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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07

the roads But the farmers kicked
and insisted that they too, had "a
measure Of substantial thanks to offer
the army for the work 1t did in France.
The country districts are receiving
first consideration in the present
phase of the campaign and 1t is ex-
pected that the results will more than
justify the effort expended in organfz-
ing the school districts.
The campaign In the city starts
Monday morning and all persons who
subscribed to the. building fund last
spring are expected TO give. at least
forty per cent of that first subscription
to this drive. The total cost of the
building. when completed will be $780,
900. Thirty thousand dollars has al
ready been subscribed and the cam
paign this time is expected to clean UP
the $4,000 Indebtedness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07
CUT DOWN RANKS
Senate Would Make Sims, Ben
son and Mayo Vice Admirals.
House Has Voted First Two To
Be Full Admirals.

Washington. Oct. Permanent
rank Of vice admiral for Rear Admiral
Sims. Benson and Mayo is proposed
in a compromise bill ordered favor
ably reported today by the senate ma
val committee. President wilson had
recommended the rank of full adj
miral for Sims and Benson and this
was provided for in the measure as it
passed the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07
new GAS hike?
Kansas Natural Wants More
From Local Companies.
Twenty-Five Per Cent Increase
Is Threatened.

Kansas gas distributing companies
were today threatened with a % per
cent advance in rates by the Kansas
Natural. Notice that applications will
be filed in the United States district
court for a 35 cent rate instead of
the present IS cent rate at city gates
was made before the state public
utilities commission.
Following an argument as to the
three way rate case, Robert Stone of
Topeka, an attorney for the Kansas
Natural receiver and the Doherty in
terests, gave notice of a request for
higher rates to distributing companies.
Stone asserted that the producing
company is prepared to show that it
is impossible for the Kansas Natural
to continue operation of its lines and
to produce gas at less than a 35 cent
rate.
Troubles Come Quick.
All manner of trouble started sew
eral weeks ago when the Kansas Nat
ural receiver threatened a 80 cent rate
to distributing companies under an
order by Judge Booth. Distributing
companies threatened a strike and as
serted they would refuse to buy nat
ural gas at this price. Now Stone
threatens an increase almost double
the one proposed last summer.
Stone offered as the only alterna
tive an adoption of the three way plan
or the origination of some method
whereby there would be a more eQuita-
BILE distribution of gross receipts be-
tween the producing and distributing
companies. 1t is probable that the
threat of the Kansas Natural receiver,
as voiced thru his attorney, will be
carried but Immediately If the distrib-
uting companies continue their fight
on the three way plan. Companies
using the greater portion of gas sup
piled for Kansas cities have protested
against adoption of the three way
plan. >r---
Dana Before p. q. c.
J. w. Dana, attorney for the Wyan-
dotte county gas company, today told
opposition to the three way plan. He
adoption of the rate would increase
the cost of gas to. consumers, would
create a distinction among classes of
consumers and would greatly increase
complaints because of service. He said
these complaints would come thru the
automatic shutting off of gas by limit
ing devices which would be installed
under the proposed three way method.
The Kansas City gas company trou-
bles were brought before the comis-
sion today. A number of attorneys for
the gas producing and distributing
companies, as well as representatives
of several cities using Kansas Natural
gas supplies were in attendance. The
case of the Consumers Light. Heat &
Power company of Topeka will be pre-
scented October 81. under the present
arrangement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07
ALCOHOL CAUGHT FIRE
Flames Threatened New TuIIy-McFar-
land Store Today.

The Tully-McFarland drug stree at
729 Kansas avenue was barely saved
from damage from fire this noon
when a lighted electric light globe
and cord fell into a barrel of dena-
turea alcohol in the basement. En-
ployes of the store were taking the
fluid out of the barrel when one of
them accidentally dis1odged the light
globe from a pile of boxes, where it
was resting.
The flame shot into the air, then
settled down and burned steadily.
Firemen who arrived on the scene
succeeded in smothring the flames be-
fore any serious damage resulted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07
CRUSHED TO DEATH!
Slab OF Dirt Weighing Several Tons
Kills TWO Oklahoma Miners.

Tarriver, Okla, Oct. frank Ken
nison, As, and Frank Tate. about 40,
were killed instantly early today when
a slab of dirt weighing several tons
fell from the roof of a drift in the
Cindin mine here, crushing their
bodies almost beyond recognition. The
miners were in the act of trimming
loose rocks from the roof when the
accident occurred. Both were mar
ried and leave families.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07
MORE CAR KICKS
Farmers Are Compelled To Cut
Their Wheat Acreage.
Hines Says Outlook Is Brighter
for Relief.

Altho Walker D. Hines, director
general of railroads. wired Governor
Allen today that prospects were bright
for improvement of the car situation,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07
AEBERT3.AT CLEVELAND
King Speaks From Train En- Route to
Toledo Today.

Cleveland. Oct THE train bear
ing King Albert and his suite passed
thru Cleveland at S.45 a. m. today on
the way to Toledo, o. Albert ad-
dressed a message of felicitation to
the people of Cleveland during a brief
halt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07
Encircling Movements.

He: You look cold. Shall take
off my coat and. put 1t around you?
She:. Why take 1t off?-Cartoons
Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07

This Store VIII Open
at $3.50 a m. and
Close Mt 6 D. m. In
Guiding Saturdays.
A q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07
This Week You Can Buy Amy
Woman,s Sweater
ANY Child's Sweater.

NOTE-only medium prices are listed. Reductions
are also In effect on lower and higher priced gar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07

NOTE-This dist shows only the medium prices
Our entire stock is included in the sale. however.
and there will be substantial reductions every
waist in stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-07

Our entire stock of fresh, dainty undermuslins
be offered this week at reduced prices This OF
also includes our entire stock of crepe de oh
underwear and flannelette sleepingwear.
Evening star., 1919-03-02

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Evening star., 1919-03-02

DR.. and Mrs. E. G. Moore. Elm City
n c., are spending the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin D. Ellsworth.
Evening star., 1919-03-02

Mrs. James r. Carr of Capitol Hill
has just returned after period of
two months. visiting relatives and
friends in various parts of New Jersey
anG in Philadelphia and GIenolden, Pa.
Evening star., 1919-03-02

Daughaday. at the Blackstone Hotel
yesterday.
Mrs. Hertle was called to Chicago
a week ago by the Illness OF her
cial engagements before leaving for
| the west. Mr.. Hamilton Daughaday,
| who has been in France for some time
| with the Y. NJ. c. A. Is on his way to
| trangements will be made for the fu-
neral, after which Mrs. Hertle will re-
turn to Washington.
| The officers at the Washington bar
| racks were hosts at a large hop last
! evening, entertaining, Is usual, at the
| Officers Club. Col. and Mrs. James B.
| Cress and Miss Abbot received the
! guests. including many from uptown.
| The Engineer Band played for the
| dancing and late in the evening a buf-
| fet supper was served.
! Mrs. Joseph Hampson entertained at
| luncheon Friday at the Shoreham in
compliment to Mrs. Ira Copley. Her
| guests were Mrs. Freyer Miss Maths.
! Titus and Mrs. Robert Henderson.
| Miss Mary Carter Graham will be
| hostess at a dinner on Tuesday even
| ing. entertaining A the Chevy Chase
Club, the party later attending the
| free milk for France ball at Wardman
| Park Hotel.
+! Miss Polly Brooks will entertain a
! dinner party Tuesday evening later
| for France ball at the Wardman Park
Hotel.
! On Wednesday. February 26. a the
| Shrine of the Sacred Heart Miss Mary
| Pauline Mudd became the bride of Mr.
| Joseph Fl Blandford Rev. ?. &. Gavan
| performed the ceremony in the pres
| ence of a small company of relatives
and friends.
The wedding march and music dur
| ing the nuptial mass were rendered
/ by Mrs. William Andrews. accom-
panied by Mr.. Robert Griffin on the
| violin.
| The bride. daughter of Mrs Pauline
| Gwynn Mudd and the late Henry l..
! Mudd of Charles county, Md. was at
tired becomingly in a tailored suit of
| blue tricotine with hat TO match, and
| wore a corsage bouquet of brides
roses, lilies of the valley and orchids
A reception followed the ceremony
| at the home of the brides mother in
! the Savoy apartments. after which Mr.
and Mrs. Blandford left for New York.
| Upon returning they viii reside at
| Meadow Grove" Prince Georges
county. Md, the home of the bride
| groom.
/ Mr.. Blandford, who is the son of the
| late pr. and Mrs. Joseph II. blanu-
ford, served as d member of the Mary
| land state Legislature in 1914 and 1916
| The bride is well known in the social
circles of Maryland, the District of
| Columbia and Muskogee, Okla.
! Mrs. Susie Gheen Curtis announces
the engagement of her daughter Ruth
| May to Lieut. Frank d. Butter of
| Bridgeport, Conn. Lieut. Butler has
been recently released from Camp
| Zachary TaylOr
! The wedding will take place the last
| of May.
Evening star., 1919-03-02

and Mae Mulliilin, Marguerite, Birna-
Anthony. John and George WyVill,
Roger x Day. Roger Mayhew and Owen
Mullikin; Miss Marie Hill, Messrs.
Dewey and Wallace Hill of Mechanics
vile, ST. Marys county; Messrs. Mercer
end Arnold Naylor of Woodville, Nd
Mr.. William Gibbons of Croome. MIR.
James Allen of Ritchie and Mr.. Roland
Ryon of Cottage City.
Miss Elizabeth +. Moran, daughter
of the late Mr.. James W. and Mrs
Eliza beth d. Moran, and Mr.. John
Clarence Welch of Washington, p. c.
were married Saturday afternoon
February -, in All Saints Chapel
Baltimore. The Rev T. b. Kenny Off
ciated.
The bride. accompanied by her
brother. Thomas d. Moran. who gave
her in marriage. was attiFed in a
white satin and duchess lace gown
embroidered in pearls, and carried
a shower bouquet of roses, sweet peas
and orchids. Her sister. Mrs. Charles
A. Price was matron of honor and
wore lace dress and black lace hat
and carried a shower of sunbuTst
roses. while the maid of honor, Miss
May Mahon, was gowned in tur
uuoise blue, wore a pink georgette
hat and carried pink roses. The best
man was William Welch, brother of
the bridegroom.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of the bride s
brother. 3906 Main avenue, Forest
Park.
Evening star., 1919-03-02

included Mr.. and Mrs. William 3.
Severe. Mr.. and Mrs. James Severe
of Hyattsvilfe, Mrs. J. Edward Severe
of Brooklyn. N. y and daughter.
Dorothy Severe. Miss Charlotte Severe.
Mr. Stanley Steinmeyer. Misses Ruth
and Lillian Severe and Messrs. Howard
r., Theodore r and William b. Sc
we're, Jr.
The business meeting OF the cavalry
branch of the Army Emergency Com
mittee has been postponed from to-
morrow to Monday. March 10. when
1t viii be held as usual at the resi-
dence OF the chairman. Mrs Charles
carroll Walcutt, 1853 Wyoming ave
nue.. at 1890.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Edwards Thomas
announce the marriage of their
daughter Dazie Marie, and Mr.. Max
Miller, on Wednesday, February 1s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Baum enter
tanned at q dance given at studio
Hall. Saturday February %, in cele
hration Of their daughter Norma $
eighteenth birthday anniversary,
The Texas Club gave a reception
at the Washington Club last night
in celebration of Texas independence
Cay, which falls today. The guest $
of honor were the retiring At
torney General and Mrs Thomas
Watt Gregory, Representative and
Mrs. James /, Slayden. Representa-
tive and Mrs. Alexander w. Gregg
Representa- tive and Mrs. Daniel e
Garrett Representative and Mrs. JEFF
McLemore, Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury and Mrs. Thomas r, Love
and Assistant Secretary of -agricul-
ture and Mrs. Clarence Ousfey. The
reception served as a farewell to
those Texans who are retiring from
Office on March 4,
The bureau of yards and docks gave
its second ball of the season at ward
man Park Inn last night for the benefit
Evening star., 1919-03-02

ments and for time devoting them
selves to surgical dressings.
Mrs John +. Nugent. 24o0 1sth
street. wife of Senator Nugent OF
Idaho. has taken charge of the wool
for knitting. and those wishing to
carry on the work may apply to her
for supplies
Mrs Gooding and Mrs. Stann or
Wisconsin, who have been the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Davies for
week, will leave Washington on
Tuesday. They have been constantly
entertained during their visit here,
including large dinner in theiI
honor on Wednesday at the Chevy
Chase Club and a luncheon on Iues-
day.
Miss Mary Perry Brown. 1865 Mint
wood place, will be at home tomor-
row from to 6.
Mr.. Louis Hertle of Gunston Hall,
Va, has Just received word from chi
cago Of the death in that city OF Mrs.
Hertle's mother, Mrs. Hamilton
Evening star., 1919-03-02

of the Navy Department Auxiliary OF
the American Red Cross. A special
feature Of the evening was tango ex-
T. Stanley. Among the patrons and
patronesses were Mrs. Josephus Daniels.
wife OF the Secretary of the Navy: Rear
Admiral and Mrs. c. w. Parks, Rear
Admiral and Mrs. II. T. Endicott. Rear
Admiral and Mrs, II. H. Rousseau,
Evening star., 1919-03-02
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tanning in their apartment at the
Dresden.
Mrs. Henry F. Dimock will be at
home this afternoon.
The Senate branch of the Red Cross
closed its workrooms in the Senate
office building on Friday. giving their
usual luncheon party and disbanding
until Congress ConVeneS. The unit has
not missed week day for months
past in meeting for their regular
work, and have accomplished much in
the way of knitting, making gar
Evening star., 1919-03-02

Commander and Mrs. r T. Balseuhus.
Commander and Mrs. c. u. Thurber
Lieut. Commander and Mira. kirbv'
Smith and Lieut., Commander anu
Mrs. T. <. sherman 20.
The committee on arrangements tu-
cIuded Miss Salisbury, chairman. MisN
Easton. treasurer. and Miss RupeTt
secretary. assisted by the following
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who wish to enlist the assistance OF
many in the reconstruction of Somme-
Py, Lieut.. L'Huillier's native town.
Miss Anna Seaton Schmidt, who
heads the working committee, eX
poets shortly to arrange for another
talk, this time to be given in Eng
lish, of which the lieutenant already
has a fluent knowledge, at the resi-
dence of Mrs Charles NJ. Ffoulke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur J. Carr were
hosts at dinner last evening. enter
Evening star., 1919-03-02
College Alumnae Tea.

The college women in the Red Cross
and the War Trade Board are invited
to meet the members of the Washing
ton branch of the Association of Col
legiate Alunnae at an informal tea
Wednesday afternoon. from 4:30 to s,
at the College Womans Club, 1922 [
street. Mrs. Thomas w. Sidwell. hos
tess for the afternoon, and Mrs. Ray
mond B. Morgan. president of the
Washington branch, will receive.
The Washington branch of the
Goucher College AIumnae Association
will meet Tuesday afternoon at 5
| O'Clock, at the College Woman's Club,
1922 l street There Will be a picnic
supper served. each member contrib
| uting her own share.
Miss Edna L. Stone and Mrs. Chase
Palmer, who attended the recent
meetings of the Alumnae Council. in
Baltimore, will make reports of the
business and social features of the
! council.
All Goucher alumnae and ex-stu-
dents are invited to be present.
Mrs. John Lord O'Brian has loaned
her residence, 1901 n street, for Fri
| day, March I, for an exhibition of the
work of Miss Emily lockwood of New
York, whose coloring of textiles and
apik work is responsible for some of
| the most beautiful and unusual gowns
seen this winter.
Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Moore, Elm City,
] y. c., are spending the week end with
Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin D. Ellsworth.
Tuesday evening. February as, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Juenneman Of 5l4 C
street northeast gave a supper and
smoker to some of the officials of the
Those who enjoyed the hospitality
were: Mr.. Arthur H. Smith, chief; Mr.
Horace Spencer, assistant chief: Mr..
| William B. Severe. assistant chief; Mr.
Bert Elliott, Mr.. Vass and Mr.. Thomas
Morrell and the host, Mr.. Severe COM
posed n original poem commemo-
ratiye of the occasion.
Mrs. James R Carr of Capitol Hill
has just returned after period of
two months. visiting relatives and
friends in various parts of New Jersey
anG in Philadelphia and GIenolden, Pa.
Friday evening. February %, Mrs.
William 3, Severe gave a dinner at
III Sth street northeast in honor of
her daughter-in-law, Mrs. J. Edward
Severe of Brooklyn, N. Y, and little
granddaughter, Dorothy Severe.
The guests Were: Mr.. and Mrs. Penn
broke Shipley, DR.. and Mrs. Milton
Prospect, Miss Mildred Vasey Mrs j.
Edward Severe, Miss Charlotte Severe,
Mr.. and Mrs William b Severe Mr.
Theodore r. Severe and Mr.. William B.
Severe, jr.
The girls of the central disbursing
branch, War Department, entertained
their friends at a dance on the even
ing of February IS, Teacup Inn dan
sante. The hall was artistically deco
rated in red and white. the festoons
Of red suspended from the domes being
especially effective. Dancing was in
dulged in until a late hour when re-
freshments were served, The invited
guests We're from Walter Reed Hos
pital. Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Howard and Mrs.
Miller acted as chaperons.
A family gathering was enjoyed last
Saturday evening, February %, at the
home of Mrs. William B. Severe, III
Sth street northeast the occasion be-
ing the birthday anniversary of the
hostess. Singing. dancing and a din
ner entertained those present which
Evening star., 1919-03-02

A family gathering was enjoyed last
Saturday evening, February %, at the
home of Mrs. William B. Severe, III
Sth street northeast, the occasion be-
ing the birthday anniversary of the
hostess. Singing, dancing and din
ner entertained those present, which
Evening star., 1919-03-02
DR. ES SES

New arrivals in Tailored Dresses.
made OF serge, poiret twill, tricotines
and jerseys. Never were styles more
becoming nor shades more enticing.
Priced from
Evening star., 1919-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edwards Thomas
announce the marriage of their
daughter Dazie Marie, and Mr.. Max
Miller, on Wednesday, February 19.
Evening star., 1919-03-02

Mrs. John Lord O'Brian has loaned
| her residence, 1901 n street, for Fri
| day, March Z, for an exhibition of the
work of Miss Emily lockwood of New
York, whose coloring of textiles and
| apik work is responsible for some of
| the most beautiful and unusual gowns
seen this winter.
Evening star., 1919-03-02

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Baum enter
tanned at dance given at stud, 0
Hall. Saturday, February %, in cele-
hration OF their daughter Norma $
eighteenth birthday Anniversary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-29
", M. O. A. BOYS
 HALLOWEEN PARTY

Tomorrow evening at 7:15, all the spirits of witchcraft will gather in the ,sf', Boys building to entertain the ze~qpAaaA ak thek AERs atzatae2. '
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-29

Will you help to end Saturda night shopping and give all ste workers shorter hours? This is advertisement especially to workers in the busy factories of Bridgeport 1t is published by progressive merchants who believe in the shorter wOrkday.
 YOU ALL APPRECIATE eight hourd day. good fiug You Wh enthusiasm adays work not foo tired 10 enjoy he evening hours VERY WELL; Will you gel sort Of a short WOrkday each business day.
 SAURDAY.NIGHT SHOPPING necessity you; not aey. You Saturday afternoons
 WILL YOU do shopping Saturday in 1he afternoon WILL YOU make possible for wife shopping Saturday afternoon?
 IT WILL PAY YOU in satisfaction You choose beuer in he daylight 1han in he evening" You wu be bener served YOU get you enjoy
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-29

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-29

American Hardware Stores, Inc. filling Rubber Go. Francis F. Beach N. Buckingham & Go. Chamberlin & Shropshire Go. Davis & Savard Davis & Hawley Go. E. H. Dillon & Go. A. T. Dennis & Go. Jeanette Eadie G. W. Fairehild 6 Sons Fritz 6 Hawley, Inc. Alfred Fox Piano Go. Gilman's Music Store Harvey 6 Lewis Go. Hawley Hardware Co. Rowland Dry Goods Go. Hart & Seeley Piano Co. s. $. Kresge Go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-29

Dr. J. W. F. Fischer of Broad street has purchased the Hine bunga- low on Lafayette street and plans to take possession of his new home in the spring.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-29

The meeting of Lucia Chapter Sewing Circle. o. E. S.. that was to have been held at the home of Mrs. Albert Beard of Naugatuck avenue, Devon, on Friday afternoon of this week has been postponed on account of the death of George R. Secor, Mrs. Secor being one of the most prominent and active workers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-29

The Connecticut and Rhode Island Construction Company has finished the work of laying the permanent pavement on NaugatucIz avenue, De- von. from the post road to the rail- road station and the thoroughfare is now open to traffic.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-29

William Crabtree died at his home in Devon Monday, the body being taken to Bridgeport for funeral ser vices and internen The deceased leaves a family.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-29

John F. Keane Lee Bros. Furniture Go D. M. Lustig R. M. Leonard s. E. Lee Piano Go. Meigs 6 Co.,, Inc. Geo. E. Nothnagle & Son Neuss & Vaughn Piquette Piano Go. D. M. Read Co. Rockwell & Go. Radford B. Smith Smith Murray Go. M. Steinert & Sons Go. M. Sonnenberg Piano Go. United Department Stores, Inc. Wissner Piano Go.