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The Washington times., 1918-01-05
J.. S. WIRE CONTROL
TORELEASE 10000
MEN, AIM OF BILL

In order TO release approximately
10000 telegraphers for military duty,
aud more than double the usefulness
of the telephone and telegraph wires
OF the country, Congressman James
b. Aswell Of Louisiana today pre-
pared n bill for introduction in the
House providing for Governmental
control OF all telephones, telegraph,
radio, and cable systems.
Mr.. Aswell would have the Presi-
dent administer the various systems
through the Secretaries OF War and
Navy, and the Postmaster General.
Aside from the increased service
which Mr.. Aswell believes Govern
ment control will give, he believes
the activity of enemy agents in the
United States will be reduced to a
minimum.
The Washington times., 1918-01-05
AsweITs Statement.

In a statement given out today Mr.
Aswell says:
1.-The Government, by the unihca-
ton of these lines can release most
of the employees OF the telegraph com
panIes by sending kilograms over the
telephone wires, as IL done success
fully in other countries where these
facilities are under Government con-
troll. Telephone wires are better tele-
graph wires, and are susceptible OF
use for both telephone and telegraph
simultaneously.
THE War Department Is in grave
need OF trained telegraphers, teie-
phonIsts, and electrical men. II the
teIegraphs and telephones be COM
bined at least 10000 telegraphers will
be released at once for the military
service.
Moreover, II Is necessary to CON
troll the wires in order to prevent
their use for traitorous purposes. as
all other belIigcrents are now doing.
At present there is nothing to prevent
Il spy sending a telegram to FL Paso,
which, being received by a confeder-
ate there, can be carried across the
river into Mexico and then transmit
ted to Germany"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
INDOOR COLLEGE MEET.

Urbana, Ill.,, Mar. 1.-The best ath- letic productions of a majority of the prominent universities, colleges and schools of the middle West are assem- bling here to take part tomorrow in the second annual indoor games of the University of Illinois. Conditions are such as to attract more than ordinary amount of attention to the Illinois 'U' meet this year. It will be the only meet of the season in which the star athletes of the Western Conference will be given opportunity to try conclusions, since the annual meet of the intercollegiate association has been called off.
 The program will cater to the mil- itary, collegiate and scholastic athletes alike. There will be six relay races as follows: One, two, and four miles, for universities; one mile, college; one mile, interscholastic, and one mile for army teams. There will be seven in dividual events, and in addition an all-around competition for the Vest ern intercollegiate championship con- sisting of seven events.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
ROBINSON WORKS 1O Gfl COTTON
 HERE HANDLED
United States Senator Seeks to Secure Transporta-
 tion Facilities.

Frank E. Tomlinson said last night that nothing new had developed in the cotton situation to relieve which he and other cotton men have been at work. for some time, obtaining the aid of Senator Joe T. Robinson in efforts to secure transportation east for about 10000 bales of cotton already sold, and awaiting shipments here. Mir. Tomlinson is optimistic that re- lief will come soon as the result of Senator Robinson's representations to the department at Washington
 The telegraphic inquiry received by Mir. Tomlinson Thursday, concerning the quantity of cotton awaiting ship ment here, was sent by Senator Rob- inson, instead of DirectorGenera of Railroads McAdoo. as was stated in yesterdays issue of The Graphic. The query came in response to a tele- gram sent the senate by MT. Tomlin- son, who expressed the apprehension that he as chairman of the county organization to place bonds of the Third Liberty loan, would be serious ly handicapped unless some of the immense quantity of cotton held ill Pine Bluff could be shipped to pur- chasers in the East:
 The information asked for by Sen ator Robinson was promptly forward ed, and action is expected within a few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
KEEP ST. DAVID'S DAY.

New York, March 1.-Sturdy sons and daughters of Wales, in America and other parts of the world as we'll as in the parent country, are today indulging in their annual observance of St. David's Day, which is to the Welshman what St. Patrick's Day is to the sons of Erin and St. Andrews Day is to the Scotsman.
 The celebration of St. David's Day is on the anniversary of the death of David, the patron saint of the Welsh race. Most anniversaries are com memorative of the birth of the persons remembered, and it is presumed that St. David's Day is the reverse because the definite date of his birth has probably never been established.
 St. David's age may be open to controversy, but no person has ever questioned the goodness of his deeds. In carrying out his mission, St. Dav- id is supposed to have ridden about on ram with dove as his mascot. This dove, perched upon his shoulder, gave the saint the inspiration for his serm- ons. Whether these are facts, tra- diticn or myth the real virtues of St. David, way back in the sixth century were much the same as those of our modern, philanthropic twentieth-cen, tury folk. He preached the defense of the widow and orphan, the uplift of the poor and was called model for the teachers of his day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
JULIUS LtlTNER
 BUYS PLANTATION
 FROM G. MADDING
Real Estate Dealer Pays $45, GOO for 1000 Acres,
 Near Pine Bluff.

Julius Leitner, real estate dealer, has purchased the George Maddin3 plantation on the Arkansas diver a few miles so"th of Pine Bluff, for S45 5,000, the transaction being con cluded several days ago between MT. Leitner and J. P. Cady, real estate realer, representing the vendor Announcement of the consummation of the sale was made yesterday.
 The property consists Of 1000 acl es of rich land, most of which is in cultivation; an eleven-room, two story dwelling, and twenty tenant houses. MT. Leitner also purchased all implements and livestock includ- ing about 100 head oi purebred hogs, 50 head of cattle, 25 mules and sev- eral horses.
 Mr. Leitner will take possession immediately, and will cultivate the place this year, planning to produce considerable meat as we'll as feed and forage crops. Edgar Blackwell, formerly with the A. Biuthenthal store, will manage the plantation.
 MT. Leitner, who has been in the real estate business here for 21 years, has wide experience ill land matters in this section, and he re- gards investment in such property as very attractive, especially at this time
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
Y.W.C.A. TO START CAMPAIGN FOR
 NEW MEMBERS Twelve Teams of Workers Will Canvass City in
 Nine Days. PLAN TO EXTEND
 SCOPE OF WORK Classes in Domestic Science, Elm. broidery, Knitting, Music and Physical Culture to be Opened
 Within a Few Weeks.
(By Eunice Norris.D

At last, Pine Bluff has Young ] Woman's Christian association, start edsa few short weeks ago through the zeal and self sacrifice of cOmpara- , lively small number of good women of the various denominations and as- sisted by the liberality of some of our public spirited men. The scope of it's work has increased daily and it's influence for good is already be ing felt throughout the city. In a commodious home of it's own, central ly located, and comfortably equipped it needed but the appointment of an efficient presiding genius to launch it on career of usefulness.
 In Mrs. Grace Sutton Powell, the new secretary, the board have made wise selection. Endowed as is she With graciouSneSs and charm, with artistic tastes and rare good sense, tactful and sympathetic, spiritually and mentally gifted. she will win the friendship and confidence of ev- iery young woman in Pine Bluff, and twill conserve and uplift spiritual ;ideals in the young womanhood of l, this city.
 Mrs. Powell has already signified her intention of assisting the pas tors of the city as far as her duties permit in solving some of the prob lens which confront the young wom- en of the congregations.
 Campaign Begins Tuesday. To enlist additional interest, a membership campaign will be in augurated. beginning next Tuesday night and continuing for nine days. Under the leadership of twelve cap- tains. each with two assistants, the city will be divided into twelve dis tricts, and a house-to-house canvass made for members. The leaders thus appointed are Mrs. Frank Thompson Mrs. w. w. Taylor, Mrs. Y. M. Hook. CT. Mrs. T. E. Adams. Mrs. l.. F. | Hutt. Mrs. A. II. Rowell. Mrs. Favre Cason, Mrs. J. H. Means. Mrs. Leo M. Andrews, Miss Mary Lindsey, Mrs J. A. Mcleod. Mrs. J. G. Taylor. When the campaign is finished classes will be opened in domestic science, embroidery knitting, music instrumental and vocal, physical cul ture, and other features, and it is hoped that our young women will sc get the "Y. w." habit thal the rooms will be filled at all times.
 The delightful Sunday afternoon vesper services which are always one of the best features of the Y. WIS work. will be conducted by the girls themselves, but open to the public
 The annual dues are $1, which en titles members to all the privileges of the Y. w. c. A. rooms.
 The Graphic joins with the othe, friends of this grand. good work il wishing for it the greatest possible success in is every undertaking.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02

their attack and then found them selves fanked by a nest of machine guns known as The Quadrilateral and were subjected to heavy fire from the rear.
 Finally" said Captain Mac Mahon, "a blooming tank rode ove The. Quadrilateral, smashing the wire entanglements, and the position was soon taken by the Irish Guards and another regiment. I got hit on the head by a piece of shell and was bowled over, but fortunately l had on one of the tin hats, as we call the steel helmets, and it broke the force of the blow.
 There are thousands of Irishmen in the United States who can help win the war by volunteering now for one or another of the hard-hitting Irish regiments and share in Irish valor," famous the world over.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02

There are no better fighting men in the British Army than the Irish troops. They have proved this in many a hard-fought battle: The Royal Irish Fusiliers are called Fag- an-Ballagh boys, Gaelic phrase in- hicating that they "clear the way" There are so many famous Irish regiments that all of them cannot be named here. Among the best are the Munster Fusiliers, the Royal h. noskilling Fusiliers, the Irish Guards the Dublin Fusiliers, the Royal Irish Regiment, the Royal Irish Rifles and the Connaught Rangers, with whom Prigadier General ". A. White of the British and Canadian Recruit inging Mission saw strenuous serv- ice in South Africa.
 These splendid soldiers come from both the north and south of Ireland Che of the first heroes of the pres
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02

ent war was Private Michael O'Leary, who single-handed attacked and killed an incredible number of the enemy and won the Victoria Cross. O'Leary started his war service as a private in the Con- naught Rangers, and he is now a captain. His whole career indicates that he does not know what the word fear means.
 Another splendid fighting man who halls from Tipperary arrived in New York the other day to join the re- cruiting forces of the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission. His name is Captain Thomas F. Mac Mahon, of the Irish Guards, and he won the Military Cross in the Battle of the Somme. In September 1917 the Irish Guards saw very strenuous fighting in the Battle of the Somme. l They carried all their objectives in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02

Tedd H. Cam ,holder of many American swimming records, has been awarded the Navy honor medal for bravery Cam, serving as seaman aboard the. United States submarine chaser May, probably saved the lives of many comrades by his heroism. The May, doing patrol duty somewhere in the Atlantic, sprung a, leak. The leak was plugged by Cam after he had diyed several times into the hold of the vessel, which was already partly filled with water.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
GERMAN NEUTRALITY TERMS TO FRANCE
 ARE DISCLOSED

Paris. Mar. 1-.Iust before the out break of the war Foreign Minister Pichon announced today, the then German Chancellor, Dr. von Beth mann Hollwcg, sent word to Paris that if France decided to remain nell- tral Germany would require as a guarantee of her neutrality the hand ing over for the period of the war with Russia, the French fortresses of Foul and Verdun.
 The foreign minister said that his statement, founded upon unimpeach- able evidence. proved that the Ger mans delii erately rendered the war inevitable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
DRAFT BILL TO
 COME UP TO-DAY

Washington. Mar. 1.-The adminis- tration amendment to the draft law to bring in men as they reach the age of 21 was brought up in the sen- ate today as emergency legislation for immediate passage but finally was put over until tomorrow
 Without discussion the senate pass ed another resolution authorizing the president to call into mediate mili- tary service, skilled experts in indus try or agriculture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
NEW MO. P. SUPES
 ARE APPOINTED

St. Louis, March 1.-J. F. Murphy. general manager of the Missouri Pa citic railroad, announced yesterday the appointment of the following super intendents:
 T. A. Shea, Arkansas division, head quarters Little Rock; J. w. Daniels, White River division, headquarters Au rora, Mo-; w. C. Morse, Missouri d1Vl- sion, headquarters Poplar Bluff; w. r. Kirk, Central division, headquar- ters Van Buren, Ark; M. Mckenna, Wichita division, headquarters Wichi- ta, Kan.
 The appointments are effective March l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
Square Deal for the Shone

"If women had only the co,,raco :. stop shopping when they are tiroav said young woman the other do, ''They buy things then that thov d, not and never will like and if is . bother to the women and q npedos, expense to the shops. The goods a,s inevitably returned and credited When shops are so decent ahout oo cepting goods and crediting them if is only fair to such establishments to give them square deaL"
 On a clear day it is not possiblp in go up ln an aeroplane anywhere in England without seeing the sea
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
Ironing Velvet,

Velvet must be ironed over the iron so as not to crush the pile. The best way is to get someone to hold a hot iron upwards while you draw the vel vet backward and forward along the hot surface. Keep the velvet well stretched, and go over every piece carefully till the pile stands up we'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
CASH AND CARRY"

Portland. Me-, March 1.-Virtually all of the largest retail groceries of Portland today put into operation the so-called three-way system, which has been devised as measure of wartime economy. This system is essentially the same as the leash -and-carry" sys- tenn adopted in some other cities. The plan is indorsed by the Federal admin istration and by the State food admin istrator.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02

Latest styles in new Spring oxfords. Mems, ladies and children's-arriv- ing daily-bought before the heavy market advance, will be offered at great savings and they are ready for your inspection. At Leavitt's Cut Price store. 3-1-2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
Platinum.

Platinum, with the exception of irl- dium, is the heaviest of all the metals. The name originated with the Span iards on account of it's silvery color, plata s!gnifying silver. It was un- known in Europe until about TAI, when it's existence was announced to the world by Spanish scientist after a trip to South America.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
STEEBER AND ZBYSZKO.

New York, March 1.-Wladek Zby- szko, the giant Polish wrestler, and Joe Stecher, the young Iowa grappler, meet on the mat in Madison Square Garden tonight in finish match to determine the question of relative su- nremacy. Upon the outcome depends the question as to which of the two contestants is have match with Earl Caddock for the championship. The Stecher-Zbyszko contest is attracting much attention among the devotees of the sport and the promoters of the match expect the big Garden to be filled with the largest crowd that ev- CT witnessed a wrestling bout in this city.
 Of LOGO men who mary, it has been found that 3S2 marry women young CT than themselves, o79 marry wom- en of the same age, and S3 marry women older than themselves.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02

A man in Greece who is sentenced to death has to wait two years be fore the execution of his sentence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02

Mems 75c work shirts. 4Sc. Mems $1.00 work shirts, 79c. Mems $2.50 dress shirts, at $l.4s. Mems $1.50 dress shirts, 9Sc. Mems $10O dress shirts, 79c. At eav;tt's Cut Price store. 3-l-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
GROVER GOES TO CAPITAL.

M. l.. Grover, who has been em- ployed at Thompson brothers gar, age has gone to Little Rock. He eX- poets to enter government service in the near future. Thompson brothers are communicating with an expert enced mechanic, to fill the vacancy, and, in the meantime, are themselves giving personal attention to automo- bile work entrusted to them.
 Leavitt's Cut Price store has just received new line of ginghams, cot ton tapestries. silkolines and ere tonnes, from 12 1-2cup. 3-1-2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02
'Stoo Much.

'Stoo Much. "Triplets," announced the nurse to the proud father. Really" he replied, q can hardly believe my own cen- sus.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-02

Trunks from $2.9S to $13.9S.
 Hand Bags, from 9Sc to $9.9S.
 Suit cases, 9Sc to $S.9S.
 You can save 25 per cent by in- specting this line before you buy. At Leavitt's Cut Price store. 3-1-2t
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-05-02
FARMERS BACK LIBERTY LOAN
BY Alison Secor,
Editor, Successful Farming.

There are about 100000 men now
under arms, training to fight, and
It takes lot Of money to feed, clothe,
transport and equip such a force Of
consumers who previously were self
supporting. Uncle Sam cannot at once
reach into the pockets OF those who
stay at home and draw out by tax
alton enough money to pay the bills
Of such an army and navy. The only
possible source Of ready cash is to
borrow from those who have It.
The farmers have shown their
energy In producing the largest crops
and have endured hardships due to
shortage OF help, and l believe they
will loan to Uncle Sam every dollar
they can spare, thus giving full sup
port to the farmers sons who are
ready to make the supreme sacrifice,
that we may not be conquered by
such foe as Germany.
Just as your few bushels Of grain
and pounds Of meat will, when put
with the products OF all the farms,
save a world from starvation, so the
amount Of your money, put with ali
the money which may be loaned to
the government for Liberty bonds. will
prevent this great war from ending
In favor OF the foe Liberty bonds
are receipt for the money you lend
Uncle Sam, and they bear AZ per cent
interest. I
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-05-02
FOODS TO FEED THE BOYS

Every farmer knows how his boys
like to eat. Mothers fried chicken
and apple dumplings and pumpkin
pies haven't chance in the world
when the boys sit down at table. Lots
OF farmers boys are In France and
the farmer doesn't want them TO go
hungry over there. Liberty Bonds
buy food for them.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-05-02

II can't pay cash for your bonds, you can borrow
part of the money at your bank using the bonds
ity; or, you buy them your bank easy partial
payment plan. 1t trouble buy Liberty Bondsit
no trouble to pay for them See your banker today
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-05-02
Buy Bonds of the Third Liberty

Buy all you possibly pay for, though the pay
involves Self-denial Remember, you are not
asked to give your money; you asked lend it, good
interest, to the wealthieSt, strongest, most honorable
nation on the globe.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-23
Officers O. f. s. Went
To Lake Wales Yesterday

The officers of Palm Chapter No.
rs, g. E. S. left yesterday afternoon
in autos for Lake Wales for the pur.
pose of assisting the Grand Patron,
Judge, Brandon in instituting Chap
ter 1t that place. Every one reports
a delightful trip and are loud In their
praise of the hospitality extended
them by the Lake Wales Stars
The following composed the party
Mrs A. W. Cornielson. Mrs. j.
NJ. Keen Mrs. Dr. Letters, Mrs. P,
d. Goodyear. Mrs. C. f. McMullen
Mrs c. F. Bowen, Mrs Georgis
Evans, Mrs. l.. w Bloom, Mrs A
r. Granger, Mrs, j. r. Duggan
Misses Daisy Williams, Portia Patter
son Lola Trammel, Minnie McCord
Messrs. John Keen, Frank Thomp
son, DR.. r. B. Haddock G. e. Nc
Mullen, G.. F. Bowen, l.. W. Bloom
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-23

Rev F. H. Callahan has purchased
PIE fine Beck property, formerly
Known as the Denslow Hill Top
Farm on South Florida avenue, winch
Comprises forty acres, twenty OF
FDich is in fine bearing grove. ms
Is one Of the finest properties in TINS
section, and aside from the grove anu
|iarm has four dwellings on 1t, the
larger of which is large common
ous home of many rooms, completely
furnished. Rev. and Mrs. Callahan
have moved to their new home am
report they like country life fine
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-23
PROMOTIONS MADE IN
COMPANY A, LAKELAND
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS

The following promotions are here
by made in Company A, Lakeland
High School Cadets:
To be First Lieutenant and Adiu-
tant: Supply Sergeant Donald Co.
nant.
To be Second Lieutenant: Ser
geant Albert Murrell.
10 be Supply Sergeant: Sergeant
Marion Hetherington.
To be Bugler: Corporal Harry
Amidon.
Tc be Sergeants: Corporal Norris
Epson, vice Sergeant Bert Bowyer
discharged. Corporal Billy Norveli,
vice Supply Sergeant Donald Conant
promoted. Corporal Ralph Wear, vice
Sergeant Albert Murrell promoted
Corporal Ernest Terrell additional
sergeanD.
To be Corporals: Private John Will
Franklin, vice Corporal Norris Up
som promoted. Private Robert Red
dick, vice Corporal Billy Norvell pro
noted. Private Carroll Webb, vice
Corporal Wear promoted. Private
Charles Jackson, vice Corporal Harr,
Aridon appointed Bugler.
To be Lance Corporals: Privat
Arthur Clonts. Private Irwin Fraley
CHARLES M. JONES,
Captain, Commanding Company A
Lakeland High School Cadets.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-23
HEADQUARTERS POLK CooN'
GUARDS
Barlow, Fla, Feb. 49, 1918
GENERAL ORDER No. 8

The officer in temporary COM
and Of the battalion desires to COM
nli the County Guards on the
p ll'aior,v hearing at all times and the
generally excellent condition Of va arms MS
gsa', continent shown during the pa,
rad review and inspection ne nc a M
n Do, ssT his appreciation of the :, l0y va
ppsss rat Of the staff and all 9th,
eo'o a@o s, and men of the command
which made it possible 10 '"'''
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-23

Mr.. Will Sammon called us over
e phone this morning and said:
We got some real big news TOR you
lis time-just tell the people OF
bkeland that w. T. Sammon and
|rother Albert Smith were examined
esterday at Barlow and were de-
AIRED to be perfect specimens, and
Be are ready to go when Uncle gets
|eady for his Glass / A men"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-23

triting from Martin, Tenn, Mr.. R.
Eowlin says: TELL the tourists not
be deceived with Florida weather
start North for a good while yet
khey do they will regret it. The
Ither here is stormy, wet and cool
|ty rough for a Florida Cracker
Ryan is no better, but we have
bes Of his recovery"