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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-My 5-passenger REQ
touring car. Full equipment; IN
excellent condition. DR.. G. M J.
Palmer ~. 80 & lO-2z6
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-15

also colt / year old. Address D.,
clio Pioneer. "a 3-2lS
FOR SALE-One large Barred Rock
rooster, one year old. Phone Bill
W. Mrs. Powell. 1928.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
CITIZENS FAVOR
MOTOR BUSESTO
! RELIEVE CAR JAM

Members OF the Southeast Washing
ton Citizens Association are firmly
of the belief today that a line OF mo-
tor buses. operated by the Federal
Government. will greatly assist in re-
Heving street car congestion in
Washington.
Resolutions to this effect were
adopted at a meeting or the associa-
tion last night and will be forwarded
TO the Public Utilities Commission.
The members voted this as the most
Feasible means OF relieving the trsf-
hc congestion after they had consid-
cred other plans submitted by vari-
Gus agencies.
The association went on record in
favor OF the Government ownership
OF the telephones in the District
Federal control OF street cars was
opposed by the citizens in the adop-
tion OF special report on the ques-
tion OF Government ownership OF
public utilities. To quote the Ian
Euage OF the report. Federal control
OF the street car lines would deprive
the Public Utilities Commission Of its
pastime in taking valuations and thus
lose a prehistoric right
A resolution favoring a federation
of the citizens associations in the
southeast section OF Washington, to
be known as the Southeast Aili-
ance,' was adopted. The object OF
, the alliance would he TO meet from
time to time for the discussion of
matters relating to the southeast sec
ton OF the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
CHANCE LED STAR
OF GAYETY SHOW
TO STAGE CAREER

Ambition made Homer great Mark
Twain, by his own confession. started
on his rise to fame because Of SIS
week
Miss Helen vreeland. priIna donna OF
the Hip, Hip, Hooray Girls Company,at
the Gayety Theater this week. began
life on the stage in spite Of the spur
that quickened Homer's genius or the
lure which attracted Twain to writing.
She conhded today that her advent
into burlesque two seasons ago was due
to Chance It happened this way:
Into a certain downtown singing
academy in New York dropped one
night the managing director OF bur
lesque show which was being organized
at a Gotham theater., He was a sour
visaged individual. The leading lady
contract, but a week before had con-
cluded to try matrimony instead Of the
stage
Miss vreeiand was leading the chorus
when he entered So charmed was he
by her voice that he sought an introduce
ton The talk that followed was short:
Director: win you sign for forty
weeks over the Columbia Circuit as the
prima donna OF my show"
Miss Vreeland: Yes
A business talk next day and she was
. member OF the company in record
time. This is Miss Nreeland's second
season in burlesque.
The Gayety star had her first expert
ence in singing in public while a mem
Der OF a church choir. Compliments on
9 her voice failed to inspire ambition for
the stage and, but for the chance meet
Ing in the singing academy, where she
went to instruct amateur talent free Of
charge, she might never have adopted
q stage career.
The Gayety star may try vaudeville
later. she admitted. but for the present
she is well satisfied with the role OF
priTns donna for the Belfrage show.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
CITIZENS WANT P. 0.
DEPARTMENT SHAKE-UP

Reorganization OF the Postoffce De-
partment to produce more efficiency
in the delivery Of mail is favored
today by the North Capitol and Eek
Inzton Citizens Association.
At a meeting last night the asso-
citation went on record as favoring
q general Encouragement OF the Post
office Department.
The resolutions adopted declared
that WashinSton's mail service is
growing worse day by day. Speakers
declared that it is becoming a fire.
quent occurrence for packages and
other mail travelling a distance of $50
mites to be delayed for six or seven
days.
A. J. Driscoll, OF the District Coun-
ell OF Defense, addressed the mem
bers on TWar Gardens"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Women's $1.25 and $50
Underwear. sec

women's princess May" Mer-
cerized Isle Underwear. vests
low neck and sleeyeless. French
band top: tight knee pants. with
open crotch. Flesh and white.
First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Sale of Untrimrned Hats
at $1.95 and $2.95
$1,000 Wool and Fiber
Rugs, $3.50

I.srge-room size reversible
Wool and Fiber Rugs, size 8 II. 3x
10 II. 6; seamless closewoyen
grade, in medallion and neat fig-
ured designs. Colorings OF tan.
green. blue, and brown. Ideal
for summer use. in any room In
the house. Fourth Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Up to Csc Ribbons, ACC

New Spring Ribbons. including
Satins, Moires. and Self-fancies.
Widths from . to inches. In
ali the most sought-after shades
for millinery purposes. sashes.
hair bows, etc. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
$500 Blankets and
Comforts, 1898

1oxS0 large doubIe-bed size
Comforts. filled with soft wkire.
cotton. covered with various
color cretonnes: Blankets In
blue, tan. gray. and pink plaids.
soft-fleece finish. with the ap-
pearsnce of wool. Fourth Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
PAINTINGS FEATURE CAPITAL.

Exploiting the natural and artistic
beauties OF this city and surroundings
as her speciality in landscape painting,
Marguerite p. Neuhauser has a num-
Der of csnvaEses on exhibition at the
Beaux Arts Club. 1913 II street, that
are attracting attention.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
sc Check Sitting, Acc

50-inch Check SuitinE. various
size checks; in black and white.
one of the most popular fabrics
for stylish suits and skirts. First
Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
S1.25 Foulards, CSC

3G-inch Satin Foulards. rich
satin-face grade, in. navy blue
grounds. with neat figures and
coin spots. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Mems S9c Night Shirts,
75c

Mems Cambria Night Shirts,
plain white and trimmed with
washable brsids: V necks. Full
cut sizes. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
$3.50 Satin Messalines,
SIPS

S5-inch CoIored Satin Mesa
line. all-silk. rich satin-face
quality. in a large assortment
Of street and evening shades. In
Guiding navy blue and black
First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Mems SOC Suspenders,
Bic

Mems Harris make Mercer
lied Lisle Suspenders with pat
ent cast-off: plain colors only.
First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
SEC Table Danask, 49c

5S-inch Mercerized Satin Table
Damask. serviceable grade for
general use. Choice OF five neat
patterns First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
2Oc Crash, 15c

Bleached Crash. firm close
woven. absorbent grade. for roll
er or tea towels. Red or blue
borders. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
39c White Dotted Swiss,
Z5c

21-inch White Dotted Swiss. fine
sheer quality. in neat pin dots.
First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
S1.OO Rosaries, Soc

Rosarics. line quality crystal
beads, in amethyst. topeZ. sap
phire. ruby. etc. Cold plated
mountings. First FIoOr-JeW-
eIry Dept.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Mems Underwear, 39c

Mems Balbriggan Underwear.
shirts with long or short sleeves.
drawers with double seat: all
regular sizes. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
1Oc Ammonia, Sc

Goldenberg's Cloudy Ammonia,
for household use: full strength.
Good size bottle. First Floor
Toilet Goods Dept.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
$1.25 Mohair Sicilian,
S9c

42-inch Mohair Sicilian, brown.
navy blue and black grounds, with
neat white hairline stripe. First
Elo0r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
75c White Ratiste. 39c

44-inch White Mercerized Be-
tiste, extra fine mercerized quail
ity, for women's waists and
dresses: also lingerie wear. First
Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Sec Storm Serge, 75c

3S-inch Storm Serge. double
twilled quality, in black and
navy blue as we'll as other de-
sirable shades. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
$1.25 and $1.5O Summer
Curtains, 39c Each

Cross stripe Summer Curtains,
suitable for window or door
hanginCs: SO and 40 inches wide.
ca and 2la yards long. Ecru.
green. red. and blue grounds.
with various color stripes. Many
can be matched into pairs
Fourth Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Soc Window Shades, 29c

Opaque Cloth Window Shades.
3 RI, wide, ) and 81 II. long.
Mounted on strong spring roll
ers. In white, ecru. and green:
Complete with all fixtures and
crochet ring TO match. Subject
TO slight imperfect!ons. Fourth
Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
$500 Nainsook. $2.79

No. 2a0 Imperial English Main
sock, an extra fine soft chamois-
finish grade. for making under
garments: full 30 inches wide
and warranted: II yards in each
piece. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
16c Huck Towels, 12Izc

Mill Seconds Of Hemmed Huck
Towels. all white. also red Dor
ders: desirable size for hand or
tea towels. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Foot Tubs. SOC

White Japanned Foot Tubs.
good size. Strongly made
BnaeMent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
S1.5O Handbags, $1.19

Wome Handbags. new
shapes, fine quality soft-flnish,
lustrous satins. IN black, blue.
gray. green, tan. brown. taupe.
etc. Well made covered frames.
with heavy silk tassel. Fitted
with mirror. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
500 Taffeta Silk, s1.59

4O-inch Black Chiffon Taffeta
Silk, extra heavy grade. with
rich lustrous finish. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Mems Hose, 19c

Mems Tuxedo and Bradford
Hose. Isle thread. REINFORCED
heel. toe and sole; in black, white,
and plain cOloTs. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Meat Platters, SEC

LarEe-size Decorated China
Neat Platters. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Wash Boards, 49c

Glass Wash Boards strong and
durable; viii not corrode nor
tear the clothes Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
S1.OO Hair Brushes, 79c

Hughes Ideal Hair Brushes.
bristles set in rubber cushion:
waterproof and washable. First
Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27

Nickel-pIated Frame Casser-
slss: full size. Nicely made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
DOC Paianna Checks. 25c

38-inch White Psjama Checks.
a soft-finish close woven quality.
for making undergraduates. First
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
.omen,s Isle Hose. 75c

womenis Gordon Isle Hose.
with the famous ''mock-fashion-
ed" foot. with seam uD the back.
heel and double sole. In black.
white. suede. gray. and Russian
tan. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
$500 Wilton Velvet
Rugs, $2.29

a9x54 Wilton Velvet Rugs. in
Oriental. medallion. and neat flg-
ured or floral designs Light
and dark colorings. Fourth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
S1.OO Tub Silks, 89c

32-inch Satin-stripe Tub Silks.
an extra heavy grade. for max
ing mems shirts and women's
waists. All color combinations.
First Floor,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27

Frying Pans, Csc
Heavy Steel Frying Pans. good
size for general use Basenent..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
19c Curtain Scrims,
i2hc

plain or tapped edge. with floral
border and all-over designs. Cali
ors include blue. pink, gcl1,
green. and tan. Full pieces. 50
you may buy as many yards as
your needs call for. Fourth
Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
39c White Wolfe, Csc

40-inch White Chiffon Wolfe.
extra fine quality. for womens
waists and dresses. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27

Sad Irons, 29c
Number Steel faced Sad
Irons. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27

Csc Table Oilcloth, &c
5-quarter< Table QiIcloth, IN
plain white and thing effects-
Flrnf Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Soc Colored Poplins, 44c

36-inch CoIOred Poplins. heavy
all wanted shades. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
$1.39 Bleached Sheets,
S1.25

G3N90 Seamless T. n e d
Sheets. singled size: free from
starch or dressing. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
sec Pillow Cases, SIC

4Sx36 Bleached PILLOW Cases.
large size: inc close woven
grade, free from dressing, Fir1t
Eloar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
zoe White Dimity, 15c

2T-inch White Check Dimity.
fine sheer quality. in neat small
and broken checks. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Infants Shirts, 35c

Infants heavy Cotton shirts.
high neck and long sleeves: dou-
bile breasted and open front
styles Sizes . to O. Ffrst
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27
NEED. INFINITE
CARE TO BUILD
OUR AIEPLANES

Perhaps the biggest mechanical
problem of the war has been the con-
struction of great force of aircraft.
1t was practically new work. We
had realized the necessity of warships
+ and had start on the manufacture
of artillery and small arms. But we
had only fooled with aircraft, and
/ all in a moment we were called on to
build them by the 10000. ~
Immediately vast force of work
ers who knew nothing about planes
had to he assembled and drilled. A
lot of new problems arose. A typical
one was that of lubricants. Not one
of the standard oils in use in our fac
tories would go, for the high speed
Liberty motor. One single exception
was thelubricant derived from CASTOR
oil beans. Unfortunately the grow
ing of these beans is discontinued
here, owing to a cheaper substitute
dnom India While the industry is
beingsre-established here, it was nee
essary to depend on cargoes rushed
from India
The covering for the wings has to
be Irish linen, the best fabric in the
viii not rip like cotton when pierced
by.buIlets. The supply gave out, but
under the direction of the British
government, the Irish crop is hoped
to he sufficient The public has al
ready been warned to go slow on pur-
chases of linen, as certain qualities
of it are imperatively needed for
aircraft
Every-spot of high pressure on the
wings has to be reinforced. Then
the whole has to be sewed back and
forth with three inch needles over
the ribs. No one ever estimated the
number~of stitches needed.
Every operation calls for infinite
care and skill. Every sharp line
every superf1uous bit of wire or steel
must be cut out. They all add tc
weight and wind resistance. 1t mus
be able to stand an air pressure thai
would wreck the ordinary house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27
LIMITING POWERS
Of PRESIDENT IN
WAR time RISKY
Senator Watson of Indiana
Speaks at Manufacturers
Banquet.
ASSOCIATION HOLDS
ITS ANNUAL DINNER
Billion Acts AS Toastmaster
Mayor and Governor
Address Guests,

The memory of the tenth annual
banquet of the Manufacturers Asso-
citation will linger long with the $50
guests who assembled last evening at
the Stratfield. From the time the
reception commenced at $50 o'clock
until the last parting words of the
guests in the wee small hours of the
morning there was something doing
every minute. The splendid music of
the orchestra and chorus led by Geo.
Hadley came in for their share of the
honors of entertaining.
Senator Watson of Indiana, was the
big speaker of the evening and was
given an ovation when he was intro
duced by Toastmaster Billion. Sena-
tor Watson spoke on the vast powers
of President Wilson in the war and
said that it would be dangerous if
the presidents powers were limited.
He declared that despite the fears of
many people the constitution is still
in force and the president holds his
position by virtue of its provisions.
The festivities of the evening open
ed when the association chorus rend-
cred selections while the guests
marched to the dining hall Rev.
Alexander Alison offered prayer be-
fore the guests were seated. While
the banquet was served the chorus
sang several numbers.
Toastmaster Billion introduced Gov
ernor Marcus Holcomb as the first
speaker of the evening. Governor
Holcomb cited that the people of the
United States saw what was coming
in this war for two and a half years
before we entered it He said the
seeds of this great struggle were sown
14z years ago when the colonies es-
tablished their independence. Bridge
port is sharing her part Of the great
burden Of the State of Connecticut in
this war, he said. He stated that
while Connecticut is not large it is
great In men and deeds.
Mayor Wilson was the next speak
er and said that soon made in
Bridgeport viii soon be driven home
to the enemy.
Colonel Samuel McRoberts, of the
ordnance department and vice-presi-
dent of the United States Chamber of
Commerce, spoke on the work which
has beer, accomplished by the govern
ment in equipping the army with
which, to battle the 'tHuns-'' He said
at the outbreak of the war the United
States had only about $780, 900 Spring
field rifles these were made at the
various arsenals- At the present time
rifles are being manufactured at the
rate of II geo a day.
Dr. Francis H Green of the West.
Chester State Normal school, Wes
Chester, Pa, keptshis hearers convuls-
ed with laughter during the greater
part of his talk.
A large number of guests from 9TH
er cities in this state and from New
York were present last evening. The
spacious banquet hall and breaEfas
room of the hotel was decorated in
the national colors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27

many wild adventures, including a
clash with the cannibal islanders of
the South Seas, Capt. Driver returned
to America and decided to settle
down.
He chose Nashville as his place of
residence and when the Civil War
broke out he was one of a very few
adherents of the Union cause in the
Tennessee capital. The flag which he
called "OId Glory he had carefully
preserved, and when he displayed it
from the window of his house it was
fired upon and riddled with bullets.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27

pleaded guilty to selling whiskey and
beer to a sailor ana was given 60
days in Jail.
Several Bookkeeping liquor cases
from Fairfield county were called
first and where pleas of guilty were
entered fines were imposed of from
$50 to 800, with costs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27

Driver, a Salem, Mass, sea captain,
who first applied the now popular
sobriquet of "Old Glory to the Stars
and Stripes. In December. Ill 31
when he was about to. set sail from
Salem on, the brig Charles Doggott.
bound for. the South Sea Islands, he
was presented by friends with hand
some flag. When the eelors were
hoisted to the halyards Capt. Driver
exclaimed: There is Old Glory!"
Those who heard the remark repeat
ed it, the newspapers took it up and
; the name spread over the land. AfteF
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27
HEAR DODGERS OF
u. S. REGISTRATION

New Haven, Feb. .26-Many persons
crowded into the rooms of the United
States Court today. The docket,
made up in part with the names OF
men who had ignored draft registra-
ton, took an hour. for the reading. A
grand jury was impanelIed and re-
tired
Kate Hubbard, -co1ored, Of Norwich,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27

The retired skipper decided that "Old
Glory" was not popular in Nashville
at that time and pit it away until
Feb. u, 1852, Sc years ago today,
The Federals had taken Nashville
and on that date Capt. Driver pre-
sented "OId Glory to Gen. Nielsen
who raised it. over the STATE Capitol.
After the war the flag was presented
to the. Essex Institute in Boston,
where it is now carefully preserved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27
WEIGHT INCREASE
FOR PARCEL POST

Washington, Feb. 26-As a means
of stimulating movement of farm pro-
ducts to the consumer, Postmaster
General Burleson today increased the
allowable weights of parcel post pack
ages effective March Is.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27

In a windstorm blizzard at Rome,
N. Y, the top of a, trolley car was
blown off and deposited in the street
by the side of the track.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27

DR.. S. G. Dixon, director Of health
for Pennsylvania, is dead.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27
"OLD GLORY" so
NAMED BY CAPT.
WILLIAM DRIVER

F'ifty-six years, ago today the first
American flag to be called "Old Glory
aoated over the Tennessee State Capt.
tel in Nashville, It was Capt, William
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-27

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