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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
SemenOff's Record as Arch
Slayer of Russia Described.
Brute, Murderer and RObber
Are Some of Terms Used.
RE-DESCRIBES MURDER TRAIN
Soldiers and Russian
Prisoners Were Slaughtered.
Former Anti-BOIshevik General
Is Now Under Arrest.

Washington. April 1.-THE cold
blooded killing of American soldiers
and of helpless Russian prisoners by
the -Bolshevist forces in Siberia
was described before the senate edu-
cation and labor committee today by
Gen. w. S. Graves, U. S. A. who com
manded the American military con-
tingent formerly stationed in that
country
Gregorie Semenoff former antiBol-
shevist general now under arrest at
New York City. was denounced by
General Graves as a man who pos
sessed the reputation in Siberia. of be-
ing a brutal and unconscionable mur-
derer and robber."
In his affidav Wit. Mcdonald told of a
murder train" from which Russian
men and women were dragged by Sc
menoffs soldiers and brutally massa-
cred.
The ground was Uttered with torn
clothing and all kinds of papers, Nc
Donald continued. The graves of the
victims we saw, only had thin layers
of earth on top of them and dogs and
other animals had dragged some of the
THAT same night the affidavit
concluded, ''Semenoff went thru on
his way east. There were numbers OF
Japanese on the train and some Wo-
men. They stopped at Adrianovka
and staged a celebration. They had
further east to Viadivostok."
Graves's statements were corrob-
GRATED by Col. Charles Ii Morrow of
Frankfort, Ky. Morrow told of
wholesale slaughtering of Russians.
both men and women. by troops from
Semenoff's forces. He also described
the 'armored train battle in which
two American soldiers were fatally
wounded. The deaths of these two
men were blamed on Semenoff.
He testified that on one morning
Semenoff's men had fired into a box
car in which American soldiers had
been sleeping and had killed two and
wounded several of them.
Semenoff was represented at the
hearing by John Kirkland Clark.
Clark, in questioning General
Graves. sought to show that the lat
ter's testimony was based on "hear-
say evidence"
General Graves produced an affi-
davit he said had been made at Chita
September 1, 1919, by Lieut.. John J.
Mcdonald. an American formerly con-
nected with the Siberian railroad, in
which the cold blooded slaughter of
Bolshevist prisoners by Semenoffs
soldiery was described in revolving de-
tail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
ALBERT 7. REID IN TOWN
Former Topekan, Famous CartOonist,
in First Visit for Three Years.

Albert T. Reid, for many years a
widely known Topekan. as editor and
cartoonist, and now at the head of the
Albert T. Reid Syndicate of New York.
was a. visitor in the city today. It is
his first trip to the old home town"
since he left three years ago to be-
come cartoonist for the Republican
national committee.
After his work with the Republican
committee. his cartoons published in
every section of the United States and
his reputation as a leader in this line
firmly established, Mr.. Reid joined the
New York Mail syndicate. One year
ago he formed his own company and
hundreds of thousands of newspaper
readers daily are chuckling over his
cartoons of current events and of po-
litical happenings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
JOFFRE IS DENVER's GUEST.
Half Holiday Declared by the City rs
War Hero Arrives.

Denver. April 12--Marshal Joffre,
famous French soldier and hero of the
first battle OF the Marne, viii arrive
in Denver at noon today A half holi-
day has been declared by city and
state authorities and an enthusiastic
welcome will be accorded the visitor.
He Will be escorted by a parade of
eN-service men from the railroad sta
tion to the municipal auditorium,
where a public reception will be held
At o'clock this afternoon the mar
shal will be greeted by 10000 Denver
school children on the lawn of the
state capitol. and he will be guest of
honor at a dinner tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
BANKS SHOW LOSS
Deposits Six Million Less Than
on December 81.
General Banking Conditions
Show Improvement.

Kansas state banks showed a loss of
nearly six million dollars in deposits
since their statements for December
81, according to a report issued today
by Frank H. Foster, state bank COM
missioner. The latest report covers
conditions of 1,104 state banks and
trust companies for March 18. De-
posits are given at $240,115,000 as
against $266,7S1, 900 March 5, 1921.
and SS03, ,OS6,OOO. March IA, 1920-a
loss of IS millions in two years.
Ret1iscounts Are Reduced.
tinued reduction in deposits. general
banking conditions show an improve
ment as compared with the December
report. Rediscounts are reduced more
than twenty per cent-S11, 100000 as
against $14,272 090 in December. The
legal reserve is within one per cent of
that shown in March. 192O-21, when
deposits ranged from 26 to g millions
greater than in the same month this
year. The March. 1921, reserve is 21
per cent as against only 20 per cent
in Decent Der. 1921, and % per. cent in
reports of March. 1920-21.
Loans and discounts for the state
banks amount to 222 millions and to-
tai resources are $3Os, 100000. Over
drafts are $661.O00.
The state bank guaranty fund shows
III banks participating. The fund has
a cash reserve of s759.332.96 and
bonds amounting to s1.15O,717.
Fosters Statement.
Following is the statement as issued
today from the state department:
PESOTRCES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
Proposal To Refrain From Any
Attack Made by Premier.
FRANCES STAND NOT SURE
BarthOu Says He Doesn't Know
But Fears Program.
Strange Scenes as Old Enemies
Meet on Level Ground.
ARMAMENT IN DISGUISE

RiEa April 12.-Germany is inn
proving on the time honored peace
formula of beating words into plow
shares. manufacturer there using
war-Worn bayonets in making
wood splitting machines. The bayo-
nets form the principal part Of the
machines and do their work by
leverage These machines are cheap
and have become popular thruout
Letvia. wood being the chief fuel
used here but the government has
forbidden importation of any more,
on the ground that bayonets can
easily be detached from the body
Of machines for use as weapons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12

Chicago Manager of Semi-Pro's Says
He'll Bid SfOO, 900 For Him.

Chicago. April 12.-"Babe'' Ruth.
suspended for thirty eight days. has
been offered 100000 if he will join
a local professional team, the
team manager said at a meeting of his
association last night He drew a
laugh
A call for cold facts produced a
document from the manager of the
Chicago's city hall team in the Mid
west league, showing that he had
signed Dick Kerr, a former Chicago
American pitcher. Charley Deal, for
mer Chicago National player. had
agreed a week ago to play with the
same team. but has asked for his re-
lease and has reported to the Pacific
Coast league, it was said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
Warm Weather Starts Eastern
Season Off With Rush.
Cold and Gloomy in Middle
West for Big League Day.
RACE TO Be A CLOSE ONE
Both Pennant Winners of Last
Year Not Too Confident.
Heads of Both Clubs Say All
Teams in Good Shape.

New York, April 12-Warm wealth
er, but overcast skies, ushered in the
baseball season of 1922 here today.
Weather forecasts, however, brought
cheering assurance to the fans of
Manhattan and Brooklyn that the ele-
ments would not mar the big day of
the year for those who went to the
Polo grounds to see the Nationa.
league teams of the two boroughs be-
gin hOstilities.
Neither manager of the two major
league pennant winners of 1921 was
predicting this year that his team will
land in front. but each foresees close
and hard fought races. John ]. Nc
Graw. pilot of the Giants. worlds
champions, believed his combination
was a better one than last years ag
gregation, but he said the breaks
would determine the outcome.
Heinie Groh has strengthened the
team at third base but an injury to
Frisch, the star second baseman, may
detract for a time from the alI-arounG
playing of the first defense.
Il never predict where my team is
going to finish at the end of the sea
son" said McGraw.
Il figure that the same four teams
in the lead last season. New York, St.
Louis, Pittsburg and Boston, have Il
chance for the pennant and that the
race will be just interesting as a
year ago.
Miller Higgins. manager of the
Yankees. champions of the American
league admitted that the five weeks
loss of Ruth and Meusel at the start
of the season viii be a big handica p.
With these two sluggers III the line up,
the teams would be a stronger one
than last year as Everett Scott. the
shortstop obtained from Boston had
rounded it out, Higgins thought.
I look for another close race in
the American league. Cleveland, St.
Louis and Washington all figure to
give the Yankees q battle and in each
case the pitching will play a big part
That is why ! am glad 1 have a staff
composed of Mays, IIoyt. Jones, Bush
and Shawkey"
Chicago, April 12.-Chilly winds
will make the warming up process
difficult as the rev major league base
ball season opens today in the various
western cities of the big circuits.
Everything seemed auspicous for the
grand entry of another season except
the weather and there were hopes
that by game time the clouds might
pass over.
Club officials expected the crowds
to be on hand. The advance seats
sales in all cities have been heavy.
Only fair weather is needed to bring
out the bleacherites.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
House May Adopt $4,000 Navy Pro-
gram Instead of $1,000. Belief.

Washington. April 12.-"Big navy~'
men we're jubiIant today over tha
Frightening chances in the house OF
adopting the $4,000 navy program in
stead OF the $1,000 proposed by ths
powerful appropriations committee
IT is apparent that with the open
endorsement Of the big navy" by Sec
retary Of State Hughes. the fun weight
Of the administration has been thrown
upon the scales in favor OF the 5-5-1
treaty navy with American ships fully
manned and OF highest efficiency
While refraining from public COM
ment, President Harding has told hia
house friends unofficiaily. il II stated.
that he desires the $4,000 navy as the
minimum
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
THREE DIE IN FREIGHT WRECK
Freight Crew Members Killed as En-
gine Plunges Into Lake.

Concord. N II. April 12.-Three
members OF the crew of a freight train
lost their lives today when the loco
motive left the rails and plunged into
dead are:
George Atwood. engineer; Ralph
Ching. fireman, and Edward Kelly.
brakeman.
The bodies were removed from the
wrcckage and brought here. The
freight train was said to have been
travelling at a high rate of speed when
it left the rails
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12

Genoa. April 12.-Prime Minister
Lloyd George OF Great Britain is ex-
pected to propose at the earliest OPP
portunity. probably at tomorrow's sit
ting OF commission number one of the
economic conference, IA pact or under
taking that no nation shall attack an
other thus abolishing the possibility
OF war for the duration of the pact.
Reuters correspondent today says he
has learned.
The economic sub-commtssion as
finally constituted is composed OF del
eEates from the five inviting powers
and one representative from Russia,
Germany. Norway. Serbia. Holland.
Letvfa and Switzerland. 1t was agreed
that any delegate from a country not
represented on the sub-commiSsion
could submit memoranda containing
suggestions and proposals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12

Pittsburg Pa. April 12.-United
States Senator William E Crow early
today was reported at the point of
death at Mercy hospital here All
relatives have been hurriedly sum
moned
William z. Crow. Of Uniontown. Pa,
was appointed United States senator to
succeed the late Phi.ander Chase
Knox.
He was born on a Penusylvan MIA farm.
He started life as A successful school
teacher, and has been a newspa per
man, lawyer end legislator. His term
would expire at the ovcmber, 1922
elections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12

Emporis. Kan. April 1.-THE Kan
sas state. Normal track squad Is In
Baldwin today to open The track sea-
son in the Kansas conference on the
Baker university cinders. Coach n
w. Hargiss SAYS his men are in fair
condition. They have been hsnsi-
capped by heavy rains, which kept
them from practicing on the fIeld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12

Genoa. April 12.-Conditions in the
Saar valley. control of which was
awarded to France by the treaty of
Versailles. are to be called TO the at
tention OF the economic conference by
a delegation composed of prominent
financial and other residents of the
Saar. says the newspaper Cattadino to
dnv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
NINE LIVES AND THEN SOME.
Cat Imprisoned in Snowslide Thirty
Eight Days Still Lives.

Placerville, Calf April 12.-Fur-
ther evidence of the tenacity of the
feline's proverbial nine lives was dis
closed here in reports that James GUS
found a cat still alive after being i'm
prisoned in a snowslide near Bridge
port for thirty-eight days.
The sa me slide caused the death of
J. ". Penders. When tabby was
found. Guis said, the animal was
mewing family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
NIctcaIf to speak at Concordia

Concordia. Kan. April 1e-Wilder
:. Metcalf. Kansas state department.
commander Of the American Legion,
has accepted the invitation lately ten-
dered him to make the Memorial ad
dress in Concordia on May so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
White to Address h. L. students.

Lawrence, Kan. April 12.-William
Allen White, author and editor of the
En- mporia Gazette, will address Uni
versity of Kansas students al an all
university conyocation on May 8. it
has been announced by university
officials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12

Genoa. April 12-Praycrs were said
in the churches OF Genoa today for
ence. The principal service was held
in the cathedral. where thrOngs Of
worshippers gathered during the
nizht.
Genoa. April 12--The report on fl
name al questions prepared by the
Germans and presented by Dr. Rath-
enau to Premier Facta. as chairman.
of the conference was transmitted to
Sir Robert Horne. chancellor of the
British eXChequer today. and will be
discussed at the afternoon meeting
of the financial commission
The report deals especially with a
pan for the sta Utilization of exchange
thru an international loan and also
outlines proposal for universal
monetary reform The report con-
siders the reconstruction of Russia
indispensable for the successful issue
of any such reform.
only eleven copies OF the report
which was prepared by the allied ex-
perts. at their meeting in London
have been made for the members of
the sub-commissiOn examining it,
Maxim LitvinCff of the Russian
delegation after attending this morn
ing the meeting OF financial commits
sion. at which the financial sections
Of the London experts report were
discussed declined to comment on the
document:
We cannot understand many Of
the sections Of the report" he said
and have asked for explanations As
the report is unofficial and has not
been adopted by any government
comment on it is useless. At our re-
quest the meeting of the sub-commis-
sion in which the report will be dis
cussed in detail has been postponed
from Thursday to Friday. when we
hope to have il better digested."
CBy the Associated PressJ
Genoa. April 12-Prime Minister
Lloyd George Of Great Britain con-
templates suggesting an agreement for
limitation of land armament in Europe
for a definite period. according to an
unverified report, before the adjourn
ment Of the present international eco
nOmic conference.
The army holiday" it is thought
will be patterned after the naval holi-
day completed at the Washington con-
ference.
Disarmament continues to be the
most discussed question among the
delegates. altho barred from formal
consideration The statement of Louis
Barthou, head of the French delcga-
ton to The Associated Press yester-
day explaining why France cannot
discuss disarmament at Genoa will
probably remain the basis of the
French attitude on this question de-
spite the attempt of the Russian dele
CATION or other national groups, to
raise the issue.
This - a purely economic confer
ence." said the F-ePclI :es1er last
night, again CU 9hsstEing frances
position aUl we he- s.m-sv got to
stick to OR ssonGa - An-r5ca did
at Washington, otherwise &C will get
nowhcre." Asked if France would be
dispOse1 to discuss disarmament at
some later conference, NJ. Barthou
replied,
''If I wanted to say the easy. pleas
ant thing. my answer world be yes
and what the real answer of France is
we don't know.
Don't forEet that We have before
us Il great army in Russia and while
Germany certainly is not a menace
a. present. we have a menace in the
(Continned on PAGE SKI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12
FRUIT CROP is SAVED
Temperature Last Night Dropped to
Forty-One Degree Mark.
TODAY'S TFMPERATUR


Rain may fall in Topeka tonight
and Thursday but Topeka has fair
chance to escape it, says Meteorologist
Flora If the rain fails to appear the
sunshiny weather will soon dry up the
soil and spring plowing can be car
ried on. Thursday will be a disagree
able day. Cloudy, unsettled and
windy weather will prevail The sky
was clear over practically all of Kan
sas today but will become cloudy to-
night
Kansas was given another chance tc
produce a fruit crop last night when
only a very light frost occurred. The
temperature dropped only to the Al
degree mark. Meteorologist Flora feels
that there is little chance for a severe
frost to occur but states that there
will be possibilities for such an occur
renee until the first week in May NO
rain was reported in Kansas during
the last twenty-four hours.
The highest temperature in Topeka
during the last twenty-four hours was
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ST. Joe Livestock Merchant Dies.
st. Joe, April 12.-Thomas n. Hut
ton, A livestock merchant, died at
his home here today He is survived
by his widow and two daughters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-12

CONTINUED on page SIX }
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-09

week at 10 o'c,oak a. M rain mr. shine
Witter Bros Auodoneers-adv.
The Quinebaug river was doing stunts
-" ednesday morning-high water. rae
ing over d2ns, threatening damage of
various sr,s, but happily evading all
ol these dire possibilities, at least as far
as Danialson was concerned. The ri :,
storm and heavy rainfall OF NondsT
IMght caused the river to rise IS II has
not foo@ed in a score Of years. No dams
went out IN this vicinity. Tor was there
other damage Of importance, but this
possibility was dreaded by rI1osA who
have long been familiar with the river.
Heavy ice that had formed during the
long drawn out cod period was torn
loose and foaced down the stream on
WEDNESDAY, but It caused no damage
worthy of mention
The storm damage in DanIelson and
vicinity was more or less unimportant
Roofing was riDped off here and there.
some fences were knocked over. shade
trees lost some limbs and. there was
more OF less destruction OF this sort
out on the whole, the borough escaped
from heavy penalties oe the storm.
which was Of such unusual severity as
those who love a night off from the
streets.
DanieisOn gossips have been making
the most Of the quiet season-and as
usual repeating stories that have been
more or less injurious to the persons
mentioned in these wonderful tales.
Facts. it seems, mean nothing at all to
gossiping woman, or a, news-spre ding
man. who find the late winter season
rather trying on their nerves. So we
have manv tales; all of them with little
or any truth, to spread about to make
fife more difficult for persons who are
not in temporary difficulties Humanity
never changes, no mater what the cir.
| cumstances or age. a BIT of news
! whether true or false, IS seized 'upor
now as ever IN the past with just as
| much avidity as ever by those who jus
must have something to tell their neigh.
| Dor in the morning-so that the neigh
| Dor will not think that the talking ma
/ chine is out of order, by the way, and
! run out of information OF what is go
Ing. locally. in the world.
The last has not been heard about sh
advantage Of the puSlic having mill
from tlIberculin tested cows. Wednes
! days comlNent as to ideas contrary t.
the necessity OF testing, or as to tn
lack of certain results from it, arouse
immediate protest. More win app4ea
sater in this column about a subject tina
certainly has stirred up very great In
tereSt.
Wednesday afternoon, at his home ]
East Killingly. funeral services for vii
liam H. Pray were conducted by Rev
o.. w. Carpenter, pastor Of the Unto
church at that place. The bearers wer
George Pray, Herbert Pray, Charlie
Smith, Luther N. Smith. E. c. Woo
and George w. Jacques. A. F. Woo
was the funeral director. The bod
was placed in the receiving vault at tn
East Killingly cemetery.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-09
PUTNAM

Roaring along It's course Wednesday
lorning, the QuineDaug river presented
.1ch a turbulent spectacle as It has not
3rouuced for many years. So powerful
as the sweep of its waters that bulk
head az the plant Of the Putnam Man
ufacturing company succumbed to the
pressure and three men who were engas-
ed in an effort to close gates at the
canal of the plant were swept into the
water and thoroughly drenched. These
employees, whose names were unobtaina-
be, were all taken to their homes and
it was stated that aside from a thorough
wetting in the icy waters no i'll Directs
were apparent from their experience.
The uncontrolled waters swept south
ward on their course through the city
and early in the morning it began to
submerge Aow-lying sections Of the city
and threatened to inundate homes OF
employees Of the Manhasset comptny. In
some cases the water rose to such
height as TO require obtaining Of motor
trucks to remove some residents IN that
section from their homes.
At what is known as the upper dam at
the plant of the Morse-Nightingale COM
pany flashboards were ripped off the dam,
but this, it was stated, was yearly
occurrence and little attention was paid
to it. However, the water came into
the plant to such an extent as to. SUBJ
merge the engine room pumps, but this
did not interfere with the operation Of
the mill, which has an auxiliary system
for use in meeting just such an emergen-
cy.
At 10 o'clo1k Wednesday morning,
five feet OF water was rushing over the
lower dam. Before noon the height Of
the freshet had been reached and the
water had receded five inches.
South of the city, the old fair grounds
were partly under watlr. the Quinepaug
having overhowed its banks and partly
marooned the occupants of a little home
that has been built up near what was
| once the back stretch section Of the
track.
At the sharp bend In the river at
Priests Island the water was racing mad
ly along and pounding its way around
the bend only to straighten out for a
! new rush down the straight stretch to-
ward the Country club, the grounds OF
which were practically free from water.
! though to the westward acres were flood
! ed over and had the resemblance of a
/ lake .
Father south. the freshet, induced
! by the terrific storm of Tuesday night.
tore out the heavy covering of ice on
/ the river and sent huge cakes swirlfns
= along IN, the current and pounding over
dams som Of which failed to Withstand
the hammering.
/ Cargill falls presented a beautifuj sight
and many came into the heart Of the civ
! TO watch the unusual spectacle The riv-
er boiled along a mud iy, foaminq stream
! more upset than old-tire residents zsy