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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21

TALLY compensated for In the better
grade OF ties which have been OBJ
tanned The stocks on hand have
gradually Increased during the year,
and on November l. there were about
4 500 900 more tics available than at
The beginning of the year. which is
fairly good evidence that the current
necessities have been we'll cared for"
Tho forest products section con
trolled practically the entire operation
of timber treating plants, tho report
said. The output Of treated tics for
tho year was estimated a, $4,000 900,
as against 30.e09.20a during 1918.
Discussing the work Of the stores
section Of the division of purchases
in caring for. distributing and ae-
counting for the material carried in
stock by the railroads. the report
said:
Immediate attention was given 20
reducing so far as possible, the alb
normally large stocks Of material on
all railroads which had been accumu
lated during the war period. and ar
rangements were made for the trans
fer Of surplus stocks OF material from
one railroad to another. SO as to make
the best use OF all material on hand
ana avoid the purchase Of additiouai
quantities. During the first ten
months of the year the value Of ma r.
terial transferred in this manner has
boon s1s.739.597 and its use has pre-
vented the necessity for additional
purchases Of that amount"
Anticipating the termination ~ the
federal control OF the roads the re-
port said:
I'm anticipation of the termination
Of federal control, instructions have
been sent 10 the regional directors
outlining an Arrangement unde,
which the various railroad CORPORA
tions will agree to assume liability for
all material and supplies which may
he shipped after the termination q
federal contro, on outsta nding cur
rent orders, the delivery Of which ha'
not been comnleted and providing fpl
the cancellation nj the undeliveref
portion of such orders which the rail-
road corporations are not willing Z
assume liability for thus relieving tht
director genera! from any respons!
bility fer materials or supplies de-
l'yered after the termination of fed
erai control
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
RAISE ENDOWMENT FOR
SWEET BR|AR COLLEGE

George Gordon Battle, Of New
York. has accepted the national
chairmanship Of a campaign to- raise
$1,000, 600 for Sweet Briar college,
Virginia. Mr.. Battle was born in the
South and is familiar with all its ira
ditions. His father, Turner Westray
Battle, was a cotton planter and a
great grandson Of Elisha Battle. who
came 10 EdGecombe county, Virginia.
about l74a. Elisha. Battle was
member Of the North Carolina con-
stitutionaI convention which ratified
and adopted the federal constitution
George Gordon Battle is stiil a part
owner OF the Cool Spring plantation.
which was formerly the property OF
Elisha Battle.
Mr. Battle was educated In Han
over Academy Virginia. and later en-
tered the University OF Virginia, from
which }fa was graduated and received
his degree 81 master of arts in 1888.
At the present time Mr.. Battle is a
member Of tho law firm of O'Gornarf,
Battle 4 Naudiver, and belongs TO the
bar association Of the city of New
York the county lawyers association,
the New York state bar association
and the national bar association OF
the United states. Mr Battle lives in
New York, but has one country home
in EAgecoube county North Carolina.
anu diltlttt T. known AZ nc CdjItppSA
Field, IN Orange County Virginia
1t is quite in keeping with the larGo
outside interests with which Mr.. Bat
tie has been identified that he should
accept the national craftsmanship OF
the Sweet Briar college endowment
campaign. Thirty eight states are
represented in the undergraduates
body while there is one representa-
tive each from France and Serbia. It
is planned tn hold intensive CAM
paigns ia various Southern cities
from March "a To 81. Tho trustees
decided to raise the million for the
following reasons.
Sweet Brlar has outgrown its
equipment. poruitories are over
crowded to their utmost capacity.
classrooms and laboratories are in
adequate to present demands and the
. library. chapel and gymnasium are
| outgrown, Sweet Briar's unrivaled ad-
vantages OF climate and environment
should be made more widely avail
able to students; Sweet Briar has
national constituency Thirty eight
states are represented in her present
/ undergraduate body, One hundred
girls from all parts OK the country
were turned away last year on ac-
count of insufficient room; her stu
dents are admitted on equal terms to
Vassar. Smith and all the important
womens colleges
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
OPEN NECK bLOUSES
|. CONDUCIVE To HEALTH

London. Feb 1s.-The pneumonia
blouse, as 1T is wrongly called.
worn by women. does not cause pnsu-
monia, but Is conducive TO good health
The open neck acts as d chimney TO
the clothes. letting heat and moisture
escape" writes Professor Leonard
Hi. who has been making researches
for the British medical research COM
nlittee.
After hludgeoning the fetch that
women's open neck STYLES are deuger-
Gus, Professor HIN goes on to give
mcre pointers about healthy clothing.
tie writes
Tests show that to conserve tire
warmth of the body it matters little
whether clothes are made of linen.
cotton. or wool. so long as they aae
light and cellular and allow free
eva poration.
''tiannetette Is just as warm al
hlsnnel. although it does not seem so
warm when frst put on. But a wet
wool garment is warmer than a wet
cotton one.
For ordinary wear by people who
do not get wet or perspIre greatly.
cotton or linen is just as healthy 40
wool.
The tight collar is a great disad-
vantage and / hope to see the fashion
fer men return to the open shirt coll
ar worn by the poet Shelley and
worn with such charming effect by
women.
The drying of clothes is OF great
Importance, for dry clothes become
warm on taking up moisture from the
skin. That is why people put their
heads under the clothes on gettias
OF The breath heating the dry bed
clothes"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
HuLQUTT DEFENDS
SOCIALISTTC STAND

Albany. n Y. Feb. ls.-Morris
Hillqult, chief counsel for the unseat
ed Socialist members OF the assembly
was on the stand under cross exami-
nation by Martin Conboy state coun-
sci. all day today. Although on the
verge of physical breakdown, Hili-
Quit was remarkably alert and man
aged to parry all attempts to show
That the Socialist party has at any
tfsw7 ceatayr1 plated forcible overthrow
OF the s~~ernment of the United
States
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21

This cause came this day to be
against heard on the papers formerly
read. and was argued by counsel
And it appearing by petition herein
this day filed by Hugh Benjamin
Firth and Isabella ~O'Rourke. setting
up new matter said petition is or
dered remanded to rules to be there
matured according to law.
The object of said petition is to sub
ject the interest of Sadie Firth de-
ceased. in the real estate mentioned In
the original bill of complaint herein to
the payment of certain debts and de-
nlands due against the estate OF Sadie
Firth. deceased. and ii appearing that
Robert T. Firth. the father and sole
heir at law of Sadie Firth. deceased.
ia interested in the matters arising I'M
der said petition and 1t further APP
pearing by affidavit made and filed
that Robert f, Firth is a resident
OF the state of Virginia, il tx ordered
that the said Robert r. Firth appear
here within ten days after the due pub
lication Of this order and do what is
necessary to protect his interests in
this cause.
And il further appearing by said
petition of Hugh Benjamin Firth ard
Iva bella 0'Rourke that the ADM s.
TRAITOR of Sadie Firth. deceased. is a
necessary party TO this cause. the
court doth order that the said admin
strator be made a party hereto. the
said administrator having appeared
and fled his answer herein. by leave
OF court by consent OF all resident
parties. by counsel. the court doth or
der that this cause be docketed and set
for hearing as to said adm illustrator
Of Sadie Firth, deceased, as a party
defendant hereto.
A copy:
CHAS O. sAyILLE. Clerk
Edward l., Ryan, p, q.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
BILLION DOLLARS WAS
SPENT FOR MATERIAL
FOR THE RAILROADS


fAbstract Of the annual report Of
Henry Il. Spencer director division OF
purchases, for the year 1919, 70
Walker d. Hines, director general OF
railroads
Washington, Feb. la.--More than
billion dollars was spent through
the division of purchases Of the
United States railroad administration
during the first ten months Of 1a1q
in obtaining materials for the rail-
roads under government control ar
cording to the report of Director
Henry r. Spencer OF the division to
Director General walker n Hines
The report listed the value of ma
terial bought for the railroads as fol
lows.
Fuel 403Sfs e24
Rail 50 76aq-p
Cross ties . 1nSa 90 2fs
Other material . 5sSfIq h04
"
Total ............... sl.14na21.a-4
The needs Of various railroads for
material TO the va hue Of nearly $40
000. 900" the report continued have
been supplied by the transfer Of the
material from other railroads having
excessive stocks. and Inc money ac-
tually spent has been thereby reduced
by that amount. Scran material 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
SICKNESS SOON TO BE
LUXURY IN CHICAGO

Chicago Fco. 1s.-SicKness is go
ing TO listed among the luxuries II
the Chicago Medical society adopts
the now scale OF fees submitted by
a committee of physicians. Under
this schedule house visits may cost
az high as sI5. The old fee was s..
Night Waits will run from $40 to $50.
Minor operations formerly listed at
s25 TO $50 viii range from sl0o 10
$500.
Amputation of toes, formerly cost
ing SIS to $50, will run from $50 to
5000. ajor operations VII range
from $1,000 to $4,000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
BUILDING BOOM To
START IN CHICAGO

Chicago Feb. % A building boom
involving an outlay of $4,000. 900. 900
is to be launched this spring accord
ing 10 delegates to the convention of
the Associated General Contractors.
which held its first session here today
The boom, the contractors say. will
last for five years and will relieve the
shortage of dwelling PAGES through
out the country.
The convention has been called for
the purpose of discussing the many
problems which have operated to re-
tard building and bring about the
present housing shortage and enor-
nous increase in rents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
MEN AND HORSES ATTACKED ny
WOLVES IN STREETS or iTALN

Milan. Feb lS,--Wolves in Northern
Italy are more daring Nan usual this
year. and sheep and horses. even men,
haze been attacked
The famished animals come out OF
the woods into village streets, They
have been reported near Piacenza.
forty three miles southeast Of Milan;
in the woods at the gates OF RaVenna.
al,d at GaVtgnano and SABINE, ri Tus-
cauy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
AERIAL EIISNER MAKES
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT

College Point, \. Y. Feb. IS
The first aerial f1ivver made a sue
cessful trial fight today The tiny
plane. which was piloted by Captain
Jack Foote, is named the Butterfly. =.
is designed 20 carry only one person.
II weighs exactly s1S pounds, COM
plete and has wing spread Of % feet
and a guaranteed speed of seventy
two miles an hour II will sell for
$1,000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
SHOE REPAIRING

rh~ Richmond Electric shoe Repairing
company wish to announce to It's
many patrons that they have ar
ranged the shoe repairing depart.
frent in me rear of their location.
1919 East Main strest ard have
opened with a large line of mems
ladies' ana children's shoes In the
front Of the same location.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
WANTS
AUCTION SALE
by Morton G.. ThaIhimer. Auctisneer,
-- First National Bank HuilAine.

TRUSTEES SALE.
To highest bidder, extra attractive
and commodious modern dwelling and
large lot, Northwest corner StonewaIi
and 2sth Streets,
WOODLAND HEIGHTS.
In execution of deed of trust. dated
January 81, 1919, to the undersigned
trustee, and recorded in hustings court,
Part 2 city Of Richmond in Deed
Book 4sB. page 322. to secure GER
tain note therein described. default be-
and being required so to do by the
noteholder 1 will sell at public auc-
ton, on the premises.
MONDAY. FEBRUARY D.
mt $3.50 p. VI.
al that certain parcel of land. to-
e. her with improvements thereon. To-
Gated in Madison ward, South Rich
mond. Virginia, bounded as follows,
t0-wit Beginning at the Northwest
corner Of Stonewall and 27th streets.
ard running thence northwardly on
the west line of eth street t73 feet,
more or less. thence westwardly at
right angles $40 feet to the east line
Of 2Sth street thence southwardiy
along ZSth street l73 feet, more or less,
II the northern line of StonewaIl
street, thence along the northern line
Of Stonewal street $40 feet to the point
Of beginning, being the southern half
Of block 3S in the Plan of Woodland
Heights
TERMS This sale is made subject
to deed of trust now on the property,
the principal amount being 1000 90
due on the IL day of December 1899,
for cash suffice ent to defray ali costs
and expenses of executing this trust,
all due date and the l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
CLEANING and PRESSING


wrist watches Are q Necessity. They
have come to stay. We have them
all styles and prices. Your Old
watches and jewelry always taken In
exchange JAHNkE BROS. No. sis
East Main street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
MALE


The Bethlehem Ship Build
ing Corporation of sparrows
Point, Maryland, wants several
hundred young men to learn the
ship building trades. Good
wages and living conditions,
For further information apply
to the Service Department
Bethlehem Ship Building Cor
poration, Sparrows Point,
Maryland.
This is an excellent oppor-
tunity for young men wishing
to learn a trade in short time
at good wages.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS

furniture. Chfnn and Wedding Pres
ents packed and shipped with care.
Special attention given to out of town
orders. JACOB UMLAUF, 1926 West
Broad street 'Phons Madison 1889
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21

to- BETA U'Rourke. TT ATS. tom.
plainants,
vs.
Robert e Firth and Jennie Firth he.
PENDANTS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21

The eastern part of Central Europe
Is being swept by typhus fever, the
victims numbering about 10000 a day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
WANTS
NOTICE.
LEGAL

VIRGINIA; IN THE CHAN GER Y
COURT OF THE CITY OF RICH
MOND. THE 9Th DAY or FEBRU-
AIRY, 1920.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
PLUMBING and HEATING
SAVE HEAT

by Covering the Pipe. of Tear Heating
plant with asbestos You will econe-
nixe on fuel SOUTHERN ASBES-
TOS MANUFACTURERS: co. Is Gov
erhor street. Phone Randolph i42s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21

syourbui stanang Ar
classified Vrgnin
Virginian Want Ads Bring Results
phon Madnon
WANTS
IN MEMORIUM.

hpkE-Ip sad but loving memory
NJ our dear wife and mother, MAN
L.. CLARKE. who died six years ae'
today. February 81, 1914.
Heaven retaineth now our treasure
a Earth tho lovely casket k'ePS'
And the sunbeams love to thSet
where our darling motner sleeps'
tITrcpAND AND DAUGHTER.
aTLP WANTED
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
TRANSFERS.

'Srhe distribution OF the supply has
involved the transfer from one region
to another during the ten months Of
2i,97S,556 ties. In sympathy with the
increase In price of all grades of lum-
her the prices Of cross ties adva need
during the year from an average of
g. cents each to an average of so
'eetTts each, an increase OF % pee cent
The control of the Inspection by this
division. resulting in uniform an-
plication of the standard specifications
for all ties produced. has materially
improved the quality of the tics TO
ceived. SO that tho incroase In The
price paid for the ties has been par
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21
REAL. Els I ATE
WANTED
MONEY TO LOAN.

Mcs~y to Loan ON Cewrtry Real Estate.
GEO, r. CRAWFORD a CO. $50 K
Main street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-21

TRUSTEES SALE.
To highest bidder, extra attractive
and commodious modern dwelling and
large lot, Northwest corner StonewaIi
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-23
GRAND RIDGE,

MI and Mrs. Frank Miller Of Chi
caso' who were here % attend the
funeral Of the formers uncle. Thomas
Miller at Ottawa on Saturday, were
Gunner guests Saturday evening with
ms uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. II.
M. Glaaier returning to their home
later in the evening
Mrs. Ellen Duder. who returned
from visit with her mother in En-.
iand, has been the guest of Mrs. f.
u. Williams since her arrival. Mrs
Dudor IS reported as in very poor
health
a. H. focum spent Sunday vita
friends north of town.
a number Of the local lodge of OdJ
Fellows went to Streator Friday oven.
ing, whore second degree work was
a feature OF lodge work transacted bv
the visiting and Strcator lodges
Miss Kate Eckcrt and brothers have
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-23

\ large crowd attended the comhr
nation services at the StaNangcr
Lutheran church sunday.
There were Rally Day exercises at
the l.. II. : church Sunday morning
and evening. a large crowd attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson ana
Irene Nelson Of Wallace called hero
sunday evening
Marcus Nelson was Mar Hes
visitor Monday
About all are husk,ug corn now.
Mr.. and Mr.. Elmer Anderson enter
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-23
Saved My Life
With Eatonic
Says New Jersey Woman

II was nearly dead until I found
Eatonic and can truly say it saved
my life. 1t is hhe best stomach
medicine ever made" writes Mrs.
Ella Smith.
Acid stomach causes awful misery
which Eatonic quickly gets rid Of
by taking up and carrying out the
acidity and gases which prevent good
digestion. A tablet taken after meals
brings quick relief. Keeps the stom.
ach healthy and helps to prevent the
many ills SO liable to arise from ex.
cess acid. Don q suffer from stomach
miseries when you can get big box
Of Eatonic for a trife with youi
druggists guarantee.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-23

7 been entertaining relatives from New
York the past week.
Mrs. OrviIle Woodward was hostess
on Thursday at an all-Iay meeting Of
, the Woman's Guild Of st Andrew 3
church. This meeting was very wen
attended, the ladies dcyotlnE the en-
tire time to sewing for tpeir comine
bazaar, At noon Mrs Woodward
served a delicious dinner. after which
the ladies' scWed again until I O'Clock.
They will meet again in two weeks
with Mrs. Chester skinner, west of
! town.
Mrs Seibold of Pavilion, Nob isl
visiting her brother George ''chobcrt
and family.
Mr. ana Mrs. II. II Mulfori Of East
Liberty street entertained At Il i've
generation dinner party at their home
Saturday evening, the guests being
Mrs CT. Hammond, Mrs Mnsscrsmith .
and daughter Josephine Of Moline also
daughter Mrs Jessie Bail and little =
daughter Loretta Mae of Fayettn /
Ohio. The family reunion, which is
little ont OF the ordinary. is one that
will he remembered ~ all who paytic.
ipated Mr.. and Mrs. Milford viii
leave the first week in November for
California whore hey will enjoy the
winter months.
Antoine Schmidt is reported as on
the SICK list.
Mrs. c. W Schobort Of Papjliou.
Neb is visiting her brother John
Rinker and family.
Miss Cora Schercr and sister Netto
Of BLOOMINGTON have been visiting
heir sister, Mrs. EarI England, east
If town,
Mr.. and Mr. Chester Pirkey Ct In
llama announce the arrival Of habt =.
laughter. Mrs, Pirkey was formerly :,
Miss Julia Jacobs OF this village. =,
me Il. W. :. club held their first -
meeting IN several months at IN !.
Ome or Mrs Wallace Watts in South -,
ottawa township After the Uans0t-
ion OF the usual routine OF business ~
he remainder of the time was spent
oclaiiy' Mrs. Watt served deli.
iouS luncheon. The club viii meet
gam IN two weeks with Mrs Everett
'odesoh northwest 81 the village. "
froi. Mcleod was an Ottawa caller -
II SATURDAY 81
MrS' harry ManieE ana daughters, ~
irs. Arthur tlar"ood. Mrs, PoWe", II
nd MRS HOOD all Of Htreator, paH
lrS, Lester beafta a farewell Visit Ut
the nome OF hcr parents Mr.. ana -
IT'S. I. W Mahle} Oh bHfilhIton d' p 4"
ue' on Wednesday, Mrs, Dedrth AMI
Tue son, John Manley, returning - Us
lelr nome IN Milwaukee,, Wis On ne
thursday. ~
w I. Rlnker ana Mrs q. L. Dcartn He
re not so well y
Mr.. ana MIS-. }. Il. Miller OF Tam ic'
co were week end guests at the II. hi
]. Glazler home. They we're called -
ere by the death and burial OF Mr..
HERS brother Tom Miller, who was
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-23

tanned number of relatives at dinner
Sunday
Mrs. Electa Hole ana Bcrnicc apcnt
Monday morning at finis Baull's.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-23
Breaking a Record

man down East spoke his Will
INV" monograph, thus giving his
helrN chance Ia hreah his record.
Evening star., 1920-12-03

Many with Bay Seal or Kit
Coney Collars, others with ex-
ira large cape collars en-
broidered with chenille; all
silk lined. Velour, heather
mixtures and siIvertone. All
colors and sizes.
Evening star., 1920-12-03

Beautiful Crepe de Chine and Wash
Satin; plain tailored and elaborately
lace and ribbon trimmed; Envelope
Chemise, Camisoles, Gowns and I'm
derskirts. ALI to 60 at.............
Evening star., 1920-12-03

Big, wide, deep collars of
M Moufflon Australian Opos-
"a,
sum, Ringtail Opossum and
,Raccoon; also Belly Squir-
rel collar and cuffs, 36 inches
long and lined with figured
silk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-21
HOW TO ANSWER
Advertising Where No Ad-
dress is Given, But Key
Number Used.

In answering classified advertise.
ments where the advertiser does not
use his name. address your reply to
the key-letter used In the adver-
tisement, and send It In caro- OF the
Times Republican. Replies will be
delivered to the advertisers prompt
~. Names of advertisers advertise
ing under key-letters will not bs
divulged.
All classified advertising must b0
in this office before 12 o'clock (noon)
on the day OF publication We are
not responsible for errors which
may appear In advertisements FUR
nished by telephone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-21
NEBRASKA LANDS.

FOR Sale-Six hundred forty acre
Hocker county. Nebraska combina-
ton rm-ranch, all fenced. About
haif rolling surface blue stem pas
ture Balance is valley or bottom
iahd-smooth, Very rich deep dark
loan soil-ffne alfalfa land. Well,
acres now In alfalfa. Water at six
TO eight feet on bottom land. Well
windmill. Railroad eight miles,
courtroom house, shedding for 100
cattle. Immediate possession. Price
only S25 acre. Terms on part 6 per
cent. Will consider 1920 or late 1919
model light six. f1ve-passenger Buick
or Studebaker car. L. d. Beil
'Beloit, Kansas.