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The sun., 1918-12-01
The Iocaou has many other dnc7r features Of ad7a"tage
among echich may be meutoued:
The Efficient Automatic Stop

Among the many devices for
automatically stopping the
photograph, there is none so
effective as the Vocation Auto
matte Stop. Simply placing
the needle in the last groove
of the record and pressing 4
button at the side of the turn
table, causes the instrument
to stop when the record
ends. The device then re-
mains "set' to stop at that
point until changed for 4 rec
ord of another length.
The sun., 1918-12-01
Beauty of Case Design

TheVocalion does not stop at
musical superiority, nor at per-
lection of mechanical detail.
AS is the case with all Aeolian
instruments, the Vocation
cases eplanned and executed
by the most expert designers
and artisans; the result being
a new standard of phono-
graph beauty. The exquisite
new Period Models, while
comparatively moderate in
price, are without doubt the
most artistic and unusual
monographs ever produced.
The sun., 1918-12-01

FIVE times. We cannot but admire the
courage of the President in saying to
the los, OO0, 900 OF our people. 4 am the
only American fit to sit at the peace
table,"
The sun., 1918-12-01
The New Universal TOne-Ar1n

In this feature of the Vocation
is found !, perfect means of
supplying what is now recog-
nized as an absolute necessity
in the modern phonograph-
viz;apractical method of play
ing all makes of records. Many
different companies are now
making records, and unless
these can all be played, all the
great artists cannot be heard.
Moreover, this new Tone-Ar
not only plays all records, but
PLAYS them at their best.
The sun., 1918-12-01
Playing the New Vocation Record?

And now from the great music house respons-
ible for the perfecting of the photograph
musical instruments there has recently come new
and better type of record. This record, made
under an exclusive and more scientific system, pro-
duces astonishing musical results Instead of the
slightly metallic effects hitherto characteristic of
phonograph performances. il produces clear, rich
tones of great depth and beauty, which are marvel
ousy similar to the natural tones Of different
Instruments ard voices.
You have only to come and hear this great COM
binatCn. Your own musical ear will verify our
claim that the Vocation playing the Vocation Rec
ord Is the finest photograph music ever produced.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12

vided for by the o.esart law, to five
years, or until The first day of Janu-
airy, 1924. TINS extension would take
the railt-ai question out of politics
for 2 reasonable period. 1t would
give composure to railroad officers
and employees. 1t would admit of the
preparation and carrying out of a
comprehensive program of improve
ments of the railroads and their ter
minal facilities, which would I'M
mensely increase the efficiency of the
transportation machine. 1t would put
back of the railroads the credit of the
United States during the five year per
iod so that the financing of these i'm
provements could be successfully car
ried out. 1t would offer the necessary
opportunity under proper conditions
to test the value of unified control
and the experience thus gained would,
of itself indicate the permanent solu-
tion of the railroad problem"
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12
GOODWIN FAVORS
new CONSTITUTION
Congressman From Arkansas
Believes it is An Impro q
ment Over the Presen. One,
and Would Vote Fo, Ii.

Washington, Dee 11.-Congress-
man w. S. Goodwin Of Arkansas, in a
statement today relative to the pro
posed new Arkansas constitution,
said: q was opposed to a new con-
Stitution at the time of the world dis
turbance, but this is no longer ques-
ton. The question now is, is the
proposed constitution an improvement
on the present constitution While.
do not agree with all of its provis-
ions, | suppose no one does. But in
my opinion it is an improvement on
the present constitution and for this
reason | would cast my vote for it if
| were in the state, and / hope for its
ratification by the people"
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12
M'ADOO ADVISES
EXTENSION RAIL
CONTROL 5 YEARS
Believes Sufficient Time For
Thorough Test is the Best
POlicy-Must Keep Out of
Politics.

Washington, Dec u.--Extensions
of the period of government control
of railroads for five years, until Janu-
airy /, 1924, was recommended to con-
gress tonight by Director General
McAdoo. Advantages of this, Mr.. Nc
Adoo said, are that it would take the
railroad question out of politics for
the present, give time for carrying
out an extensive program of i'm
provements, and provide opportunity
for a fair test of unified control to
Indicate the permanent solution of the
railroad problem.
"The president has given me per-
mission to say that the conclusion ac-
cords with his own view of the mat
ter" Mr.. McAdoo concluded.
The letter was addressed to Sena-
tor Smith of South Carolina, and Rep
resentative Sims, chairman respect
ively of the Senate and House inter
state commerce committees.
Mr.. McAdoo explained that to con-
tinue government operation for twen-
ty-one months after formal declara-
ton of peace under present conditions
would mean disruption of morale
among employees and officers, and
could not enable the government to
go ahead with improvements and pur-
chase of equipment. Another alter
native, the prompt return of the rail-
roads to private control without legis
lation to permit elimination of the old
wasteful competition, would be hurt
full alike to the public interest and to
the railroads themselves" he said and
the difficulty of obtaining immediate
legislation providing a permanent So
luton, is apparent.
"There is one, and to my mind only
one, practicable and wise alternative"
Mr.. McAdoo continued, land that is
to extend the period of federal control
from noe year and nine months pro-
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12
TO REVIVE INTEREST IN
ARK ANSAS NATIONAL GUARD

Little Rock, Dec. 10.-Active inter
est is to be revived in the National
Guard, now that the war is over, and
the great military establishment of
the Government is being broken up
The Fourth Arkansas Regiment
which was so completely organized
and had passed satisfactory federal
inspection before the draft, is to be
put on a military footing at once
The organization still exists, al
though many of the individuals had
gone into the selective service.
Brig. Gen. John W. Heavey, chief
of the military bureau of the War De-
partment, advises Gen. Lloyd Eng
land that the authorities have under
consideration the full equipment of
the State or National Guard, with the
latest type of machine guns and
Springfield or Enfield rifles, tentage
pistols, mess kits, haversacks and all
other munitions and equipments. AS
soon as a decision is reached by Con-
gress and the equipment becomes
available, the acquisitions will be pre-
pared.
Orders have already been issued for
1000 complete uniforms, and 1000
blankets, valued at $50, 1880, for the
4th Arkansas, and there is also $780,
600 available for the purchase and
equipment of rifle ranges.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12
EUROPE AWAITS
TALK TO TROOPS
BY MIR. WILSON
Speech to BE Made Where Sol
diers Fought Will Be Most
Imp0rtant-President Goes to
Italy Later.

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE address which
President Wilson will make to the
American troops, probably as soon
after his arrival in France as pos
sible, is expected to be one of the most
important delivered during his stay in
Europe, and is being looked forward
to by Europeans, who hope to gain
from it a more definite idea of the
presidents exact position regarding
numerous vital points. 1t is consid-
cred undoubted that the president will
make this speech at the American
front, but at what place has not yet
been determined.
The president, it is announced, will
visit devastated districts in France,
and, although the present plans are
tentative, all depending upon his per-
sonal wishes, the trip may take him
into former German territory Visits
to Metz and Strassburg are extreme
~ probable.
President Wilson will lunch with
President Poincare on Saturday soon
after his arrival. The plans for Sun
day have not yet been made known.
On Monday President Wilson will hold
reception in the Paris city hall, to
which a host of officials have been
invited.
The Associated Press is in a posi-
tion to state definitely that President
Wilson will visit Italy, but no date
has been fixed. A hundred invita-
tions or more for the president to visit
various places in France and the al
lied countries are being received daily.
Naturally these are being held pend
ing the coming of Frances distin-
guished guest. 1t is considered hard
ly likely that the president will attend
a great number of functions in Paris,
as he viii unquestionably need all the
time possible to attend to the urgent
business which brings him to Europe
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12
british PEOPLE
INTEND TO KEEP
CONTROL OF SEA
Premier Declares Country Will
Never Give Up Its Fleets Pro-
tectiOn-Must Put an End to
COnscriptiOn.

Bristol, Dec. 1.-THE war bill of
the allies against Germany is 24,000,-
100000 pounds sterling, according to
the British prime minister, David
Lloyd George, who presented this and
other interesting facts before large
gathering here today. The cost of
the war to Great Britain was 8,000,-
100000 pounds sterling. Before the
war the estimated wealth of Germany,
said the prime minister, between 49,
OO0.000,000 and 0,000,000,000 pounds
sterling. So, if the whole wealth of
Germany were taken, there would not
be enough to pay the account There
fore, he had used the words; Ger
many should pay to the utmost limit
Of her capacity"
When the prime minister was ad-
dressing an overflow meeting, he said
Great Britain would be guilty of a
great folly if she gave up her navy.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12

A voice interrupted; Then watch
Wilson"
The premier replied: "Well, l hope
to meet him in fortnight. l will tell
him what you say"
Wherever the request comes from,
we are not going to give up the pro
lection of the navy, so far as Great
Britain is concerned"
London, Dec. 11.-Premier Lloyd
George, speaking today at Bristol,
said the English military service act
was passed in order to meet a great
emergency. When that emergency
was passed the need was passed and
the act would lapse. He added there
was no intention to renew it. Whether
Great Britain would require conscrip-
tion in the future in any shape or
form, Mr. Lloyd George said, depend
ed not upon the opinion which he now
expressed, but upon the peace terms
which were made.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12

XMAS PICTURE FRAMING. We
have ready-made frames in antique,
mahogany and circasian walnut. We
have them ready for your inspection.
Nevada County Hardware Co. 3d6
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12

WANTED-Liberty Bonds, any
issue. | will pay you cash for them.
J. w. Mitchell, Hope, Ark. If
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12

Remember the election Saturday,
December 14th
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12
GOODS RETURNED

Once an old darkey visited doctor
and was given definite instructions as
to what he should do. Shaking his
head he started to .leave the office,
when the doctor sa.d:
Here, Rastu5. you forgot to pay
me-"
Pay you for what, boss?"
For my advice" replied the doctor.
Nav. sub; nav sub; amt gwine
take it, said Rastus as he shuffied
out.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-12

FOR SALE-Two Ford cars at a
bargain One at $4,000 and one at
$4,000. VIII sell or trade. A. D.
Wren, Sutton. Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-27
TAKE CENSUS 0F FU0D ACREAGE
 IN JEFFERSON
l50 U. s. Agents Named in New Production
 Campaign.

More than 150 school directors, farmers and business men from over the county yesterday were appointed federal crop inspectors to help in- crease the production of foodstuffs. Three men were appointed from each school district and they will take a census of the acreage of 1917 and 1918 in food crops, and report to gov ernment agents. Each will wear a badge
 They were present and were named at q meeting at the courthouse called jointly hy the department of agricul- ture the county food administrator, Mack C. Hollis and A. H. Rowell, chairman of the County Council of Defense.
 Their reports are expected to be completed within week and will show the results of the campaign for increased food production, conducted several weeks ago.
 Government agents recommend an increase of 70 per cent in the corn crop and 1000 per cent in the hay crop in the country. and increases in every other food. This fall an eX- tensive campaign will be carried on for an increased acreage in wheat
 Dr. s. P. Wright of Little Rock, dis trict agricultural agent, told of the object of the meeting. He warned tho county that it must feed itself or go hungry. The government has served notice on the land owner who pre- vents his renters from raising more foodstuffs that he is opposing the policy of the government
 "It is necessary, to aid the nation to win the war, that each locality be self-scustaining, Dr. Weigart said. "The reports will show localities where more acreage could be devoted to foodstuffs, and we will center our fights there It is also expected the reports will show increases in many localities"
 c. H. Thomas and Joel Lambert, county demonstration agents, are as isting in the work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-27
t. 0f C. MAY BIB
 FOR ALIENS AS
 LAB0RERS HERE
Turn to Interned Germans to Solve Problem of
 Shortage.

hundred or more Germans in termed in the camps in the United States during the war may be brought to Pine Bluff to work on the farms and industrial plants to re- lieve the labor shortage.
 Mayor Simon Bloom, at the meet ing of the Chamber of Commerce trustees yesterday, proposed asking the government to send some of the men here He said that both farms and various manufactures in and near Pine Bluff needed labor, the shortage of which was growing daily.
 The proposition was referred to the executive committee. J. F. Mc- Intyre of J. F. Mcintyre & Sons., Inc. lumbermen was the first to put bid for enemy alien workmen and asked E. B. Bloom, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce for confer ence on the subject today.
 Secretary Bloom stated that the proposition sef landing the Fort Scott Sorghum & Syrup company here was progressing. J. A. Richards, effic- be taken today by Mr. Bloom to Han naberry to interview J. P. Oracle and others who have pledged a total of about $40 acres to be planted in cane at once.
 ,N|r. Bloom also reported that the lPeyton Lumber company of St. Louis obtained a lease on part of the site of the old furniture factory on West Sixth avenue and a site for assemb- ling yards on adjacent property. Vice President Youngblood and State Rep- resentative Elder completed details yesterday. Several cars Of lumber will arrive today.
 Thanks were extended to Jack Walker, revenue collector at Little Rock, for establishing "a branch office here.
 Tuesday, May IA, was fixed as the date for the beginning of the trade trip.
 Support the governments re- quest to obtain 75 workmen here for the munitions plant at Nashville. Tenn, was promised.
 Among the guests at the luncheon were E. c. Russell. D. DrPree of Memphis, representing the Baker, Matthews Lumber company of Sykes ton, Mo-: Col. J. R. Frazier of Eng fish, and Lieut.. George Holderness.
 H. J. Burkart. representing $250,00O woodworking plant in the middle west, which is seeking a new location, arrived in Pine Bluff late yesterday afternoon and last night was in conference with Secretary Bloom Today Mir. Bloom will show him several prospective sites.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-27
wholesale delivery, had such a move been attempted after the battle.
 Auto LOitered Outside.

Shortly after the fight, the author ities at the farm were notified that an automobile was moving slowly in the road outside the farm. Judge Coker put men in another motor car and sent them out. The farm offic- ials chased the suspicious car to Lit He Rock, where it was lost.
 Judge Coker said last night that they had not ascertained how Lewis obtained the two pistols with which he and his confederate were armed. Lewis sister visited him on Sunday. April IA, making the trip tothe farm bv auto. When questioned as to why she had not used the railroad, she said she had missed her train.
 The authorities at the farm be. lieve that the guns were cached hv friends of Lewis, who. were fully informed as to his plans and that these were in the car on the road Thursday night, ready to take the bandit an dhis pal as far away as possible before the news of the es- cape could be sent out from the farm
 Lewis, who is serving three years for robbery of the bank of Huttig, de- clared yesterday that he fired all the shots. but his story is not believed byethe farm officials.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-27
BIG STORM SWEEPS
 ATLANTIC COAST

Washington, April 26.-The severe cyclonic storm which appeared today off the South Carolina coast. had ad- vanced to Cape Hatteras by tonight and was increasing in intensity, the weather bureau announced. The center of the diturbance probably was short distance out at sea to- night and it was moving slowly nor. theast torn warn ings were ordered displayed from Charleston to Boston and danger scaes off the Southern New England coast were expected within the next "A hours.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-27
Supreme Master Workman and Other Officers High
 ly Compliment Pine Bluff
LADIES GIVE FLAG
 BEARING 36 STATES
More Than 100 Visitors Guests at Supper Served by Women Mem- bers, and Nearly 1000 at
 Dance

With Supreme Master Workman Will M. Narvis, of Muscatine, Iowa, and Grand Master Workman John k. Frazer, Grand Recorder H. l.. Cross and other high officials of the A. O. U. w. present the handsome new home of Pine Bluff lodge No. '6. was formally dedicated last night, and was declared to be the equal of any lodge home in the country. A class of about 40 applicants was initiated. and probably 30 ap2licantions for membership received. Because of the interest created as a result of the establishment of the new home, the sation to continue the membership campaign until May 20. The mem bership is now about 900.
 Another feature of the meeting was the presentation on behalf of the Ladies' club by Mrs. R. c. Thompson of service flag bearing 3G stars. One of them is gold star It cCmmemorates the memory of Felix Arendall, member of the lodge who died last week at Camp Pike. The flag was accepted for the lodge by Judge E. J. Kerwin. Other patri- otic addresses were made by MT. Mar wis, Mir. Frazer, Mr. Cross and Dan w. Taylor.
 Following these ceremonies there was dancing, which continued until 2 o'clock this morning. The big home was thronged, many coming from Little Rock, and other nearby points to participate in the celebra- tion
 More than 100 visitors were guests of the local lodge last evening at a sumptuous supper served in the ban quet hall of the new lodge home by ladies of the lodge. The tables were beautifully decorated with baskets and vases of flowers, and the nation al colors. Dr. J. I. Norris served as toastmaster, callinP upon Clio Harper for the first talk, after the toastmas- ter had proposed and the banqueters had drunk standing, in pure water, the toast, "The world safe for demo- cracy."
 Mr. Harper said he was glad to know "that my friend, Dr. Norris, is received in Pine Bluff at his full value" and then paid a compliment to Pine Bluff for "going over the top in the Liberty loan, War Savings Stamps, Red Cross. Community Serv- ice and A. o. U. w. campaigns" He commended the local lodge for it's ac- tivity and especially for it's progress siveness in acquiring the handsome home.
 Grand Master Workman John R. Fraber highly commended Dr. J. w. John, grand medical examiner, and c. H. Monk, master workman of No. 36, for their part in acquiring the home. Responding later, Dr. John and MT. Monk disclaimed doing more than any of the other 800 members of the lodge. Grand Recorder H. L. Cross praised the lodge and it's recorder, o. c. Keel CT, and described the new A. O. U. w. building at Little Rock, which will be dedicated on April 30, and which he referred to as "the handsomest build ing in the South." Herbert s. Tur- ner of Little Rock congratulated Pine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-27

Kemmel Hill, a height which has been looked upon as the key to the to the Southern side of the Ypres salient and one of the most important strategic positions on the northern battle front in France has been taken by the Germans after a defense which will become one of the heroic chap ters of the war.
 The hill was surrounded and the French forces entrenched on it's slopes were overcome. The loss of the hill, which is admitted in an of ficial statement by General Radcliffe, chief director of military operations at the British war office, brings to the allies a realization that the whole Ypres position is in peril from the German drive nOrthward from the lowlands lying to the west of Armen- tieres.
 The TeutOns launched terrific at tacks along the whole line Wednes- day apparently for the purpose of finding point which might yield. They evidently found that spot in the section of the front held jointly by the British and French troops and against it they hurled fresh divis- ions which fought their way forward all day Thursday until at nightfall thdy had surrounded Kemmel Hill ing the positions.
 Loss of Hill Is Serious.
 All night long the fight went on and it was not until Friday tha tthe Ger mans succeeded in storming up the slopes of the heights. The loss of Kemmel Hill is serious. for it over looks much of the lowlands lying back of the allied lines in the Ypres salient. The hill is AGA feet high, rising from the lowlands on the south aud east. It is six miles south west of Ypres and three miles west of iWytschaete.
 This German success cuts deep notch in the allied milne to the south west of Ypres and completely out Hanks the British on the northern slopes of Messines ridge. to which they were forced by the German as- saults of two weeks ago. The line to the southwest. towards Bailleul, apparently is in no particular danger at present, although the village of DranOugre has been lost to the enemy.
 French Counter Attacking.
 So important is the position of Kem- mel Hill that the allies must launch a counter attack to recapture it and the French have begun a savage at tao kon the heights. If the Germans continue to hold it and either con solidate their ines or push on, the allies will be at a great disadvantage in future engagements.
 The last reports from the scene of the battle are that the Germans are attacking on line from Lac lytte to the Ypres-Comines canal. Laclvtte is about mile and one-half north of Kemmel Hill and is six and one-half miles west of Ypres-Comines canal, which runs almost due South from Ypres. The evident purpose off this attack Is to roll ur the al- leid positions south of Ypres and force a retirement from that war tortured town.
 No Other Important Gains.
 The position of the Germans is
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-27
SELLS LIBERTY BONDS
 TO EVERY R. R. EMPL0yE
F. D. Hornsby, Assistant Superinten- dent of the Cotton Belt. Makes
 100 Per Cent Record.

F. D. Hornsby, assistant superinten- dent here for the St. oLuis South western Railway company. proved possessed of unusual ability as a salesman working with combina- tion of a good thing to sell and Am orleans ready to buy yesterday when he made trip up the Pine Bluff and Arkansas River railroad, and dis posed of $6.000 worth of Liberty bonds. MT. Hornstty did not meet a single turn down." tho he approach ed every employe he met. from the waterboy of the section gang to the highest official. The story was told here last night by E. B. Houston. who made the trip at the same time. and observed how the railroad em- ployes bought Liberty bonds.