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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
H. N. MERRIAM.

"Colonel John Merriam has re- ceived news of the death of broth CT recently. H. N. Merriam, a brother, of Harwood, Ontario, aged 82 years, was a farmer, trapper, hunter, fisherman, guide and super intendent of fisheries on Rice Lake. and Otonabee river, where he lived all his life.
 "He leaves four sons, four broth CTS, and one sister Three of his sons stand 6 feet 4 1-2 inches tall and one, R. J. Merriam, is a Metho- dist minister, stationed in Maunallia' Three sons live at Harwood, Ont. and one at Finelon Falls. Ont. His brother, G. G., lives at Ripley, New York. c. J. lives at Prospect, N ". R. w. lives at Eagle Grove Iowa. "Col." John Merriam of this city, and his only sister left out o1 five, Mrs. E. o. Martin, of Hearts Ease-On- -The-Lake," near Northeast
 "There were fifteen brothers and sisters of the Merriam family o1 which Col. John w. Merriam was the fourteenth child, and ninth son. All are dead now except five named labove.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
POLICE BAFFLED
 BY BOMB MURDER
 IN CALIFORNIA
Governor and City Offers $1,250 for Apprehension
 of Criminal.

Oakland. Cal, March 19.-Undeter- mined whether the crime was plan ned with a single murder or to in- augerate "a reign of terror in the ex elusive Lakeside colony, the police of conducting an intensive search today for the persons responsible for the death of Mrs. George D. Greenwood, society matron, through bomb ex- plosion at her home on Lake Merritt, last night. Fest was added to the announcement that Governor Steph- ems would offer a reward of $1 1000 and the city council had offered $25C for the apprehension of those respon- sible for the crime.
 Tonight, the men of the district added their own vigilence to that of the police against the chance that the criminals might return. Letters re- ceived 'by neighbors of the Green woods which contained threats sim liar to that received by the dead wom- ans husband year ago, were resur- Tected and examined by the police. Those bearing the signature "C. c. of C." as did the Greenwood's mis- sive, were given particular attention.
 Police opinion has been that a bomb which took Mrs. Greenwood's $ life, was similar in construction and contents to the one exploded under Governor Stephens mansion Decemb- CT 17th, 1917. Harry East Miller, ex- plosive expert, announced through the police department that the bomb un- doubtedlv contained substance stronger than dynamite.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM.
 APRIL 12, AT F. O.

An examination for post office clerks and carriers will be held at the post office in this city on April 12, 1919.
 Age limit, IS to 45 years on the date of examination
 Married women will not be admits ed to the examination.
 Applicants must be physically sound. and male applicants must be not less than feet in height in hara feet, and weigh not less than 1a5 pounds without overcoat or hat.
 For application blanks and for full information relative to the exauina- tion, qualifications. duties, salaries. vacations. promotions, etc. address immediately Claud l. Schansz. Sacre- tary Board of Civil Service Exam- iners, Post Office. Pine Bluff. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
INSTALLATION
 OF REV. HAYES
 IS IMPRESSIVE
Army and Navy Officials and Dignitaries Present.
ELABORATE SERVICES
 HELD AFTER EASTER
Special DiSpensatiOn Made InstaIIa. tioE Possible During
 Lent.

New York, March 19.-Army and Navy officers of high rank. dignf- taries of the Catholic church and prominent layment attended the in- stallation today of most Rev Pat rick. Joseph Hayes, bishop of the American Army at the front, as arch bishop of the diocese of New York to succeed the late Cardinal Farley.
 The ceremony, which took place in the St. Patrick's Cathedral, was sif- pie but impressive. More elaborate services will be held after Easter when the Pallium or insignia is re- ceived from Rome.
 Special papal dispensations made possible installation of Arbishop Hayes during lent. The ceremony celebrated today was hastened by the fact that the new archbishop will be called upon soon to officiate at the consecration of the new bishops of Albany and Buffalo and because Sa- cred Oils to be used this year for Sacraments must be consecrated.
 Procession Held.
 tiC oSl CliiolIs UcSdl WICll tt plO- cession of LOCO clergy and laymen from the cathedral college to the Cathedral. After Archbishop Hayes, wearing the episcopal robes an dmitre had been received on the threshold 'by Monsgnor Lavelle, he was escort ed to the Sanctuary by retinue of priests, deacons and alcolytes.
 Addresses were delivered iby Mon- signCr John Bonzano, apostolic dele gate Monsignor Mooney, chaplain George J. Warning of the 11th caval ny and Supreme Court Justice Vic tor J Bowling,
 Monsignor BonZzano declared that Archbishop Hayes begins his admin istration at a moment that is criti- cal for America and mankind.'
 Problems Multiply
 In every department of life. pro- lems of the gravest character mul- tiply day by day" said the apostolic delegate. "Still trembling from its mighty conflict the world is impa- tient to clear away it's ruins and build a-new the structure of society. Law and order, individual right and national existence, science and civili- Zation are all involved in this crisis Religion itself is not exempt nGr faith, nor hope, nor virtue that have hitherto served as the basis of free dom-all at stake, all dependent up- on the same issue to which events are so rapidly moving"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
HI STUDENTS PLAN
 ENTERTAINMENT TO
 PAY FOR NEW PIANO

The first of series of entertain ments at the Central High School. to be given for the purpose of paying for the new piano in the auditorium. will be held in the auditorium tomorrow night. Two 4 reel pictures will be shown. One of them will be Brown of Harvard
 The piano. with discounts, cost within the neighborhood of $1200. In order to pay for this, the students with the cooperation of the faculty, have arranged for series of enter tainments charging a small admission. These entertainments which are be- ins carefully planned are intended to give the patrons as good an even- ing's entertainment as any of the shows, and besides the pictures. there will be bits of vaudeville featuring High School students.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
SENATOR OPPOSES
 5-YEAR CONTROL z OF RAILROADS
Property Does Not Belong To Hines or Government
 Should Be Returned.

Chicago, March 19.-Senator Pom creme, of Ohio, democratic member of the interstate commerce committee, speaking here tonight before the American Railway Engineers socie- ty, opposed extending the period of government control over railroads beyond the twenty-one months pro- vided by congress. He asserted that the proposed five-year extension was urged only for the purpose of experi- mentation.
 Senator Pomerene also urged early restoration of the functions of the interestate commerce commission with increased powers and the fixing by congress of a fair standard re- turn upon the capital invested for the railroads.
 Government control" he asserted, "was intended for war purposes and it ought not to be continued for peace purposes, unless some assured, not speculative or conjectural, advan- tage can be gained thereby.
 Should Be Returned.
 'I submit the principles of com- mon honesty suggest that this prop erty which does not belong to the government and which does not belong to MT. Hines (director generaD should be given back to the owners within a reasonable time, and then if the people of the country have sufficient confidence in government ownership to try it, let us pass the necessary legislation confiscating this property and pay for it as an honest government ought to pay for it. But we cannot afford to take five years to evolve plans and while we are evolving the plans to keep in the governments possession property which was turned over to it as a war measure for the purpose of expert mentation."
 Senator Pomerene criticised the railroad administration for ignoring the interstate commerce commission in rate making and for what he called "reprehensible" orders setting aside laws.
 Mot one of them," declared the senator, in referring to the admins. tration orders, twas issued out of re. gard for the convenience of the pub lie. Not one of them helped to vii the war. All of them aided in arous ing spirit of discontent among the people. l deny that the director gen eral had the power to issue these or ders repeating statutes, but if he hac the power right, policy should hay, forbidden it.'
 Opposes Raise of Rate. Without doubting that the none, was needed, Senator Pomerene sait that in ordering the 25 per cen rate increase more time should hay, been given to permit shippers to ad just their business to meet the ad vance. This increase, he said, wa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
MANY W00DMEN
 HERE TO ATTEND
 BIG CONVENTION
Opening Session Will Be Held at Tabernacle this
 Morning.

Among the 4,000 or more WOodmen of the World, expected to be here for the three day state convention be- ginning this forming, are practically all of the prominent state officials as we'll as may prominent merchants, business men, politicians and plant CTS, who are members of the orgami- zation. The first session, joint meet ing of the Woodmen of the World and Woodmen's Circle, will open at the Tabernacle. Main and Tenth streets, at 9:30 o'clock this morning and will be open to the public. The features of the session will be addresses by Hon. w. A. Fraser, sovereign com- mander of the w. O. w. and Miss Dora Alexander, of Omaha. Neb. su- preme clerk of the ,Woodmen's Cir cle.
 Tonight the class of 800 candidates, all from camps in the five counties adjoining Jefferson County, will be inflated with full ceremonies. Hon. w. A. Fraser will be master of the cere- monies and will present jewels to the camp with the largest number of new members enrolled for the year. Pine Bluff stands a good chance to get the Jewels, local officials believe The initiation work will be conducted by Little Rock Camp degree team, con- sidered the best in the state.
 Parade This Evening
 One of the special attractions of the convention will be the bi gparade to be held on the down town streets this evening at o'clock. Officials, dele gates, candidates, band, degree team
 and members of the circle will par ticipate in one of the largest demon stratnons o fits kind held here ir several years. The local w. O. w
 band will be conspicuous in the pa
 rade and in other sessions of the con vention. The local lodge is extreme ly proud of it's band, which is made | up almost entirely of members, anc
 has been practicing for the conven tion for number of weeks.
 Among the state officials here fol the convention are Head Consul; Far
 Ter Newberry; Head Adviser, Dr. R R. Johnson: Corning; Head Banker
 Charles Crook, Dermot; Head Clerk 1 c. E. Brown, Wesson; Head Escort 1 c. HI. Pharr, Chittister; Head Watch
 man, J. D. Cash, Rison; and Heat ~~~~>~~~~-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
MISSOURI S0L0NS ASK RESIGNATION
 OF. SENATOR REED
Resolution Adopted at Meet. ing of Democratic House
 Members.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March 19.- James A.. Reed, United States Sena- tor, from Missouri, was called upon to resign <his seat in the Senate in resolutions adopted here late today by conference of fifty of the sixty seven democratic members of the house of representatives The ac- tion was taken, conference leaders an- nounced as result of Senator Reeds address to the legislature in which he attacked the proposed league of. na- tiOnc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
AVIATION TO
 R0M0TE TRADE
 | WITH MEXICO
Commission Will Be 10 Sister Republic l Soon.

March 19.-Concrete steps momotlng an important vol 'sde With Mexico were taken
 cMierence of representa- tue Mississippi valley asso.
 " newly organized central bs susmDers am of commerce be- ns .allegheny q. and the Rocky as ae' 'ne Chicago Association of
 ana the New Orleans As
 ol Commerce.
 qecided to accept the inyi- hisresldent Carranza,to send ;nn;sl m,ssloa n to the sister republic s,;s ise senor Salvador Alvara. ,salco' who soon will head a ,'IlUn i;,a. to this country, to at Sjss;rt. arst annual convention ot : N h1ppl nS Valley Association to
 A'cago on April 23rd and
 tba agreed ss also to follow up Dent 0 ellorts to obtain the ec. (n , ,..s sy Mexican interests oi ls;.a;as aads headquarters office fr ss'ssippi sass Valley. oii''e II Rr;oa oarranZa's invitation tC / to saa tha trade ds mission was ex. |ss the s, Chicago Association ot |nis,,toa,le me arrangements fol |pni WI VI, were placed with the EEa, E valley va organization as N aa n chief executive especial. [esnsa, trade visit to stimulate ktwaaaap of business rela. |illevs ns Mexico and the Missis. endsa region. The association cial ora invitations to all of tho Eerritooarg oorganizations within tn, Mil rilpry s to join the Mission
 m ta,! pc formed, it was s'elorl an. (sk1se k1sealeht, within ten ~hs days an o,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
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good thing for the railroads but it resulted in the bankruptcy of many people.
 Senator Pomerene expressed be- lief that the public recognized the need for the general advance in wages for railroad employees, joint use of terminals, interchanges of equipment and greater control over routine of freight, but said that these changes in operation have proven nothing new.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
Ps TAKEN 10
 BASIC |COMM0D|T|ES
|penresentatives Meet
 jn Washington.
RETURN OF
 fMAL CONDITIONS
Raac,l Final Decision On E,ar Price Scale Un,il Later.

npton, March 19.-Initial ard bringing about a reduc- prices and stabilization of
 commodities were taken to- ] conference of representa- the steel industry with the nt of commerce's recently
 industrial committee. The |en headed by E. H. Gary,
 of the American iron and ttute, met with the board
 held a separate conference. meeting with the board will tomorrow.
 hard, in statement issued
 conference said that while Iual decision on a lowered prices" had not been reached, tory progress has been Chairman Peck, of the board tM as saying the steel men m an entire willingness "to E in making effective any that will hasten the return ! conditions. /"
 Postpone Conference.
 the forenoon meeting ad- t was understood that an- Int conference would be held e day. Chairman Peek was by manufacturers, however, tnnces among the steel rep Hes had continued so late joint conference would have stponed until tomorrow.
 |B of the board said there hing significant in the can- the afternoon conference y to be expected that the would need time to discuss Themselves an "entirely new aa." It was generally un- that the factor of labor costs largely into the discussion by enufacturers of the boards for stabilization of the in- and possible reduction of atement issued by the board meeting with leaders of the steel industry, representing iately 90 per cent of the production, the industrial Pnounced this afternoon that Sfy progress has been made {, final decision on a low N of prices would not be antll after full consideration |nases of the subject.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20

bondssl dslenest s market price for hds, N r: zee me before you sell
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20
THE WEATHER

\ Rk A NSAS: Thursday, cloudy; colder in the north portion. Friday, unsettled; probably rain; colder.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-20

Without doubting that the money was needed, Senator Pomerene said
 that in ordering the 25 per cent rate increase more time should have been given to permit shippers to ad- just their business to meet the ad- vance. This increase, he said, was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
.ELKS' MEETING IS / ENJOYABLE AFFAIR Past Exalted Rulers Night an Event of Special
 Interest

One of the most enjoyable affairs ever held by Birmingham lodge No. 79 BeneN- l'olent Protective Order of Elks was 1 past exalted rulers night" given last evening at the El1s home on Eighth ave nue. There were about 10o members of the local lodge and visiting members present.
 Past Grand Exalted Ruler B. M, Allen presided and the other stations of the lodge were filled by past presiding off . cers as follows, pr. John w. Perkins, esteemed leading knight. Charles w.. Friel<hoffer, esteemed loyal knight, John s Leedy, esteemed featuring knight Harry I. White, chaplain, James Esdale, esquire. Among the prominent members of the order present were Hugh w. Hill, state deputy, Past Exalted Rulers E. J. McCrossion and J. w Houseman.
 Appropriate talks were made by Judge Allen and all the past exalted rulers as well as by other members of the lodge. all of which were much enjoyed.
 At the conclusion of the meeting de- licious luncheon was served consisting O, Boston baked beans and home made bread prepared by Mrs. John Antwine, mother of the present exalted ruler, baked meats, salads, imported sausage. cheese, pickles and other delicacies that made up a most enjoyable repast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
BOARD OF CONTROL
 . BILL WILL GET A 1. FAVORABLE REPORT
Ways and Means Committee Has Already Discussed Measure and Decided
 on RIpOrt

Montgomery. February 4.-(SpeciaD When the house and senate meet
 Wednesday for the thirteenth legisla- ! tive day the committee on ways. means and appropriation of the house will make favorable report on the bin of Senator Acker which will create the board of control and economy. At a meeting of the committee Tuesday aft ernoon this bill was discussed and or dered reported favorably.
 The Acker bill was passed in the sen ate Monday by a vote of 25 to 3. Dur ing the afternoon mine amendments was added to the bill, section Is be- ing so amended as to provide the board shall not purchase county sup plies without the consent of the coun- ty commissioners or board of reve- nue. This was the section that caused so much opposition on the part of pro- bate judges and other county officials and the opponents were satisfied when
 the author amended the bill.
 The bill will provide for the appoint ment of members of board which will have charge Of purchasing state sup
 plies. including stationery, etc. It is
 an administration measure. Governor Kilby first estimated such a board
 would save s300,00O to the people of
 the state. The bill will be given it's second reading Wednesday and will be placed on the calendar for the next legislative day.
 The ways, means and appropriations committee decided Tuesday to make an adverse report on the house bill of Mir. Green of Dallas, who proposed to pay the expenses of circuit judges and circuit solicitors while they were away i from home performing state duties. It
 Is understood Mir Green will ask that
 the bill be taken from the adverse cal
 endar when 1t comes up.
 Mir. Arnold of Jefferson county got
 a favorable report on his bill, which
 is entitled: '"To make an appropriation to pay all Confederate pensioners quar
 terly the amount to which they are en-
 titled" This bill will be given it's sec-
 ond reading when the house meets w edneSday morning.
 Representative Petsrs will get ia :
 vorable report on his bill which au- thorizes county commissioners or boards of revenue to make appropria- tions in order that government funds, provided for farm demonstration work, might be available.
 The bill of Senator Mcdowell of Bar pour county. which would permit news papers to exchange advertising for passes, died before the judiciary com mittee of the senate Tuesday. Senator Mcdowell will ask that the bill be taken from the adverse calendar. He addressed the judiciary committee in favor of a favorable report. Senator Mcdowell and Senator Baker of Pike were the only ones to vote for a favor able report Other members of the com mittee to vote against the favora ble report were Griffith. Sims, Prestwood and Phillips. Senator Mcdowell up held the newspaper profession, say ing he did not believe the giving of passes woull influence the newspap pers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
Marked Improvement
 in Weimar Situation
By Associated fress

Berlin, February 4-The situation at Wemar where the German national as sembly is to meet on Thursday, is show ing marked improvement, The action of the local soldiers council in return ing to the vanguard of the govern ment troops the arms taken from the arriving forces here yesterday is re- garded as an indication that the local revolutionary body does not propose to rern1lt the situation to become acute, especially as public sentiment is show ing itself opposed to radical action.
 Additional government troops arrived later sunday, and these, with the forces being collected at points east of Wei mar. believed to be sufficiently strong to defeat any attempt to interfere with the national assembly,
 Premier Ebert, Philipp Scheidemann, Gustav Noske, Herr Wissel and Herr Laisberg of the government left for eimar this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
|AC|D IN STOMACH SOURS THE FOOD Says Excess of Hydrochloric Acid Is Cause of
 Indigestion

A well-known authority states that stomach trouble and indigestion are nearly always due to soidityIacid stomach-and not, as most folks believe. from a lack of digestive juices. He states that an excess of hydrochlortc acid in the stomach retards digestion and starts food fermentation. then our meals sour like arbage in can. form ing acrid fluids and gases which initiate the stomach like toy balloon. We then get that heavy, lumpy feeling in the chest, we eructate sour food, belch gas. or have heartburn. flatu1ence. water brash or nausea.
 He tells us to lay aside all digestive aids and instead, get from any phar- macy four ounces of Jad Salts and talk 8 tablespoonful in a glass of water be- fore breakfast while 1t Is effervescing 2 and futhermore to continue this for one week. While relief follows, the first dose, 1t is important to neutraiize the acidity,, to remove the gas-making mass. start the liver, stimulate the Kidneys and thus promote a free flow of pure digestive juices.
 lad Salts is inexpensive and Is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice. combined with lithia and sodium phosphate This harmless salts is used by thousands of people for stomach troubles with excellent results-,Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
TELLS HOW HE GOT
 RID OF HIS C0RNS
Well-known Man Relates Remarkable Experience

"By George! I never saw anything like the effect of that new treatment Ice Mint, for removing corns and bring ing qtiick relief to tired, swollen, ach- .ng burning feet. It acted like miracle in my case" said a well-knoWn man yesterday. in speaking of this discovery which has caused such big stir among Foot .Specialists; T had carried pet corn for years that simply took all the ioy out of life I tried plasteTs, salves. ether compounds and all of the other dope" that is supposed to do the trick but the pesterng thing simply would not leave me. I began to think there was nothing on earth that would kill my corn, when I finally read about the re- markable results obtained by foot suf- ferers from the, use of Ice-Mint. decid- realized it my corn came out-root and all-and without causing the least pain or soreness. Believe me. it seems mighty good not to be afraid some one is going to hit my pet corn-and the relief-well
 that just seems like Paradise
 Ice-Mint is pure. snow-white. creamy preparation made from 8. gem uine Japanese product and is highly ap. preciated by women who wear high heel shoes and by men who stand on their feet all day. It draws the inflammation out of swollen, tired or burning feet and Icosens hard or soft corns so they can easily he lifted out with the fingers rJot and all: besides it imparts such a delightful, cooling. soothing sensation that you will just sigh with relief. It is selling like Wild Fire" here. Try it. Ice Mint and give your poor, suffering. tired. aching feet the treat of their lives. There is nothing better. or nothing just as good.