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The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-03
BATTLE THIRTEEN DAYS OLD

London, April 2.-The thirteenth day of the great Picardy battle con- firmed the failure of the German at tempt to break through to Amiens and saw the allies fully in control of the situation both on the two Hanks and in front of the spearhead of the German wedge menacing the great allied base.
 Both the French and the British re- newed their counter attacks, pushed the Germans back between the Somme and the shell swept village of De- muin, retained Hangard- -Santerre. the storm center in the last two days fighting, and took prisoners and even machine guns in various sectors.
 For the moment the Germans have been thrown definitely upon the de- fense. However, there is feverish ac- tivity behind the invaders line; im- mense fresh forces are being brought up and heavy artillery is beginning to make it's presence felt. A new terrific piercing attempt in the center in and beyond the ongle of the Ancre and Luce is expected momentarily.
 Moreover, there was every indica- tion late tonight that the foe is about to repeat his blows at the Arras front which proved costly to him last week. For days the whole British Arras front has been bathed in shell fire from Krupp's choicest heavies. and today the bombardment assumed character closely resembling that which preceded the opening of the drive, March 21. Long range guns are participating in this preparatory shelling covering the British fighting zone to depth of more than 20 miles beyond the first line trenches. Today shells fell into the town of St. Pol, 21 miles to the northwest of Arras, killing several civilians.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-03
RF0 GROSS cOMMUN-
 I1Y SALE BIG SUCCESS
r;sbt Young Ladies Dressed in nisns Special Costumes Make Big pi u;t Judge Haynie Makes pmarutation m as AuctiOneer.

The Red Cross community sale put m hore yesterday by the progressive aaoole 70 of Taylor township, was a big sueeess, pS the total receipts being sIs72O. sSO.6O of which was cash donatiOns by the good people of Tay- Tor township.
 The following young ladies of the ,;einity of Holly Springs were dressed in special costumes, wearing white ,.rs with red cross decorations, added u,ncb to the attractiveness and suc- cess of the venture:
 Misses Della Butcher, Intha Nor can Laura Marlor, Ruth McKissac, Era Reeves. Sula Silvey, Ruth Reeves, Mana Rollins, These young ladies were driven over town in Ritchie Grocer Co.'S big truck and carried samples of the produce to be sold. 0rin W. Ellsworth, the efficient mega uhoner, accompanied the girls and as- sisted in advertising the sale.
 Judge Haynie mounted the truck at 200 D. m. and the sale was live one from start to finish, and the finish did not occur till p. m. Judge Haynie's untirng efforts were very much ap- preeiated by all present and the large receipts are due to considerable ex- tent to his good work.
 Everything in the way of farm produce was sold from eggs to a horse.
 The people from Taylor township expressed themselves as highly pleas ed with the treatment accorded them by the people of Prescott and of course Prescott is very proud of the splendid people who made the sale such success. All proceeds were at once turned over to the Prescott Chapter of the American Red Cross Society.
 The only feature that detracted from the success of the sale was the lack of business men present and bidding, making it little hard on the loyal few business people present.
 The complete list of all who donat- ed to the sale and of those who pur- chased, follows:
 Shoulder, donated by J. S. Waters, sold to T. W. Stephenson, $S.
 Pig, Bernie Caldwell-Will Waller, $500.
 Pig, C. NJ. Morgan and Mrs. Dan iels-Dan Putnam, SIS.
 bushel corn, T. E. Ellidge-Mrs. Moody, $2.5O.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-03
AVIATION CAMP AT
 EBERTS FIELD COMPLETED

Little Rock, April 3.-The aviation camp at Eberts Field, Lonoke, is practically completed. All the car penters and other workmen have been discharged, leaving only about 25O putting finishing touches on the field. There are about 100 students at the camp already with 30 instructors, and ITO airplanes, with more arriving daily. Instruction in flying is to be commenced at once, and flights over little Rock are within the possibilities of the near future.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-03

The bulk of this total is under orders to move. The destination in Europe and the date of departure depends only on shipping facilities.
 By early summer there will be ample space in the cantonments for the new forces that must be called under the selective draft system. More than 500,O0O of the total mili- tary strength givven in the preceding paragraph were obtained through the draft. These men have been trained and are now ready to do the work of real soldiers.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-03
WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH
 INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF R. R.

Little Rock, April 3.-Members of the Arkansas Railroad Commission have returned from Washington where they went to consult with the national director of railroads. They were as- sured that it is not the purpose of the government to interfere with the in- ternal affairs of railroad management in Arkansas, and that nothing is to be done toward curtailing the power of the State commissions.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-03
URGES LEGISLATION ID
 PROVIDE LARGES ARMY
President Asks For Approval of ReclassificatiOn of Draft Re gistrants-Allies Are Asking For Men.

Washington, April 2.-The execu- tive machinery by which the United States army must be immediately in- creased to meet the demand for men on the battle fronts of Europe was placed in motion today.
 At the suggestion of the White House, the military affairs committee of the house of representatives agreed to urge at once the adoption of the resolution which would ratify the re- classification of 9,000OOO draft regis trants.
 Other steps are to be taken that will give priority to all pending legis- lation regarded as vital to the effic- tent conduct of the war.
 The arrangement of draft regis trants not already called to the col ors, into five classes, according to eligibility for military service was completed by Major General Crowder, provost marshal general, many weeks ago.
 The plan was evolved to eliminate the human lottery system under which the first selective draft army was called. It places in class I unmarried men without dependents as subject to the first call in the order of the num- bers on the registration cards.
 Class ? includes ergistrants next in eligibility. Class 8, and are grad ed in the same manner.
 Before this system can be placed in operation it must be approved by con- gress. The joint resolution intended to give the necessary power was in troduced March and referred to the military affairs committee, where it has since remained.
 The cause of delay was charge by certain congressman that many chang es in the draft system would be unfair to the men already selected under the lottery system, some of whom are al- ready fighting in France.
 The developments of the last ten days which make apparent the neces- sity of raising an army greater than ever before conceived, is said to have nullified objections to the classifca- tion scheme. The opposition from the first was regarded in administration circles as being purely political.
 A favorable report on the resolu- tion from the committee is in this way assured. The unanimous adop- tion by congress of the plan repre- sented is also said to be practically certain.
 The last reports from the adiutant generals office give the approximate strength of the United States army which includes national guard, reserve corps and national army units, as 123,s00 officers and 1,530,000 men.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-03

40 lbs. corn meal, w. H. White c. c. Calhoun, $500.
 Peanuts, A. T. Thompson-T. c. McRae, Sr., $1.75.
 Blu. peas, E. E. and G. c. Mowl- R. L. Blakely, S3.50.
 Blu. corn, E. E. Thompson-Mrs. c. c. Calhoun, $500.
 30 doz. eggs, by community-W. c. Colvin, $11.O0.
 Setting eggs, Mrs. Mollie Herring Dan Pittman, $225.
 4 1-2 doz. eggs, by community Mrs. w. F. Denman, $2.25.
 3 1-2 lbs. dried fruit, Mrs. Jessie McKinney-Joe Boswell, $2.00.
 1 bu. peanuts, Marsdell and Colvin Bailey-T. c. McRae, Sr., $500.
 bu. corn, by J. W. Smith-F. E. Murrah, $2.75.
 quilt, Mrs. c. M Morgan-A. M. Denman, $4.O0.
 1 yds. tatting, Lois Bailey-Mrs. Powell, $500.
 Table runner, Mrs. Mckinney; cen- terpiece, Della Butcher-Sam Mum, $10.00.
 12 doz. eggs, community-Mrs. S. D. Heddle, $3.50.
 8 dog. eggs, Miss Alma Bailey Mrs. Henry Moore, $100.
 8 doz. eggs-E. s. Gladden-C. C.. Calhoun, $1.00.
 ? 1-2 doz. eggs, Lillian Franks Walter King, $1.00.
 bu. peanuts, Mrs. Buell. and Mrs. Caldwell-T. c. McRae, Jr., $500. 2 doz. eggs, Ad Fincher-Joe Bos- we'll, $1.O0.
 Dried pears, Mrs. A. T. Thompson Adam Guthrie, $2.00.
 Syrup, Tom Ellidge-J. M. Duke $3. Syrup, J. J. Smith--E. L. Ansley, ,$2. Syrup, W. E. Bailey-Walter King, $500.
 Syrup, Mack Stanford-Nat Mar tin, s2.O0.
 Syrup, Sam Waters-R. L. Blake ly, $2.O0.
 Syrup, D. E. McCargo-Lee Grif- filth, $500.
 Syrup, Mrs Mae Bailey-Mr. Helms s2.OO.
 Syrup, A. F. Marlow-Sam Mum, $2.OO.
 Syrup, Mack Stanford--R. L.. Blakely, S2.00.
 Syrup, Mrs. Pink Phillips. Mrs. J.. w. Silvey-Dan Pittman, $1.00.
 Ham, W. H. Rollinge-R. L. Blake ly, S13.50.
 Ham, Sam Crank-T, c. McRae, Jr., $500.
 Ham, T. G. Waters-Mrs. Nat Mar tin, $10.5O.
 Ham, Bob O'Keefe-C. c. Calhoun, ss.5O.
 Ham, James Franks-R, D. Mar tin. 5000.
 Ham, Homer Buford-J. M. Duke, S700.
 Continued on Page Two.)
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-03

Your opportunity to buy 40 acres red land miles from station, cleared, fenced and crossed fenced, small 5 room house, large barn. Price $40.00 per acre Terms. Moore & Martin. St
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-03

When in Prescott we would be glad to have you come around to our office and see us. You will be welcome.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
TO DISPOSE OF WAR
DEPARTMENT PROPERTY

Benedict Crowell, Assistant Secre-
tary of War and Director of NUM-
tions. has been requested by the Pres
ident to assume responsibility for the
proper disposition OF all property ac-
quired by the War Department since
April 6. 1917.
Mr.. CrowelI has appointed c. W.
Hare, assistant director OF munitions.
to have general supervision OF this
work. and Brig. Gen c. c. Jameson
has been appointed director OF sales
in direct charge OF an Organization to
be perfected for the disposal OF sur
plus property.
, Policy and procedure upon which
sales will be made win be formulated
by the director OF munitions, the as
sistant director of munitions. and the
director OF sales. 1t is the intention
of the director OF munitions to so
market Government property as to
interfere as. little as possible with
business conditions. and to this end
the assistant director of munitions
and the director OF sales will, as &C.
casion may require, confer with COM
mittees representing the industries
affected.
Any information in connection with
the various problems involved will be
furnished BY either the assistant di-
rector of munitions or the director II
sales at their offices in the Munitions
Building. Nineteenth and 3 streets
northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
COL. SANGER HEADS
RED CROSS BRANCH

Col. William Cary Sanger. formerly
associate manager OF the Potomac
Division of the American Red Cross
has been made manager, succeeding
Henry White, who has gone to France
as a member OF the peace delega-
ton. The announcement OF Colonel
Sanger's appointment was made by
the Red Cross today.
Colonel Sanger has been closely in
terested in and prominently identified
with the affairs Of the Red Cross for
many years and has filled many i'm
portant posts for the organization.
He was delegate to the Geneva con-
ference in 1906. when the treaty I'M
der which neutrals are permitted to
care for belligerent sick and wound
ed. commonly known as the Red
Cross treaty, was revised. He was a
delegate to the international Red
Cross conference In London the fol-
lowing year, and again was a dele
gate to the international conference
held in Washington in 1912.
Prior to the declaration OF war
Colonel Sanger was chairman of the
Red Cross for the State of New York
He came to Washington as director
of the bureau OF military relief for
the Potomac division OF the Red
Cross, and later was made associate
manager of the division with Mr..
White.
Colonel Sanger commanded a regi .
ment in the Spanish-American war.
and was Assistant Secretary OF War.
from which post he resigned in 1908.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19

hostile TO the Germans any more" ad-
monished another.
"Fope. guess wen have more pity
than hate for 'em after peace Is
signed" he answered.
Banter Goes Around.
And SO the merry round of banter
went round, and the soldiers seemed
to have but three thoughts in their
mind-frst, home; second, plans for
Christmas at the hospital, and third.
memories OF the two battlehelds Of
France.
Plans for the Christmas on the ,1ost,
are fast being completed by the vtrf-
Gus welfare organizations.
Is A solemn midnight mass will be
held in the new Knights OF Columbus
hut, There will be at least eight
other masses celebrated on Christmas
Day.
Several visiting priests will particle
pate in the ceremonies at The Knights
OF Columbus hut. Holly and palm
decorations will be placed around the
hut, and a Bethlehem electric star
will hang over the altar. A picked
choir from Washington, under the
direction of Miss Marie Louise Sui
Ivan, will sing.
While visitors from the city will be
welcome at the midnight ceremony.
their presence Is not urged. as II Is
the desire Of the chaplains to ae-
commodate all soldiers at The hospital
who. wish to attend the mass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
Here Is What the
Soldiers Want

Gifts suggested by the Red
Cross that you may send to the
wounded soldiers at Walter Reed
Hospital through The Times:
Fountain pens.
Tobacco in every form.
Pipes, cigarettes and cigar hold
ers and smoking equipment.
Musical instruments. (These
would probably not be given to
individuals. but to groups for
formation OF musical organiza-
tions.)
PhOnograph records or phono-
graphs.
Athletic equipment such as boxe
ing gloves, tennis racquets, tennis
balls. baseballs, baseball gloves.
bats. etc. (These might also be
given to groups rather than to In
divlduals.)
Wooden gloves.
Neckties.
Razora
Books.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
Young Yank Corporal
In France Kissed By
1000 Girls In 2 Days

CLEVELAND, Dec. 1s.-corp.
Louis Romanelli writes home from
France that he was kissed by at
least a thousand girls in the two
days following the signing Of the
armistice.
He is modest about 1t. His let
ter indicates his belief thSt he
was not admired for himself
alone. He intimates that he was
kissed as a representative of
America, in recognition and graft
tude for what this country did to
help France.
But that is not the view of 1t
held by his mother, Mrs. Mary
Romanelli.
She is not in the least sur
prised that he would be kissed
by a thousand girls.
She says he is a young man in a
thousand, and thinks 1t quite
natural most young women should
be attracted.
Corporal Romanelli Is nineteen.
He is with the Lakeside hospital
unit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
PRESIDENT WILSON AND ..
WIFE ARE LIVING QUIETLY;
DELIGHT ALL THEY MEET

PARIS. Dec. 1s.-As far as their
prominent position permits both Presi.
dent and Mrs. Wilson are living as
quietly as possible in Paris.
Mrs. Wilson Affects plain black
gowns without ornament, and she has
made the happiest impression upon all
with whom she has come in contact.
She is plainly delighted with her sur.
roundings. especially the beautiful. mir
ror-lIned boudour, in the Murat man.
sion.
Mrs. Wilson is reticient in public,
but il is plain TO see from her action
she Is deeply devoted TO her husband
and he to her.
Both the President and Mrs. Wilson
live simply. and their home life is
strictly American. Mrs. Wilson's fare
is plain. and she not only abstains
from wine, but does not drink even tea
nor coffee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
PEACE WILL INCREASE
WORK OF RED CROSS

The work OF the Red Cross will in
crease rather than diminish by the
arrival OF peace, said Provost Marshal
General Crowder. In a message to the
Red Cross here, today.
with the war at an end. the Red
Cross must turn it, hand to the re-
Mobilization OF devastated Europe not
only in the late theaters OF opera
ton in all those fields just delivered
from hostile occupation and among
all thoSe people who for more than
four years have felt the heel of Ger
man oppression. To embarrasA its
ACTIVITIES at this time Is to add misery
m Its suffering" Crowder said
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LONDON READY TO
| GREET PRESIDENT
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information regarding the situation
in Russia, as all means of commVni-
cation are in the hands of the Boil
sheviki, who take care that nothing
comes through without being heavily
censored" writes the Daily Chroni-
Gle correspondent But the story of
n great Bolshevik army OF 3,OOO,O 900
men is not credited. There is, how
ever, a likelihood that an attempt
will be made to increase the present
force, with q view to invading other
parts Of Europe in order to spread
the principles of Bolshevism.
Poland is now in a DISTURBED state.
and is almost helpless. There would,
therefore, be little difficulty in the
way Of the Bolsheviki marching into
Germany in which country a large
amount OF propaganda work has al
ready been carried on during the
mast year. II is fortunate that Presi-
dent Wilson is now in Europe so that
this matter can be discussed by the
allies. It would be advantageous II
some line OF policy could be decided
upon by other nations in common 81
that the problem could be jointly
tackled"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
DIES AFTER FIST FIGHT;
HIS ADVERSARY Is HELD

Edward Dwyer, of Dos G street
southeast, was held for the action
OF the grand jury yesterday by a
coroner's jury investigating the death
of William L. McGraw, 122 Sixth
street southeast, who died at Cas-
ualty Hospital yesterday as the re-
suit OF injuries sustained during a
fight with Dwyer on Eighth and G
streets southeast Monday night.
McGraw, a maIhinist employed at
the Navy Yard, was knocked to the
pavement during the fight and re-
ceived a fracture of the skull Dwyer
was arrested by the police OF the
Fifth precinct a short time later at
his home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
PREMIER CLEMENcEAU
AND PRESIDENT HOLD
CONFERENCE At PALACE

PARIS, Dec. 1e.-President Wilson
and Premier Clemenceau began an i'm
pertanE conference at the Murat
Palace today.
= 1t is believed a closer understand
ing between France and the United
States regarding details OF the peace
pact viii be reached.
The President has adopted an open
position on khe peace conference, but
he is beginning to show some con-
Germ over the Congressional develop
ments in the United States. He does
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19

not believe, however, that the
speeches in debate reflect the COM
plete attitude OF the American pub
lie.
President Wilson and President
Poincare attended the reception of
Marshal Joffre by the French
Academy. They sat among the mem
bers. Their wives occupied the Presi-
Dental box.
The wilson's will entertain Foreign
Minister and Madam Pichon at lunch
con tomorrow. During the day the
President will receive all the foreign
ambassadors and ministers at the
Murat palace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
PaJana Incident AGnin.

@ANee1N "OEoS pASScu DcNNccn inc AHo
men"
PaJana Incident Agnin.
Mrs. johnson, wife of the defend
ant. I'm testifying about pajamas, said
that at first she did not see any great
harm in Miss Osborn putting her
name on the package, but had warned
her against II, however. She said
that Major King had induced Miss Os-
born TO write her name on the pack
age.
Major King" she said, ''toId Us
that when Mrs. Organ saw the girls
name as the sender she would be very
angry"
'To the incident" continued Mrs.
johnson. my husband not only be-
came angry with Miss Osborn but
also with Major King. Later on,
when our adopted daughter told my
husband OF the major bursting into
our room unannounced. my husband
became angry and told the army Of
neer to leave our home"
Tells Of Seufne.
During her testimony Mrs. johnson
brought out for the first time that her
husband was injured during the
scuffle which preceded the shooting
He received a cut on the head and
strained a muscle OF his neck" said
tlrs. johnson. He Is still suffering
from the injury"
Mrs Johnson IL an attractive
woman and Is many years the junior
OF her husband. She was dressed IA
blue tailored coat suit. She re-
Tying.
mrs. johnson said that Major kim
was the handsomest officer at the
Aberdeen Proving Grounds.S
Both johnson and his wife testified
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
OVERSEAS MEN At MEADE
WILL GO HOME FOR XMAS

CAMP MEADE, Nd, Dec. 19.-Glad
tidings with regard to getting home
for Christmas cheered up the overseas
heroes, some of whom have not been
home for nearly two years. 1t was an
nounced that every man who cannot
be discharged within the next few
days will get a furIough to go home IL
he is we'll enough to travel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
SCOTTISH RITE MEN
AID HOSPITAL XMAS

II you want to remember q
soIdier ut Walter Reed Hos
p pital on Christmas through
The Timesi
1. Address your Eifti 'ST0 .
Soldier at Walter Reed Hos
pltal."
:. Leave your gift with the
cashier of The Times, frst
noor, Munsey building.
J. BE sure your gift reaches :
The Times not later than
December -.
4. Send only those gifts sug-
sested by the Red Crosse, q Hist
Of which appears In another
column Of The Times today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
Ursed wives To Attena.
WOULD BAN REQ FLAG IN y. 8.

Senator New Of Indiana today intro
duced a bill in the Senate prohibiting
the display Of the red flag.
81 believe that ! am refleeting the
desire and sentiment Of the over
wheiming majority Of the American
people," he declared
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19
cATAL0NIANS Reject
OFFER OF CONFERENCE

MADRID, Dec. 19.-Catalonia lead
ers have rejected the governments
proposals for a conference. it was an
nounced today AS a result the gov
eminent has appointed a commission
to study Catalonia's demands for au-
tonomy. This commission will report
to the Spanish Parliament General
strikes have been called in Saragossa
and LeRida.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-19

that the pajama incident wns the BE-
ginning OF the hatred oe one man for
the other. During the ihlroduction
OF character witnesses, the trial
broadened from the fact that homi-
eide had been committed to what mag
later terminate In = Government IN
vestiCatIon.
People In this section are today
much exercised over the presence Of
United States Secret Service men who
are said 70 be mingling among the
crowds. II was thought they were
here to see that there was no tam
pering with the witnesses In the trial.
but today there Is much speeulatioR
as to their presence.
Urged wives To Attend.
Attorneys for the defense introduced
testimony to show that the Johnsoas
had not been invited 10 a dance at the
proving. ground In order to show the
feeling Of the company officers toward
the civilian population Nm. johnson
said that the wives were invited. but
their husbands were not urged to at
tend.
Miss Linzee King daughter Of the
slain army officer. attended the trial
today and took considerable interest in
the testimony OF Miss Osborn Mas
king had been a frequent visitor to
the Johnsoa home.