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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-12
FOUR THOUSAND IN NEED.
ChicOt County Judge Says Reports to
 Contrary Erroneous.

Lake Village, Feb. Hillary B. Crook, county judge of Chicot county, made the following statement to- night:
 There are 4.O0O persons, mostly negroes, in this county, who will need assistance as a result of the flood. make this statement after having consulted with men, in all parts of the county, whom know and i'm whom l have confidence. s$
 "rhe destitute persona are willing to work. We have been employing as many as possible. strengthening the levees, but all are not needed on this work and the levees are now in such good condition that the number of men at work on them will be re- duced
 "No army engineer or federal off, cial has visited this rlaoe since the flood began. so far as I know. am at loss to understand how any person who is familiar with c0ndi- tions could say that reports Of con- ditions in this county have been ex-s aggerated." .f, :, "
 Beach Long Distance. IAvestieatQr.
 Washington, Feb. 11.-0tlicial war department dispatches from the Ar kansas flood district today take issle with published statement that 1000 persons are in need of federal aid near Lake Village.
 Colonel Beach. of the army engi- neers, after an inspection trip In the district, reported today that his re ports from Lake Village disclose that only four men responded to the levee boards coll for labor at Lake Village, and that when negroes seeking ra- tions came to the levee at Lunar they refused to work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-12
Approve ;Disnisal ef Cadets

! Washington. Feb. ll.-sscretarY Of Navy Daniels today approved the re-
 ort of the academic board of the naval academy. in its dismlssal Of S3 cadets for failure to mako 6211 per cent in recent examinations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-12

Lloyd's marine register gives the Arabis as an oil-burning twin-screw steamship, of 3,279 tons gross, built in 1914. X
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-12
RELIEF FUND FOR
 FLOOD SUFFERERS

"There is still urgent need for as- sistance in several Realities, and we would like everybody that can to help in the cause. If you haven't dollar CT more to spare, send 50 cents. Even this small amount will feed a whole family for one day, and re- lieve a hunger that has perhaps ex- isted for several days"
 This is the urgent appeal in the Pine Bluff chamber of commerce bulletin yesterday in behalf of the flcod sufferers. Though the waters are receding, and there is no longer imminent danger of loss of life the situation of many of the refugees is more distressing than five days ago. They lost everything. and are in need of clothing and food. They are hungry men, hungry w0nen, and hungry children. A few dollars will fill many stomachs, and save lives of babies.
 The need is urgent, and contribu- tions to the cause should be made promptly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-12
Polish Potatoes Are Nohllised.

Warsaw. Feb. 1l,-Ths civil gos- ernor of Poland has toFhidAsn the Poles to buy. sell or trsHeport DO. tatoes. They oan only be disposAd of to the administFatioa at | axed price.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-12
The Weather

Saturday. occasional rains, colder ir west portion; Sunday, unsettled and cold.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-12
Wilson's Choice Lies Be- tween Canal Builder and
 Naval Assistant.
PRESIDENT WANTS
 MAN OF EXPERIENCE
GOethals Desires to Finish Canal ,Job. and Might Decline Cabinet Place. Record of Roosevelt Favorable
 to His Elevation.

Washington, Feb. 11.-After a day in which rumor ran riot opinion in administration circles tonight chrys- talized into a firm conviction that President wilson's choice of a sue cessor to fill the post made vacant by the resignation Of Secretary of War Garrison, lies between two men,
 These men are:
 Gen. Geo. w. Goethals, governor of the Panama canal zone, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary Of the navy.
 Several other names were suggest ed to the president by administration senators, who called at the white house during the day. It was early established that the president Is strongly opposed tc. appointing any man. however well fitted otherwise for the post, who has not been previous experience in running d government department. The fact that the new secretary of war will be deprived of the services Of an ex- perienced assistant secretary, serves t emphasize the need of departmental experience on the part of the new conner.
 Whether General Goethals will ac- cept the position, in the event of is Icing offered to him, is considered open to dsubt, in view of his re- peated statements that he would never voluntarily leave the "canal job" until it is in successful opera ton.
 Assistant Secretary Roosevelt's rec. crd in 'the navy department is urged Ly his friends as the best proof of his ability to fill MT. Garrison's shoes in the war department. It may be stated positively that no appointment would be welcomed with greater joy by the war department officials.
 With Mrs. Wilson, the president left Washington tonight for cruise down the bay, on the Mayflower. The return is set for Sunday night or Monday morning.
 It was intimated at the white house that his decision might be announced immediately cn his return.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28

The funeral of the late Mary Roder-
ick, widow of the late Martin RoderlcR'
took place Monday morning at st.
Mary's church. Mrs. Roderick dleo
Saturday after an illness covering sew
eral months. She was born in Canada
in the Province of Quebec 80 years
ago this month and had lived in SkaW-
heean about 63 years, coming here
with her husband. Her husband died
about 20 years ago and until last Feb
ruary she lived alone on North avenue
but since then she had made her home
with her son. John Roderick on sum
mer street She is survived by four
sons, John, Joseph Of Summer street;
Charles of Waterville; William OF
Cornville.
DR.. Maurice Rowe Of New York City
is in town, called by the illness OF his
mother, Mrs. Dexter Rowe
The main Office of the Farmers CO.
operative Telephone Co., which has
been located in Skowhegan about five
years, since the company has been
managed by Willis Hobart. was moved
Monday to Norridgewock, the original
home office by Manager Frank L.
Ames. Miss Edith Nutting, who has
been bookkeeper for the Office here, will
be in Norridgewock for several days
assisting in getting things started
there.
The contract for the erection Of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
OFFICIALS OF BOSTON E. maine
ARE SEvEREl Y CRITICIZED FOR
THEIR POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
New Hampshire Public Service Commission Says Report that
Officials Business Is to Serve the Public, Not
to Cover 1t

rendered Mr.. Couch testified that his
work fer the railroad ended before
the Legislature met in 1913. The COM
mission says that it does not find that
"Mr. COUGHS explanation is not cor
rect" but he unfortunately allowed
himself to be placed in an ambiguous
position"
George H. Steele of Manchester, sec
retary Of the Association of New
Hampshire Liquor Dealers. was en-
ployed by the Concord G. Montreal in
this same connection.
What Mr.. Steel did" says the re-
port, cannot be definitely stated"
Allied with Liquor Interests
1t says that Steele was paid about
$1,000 and that the commission found
evidence that IAN alliance between the
ests was not only considered but was
actually consumated.'
The commission finds that in the
Concord & Montreal records of the
employment Of George A. Weston of
Bellows Falls, VT, to oppose the
Grand Trunk plan, false voucher was
issued. The report says that this was
in violation of an act of Congress, but
that prosecution of offenses in this
connection was barred by the statute
Of limitations.
The commission recommends that all
articles printed in newspapers or
other periodicals for which payment is
made by any public service corpora
ton be printed in the form Of adver-
tisements signed by the name of that
corporation by the agent arranging
for the publication. 1t further recon-
mends that detailed reports be made
a: stated intervals Of all expenditures
by corporations for attorneys, political
agents. advertising and publicity and
attempts to influence legislation or
public opinion" 1t urges all railroads
in the state to forbid their officers, at
torneys or employees taking any part
in legislative affairs except as legisla-
tive agents or attorneys
The report is signed by Edward c.
Niles. Thomas w. D. Worthen and
William T. Gunnison, commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
MAN LOSES LEG
WHEN SNOW PLOW
LEAVES RAILS

Fort Kent Me-, March PA train
Of two engines, plow and caboose left
here this morning to break out the ST.
Francis branch of the Bangor g.
Aroostook, which has been blocked for
several days. and in bucking a drift
near ST. John station the plow left the
rails and was derailed with both en-
gines.
fireman named Cochrane Of Carl
bou was caught beneath an engine and
his leg so crushed that it was ampu-
tated by the trainmen before he could
be released. He was taken tosthe Eagle
Lake hospital, where his condition is
critical. Roadmaster Bergman of
Fort Kent was cut about the head.
The entire B. & A. system is reported
clear of snow and trains are on sched-
ule time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
AN ULTIMATuM
DEMANDS EXILE
OF YUAN SH| kA|
Rebel Provinces Also Seek Exc
cuti0n of IL of His
Advisers

San Francisco, March 27.-An ulti-
matum demanding the resignation and
exile Of Yuan Shi Kai and the execu-
ton Of IL of his advisers has been
handed to the Yuan Shi Kai govern
ment by the military governors of six
revolving provinces. according to cable
advices to the Chinese Republic Asso-
citation here.
The ultimatum according to the ad-
vices. contained these five demands
THAT Yuan Shi Kai resign at a fixed
date and leave China.
That twelve traitors" (named) be
tried and if found guilty Of conspiring
against the Republic, executed.
That Yuan Shi kai's property and
the poperty Of the twelve traitors be
confiscated to indemnify the revolution
That Yuan Shi Kai's descendants for
three generations forfeit their rights
Of citizens.
That the separate provinces be CIV
en- control of army units and arsenals
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
PITTSF|ELD
Bethlehem Chapter, 0. E. s..
Holds Successful Social
Event with Large
Attendance
LOCAL NEWS HAPPENINGS
AND PERSONALS

nelhiehem Chapter, 0. L. S, held its
irst annual entertainment and dane.
ing party in Union hall Monday eve
nlng with large attendance and tho
ai1alr was a very enjoyable occasion.
me following entertainment was
gwen at o'clock: Music, orchestra:
reading, CMadam Butterfly, Miss
Laura Carpenter; song Mrs. Carl Cot
lereli' reading, (Higkwayman, Miss
Laura Carpenter; piano trio, Misses
Edna and Marion Childs and Mar
euerlte ORoake; reading (The Hazing
OF NalienD, Miss Laura Carpenter:
piano and violin duet, Norris and E,s-
ther Bussell; music. orchestra, after
which was the dancing party: floor
director. T. F. Connor; aids, Chas. n.
Bussell, Edwin Childs, d. L. Allen.
Harry Nutter, Wilder Humphrey.
Aancey Milllken, DR.. L. H. Blanchard,
7. A. Anderson, VIM. Bigelow. H. G.
Sterling, j. H. Scribner and Fred G.
Parsons.
Mrs. PendeXter of Bridgton, who has
been passing several days with her
aunt, Mrs. \. c. Corey, since the death
of Mr.. Corey. has returned home.
Mrs. Harriet Lonsiey observed the
anniversary of her S1st birthday in a
very happy manner Sunday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. D. p.
Whitten. Her daughter. Mrs. William
Rlaisdell. and Mr., Blaisdell of PALMYRA
were present. She was remembered
with a number of gifts, flowers and
cards.
Eugene Drake, sub-master of the
Hallowell High school, is passing a
weeks vacation at his home here.
MI. and Mrs. William Cook, who
have been residents of this town for
the past seven years. left Saturday for
Rrantford, Ontario, where they will
reside.
James Turnbull, who received an in.
jury to his arm last fall and at the
time underwent a surgical operation,
is at the E. NJ. G. hospital in Bangor,
where he has undergone a second and
more severe operation on the arm.
The remains of the late George W.
Whiting were taken Monday to Orland,
where the interment was made. The
body was accompanied by E. D. Carr.
Pittsf1eld friends learned with deep
regret Of the death Of Clayton Day,
which occurred Saturday, March 25, at
his home in Newport.
Miss Marion Griffin of Augusta,
who has been the guest of Miss Rita
Pushor, returned home Sunday.
Mrs. E. c. Hunter has returned from
a few weeks visit in Boston and has
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
POTATO NOTES

Mars Hill-The potato market is full
of ups and downs, and is at present on
the decline, the price being S275 a bar
rel. A number of our village farmers
who have been holding for $3.50 and 81
barrel, have commenced to think "a
bird in the hand is worth two in the
bush when they could have sold for
50 and 1925 in January.
Presque Isle-The price of potatoes is
always an interesting one. They were
quoted Thursday at $2.75, and are NOV
ing quite freely. Such conditions were
forecasted in the early part of the sea
son.
There was shipped from the B. & A.
station at Caribou during the past
week 81 cars of potatoes as follows:
Thursday, cars; Friday, ) cars: Sat
urday' IL cars; Monday, car; Tues
day. IL cars; Wednesday, Is cars.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28

export bounties, preferential transpor-
'atlon' the volume Of importations
compared with domestic production
and of conditions, causes and effects
se'atlng to cooperation of foreign in
dustries including ccst Of production
and dumping.
Secrets Protected
The need Of protecting trade secrets
and processes is recognized in a pro-
vision Of $1,000 fine or Imprisonment
for one year for any member or en-
ployee Of the commission who divulges
any secrets Of the commission.
Representative Rainey said the bill
would not be submitted to party eau
Gus. although to save time it probably
would be added to the omnibus rev.
enue bill. Because it is hoped to make
the commission permanent, he de-
clared, the bill provides for an annual
appropriation Of 100000 to meet its
expenses.
Rainey Satisfied with Bill
The measure, in my judgment, in
sures in the future tariff stability and
whenever revisions appear to be neces-
sary, it will make it possible to make
them intelligent" said Mr.. Rainey. IF
enacted into law it will come as near
proving the tariff unfair and unreason-
able partisan action as any measure
yet conceived"
The measure would give the COM
mission full power to compel the at
tendance of witnesses and give them
access to and the right to copy any
document of any individual or business
concern in the production or sale of
any article under investigation. No
person could be appointed to the COM
mission who has been elected or served
either in the House or Senate. All en-
ployes except a secretary to the com
mission and a clerk to each commits
sioner would be placed in the classi-
fled service under the terms of the
bill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
SKOWHECAN NEWS
Maine Office of Farmers Cooperative Telephone
Co. Is Moved to Norridgewock- Contract for
New Exhibition Hall Is Given - Other Local
Items of Interest

new exhibition hall at the grounds OF
the Somerset Central Agricultural So
ciety has been given to Harvey Is.
Goodwin for $3026.S0.
Ben L. Steward went to the hospital
in waterville Monday. where he ex-
pected to be operated upon for appen-
Gicitis from which he has been suffer-
ing for the past week.
Miss Norma Chase and Gerald Chase
of Gardiner arrived Monday to pass a
week with the family of their uncle.
Harry Chase.
Miss Alice e. Moore, teacher in the
Bangor kindergarten. is passing her
vacation with her sister. Mrs. Bert
Dane.
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs Elton Club
buck will regret to hear Of the death
Of their infant daughter which was
born Wednesday.
Earl Smith Of Waban, Mass, arriv-
ed in Skowhegan Sunday. for short
visit with his father, J. N. Smith.
The townspeople are looking forward
to the annual Grange play which will
occur in Grange hall Friday night.
Music day will be carried out under
the direction Of Mrs. Dora Trafton Nye
by the Clementine Weston w. C. T. U.
Tuesday afternoon at the Congrega-
tiopal parlors.
Bethany Guild will meet in the
church parlors Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
DIR. HAGGARD is
WITH Y. NJ. c.. A.

Boston, March o7.-The Rev. DIR. Fred
=. Haggard, for 16 years secretary Of
the American BAPTIST Foreign Mission
Society with headquarters in this city,
announced today that he had accepted
a special appointment to Russia under
the direction of the International Com
mittee Of Y. NJ. c. A. of which DIR. John
r. Mott is the general secretary.
DR.. Haggard's work will be in con-
nectfon with the special plans inaugu-
rated for work among the prison camps
scattered throughout Russia and Sibe-
ria His headquarters will be in Petro-
grad to which place he will be accom-
ranied by his wife and two sons, one
OF whom. Roy Haggard, will have
charge Of a camp somewhere in Russia.
They will sail from New York on the
steamship Oscar II, April 6.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
Permanent NON-PARTISAN TARIFF
COMMISSION BILL BEFORE THE
HOUSE AS APPROVED BY VIII SON
lam Bill Is as Nearly Non-Partsan as Is Possible
~ wake lt-Slx Commissioners with $4,000 YEARLY St
pend-Extensive Power Granted Commission

washington, March "a revised bill
ior permanent nom partisan tariff com.
mission on lines suggested by Presiden,
wilson and which, 1t is said bas raca;,ad
MS iuii approval. was introduced in the
mouse today by Representative Rainey OF
il'hois' ranking Democratic member OF
the ways and means committee.
The BILL" Mr.. Rainey declared in a
statement accompanying the measure
VIII be reported by all Democratic mem.
oers OF the ways and means committee
ana 1t is hoped it will receive the sunport
VI the Republican members of that com.
'hi'tee' The bill is as nearly non-partisan
as 1t is possible to make IT,"
Party Can Have Maioritv
The bill would provide for the anno,nt-
"ent OF six commissioners at $4,000 a
year. more than three Of whom can be.
'ohs 10 the same political party. The frs,
appointments are to be made for two
rour' SIX. eight. 10 and l2 years. after
"hich the terms of Office Of all are to he
tor II years. The chairman and vice
CHAIRMAN must be appointed biennially
according to the terms of the bill.
The duties Of the commission Arc to In.
Vestigate the administrative and phyical
eHects of the customs laws on this coun.
try, relations between the rates OF dutv
on raw material and finished products
eHects OF ad valorem and Of specific du-
ties, all questions relative to the arrange.
ment of schedules and classification OF
articles In the law and to put all infor-
nation in its possession at the disposal OF
the President. the House ways and means
committee and the Senate committee on
finance.
Power to Investigate
The bill would give the commission
full power to investigate the tariff re-
lations between the United States and
foreign countries. commercial treaties,
preferential provisions. the effect of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
Be Healthy,
Happy and Vigorous,
Vigorous Men and Women
Are in Demand

:, this strenuous age Of competition
-, need a tonic to make you fit for the
,.1ss of life. If you feel tired out, out
. .o,ts. mentally or physically depress-
~, WENDELL'S AMBITION PILLS.
:. :. mi, are dissatisfied Bowditch-w Webster
:. are authorized to refund the purchase
s.e on the first box purchased.
",vB1TION PILLS have helped others
.so suffered from trembling and affec-
w. Of the nervous system. 1t Is folly
.,fer from loss Of appetite, lack of
.sdence, sleeplessness. kidney or liver
a,,aints without trying to conquer
' '..a af1ictions. Marked benefit may be
...a from the use of Ambition Pills.
..y cents at Bowditch-Webster Co. 8
= dealers everywhere. Mail orders
.,.d charges prepaid, by the Wendell
-s.rmacal Company. Inc. Syracuse. N
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
HEREDITARY
LUNG WEAKNESS
Serious and Fatal Result: Can Often
q. Avoided BY Using Simple Pre-

" q. Avoided BY Using Simple Pre-
CAUTIONS.
Wv and women who by inheritance or
.'rs have a tendency to weak lungs
Ia.A he rasv acquirement of coughs and
az ,is and VINO note with alarm the same
com, 3.,ntons developing in their growing
'saaIrsp VIII he interested in the follow
t'.'i, Io,.ar t,nm the wife of prominent
,,,-.todjst Minister. reported here In SUBJ
s'N"sW wesleyan Methodist Parsonage
Y. II. Sibley, Pastor.
,,,b my PARENTS died of Tuberculosis
- ). has been of constant alarm to Mr.
S.,.,, az, and n.yselt. lest in our boy the
~ -.Isc double attack of pneumonia
hsa.t ", his lungs weak. and he contracted a
~. F.r.,s cold. All through the winter he
ie'r,ed inCessantly. Our doctor said we
r..st take our boy from school and give
t.m absolute rest and the best of treat
art -. If we save him. Then we began to
Irr b,m ONlDAZE and he soon began
y eot and sleep naturally. His night
,assts stopped entirely. In three weeks
f,s cough WAS gone and his flesh and
.,5 time yigor returned. He kept on with
w S.tnoi and completed his school year
I'm his class in good shape. One mother
:, ubon1 ! have since recommended Oxi-
s.7s savs size IS sure it saved the life Of
her little g'l
Mrs. Grace V. Sibley
1xidaze. rs used by Mrs. Sibley, Is a
ysg England physicians prescription, a
.ls9sant. powerful combination of anti
ss1.jr healing agents that contain no
s,,o5c or habit forming drugs. Mingling
s,1 the saliva its juices heal the in
s'-si membranes gently but prompt
n "a, only stopping a dry. hoarse or
rn eoug but checHing the formation
.f.q,een, Iu tine throat and bronchial
,.t., Illus ,1ding the persistent loose
rr,rh. Is SUCCESS has been SO really re-
r.rkable even in cases of lcng standing
Ma. Buwdi,gh x Webster and other Lead
No local druggists say they have been
sgtborIzei +. return the purchase price
4 IN ane case pXiGaZe fails to stop the
couch. With a guarantee like this it is
a,u q u~~; co., pNidaze; take nothing
10 e place. as single bottle, taken now,
rag save ,.ar dollars in doctors bills
Il The tUturt ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
ST. ALBANS

The many friends of Miss Iva Seek
ins are glad to learn that she is conva-
lescent from the pneumonia.
Mrs. c. A. Batchelder, who is visiting
friends in Boston. Is expected home this
week.
Mrs. Relief Philbrick. an aged lady.
Is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Robertson and
baby Altha Of Gardiner are passing q
weeks vacation with their parents.
Mrs. G. C. Hanson and Mrs. C. II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28

opened her millinery store on Main
street.
Prof. A. S. Merrill of NJ. c. I. fac
ulty is passing the weeks school va
cation with friends in New York.
William Gray is confined to the
house by illness.
Fred Whittier. night operator at the
local telephone exchange, has been
passing a few days in Livermore Falls
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Whittier.
A parish supper will be served at
the Baptist church Tuesday evening,
March %, from $50 to 7.30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
HEADACHES

Thousands Of men and women euffer from
headaches every day. other thousands have
htstsches every week or every month. and still
,sguar intervals. The best Doctor is often unable
10 md the cause of many Of these he eadaches,
sni IN most other cases. knowing the cause. he
doesnot know what will remove It. so as to give
swrnanent cure. All he can do Is to prescribe
feHei but the headache returns as usual. and
r.stnentis again necessary. uyou suffer from
headaches. no matter what their nature. take
Et&lmnia tablets. and the results will be satis-
'ic.ory In the highest degree. You can obtain
N worth or more Ask for AK Tablets
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-28
Every Homo Needs "First Aids"

Among the safe and trustworthy
"first aids" necessary in every home is
Sloan's Liniment. Bruises. muscle
aches and pains get quick relief. Tho
penetrating, antiseptic and healing
properties of this liniment have been
proven time and time again. 1t is the
kind Of remedy that once tried
makes a constant friend. The ever in
creasing use Of Sloan's Liniment shows
that it's merit has obtained greater
and greater recognition.
safety First"-for the aches and
rheumatic twinges of old age and the
bruises Of youth meet relief in the use
of Sloan's Liniment.-Adv.