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WIRE SERVICE BOARD
 OF CONTROL IS NAMED BY PPM. GEN. BURLES0N

Washington, slDec. 13.-Postmaster General Burleson tonight appointed a board for the operation of the tele- graph and telephone services under government control, Union N. Bethel, Vice President of the American Tele- phone and Telegraph Company, ic chairman, and rne1other members are F. A. Stephenson, superintendent of plants of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company; G. M. Yorke, Vice President of the Western Union Telegraph Company, and A. F. Adams, President of the Kansas City Home 1 Telephone Company. No announcement the order naming the wire control committee, but it was understood that the appointment was ill line with the recent recommenda- tion of Theodore N. Vail, Chairman of the American Telephone and Tele- graph Company, that control of all land wire systems be placed under Ia single head with three operating divisions.
 These divisions are telephone ser vice" telegraph service" and main- tenance and manipulation of wires of systems as distinct from traffic opera tors. Below these divisions the organ ization will be amplified and arranged to meet the necessities.
 Mir. Burlesons order appointing MT. Carlton directs the exclusion of Clar- ence HI Mackay, President of the Commehcial Cable Company, of MT. Ward, and Wm. w. Cook from any connection with the supervision, pos session, control or operation of any part thereof" whose possession and operation was taken over by proclama- tiOn of President Wilson, November ?.
 The refusal recently of Vice Presi- dent Ward, also. General Manager of the Commercial Cable Company, to take over the joint management of the systems, was based on the attitude of his company toward the proposed con- sOldiatiOn under government con- tract. This is now being fought by the Commercial Cable Company in the cOurts.>
 In discussing his appointment this afternoon, MT. Carlton stated emphati cally that he did not favor govern ment ownership of the cable systems, which he said, would give the best service under the stimulus of private ownership. He expressed the firm be- lief, however, that consolidation and expansion would result in an adequate all-American Cable system which would facilitate the efforts of Amer ican business firms to meet foreign competition in export trade.
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-14
MAJOR LEAGUES OPEN MAY 1

Chicago, Dec. 13''- The major league season of 1919 will not open until May 1, if the club owners Of the National League agree to adopt a 140-game schedule at the joint meeting with the American League i'll New York Oil January 16.
 President Ban Johnson of the Am erican League said today that the club owners of his organization voted practically unanimously in favor of the short season at their annual meet ing here yesterday The National League club owners. it is reported desire 154-game schedule and. their consent, to a short season must be obtained to assure harmony.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-14

tlal convoy, picked up by wireless, the vessel approaching from the north. The night was partly cloudy, with the moon visible now and then. Suddenly the Pennsylvania got series of rapid signals from de- stroyer lowering off on the skyline and began signalling. The search lights pointing long illuminated figure into the sky, she wrote mes sage in flashes on the big black clouds. In a few seconds, the an- swer written on the sky by a battle ship away over the horizon, began to come back.
 Then the top lights of the fleet came over the curve, one by one, and stood by the. presidents ship which proceeded on her way until daylight, when all the ships Tn the convoy spread out and fell into their ap- pointed places on the right of the inc of formation.
 The battleship Pennsylvania was at the head of the center column, having on either side line of de- stroyers, then line of four battle ships, then line of destroyers, on the CAtICHl6 OuGolOCs IlC UdGClColllp wy oming with Vice Admiral Sims on board headed the line on the left, followed by the Utah, Oklahoma, the Nevada and the Arizona in that order. The line on the right was headed by the New York followed by the Texas, the Arkansas and the Florida.
 At Il o'clock, French fleet began to come up from the south. There were 12 cruisers steaming in one column. The French warshlps fired a salute slowly as they approached the George Washington to the Lee ward and putfs of black smoke could be seen all along the line but only a few reports were heard4 The Amer ican battleships moved ahead to make room for the French escort. A big rydoraeroplane then appeared from the direction of Brest. 1t circled and! dipped over the fleet as it exchanged signals with the flagship. Later a big French dirigible floated by, fly ing the American colors.
 When the French warships had taken their places more than 40 ves- sells were steaming in the line of columns, the formation reaching both ways as far as the eye could see.
 President Wilson and the members of his party stood on the bridge of the George Washington to witness the naval spectacle.
 Paris, Dec. f3.-The municipal council completed today the last de- tails for the reception for President and Mrs. Wilson. When President Wilson is being presented with the Grand Gold Medal, from the city of Paris, Mrs. Wilsd9 will be presented with gold brooch set in diamonds with does bearing an alive branch.
 On Board the U s. s. George Washington, Dec. 13.-(By wireless to the A. P.)-President Wilson and his party were interested spectators to- day of an exhibition of anti-aircraft battery work by Admiral tMayo's flag ship, the Pennsylvania. Balloons were sent up from the super-dreadnaught and then destroyed by shell fire, while the President watched through glasses from ths bridge of the George MIo utCn
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Comments Oi Visit.

London, Thursday, Dec 12.-Com menting on the approaching arrival of President Wilson in France, the Pall Mall Gazette says:
 ''Mr. Wilson will at last have an opportunity to see for himself the havoc wrought by the Germans in France and Belgium and from per sonal conferences be able to under stand the point of view of those who suffered from these infamous depre- dations.
 President Wilson has a judicious mind. No living statesman is better able to weigh evidence or more ready to face facts with courage and de- termination. Too much has been made of the letter of tMr. Wilson's fourteen points and too little of their spirit. His reference to free dom of the seas for instance has cause much discussion. As MT. Lloyd George pointed out yesterday our navy is a weapon, not of offense but of defense and we do not mean to give it up.
 "The war has demonstrated that not only our own safety, but the safe- " Ol ClVlllLdCtOA ltoCil uSpOiANSu uP on our naval supremacy. When a league of nations is established and has become not an idea to be aimed at, but a realized confederation of mankind then perhaps we can mOdi- fly our claims to sea power.s
 Paris, Dec. 13.-(Havas.) Leon Bourgeois, former premier and presi- dent of the French Association for A Society of Nations, says in the Petit Parisien:
 "The French democracy will salute in President Wilson the highest repre- sentaEe of the American democracy. The highest ideals triumph only by the will of men who serve them and the homage of republican France goes directly and personally to the IA,eat citizen who with untlrlng raightforwardness, firmness and perseverance showed the way to the free people of America and threw on French soil, covered with blood, millions of fighting men who contrl- buted largely to the final victory"
 Concerning the project of a league of nations, the former premier says that in his work to this end. Presl. dent Wilson will be supported by all who want a just peace.
 On Board U. S. s. George Wash ington. Dec. 13.-(By the Associated Press. .l-The American battleship dl- vision joined President Wilson's ship at 5 o'clock this morning, providing one of the few naval spectacles in many months. The vessels maneu- vered with light and the sight was an inspiring one
 ! Long before daylight the battleship Rennsylyanis, leading the presldepr
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REPLICA OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
 WELCOMES WILL SON
Continued from Page One.

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 the neighboring localities attired in gala Breton costumes. The first to greet the President be- sides the French ministerial repre- sentativcs were Andre Tardieu, the French high commissioner to the United States, the mayor of Brest Ambassador Sharj, Colonel E. M. House, General John J. Pershing ano General Tasker H. Bliss.
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WELCOMED BY MAYOR.

Mayor Goude of Brest, in greeting President Wilson as he landed here, today said
 "Mr President: 1 feel the deep est emotion in presenting to you the welcome of the Breton population. The ship bringing you to this port is the symbol under the auspices vf which the legions of your pacific citizens sprang to arms in the grand cause of independence. Under the same auspices today you bring to the tormented soil of Europe the comfort of your authorized voice III the debates which will calm our quar- rels.
 MT. President, upon this Breton soil our hearts are unanimous in saluting you as the messenger Of justice and peace. Tomorrow it vii. te our entire nation which will ac- claim you and our whole people will thrill with enthusiasm over the emil nent statesman who is the champion of their aspirations toward justice and liberty.
 This old Breton city has the hon or of first saluting you. In order to perpetuate this honor to our des- cendants, the municipal council has asked ma to present you with an address expressing their joy at be- ing privileged to incline themselves before the illustrious democrat who presides over the destines of the great republic aof the United States
 The mayor then presented the .en- slossed address of the council, which said in part:
 Being the first to welcome the Presldent of the United States to France, we respectfully salute the eminent statesman who so noEbly per sonifies the ideals of liberty and the nshts of man. In order to perpe- tuate this event through ages we direct that these proceedings be de- posted in the city archives. Long i've President Wilson! Long live the champlon and apostle of internation- al justice!"
 on Board the U. s. s. George washington, Thursday, Dec. 12. (by wireless to the A. P.)-President wilson's last night abord the ship was memorable lne. It was mark sa by demonstration on the part ol the personnel of the ship, which greatly touched him.
 srresident and Mrs. Wilson had at .ended moving picture show aboard .le George Washington, and when ene show had ended and they were ready to depart great chorus of l'luelackets, unannounce, entered the Saioon and sang two verses of God pe With You Till We Meet Again"
 After the singing, the President yApressed his appreciation of the slsnlfcance of the words of the old rsmn, especially as coming from men ' ail walks of life, many of them ,olMer prosperous business men who rad sacrificed their interests in serv- ns their country in time of need. ~ ths conclusions of the singing Nsue orchestra FEurst forth with tho sa!nous "Auld Lang Syne," and the solces of the whole ships company mere raised to the tune, which must save been heard on the decks of the
 .pedo boat destroyer convoy a quar- s' oi a mile off. The President, bow - ms acknowledgement to the sail Sts' put he left the saloon without seilyering an address.
 n resident Wilson will remain ill
 gIope probably for two months, re. S.alng to Washington, if indications 2 stsxall that his presence is neces'
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BIG FOUR PLAIN FLOUR is the BEST plain flour in your opinion or we will refund all of your money regardless of the amount used of the package.-RILEY FEED MANUFAC- TURING COMPANY. 12-5tf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-14

BIG FOUR SELF RISING FLOUR is the BEST self rising lour in your opinion or we will refund all of your money regardless of the amount used of the package RILEY FEED MANUFACTURING COMPANY. 12-5tf
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THE NEW SENATOR
 FROM 5. CAROLINE

Lawyer farmer
 pro w II S o n man. Pollock of c h e r a W has just been sworn in as a member of the United States Senate from s. Caro- lima to serve until March {.
 1919. when lie will be succeed ed by N. B.
 Dial. Down in South Carolina they say Poi, lock is the man
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-14

Boys Pants ill Serge, Corduroy and Khaki, sizes from 5 to 20. Price 69c to $3.4S.-Leavitt's Gu, Price Store. 12:6tf.
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INSURANCE

Regardless of the size of lines we will appreciate having you call us.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
MOVIE HEROINES
TO HELP WARRIORS
BOOST NEW LOAN

More than thirty oratorical SPELL
binders, war heroes, and moving pic
ture idols will commence a tour Of
the country soon to wake up America
in anticipation OF the Third Liberty
loan, the Treasury Department an
nounced today.
This vanguard will be composed OF
many speakers OF national reputation.
and their appeals will be emphasized
with real war flavor by short sketches
from those who have braved the bat
tie line. There will be about ten
parties to start. Three will begin
tour in the Richmond. Atlanta, and
Dallas Federal reserve districts, re-
spectively, about the middle Of March.
Mary Plckford will devote an entire
week speaking in the East; Mar
guerite Clark will make appeals in
cities and towns OF the Middle West,
and Douglas Fairbanks will also APP
pear in various cities to root for the
loan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
NEW WAGE SCALE
FOR CAR MEN OBE
MONDAY

Officials OF the Capital Traction
Company, and representatives OF its
employees, will confer next Monday
on a new wage scale.
An increase Is to be granted the
men. The amount OF the increase
may be determined at Mondays con
ference.
President Hamilton and Vice Pres
ident Hanna, OF the company SUB
mitted to the men yesterday
counter proposal for a wage increase
but one that did not meet the de-
mands OF the men. The amount OF
the increase carried in the counter
/ proposal has not been made public
! but it is understood to be a hori-
zontal raise for all employees or
something over two cents an hour.
On the present scale motormen and
| conductors receive from ~ to 81
| cents an hour depending upon length
Of service. The men asked nat
accent rate for all motormen and
| conductors.
| Both sides expressed confidence to
| day that an agreement would be
reached.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
ANNIVERSARY VALUES ON FIFTH FLOOR

dainty patterns,
nivcsary price, $1.oo
CUT BOWLS cutting background Anniversary
SEThne Buster and Polish Anniversary $25
quality. Anniversary
price,
ALUMINIUM pmt 3pm 4nt Anniversary price,
FITTlNGseay nie1 rt Anniversary 5sc
piece.
tumbcr that Anniversary
price, 3sc set
special blend Anniversary 2sc pound
price $1.5 each.
SANDWICH TRAYSBeaudfy decorated Nippon China Plate
bamb Anniversary prices $1oo $3.50 each.
Anniversary price, SITS
PRINTED
OPAQUE WINDOW SHADES good green.
Anniversary price, Use each.
DOUBEACED CREToNNEs patterns
sary price, $1oo yard
furniture; IS yards material
making. Anniversary $14Oo set
CRETONNE linens etonnes An
niverary price, SIPS each.
Slip in S75
with coOed borders Ami
2lc yard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
MEADE SOLDIERS
/ PRACTICE WITH
EXPLOSIVE SHELLS

CAMP MEADE, Nd, Feb. 2s.-Tests
nj the Stokes trench mortars being
made here with the high explosive
Ehslis in place Of the dummies hereto
fore tried, show the power OF this
Rsapon. The American and BRUSH
experts are well pleased with the re-
suits obtained by using smmatal' a
very high explosive, in the funny
looking shells.
These shells are like pieces OF sewer
pine, about three inches in diameter
with the flange usually found on such
pipe.
The shell moves at slow velocity ana
hits some 400 yards away.
A crater twenty-five feet in diane
ter is formed, the soil, sand and rocks
being nicely blended with the steel
fragments OF the shell and hurled
over q radius OF about 100 yards.
The shells weigh 1914 pounds. They
have force enough TO dislodge or move
tons.
The same charge was used in the
tests as those to be employed In
actual battle. The mortars here are
three inches in diameter. There viii
be others more powerful ana OF
greater diameter used where there is
found occasion TO do so.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
MEADE HOSPITAL
MAJOR PROMOTED

CAMP MEADE, Nd, Feb. 2S.-Major
L. A. Kefauver has been promoted TO
a lieutenant colonel as a result Of his
good work at the Camp Meade base
hospital. He Is a Frederick county
man, and has had the help OF other
Maryland men. including Major Ar
thur NJ. Shiplcy, now in France. Major
Kefauyer was in charge from the
first, and brought together the staff
that has co-operated so heartily along
all lines. The hospital has come in
for praise by the surgeon general
Secretary OF War Baker, Major Mayo,
the famous surgeon. and others VINO
have visited IL. 1t is regarded TO a
great extent as a model. and being
near Washington is valuable in that
respect as well as for the demands
made upon II by the illness that de-
velops in camp.
The health in camp, good from the
start. is getting better now every day,
and quarantine restrictions are being
rapidly lifted. The quarantine on the
District Of Columbia men for spinal
meningitis has now been lifted.
One man Is still held as a suspect or
undcvelOpcd case OF this disease He is
Sergt. Earl Reed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
ANNIVERSARY VALUES ON THE FOURTH FLOOR

FAsTCoLoR SUITS; years
$s45
to
BOYS
years Anniversary $1s5 each.
Anniversary price,
a. Anniversary $295
LITTLE
Anniversary $1.35 EACH
LITTLE COLORED CHAMBRY DRESSES box plated and with
and long Anniversary $135
COHDE CASES. Anniversary price,
COASTER jolly travelling boys Anniversary price,
lining Anniversary price
each
price
HARD CANDIES Anniversary price pound
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
PRESIDENT COMMENDS
ROTARLANS' WAR WORK

President Wilson and Secretary Of
War Baker commended the work
done by the Rotarians In behalf or
the Smileage Book campaign and
other war activities, in personal let
ters to the Washington Rotary Club.
read at the quarterly meeting OF Ro-
tariGns last evening.
Announcement is made that Wash
ington will be represented by a large
delegation 10 the international con-
ventiou OF EOiarisns. which will he
held next June in Kansas City. Wash
ingtOn will be represented ~ the dis
trict conference at Lancaster. Penn
sylvania. on March = b. .Iohr Poole.
George H. Harris. +. y. Mckenzie,
and l.. g. Graham.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
ANNIVERSARY VALUES ON THIRD FLOOR

WOMENS FANCY STRIPED WAISTS Anniversary
NATURACOOR PONGEE Anniversary price
Anniversary
$3.50
CfiEMSES and
styles $500
light gray Anniversary
price,
KSKN LACE Shoes three models
$675
WHITE PUMPS, handum $e75
WHITE PUMPS black white and
$675
small rolled
price, $275 each
modBh
price $7.75
sailor shapes; all and black
and white. Anniversary price, $475 each
all the leading Anniversary
$6.75
$2475 and $2675 each
$2475
Anniversary
$500 pair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
NAVY DEPT. TO FORM
RED CROSS AUXILIARY

Every man and woman in the Navy
Department has been urged 10 attend
the organization meeting at Polls
Theater tomorrow afternoon OF the
Navy Department Auxiliary Of the Red
Cross for War Work. The purpose OF
the auxiliary is TO provide comforts and
alleviate the suIerings Of the naval
men who are wounded in battle.
Scores of noted men and women are
backing the movement. At the meeting
tomorrow. Secretary OF the Navy Dan
iels, Major General George Barnett.
commandant OF the Marine Corps;
Rear Admiral William &. BREASTED,
surgeon general OF the navy, and
Prof. stockton Arson, secretary of
the American National Red Cross,
will be the speakers. The Marine
Band will provide a musical enter
tainmcnt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
BAKER OPPOSES DEATH
PENALTY FOR DESERTERS

Secretary OF War Baker disap-
proves OF the recommendations or
Maj. Gen. Charles G. Treat, OF the
Thirty-seventh National Guard divis-
ion At Camp Sheridan, that the eN-
IRENE penalty be melted out in fla
grant cases OF desertion.
General Treat. wrote that deser-
tons were becoming 70 common in
his command that drastic steps ap-
peared necessary to emphasize the
gravity OF the offense.
Secretary Baker has issued a state
ment in which he says no definite
policy should be formulated at this
time. Intimation is given, however,
that men who desert in France may
expect no leniency
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
FIRE DRIVES FAMILY,
HALF CLAD, FROM BED

The members Of the family OF John
BIankenship, 2242 Chester street
southeast, were driven from their
beds early this morning by a fire,
caused by a defective fiue, which par
TALLY wrecked the house, causing
damage estimated at $500.
Five sheds in the rear Of GO2-4G.S
X street northeast, owned by a. r.
Glasgow, John SHED, Albert Wood
bury, and }. II. Nuthall, were wrecked
by a fire yesterday afternoon. Dam
age amounted to 81 900.
The Upsetting OF a pot OF grease
on the stove in the kitchen OF the
Century lunch room. 300 Ninth street
northwest, shortly before last mid
night, caused slight damage.