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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
MAY FIX KANSAS COAL PRICES
Industrial Court Members to Nee
With Missouri Commission.

Coal prices at Kansas mines may be
fixed as a result of a conference which
member of the industrial court will
hold today with members of the Mis-
souri, coal commission. Schedules OF
profits for dealers may also be estab-
lished as a result of the Kansas City
meeting.
1t is likely that the fuel price at
mines will be fixed at or near $3.50
a ton, the price charged a year ago.
Allowing dealers So ton for delivery
from tracks, the price would be $3.50
a ton plus freight. The industrial
court recently completed a survey of
public utilities covering supplies and
needs in the matter of coal and fuel
oil.
Kansas City, Aug. s.-The Kansas
state court of industrial relations and
the Missouri coal commission appoint
ed by Gov. Arthur NJ. Hyde met this
morning in a hotel room to discuss
possible methids to be employed in
producing coal in the Missouri-Kan~
sas field in the near future.
1t is understood that among the
problems discussed was that of fur
nishing adequate protection to the
men who work in the mines in the
event that they are successfully re-
opened.
The session is executive and no
statements had been made as to the
proceedings of the conference up to
an early hour this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
SALESMAN LOSES JEWELS
Grip Containing Gems Valued at
Thousands Is Lost

Lawrence, Kan, Aug. 81. D.
Rothschild. a jewelry salesman, re-
ported to the police here last night
that he had lost a grip containing be-
tween $1,000, and $4,000 worth of
diamonds and settings on the Victory
highway between here and Topeka.
Rothschild was travelling to Topeka on
a motor bus, and the grip containing
the stones was lashed on the outside
of the car, with other baggage. When
the salesman glanced outside to in
spect his baggage, he saw the grip
was missing. The bus retraced its
route, but the grip was not found.
Rothschild travels for the firm of
Meier & Rothschild, Newark. N =.
The loss of the grip was reported to
the Topeka police but no clue to the
missing gems has been found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
PLAN new LAWS OTHERS TO COME
Coal Peace Seems Nearer as
Two More States Are In.
Conference Tomorrow Has
Likelihood of Some Success.

Kansas City, Aug. S.-No repre-
sentative of the Southwestern Inter
State Coal Operators association will
attend a national wage conference
looking TOWARD 2 resumption of opera
tion of coal mines until federal arbi-
tration com mmission has been appoint
ed, it was announced today by Harry
N. Naylor. president of the associa-
tfon, following a meeting of the board
of directors.
Washington, Aug. S.-The interstate
commerce commission today began
ing the condition of the locomotives
and rolling stock of railroads thruout
the country, called for by the senate.
Cleveland, o., Aug. S.-Resumption
of negotiations tomorrow afternoon
between bituminous miners and op-
orators in an effort to end the nation
wide coal strike, is expected to wit
ness the entry into the conference of
important interests from Illinois and
aloof from the attempts to end the
tieup. 1t was believed here Alfred NJ.
Ogle, president of the National Coal
association, would join his former
conferees late today, despite his for
mer attitude of opposition.
AS forecast, the plans for a settle
ment include:
I. Retention of the 1920 wage
Scale, IN SeLIect Wnen the suspension
occurred on March H.
2. Continuance of the "check off,
sYStetn of paying miners union dues.
8. Appointment of commission of
miners and operators to prepare a
new scale, to be in effect from April 1,
next.
The proposed commission which is
said to have been the lever which
gained the adherence to the confer
ence of all but the die hard element
in the Pittsburgh district, would be
more than mere scale-making body,
it was limited. The body would at
tempt to settle the ills of the indus
try generally, especially the problem
of seasonal unemployment
Both sides appear anxious to effect
quick and permanent settlement and
unite in the forecast that scale will
be signed before Saturday night.
New York, Aug. S.-The first large
cargo-10,000 tons of foreign mined
coal to reach New York as the result
of importers efforts to stave off a
fuel famine among public utilities corr
porations, was brought in today by
the Italian steamer Choica from
Barry, Wales
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
JORDAN is CRITICALLY ILL
Little Hope Held Out for Recovery of
Superintendent of Schools.


Superintendent of Schools.
Little hope was expressed this
afternoon for the recovery of Josiah
Jordan, superintendent of Shawnee
county schools, who has been at st.
Francis hospital the last two weeks
suffering from a nervous breakdown
brought on by overwork and aug
mented by heart trouble. He was said
to be growing weaker.
Mr.. Jordan's condition was so seri-
Gus Monday that he failed to recog-
nize members of his family who came
to his bedside. daughter. Mrs. Ha-
eel Crisswell. and son, Clarence Jor-
dan, both of Los Angeles, are on their
way to Topeka.
Mr.. Jordan is 81 years Old. He was
born in Maine but was reared IN
Shawnee county and is secretary of
the Shawnee County OLD Settlers So
ciety. He has been prominent in edu-
cational work for thirty years and is
now completing his second term as
county superintendent. which office
he filled once before several years ago.
In the recent primary election he was
defeated by David Wallace, superin-
tendent of Lyman school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
NO POWER BY RADIo2
SteInmetz Says Possibility of Such an
Invention Is Remote.

Chicago. Aug. S.-The present out
look for radio power transmission IL
very remote, in the opinion of DR..
Charles II. Steinmetz, the electric
wizard" who today delivered an adj
dress on the subject before the Inter
national Radio congress here
Doctor Steinmetz. recognized as one
of the worlds leading authorities on
things electrical, in the general talk
on the development of radio COM
munication by telegraph and teie-
phone said that the question was
raised to students of radio on the pos
sibility or in1possibility of radio power
f,a E
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
W. W. HARVEY LEADS BY ,O62
Returns in Supreme Court Judgeship
Race From 1O3 Counties.

Mixed official and unofficial returns
today from 103 of the los counties
boosted w. w. Harvey's plurality for
the supreme court judgeship to 1862.
Returns today from Rawlins, Sheridan
and Thomas counties gave Harvey a
net gain of A votes.
Coffey and johnson counties-both
in the eastern half of the state-have
not reported on the judgeship. Both
counties have sent returns to Topeka
on practically all other offices. The
vote in these two counties will not
change the standing of the candidates
Returns today from Rawlins county
gave Harvey 304, West, 1877. Sheridan
county reported SO for Harvey, 164
for West. Thomas county returns
showed 140 for Harvey, 143 for West:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
GOOD WILL DELEGATES ARRIVE.
Citadel of Verdun Was Their Stopping
Point Last Night.
(By the Associated Press.D

Will delegates slept last night in the
citadel of Verdun, and today were to
finish their visit to the Argohne forest.
They visited battlefields yesterday,
inspecting underground shelters and
earthworks which still remain.
The delegates placed flowers on a
number of graves in the Romaagne
cemetery. Several of them took some
of the soil which they expect to
donate to the relatives for a monu-
ment to men who are buried there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
TO o. X. MEX. FINANCE PLAN.
Obregon Presents 1t To His Congress
Without Change In Text.
fRv the Associated Pressl
(By the Associate

agreement reached by Secretary of the
Treasury De La Huerta, and the in
ternational committee of banks in
New York is now ready to be pre-
sented for final ratification to the
Mexican congress when it convenes in
September.
The agreement was ratified and
signed yesterday by President Obre-
gon without the slightest change in
the original text President Obre-
gon has had the text of the agreement
at hand since Senor De la Huerta re-
turned from the United States but IL
was not until Sunday that his health
permitted him to go over it with the
latter point by point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
NORTHCLIFFE is LOWER
Oxygen Has Been Administered to the
Noted British Publisher.

London, Aug. S.-Lord Northcliffe,
noted British publisher, who Is i'll of
a heart affection, was weaker early
today. It was reported oxygen has
been administered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08

claims already have been filed for
damages with the Missouri Pacific
railroad for injuries suffered in the
wreck at Sulphur Springs, No, IS
miles west of here, Saturday night,
when 35 persons were killed and more
tran one hundred injured when train
No. crashed into No. 32
The railroad company expects over
200 such claims to be filed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
TAKE UP FRENCH PLAN
Allies GrnppIe With German Repara-
tions Problem at London Today.

London, Aug S.-The financial ex-
perts of the allied delegations here
graphing with the German repara-
tions problem took up the study to-
day of the proposed drastic measures
of financial control in Germany pro-
vided for in the French draft of mora
torium Conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08

is EARLY FALL WEATHER
Higher Temperatures Due Wednesday,
Says McteOrOIogist Flora.
TODAY'S TEMPERATUF

The typical early fall weather will
complete its present visit in Topeka
tonight, says Meteorologist Flora. No
hot weather is due, but the mercury
will reach the ninety degree mark
Wednesday, says the weather man.
The clear weather, which was general
over Kansas today, will continue to-
night, but will be replaced by consid-
erable cloudineSS Wedn eSday. The
mercury will drop to about 60 degrees
tonight.
A few scattered showers fell in Kan
sas in the last twenty-four hours. Tho
heaviest were = S follows: lola, 1872
inches; Sedan, 80 of an inch; Wichita,
~ of an inch, and Goodland, % of
an inch.
The highest temperature in Topeka
in the last twenty-four hours was s3
CONTINUED on Page TwoG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
WILSON'S sLAYERs MUST DIE. e
Appeal to House of Lords for New Trial
Is Turned Down.
(By the Associated Press

London, Aug. s.-The attorney gen.
eral refused today to sanction an ap-
peal to the house of lords by Joseph
O'Sullivan and Reginald Dunn, under
sentence to be hanged August 10 for
the assa ssination of Field Marshal Sir
Henry Hughes Wilson.
Counsel for the two men applied last
neal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
sHoPMEN HAVE A SCHOOL.
Katy Teaches Its Employees How to
Keep Things Moving
Parsons. Kan. Aug. 8

Parsons, kan. Aug. S-The Mis-
souri,. Kansas & Texas railroad has
established a mechanics school here
for railroad shopmen who will be en-
ployed in various Katy shops The
school is in charge of W. H. Mad
docks former superintendent of mo-
tive power. c. n. Whitehead. chief
operating officer who returned from
an inspection OF the southern lines,
says the Katy is prepared to fight the
strike for several months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
BAVARIAN SECESSION is UP.
Supreme Effort To Be Made Today to
Decide That Problem.

Berlin, Aug. s.-A supreme effort
will be made here tomorrow to settle
the Bayarian secession problem.
Premie Lerichenfeldt, of Bavaria;
Minister of Interior Schweyer and
Minister of Justice Guertner will ar
rive from Munich tomorrow to consult
with officials of the Berlin govern
ment. 1t is believed an amica BILE
agreement will be reached by which
Bavaria will-remain in the confedera-
ton OF German states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
Chase Plane Thief With Radio.

San Mateo, Cal, Aug S.-Con-
fronted by an airplane theft when J.
G. johnson discovered some one had
flown his plane away. officers today
resorted to the radio as a means of
capturing the thief. broadcasting a
description Of the stolen plane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08

containing 400 bushels of wheat was
completely destroyed by fire here re-
Gently. The cause is unknown The
loss is estimated at several hundred
dollars. high wind which carried
burning shingles and sparks from the
structure threatened half the town for
a time. Efforts of the local volunteer
fire company, however, kept the blaze
from spreading.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
MUST PROTECT RAIL WORKERS
Gov. Allen Keeps Close Tab on Condi-
tions in Four Kansas Towns.

Governor Allen is keeping a weather
eye on railroad shop conditions in
Argentine, Pratt. Osawatomie and OF
tawa. Reports that one workman was
attacked and beaten in Argentine has
brought a sharp order from the gov
ernor to Mayor Burton that he must
protect the men if he loves his job.
Recently a number of skilled me-
chanics from eastern rail shops are re-
ported to have sought employment in
Kansas because of protection afforded
in this state. This situation is held
responsible for outbreaks in several
towns. If serious disturbances occur
at any of the rail centers, Governor
Allen will call guard troops promptly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
WILLIAM B. STEWARD DIES.
Had Been Connected With Senate
Finance Committee Thirty Years.

Washington. Aug. s.-William B.
Steward, assistant secretary to the
senate finance committee, died here
today of heart disease
Mr. Steward was connected with the
senate committees for the last thirty
years and was an intimate friend of
the late Senator Penrose- His for
mer home was in Allentown, Pa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
Te.as Drouth at End.

Fort Worth. Tex. Aug. s-ThA
worst drouth in three years in the cat-
tie and grain sections of Texas came
to an end today with reports from
wide area of heavy rains all OF last
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
Brings Fifth Wife Home

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. SO. w.
Hiatt, wealthy motor car dealer,
was expected to arrive home today
with his fifth wife. formerly Mrs.
Karl @. Kahmann. a divorce, The
couple have been honeymooning in
Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
Judge Joseph e. Jones Is Dead.

Dresden. Tenn. Aug. S.-Judge
Joseph z. Jones. 65. formerly states
attorney general. later circuit judge
and several years ago a candidate for
governor, died at his home here this
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
WRECK CLAIMS FILED

Company Expects More Than
200 Damage Claims to Come I'm
From Sulphur Springs Wreck
Twenty-Five Filed So Far.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-08-08
Joliet Is Quiet To-day.

Joliet Ill, Aug. S.-with four COM
panles OF state troops on duty in the
area of the Elgin. Joliet & Eastern
railroad shops, where serious rioting
occurred yesterday. this city was quiet
today. Crowds which gathered near
the shops were quickly dispersed
Leaders OF the strikers assured the
military officers there would be no
further disorders
New-York tribune., 1922-08-17
Mime Labor Costs
Must Be Reduced,
Grace Declares
Strike Settlement U1awise
Unless 1t Contemp1ates
Liquidation, He Says;
Bethlehem Calls Meeting

Unless the settlement pf the bitumi-
nous coal strike contemplates the
eventual liquidation of mining costs
as represented by labor it will not be
sound and will stand in the way of q
reinstatement Of business prosperity,
in the opinion Of Eugene G. Grace,
president of the Bethlehem Steel Cor
poration.
Following meeting Of the Beth
lehem Steel directors yesterday, at
which further details regarding the
proposed purchase of the Lackawanna
Steel Company were approved, Mr..
Grace discussed the coal strike situa-
tion and labor conditions generally. He
was most emphatic in the assertion
that 1t would be unwise to leave coal
mining and labor costs at wartime
levels, while other forms of labor have
been liquidated.
He was hopeful, however, that the
proposed fact-finding commission would
decree that mining costs in the coal
fields must come down.
IF the settlement is on basis that
will increase the cost of production" !"
he continued, "and requires an in
crease in the selling price of steel, it
will have the effect of stopping in
vestment money and will, therefore,
curtail business"
Mr.. Grace asserted, however, that
the immediate effect Of the coal strike
settlement would be beneficial. He said
that moro business was being offered
the steel companies at the present
time than they can take care Of.
Stockholders Of the Bethlehem Steel
Corporation have been called to meet
on September Is to vote on the Lacka-
wanna purchase, and stockholders of
the latter company are expected to
meet on the same date. The final let
ter to Bethlehem stockholders is ex-
pected to be made public to-day. Among
other things, it will recommend the
manner in which it is proposed to
raise about S15,0o0,000 for proposed
extension Of the Lackawanna plants TO
Buffalo.
Raports were current In the financial
district yesterday thai the merged
plan would involve valuable rights for
Bethlehem Steel shareholders.
New-York tribune., 1922-08-17
Union Oil COMPANY
To Offer Shares
To Stockholders
Priced at S12; viii Also
Distribute Shell Union
Stock i'm the Near Future.
Pre- sident Announces

James H. Brookmire. president of the
Union Oil Company, announced yes
terday that an offering of $4,000
shares of common stock will be made
to stockholders at S12 a share TO raise
funds to retire outstanding bank loans.
He said the entire offering has been
underwritten without cost or commits
sion to the company.
In a letter to stockholders Mr..
Brookmire safes that it is intended at
an early date after the sale OF the
stock to make distribution to each
Union Oil shareholder of 17a shares
Of Shell Union stock for each share of
Union Oil. The letter explains that
the new financing was made necessary
because of the company's inability TO
sell its 10,000-ton tankers on ad-
vantageous terms in the near future.
The letter adds:
The Union Oil Company has been
advised that application will shortly
be made to list the said common stock
of the Shell Union Corporation upon
the New York Stock Exchange. After
the application of the proceeds of said
$4,000 shares Of stock to the liabilities
OF the Union Oil Company there will
remain certain liabilities for taxes and
other obligations, the exact amount
OF which cannot now be fixed but which
it is confidently expected will be sub
stantially less than the amount which
should be realized from the sale of the
two 10,000-ton tankers and other as
sets of Union Oil Company not vet
disposed of; so that on the final dissolu-
tion of Union Oil Company there NAV
be, a cash dividend payable to stock
holders in addition to the distribution
OF said common stock of Shell Union
a statement of earnings of~the She'll
Union Corporation for the six months
ended June 80 showed net profits after
depreciation and depletion, but before
Federal taxes, of $5,S05,921. Accom-
panying the report of the company.
terests of the Royal Dutch Shall sroan
and the Union Oil of Delawara in 4hs
New-York tribune., 1922-08-17
Days Dealings in Bonds
The Market

The volume of refinancing to replace
high coupon callable Issues wish bonGs
Of lower interest rate Is likely to be
currently by some investment bankers.
They believe that by waiting ak
months or a year the corporation con-
cerned may be able to pay off its issue
without o refunding operation, or that
the reiinancing can be undertaken more
cheaply. Trading yesterday broadened
in response to cheap money British
issues were among the most aggressive
as sterling firn1ed up. Otherwise the
foreign group, while more active, lacked
specific trend. Corporation bonds were
generally higher and in demand. Lib
erty bonds did little more than hold
their position in moderate trading.
Tra r,sarSsnus
New-York tribune., 1922-08-17
Cerfainsteed Products Net i'm

The repoW OF the Certaln-teed Prod
ucts CSpGSation for the six months
ended June 81, 1922, showed net
income Of s256,083 after charges for
Federal taxes, depreciation, etc, eouiv-
alent after preferred, dividends to 44
cents share earned on o., the $4,000
with net income Of $64.450 In Che
corresponding period of 1921. The in
come account showed gross earnings Of
So ,805 1872, ag compared with S1,80i 22S.
The profit end loss Surplus was S1,S21,-
344, against sa,441, ,08S Ter tho previous
year
New-York tribune., 1922-08-17
The Dollar in Foreign Exchange
(oontinued from rreoedlag rsss

NSohslRueo rom fEecedtaS tssN
SPAIN (par 1873 cents resatsj
Demand -....ls.es 1865 ~
PORTUGAL (par 10s os cents an szsuea
Demand ....... 5.es Sss iST lsHs
GREECE (par 1s.s cents drachua1
pemand ......- Ssa sss sss sa
POLAND (par gas eeats mark -
Gables -. .OISis .ais
czECHo- -sLovAKIA (par .es eeHis
psRIsI ps@snd ..... s.s - - e Il
JUGo- -SLAVIA (par sos cents : eresa,
Gables @ -. .-..... .SSB .sOs iss
RUMANIA (par 1913 cents isul
Demand .ss .ss ~
FINLAND (par is.s cents raarkl ,.,
1emanG e.e.... 214 ss 80 56s
Caples ......... 244 s'4s
FAR EAST
CHINA Shanghai par ansettlse, sss
Demand .......77.2s 5T.es ssss M
CHINA (Hongkong par unses.lsdl :, J.
Demand ..,.... $500 ss.ss SIS
4
Cables .,....,.sA5.ss ss.es
INDIA (par &s.6s cents = rapeel s..S
Demand .......2s.25 2s.l2A rs
Cables ...,..,e9.60 gy.st 80
STRAITS SUPPLEMENTS tpar ss,s sss'
psmaaa s1sla'. .s.ss n.e as .s
Cables .........EaSo 6s2s
THE AMERICAS
ARGENTINA tsar 4a-4A cents . essT
psmsaa SSs2s .......ssm ssa a' sa'
Cables ........sS.se se.ee s5,s&
BRAZIL (par S2.45 cents paper u's'ss ss I'll
Demand ......,is.te ls.ss lsss Isl
Gables .........1S.45 lS-eS
PERU tpar s4.ss pound) * s;f
Checks .,...... s.o* s.ss s.s's,..vsa
ECUADOR (par 1850 cents 9 sscfs3
Checks ....s5.25 SS.se
CHILE (par Se.5 cents a pesot s$ss
Checks .....f5.s5 fs.ee
URUGUAY tpsr ios.42 cents 9 Il sss
Checks s...S St.25 ,,,,sgsss
VENEZUELA [par 1873 c@szs es ,sN
Checks ....... 1854 1921 81
Canadian Exchange---Nsw Task tssss,ss ss'sss
Montreal 1-S2 per cent premiams sssss..;k
funds lin New York 1-Ss per eek ets- -
New-York tribune., 1922-08-17
West Shore

To figure the precise yield On a bond II
is necessary to use yield tables, but the
out by the following formula: Divide the
closing quotation bond into the rate
of the annual return. II the bond is selling
appreciation of the principal. TO do this
subtract the market quotation from par,
or 100 and divide the remainder by the
number of years the bond has to run be-
fore maturity. For example, IL a s per
cent bond is selling at 90 and has ten
years to run, the annual return will be {. .66
per cent. The difference between par and
the market price win be 10 points, sub.
tracing 90 from 100. Dividing 10 points
by ten years the quotation will be / This
figure is to be added to $50, which is the
annual return. and the result 766 per
cent. will give you the approximate yield
New-York tribune., 1922-08-17
London Market Steady

LONDON, Aug. 1s. = Trading was
quiet and prices were steady on the
Stock Exchange to-day. Bar gold was
quoted at 92s 3D.: money was loaned at
per cent. Discount rates were: Short
and three-months bills, 27-16 to 2h per
cent.
Consols for money were quoted at
581a, British 5 per cent loan at 1904
and British AZ per cent loan at 077s.
Closing stuck nIlntnfinnG rrara,