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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20
TO REVERSE WAR METHODS
Chicago Fair Price Board Says Butch
ers Profitecring Heavily.

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Reversal of war
methods in fighting high food prices
was adopted in Chicago today when
Russell J. Poole, secretary of the fair
price committee of the city council,
announced that fair price quotations
for meat will be issued daily by the
council committee.
Wholesale prices quoted by packers
at the stockyards will be made the ba-
sis of the fair price schedule" The
plan was adopted at the suggestion of
Everett c. Brown of the Chicago Live
stock exchange.
er now than at any time during the
war" said Mr.. Brown. THE meat
dealer could cut meat prices 10 to 20
per cent and still make a bigger mar
gin than before the war;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20
NO ACTION BY SEC'Y BAKER
No Decision Reached by Secretary of
War in General Martins Case.

Newton d. Baker. secretary of war,
has seemingly decided that he does
not intend to appoint Adjutant Gen
Charles I. Martin of Kansas as head of
the militia bureau. The appointment
still hangs fire and Secretary Baker
has not indicated the course of the
war department.
Several days ago Senators Curtis
and Capper and Congressman Anthony
called upon Secretary Baker relative
to the appointment. They were un-
able to secure a definite statement
General Martin has been in Washing
ton for some time and is expected to
return to Kansas this week. In the
meantime the course of the war de-
partment head remains a puzzle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20
SNOW and COLDER TONIGHT
Kansas Is Due for Chilly and Disa-
greeable Weather.
'ODAYs TEMPERATURES:

The shippers forecast advises the
protection of thirty hour shipments
to the north against temperatures of
1s degrees; to the east and west. "a
degrees; to the south. 80 degrees.
After continued stretch of abnor-
maIly warm weather for this season,
Kansas is due for some chilly and dis
agreeable weather in the next forty
eight hours. tho there will probably
be no severe cold.
There has been no rain or snow in
the state during the past twenty-four
hours, but there is a low pressure area
to the west which is to keep the
weather unsettled, and the snow which
is flying thruout the Rocky Mountains
today will visit Kansas probably with
in the next twenty-four hours. Re
ports from Grainfield, in Cove county,
n,nnfInneO on PaRe TwO.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20
ASK SURCHARGE FOR GAS
Kansas Gas and Electric Company
Asks Charge of 30 Per Cent.

The Kansas Gas &, Electric COM
pany of Wichita today filed appiica-
tfcn with the court Of industrial re-
lations for a 20 per cent surcharge
on all service. The application af-
fects "a towns served by the big
power and light company.
Proposed increases would become
effective on approval of the industrial
court. No date has been fixed for
the hearing. Towns served by the
company include: Wichita, Valley
Center. Newton, Mounridge, Hesston.
Halstead. Buhler, Burton, White
Water, Potwin. Benton. Augusta.
Towanda, Sedgwick, Eldorado. Arkan-
sas City, Pittsburg. Frontenac. Chero-
kee. Fra anklin. Ripgo, Arma. Inde-
pendence, Cherryvale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20
REFUSES TO ACCEPT DEFEAT.
Seattle Candidate for President of Mine
Workers Probes Election Corruption.

Seattle, Dec. 20.-Despite statements
issued by International headquarters at
indianapolis that unofficial returns in
dicate the reelection of John l. Lewis
as president of the United Mine Work
erss of America over Robert II. Marlin
of Seattle, the latter today asserted he
is winning. basing his opinion on un-
official returns which he says he has
received from all sections of the coun-
try.
Marlin announced that he was in
vestigating reports of election corrup-
ton in Pennsylvania district 5, of
which Pittsburgh is headquarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20
DAYLIGHT BANDITS BUSY.
Kansas City Thugs Continue Bold
Program of Crime

Kansas City, Dec. 20.-Two daylight
robberies were added today to Kansas
City's long list of recent holdups and
crimes. Three negroes beat Max Stein.
a pawnbroker. and escaped with $3.50
in cash. fifty watches, a tray of dia-
mond rings and fifty revolvers.
Two daylight bandits chose Louis
Osadchey, a grocer. as their victim.
Osadchey was held up in his store and
robbed of 1852
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20

Another wave of burgla rizing seems
to have hin Topeka: are YOU protected
in case rnev -isit your home We
write burglar INSURANCE. Topeka
Mortgage & Inv. Co Glenn ". Pratt
Phana mos ADV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20
Lehich Degree Must Stand,

Washington. Dec. 26.-The supreme
court today denied the request of the
Lehigh Valley railroad for a modifi-
cation of its recent decree dissolving
the roads coal combine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20
Under-secretary of State Recovering.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Under-Sec-
retary of State, Norman H. Davis was
reported to be resting comfort ably
following an attack of hicc Ighs
which began Thursday and ceased
last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-20

Is the pre-war Christmas spirit with
us this year?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27

ed Rothstein. who declined, according
10 reports, TO consider the proposal. At
tell is alleged. however. to have re-
ported TO Chase that the deal had been
made.
The members OF the White Sox who
We're involved were To he pail $4,000
after the FIRST game was lost, and the
balance in regular installments Until
the series ended.
Attell IS said to have obtained back
ing for his scheme by interesting a num-
Der Of w~ellknown Eastern gamblers who
came TO Chicago before the worlds scr
les. established betting headquarters and
won heavily by taking ar the Chicago
money that was offered on the White
Sox.
Foreman Brigham refused TO discuss
In detail the Information the grand
jury has obtained. He said. however
that several ball players face indict-
ment on a charge OF conspiracy to de-
fraud"
X will say this much" Brigham said.
Chicago and the baseball world viii be
amazed at the facts we have uncovered
in connection with crooked gambling on
baseball. / think the first bomb will
be fred next week"
Many more subpoenaes. Brigham aid
are going out next week and "Rube"
Benton, New York Giants pitcher. prob
ably will be recalled.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27
BASEBALL
FIXER'S NAME
IS NOW KNOWN
unrrsNArlonAL NEWS SERVICE

CHICAGO. sept. 25-The name of the
alleged "hNer' of the 1919 worlds series
is known to the Cook county special
Grand jury and the inside story Of the
plot 10 throw the series has been re-
vealcd. Indictment OF the "hxer" ev-
eral gamblers and a number OF baseball
players probably will be voted. accord
ing to information from an authoritative
source. The investigation. however. is
marking time until next Tuesday. when
it will be resumed with a number OF
well known baseball men uhpoenaed 70
appear.
Admissions made by II II Brigham.
foreman Of the gsand jury revealed that
the attention Of the jury has been dir
ected TO the names of Arnold Rothstein.
a well known New Yorker who owns a
controlling interest in the Havre de
Grace race track; Abe Attell. former fea-
thcrweight kin champion; Bill Burns.
former White Sox and Cincinnati pit
cher. and Hal Chase. former first base
man of the Yankees. White Sox, Gin
cinnati and New York Giants. "Nicky"
ArnsteIn and MAJ Blumenthal are men,
toned as having proated by the opera
tions of the alleged ring"
The story Of the plot as revealed here
from supposedly authentic sources Is
that Hal Chase approached Abe Attell.
asking him If he could find anyone who
would pay s1oe. 600 TO have the series
fixed" AtteH is said 10 have approach
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27

and sister. Ruth Schmittel OF Cleveland.
Ohio. Mr.. and Mis- Taylor. Mrs. Henry
Schmittel and Mrs. fred Schmittle ana
chAel en- OF Chicago after hav ns din
ner tho rnrty went motoring 70 Ham
mand. i4aat Chicago and Indiana ~
Dor.
MR. eslius Hinsotx of Lake ave-
AMI her aunt. US. Harmon. vho
~, listing her from I~.acine, wis. were
Chicago visitors the latter part Of the
wees.
VI and Mrs. Ed Freese Of Myr-t-
,ssrue scent the last week eni a.
Horat- '~isiting f~rienGs.
~ eelhert AL Mrs. sutler.lnd
p. Mvrtl, avenue SPIN the week "a.
WITH ,ae formers sister. Mrs. Lurd-
qaist and family Of Jsliet. III
49,, y lliam Thomas r%oturn.1 -
her home on Atchisoa venue 'r5m a
business up to Indianapolis. nj
Mas. hLssel McSarty and d~Jusat@r
Yrs .ea ~ Of indianapolis eri levard
wlre Hammond visitors on Friiay.
ar. GrG Mrs. X. Georg" of Myr'
avenue. entertained cut Of toar seie.
tie,s at their home the latter pa =
tn wetl.
Mrs. ezra Timm Of Lake venue nt-
tended he Ladies' Auxiliary in cnI.
.oago ls-t Thursday.
Roy sitter of Lake avenue sna Nick
Kaiser Ct Hammond motored = WIS
ccnsin pLtre they were LOOKING at
some aim land.
Mis Augusta Egg r. and Mrs 4
nresson. ,Isited rel..ives src friends
in Valparaiso. Ind, est week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27
LOWELL

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"No car" says The Motor of London, sis Perfect and none ever "
be; but the Model SO Cadillac approaches that ideal as closely as any
her car the market regardless of Emaahom an drla mk pMs
1:oo 80 o:oO Augusta 1920 in TeM or hN ao
F~ Motor Car Journal Great Britain
This remarkable rue from anhn which Resting on the gemow admission OF om
never lightly doMsa approval hmma a mtd English friends we want oil rlk feeling In
spotsnannp aEawa admits and admnesa the maueb go on record for all tme-
"P" "W"II H| :" :" NI Htwasnewrpuenb before we firmly believe
q III the haHmeey easha demonstrated beyond
:" '""" =" o""~ the possibility Of doubt that regardless Of
The truth Of the matter that we haen never PWe" inc doH1cS "N OGc@ m"e" N"
expnedO the American people our own Day ahrdu throughout HeH three ea-
deep and mnenNd CONVICTIONS concerning In fierce competition with the world best
teO adhc the worlds war-havemga side by side with
thew cry flower oFrch English Italian and
We nave HnaTeo' iron d sense OF oeM0 American manufacture here thomem month
restraint md o@au we ea"NSl NH' after momh-m tense houandd hands
the oa0mac was It's oh 1na eoPem the Cadillac has proven that money cannot
exponent build or buy better car
Bmue feel nowH hw owet to more than We who build the Cadillac have never
ahmded thousand American omnes of the waveed for a mn in this conviction
PIn " yP " t""u " Wehae inow, with our dsb because we
"~u" IN "a .%T -" are sure that they too will derive from this
H " O| "s unparalleled European tribute at least little
""" NY "O wiz" of the deep atdahon which 1t bring to u.s.
Heretofore we myh have aemed to consent 1t will be our pleasure to quote uthn from
by Om silence at least to the suggestion that Eumeanc comments on the Cadillac in sub
acn eqamg the Cadillac might possibly be equenta announcements mdt give un ONE
bought da considerably gmr price, of the reasons for the faith that is in u.s.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27

Chicago. fell to the sidewalk at I1I2
Washington street in Gary yesterday
evening in the presence OF his wife and
a number OF friends. they thought that
he had merely tented. little knowing
that he was dead.
Carl vas carried into a nearby store
and when a physician arrived. examin-
alton was made. revealing the truth.
Almost hysterical Mrs. Carl. insisted
that her husband be taken TO the Mercy
hospital where an effort to restore
life proved futile. The body was taken
10 williams morgue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27

ing school at Lafayette. visited her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Surprise
here Saturday and yesterday.
Mrs. Allen Neis OF Hammond. visited
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs, Jacob Ruley
here yesterday.
NJ. c Wiley OF East Chicago visited
relatives here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Lloyd and Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Lloyd of Hammond
visited their mother. Mrs. O. A Lloyd
here yesterday.
Claude Trump OF Hammond visited
has family here yesterday.
NJ. and Mrs. {. f. Palmer returned
Saturday evening from a visit with
relatives in Kalamazoo. Mich.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27
PRACTICE MUST STOP

IN an enOrt 70 assist IN putting a
stop TO the practice OF rounding up
the gang OF culprits in Gary. VINO
have been throwing nails and tacks
about the thoroughfares Of the city
damaging the tires Of dozens OF auto
mobiles. the Gary Real Estate Elk
change announced on Saturday. that
they would give a reward OF $500 for
the Identification Of anyg person who
throws nails. tacks or broken bottles
on the streets.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27
SPEEDWAY
RACES WELL
ATTENDED

a crowd estimated at close 70 1000
witnessed the races yesterday after
noon at the Roby Speedway. Several
times during the afternoon. rain
threatened to break up the sport out
the crowd stuck through il all ana was
well repaid.
The opening event was the Ave mile
race between an a~eropiane driven by
R Diggins, ~Campbelrs motorcycle and
Johnson's automobile. The motorcycle
finished first, the aeroplane second ard
the automobile third. The time was .
minutes and ia seconds.
Next came the twenty-five mile race
for cars weighing $500 pounds ana un-
der. The entries were as follows.
2-Ford Special by Freeman.
S-Ford Special by Whitaker.
s-Ford Special by Harris.
1o-Ford Special by KarcheskL
lS-Ford Special by MacGregor.
16-Ford Special by Johnson.
The winners were Harris. hrs1.
Johnson. second. Whitaker, third. Time
IS minutes. PAS seconds.
The race Of No. S was one Of the
prettiest ever seen on a track in these
parts The engine worked perfectly
from the starting flag to the finish. Not
A stop was made. Several other ma
chimes lost time in replacing tires aad
wheels and for other repairs.
The big event was the fifty mile
free-for-aIl grind. There were tsn
entries as follows:
12-Bonneau Special by me
packard by Kotzer.
s-Ford by Harris.
Essex by HUFF.
13-Ford by MacGregor.
9-Case by Brink.
1o-Ford by Karcheski.
s-Chandler by Hatala.
14-Doll-Epker by Doll
Boz Special by Magdo.
Harris with No. 5 took the lead AT
theNstart and was running a race SIM
lar TO his twenty-five mile achieve
ment. He had Tapped the. Packard
which was holding second place and
was holding second place and was
steadily gaining at the thirty-eighth
lap when a burnt out connecting rod
put him out OF commission.
The Packard made a nonstop run
coping hrst place in 81 minutes. las
seconds.
MacGregor. after a game fight was
forced to quit in the forty-seventh lap
with a broken radius rod and motor
trouble. Brink was tagged in the
niseteenth because Of a bad front aXei.
Hatala was pulled out in the thirty
second for the same reason. Doll was
forced to quit in the thirty-eighth
because Of a stripped timer gear. Ker-
chanski did not run owing to a bad
steering gear.
Doc Yak" Bonneau. easily the "a
vorite at the start, played in bad luck
and lost twenty-one minutes in three
stops. He pulled down third place at
that.
Second money went 70 the Essex. a
stock machine which performed mar
velously and made only one stop IL
change tires. Fourth money went to
Nagdo who had engine trouble through
the whole race.
ten mile event for eliminated
cars was run. with No. >. No. 3 ana
No. Is as entrants. No. 2 won in l.
minutes. 57.4 seconds
Practically all OF the racers an
nounced their intention to enter in the
big card which is to be put on next
Sunday at the Porter Speedway. This
will be the first time automobile races
have been staged there and the speed
demons are anxious TO get in as the
track is much better than the RobyI
course.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27

TO-DAY AND TOMORROW

"Forty-Ttve Minutes Prom Broadway
Chas. nay IN Geo. nj. Cohan'n success.
This Is Chas. Rays latest. 9-2713t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27

Mr. and Mrs. A. Schmittel of Myrtle
avenue. had as their guests on Thurs
day the formers nieces. Mrs. Flick
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-27
ALL RECORDS BROKEN

Afer an unusual September torrid
SPELL that lasted more than a week.
Gary residents found relief from the
hot weather today following a con-
tinuous rain which fell for several
hours early this morning.
All September weather records were
broken with the recent heat wave. old
residents Of the city being unable to
recall the year that could equal il. Mil
Ter beach was crowded with bathers
throughout the day and according 10
John Hogan, concegsionist at the popu-
lar breathing spot. the crowd was one
OF the largest OF the season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-09
WILLIS TOWNSHIP

The school board installed new
phone in the Center school building
last Thursday. w. s. Reed did the
work
Fred C. Thornhill of the Western
Bankers Investment Co. of Minot and
a gentleman from Sergus Falls, MINI.
were callers in Willis Saturday after
noon.
Harvey H. Gadbaw and family were
in Minot shopping Saturday.
William Klimple transacted bust
ness in Sawyer Saturday.
Miss Ida Gadbaw has been bed
fast the past six weeks with infama-
tory rheumatism and at this writing
she seems to be some better.
w. S. Reed and son were Minot call
ers Friday.
Clarence L. Bevins purchased q
three year old COW for the small sum
of $500.
Miss Lillian Schmidt, teacher OF
Center school will give a Christmas
program and box supper Thursday
night Dec. 23rd, proceeds 60 for school,
library.
Donald Bevins transacted business
in Minot Monday
The South Pa RE community club
will !. We an pyst.r supper at the home
# Cicero Burnett Saturd;,.' evening
Dec. Is, proceeds are to &C towards
ia" erection Of an amusement hall tC
be t,acted some where nes' TIE South
Pr..iri store on the Mir Max roan
l. E. Cline was business caller in
Ninot Monday.
Mrs. Paul Klimple is seriously III
at the present writing.
Russell Guard and family of Sask.
Canada, came the first Of the week
for an extended visit with Mrs
Guards mother, Mrs. Bertha Klimple
of Sawyer. Mr.. Guard and son, &C.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-09

Louis Sitner, salesman for the Cor
don Clothing Co., for years, has re-
signed his position and has formed a
partnership with Dave Phillips in what
is known as the Central Shirt Shop.
They have ordered fine line of mems
Furnishings and shoes and will conduct
their business at the old stand of the
Phillips jewelry store on West Central
avenue.
I, They will continue the pawn bust
ness conducted by Mr.. Phillips and
they have just bought the bankrupt
stock Of the Hub Clothing store which
will be placed on sale at teir store
early next week.
They will also continue the jewelry
business. Both Mr. Sitner and Mr.
Phillips are exceedingly we'll liked
They are hustling merchants and have
won an excellent reputation for re.
liability. They have one of the best
locations in the city and will do big
business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-09

companied ~ Bonnie K'impla were
Mm3t v'si! rs Monday.
C.;tc Nelson transact bus:nc IS
affairs ir Minot and logan Monday.
Miss Lillian Schmidt is contemplate
ing splendid vacation at Christmas
time with her parents at Minneapolis,
and take much needed rest, as she
mas been keerirg i..usc and teaching
combined the past eight wee.;s, and it
has become quite monotonous.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-09
S TO p
USING
Tobacco and Snuff

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why you should NOT use tobacco or
snuff. It is FREE, FREE. Send
right now. Show your friends this
advertisement. Address
INLAND CHEMICAL co.
Dept. 10. Bismarck N. D.
Start the New Year right by cut
ting out Tobacco and Snuff.
LELAND DRUG CO., Agents
Minot, N. Oak.
l2/9-2t-cr
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-09
Sutherland PHILLIPS ORGAN
lZE, THE CENTRAL SHIRT SHOP

Mrs. Art Ceder, who was operated
on at Minot last Wednesday, is re ;.
ported as getting along fine at this
time.
Pete Schecht returned from Velva
last Wednesday. A brother came
vita him, who expects to spend some
time here with the boys.
A few from here attended moving
picture show and dance at Berthold,
last Thursday night, which was poorly
attended.
At sale of the Meravian ,..,urch
of Tagus, last Saturday slme 500 we're
taken in, and some $4,000 for l.. A. s.
lunch, which will be applied on the
church debt.
A large crowd took in dance ut
Tagus last Saturday night. Pouzar's
orchestra furnishing the music.
The Kickapoo orchestra has been
engaged to play for leap year dance
to be held at Tagus next Saturday
night Ladies are to bring lunch and
the much needed, to defray expenses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bauer and family
spent Sunday afternoon at the Hebig
rome, while Silas and Alme Engen,
Miss Mundahl and Willard Kincan,
non, were pleasant callers in the even
ing.
A number from here attended a
dance at the Shell Greek town hall
last Saturday night.
I. M. Dilley and family visited at
the Jim Plilamalee home last Sunday
The Kickapoo orchestra has been en-
gagged to play for Grange dance
south of Des Laos next Saturday
night.
Our teachers are planning Xmas en-
tertainments at the different schools
A number from this section are
hauling grain to Roach and Berthold
who claim that they are we'll paiC
for the longer haul, getting bette,
grades and less dOckage.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-09
COUNTY LINE 12!6!2o

Mrs. Paul Erickson, whom we re-
ported i'll last week, died at hos
pital at Minot, and was buried last
Friday from the Moravian church at
Tagus, the funeral was largely attend
ed. We exten dour heartfelt sym
pathy to the bereaved family.
Fred Brandt did some repair work
at School No. 2 last week.
' A large crowd attended Box So
cial and dance at Blaisdell last We'd
nesday night, proceeds about $4,000
which will 60 towards fire protection
for the village. Kickapoo furnished
the music.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-09

Norman Black, publisher Of the
Fargo Forum, arrived Wednesday to
spend several days in the city on bust
ness. He will remain until after the
Town Criers Minstrel show.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-09
Mrs. Orson Doe WEEDS Mondak Man

Mrs. Orson Doe, former resident of
Minot, was married Nov. "a, at Mon
dak, Mont, to C. C. johns ton of that
city. The couple are now on their
honeymoon in the east and will be
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Dill
of this city next week. The bride
was resident Of Minot five years ago
at the time that her former husband
was manager of the Minot Drug Co.
Later she was resident Of Kenmare
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-09

Store your battery for the
winter with Minot Battery Co.,
Smart Bldg.