could not see
muchimprovement. ! then began taking
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
now ! am a perfectly we'll woman. /
shall always be glad to say good word
for DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Mrs. W. II. Paschall, 40lO metropolitan
Street.
Health is most important to you. Do
not neglect it. Obtain this Prescription
Of DR.. Pierce's now, in liquid or tablets,
from your druggist, or send 10c for trial
pkg. Of tablets TO DR.. Pierce's Invalids'
Hotel in Buffalo N. Y, or write for free
medical advice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28
REVOLUTION REPORT DENIED

Washington, Sept. 2s-Categorical
denial of reports from Hungary of
revolution in Jugo-Slavia was made
at the Serbian legation today. There
have been no disturbances either
in Serbia or in Jugo.Slavia, 1t was
stated officially,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28
Capt. Hulen Honored.

Capt. Hulen Honored.
Capt Harvey Hulen, Of Chicka.
sha, was reelected commander OF
the Chickasha brigade Of Confeder'
ate veterans. according TO word re
ceived here today from Shawnee
where the annual state reunion of
United Confederate veterans is be.
ing held. The Daughters I the Con.
federcy honored Mrs. X. NJ. Cavitt
OF this city. Mrs. Cavitt was elect
ed custodian of flags. Mrs. |. II.
Harness. of Chickasha, delivered
the response to the address of wei
come in behalf of the U. d. c. Mrs.
Harness served as president of the
United Daughters of the Confed-
ercy during the past year The re
union closes this morning in Shaw
nee. The local delegation Is ex
pected to return this afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28
TRASH FIRE BRINGS ALARM.

A trash fire at 4O1 North Fourth
street was extinguished without loss
last night. The fire department re-
ceived the call at 1910 o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Wantland, ac'
companied by thclf daughter. Miss
Madonna. and Miss Reggle Ru,s
Davis, left yeaterdaY :or uklahorn
Clty where they viii autnt the
state fair.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-09-28
Mclean Accepts Position.

J. r. (Bully) Mclean has accept
ed a position with the cotton de-
partment of the lndiahoma Gins
company, He returned yesterday
afternoon from short visit with
relatives and friends in Arkadel-
phia, Ark Mclean was manager
of the Orphan club in the Okla
homa State league during the sea-
son which has just closed.