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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
COAL SHORTAGE
CLOSES u. OF |,

Especial to The August

Especial to The Argus.)
Urbana, Ill, Dec. 10.-Because
the sorority and fraternity houses
and the majority Of rooming houses
in Champaign and Urbana are fuel
less, the University Of Illinois will
close Friday. one week earlier than
the scheduled time.
Due to the -curtai1ment Of rail-
road transportation facilities, uni
versity students will leave the twin
cities in, groups apportioned nc
cording to the alphabetical AZ
ton was given out yesterday by T.
A. Clark, dean Of men, in the fol-
lowing bulletin:
ION account Of the inadequacy OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

homo Of scoutmaster z. L. Bullard
this evening 1t Z O'Clock. All
meetings Of this troop are being
held ut the scoutmaster's home dur
fng the winter.
Scouts wishing to help deliver
baskets Of food during Christmas
holidays should send In their names
to Scout headquarters 30 that q
ready list of workers might be
available when the baskets are
ready for delivery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
In the Lodges

c. W. Halves camp, No. 1850,
Modern Woodmen Of America. elect
ed the following ohcers for the
year. 1T the annual smoker-meet-
ing held last evening:
Past consul-W. T. Chamers.
Consul. =. Reidy.
Advisor-James McNellis.
Banker-F. 8. Brough.
Clerk-T. ]. Cavanaugh.
Escort-Charles Doyle.
Trustee-F. w. Bladel.
Watchman-William Richards.
Sentry-Joseph Kopp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

Japanese silk, 'hand-embroid-
cred kimonas and bath robes,
pink and blue.
Crib Blankets In dainty
pinls and blues, splendid val
ues at $l.00 and $1.S; wool
blankets, $2.76.
Carriage robes. japanese silk
hand-embroidered, in dainty
colors, $3.50 to 7.S8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
NeckvearFor
Milady

The handsomest showing
we have ever made. The ex-
IRENE novelties include col
Lar and cuff sets made of
organdy and embroidered
with wool in orchid. apricot
and sapphire blue. Sets
$3.98 to $S.9S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

the railroad transportation facili-
ties It u impossible for all uni
versity students to leave at one
time. The railroad emcials an
nounce that they cannot transport
q number exceeding more than
], 900 . day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

It II expected that the univers-
ity will md 1t possible to open n
the regular date scheduled. Jan.
5, 1920.
The university has plenty Of coal
to last the entire winter. but for
the past week pledges Of fraternity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
! THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS Dr,rnsrs 10 1913

council Of administration suspend
ing school. This is the first time II
the history Of the Institution ac-
cording to Dean Clark that the in
stitution has had to close down be-
cause of shortage Of coal.
Students who are i'll or whose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
Gift Suggestions
From The China and
Housefurnishina
Floor

Pyrs1 casseroles mounted IN
brass niokle-plated frames.
round and oval. $3.50 70 $S.e0
Beautiful art pottery such -
vases, candle stick1, jardiniefoa,
etc, prices $1o0 to $50.
Brass smoking sets. 5arN.-
neires, crumb trays, baskets. etc.
priced $50 to $11.o0.
Serving trays with glass cen
bers, in . variety q shapes and
sises $1.60 70 $500.
Universal lunch kits with pint
sixe vacuum bottle. priced at
$500 and $4.36.
Genuine Miro aluminium
ware-psrcolators, kettles. tea
pots. panA etc. reasonably
priced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
Mems Silk Shirts

Splendid assortment Of
tub silks, silk Broadway
cloths and crepe de chine,
new attractive colors, choice
$6.75, $12.60 and $500.
Silk striped madras and
crepe, preferred by many to
silk, pretty colors N.26 to
$S.75.
Novelty shirtings, mad
@ases and p9cales in French
and starched cuff styles, 50,
$3.50 to $S.76.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
The Linen Section

This 10 the popular see-
don for those who want
practical gifts.
A beautiful showing Of Ia
bic sets. Damask by the
yard, Napkins, Decorative
Linens, Towels and Towel
Sets, Madeira Napkins and
Sets.
Embroidered and hem-
stitched sheets and cases and
handsome bed spreads, Ill
economically priced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
McCabe's Toy Town
We Particularly Mention,

Kiddio KarD-tho most anus
ing thing you can buy the little
folks. $500. $3.50 and $z.75.
Wooden coaster wagons. rol-
Ter bearings, Substantially made,
priced from $3.50 to $1100.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

Painting sets containing wat
Or colors, crayons. brush and
colored pictures, soc to $1.25.
Animals Of all kinds and de-
scriptions-teddies. dogs, cats.
ETC.. at CSC to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

homes have been chopping trees
for fuel for their houses and other
students have been forced to stay
with friends who have heat in their
houses. The fact that living in cold
houses might precipitate an cpl
demic IL another reason for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

Christmas tree outfits, eight
lights in assorted colorS, COM
plete, ready to hang. $2.S6.
Children's automobiles, . won
derful variety, big and little, all
makes. $3.50 to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
Shorter Hours Make Hurried Shopping
We Urge Morning Shopping Whenever Possible
Fancy Goods

Beautiful new luncheon sets IN
many styles, prices per set. $3.50 to
$3.50.
Just In, PATCHWORK bedspread.
scarf and pfllows-new and very
pretty.
Buffet scarfs, towels, dresser
scarfs. pillows, lunch cloths and
center pieces.
Handsome library scarfs In tapes
try and heather priced from $4.25 to
$3.50.
New-A late shipment Of pillow
cases, ready to embroider and Gro
chet edges.
Cases for sflverware and linens,
made and stamped for embroider-
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

houses are cold and those who 1.-Two
outside Of the state of Illinois were
permitted to 60 home Sunday and
Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
Scarfs For Gifts

Marabou, Plush and Vel
vet. They come in Black,
Brown and Taupe and make
a pretty and practical gilt.
Priced from $5.98 to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

A western Illinois paper for west
ern Illinois people-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
Mems Cloves

Auto gloves = cape and
horsehide, fleece and angura
lined. Pr, $500, 4275, 500.
$3.75 md $500.
FmEned dress gloves,
gray undressed md giace
hid, choice Per pair 600.
T.26 and T.U.
Fur ginne3ees, q blaek
Chinese dog md Hudson
seal, priced per pr, 9.U and
N.n.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

In the Yarn Sectio,,
You may leave orders for
knit caps and have your order
filled In two days.
French Caps For Baby
4 special showing Of hand.knit
French caps for babies In all white,
rsd. pink. pink and white and blue
and white.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

Fresh nuts = English
walnuts, almonds and
mixed nuts of all kinds,
per pound, Nc.
Christmas specials =
cream candy, taffy. jelly
beans, lemon and orange
pillows, etc, h., Soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

Box chocolates-Mea-
dow Brook, Morse's,
Bunte, Brach's, Abra-
hams, Hamilton's, etc,
Soc to $1.35 lb.
A fresh lot of red and
white striped peppermint
candy canes, each 1Sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

warm FRIENDS on IOld
Ni9hts--Blankets
Special price inducements for Thursday.
Fridsy and Saturday.
Gray cotton blankets with oolored Dor
das, single bed sine (4ex74), special. pair:
$18t.
Fun sise COTTON bl.nlses. gzy With col
0ed border, heavy quality. Pr. 500.
ored plaids, heavy. HIo value, 3t.S6.
Twin bed-1iss blaulses, wool and cotton,
wfite, eoloed borders and paaids. special.
Pr, @oIo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

Christmas Candies and Nuts
Tons of toothsome Christmas dainties all
in Holiday Array. Quantity orders for
schools, Sunday Schools, ETC., given careful
attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

Ribbon and Ribbon
Novelties
So popular are ribbons this season that
they make an important item for the Christ
mas Shopper. If its new you will find it at
our Ribbon Counter
Here are shown ribbons for every wanted
article. You will also find big assortment
of dainty handmade articles that are in
great demand for gifts. Bags, Camisoles,
Boudoirs, Hair Bows, Carriers, etc., ETC., all
at popular priceA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10

French ivory photograph frames.
In . variety Of different EE
styles, choice .......... WV
French ivory toilet combs,
choose from many styles. worth
800, Thur ca
Gay WV
French ivory comb and brush
sets, while q few 90 90
sets last, on sale 1t eVZsOO
French ivory hair receivers and
puff boxes, worth $1.75, 90
on sale Thursday 49,. OOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-10
Little Bargain Specials For Thursday

Gold-filled birthstone brooches, .
large assortment from which to
,sS1:'' 'i:oo 45c
Bead necklaces in large variety
Of colors and styles. values up
to $50, Ao~
Gold filled braid barettes, for the
young miss, regular Soc o.
values, Thursday OOC
Beautiful imitation pearl bead
necklaces, opera length. worth
&1.60, at 7E
hall DECENTRALIZATION. w
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
Increase the Supply
Bv RONALD S. O'NEILL

1t becoming more and more apparent to students of the
housing situation that the only relief from the pressing shortage
and consequent high prices prevailing today lies increased
supply of housing accommodations
Each passing day lends emphasis to the logic of the
Buid Now campaign There has been appreciabe de-
in the price of building materials the ended
and there little hope the horizon of the future. There
has been not only decrease but very apprecabe in
in the cost of labor and is courting industrial
luton to speak of lower wages
Rents high but they will not be lower until the sup
ply of homes and apartments ceeps apace with the
demand is elementary economics that is always de-
termned in the last analysis by the rao of the supply to
the demand.
The Salisbury Act has favored many tenants in Wash
ngon during the past years and still maintains their
be history and the returning days of peace will be mpos
sible for we'll meaning legislators regulate rents by statutory
enactment
Released from this wartime statutory restriction rents
will Immediately rise in Washington to figure that will be
determined in great by the natural laws of supply
and demand and that will any be sufficient to insure
fair return their investments based present
costs.
When this condition comes to pass there will be
naming hope for lower rentals except through increased
supply of buildings When buildings erected that will
accommodate the demand for housing quarters rents will ad
just themselves to normal figure.
There will always be demand for buildings. Ten
ants in normal times, ready to from the old
apartment the new. The builder need not fear diminish
ing demand. His buildings will rent readily at fair
prices and at higher prices than will the Old This is the
natural condition and only under will rents be fair and
profits legitimate and unquestoned The who builds
renders service to his country we'll to himself.
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
INDIANA FAVORS
HOME LOAN BANKS

Indiana is giving support to the
home loan banks, projected as an aid
to home building. At the recent an
nuaI convention of the Saving and
Loan Association League of the State
the plan was indorsed by the dele
gates Indiana Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress will be urged
to work for early legislation that wii
make possible the establishment Of
these banks.
1t is pointed out that two leading
motives should stimulate construction
work. First, buildings are needed.
and, second. work is required for re-
turning soldiers. The fact that build
ing gives employment to men of many
trades and numerous callings is
principal reason why it is essential in
a period of transition from a war to
a peace basis.
So far there has been an encourag-
ing activity in building operations, ac-
cording to reports received by the De-
partment of Labor. Statistics gath
cred in many States show that real
estate has not advanced in proportion
to other values. and there is strong
tendency toward home building. which
is a measure of economy at a time
when rents are at high-water mark.
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
RENTALS HIT HIGH
MARK IN NEW APT.

The high-water mark Of residential
rentals in the world will be attained
in an apartment house to be erected
at once on the north corner OF Fifth
avenue and Seventy-second street,
New York. negotiations for which
have just been closed. The building
will be twelve stories in height and
will contain seventeen apartments, ten
simplex and seven duplex.
According to the owners estimate,
the gross annual rental for the seven
teen families will be $441 500. which,
figured on the basis Of square footage,
will be the largest rent for apart
ment residential purposes ever real
lied in the world. The rentals of the
apartments will vary from SIS, 900 to
$780, 900 each.
The building will be erected by a
syndicate headed by Clifford c. Rob-
erts, and the valuation Of the land
apd building is appraised in excess Of
$4,000, 900, Of which S1.T5O. 900 is repre-
sented in the cost of the structure.
S. W.4Straus & Co. have underwritten
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
TOTAL Of S23O,OOO.
IN PROPERTY SOLD.

Realty sales totaIing S23o,OOO were
made through the office of Gardiner
& Dent during the past few weeks.
Leading the list of sales in value was
the purchase Of the Hall of the An
clients" at 1910 H street by Hugh Reil-
ly. a local business man.
Mr.. Reilly paid $1:5,ooO for this
property. 1t was sold for the St
Louis Union Trust Company. of St.
Louis, Mo. The property has front
age of SIS feet and a depth of 152
feet, with n alley at the side. Mr..
Reilly will hold the property as an
investment.
Four one-story stores at 3131-s5-35-
81 Fourteenth street, at the corner Of
Irving, were sold by Gardiner & Dent
for Charles Some to j. D. Sutton,
who will hold them as an investment.
The price paid was approximately
$50, COO The property has a frontage
of 100 feet on Fourteenth and 10S
feet on Irving street.
The attractive three-story brick
home at 1885 Twenty-second street
northwest, was sold to Mrs. Bessie r.
Cittelman, who will hold il as an in
vestment. The price paid was $1,000.
The house contains ten rooms and
hath and is modern throughout.
Mrs. W. w. Ashe bought the house
at 1912 Park road through the same
firm for $500. The house is built of
brick, and is three stories high. It
contains ten rooms and bath, and is
completely modern in every particu-
lar.
L.F. Borland purchased from Mrs.
Eva Middleton the attractive home
at s412 Thirteenth street for con-
sideration in the neighborhood Of
$500. This, also, is a three-story
brick house containing ten rooms,
bath and all modern improvements.
The purchaser will occupy it as
home.
Mr.. J. c. Murray sold the house at
1920 Willard street, through the same
brokers. to NJ. G. Ware for price in
the neighborhood of $3.50. This
house is of brick, and contains eight
rooms and two baths.
The same firm sold the properties
at 4s and 81 H street northeast, for
Ruth z. Myers, to a local investor.
The price paid was $4,000.
The modern. two-story detached
home at 3635 Thirty-hfth street was
sold for Nellie c. Caldwell for con-
sideration of $500. The house con-
tains eight rooms and bath, and is
completely modern in every particu-
lar.
George W. Warner bought the two
story, six-room brick house at 1923 E
street northeast, for a consideration
in the neighborhood of $500. The
purchaser will occupy it as his home
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
EvINCES
REALTY ACTIVITY

Robert Marshall, president OF the
Washington Suburban Realty Com
pany. owner Of Cheverly, awarded the
contract for the grading OF Norman
avenue, extending through this prop
erty, to J. S. Darrow during the past
week.
Work is now under way, and IT is
the endeavor OF the contractor to
complete as much Of the grading as
possible before winter.
Mr.. Marshall reports an active de-
mand for building sites at Cheverly.
A unque feature OF the purchase Of
Cheverly lots that is appealing to
many purchasers is the land value
refunding bond that is given TO the
buyer of every lot.
This bond sets forth a fair value
Of the property. according to an ap-
praisaI by the Land Value Refunding
Company, and guarantees the safety
Of the purchase price to the buyer.
The company bands itself to buy
back the property at cost after a
period Of years if the purchaser finds
that his investment has deprecated
in value.
The Land Value Refunding Com
pany is recognized as one Of the
most responsible in New York. It's
services arc employed by Joseph I.
Day and other well-knOwn New York
real estate men who are able to sat
isfy the company of the worth %
their property. its future and their
own responsibility.
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
buying OF HOMES
URGED BY BANKER

George NJ. Reynolds. president Of
the Continental and Commercial Nat
ionaI Bank of Chicago, is an en-
thusisstic advocate of homecoming.
In a recent statement urging men to
begin at once to acquire a home Of
their own, Mr.. Reynolds said:
1t should be every mans ambi-
tion 20 own his home. In realizing
that ambition he will be providing
for the future of his family and him.
self. He will be doing far more than
merely furnishing a roof over the
heads Of those he loves; he will be
laying the foundation upon which his
children will build firmness and no
bility OF character.
"A permanent residence in the
home you own means the develop
ment of a higher type Of citizenship,
for the home owners have pride in
'the community. They know that the
general standard of the community
Will be raised or lowered by the in
terest or lack Of interest they take
in civic affairs.
Patriotic impulse prompts the de-
sire 20 own q home, and patriotic duty
calls for the building OF homes now,
when the employment Of labor in
that manner will do much toward
providing work for the boys who
are returning from the front. Ap-
parently not much is to be gained
by waiting for q decline in prices Of
building materials, for autnorities
tell us II is impossible for prices to
Tecede to any considerable extent in
the face Of costs Of production, which
are likely to continue without much
change for at least a year or two
longer. In the meantime, rents are
advancing and homes are becoming
very scarce. Nothing is more sure
90 encourage thrift than the act OF
acquiring a home. Thousands Of men
who have had the experience will
voueh for the correctness Of this
statement"
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
CITIZENS MUST AID
j. S. IN BUILDING

Cooperation between Government
and private agencies in furnishing
employment to returned soldiers is
declared to be essential by econo-
mists. They agree with the statement
of Governor Lister, of the State Of
Washington, who said:
All Of the responsibility for fur
nishing employment should not be
showed over upon governmental
agencies. 1t is true that the Nation,
State, counties, municipalities, and
other political subdivisions can assist
greatly in handling the problem. But
it is equally true that investors who
had contemplated the erection of a
business building, the individual who
desired to erect a new residence, the
manufacturer who intended making
improvements in his factory, all OF
whose plans were delayed by war
conditions, ought now quickly to ar
range their affairs so that they may
proceed and thus aid in providing en-
ployment for those who desire and
need it."
Department Of Labor. representa-
tives of national organizations en-
gagged in the building and construc-
ton industry emphasized the fact that
immediate building activities must
depend to a great extent on the will
ingness Of owners Of private property
to resume without delay work sus-
pended or postponed during the war
The imperative demand that time
should not be lost in providing en-
ployment for soldiers is urged, for al
though many Government projects
are under way, they may not be ready
for active work in time to prevent a
growing number Of unemployed men
as the demobilization of the army
proceeds.
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
BUY REAL
ESTATE NOW
Building
LARGE WAREHOUSE

Smiths Transfer and Storage Com
pany broke ground last week for the
erection OF a modern freproof SIX.
story Office building and storage
house at 1907 U street.
The ground was purchased several
weeks ago through the real estate
frm OF Moore & Hill for approx
mately $4,000. The building will b
six stories high and will be built en-
tireIy OF tile and brick. One thou
sand separate storage rooms win b
included In the structure.
On the frst floor will be the OFFICES
of the firm and a large storage room.
The separate rooms win be on the
upper floors. Loading stands To-
three vans will be erected In the rear
z. H. Mosher Is the contractor II
charge OF the work. Plans for the
building were drawn By ". r. War
wick, architect. The building VIII
cost approximately s12s,000.
The smith Transfer and storage
Company is a partnership composed q
Clarendon and Arthur c. smith.
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
OWN YOUR
OWN HOME
FINE HOMES SOLD
BY BOSS & PHELPS

Capt. Andrew L Fabens sold his
home at 1905 Shepherd street north
east, through the real estate firm Of
Boss & Phelps during the past week,
70 Milton D. Fisher. 1t is a detached
brick house containing eight rooms
and bath and all modern improve
ments.
Among the other Boss & Phelps
sales of the week was the Chevy
Chase home of Helen D. Fling, at
b6O2 Thirty-ninth street in Chevy
Chase Heights. The house contains
nine rooms and bath, and is thor
oughly modern. A garage is also To-
Gated on the property.
John Enders. Of Chicago. sold the
house at 400 Massachusetts, avenue,
70 Milton ]. PanaEos. The house is
Of brick, three stories high, ana con-
tsins eight rooms and bath 1t will
occupied by the purchaser.
detached frame house at 3T35
kanAwha street, in Chevy Chase, was
Eold for Elizabeth Z. King to Mar
garet NJ. Norton. The house has
eight rooms, electric lights, hot-water
heat and all modern conveniences. A
garage is located on the property.
One Of the new homes recently
built by Boss & Phelps at 5S46 Forty
first street was sold to Daniel J.
Coughlin. This house is Of colonial
design, built of brick. It contains
eight rooms and two baths, vapor
heat. electric lights, oak floors and
AL modern improvements.
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
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first mortgage s per cent serial bond
issue ot $4,000. 900 on the property.
The new apartments will be erected
on the plot OF ground on which the
late James A. Stillman made the ex-
cavatious for a palatial home about
ten years ago. AS one example Of tbs
luxuriousness OF the building the main
duplex apartments. will contain twenty
rooms, including a salon 24x40 feet,
dining room 21x33 feet. five open fre,
places, seven baths. and six master
bed rooms.
The building will be in the Italian
Renaissance style OF architecture.
Construction on the building will be-
gin before the end of the present
month, as orders already have been
placed for steel limestone. and other
materials for the project.
The Washington times., 1919-08-23
ADDITION BEING BUILT
TO ALEXANDRIA GARAGE

The Fletcher Motor Car Company
OF Alexandra is building an addition
to their present garage at the north
west corner Of Prince and South AL
fred streets. Fireproof construction
is being entirely employed.
When completed the garage will
have housing accommodations for
about thirty more cars. The work
will be finished within the next
month.