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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-03
WILL AMEND THE
 LIZZIE BILL Bitter Fight in the Senate Yesterday Over the St. Francis Levee Measure.
WOULD REDUCE TAX
Turner and CarlLee Won Out-HOuse DevOtes Day to Consideration
 of Appropriations.

Little Rock, Ark, March a-Sena- tors Turner, of Craighead, and Carl Lee, of Woodruff late Thursday after noon won a hard fight to have the St. Francis Levee District bill by Senator Robertson put back on sec- pnd reading for the purpose of amend ment. They were opposed by Sena- tors Robertson, of Lee county, and McBee, of Crittenden county, and the debate became warm and even per- sonal. The bill provides that the acreage tax shall be raised from II to 30 cents but no change be made in the organization. Senator Tur- ner would amend by making the tax II cents for 1910, 1911 and 1913. 13 cents for 1912 and 5 cents for 1915, and would also make a part of the bill his measure already pending providing for the election of the Board of Directors by the taxpayers rather than their appointment by the governor. Senator Robertson in sisted that the people want the bill and at recent meeting at the Hotel Marion POO had endorsed it The tax this year might not exceed 13 cents, but it provides for emergencies and gives the board the power to raise the tax.
 Senator Turner said he would sup port any reasonable tax if it were taken out of politics Fifty cents is not too much," he declared, eff that amount is needed to protect the homes and property of the district but until I am assured the money is being spent as it should be am opposed to the bill. In no instance has the state ever let a levee contract as low as those of the United States govern ment, because the contracts are let through the governors office. I would suffer my right arm to be severed from my body before I would vote to turn over this large sum of money to the board without being permitted to safeguard it, and I will say that unless such safeguards are adopted shall resign as member of the levee board as soon as the Legislature ad- journs. have refused any office whatever in the reorganization" said he in answer to a question, for I consider it as bad to sell official influence for political place as for money. I have been advised if I can't best the gang, to join them, but re- fuse. There is not a person in my county that favors one cent increase,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-03
In the House.

The House devoted the greater part ,e the day in committee of the whole considering the general appropria- tipn bill carrying s5S9,Oo0 An item of $10,o0O to assist the attorney gen. eral ia prosecuting suits was accept ed. The superintendent of public in-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-03
PUBLICITY, PURITY, PROTECTION

The Commission Form of govern meat for cities is nothing more nor less than the placing of your muni- cipal affairs On a sound business basis.
 Every department or branch of the city's affairs are handled in 8 man. ner that might be compared to one of the largest department stores of a city. Every department must have . capable head whose time of em- peyment or tenure of office depends upon the showing made by his re- slective department.
 If the commissioners find that in- cerable persons are in charge of tteir city affairs they can be remov- ed for cause and more competent mem substituted. as would be done in a bank, business house, or any com- me.cial organization that expects to meet with any degree of success. The same applies to the commissioners themselves, who if found incapable to perform their respective duties for which they have been elected, they may be removed, by means of the Recall by the same power which cleated them-the will of the sover eien people.
 The iniquitious system of partisan rewards for corrupt political services, whereby so many incompetent men and 70 many dishonest men have been called into power to betray and rsunder the public. is wholly aDol-
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ished.
 The cornerstone of the charter is the civil service feature. All en- ployes of the city, excepting the com- misioners, hold office because of merit and regardless of party affilia- tions, and only for cause can they be removed by the commissioners. The charter must. guarantee publicity in public affairs. the surest safeguard against graft and corruption; all busi- ness must be transacted in public, all contracts involving more than stated sum must be let to the lowest com- petitive bidders; regular and frequent reports of all city business must be publishedp
 If Pine Bluff can secure commits sion form of government then and WILLY uACA Ocpu WC AdNO pCOVk~ 0 government. The voters of the city adopt and make the charter. It be- longs to them. They may amend it at an election called by the commisslon- CTS or by the initiative through a ma jority vote or petition of the elec- tors.
 The Graphic stands committed to a commission form of government for Pine Bluff, because, after inve .i.igat- ing conditions under this sysiem of governing cities, it believes tat it all public affairs, the surest safeguard financially Do the citizens of Pine Bluff want commission form of gov ernment3
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-03
SAY DRAKE IS
 NEW MANAGER

James M. Drake formerly of the Cour- fer staff and well known in Texark- ana, has accepted the position of manager of the Kempner theater o1 Little Rock and took charge of the same last Monday. It will be remem. bered that MT. Drake was for quite 'a while manager of the Grand.-Tex- tarkana Courier.
 No announcement has been made at Little Rock of the management at the Kempner. Drake was formerly manager of the Elks Theater here.
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nd I shall oppose this to the bitter

ana snail oppose this to the bitter
 end.''
 Senator McBee declared the board is business organization doing all it can to protect the homes and proper ty of the people, who, he said, are in favor of the proposed raise because of i the additional protection it would in- sure. He said the board had pro- tected the land owners and let no contracts to the highest bidders. The proposed expenditures for the coming year demand the increase in the tax levy.
 Senator Robertson insisted that it was not a question of criticism of the board, of which he is member, but a question of raising the necessary funds for the work that is needed on the levee. "The opposition to the tax is not from the taxpayers but from politicians" he declared. He said he believed it would be better to have the governor appoint the members than to have them selected by nonresident landowners. Con- ditions might arise that would cause millions of dollars of damage unless this additional levy is made, and de- clared he he had rather have no bill than to have this cut up with amend ments.
 Senator CarlLee made one of the most sensational arguments against the bill, and presented a petitioned signed by 98 per cent of the taxpay- CTS of Cross county protesting against it. This petition sets out that: They are unalterably opposed to the meas ure introduced by Representative Go- ing of Poinsett county, raising the tax to 15 cents an acre. They are advis- ed that approximately $1O,00O has been paid out by this levee board for commissions on the sale of their bonds since the last session of the Legislature; that this has been done contrary to the statutes of the state which make it a felony to charge any sum at all for brokerage or commis- sion on these bond sales"
 Senator CarlLee would amend by requiring the board to maintain an office on Arkansas soil, rather than in Memphis. He also wants the tax payers to elect the directors, and wants the books audited at least once a year. There are some good men on that board,' said he, three members of this Senate, but there are some men who would be a disgrace to the night riders of Tennessee, and who would not scruple at anything. Let the taxpayers elect them I am not opposed to the bill if the admin istration of the fund should be left in the hands of men not alrealy crinl- inals if they ha dared act in the jur- isiction of the state instead of that little room over there in the Porter building in Memphis. Ask by Sena- tor Robertson if he would have the women vote, he replied that he would as it is only a corporation. and wo- men vote in other corporations where they own stock
 In the House.
 The House devoted the greater part oe the day in committee of the whole considering the general approprfa- tlpn bill carrying $5S9.OoO An item of $10,o0O to assist the attorney gen. eral ia prosecuting suits was accept ed. The superintendent of public in-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-03

You want steady, uniform elec- tric curremt-not one which grows dim and bright and burns out your lamps and strains your eyes Our voltage is uniform.-Citizens Light & Transit Company if
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-03
EUROPEAN TOUR
 S55O.OO FIRST CLASS

Sailing June 1911 for the Mediter- ranean, Italy, Germany. Switzerland
 the Rhine, Holland, Belgium, France, England and Scotland. Further in- formation address Mrs. Belle Fitzger- aid, Crescent College, Eureka Springs. Ark. 2 2 I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-03

Exclusive Stationery, the famous 'Delta Bond this week only 29c a box 'at Seawell's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-03
FOR. SALE

Three new cottages on West Second at bargain. One new two-story S-room modern
 house on West Second ave-, at a
 bargain, if taken at once. 7-room residence on West 9th ave. close in, choice residence property
 and a bargain, don't miss this one. Two lots 18th and Poplar, very desir-
 able building lots, sewer and side
 walk
 2 lots 25th and Ash. 2 lots 18th and Ash, 2 lots Austin and Mulberry lots Austin and Ash. lots 26th and Plum. 8 lots 29th and Plum. S lots 18th and Linden. 2 lots Rutherford Park addition.
 Will sell you lot and build you house on deferred payments, sell you the lots of your choice and give you time payments, will loan you money on your real estate. House and Lot w. 18th, water and
 sewer, one block from car line, will
 sell on time payments. R. P. ATKINSON
 REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
 Room 317. Citizens Bank Bldg.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08
A commendahIe Object.

The social service commission of the
federal council Of the churches of
Christ in America has inaugurated a
nation wide campaign for one day in
seven for all industrial workers. 1t Is
stated that the first effective measure
of this kind to be passed by any state
legislature was adopted in Connecticut
at the last session, and the bill was
introduced by the Rev. Charles 5. Mac
farland. the secretary Of the federal
council commission. The commission
asserts that an effort will be made to
adopt a uniform law of this character
In all Of the states.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

Nut" spent Tuesday in Tacoma and
having an hour or two on his hands in
the afternoon he wandered out to Point
Defiance park. As he sat on bench
and watched the waves dash up against
the cliff and looked up at the towering
trees, a park attendant heard him ex-
claim "How grand and beautiful is
Nature!"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

Journal advertisers recognize the off
cial trade union publication as a desir-
able advertising medium. 1t will pay
you and help us if you follow closely
our advertising columns and patronize
the same.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

For ten coupons of Weborg's Milk
Bread we viii give one copy of Henry
Georges famous Progress and Poverty"
the great single tax book. We have a
few cloth bound of the above for %
coupons. American Baking Co.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

The electric ventilating fan on the
wall of the restaurant was whizzing
around. A gentleman who had dined
extremely well sat looking at it for
some time. Waiter" he complained at
last, chat clocks fast."-Punch.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

As result of a recent referendum
vote by the international Typograph-
ical union dues are increased one-half
of per cent. to take effect Jan. l.
sli2. and graduated burial benefit
proposition installed. Members OF one
year or less. $75 benefit; continuous
membership for two years, 1928; for
three years, $175; for four years, $2I5;
for Eve years. $500. Six propositions
were voted on. and all were carried.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

The News Publishing company has
union made paper on hand. Bear that
in mind when ordering those bill heads
and letter heads.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08
LOCAL NOTES

Did you ever wear a suit from Hatlen
Bros, exclusive ladies' tailors? We can
furnish the Tailors' union label. Prices
to suit the customer
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

We rather admire the smoothness and
precision with which Los Angeles Big
Business pulled off the political trick
that resulted in Harriman's defeat.
Timed to the minute everything moved
like an eight-day clock. The lives of
the NlcNamaras traded for control of
the city government The city is saved
from anarchy" Otis will pull off his
Owen river deal which ought to be worth
millions, and everybody will be happy.
As an example of smooth political chic
anery the Los Angeles deal will stand
out brightly for fifty years.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

The next public program of the Civic
League is announced for next Wednes-
day evening in the high school auditor
ium. The program has been prepared
by the committee on sanitation, of which
Mrs. Theo. Zeigler is chairman. Mrs.
Blanche Mason will be the principal
speaker and will deal with the subject
of sanitation from the viewpoint of per-
sonal experience gained in her work
throughout the state. Union men and
women are urged to attend
Seventeen more days in which to do
your Nmas shopping.
Charley Kernigham of the single
weavers left for California last week.
where he will reside in the future.
Free text books was the issue in the
Walla Walla school election this week.
Everett had free text books long ago.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

Union tailor at the American Dive
Works. We call and deliver. Both
phones 24S
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

The socialist local is making extensive
preparations to bring a little Christmas
cheer into the homes of some of Everett's
needy and unfortunate.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

Modern furnished rooms for rent at
2eO6 Lombard. Call up 739, both phones.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

The officers of the Seattle Ladies'
Label League contemplate paying a visit
to the local league in the near future.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

|
Thanksgiving Day, 1911, was a red
letter day in the home of E. f. Dawson
secretary of the plasterers' union, as it
marked the arrival of a pair of bounc-
ing baby boys. Both the boys and their
mother are doing finely and Papa Davi-
son wears the smile that won't come off
Get that overcoat and suit cleaned
and pressed at the American Dye Works
Phones PAS.
Marysville and Edmonds both elected
union shingle weavers to their respective
city councils last Tuesday. Tom Clock
won out in Marysville and Ernest Hub
bard in Edmonds.
Ernest Steele, an old time member of
the Everett shingleweavers' union, has
purchased the Moose pool room on Wet
iioic dNeuuc' lie 10 Cdli y my lull llhc
of union made cigars and tobaccos,
The semi annual election of officers in
the local shingle weavers' union Tuesday
evening resulted in the following being
chosen: President, Ralph Coleman !;
vice president, VIM. Ortley; financial
secretary, f. P. Marsh; recording secre-
tary, Chas. Knecht; treasurer, A. E.
Squier; guide, Il E. Stanke; guard, Ed
Silva; delegates to Trades Council, J. f.
Campbell, M. G. Engels, E. p Marsh.
The local instructed the delegates to the
Trades Council to vote to throw all ses-
sions open to the general public.
If quality counts try us. American
Dye Works, 1921 Wetmore. Both phones
l24S.
The Herald office has installed a
brand new model 8 linotype machine
with Bert Emerson presiding at the key
board The installation of the new ma
chine advances Fred Overman to the po-
sition of regular operator.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

TWO nicely furnished rooms for rent at
29l0 Rockefeller.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

Call up 739, both phones. for Bliss
Native Herbs and Balm of Figs.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08
The LABOR union.
Unjust to Place 1t In the Category
of Trusts.
In NO SENSE A MONOPOLY.

Gompers Shows Wherein Trade Organ
izations and the Combines Differ.
Labor Is Neither Material Commodi-
ty Nor a Product.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-12-08

Marysville and Edmonds both elected
union shingle weavers to their respective
city councils last Tuesday. Tom Clock
won out in Marysville and Ernest Hub
bard in Edmonds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-24

masterful intellect, or who he Is. won't have to tell you that Ex-Gov Thomas Waller was never actuated In his personal efforts for the Demo- cratic party from motives of personal reward. His were efforts of patriot ism for the principles of the people, and he never made claim for political to him. They elected him Governor at a time when it took majority over all. We must not deceive our selves that we are riding on surely continuing wave Of popular success, we are simply on trial, and 1t be- hooves us to put forward the ablest man within our State to express the spirit of this caucus, and let It re- fleet upon this Democratic assembly to our great credit. Our illustrious Governor Baldwin carried this State by a smaller plurality than any or the neighboring States from Maine to Ohio. Connecticut elected on the State ticket only its head. With a Governor, who is president or the National Bar association, the Inter national Bar association and a peace delegate to the Hague Conference, we must necessarily choose man that can measure up to him in the com pIimentary vote of the office for U. s. Senator We must take into con- sideration the public approval that We merit and get it from the people and the press on such a selection as l have advocated. Are we doing our best unless we avail ourselves of the ablest man. In the selection of MT. Waller we won't have to explain in any county, town or hamlet who he is. and I trust that great considera- ton will be given to the seriousness of this opportunity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-24
THE TEA WAS POISONED
But As It Failed of Effect,
 Bullets Were Used

St. Petersburg, Jan. IA murder case which has excited intense inter est throughout Russia will come be- fore the Criminal Court at Charkoff towards the end of this month.when 8 young physician, pr. Bokitko, aged 2S, will be charged with having as- sassinated the chief of the Charkoff Bacteriological Institute, MT. Ostrian- in, in September, 1908.
 The indictment filed by the Public Prosecutor gives the following ac- count of the strange crime:
 Dr. Bokitko, who was then twen- ty-six years of age, and already mar ried, was appointed to a junior posi- tion at the Bacteriological Institute with a monthly salary of five pounds. ular, being boastful, quarrelsome. and by no means efficient ln the dis charge of his duties. His chief, Dr. Ostrianin, fully realized what stamp of man he had to deal with in Dr.. Bokitko but allowed him to remain reer should not be endangered at the outset.
 One day, Dr. Bokitko appeared at Dr. Ostrianin's house while the latter was enjoying an afternoon nap. The tempered with the teapot. Subse- quently, when pr. Ostrianin began to drink his tea, he noticed 1t had a pe- culiar taste and left the greater part of it in the cup. When analysed af- poisoned Notwithstanding this in cident, pr. Ostrianin still allowed pr. Bokitko to remain at the Institute.
 Some time later. Dr. Ostrianin was walking in a neighboring wood, when workmen employed there, heard two They rushed toward the spot whence the noise of the shots had come, ana found Df. Ostrianin lying on the ground seriously wounded in the back of the head. They carried him home. and although he was quite con scious, he refused to name his assail- ant. Finally. his brother beseeched him to name his murderer. The dy- ing man exclaimed: What a scoun- drel and coward! First he shot me in the back"
 "Why?" asked his brother. as the dying man gasped: "I'm shot in the brain" Just before breathing his last. he named Dr. Bokitko as his
 Half an hour later, Dr. Bokitko, turned home pale and in state of excitement. Meanwhile the police had been summoned and one of them arrested Dr. Bokitko on suspicion. Dr. Bokitko at first denied all knowledge of the deed, but afterwards admitted that he had. shot his chief by acci- dent. In his pockets were found a Browning revolver from which two shots had been fired, and also a dag ger. A bottle of poison was also found on his person, and note to his wife, in which he told her that he had killeld pr. Ostrianin by accident.
 At the request of his legal adviser Dr. Bokitko was placed in a lunatic asylum, in order that his mental con- dition could be examined. More than two years have now passed and the medical men who have had him un- der observation, have testified that he is perfectly sane.
 More than forty witnesses and medical experts have been summoned to give evidence at the approaching trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-24
MUSICAL CLUB RECITAL
 AT THE STRATFIELD IS
 PLANNED FOR TOMORROW

At the Stratfield tomorrow after noon at 3:S0 o'clock delightful mus icale by members of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club is scheduled The subject will be "The Danse Form in Music," and the leader will be Mrs Frederick Monroe Card. The program is as follows:
 l. Piano Trio. Grand Galop de Concert, Wollenhaupt, Mrs. Lillian Warner Patchen, Miss Helen Capers, Miss Alice Lyon.
 g. Soprano Solo, Aria from La Yrasiata," Verdi, Mrs. Lena Mason Barnsley, Mrs. Leslie E. Vaughan. accompanist.
 3. Piano Solos, (a) valse, E min or, Chopin; (b) Scherzo, No. 8, c minor, Chopin, Mrs. Louis I. Snyder
 4. Soprano Solo, Magnetic Waltz Song, Luigi Arditi, Miss Nanchen c. Miss Ethel M. Pigg, accom- panist
 5. Piano Trio. Brahms. Hungarian Danse, Mrs. Patchen, Miss Capers,
 $. Piano Solo. (a) Polonaise, c minor, Op. 26 No. 1, Chopin; (b) Pas des Amphores, Aid de Ballet, No. 2, Chaminade, Miss Ethel M. Pigs.
 2. Vocal, Duetts, (a) Esthudian- tina. Lecome; (b) Venetian Boat Song, Blumenthal, Mrs. Lena Mason
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-24
TURKS AND ARABS IN
 OPEN REVOLT FOR
 INDEPENDENT KINGDOM.

Constantinople, Jan. 24-Messages, today. from Asiatic Turkey say that the rebellious Turks and Arabs in the Yemen 'villayet are determined to found an independent kingdom and have already established a provisional government and are levying taxes.
 There is grave fear that the upris- ing will result in a renewal of the re- cent massacres of Armenians and oth- CT Christians. The garrison at Adama, the center of the massacres Of last year, will be strengthened at the earliest opportunity for the sold- iers there are no longer considered trust worthy. The Yemen revolt now includes all of the Arabs. The rebels far outnumber the loyal Turks. The government is mobilizing a huge army to send against the rebels.