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vr becoming more "serious, reports to the Nation- indicate that ewjer miners are at work today than time ''since the strike was Georges Creek district is com- v.pletely' closed and lasl week it was nearly normal. The West Virginia fields and Now River fields are- producing about 15 p6r cent less than Other fields report At in Kansas. Only in Kansas, where volunteers wprk'ecl thVstrip tibn of arid Federal troops, and in "the 'New River ield West Virginia there today of "increased production. In Kansas seven-'pits'we're worked; In Wyoming new labor troubles threatened to decrease the small amount of coal being brought out. Members of the railroad brotherhoods in Kansas today were expected to act on a resolution adopted last night to request authority to refuse to handle coal niined by nonunion workers.

Under the sweeping order of Fuel Administrator Garfield limiting delivery of fuel or power only to essential consumers in the first five class- LINDSEY A Thos. H. Ince Presents Dorothy Dalton in "Other Wives" She was poor as a church mouse, yet she hob-nob- bed with millionaires. That is, she hob-nobbed with them till she found out what their game was. Then, poor as she was, she beat "them at their own game and won the 'very man-- But you ought to see THAT in the picture to appreciate it! Come, won't you? About 4 people--two who were happy and two who were not.

A Paramount Picture of'the war priorities list, curtailment 'of production Svas- in prospect in factories boots and brass and bronze manufacturers, 'clothing, 'machinery, (except where specifically exempted), iron and steel, jewelry, mai'ble and stone products, musical instruments, paper goods (news print exempted), rubber goods, cigars, wagons and carriages, wood manufacturers, sheet and metal products, leather goods, mattress, paints and varnishes, photographic supplies and miscellaneous nonessentials. To Close Theatcrt. Theaters, motion picture shows and all other places of amusement, faced complete shutdowns. Churches and schools also were included in that category, although efforts were being made to postpone closing the schools as long as possible. Bakeries, except those producing bread, also fell under the ban, as did confectioners and certain packing plants.

In some of those industries, however, an immediate shutdown might be forestalled if the regional coal committee permitted them to operate until their present supply of fuel was exhausted. Suspension of all traffic over the St. Louis San Francisco railroad out of Oklahoma City today was said to be only a matter of hours unless was supplied. All railroad traf- fie might be tied up at Oklahoma City by the end of the week, railroad officials there said. PRESIDENT ASKS FOR CONGRESSIONAL HELP Saturday, One Day Only THOS.

H. INCE Presents William S. Hart in "Square Deal Sanderson" An Artcraft Picture SQUARE! That's the kind of a man that Bill Hart is in this one. Straight as a die and on the level but ready to go like the devil for a defenseless woman in distress. Better Come Early Washington, Dec.

recommendations on the cost of liv- ing, labor unrest, radicalism and readjustment of the nation to a peace basis were the features of President Wilson's annual message to congress delivered today. The peace treaty, the president told congress, will be discussed in a separate message alter, as will the railroad question. For the second time only since the president established the practice of addressing congress in person, his message was read by the clerks. president's principal recommendations were the establishment of a budget system for national finances, reorganization of the taxation system with simplification of the income and excess profit taxes; readjustment of the tariff system to conform with the fact that the United States is the greatest capitalist in the world; recognition and relief for soldiers of the world war, particularly in the way of government farms as proposed by Secretary Lane; proper measures to foster dye- stuffs industry built up during the a to keep the United States inde- i pendent of foreign supply; enlarged program for rural development, in i recognition of the farmers' part in the war. Measures which will "remove the causes of the political restlessness in our body politic." At this point-the president made his most extensive reference to the peace treaty by say- ing that the causes for unrest "are rather than deep-seated," and that they "arise from or are nected with the failure on the part of our government to arrive speedily at a just and permanent peace permitting return to normal conditions from transfusion of radical theor- i ies" from the seething European cen- ters, pending such delay, from profiteering, resulting from the cost of living, and lastlv from the machinations, of passionate i and malevolent agitators.

With re- turn to normal conditions this unrest will rapidly disappear. The president renewed his recommendations for legislation to deal effectively with "those persons who by violent methods will abrogate our time-tested institutions." Several recommendations and some renewals of previous ones were made by the president to bring down the (cost of living. Among them were extension of the food control law to peace times for emergency, regulation for the transpotration of foods in interstate cmmerce; a cold storage law modeled after the law in New FOR ELEVEN MONTHS IN THE YEAR- Our store is almost an exclusive Men's and Boys' Store. But for one month, and that is the month of December, our store is turned over to the ladies. i As Christmas draws near and every man's thoughts turn to some present for HER, she, in turn, is wondering what to give HIM.

What more logical place, then, in which to find something to PJJEASE HIM than in a Man's Store. So, Ladies, bring your gift problems to us. We will help you in ihe selection of something that is sure to please him. E. HUNT COMPANY The Store Where They Buy HIS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

the law requiring marks to the length of time foods are kept in storage, and a law to secure competitive selling and to prevent unconscionable profits" by federal license of corporations selling food in interstate commerce. A long portion of the message was devoted to a discussion of the condition and rights of labor. "A definite program to bring about improvement in conditions of labor and a genuine democratic was recommended. A IN! You will find one of the largest and best selected stocks of HO USE FURNISHINGS in the west, and you will also find oar prices very reasonable. See our line of FLOOR COVERINGS and if will be easy for you to select what you want for your home.

ilobinson Furniture Co. LUBBOCK, TEXAS SOME LOCAL ITEMS FROM THE SLATON1TE I Although the crops have just begun to move around Slaton the bank I eposits are climbing rapidly, which 1 ndicates that prosperity is with us.) is estimated that less than half the otton has been marketed and very' ittle grain has moved on account of ack of thrashers and laborers to put 1 in shape for the market. Despite hese facts there is now about 500.00 on deposit in the two Slnton janks, as compared with $233,870 September 12th this year. F. L.

Wilber received a message Monday stating that his father, W. I. Wilber, had died at his home in He left Tuesday or that city to attend the funeral and burial. Before returning Mr. Wilber will visit a married daughter at Dow City, Iowa.

This week Joe Garland sold a nice piece of property in South laton Addition to J. A. Harris, of Aransas, who will move here in a short time and occupy it. The deal was handled by A. M.

Watson Co. Messrs. Joe Montgomery and Geo. McCarty have just returned from Justiceburg, where they have oil properties and where there is much excitement and speculation over the prospect of bringing in a gusher in a few days. These gentlemen arc very much pleased with the prospect of realizing excellent returns on their holdings in the Justiceburg field, and are making preparations to develop a section of land they hold.

We have one bargain left at Meadow -200 acres, with good improvements, three-fourths mile of school, 175 acres in cultivation, at $37.50 per acre. $3000.00 cash payment will handle. We have sold an entire section of raw land adjoining this tract at $35.00 per acre. SEE US TODAY if splendid farm. you want this The Simmons-Read Co.

Office 2nd Floor Lubbock State Bank Lubbock, Texas. BIG SPRING FEELS SHORTAGE OF COAL Big Spring, Texas, Dec. temperature has fallen from 70 Monday to 22 Tuesday, the scarcity of fuel makes the dtuatiori very acute. None of the coal yards have any fuel and many families are depending wholly on oil stoves. NEW UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT TO OPEN Our renders will find an announcement in this issue of the opening of a new Undertaking Establishment, under-the firm name of Robinson- Simmons Undertaking Company, Mrs.

W. E. Robinson and E. C. Simmons.

The new business will open in thi back of the building occupied by the Gift Shop, but will later move into larger quarters -when the building is available. Mr. Simmons, who spent a number of years in our city and is a-licensed embalmcr will of the business, and it is expected that everything will be ready by the First of January, to serve the public in this line." Piles Cured in 6 to Days OroUsts rcfcridjmoney If PAZO OINTMENT to core Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Prttnidiaa Instantly relieves ItchliU PUw.

and yoa can Set after tae am aoourauoa. Price ATTENTION! The Ladies Aid First Christian Church will hold a bazaar at Barrier Bros. Store on Saturday, Dec. 13th. 231p Lubbock the Hub of the Plains..