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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09
FLORIDA LAND
 SCANDAL AIRED
Representative Clark Challenges Department of Agriculture To Show That It Did Not
 Suppress Reports.

Washington, Feb. S.-Representa- tive Clark, of Florida, made a bit ter attack on the floor of the House today against the Department of Agriculture and challenged the De- partment to show that it had. not suppressed reports on the Florida everglades He charged in effect that the Department was ill co-part- nership with the land pirate sto ex- ploit worthless Florida lands.
 The Moss committee of the Hous will begin an investigation of the Clark charges next Tuesday.
 Senator Works, of California, urged the ratification of the pending treaties between Great Britain, France and the United States in the Senate today His speech con- sumed most of the time of that body. The Californian urged favorabla 2 l consideration of the treaty on geli- eral grounds that such action will be big step in the direction of world peace. He declared, how ever, that he does not regard them as the final solution of the world S peace problem, as relates to the three countries represented.
 During his speech, he quote1 Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska, as saying that he feared the pending | treaty would make closer interna- +ional alliance than is contemplat- cd
 The Senator from Nebraska re. 1 piled that he had not made such statement and that he in turn had 1uoted Sir Edward Gray's speech il parliament, of which he said he hal said the obvious interpretation ]! l that if England and Germany be came embroiled, England will ex pect aid from the United States.
 q am glad at least" said Sena tor Works, "that the Senator fro', Nebraska is not afraid''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09
MAYOR JORDAN
 ON AMENDMENT Pine Bluffs Chief Executive Returns From Meeting
 Held By Officials.
UP TO THE VOTERS
Meeting Was Enthusiastic And liar. m0niOuS-MayGrs Familiar With
 The Amendment.

Mayor A. c. Jordon, who attended the meeting of Arkansas mayors and other city officials in Little Rock, Wednesday, at which the proposed amendments to the state constitution authorizing cities and towns to issue bonds for public improvements was discussed, stated yesterday that tn meeting was one of the most enthus- iastic and harmonious he had evel attended and that there was great interest manifested in the success O: the amendment.
 "The meeting brought forth much discussicn,' said Pine Bluffs chief executive, "and it is generally be- lieved that the amendment will meet with favor all over the state. I will not be necessary for the General Assembly to enact a law governing the amendment, but under the Init iative and Referendum, the voters will be given an opportunity at the polls of accepting or rejecting it.
 Learned lawyers, men of fine le- gal ability, had gone over the amend ment for several days and drew it in manner that they thought would be satisfactory, tut after the mayors of the various Arkansas cities got hold of the amendment and discus sed it's various features, flaw after was picked in it, and the attorneys themselves expressed surprise over the fine knowledge displayed by the mayors on the subject. They admit ted, after a lengthy discussion, that suggestions made by the mayors 1T drawing up the final amendment were better than their own ideas and that the amendment, with the new sections, would prove more val
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09

uable to cities and towns than the original document.
 Mayor Taylor and the other Little Rock officials, including the Cham Der of Commerce attaches entertain ed the visitors in most hospitable manner with a luncheon, auto ridt and other social features"
 Attorney wv. B. Alexander, who was also present at the meeting, re turned hcme last night
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09
MANY VISITORS
 AT McGEHEE

McGehee, Ark, Feb. S.-The follow ing Arkansans were registered at the Graystone Hotel yesterday: w. M. Miller, Pine Bluff; w. H. Evans, Pine Bluff; J. M. Bailey, Pine Bluff; F.. P. Ingram, Pine Bluff; B. J. Church, Pine Bluff; J. M Cook, Pine Bluff i: J. l.. Green, Helena; David A. Gates, Little Rock; J. P. Bowen, Little Rock; A. s. Deven, Little ROCK; n. c. Courtney, Arkansas City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09
Children Cry
 FOR FlETcHER'S c ASTO RIA
Mixed.

The Caller (who has been looking over her hostess books)-Do you en- joy Marcus Aurelius?' The Hostess (delayed by her toilet and a little fustrated)- yes; where Is he nowi The last time l saw him he was in The Sign of the Cross Such 8 man. ly f1gure1 wasn't he?-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09

"The earnest men are SO few in the world that their very earnestness be. comes at once the badge Of their no- bility; and as men in Q crowd instinc. lively make room for one who seems eager to force his way through it. 90 mankind everywhere open their ranks to enc who rushes zealously tew2gd some object lying beyond them. Dwight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09
EXPERT PIANO TIMING.

The kind that gives satisfaction.
 Regulating, voicing and refelting by Prof. Reed, 9 years experience. Tele- phone number 1, Thompson's hard- ware store. 2 ct.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09
@Cures in Every Case"

MT. Jas. McCaffery, Mgr. of the schlitz Hotel, Omaha, Neb.. recom- pound, because it cures in every case. q have used 1t myself and I have recommended 1t to many oth- CTS who have since told me of its great curative power in diseases of the throat and lungs" For all coughs and colds it Is speedily e. fective.-W. L. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09

Hold your Calendar orders for few days and see our line. Sample. expected daily. We have the fines, line ever brought to Pine Bluff. Pat. ronize home enterprise and give you, orders to the Adams Printing Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. Delivered By Carrier.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Congress-.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Col s. M Taylor, of Jefferson county, as candidate for Congress from the Sixth District, his candidacy being subject to the action of the De- mocratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-09
Piles Cured in . to IA Rays.

Your druggist refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to IA days. 60c.
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1912-10-09

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
Officers and Directors Entertained.

The officers and directors of the
Somerset Farmers Cooperative Tel.
Co., were entertained Thursday by
H. B. Whipple, one of the directors at
his home in Bingham. The form of
entertainment included a dinner party
to which the following persons from
here were present, being conveyed
by George H. Foster of Canaan in
his automobile: j w. Packard, presi-
dent; S. H. Beal, treasurer and w. c.
Hobart, Manager. Others in attend
ance were: Fred Magoon, clerk of the
company and Mrs. Magoon of Solon
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lee .Boardman of
Solon. Two of the directors, Ansel
Holway of Norridgewock and w. w.
Grafton of Starks. were. unable to be
present
The day was a gala one for the Of
ficals and the Whipple home was GER
tainly a delightful one in which to be
entertained The guests were shown
the sights of Bingham and some Of
the lines of the company were in
spected, during the journey.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
DEMOCRATS NOM|N-
ATE TODAY
Clark Wave Thought to
Be Receding
Adherents of Woodrow Wilson Claimed
Last Night Their Candidate Had
Made Distinct Gain.

With nominations due to be made
to-day the situation in the Democratic
national convention with respect to a
presidential candidate was as com
plex and uncertain last night as at
any time since the delegates began to
pour into Baltimore. There was much
talk of subsistence of the Champ
Clark wave, which reached its crest
Tuesday night but the speakers cam
paign managers were not willing TO
admit there had been any wavering in
his forces. At the same time they
went to the convention hall last night
with the expressed purpose of forcing
the issue at the earliest possible op
portunity. The opposition forces,
hearing of this plan, prepared to block
it. They did not wish the nomination
to be made until to-day, hoping the
situation might clear a little by that
time.
The adherents of Woodrow Wilson
claimed last night that their candi
date had made distinct gains during
the day.
Friends of Mr.. Bryan practically
ceased to boom him as presidential
candidate yesterday though they were
reported alert to take advantage of
any psychological moments that might
happen along. 1t was reported that
many Bryan buttons and banners had
arrived in town, but they were not
distributed yesterday
He declined to accept the chairman
ship of the platform committee, but
his close friend, Senator Kearne was
chosen in his place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
". c. 7. j. MEETING
HELD TUESDAY
The Principal Speaker was Rev. II. &.
MacGIauilin of the VI. +. Church.

The Clementine Weston. w. {. T.
L. held its regular meeting, Tuesday
June -, in G. A r. Hall at 3 p VI.
In the absence of the president,
Mrs. Nettie Paddock. the vice-presi-
dent from the NJ. E. church, Mrs An
ma F. Merrill presided over the meet
ing.
After singing by the audience,
Some Glad Day" with Mrs Ethel
Ames, who presided at the piano for
the afternoon, came the devotional ex-
ercises conducted by Mrs. Hannah Bus
sey. Reports were given of the county
convention which was held at Fair
field, June ! and u. A group of
children sang prettily the White Rib
bon Rally Song and "A Woodland
Madrigal,' was sung by Miss Harriet
Marble. following this was the ad-
dress of the afternoon given by Rev.
H. G. McGlauf1in, pastor of the NJ. f.
church. who gave an able and convin-
cling talk concerning the liquor traffic,
the cost to the nation being $1,014,-
100000; $S00,000,00 spent for the to-
bacco traffic; $22 100000 for the chew
ing gum habit in the country. The
sum of the habits as compared to the
educational, religious and missionary
work of the country is very suggest
i've to any fair minded person, $1,000,
600 for religious, $15,0O0,000 for fore
ign missions. He also gave many
other facts concerning the great
change for good that might be accom-
plished in our national state and civic
affairs if all this money were spent
for the things that count for the up
building of the country that would
mean SO much for the boys and girls
The men of the country must work as
never before for a better state of af-
fairs and see to that no wrong is IL
censed.
Following this powerful address,
came a song by the children, Our Sc
cret." Remarks by Mrs. Anna Mer-
rill on the work of reforming the
drunkard Song, His Fayorite Flow
er," Miss Harriet Marble.
A committee consisting of Mrs. La
Casce, Mrs Dunbar and Mrs. Marble
was appointed to report at the next
meeting concerning the work for the
girls who have been connected with
the sewing school. After singing by
the audience, the meeting was adjour-
ned
The speaker for the next meeting,
July 9, will be announced later. Miss
Margery Morrison will favor the
Union with music ON the piano at
that time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
CANAAN GRANGE ENTER
tanned LAST EVENING
BY the Members OF SkoH hegan Grange
Very Enjoyable Afiair.

A good-sized number OF Patrons of
Husbandry from Canaan We're in town
last evening as guests of Skowhegan
Grange. 1t was a very happy occasion
and a program of much interest was
presented One of the principal fea
lures was the third degree conferred
in burlesque by the gentlemen OF the
local order attired as ladies' The
work was exceedingly we'll exempli-
fed and caused much merriment.
Other numbers included on the pro-
gram was the reading of a Grange
Journal by Mrs Emma Goodrich;
reading. Miss Marion Adams, singing
by a quartet composed OF Mrs Emma
Il. Dunton, Miss Winifred Gardner,
Mrs. Sanford and Mrs. Watson,
monologue by Mrs. Herbert y Pratt
and music by the choir
The hall was attraetigeiy decorat-
ed in cut flowers. and very excellent
supper was served in the banquet
room.
An unpleasant feature of the oeeas-
ion was the sudden i'll attack OF Miss
Christie Furber OF Canaan, who re-
quired the services of physician
before leaving the hall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
lLBERTUs LANE KILLS. HIS COUSIN, GEO..
B. SPENCER, THEN HIMSELF
Crime Committed Monday Night at the Lane
Home on Willow St. Jealousy was Motive

Spencers death was due to a bullet
fired from rife in the hands of Bert
Lane.
The theory has been advanced that
while without doubt Lane did preme-
didate suicide, he may not have pre-
meditated murder. He left several
letters, one being addressed to his
wife, others to his two sons, Roy of
Madison and Daniel of Skowhegan,
while two more were found, one ad
dressed to Sheriff Mooers and one to
Fay Lane of Kingfield, Me. Another
thing that would indicate that suicide
was premeditated was that he said
goodbye at noon to his wife who was
employed in local factory and added
that he meant it. Lanes health was
poor and he had not been working for
some time. His age was 80 years and
he was born in Anson. Beside Mrs.
Lane who was a second wife, there
are several children.
Spencer has wife with whom he
was not living at the time of his
death and two daughters, one resid
ing at Kingfield, and the other at East
Madison. His age was Al years and
his birthplace like that of Lanes was
in Anson.
A double funeral which was private
in nature for the two men was held
yesterday forenoon in the vestry of
the First Baptist church, Rev. J. G.
Osborne, pastor of the church officiat-
ing. The caskets were not open dur
ing the services but the relatives
were given an opportunity of viewing
the remains at the yard, burial be-
ing made at the South Side cemetery.
The floral offerings from friends were
very attractive.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
EX. GOV. CLEAvES DIED
SATURDAY
At His Apartments in a Portland HO-
tel. Critically Ill for the Past
Month.

Former Governor Henry B. Cleayes
died Saturday at his apartments in a
Portland hotel. He had been critical
ly i'll for the past month and little
hope had been entertained for his re-
coyery the past three weeks, during
which he sank gradually until the
end. He suffered from heart and kid
ney trouble.
In the death of Henry Bradstreet
Cleaves the ranks of the living ex-goy-
ernors of Maine are once more de-
pleted and the city of Portland and
State of Maine lose a citizen who has
always had the greatest interest in
their advancement and welfare. To
the Maine members of the Grand
Army, the death of Governor Cleaves
will be a distinct loss, for he has al
ways been an active worker in the
cause of the veteran. Not only was
his work in this respect one of sym
pathy for the old soldier, but 1t was
a sympathy DrOuSnt on Dy the Iull un-
derstanding of their cause With them
he tramped the battle fields of the
South nd fought the fight of the union
He was a veteran of the war, entitled
TO wear the honored badge of the g. A.
r.
Bridgton has the distinction of be-
ing the birthplace of this distinguished
son of Maine. He was another of the
men who have gone forth into the
world to reflect credit upon the Cum
berland county town. On his part
Governor Cleaves always retained a
warm spot in his heart for his native
town and did much in the course OF
his life to make this apparent.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
Perkins-FOSs.

There occurred a very pretty home
wedding at the residence of Mrs.
Thursa Foss in Harmony, June 18th,
when her daughter, Miss Clara b.
Foss, was united in marriage 10 Mr..
George ". Perkins of Harmony.
The single ring service was used
by Rev T. +. Ham of Monson in the
presence of the immediate family,
The bride was attired in dainty white.
The groom wore conventional black.
Refreshments we're served at the close
OF the ceremony.
Mrs. Perkins is a graduate from
Somerset Academy and Pennington
Normal school and is a very success
full teacher, Mr.. Perkins is success
fully engaged in farming.
Many friends wish the young couple
great success in home making.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
THE SKOWHEGAN.ATHENS
R.R. COMMITTEES MET
At Athens. Joint Committee Elected
And Plans Discussed. Another Meet.
Ing to be Held In Bridgt0n Soon.

The several committees representing
the towns of Athens, Skowhegan.
Cornville, East Madison and Bridgton,
met at Athens recently for the pur-
pose of organizing a Joint committee.
The local committee which is COM
posed of Charles Ross, Alonzo P. Mer-
rill, r. L. Marston, Leslie E. Jacobs
and e. F. Merrill was in attendance
with the exception of Mr. Merrill.
1t was voted to form a joint commit
tee and Harvey d. Eaton, Esq. of Wa
terville was elected presiden with Geo
f. Aver of Athens secretary. The
meeting was called to order by John
F. Holman, Esq. of Athens.
Discussion of plans for raising mon
ey for the proposed railroad were dis
cussed and a map of Wesserunsett
valley and railway bulletin accepted
the same to be distributed by the sec
retary with the names of the commit
tee added Another meeting will be
held shortly in Brighton. There were
Is in attendance.
Attention is most earnestly invited
to the railway bulletin which is being
mailed all citizens in the Wesserrun-
sett valley. This project has been un-
der consideration at various times for
more than forty years but never before
was the necessity for it so thorough
ly appreciated.
The committee has given the whole
matter a most through investigation
and the facts presented in the bulle-
tin are worth careful study.
The undertaking is not urged as a
dividend paying Investment at all. If
measured by that standard what would
become of our whole highway sys-
tenn? The people interested believe
that an improved highway specially
designed to meet their most pressing
need will be a public convenience
amply justifiying its cost.
That most pressing need is, of
course, the conveyance of freight.
The expense and labor heretofore in
volved has been an intolerable bur-
den. Marketing lumber, hay, pota-
toes or any other farm crop is done
under such difficulties as put every
one at great disadvantage. The con-
sequences have been painfully evi-
dent for many years.
Now the people seem engaged in
one last desperate struggle to remedy
the situation. The cost, of course,
will be large but the benefits will be
correspondence great. Each citizen
must take a broad view and then
bring HON the question as to what he
can afford to contribute bearing in
mind not alone his present ability but
also the condition in which he will be
placed if this great public improve
ment is accomplished.
The committee are confident it can
be accomplished if each individual
will do his fair share.
Mr.. Citizen it's up to you.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
EUNICE FARNsWORTH CHAPTER
Held June Meeting With Mrs. Mary b.
Lord.

Euniee Farnsworth Chapter, Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution. held
it's June meeting at the home of Mrs.
Mary B. Lord on Elm Street. The
subject for the meeting was Mollie
Pitcher and was arranged by Mrs.
Lois Patten.
A reading on Battle of Monmouth,
was given by Mrs. Fannie Cabot. A
very interesting article taken from
"The American Monthly Magazine Of
History was read by Mrs. Patten on
The Life of Mollie Pitcher. Four new
members were voted into the chapter,
Miss Husser read an ode dedicated to
the Daughters of the American Reyo-
luton. The meeting was held on the
lawn and at its close refreshments
were served by Mrs. Lord.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27

A murder and a following suicide
roused much excitement in Skowhe-
nn. Monday night when the news
nread over town that Albertus Lane
had shot and killed his cousin, George
3 Spencer in the Lane home on Will
INV st. The motive was apparently
jealousy.
It seems that Spencer who had been
.mployed as a river driver had spent
considerable time with the Lanes, and
had lived at their home quite por-
finn of the winter He came from
work to spend the night there as
usual with them last Monday at about
lSO and when he went to go through
tbe shed door he was shot by Lane
and while death was not instantane-
cus. he did not survive long.
Coroner I. C. Trufant was called
nd after interviewing Mrs. Lane,
Mt satisfied that the murderer was
uneealed somewhere about the place.
Sheriff Mooers was summoned and
with Constable Frank Thompson be-
ean a search of the house. When the
door leading into the southeast cham
ber was reached it was found to be
locked and after admittance was de-
manded a rifle shot was heard. The
door was forced open and Lane was
found inside with bullet hole
through his body, death resulting very
shortly after the weapon was fired.
A coroner's jury was summoned,
q verdict for the murder being
necessary and the following gentle
men we're then chosen: Frank Ben
ner, Fred Fellows, William Donald
son, John Avore, Rev. J. G.. Osborne
and A. H. lies. Their verdict was that
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-27
R. FRANCIS PARKER WINS
THE NOMINATION
For County Commissioner. A Detail
ed Vote of the Various Nominees
Not Yet Issued.

r. Francis Parker, first selectman
and a prominent citizen of Skowhe-
gan won the Democratic nomination
for County commissioner for Somerset
County before the June Primaries.
The following is the vote: r. f. Park
er, Skowhegan, 317; Fred S. Burrill,
Hartland, 255; II. w. Rowell, Corn
Vile, 106; NJ. ST. Ledger Skowhegan,
"a; A. H. Yeaton, Skowhegan, LOG.
A detailed vote of the various nom
inees of Somerset County has not yet
been issued from the office of the Sec
retary of the State, but will be made
public next Tuesday.