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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
WED--OR PAY UP!
Evan Burrows Fontaine Asks
Young Whitney for Cash.
But She Insists Name for Her
Boy Is What She Wants.

Los Angeles, July 26.-Evan Bur-
rows Fontaine, musical comedy star
and Oriental dancer, is going to go
thru with her two suits filed in New
York against Cornelius Vanderbilt
Whitney, son of Harry Payne Whit
ney, wealthy race horse owner, involv-
ing the paternity of her 19-months-
old baby boy and young Whitney's al
legged refusal to marry her.
There is but one thing that can
cause me to halt this thing" said the
petite young dancer today, in making
it clear she intends to fight the Whit
ney millions in open court, land that
is if the young gentleman decides
upon wedding ceremony"
And when those love letters OF
Sonny Whitney are read, they will be
very, very interesting she added,
after a second pause.
Miss Fontaine has offered young
Whitney his choice of either marriage
or financial settlement, but so far he
has not taken advantage of this OPP
ton she said.
''It is not money want, but a name
for the boy. I am ablc to care for him
as far as money goes" she repeated
again today.
The former Follies star also an
nounced she was going to have the
youngster-whom she calls Sonny"
as young Whitney is also known
brought to Los Angeles to be with her.
The child is now with her mother at
Kew Gardens, Long Island. she said.
The pretty dancer says she has not
seen young Whitney, who is believed
to be some place in southern Califor-
mia, since she saw him for a second in
a San Francisco hotel lobby about ten
days ago and later he called her on
the telephone, but she refused to see
him.
But when I do see him I'll insist
upon wedding ceremony" she de-
clared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
By B. R. Laskowski, Meteorologist.

By B. r. GaSkowski, Meteorologist.
Showers were general over Kansas
the latter part of the week. totalling
from one to two inches in the north
ern tier of counties and lighter else
where, according to the reports of the
weather bureau correspondents which
cover every county in the state.~r The
temperature averaged slightly above
normal for the first time in almost q
month. Temperatures of 100 degrees
and higher were reported from many
points in the western half, with the
highest. 107 degrees, on the 21st at
Tribune. Greeley county. The sun
shine was a little above the average.
The hot humid weather caused the
corn to continue its rapid growth and
SO is in good to excellent condition.
1t was in the roasting ear stage in a
good number of counties in the east
ern half and tasselling over the rest
of the state.
Threshing of wheat made good
progress during the week altho held
up little at the close due to wet
weather Reports from the southeast
quarter indicate that it is more than
half finished there. Other parts of
the state reported several more days
Of threshing completed there.
The third crop of alfalfa is ready to
be cut in a good number of southern
early apples are ready to be harvested
in the southeast and south-central
counties. They are rated as being in
good condition Sorghums and pas
lures showed Improvement also. Scat
tered reports of fall blowing were re-
ceived from all sections of the State.
The extremely high temperatures
and hot winds were reported to have
done some damage to growing crops
in the western half. Altho the ground
needs, good rain would improve con-
ditiOnS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
AT. REID VISITS TOPEKA
Famous Cartoonlst Will Spend Sew
eraI Days in Kansas.

Albert T. Reid has returned to Kan
sas for a few days He will look after
some personal business matters in To-
peka and Leavenworth before return
ing to New York.
Reid who has won a national repu-
tation thru his cartoons, is widely
known in Kansas and for a number of
years featured the home state cam
paigns and activities with his PEN In
the presidential campaign of 1920,
Reid was in the service of the Repub-
Iican national committee. His work
attracted wide attention and has since
landed him several valuable contracts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
NEGRO SUES ABILENE FOR $4,000
Antl-Mob Law Cited When He Was
Beaten by Four Men.

Abilene, July 26.-Considerable in
terest has been manifested by officials
of other Kansas municipalities in the
damage suit brought by William
Bradley, a negro porter, who was
beaten up by four men, because he
had refused to go on strike at Her
ington.
He has sued the city for $40, 600
damages, basing the action on the
anti-mob law which holds cities re-
sponsible for damage done by mobs.
The supreme court has held that three
persons may constitute a mob.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
RULES FOR RADIO CONTEST
Much Interest Shown in New Depart.
ment at Kansas Free Fair.

nlCeI1I AT hdnSSlS + air.
Making rules and regulations for
radio contest is a brand new departure
in the fair business. But with the
same characteristic sweep that radio
activities have gripped public interest
during the past year. it is evident that
the radio will provide an attraction at
practically all of the $50 odd state,
sectional and county fairs in the state
this season.
There are set rules. quite routine in
fact, governing most all competition
at fairs, but the radio introduces a
greater degree of science and techni-
cal skill than does the ordinary ex-
hibit. Secretary Phil Eastman of the
Kansas, Free State Fair has entertain
ed ideas of radio fans and experts, far
and near, in the effort to formula tie
the regulations most practical for a
radio contest. 1t finally was decided
to make it an amateurs contest.
Three prizes will be offered in two
classes: Homemade receiving set of
homemade crystal detector radio re-
ceiving set.
Here are the regulations governing
the contest:
An entries to be judged by a com
mittee composed of radio experts on
performance, design and appearance.
Batteries and head sets will be fur
nished for all sets. but crystals and
tubes must be included IN the entry.
All sets will be removed to shelter
and placed under lock and key at
night, or will be guarded by watch
man.
Exhibitors will be permitted to
hook up their own sets and operate
them in the presence of the commit
tee altho this is not required.
The same aerial will be used for all
sets. and none will be required of
exhibitors.
The other general rules of the fair
association will be observed in this
department.
TT is hoped that amateur. radio
operators will take advantage of this
opportunity to display the very latest
things in radio receiving sets for the
benefit of the fair visitors this year.
Radio has become more than a fad or
fancy. 1t has developed into a great
economic factor" said a statement
from Mr.. Eastman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
ODD FELLOWS PLAN PICNIC.
Annual Gathering of Topeka Lodges
To Be Held THURSDAY

The members of the Odd Fellows
lodges of Topeka will hold their an
nual picnic Thursday at Garfield park.
The contests will begin at ocioci in
the after
Among the contests will be: Wo-
mems nail driving contest, fat men 5
race. fat v oInen's race, women'S slip
per kicking contest, boys three-Iegged
race, girls sack race and pie eating
contest This will be followed by a
concert Supper will be served at
$3.50 o'clock. Dancing will begin at
$3.50 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
SAYS HE OWNS NATURE.
-eep Out" Sign Now Bars All WISH
tors from Castle Rock

Ellis, July ga Keep Out sign
-sOw bars picnickers and all other WISH
tors from Kansas famous Castle Rock,
one of the most picturesque natural
formations in the state, Is miles
southwest OF Collyer.
Recent parties from here who dis
regarded the sign were encouraged to
depart by a man carrying a rifle who
said he was the owner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26

Triangle Well No. 1 is going
down in record time-Act now!
We will pay expenses of investi-
cation, including geological survey
by any recognized geOlogist, If
structure is not as represented by
our biologists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
SEAMAN FIRST IN RACE
Shawnee County Man Led Other Cam
didafes in Announcement.
as, Lucien Doucette

Shawnee County Man Led Other Cam
dIdates in Announcement.
Editor State Journal:
From time to time there have ap-
peared in the columns of The State
Journal comments touching me and
my candidacy for the state superin-
tendency that were untrue ard mis-
leading. The most insidious and I'M
fair of all appeared in last Saturday s
issue in which it was stated that Sea-
man scrambled the eggs" in the fight
for state superintendent by getting
into the race at the last minute"
Here are the facts: 1 was the first
to announce for the office of state
superintendent. At the close of the
Shawnee County Teachers association
in August, 1921-eleven months ago
was unanimously endorsed by the
teachers of Shawnee county for said
office, and 4 Seaman for State
superintendent club was organized.
The State Journal printed those reso-
lutions. From time to time, there
after, The State Journal commented
on my candidacy in not unfriendly
terms.
]. w Miley, one of the other can
didates for the state superindency, did
not announce until just before Kansas
day, in January-six months after I
announced. Miley's supporters realize
that to defeat me they must cut my
majority in shawnee county-hence
uganda they are circulating. 1 cannot
believe The State Journal wants to be
unfair to me, the home man and tax
payer of this county. For that rea-
son I am asking that justice be done
me by publishing this statement.
Respectfully,
FRED. A. SEAMAN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
CORN IN RAPID GROWTH

Showers Were General Over
Kansas Last of Week-Wheat
Threshing Making Good Prog
reS-Third Crop Of Alfalfa
Ready to Cut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26

Insure with the Shawnee Invest,
melt Company. established in 1892
lie West 9Th. phone 5050.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26

Mr. Seaman is right-The State
Journal does not wish to be unfair.
The story he mentions was a mistake
and an apology to Mr.. Seaman is
hereby given.
Mr.. Seaman is a resident of Shaw
nee county. Is widely known and
prominent in local and state educa-
tional circles and a large vote in his
home district certainly is a compli-
ment and a message of confidence
that he deserves
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
GeoLogist Hatch Says

81 most positively believe that
this well will be the starting
point for the development of one
of the largest oil pools in the
state of Kansas"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
II WAS A FALSE ALARM

FireInen From No. 2 Hose Com
panS Make Quick Trip to State
House When They Received Re
port of Fire Early This Morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-26
GeoLogist Turner Says

81 have seen all the oil fields in the
United States from Pennsylvania to
the Golden Gate, and l never stood on
a better structure than this one. [
believe oil will be found"
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
UNIVERSITY NEWS

Miss Martha Reid. dean of William
Wood College. was in Columbia today
visiting President and Mrs. ]. c. Jones,
and Dean Eva Johnston. She will return
TO Fulton tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. liver Nelson, 500 Elm
street, returned yesterday from St. Louis
where they visited relatives. Mr.. Nelson
will be in charge Of all Spanish courses
offered in the summer term of the Uni.
versity.
Judge B. F. Jeier, attorney of Butler.
No.. has been in Columbia visiting
friends. Judge Jeter was a student in
the University in 1896 and 1897. His
work was in the English department.
He returned TO his home today.
Miss Nell Walker, instructor in Span.
ish in the University, left this week for
Dolores. Col, to spend the summer.
While in Colorado three years ago. Miss
Walker became so interested in the cliff
dwellings near Dolores that she is max.
ing a second trip this summer to con-
tinue her study. She will return to Co.
lumbia in the fall to resume her work as
instructor of Spanish.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce Frank L. Gibbs
as a candidate for the office Of Judge OF
the Boone County Court tNorihern Dis
trici), subject to the action Of the Dem
ocratic primary, Tuesday. August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
KANSAS MINERS TO MEET
Convene June Is in Effort to Make
Peace Between Factions.

Convene June Is in Effort to Make
Peace Between Factions.
By United Press.
CIRARD, Kan. June 6.-Peace in the
Kansas coal fields as the ending of sew
eral years Of industrial strife and inter-
nal warfare among the United Mine
Workers Of America will be sought at a
convention Of Kansas miners here June
Is. ..,. ,4
Van A. Bittner, representative Of John
A. Lewis, International president, in
calling the convention announced that
both Howat and Lewis men will be
asked to attend in an effort to patch up
differences.
Meanwhile, Alexander, Aiwat, deposed
Gear" Of the Kansas fields will be in
Jail here. along with August Dorchy, his
and other members of the
insurrectionist board. They were jailed
for disobeying orders of the Kansas In
dustrial Court in connection with their
fight against it.
Direct negotiations toward uniting the
two factions under harmonious rule Of
the United Mine Workers, will be made
at the meeting, it was learned by the
United Press.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
YABouT PEOPLE

Mrs. Anne Otto went to Centralia this
morning.
Mrs. L. NJ. Switzler went 10 Canton
today.
Miss Martha Moore went to St. Louis
this morning.
". H. Braselton went to St. Louis to-
day on business trip.
Frederick Dunlap and son left for Po.
tosi, Mo-. this morning.
Tom Parsons went to Kansas City this
morning on a business trip.
Mrs. M. J. Bradshaw went to Mexico
this morning to visit her sister, Mrs.
C. S. Dilks.
Mrs. ]. A. Thorn went to Hallsville
this morning to visit her daughter. Mrs.
c. T. Asbury.
Mrs. Clay c. Boswell returned to her
home today in Salt Lake City, after Wis
iting Mrs. Matte Boswell.
Mary Mckee who has been visiting at
the Alpha Delta Pi house left today for
her home in Excelsior Springs.
H. r. Wayland returned today to his
home in Corsiana, Texas. He came here
to attend the funeral of his father.
Mrs. Ben Wright left today for her
home in Higbee, after spending a few
days with her daughter who is attending
the University.
Mrs. ]. r. Reynolds and daughter.
Florence. returned to their home in
Adrian. Mich, after visiting Miss Ethel
Teachout Of this city.
Mrs. ]. W. Allen returned to her home
in St. Louis yesterday afternoon after
a visit with her brother. DIR. Lloyd Simp.
son, and her sister, Mrs. Pleas Wright,
Of this city.
C. NJ. LeCrone. Jr.. left today for Colo.
RADIO Springs where he will probably be
permanently located. He is a graduate
of the School of Journalism and has been
in Columbia since Journalism Week.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

two years he played second, but foot
ball injury slowed him down and he fin
ished his high school career pitching.
However, 1921 found Mcmillan on the
University of Missouri team, and after
finishing the season here he went to the
Big Four Railroad team in East St. Louis,
where he played fast game at second
and batted $50. This season for the
Wabadas he has made but two errors in
four games and has hit 400.
Lawrence McKim, shortstop, received
a baseball numeral from the University
of Illinois in 1918 and one from Wash
ington University in 1920. While play
ing short for Washington he accepted
thirty-eight chances with no errors. In
1921 he played with the Triple A team
in St. Louis, hitting .438. This year he
has played two games for the Wabadas.
He is a good shortsiop and hits $50.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
CenfraHa

Miss Eugenia Smith spent the week
end here.
Miss Jennie Nellie Henry Of Columbia
is visiting Miss Nancy Outright
Emmett Gillian. who is attending tn,
University. spent the weekend at home
Miss Jocelyn Kanaizar was the guest
Of Miss Ruby Barclay in Sturgeon sun
day.
Mrs. Roy White and Mrs. E. f. Wal
lace of California. are visiting their pa.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Crawford.
Denzille L. Hardin. who is teaching
in jacksonville. ILL.,. spent the weekend
with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Hardin.
John L. Henry Of Columbia. and hi-
family and Miss Mary Frances Hin ol
Emmett. Idaho. were SUNDAY guests 0t
B. B. Outright and his family.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
HnntsddR

George Long has received and set up
tobacco setter.
Otto W. Theissen Of Columbia. spent
the weekend in Huntsdale.
Ray Baldwin Of Rocheport, called on
friends in Huntsdale Saturday night.
Harry Hale of McBaine. called on
friends in Huntsdale Sunday evening.
Benny Thornton, formerly Of Hunts
dale, spent the weekend with Allen
Thornton.
The corn is doing well in the Hunts
dale vicinity. and the wheat is almost
ready to cut.
Prof. Cyp Moore and his family and
Uncle" Nose Hunt were in Columbia
on business Saturday.
Albert Cowan. a former resident Of
Huntsdale, spent the weekend with his
parents at Huntsdale.
Conrad Thornton Of Valley Spring vi
cinity was on his way to Huntsdale a
few days ago when his horse ran away
with him and demolished the cart that
he was driving. Thornton was unhurt
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorizedfto announce James 7. Stock
ton as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Judge of the Boone County
Cour, (Northern District, subject to the
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
BOUTS COME OFF TONIGHT
Peter James and George Tragos
Will Wrestle First.

The first bout on the wrestling pro-
gram at the Columbia theater at $3.50
this evening will be between Peter James.
former world lightweight champion, and
George Tragos. the Greek Olympic
middleweight champion and present
champion of Missouri.
Jake Reed, former champion of Mis-
souri,. and the Balkan Lion, wonder
man from Europe, will tangle in the Sec
ond contest of the evening.
The third bout will be finish match,
the winner taking two out of three falls.
Jim Londos, light-heavyweight champion
Of the world, meets Kovasky Orlando,
who is known as the Russian Giant. and
who halls from Moscow. Londos will go
to the mat at l95 pounds and Orlando at
22O.
According TO the Moscow brothers
many telegraphic reservations have been
made for Out-of-town visitors, and a good
attendance is expected.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

their best year. In 1920 he played left
field for McBaine, and in 1921 he played
the same position for Headquarters Com
pany at Camp Grant, Rockford, III. This
was the champion team of the fifty-sec-
ond Infantry, which was the largest regi-
ment in the United States army at that
time.
This year he has fielded esix games
without errors for the Wabadas. So far
this season he has baited $50, and is
getting better all the time. Thornton got
three hits out Of four times at the bat off
Basnett at Harrisburg and three hits out
of three off Tomlin at Mexico.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce Irby A. Fisher
as a candidate for the office of clerk Of
the Boone County Court, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary, Tues
day, August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce Jos. T. Harris as
a candidate for the office Of Clerk Of the
Boone County Circuit Court, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary,
Tuesday, August l..
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

FOR RENT-Rooms at greatly reduc.
ed prices. Special rates for room ana
board at 2ll South Seventh. A-24On.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce o. B. Wilson as
candidate for the office Of judge of the
Boone County Court Northern District, !,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
primary, Tuesday, August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce NJ. G. Proctor
as candidate for reelection to the
office Of collector of Boone County. sub.
ject to the action Of the Democratic pri.
mary, Tuesday, August !.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
ROOMS FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Desirable front room on
FIRST floor. One block from Broadway.
Rent reasonable. lO4 Dorsey St. S-2O8h.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce James S. Rollins
as candidate for reelection to the Of
flee of representative from Boone Coun-
ty. subject to the action of the Democrat
ic primary, Tuesday. August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce ]. T. Rowland
as a candidate for reelection to the Of
flee Of presiding judge, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary, Tues
day, August /.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized 10 announce Robert H. Gray
as a candidate for the office of clerk
of the Boone County Court, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary.
Tuesday, August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce Thad B. Hick.
man as a candidate for the office of clerk
of the Boone County Court, subject
to the action the Democratic primary,
Tuesday, August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce A. W. Paisley at
a candidate for the office Of recorder of
deeds of Boone County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary. Tues
day, August !.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce N. F. Laux as
a candidate for the office of county treas
urer, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary, Tuesday, August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
COUNTY COLLECTOR

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized TO announce T. H. Armstrong
as a candidate for the office of collector
Of Boone County. subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary, Tuesday, Au-
gus. l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce Forest L. Boggs
as candidate for the office Of recorder
Of. deeds of Boone County, subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary,
Tuesday, August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce Ned Gibbs as
candidate for the office of recorder Of
deeds Of Boone County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary. Tues
day, August !.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
COUNTY CLERK

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce c. W. Davis as
a candidate for reelection to the office
of clerk of the Boone County Court,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary, Tuesday, August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
Ellwood to Colorado University.

EllWO00 10 C0iOr40O university.
Prof. Charles Ellwood will leave here
June II for Boulder, Colo, where he will
teach sociology in Colorado University
the summer term. He will go by train.
His son, Walter B., and family will drive
through, taking their time to see the
country. They will also leave June IL.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
PRESIDING JUDGE

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce J. Estes Bed
ford as candidate for the office Of pre-
siding judge, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary, Tuesday, August l.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-06-06
COUNTY TREASURER

The Columbia Evening Missourian is
authorized to announce Miss Roberta
Winn as a candidate for the office Of
county treasurer, subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary, Tuesday, Au-
gust l.