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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Senator Taggart's Announcement.

| Surprise is expressed both here and
in Indiana at Mr.. Taggart's decision in
the matter of the senatorship. The way
for him was clear, and opinion was gen
eral that he would seek nomination at
the state convention. Personal affairs
are given as the reason for his action.
That Mr.. Taggart's candidacy would
have brought out the full strength of
the democratic organization in the state
is certain. He is, and long has been,
its head, and while serving others has
seldom served himself. Beyond paro-
chial Office or two, which he easily OBJ
tanned, he has asked nothing for him
self at the hands of the voters.
Equally certain is it, however, that
Mr.. Taggart's candidacy would have
alienated many voters who are classed
as Independents. In those circles he
suffers from the unpopularity that al
ways attaches everywhere to men who
achieve reputation as professional poll
ticians. They shy at the name boss, and
| usually oppose those who wear it. Often
they accept the usufruct of boss ac-
tivity, but seldom are willing that he
himself should profit from it in the
way of Office for himself.
Several men of influence are men
toned for the nomination. Gov. Raj
ston, who appointed Mr.. Taggart, and
is approaching the end of his term as
governor, is one. He has not an
nounced. Convention day, when the Sc
lection will be made, is April 26-not
far away.
| It is true, however, as The Star has
several times suggested, that the best
qualified democrat in the state for the
office is Vice President Marshall He
has served a sort of apprenticeship in
the place he now holds, and as sena-
tor would know all the ropes and his
way around. His equipment as lawyer,
his talent for debate and his personal
popularity in the chamber, would CAPT
talize at a good figure.
But his nomination for senator would
require the selection of new running
mate for Mr. Wilson, and some objec-
ton to a change is heard. Mr.. Marshall
as Vice President has been a source Of
strength to the Observation-Disclosures
| cried out from the housetops, but ex-
isting nevertheless He has supported
and praised his chief, and was among
the first to declare for second term
| for him.
| Indiana, while not pivotal, is an i'm
portant state in the democratic caleu-
lations, and this senatorial nomination
| needs to be settled in a very careful
| way If complications should grow out
of Mr.. Taggart's decision, would he re-
consider it under pressure' If drafted
| by the democratic state convention,
would he yield?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Standardization,

II consider my own health and com
FORT remarked the intensely self-con.
cerned person. Public opinion means
nothing to me-"
Well replied Uncle Eben, pensive-
ly; "dar is sumpin' jes' about like dat
de matter wifi my mule"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
A Queer Bird.

The aeropiane can sing no lay.
As food it has no use;
Nor does it as a bird of prey
Make hunger its excuse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Parental Conscience,

"My boy Josh has got me kind O. wor-
ried," said Farmer Corntossel.
"Ain't he behavin'?" asked the neigh.
Dor.
" hadn't thought about that. What
I'm wonderin' is whether I kin spruce
up an be the kind of father he thinks
he's entitled to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

The New York magistrate who de
cided that poker is gentleman's game
has evidently been careful in the choice
of company on occasions of sportive re-
taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

Col. Roosevelt stands by his secre-
tary, under arrest for becoming involved
in fisticuffs, without directly admitting
that the young gentleman represents the
T. r. policies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

German economists complain Of the
waste of leather in high-topped boots.
But the saving of dress material is not
to be despised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

All an immigrant should be required
to do, according to some of the students
is to read and write. What he reads
and what he writes is of no consequence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

There are issues of the Congressional
Record which suggest that an active
corps of ad writer's would enliven its
pages considerably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

Sir Thomas Upton has conveyed the
genial information that he will be ready
with another yacht as soon as the ocean
is cleared to provide a race course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

Mr. Roosevelt's opinion of the pres
ent administration is expressed more
freely than Mr.. Wilson's opinion of the
Roosevelt administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Diatrihufion.

There's a lot of fun in motoring"
eyes," answered Mr.. Chuggins. "But
you can't be sure who's going to get
the big share of it; you or the sheriff"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

In less than year the feverish ques-
ton Of whether there shall be an in
augural ball will again come up for dis
cussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

| After congressional investigation
gets through with man it may be as
sumed that he is chastened and re-
| pentant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

Villa IS Of the opinion that reports
OF rewards offered for his capture ought
TO be censored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

Carrying concealed germs or pois rs
should be as serious an offense as carry
ing concealed weapons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Uplift.

Coin to have an uplift-I dunno what
they mean,
the price of gasoline,
Coin to have an uplift-I hope that It
will lose
Its way before 1t hits the price-tag on
pair Of shoes.
Liftin' up our voices an a-jollying
along
That's the style Of uplift that will not
do any wrong
The value of the notion may depend on
what it means;
There shouldn't be no uplift on the
price Of pork an beans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

The battle of Verdun has greatly over
stayed the time allotted 10 it by military
experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

Right now is the time for each city
to announce that it has base ball pen
nant winner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
His Sentiment.

"What are your political sentiments7"
II don't know for sure" replied Sena.
tor Sorghum. "Out where come from
they don't let you have sentiment in
politics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-12-21
Young Mems Club
to Give Big Dance

Everything il in readiness for the
big dance Tuesday night, December 20.
The following have been appointed as
a reception committee for that evening:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bordeaux. Mr..
and Mrs 2. H. Hart. MIR. and Mrs. J.
c. Douglass, Dr. and Mrs. ". +.
Hutchinson, Mr.. and Mrs II. d. Elliott.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ r Hanchey and Mr..
and Mrs Frank Etter.
One of the best bands of Greenville.
Miss. has been engaged to render APP
propriate music, and couples from all
over southeast Arkansas are expected.
There will bea grand march at S:45
and dancing will begin promptly at
9 p. m.
Special provision has been made to
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-12-21
Uncle Sam Making
Money Out of It

From an editorial in Clark Howells
Atlanta Constitution" we take this
brief account of an infamous crime.
Down in Ben Hill County, Willis
Walker is dead and his brother Jim
Walker is in Jail. charged with having
killed him. after the two had sat around
couple of bottles of liquor which they
had just secured from the express
office.
1t is just another of those cases of
which almost daily record is made in
the news dispatches. proceeding from
the same cause: Two quarts of liquor
for which the order was solicited by
mail. which was ordered by mail. and
shipped by express-all by authority of
the Federal Government, and in spite
of the State law.
The United State Government cannot
bring Willis Walker back to life. it
cannot cleanse Jim Walkers hands of
his brothers blood, but it can and
should dissolve the criminal partnership
which now exists between Uncle Sam
and certain law-dfying, murder breed
ing booze vendors. A bill to forbid
these whiskey pirates the use of the
mails for entering the dry States was
introduced during the late session of
Congress by Senator Hoke Smith of
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-12-21
Dermotters Honor
County Judge Toney.

On last Tuesday evening about forty
of the representative men of Dermott
gathered around the festal board at the
Hotel Dermott in honor of the newly
elected County Judge, f. P. Toney.
Capt w. S Daniel was POSTMASTER
for the occasion and in his usual pleas
ing manner performed the duties of his
office like postmaster. During the
progress of the supper the following
responded to toasts: Messrs. Bordeaux,
Thane of Ark City, Trotter, Barlow,
E. D. Crenshaw. w c. Bowden, Free
man, Kinney kimpel, benson. and
Hoffman. In the talk Mr. Thane made,
he advocated the passage of the CON
templated drainage bill, but some of
the Dermott citizens took issue with
him and pointed out some of its defects,
chief of which is that flat tax rate on
all lands is not just and equitable.
At the conclusion of the supper
the POSTMASTER called on Rev. William
A. Role who in short and very APP
propriate and pointed speech presented
Judge Toney with beautiful gold
headed walking cane as token of es
TEEN from the citizens of Dermott, and
he reminded the Judge that the bright
ness of the gold head is symbolical OF
our expectation of his administration
and so long as his administration Is as
bright and pure as the gold head he
could lean on the citizens of Dermott
as heavily as he leans upon the cane.
Judge Toney was 40 overcome with
surprise and emotion that he was com
pletely non plussed for words to ex
press his appreciation; however, 1t
would have been unnecessary for him
to have spoken word as actions
spoke louder than words After col
lecting his feelings and getting himself
together. the Judge managed to say
few appropriate words of appreciation,
then he stated the object of his visit
to Dermott. which was not only to get
better acquainted with the citizens,
but with their needs and wishes and
and also to outline his plans for good
roads and bridges in Chicot county.
Among other things, he suggested
the employment of a first class en-
gineer as county supervisor and trained
road laborers as a means of economy
and efficiency. and also the immediate
construction of highway from the
louisiana line to the Desha county
line by way of Dermott. A blue print
was shown of this road, together with
petition for signatures of all who own
property within five miles Of the road.
This petition is to be presented to
the County Court to create the
necessary road district; practically all
the property owners present signed the
petition. Judge Toney suggested that
canvassers be secured to make a house
to house canvass in this township to
get as many signatures to this petition
"a possible and also suggested how the
canvassers could be paid He also
made several other good sugges-
tons in regard to good roads A mum
Der of citizens came in after the supper
but they heard Judge Toneys address
or part of it anyway.
The supper was up to the usual high
standard of Manager Douglass in every
way as he knows how to do big things
in his line The whole affair was a
complete success and Dermott's repu-
tation for doing big things was again
sustained.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-12-21

have a nurse in attendance in rooms
adjacent to hall for those bringing the
little ones, and they will be cared for
satisfactorily.
The club will provide a special rest
room for the ladies' with a maid in at
tendance. in addition to check rooms
where garments will be we'll taken
care of. Acting Secretary.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-12-21
Do You Know That

A little cough often ends in a large
coffin?
Bodily vigor protects against colds?
Careless sneezing. coughing. splitting
spread colds?
Open air exercises cure colds
Colds sometimes get we'll in spite of
the excessive use of alcoholic beverag
es?
Overheated. air-tight rooms beget
colds !?
Neglected colds often forerun phneu-
monia?
Persistent, oft repeated colds, ind-
cate bodily weakness.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-12-21
Wanted---Active Man.

One of the largest publishing houses
in New York has an opening for an ac-
tive man in this territory, The oppor-
tunity is splendid one and the right
man can acquire complete control of
our local business and soon elevate
himself to District Managership.
Address, Publisher, Box 1855 N.
Times Square Sta. New York City.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-12-21

Georgia. This bill should be brought
up and passed without delay at this
winters session of Congress National
self-respect makes 1t imperative. Col
lier = Weekly.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-12-21

Star Brand Shoes
Big Line of Star Brand Shoes at the
old prices, which are cheaper than can
be bought now at wholesale
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
ChlItnn,s Intcnlcd stenl.

Despite the fact that Senator Chiffon.
knows himself to have been defeated
for recollection by Howard Sutherland
by at least 5000 votes. that gentleman
is instituting recount proceedings all
over the state. One Of his latest is to
ask for recount in Harrison county
where the official canvass shows that
Sutherland leads him several hundred
votes.
There have been no charges Of fraud
III this county and no evidences OF the
count not having been made correctly.
Republicans and Democrats alike dc-
ccpt the results as shown by the can
YassinS board as correct There is no
Democrat in Harrison county who hon
estly believes there would be any dIs-
crcpancy shown by a recount, unless
the ballots have been tempered with
since the election. something that has
rot been even suspected.
In view of the overwhelming victory
Of Sutherland, Chi1ton's action can
laonly be taken to be the forerunner OF u
contemplated steal OF the senatorial
seat from him. That is so apparent
that there need be no elaboration OF 1t
in this editorial. With the United States
I Senate Democratic, Chiffon hopes to
mix things up In his case sufficiently
to present plausible case before the
! Senate in the hope of receiving its aid
in completing the steal.
The Democratic press has much to
say these days about tile Will of the
people prevailing. but its silence on
the course of Senator Chiffon Is sig
niflcant While it is about IT, IT should
clean its own house. giving special at
l0tention to Senator Chiffon and helping
to see that he does not succeed in
thwarting the will OF the people which
The himself knows Is AGAINST him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
sImons knew that it vas hIgh time

Simons knew that it was high time
for him to go and do likewise.
While he was standing looking in
the window OF Hofhooster's florist
shop, wondering. how many assorted
flowers he could buy for about fifteen
cents, Charley Bang strobe inside.
Simon Bangs waited till he came out
again, and then went in and asked,
Some flowers were to be. ordered for
Miss buds, Lane street and Street
lane, today. Have they been ordered
tyet?''
Young man just now got through
orderin' of 'em," replied old man
Hofhooster innocently. A1erfcan
beauties, too. Beauties. Z
rs there paWnshop near here?"
asked Simon Simons.
Avenue street and Boulevard ave-
nue.. directed Hofhooster.
Simon Simons rushed there, paid
ten cents for the loan Of rusty re
volver for half an hour. rushed back
Just in time to catch Hofhooster's
twelve year old messenger boy issu=
ing forth with Charley Bangs flow
ers, followed him to the first dark
corner held him up with the rusty
revolver while he opened the box and
substituted his own card for Charley
Bangs, and then rushed back with
the revolver SO as to be on time to
get all his deposit back.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

ing the 1913 period they tota1ed
about $265, 100000 from these four
countries Subtracting this amount
from the total for the 1913 period, 1t
will be seen that the rest of Europe
sent us about $374 100000 for the
nine months, and that our imports
from Europe for the nine months end
ed September, 1916, including the
slight amount which trickled through
from the four countries practically
eliminated from the reckoning, was
over 500 100000 greater than dur
ing the Republican period. The
products imported from Europe. give
the American producers chief con-
Germ for the reason that those counT
tries are our chief competitors in
the domestic trade of the United
States.
When the Democrats passed the
present tariff law they boasted that
the very purpose Of the law was to
encourage these Importations from
Europe. Then when the recent cam
paign was on they turned right
around. and, in arguing to support
the present law, declared that Europe
would be too debi1ttated after the war
to take advantage OF the very rates
which had been laid to sharpen the
wits of America.
The figures show that Europe is
Echa1king up q healthy increase In its
sales in our home market While car
4.rying on the war, and the reports
which we receive daily from abroad
give ample assurance that unless this
country gets back to q reflective pol
! icy The competition which We viii De
Ecalled upon to meet when the wal
/ shall have ceased Will be such as we
! have never known In our conner r
clal history. European soldiers vii
return to peaceful pursuits; hun;
dreds OF thousands Of them will en-,
4 gage in gainful occupations; the
ranks of labor will be supplemented
4 by female workers. and the whole
4 Industrial fabric Of that continent
will be strengthened by workers
tztrained to the highest efficiency and
fobedience in the field. Any Other
4 view Of the situation Is wilfully per
.svertcd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

opinion that the public service commits
sion and the board Of control ought to
be bipartisan and the commissioners
ought to hold Office for a definite term.
The public service commission is a
greet power for good or evil in the
state. It therefore should be filled by
men Of ability. Integrity and fairness
to the end that the great interests OF
the state, as well as the people. should
tall times have justice.
IN my 1ud gment a commission can
not well fulfill its functions unless II
is composed Of q body of men who are
free to act as their Judgment d ictates,
without hamper and without restraint.
4 II is essential therefore that, they be
appointed for a definite term and that
terms should remain certain unless they
should be removed for cause.
"Infview OF the fact that anyone who
occupies the position OF governor will
always be accused Of making his ap-
pointments with view OF building up
a machine. rather than for the public
welfare, believe that { would be wise
to vest the power of appointment Of
the public service commission and the
hoard Of control and possibly the chief
mine Inspector in the board Of public
works. This to my mind 'swould be q
step in advance and would make the
boards much more efficient.
THE Democratic platform of 1910
specially declared that these board
should be bipartisan, selected fror!
men CT integrity and ability. II pointed
out the great responsibility resting
upon the public service commission
and further declared in specific terms:
The power should be taken from
the governor TO remove at will pupi1c
service commissioners and other APP
nointees who have been confirmed BY
he Senate. Such officials should be
ndepende OF 5executiy inf uence and
ecure in their positions. except b.
process Of impeachment for cause, Us
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

in the case OF judges. IL
BY the election Of John j. Corn
we'll as governor it would appear that
the people Of the state endorsed this
position and if the power of removal
is taken from the governor, then il
must follow that the power of appoint
ment should be taken from the COVER
nor and both should be vested in the
board of public works
q It seems to me, therefore. that it
would be the GROWING act Of your
administration, in view of the express
sion of the people. and tho soundness
of the3proposittonf for the legislature TO
pass an act vesting in the board OF
public works the power Of appoint
ment, and the power Of removal Of
these important officers In the state OF
West Virginia shall be glad to as
sist you in any way I. can in advising
the legislature along the lines Of this.
letter
The advance guard of the legisla-
ture IS expected to arrive. here today
and a conference of Republican legis-.
lators is. scheduled TO be held enrlys
Monday morning prior to the conven-
ing Of the session "a 1oS3El
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
CLEANSE THE BLOOD
AND AVOID DISEASE

When your blood is impure, weak,
thin and sdcbilitated, your system
becomes susceptible to any or all
diseases.
Put your blood in good condition.
Hoods Sarsaparilla nets directly
and peculiarly on the blood-lt purl-
fees, enriches and revikalizes 1T and
builds up the whole system.
Hood e Snrsaparilla has stood the
test Of forty years. Get it today.
It's sure to help you.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
HbIEIELlIS GlURSEI:.
continued from page IL.

/. y i / 4 i . i 4 . Ia 4
for this reason Vinson is vigorously
opposing the plan to protect the tenure
of Office Of men who have fixed terms,
but desires Cornwell to hare the power
to remove all those who are now in
Office. Many prominent citizens OF the
state are advocating action by the leg
stature to make the board Of control
and tho public service commission
non-partisan or bipartisan bodies and
placing the power of appointment IN
the board Of public works. Among
those supporting this plan is the Hon.
IS. II. Strickling, Of Huntington, former
speaker of the house of delegates and
Progressive party leader of the state.
IN a letter to Governor Hatfield Mr..
Strickling says: The trend Of public
sentiment and especially That Of bust
ness men. is towards organizing states
and municipalities along business
lines and have always been OF the