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Evening star., 1918-04-27
Libety Loan Sales Large.

Yesterday was the big day to date at
the banks throughout the city. Dur
ing the morning hours the demand for
bonds and buttons was large. and con-
inued almost up to the parade hour
Cash sales were especially heavy. The
American Security and Trust received
cash payments fer $4,000 bonds. prob
ably the heaviest cash sales of the day
Other big sales were recorded. The
Federal National reported $4,000 cash
sales.
Banks were crowded again this
morning, and bankers expect that every
,lay until the close of the campaign
will be busy one.
At a meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the Northwest Savings Bank
Thursday evening. Harold A Walburn
was elected cashier to succeed James
L. French retired
AS an expression of appreciation for
his services. MIR. French was presented
by the board of directors with
generous purse.
Mr.. Walburn was recently with the
American National Bank.
Evening star., 1918-04-27
BAR SILVER QUOTATIONS.

quoted at 99% per ounce here today, :.
LONDON. April 27-Bar silver, 49N
per ounce; money. 2A per cent. Dis
count rates-Short bills, 3k per cent:
three months. 916 per cent.
Evening star., 1918-04-27
Capital Traction Bonds Strong.

The display of strength in Capital
Traction SIS featured rather unin-
teresting session of the local stock
exchange. The bid price for the bonds
rose to par with holders asking 101 and
with sale of Il $500 bond at 100 Is.
Crossing par is quite comeback for
the Traction 81 after some months OF
depression.
American Graphophone 6s sold spar
ingly at 80. the bid price of yesterday,
and again the bid price of today.
A few shares of Washington Gas
stock brought co, and rights" OF Com
mercial National shares sold at Sa4
and g.. The break in fights has
been due 10 the Withdrawal of large
buying orders. a disposition to let the
late sellers get out the best they could.
Rights" cease April 80.
Evening star., 1918-04-27
COTTON MARKETS.
POWDER MARKET.

Quotations furnished by W. B. Hibt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-03
J. s. ARMY
 TO bf A HALF
 MILLION MEN
As Provided In Estimates Submitted to Congress For 1920.
INCREASE IN NAVY INDICATED
Estimates For Navy Show an Increase Of One Billion Dollars Over Appr0- priationS for Current Year.

Washington, Dec. "A regular ar my of approximately half million men is provided for specifically in estimates submitted to congress to- day for the fiscal year 1920, beginning next July 1st. Detailed items on the pay of the army show that in the to, tai of $1 1922 ,000,G00 asked TOT, exclu- sive of the fertilization estimates, provision is made for the payment of only 21 ,259 officers ,and 382,667 men of the line and approximately 1000 non combatant troops with the re- quisite staff officers.
 The inclusion in the estimates how ever, of five items of pay with a nom inal appropriations of $100, each ask ed, shows that the whole question of the strength of the army after the conclusion of peace has been deferred, and that supplemental estimates are to be expected under these headings when it is possible to present com pleted project. The items thus held in | suspension are those providing for the pay of reserve and national guard officers and men.
 The naval estimates are framed on an exactly opposite theory. Every pro- vision is made for steady and rapid 1 increase of the fleet, a total of ap- proximately $434, 100000 being asked. , Of that sum $200,O0O,000 is the first increment of the proposed new three year building program providing for l ten additional dreadnaughts, six battle
 cruisers and 140 other fighting craft The remainder of the $434,OOO, 900 would go to complete ships of the first three year program Secretary Daniels has renewed, also the naval ] emergency fund item, under congress i which appropriated $1O0,O00,00O last year to provide for the construction of additional destroyers, submarine chasers and other special craft and to expedite construction work. This year, however, the department asks for $175, 100000.
 The total appropriation for the na- 1 Continued on page six the Mansion of Prince Murat, where President and Mrs. Wilson will reside. ! President Poincaire will meet Pres ident Wilson at the station and the two executives will ride together through the avenues. Later they will exchange visits.
 American troops will take part in the visit of the president as escorts and guards of honor, bat their partic- ipation will be subject to the wishes of the French government as the president will be the guest of sthe na- tion. General Pershing has given or ders that all the officers and men re- quired be placed at the service of those in charge of the arrangements. The details cover many branches, in- 1 cluding automobile escorts and |guards for the trips to Versailles, to Calais, to the front and for state functions.
 l Extensive plans are being made for the sessions of the American dele gates at Versailles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-03
Nations Executive Will Be Guest of French Nation While In France.
MANSION OF PRINCE MURAT
Will Be Quarters of President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson-All Paris Will Welcome President and Party Upon Arrival.

Paris, Dec 2.-Coonel William w. Harts, military aide to President Wil- son at the White House. until Au- gust last, when he joined the Ameri- can forces at the front, has been given entire direction of the arrange ments for the arrival and visit here of the president, and of the material requirements of the American dele gates to the peace congress, both at Versailles and Paris. With Lieuten- ant Colonel Whitney as chief of staff, plans are being worked under the , general supervision of General Tas- kef H. Bliss, military member of the allied war council.N
 | President Wilson will be the guest of the French nation from the mo- ment he steps on French soil and it's wishes will take precedence concern l ing the details of his entertainment. Other heads of nations have come as military chiefs, but the president $ visit will be distinctly an event of state.
 A squadron of American dread naughts and destroyers will meet the l SAlP CdAA " HuS ICoINSuC w iAooiil VAUi' it's escorting warships.
 It is expected that the president, with the United fleets will arrive at Brest on the afternoon of December 11th. Admiral Mayo, who has re- turned to the United States, will com mand the escort squadron across the Atlantic. The admiral's flag will fly from the Battleship Pennsylvania.
 The first greetings to President Wilson will be extended by Foreign Minister Pichon and George Leygues, :, the minister of marine, at Brest.
 Opportunity will be given the pop ulace of Brest for public demonstra- tion of welcome. :.
 As Brest is ten hours journey from Paris. the presidents departure will be timed so that he will reach the capital at ? o'clock on the afternoon of December 18th, according to the ipresent arrangements. These may be changed, however, so that the arrival will take place at o'clock p. m., on December 18th, in order to avoid train travel by night.
 In the latter case stop will be made by the party between Brest and FarlS so that the afFlVaI VIII occur at the designated hour in the early afternoon, when the whole populace will have an opportunity to join ir the welcome to the national guest. It is expected that the presidential train, instead of arriving at the l Montparnasse station. the usual ter. minals, will be switched to arrive al the Dauphine station at the entrance gi of the magnificent avenue Bois de Boulogne. The highest military ane civil honors will be accorded the pres Iident.
 1 Should the plan for the arrival al lthe Dauphine' station be corried out the route for the procession will bt around the Arc de Triumphe through lthe Champs Elyseessa and thence te
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-03
A TEXAN MAY
 BECOME SEC,
 OF TREASURY
President Wilson Expected to Leave Tomorrow For New York Where He Will Sail For Europe.

Washington, Dec. z.--President Will son did not leave Washington tonight and the assumption was that he would
 depart some time tomorrow, for New York. where he will board the liner i George Washington, on which he and the other members of the American
 peace delegation will make the voyage to France.
 After addressing congress today. the president devoted his time to
 clearing away executive affairs i'll
 preparation for his trip. He walked from the White House to the office of the federal trade commission for
 a brief conference with Chairman B. COlver Later he went to the war department for a talk with Secretary Baker and afterwards called on Secre- tary McAdoo at the treasury depart- ment.
 Inquirers were assured today that it was the presidents purpose to name a secretary of the treasury and director general of the railroads be- fore he departs for Europe. Tonight the president had second conference
 with MT. McAdoo at .the secretafy's
 home, at which MT. McAdoo's success SOI NcIc ulSCuoSCu dNIu dIl tHuOuuCc-s
 mont of both appointments was ex- pected tomorrow.
 In many quarters it is now regard
 ed as almost certain that the presi-
 dent will select new director gen. eral to succeed MT. McAdOo, from the present railroad administration staff and Robert s. Lovett, director of capi- tai expenditures, is known to be under consideration. Walter D. Hines. asist-
 ant director general, is said to have
 expressed desire to remain in his
 president position.
 MT. Lovett, native of Texas, was
 director of priorities for the war in
 dustries board before he became a
 member of Director General McAdoo's
 staff and before the war had been
 chairman of the executive committee
 of the Union Pacific for number of
 years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-03

Arkansas-Tuesday and Wednesday fair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-03
MECHANIC KILLED
 AT BARRON FIELD

Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 2.--Chas. Flores, of Santa Barbara, California. mechanic at Barron Field, was in- stantly killed this morning when struck by an airplae propeller just as the plane was starting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-03
THE WEATHER,

(Continued on page six)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-03
FROM SPA 100000 APPROPRIATED THIS YEAR,
 ESTIMATES FOR 1920 ARE $7 443, ,415, ,838.
SECRETARY M'AD00 TRANSMITTED TO CONGRESS
 ESTIMATES OF DEPARTMENTS WITHOUT C0MMEN
Over Five Billion of 1920 Estimates Will Be Absorbed By War and Navy Departments Merchant Marine
 Building to Take S8930 100000.

o00 capital issues committee si50 GOO and council of national defense $675,- 900.
 Payments to soldiers and sailors, or their dependents, on account of com pensatiOn, or government allowances. are expected to run to nearly S120.- 900, ,00O. Ten millions is the estimated cost of collecting customs and admin istering customs regulations
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-03

A letter received from Doc Pude phatt by his sister, Miss Mary Pude phath says he thinks it is rainy France instead of Sunny France
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-03
NO DEFINITE PROGRAM OF RECONSTRUCTION
 IN VERBAL MESSAGE DELIVERED TO JOINT SESSION ;.
INFORMED CONGRESS THAT FRENCH AND ENGLISH HAD
 REMOVED ALL RESTRICTION FOR NEWS TRANSMISSION Solution of Railroad Problem Passed Up to Congress-
 Government Ready to Release Control as Soon as IT Readjustment Plans Are Complete

After the president spoke, the sen- ate was in session only a short time At the opening Of the session. how ever. senator Sherman. of Illinois asked that Q newspaper article re- earding plans for the personal com- fort of President Wilson and his par ty on the trip be read. Senator Phe- Ian of California objected. but on a vote the senate crd2red tie article read.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
PROGRESSIVE AUCTION
 PARTY IS GIVEN FOR
 MIR. AND MRS. STOODl

TREADWELL, April 25.-Mr and Mrs. R. G. Wayland entertained a large circle of friends last night at their comfortable home in Tread well in honor of MT. and Mrs. J. N. Stoody, who after nearly nineteen years residence in Treadwell, where MT. Stoody has been connected with the Treadwell company, expect to leave in the near future for Seattle where they intend to locate.
 There were eight tables of auction bridge players, who contested for prizes which were finally won by Mrs P. R. Bradley, first prize for ladies; Mark Smith, first prize for gentle men; MT Stoody the consolation prize. Mrs. Stoody was given a guest prize which was beautiful and appropriate souvenir of the cOun- try, which, when many miles from Gastineau Channel, will help her to remember her former home.
 Though all the guests couldn't be prize winners, they all shared in de- licious refreshments which were serv- ed and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
RED CROSS BENEFIT GIVEN BY FIREMEN
 IS GREAT SUCCESS

; DOUGLAS, April 25-The youth and beauty of Douglas Island, aug mented by more than a score from Juneau and several from Thane, were out in full force at the Natatorium last night, the occasion being a bene- fit dance given by the fireinen of Douglas for the Red Cross.
 For several nights previous the boys had been busy in the big hall and the effects of their work was ap- parent last night in the beautiful decorations with which it was fes- tooned, there being flags, draperies and timely pictures on all sides and suspended from the ceiling. Promi- nently displayed was a service flag containing the names of twelve mem bers of the department who entered the service of their country to fight for it's honor and the protection oi those left behind
 Music for the dance was furnished by the Treadwell orchestra of five pieces and it was of the variety that bid dull care be gone Dancing be gan shortly after 9 o'clock and was continued three hours with but . short respite and while Prof G. W Greene made what is said to have been one , of the best four-minute speeches yet heard in Douglas, his subject being ''The Third Liberty Loan"
 A unique feature was the punch bowl device which consisted of a cake of ice 40 inches square and IS inches deep in which were three bowls, one for red, one for white and
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
>TRAP w1 %aI
 and lA yG FIELD EA|

In order to become proficient in craftsmanship it is necessary to practice some more, and take ad- vantage of everything that might help one to better shooting. Some men are naturalborn shots, while others strive for years and then only become mediocre.
 The late Buffalo Bill was a great marksman, because he was quick on the trigger. He was what we might term a "Naturlal gun pointer" that is, one who points gun as accu rately and instinctively as the fin ger.
 It takes practice and years of it pointer, but, like everything else once you master the trick you will wonder why you ever thought it hard before
 Although she has not yet appeared before the public seeking honnrs for several years, it is difficult to forget the wonderful stunts of Annie Oak. ley, the idol of the small boy and the older folks alike.
 In our minds eye we can still see her dash into the arena astride her favorite horse and perform almost unbelievable feats of craftsmanship under most difficult conditions, and yet with apparent ease and absence of excitement.
 And so it was with Johhny Baker and many more who thrilled us in days gone by.
 The elements which enter into the making of an expert marksman are not many, but they are important. For instance, good eyesight is inds- pensible, for unless the eye sees ac-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
TO ATTEND RALLY

DOUGLAS, April 25.-A number of admirers of Delegate Chas. A. Sulzer from the Island will be present at the rally to be held in his interests at Juneau tonight There are q number of Republicans here who, while they are not making any noise, admit that Mr. Sulzer has done and ever formerly been done at the Ma tional capital and their votes the coming fall will be cast with the view of continuing him in his present pOsition
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
ARMY OFFICER TELLS BEST METHOD FOR
 WINNING THE WAR

LIVERPOOL, April 20-"The way ing Germany until she cries enough" writes a Liverpool army officer from the front in a letter to his home newspaper.
 You at home" he adds, do not realize how great is the air super iority of the Allies on the West Front. The means of finishing off the campaign is to create such a feeling in the German towns that the population will rise and demand many well, and the bullies are real towards at home. believe. that most of the German soldiers are sick of fighting and when they find out how much more effectively we are air-raiding than they; then will come the finish.
 q notice that in a raid on London recently, 16 bombs were dropped. Do you realize that in our air re- port on Tuesday night it was stated that we had dropped over 700 bombs :? England has been slow in starting but she is going to be terribly eff fective in the air, and from what hear, the Americans are presently going to give us all wonderful dem onstration of how airraiding should be done.
 "Ruthlessness is the only thing a German appreciates and fears, and the Aemricans are planning to show it to him."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
RED CROSS TOMORROW

DOUGLAS, April 25.-Tomorrow is a regular work day at Red Cross headquarters where the attendance has not been just what it should have been lately. It is hoped it will be better tomorrow and, as the weather is now more favorable, the attendance should constantly increase from now so long as the efforts of the members are required to meet the demands which are made on the Red Cross.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25

one for blue punch, all tastily trim med in small silk flags.
 Returns from tickets sold are not yet all in but the net receipts which will be turned over to the Red Cross win exceed $100 From social standpoint it was the most successful dance given here for many months and too much credit cannot be given the members of the fire department for their tireless efforts which made the affair the success it was.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25

telligently and deliberately, yet in stantly. Every movement must be smooth and as sure in action as q well oiled piece of machinery.
 Old papers TOT ss.te at The Empire office. Second and Main Errests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
FOUR MINUTE SPEAKERS

DOUGLAS, April 25.-Four Minute speakers announced for continuing the Liberty Loan campaign are as follows:
 Friday night-Orpheum, Canon But cher; Liberty, A. E. Gurr
 Saturday night-Orpheum, l.. l.. Harding of Juneau.
 Sunday night = Orpheum, James Christoe; Liberty, r, A. J. Gallwas
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
CAME FOR SUPPLIES

DOUGLAS, April 25.-The tug Al James Co, to the Todd Packing Com pany of Tenakee, arrived yesterday for a cargo of supplies and machinery and left on the return trip this fore noon As a result of the visit of the Alice to this port, business to the extent of several hundred dollars was transacted with local merchants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
FROM THE WESTWARD

DOUGLAS, April 25.-Mrs. James Hawthorne, resident here before she accompanied her husband to Sew ard a year or more ago, arrived on the Alaska and is visiting here, the guest of Mrs. k. Loomis. She will continue on to Seattle for a visit with friends within few days MT. Hawthorne was at one time employed place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
LIKE FINDING MONEY

DOUGLAS, April 25.-Klamkatcha. wawa, an Indian who homeports at this place, trolled for salmon a few hours one day recently, operating in the Channel between Douglas and Thane, and disposed of his catch to the Alaska Coast Fish Company of this place for $40 It is such reports as the above that causes a newspaper man to sit down on the hellbox and think
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25

Phone 1t to The Empire. No 37l.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
JiTNEY SATURDAY NIGHT

DOUGLAS, April 25-After a lay off of two weeks due to counter at fractions, the regular Saturday night jitney at Labor Union Hall will come back strong this week when an eff fort will be made to give all present an enjoyable time. Dancing will be- gin at o'clock
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25

curately and clearly all other talent is of no consequence whatever.
 Contrary to the general belief, a nervous temperament is a handicap rather than a help. It is true that the mind, the eye, and the nerves coordinate, but they must do it in
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25
GRADUALLY WEARING AWAY

DOUGLAS, April 25.-The snow is believe the baseball grounds will be in condition to permit of practice within another month or six weeks
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-25

As a general thing when a wom- tors thermometer i'll her mouth she is too sick to do much talking any, way.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-31
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Estate of JANE w. AMES
Order of Notice Will

State Of Vermont, District of Man
chester, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Manchester To all
persons interested in the estate OF
Jane w. Ames late Of Dorset in said
District deceased, GREETING
At Probate Court, holden at Man
chester within and for said District on
the 2lst day Of January, 1918, an in
strument purporting TO be the last
Will and Testament Of Jane w. Ames
late of Dorset in said District, de-
ceased, was presented to the Court
aforesaid, for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that
the l4th day Of February, 1918, at the
Probate Once in said Manchester, be
assigned for proving said instrument;
and that notice thereof be given TO all
persons concerned, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in The
Manchester Journal, newspaper cir
culating in that vicinity, in said Dis
trict. previous TO the time appointed.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified
TO appear before said Court, at the
time and place aforesaid, and contest
the probate Of said will, IL you have
cause.
Given Under My Hand at Manches-
ter in said District, this 2lst day Of
January, 1918.
A-3 EDWARD GRIFFITH, Judge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-31
Spencer White, executor. 40-3
Estate of ALFRED H. WILLIAMS
Commissioner Notice

The Undersigned, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of Manchester,
Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust the claims and demands Of
all persons against the estate Of
Alfred II. Williams late of Peru in
said District, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the late residence
Of the decedent in the Town Of Peru
in said District, on the 18th day Of
July next, from / o'clock P. NJ, until
o'clock P. NJ, on said day and that
six months from the 18th day Ct Jan
uary A. ID. 1918, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to pre-
sent their claims to US for examina-
ton and allowance.
Dated at Peru this 18th day Of Jan
uary A. d. 1918.
LOREN WHITNEY,
D. B. STONE,
Commissioners
B. F. Williams, Administrator,
Peru, VT Alb
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-31
Estate Of NATHAN Il. CASE
Commissioners Notice

The Undersigned, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District Of Manchester,
Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust the claims and demands Of
all persons against the estate Of
Nathan B. Case late of Arlington in
said District, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the late residence Of
the decedent in the Town Of Arlington
in said District, on the 18th day Of
June next, from o'clock p NJ, until
4 o'clock p. NJ, on said day and that
six months from the 18th day OF De-
cember A. D. 1917, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors TO
present their claims TO us for examin-
alton and allowance.
Dated at Arlington this 18th day Of
December A. d. 1917.
J. B. WEBB,
FRANK WEBB,
Commissioners.
Mettie L. Hill and Bertha Case, ex-
ecutors. 400