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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-31


It has been suggested to Charles
Stewart. secretary of the North To-
peka. Civic club, that a library on the
North side where books could be
etaken out, after the plan of the city
library. would be much appreciated
sons living in the country adjacent
A readying room where the young
people of the North side might con-
gregate is also suggested
There are many men and women
OF North Topeka and in the country
surrounding who are fond of reading
but can not find time to go TO the
city library for books. This is espe-
cialiy true of persons living in the
country who do all of their trading
in North Topeka, seldom crossing the
river.
The most logical place for a library
and reading room of this nature is
thC-ght to be in the Community
house, and 1t is believed that with the
North Topeka Civic club back of such
a movement something may be ac-
complished-
A nucleus for a library might be
made with donations of books from
persons who have duplicate volumes.
or books which they do not care to
keep. Papers and magazines from the
same sources would soon furnish ma
terial for reading room
The Elmont rural high school re-
Gently opened in charge of Prof. D. n.
Stewart. 1t is occupying a room in
the Halliday school house.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Second Presbyterian church will
give an oyster supper and hold a
watch party at the church this eve
ming
The grocery stores will be closed
all day tomorrow, but will remain
open this evening The drug stores
will be closed from noon until 6
Notes and Personals.
AIR. and Mrs. Thomas Baker will
leave Saturday for Pittsburg, kas-,
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Baker, who has been con-
nected with the S. r. Graham clothing
stores will have charge of one of the
Graham stores at Pittsburg.
Miss Louise Peel of st. Joseph is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs Carter,
930s Monroe street. during the holi-
days.
Al Alfrey of Buechner Brothers will
spend New Years day in Kansas City.
Miss Grace E. Miller, who has been
engaged in Y. w. c. A. work in San
Francisco for number of years, is
visiting friends in Topeka. She Is on
her way to New York and expects to
sail from there January Is for War
saw. Poland, where she will be con-
nected with the Y. W. c. A. Miss
Miller is former north side girl, a
daughter OF Samuel Miller, formerly a
councilman from the First ward. The
ia nlily was prominently identified with
.the1Second Presbyterian church during
its Residence in North Topeka
ATy- nd : faf
Quinter. Kan, are visiting Mrs. East
mans parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. R..
Lewis, s4216 jackson street, during the
holidays.
Comrade James Halstead was taken
sto-1ha Soldiers home at Leavenwertlf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-31

this morning. Comrade Halstead has
become helpless and it was thought
that he would receive more care at the
home than his relatives. Mr. and Mrs
T. E. Williams. are able to give him.
John Fernstrom. who has been
spending the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs c. A Fernstrom of Jack
son street, will leave for Albuquerque.
n. NJ, tomorrow to resume his studies
at the state university.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Kistier will
spend New Years in ST. Marys. the
guests of Mrs. Kistler's parents, Mr..
and Mrs Kinderknecht.
Mrs. Sarah Todd. who has been
spending the holidays with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs James Anderson. of
Madison street. expects to return to
her home in st. Louis, tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Buechner will
spend New Years day in Kansas City.
An added attraction for the free en-
tertainment, January I. of Degree of
Honor Lodge, No. &c, will be native
Hawaiian music and singing all after
noon and evening. Grand Chief of
Honor. Mrs Matte Ludeman of KAN
sas City. will be present.-Ady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-31

we have, as a result of our lahors dur
ing the past eleven months. estab-
lished some principles with regard to
industrial law which may aid in bring
ing to this state and to this nation
Industrial justice, and as a necessary
consequence greater measure of So
cial Justice
-"Out of the twenty-eight cases, TWEEN
ty-five were filed by labor, two were
original investigations by the court,
and one was flied by the employers.
Out of the twenty-five cases filed by
labor, twenty have been heard by the
court in a formal way and decisions
rendered.
Thirteen Wage Increases.
In thirteen of these cases wage
increase was granted. and in some
cases additional matters were deter
mined, continues the report which is
a resume OF the courts work since its
creation. In two of the cases. work
ing conditions only were involved. In
three cases wage increase applied
Tor by labor was refused by the court
on the ground that the wage already
being paid was fair wage under the
Kansas statute. In one case the re-
lief applied for by the laborers was
granted by the employers during or
before the trial of the ease, and the
court simply approved of the settle
ment made.
one OF the cases Illed by labor IN
volved the matter of the terms of a
collective contract. In this case the
court acted really as an umpire be-
tween the two contending factions on
the disputed point in the contract.
The two original investigations con-
sisted of general and very exhaus-
tive investigation into the coal mining
and marketing industry in Kansas;
and the other involved the continuity
of the production of flour by the
FIGURING mills of the state.
There has been but one appeal
from any decision of the court of in
dustrial relations. That appeal was
in what we call the Fireman and Oil
ers case being suit brought by the
international Brotherhood of Station
airy Firemen and Oilers versus all the
railroads of the state. In that case
an increase of wage was granted and
certain working conditions were pre-
|scribed by the industrial courts The
railroads took the case into the state
courts. but afterwards the matter was
Fsettled amicably between the parties,
labor accepting the federal labor
boards award which was handed
down some time after the decision of
this court"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-31
COYOTE HUNT SATURDAY
Captains Chosen, Arrangements COM
plete For Shawnee Roundup.

The arrangements for Shawnee
countys coyote hunt Saturday are
completed. Captains will be stationed
on each of the four sides of the ter
ritory to be covered. Billy Bremen,
captain of the north side, will be sta
toned at Twenty-first- street and To-
peka avenue; Fredolph Hansen VIZ
be captain-of the west side along the
Auburn road; o. H. Doerschlag. chair
man of the committee on arrange
ments, will be captain of the south
side the boundary being the road run
ming east and west one mile south of
Pauline; Albert Swan is captain of
the east side line, on Topeka avenue
from Twenty-first street to the east
and west road one mile south of
Pauline.
The hunt will start at 10 o'clock
Saturday morning, and the hunters
are instructed to be at their posts by
$3.50 o'clock. A dinner will be served
lat the Elevation school after the
IrQuD0f1D. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-31
Finds Something to Do
the Business

Il tried everything that 1 heard of
for the stomach and bowel trouble and
bloating, but got no permanent help
until 1 struck Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy, and that did the business.
My son in Canada has also taken it
and writes it has done him a lot of
good" 1t is a simple, harmless prepa-
ration that removes the catarrhal
mucous from the intestinal tract and
allays the inflammation which causes
practically all stomach. liver and in
testinal ailments. including appendicitis.
One dose will convinceeeor money re-
funded AT all druggists--Adg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-31
ONLY ONE APPEAL
Labor Well Satisfied With
Court-RepOrt States.
TWenty.Eight Industrial Cases
Filed by LabOrers.
TOTAL OF l,O79 RATE CASES
Thirteen Wage Increases Are
Granted by Judges.
Has Been In Existence Less
Than a Year.

Citing the fact that there has been
but one appeal from decisions of the
Kansas court of industrial relations in
Industrial disputes, the first annual
report of the court presented to Gov
ernOr Allen today asserts:
Labor has appeared to be fairly
well satisfied with its treatment by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-31
North Topeka Netos

Items afor this column may be left at
Petro's drug store, or telephone Eleanor
Kimball, 1881 after O'Clock. Other
hours. $3.50.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
usiness News
Super Council of Retail
Associations Formed Here
Average Weekly Pay
Here Sh0tCs Increase

ALBANY, Nov. 23.-Increases
in manufacturing activity in New
York City during October sent
the average weekly earnings in
factories there up above the aver
age in upstate factories for the
first time since last May. In the
state as a whole weekly earnings
in October gained 20 cents COM
pared with September, according
to the report of the New York
State Industrial Commission. The
average was $28.93.
Resumption of seasonal work
is given as the chief cause for
Increases, particularly in leather
goods and the apparel trades. In
creases we're noted in the cement,
plaster, structural iron, automo-
bile. fur, meat and dairy and
light and power industries. De-
creases were made in earnings in
brass and copper plants, steel,
paper and cotton goods. The
largest decrease, S2.O2, was reg
istered in the cotton goods in
dustry.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
Dry Goods Groups Head
Named Permanent Chair
man; Seek to Present
Unified Front

A supercouncil Of retail associations,
including the five most prominent or
CARNATIONS of retail distributors in
the country, was formed yesterday at
the Hotel Pennsylvania.
Salmon p Halle, Of Halle Brothers.
Cleveland, and head of the National
Retail Dry Goods Association, was
elected permanent chairman of the
new conference body, which will be
known as the National Council of Re-
tan Associations. The prime object of
the formation of the council is to
present a unified front on all prob
lens affecting all branches of the re-
tan trade. Yesterdays session was
given over to discussion of possible
measures to be taken in having the
Lever act set aside, and in shaping a
new taxation program to be presented
to Congress.
The associations represented were
The National Retail Dry Goods Asso-
cation, the National Garment Retail
efs Assoclation, he National Asso-
eiatlon of Retail Clothers, the Retail
Millinery Association of America and
the National Shoe Retailers Associa-
ton
1t is estimated that about 10000 re-
5allers are represented in the member
SNIP Of the various associations. The
original plan for the formation of the
council included taking in other retail
9S5ociatlons, after the council is firmly
established
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
Non Member
Monsl's Exports of Clocks
increase Over Last Yaar

Exports of clocks and parts in Sep
oemoer showed an increase over the
exports in the spending month Of
.ast year while a decline in the ex
PORT OF watches and parts in Septem
Der from tho exports for the snn,o
,aonth "a m 1919 was shown, according
20 20 the United States Department Of
Commerce. The value of clocks and
5arts exported in September was
23oo,32l, compared with S276.796 for
september, 1919. Exports of watches
and parts declined from S226.927 in
september of last year. to S17O,353 in
the corresponding month this year.
imports of clocks and parts. COM
piete dutiable watches, cases and parts
CT watches in September showed an in
crease over the imports for the cor
responding month OF. the preceding
year, while decline in the imports
CT dutlable watch movements was
shoWn. The value of clocks and parts
imported was S60,184, compared with
S12,T96. During the month 109 1893
complete dutiable watches, valued at
S24l ,696, were imported, while in Sep
tembeH, 1919, the number was 89,4ls
and the value S272, 1877 Dutiable
watch movements imported numbered
1886. valued at $5e7 300, compared
with 223,618 movements valued at
S678,l5l in 1919 Cases and parts Of
watches, except dials, were imported
to the value OF S336,S34 in September,
Us compared with 1927 $40 in the cor
responding month in 1919.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
Shoe Exports in September
Show Decline From Last Year

Figures recently compiled show that
the United States exported 1,O37 ,21s
pairs of shoes, valued at S4,133 ,662, in
September, compared with 1,696 sos
pairs, valued at $6,416,939, in the cor
responding month of last year.
Mems shoes exported in Septem Der
numbered 403, 3,047 pairs, valued at 50,
Z57,725, compared with 964, ,52S pairs,
valued at $4 4,21626O, in September 1919
Exports of women's shoes totaled 316,-
513, ,465 pairs, valued at $1,781,7 ,742, for
last year. Children's shoes exported in
September amounted to 317709 pairs
valued at $3.50, ITO, compared with 219,
515 pairs, valued at s3ss,937, for the
spending month of the preceding
wear
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
Irregular Trend
In Curb Trading;
Tone Is Steady
General Asphalt Weaker, but
Retail Candy and Sweets
Advance Strongly; Carib
and Simms Drop Slightly

Although a generally steady tono
prevailed in yesterdays trading on the
curb market, prices were decidedly IT.
regular, with narrow fluctuations. Pro-
fessional traders were unwilling to
take a definite stand either on the SELL
ing or on the buying side Of the market,
and most of the trading, apparently,
was evening up of accounts in prep
aration for the holiday tomorrow.
lndustrials acted we'll as whole and
United Retail Candy continued its re-
covery with an advance to 9A, which
was held on the final sale. Sweets also
was in better demand and made a gain
Of n to 2M, one Of the best upturns
in some time. General Asphalt, how
ever, turned weaker and lost most Of
Mondays advance, as it settled back to
46ts, net loss of nearly 2 points.
Several of the independent oils we're
higher as activity increased in this
group. international Petroleum moved
up q to 1914 and Maracaibo gained a
large fraction on a final sale at II.
Simms Petroleum and Carib Syndicate
we're easier. however, the former sell
ing down to and the latter to 117s
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
Advance in Cotton
Follows Uncertain
Trend of Prices
Early Nervousness Tends to
Weaken Market and Liv-
erpool Sells, But Covering
Here Causes Recovery

An early decline was followed bv
sharp rallies in the cotton market ves-
terday, owing to the better tone of the
stock market and talk of subsiding
pressure to sell spots in the South. No
special Improvement was reported in
trade demand. but there was good
deal Of covering and probably some
speculative buying on the advance,
which carried January contracts up
from 15.75c to 1850, or about SO
points above the closing price of Mon
day That delivery closed at 16.64c.
with the general market closing steady
at a net advance of 35 to so points.
According to private cables, the
weakness of Liverpool was due largely
to the liquidation of distressed straddle
accounts, and houses with Liverpool
connections were buyers here to cover
the short end of these commitments
Southern spot markets as officially
reported were irregular, Houston re-
porting a decline of 25 points, while
Dallas was 95 points higher and most
of the other markets were unchanged.
Quotations for mddling cotton now
range from 1540c to 16.75c in the
Southern markets.
The local market for spot cotton was
steady and 20 points higher at 17.3Oc
for middling. No sales were reported,
The range of prices follows:
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
Business Troubles
Petitions in Bankruptcy

The following petitions in bankruptcy
We're filed yesterday In the United States
SAMUEL BAcKER-Involuntar petit
ton against Samuel Backer, dealer IN
by creditors Liabilities are given as $50.
900 and assets $40. 900
BERNARD RUTCHICK -- Involuntary
petition against Bernard Rutchick. dealer
in woolens. Of 225 Greene Street
ELITE HOsIERY AND UNDERwEAR
CO.-Involuntary petition against Irving
A Tannenbaum, trading the Elite
Hosiery and Underwear Co. Of $40 Broad
JOSEPH Observation-Disclosures petit
ton against Joseph Leonard, jeweler. OF
STAR METAL co involuntary petition
against Samuel Bernstein. Abraham Main
ter and Louis Siiverman, doing business as
the star Metal Co.. smelters and rehners
Of - New Bowery Ia bilittes are given as
MARINOS q ZWNEL -- Involuntary
petition against Mendel Marines and Louis
Hemel dealers in wooiens CT As Avenue -
ana 4S5 Broone Street. doing business as
Another Involuntary petition was filed
against the sac, firm by II. and J. J.
Lesser. Of S25 Broadway representing Jo-
seph fucker ana two other creditors.
Schedules in Bankruptcy
SOLOMON LICHTENSTEIN- sched ules
Of solomon Lichtenstein, cake seller. Of
s EHREN BHRG AND soN-schedules
OF > EhrenoerS ana B-n9atnin EArenDerg
doing business as s. Enrenberg and Son
clothing Manufacturers at i15 East Broad :
way, give liabilities at s41,T5o and assets
unknown.
Receivers in Bankruptcy
BESSIE sARBONE-Judge Julius II.
Mayer appointed George r; Hall receiver
FOR Bessie sarbone. ot Liberty, Sullivan
County with a bond u $500.
SAMUEL BACkER-Judge Mayer ap-
pointed Syres j keith and Martin c. An
sorse receivers. with hond Of 5000. for
samuel Backer, Of $40 seventh Avenue.
ENPERT BAG AND SUITCASE COM
ANYEJudge Mayer appointed william
I. Little receiver for Expert Rag and Suit
cas- Comgany. or 3ls Church street.
BERNARD RUTCHIk-Judge Mayer
appointed H. ]. Ras4ner and David Robson
receivers for Bernard Rutchik. dealer in
woolsns. OF 225 Greene street.
Assignments
TRYING A. TAUBERMAN. trading as
the Elite Hosiery and Underwear Com
pany dealing in hosiery ana underwear. at
ESQ Broadway, yesterday assigned for the
benefit OF creditors 70 Marcus Helsand.
THE STAR METAL COMPANY. smelt-
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
Commercial Credit

business money is still lending at
high rates despite the easing in other
money markets. Also it apparently is
IN only slightly less demand than it
WI, WAS before price depreciation began.
Ihls is explained by the fact that
llquldation has not been completed in
al INES, and that large amount of
money IS necessary to finance goods
Ihac 40 not fnd ready sale in the
dragging markets.
Commercial paper rates hold at ~
and per cent, the former figure ap-
plying to choice lots Of prime names.
bankers acceptance rates. quoted
Eycsterd,ay by the American Acceptance
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24

can find here a number of profit
able and attractive offers to submit
to it's clientele. Can get the Gus
toners orders before the goods arc
purchased. Visit the sample room.
Prices are extremely low. SUBJ
stantial discounts on large pur-
chases, and 80 days to complete
payment Ring up and state your
requirements; or, ask for catalogue.
Tel. Sunset 800, Ext. 1856. Or
write: U. S. Navy; Board Of Survey.
Appraisal ana Sale. Naval Supply
Depot, 30th S.. and 3rd Ave,
Brooklyn, M Y. .,
Eugene II. Tricou,
Lieut.. Commander IS. O., U. S. N.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
More Big Sales Planned

Another series Of Wholesale dry goods
sales is being planned. Three of the
largest dry goods jobbers in Chicago
have sent out announcements of sales
to be run early next week. The SELL
ing events are characterized as "pre-
inNentnrYv sales
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
The range Of prices:
Financial Items

Empire Trust Company has been an
pointed registrar for an issue of S34s, 900
par valuo of five year 7 per cent de-
benture gold notes Of the Griscom- Rus
sell Company. dated August l, and due
August l, 1925.
Clarence Hodson & Co, are Offering the
balance Of an issue Of $500 900 Beneficial
Loan Society per cent debenture gold
bonds with corresponding profit sharing
certificates which have paid 3 per cent in
addition 70 bond intercat for some Nears-
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
CITY INVESTING COMPANY.
81 Broadway. New York.

November 23. 1890.
rho Board of Directors have declared n
uasidend OF Ave per cen; tbfs) upon the
sssmnson ~ stock OF this Company. payable
us ONCE on December 90. 1890 to
sseiders of common stock OF record on tho
ppooks OF the Company at the close OF
ousiness on December 10. 1890.
@. y. 0UNTHER, Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
THE BORDEN COMPANY.

-.Preferred Stock Dividend No. rs.
lhe regular quarterly dividend of u 70
- "ss neen declared on the preferred stoc k
- THIS Company payable December 18th.
,,sso' TO stockholders OF record December
81, sss. Books do not close. Checks to be
nailed by the Bankers Trust Company.
dividend disbursing agents
L. D. SHOVE. Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
DIVIDEND NOTICES
OFFICE OF
The United Gas Improvement Co.

Philadelphia. Sept S. 1920.
The Directors have this day declared
quarterly dividend Of one and three uar-
ters per cent (Ss12c per share) on the Pre-
ferred Stock of this Company payabls
December rs. 1890, to holders of Preferred
atock OF record at the close of business
November 30. 1890
Checks viii be mailed
l. w. MORRIS. Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
Reduction in Refined
Sugar Under &c Is Made

2
Although there were no new develop
ments in the raw sugar market, re-
timers showed no tendency to strength
en- prices on rumors of proposed en-
barge on Cuban exports. In fact,
prices on granulated were easier. and
one refner reduced quotations to 8%
cents, while another made a reduction
to 9 cents, so that prices ranged from
SA to 91a cents. Javas were offered
at AZ cents without being taken. Flu
lures continued firm as a result of light
offerings, but trading was light. Final
prices were s points higher to 7 lower.
The range of prices:
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
NfnndaV'a

Coffee Futures-Improvcd sentiment in
other commodity markets had little effect
on coffee futures and prices continued
downward until the seasons low records
or last month were In sight. Buyers at
the &C level apparently became discour-
aged as offerings continued to Increase in
primary markets. SO long Brazil con-
tinues to sell there seems to be little in
centive for speculative purchases here.
Final prices showed losses of ~ to II
points.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24

S0uthcrn Spot NInrIseis-Galvcston firm.
NnCnaHsgd, Mnw m5lo, at 1913 sales, 1880 bales
NW NGW orleans steady. unchanged at 16c;
safes, 3tb bales. Mobile nominal nm
changed At 16c no sales Savannah Steady
70 70 points higher at 1850; sales. ~ bales
Noriolk quiet. unchanged at 1850: les
1913 bales Augusta steady. as points hiph.
er at loc; sales. 5S4 bales. Memphis nom
inal' G,' unchanged at 1850; sales. ,25o bales.
sales nil. Houston steady, Is noints io,vor ovo.
al at I6c' sales, 3,Sl5 bales. Dallas steady.
% ,, points higher at 1886; sales nil Little
iroLN ha1os qu,fI, unchhnged at 1850; sales. 3lG
lS ISc sales nil. Fort Worth steady, un
changed at 15.40: sales. 500 bales
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
Other liabilities.
DIVIDEND NOTICES
UNITED FRUIT COMPANY
nYyEnENfA M aa

A dividend OF four dollars per share on
the capital stock OF this company has been
declared payable on Jan. rs. 1921. TO stock
holders OF record at the close OK business
Dec 90 1920
Attention is directed to the fact that ow-
ting 10 the special meeting OF stockholders
to be held Dec. 8, 1890. tho transfer
books Of the company will be Closed from
she close OF business Nov. II. 1920, until
Dec. 3. 1920.
JOHN ". DAMON. Treasurer.
NORTHERN PIPE LINE COMPANY.
ie Broadway. New York Nov. "a f92o
A dividend OF Ave dollars per share hap
been declared on the capital stock OF this
stock holders of record at the close of bust
ness December 18th. 1920.
All communications regarding payment
or change Of address should be sem, TO the
Undersigned not later than December 24th.
GEORGE cHEsEBRo'. sserstasn
New-York tribune., 1920-11-24
READING COMPANY


Philadelphia. November 10 1920.
The Board OF Directors has declared
from the net earnings quarterly divi-
dend OF one per cent Ge5) on the First
Preferred Stock OF the Company. to be
paid on December g. 1920. 10 stockholder.
of record at the close OF business Novem-
Der 20. 1920. Checks with be mailed 70
stockholders who have hled dividend
orders with the Treaaurer
JAY v. HARE, Secretary