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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
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Thirst published in The Topeka State
Journal, November 2, 101s.l
form Board 1871
SPECIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULES OF
SUPPLIES
De1.r h.- m

Required Dy the
KANSAS STATE INSTITUTIONS
FOR SIX MONTHS.
Sealed proposals for furnishing the
snPpiies herein named will be received by
the Business Manager Of the Board Of Adj
ministration until Saturday, one o'clock
p. m. November Iii. 1913. The proposals
shall be in writing, sealed and marked
proposals for furnishing supplies" and
shall be addressed to the Business Man igcr
of the Board of Administration, Topeka,
Kan. All proposals must be- accompanied
by certified check on some responsible
bank payable to the Board Of Administra-
tion equal in amount &C five per cent OF the
sum total Of such proposal. as a guaranty
for the faithful performance Of any con-
tract awarded. In Ease no award is made
to the party the check shall be at once re-
turned to him. AMI the check deposited py
the successful bidder shall be returned 10
him when contract has been duly signed
and bond approved.
At the time above mentioned said pro-
posals will be opened, In public. Mt the Of
flee Of the Business Manager of the Boar.
Of Administration. In the state capitol.
Topeka, Kan, for tnbulatfonJ
Commencing at mine IN. on the follow
| ing days: Tuesday, Nov. 10, hardware
Thur.day. u. m, Nov. 81, stationery
Friday. a. m. Nov. %. electrical supplies
Friday. 30 =. m. Nov. %. drugs and
surgical supplies. Contracts will be award
ed on ench article separately to the lowest
responsible bidder BifleIs on hardware
stationery. electrical supplies and drurs
and surgical supplies must be present on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
STENAY FELL LAST
The Yanks Took That City Before the
Armistice Came.

ArmiStice Came.
With the Americans Forces on. the
Mouse and Moselle, Nov. 1.-THE last
French town to fall into American
hands before the armistice went into
effect was Stenay. Patrols reported
they had found it empty not more
than a quarter of an hour before II
O'Clock. American troops rushed thru
the town and in a few minutes allied
flags were beginning to appear from
the windows. AS the church bell
solemnly tolled the hour of IL, troops
from the Goth division were pouring
into the town. Only a line of glowing
campfires marks the front tonight
Except for the rumble of thousands of
trucks AND other noises incident to the
stirring Of huge armies, there is not
a sound to indicate that two great
forces. are 1iill facing each other. So
an accidental burst of machine gun
fire.
Hid in Cellars.
The greater part of the 800-odd per-
sons still remaining in Stenay were
still in their cellars, fearfuily awaiting
the bombardment which they believed
would surely come, as the Americans
entered Stenay. Many had yielded to
German persuasion or force and had
retreated with, the army. Those few
who dared first to venture into the
streets greeted the Americans with
tears in their eyes and fairly deluged
them with questions. The majority
seemed too dazed to be able to under
stand that fighting had stopped.
With trembling hands they offered
coffee and bread to their deliverers.
The town is not badly damaged by
shell fire, but. according to the re-
naming inha bitants, has been plum
dered of nearly everything of value.
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FOOD PRICES TO HOLD
Administrator Hoover Says There VIII
Be No Immediate Decline.

DE NO OCNLhiS.
Washington, Nov. 12.-Immediate
dropping of food prices as result OF
the conclusion of an armistice cannot
be expected, Food Administrator
Hoover declared tonight in a state
ment which added that while the
prices of some foodstuffs will decrease
others will increase.
with the war effectually over"
said Mr.. Hoover. I'VE enter a new eco
nomic era and its immediate effect on
prices is difficult to anticipate. The
prices of some food commodities may
increase. but others will decrease. be-
cause with liberated shipping, accu-
mulated stocks in the southern hemis-
phere and the far east will be avail
able. The demands upon the United
States will change in character, but
not in volume
All activities OF the food admins
tration will be continued thru-the ar
mistice period. said Mr.. Hoover. add
ing that there will be no relaxation
of efforts to keep down profiteering
to the last moment.
THE maintenance of the embargo"
he continued. will prevent depletion
of our stocks by hungry Europe be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
+ WAN T
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

ADVERTISING RATES: he rate Tor
inserting Want Ads In The Topekd State
Journal is / cent a word each insertion.
minimum ~ cents; by the week cents
word. minimum 50 cents.
COUNT THE WORDS of your ad fnclud-
ing four words for State journal address:
When address is used count each initial .
letter and each number or combination OF
figures as one word.
CLOSING HOUR: Want Ads to be
classified properly must be in The State
Journal office before j. 90 O'Clock. want
be inserted under the head: TOO Late to
Classify"
accOmpaniea with cash or check in full
payment of the same. Note the foregoing
instructions about counting the words and
the rate per word for The Topeka state
journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
SENT GOOD LUCK"
Yank Artillerymen Wrote Message on
the Last Big Shell.

1ahk tArtillefymeh NrOte message Oh
the Last Big Shell.
With the American Army on the
Mouse and Moselle. Monday, Nov. IL.
Flags appeared like magic over the
shell-torn buildings of Verdun today.
and American colors were fly
ing side by side.
In every village. even those from
which the Germans had been driven
within the past few days, there were
flags and decorations which were
brought up to the front by the SOL
diers. In the villages back of the line
there were impromptu celebrations
and the civilians in holiday spirit sa-
luted the Americans and shouted
THE war is finished"
Northeast of Verdun, just before
IL O'Clock, American artillerymen in
loading a six inch howitzer wrote
Good Luck" on ninety-pound shell
and Letter Co." The shot was aimed
at the crossroad at Ornes. just ahead
Of the American lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
WANTED-MALE HE'LL


GOVERNMENT NEEDS HUNDREDS
CLERKS for income tax, customs. tn-
ternal revenue, T ,peka examinations soon.
Salary $1,000 1000. Experience unnecss-
sary. For free particulars regarding ak
aminations, write J. c. Leonard CORNER
Civil Service Examiner,) 2i9S kenois Bui'd-
ing, Washington.
WANTED-Truck driver for city deliver
ing. Also. common laborers. Apply
Superiptendent's Office. Chas. Wolff Pack
ing Co.
YOUNG MAN fifteen years or older with
good education. to learn printers trade.
Hall LithOgraphing Coz 62S Jackson st.
WANTED-Men and boys at Tay1or.s
nursery, east of Santa Fe shops. Tel.
1905, 49,.
WANTED-Man or boy for delivery and in :
side work. Dibble Grocery Co., 1O16 W.
11th >
BOYS WANTED-Kaw Package Mfg. Co.,
Curtis and Quincy SITS.
BOY WANTED-Frick Sign Co, 500 Kan
saS ave ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
SENT NEW MEN TO CAMP
Eighteen Men From Lawrence Left
= After Fighting Stopped.

Lawrence. Kan, Nov. 12.-The last
draft quota to leave Lawrence for
training camp left here at 8 o'clock
Monday 3morning during the celebra-
ton of the signing of the terms of the
armistice.
There were eighteen men in the
quota The order canceling all Mo-
vember calls stopped Lightweight
other men from donning the uniform.
They had been called to go to Camp
Funston Friday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
WILL meet THURSDAY
County Horticultural Society Will
Have Interesting Program.

The Shawnee County horticultural
society will meet Thursday, November
IA, in the Horticultural rooms, fifth
floor of the state house. A. c. Mer-
rift will speak on THE Fall and
Charles P. Rude will talk on 1.-The
Fall Preparation of Garden Grounds"
A nominating committee for the Sc
lection of officers will be appointed.
The present officers are: 4. c. Merritt.
president; G. w. Mc1ntire, vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. G. W. Crawford, secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
SK ! ANS
RACKING COLDS,
HACKING COUGHS
Quickly relieved by DIR. Bells
Pine-Tar-Honey

When you once try this highly eff
ficient remedy you will realize that at
LAST you have found a reliable correc-
Tive for colds, coughs, grippe, asthma,
bronchitis.
The soothing, healing balsams
promptly relieve irritation, breathing
becomes easier, phlegm loosens, fever
ish flushes die down
DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey is very
economical-it takes little to produce
gratifying results. Druggists every
where. soc, soc. $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
HIS WOUNDS WE'RE FATAL
Glen S. Livingston of Topeka Was Hit
August "a.

The name of Glen S. Livingston. of
Kanapolis. Kan, formerly of Topeka,
appears in the casualty list. He died
of wounds received in action August
"a. He was a member of the Eighty
ninth division and went to France last
May. His death occurred September
"a III a base hospital in France.
He is survived by his wife, who was
formerly Miss Veneta Jones, of Bur-
lingame, by a 3-year-old son, and by
his mother, ten brothers and two
sisters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
FOR SALE-FARMS

YOUR CHANCE is IN CANADA-RICH
LANDS and business opportunities offer
you independence: farm lands, $11 to $50
acre; irrigated lands SIS to $50; twenty
years to pay; $1,000 loan in improvements.
Loan of live stock. Taxes average under
twenty cents an acre: no taxes on Improve
ments. personal property or live stock.
Good markets. churches schools. roads,
telephones. Excellent climate-crops and
live stock prove it. Special homeseekers
fare certificates. Write for free booklets
ent Land Branch. Canadian Pacific Rail-
way. $50 Ninth Avenue. Calgary. Alberta.
FOR SALE-92- acre farm, ~ miles south
east of Topeka, Kan. Good improve
ments, never failing spring water good
wheat and alfalfa farm. At reasonable
price, on easy terms. Nick Doffing, 81
n. Y. Life Bldg. Kansas City. Mo.
FOR SALES acre farm well improved,
miles southeast of Topeka, Kan. At
right price and on easy terms. Nick Dof-
fling. OIL N. Y. Life Bldg. Kansas City. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
"OUCH! THAT OLD
RHEUMATISM"
That's the time to get busy
and apply Sloan's
Liniment

Put it on that rheumatism attacked
joint, let it penetrate without rubbing,
and then-what a relief,
Sloan's Liniment won't monkey on
the job. 1t gets right down to bust
ness and helps to relieve almost any
kind Of external ache, pain, or bruise
that comes along. Does it cleanly,
quickly, economically. From any drug
gist. anywhere. The big bottle is
economy. soc soc, $12O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
FOR RENT-FURNIsHED ROOMS

sos EAST 9th-Newly furnished housekeep-
ing rooms in suites l. , and 4. Gas, cleo
tricity, stove and open CRATE.
NEWLY furnished front room, bath, a34
Kansas ave. Phone 1924.
FURNISHED ROOM, heat and bath, Bird
floor, 1926 Quincy.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, close in.
Phone 4494.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
WANTEE-SALESMEN

WANTED-Several high minded statesmen
in Kansas to sell a high class PROPOSE
ton, men who want to make from 500 to
$500 per week. Experience unnecessary.
Stock issued and sold under the permission
Of the U. S. capital issues committee Ad-
dress /. Il. Lewis, 1896 New York ST., Law
renee Kan
SALESMEN-Men experienced in calling,
on farmers make $50 to $50 weekly sal
airy. All expenses paid. Permanent con-
nection. Car furnished if you make good
Insurance men especially desirable. Write
Sales Manager Box ZIG /, Kansas City No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12

the reception rendered to Prince Yori-
hito. who recently visited London. To
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, the
emperor has addressed a cable mes
sage congratlating him upon the
magnificent victory of the Italian
army
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
wANTED-FEMaLE HELP
Permanent
Positions for Young
Ladies

The Southwestern Bell Telephone COM
pany offers unusual advantages for young
ladies wishing employment. Rapid adj
vancement for those qualifying. Pleasant
surroundings. Extra compensation for GER
tain hours worked. Ii would pay you to
investigate our present offer. An oppOr-
tunity you can't well afford to ignore.
Come IN and let US talk to you PERSONAL
ly. Inquire for Manager of Training De-
partment, S12 Jackson Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12

low our necessities and any one who
contemplates speculation in food
against the needs of these people can
well be warned of the prompt action
of the government" n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
CROWD WAS ENTHUSED
cover the Top" ut Iris Loudly Ap-
plauded by Audience.

AS a fitting climax to an eventful
holiday, hundreds Of Topeka people
attended the big patriotic photo
spectacle, lover the Top" at the Iris
yesterday and last night.
Patriotism ruled the day and en-
thusiastic applause greeted every ac-
ton of the noted battling author, Ser
geant Guy Empey. lover the Top" the
Vitagraph masterpiece of this charac-
ter, went cover" we'll with every one
of the hundreds who saw the thrilling
play
The film will be shown at the Iris
today, tomorrow and Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12

GOVERNMENT needs 1900 women clerks
Topeka examinations December Z,
salary $1,000. Experience unnecessary.
Women desiring government positions
write for full particulars. j.. Z.
Leonard Former civil service examiner),
49S kenois building, Washington.
PATRIOTIC. steady. well paid employment
in your own home. Knit urgently
needed war socks for us on the fast,
simple auto knitter. Full particulars to-
day. Sc stamp. Auto knitter Company,
Dept. 126. S21 jefferson, Buffalo, N. Y.
WANTED-White girl for general hease
work; experience not necessary, but
must be capable and willing. Nice place
WANTED--YOung lady for bookkeeping
North side. Apply at 9th st. store between
IL and 1.
WANTED-High school girl to work for
board and room with additional wages.
Call in person, S27 Tyler st. Tel. 1925.
GIRL WANTED-Over 10 years old, for
easy factory or office work. Call at COL
East Fourth st.
YOUNG LADY typist: no shorthand re-
Quired: permanent position. Santa Fe
Watch Co.
WANTED-Waitress for houses in Kansas.
Apply Mgr. Harvey House, Santa Fe
depot.
WANTED-Middle aged lady NJ house
maid, small family and no washing. Call
WHITE GIRL for cooking two in family ;
no washing. 1269 Topeka ave. Phone
WANTED-Young white girl to assist wi n
house work. Phone Red 2254.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

s. Enrich to c. L. Byrd and wife, lots
1915, blk .B." Jackson ST., North ,-o
Topeka weinberg's add. $50
Otto Kuehne Pres. Co. to o. kuehne,
jr. lot 121 to 139 North Tyler St,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
MONE Y


We have a iarge allotment of money ts
loan ON farms at low rates.
Loans made on city property in any
amount from $500 up.
II you wish q new loan or to change or
increase your loan call or write
BETTER REALTY * LOAN COMPANY.
Representative
United States Mortgage 4 Trust Company.
Capital and surplus $6.00O.OO0.
MONEY TO LOAN on ALL KINDS OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Horses. CATTLE pianos. diamonds, house.
hold goods. libraries. typewriters, autos
ple.--F. 8. Thomas. 515 Kansas avenue
MONEY 70 LOAN ON
FARMS.
FARM MORTHA.iE TRUST COMPANY.
Topeka, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
FOR sALE-HousEHoLD GOODS

STOVE. base burrer, for sale cheap, good
as new. 1926 Van Buren. Phone Blue
4421.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
WILL MAKE AUTOS.


Called Back.
Washington, Nov. 12.-Manufac ture
of passenger automobiles, after jan
uary l, the date fixed for 100 per cent
cause of the sudden collapse of the
war and the consequent expected
lessening of the governments steel de-
mands. This intimation was given to-
day by the war industries board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
Sends kilograms.

Toxic, Nov. 12.-The emperor of
Japan has sent message to King
George, thanking the British ruler for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
FOR RENT-ROOMS

100 KANSAS AVE. modern living Rooms.
End floor. we'll ventilated, gas and elet tric
lights, bath, not and cOl0 water. newly
papered and PAINTED turnout. Live in th;te
rooms and rent four which should more
than pay rent. One half block south Of
X. I. depot. Call phone go.
FOR Rem r-One modern room, steam heat,
electric light, janitor service. 80 Kansas.
90 W. STH-Room furnished or unfurn;sh,
ed. Edison heat. 3G67.
928 AND 1916 KANSAS AVE.-UnfurnisIcd
rooms. Tel. 2461 Red
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR SALE-Corn pepper and peanut
rooster. It is a Creator" movable,in per-
feet working order and good repair. Priced
right. Phone 2G6.
roc: cleaned. 75c. All work guaranteed.
Armstrong !eweIry c., 429 Kansas Ave.
TURNIPS-75c bushel, 1 block west End
house north of Shorey school. L. M.
Ward.
FOR SALE gas heaters, 1 II. I. rooster.
Phone 1853 Red.
GOOD REED go-cart for sale. Inquire
1916 Redden.
FOR SALE-Phaeton and oil heater. PhOnc
2499 Red.
1OS2 tIASTY AUTO EXPRESS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12

FOR RHINESTONE ROOMS
FOR RENT-Store room, 1888 Kansas ave.
nue.. $50 per month.
THE H1AWNEE INVESTMENT co
S;4 Kansas Ave Phone $3.50.
YO4 EAST 4TH ST.-Store room 20x44, good
for restaurant and cOnfectioner. 9O6
East 4th ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
POTWIN

East front corner lot, 62A KISS feet. paved
built and occupied by owner. 5 sleeping
rooms, sun room md sleeping porch, :,
piece bath upstairs. piece bath down
stairs, hard wood floors all over, full ce-
mented basement. coal room, fruit room.
laundry tubs, large living room. dining
room. kitchen and pantry. Price 5000.
Terms.
The Shawnee Investment CO.
534 Kansas Avenue. Phone $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
FOR SALE-LlVESTOCK

FOR SALE-Fine matched work tefm
about twenty-eight hundred weight
Cheap If taken at once. Topeka Oil Co.
First and Harrison. Phone 1854.
SIX -DUROC Jersey pigs. Phone 1851
Ring 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
FOR RENT-FURN1sHED HOUSES

FURNISHED room cottage for rent. Or
will rent rooms unfinished. West, On
State Hospital car line. 1870 w.
FURNISHED Groom house. .413 West It'll.
Phone 1861.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
FOR iSENT-HOUSES

1926 VAN BUREN-5 room cottage for rent.
modern except heat, piece bath, good
neighborhood; walking distance and ear
line u block. Phone 1162.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12

FOR RENT-915 western Avenue. s rooms,
garage, strictly modern, high class resi-
dence. fuel supply IN cellar. Rental $50
per month. The Shawnee Investme 1t o.,
534 Kansas ave. Phone $3.50.
Ill., WEST 18TH. near 18th and Clay, newly
remodeled 7-ro6m house, suitable for or
families. Phone 16O1.
FOR RENT room, ) room, { room and
Groom houses. cheap. Beach, Phone 3:5.
HOUSES for sale and rent for the rich
and poor. J. B. Gibson, phone 3236
913 WEST GTH-7-room house aud barn
Red 2iG1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-12
WANTED-RoOM AND BOARD

WANTED-Board and room, or room near
boarding house. desire place absolutely
quiet; private. Please state price per week
or month, how many in family? Address
30 care Journal
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FOR SAIE-PET STOCK
FOR SAlIE-EEED

CRACKED CORN. screenings, for sale
cheap. Golden Belt Elevator. Phone A.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-05
Event In Honor OF First Anniversary OF Our
Entrance Into War And Opening OF Lib
erty Loan Campaign Will Come Up
To Expectations OF People

Falling in line with the patriotic feeling of the
nunity the Business Mems Association has decreed that
all places of business shall be closed Saturday afternoon
from to O'clock, in order that all employees of the
stores and offices be given opportunity to take part
in the great demonstration request to this effect has
been made by the business men, and is hoped and
lected that all will heartily and cheerfuly comply with
Not only will the stores and offices close for two
hours Saturday afternoon but all mills factories and
other places of business will suspend operations that
their entire forces will be able to get into the line Of
march. This will work hardship upon of the
mills and factories but the managers believe it their
patriotic duty to comply with the request of the business
men, and will willingly acquiesce in the arrangement 1t
is urged that place of business in the city, large
and small alike, will suspend operation until after the
parade. -.
Reports coming in from all sections of the county in
dictate that large delegations will be hand from every
community The various county organizations and the
schools particularly active in their preparations for
the big demonstration and the county districts will
to the front in manner that will leave to ques
ton their desire to be represented.
EVERYBODY IN THE PARADE AND NO ONE
LOOKING ON, is the slogan adopted for the day. and it
would be matter of extreme qualification to the COM
mittee in charge if the sidewalks bare of people
during the big demonstration.
And do not forget to fling Old Glory to the breeze
Let the flag fly from every house in the cyet the Stars
and Stripes hutter ALL and let the parade pass
through streets that blaze with the national colors
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-05
US. To TAKE OVER
ALL WIRE LINES
First Step Made BY |. C. C. In
Washington.
(Ry international News service)

Washington, April s. The first
step in taking over the telegraph
and cable companies Of the United
states was foreshadowed today. it is
believed when the Interstate cons
merce commission formally ordered
sweeping investigation into 43
companies. The companies named
in the order formed the Postal tele.
sraph group The Western Union
group has been under appraisement
by the commission for the past two
and onehalf years, and the fact that
the procedure has been along prac
tically the same lines as that order
ed today is understood to be the
reason 1t is not included in todays
order The belief that the investiga-
ton is a preliminary step in the
taking over of the lines was streng
thened when it was learned today
The the Western Union inquiry was
liNllAutNd az INC Itit1l VI AhNH iiSh
in administration circles, who favor
ed government ownership or control
of the telegraph and telephone facil-
tiles of the country
At that time Postmaster-General
Burleson, who today is leading the
fight for government ownership Of
telephones, urged that the country
prepare itself to take over the tele'
graph and cable lines Also at the
time the Western Union investiga
ton was started the spy system in
the United States had become acute
as result Of the Bernstorff propa-
eanda. The Sayville and Tuckerton
wireless plants, owned aud controll
ed by Germans, were closed II has
since developed that they. were fed
by telegraph from all parts Of the
country and by cables from South
America The significance OF this
situation is viewed as a reason for
government control if only a war
time measure