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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Hosiery

Women's Silk Hose, Isle top,
double heel, toe and sole, in black,
dark brown and gray, $1.65 value
Women's Silk Boot Hose, canary
color, $1.50 value Use
Women's Silk Hose, in new gray,
clock, full fashioned foot, Isle top,
$3.50 value, for. 1898
Wemen's Silk Hose, new gray,
full fashioned foot, Isle tops, $500
value for. .$1.79
Women's Silk Hose, in white, out
sizes, full fashioned foot, Isle top.
1925 value for. $1.08
Women's Black Cotton Hose, full
fashioned foot, 75c value for. .40c
Children's black and white, cot
ton Hose, double heel, toe and sole.
35c value for. :. .Z0e
Children's White Holeproof
Hose, broken line of sizes, SOC
values for. .35c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
OUIGLEY TO UMPIRE BIG GAMES
Veteran of National League VIII Leave
Soon for the East.

E. c. Quigley, automobile dealer of
st. Marys, sometimes. and umpire most
of the time, will leave April 1 for the
East, where he will commence his
work in the big league games for the
summer. He has been a National
League umpire for the past six years.
He is one of the four umpires who
have worked in three world series in
baseball. and has been an official in
some of the biggest football games of
the country.
Quigley is much pleased at the ap-
pointment of Judge Kenesaw Noun
tain Eandis as baseball dictator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
INDIANS ARE BREAKING CAMP
Cleveland Team Starts Its Annual
transforming Tour.

Cleveland, March 29.-The Cleve-
land Indians will leave training camps
at Dallas today, according to advices
received here,
All of the men are in shape with
the exception of Les Nunamaker, vet
eran catcher who was hurt by a foul
ball several days ago.
The Indians first stop on their
transforming trip north will be at San
Antonio where they are scheduled to
play tomorrow and Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Ladies' Kid Gloves

White Kid Gloves, with white
and black embroidered backs, in
broken line of sizes. Regular
$500 values, for, pair. 81. SO
Misses White Kid Gloves, in
all sizes, with black and white or
all white embroidered backs
9N.oo Vaiue. ......... 81. $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Linen and
Wash Goods

42x36-inch scalloped and en-
broidered Pillow Cases, regular
$1.85, pair. $50
42x36-inch embroidered and lace
trimmed pillow cases, regular $2.75,
palr... .$1.75
36-inch Unbleached Muslin, good
medium weights, regular 15c,
yard. 49,. .11f
Is odd sca1loped Spreads, size
80x9O and 84x96, regular $3.50 and
$500 for, pair. .... 1885
Small lot of 28-inch cotton suit
ings, 28-inch flannelettes, 36-inch
pereales and challies. Regular 25c
ana 2Sc goods, to clean up,
yard. =. 1870
~ and 32-inch Ginghams, good
assortment of checks, plaids and
stripes. Acorn Day special. .19c
36-inch checked and striped Pa
jana cloths, in white, pink and tan,
choice Acorn Day, yard. ESQ
34-inch colored suitings, good as
sortment of shades, for Acorn Day,
yafQ. OOC
36-in white "RATINE" two
numbers, regular 95c and $1.25
quality, for Acorn Day, yard, 75e
22-inch good quality mercerized
Napkins, these are regular $3.50
quality, doz. :. $2.95
60 and 64-inch mercerized Table
Cloths, some hemstitched, others
plain hemmed. Regular $2.25 and
$3.50, choice. .$1.69
About dozen Turkish Towels,
white and fancy stripes and plaids,
slightly soiled. Regular 75c, 85c
and CSC towels, choice. .... SOC
18-inch Bleached Crash Towel
ing, half linen, makes very soft,
absorbent Towels, cheap at 25c,
,loT. ......... ..'. Log
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27x54-inch Administer
Rugs

Good quality rugs, in good Sc
lection of patterns. Formerly
$6.75, special, each. $3.50
Only 2 days more of the March
Sale. Everything marked at spe-
cial prices in these departments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Pearl Buttons
15c Cards SC

Pearl Buttons from the small
waist size to large coat size,
15c cards, card. SO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
HOLD BOXING TOURNEY FINALS.
Big Entry List i'm Pittsburgh Delays
Windup of Divisional Bouts.

Pittsburgh. March 29.-The finals
in the senior boxing tournament of
the Allegheny division of the A. A. U.
will be held here tonight.
1t was originally planned to hold
these bouts last Saturday night, but
the large entry list, $50, made it i'm
possible.
The winners in tonight's bouts will
go to the national tournament at Bos-
ton next month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Dress Trunks

Made of three-ply veneer
covered inside and out with
hard vulcanized fiber, fitted
with heavy draw bolts,
brass lock and cloth lined,
with two trays and 40
inches long. Former price
$33.75, for. $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Nulace

A material made of fine Wolfe,
in dainty figures of pink and
blue on white ground, also. in
solidcolors of rose and blue, with
white figures. Formerly $1.25
yard. Special, yard. ...... 500
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Ribbon Values to 39c
15c Yard

TO close out the short lengths
IN the bolts and there are fancy
patterns, in light and dark
colors, plaids, stripes, plain MORE
and taffetas. 29c to 39c values
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Sc Value 39c Yard

Beautiful wide fancy ribbons
Tor sashes, hair bows, camisoles,
and bags, in all the new Spring
colorings. Light and dark pat
terms, 59c value, yard. acc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29

Wide Crochet Bands and
edges, 212 to 4 inches wide for
Camisoles, Brassieres, etc. Reg
ular Csc values, yard. -. .I5c
Wide Cambria FIouncing for
Petticoats, in convent or eyelet
pattern. All are very pretty pat
lerns' YARD. .25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
SOC Bibs Csc

Children's ready-to-use Bibs,
cream art cloth, trimmed in COL
ored braid and outline work, in
colors with tape ties, SOC Bib for,
each. 25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Madras Curtains

Imported Scotch Madras Cur
tains, 36 inches wide by 212
yds. long, with valance between,
natural color, pair. $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
$500 Gowns S1.OO

Ready made stamped Gowns,
white nainsook, round and
square neck, three good designs
to choose from. Choice $500
value. .$1.OO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Marquisette Curtains

Extra quality Marquisette
Curtains with plain hemstitched
edge, in white or ecru, 21s yards
long, formerly $3.50 pair, Acorn
Day, pair. $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Travelling Bags

Made of genuine grained
cow-hide, full leather lined,
18-inch size, in black or tan.
Special, Acorn Day, $16.5O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Pirntes Sign Ono New Catcher.

Pittsburgh, March 29-The news
came from the Pirate training camp
at Hot Springs, Ark, today that Man
ager Gibson had sign a new catcher IN
the person of William Skiff. who
starred with Bridgeport in the Eastern
league last season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Rubber Door Mats

Made of heavy rubber, with
diamond pattern, size 18x3O.
Special, each. SO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Home Needs

Garbage Can. $1.2S up
3Oc Wizard Polish .19c
6Oc Wizard Polish. .............. .45c
Liquid Veneer Oil Mops, all
complete. 1890. $1.4Oe$1.oo
3Oc Liquid Veneer. ..25e
85c Old English Wax, can. Use
$3.50 Old English Outfit for Waxing. $2.0S
$1.OO Decorated deep Baby Plate. Use
SIPS Decorated Mush and Milk Set. Use
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Toilet Articles

s1.oo Coty's Face Powders, Chypre,
L'Origan, LEffeurt, Jasmin De Corse,
La Rose Jacqueminot. Violet. Styx and
L'Or.
SO Lady Mary Face Powder. sec
soc Lady Mary Ftce Powder. ..3sc
S5c Mary Garden Talcum. 29c
75c Jickey Perfume. o.. =. soc
s1.75 DER Kiss Vegetale Toilet
water Sl.oS
20c-35c Glycerine .15c-25c
35c Jergens Benzoin and Almond
Hand Lotion ............-.2 9c
35c-65c Ponds Vanishing
cream -zSc-SOc
25c-50c Creme de Meridor :. .19c-39c
S5c-60c Danderine Hair Tonic. 29c-49c
25c-50c-$1.0O Lavoris. .19c-39c-79c
60c-s1.50 Cutex Manicure
OtlS .4eC-SIZ0
soc Pepsodent Tooth Paste. 49,. 35c
soc Pebeco Tooth Paste. .35c
65c Tooth Brushes. Acc
50c-s1.00 Meet Depilatory. .S9c-78c
I5c Cuticura Soap. soc
Toe Resinol Soap 59c
1Oc Creme Oil Soap. 3 for 25c
1oc ivory soap loc
$3.50 Hair Brushes. 1.9S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
PrO-LinO

Felt base floor covering, 2
yards wide for kitchen or bath
room, special, so. yard. SOC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Rag Carpet

Extra heavy Rag Carpet, in
dark color, So inches wide, for
use as hall runner, kitchen rugs,
etc. Special, yard. $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Curtain Rods

Brass Curtain Rods that ex-
tend from 80 to 81 inches, COM
plete with brackets, ready to
hang. Special for Acorn Day,
each. -. $50
Nets and Scrims, SO inches
wide, some short quantities to
close out at, yard. ......... 19c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Acorn Specials
Notion Department

Stay Fast and Fashionet,. u.
Nets. dozen. ur1
Cash Radium Dial Alarm Clocks
'-'..-... 81. 90
' special sec
Atlas Safety Pins.1aII sizes. =
81 an TO- aprons. value
s...,. ..'-.'.-..-79c
Myman Collar Bands,
.'.'----'2 for Csc
s,ze e. m 80, lar aprons. large
S5e
49,, IN Soa's Tnread. 250-yard
~ anu ~ white and black.
49, 1Oc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29

See demonstration of Electric Washing
Machines in China Department. Sold on
convenient payment plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Fiber Cases

Made of good quality
fiber, some covered with
mating, 12-inch size. Spe-
cial for Acorn Day, ca. CSC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Preseason GAMES

Detroit, March 29-Carl Tremaine. De-
troit bantam, was given a newspaper de-
cisfon over Jabez White of Albany, in q
ten-round bout here last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Ivory

Hair Brush with good full bris-
ties, $500 value. .$l.95
Perfume bottles,
75c value. 5oc
Talcum boxes, 75c value. sec
Dressing Combs,
zoe value. =. .59e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Draperies and Floor
Coverings

Plain Marquisette, in white or
ecru, SO inches wide. Special for
Acorn Day, yard. ESQ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Acorn Day Silks

$500, 36-inch Messaline, evening shades,
$500, 33-inch Kimono Silks, yard. $1.25
$500, 36-inch striped Tub Silks, yard. $3.50
$500, 3e-inch guaranteed Black Taffeta,
$3.50, 36-inch changeable taffeta,,
evening shades ...........
$3.50, 36-inch striped shifting silk. 81 Q2
$3.50, 36-inch Blue MORE Silk. -.
$3.50, 36-inch Tricolette sport
$3.50 and $500, 40-inch Satins, in Copenhagen,
Sapphire, Hague and Navy Blue, also Tan,
Brown and Gray, yard. .$Z.9S
4O-inch White Sport Silk, yard $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
NeedIewOrk
Department, Acorn Day
Dresses, Suits,
ROmpers, ~ Price

Children's Stamped Dresses,
Rompers and Suits, ready made,
stamped in simple designs with
embroidery floss to entirely fin
ish the work. Dresses, sizes from
2 Years to IL years. Rompers
and Suits, sizes from 1 year to
5 years. Regular prices $3.50 to
$500, at ~ regular price
.... 81 rs to $500
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WOOlens and
Cotton VOileS

40-inch figured Voiles, last year
patterns. Special for Acorn Day,
yard. -. .69c
36-inch Silk and Cotton Poplin.
Special for Acorn Day, yard, $1.29
54-inch all wool Serge, navy blue,
special for Acorn Day, yard 1929
54-inch all wool Imported Serge,
navy blue and brown. Special for
Acorn Day, yard. 1895
42-inch all wool Togo Cloth. Spe-
cial for Acorn Day, yard. {. .$1.95
4O-inch All Wool Jersey Poplin,
all colors. Special for Acorn Day,
yard. ........... 1925
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29

Large Electric Heaters for chilly mornings,
special. $1,000
$500 guaranteed Electric Iron complete with
$500 Hot Point Iron, complete with cord $3.50
$500 Electric Grill, all complete. -. 1925
Large No. Wash Tub $1.OO
Galvanized Water Pail. .................. $50
Ball-bearing Roller Skates. .......... $2.75
Large size, very strong Hampers, $3.50 size,
Tor. $Z.IS
Laundry Baskets, handles wired to bottom,
White Willow Shopping Baskets,
each Zof, soc, DUO
5000 sheets fine Tissue Toilet Paper ;. .69e
A Few Electric ParlOr Lamps
$3.50 value Parlor Lamps ..... $S.9S
$16.5O value Parlor Lamps. $1O.08
Guaranteed aluminium Ware
LIMITED Quantity
Coffee Percoators, $3.50 value .$l.25
Rice Boilers, $3.50 value 1925
Round Roasters, $275 value. $500. SLIPS
1870 off all Aladdin Aluminium Ware on
Acorn Day.
A few real China, decorated, 31-piece sets,
6 cups, saucers, 6 large plates, small plates,
6 fruit saucers, 1 cake plate. $500 value,
Ior $3.50. pow
Cottage Dinner Set for six persons.
$14.50 value for $1O.0S
$500 value for. ........... $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Acorn Day on Second Floor


$3.50 values Tor. $1.oo
Women's Silk Jersey Boomers, in Navy,
Brown, Green, Black. $685. values for $3.50
Women's Cotton Boomers, in Pink Batiste,
short length, with and without ruffle trim; SOC,
65c values for. .45e
Women's Blouses, in light and dark Georgette
with embroidery and bead trim. Also one num-
Der in wash silk Crepe de Chine in assorted
stripe patterns, tailored style with two in one
collar. Priced $500 and $5.95, for. 1915
Infants Shirts, in cotton, with long and short
sleeves, SOC and 65c values for. $50
Another group of Infants Shirts in wool and
cotton, also in cotton mercerized, long sleeves,
zoe to soc values, for. ................. SOC
One table of Womens Muslin Undergarments
including gowns, envelope chemise, long skirts,
drawers and corset covers. Also garments for
stout women, broken sizes for. II PRICE
One table of children's muslin undergarments,
broken sizes, including gowns, Billy Burkes,
princess slips, drawers and one-piece union suits
OF dlmlty. IL PRICE
Sale of Bungalow Aprons
A lot of them carried over from last season.
Prices ranged from $2.95 to $3.50, special Acorn
Day, at. SLID
Acorn Day Specials in
Children's Sweaters
Regularly priced from 1895 to $1,000. re-
duced to. ............ 1926, 1896 and $500
High grade Corsets of standard makes, in
plain coutil and fancy brocades, broken sizes,
priced $500 to $3.50 for. ~ PRICE
Acorn Day Sale of Children's Raincoats and
Capes at. 1926, 1895 and $500
Women's Raincoats at :. 1895 to $500
SECOND FLOOR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
$500 Stamped Sets S1.98

15-piece Luncheon Set, stamp
ed in fruit design, to be embroid-
cred in colors. Hemstitched edge
for crochet work. One 24-inch
center, six plate doilies, six tum-
blers and two trays, So set $1.9S
Csc Stamped Towels Csc
18x24-inch mercerized Huck
Towels, stamped in simple pat
terms for colored work, 35c value
at. :. .25c
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Millinery Specials
for Acorn Dav

Sailors, in black and colors, priced
from. ............... $500 to $1,000
good assortment of hats in all the new
shades and colorings ranging in prices from
$3.50 to $16.50 to sell at. ........... II OFF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Home Cooking Set

This Home set of six pieces the handles are
all wood and white enameled, is 81 so value, will
be on sale Acorn Day for. 81. 90
No phone or mail orders please.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
A Few Electric ParlOr Lamps

$3.50 value Parlor Lamps So
$3.50 value Parlor Lamps. $40
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-29
Sale of Bungalow Aprons
Acorn Day Specials in
Children's Sweaters

Regularly priced from 1896 to $1,000. re-
duced to. ............ $2.95, 1896 and $500
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-29


ribbed cotton union suits. values to ST 49, O.
| dollar Lay each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. W.
MEMS FLANNELETTE NIGHT SHIRTS
In pink and blue stripes. lay down collar. sizes l6 to
~; valco brand. which means full sizes. Ct
MEMS CLOVES
Mems Fabric gloves. Scotch knit gloves and about
lOO pairs OF dress and work gloves TO pick from q
Doll Day at. per pair ... va
MEMS NECKwEAR
of heavy silks in exquisite selected patterns for
Christmas gifts at an exceptional low price. Ct
each VA
MEMS DRESS SHIRTS
New patterns pin checks and pencil stripes In blue
lavender and tan. all sizes. IA to II. Dollar c.
MEMS WOOL MIXED HOSE
Heather wool hose, smart looking. warm and com
Portable Last year they were 75c- Dollar Day 81
pair for
MEMS HANDKERCHIEFS
Plain white. with initial Boxed IN box G.
DoudI Lay, AZ
MEMS HANDKERCHIEFS
Imported novelty colored border. satin stripe c.
and Irish linen Handkerchicfs, for - Va
3 PAIR MEMS FIBRE SILK HOSE
All perfect quality. in standard makes; black c.
cordovan and colors. Dollar Day. pair. Va
MEMS SWEATERS
Mems Shawl collar Sweater Coats. in gray, two c.
pockets Sizes 38 to 46. Dollar Day ~
IL MEMS CANVAS GLOVES
Knit wrist Canvas Gloves. cut full size. Mons -
sold to dealers. Dollar Day. II for. ....-... W
MEMS OVERALLS
Plain blue. hickory stripe and painters over 81
alls and coats Dollar Day. each. ....... Va
BOYS SCHOOL KNOCKERS
Dark corduroy and mixtures- Sizes to 10 c.
years. Dollar Day at.
BOYS ARCTIC KNITTED CAPS
The seasons biggest biz Practical, convenient Ct
All colon. Advertised sale price. 81 so. for. W.
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Boys Wool Finish
Union Suits at 81 each

Heavy weight. Boys gray mixed ribbed wool
garments. sizes to 10. Dry goods section.
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HOUSE APRONS SI.00

Light and dark percales, full cut in styles new
and pretty. Tie back, ric rae trimmed
Why not get your Christmas shopping started
by buying several of these apron. G.
E,rL ~ a
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Children's Shoes

Good quality black kid and gun metal. button.
hand-turned soles. sizes 4 to 8. Dollar Day O.
Special Observation-Disclosures.
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TEA APRONS 2 FOR s1.OO

lEA ArkONS FON Sl.uU
India Linon and Dotted Swiss Tea aprons,
finished with wide hemsttched rufae or seal
loped edge. lace or embroidery trimmed
Pockets and wide ties 2 c.
Infant Kimono, made of very 6ne white out
ing flannel. finish in shell edge in pink %1
and blue. $l.00 Day for. .. Va
Children's Rompers, made of excellent quality
of Bingham. in peg top style. button trimmed
in light and dark colors. Sizes to q
years. Special each. .-----.----. -
Stamped Gowns, ladies gown. stamped and
made up of excellent quality nainsook G.
including floss. Day. each. $500. ~A
2 stamped Dresser Scarfs, Stamped on round
thread union linen with scalloped and point
hemstitched TO aid in crocheting. Can be en-
broidered very quickly. S Day. 2 Ct
tor
Ladies Bungalow Apron, stamped on very
fine tan chambray in floral design to be en-
broidered In lazy daisy and French G1
knot. including floss. Day. each. -. W
The New York herald., 1921-01-09

- ET.F-MADE men who came IN out of
- minor positions into the seats of the
mighty i'm commerce and finance
abound in the city of Chicago
One OF the best known OF these is Thomas
T.. Wilson, the packer who forced his way
by sheer will to the head OF a great industry.
His salary is given as s125,oo0 year.
In the subJoined alphabetical list are the
names OF some OF the men in Chicago who
receive $4,000 salaries or more:
w. @. Berd. president Chicago and Alton
Railroad Company
Henry A. Blair, president Chicago Surface
Lines.
Henry w. Boyd. president Armour Leather
Company
Britton I. Budd, president Chicago Elevated
Railroads.
J. Burlington. president Illinois Steel Com
pahy.
William NJ. Burton. president Standard Oil
Company OF Indiana.
Leonard A. Busby president Chicago Rail-
ways Company.
III. Il. Byyam, president Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul Railroad.
Frederick w. Croll vice. president and treas
urer OF Armour & Co.
w. H. Finley. president Chicago and North
western Railroad
james b. Forgan. chairman of the board %
directors First National Bank.
j. f. German, president Chicago. Rock
Island and Pacific Railroad Company.
Charles III. Hodges. vice-president American
Radiator Company.
Hale Holden president Chicago Burlington
and Quincy Railroad Company
Claude c. Hopkins, chairman Lord Thomas
Advertising Agency.
Edmund ID. Hubert president Merchants
Loan and Trust Company; also president
Corn. Exchange Bank, also . president
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank.
Samuel insult. president Of Commonwealth
Edison Company, also president Of the
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company.
H. A. jackson. president Chicago Pneumatic
Tool Company.
II. r Kelly vice president eid general man
The New York herald., 1921-01-09

RANK HEDLEY, general manager OF
the Interborough, gets s5o0oo and
additional salaries of $4,000, to say
nothing OF substantial royalties from his
various patents He is an Englshman OF
mechanical bent, who came here as youth
with a kit OF TOOLS which stood him In as
good stead as the cat of one II. Wilmington
who became Lord Mayor of London.
Young Hedley had grandfather who
built locomotive, but left no estate that
anybody could notice. On his arrival he got
job as repair man in the shops of the
Erie Railroad In Jersey City and began at
once to earn great deal more than he was
paid for doing. This attracted the attention
Of his superiors, and they were still more
struck by the new ways he suggested Of
doing old things. for there may be modern
methods even of repairing Erie locomotives
as many of them still survive
The inventive mind of Frank Hedley car
ried him further when he went with the Man
haitian Elevated Railroad as a foreman and
later became master mechanic with the Kings
County Elevated in Brooklyn. His abilities
caught the notice of Charles T. Yerkes and
resulted in Mr.. Hedley going to Chicago
where he was at first superintendent OF mo-
tive power for the Lake Street Elevated and
then consulting engineer Of the North West
ern Elevated in the. Windy City.
When the subway was being put into com
mission in this city the officials of the older