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The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01

crease was given He has many activ ities which keep him constantly or the wing From his headquarters if Indianapolis he makes frequent trips where his services are required in the settlement of strikes or in the making of them.
 The labor leaders of the new order who occupy responsible positions, are getting from S4,50O to S1O,OOO a year and have to devote their entire time to their tasks, although the indica. tions are that before long there will be more labor leaders who will com mand pay as high as that of the head of the dockbuilders' union.
 Judging the matter of compensation for labor leaders from the point oi view of MT. George B. Holmes, the | general manager of the industrial re lations service, an expert on organiza. tiOn, their positions are about the equivalent of that of plant employ. ment manager and would command on the side of capital from $4,OOO tc $1O,OOO a year.
 "A plant manager who was held re sponsible for the production made by 5000 men," continued MT. Holmes, would be worth from S15,0OO to $25,. 900 a year, according to the results which he obtained. It is difficult tc make exact comparisons, as the labor leader is not held to such strict ac- countability as is the plant superin. | tendent. There is no reason why, however, the labor leaders who work along constructive lines and have high i ideals should not have every dollar which those who retain them are able to pay.
 "If it can be shown that an S1S,000 man builds up rather than tears down, that he seeks to promote good rela- tions between employer and employees and that he has large vision and looks to the future, he should certainly be compensated for the value of his services.
 q should say that, considering the general abilities and the power for organization which Samuel Gompers has, that he would be worth S1OOOOO year to large interests which could afford to pay him all that he is worth. He is worth that to the American la. boring man, for he has the qualities of statesman and has a wide knowledge of men and affairs. His work has been educational and he has built for the future.
 His services cannot be valued merely in terms of dollars and cents, and, for that matter, neither can the work of any man. The principle is the vital factor to consider in valuing men. If a labor leader stands for Americanism and seeks to advance the interests of all whom he represents, not merely by getting them more money, but by making them more useful citizens, he is certainly worth a large salary and should get it."
 The authorities who have looked into the question of wages in recent months have based their estimates of what should be paid on the basis of production, and by the same token they are beginning to estimate the labor leader and his services on his constructive ability.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
in 1913, and now they have S7.5O, which is a gain of slightly more than 100 per

Tn ISlS, ana now they nave Sl.OU, WnlcI is a gain of slightly more than 100 pel cent.
 They are giving, therefore, less thar one days work a year to the salary o1 their representative. In return fol this he keeps things running smoothly and sees that work is as regular ant steady as possible and gets what they consider fair wages for them without their having to lose heavily by strike: in getting it. He is as willing to order strike as any labor leader, but ht regards it as last resort. Neither does he believe in stopping work fol days and weeks on important jobs while some detail of jurisdiction is being considered.
 His salary is more than that of Sam uel Gompers, the president of the American Federation of Labor, whose stipend is now $1O,O0O year. It was for long period $7,5OO, and before that it had been advanced from $5,O0C shortly before the European war. The veteran leader accepted this amount under protest, saying that it was more than he needed to live on, and that the fact it had been raised to so large an amount might be used against or ganiZed labor.
 So far nobody has used 1t very much, for the consensus is that, con sidering the duties, Mr. Gompers earns that much and probably a great deal more. For practically forty consecu- tive times this veteran leader has been chosen for high post in the organiza- ton against all corners. Now nearing the age of three score and ten he is still considered at the height of his powers as an executive.
 Gompers' Long Hours.
 Judged on the basis of the number of hours he works a day Mir. Gompers is the equivalent of several men. He carries a heavy burden at the offices of the federation, which, by the way, owns it's building and has an elaborate organization to maintain. As the grand supervisor of the federation he directs it's policies and also makes frequent journeys throughout the country. As a speaker on public occasions he is heard often in cities far from Wash ington. He is also the editor of the American Federationist, the official organ of the federation, as well as a frequent contributor to magazines.
 The salary of the organizer of the American Federation of Labor, who makes his headquarters in New York city, is understood to be $4,5OO a year and travelling expenses.
 Warren E. Stone, the head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, one of the top men on the salary list of American labor, gets $10,OOO year. He is considered one of the ablest of the diplomats of the kingdom of toll and his duties take him to all parts of the country and require close applica- tion.
 The head of the International Typo graphical union gets salary of $5,0OO year and travelling expenses. Until comparatively short time ago his services were requited with only $3,600 year. Many of the printers thought he was worth considerably more, but It was not until recently that the in
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Bobby Was Safe.

In spite of repeated warnings from his father, little Bobby persisted in driving nails into blocks and boards He had arrived at the play-at-carpen. ter stage.
 One morning dad heard the fla miliar pounding, and looking out he saw Bobby banging away-his little sister Mary sitting beside him.
 Haven't I told you, Bobby, that you will smash your fingers if you drive nails?" the father asked.
 ''Yes, know, dad, but Mary's hold ing the nail."-Tit-Bits, London.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01

over very carefully, traffic studies made, and the cost distributed in pro- portion to the service rendered.
 ''The bureau of public roads esti- mates that of the S6O0,OOO,OOO spent for highways last year B per cent was federal aid and motor-vehicle revenue. The remaining 67 per cent comes either directly or will eventually be paid from state and local taxes. It is believed that very considerable re- adjustment of the source of revenues must be made so that larger percent age will be paid by the road user and lesser percentage from state or local taxes"
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Positive Proof.

A small boy stopped for moment to watch a. workman emptying a sewer. That" remarked the young ster, lis the grate my brother lost a dollar down" "Well, young man," the workman said, you'd better get on with that parcel you're carrying" In about half an hour the boy returned to find the man still at the grate. Are you quite sure it was this grate the dollar was lost in?" asked the workman. "I am certain" re- piled the boy, because I saw my father get it out"
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
The Usual Ending.

"Confound it, Louvindy! Looky yurI" demanded Gap Johnson of Rum pus Ridge, after a prolonged family jar. Are you going to give in and own up you're mistook about it?"
 "No, I'm notr" snapped Mrs. John. son.
 "Then, .by-p'tu .Athunder, I reckon I'll have to."-Kansas City Star.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01

which these ignored masses have ever heard" The American Federation has now a union of unskilled workers- From an address by Frank L. Nor rison, Secretary American Federation of Labor.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
cuticura soothes Baby Rashes

That itch and burn, by hot baths of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle anointings of Cuticura Ointment. Nothing better, purer, sweeter, espe- cially if little of the fragrant Cuti- cura Talcum is dusted on at the 1n- ish. 25c ch.-Advertisement.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Feed for Work Animals.

Ear corn and alfalfa hay alone are sufficient to maintain farm horses and mules doing a considerable amount of medium hard work.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Road Repair Biq Industry

AS more than a million men are now employed in building and repair ing public roads the highway building Industry is believed to have become the largest in the United States.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Warning Signs in Missouri

The Missouri state highway con- mission is planning warning signs along 7,700 miles of highway.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Mares and Colts.

Do not work mares with colts too hard. Let the mare cool off when at work before colt nurses.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Neiohbors Get Touether.

If few neighbors go together and raise sheep they can pool their wool and market lambs by the carload.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Most Important Crop.

Hay is one of the most important crops grown in the United States
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Just Plain Lonesome.

JUSt FIdIn EUneSOfHc.
 One day last week the young hus- band had occasion to go over to the West side. On the street he saw q young woman and behind her a crying child of about three years. The wom- an turned and in an impatient tone de handed: What are you crying about?" The tot. looking up, replied: :: -I want a tiss." The woman bent down and gave the desired kiss. Thereupon the tears were dried and the world was again full of sunshine and glad ness.-Chicago Journal.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01

Foolish men spend their time-wise men save it.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01

Theories lead to tests and tests lead to truth.
The Holbrook news., 1922-09-01
Important to Mothers
DiQnified Silence

Willie-Paw, what is dignifled st. lence?
 Paw-That's what man gets credit for when he hasn't anything to say and doesn't say 1t, my son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
TEST PICKET LAW
Labor Leaders Go Before the
WyandOtte County Court.
Claim State Has No Rights in
Interstate Traffic.
BY BOLMAR-

Labor leaders today sought state
court determination of the right of
labor union members to conduct
peaceful" picketing under the kan
under the new declaratory judgment
act was sought in the Wyandotte coun-
ty district court today by R. E. James
and other labor union officials.
No direct action against state Off
cials was filed. James and four asso-
ciates merely filed a petition in the
Wyandotte county court asking that
the rights of the strikers be settled
in a special Interpretation of the pick
citing section of the labor court law.
In the petition it is alleged that
strikers have been threatened with
arrest in event they continue their
plcketing activities Statements con-
cerning state interference are also
contained in the petition before the
district court.
Claim state Has No Rights.
One phase of the case not previously
presented is the claim that the state
has no right TO interfere with the
railroad shop strikers. 1t is alleged
that state action is illegal and should
be restrained. Under the pleadingS of
the labor leaders it is cOntended that
the railroads are engaged in interstate
commerce and under federal su-
perVisiOn. For that reason it is as
serted that the state has no right to
disturb the strikers in Their efforts to
prevent men from remaining at work
or new men filling vacancies caused
by union laborers on strike.
Following the filing of the petition
the state directed arrest of James and
w. H Graves, a member of the strike
committee. James is president of the
machinists' union in Kansas City, Kan
Both James and Graves were ar
rested at gates of the Missouri Pacific
railroad shops. They are charged
with vagrancy and picketing.
Roy Hubbard, an assistant attorney
general, has been assigned to represent
the state in presenting the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23

and band concerts. The results of the
games were: Topeka Kiwanians. "a.
Rotarians. 6, Topeka Rotarians. s.;
Hail Lithographing company, 16.
Lawrence JournaI-World. 8; Tecum-
sch. Is, Lecompton. 4. Many persons,
including women, braved the hot sun
to watch the diamond contests. 9th
ers enjoyed the musical programs put
on by the band of the Security Bene-
fit association. the Boys Industrial
School band and the University band
of Lawrence. ---
community supper was served fol-
lowing the close of the afternoon fes-
tivitaes. The evening program con-
sisted of band concerts, dancing and
a show by the Boys Industrial school.
Cars continually entered the picnic
grounds. The hot weather apparent
ly had no effect on the attendance.
Many TopekanS completed their first
round, trip over the paved highway by
driving to Lawrence after the picnic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
RESCUE HINTON AND CREW
Party Picked Up by Cruiser After
Plane Fell Into Sea.

New York. Aug. 23.-The United
States cruiser Denver, which rescued
Walter Hinton and his companions
from the wrecked seaplane Sampaio
Correia, is on its way to Key West,
naval officials said here today The
seaplane fell while flying from Mas
sau to Haiti on the way from New
York to Rio De Janeiro-
It was reported that a navy tug
was on its way to the damaged flying
boat and would attempt to tow 'her
into Guantanamo or some other port
in an effort to salvage the craft so
the flight can be resumed.
The Sampaio Correia left New York
August II to make the flight by
stages. planning to arrive in Rio de
Janeiro in time for the centennial
exposition there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
HOLD topeka Girl BIG SANTA FE DAY
Grace Hays Arrested in Pueblo
on r. /. Bond Sales.
Says Paper Was Given to Her
by Uncle in Topeka.

Pueblo, Colo, Aug. 23.-With the
arrest here of a woman giving the
name of Grace Hays of Topeka, Kan,
police believe they have in custody one
of the persons connected with the
selling of defaulted bonds of the old
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific rail-
road company. In her possession, ac-
cording to the police. were six of the
defaulted bonds of 500 denomination
With the Incorporation of the new
company, tho name was changed
from railroad" to railway and
bonds of the - railroad" company
were defaulted. Miss Hays claims the
bonds were given to her by an uncle
in Topeka. Kan, whose name she
would not divulge.
County poll ceand Rock Island Of
ficials in Topeka had no information
today as to the identity of Grace Hays.
She is not known in Topeka nor is
there any knowledge of her uncle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23

Scores of cars are now travelling
daily over the paved strip of the Vic
tory highway between Topeka and
Lawrence. Hundreds of persons are
travelling thru Topeka to take advan-
tage OF this road. The highway wa
officially opened Tuesday afternoon at
the Frank Fitzpatrick farm, three
miles east of Big Springs, by a cele-
bration conducted by the Topeka and
Lawrence Chambers of Commerce and
other civic bodies of these cities.
Thousands OF persons were in atten-
dance at the affair
There was no official opening pro-
gram composed of stiff rormalities but
persons gathered to show their mu-
tual appreciation of the new benefac-
tor. Brief addresses were delivered
by Mayor Herbert ]. Corwine of To-
peka and w. c. Simons. editor and
publisher of the Lawrence Journal
World. +
The afternoon program consisted of
baseball, horseshoe pitching, footraces
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
WILLIAM d. DEVENY
An Appreciation by John Purcell

The life Cf late superintendent of Shops Mr. VIM. D.
Deveny, inspiration the of today Born
Topeka October and educated the schools of
this city, of the Fe railway
machnst apprentice the Topeka shops July 18TH 1890 After
completing his apprenticeship he transferred 1898 to
Albuquerque N machnst promoted the position of
reundouse foreman Topeka 1902 appointed division fore
Empora promoted general foreman Newton
in 1909 promoted division master mechanic La Junta Colo
radO 1914 promoted mechanical superintendent Amarillo,
Texas with jurisdiction the southern district of the
lines January 1917 promoted superintendent of shops
Topeka, January 1st 1921.
Mr. Deveny not only thoro, mechanic but man of
executive ability Unassumng neither asking expect
ing appreciation many kndnesse he obivous
his kindly His deeply depored thru his
wife faithful loving attentive
caes charming companion the city of Topeka of its fore
citizens the Santa Railway company of
fail adequately
admiration for Mr. Deveny both and
friend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
CITY MARSHAL is KILLED
Murder at Bonner Springs Follows
Attempt to Rob Bank.

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. 23.-Leroy
Damron, town marshal of Bonner
Springs, a suburb of Kansas City,
Kan. was shot and killed early today
by four bandits whom he had sur
prised in the act Of opening the safe
of the Farmers State bank.
The bandits escaped and are being
pursued by posses.
Damron was shot twice and beaten
into a pulp. He was SO years old and
is survived by a widow and a week.
old baby.
Damron's wife and mother were re-
ported to be in a critical condition as
the result of the shock.
The staying of Damron was brutal.
Not contented- with shooting him.
they beat and kicked him.
The sounds of the shots aroused the
community The bandits leaped into
an automobile and sped from the city.
Immediately the residents gave
chase The bandits. however, sue
ceeded in pulling away from their
pursuers.
A reward for the arrest of the
bandits was to be posted today in
the robbers was at fever pitch.
The police there said they have a
description of the man driving the
bandit car.
told police officers that he saw four
men in Touring car drive up to the
bank at, O'Clock. Two of the men
strolied down the street and came
face to face with the marshal. One
addressed the marshal who turned
his flashngT in the mans face. The
shooting then began.
J O. Jackson. cashier of the bank,
81 ID this morning that nothing was
missing from the bank but a rifle
usually kept in the directors room.
A crow-bar was found and the vault
door showed marks where an effort
had been made TO open it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
PEAK OF HOT SPELL PASSES
But Summer VIII Stay for Awhile,
Flora Reports.
TEMPERATURES

The quota of hot weather for To-
peka was exceeded again at 3 o'clock
this afternoon, when the n ercury re-
gained its footing and climbed to the
ninety-eight degree mark. This was
the second hottest day of the year.
Yesterday the thermometer reach
ed SO.
Weather officials are still optimistic
believing that it will be impossible
for the temperature to rise more
than two degrees this afternoon. They
also have faith in a cool night with
the temperature hovering around the
sixty-eight degree mark early Thurs
day morning.
No rain to break the heat and 1routh
is scheduled as the sky was clear to-
day from Kansas to California. the
gulf and Canadian border
The worst of the hot weather passed
early this morning when the mercury
CONTINUED on Page TEo.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
ON HIS BATH PILGRIMAGE
Evan Davis. TOpekan, in Attend
nnce at Scottish Rite Council in
Salt Lake City.

Evan Davis. secretary of Orient
lodge No. 81. A. +. and A. NJ. thirty
third degree and member of the Scot
-tish Rite bodies of the Valley of To-
peka, is in attendance at the annual
meeting of the Supreme Council OF
the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scot
tish Rite. which is being held thiS
week at Salt Lake City. Utah.
He has attended the last thirty-four
annual meetings of the council. He
has served az master of Orient LocSo
No. 81, commander Of Topeka Com
mandery No. 5. knights Templar,
high priest of Topeka Chapter No S
Royal Arch Masons. and Master OF
Kadosh Topeka Consistory No. l.
Scottish Rite bodies Of the Valley OF
Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
Revenue Freight LOadings Au-
gust % Break Records.
1t Was the Fifty-Third Day of
the Shopmen'sl Strike.

Tuesday, August %, the fifty-third
day of the shopmep's strike, was ban
ner day in the history of car loading
on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
system, according to an announce
ment made today by Edward Cham
bers. vice president of the railway, in
charge of traffic.
There were 6,S31 cars of revenue
freight loaded as against 6.59S cars
loaded October 25, 1921, the previous
record cay, an increase of 23S cars,
Mr.. Chambers said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
WESTERN OPEN ON TODAY
Detroit Course Is Baked and Greens
Are Fast.

Detroit, Aug. 23-On course
baked by continued drought and with
speedy greens, scores of the leading
golfers of the country got away at
Oakland Hills Country club this
morning in quest of the western open
championship.
The twenty-second renewal of the
event brought a field of approximately
$50 entrants and the grind that,
barring ties. ends Friday night. will
see a new title holder crowned.
Walter Hagen, now champion. not
being in the list OF contestants on ac-
count of exhibition games.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
PLAN RUsso-JAP MEET.
VIadivostok To Be Free Port, Says
Soviet Representative.

Peking. Aug. 23.-Joffe. representa-
tive of the Russian soviet government,
today accepted Japan's suggestion of
Chang Chun, Manchuria. as the seat
of a Russo-Japanese conference. He
offered to leave Peking next week to
open the conference. He stated that
V1adivostok would be made a free
port He said there would be no in
reference with American concessions
in Mongolia but that withdrawal of
soviet troops would be refused.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
GOV. ALLEN TO FORT RILEY
He Will Review State Troops at
Guard Encampment.

Governor Allen drove to Fort Riley
today to attend the national guard
encampment and review state troops
which have been stationed at the
fort during the last ten days.
This is governors day at the camp
and Governor Allen will sit with Ad-
jutant General Charles l. Martin in
the reviewing stand. The governor
will return TO Topeka tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
American Tourists Injured.

Rosenheim, Germany. Aug. 2S.-
Several American tourists were re-
ported to have been seriously injured
near Munich today in the crash of a
mountain scenic railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
HAULED THE SAFE AWAY.
Robbers Get Registered Package Of
Mopey from Beverly Postoffice.

Salina. Kan, Aug. 23.-Robbers en-
tered the postoffice at Beverly. Kan,
early this morning took the safe,
hauled il away to a lonely spot and
there blew it They, secured a regis
tered package of money for the bank
at Westfall, the amount yet unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-23
JOSEPH w. FOLK TO RECOVER
Condition of Former Governor of Mis-
souri, Improving Steadily.

souri, Improving Steadily.
Washington, Aug. 23.-Physicians
attending former Gov. Joseph w.
Folk of Missouri, who has been crit
cally i'll here. announced today that
his condition showed a steady i'm
provement, promising early complete
recovery.
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