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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
After That Coal VIII Run Out
If Miners Strike.
Middle West Faces Serious Re-
suits From Impending WalkOut.
RAILROADS WILL Be HARD HIT
Fuel Supply Lowest, With One
Exception, in History.
Car Shortage, Unauthorized
Strikes, Late Buying Blamed.

Chicago, Oct. 16.-Coal consumers
IN the middle west have an average of
three weeks supply on hand.
That was the estimate made today
by leading coal mine operators and
dealers here.
If the strike of miners called for
November l continues for more than
three weeks there is bound to be in
tense suffering. according to the views
expressed by leading coal men.
Hospitals have from ten days to
months supply. Schools can continue
for a month without additional fuel.
Railroads have. the lowest supply OF
coal in their history with the possible
exception of the winter of 1918. Their
work will be seriously hampered with
in a few days after the strike is called.
There is no hope of relief from oil
burning engines as use OF these is
confined entirely to the southwest
THE supply of coal held by house
holders. railroads and manufacturing
plants has been as low as at present
only once before in the country's MS
tory" Francis S. Peabody. president
of the Peabody Coal company, told the
press today. That was in the winter
of 1918"
Three Factors to Blame.
Three main factors are responsible
for the present situation, he said.
First-Car shortage.
Second L cal strikes, without
Third-FaiIure of consumers to lay
in a supply of coal during the slack
months Of April. May, and June.
1.-THE supply of cars in the central
coal district for several weeks has
been from only 80 to go per cent OF
the demand" Peabody stated.
Radical agitators have caused
scores of miners to lay down their
tools and strike breaking contracts
with the operators" he continued. In
Illinois alone, twenty-four union char
tiers were revoked by the national
organization because members quit
work without the national officers
consent"
Waited for Price Drop.
In order to explain the third-fail
urc Of consumers to prepare for win
ter-Peabody said it was necessary to
go back to the autumn of 1918.
After the armistice was signed.
consumers had a large quantity of
coal on hand, bought at high prices"
he explained. The high prices con-
tinued until spring but after the war
every one expected them to drop.
Consumers. expecting the price to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
JESS WILLARD IN TOWN
Drove Up From Lawrence To See
Himself in Movies.

Big Jess willard. former champion
of the world, but now farmer, arrived
in Topeka last night, accompanied by
the entire Willard family, to see him.
self act out in the picture drama at
the Cozy The picture was made just
before his fight with Dempsey. and
was intended for clean up if Jess
won the fight, but the whole world
knows less didn't.
willard came to Topeka from Law
renee to see what he looked like in
action. There are series of free-for-
all fights. some funny little love
scenes and a smattering of a story in
the five reels. Jess walks thru the
picture wondering what to do next
and the careful director keeps him
busy all the time. He claims that his
aspirations for the stage have waned
since seeing the film. If Jess had won
the fight, it would have been a differ
ent story.
Some one wanted Jess to make a
speech last night, but speechmaking,
like fighting now, is out of his line
Mrs. Jess said she'd make the speech
for Jess out he wouldn't let her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
FOR EXCESSIVE
URIC ACID
TRY THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT
IS Cent Bottle (32 Doses)
= r z Z

Just because you start the. day worried
and tired stiff legs and arms and muscles.
an aching head, burning and bearing down
pains in the back-worn out before the
day begins-do not think you have to stay
in that condition.
Be strong. well and vigorous, with no
more pains from stiff joints. sore muscles,
rheumatic suffering, aching back or kid
ney trouble.
if you suffer from bladder weakness,
with burning, scalding pains, or If you are
in and out of bed half dozen times
night, you will appreciate the rest COM
fort and strength this treatment gives.
To prove The Williams Treatment con-
quers kidney and bladder diseases, rheu-
matism and all other ailments when due to
excessive uric acid. no matter how chronic
stubborn, If you have never tried The
Williams Treatment, we will give ?32
Doses free if you will cut out this notice
and send it with your name and address,
and 10 cents to help pay postage, packing.
etc. to The DIR. ID. A. Williams Company,
Dept. r. 72O, General Postoffice Bldg:
East Hampton, Conn. Send at once and
you will receive by parcel post a regular
T5c bottle, without charge and without in
curing any obligation. Only one bottle
to the same address or family.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
HERINGTON OIL SMOKER
Business Men Will Entertain Guests
Friday Evening.

Harrington, Kan, Oct. 16. = The
business men of Harrington and the
oil men interested in the Harrington
fields are planning a big community
smoker for Friday evening, October
II. ]. B. Adams, well known Edo
RADIO banker. Kent Eubanks, oil editor
of the Wichita Eagle, and Arthur j.
Carruth. managing editor of The To-
peka State Journal. have been re-
quested to attend as guests of the
evening.
A number of Topeka and Wichita
men have sent notice that they will
be present. The Shaer well is eX-
pected to be drilled in by the last of
the week and a great many lease
holders from out of town are remain
ing in Herington to see the outcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
WOMEN WORKERS

In almost every line of war actiVi-
ties the women of this country have
done well and have taken front rank
for doing work that released thou
sands of men for, service overseas
Some women have been over-ambi-
tious, and, at the expense of their
health, have filled places once occu-
pied by men. Every woman who, De
cause of overwork, has brought on
some ailment peculiar to her sex,
should depend upon Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound to restore
her health and strength, as this rem
edy is now recognized as the standard
and has restored multitudes.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16

drop last April and May, delayed
ordering their usual supplies.
Due to a flooded market, the price
did drop. But as soon as the orders
were received, sporadic strikes started,
Gripping the output and the car short
age grew acute. preventing shipping
of all but a small amount"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
rs YEARS AGO In TOPEKA
From the columns Of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
October IS, 1894.

October TO, 1871
The Topeka Academy of Medicine and
Surgery met last night at 723 Kansas ave-
nue. in honor of DIR. Reid Alexander, who
was president at the time of his death.
There We're twenty-five physicians present.
and nearly every one in turn spoke of Dr.
Alexander as he knew him.
Dr. r. s. Magee, vice president of the
society. occupied the presidents chair, and
Dr. Ward was secretary.
Dr. H w Roby read poem touching
on the character and career of the de-
ceased.
The Orphans home ladies are preparing
to give an election dinner and supper.
The Y. NJ. C. A. will conduct lunch
room in connection with their association.
MarshaITs band gave Its last concert of
the season last evening at the state house
square. 1t was listened to by over one
thousand persons. Thru some mistake it
was not announced in the papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
COMMUNIST TICKET JOKE
New Buffalo Party Polls Less Than 800
Out of $1,000 Votes.

Buffalo, N. Y, Oct. Incomplete
returns on yesterdays primaries show
that the Communist party, appearing
on a ballot here for the first time and
running on a platform calling for the
soviet form of government, polled an
average of less than 800 votes for its
three candidates. The total vote cast
was $4,000.
Six candidates were chosen out OF
a field of eighteen for three vacancies
On the board of education.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
SILK Hose--S1.6s

All women will welcome the
news of this marked saving on SILK
Hose. These pure silk thread hose
with mock seams: of strictly the
best quality in black only. Sizes
run from S1z to 10-and they are
only going to be on sale for Fri
day, in the Basement 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
SANTA FEE BRAKE TEST
10 Cars Going 20 Miles an Hour
Stopped in Mile.

BY the application of the engine
brakes alone, a train of thirteen empty
passenger coaches which had been
travelling seventy miles an hour was
brought to a stop within a mile near
Lakeview Wednesday. The test train
was in Topeka in the afternoon.
Had the air brakes been applied on
all the cars. it was declared. the train
could have been stopped within its
own length. Officials declared them
selves highly pleased with the results
of the test
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-16
FoiI s1.OOO,OOO robbery.

Chicago. Oct. 16.-Plans by expert
safeblowers to rob the paymaster at
Camp Grant of 100000 were be
lieved frustrated by police today.
Three men who had procured jobs as
watchmen at the camp were held.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09
STAGE FASHIONS OF THE MONTH

kins In "A Place In the Sun evi.
dences the smartnesr OF aprons trans
ferred to dress-up costume. Miss
HOPPING frock Ia OF silk poplin and
has drapcd skirt lifted to show an
underskirt Of lace nounctng, also
draped to show the feet. There Ia a
little apron Of the lace fiouncing, tina.
hangs 81 the front OF the beta co.
aue'tish little apron no more than
ten inches long. This frock has the
new sleeve. too. tight-fitting TO the
elbow and then widened BY fiarinE.
down-turned cuffs OF the popitn over
a deep friil OF the lace flouncing. In
the last act Miss Hopkins wears =
captivating little dinner frock, mar
row and chemise-like In cut and OF
black satin entirely covered with
black spangiea The gown In entirely
sleeveless and on one shoulder mods
a pert little pink ostrich tip. Another
interesting costume WORN BY Miss
Hopkins Is a green cloth riding habit
with very smart knee-lcngth. dAring
coat. The darn green Hiding suit Il
accompanied BY d black straw sailor
hat and the whole get-up ID - attrac-
tive that one with not b surprised 70
see green r. ling habits ana black hats
IN the park a BAT latar In the season.
Green horseback costumes have nst
been worn tor q long ttms-but why
should they not BEL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

>HAWIAS may be the fashion OF
next ssason; at any rate two
~ very fetching shawls that have
~ made their bow behind the foot
lights recently have seemed to put an
idea into feminine heads anent
shawls. After all. why has the shawl
been ostracized for 10 iong7 In the
days of our Grandmothers an expen-
4ive oamsl's hair or Paisley shawl
was the high mark OF elegance and
prosperity. Now. nobody wears .
shawl ON the street but hatiess Inn
migrant women Behind the foot
iigh,s, howsvsr-weii that h another
story and perhaps the story 10 going
10 point q moral. and the moral will
be: Shawis as fashionable wraps.
Miss Florence Nash. playing the
leading role In Remnants" has been
wearing with her 1870 costumes a
most fetching shawl Up Ratik pattern
and she demonstrates that there is as
much art ip wearing shawl as there
Is In manipulating . parAsol. In Three
Wise Fools" Miss Helen Menken wears
stunning shawi-wrap Of velvet bor-
dared with q deep trimming OF silk
embroidery. It wraps itself around
her exactly ~ the Immigrant woman's
black shawl wraps--but oh. the dit.
ference there 10,
A frock worn BY M1ss Peggy Hop
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

grandmothcrs took TO wearing IT with
summer frocks. The new shirred hat
is made OF indestructible wolfe shirred
over cords in crown and br!m; one or
two light wires holding the material
IN shape. A hat of this sort is pic
fured, The miliinsr calls II a COLLAPSE
BILE model because II may be fattened
down and packed Between layers Of
tissue paper IN file Easter weekend
suitcase or frunkaray. So resilient IS
this flmy indestructible Vote that no
amount OF f'attepinE win injure Il or
rob II Of Its quality The hat is a most
charming affair OF pale gray wolfe
with blurred blue flgures and the vel
vet rih bon tied GROUND the crown
matches the blue tone in the wolfe.
The hat accompanies a frock OF heavy
white silk embro dered with white
sou'ache- Arahesgues of blue silk.
embroidered over in white, form a
grape pattern on the tunic bodice.
Straw Gives Substance To Airy
Brims
Som etimes the shirred and corded
wolfe hat has straw facing under its
brim-~~four of the hats pictured to-
day show this straw uDderbrim which
most women will md more becoming
than the frilled and corded Lingerie
style. suitable. after all only for very
youthful faces. Particularly lovely IS
the hat with h corded voile crown and
a picture brim faced with straw. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

models Of the season.
The second hat with wolfe folds owes
crown ana brim = 1912 version oi
the picture 1eghorn." Each season
has It's special leghorn picture hat,
and usually the big. supple-brimmed
isghorn 10 trimmed with roses. In
this instance the roses. you see, have
not been omitted. but they are very
tiny pink buds set In = wreath Of lit.
tie green velvet leaves and they hug
close to the hat instead of noddins
above II IN the old-style manner. The
underbr3m Is OF natural leghoru ana
bands OF pink wolfe cover crown ard
outer brim.
Feather Fringed Hats Favored
X my lady does not select VOLS.
trimmed hat for Easter. She wls be
| likely to choose one with ragsedy
feather trimming Compact feathers
are not as smart now as frnged.>
ragged effects--one even sees ostrich
fringe dangling from hat hrims into
! the eyes. Tnrbans haze brims hidden
under feather f4cings and some Of
/ these little hats are exceed Asly
+ dainty and smart; for. example t-s-
f! corne ;arban Of navy blue straw vita
/ Il downy feather-csvered brim az
gray: and a turban Of black lisera
straw with brim Of henna co,orei
! plumage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

- OST PEOPLE are acquainted
With 3arnbouT clocks. the grace
49, full mahogany clocks whose
originals date back to the eigh-
teenth century. but tambour desks
or secretaries as they are more prop
Ar3Y cal!ed--are not so weit-known. a
keaGsne tlnboHr secretary of the
sheraton period is very rare and
precious possession and fortunate in
4AeA IL the woman who acquires such
H. treasure as family heirloom. Like
x1on OF the eighteenth century pieces.
whether Of Chippendsie. HsppIewhiie
~ Sheraton make. the tam hour secre-
NASy Is light and dainty Of line end is
sAeentifuily finished within and with
s9uk A valuable Sheraton secretary of
a41&9 ssyie has iniays of contrasting
W0od anA the slender reeded legs
inch mark the hne Sheraton specs-
1nea. always. The secretary Is min
s1ature affair--not like the big, massive
NAGks which are for library use. and
$50 envisAges these dainty secretar'e s
ID Did-time feminine boudoirs. their
genn holes rsmmed with tender and
1S4ering uhissives and their invariable
ooeet drawers the hiding places for
y etuaental symbols old gloves.
& - npsegays and the like. A tam
I e 49, ~ pigsoa holes and draw
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09
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beings at the thrnshrid OF life. But.
Of course. one buys for . baby pri'
mar1ly to please the baoy's fond par
ents. and II the small persons mann
ma Is an individual OF taste and dis.
elimination the quality Of cnes of.
ferins matters rather much.
II you have. on your pre- Easter
shopping list, \ memo jotted down Ia
remind you OF . small gift that must
be picked up for certain baby OF
your acquaintance. perhaps some OF
the attractive tribes pictured
will help you in your search.
Two very necessary belongings for
the modern nursery are the bath
Thermometer and the clinical Their
mometer. Unless baby wakes every
morning. full OF "pep" and with Z
stretching smile and tremendou.
appetite his Temperature must be
taken and .Aa result submitted over
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

Folds OF volle Initiate Straw Braid
TIVE Of the hats pictured show a
new way OF using fabric In hat trim
sniu1. Both Of these hats are CON-
plstely covered over crown ana brim
with folds of that fashionable millin.
cry material--voils. and the brims are
faced with straw. The smaller hat.
one Of the new mushrooms that come
far down over the eyes, has a brim
facing of deep blue straw ana the
outer part Of the hat 10 swathsd with
folds Of pale beige indssructihle
wolfe, the overlapping folds OF airy
fabric giving q very soft outline to
the hat. Tan and cream colored
straw ls twisted to make conyen-
tional appliqued design which en-
circles the crown and narrow beige
ribbon Is twisted In with the straw
scrolls. This is q very exclusive lit
tie hat, despite Its seeming simplicity.
and Is one OF the most authoritative
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

morning boardwalk at Atlantic City
with a frock of beige ratine and q
stunning spring wrap Of navy blue
tricot. Perhaps she will wear also q
pair of the new buttoned boots that
have come back to fashion since the
war ban on this type OF footwear was
lifted; for when II comes 10 footwear
for the Atlantic City boardwalk moth
Ing Is smarter and prettier than smart
buttoned boots with high heels and
dainty toes. 1t may be she will have
fur neckpiece too---,f the twentieth
Of April should happen to prove cool
er than one anticipates. SUNNI or
fuYs'' they say. ars 10 be as fashion
able as ever this season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09
Half Or
with Rbbon-Even Hot waesr BoniA

The grateful warmth Of the water bot
us can come through the crocheted
cover but the netting will keep the
bottle itself from coming In contact
with baby's limbs. The other bottle %
uncovered but II enclosed In ribbon
bag made for this special purpose. In
another corner Of the picture there -
clever memo tablet for the nursery
ID time Of sickness. Under the pretty
hanging tablet Of 'AAnd-painted silk
- . pad with dstachAbls leaves on
which the Doctors. INSTRUCTIONS msy
be Jottsd down: the pencil running
through Q grcovs IN the bottom Of
the tablet. A movable ciock.hand u
attached in the center Of clock eaoe.
lightly painted o. ~ silk q the TAB
lsk and the hanA may - fus11A ~
indicate ~ Aerss wAsa 1e6iGlae =
- - y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

shirred band when the hat is on the
head. OF course, this hat, also, Will
pack very easily. with its soft. partly
cola psible crown.
Poke Brinis Shade The Eyes
Another graceful. collapsible crown
is shown on the Marshal Foch hat. a
charming new poke shape with q
brim widening toward the front In
this seasons fashion. The silk crown
is Of silk In a trailing oak.leaf pat
tern in coppery tone and the straw
hrim facing Is reddish brown also.
This hat has no trimming except a
narrow cravat and bow OF the silk
tied around ths base Of the crown.
One yisuaiizes this hat on the Easter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

tho phone to the doctor. One won.
ders how many baby temperatures a
busy doctor hears about over the
phone every day OF his life! And 1t
10 weli.trained family doctor who
would not smile at . clinical Their
mometer decked out In q big bow Of
perature-taker u a very necessary
thing to have In the nursery and II
the young mother does not possess
one she will appreciate your thought.
tul gift.
The bath THERMOMETERS 10 even more
necessary. Baby II not threatened
with Temperature" every day Of his
itfs, but ne 70 threatened every day
/ Of his life with being boiled--unlsss
his OUTFIT includes q bath-thermo-
meter. Very few people can regulate
the water Of = bath for even .
grown.up person: ana the tender skin
OF baby Is much more sensitive to
degrees OF heat and cold. Most cec-
pie when they draw q bath for them
selves and believe the water 70 1ust
nght--tried with the hand--fand that
II n much too hot for comfcrt when
the body 10 submerged In 4. A old.
time test for haby's bath was TO thrust
the bare elbow into the water. The
elbow y more sensitive than the hand
10 heat. It IL great deal safer how
ever. to rely on . bath thermometer
and a very attractive one 10 pictured.
the white wood frame decorated with
4 stenciied flower design. The RIB.
bon-trimmed bracelets in the sams
picture are to keep up the sleeves Of
mother or nurse. during the bath-siv.
ing period.
Halt = dosss pretty and practical
fits for baby are shown In another
picture. Most practical indeed are
tho little hot water bottles. each In IL
dainty case. One ~ these hotswatee
fseeptaciss u sncloasd In Z crocheteA
e0ves ~ hea1v wAite aetteo tAseaA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

straw in this case Is gray and the
shirred wolfe crown deep yellow and
gray. The upper side of the brim Is
covered fatty with the wolfe and a
repeats the effect of the shirred bands
alternating with plain bands, on the
crown, The graceful, irregular line
OF tho crown 10 q feature of the hat.
As far up az the first shirred band
the crown. Is st!nened underneath but
its upper part Is soft and limp. falling
inward by the weight OF the upper
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09

AZ the top ~ the pteturs. tswseA
the right are some gay psrambulesee
toys for baby. The cunning Kswpjo
in : celiuloid ring y msart 70 swjn9
from the hood Of ths pssambulal1e
~ constant enjoynsn4 for the lit&3o
occupants sysa. and n h y uv01y
baby no can grab ~ the tassslsd en1o
Of the ribbons and make the KeWpAo
swing In IL ring. TIE other perambu-
lator playthine viii suit baby bstsef,
for the toys-a ring. loilsAttls AsS4
= rubber cow--Are attached - ~.
hons to tAs strap that gess across ~
perambulator. over thu oeveeisG aal
baby may ding the teys about without
ninging any Of thsm - The pavsm6a[I
~ The hottom N. ~ -pictpre - y
gteoeasiSeoeetS Asoa1 naaeee -
safeeysSeA e164tt - Aslnl 6
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