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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
WAR PROBLEMS
FOR IT, S. COMMERCE

Washington, Dec. 26.-War time
problems will be among those consid-
cred at the United States Chamber of
Commences annual meeting here be-
ginning Jan. 81. 1t is expected that the
attendance will be the largest in the
history of the organization.
The railroad situation, national de-
fence, daylight saving and other i'm
portant questions will be discussed at
the meeting. Results of referendum
now being taken by the Chamber
among its affiliated organizations on
the railroad problem, particularly the
presentation of strikes and lockouts,
also will be announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
new CLUES IN THE
LOUISIANA MURDERS

Linden, La, Dec. pa blood stain
ed axe believed to have been the weap-
on with which John E. Reeves, his
wife and two children were murdered
at their home near here, Saturday
night, was found today half a mile
from the scene of the crime. and, ac-
cording to a statement by the sheriff
bloodstained clothing has been found
at the homes of some of the nine ne
groes detained as suspects.
The authorities are investigating re-
ports. that one or more white men in
,stieated the murders, if they We're not
actually present when they were COM
mitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
CUTTERS ON way
TO AID STEAMER

Nantucket, Mass. Dec. 26.-The ra-
dio stations at Siasconsett and al
Newport, r.. J., listened in vain
throughout the day and night for fur
Their news from the steamer Maryland
which sent out distress calls late last
night, saying she was sinking $50
miles east of Sandy Hook. The coast
guard cutters Acushnet and Gresham
were on the way to the steamers aid
but were not expected to be able to
reach the position given until tomor-
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
MILITARY ITALY
UNMOVED BY TALK

Rome, Dec. 25-Via Paris. Dec. 26)
The feeling Of peace in the air has
not affected in the slightest measure
Italy's military activity The new class,
those born in 1898, has been called to
report to the colors on Jan. 1, which
will considerably increase the contin-
gents available for the front, while
$500 factories are running day and
night turning out arms and munitions.
From the peaks of Trentino to the
shores of the Adriatic Christmas pass
ed in vigilant watching varied in some
spots by sudden attacks. notwith-
standing fearful weather conditions.
Snow in the mountains is Is feet deep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
SCRANTON SCHOOL
CHILDREN STRIKE

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 26-As their answer
to the school boards decision in not
granting a Christmas vacation of ono
week, $1,000 school children Of the 22.oOo
enrolled in the public schools of this city
remained away from sessions today. Stu
dents from Central and Technical High
schools marched through the city yelling
1--WE want vacation and at lnterms-
sion period at both institutions the
STRIKERS managed to induce several
hundred others to strike. The school
board at a meeting voted on the ques-
ton but the vacation plan was defeated
by a vote of 5 to 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
.COFFROTH TO MATCH
DARCY AND Gibbons

San Diego. Calf, Dec. 26.-James
r. Coffroth, head of the Tijusna
Jockey Club, tonight said that he has
telegraphed Charles ]. Harvey, his
New York representative, to transmit
bids for bout of % or more rounds
between Les Darcy and Mike Gibbons.
Coffroth plans if successful to stage
the bout on; Feb. % at Tijuana, Mex,
where theresis no limit on the number
of rounds in a boxing contest. He
would not make his bids public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
Funeral Of Willard 1urrjjl

Funeral services of the late Willard
Buriell were held Tuesday from his
late home on Burrill hill, Rev. John
H. Pike Of Norridgewock offlciating.
The remains will be taken to Norridre-
wock FOR burial. The deceased had been
SICK a long time, having been aff1ict-
eo with cancerous growth on the
pack OF his neck. He was so years of
age and unmarried. He lived with his
sister, Miss Sarah Burrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
OPPRESSION OF MIL|TARISM"
DIFFICULT PROBLEM TO SOLVE

Petrograd, Dec. "a. Via London
Dec. 26.-(Delayed).- Discussing the
forthcoming reply to the peace pro-
posals. the Rech says:
1.-THE official reply cannot state that
the Entente allies aim to bring the
turkish empire to an end in order to
remove forever German aims of world
domination. or that the allies>will de-
mand reorganization of Austria Hun
gary in order to make impossible the
lnlhllment of German ideas regarding
Central Europe which form the first
s'ep OF their program for world pow
e.. diplomacy cannot suggest these
serms until the allies have laid the firm
'oundation for success of their pressed
,a,n ny tasks. But by saying less
N'''hacy would acknowledge a result
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27

OF the war unsuccessful for the allies,
Italy has not occupied Triest.
France has not created a firm frontier
along the Rhine. England has not de-
stroyed the German fleet, nor have the
allies as a whole succeeded in Gripping
the German land forces: and therefore
there are no guarantees for the future
in national relations which will free
the world from the oppression of mil
itarism."
The Rech says that even if Germany
should make the unexpected conces-
sion of relinquishing territorial gain
and restoring ante bellum conditions,
the aims of the allies would not be
fulfilled and that the only terms ac-
ceptable to Russia would be those die
tated by herself and her allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
EXPENSIVE MONKEYS
FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS

Washington, Dec. 26.-Like food
white paper and shoe prices, the cost
Of monkeys has gone up and it was
disclosed today that pathological ex-
periments being conducted by the pub
lie health service are in danger of be-
ing seriously hampered by scarcity OF
available simians. Recently the service
needed a dozen monkeys to be innoc-
ulated with disease germs in it's hy-
gienic laboratory but could get only
six and had to pay $18 each. although
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
HOUSE MAJORITY
Continued from Page One)

Il suppose it is inevitable that in the
present situation in regard to political
control of the House every man who
gets a crouch will be tempted to blus-
ter around and say that he will not
play unless he can have his own way
That is always che Of the results of a
very narrow margin of votes. But in
the end 1 think the Republicans will
have the good sense to all get together
and act as urited party at least in
the organization of the House."
Representative Lenroot of Wiscon-
sin whom Gardner will support for
speaker. had no comment to make on
the situation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
ONE MAN LOST IN
NEW BRITAIN FIRE

New Britain, CT, Dec. 26.-One man was
burned to death and two men and a wo-
man overcome by smoke during a fire in
the Hotel Bronson here early today. The
dead man was James Mccarthy Of Win
sted, employed in this city
Many rescues were made by the police.
who got the roomers out of bed and either
guided or carried them through smoke
filled halls. The fire was on the third
floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
BRAZILIAN NEPTHIS
TOWED TO NEW YORK

New York, Dec. 26.-The Brazilian bark
Nepthis, which broke away from the tug
Garibaldi during storm on the night of
Dec Is. and whose crew of IL was res
cued by the Italian ship Sardegna and
brought to this port Dec. 49, was towed
into port by the coast guard cutter Sene-
ca today. The Nepthis in tow Of the Gar
ibaldi left Maranham, Brazil, Oct 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
"KITTY' BRANSF|ELD
NAMED AS UMPIRE

New York, Dec. 26.-William f. (Kit-
ty) Bransfield, former Pittsburg and Phil
adelphia National League player, has
been appointed umpire by President Te-
ner of the National League it was an
nounced here this AFTERNOON. In 1916 he
umpired in the International League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
ONE SCHOONER.
sunk and OTHERS
ARE RUN ASHORE

Nantucket, Mass, Dec. 26.-The
schooner Roger Drury was sunk off
Great Point, the schooner Daniel Nc
Loud was stranded on the northern
end Of the rip eff the Point and the
British schooner Ravola was wrecked
on the southern end of the rip in a
northwest gale today. The coast
guardsmen of the Coskata station as
sured the safety of all those aboard
the three vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
SKOWRECAN

can members of Somerset county dele
gates, including Senator William L..
Walker and Senator Richard M. Mer-
rill.' Representatives B. H. Lawrence
of Fairfield, c. w. Dutton Of Bingham
and E. A. Pattee of Harmony, held
Tuesday afternoon at this place to dis
cuss matters pertaining to the coming
Legislature. The gentlemen enjoyed
fine dinner at the Coburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
PROF. MUNSTERBuRG
LEFT $4,000 ESTATE

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 26.-The late
Prof Hugo Munsterberg of Harvard
University left an estate of $4,000, ac-
| cording to an appraisal filed in the
tprobate court here today. He died
without leaving a will and his wife,
Mrs. Selma l. Munsterberg. has filed
administration papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
BOMB PLACED AT
HOME OF GOV. SPRY

Salt Lake City, Utah. Dec. 26.-Although
the entire forces of the sheriff. chief of
police and United States marshal worked
increasingly all day, no clue was obtain
ed of the person who placed a bomb at
the home of Gov. Spry Sunday night Re-
wards of $1,000 have been offered for the
arrest and conviction of the bomb plant
ers Six suspects arrested yesterday were
released late today after they had estab-
lshed alibis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27

e ls4tls more than . year ago thsy were
more plentiful at IS q head. South
American monkeys are used.
kgAOmcials attribute tho scarcity to the
Closing by the war Of the worlds prin-
cipal wild animal market at Hamburg.
Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
|]6FF e MADE
MARSHAL Of FRANCE. ?

Paris, Dec. 26-The government has
decided to raise Gen. Joffre to the dig
nifty OF marshal OF France in recogni-
tioh OF 'nfskeWanent assistance to the
country. The decree nominating him
WIN be presented for the ratification
OF Parliament as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
GREB OUTPOINTS
MONA AT BUFFALO

Buffalo. N. Y, Dec. 26-Harry Greb
of Pittsburgh decisively outpointed
Bob Moha of Milwaukee in a 10-round
bout here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27

The officers-elect of Rose Of Sharon
Chapter, No. 10. y. E. S.. will DO in
stalled at o'clock Thursday evening
Dec. 20. at Masonic Temple. Past Grand
Matron Adelaide Meservey Of Water
willie will be the installing officer. Sup
per will be served at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27

President Ralph Brann Of the Au-
gusta Rife Club announces that the
first shoot on the indoor range for
this season will be held Thursday eve
ming at the "Y" and it is hoped that q
large number of the members will be
present at this time so that a shoot
can be arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27

The Helping Hand Sewing Cir
Gle will meet Wednesday afternoon
at tho Nurses Home. East Chestnut
street. to sew for the Augusta Gener-
al hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Charles L. Capen of GreenvilIe was
il the city TuesdaX as the guest OF
his daughter. ny Frie capen. at
the Augusta Houf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
PEACE MEETING

Continued from Page One)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15

THE SWEET POTATO HOUSE PAYS

No man who grows any consider able quantity of sweet potatoes should attempt to get along without a storage house. An inexpensive house large enough to take care of the po- tatoes on the place will more than pay for itself in the potatoes it keeps from rotting. The house might very well be made large enough to care for the potatoes of the tenant as we'll as those of the landowner. It is an easy matter to separate the bins. Ventila- tion and rapid drying after digging are requisites for the keeping of sweet potatoes. These can be con- trolled best in the potato house. The maintenance of an even temperature of fifty to fifty-five degrees can be provided for with lantern or small oil stove in case of severe weather Arkansas bulletin No. 124 describing the construction and use of the sweet potato storage house can be had by writing the College of Agriculture
 Fayetteville.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
TO BE PREPARED IS TO BE INSURED.
 Do It Now. R. H. M. MILLS 6 SONS, 303.4 Citizens Bank Mdg.
M3.4 Citizens Bank l

know whether he has ever seen the land; but he has invested his money as a first payment and is paying off the mortgage in installments.
 Detroit is experiencing a boom, you perhaps know, and nothing 90 stimu- lates real estate transaction as q boom
 The point is this, however. It Will take our friend fifteen years to pay for his property. And he is paying a nice stiff price. If the present boom continues that long. he will gain much money. If it doesnt--if in that time everybody has an automobile e and the industry will shrink in di- mansions and the prosperity and growth of the city slow up in pro- portion--our friend will feel the pinch of difficulty, as thousands have done before in other boom towns
 In considering present condition, one should also consider whether f will last. They rarely do. They gen. erally last long enough to get every body gddy, gay and crazy, and then the crash.
 Winnipeg, Manitoba, was one Of these boom towns. Subdivisions to the city were staked out and sold twenty miles from the city hall. And alert persons paid stiff prices for them; But go there now! Even the real estate firms which did the stalk ing have gone out of business for the most part.
 Of course, if person has so much money that he can afford to gamble, it's different. The ordinary person who bites on boom things isn't that kind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
SPLI1 DELEGATION FROM CALIFORNIA
 BARELY POSSIBLE

San Francisco, Nov. 14.-Whether the highest vote for Republican elec- tor in California was more than the lowest vote for Democratic elector, was about the only question of inter- est to California politicians tonight. If this should prove to be the case, the state delegation in the electoral col lege may be split The Republicans admitted they unearthed nothing dur ing the course of the day to indicate for or against such situation.
 Sidney NJ. Van Wyck, Jr., chairman of the Democratic committee, worked all day bringing in reports from little counties in the mountains where the county clerks had finished their count, and also succeeded in getting one or two fair-sized counties. His total for 20 counties showed the total for the lowest Democratic elector in each added 6466 votes more than the total for the highest Republican elector in the same counties. This count would show the Wilson electoral vote at the lowest ebb, Mir. Van Wyck said. That is to say, if the lowest Democratic totals are officially ahead of the high SSt 1NCRuDlSol IOtuIo. q Soliu dSiSi-o- tion for Wilson in the electoral col lege is assured. If the highest Re- publican totals exceed the lowest Democratic totals, this will not nec essarily indicate that any Republican elector wins, because the lowest Democratic and the highest Republi can totals are not the same in all counties.
 Republicans and Democrats alike manifested surprise in rumors, trace able in all cases to the East, that a considerable error had been found son ewhere in, the state in counting the votes.
 "The mistake as reported" said MT. Van Wyck, "would be in San Fran cisco, Alameda or Los Angeles. It is in none of them, and so far as we have been able to learn, it does not exist The final count will show no material change. Reports reaching Republican headquarters were simi- lar to ours"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
IN FIVE MINUTES NO SICK STOMACH.
 INDIGESTION, JAS
"Pape's Diapepsin'' is the quickest
 and surest Stomach relief.

If what you just ate is souring on lead, refusing to digest, or you belcl gas and eructate soar, undigested food. CT have feeling of dizziness, heartburn. fullness, nausea, bad taste in mouth and stomach headache, you can surely get relief in five minutes.
 Ask your pharmacist to show yo.1 the formula, plainly printed on these fifty cent cases of Pape's Diapepsin then you will understand why dys- peptic troubles of all kinds must go, and why 1t relieves, sour, out-of-order stomachs or indigestion in five min utes. Tapes Diapepsin" is harm less; tastes like candy. though each dose will digest and prepare for as- similation into the blood all the food you eat; besides, it makes you so to the table with healthy appetite: but what will please you most. IS that you will feel that your stomacl, and intestines are clean and fresh. laXatives or liver pills for biliousness Or constipation.
 This city will have many "Pape's Diapepsin" cranks as some people will call them, but you will be en- thusiastic about this splendid stom- ach preparation, too, if You ever take it for indigestion, gases, heartburn sourness, dyspepsia, or any stomach misery.
 Get some now, this minute, and rid yourself of stomach misery and indi gestion in five minutes.-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
DOES FIRE PREVENTION
 PREVENT.

The recent widespread celebration of Fire Prevention Day October 9 throughout the United States, gives point to the query as to whether fire prevention is really making good in actual results.
 Here is a part of the answer.
 New York city. in 1915, had 1,010 fewer fires than in 1914, and it's az gregate losses showed. decrease of $2,46O,793 from those of 1914. Its per capita loss was $1.06, or $.32 less than was known before; its loss per fire was s14O.5S less than the lowest previous record. These results are generally attributed to New works fire prevention work.
 Chicago has bureau of fire pre- vention and public safety with ex- tensive activities. Translated into figures it appears that Chicago, in 1915, enjoyed decrease of 1,23S in the number of fires and of $906,605 in total fire losses as compared with 1914.
 Boston's metropolitan district (in- cluding the city of Boston and 9 neighboring towns) has made re- markable showing, since appointing its fire prevention commissioner in 1914. Comparative figures for the single month of June, are as follows: In 1914, 1887 alarms: in 1915. 93o alarms; in 1916, 605 alarms-or a de- crease in two years of 64 per cent.
 Cincinnati is interested in fire pre- vention. It's 1914 figures of 2,19S fires and $699,473 in losses were re- duced to 1,7OS fires a4d $365,570 in losses for 1915--a. reduction of 20 per cent in the former item and nearly a0 per cent in the latter.
 Milwaukee now carries on fire pre- vention work under the direction of it's fire department In 1915, the city had only 1879 fires as against 2,311 in 1914-a decrease of 29 per cent. Tits total fire losses for 1915 were $4S7,0O9 as against $717,946 in 1915 and s953,477 in 1913. Milwaukee IS convinced that fire prevention pays
 The above, however, are few of the bright spots and represent but the merest beginning. It must never be overlooked that fire prevention is still confronted by an enormous task. Momentary enthusiasm because of ra- auctions effected in few cities is somewhat dampened by the reflec- tion that 1915 saw the enormous total of s39,591, ,227in the single item of dwelling house fires in the United States. Of this amount, $6,322,S1S, or STEPS per day, is directly traceable to defective chimneys and flues-a cause which could have been ascei- tained and corrected.
 Fire prevention does prevent, but it never will be really successful na- til the public takes hand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15

Not fire alarm yesterday in Pine started because of the cold snap. Ba- fore we become snug with satisfac- tion and conclude every precaution against fire has been taken, let's re- member that most people here use natural gas, and because of this the danger from dirty flues is not go great. Be careful "f trash and matches, just the same.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
Legal Notices
SHERIFF'S SALE, WARNING ORDER, No. 51S7.

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
 Frank Newton, plaintiff, vs., Willie Newton, defendant.
 The defendant Willie Newton, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plain of plaintiff, Frank Newton. Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this Fist day of Octo- Der, A. D. 1916. (seaD F. M. REEVES, Clerk.
 s. F. VAULX, D. c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
WAITING ON BLEDSOE.

Little Rock, Nov. 14.-It has been authoritatively stated that the board of control has not officially discussed the Bledsoe case since the supreme court handed down it's decision Nov 6. He has until Nov. 21, fifteen days af- ter the decision, to file motion for a re-hearing, which will cause further delay of one or two weeks to dispose of it. In the meantime, the board is not disturbing the status quo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
 Leola Howard. plaintiff, vs. Lemuel Howard, defendant.
 The defendant, Lemuel Howard, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Leola Howard.
 Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 3lst day of October A. D. 1916.
 (SeaD F.. Ms REEVES, Clerk.
 s. F. VAULX D. c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
DEUTSCHLAND IS
 READY FOR DASH

New London, Conn Nov. 14-Three submergence tests for the German undersea merchantman Deutschland were held today at the pier where she is docked, and according to her of ficers, they were entirely successful Her longest stay uncer water was half an hour
 While everything appears 70 have been in readiness for some days. the time for her departure was not known i0nioht
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
$. Q. WORKS EIGKT HOURS.

San Francisco, Nov. 1.-The Stand ard Oil company today ol it's own voli- ton put into effect an eight hour day at the same rate of pay. The action means less work and the same money for refinery, pipe line and other em ployes of the California company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
BATESvILLE MAYOR ON TRIAL,

Batesville Nov. 14--six jurors were secured today to try Virgil Richard son, mayor. on charge of murder for the killing of Farrell Padgett, aged 23. Richardson will plead self defense. The shooting occurred at a carnival, and is said to have been the result of Padgett ignoring warning to. cease paying attentions to Mrs. Richardson, aged IS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
COUNT IN MINNESOTA.

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 14.-The Hughes lead suffered many changes today, but tonight stood at slightly more than 1000 votes The standing tonight was Hughes 179,264, Wilson 17s,26O, a plurality for Hughes pf + GOA.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15
HAYS REMITS FINE.

Little Rock, Nov. 14.-The governor has remitted a fine assessed against William Heard of Pulaski county. Nov. 8, 19155,5 on charge of attempt to commit a felony. He was convict ed in the municipal court of Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-15

We have been duly informed that Christmas toys are going to cost more We also shouldn't be surprised if the whiskers on Kris Kringle's jaw cost considerably more.