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Eight-Hour Law and Gardens.

10 the Editor or The Star:
With the threatened shortage of food
stnffs caused by the decision of the
truck farmers of this vicinity to plant
less ground, it becomes all the more
imperative on the part of the home
gardeners" to do their utmost to in
crease the output OF garden products
over those of last year. Every effort
ought to be made and encouragement
be given to increase the production of
foodstuffs not only for own home con-
sumption, but for the sake of the allies
and for the great cause in which this
nation is now engaged. Last year
thousands of government clerks re-
sponded to the nationwide call for
help to increase our food supply. which
resulted in an increased yield of more
than $260,000 worth of garden produce
in the District, as shown by the official
figures of the Department of Agricul-
ture. This work. so well begun last
year, will be continued and the pro-
duction greatly augmented. provided
the existing law governing the working
hours of the federal employees of this
city remains unchanged. but should the
advocates OF the eight-hour law in
sist on their measure becoming a law
this gardening will be seriously handi
capped and in many instances. wholly
nullified. Especially is this true of
those living in the suburbs, where most
of the gardening is done. Every hour
taken from the garden lessons it's pro-
duction and enhances the peril Of our
country to that extent.
There is no need of calling the atten-
ton OF Congress to the existing law
whereby the head of any department
may call upon his clerical force for
any extra hours of work he may deem
necessary. and there is no clerk in any
OF the departments who is not ready
and willing to respond to such a call
when the necessity for it arises. but in
many of the bureaus the exigencies of
the war do not now require overtime
work, and there is no necessity for the
proposed eight-hour Legislation so far
as these bureaus are concerned, and the
extra hour can then be devoted to work
in the garden.
The government clerk who undertakes
the cultivation of a fair-sized garden
needs all the spare time he has for this
work. holidays and the thirty days an
nual leave included. He is willing to
forego these privileges in order that he
may do his part to defeat the common
enemy. Why, then. put an added burden
on him by increasing the hours of men
tai labor. and decreasing those of physi-
cal labor employed in the much-needed
production of foodstuffs?
J. J. SHIRLEY.
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Quotes Federal Trade Commission.

The Federal Trade Commission. in
its report to the Senate. pointed out
that the exactions of the owners of
anthracite coal fields. in increased roy
@l'ics. levy hundreds of millions Of dol
lars upon operators, and are by them
transferred to the public"
After reviewing other resources the
control of which has been centralized
Mr. Marsh pointed to the monopoly of
water power, saying:
Commissioner Of Corporations Smith
stated. in his report on the water power
development of the United States, that
thirteen companies control water power
equal to 1885. 900 horsepower. or more
than one-third of the entire develop
ment of the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-13
WEST VIRGINIA COAL
ORDERED TO TlDEWATER

In order that an ample supply Of
bunker coal under control OF the shipping
board may be assured, the fuel admins
tration has ordered that coal operators in
the Pocahontas and New River fields of
west Virginia, whose mines are adjacent
TO the Chesapeake and Ohio and Virginia
railroads. shall ship all their output. ex-
cept coal for by-product purposes. to
tidewater until further notice.
Coal prices in an area added to the
Somerset field OF Pennsylvania have been
increased by the fuel administration, a
price OF $3.50 being fixed for all grades
me Ola prices were $l.75 for slack or
screenings. 81 for run of mine and s.. Is
for prepared sizes. Operators who have
complied with the Washington wage
agreement may add As cents a ton to the
government price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-13
MRS. LINTHICUM ENTERS RACE
Announces Candidacy for Maryland
D. A. r. Chaplaincy.

Mrs. j. Charles Linthicum. wife of
Representative Linthicum of Maryland.
has announced her candidacy for cleo
ton as chaplain of the Maryland
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Announcement was made in letters
mailed by Mrs, Ainthicum to regents of
all chapters In the state. The state
conference of the D. A. r. is to be held
tomorrow and Friday in the Hotel Bel
vedere, Baltimore. when the election
Is to take place.
MIS- Linthicum has been acting as
chaplain of the Maryland Daughters.
by appointment made by Mrs. Arthur
Lee bosiey. state regent. about six
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URGE KELLY BILL FOR. FEDERAL
CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES

olized in very limited ownership he said
The thirteenth census reports he
continued. that the average price OF
anthracite coal at the mine In 1909 was
2.26: of bituminous coal 81 05. and that
four-fifths of l per cent of the coal
operators in that year produced nearly
three fifths of the value of the product.
one company produces about sixteen
million tons year, or approximately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-13
HARDIN HEARS VARIED
REPORTS OF DIPLO MATS
Progress of Ambassadors From
Petrograd Is Still in Doubt,
Says Dispatch.

HARDIN. Manchura, March u. -
Conflicting reports have reached here
regarding the plans of the Amer lean.
japanese and other ambassadors now
at Fologda. According to the under
standing at Hardin, they We're to pro-
coed to Vladivostok, travelling by way
OF the Amur railway from harimskaya,
where eastbound traffic is now being
transferred because of the destruction
of the Manchurian railway between the
Manchurian border and Chita, IN the
Transbaikal
The amba ssadors We're expected in
Fladivostok about March IL it has
been understood here, but a rumor that
they were being detained by the boil
sheviki has been current.
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Child Welfare Chairmen Confer.

Chairmen of state child welfare
leagues of the Council of National De
Tense will confer with officials of the
children's bureau of the Labor Depart
ment tomorrow and Friday. Special
measures based on the experience of
foreign countries will be considered
for the protection of children.
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TO adopt" AMERICANS.
Prisoners in Germany Will Get Com
forts From Women in Holland.

AMSTERDAM, March 13.-Under the
presidency of Mrs. Frank W. Mahln,
wife of the American consul here, a
committee has been formed by Ameri-
can-born wives of prominent Neither
landers and other sympathizers in Hol-
land to send parcels of comforts to
American war prisoners in Germany.
The idea Of adopting" American SOL
der prisoners in this manner promises
to become very popular here. The COM
mittee will act in cooperation with
the Red Cross. Steps are being taken
to procure from the United States such
articles of food desired for the pris-
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Appeal From Pacific Editor.

The senator read telegram received
by him from F. W. Kellogg, publisher
of the San Francisco Call. which de-
clare,i that the growers of the western
states are at the mercy of the Cali
fornia Packers Corporation. from
which Charles Bentley. a member of
Mr.. Hoover's staff. is drawing an annual
salary of 5000
Now l can understand" Senator Reed
remarked, why men work for 81 a
lyoar under those circumstances and
the country is beginning to understand
it"
Senator Underwood of Alabama who
was in charge of the bill. explained
that the money appropriated by the
measure was to be used in extending
the administrators work to the states,
and suggested that If the Senate was
dissatisfied with the food law it should
repeal it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-13

John van valkenburg Salt Lake City.
Utah, who became known as ''Utahs
Jules Verne" because Of his insistence
that he had perfected a wonder air
craft" that could fly from that city to
Washington and return in four hours.
has been arrested. charged with imper-
sonating United States official.
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PR AISE FOR NAVY DEPARTMENTS
SPLENDID ACHIEVEMENT IN WAR
Investigating Committee Lauds Executive
Efficiency, Marine Corps, Battle Against
Disease and German U-Boats.

Oliver of Alabama, to the full naval
affairs committee. states these con-
illusions:
"All appropriations for the Navy have
been expended or obligated with judg-
ment. caution and economy. considering
that haste was necessary to bring re-
suits and abnormal conditions obtained
in reference to all problems of pro-
duction or operations.
The efficiency of the Nays pre- war
organization. the readiness and fitness
of its men and ships for the difficult
and arduous tasks imposed by war,
were early put to the acid test. and
thus far. in no way have they been
found wanting. We feel that the pas
twelve months presents for the Navy
remarkable record of achievement, of
steadily increasing power in both per :
sonnet and material, of rapidly expand
ing resources and of well-matured
plans for the future, whether the war
be of long or short duration"
Battle Against Disease and U-Boats.
The report declared the expansion of
the Navy was accompanied by a gain
in efficiency. due to it's state of pre-
| the medical facilities quickly provided
for the war and says that the first
battle of the war. that against dis
ease, was fought and won by the med
ISfhi dcpdi tiieHI OF the navy unQer
, Rear Admiral William Braisted."
The committee was given complete
information regarding the encounters
OF American vessels with submarines
The records of attacks" says the
report. show comparatively small
percentage of successful attacks and
that the chances of escape when a sub
marine is sighted before she has time
to fire torpedo are very high, due to
the efficiency of the Navy personnel
The unseen torpedo is responsible for
per cent of the sinkings"
Aid Given to Allies.
The report points out that the Navy
not only has supplied itself with guns and
ammunition. but has been able to help
| supply the governments OF England
France and Italy.
Except the general statement tina,
Vice Admiral Sims has had everything
called for as promptly as II could be
delivered, the committee says it has
nothing to report about the condition
of the American overseas fleet It's
/ splendid work under the able direction
of Admiral Sims" it says. will be told
in detail at some later time
We have learned by personal obser-
walton as well as by inquiry something
of the Atlantic fleet, and we feel we car
say that the condition of ships and per
| sonnet. all things considered, is more
! than satisfactory. That this condition
exists is due TO Admiral Mayo, its COM
mander-in- chief, and every officer and
man under him"
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Attacks Hoover Price Policy.

Attacking what he termed the price,
fixing policy of the food administration,
Senator Reed said Mr.. Hoover solemnly
assured the members of the agricul-
ture committee when it was consider
ing the control bill that price-fxing
under its provisions would be impos-
sihle. AS soon as the bill was passed
he declared, Mr.. Hoover. surrounded by
Ibis board of trade Sharps." picked out
an obscure phrase authorizing volun-
tary agreements and proceeded to
conceive plan for fixing prices"
The business methods of the admin
iStration were also criticised by Sena-
tor Reed. who said he wanted to know
what had become of s12, 900 received
as income from the grain corporation
and from other sources. Since the adj
mlnistration was established August 10
last. he added. s5,515. 900 has been ap-
propriated, of which reports show ST.
9S5, 429 has been expended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-13

Charactcrizing as remarkable
achievement in executive efficiency the
way in which the Navy Department has
been conducting its war activities, the
House committee which recently COM
pleted an investigation of naval AFFAIRS
reported to the House late yesterday.
Handicapped at the start of the war
by a limited personnel and material.
the Navy, the report says. was sud
denly called on to face many difficulties
and untried problems. and has met the
situation with rare skill, ingenuity and
dispatch and n high degree of success"
The investigation committee was
made up of members of the House
naval affairs committee, with Repre-
sentative Oliver of Alabama. as its
chairman. During its hearings testi-
heads of all the Navy Offices and bu-
reaus and by other officials and wit
neSses.
Praise for Marine Corps.
In its report the committee lauded
the Marine Corps and declared there are
today no better trained or more effec-
tive fighting forces IN France. 1t recon-
mended that the number of marines
abroad be increased. declaring both
officers and are thoroug My
equipped and splendidly trained
The readiness of the Atlantic feet for
action at the outbreak of the war. the
report says, was due largely to the
efficiency of the bureau of operations
under Admiral Benson. The bureau, it
is declared, has done exceptional work
because of the excellency of its staff.
Would Resume Three-Year Program
Another recommendation of the COM
mittee was that the Nays great three
year building program of capital ships,
as well as auXiliarieS, temporarily de-
! layed because of the immediate need
of destroyers and smaller craft to fight
the submarine, be resumed and that
both scout and battle cruisers be pro-
vided. Without such cruisers. the COM
mittee said. the dreadnaught fleet loses
a large part of it's fighting potentiality.
Praising the Nays bureau of sup
plies. the report said that under it's
chief. Rear Admiral Samuel MCGOWAN.
the bureau has tablished a nation
wide reputation for business efficiency.
The bureau is responsible for feeding,
clothing and paying the entire per-
sonnet of the Navy, and the report said
! that 100000 men and LOO ships now
are just as PROMPTLY and well provided
! for IS $4,000 men and 300 ships had
! been before the war.
] The report, submitted by the sub
| committee, headed by Representative
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Statistics taken mostly from govern
ment reports were quoted at a hearing
today on the Kelly bill for conserva-
ton of natural resources to help win
the war, showing that government ac-
QUESTION and operation of such re-
sources and sale of products at cost as
provided by the bill would save the
people about 100000 900 annually.
| These figureh were presented at the
hearing before the House committee on
interstate and foreign commerce by
Benjamin c. Marsh. executive secretary
of the American committee on the high
cost Of living. with headquarters IN
New York
Others testifying We're Harry A,
iSlattery, representing the NatiOn2l
| Conservation Association; Hugh Reid
vice president of the Peoples Power
| Leagu and George i. Hampton. of the
Farmers open Forum.
Mr.. Marshs Argument.
| Mr.. Marsh pointed out that the L. S.
theological Survey estimated the value
of metallic products in the United
States in 1915 at 1898. 0o0, 900; of non
| metallic products at 1888. 500. 00o-a
total of S2.3S6,5o0. 900. The increase in
value has been phenomenal. so that the
value probably amounted last year to
considerably over three billion dollars.
The sources of most of these metallic
and non-metallic products are monop-
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Items Total Millions.

The items in the bill. aggregating
about SS,00o,ooO for the erection OF
temporary buildings in the District of
Columbia for the use of the War and
Navy departments were retained, An
amendment offered by Senator Calm
ser providing for the removal of these
buildings, which are to be erected in
East and West Seaton parks, at a spec
ifed time after the war was adopted.
1t is proposed that these two parks
shall be added to the National Botanic
Garden. and the Senate some time ago
passed a bill for that purpose.
Before the bill was passed Senator
Reed of Missouri renewed his attack
upon the food and fuel administrations
moving TO strike from the bill an item
of S1,150.0o0 for these agencies. He
was unsuccessful.
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'$76O,0OO,0OOB|LL
PASSED BY SENATE
Urgent Deficiency Measure
Also Provides $4W, O0O,-
900 in Contracts.
REED ARRAIGNS FOOD CHIEF

The urgent deficiency appropriation
bill, carrying more than s760,000,000.
authorizations for contracts for $780,
100000 more and providing for the
sale of enemy property in the United
States and for the purchase by the
government of the German ship COM
panies' docks at Hobollen. N. J.. passed
the Senate late yesterday afternoon.
Estimates were hurried to the Senate
by Benedict Crowell, assistant secre-
tary of war. amounting to about $780,
100000. for arming Notifications and
new proving grounds. to be included
in the bill. but they arrived too late.
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Cleveland County herald., 1918-12-05
NOTICE

wrote all ofour customers that indebted to Sc that had sold interest business but had the and requested them to c and settle at nsny responded this but there ho have not settled their accounts want all those wht have settled tee accounts do You settle with either myself brother Dr. A. Robertson Mr. Henderson, whom Ih employed to collecting accounts Don't think thlt account sm isn't porat. It is just collect small rge Don't think thdosnt you. If witt me this means you
 All accounts that unsettled my books the day of Janua ry 1919 expect to place the hands of Attorney with ctons to collect the would advise all those who with pee settle accounts at ii ne ald trouble
 J. N. ROBERTSON
Cleveland County herald., 1918-12-05
Work for the coun-
 C!l of defense.

There is much speculation as to t future of the State Council of Defense and other civilian activities TOW that the war has been brought to a victorious termination through tie co op- eraiion all classes of citizenship
 It has teen anncunced that the Io)d Administration is to be con. tiuued intefitely The fuel Administration is 10 be continued through the winter month at east.
 Congress has unler considerati on the preston of the conuance of the railroad administration
 The Foar Minute Men. who con tribute ed So much toward the maintenance of the moral during the war have finished their work
 The Rcd Cross is being put OH peace basis and will continue au effective and much needed pud ic work.
 ] he Coancii of National uefen SC at Washingttn Il is continuing s work, and has not indicated when it will disoand It is delieved it VII continue at least until af ter the treaty has teenratlfied.
 There Is an indication that the State Council of Defense may con tinue it's work until the National Council diaba1ds In some of the s.ates,it is being recommended that the C0u. of Defense too con tinued antly ss body of ciliz us Gganizt q for the public welfare A committee of the Ark an as Co c $ making an invea- tisa ion 0 this su i tct ard will soon make q rep rt.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-12-05
NOficeOf sale.
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prOba fe court in the matter of the sale of land belonging to the estate of D. E. Moore deceased.
 pursuant to an onder of the Cleve aud pro ate court made on the 25th bay of November 19 1o' at a regular day of it's November ,eim,I as Ad ministrator of said estate will sell on the 27th dayof Dece Mder l9lS' at the court
 House Door in eht Town oJ Rison, Arkasas, to the highest an best bidber, for Cash. the folIowi nedescrided land'to-wit;N North half Northeast quarter of Secti 35'and Southeast quarter o Northwest quarter of Sectiee 36, aud vest ha.f ot Northwest y.varter of Section 36 q in
 flown. hip 10 Sonth Range 9 west, c mt ming 20O ac es- said sale IS to pc made for the urpose of paying the inde btedn ess of ssid estate'anb to protect the same
 HE. Moore
 bministrator.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-12-05
[. $. Food Administration

[. $. Food Administration. Baking powder biscuits, con bread. muffins, brown bread, grid dle cakes en waffles is wot dey call "quick breads"
 You all makes 'em wid one cup CT wheat flour t.r two cups CT substitute flour to save all do wheat dat kin be saved fer dc sojers. Some folks kin git er'lons widout any wheat at all and are glad to do it ter help win de war. Dat ain't pad medicine to take. fo' who's gwine tu'n up his nose at good con bread CT biscuits sr Nepjackal ~M- . ~ns~s . .s..z ..z.,, ...g,,
Cleveland County herald., 1918-12-05
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nQss5s a,, " hateyer y,orFf' y~ss < ion xffSsE'
 t1s e 5 ad ; T ,,raff apro m ed Je eWef1sy Store, N 2 nave 1t in quality y goods and at a sas'~ inoin the price f}&s- ure. Larger SC ~ { s<tiCTfS than ever 4 Br~aceIe [ wa tc II ,1. Diamond Gi in 2 j., Bars, Layafer@, Eanleos, Vanity Cases. both ster- ling and fine bIa- ted, Mesh purses Ere rch Ivory Toi~ let and Manicure Sets, Gut Glas ; and GiyEerN are, als, Meals aud Ln ~ {! te,~ g,st,bareIaS {, 'n fl.fl;>~ style a,52eji'eS
 Es1. Sttrr 10 %i ottc t>Sfor.-s U-fl -:4 ~hoppiI 2 i. io{ne Hsnff. we will b C glad to show st,ti our goods and prices.
 Geo. H. Moore, JeWeIer 4i2 Main St Pipe RIsIff.
 NoTIcE--we cid not issue a caai,g ihs l, car but will gl t.iie seud go5is Jl ap2.1assJss |, slopsib.e pa s.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-12-05
Kalhle ela Rag.
Rison' Ark.

ElSOn AK.
 Tec.17 IS.
 Dear a te Clause; "A live out four miles from town a :. fra:d you might for get me and ,uy liltl9 BIS CT, so will no fly in time Please bring me little t oi set, par of li.tie be 0 s, ,itt!e yisto and the Kaiser. E ing little sis CT a doll and p enty of candy,nuts, fruit and fireworks. 5 do not folg get Il ard l will stay at home
 Your little boz.
 J. D.Culpepper.
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 Dwig | A r k, Dear Santa Claus r.eg me a lit le wagon 3 lit .le w.oden horse and lots of frni-, nut fnd sll that Is good, will try to te good and don's for get my Iittle bcoth- 1T bring h n lots of presents.
 l a,n your little boy
 Ber,ce Eugene Brl ger.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-12-05
MONEY 70 LCAl

Government m9 ey at 5 l2 per cent for five to thirty fou years fer paying ( fl your mort gage. make iugroe ene! Is, buy mole Llnd or ci.- 1T ,anu. = Tom tlo gast, ;. t .t-l e4sale CT, C.eye- na IeQ..ty.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-12-05
'T.R. Brown
Rison Ark. Dec. 17 1918.

Rison Ark. Dec. 17 1918.
 Dear Santa Please bring me a doll, dishes, tadle and fruit. Don't forget Clifton and my little sister bring them something nice too. Your little girl,
 Imog enc Coats.