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New-York tribune., 1922-03-08
French Industrial Issue

The first bond issue of a French
industrial corporation to be placed in
the United States since the armistice
is scheduled for offering late this week
Negotiations for the loan are being con.
Quoted by one of the largest banking
houses in the Street, and the contract
is expected to be signed to-day The
amount of the loan will be $4,000, 900
The Offering will be significant as the
initial product of series of discus
sions that have been had with bankers
here by various French companies over
the last two years and as indicating
that there is no objection to the sale
Of this class of security in the Amer-
can market.
New-York tribune., 1922-03-08
Cuban Loan Prospects

Bankers in touch with the Cuban
situation said yesterday that there
had recently been little change in the
outlook for Cuban financing. A long
term loan to Cuba, possibly amount
ing to as much as s5O,O0O,0 900, is re-
garded as certainty for this wear.
but the date Of its offering is still un
certain. Conditions on the island are
reported to be slowly on the up grade
and financial and economic conditions
are becoming steadily more favorable
to the operation. Neither the Cuban
government nor the bankers, however.
nave so far taken the initiative IN
actively opening negotiations.
New-York tribune., 1922-03-08
Corn Products

Before the Corn Products Refining
annual report was made public yegter-
day the stock attained a new high
record price of 1O7A. compared with
the previous high Of 106 Publication
of the earnings showing surplus
equivalent to 1921 a share for the com
mon stock, was followed by some sell
ing. but THIS was not Of sufficient pro-
portions to bring about any substa ntial
reaction.
New-York tribune., 1922-03-08
London Market Quiet

LONDON, March 7. Gilt edge Sc
curities were firm on the Stock En-
change to-day. Trading was quiet in
the other sections.
Bar gold was quoted at 94s Cd;
money was loaned at 2a4 per cent.
Discount rates were: Short bills, 31s
per cent; three-month bills, 3A q
3 5-16 per cent. Consols for money
were quoted at Sc. British 5 per cent
loan at 971s and British Az per cent
loan at "a.
Clacincr stocl nunta&ionc xrorAs
New-York tribune., 1922-03-08

with net earnings of $2,4s9,se9, or
$12.5o share earned in the preceding
year. After payment Of $1,80O,O00 for
dividends there remained surplus of
$2,393, contrasted with S1,089,869 in
the preceding year. Directors of the
company were reelected at the annual
meeting of stockholders.
New-York tribune., 1922-03-08
ing stock quotations wer9:
Paris Market Irregular

PARIS, March e Prices moved
irregularly on the Boursc to-day.
Three per cent rcntes, SO francs; cx-
change on London, IS francs 5a cem-
times; 5 per cent loan, rs frarc. 9o
ceat;mcs. The dollar was q.ctca at 1.
francs Az cent.meo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
Thieves Take Cigars
 from Bowling Alley

Thieves managed to force an en- trance through a rear door to the Singer Bowling Alley on Pembroke street some time last night and made off with large quantity of cigars.
 The Manufacturers Tool and Sup ply Co. of 26O Middle street reported that tools valued at S30 had been stoln from their place some time yes terday.
 Small amounts of money were se- cured by thieves who entered and smashed some of the desks in the Maplewood School yesterday.
 Charles Randall of Long T1all re- ported to the police that lone mo- tortst drove up to his gasoline pump last night, managed to force it open and after replenishing his supply drove off He could give no other description than the man drove a Dodge car.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
RANK
 SUGGESTED FOR
 POLICE DOCTORS

Following a lengthy session, lasting from S:3O o'clock until midnight last night members of the Board of Po- lice Commissioners adjourned until some future date when the 1918 bud get will be completed and ready for approval by the board. President Calhoun stated after the meeting that ne did not care to discuss what had taken place during the executive ses- sion, but would after the next meet ing.
 Beside the routine business, the only other matter brought to the at tention of the Board was by Commits sioner Calhoun who suggested that the Common Council be asked to pass an ordinance conferring upon the newly named Board of Police Surgeons the rank of captain without pay. Com missioner Calhoun said, in making the suggestion, that the physicians were not seeking any shallow honors but he was of the opinion that the rank would help materially in their work, which they have volunteered to do.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
Pennsylvania Output
 of Coal in 1921 Over
 Hundred Million Tons

Harrisburg, Dec. 19-Pennsylvania of bituminous coal, according to fig ures just made public by the State Department of Internal Affairs. The output had a value at the mines of S300,295.10C.
 The bituminous region had 1,236 mining operations in 1921 and ern- ployed 174,4S9 persons, who received in wages for the year s190, 74S.7O0. The capital invested in soft coal mines was S41T,751 300.
 Of the total tonnage 5o.131, ,e69 tons with a value of S143,256,300. were shipped out of the State. Cam bria County led In production. with S.Te1,S52 tons, worth S27.757,600-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
Waterbury Man Held
 for Theft of Tools

William Ryan. whose home is in Waterbury, and who has been em- ployed at the Manufacturers Tool x Supply Go. for some time past, but who failed to show up this morning following a complaint to the police of the mysterious disappearance or a number of tools from the shop, was picked by Waterbury police at his home early this morning and will be returnedat Bridgeport this afternoon to answer to the charge of theft of the tools. Detective Sergeant John Curry left this noon for Materbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
Bank Employees
 to Divide S15,OOO

New Haven, Dec 19.-Directors of the Union & New Haven Trust com pany today voted the sum of s15,OOO from the profits of the year to be set aside for the benefit of officers and employees under certain regulations which are now being worked out. Salary and length of service will be considered in the distribution of the fund which will not be paid out in cash but will be kept in the business as part of the trust company'S work ing capital and will share in the earn ings of the future.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
THE BRIDGEPORT TIMES.

firms business is expected, but rather that 100 per cent. will be paid to the creditors. Permission to continue the business which was declared to be paying, was granted to the receiver. The reason given for the application for a receiver was made solely be- cause Of the drop in the price of flour, which had been purchased by the firm at the peak price. John R. Woodruff, David Feur and David Resnlck were appointed appraisers of the firm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
Alleged White Slayer
 Held in S2,00O Bond

Arrested last night by officers of the Bureau of Investigation, follow ing the testimony of a woman in court last week that he was guilty of living from the earnings of a woman, made in1moraIly, Joseph DeBella of 261 Merton street, in City Court to- day requested a continuance for time to secure a lawyer and the case goes over until December 21. Bonds were set at $2,o0O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
TEMPERANCE SERVICE.

A temperance service will be held tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock at the Washington Park M E. church, corner Noble and Barnum avenues. Short addresses will be given by Dr. George c. Fort. the pastor, and Mrs. A B. Joyce, who has recently re- turned from the World w C. T. U. convention at Philadelphia The public is invited
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
Local Baking Firm
 Will Continue Business

Henry Lee, appointed temporary receiver of the firm of Crouch & Flassman, bakers of this city, by Judge John W. Banks of the Su- perior Court, was confirmed as such today by Judge L. P. Waldo Marvin. Attorney Carl Foster. who represents the petitioning firm, declared that the receiVershbp asked for was unusual since no intention of winding up the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
Coal Exhausted
 Price Goes Up

Erie, Pa. Dsc- 19 - With the weather not far above zero and the city supply of hard coal all but ex- hausted. prices were up s2 ton to- day and what little there was on hand selling at s16.50 per ton for tn various grades except pea size which also was boosted to $13.5O Dealers lief.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
DESERTED NAVY.

Augustus Rosenlanter of 217 State street. who was taken into custody on a charge of drunkenness. was fined S5 in the City Court today.
 Ray ConnOr of 430 South avenue who deserted the Navy only to join the Army and who was picked up at the solicitation of the naval author ities will be turned over to the navy officials some time today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
BOSTON ROUNDS UP CROOKS.

Boston, Dec. 19-Seven men were taken into custody in a round up of suspicious characters by the. police last night and early today. The drive against criminal suspects is be ing made in an attempt to curb the recent series of 2ESs%-ups which have included one murder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
WHO CAN BLAME HIM?

Joseph Rzesyatek, of Stamford. has petitioned to have his name changed to Joseph Ranek. He was born in Poland and was naturalized in 1918 in LIawton Oklahoma.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
TRADES PIG FOR HOUSE.

(By International News Service
 Berlin, Dec. 19-At Lamspringe. near Hildesheirl. the sale of 9 bo,,sa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19

was effected between the carpenter, Otto Becker, and a shoenaker's widow, Becker paying the sale price of 10000 marks in the shape of a fatted pig.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19

Christmas Fruit, Lad 1iscos Home Made Pumpkin
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19

A Stuned oCL-
  ned Fruit Fruits
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19

Florida Oranges Grape Fruit Tangerines Pomegrantes, Grapes Figs and Dates in bulk, packages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
TAXPAYERS TO MEET MARCH z
Delegates VIII Be Selected TO State
Convention March g.

Taxpayers all over Shawnee county
are orga nizing for a meeting to be
held in Topeka March 2. at which del
egates to the state taxpayers meeting
will b. elected. The state meet is set
fer March g.
". H. Eemper. 72s Topeka bou1e-
ward. and ]. B. Billiard. 1915 North
Quincy street, have been appointed as
q committee to organize TIE taxpayers
in Topeka Committees have also
been appointed to organize each town
ship. A meeting VIII be held within
q few days, it was indicated today. at
which the Topeka city organization
will be definitely formed and dele
gates appointed TO attend the county
meeting March 2.
The movement in Shawnee county
started last Saturday when a large
number of persons interested in the
tax problem met at the Y ". c. A.
and appointed the township commit
tees 70 organize q permanent league
and select delegates to the county
meeting.
The complaint against existing tax
rates has reached large proportions
especially in the rural districts, and It
is planned to advocate the elimination
Of every possible board-and state and
county job that can possibly be dis
pensed with, as well as to deIve into
other methods that might result in
decreasing the tax rates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
At the Grand Last Night

1.-The Ragged Robin. Chauncey
Olcott's latest vehicle, the one used by
him for his farewell tour. proves TO
be an enticing bit of Irish fantasy
1t pleased packed house last night
OlcOtt is getting old. but he has lost
little of his artistry in entertaining
His rendition OF the songs he made.
famous last night was all that had
been expected. even tho they were
pitched rather low to accommodate
them to the changes advancing years.
have wrought in Olcotts rich baritone
voice.
It was the idealistic sentimental side OF
the stars nature that was turned toward
the Topeka public in Ragged Robin the
same nature that has made Oie0tr one Of
the greatest If not the greatest Irish actor
OF the American stage His rich Irish brogue
enuneiated clearly and distinctly lost none
Of its effectiveness in his lines. but the
former spritefiness OF Igure ana 1auntl-
ness Of form were not so evident last night
Ragged Robin with the Chauneey or
twenty years ago would have been simply
wonderful
ScenfcaIIy. the production was artistical
and some Of the effects were especially
well attained As 4 production It Is the
ing a company Of thirty-two people and all
Of them capable fOils for the art of one or
the few remaining. odd School" actors Of
America Josie Chaflin in the role Of
Beth" perhaps carried away the honors for
trus character delinearion and brought
down the house with her well executed
Irish Jig in the marriage scene.
Dramatically, the piece was fascinating
in its unusual presentation. but musieaIIy
it made its hit NIne-tenths Of the audi
ence came to see and hear Chauncey."
and the many requests for favored songs
when he made his curtain appearance after
the second act, evineed the fact His voice
is just true ever and possesses all
the sweetness Of former years in spite of
the fact that the singer must now pitch
his music lower Very few Of last nights
audience seemed to notice the difference.
In addition to Mr.. OIcott's stellar eontrf-
buttons, the violin and harp number used
in the action OF the play and the violin
solos offered by Emile CaluTe during the
iGteFm1ssionS created all the musical at
mosphere one could ask wherein to present
SO beautiful fairy love story as Ragged
Robin e. D. K.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
PROBE WORKING CONDITIONS
Fifteen Employers of Women Meet at
Chamber of Commerce..

Fifteen Employers of Women Meet at
Chamber of Commerce..
Fifteen employers Of women in To-
peka net at the Chamber of Com
n1erce Wednesday evening, and dis
cussed the coming hearing to be held
in Topeka by the state court of in
dustriaI relations February "a and 25.
The court is making an Investigation
of the conditions surrounding women
workers in the state, with special ref
erence to the minimum wage.
There was presented to the business
men a report on the hearing which
has been conducted during the past
few days at Wichita. and which will
be duplicated in Topeka, by Harry c.
Colmery. Topeka attorney, who at
tended the hearings there.
The business men, following the re-
port of Colmery, informally discussed
the evidence which they believe they
should bring out in the Topeka hear
ing, and the methods which they
should employ in collecting that evil
deRce.
~ Men who attended the meeting,
which was behind closed doors. state
that the business men are placed in
the positions of 6eEendants in a law
suit, that the burden of proof. by the
state law, is thrown upon them. and
that their preparations for the hear.
ing are personal business, and not of
interest TO the public
It is stated however that no def
ute decisions were made Wednesday
night as to the information which will
be collected and presented to the state
industrial court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
NO CREDIT ON FIRE POLICIES
r solution Is Passed by Board OF Fire
Underwriters.

In0efWr1fefS.
AT a meeting OF the Topeka board
OF fire underwriters, held wednesday
at the University club. there was
passed a resolution which is designed
TO discourage the practice of granting
fire insurance policies on credit.
The resolution is as follows:
WHEREAS some agents have heretofore
extended credit to certain customers and
whereas such credit is manifest1y unfair to
and discriminatory against other customers
who pay cash on delivery Of policies !;
therefore be it resolved by The Topeka
Board of Fire Underwriters that in the in
terest of fair dealing this practice should
be discontinued, each agent agreeing to
require hereafter the payment Of premiums
at the beginning Of the policy period. and
To cancel any policy on which the premium
has not been paid thirty days thereafter
THE TOPEKA BOARD OF FIRE IN
-DERWRITERS.
The meeting of the board was ad-
dressed by Emmett D. George. private
secretary to Governor Henry J. Allen.
and q candidate for the office of state
superintendent of, insurance at the
August primaries of the Republican
party
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
Ends Stubborn Coughs
in q HURRY
For real effectiveness. this old
homemade remedy has no equal.
Easily a2d cheSRiy prepared.


You'll never know how quickly q bad
cough can be conquered, until YOU try
this famous old homemade remedy.
Anyone who has e0ughed all dav and
all night, viii saw that the Immediate
relief given Is almost like magic. 1t
takes but & moment to prepare. and
really there is nothing better Tor coughs.
Into . pint bottle, put 212 ounces OF
Plnex; then add plain granulated sugar
syrup to make g full pint. Or YOU can
use clarified molasses, honey, or corn
syrup. instead of sugar syrup. Either
way, the full pint saves about two
thirds Of the money usually spent for
positive, effective remedy. It keeps per
like it.
You can feel this take hold instantly.
soothing and healing the membranes in
al the air passages. Il promptly loosens
div, tight cough. and soon YOU viii
notice the phlegm thin out and then
disappear sltogether. 4 DAVIS use will
usually break up an ordinary throat or
chest cold, and it IS also splendid for
bronchitis, Group. hoarseness. and bron-
chial asthma
Pinex Is most valuable concentrated
compound of genuine Norway pine ex
tract the most reliable remedy for
throat and chest ailments.
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for - = ounces Of PIuey@ with
directions. and don't accept ANYTHING
else Guaranteed to give absolute salts
faction or money refunded The Pinex
Co.. &c. Wayne, Ind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
CHARGED WITH ROBBING MUTE.
Trial of Norman Lynn Being Held in
District Court.

The trial of Norman Lynn, charged
with holding up and robbing Loren
H. Lindsay. a young deaf mute, was
in progress today before a jury in
Judge James McClure's division Of the
district court
Lynn and z. B. Henderson were
tried in Judge George Whitcomb's d.
vision six months ago. the jury fail
ing TO agree. On this occasion the
defendants demanded separate trials.
The necessity OF using interpreters to
transmit the testimony Of the deaf
mutes thru the sign language is caus-
ing the trial TO drag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS


ADDISON SP0HR. age G5, died today at
his home at Perry, Kan Funeral services
viii be held at 10 o'clock Saturday morn
ing at the home Burial il Topeka Gene
terry.
CHARLES EVANS. age 81 died wednes-
day at his home 212 West Eighth avenue
Funeral announcements later
Funeral services for Andrew o. HiIie-
land who died Wednesday at his home 4t4
Forest avenue. viii be held at 30 O'Clock
Friday afternoon At the home Burial IN
Mount Hope cemetery
Word has been received in Topeka OF
in Chicago Wednesday. Funeral services
viii be held at Sault Ste Marie, Mich.
MRS ELIZABETH McNEILL age SIS.
died Wednesday at her home, 1928 Garfield
avenue. She had been resident of Topeka
fOr twenty years. She is survived by three
children, Miss Jennie Mcneil and J. q
MCNEIL OF Topeka. and J. B. McSeill- Of
san Francisco, Calf Funeral services will
be held at . o'clock Saturday afternoon at
the home. Burial in Mount Hope cemetery.
Funeral services for Lawrence Takemire
age %, who died Wednesday at his home
251I Lincoln street. will be held at O'Clock
Friday afternoon at Shellabarger's chapel.
Burial in Prairie Home cemetery.
ALBERT KERN, age IS. died wednes-
in local hospital. The body viii be taken
to Utopia Kan, for burial
MRS. MARY 4. CASE. age 20. died
Wednesday at her home, HIS Clay street
1876. Funeral services will be held at 3 80
O'Clock Friday afternoon at Bomga rdner's
funeral home. Burial in Mount Hope
cemetery
Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel. 22sL-
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09

Charleston. Ill. Feb. e-Jeptha
Nichols of Paris. Ill. assistant state
veterinarian. who was Indicted IN Oe-
tOber, 1921 for the murder of Ethel
Crume and who has been missing
since that time. surrendered himself
to Sheriff Aye OF Cole county here to-
dav.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
DEATH OF CATHERINE SELOVER

Mrs. Catherine Selover. age 70, who
had been resident of Shawnee county
since 1862, died Wednesday at her
home in Highland Park.
She was q. native of Mifflin, Pa.
She is survived by five Children,
J Ohm Selover. Topeka; Oliver SeIover.
Tonopah, New; Mrs. Clara Stewart,
George Selover, and Mrs N. Sumey,
all OF Topeka Funeral arrangements
have not been completed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
NEW YORK. MONEY MARKET.

New York. Feb s-NONEY-Cau money.
steady; high ,; low, . ruling rate, . ::
closing bid Al offered at 5; last loan. .;
call loans against aceeptanees- AZ; time
loans. firm; % days, IA G5; 30 days. "A q
5; g months, AZ G5. Prime mercantile pa
per. a. 40
Foreign exchange, irregular. Great Brit
ain. demand. 4.35a4 cables, 1864 80 day
bills on banks. A32A. France, demand,
S.60lI cables, SCI. Italy. demand, 4.S9 I:
cables, 4.s912. Belgium demand, S-22 Y !:
5Ilk Holland. demand 81 35i-eables. Ell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09

No-To-Bac has helped thousands to
break the costly, nerve-shattering to-
bacco habit. Whenever you have q
longing for a smoke or chew, Just
place a harmless No-To-Bac tablet
in your mouth instead. All desire
stops. Shortly the habit is completely
broken. and you are better off men
tally, physically, financially. It's so
easy. so simple. Get a box OF No-To-
Bac and if it doesn't release you from
all craving for tobacco in any form,
your druggist will refund your money
without questioH.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
LATE MARKETS
TOPEKA CASH GRAIN MARKET.
FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co, $50 New
England Bldg Topeka, kan-)

Topeka Kan. Feb. O.
(These prices are basis delivered Kansas
City.l
NHEAT-No- 1 dark hard. $3.50 40;
No. > dark hard. S1.3S01 40: No. 1 hard
81 pa -; No. hard, 81. GOALS No. 1
red. 1925; No. 2 red. 81 23d1 .25.
CORN-No white. J0c: No. . yellow,
5I@511sc; No. > yellow, soc; No. . mixed,
49c
oATs-No. white. SIC; No. white,
-361zc.
KAFIR-No ? white. BIB
MILO-NO 2. SL22
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many friend
for their kindness during our father,
sickness and death
MAUDE REED.
Mr.. and MRS. E. r. CUMMINGS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Wall St. New York. Feb 9.-STOCKS-
RallyinE Of junior rails and prominent
steels, equipments, shippings and oils off
set profit taking elsewhere in the latter
dealings. The close was firm Foreign
issues AMI convertible domestic rails were
strong features Of the broad bond. Stock
sales apDroximated 10000 shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09

New York Feb. elderly bonds close:
31s's. 96-I6; LIST Is, $3.50; second Is, 1902;
first 41t's. $3.50: second Has. 9610: third
41,'s. 9S.2S: fourth 4I4s, 1926; Victory
81. 5, 999S: Victory 4a4's 100-10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-09
Fine for Neuralgia

MusteroIe fnsures quick relief from
neuralgia. When those sharp pains go
shooting through your head. Just rub
little of this clean, white ointment on
your temples and neck
AIusteroIe is made with oil OF mus
tard, but will not burn and blister like
the old-fashioned mustard plaster.
Get Afusterole at your drug store.
35c and 65c in jars and tubes; hos
pital size, So.