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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-03

would permit him TO undersell the
regular dealer. Then too. there are
those manufacturing pIants who for
one reason or another buy anthracite
coal for supposedly manufacturing
] 1rposes and then turn around and sell
it to their employees. The resulting
logs I'm tonnage increases the dealers
overhead. but he is expected when
these same employees run out Of coal
In the winter to take care OF them at
the samo price and with equal service
as he does tho consumer who buys
his coal regularly during the summer
and winter months.
Owing 60 the strike OF the coal min
crs there has been no anthracite coal
mined. and practically no shipments
outside of some pea and steam sizes
Iout OF storage, since April /, and no
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-03

maximum efficiency IN order TO be in
. position TO provide for tho needs OF
his customers In emergencies, and
during tho winter when delivery con-
ditions nre mt their worst and tho de-
mnnd for coal taxes his facilities 10
the utmost. IIc is not like the SOCIAL
cd "Snowblrds" who can como into
the coal business In the winter months
without any investment, hire his
equipment. sell what coal he can get
at prices OF 30 cents 10 81 ton lower
than tho legitimate dealer and then
go out OF business when spring comes
or business slackens. Too often tho
public forgets tho services that the
merchant rendered during coal strin-
gencles. when the snowbrd of today
could not get coal at any price or Sc
cure equipment at a figure which
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-03

so cents for tho operator md 80 cents
for the retailer. out OF which interest
on Investment and Federal taxes must
be paid. Based on tho retail selling
price OF S1a25--the retailers gross
profit would be about three per cent
This may account In a large measure
for tho fact that most coal dealers
find II necessary to add n side line,
such as building materials. ice. lumber.
etc, In the hope that they may show
a larger return on their investment.
Before closing l want TO call your
attention to several conditions which
the average retailer has to contend
with
During the summer, when the de-
msnd Is negligible. he must tie up n
large sum OF money In coal and main
tain his plant and equipment at
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-03

Ten per cent is pea coal sold at $6.
The remaining 80 per cent Is COM
posed Of the very small steam" sizes,
tbuckwheat. rice and barley and sells
at an average OF about $2.25 ton
much below the average cost OF pro-
duction.
Tho average cost OF producing n
gross ton OF run-of-mine anthracite,
preparing II In eight marketable
sizes and loading on cars. at the pres
cnt time Il 35.55. This cost is divided
as follows:
Materials =. ............... 1.05
Insurance. taxes. selling expense.
etc. .5S
total ..........''. ..'s.s.' So'oo
This cost applies alike to coal SELL
ing at the mine for $3.50 a ton or
more and TO the small by-product sizes
OF coal selling as low as $3.50 ton.
Substracting tho average cost OF
production 35.55) from the average
price Mt the mines (S6.15) leaves n
margin OF 60 cents TO the mine owner.
Federal taxes and interest on invest
ment must be paid out OF this so
cents before any profit can be made
The u. S. Fuel Administration found
that anthracite mines have an invest
mcnt OF about IS per ton of annual
production. In an industry involving
so much Of hazard as the mining of
coal. a return OF 10 per cent on the
investment could not be sidered
excessive. This alone would permit
so cents per ton pront-if anybody
could make that much.
The figures show a cost production
making it absolutely impossible (after
Federal taxes and interest on hor-
rowed money are provided for) for tbs
anthracite mine owner TO make more
than 90 cents a ton profit. Few exceed
It, many make less and some ar,
operating at n loss.
Second-RaIlroad Transportation Cost
As you know freight rates are fiXe,
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. and neither the operator nor tn,
retail coal man has any control owe
item. | can tell you. however. that tn
pre-war rate on Lehigh stove coal {,
Wilmington was $3.50 and today It /
$500 per gross ton.
ThIrd-Rctailer's Gross Workln,
Margin.
The retailers gross margin is tn
difference between the price of Tn
coal. {. o. h. cars. delivered in his var
and the price at which he cells It.
have selected stove coal for the basi
of my figures. but the other sizes ca
be figured out on the Same basis. al
lowing for difference in (. q. u. price:
the average margin varying littl
on each size.
The companies circular price on lie
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-03
tlrst-Mining Costs.

The average received by tho pro-
1ucer al the mines for his total ton
nase IN st.l5 per ton OF 2.2s0 pounds.
only about 90 per cent OF ali anthra-
cite (the domestic sizes. crate. stove
erg and nuD Is sold at the mine az
prices ranging from $3.50 20 $3.50
The Colorado statesman., 1922-04-22
SENTENCED TO DIE.

tenderness
of agonizng condi
british inflicted
shocked
whose
thought
their naughty dom-
temporary deuon
speedily aside with the return of nominal peace Ihe rather
children death this year
time had
in march
hearts think that
starvation
all because of a taught is sublime
of the sentence arises from the
eaues
diplomacy allow itself be penetrated But 1t not alone IN Ar
dormant absolutely
America SEEDS
overwhelmed what lett
of
insist
liberty heart out to Ar
blinded conditions in
efficacy that not another Armenian would
baby of hun
hope especially far this country goes
transition
a lynching bee
The Colorado statesman., 1922-04-22
ALL FoR ONE, ONE FOB ALL.

the Legislature, in
special Shoup
patriotic unseish toward
hand that Colorado has not
thep should been
This OF the fact tt
East
commonwealth OF oooauo Is
farshd ability and statesman
Two
mens Assembly the bill for flood
creation Moffat
To Dig
wheels industry ana LABOR 10
broad spirit that gpped the hearts oil e
The dreams
Grant Will
commonwealth of minor i'm
mining will into her own as
happiness Inc mas come
against nescapaoe
The small stuff
aspiring
struggling regain her prosperity OF
mills full bas let her
stock interests all
and all have but such
effort The greatest
No boon blessing can come
the peopewi hout in reaching all of them
prosperity and 1t matters but
Pueblo Ute
consideration
builders
will their share of any harvest All classes
Pueblo flood last
the COLORADO
interest linked npar
ably wIhh destin greatness of the state
The Colorado statesman., 1922-04-22
Man Must Be Sanguine Indeed Who Sees
Assurance of Peace in Europe
By RICHARD spILLANE, in Forbes Magazine


The history continuous story of
bred hate racial the geds
of national groups territory Thus far there does
evidence of from the old world system to
hates and
of greed of territory there is
must be sangune indeed who amit
started there
odd nations occupying the continent Today they divided into
hdd The antagonsms feuds and jaouses strong
stronger than put end to the
futile nothing the situation
today exhaustion of the people, to give against the
turning of the slaughter-house
About the only thing which accord is not
paying their debt getting out of this
The Colorado statesman., 1922-04-22
Two Million Club Women Awake to Fact
That Good Roads Benefit Everyone
By D. Division, A A A


of activities the General Federation Of
greater development of the roads and
highways The million of the federation fully
good everybody They
the time and They decrease the cost of food to the
They school They stimulate
outu life, acquaintance with the country.
this the federation actively supporting the plans Of
the National PakoPar Highway association for the establishment Of
national paropk highway which will through western
national parks This will be of
education the
people, this highway will gain better
understanding and appreciation of the potential of the great
beauty of the parks will be lasting inspiration
isolation of the
vital need of today the establishment
the the urban and rural
bringing this about
The Colorado statesman., 1922-04-22
Pertinent Questions Asked by Opponents o1
Equal Rights" Amendment
By MATTHEW woLL " p American Federation of Labor.

By MATTHEW WOLI, " P. American Federation of Labor
questions that being asked the
equal rights amendment the federal
stuton.
the law recognizes the right Of the husband head
the residence of the family shall be- Would
possibility of family having two legal residences? Then
question of the family Suppose the wife did not
happen she married and preferred keep
children bear? Again. has been
gested granting rights implies equality Of obligations
time husband be sued for failure to
support family the wife to be placed basis OF absolute
legal equality, is she to like responsibility?
the federation opposing the equa rights
many the rights enjoyed by
industry would mperd by legal interpretations that might
be placed upon the law
The Colorado statesman., 1922-04-22
SHORTER CHAPEL NOTES.


The minister will preach Sunday
morning, subject, "Realizing Our Die
tatorship." Special music will be rem
dered by a choir Of thirty-five voices.
At the evening service the choir, by
request, will repeat the music rem
dered last Sunday evening at the Eas-
ter vesper service.
Program.
Professional, 80 p. m.
Hymn.
Prayer.
l. "Hosanna to the Living Lord"
Carrie i. Adams.
Congregational hymn.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-04-22

2. Forever With the Lord" Ira B.
Wilson.
3. "Why Seek Ye the Living Among
the Dead" f. l.. Ashford
InvitatiOnal
Collection.
4. "Christ, Our Passover" f. Shil-
ling.
Semi-C Chorus.
5. "The Resurrection and the Life"
Ira b. Wilson.
6. "Thy VIII Be Done" Henry VIII
dermere
Z. "Listen to the Lambs" Nathaniel
Il. Dett.
8. Recessional
The Colorado statesman., 1922-04-22

fundamental In of law and the
must occupy commanding position His relation the state brings
him the call of public His relation to clients the
affairs life demand him and moral qualities of the
highest kind.
the state such high and important service the legal
the must be OF
that intellectual and moral equipment that makes him efficient in
forming these duties calling and fidelity essential
than the legal profession We admire briancy but by
discount brlancy while hold integrity premium
Therefore, the American bar furnish the judges for
judicial SYSTEM both and national and since from its ranks must
that of lawyers the future who sbe the
eduae influence hold public sound notions government
is deep and republic that the ranks of the
American bar shall be recruited with young who not only have the
shall make them trustworthy handling clients
but shall have intellectual endowment that shall
make them able to respond to call of their country
The Colorado statesman., 1922-04-22

have always held the legal profession in the
highest esteem and now, after having had the expe
rience of year attorney general Of The United
States, say that prouder than ever not only
of the law profession but Of the American lawyer
The American lawyer, his ideals and his concep-
tion of service well his character and equipment,
both intellectual and moral of paramount impor-
ance to every who loves his country and chershes
its welfare. The very nature of constitutional gov
eminent makes the mission of the lawyer one Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Country Personals
BUCHANAN

Mayor T. p. Chuds has withdrawn
his name rs a candidate for mayor
on the citizens ticket. The com
mittee has named a. ri. HITLER FOR
the place Lon Howe also withdrew
hts name and tho committee has
given tho nomination for trustee 20
Fred Howe
The republican ticket is now COM
pleted. tie following being named by
the committee % on the vacancies
caused by Withdrawals. President,
George Rogers. trustees. Charles
Pears. Harley Squircs. Charles r.
Rouse. Besides election. voting VIII
De- held 20 decide whether Buchanan
viii remain a village or become a
city and whether eastern time g.
30 be adopted for the summer.
Miss Myrtle Fowler has resigned
her position at Wyman's store In
South Bend and entered the Clark
hospital for training
on account OF illness. Mrs. Don
Rouse. who was 10 have been host
ess az two bridge parties, Saturday
afternoon and evening. was obliged
10 cancel the dates.
Announcements have been re-
ceived by friends OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Blnns telling Of her marriage 10
" G. yVerzeI
Fred Meyer has purchased the
Edison Stone property on Clark St
and expects 20 move there about the
FIRST Of April Mr.. and Mrs. Stone
VIII move on a fruit farm near Hart
ford
Mrs Phil Boone was hostess 20
the Thursday Bridge club Thursday
afternoon. Prizes were awarded 20
Airs. Ted Rouse and Mrs. Carl Ham
lton
The High School Agricultural club
held a pot-luck supper and party at
the school house Friday evening.
The kiwanis club met Friday eve
ming ~ Buchanan inn. Through the
Indiana and Michigan Electric Co.
arrangements were made for a wire
less program. sounds being ampli-
fled sufficiently FOR all the club mem
hers 20 hear the messages. music,
etc
Miss lone Buyberson, Of Niles. Wis
iied friends here on Sunday
Maynard Martin. who is attending
the South Bend Business college,
spent the weekend at the home OF
his parents.
The senior play, The New Coed"
viii bc given at the Clark theater
on Thursday evening, March =.
Wednesday evening the Athenian
Literary society will meet I'm the
high school assembly room. Fresh
men and sophomores who have en-
tered the declamatOry contest are
90 be heard that evening.
Tuesday evening Benton Harbor
high schools second team will play
here with Buchanan high. Friday
evening Baroda high Will play here.
Mrs. Frank Steiner. Of South
Bend, was a Buchanan visitor Fri
day afternoon.
Mrs. John Newsome is critically
I'LL at her hmOe on ". Fourth ST.
3. T. Eggert and family spent
Saturday in St. Joseph.
a number OF Buchanan basketball
fans followed the Legion and High
school teams TO Three Oaks Satur-
day evening.
Mrs. Alfred Richards and Mrs. Or
vile Curtis entertained a number
OF guests at a thimble party on Fri
day afternoon.
Homer Shoop will be host Monday
evening 10 the Live Wire class Of
the Presbyterian Sunday school.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
BERRIEN SPRINGS

George W Minister was business
visitor in Niles Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Merz were
visitors at the Frank Starkweather
home IN Niles township. Friday.
Mrs. VIII Storick was a weekend
visitor with friends In ST. Joseph.
The funeral service Of Mrs. Elean-
or Amanda BealI. who died at her
home on Cass st. Thursday. was
held Sunday afternoon Mrs Beau
was born in Green county, Ohio,
and was IS years old She had
been a resident Of this village for
the past 90 years on nov Is. 1856.
in Niles. Mich she was united IN
marriage with Richard James Har-
rison Peal. Her husband served
I'm the Civil war fin the Sixth regi-
ment heavy artillery volunteers,
company p He died on Sept. IL,
1854 during mis- service i'm the
south and was buried there. Mrs.
Beall is survived BIZ one grand
daughter. Evelyn Anderson: g. sis
ter MARY Rennic. four nephews.
John Lord Of Berrian Springs,
Henry Renn.e of Niles. Alfred Lord
OF Sioux City. Iowa, VIII Weaver Of
Sawyer. and four nIeces, Bertha
. Colvin and Emma. Evans OF Beriren
Springs. Lana Lord OF Niles and Ida
1Iipr OF Benton Harbor.
Nlr. and Mrs George Graham and
son. Dale. Of Decatur. were week
end visitors az the home OF Mr..
Graham's parents. Mr.. and Mrs ".
TT Graham
Mrs. T y. MiRnich was a week
end visitor az the home OF her sis
ter. Mrs. Hawbltz IN Lakeville. Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs Nathan Shuler. Of
Bridgmau. were weekend visitors
nc the home of their daughter. Mrs
Tracy Michael
M.ss Kate Ransom died Monday
morning at her home in Niles. after
a two weeks illness with pneu-
mcuia- Miss Ransom formerly lived
in Berrien SPRINGS and had many
friends here
Mr and Mrs George Dean were
South Bend visitors Monday.
Hiram = Helmick celebrated his
9Ith birthday Friday Thirty reia-
t.vos rathered nd his home for the
dav. Dinner was enjoyed ar noon.
Frank GRAY. % Elfhart. was a
Weekend visitor az the home or his
sister AIRS Bert Ba-nhart
T.. IT. Diamond has purchased 81
Tra1S 1forelcck ST. Joseph. the
building occupied by HIS meat mar
ket He is planning extensive I'm
provements and VIII also erect a
storage building on the rear Of his
other property IN the early spring
The Fareut-TeaCher association
had Bakery sale az IIendlemal's
store Saturday for the benefit Of
Tho milk fund
A =. wilson and family have
moved into rooms IN The villa.
Mr. and Mrs Walter II Edison
have moved into the Ewalt house,
near the g A. Edison farm.
VIII and Walter StorIck. Charles
Walker and Hayden Michael were
business visitors IN Plymouth. Ind
saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Spring Waists

The new Waists include Pongee in
Silk and Cotton, Crepe de Chine Truhu
Silk, Georgette and hand made models
Smart. tailored Waists in white and col
ored Ginghams and Dimities are shown.
to be worn with Tweed Suits-$2.00 to
$1,000
Extra size Waists in Crepe de Chine,
Georgette. Pongee. Wolfe and Batiste
are very good looking - $298 to
$1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Spring Scarfs

In our Neckwear Department you
will find just the sort of bright, color
full Scarfs you want for wear with your
new Spring outfit All the new sea
son S shades and combinations are rep
resented. Striking Roman Stripes arc
prominent.
Fibre Silk Scarfs are $500 to 5000.
Pure Silk Scarfs are $3.50 to $1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Spring Sweaters

In the new Sweaters for Spring, the
tuxedo styles predominant, although
silp-on styles for the miss are proving to
be popular. Our collection for Spring
Opening is composed Of snappy mod
els in Jersey, Shetland, Mohair, Alpaca,
Fibre Silk and Pure Silk All of the
latest colors of the season are shown
$500 to $500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Spring Gloves

OF course, every woman wants Silk
Gloves for Spring and we are ready
with a good showing of Kayser's and
Fowne's models. Any length or color
desired is quite certain to be found in
our Spring showing and as we have a
complete line of sizes you are sure Of
being fitted. All these Gloves are Sc
to $l.75 a pair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01

Spring Opening tomorrow az
Robertson Hlemls that iCe are
formally putting Wmter behind
us and giUing our undivided A.
fention to Spring re cordially
inUite YOU 10 come an and see Our
neU Spring stocks riich zee thiuk
are the best tUe'ue had IN several
years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
The NEW FASHION SEASON
Coats and Wraps

Stunning sport model Coats are
shown in Tweeds, Herringbone, Polo
and Camel's Hair-$l5.OO to $4,000
Coats for more formal wear are beau
tifully tailored in Tricotine. Poiret Twill.
Corona and Cordine - $4,000 to
$4,000.
The Wraps for Spring are hand
somely made in rich Tricotines, Cor
dimes, Geronas, Veldines and Marvellas
$3.50 to $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Spring Neckwear

Our Neokvvear Department is at its
best and has gathered here all the new
creations for Spring. One special feat
ure is the new Wendy Collar that can
be worn in different ways - SOC to
SIS.
Dainty Net and Organdie and Cling
ham Vestees, Collars and Collar and
Cuff Sets are presented.
Eyelet embroidered Net and Organ
die Collars and Sets are s.. 90 and ST D.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Children's Coats

This Spring the Coats for children Of
2 to IA years include plain tailored
models with raglan sleeves and the
cape models. Our collection of Girls
Coats is comprised of Velours, Polos.
Tweeds and Camel's Hairs-S5.G0 to
$500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Charming New Spring Dresses

The of Fks Robersons brings
these mainly Chimes spring
Perwnke Grey Navy
has seldom
Dresses to $500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
cnAI. PRICES REnrcrn

We are pleased 10 announce a
substantial reduction IN the selling
price OF our coal effective March
fst. 1922. Samuel c. Loutz & sons.
on Colfa1 av Main 70. days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Spring Skirts

At Robertson's you will find a wide
variety to choose from in the newest
Skirt ideas of the season. Both Silk
and Wool models are shown in stripes.
plaids and plain colors. A number of
them are pleated bringing out effective
color contrasts-$6.50 to $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Children's Dresses

The little lady this Spring can be just
as finely dressed as her mother. We
are presenting girls Dresses In cute
styles. They are made Of Eponge, Pom
gee, Imported Ginghams and Printed
Sateens-$2.o8 to $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Spring Hats of Grace and Smartness

andse Millinery
black and brown A large variety of STYLES is offered
Hats in Milan extensively
Fabric Hats sports dcoL
os.Fe Hats prominent for the sport
There Hat here for of woman and each becoming and hand
The oors shown Jade Rose PeriinkIe Black White,
$1,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01

You can't be an expert on doors
and use Blue Devil Cleanser IN your
home 50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01

Let US take hold of hands
Ind race along the Sidewalks
Ind dodge the traffic on the
crowded streets.
Let us Uhr tOith the golden
SPoke-roheels
Of the Sun;
For tomorrow Winter drops into
the ,uaste-basket,
Ind the calendar calls it March,
-Any LolOeH
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01
Spring Suits

Tweeds are being extensively shown
for Spring wear Robertson's are pre-
senting smart, tailored models in grey,
tan, periwinkle, browns and blues
$500 to $1,000.
Suits of Tricotine, Twill Cord and
Piquette are featured in navy. These
models are tailored with box or flare
coats. Self bands. embroidery and braid
form the trimmings-$25.00 to $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01

When you cay c1Eals-say Dutch
Ma eers t5-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-01

Spring Things for Baby
A beautiful showing Of hand quilted
Carriage Robes and Coats in blue and
pink-$2.50 to $7.95.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-02-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(. This is to give notice that the sub
-scriHer A. Wee Hurloek, hath obtained
gfresn the Orphans Court of Dorchester
CoInty. in Maryland. letters of Ad-
mihfstration on the personal estate of
Susie L. Woelford. late of Dorchester
CountRss deceased.
Ale persons. having claims against
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated to the
su kscrifar on or before the 1st day of
Adjustment; they may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefit of
said estate. All persons inde bteded to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment.
Given under my hand this oath day
of January, 1922.
A. WEE HURLOCK,
Administrative of Susie L. Woowford,
deceased.
RUSSELL P. SMITH,
True Copy Register of Wills
& Test RUSSELL P. SMITH.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-02-08
Dorchester Far mers'
Association Incorporated

The new corporation organized by
the farmers for helping them with
tfleirs business Is to hold it's first Of
ficialf stockholders meeting next
Saturday February 18th. The stock
holders will meet at the County
Agents Office at two thirty o'clock
Arrangements will be made to secure
large enough hall to accommodate
all comers. ALI persons desiring to
become stockholders may subscribe
for stock previous to the meeting
Every stock holder should realize
that it is his duty to attend person
ally. Voting by proxy should be
avoided if at all possible. At this
meeting set of bylaws will be
adopted, directoFsl elected and plans
discussed for the ensuing year.
A. K AUSTIN