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New Britain herald., 1917-05-22
URGES GOVERNMENT
 CONTROL OF COAL
, Trade Commission Would Even 9f a458 %ss s.ltg4 x
 Fix Prices on Bitumin0us

Washington, May 22.-Government regulation of the coal industry, in- cluding the fixing of prices, was pro- posed by the Federal Trade Commis- sion late yesterday in report to congress charging producers and brokers with exacting exorbitant profits. The report planes the pres ent coal shortage at consumption points on inadequate transportation facilities.
 'sIhe price of bituminous coal, which is ., necessity. should be fixed" said the report, according to the same general principle which has been established in the conduct of public utilities. At a time like the present excessive profits should not be per- mitted to be extorted from the public by producers and distributors of any prime necessity Of life"
 In line with the Trade Commis- sion's statements concerning transpor- tation, the supreme court handed down a decision yesterday upholdlng the power of the Interstate Commerce. Commission to compel railroads to furnish a reasonably adequate supply of coal cars to handle normal and seasonable demands for interstate commerce originating at mines along their lines, and to award reparation to shippers for failure to supply cars.
 Lack of transportation for coal, the Trade Commission reports, probably will be remedied by measures being taken by the Interstate Commerce Commission and by the Council of National Defense. These measures in- ro$ i~o la NfpA. button of open-top cars. expedition of shipments, return of empty cars to mines, prevention of abuse of recon signment and demurrage privileges, and the provision of additional trans portation equipment either by ac- nuiring new cars or by disconttnuance of unnecessary passenger trains.
 The report said that, while there had been an increase in coal produc- ton, an unprecedented demand dur ing the last six months not only had absorbed coal as fast as 1t could be shipped. but had exhausted the small stocks in storage. The country now faces . serious situation, the commis sion declared, in obtaining a com. 1nodity basic to virtually every form of military and industrial activity.
 Tho increase in demand has beer great. In 1916, shipments of coa from the mines amounted to about sos, 00O, 900 tons, about 56.oOO,OOt greater than in 1915. This was due the commission found, to fndustria expansion and to increased railroas traffic. Transportation dtmculuei grew out of unusual burdens laid upo1 both rail and water transporta11o1 systems, and on abuse of reconsaen ment and demurrage privileges. < S The commission recommendet strongly that coal miners be exempted In the army draft and that everythlnf possible be done to urge them to re main at their normal tasks.
 Speculating brokers. as well as pro. ducers. were charged with responst' bility for increased prices. The pro. ducer. the report said, admit frankl, they are taking advantage of tht fituation to make up for low profits o Z 1hA last few years.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-22
MORALS AND ARMY CAMPS.

Boston, May 2z.@The Un1taf1ans gathered here for 8 weeks anntver- sary turned their attention to busi- ness today at the annual meeting of tho American Unitarian association. Addresses on the program were not wholly confined to the associations . private affairs, however, one of them by D. Brewer Eddy, associate secrc- t."'.s>f the American board of cona- merce for foreign missions, having for its sADJect '~rhe moral challenge of our army oamps."
New Britain herald., 1917-05-22
c. \. R. OPEN MEETING.

Tomorrow evening Stanley Post, c. \. R., is to have another open meet ing, the program and entertainment to be in charge Of the Sons of Vet erans and the s. of V. Auxiliary. The East street school children will take part In the program and other num- bers will include selections by the High school orchestra, solos by Neil Murnhy. readings by Mrs. Marion Dixon, recitattons by Mrs. Cora Hum Eddy and solos by Mrs. Alice Wood ford.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-22

HE WAR
 and the yc1opaedia Britanni, yxTE decided undertake preparation Of New w Volume added the 2o volumes of the Encyclopaedia Brannica, l1th Edition
 Volume devoted have the bringing Encyclopaedia Britannica down to the date of the conclusion of peace
 contain auhositatve background speane. special political conflict Of interests of a the nations concerned
 give exhaustive progress war; the m1 tary side we'll and win thus enable ultimate in the radjusmsnts that The geographical results will also fully wit maps place of will wherever there changes in boundaries The volume high of
 
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 especial and will such the contributors that win from feeling and national padic will asked will be of tho standing those who se The magnitude of the war; in which practically countries directly necessary authority attained plong incopaable Brannica putting pzesentdax tho facts of chapter of history which influence Of civilization where in be- fact complete greatest history just good book as the Encyclopaedia Britannica
 Volume only fair, unbiased and fun started fought changes innovations brought aboubut will also deal with of the outside the sphere of fighting Particular will be given those economic factors in the which have led the adoption by all the bgerens of saguard tell dissoysriss industry :nd sns For instance aviation submarine warfare and public hygiene there have been developments of primary These and other advances knowledge will be fully dealt with Ihs @ xrtualZ make the New yonnas suPplemes to the Encycopaeda Whether peace shall year, year. the year the additional bring Britannica abreast the worlds knowledge it stands when peace has been made. publication possible
 THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA,
 psrHht~T~4P President have dhundre Q New since newspaper paragraph pubished We therefore wish to inform s4u ownsr th. anno. ss notified of the of publication sS
 This New Volume will be issued binding. to match their Cambridge the low.pricsd Handy the price which will be sod 2 of the R.t.nniee will he the p.d volume for the ct ths Bit.nnie.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-22
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
PRESIDENT WILSON
 WAS 61 YESTERDAY

Washington. Dec. 2s. Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States, to whose lot has fallen the task of guiding the destinies of the nation through one of the most crit ical periods in it's history, quietly ob- served his sixty-frst birthday anni- versary today. The only indication that the executive has passed another milestone was the scores of greetings received from friends in many ports of the world. Among those sending greetings were the rulers Of the Euro pean nations allied with the United States in the war, together with many of the foremost citizens of France, England and Italy.
 This morning the president played golf with Mrs. Wilson and later worked on the railroad address which he will deliver to congress next week.
 So far as outward appearances go. the president shows little effects of the tremendous strain under which he has labored the past year. In health and spirits he appeares to be many years younger than 61. lis hair is much grayer than when he first en- tered the White House, but he still stands erect and his face has taken on a ruddier hue, due largely to his habit of taking certain amount of out door exercise every day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
Purpojse Keeps All on Time.

In this hasteDing age of ours, when even seconds count in business life, 1t may sound paradoxical to say that we owe our punctuality and time-saving to the playful purpoise. And yet such, indeed, is the fact, for watches, clocks, and the still more dignif1ed chronome- ter would not run month in and month out with regularity, hut for the lubri- cants obtained from his iaws. This oil has the unique property of being able to retain it's fluidity summer and winter, and there is an authentic rec ord of the lubricant doing its work at a temperature of quite 100 degrees be- low the freezing po;nt.--Sclentifc American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
flow to Save Butter.

."Carelcs2ness about butter is com- mon American sin against thrift. In nearly every family some member has the habit of taking huge helpings of butter which he or she does not use. The remedy is simple. Cut slices of the oblong pound of butter quarter of an inch thick, and cut each slice into four pieces. When the butter is served. each member of the family take one onall piece at a time It sounds like g small economy, but it is one which carerul city housewives have practiced for sears.-Farm and Preside
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
COLD WAVE SPREADS
 OVER BIG VALLEYS

Washington, Dec. 2S.-A marked cold wave has overspread the upper Missouri and upper Mississippi val leys, and is extending eastward and southward toward the Atlantic coast, where the weather will be much cold CT Saturday in all sections north of Florida. Snow in the north and rain in the south precede the cold. Highest barometric pressures of the winter accompany a disturbance extending from Minnesota northwestward into the Canadian northwest, with central pressure this morning at 31 inches. The movement of this disturbance southeastward is being preceded by the cold wave.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
Christmas Dance At Country Club.

AC country CluO.
 The Pine Bluff Golf and Country club had their annual Christmas dance last night at the club house. A local orchestra furnished the music. The members of the Lotus Cotillion club had been invited and quite a large number of guests were present. The following is list of the guests: Misses Lillian Philpot. Virginia Crut- cher, Frances Howell, Louise Crow, Josephine Wilkins, Phoebe Clements, Catherine Montgomery. Theola Sim mons, Martha Whelan, Thelma Carna- han, Vashti King, Frances Andrews, Lucille Simmons, Elizabeth Shober, Ceta French. Ida Sheppard, Miss Hearne of Albemarle, N. C.; Hughlett Goodman, Corinne Smart. Zelda Da- wis, Dorothy Gallagher, Fife Watson of Tucker, Bessie Coleman, Frances Coleman, Helen Bradford. Lucille Payne, Eunice Norris and Miss Reap. Messrs. Walter Trulock Earl Wood, Ray West, Gilbert Carnahan, c. w. Holmes, Frank Philpot, Irven McDan- iel, Joe Clement, Lieut.. Leslie McIn- tyre, Wroe Freeman, Ed Dilley, Alex Nichol, Stowell Meade, Joe Walker, Verna Niven, Alvin Morgan, Leonard Jones. Carl Rutledge. Melbourne Mar tin Basil Wilson, Frank Tomlinson, Quincy Nash, Kirk Andrews, Roger McNew, Edmond Williams, Arthur Tripplett, Currin Nichol, Frank Rob- inson, Edward Clark, Chester Lit, Littleton Sallee, Roland Ingram, Ju- Han Cross, Houston Martin, Joe liar din Henry Nunn, Walter Gould, H. D. Palmer, w. H. Kennedy, Edward Now land, Henry H. Haizlip.
 MT. and Mrs. J. M. Barker, Hardy Kilgore, Sam Trimble, A. R. Cooper, Rufus Hudson, Charles Tripplett, Sextus Wilson, Leo M. Andrews. Pe- ter Byrd, Dr. and Mrs. B. H. John- son, and Mesdames E. c. Tovey, Ger aid Tripplett and James Hudson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
J. 1T. PRITCHARD
 WOUNDED IN FRANCE

J. Henry Pritchard, who is now at the front in France, bears the distinc- ton of the second man in the Twelfth Railway Engineers wounded in the present war, according to a statement made by him in letter to R. F. Bur- ford of this city. MT. Pritchard is the son of MT. and Mrs. M. F. Pritchard of this city and is the first Pine Bluff boy to be wounded in France. The young soldier was slightly wounded in the foot. He stated in his letter to MT. Burford that he had "got" several of the Boches.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
Not Old Enouah.

Alice was not greatly interested in the approaching Halloween party and when her older sisters tried to enthuse her with the subject she Answered sadly: "Oh, what good is Halloween to me? I an not old enough to see my future husbands face in mirror"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
OBITUARY
Mrs, Agnes Louise Brursov.

MrS. NVNeS AaOI'SG DTul!SJ''
 The funeral services of Mrs. 1,r,g,5 Louise Brunson, who died vest"rdaV morning at the residence of her so'l, Dr. Asa Brunson, 700 Pine street 'T;il be held from the residence this att'r- noon at 8 o'clock. The services i2ilI he conducted by Rev. H. A. Stowell, pas tor of the Trinity Episcopal church. Interment will be in Bellwood ceme tery.
 Mrs. Brunson's home was in Mem phis, and she had come to this city to spend the Christmas holidays with her son. She had not been in ill health lately, but was stricken with heart disease early yesterday morning and died suddenly. She was 75 years of age, and her family had been very prominent in Jefferson county for a number of years. She was born in Mississippi. but lived at New Cas- cony for about 20 years, when she moved to Memphis She has been liv- ing in that city with her son, Percy Brunson. since 1893.
 Mrs. Brunson was q member of the Episcopal church, and her marriage here, AZ years ago, was the first to take place in Trinity church. She is survived by three sons, Dr. Asa Brunson of Pine Bluff, Dr. w. F.. Rrunson of Swan Lake and Percy Brunson of Memphis. She was a sis ter of Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhugh, who died some time ago. She is also sur- vived by brother, Virge Murdaugh of Little Rock.
 Pallbearers are as follows: Active-Curran Nichol, P. R. Rag land. S. B. Russell. Van Knox, Turner Bradford, Drew White, P s. Oracle of Robroy. John r. Sennett of Corner stone.
 i Honorarv-John M. Oracle of Little Rock, G. L. Madding, Cppt. F. W. Williams. A. W. Nunn. R. H. Williams Dr. o. W. Clark, L. w. Clement of English. Mai. H. 4. Mccoy, W. D. i Hearn and c. H. Triplett.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
\ Cross insult.

Lord Rocksavage caught thief fin the act of picking his pocket. He graspcd the culprit's hand and, !0okina at 1t disgustedly, said as he flung, it from him, "How dare you rrt your hand in a gentleman's pocket without vashing it first. ."-Boston Transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
WAR LOAN IS EXCEEDED.

Paris, Dec. 2S.-The 10000, 100000 francs asked for in the third war loan has been exceeded according to a statement made in the chamber of deputies today by M. Klotz, the min ister of finance. M. Klotz said that the returns from the loan were still incomplete but that the subscription not including those from abroad ag- gregate 10,706, 100000 francs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
PASTOR. WIFE AND SON
 KILLED IN WRECK

Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 2S.-Dr. A. l.. Andrews, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, his wife and son, William, were killed instantly when an automobile in which they were coming to Fort Worth. crashed into the Sunshine Special at cross ing of the Missouri Pacific railroad near Dalforth. The car was totally destroyed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
Y. w. (. A. Will Hold Ann,, Hnncn


 Open House.
 The Y. w. c. A. will have an "open house. on New Years day, at their home on West Barraque from three to six p. m. The public is cordially invited to attend. A house secretary has been employed, and plans are being perfected to have the home ready for occupancy on New Years day. Many articles of furniture are needed fortne home, list is given below. If you care to donate any of them, call either 1918 of 1642 and it will be sent for at once. This is an opportunity given all Christian peo- ple of Pine Bluff to assist in a won- derful work, and only through their assistance can it be made a success. Other articles not mentioned on the lis are acceptable.
 One roll top desk, two library tab les. chairs, Straight and rocking), book cases, books, rugs, @ by 12, and smaller rugs), sun parlor furniture, chiffoniers, dressers, kitchen utensils, pillows, towels, napkins, tea towels, counterpanes for single beds
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29

Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Denny have re- turned from visit with friends in Little Rock.
 Miss Allie Banks of Helena, formerly a Pine Bluff young lady, is in the city visiting friends and relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. McInnis of Min. den, La., are the guests of their brother, J. l.. McInnis, 315 Laurel street.
 Mrs. Ava Poss and children are spending the weekend in Benton visiting relatives.
 The Pine Bluff Public Library will be closed Tuesday, the first day of the new year.
 Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Leavitt of Wind. fall. Ind, will arrive here today for a weeks visit with c. M. Leavitt and family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
CANADIAN OFFICER
 KILLED IN FALL

Fort Worth, Texas. Dec. 2S. Lieut.. R. Cuthbert. member of the Royal Flying corps, was killed today at
 Benpebrook when his machine fell to the .::- 1:s. ;, l-s1in height of sev- seral hundred faet. His scull was fractured. death being instantaneous.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
Delightful Supper Thursday nght.

MT. and Mrs. J. M. Sawyer enter. tained with supper Thursday night at their l me on Ohio street. the supper being served at o'clock Those participating were Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Evans and little daughter MT. and Mrs. Formby anddaughter Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Young and daugh. ter, MT. and Mrs. Britt, MT. and Mrs Ethil Britt, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Saw yer. The evening was closed with a prayer by Rev. H. A. Evans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
MOTHERS SMILE.

o,,4 of the golden hopes by years
 have known, Z, . of the blessings loss and grief
 have shown, ono memorized joy, undimmed, re- ono mains the while, c,ose to me-my mothers lovlng
 smile.
 u,oe babe, mine own-so mighty yet
 so weak nh little nestling hands of thee, my
 sweet! uooot me to live, that, in the years r,o,, too. mayst hold in cherished
 memory .a,ong the blessings life has, proved
 worth while. = m keep forever dear--thy mothers
 smile.
 lisa L. Wright, in The Peoples
 Home Journal.
 Mir and Mrs. J. A. Bowles have re- turned home after spending the holi- dav with their daughter Mrs. J. L.. T,,rner of Bearden, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
Will Anderson.

The funeral services of Will An derson, aged 23. who died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock after an illness with pneumonia, were held yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. MT. Anderson, who died at the residence of l.. H. Hults, on the Warran road, near here, is survived by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Interment occurred at Union cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
PERSONALS.

Howell L. Westbrook, head of tho Westbrook Grain & Milling com pany, left yesterday evening for a business trip to Memphis. He will return Monday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29

First Baptist Church-Corner Sixth avenue and Cherry street, W. J. E. Cox, pastor. Sunday school at 9:3O a. m., T. N. Harper, superintendent. Graded school with classes for all ages. Class for young men taught by Judge II. R. Lucas. Class for older men taught by the pastor.
 Preaching by the pastor at Il a. m., and 7:30 F. m. Morning subject: Our Fleeting Years; Evening sub- ject: "Wireless Message of God"
 B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m., Harlow Sanders, president.
 Prayer and praise service Wednes- day at 7:3O p. m., ordination of dea- cons.
 Lutheran-Sixtn avenue and F1ori- da street. ". c. Schrader. pastor. En slish Sunday school, Mir. G. A. Bah lau, superintendent, at 9:30 a. m. A German service will be held in the morning. at 0:45; an English ser vice at 7:3O p. III.
 Monday evening at 8 o'clock an En- glis-l service will be held eommem> orative of the passing of the old, and
  A most cordian invitation is eX- , tended to all to attend these services. First Christian Church corner Sixth avenue and Beech street. A Homer Jordan pastor. Our Bible school meets at 9:20 and you are most earnestly urged to be present if you are member. We want to close the year with a good showing in the Bible school and you can help us do this by your presence and help. Our morning; worship is at 1o:45. The subject of the sermon will be, "The Close of the Record" Our young people meet in the Christian Endea- vor siociety at 6:30 p. m. All the young people are invited to this ser vice. Our evening worship is ia 7:30. The subject of the sermon will be, "The Last Invitation" You will al l ways find warm welcome at this church.
 The Hazel Street Baptist Church. Sunday school at 10 a. Ill. Preach ing at il a. m. by the pastor, subject, "Consecration" no night service. i Sunbeam band at p. m. Hazel Street Sunday school No. 2 at p. m.
 w. M. U. and Aid society on Tuues- l day at 3 p. ID.
 Wednesday, prayer service, at D. m. A corial invitation extended GO everyone to attend these services. Ohio Street Baptist Churcl-The home like church. w. c. Wood, pas tor. Preaching by the pastor at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. aNorning subject "Ebenezer," evening subject ''The Anchor of the Soul" Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Young Peoples meet ing at 6:30 p. m. All the members of the church are urged to be present in these hours of worship. The best way to begin the New Year right Is | to close the old year right. Come to church Sunday. A cordial invitation is extended to all. 4%SAa
 Trinity (EpiscopaD-Hoiy Com munion, 7:30 a.. m. Morning prayer, 11:0O a. m. Evening prayer, 7:30 a. 1 m. The pupils of the man ounday School will be given a Christmas party at 7:30, New Years niglt.
 First Methodist Church South, i 'CThe downtown Church)-E. R. Steel. Pastor. Sunday school 9:30 l a. m., Morning service with sermon i by the pastor at 10:20 a. m. Junior Church with the quarterly confefr- ence 2 p. m. Epworth League 6:45 p. m. Evening services 7:30 p. m. 1 Wednesday 7:15 regular prayer ser vice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-29
Children's Story Hour.

Children's esA-.- Story Hour.
 Mrs. J. c. Alleyn will entertain the children at the story hour this after noon at 2:3O o'clock at the rooms of the Library association. Miss Nell Young left Thursday for St. Louis. where she will enter a accompanied as far as Little Rock by Mrs. H. B. Johnson, who returnel yesterday evening.
 Mrs. Annie Klarberg departed Thursday afternoon for Helena, where she will be the guest of friends for the remainder of the holi- day season.