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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
COLBY COLLEGE
Class Day Parts Nominees Are
Selected nm Grip Is Prevalent
Among NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
to Address Journalism Class
Letter from Colby Soldier

The nominating committee which
was recently appointed by the Senior
class to nominate candidates Tor the
yesterday announced the following
men, who have been chosen as can
didates: For class marshal. Ray
mond G.. Whitney of Cambridge. Me,
Bliss Mariner of Searsmont; for
chaplain, Roy NJ. Hayes of North
Berwick, Robert L. Marble Of Vassal-
boro; for historian, Richard l..
Sprague of Waterville, John X. Pot
tie of East Otisfield; for class ora
tor, Raymond II. Parker of Blue Hill,
George r. Terrell of Fitchburg.
Mass; for class prophet, James H..
Dunn OF Sciluate Mass, Hugh L..
Robinson of Waterville; for the part
ing address, Herbert l.. Newman Of
Weston. Paul f.. Alden OF Cumber-
land Mills; for ode committee, Har-
ward f.. Moor of Ellsworth, Merrill
4. Bigelow of Augusta and James b.
Conlon OF Fitchburg. Mass. These
candidates will be voted upon ny the
Senior class nexl Wednesday after
noon.
There are many cases Of the grip
among the student body, both in the
mems and womens divisions. These
epidemics of the grip usually make
their appearance about this time of
year and cause much sickness among
the students. Many have been absent
from classes the past few days. some
| have been sent to the hospital and
"a large number have gone to their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29

Washington, March 2s.-Today's list Of
casualties among the American expedi-
tionary forces shows one man killed In
action, one died of wounds. one killed
by accident, 16 dead of disease, one Sc
vereiy wounded and - slightly wounded
The list follows:
Killed in action: Pricate Patrick Rog-
ers
Died Of accident: Civilian Arthur Dav-
export.
Died of wounds: Corporal William F.
Elwood
Wounded severely; Private Toufk J.
Maatook
Died of disease: Second Lieut.. Gerald
l.. Bener. pneumonia; Sergeants Fred
erick Louis Adkins. tuberculosis; sam
j. Charpe. anthrax; Mechanic Lee A.
Dunn. pneumonia: Privates Ernest
Hickerson, pneumonia Robert S. Allan,
pneumonia; Cato Barber, pneumonia ,
John W. Butler. pneumonia; Richard J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
INVESTIGATION
INTO DELAY IN
PLANE PROGRAM

Washington. March 2S.-Inyestiga-
ton into delay in the airplane pro-
gram was begun by the Senate mill
tary committee today behind closed
doors. after several days of discus
sion in the Senate which eliminated
in the assertion by Senator Over
man of North Carolina that part of
the trouble was due to German spies
in the Curtiss plant. which has eX-
tenslNe government contracts.
Maj. Gen. George O. Sequeir, chief
signal officer. and Col. Deeds. of the
aviation branch. were the first wit
nesses called.
Senator OVerman furnished Chair-
man Chamberlain with the names Of
his informants 50 that they van be
called. FITS speech followed several
days Of heated debate during which
il was charged that instead of hay
ing by the first of july 1900 air
planes in ~France or ready for ship
ment as provided in the original pro-
gram that number would total only
program was 90 days behind he
schedule.
Senator ONerman said although ne
would make no charge against any
one employee of the Curtiss concern,
there were spies there and were he
secretary Of war he would comman :
deer the plant and put in new en-
p!OyeS.
metallic brace used in the construc-
ton of airpiane frames from which a
piece OF metal had been removed and
lead inserted so as to weaken it. was
exhibited by the senator as a sample
of spies work.
The first ma chine tested at the pla MT
fell, he said, and an investigation show
ed that this tampering had been the
cause. A delay of two months followed
while government inspectors went over
every airplane part in order to replac e
parts which spies had weakened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
American Guns
Destroy Trenches

with the American Army in France.
March S-tBy the Associated Press,-
The American artillery this morning
AFTER smotherlhg the enemy batteries
Opposite the FOUL sector with gas. drop
ped nigh explosives which caused a
heaVy explosion followed by dense
smoke cloud. They again shelled 81
Baussant.
one OF the patrols entered the enemy
trenches The men searched for en
yards literally. obtaining much des;ra,,
information but finding M. sia,
German although the patrol party was
iireo Oh from another point. This ex.
pioit seems to justify calling No Mans
Lana on the American front advanced
Allied territory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
LABOR LEADERS
Delegation of Nine to
Go to Europe Soon
To Make Known to British and
French the Position Of Labor in the
United States with Regard to the
War

New York. March 2S-To make
known to British and French Labor
the position Of labor in the United
States with regard to the war, a del
.Eation ~ nine American labor lead
crs. with credentials from the Amer i
can Federation of Labor will sail soon
for England and France.
This was announced late today by
the American Alliance for labor and
democracy Of which Samuel Gompei :
Is president,
The American Labor Mission, ac-
cordinR 10 spokesman for the AL
lance. will ten British and French
labor leaders that organized la Dor in
the United States is committed to the
rosccution OF the war to a success
ful conclusion and will not confer
with any representative Of an enemy
country.
The mission, officially known as the
American Federation Of Labor Mis-
sion" t. imposed Of the following:
James Wilson, president Pattern
Makers League OF North America
chairman.
John =. Frey executive officer In
ternational Moulders Union of Moth
America. secretary
William short. president Washing
! ton State Federation Of Labor.
Miss Melinda Scott. president Straw
I Hat Trimmers' and Operatives Tn
: ION.
4 Miss Agnes hester. vice president
! Glove Makers International Union.
" liliam II. Johnston. president In,
+. tcrnationai Association of Machinists
George l.. Berry. president Interna
uonat Printing Pressmen's and As.
sistants Union.
! chester NJ. Wright. member Inter
national Typographical Union.
Martin Bryan. president Brother
hood ~ Railway Carmen.
Tho sending of the mission 10 in re
Spouse. II was explained. to repeated
invitations from British and Frencl
labor leaders TO Samuel Gompers
president OF the Federation. to vis
them personally and confer with then
on the question Of the position Of la
Dor in the associated nations At wa,
with Germany Mr.. Gompers was anx
ious 10 60. but felt that duties re
CURED him to remain here.
The mission expects to be abroa,
about six weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
GIRLS! YOU CAN
LIFT THEM OFF
Doesn't hurt a BIT 10 hit your
sore, touchy oorns
right out

noted Cincinnati authority as
covered new ether compound ana
called v freezone and - quarter ounc"
~ n now can tie had for few cents
a. any drug store.
You simply apply few drops 81
The magic freezone upon tender
corn ~ painful calius and instantly
III" sor.aoss disappears. then short
y YOU viii fnd the corn or calhls 50
loose that you can Iift u off with the
fingers.
You feel NJ pain. not n particle OF
soreness. either. when applying
freezone g., afterwards. and u does
~ even irrltate the skin.
Hard corus soft corns ar corns be-
tween the toes also toughened cal
buses. iust shr,vel ~ and ltft on So
easy II Is wonderful u works
like Chatm. Try ~
Women should keep IL on their
dresssrs and never let corn ache
twice. ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29

homes to recuperate. In practically
every fraternity house there are sew
eral cares and at Foss Hall, the wo-
mems dormitory. q number of the
girls ere confined to their rooms.
Professor Libby of the Journalism
class announces that he has arrang-
ed for several speakers to give lee
lures on journalism before the class
in the near future. The first Of these
speakers will be heard next week,
when Oliver s. Hall. 49, editor OF
the Bangor Commercial, will deliver
an address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
WINSLoW

Miss Sadie Drummond has returned
from number OF months stop with
Bangor relatives.
Warren York OF Kineo is guest Of
Scott Drummond.
Mrs. ]. B. Smith passed Thursday at
the home of her parents in Oakland.
The school boards Of China, Vassal-
boro and Winslow have elected George
Z. Paine of Vassalboro superintendent
of schools, to take effect July l.
ID. b. Mason and G.. l.. Withee were
business callers Wednesday in Gardiner
son arrived Marcn q at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Blackwell of
Portland. being a grandson Of Mr. and
Mrs. Edwnn Blackwell of this town
Miss Jennie +. Howard on Tuesday All
tended the meeting OF the Womens
Federation at Augusta as delegate
from the Women's June meeting of the
Ccngrcga tjopai church
Mrs. A. II. Conant after a visit at the
home of her son, Rev. Fred X. Conant
returned Wednesday to her home in
Allston, Mass.
Chester Totinan, who was operated on
at the Sisters hospital recently, Is i'm
proving.
Mrs. Mary Graves ct Gardiner and
Mrs. Jessie Polk Of Dover are guests of
Henry. Fish.
Daniel Gerald, who Is employed at the
mill, has recently visited his parents at
Clinton.
Mrs. Chester Totman Is the guest O.
Gardiner friends.
Miss Lola Garland has returned from
visit with her aunt, .drs. T. n. Her
som of Oakland.
The Ladies Sewing Circle held it,,
meeting Wednesday a, the Consrega-
tionai church parlors The Attendance
was not as large as usual, as number
of the members attended the meeting
of the Women's Federation at Auhusta.
A baked bean dinner was served at moo,
by Mrs. +. s. Garland and Mrs. r. u
Patterson. Next meeting or the Circle
Wednesday, April 10. The dinner com
mittee comprises Mrs. -. C. DAY and
Mrs. H.. \. Howard.
Charles f. Warren and Heman Gar
land attended the state road hearins
wednesday at Augusta.
DR.. E. c. Hooper Charles W. Wilson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
TWO ALARMS
ON THURSDAY

Two alarms Of fire were rung in
Thursday. one in the morning about
6 o'clock from Box g., the depart
ment being called to a house on Gold
street occupied by John Burgess and
owned by DR.. Rancourt. The fire
was caused from an overheated
chimney and a hole was burnt
through the roof. Two chemicals
were used TO subdue the fire and the
damage was very slight.
The other alarm was about $50
o'clock in the forenoon when a still
alarm rung i'm for chimney fire at
60 Oakland street in house occu-
pied by \. c. Trip. One chemical
was used and the damage was but
nominal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
GERMAN PAPERS
CAMOUFLAGING

Amsterdam, March 2S.-Berline adVices
state that on Wednesday evening Ger
man newspapers showed rema rkable
unanimity in voicing the difficulties
which lay in the way of the German
advance on the western front. 1t is OBJ
served that these difficulties are increas-
ing daily and that the public must en-
peCt some what slower advance in the
forthcoming days.
Field Marshal Won HindentSurs. the,-
add. is as confident as ever that he will
overcome the new difficulties, the ma
ture Of which is not revealed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
PITTSF|EL.D

was held at 10 Thursday afternoo'
at the home of his daughter. AT''
Frank Coleman. Rev. A. T.. WnsNt
officiated. Vocal selections were rem
dcred by r. a. Conant and MIS-
Frank Brown. hearers were m,rn'
eerS Of Stephen Davis Post, q. A. ks
of which he was u member. Nj
Felker was also Il member of the Ma
sonic lodge. The remains were p!acei
in the village tomb. His son. Leo
Fclkcr of Boston, was in town 10 at
tend the services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29

and Frank =, WILSON left Wednesdsy
for Portland to attend the ltepuhlltt0
State convention.
Albert Thomas of MeilOrd, Mass, az
er few days visit at the home Of
Frank Hutsteimer has returned home.
Frank Eutsteiner is confined to HI
home with the grip.
Mrs Walter Reynolds and daughs
Ruth are visiting Clinton relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. lIben Bailey of chm
were guests Sunday al !. II. Baileys.
James G. Weeks of Nassalboro ha
been passing few days at L. "
ToWles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
GERMANS. ARE
ADVERTISING
FOR 17-YEAR BOYS

Paris, March 2s.-The German con-
sui general at Zurich has inserted ad-
yertisements in the newspapers. in
viting all German subjects of the
the consulate with view to their
Icing called to the colors, according
to the Zurich correspondent of the
Petit Journal
Drafting Of the class Of 1921 be
gan in several parts of Germany in
the first days Of March, according to
information from trustworthy
source, and a large number of youths
have been sent directly into the war
zone in civilian clothing without hav-
ing received any preliminary military
training.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
New York and Boston Quota Liberty
Loan is Announced by Sec. McAdoo

Washington. March 2s.-SubscriD-
ton goals which each Federal Re
serve district will be expected TO
reach or pass during the Liberty loan
campaign opening April 8, arranged
today by the treasury, give New
York district 3 per cent. of the 5000
O00,000 loan total, or $500. 0C0, 600 as. its
share, the same as in the second loan.
This district has the largest quota In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29

calculating the wealth and general
business conditions of various dis
tricts as the basis for the quotas, y
was found Boston had been given Il
disproportionate part in the secon
loan and the districts per centag"
mas been reduced from 10 10 l-3 FER
cent, OF $3.50 100000. The Boston dis
trict's quota for the second loan was
$500 ,0oo. 600 and subscriptions amount
ing 20 416,0D0000 were secured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
GscrGc Coucn

Geo.se Gowc.. ;,sad 81 Years. a formo"
r2sioeEt ot Waterv.lle, died a. The Clara
Parton hospital AZ Los Angel, 5, sunday,
March 10, after STAY there Of about
FIVE days. MIR. Gowcn formerly made
his home with MS daughter ana her
husband Mr.. anG Mrs James f. Chal-
mers. About SIX years g. III y i. NOV
ed TO IIyne', Cal, where they have
made their home since. A son. l'ran<
Gowen of lynes, former resident o.
Watervi!le. also survives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
Funeral Of |. p. Patten

The funeral of the late |. X. Pat,Hn
was held from the home on Washing
ton street Wednesday afternoon. Reg.
A. T.. Wright otiiciated. Vocal seIec.
tons were given-by X. A. Conant ana
Mrs. Vera Brown The bearers were
o. Il. SOuie. John Murphy, J. >
Spauld.ng and Freeman Hubbard. a
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Patten Of
Oakland and two sons attended the
services '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
SiIas c. oowden

Silas Z. Bowden of China died at
the Sisters hospital Wednesday
afternoon at the age of 10 years He
was born in China the son of Silas c.
and Rose (McIntirey Bowden. He
was an employee of the Arm Of
Thomas & stevens, and has been in
the city only q few months. A fun
eral service was held at the Reding-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
BALTIMORE SAYS
DOES NOT WANT
THE BIG FIGHT

Baltimore, March 2s-On the grounl
thamt public opinion here was against
the holding of a heavyweight prize
fight in this city, the police board to-
day declined to issue n permit for the
proposed Naturalization champion
ship bout. for which application had
been made early in the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
Charles Albert Plum.ncr

Charles Albert piuGmer dien At his
home in Wii.slow Thursla: afternoon
at the age Of 81 :cars. He is survive |
by his father, Albert rlummer; a 81 ter
Mrs. David Loon OF Bath. ami a brother,
George Hummer Of New York. tn
funeral VII take place ~ he heane
saturday ait.rncon a: : O'Clock. Rev
J. q. Rrttor officiating Burial wili be
at North Nas$aihoro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
James N. lockwood

James NJ lockwood died at his. nome
on Myrtle street Thursday at the age OF
81 years. He was born in Belgrade ana
was the son Of John and Susan CMino)
lockwood. MIR. lockwood is survived
by his wife and one son, Ralph, of East
Kingston. y. H.. but who is at present
at Portsmouth Va. Funeral arrange
ments will he announced after the ar
rival Of his son, who is expected TO ar
rive Frida
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
Funeral of Mrs. Helen Sawtelle

the funeral of the late Mrs. Helm
Sawte}le We're held from the h"us
at 1870 Thursday. Rev. A. L. Wright
officiated. The remains We're takes
TO Bangor for interment. Among the
relatives present at the services were
a SON. Elmer Sawtcle and wife %
Boston; Mr.. and Mrs. Bachelder. 2
brother Of Bangor and also one othe:
brother from Bangor. niece, Mrs.
Rena johnson Of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29

ton undertaking rooms Thursday AZ
ternoon Rev. Arthur s. Phelps oI1
floating. The remains were piaceo
in the tomb and in the spring VIII oe
taken to his home in China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29

Waverley Rebelsah Lodge THURSDAY
evening very pleasantly observed Tis.
itors' night. A program was given'
consisting Of orchestra music. selec'
tions from q Ladies' quartet; solos ~
Mrs. Helza Spaulding and Mrs. Veri
Brown. and readings by James Hal
l'day and Airline Russell. The fare
Fuss vs.. Feathers" was successfully
given Refreshments were served.
Miss Sadie Taylor. teacher nj
orth Haven. la passing the Easter
recess with her parents. MIR. and Mr.
Il. A. TAYLOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29

Geological Survey says that petro-
leum produced and marketed in
United States in 1917 reached record
breaking total of BAL 100000 barrels.
Surface reserve of crude oil at end
OF the year is estimated at $4,000. 900
barrels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29

French radio experts are planni,p
the erection of wireless an,ennao az
Teen miles long. and containing $50
miles OF Wire, to test the use of long
wave lengths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-29
Stc'c Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Heartburn,
Gasec, Sourness and Stomach Distress

Fat 'Pape's Dapepsin' like Candy
Makes Upset Stomachs feel fine
Ia1< 50 DIN, drug Rf tie minu.sl Time i'll
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30
"A SPLENDID TONIC y
Says Hixson Lady Who, On Doc
tors Advice, Took Cardui
And Is Now Well.

Hixson. Tenn--"About 10 years ago
I was. -" says Mrs. ]. B. Gadd, OF
this place. 81 suffered with a pain in
my left side, could not sleep at night
with this pain, always in the left
side.
Ny doctor told me TO use Cardui.
took one bottle, which helped me and
after NY baby came, I was stronger
and better, but the pain was still
there
1 at first let it go, but began to get
weak and in a rundown condition,
so I decided to try some more Cardui,
which l did.
This last Cardui which / took made
me much better, in fact, cured me. It
has been a number Of years, still
have no return OF this trouble.
/ feel il was Cardui that cured me,
and I recommend it as a splendid fe-
male tonic"
Don't allow yourself to become
weak and rundown from womanly
troubles Take Cardul II should sure
" help you, as it has so many thou
sands OF other women in the past 20
years Headache, backache, sideache,
nervousness. sleeplessness, tired-out
feeling. are all signs Of womanly trou-
BILE Other women get relief BY taking
CarduL Why not you? All druggists.
NC-131
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30
KILLED IN FIGHTING.

(By Review Leased Wi-el
HARDIN. Jan 3S-Twenty-twO
persons we're killed in a fight at
TOmsk when the Bolsheviki broke up
a meeting of workmen's and soldiers
delegates Dispatches received from
Blagovestchensk in Siberia and cap
ital Of the province OF Amur, say that
the BoisheTiki have wrecked the local
assembly and Tdat fighting and rob
bery are general
The Russian consul general, Popoff:
at Hardin. is on his way to Peking
10 present to the representatives OF
the entente allies a plan for raising
a force TO free eastern Siberia OF the
BolsheViki and to protest against
AustrO-German prisoners being re
leased Il IS stated that these prison
ers have been given a free hand and
nat hundreds OF them have been per
mitted 10 return home
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30

hear any woman complaining we tel
them about Lydia E Pinkhsm's Vegc-
table Compound and what it did for
me. ''-Mrs1JoEN FRAME, 1121 n. 18th
St, St. Louis, No.
Girls who suffer as Mrs. Frame did
should not hesitate 10 give this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. trial, as
the evidence that is constantly being
Published proves beyond question that
this grand old remedy has relieved more
suffering smong women than any other
medicine
For confidential advice write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
The result of their forty years expert
ence is at your service.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30
GERMAN OFFICIAL

BERLIN. via London. Jan $50
days German war office statement
says:
Western theatre: Our positions
between the roads leading from Somm-
Ply and RipOnt TO the southeast were
subjected during the early afternoon
10 a very violent bombardment. under
cover OF which the French infantry
with fame thrOwers made strong rec
onnOitering attacks at several points.
They were driven back. losing heavily
in front of on reltanglements or in
hand to hand fighting Some prison
ers remained in our hands and several
fame throwers were captured
Lively flying activity led 10 num-
erous duels in the air. We brought
down yesterday thirteen enemy air
planes and one captive balloon
Bombs were dropped on London
and Sheerness with good effect
French aviatOrs continue thei rat
tacks on our hospitals. Several times
during December they dropped bombs
on hospital buildings at Bethel. and
in the last few DAYS they attacked
buildings al Laory. east of Contains.
Italian front: The Italians attack
ed yesterday with strong forces on the
sectors from east of Asiago to the
Brenta. At Mont SisemOl and to the
west their attack broke down for the
most part in front of the AustrO-Ba-
varian positions
Monte di Val Della, on which they
gained a foOthold. was wrested from
them in counter attack In the re
gion of the Col del ROsso and between
the FrenZela ravine and the Brenta
Sur allies after bitter fighting threw
back the attacking enemy. Repeated
attempts of the enemy to widen the
local breaches by bringing up reserves
troxe down with heavy losses. Ten
officers and $50 men were taken pri-
Soners"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30
Flat Tax Rate IN
Mexico for Mines

MENIO CITY. Jan. 29--New taxes
on mining claims in Mexico viii be
AZ I flat rate instead OF q progressive
rate as previously. il is learned I'M
officially. The amount TO be paid
quarterly On each claim has not been
determined
The government Is reported TO be
preparing a law intended to carry
out article % OF the constitution
which makes mineral and oil lands
public utilities. Whether the measure
will contain provision 10 reduce the
holdings Of large corporations is NOT
known
The general plan of a new discri-
minatory tariff law also is being dis
cuSsed-