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Evening star., 1919-01-22
Shipbuilding Problem.

What shall they now do with the
great problem of shipbuilding? Shall
they go ahead spending the $780,
100000 for ships which they placed
under contract during the stress and
worry and turmoil of war. many of
which are not especially adapted to
the commerce of peace" asked Sena-
tor Ransdell. Shall they stop work
and charge off on contracts where not
more than 33 y per cent will be the
damage which the government must
suffer?
Shall they operate these ships as a
government proposition or shall they
sell them to private indiviiuais? Do
you really wish an American merchant
marine owned and operated by Amer
leans? Do you wish it 10 be a govern
ment machine or private enterprise? =?
Shall the government create a big pri-
vate corporation in which it is a
stockholder, with certain powers of
control, to own and operate our pres
en- and prospective merchant fleetT'
Senator Ransdeli said these were not
conclusions of his own, but sugges-
tions which the conference and the
proposed organization should study
with a view to creating Il tangible.
intelligent and workable program,
American in its origin and conception
and American in every detail The
senator called attention to the fact
that the ships were built at a cost
far exceeding what in normal times
W oGl. TIA 6 zee: eC.ss1rE Z h
suggestion was made that IL the boa d
sells the ships about one billion dol
lars should be written off.
Evening star., 1919-01-22
Ships Were Needed.

"Of course, money has been wasted.
War is waste" said Senator Fletcher.
But we needed the ships. We sent
men over to France in British bot
toms. | would rather have paid a
thousand dollars to every man for
every hour OF labor performed on
ships and have built them with gold
than have taken the boys across and
then not have the space to carry food
to them ! confess the charge that
the shipping board has wasted money
makes me impatient"
Senator Fletcher said he was op-
posed to writing off one-third of the
cost of the American feet il the boats
should be sold.
why do you know that we are to
epend Sc, 500. COOS 600 on shipping? This
IS a billion dollars more than the value
of the worlds merchant fleet before
the war" said Senator Fletcher, 'and
vet some persons would seriously pro-
pose that we make private individuals
q present of one-third of this enor-
nous sum. 1 am opposed to subsidies
and opposed to reducing the standard
of American seamen to correspond
with the standards of any other coun-
try as to wages and other living con-
ditions."
Among the members Of the confer
ence are Lewis Nixon, Charles Pies.
Bainbridge Colby. Claude Gilbert, rep
resenting the American Exchange Ma
tional Bank, New York; Philip Manson.
Pacific and Eastern Steamship Com
pany; Capt. Y. G. Crowley; Boston: Rob-
Chester, Pa; NJ. C. Title Philadelphia;
wallace H. White. Lewiston, Me-. and
many others prominent in shipbuilding,
and mercantile circles.
Evening star., 1919-01-22
Senator Fletcher's Views.

Senator Fletcher. who followed SEN
ator RansdeIl, said he thought the
American merchant marine could be
built, live, thrive and compete sue
cessfully with the fleets OF the world
without requiring the repeal of any
clause in the seamau's act or alio =
ing subsidies to any private corpora
tions.
A merchant marine il just as es
sentiai for the defense of nation as
is battleship fleet said Senator
Fletcher. II am opposed to govern
ment ownership ami operation of a
merchant feet. I am opposed to the
government ownership and operation
of any business unless il is clearly
shown that government ownership
and operation are necessary
But don't regard me as socialist
when l say that if a merchant ma
rine cannot be obtained in any other
way l am willing to support the gov
ernment ownership idea. l want to
do everything possible 10 stimulate
private industry. / want merchant
marine that will be controlled and
directed by private enterprise. But
I want merchant marine. ana il we
must have government ownership in
roder to assure this, then let us have
government ownership
Senator Fletcher energetically re-
buked the critics CT the shipping
board, who said that the board had
wasted money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25
GIRLS! MOISTEN A
CLOTH AND DRAW
IT THROUGH HAIR
1t becomes beautifully soft.
wavy, abundant and glossy
at once.
Save your hair! All dandruff
goes and hair stops
coming out.

Surely try "Danderine Hair
Cleanse" if you wish to Immediately
double the beauty of your hair. Just
moisten cloth with Danderine and
draw it carefully through your hair,
taking one small strand at time: this
Y II cleanse the hair of dust, dirt o.
any excessive oil--in a few minutes
you will be amazed. Your hair will
be wavy, fluffy and abundant and
,ossess an Incompatible softness.
lustre and luxuriance.
Besides beautifyins the hair. one ap-
plication of Danderine sdissolves every
particle of dandruff; invigorates the
scalp, stopping itching and falling
hair.
Danderine is to the hair what fresh
showers of rain and sunshine are to
vegetation. 1t goes right to the roots,
invigorates and strengthens them Its
eXhilarating, stimulating and life pro-
ducing properties cause the hair to
grow long, strong and beautiful.
You can surely have pretty, soft,
lustrous hair, and lots of it, if you will
spend few cents for a bottle of
Knowlton's Danderine at any drug
store or toilet counter and try it as
directed.
Save your hair, Keep it looking
cha ming and beautiful. You will say
this was the best money you ever
spent.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25

She is a graduate of Bethany scollege
and attended school one year at the
Colonial school in Washington. D. c.;
one year at Brier Cliff Manor, New
Champaign, III. Since Major Wilson
left for France she has been with her
parents at their summer home and at
their home here in Topeka. She has
been interested in Red Cross and is a
member of the motor corps.
Major Wilson is known as one of
the substantial young men of the
town He attended the first officers
training school at Camp Funston and
was granted his commission of cap
tain. He was promoted to the rank
of major since going to France. He
is g Kansas University fraternity man
and has been very popular in Topeka
society since that time He is the son
of Mrs. Anna J. Wilson. SIG Topeka
avenue. He was agent for the Bur-
rows adding machine before going
into the army and will have the same
position when he returns.
Both Major and Mrs. Wilson are
members of some of the best known
and most prominent families in To-
of interest to a great many people
The mem bers of the families have
known of the marriage since last
spring have permitted it to be
Kept secret until they were ready
to announce it.
Major and Mrs Wilson will return
to Topeka in few weeks and will be
at home at the Baker apartments, in
West Eleventh street.
x x
Mrs. Frank Southwick will entertain
her sewing club Wednesday afternoon
at her home in Taylor street. Guests
of the club will be Mrs. Herbert Guild
and Mrs Clarence Jordan
Mrs. Charles S. Huffman will give
an informal at home at her residence.
919 Harrison street, Saturday after
noon, March 1, between the hours of
and o'clock. No invitations have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25
NURSES IN BIG WORK
Total of 1874 Pupils in Topeka
Schools Are Inspected.

In report made Monday to Supt.
A. ]. Stout by Mrs. Mary w. Grover,
supervisor of hygiene in the Topeka
schools~it was asserted that the total
number of pupils inspected for dis
eases and physical defect for the first
half of the school year c. 1888 was
1,734.
each school was as follows: Branner,
5S; Branner annex, 100; Buchanan,
"a; Central Park, 1856 Clay, Al; Grant,
IA: Harrison, 46; Lafayette, LOG: Lin
coin, ISL; Lowman Hill. rs; Mckinley,
81; Monroe, 81; Parkdale, 81: Polk
80; Potwin, 80; Quincy, III: Quinton
Heights, 5; State street. 27; Sumner,
95; Van Buren,, 19S; Washington, So.
summary of Mrs. Growers report
follows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25

The Topeka Electric Co. will hold
a special demonstration sale of West
ern Electric Washing machines from
March LIST to 18th. An expert from
the factory will be at their store, SIS
Kansas Ave, daily during the special
sale.-Adv.
Mrs. ]. F. Hart. of Randall is spend
ing this week with her husband, Sem
ator Hart.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Neil are in
Overlook called by the illness of Mrs.
Lottie Heberling. Mr.. Heberling was
brother of Mrs. Neil.
Mrs. Jonathan Thomas, who is ill
at her home is reported to not yet be
out of danger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25
Looking Blackboard in State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY

Governor and Mrs. W. E. Stanley gave
delightful reception Friday evening in
the governors private rooms in the state
house for the members of the legislature
and their families and the state officers
and their families. The affair was quite
an innovation and was given that the peo-
pie might become acquainted with each
other.
Assisting thru the rooms were ex-Gov-
ernor and Mrs Lewelling. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Adams, Attorney General and Mrs. A.
A. GODDARD. Judge and Mrs. Osborn, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Grimes. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
A. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs W. A Coy, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles johnson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. F. Giesler.
Mr.. Lawrenee's Mandolin club played
durin the evening. Coffee and waters
were served. The attendance was very
large and the evening was an enjoyable
one
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Wetherell were pleas
anly surprised by number of their friends
at their rooms Wednesday evening. The
guests furnished music and refreshments
and dancing was the chief amusement of
the evening.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. w II.
Davis, Mr.. aud Mrs. J. S. Sproat Mr.. and
Mrs w. c. Garvey. Mr.. and Ms W. f.
school, Mr. and Mrs. b. E. Pitts Mr.. and
Mrs. II. L. 2. HifIyer. Mr.. and Mrs L. t.
Reel, Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Eckert, Mr. and
Mrs. J. c. Fleishman. Miss Nellie Graham,
Mr.. Lester Davis and Mr.. John Freshman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25
BLUE WINS THE GAME
Washburn Lands in Third Place in
Confercncc-Beats Ottawa,

In the last home basketball game
Washburn, college team last night de-
feated Ottawa university team by a
score of Al to 35. This win lands the
Blue in third place in the Kansas con-
ference. Ottawa will have a chance
for revenge soon, as Washburn goes
there for game Friday night, Febru-
airy %, but that game will not change
the conference standing.
At the end of the first half last
night the score was 26 to IT for
Washburn. Swinehart was Ottawa s
best mans and with Wolgast made
three field goals. Wynn threw Is free
throws. Lindell threw five. Sharp
for Washburn. made nine field goals,
Poort seven and Lindell four.
Lindell. Sharp and Jones played
forward for Washburn; Poort, center;
Schurle. Jeorg and Erickson, guards
For Ottawa. Swinehart and Wolgast
were forwards; Wynn. center: Nc
Brian, Davis and Potter, guards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25
S0GZXM
ByDA&gnsHW

Mr.. and Mrs Frederick William
Watson of 401 Topeka avenue an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Altha Jane. to Maj. Joseph Cox
wilson, on Tuesday, April %, 1918.
The wedding took place in Kansas
City at the First Presbyterian church,
the Rev. Mr.. Marcott. pastor of the
church. reading the ceremony. A few
close friends from Topeka were pres
ent at the service but have kept the
secret until now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25

The wedding was performed while
Major Wilson, then captain, was in
service at Camp Funston and it was
decided to keep it a secret until he
should return from France. He is on
his way home and will arrive in New
York on February %. Mrs. Wilson
left yesterday afternoon to meet her
husband on his arrival in America.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson are issuing an
nouncement cards this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25
He Sends a Telegram.

Washington, Feb. 25.-President
Wilson today reiterated his confidence
that the people of the country will
support the league of nations in tele-
gram to Theodore E. Burton, president
of the League of National union
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-25

acters. She got into correspondence
with the author of the other story and
found that entirely different circum-
stances had prompted the writing of
the two stories, which were so nearly
the same in plot and the way it had
been handled.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-01
Activity in Construction Work Is
Now the Rule Throughout the South
Much and Road Budngabor Unrest Marked Than Was
Week Ago-Happy Solution of the Threatened Birmingham
Street Car Strike Warrior River Port

what percentage of the tonnage of the
district can be diverted so that it will
pass through the port is a question
which at this time no one can defi-
nitely determine, no matter how care
full may be their Investigations. The
fact is that there will be no tonnage
passing through the port, and there
never can he any traffic of moment on
the Warrior until there is a port for il
to pass through, with facilities suit
able for the commodities to be ham
died and a capacity sufficient for the
tonnage which is offered to be trans
ferred.
THE problem can be solved by the
installation of reasonably complete
Nport equipment on a comparatively
modest scale, and in temporary loca-
ton. There is one of the cases where
in action alone can resolve the doubt
which neither theory nor argument
can remove, for while the arguments
and discussions are going on the gov
eminent barges will be removed be-
cause of the loss, due to the lack of
facilities to handle what they might
carry.
That for the first month or two
after the opening of the port there
will be very little use for its facil-
titles is as certain as anything can be,
put as soon as II can De Salu tHdl q
barge is leaving the Warrior terminal
at regular intervals, and with regular
ity is discharging it's cargo at Mobile
and Mississippi points, it is certain
that long> before ii is possible to buld
a permanent port and develop perma =
| nent facilities these temporary facil-
| tiles will be swamped by the traffic
which will be endeavoring to take ad
| vanta ge OF them so as to save even the
/ Of nm n p a tiva1xt 1iffarential of
| per ment freight rates, which in the
aggregate can easily amount to saw
| ing of million dollars annually to the
/ Birmingham district alone
The economics of this proposition
are absolutely sound. 1t is true that
the &c per cent differental is not al
that the water carrier ought to allow
! but il is the best that can be hoped fol
under present conditions, with the gov
eminent ownership of the barge linz
Continued on Page Eighty
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-01

Not far east of the great mountain
range that borders the Pacific slope there
is an extensive deposit of coal which is
valueless. remarks the Industrial Index
1t is coal Of good quality and coal sells
for high prices on the Pacific slope,
which is far from the usual sources OF
that product.
Lack of transporta ton is the trouble
with that valueless deposit of coal II
is in such a rugged region that, as yet
at least, the cost of building road over
which the coal might be transporter
would make the marketing of it a losing
proposition.
The case of this coal deposit furnishes
striking illustration of how transpor'
tation stamps value even upon the most
standard commodities. But illustrations
of it are found in countless instances
in everyday business life, for the cos
of transportation is feature Oh 'he
cost of doing business.
The use of the motor truck has beSuE
to work wonders with regard to the cos
of transportation. Practically every pro-
duct of field, mine, and factory Is worth
more at the door of the consumer. Near
ness to market also adds value to pro-
ducts. The motor truck places many
products nearer to market, when near
ness is considered in terms of hours ana
minutes.
The publicity that played upon every
great feature of the world war proush'
into prominence what was being dons
with the motor truck. 1t was not new
thing for the motor truck, but 1t was
a new thing for such numbers OF trucks
in operation together, or for the same
purposes. And attention was attraete
to the adaptablity and value OIL 'he
motor truck as never before.
The growth of the use of the motor
! truck in the south is rapid, but not re
,narkable for in this part OF the coun-
try 1t can be used to particular adVant :
age. In the cities the animal drawn trucS
practically has disappeared. 1t pears
! about the same relation to the moto'
| truck as does the tallow candle to prli
| liant electric light In cost ilrst ana
every other feature the service given pV
the motor truck is beyond comparison
| with any other method. The use OF inc
motor truck in the cities is established
THE motor truck has entered ano'he'
field of usefulness and of certain prom
for the users. The use of 1t is spreauihs
with great rapidity in the rurai seetioh'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-01
South sra Day at the National
Dairy o.,oW at Chicago, Oct. 6

per cent of the acreage of Geneva
county is now under cultivation" says
the Department of Agriculture, "aud
that furthermore only 40 per cent of
this area is producing more than so
per cent of its actual capacity, the ag-
ricultural exports are extremely Sig
nificant, and indicate that as far as
agricultural advancement is concerned
this section of Alabama is yet in its
infancy"
G. Ingham of Dovesville, S. c.. a
pioneer in the southern dairy develop
ment and in proving that livestoc <
grows to perfection in the south. is
understood to be planning to exhibit
prize dairy cattle on what is said TO
be a record show exhibit in Misso 1ri,
Illinois, Ohio, Indiana. Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Alabama, Georgia and South
Carolina.
And so the story goes of livestock
and dairy development in the southern
states. From North Carolina to Texas
the good work is going on. Both Of
the Carolinas boast fine stock farms
Georgia is forging ahead with the en-
actment of legislation to protect the
industry from insect pests, predatory
dogs, the cattle rustler and other OBJ
stacles.
Florida is deemed by those who
know her best as likely to become be-
fore long a banner livestock state IN
the union. Texas has long held that
position. but cattle and sheep from her
broad ranges have within the last few
years been transferred to Louisiana
and states further eastward in order to
escape conditions of drought.
AS water was the key to the devel-
opment of the arid and desert lands OF
the west. which have been made 20
blossom as the rose. SO authorities on
the development of the cut-over lands
of the south believe that the key tc
| that development has been found in
| livestock. Cattle, sheep, goats and hogs
| it is pointed out, CAN be raised IN
| enormous numbers on the logged of
| lands in the southern states without
going to the expense of clearing them
| of stumps. In some cases native pas
ture will be sufficient for the animals
in others simple forage crops will be
necessary to carry the stock over ths
| winter months.
There is no insoluble problem in this
| situation, in the opinion of government
scientific experts. On the contrary, the
development of livestock industries n
the scouth is believed to be in line with
the ordinary rules of economics apply
| ing to the settlement of new country
for that is what millions of acres
| of southern cut-over lands represent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-01

While several labor strikes are brewing
which would affect the general business
situation. industrial unrest is less in evil
dence than it was a week ago. and the
outlook isNdecidedly promising
The settlement of the contention of the
Birmingham street car employees is most
heartening. a tie-up of the trolley lines
here, but now that the wage question is
a thing of the past, optimism pervades
the district
Throughout the southeast industry
huns. Road building and house building
are progressing steadily There is work
only complaint is shortage of labor.
In Texas the oil industry continues to
boom. The Lone Star state was never
so prosperous as it is today.
The Warrior river freight rate of 20 per
cent below the all-rail rate has been in
effect since last Monday and the activ-
ity on our inland waterway is markedly
encouraging. But for this city to come
into its own it is necessary to establish
the port of Birmingham at Locust Fork
with the least possible delay. This will
require an GApCiulkule VI Only Sl-SJ,Vvu,
and such amount should be easily raised.
This projec- is of such vital concern to
all branches of mercantile trade, as well
as the industrial interests, that the
meeting to be held today in the Chamber
of Commerce to consider the port matter
and take steps to finance it, should be
largely attended.
The barge line is in operation. The
time for talk is past Now let's avail
ourselves of our golden opportunity.
Engineer Wood of the Warrior develop
ment committee says:
THE water carrier for the Birmingham
district has been improved by the gov
ernment practically without cost to the
city. 1t is already and waiting for q
movement of commerce which will sur
prise the people of the city of Birming
ham, if facilities for handling the traf
fic are developed and the stream put IL
use.
Under proper development it is not
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-01
THE HUM OF INDUSTRY IN THE SOUTH
Motor Trucks and Roads and
Big Progress in Development

as its worth becomes recognized more
1 and more generally In this field the
motor truck not only will bring profit
to the individual users but it also wiz
be a factor in the development Of the
country sections. TO the good and benefit
of every business interest in the city.
! The motor truck serves districts that
are not served by rail lines and into
which the building of a rail road WOULD
not be profitable And in the end the
motor truck increases sthe rail tonnage
for longer and more profitable hauls.
/ Good roads are necessary for the most
profitable operation of trucks
! The two go hand-in-hand. The one pro-
notes the other
| In the construction OF good roads 81
/ in preparing for building them the sol
east is making the greatest strides M
| history. In the past seven months Iai Z
\ lions of dollars in bonds have been vcf
ed by counties of Georgia for the c..4
I struction of roads, and numerous
| tracts have been awarded, with nj
others yet to be let. --Eoad building
proceeding steadily in all the states .
| the southeast, and the class of r
! that is being constructed demonstrs
that there is growing understanding
| appreciation of the fact that the ii
class permanent road is the only &c
omical business-like kind to build.
| The issue of The Industrial Index is
! voted to motor trucks, with much maj
upon the allied subject of good roads
| connection with the usual contents OF 81
paper The number contains many
ticles and Illustrations that we belle
will help to increase the use of mo
trucks and add TO the earnest advoca
| of the construction of permanent h d
ways.