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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
Tariff Bill Report,
Monday Afternoon.
All Differences Settled
Except Cotton Tax.
Disputes and Decisions Of The
Concluding Moments.
Six Republican Members Join
In Conference, Monday.
Adjustments In 0eiaiI-.FolIow Two
Weeks Behind Closed Doors.
Adjustments In DeiaiI-.FolIow Two
Weeks Behind Closed Doors.

Washington, Sept 26.-The tariff bill
Is, tonight, a completed document, ex-
eept for the provision taxing trades ir
cotton futures. After more than two
weeks of constant work behind closed
doors, the eight Democrats represent
ing Senate and House as members OF
the conference committee. late today
settled the last of their other differ
ences and reached the final decision
that they could not agree on the cotton
future tax.
The SIX Republican members of the
conference committee were summoned
today, to meet at a full committee
meeting. at 10 o'clock Monday. 1t is be-
lieved the report will be presented To
the House. Monday afternoon, by Rep.
Underwood.
In the final session. today, the SEN
ate conference changed front and
agreed to give up the Clarke amend
ment, but the House members refused
II permit this. The Senate in turn re-
fused TO accept the proposed Smith
Lever compromise, and In the end, II
was decided to report n disagreement
and LET the Senate and House deter
mine what should be done toward resu
lating OF taxing the trading in cotton
gttt, =ali
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
ORDINANCE NO
Ira Gee,
Acting Recorder.


An ordinance to be entitled "An or
dinance to prohibit the leading or
driving of certain animals on side
walks"
Be it ordained by the City Council
of the City of Prescott, Arkansas:
Section /. 1t is hereby declared to
be unlawful for any person or per-
sons to either drive or lead any horse.
mare, stallion, colt, ass, mule, jennie,
cow, yearling or calf upon any of the
side walks within the City of Prescott
Arkansas.
Section 2. That any person or per-
sons violating any of these provisions
of Section l of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor and,
upon, conviction be fined in any sum
not less than $500 nor more than
$4,000
Section 3. That this ordinance be
in full force and effect from and af-
ter its passage.
Passed on roll call October 21st,
1913.
Approved October 21st, 1918.
Attest R. p Handy,
Ira Gee, Mayor.
Acting Recorder.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
SENATE HAS A NEW PROBLEM
Republicans Contend Applicant Com
mltted Wrong in Making Prom
Use for Postmastership.

Washington, Oct. 22.-Is a wrong
committed when an applicant for a
postoffice promises in advance to is
sue a newspaper as Democratic or
gan If given the position?
This problem has been discussed
by the senate behind closed doors.
Republicans, led by Senator Burton,
seemed to think a grievous sin had
been wrought. The Democrats took
a contrary view.
George H. Gee was nominated to be
postmaster at Salem, 0. Before the
appointment reached the senate a
resolution was offered by Burton on
May 20 directing the postmaster-gen
eral to investigate all circumstances
connected with the agreement to
name Gee. The representative from
the Salem district desired to select u
person that would manage live
newspaper and advocate sound Demo
cratic doctrines. Gee said he would
carry out that idea and was selected.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
DRYFARMING CONGRESS OPEN
Big Exposition and Gathering of Elk
perts From Many Nations at
Tulsa, Ok.

Tulsa. Ok, Oct. 22.-With exhibit
tons by the United States govern
ment, all the agricultural states of
the Union and more than a score of
foreign countries, the International
Dry Farming congress opened here
today The Chinese exhibit was trans
ported for more than $4,000 miles and
is one of the principal subjects of
interest.
There are thousands Of visitors in
Tulsa today. and arrangements have
been made to accommodate thou
sands more. The exposition grounds
cover more than 100 acres. Seven of
the great buildings have a total floor
capacity OF more than 100000 square
feet. They are arranged in the form
of a parallelogram, in the center Of
which is park One of the special
features of the exposition is the wom-
ans building, in charge of the Inter
national Congress of Farm Women.
On exhibition here are a model kitch-
en-, labor-saving devices and general
exhibits of the work of farm women
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
THRONC GREET ROOSEVELT
NOTABlES MEET HIM AT RIO IA
NERO LANDING.
Diplomats and Other High Officials
Gather at Quay ard Extend
Cordial Ecception.

Rio Jane:ro, Brazil, Oct. 22.-Col.
Theodore k0c5evcI. H4Gl1 here from
the steamer Van pyck aad was re
ceived on the quay of the naval ay-
senal by a great gathering Of the
most prominent people in Brazil.
Marshall Hermes Foncoca, presi-
dent of the republic, was unable to
be present, but he sent special rep
resentative. All the cabinet minis
teTs Of Brazil, the minister of Argen-
tina, with the members of his lega-
ton, the presidents OF the Brazilian
senate and chamber of deputies
representative parliamentary COM
mittee the chief commissioner of po-
lice, the presidents of the various tri-
bunalS of the high court of Justice.
the members of the municipal coun-
Gil, headed by the mayor of Rio ia
metro, many members of the diplo-
matte corps, high functionaries of the
government and military and naval
officers in full uniform were among
the welcoming delegations.
A procession, headed by Col Roose-
welt and the representative of the
president of Brazil, proceeded to
reception room in the naval arsenal,
which was decorated with Brazilian
flags and the Stars and Stripes inter-
twined There Col Roosevelt and
the members of his party were intro
duced to the leading officials
After this ceremony Col. Roosevelt
was conducted to the Guanabara pal
ace, where he will reside while here.
All the newspapers publlhsed arti-
cles welcoming Roosevelt
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
A Gentle and Effective Laxitive

A mild, gentle and effective laxa-
tive is what people demand when suf-
fering from constipation Thousands
swear by DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio, Tex.
writes: "They are beyond question
the best pills my wife and l have ev-
err taken" They never cause pain.
Price 25c. at druggists, or by mail,
H. f. Bucltlen &; Co. Philadelphia or
st. Louis.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
STARTS $3.50 MILE FLIGHT
Frenchman, With Ex-Army Man as
Passenger, Attempts Air Trip
From Paris to Cairo.

Paris, Oct. 22.-In a rainstorm and
fog, Aviator Pierre Daucourt, great
grandson of M. Danton, got away on
his proposed 3,150-mile flight to
Cairo, Egypt. He carried a passenger,
Henri Roux, former non-commis-
stoned officer of the French army,
and made the start from Issy aero
drome, in the outskirts of Paris.
Daucourt planned to make the long
est aeroplane journey in three stages,
stopping at Constantinople and Je-
rusalem He was the first birdman
to fly from Paris to Berlin without a
stop.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
ORDINANCE NO.

An ordinance to be entitled can
ordinance to levy tax on all taxable
property in the city of Prescott, Ar
kansas"
BE IT ORDAINED by the City
Council of the City of Prescott, Ar
kansas:
SECTION /. That tax of five
60 mills be and the same is hereby
levied upon all taxable property, both
personal and real, within the city of
Prescott, Arkansas for the year 1918
That all money raised by the said
tax shall constitute general fund to
defray the ordinary expenses of said
City of Prescott, Arkansas. That
said tax levy be certified to the Clerk
of the County of Nevada, state of Ar
kansas to be placed upon the tax book
and collected at the same time and in
the same manner as state and county
taxes.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance
shall take effect and be in full force
and effect from and after its passage.
Passed on roll call October 21st,
1913.
Approved October 21st, 1913.
Randolph P. Handy
Mayor.
Attest:
Ira Gee,
Acting Recorder.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
The Family Cough Medicine

In every home there should be
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
ready for immediate use when any
member of the family contracts a
cold or a cough. Prompt use will
stop the spread of sickness. S. A.
Std of Mason, Mich, writes: 'My
whole family depends upon DR.. Kings
New Discovery as the best cough and
cold medicine in the world. Two SOC.
bottles cured me of pneumonia"
Thousands of other families have
been equally benefited and depend en-
tirely upon Dr. Kings New Discovery
to cure their coughs, colds, throat and
lung troubles. Every dose helps.
Price SOC. and $1.00. All druggists
H. E. BuckIen & Co. Philadelphia or
st. Louis. " I'd
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
5 NEW BISHOPS SELECTED
VACANCIES FILLED BY PROTES.
TANT EPlSCOPAlIANS.
Church Convention in New York CITY
Adopts Uniform System for Civ
ing Aged Pastors Pensions.

New York, Oct. 22-While formal
announcement of the election of five
missionary bishops of the Protestant
Episcopal church, now in convention
here, has not been made, it is gem
orally reported that the selections
have been made by the house of bish-
ops and that they will be ratified by
the house of deputies. The five bish-
ops appointed, according to these re-
ports, are:
Rev. Hugh l.. Burleson, editor of
the Spirit of Missions, to be bishop of
South Dakota.
Rev. Milo H. Gates, vicar of the
Chapel of the Intercession, New York,
to be bishop of Cuba
Rev. Fred B. Howden, rector of st.
Georges, Georgetown, ID. c., to be
bishop of New Mexico.
Rev. w. b. Capers of Columbia in
stitute, Columbia, Tenn, to be bishop
of Spokane
Rev Charles B. Colmore, dean of
the cathedral at Havana, to be bishop
of Porto Rico.
Unanimous action by the house of
deputies has made certain a uniform
pension system in the church which
will enable all pastors to retire upon
a stipend sufficient to insure that
they shall never want.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22

be unlawful for any person or persons
to in any way deface, tear down or
destroy any part of any fence, build
ing, walk or other property belong
ing to the city of Prescott, Arkansas.
Section 2. Any person or persons
violating any of the provisions of sec
ton l of this ordinance shall be deem
ed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be fined in any sum
not less than $500 nor more than
$4,000.
Section 3. That this ordinance be
in force and effect from and after
its passage.
Passed on roll call October DIST,
1913.
Approved October 21st 1913.
Attest: R. P. Handy,
Ira Gee, Mayor.
Acting Recorder.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
TINE CARD
Prescott & Northwestern
Joss of Appetite.

Is the first signal of disorder t
decay. The usual loss of appe s;s.
is often caused by functio md s IT.
turbances in the stomach. Inc ;.sd
mach fails to do the work w hodyI
the appetite is gone, and the ,. Ooat
suffers from lack OF nouri' ,oared
Such a stomach needs to be ' n;nss.
and sweetened. Meritol Tome y - the
tive is made especially to assist l.s,o '
stomach s to digest food, and pr prom !
a healthy appetite. This re REM and
sold ON our positive guarantee :. is a
we ask you to give it trial.
genuine tonic. o,a agents
Hesterly Drug Store sole 90
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
70. 666

This 10 prescription prepared especially
+ MALARIA or CHillS 4 FEVER.
i've or six doses will break any case, and
taken then as tonic the Fever will not
turn. Ii acts on the liver better than
alomel and does not grippe or sicken. Csc
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
ORDINANCE NO.

An ordinance to be entitled can or
dinance to prohibit the defacing, tear
ing down or destroying of city pro-
perty."
Be it ordained by the City Council
of the City of Prescott, Arkansas.
Section 1. 1t is hereby declared to
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
Announcement Fees
For CONGRESS

The NEWS is authorized TO a nnoSmoc county
r, s. Warnock. of Magnolia Colun ,Sis the 7th
as candidate for Congress lroin ~ ihe action
Congressional District suolect W
OF the Democratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
For SHERIFF

The news is authorized 10 anno ~ TSeyads
Mum as a candidate for SherI ~ ,he Demo.
County subj ect to the action Oh INV
cratic party
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
Pre- sident Joins Y. M. C. A.

Washington, Oct 22-Presldent
Wilson has a new swimming pool and
gymnasium at his disposal. He has
Joined The local Y. M. C. A.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-10-22
FOR coroner

The News is authorized to announce y u,
w Rec as a candidate for Coroner , Of N Demo.
County, subject to the action OH 'H'
cratic party.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
WARDEN
HAS REPORT

Fred Seifert, county FISH and game
warden, filed his quarterly report with
the County Commissioners this morn
ing. 1t shows that during the last
three months he made two arrests for
violations OF the fish and game law.
Convictions were secured in each
case. Both cases were heard in the
justice court at Verdi. where fines Of
$25 and $40 were imposed.
During the year ending March 31st
the game warden made ten arrests for
violations of the law. In these cases
eight convictions were secured. one
is pending. The game warden re-
ports that he has had fish ladders re
paired and one new one installed.
County Clerk Fogg said to-day that
since the old hunting and fishing IL
lenses expired this year he has issu-
ed 1O5 new ones. It is. expected that
before the fishing season is over
there will be more than 2G00 issued.
Reno Gazette.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
QUICK SILVER
IN NEVADA

+. ]. Davis. Who is heavily interest
ed in the lone section is n'Tonopah.
having returned from the coast where
he spent the past three months. Da-
Wis will leave shortly for the lone dis
trict where he will resume operations.
The quicksilver industry in the
lone region is assuming huge proper
tons. declared Davis. and he is OF the
belief that at least one new company
will install a furnace during the COM
ing INNER.
The Mercury mining company has
been making steady shipments throu-
ghout the winter and a neat profit is
being obtained as the result of the
operations. The shipments have not
been less than forty TASKS weekly.
The TASKS are valued at S45 each,
making the value OF the shipments
not less than $1,000.
In addition to quicksilver mining
Davis declares that several mining
properties are being developed with
good rcsults.-Bonanza.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
EIGHT HOUR LAW

Alaska has passed an eight hour
bill for miners. Placer miners and
dredgers are exempted from the law
as the season was declared too short
in the frozen districts to either ben
eft the workingman or the compan-
les. 1t often happens that during
the day light season. when the thaw
is on that men are allowed to work
double shifts and receive pay accord
ingly. The law was amended in this
manner at the request of the miners
working on dredge aud placer ground
The best of everything to drink and
smoke at the Sacramento Saloon. Call
in and ask for a glass Of that Famous
Fredericksburg Beer.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
LAND SETTLED
BY NEGROS

The negro farming settlement on
the MOO. eighteen miles north Of
Reno. promises to be considerably in
creased, according to advises %receiv-
ed by the Pacific Colonization COM
pany which is promoting the coloni-
cation Of the lands.
Rev. Wilson and O. Hudson. ne
groes. were here a few days ago com
plcting arrangements for the COM
ing OF 100 negro families from Okla
homa. Each family has $1,000 or
more capital and will take up 600
acres of land.
Rev. Wilson and Mr.. Hudson went
from here to Oakland. They report
now that many negro families may
also come from San Francisco. Oak
land and Los Angeles. They believe
the settlement will include fully 200
families, 100 coming from Oklahoma
and at least that number from Cali
fornia.-Journal..
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
THE JOB NURSER

Senator Lodge was talking in
Boston about certain investigating
cimmittees.
"rhey are like the brook" he said.
"They flow on forever. Some Of
them. in fact. remind NE strongly of
81 Hopkins.
Isl Hopkins got a job last spring
at shooting muskrats. for muskrats
overran the mill owners dam.
There in the lovely spring wealth
err. ST sat on the grassy bank, his gun
on his knee. and finding him thus n
morning. | said.
"'What are you doing sir"
"'I'm paid to shoot the muskrats,
sir he answered. They're undermin-
in the dam
'''There goes one now I said.
Shoot. man. Why don't YOU shoot?
Isl pulled a tranquil cloud from his
pipe and ssaid: p
"'Do you think I want to lose my
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
GETS THE LOAN

Esmeralda county some time ago
made application for a loan and the
same as authorized by the State. The
John s. Cook bank OF Goldheld has
loaned the money. which now dec
CRATES the county treasury. BY the
reductions that were made in ESmer-
aida county this winter on salary ac-
counts. it is figured that two years
from this winter that the old county
will again be on a cash basis
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
.OPH|R NINE
IN BUSINESS

Superintendent Techow Of the Kin
ked mill and Ophir mine cyanide
plant wired to the Ohpir San Fran
cisco Office yesterday as follows,
which contains much favorable infor-
nation:
"Have just shipped about 20 tons
OF concentrates; also three bars OF
bullion, the latter valued at $4,000, and
three bars more OF bullion will fol
low on Tuesday. Will start the Kin
kead mill on Sierra Nevada orc in a
few days. and will also begin another
run of Ophir ore.'-Chronicle.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
w. P. STEWART CMOING

W. p. Stewart, the w~el1-known re-
liable piano tuner, is receiving orders
at Muller's Drug Store. The most
efficient service offered in Nevada.
Your old piano taken in part payment
i'll exchange for a new one selected
and recommended by Mr.. Stewart:
also two slightly used uprights at
reductions. Do not delay having a
talk over this matter A7-w
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
FIRE F|ENO
IN G0L0F|ELD

Goldfleld is having trouble with a
fire hend, who has managed to kindle
nine incindary fires within a few
months. An attempt was made a few
days ago TO burn down another build
ing and this only wrong through
timely discovery. 1t has worked the
citizens up to a high tension and
should the irebug be caught there
will probably be a telegraph pole
decorated.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
MAN

Al Shelley. who formerly conducted
a meat market in Tonopah his dis
appeared my~steriously and his wife
is now having Il search conducted
for him, Shelly sold his interest
there March 18th and left for Nina,
intending to take a train there for
Bishop, Cal, where his wife resides.
He did not arrive at Bishop. Several
months ago his partner in the meat
business disappeared from Tonopah
and took with him all the available
funds of the firm.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
HAVING

The Tonopah Bonanza is having
more troubles. A few days ago the
paper rudely commented on the ac-
ton OF Anne Martin. the suffrage
leader, whereupon the militant lady
has threatened a libel SUIT. As the
Bonanza is rather used to squally
weather. it seems that the paper will
be able to hold its own even against
the militant lady.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
FIGURING TIME CARD

The V. & T. people will soon issue
a new time card to correspond with
the new times in effect on the S. p.
1t is understood that the passenger
will arrive here about 1910 in the
morning. and the evening train a
trihle later than the present time
table.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
MAY BE MAYOR

Silent Dan" Sullivan. the assem-
blyman from White Pine. who was
one of the real workers in the SEES
sion. may run for Mayor of Ely so
states the Expositor. Dan will be
and is one who will make good in
any capacity.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
FRECKLES

Last evening a well filed house
greeted the play "Freckles." There
was a diversity OF opinions regarding
the play. and those who had read the
book expected a more thorough pro
duction. Like all such plays it is a
hard matter to comment on as some
enjoyed it while others were dis
appointed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
FEELING

Harvey Follett. who Went to the
Coast for his health a few weeks
ago, has returned to his home in
Carson. He is feeling much better
and is getting all the sunshine that
the law allows.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
FROM THE CITY

John McEwen. of Lake View. who
has been spending the past couple
of months in San Francisco. came
up this morning. John is feeling fine
and is getting ready to superintend
work on his Lake View farm.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
BORN

In San Francisco, Cal, April 4,
1913, to the wife of William Paige
a daughter, Mrs. Paige will be re-
m~embered as Miss Hazel L.aterneau
Of this city.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
EAGLES NOTICE

a special meeting Of Carson Aerie
No. 1000 +. .. E. is called for Thurs
day evening at 8 p. M, for the pur-
pose OF considering business Of i'm
portance. a full attendance is de-
sired
G.. w. FISHER,
Worthy President.
r. A. CUSHING.
Secretary.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
VISITING

Lieutenant Governor Ross is taking
in the sights at Rochester. where he
has some interests.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
MAYOR

Mayor Poujade who was called
10 Reno yesterday returned to his
Office in this city this morning.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09

Richard Calliber. of Virginia City
who is under indictment for rape.
will be placed on trial next Monday.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
AGENTS WANTED: - "America'

AGENTS WANTED: "America'.
Greatest Flood Disaster" Ullustrat-
cd. Thrilling experiences. Enor-
mous demand. $40 a day easy.
Sample book 10c. BE quick. Nd
dress NATIONAL PUBLISHING
COMPANY Established 1857 81
Lakeside Bldg. Chicago.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
Secretar,
VISITING THIS CITY

w {. Clark. one Of the pioneers of
Goldheld. is in town. He is register
ed al the Arlington.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
COUNTY CLAIMS ALLOWED

At a meeting of the Board OF
County Commissioners held N Mon
day. the following claims against
Ormsby County were allowed and
warrants drawn therefor:
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
BOOK BEER

Is now on the market and our BOOK
will be served to you by all dealers
and leading thirst parlors in the city.
Brewed from the finest malt and hops
on the market. Don't forget to call
for our Steam and Santa Cruz Bottle
Beer.
Drink Potter for a health tonic
CARSON BREWING COMPANY
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-09
AFTER THE JOB

J.. b. Fitzgerald. Assemblyman
from Flko, is seeking the re-appoint-
ment Of game warden for his county.
Fit made friends enough while here
this winter to hope that he will land
the goods.