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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
Interstate Commerce Commission Today Declares Govern
ment May Take Over Territory to Run
Public Utilities.
HOOVER PLAN IN
Next FOrty-Eight Hours VIII
See Functioning of Body.
Coal Distribution to Begin at
Once in the East, He Says.

Washington, July 25-The govern
ment's emergency coal control pro-
gram will begin to function within 4S
hours.
Secretary Hoover in making this an
nouncement today said ratification of
the emergency plan for distribution
and restriction of unfair prices by the
operators association was expected
within 4S hours, but If cooperation
was withheld in any district the gov
ernment would proceed to appoint the
necessary local committees.
Applies To All Coal.
The emergency coal control plan,
Mr.. Hoover stated, is intended to apply
to all coal produced whether in the
nonunion or union fileds and its was
indicated that service orders by the
interstate commerce commission pro-
viding for priority in the ALLEGATION of
coal cars may be expected almost i'm
m mediately.
AS regards the coal strike itself, Mr.
Hoover declared the government had
exhausted every means toward a set
tlement that it had offered arbitration
which had been rejected and the mat
ter to be taken care of now was the
distribution of coal as produced.
The commerce secretary emphasized
the intention of the government to
prevent advancing coal prices and de-
clared under the emergency program
no freight cars would be allocated to
those who tried to rob the public"
To Keep Tab on Prices.
Sharp advances in prices have been
reported to the commerce department
from some localities, he said, reaching
as high as $3.50 a ton, in western
Kentucky Selection of the personnel
of the central committee of govern
mental officials to supervise the oper-
alton of the emergency plan was ex-
pected to be discussed with President
Harding today by Secretary Hoover
and announcement of its makeup to
be made shortly.
Possible enactment of new legisla-
ton in connection with the government
emergency coal control program was
indicated by Mr.. Hoover. He declared
that no legislation was necessary to
institute the plan, but intimated that
should it's operations be required for
any considerable length of time, leg
islation might be necessary to defray
the expense of the organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
READY TO MINE TO AID HARDING
BOrah Proposes Coal ReguIat
ing Body in Bill.
Commission Would Have to
Issue Report Every 8 Months.

Washington, July 25.-Creation of a
federal coal commission of three
members appointed by the president
to investigate the coal industry ami
recommend legislation to congress was
proposed in Il resolution introduced to-
day by Chairman Borah of the senate
labor committee.
Recommendation would be re-
Quired from the commission ION the
advisab bility or necessity of national
izing the coal industry and "the FEAST
bility or necessity of governmental
regulation and control of the coal in
dustry.'
Other points on which recommended
tions are called for in the bill include:
Standardizing the mines upon the
basis of their productive capacity and
regarding the closing down of mines
which by reason of their natural linn
itations fall below the standard.
'Standardizing the cost of living,
for mine workers and the living condf-
tions which must be supplied or af-
forded in order to surround the work
men with reasonable comforts.
"Standardizing a basis of arriving
at the overhead cost of producing the
coal and delivering at the door of the
consumer. recognizing in this COM
pEation that the standardized cost of
living to the miners must be first and
irreducible item of expense
A report from the commission to be
known as the United States coal COM
mission would be required within nine
months. Its findings would be made
public only thru reports TO congress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25

sympathy card he was joining in the
movement to break down the efforts
of the railroads to keep the trains
running.
He became tie most dangerous
figure in that movement because of
the faith so many have in his judg-
ment. And SO we had to single Bill
out, because he is a leader. His ar
rest is great compliment to him."
Defends the Court.
In his reference to Stubbs, the gov
ernor said that when Stubbs was gov
ernor and the miners struck, Stubbs
checked the matter up to Howat.
Hewat did not do anything and no
coal was mined" Allen declared.
The industrial court doesn't permit
strikes to be settled in that way
It was Governors day at the Kan
sass Normal, opening a drive for
$3.50, 600 for a memorial student union
builf1ing and stadium.
Mar White was on the program as
a friend of the school.
He introduced his friend of years in
this manner:
Write Says s'Hurrah for Henry"
Kansas is leading the fights the
one and only state in fact-where the
industrial, question is being handled.
The best brains and best heart in
the state has, gone into that law and
its enforcement-the brains and heart
of your governor
Governor Allen before launching
into his remarks paid high tribute to
White.
May Go to Arkansas City.
Later. he said, "I revere free speech
and the right Of free speech should
never be invaded, but Bill Whites
joining the strikers is not free speech.
KansanS are about as free with
their speech as any one on earth.
I'm glad the citizens of EnDoria
have pulled down the illegal cards
They tell me the cards are still up in
Arkansas CITY,
I'm telling them down there now
that I'm going down to Arkansas City
and pull those cards down with my
own hands if necessary"
Discussing the recent controversies
with the Ku klux Klan, the governor
declared:
Amy man has the constitutional
right to put his head in a pillow slip
put on a nightshirt and parade the
streets, but If I had allowed the khan
to parade in Arkansas City, would
have allowed Arkansas City to put on
demonstration to intimidate men
who want to work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
A new FORM OF PICKETING
Striking Shop Workers Charged With
Displaying Several Placards.

A new form of picketing was COM
menced in Topeka this morning, pre-
sumably by striking shop workers of
the Rock Island.
This morning there appeared on the
door of a store in the northwest Sec
ton of the city, a placard reading,
I'VE Are Proud of Scab Allen, 201
Orchard street" Similar signs. all
referring to Allen, and giving his ad-
dress, were posted on several tele-
phone poles at street corners in the
maze of short streets just east of the
State Hospital grounds. Orchard
street on which the Allen referred to
lives is the first street east of the
State Hospital grounds and all the
placards were posted near there
The placards were of plain brown
paper neatly lettered with heavy blue
A Scab lives at POI Orchard street"
Others bore the inscription, ''Scab
Allen 201 Orchard street"
Allen, whose initials are t. A, was
formerly railroad man, but when the
strike of shop crafts was called was
q teamster- After the strike was
called. and he took an opportunity to
Island. he said that he could not get
enough work for his team, because of
the motor trucks competition He
has a family.
Allen saw one of the signs early
this morning.
ITO hell with them" was his COM
ment- That puts no butter on my
bread"
Many of the Rock Island employees
now on strike live in that district
There are several men living there
who remained on the job when the
strike was called. but no signs have
been found referring to them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
A POLICE BUDGET
Chief LeOnard's Estimate for
1923 Is S95, ,96S.
Payroll for Next Year Provides
for Sixty Persons.
PLAN GOES TO MAYOR CORWIEE
Motorcycles Will Take Place of
Increased Force.
Total for Salaries of Depart
ment Is $s5,76s.
PLAN GOES TO MAYOR CORWIEE

In spite of rumors which have been
current for some time to the effect
that the police department budget for
1923 would be between 800, 900 and
S125.000. CHIEF Morris Leonard asks
for an increase of only $5,736 in the
estimate which he has submitted to
Mayor H. J. Corwine and the city
commissioners. Chief Leonard's es-
innate totals $s5. .96S for the year.
In the chiefs estimate provision is
made for two new motorcycles, maxi
ing four machines in all, and a total Of
eight motorcycle policemen. The ad-
vantages of the motorcycle in police
work are so numerous that depart
ments all over the country are coming
to use them extensively.
To Increase Incidental Fund.
An increase in the rund for incl
dentals and emergencies is asked TO
new machines, and likewise small IN
creases in the funds for gasoline, oil
and repairs. An increase of $500 in
the appropriation for special police
men is also asked by Chief Leonard.
Because of lack of money this year,
the police are now working in twelve-
hour shifts during the strike period.
The estimated payroll for next year
provides for the salaries of sixty per-
sons, including the police judge, jani-
tor and welfare workers. The total
salary fund is sS5,76S. The estimated
fund for miscellaneous expenses is
$4,000. In a letter to the mayor and
commissioners, Chief Leonard calls at
tention to the fact that in the past the
police department has frequently
been seriously hampered by lack of
funds" and that such provision as is
possible should be made to guard
against this in the future.
To Practice Economy.
"a large increase in the number OF
policemen is not necessary, in my
opinion" Chief leonard stated today.
with eight motorcycle men I can
give better service and protection than
with three times that number of pa
trolmen. These machines can cover a
large amount of territory and move
with great speed if need be. They
also cut down the use of the police
cars, and this is economy Moreover,
they serve to hold traffic violations,
particularly speeding, in check be-
cause they are liable to appear at any
moment at any place and motorists
know that if they violate traffic laws
a motorcycle policeman is liable to
see them and can easily overtake and
arrest them. In addition they make a
good appearance and are a credit to
the city"
Chief Leonard's Estimate.
Chief Leonard's estimate for 1928
is as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
SUMMON STRIKING SHOPMEN
Nine Atchison Men Defy Courts tc
Bring Them to Il. c., Kan.

Atchison. Kan, July 25.-Nine of
the 100 Missouri Pacific shopmen on
strike here today were subpoenaed to
appear before the United States dis
trict court at Kansas City, Kan, to
testify against the Missouri Pacific
application for an injunction against
the strikers.
]. Z. O'Conner, chairman of the To-
cal machinists. announced none of the
men would appear. as the local strik-
ers are now obeying every provision
that an injunction would contain
Mr.. O'Connor declared not a single
striking shopman had been near the
shops since the strike began three
weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
MRS. BUNDY WANTS TITLE BACK
She's Kept in Constant Practice Since
Defeat by Mrs. Mallory.

New York, July 25.-Mrs. May SUIT
ton Bundy of Los Angeles. former ma
tional women's tennis champion. today
began her second campaign to regain
the laurels she won nearly a score of
years ago. when she first appeared in
the New York state championship on
the courts Of the Green Meadow club.
Since her return to California after
her remarkable performance in last
years championship in which she was
defeated by Mrs. MoIla Bjurstedt Mall
lory in the semi-final round. Mrs.
Bundy has kept in constant practice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
DR.. SCOTT DIES
Pioneer in Field of X-Ray Dead
at Peabody Home.
Experiments in X-Ray Field
Ended by an AmputatfOn.

Kansas City. July 25.-Dr. John N.
Scott, one of the pioneers in the field
of x-Ray, died today at his home in
Peabody, Kansas, according to word
received here. His death was due to
burns which he suffered while expert
menting with the Roentgen rays, in
his practice IN Kansas City.
DR.. Scott left Kansas City five years
ago to live with his mother, an in
valid, in Peabody. He was unable to
experiment further with the X-Ray as
burns caused by the rays had necessi-
tated the amputation of his right
hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
NEGRO ARK TO SAIL AGAIN.
Liberia Is Goal for Second Time of
the Rev. j. f. Lewis.

Los Angeles, July 25.-The Rev. J.
E. Lewis, negro pastor of the Church
of the Living God, has announced an
other attempt to sail from Los An
geles to Monrovia. Liberia.
His first attempt failed when the
ark, a craft upon which he had la
bored many months, sank at his
launching. Now he and his flock
have obtained the motorship Angel
and rechristened her the Queen of
Liberia" and they plan to start on
the voyage to Africa August Is. The
pastor said he hoped to carry 10000
negroes to the African republic in the
next year The vessel. 110 feet long,
will be loaded with Liberian products
on her return trip, he explained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
COOLER WEATHER ON WAY
of Light Showers Tonight,
Says Mcteorologisr Flora.
A rr.Irr 1.,cs

The humid weather, Whlch mas DeeH
irritating Topekans since last Friday,
will disappear Wednesday night, says
Meteorologist Laskowski. The area OF
low pressure is passing thru Kansas
and carrying the unpleasant weather
with it, says the weather man. There
is a possibility of light showers to-
night Slightly cooler weather is
pre- missed Wednesday. TIE tempera-
ture will rise to about Sc or IS degree
and will drop to about 40 degrees to-
night.
Rain was general over western Kan
sas in the last twenty-four hours. The
CONTINUED on Page Two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
TARIFF KEEPS COST UP!
walsh, Democrat, Warns That Clothes
Would Cost More.

Washington, July 25.-A every high
jump in the most of mems suits, wo-
mel.'s dresses and other wearing ap-
pareI will result from the proposed
special duty of 33 cents pound on
wool in the pending tariff bill,' Sena-
tor Walsh, Democrat, of Massachu-
sets, declared this afternoon in re-
viewing his attack upon the wool
schedule in the senate, backed by the
Republican farm tariff bloc"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
SAY KHAN WORE UNIFORM.
Department. of Justice Probes "Uni
form Disgrace Charge.

Hartford, Conn, July 25.-United
States District Attorney Smith an
nCunced today he would investigate
reports that some members of the Eu
klux Klan wore the United States
army uniform while on duty at the
ceremonial grounds of the klan near
Middletown Saturday night Mem
bers of the American Legion COM
planned of abuse of the uniform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25

OWING 10 IHe sIIldII IIICItdse II 70
predicted that the appropriations
asked by the chief will probably be
granted.
Letter to Commissioners.
Chief Leonard accompanied his es-
innate on the budget with the fol-
lowing letter:
Honorable Sirs:
"You will please find enclosed my
estimate. of the expenditures neces-
sarv to the maintenance of the po-
lice department for the year 1923.
"In submitting this to you it might
be well for me to call your attention
(Continued on Page Ski
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
BULGARIA SAYS "CAN'T PAY.'
Allies Demands for $1,000 Proba
bly, To Be Refused!

Sofia. July 25.-The allied repara-
tions commission has ordered Bulgaria
to pay Immediately four billion levas
(normally S7.720,00O), due to the al
lies under the terms of the peace
treaty.
Minister of Finance TourlakOff has
asked the opposition party to sustain
the government in opposition to what
it terms the commissions exa ggerated
demand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
DENLY in Frisco September 1

San Francisco. July 25.-Edwin
DENLY, secretary of the navy, will ar
rive in san Franciso September 1.
from Manila on the navy transport
Henderson, according to word received
today by pavy wireless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
HAYS Pressure Tank ExpIodes.

Hays, Kan, July 25.-ExpIosion Of
an air tank in the Burgardt -Ingen-'
thrown garage here Sunday nearly
wrecked the building. a large hole be-
ing torn in the roof. The tanks pres
sure gauge was said to have regis
tered incorrectly. The tank was COM
p1etely wrecked. No one was injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
100000 Fire In Chicago.

Chicago, July 25. Damage esti-
mated at $4,000 to 100000 resulted
from fire which gutted a warehouse
of the Hebard Storage company here
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
Strike No Dividend Bar

New York, July 25.-Directors
of the United States Steel corpora
ton today declared the regular
quarterly dividend on common
and preferred stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25

Lawrence. July 25.-Gypsies who
went thru here the other day, were
travelling in a big, high-powered au-
tomobile rather than the usual COW
cred wagon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
ELMER DovER Is oUT.
Harding Accepts Resignation of Ae-
sistant Secretary OF Treasury.

Harding has accepted the resignation
Of Elmer Dover, Tacoma. as assistant
secretary of the treasury in charge OF
internal revenue and custorms, It was
announced today at the White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
Henry and Bill in LoDe
Feast at E171poria Today

In Friendly Way Governor Takes His Friend to Task
Also Points Out Former Stubbs' Act-Declares
He'll Tear Down Arkansas City Cards Himself, IF
Necessary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
More Trains Cut Off.

Slater. Mo, July ga party oR
men rushed the east wing of the Chi
cago e. Alton railroad shops early to-
day. carried off Joe Ward. a strike-
breaker. and applied a coat of tar and
feathers.
Ward was found some time after
the attack in a serious condition ana
was taken TO a hospital in Kansas City
by Deputy United States Marshal Mag
Joffe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-25
Won,t 90 out ON Unsnfe Trnina

Parsons. Kan, July 25.-In resolu4
tions adopted by four brotherhoodE
here Sunday, the train service organ
izations agreed to refuse to accent
service on unsafe equipment when
called for dtItv
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-08
WELL WIN WITH WILSON"

From sections Of the state encouraging
ports concerning the OF the campaign Of Bob Wilson
Grady counys candidate for In the minds Of those
who keeping in close touch with Developments the is
going simmer down to contest between Wilson and Walton
The Grady county is making clean fight strictly his own
merits treating all his opponents with the greatest consideration
and courtesy keeping with the policy which he promised in his
announcement.
After the disgusting deuge Of mud-slingng which has so
often dsgaccd Oklahoma politics the past the Wilson plan Of
campaign comes welcome and refreshing relief and il is
strange that il is appealing democrats everywhere is the
kind OF campaign that will win November well in August
Content TO rely upon his record in public life aud upon his
character Wilson has nothing say about Judge
Owen Mayor Walton Mr. Howard Mr.. Boen but con
centang his efforts getting before the the policies for
which he himself stands.
Grady county democrats preparing organize clubs for
the purpose OF assisting Mr. Wilson in his campaign To furnish
for the highest executive office the honor that
any county may well covet and il anything but empty
honor To have home the head of the government
will be worth much to county and hence is in line with our
interests TO do everything proper further Mr.. Wilson's nomna
ton and election.
Through the clubs which be organized much can be
done but still aid be given by the friends of home
candidate they will make practice of speaking good word
for him wherever they go. Mr. Wilson has hosts OF loyal friends
Grady county and behooves all of them become his
support without delay Send the word all along the line
Well win with Wilson, and keep saying it till the fight won
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-08
ACCIDENTAL CRIMINALS.

In protecting community from crime in protecting it
from diseases and costly litigation the modern tendency to find
out fundamental and then to prevent far possible
their Locking the criminal temporarily pro-
lection for society unless the criminal is cured other persons
kept from becoming criminals Not sentimental sympathy but
straight back of much of present-day prison
reform and constructive activity in behalf of growing BOYS and
girls The chpans of eformaory recently told group of
business
Sixty percent of boys accidental cmnas-ofender
n sudden impulse"
There to that any that 60 per cent
born criminals at heart that any Of them having committed
single crime must inevitably go of offense against
law and order and decency
Wholesome recreation enough suitable and interesting work
to keep hands and brains occupied feeling that the world is
with them and not against tem the friendly sympathy wise
adult expressed at the right time of the things which
prevent those first oense subsequent repetition of them
Who knowing these things oppose public Fairgrounds
Tor city Children recreaona activities for rural districts more
helpful cooperation between school and public?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-08
WILD PARSNIP CAUSES
DEATH SEVEN PEOPLE

tIiy Tho United rfes)
L'OrlgInai, ontario. May s.-Soyon
mcmbora OF the Lacrolx family are
dead here aa result Of eating Wild
paranip.
Tho dead are:
Joseph LocroIx. Is: Napoleon In.
crolx, 40: Mrs Napoleon LacroIs
and four children aged II. 10. s
and g. Two younger children sur.
yivo.
Coroner Kirby stated Wild parnnlp
after being In the ground over two
years becomes imprcgnatod with
sirychnlnc. An inquest pronounced
tho deaths accidental due to atrych.
nine poisoning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-08
LiUing Costs On
Decline Declare
Federal Figures

Washington. May Cost Of llv.
INK In tho United States dropped
i.2 per cent during the first throd
months Of this year, the department
Of labor estimated today.
The decrease since the peak of
postwar. high levels. reached In June
1920. IN 22.9 per cent. the depart.
mont said.
The general level Of the cost of
living. however. IL atlll GG.9 per
cent above tho level of the prc.war
days Of 1914.
Food Is stIli ss.7 per cent above
The pre.war level: clothing 1855;
housing COS; fuel and light 75.S;
furniture 1862; miscellaneous 1898.
Tho decrease during the first
three months Is shown by tho fact
that the various articles IN Dccom.
bor. 1921. were tho following per.
coniages above the pro.war level:
Food 90; clothing Si.i; housing
81; fuel and light Sill; furniture
us: miscellaneous 1863.