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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
BANKS SLOW MAKING REPORTS

Commissioner Foster May Take Steps
to PenaIizc Some Bankers.
Kansas state banks must be more
prompt in their filing of reports re-
garding conditions under state bank
calls. That was the notice which
went TO the bankers today from the
office of Frank H. Foster. state bank
commissioner. Penalties may be as
sessed by the department IN event
banks do nos respond promptly
A call for a statement was made
March 81 affecting conditions at the
close Of business March 1s. There
have been compa lively few reports
received by the state department since
the call was made. The law permits
the department to penaize banks
which are not prompt Commissio on er
Foster asserted today that he proposed
to enforce this provision of the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
BOMB sCAREs CHURCH CROWD.
Black Powder Machine Intended for
''Pussyfoot'' Misses Him Two Ways.

Green Bay. Wis, March 29.-Police
today were endeavoring to run down
the person who threw a small black
powder bomb into the midst of a
meeting at the Union Congregational
church last night where 500 persons
had gathered OF hear an address by
William Z. (Pussyfoot) johnson,
noted dry lecturer.
4 panic was narrowly averted-
There was a general break for the
exits and one woman tainted.
The bomb rolled down the aisle,
fizzling as it went. F. c. Walker. an
usher. grabbed and shook 1t. The
shaking of the bomb is believed to
have prevented it from exploding.
johnson was not in the church at
the time: he was addressing a meet
ing at another church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
BANKER-BooTLEGGER IS OUT
Resignation of Miami National Bank
Head Is Not Explained.

Miami. March &c M Clayton.
vice president of the Mia mi National
bank, has resigned and his resignation
has been accepted. No explanation
was offered as to Clayton's resigna-
ton.
Clayton last week was discharged d
after a three-day hearing in which he
was accused of being party to a
conspiracy to violate the Nolstead act
Federal prohibition agents testified
that they deposited S4.050 in escrow
with him and that he wrote an agree
ment for the purchase by them of 100
cases of liquor which the agreement
specified were commodities"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
HE'S FOR HIS ABDUCTORS.
They Think They're Doing Good
Says E1ogged Man.

birmingham, Ala, March 29.-B r..
Robinson rooming house proprietor.
was taken from his home shortly be-
fore midnight by four men, hand
cuffed, whisked to Shades mountain
and severely flogged. Robinson to-
gay, according to city detectives. said
ne did not care to prosecute.
The men who did il think they
are doing something for the good of
the land, and I do not want them
prosecuted" Robinson said, according
TO the detectives
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
NEGRO PROTECTED FROM MOB
Lucas Smith OF Pratt Attempted to
Attack White GirI-Charge.

Pratt. Kan. March 29.-Lucas
Smith, negro bank porter, alleged to
have attempted TO attack Miss Leila
Regnier. stenographer. here yesterday
is in custody in a nearby town, Sher-
iff Joe McCool declared today.
The sheriff denied reports of an at
tempt to lynch Lucas and said no
large crowds formed in front of the
Jail.
Lucas was taken from Pratt merely
as precaution. he said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
A. A. 0. K. DIRECTORS TO MEET
Officials of State Auto Association to
Topeka Wednesday,

\ meeting of the sixteen directors
Of the Automobile Association of
Kansas has been called for Wedncs-
day, April 5. by Q. w. Seeley, presi-
dent of the association.
Ihe directors, whose homes are in
various portions Of the state will meet
at noon Wednesday at the Chamber
of Commerce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
TO COUNT BALLOTS TONIGHT
Chamber of Commerce Election Un-
der Way.

Chamber OF Commerce EIectOn I'm
der Way.
The counting of the primary bal
lots in the election of eight new di-
rectors of the Topeka Chamber OF
Commerce will start sharply at Z
O'Clock this evening. Ballots received
after that hour will not even be
opened.
The committee which will count the
ballots is headed by William j. Horley
and includes r. r. Baer, 1. E. Henry,
Frank Nuss. Ralph Glenn, Fred L.
Howe, J. ]. CorkiIl, H. H. Mack. Earl
Leech. W. A. Stanfield and J. z. Rose
brough.
There were more than $50 ballots in
the Chamber of Commerce office at
noon today. A large additional num-
Der will be received before the count
ing starts this evening, G. c. Sickler,
secretary of the Chamber, believes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
Fred Robcrtson's Home sold.

Kansas City, Kan, March 29--The
home here of Fred Robertson, former
United States district attorney for
Kansas was sold yesterday for SIS
600 TO the J. H DeCoursey Creamery
company. Kansas City, Kan. The De-
CourSey family will move into the
home April 1. The Robertsons viii
make their home in Kansas City,
Mo, apartment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
DR.. Robert SIacIean to Frcdonia.

Fredonia. Kan, March 29.-The
Rev. J. Ashton Davies. for three years
pastor of the NJ. z. church here, left
today with his family for their new
location at Okmulgee, Okla. The COM
mandery conferred the full degrees of
the knights Templar upon him last
night. DR.. Robert E. MacLean, who
was first sent here in 1912 and served
three years, is being returned to his
former charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
OLDEST MISSIONARY is DEAD.
The Rev. John Anderson. 100.
Fathered Church OF ScotIand'' Act.

London, March 29.-The Rev. John
Anderson of Edinburgh, believed to
be the oldest missionary in the world l..
died today. He was 100 yeats old.
He was the father of the Church Of
Scotland act which was passed in 1921
by parliament to permit the union Of
the Presbyterian church in Scotland.
This act declared the lawfulness OF
certain articles contained in the con-
stitution of the Church of Scotland
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
NO REGRETs FOR sNYDERDEATIi
Koreans Say They're Merely sorry
Baron Tanaka Wasn't Killed.

Shanghai, March 29.-Interviewed
in Jail today. the two Koreans who
yesterday killed Mrs. ". J. Snyder OF
Brazil, Ind. and wounded seven 9TH
ers in a vain attempt to assassinate
Raron Tanaka of Japan. showed no
r-morse-
vain. It was our desire to draw the
eyes OF the world to the injustice suf-
fered by Korea at the hands Of
Japan. We are glad to die for our
country"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
WOMEN GOLFERS MATCH PLAY.
Final Round at Pinchurst Leaves Mrs.
Scammell vs.. Miss COIlett.

Finehurst. n. C. March 2s.=The
final round Of the north and south
women's golf championship today
brought together Mrs. Nj. J. Scammell
OF Uniontown, Pa. and Miss Glenna
Collett of Providence. r. 7.
Mrs Scammen and Miss COllett
were the survivors of a field of 116
players which entered the tOurna-
ment, the largest on record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
SIX CENT CAR FARE IN CHI?
Illinois Commerce Commission Wont
Answer Any Queries.

Chicago. March 2s.-Six cent street
car fares on Chicago surface lines
with one cent additional charge for
transfers are to be ordered by the
Illinois commerce commission effec-
tive saturday. according to reports
enanating today from sources con-
sidered authentic.
The report met with no confirn.a
tion from the commission
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
PHYSICIAN DIES IN OFFICE.
Excelsior Springs Doctor Found Dead
Door Locked from Inside.

Excelsior Springs. March 29.-Dr-
T NJ. Bogart, 54 years old. form erly
house physician at the Elms hotel
here. was found dead in his office here
early today.
The body was fully dressed and on
a lounge The door was locked from
the inside. The cause Of death is un-
known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
MRS. BOOTH SHERMAN WINS.
Wife of Well Known Movie Actor Di-
vorccd in Rhode Island.

Providence, r. l.. March 29.-Mrs
Evelyn Booth Sherman. wife of Low
ell Sherman. wei known motion pic
ture actor was today granted a di-
vorce by Justice Chester w. BarroWs
in the superior court
The case was heard by dispositions
and was uncontested by Sherman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
Fire Doesn't Reach statue

Quebec. March 29-Fire today
destroyed the Basiiica of Saint
Anne de Reaupre. famous for It's
shrine. but The statue OF Saint
Anne and the historical relics to
which miraculous cures have been
ascribed were saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
a. BRITISH UNIONS STRIKE.
Employers Federation Locks Out
These Besides Engineers.

London. March 29--The engineer
inS employers federation today posted
notices locking out the members of
forty-seven unions in addition to the
Amalgamated Engineers union
The lockout is TO take effect in one
week and will affect 900. 900 addi-
tional men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
FRUIT CROP NOT DAMAGED

to Kill Crop, Says o. F. Whitney.
Recent cold snaps have not ma
terialIy damaged the Kansas fruit
crop. according to o. F. Whitney.
secretary of the state horticultural So
ciety. A temperature of 20 degrees
would be required to kill the crop at
this season of the year, according to
Whitney.
No definite reports have been re-
ceived from fruit growers On the
basis of weather reports and tempera-
ture readings. however. Secretary
Whitney believes the fruit is safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
Action on Plan for a Giant Re-
volt Is Deferred.
Independent Republic and Oust-
ing of Factions, Plan.
LONDON PARLEY BEGINS TODAY
Plans for Peace Seem Upset by
Latest Developments.
Belfast Declares No Truce as
Conference Goes On

Dublin. March 29.-The convention
on Sunday of revolving members OF
the Irish republican army debated che
question of declaring a military die
tatorship, but deferred action thereon,
says the correspondent here of the
London Star in a dispatch to his
paper.
He gives as his authority a state
ment issued from the Beggars Bush
barracks this morning, which says the
proposal before the convention was to
overthrow all governments in ireland
opposed to a republic.
According to the correspondent the
report Of the convention is vouched
for by the regular general headquar-
ters of the Irish republican army in n
statement which says the following
resolution was offered by Thomas
Barry and Frank Barrett:
Resolved, That matters of imme-
diate concern for the executive will
include:
First. maintaining ireland as an in
dependent republic.
Second. appointment of a chief. OF
staff, who will appoint a general head
quarters staff. Appointments can be
vetoed by the executive.
Third, declaration of dictatorship
(By the Associated Preus.)
London, March 2s-London today
again became the center of interest in
the efforts to pacify Ireland, with the
opening of a conference called by the
imperial government to consider the
situation growing out of the recent
disorders.
The meeting was under the pres.-
dency of the imperial secretary for
colonies, Winston Spencer Churchill.
Five members of the Ulster govern-
ment and four southern ministers are
attending. Prime Minister Lloyd
George is not expected TO return for
Arthur Griffith president of the
Dali and one of the leading southern
delegates, had a preliminary talk last
night with Secretary Churchill Sir
James Craig, accompanied BY the
Marquis of Londonderry, minister OF
education, and Lieut. Col. w. Il.
Spender, secretary for the Ulster cab
met, arrived shortly after Michael
Collins and two other representative
OF the provisional free state govern
ment reached London.
Belfast, March 2s.-Hopes that a
truce would prevail in Ulster during
the London peace parley were dashed
to the ground when Lislap Lodge
home of a Dublin Unionist at Omaeh.
was burned down today.
a Belfast-Dublin freight train was
derailed and looted on the Ulster
frontier.
Raiders from the free state side
OF the border captured the police sta
ton at Beloo. county Fermanagh. kid
naping fifteen policemen
The Great Northern railroad is can
ceiling all night trains because OF the
increasing number of attacks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
FRENCH wARsHIp SENDS $. O. $.
Ormonde, British, Reports She Is
Rushing TO Relieve Distressed Vessel.

NarseilIes. March "a French
warshfp was reported in distress to-
day in the Mediterranean off Corsica
The British steamship Ormonde re-
ported by wireless that she mad picked
UP an S. o. s. from the warship and
was speeding to her relief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
Ex-Emperor Charles Is Improved.

Funchal. Madeira Island. March %
Former Emperor Charles, Of Aus
tria. who has been seriously i'll OF in
fIuenza. was somewhat improved to-
day. Charles and his wife are living
here In exile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
Traffic Law ABCS

Para graphs from Topeka's ordi-
nances governing motor traffic
issued by Motor Vehicle License
Board OF Topeka
p Give ample warning before
backing car.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-26
TWO VESSELS CLEAR
AND ONE ARRIVAL
West Saginaw Arrives With Cargo OF
Mahogany Logs From West
Coast of Africa.

With cargo of 2090 mahogany logs
cut from the forests of Africa aboard
the American steamship West Saginaw
entered yesterday after a 81 days voyage
from Duala. The consignment was 10
Frederick Gilmore and Company, local
representative for the Mengel Company,
of Louisville owners of the cargo of ma
hogany. The vessel after inspection was
given a berthing place on the western
side OF Commandment wharf where the
logs viii be unloaded for shipment 20
the interior.
There were two clearances during the
day. the Italian steamship Fiume cleared
with a cargo OF 1900 hogshead Of tobacco
Weighing nearly 100000 pounds which
is consigned to Genoa, Italy The Fiume
also while here took 393 tons of coal Tor
ships fuel. She will sail via Galveston
where additional cargo viii be loaded be-
fore sailing foreign.
The second clearance was the Norweg-
ian steamer Solstrief, the last vessel to
put into port with cargo Of whale oil
from the South Shetland Islands, which
will proceed to Larvick,s Norway, where
she will undergo repairs for the next
seasons whaling business. In addition
to 100 barrels OF whale oil that failed to
pass the test the Solstrief carries one
six -eylinder automobile, 20 drums Of
gasoline and 1906 tons of coal as bunkers
which was loaded here. Frederick Gill
more and Company were the local agents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-26
The Markets
THE FINANCIAL MARKET

NEW YORK, May 25-The stock
market drifted more or less aimlessly
during the greater part OF today's un-
certain session. with almost an even
distribution OF gains and losses. Deal
ings We're relatively light, save in the
first and last hours.
Speculative interests pparentIy ex-
tracted less comfort from the freight
rate reductions ordered by the inter-
state commerce commission, railroad
shares. other than the cheaper or jun
Tor issues, denoting incessant selling
pressure.
News affecting the transportation
systems was favorable, however. IN
GLIDING increased car foadinxs and
large gain in April net earnings by
Southern Pacific. This was. accom-
plished almost entirely at the expense
OF operating costs.
Steels were sold as a result OF ad-
vices which indicated indefinite DELAY
in the promotion OF mergers and kin
dred Issues eased in sympathy. mo-
tors and equipments showing similaS
tendencies with, leaders or the metaT
group.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-26
BOND MARKET

NEW YORK. May 25.-strength OF
liberty issues. five OF which sold at
par or better and en- increased demaAs ID
for underlying or speculative + s
We're the outstanding features OF to-
days bond market, the list otherwise
retaining its recent irregular char
acteristics.
The more important foreign loans
including British ana French. moved
within contracted limits and Mexican
tours and fives and Copenhagen 8 las
were slightly lower
Fries were strongest OF the rails the
convertible rs rising over three points
Issues OF investment rails including
Union Pacific. Seaboard. Baltimore
and Ohio and Southern railway gave
way to moderate selling.
Utilities and industriais also moved
unevenly consolidated gas rs and
Chile Copper 6's declining while Du-
pont 1-2's made a substantial gain
Total sales par value, aggregated s14.-
sac, 600.
The investment demand for new un-
derwritings continued strong. as evil
denced by the quick sale OF two new
offerings These were the $50, 600. 600
New England Telephone five percent
bonds and $4,000. 900 Brooklyn Union
Gas s percent bonds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-26
COLLECTOR USES A
KNIFE ON NEGRESS
Argument over Collection Results II
laura Simmons Being Serious
~ Injured

Laura simmons, coiored is in the PEN
sacola hospital in a serious condition.
and g. J. Cayson, collector for a furniture
house, Is held at the city jail without
bond. as a result OF a cutting ARRAY that
took place at the woman's house All
East LaRua strset, yesterday morning
about 10 o'clock. ~
According to the story Cayson told the
officers who Investigated the case he had
gone to the wornan's house for the pur-
pose OF making collection when after
considerable argument she attacked him
with knife. To defend himself he also
brought his knife into play and inflicted a
serious wound across the abdomen. This
was his words to the officers. although
he refused to talk OF the matter after
ne had been placed in jail.
IL was at first announced that the
woman had very little chance Of recover
ing from the wounds. but report from
the hospital at midnight stated that there
WAS chance that she would live,
However, Solicitor William Fisher vis-
tied the hospital late yesterday and OBJ
talned written account Of the ARRAY.
This was not made public
Cayson is being held without bond pend
ing the outcome Of the woman's injuries.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-26
CHURCH SERVICES
FOR THE c. A. R.
viii Be Held Sunday Afternoon Az
3 O'clock At The Tabernacle

Through the courtesy Of the officers
Of the Synagogue, and Rev, DR.. Weber
and the congregation Of the Central
Christian Churcht services for the G,
A. R. Veterans will be held at the Tab
ernaoie on Sunday afternoon a $500
O'Clock, May %.
Services viii be conducted by Rev.
William Edel, chaplain OF the Navy
Yard. Singing will be by members Of
the Woman's Relief Corps.
After the services at the church,
services viii be held at St. Johns
Cemetery, Captain stephens OF the
Salvation Army having charge, a short
ritual service being held, after which
flowers win be placed on the graves
Of G. A. r. members.
Program for Decoration Day.
On May 80, Civil War, Spanish
American war and World War veter-
ans and the Woman's Relief Corp will
meet at o'clock in front of the city
hall and take cars for Fort Barrancas;
from there going to the National Gem
etery, where exercises will be held.
Addresses will be delivered by
Chaplain Wilson Of the G. A. r.,
Chaplain Edel Of the Navy, Judge
Hoffman, John Clay Smith. the presi-
dent Of the Woman's Relief Corp, and
Judge Binkley.
Mrs. Binkley Miss Binkley and Mrs
Bradfield will sing and T. +. Strother
will deliver recitation.
The CLOSING exercises will be by
Capt. J. c. Patterson who will recite
THE Grand Army Button"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-26
CHAPTER DEMOLAY
NSTALLS OFFICERS
Master mssons Witness First Efforts
Of Boys in Conducting the
Ceremonies

Installation Of officers for the en-
suing term and the adoption Of by
laws featured the meeting of Pensacola
Chapter Of the Order of DeAIo1ay at
the Masonic Temple last night. The
installation ceremonies were impress
sively conducted by members of the
chapter A large number Of Master
Masons were present to witness the
first efforts Of the boys TO conduct
ritualistio services and everything
moved off IN splendid shape.
The entire personnel Of officers num-
bers about 20 and these were formally
installed and Immediately assumed
their respective duties.
In addition to other generous SUP
port and encouragement voiced at the
meeting, a member of zelica Grotto
No. 60 announced that the lodge had
planned big picnic to be held at
Bayview Park about the .laiddle of
June and invited the members of the
the festivities. The invitation was ac-
cepted.
/. The Pensacola Chapter Of the order,
although sponsored by Omar Lodge Of
Perfection NO. s. Ancient and Accept
ed Scottish Rite Masons, also has the
support Of all the Masonic Bodies in
carrying out the work in this city.
According TO tentative plans worked
out at the meeting last night a class
of probably rs candidates viii be in
itiated into the order within the next
three or foar weeks, the comforting OF
degrees to be carried out by a drill
team composed of boys from the mem
bership OF the chapter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-26
RAPER COMMANDERY
THANKS c. OF c.

Letters and resolutions Of apprecia-
ton still coptinue to reach the Cham
Der of Commerce from members OF the
Knights Templar Communicates en-
tertained in Pensacola the latter part
of April, the following resolutions hay
ing been received yesterday:
Pensacola Chamber OF Commerce.
Pensacola. Fla,
To the President and Members
Greetingsi
At the last regular stated meeting Of
Raper Commandery held May 1e, 1922,
the following motion and resolution
was regularly made and unanimously
passed.
Whereas, The Pensacola Chamber Of
Commerce OF Pensacola, Fla, secured
permission for Raper Commandery to
visit the United States Navy Yard at
Pensacola during the recent visit and
while on our way to the s5th Trien-
NAL Conclave at New Orleans,
Be it. therefore. resolved that Raper
Commandery No. l extends to the
Pensacola Chamber OF Commerce their
heartfelt thanks and appreciation for
the courtesy shown, and that copy Of
these resolutions be spread upon the
records OF Raper Commandery and a
copy forwarded to the Pensacola
Chamber OF Commerce..
Assuring you Of our deep apprecia-
ton and trusting TO be able to return
the compliment at some future date,
we are.
Sincerely yours,
Howard Kimball,
Recorder Of Raper commandery.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-26
CHICAGO GRAIN MARkEr

CHICAGO, May 25.-wheat trading
today consisted chiefly OF what ap-
peared to be the hopping of wreck
age of the Nay deal. Demand for
wheat to delivery on May contracts
here had seemingly come to halt, and
what chances greatly diminished for a
month end squeeze, somewhat OF a
general rush TO sell was witnessed,
The market closed unsettled. 1-2 cent
to 4 IA cents net loweri with May
1.2s 70 1.2s .1-2 and July 1.21 "a to
1.21 Us.
Corn and oats held relatively steady
owing to smallness Of offerings Of corn
TO arrive here.
Provisions averaged higher IN price
with hogs.