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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
ON SECOND WEEK
Governor Aliens Volunteers
Still Brave the Weather.
TWenty-Seven Cars of Coal
Were Loaded Sunday.
VETERANS GREATLY SURPRISED
Never We're Winter Conditions
So Faced in Plttsburg Field.
Twelve Cars a Day From Linn
County Pits.

Governor Aliens volunteer army OF
coal diggers is starting its second week
with production standards of 25 to 40
cars day. over the long distance
telephone this morning the governor
estimated today's production at not
less than 2o cars and stated that an
average output of so cars a day would
he registered before the end of the
week-barring another blizzard.
After spending six days in organiza-
ton work and pumping water from
the pits. the volunteer coal diggers
took a real squirt Sunday and deliv-
cred 81 cars of coal The production
for the entire six days previous was
% cars. ConsiGnments were given the
receivers this morning for 25 cars to
be shipped to distressed Kansas towns
during the day. AS soon as the mines
can be electrified. Governor Allen pro-
poses to operate double or triple shirts.
The number of workers will be great
ly augmented this week and a num-
ber of towns which have protested bit
terly because their volunteers were not
"iven chance to work, will be called
upon for service.
Don't Operate in Winter.
Operation of fifteen or more mines
in the Pittsburg field was expected
to reach normal midsummer produc-
ton today. Rarely are the strip pits
operated during the winter months.
Veterans in the field never saw opera
ton during such weather as prevailed
last week But the volunteers fought
thru the blizzard. the snow and the
rains and when the first week OF state
operation eI.ded had given the state
$500 tons OF coal.
In addition to the output from the
Pittsburg district. ten to twelve cars
of coal will be shipped each day from
the Linn county field. The Linn pits
are operated by non-union workers
and J. H. Lee, who has taken over
distribution of the coal for Governor
Allen, has already directed the move
mont of fifty cars of coal which was
uncovered and ready for shipment.
Usage fields are expected to show
greater activity this week. Several Of
the Usage mines have been in opera
ton and workers in the district have
generally ez nc ssed a willingness to
return to plants which have been
closed for several months.
Discuss Gas Row.
Action concerning Doherty threats
to shut off gas supplies for Wichita
and nineteen other towns In southern
kansas. has not been defined in state
house circles. Numerous conferences
were held Saturday when the Wichita
Natural Gas company threat was
called to attention OF state officials.
One difficulty which cOnfronts the
state Is the fact that the gas contro-
versy is now in the hands of the fed
cral court.
ISeceivership action to place oper-
alton of the gas properties under the
state has been considered. Over the
telephone today the governor asserted
that the state would not permit the
gas towns to suffer. Threats to shut
off gas supplies were made when sew
fused to accept proposed Increases in
.-tey
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
GIVEN SURPRISE
Mrs. Clemens Is Wonderfully
Benefited by Tanlac.
Had Suffered Ten Years, But
Is Well and Strong, Now.

''Tanlac has not only overcome my
troubles but it has given me so much
life and strength that 1 feel better than
have in ten years. was the state
ment made by Mrs. Angie Clemens
who lives at sc College avenue, Rose
dale. Kan, while talking to the Tanlac
representative the other day.
During the past ten years 1 have
been troubled so bad with indigestion.
rheumat tiSn, nervousness and liver
trouble that my condition had become
serious" Mrs Clemens continued. MY
appetite was poor and what little l ate
disagreed with me and gave me terri
BILE pains in my stomach and gas
formed so bad that it made breathing
difficult for me. The rheumatism was
all thru my system and troubled me
nearly all the time and my liver both
cred me a great deal. 1 was so ner-
vous that the least little sudden noise
or sound would make me jump and at
night l was too restless to sleep good
and many a time I have lain awake
till after midnight una BILE to close my
eyes. Every morning got up so weak
and tired that all day long 1 felt worn
out, and at times I could not walk
around the house on account of the
pains in my knees and back. 1 spent
hundreds of dollars on different kinds
of medicines and treatments but I got
only temporary relief and I was in
such wretched health 1 knew 1 couldn't
go on in this condition much longer.
Finally began to read about Tan
lac in the papers and as some of my
neighbors who had tried it recon-
mended it to me. L commenced taking
il. And to my surprise | was feeling
greatly improved by the end of the
first week and 1 kept on getting better
until now 1 am in fine health again.
have a splendid appetite, everything
eat digests perfectly with no bad ef
fects at all My liver is in fine condi-
tion and the rheumatism has just
about all disappeared and my nerves
are as steady as clock. I sleep
sound all night long, and get up feel
ing so fine that my housework is
pleasure to me and I am gaining in
weight and strength right along.
Tanlac deserves all the credit for my
well and happy condition and I am
only too glad to recommend it pub
Iicly for it has done more for me than
everything else combined Tanlac is
sold in Topeka by TullyM Mcfarland
Drug Co. S35 Kansas Ave. and 729
Kansas Ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
A WATCH would
"A uIeaSe Brother

There are fine ones of Ingersoll
and other makes which would wear
so well and be really practical
Prices on these Watches range
from s2.10 to $15.75. A very spe-
cial value is that of a Wrist Watch
which has, a 7-jewel Swiss move
ment, radio-light dial and is made
by the New Haven Watch COM
pany and that insures its worth.
The remarkably low price OF this
Watch is S9.45.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
Overheard in Toyland

u wanna ride in here a pretty
little girl said as she pointed to a
wee milk wagon which was hardly
large enough to hold a Doll.
"Oh mamma! lookut' this swell
Tank one little chap said as he
pointed to large Tank which he
had slipped on the floor and run
himself.
Santa is in Toyland every day
now SO there is another reason to
bring the Kiddies and make them
happy for glorious hour or so.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
KILLS OFF QUAIL
:szor Hawk Causes Big Scarcity OF
Small Game.

Salina. Dee. S.-With the open sea-
'on on quail at this time there have
been few men out after the birds and
they report 4 great scarcity. Henry
Weisgerber. a farmer near this city
declares that the hunters in the past
have had little to do with the exter-
mination of the quail supply, and that
the pigeon hawk have been the great
enemy of the game bird. He has OBJ
served many times that when a pigeon
hawk gets after a quail there is In
variably one less quail as the hawk
never fails to land his game
THE pigeon hawk is a mischievous,
meddlesome bird" said Mr.. Weisger-
her When he spots a quail. that
quail is gone. He is much quicker,
can get thru the brush easier and has
a sharper eye. The quail cannot pos
sibly escape. Hunters do some dam
age, but nothing like the pigeon hawk.
It is almost impossible to shoot the
hawk as 1t is small and very fleet
And the worst of 1t is that he is in
creasing rapidly"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
w. D. WOLFE TO Ell PASO
State journal Reporter Accepts Posi-
ton on Mexican Border Newspaper.

william D. Wolfe. for the last three
years a reporter on The State Journal.
left last night for Ell Paso. Tex, where
he will be employed on the Times.
morning newspaper of that city. Wolfe
has "covered'' many runs" on The
State Journal and formed a wide and
valuable acquaintance in the city. Most
of his time has been spent on the
Chamber of Commerce assignments,
licity of practically all of the war
drives. 1t was thru his activity in this
patriotic work that he gained consid-
erable recognition in this part of the
country.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
A SHINY length of
"A rich chiffon Velvet
would be welcomed

1t would be welcomed not only
for it's own beauty of texture but
because really smart women wear
plain, stunning gowns of silk vel
vet. This one piece of jet black is
Al inches wide and from to 4
yards would make a beautiful even
ing, dinner or afternoon gown.
Priced $1,000 a yard.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
CHEF SMOKED ON JOB
Drew Sharp Reprimnnd From State
Hotel Inspector.

Ottawa, Dec. s.-State Hotel Inspec-
or Walter S. Clark is no respecter OF
hotel or restaurant persons. even in his
own home town. He inspected all the
rest of the hotels and restaurants in
the state first. and last week worked
at Ottawa. AS a result one chef was
reprimanded for smoking while on
the fob, one restaurant was closed un-
til il was cleaned up. while the license
of a. second restaurant was revoked
conpletely.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
I TITLE silk Bags
of French Tapestry
are adOrabIy feminine

OF course they would be of rose
or old blue silk with attractive COM
binations of gold net and lace
that's the French way. Some of
them have a tiny powder puff in
them and a mirror on the bottom
ideal for parties. Prices range
from 59c to sass.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
WOULDN'T a soft
w wOOlen Comfort
be a lovely Gift?

The young lady about to go to
college would appreciate it, brother
would find it mighty comfy on
the sleeping porch. mother appre-
ciates' its airy lightness and father
doesn't mind having the window
wide open after he possesses wool
Comfort. They are pretty patterns
in rose and blue and priced $500
and 1880
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
SASSY Billie Burke
~ Pajamas would be a
cunning and dainty Gift

One pair particularly is of palest
pink satin trimmed around the
sleeves, neck and waist with blue
ribbon. The little yoke is finely
tucked and a bit of hand embroid-
cry trims the front of the yoke and
the two tiny pockets on the
trousers. The price OF this gar
ment is S20.95.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
THIS velvet Robe
= is almost unbelievably
beautiful in its rich color

And that rich color is soft warm
rose, which being of silk velvet, al
most glows. Fuzzy, soft fur snug
giles about the throat and wide
cuffs and a graceful drape folds
across the front Wouldn't she just
love such a creation? Its price Is
S7110
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
A PERKY Hair Bow
is the right Gift
for the Little Lady

There are glorious Ribbons from
which to choose Bright plaids
which range in price from 75c to
S9c, heavy moires from soc to CSC,
rich satins from sec to $1.25, and
crisp taffetas from 45c to csc.
There is most every color imagin-
able and when you buy your Rib
bon the young ladies will tie the
f1uffiest 'stick-upy' bow you ever
"a w-fraei
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
IT'S come
Afine Handkerchief Linen
which has been so scarce

Now is the time to buy lengths of
its snowy fineness and make dainty
Gifts of Handkerchiefs, fine Linser-
lie and smart handmade Blouses.
Just around the corner you might
buy narrow Footings and make the
most adorable Handkerchief with
ruffling of Footing. They are very
new-in fact, the newest
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08

Saiina, Kan.-Ben Pearl wanted to see
what the weather was, but his feet slipped
and Ben cut his chin wide open when he
finally landed on the bottom step. He's
afraid now he'll get curious about some
thing else and break his neck
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
NEW Cuff Links
~ have come for him

They are of silver and beautiful
enamel in such good-looking pat
terms. OF course, they are the soft
French cuff style and prices range
from s1.00 to $3.50.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
stecher Meets zbysko Tonight.

New York. Dec. s.-Joe Stecher,
claimant for the worlds wrestling
championship. meets Wladek Zbysko,
Polish wrestler. here tonight in =
match to the finish. They will grap-
pie on ''winner-take-alr'' basis.
Stecher viii be outweighed Is pounds.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
Helping
Santa

by directing special attention
to some of the out-of-the-ordi-
nary things suitable for gifts.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
Store hours
9 to 5

"a store ative, alert able and dbunddqat
ready and on taptoe to serve!
Christmas goods here in greatest
fresh and inviting.
only fair that market conditions are decidedly diff
feren now to what they are in ordinary eshe most of the
People who shop NOW will have satisfaction of making
selections at the most aupicious time
the best of everythngas the heading Christmas
stocks and Christmas service are at their height
The morning hours decidedly the
shopping
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08

Chica go-Otto Buchec came home soused
took his baby out of bed and put his dog
IN its place. His wife was granted
divorce.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
WOmen's $3.50
Sweaters for S5.95

Good serviceable. medium weight
wool Sweaters; the button-to-the-
neck and Tuxedo styles In Copen-
hagen. rose. coral. sand and tur-
Quoise-a. small lot of regular $3.50
ones on special sale as long as
they last z ar
End F1oor-PeIIetier's
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08


making up his lists SO here Is a
little reminder.
For instance. there is a particu-
larly fine Kiddie Kar of small size
which is priced very moderately
II ..... $l.oU
A Kiddie Kar which is a Walk
O-Toy, is built with a painted horses
head on it and comes in three sizes
at. ...... 1.0S, S2.4S and S2.9S
Another Kiddie Kar is adjustable
to three sizes-just think how long
it would last for that swiftly grow
ing little person. Priced .$2.9S
A Speedo Kiddie Kar is built like
an auto speedster and is brightly
painted. Priced. ............ $2.95
A Kiddie Kar which is built like
a large truck and has a Dump-cart
on the rear which will really dump
Is priced. .$3.4o
The head of a funny Waffle
Hound is on another Kiddie Kar
and you can cock his ears and move
his tail at such queer angles.
Priced $S.06
sa-5fr Feyiand Is Mt Pelletier's
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
BUILDING CONTINUES THROUGHOUT u s IN GOOD VOLUME . ss
The Rental Situation
Il is difficult to legislate against human seshness
By RONALD S. O'NEILL.

Ii is difficult to legate against human SefShneS Con-
gess has endeayored TO do wcen its enactment of the
Salisbury Act and the District Of Columbia Rents Act
Both laws made necessary by and both sought TO curb
selfshnesS.
Because property owners unwilling to be content
with fair returns the property they rented when acute
housing shortage made possible the acquisition of greater al
most mes returns it became necessary to enact these
statutory Thou Shalt Not's."
There good in the Salisbury Act there is much
merit in the District of Columbia Rents Act but it sad
commentary the patriotism and fairness of property
that either should be necessary.
That legislation of this character necessary in the Dis
tct evidenced by the great wave attempted proteeng
declared unconstitutional Thousands of property
have notified their tenants during the past week that their
rent will be Immediately raised.
Never in the history of Washington has its housing sua-
ton been unsettled than is today Neither owner
tenant knows with Certainty what his present rights
Is any wonder that with money to invest are not in
terested in the building of homes3
It asking much, but it is to be feventy hoped that
the new Rent Commission win find solution of the mudded
situation win not be easy task The life of the com
mission is only two years 1t will find thousands of applca
tons awaiting action Immediately upon its appointment
Any probable appeal from its decisions hardly settled
during its lifetime IN view OF the crowded condition of the
courts There little peace the horizon of Wash
ingtons housing situation.
The average individual relieve himself from worry
in just way-by buying home. No law attempts to
hinder from obtaining possession of home that he
buys for his There is little peace of mind in
store for tenants for number of years The thinking tenants
beginning to make plans to their homes Why
not your
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
new BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION FOR CITY


The Mt. Pleasant Building and Loan
Association, recently organized by
residents in that section of the city
north of Florida avenue, has filed
with the recorder of deeds an applica-
tion for charter to transact busi-
ness.
The amount of capital stock to be
accumulated, as set forth in the ap-
plication, is s2,000,0 600, divided into
10000 shares of the par value of $500
per share, payable at the rate of 81
up to SEQ month. The operations Of
the new association are to be carried
on in the Distsict and any State,
Territories, or possessions of the
United States. The association will
not invest in any real estate except
what is necessary to conduct its busi-
ness.
The officers, who have been elected
by the shareholders, are Frederick j.
Rice, president; DIR. Seneca B. Balm,
vice president; Col. Harvey V. Spell
man, treasurer ,hnd Adam III. Goddis,
secretary. The board of directors
consist of the following: DR.. Balm,
Gustave e. Bittner. Daniel j. Cox, Roy
c. Clafiin, Francis J. Ford, Adam II.
Gaddis, Paul r. Grove, ]. Clinton
Hiatt, DIR. Harry A. Lochboeler, Mr..
Rice, and Colonel Speeiman- The
office Of the association is located at
1921 Fourteenth street.
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
SHANNON & LUCHS SELL
BUILDING ON H STREET

The three-story business and resi-
dence structure at 1905 II street was
sold last week by Shannon & Luchs
for Miss Bertha Baar. of New York,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Nils Chalmers.
The building contains large store
on the first floor, with offices and
living apartments above. 1t is mod
ern throughout and has an attractive
exterior. with black marble bases
about the show windows.
One of the new bungalows Just
completed by shannon & Luchs on
Gallatin street, eaest of Fourteenth.
was sold last week to A. c. Moth
stine. 1t is thoroughly modern in
every particular and will be occupied
by the purchaser as home.
Nicholas p. Chaconas bought the
business property in the rear of 215
B street, formerly owned by Mrs. Sal
lie P. Rappolee. The property at sos
Maryland avenue northeast was sold
for Mrs. Mary vierbuchen to Mrs.
Leona w. Moore 1t consists of a
three-story home with all modern
conveniences.
Henry>w. Gunderson sold the home
at 4e Florida avenue to H L. Black
through Shannon & Luchs. The pur-
chaser will occupy 1t as his home. It
contains six rooms and bath, with
modern improvements.
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
MAHORNEY & SULLIVAN
SALES TOTAL $lO... 90

Real estate sales of the value of
s1oO.o 900 were reported during the
past week by the firm Of Mahorney &
Sullivan. The sales included property
in all sections of the city.
The property at 1928 ii street was
sold for Harry Wardman to Rebecca
Kesler. This is a corner property
formerly used for business purposes
They sold the house at sol L street
for Mrs. Mary G. Schaefer to Robert
s. Shepherd as an investment. This
house contains twelve rooms. II is
built of brick and located on corner
Other sales included:
1 Premises sos Second street south
east sold for James Mahoney to Anna
lDeip Bealor.
13s Rhode Island avenue northwest
sold for John t, Noonan to Kate E.
Kaiser - tsr
1929. 1881 and 1885 Florida avenue
northwest sold for Harry S. Thomas
to Louis D. Marchetti for an invest
ment. ~
1712 Johnson avenue northwest sold
for Harry S. Thomas to Louis D.
Marchetti as an investment.
4713 Georgia avenue northwest sold
for Winfield Preston to Leland s.
Hunter as home.
1420 Eleventh street northwest sold
Tor FRANCES w. Hawes to Elizabeth r.
Melville for her home, owner being
represented by w. McKiniay.
1929 Florida avenue northwest sold
for L. d. Marchett to Alice NJ. Stew
art, through ]. w. Thompson & Co.,
for purchasers home
AIT Georgia avenue sold for Win
lffeld Preston to Edwin M. and John
G. Bryan for their own use
41O7 Georgia avenue sold for Win
field Preston to Capt Lemuei A.
Bryan Purchaser represented by Of
fice of w. S. Phillips.
436 Garfield avenue southeast sold
for William L. Rairigh to John II.
Buscher.
1881 Florida avenue northwest sold
for L. ID. Marchetti to Abe ]. Marx.
1885 Florida avenue northwest sold
Tor L. ID. Marchetti to Charles and
Mary A. Schaaf, through L. G. Schroe-
der, for their home.
7 In addition to the demand for mod
crate priced homes, Mahorney & Sui
Ivan also report activity in the sale
OF large and small business properties.
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
LOTS ARE IN DEMAND.

Considerable success is following
the closing out sale OF lots in Greater
Capitol Heights, now under way by
the o. B. zantzinger firm. The lots
are located within the one-fare zone
on the H street car line.
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
Own Your
Own Home
OCTOBER SHOWS LARGE
INCREASE IN BUILDING
Gain Of 34s Per Cent Over Last
Year Disclosed By
Statistics.

An increase OF $40 per cent is
SHOWN In the value OF permits grant
ed for October 1919. compared with
October. 1915. according to reports
received direct from city building de-
partments by Building Age, New
York Out OF 1e0 cities reporting,
179 show Increases The total amount
were granted during October, 1919
totals s1ss. .525,3ls: for October, 1918.
the total was $50 S35 BIZ.
The percentage Of increase In the
number Of permits granted Is III per
cent. this giving = more conservative
view OF the greater activity this ye9r
ewing TO the increased cost in build
ing. The average value OF the per-
mits granted during October, 1919,
was S5.653. compared with s1.766 for
October, 1918, when government regu-
lations were In full force.
Eastern cities show a gain OF 2s0
per cent, GO out OF 70 cities reporting
increases: middle State cities report
a gain OF 71e per cent. So out OF IS
cities reporting increases; Southern
cities show an Increase of $50 per
per cent. 81 out OF 3s cities reporting
Increases. and Western cities show
an increase Of 121 per cent. 20 OUT
OF "a cities reporting Increases.
future months will. in all prob
ability, see increased costs Of ma
terisl and labor. it being likely that
the cost OF building next year win
Be at least 10 per cent greater than
at present A growing shortage OF
both material and labor Is more than
probable Many material dealers are
stocking up as far as possible in or
der to meet a growingiy acute sitaa-
ton