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The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
TO MAKE A SOIL SURVEY
 OF YELL COUNTY ARKANSAS

Washington, D. C., June 3.-The United States Department of Agricul- ture will send representatives of the Bureau of Soils to make a complete soil survey of Yell County, Arkansas. The Party, it is expected, will take several months to complete the exami- nation and mapping of the soils of the county.
 The Department requests coopera- tion on the part of farmers and land owners with the Federal soil survey ors. They should be given facilities to make borings and sample the differ ent soils. They will be provided with credentials which will be shown upon request.
 As soon as they have completed their investigations they will make a large map showing the various kinds of soils and their location by means of colors and shading. This map will also show the location of the principal ioduS, SCHoolS, CHuIcleS, TdllToduS anu watercourses.
 Accompanying the map will be a complete report on the nature of the soils, their suitability for growing various crops, and suggestions for their improvement by fertilizers, cov- CT crops and crop rotations. This re- port and the map will not be ready for circulation for some months after completion of the survey.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
Hot Springs Citizens
 Protest Unheeded

Little Rock, June 3.-A delegation of fourteen citizens of Hot Springs appeared tefore the Arkansas Rail- road Commission Wednesday after noon. Leo Mclaughlin, their attor- ney and spokesman, protested against permitting the Iron Mountain railroad to build a proposed freight depot two blocks up town from the site of the former depot. Evidence was offered in support of their protest, and the Commission directed the railroad com pany to erect the station on the old site.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
GERMANY MUST HOLD THE TORULES OF WAR
 PLANS UNALTERED
 Affidavit Presented to State Depart ment That Guns Were Carried Aboard Cunard Liner-Ger-
 man Ambassador Satisfied

Washington, June 2.-President Wilson emphasized in an informal talk today with Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, the intense feeling of the American people over the sinking of the Lusitania and other violations of American rights on the high seas, and impressed upon him that the United States insist on an ad- herence by Germany to the accepted principles of international law as they affect neutrals.
 No announcements were made after the conference, which had been ar ranged at the ambassadors request, but it was stated authoritatively there would be no change in the plan of the president and his cabinet to send in response to the German reply to the last American note an inquiry to as. certain definitely whether the imper- ial government will abide by irterna- tional law or follow it's own rules of maritime warfare. The note, which is being written ny President Wilson, will be dispatched before the end of the week.
 In 20 minutes conversation the president of the United States and the personal representative of Emperor William exchanged views on the deli cate situation which has arisen in the relations between the two countries. Their meeting was cordial, their con- versation friendly and both discussed fundamentals and not details.
 Count von Bernstorff later told friends the interview had been satis- factory and that the president had spoken clearly and frankly. The am bassador felt very hopeful when he returned to his embassy. He believed the report which he prepared for transmission to Berlin would enlighten the German foreign office on the true state of the American governments opinion and pave the way to better understanding.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
Happenings at Capital

Little Rock, June 3.-The Cross County Investment Company of Wynne, the Arkansas Realty and In- vestment Company of Dumas, and the Dermott Hotel Company of Dermott, have surrendered their charters, the latter concern having sold to the Der mott Hotel Corporation.
 The Bono Roller Mill Company has been chartered with a capital stock of S5,000, of which $2,S25 is subscribed; A. J. Dacus president, c. K. Forester vice e-president, T. J. Thornton secre- tary-treasurer.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
Position of Supervisor
 Will Be Continued

Little Rock, June 3.-The General Education Board has advised the De- partment of Education that the posi- tions of Supervisor of Rural and of Negro Schools are to be continued in Arkansas. These are the positions held by J. L. Bond and Leo F. Favrot. Miss Farcia Coltart, their steno- grapher, will also be retained. The position of state organizer for the School Improvement Association held by Miss Eva Reichardt, will be dis continued June 30.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
AT WILLISVILLE

Second Session of Western Normal College of Music for Willisville. Ark, will begin Monday July 19, 1915. H.. N. Lincoln, pres, w. E. Erwin, prin., and R. D. Erwin, rudiments and Ele- harmony.
 For further particulars write Miss Bettie George Martin, sec, Emmet, Ark, or J. B. Silvey, Willisville, Ark.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
GENERAL YOUNG RE- FIECTED COMMAND
 FER OF VETERANS
croed Caldwell of Pine Bluff HOnOred by Election to Post of COmman- der of the Trans-M Mississippi
 Department.

Richmond. June 2.-General Ben- nett H. Young of Louisville, Ky, was today reelected commander in chief If the United Confederate Veterans in annual reunion here. Birming- ham. Ala, was selected as the reun- ;on city for 1916. w. N. Brandon of Little Rock was elected commander in chief of the United Sons of Con- federates.
 Other officers elected were Ernest G. Baldwin, Roanoke, Va, command or of the army of Northern Vir- oinia; Creed Caldwell. Pine Bluff, Ark. commander of the trans Mississippi department and Dr. Thomas M. Owens Montgomery, Alabama, custodian in chief.
 After Spirited Contest.
 Before the close of the final busi- ness session the reunion sent greet ing in the form of unanimously adopted resolution to President Will son. General Young was reelected commander in chief after a spirited contest, his opponent being General Felix H. Robertson of Crawford, Texas.
 Rain which fell in torrents through out the day seriously interfered with tho nropram of events and aroused anxiety for hundreds of the aged vet erans in camps at the fair grounds Despite the inclemency of the weather preparations continued for the prin- cipal events of the reunion tomorrow The military parade will be held a. II o'clock.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
MOVEMENT FOR LIVE STOCK
 GROWING.

Washington county has started a movement for stock raising that will certainly spread to other sections and We will have plenty at home to feed our grain to in our crop diversification movement" said L. R. Putnam, Fay etteville lumberman, while in Little Rock. The Fire National Bank of Fayetteville, with the assistance of the Arkansas National Bank, sent to Missouri and purchased car of regis tered Hereford cattle. These were sold to farmers of the county at ac- tual cost, and without bit of financial assistance from a bank, LOGO was paid out for stock within few weeks. The success of this sale of registered cattle brought another car load from Missouri which was sold at auction. In all 130 head was sold in this man. ner. Most of this stock remained in our count.J, but few specimens wan dered off into Madison and Benton counties to build up the stock there. We have now had notice that several additional COTS of Herfords will be brought to Fayetteville during our county fair th'0 fall and sold at arc- tion.
 Washington county has 20 silos and they are still building them. We believe in getting the best of stock and then feeding it well. The Bank of Prairie Grove, the First National, bought a prize specimen of male Her ford of the first lot received, and it has been turned over to the farmers Of that section of the county without charge. This shows what the bankers of our county are doing to elevate the farmer, for they believe that the farm now needs more and better stock than anything else"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
JUDGE R0LFE, FOR. EST CITY, POSSIBLE
 CANDIDATE FOR GOV.

Little Rock, June 3.-The presence of Judge E. A. Folfe of Forrest City, in Little Rock yesterday in consulta- tion with some prominent politicians, lent color to the report, that he is a possible candidate for Governor. In fact, Judge Rolfe admits that he is receiving many solicitations, and that he is seriously considering entering the race.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
PROF. GARDNER RE-
 ELECTED SUPERIN.
 DENT OF INSTITUTE

Little Rock, June 3.-At a meeting of the Board of Control Wednesday. Prof. I. B. Gardner was reelected Superintendent of the Deaf Mute h. stitute, thus clarifying an uncertain condition that had existed for several weeks. There had been very general demand for the retention of Prof. Gardner.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
Gottfriedt, Russian, Makes Inquiries About
 Arkansas Farm Land

Little Rock, June 3.-A letter has been received at the Agricultural De- partment from Robert Gottfriedt, of Riga, Russia, making inquiry about the agricultural conditions of Arkan- sas. He says that he represents a party of men who contemplate re- moving to America, and settling in Arkansas and other Western States.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
1915 Acts Will be Dis.
 tributed About June Is

Little Rock, June 3.-The printed copies of the abstracts of the general laws for publication in the various counties, according to the provisions of the Publicity Act. It is expected these synopses will be ready for dis tribution to the newspapers in a few days.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03

President Wilson may eat French bread, Vienna rolls, German fried po- tatoes and spaghetti, but he draws the line at Turkish cigaretts.-Pitts- burg Gazette- Times.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03

4 professor in he University of Indiana has made the statement that there is not a brain in the world working to its full capacity If that professor isn't called liar by Roose- welt, things have changed since the good old days.-Nashville Tennessean.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03

An exchange which probably couldn't think of anything meaner to say, suggests that the head of the navy ought at least to know some thing about it. This is not regarded as a necessary qualification for critics. however. Knoxville Sentinel.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03
Governor Issues
 One Pardon Only

Little Rock June 3.-The governor has pardoned George Gibson of Saline County sentenced to one year for grand larceny.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-03

For Auto Service phone 136.- Roscoe Cress. Advt. 6-15.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25

The Princeton Union hints at an
alliance between the friends of James
Peterson and Ex-Governor Eberhart
for the purpose Of nominating Peter
son for governor and Eberhart for
United States senator. Should the
scheme succeed, Governor Hammond
is likely to be due for another term
st. Peter Free-Press.
The Union has never limited at such
an alliance. In fact we positively
know that Mr.. Peterson is "paddling
his own canoe" Can it be possible
that there is a senatorial candidate in
embryo in the vicinity of St. Peter?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25

Frank B. Kellogg has said that he
will not be candidate for the repub-
lican nomination for United States
senator. He would be willing to sac
rifice his lucrative law practice to
serve the state and nation, but he
does not relish the idea. of making a
canvass of the state, county by county,
and engaging in vote-begging cam
paign, such as our present primary
law necessitates, in order to stand any
chance Of winning the honor. 1t should
not be necessary for man of Mr..
Kellogg's acknowledged ability, I'M
questioned integrity and eminent fit
ness for the position to. engage in a
rough-and-tumble contest to secure his
party's Endorsement, nor do we be-
lieve it would be necessary in his case.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25
Peace-at-any-price individuals VIII,

Peace-at-any-price individuals who
believe that a nation should submit
to any and all sorts of indignities
rather than fight, and who for the
sake Of preserving peace are even
willing to excuse the most atrocious
acts that men are capable Of COM
hitting, would do we'll to ponder over
the following excerpt from a recent
article in an eastern magazine: 'Be-
cause notwithstanding Pacifcism
is beaten flight from the difficult
moral decisions which the real world
of force obliges living men to face. It
is even worse than a flight. It goes
on and on till it comes face to face
with it's own impossibilities, and then
turns on itself and begins to excuse
the vilest forms Of force in order to
justify itself, after all, in not resist
ing them: And it's final issue is. into
the bottomless pit of moral death for
any individual and for any nation
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25

At the present time all sections of
the -sUnited- States interested il
providing adequate means of defense,
and the problem of financing a pre-
paredness program is receiving the
consideration of all the profound
thinkers Of the land, from the patriots
in congress to the street corner ora
tor, who is unable to provide for him.
self but most learnedly discusses in
ternational law and complex govern
mental problems which battle the or
binary country editor. A super tax
on incomes has been suggested as a
means of raising the necessary money
by Congressman Heating Of Colorado
while Senator Norris of Nebraska pro-
poses to introduce bill for an inner
itance tax that would practically split
extremely large fortunes in two. Well
why not adopt both plans, and then
eliminate congressional pork?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25

Weary Willies who decide to So
journ in the congenial cline Of Los An
geles and vicinity the coming winter
will be in decidedly hard luck. Seven
counties in the lower end of California
have fortified against the annual in
vasions of the sons Of rest by estab-
fishing rock piles and other monu-
ments of industry at convenient inter
walls for the good road work. If this
plan were adopted in all sections Of
the country human parasites would
undoubtedly become mighty scarce.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25

The United States during the past
fifteen years has spent $1,656,000,0O0
for the navy, and in the same period
Germany has spent $1,307, 100000.
Considering these facts some idea of
the wastefulness of pork barrel meth
DDS can be gained. Our navy has cost
fortyfve per cent more than Ger
many's. Yet the German navy is
much more powerful. This is shame
full state of affairs, and the army ap-
preparations have been squandered in
the same wasteful manner. The re-
suit is that we have expended enough
money to secure adequate means of
defense, but owing to the fact that the
money has been expended with view
of repairing the political fences of
congressman, instead of strengthen
ing the nation, the United States is to-
day military cripple. A change is
needed, and it should come in the near
future. - r. =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25
DEFENSE MAIN TOPIC
OF COMING MESSAGE

Washington, Nov 24.-President
Wilson's next annual address to con-
gress, it was learned definitely, will
be devoted primarily to a discussion
of national defense and the subject of
revenues, though it will refer to other
legislative questions which the presi-
dent expects congress to act on dur
ing the coming session. ..-:
The president has not completed
the message, to which he has devoted
practically all of his time for the last
week.
He discussed subjects to be dealt
with at the cabinet meeting and
unanimity of opinion was reached by
the official family as to what should
be the general character of the docu-
ment
Reason for Strengthening the army
and navy at this time will be en-
phasized at length by the president
"For Defense will be the keynote of
his argument and, declaring that the
United States has humanitarian mis-
sion of peace in the world, he will in
sist that under present conditions,
when all Europe is at war, the Unit
ed States must be ready to defend it's
right to independent and unmolested
action.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25
SENSIBLE ADVICE.

Minnesota has made splendid prog
ress along the line Of temperance leg
islation the past year and we are of
the opinion that it would be we'll to
SLOW up on aggressive work in that
line for the present. The move for
statewide prohibition looks ill-advis-
ed. Better let the present law work
favorably for a few years-let the
temperance sentiment naturally de-
velop and the next step can easily
be made when public sentiment is pre-
pared for it. There is no certainty
that state prohibition would win, and
a defeat Of that proposition might
make possible the repeal of the pres
ent county option law.-Slayton Ga
zette.
The editor of the Gazetts has al
ways been a consistent advocate of
practical temperance legislation and
his advice, as given in the above para
graph, is good and sensible.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25
In this age Of self-seeking dem

In this age Of self-seeking dema-
gogues and reformers for Office the
action of Associate Justice Hughes, in
withdrawing his name from the bal
lot to be used at the coming presi-
Dental primary in Nebraska, is most
refreshing. Despite the fact that JUS
tice Hughes had upon previous occa-
sion fatty refused to even consider
becoming a candidate for the presi-
Dental nomination, his name was
filed with the Nebraska secretary of
state, and a, formal declination, to
which he took oath before a notary,
was Immediately forwarded to that
office.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25

Japan is evincing considerable in
terest in the experiments in prison re-
form being conducted at Sing Sing
prison for the reason that a similar
system of self-government was fol-
lowed in the prisons Of Toxic as far
back as 1850. If Warden Osborne's
Sing Sing experiments succeed there
is a possibility that the scheme will
be revived in Japan, and other pris-
ons in this country may adopt it.
Watchful waiting is, however, the best
policy to pursue in the matter for the
nrnSont
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25

Hon. j. A. A. Burnquist, present
lieutenant governor, has friends in
every section of the state who are
urging him to seek the republican
nomination for governor. If he should
conclude to defer his gubernatorial as
pirations he will probably be a can
didate for third term as lieutenant
governor. Mr.. Burnquist will dis
charge the duties Of any position he
may be called upon to fill ably, hon.
estly and impartially.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25

The editor of the St. James Inde-
pendent recently expressed a yearn-
ing to visit Heron Lake and trim up
Eastwood of the News, but it is doubt
full if he attempts it,-that is, if he
read the last issue of the latter paper
which contained the following bold
defy: eff that boy Haislett ever
comes here on a mission Of that kind
he need not bother about buying a re-
turn ticket, as what little will be left
of him can 20 back by mail"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25
Is Not a Self.Seeking Demag0gue

Is Not Self-Seeking DemagOgue.
Frank B. Kellogg of St. Paul, is not
candidate for United States senator.
He frankly admits that he would like
the position, but he will not make the
fight to get the nomination, as it saw
ors too much of self seeking. We
doubt if there is another man in the
state better fitted for senator, either
by training or ability. He would make
senator of whom Minnesota would
be proud and would be one of the
leaders in that body. We understand
why he is averse to making a contest
of his own account. It would be well
if the Republicans should insist that
men of his stamp be selected and recog-
nized merit, instead of letting self am
bition be the factor that determines
our selection Of public servants. The
fact is that Minnesota's congressional
delegation is rather deteriorating. At
present Senator Nelson is about the
only man with any great amount of
influence in Washington from this
state-and after Nelson steps down.
the chances are that we shall have a
weak delegation both in the senate
and house. There is not much en-
enlargement for able men to serve
the public when efficient congressman
like Tawney and Stevens are retired
for men of much less ability. Perhaps
some time the voters will insist that
the Office seek the man, but until that
time does come, we shall be served
with low grade material.-St. Cloud
Journal-Press. = .I.Hs
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25
Not a Candidate.

There will be very. general regret
throughout the state that Frank, b.
Kellogg has decided not to BE a can
didate for the United States senate:
His election would have no more
honored him than Minnesota. Yet no
one can censure man for refusing to
fight double campaign for the privi-
lege Of serving the people.
Mr.. Kellogg, who has national
reputation in his profession, and a
very large income from it, would have
to surrender this we're he to be elect
ed. It is a sacrifice, however, which,
as his friends know, he would have
been glad to make for the satisfaction
of helping solve the great problems of
This day.
He is not merely a great lawyer, but
has for years taken personal inter-
est in politics and become student Of
public and social affairs. 1t was Theo-
dore Roosevelt who named him to have
charge of the suit which resulted in
the dissolution of the Standard Oil
company, one of the famous law &C
tons in our country's history.
He has remained personal friend
and admirer of Mr. Roosevelt and is
strongly inclined to Progressivism He
has always been classed by those.who
know him as belonging to the liberal
wing of the party and an antagonist
of the so-called "reaction" profession
al. ~
Because of his connections, howev-
err; merely because he is so able pro,
! fessionally as to command large fees
and a corporation clientage, he is
popularity classed as friend of specia
privilege. In a popular contest he
would inevitably be attacked in this
way. In fact, it is the political pur
pose of the primary to sacrifice the
! services of such men at the altar Of
4 prejudice zealously nursed. 1t is {
1 sort Of demagogue factory. g. ).
! It is not strange that he has hest
tated and finally declined to ente1
that kind of contest, one that woule
: hold him up publicly, for condemnation
for what he is not; that would falsif,
) his sentiments and beliefs and max,
him, friend of the people, and "a be
lever in the people, stand as their co
vert, enemy, This is more than ma,
who. cherishes his self-respect is will
| ing Ito undergo for the privilege O.
service at great financial sacrifice.
Nowhere will the regret at his de
cision be greater than here in Duluth
) where he is $50 we'll known and i
claimed as near-citizen. It was fel
here that his election would greatl,
. strengthen Minnesota in the senate
} and that Minnesota would give in hin
: to the nation a man who would b
} recognized nationally as one of tn
: country's great men.-Duluth News
Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-25

The United States was again blessed
with bumper crop the past season,
and except in potatoes and cotton, the
vast yield of 1915 surpasses even that
of 1914. The total value of twelve
different products of the soil is esti-
mated at $5,641, 966.991, and the corn
crop alone would pay the national
debt of $1,O61, 752,O97, almost twice
over. Truly we have much to be
thankful for in this land of peace anc
plenty.