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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-23

Martin Plummer, and three brothers.
Sanford K, Warren w. and John l..
Plummer. all OF Monmouth, survive.
DR.. III. NJ. Blake attended the Wesleyan
University banquet in Portland Monday
|.evenink. Dr. Blake is a graduate of the
class of c.
DR.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Twitchell have
come to their bungalow on the lake shore
for the summer
Among the out-of-town guests at the
Day-True wedding Tuesday was Mrs.
Frank Butler of HalloweII, who also visit
ed Mrs. E. A. Prescott Wednesday,
Harry E. Merrill is in northern Maine
on a business trip.
|. Mrs. Lena Jumper of Auburn was a re-
cent guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Hascal.
Mrs. B. E. Meservey and children are
spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. M.
M. Richardson.
Mrs. Lillian NJ. Foster and Mrs. NJ E.
Morris were guests Wednesday of Mrs.
H. H. Cochrane.
The ladies of the Relief Corps enjoy ed
pleasing program at their meeting
Tuesday in addition to the regular bust
ness, after which ices, fruit and confec-
tionery were served by the hostesses of
the day.
EAST-Mrs. F. X. Blake went to Ban
gor Wednesday to visit relatives.
Mrs. Cora Chick is slowly improving in
health.
WINDSOR.
NORTH-Josie Seekins of Caribou is
passing few days here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Addison Seekins. Miss
seekins is pastor of the young and flour
ishing Baptist church at Grimes, Me.
Principal Burr F. Jones of Waterville
passed the Sabbath at home
Daniel True is gaining slowly
Lucy Packard has returned home after
an absence of four months
School opened here Monday under the
instruction of Addie Sproul of Windsor
Neck
Fred True lost one of his large work
horses last week Mr.. True recently
bought the span of Wright Hsler.
Daniel Burrill has sold his farm.
James Mclaughlin and Georgia Stew
art were united in marriage last Satur-
day night at the parsonage by Rev. J.
Frank Jones.
rev. -. CODD, the newly appointed min
lister to the Windsor field, was greeted
last Sunday at the chapel, Tyler's Corner.
by large and appreciative congregation
Asbury Pierce of Medford, Mass, is a
guest of his brother, Llewellyn Pierce
Mrs. Lot Barton has returned home
from the sanitarium at Hebron improved
in health
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Hallowell are re-
ceiving congratulations on the arrival of
fine baby girl.
The Ladies' Union will meet this
Wednesday with Margaret Pierce
The Junior meeting next Sunday night
will be at 80 o'clock. The program is
prepared by Celia Pierce.
Winifred Gorham, who was the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. Sumner Barton, has
returned to her home at Wiscasset
Uncle" John Merrill, who has been i'll
with cold, is quite nicely again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-23
WALDO.
PALERMO.

CENTRE.-G. +. Turner of Stoning-
ton was recently in this place on bust
ness.
Miss Maud Pullen is working for
Sarah Turner.
Alden Turner went to Stonington
Tuesday for a short visit with his son,
G.. F. Turner.
The selectmen of Palermo are now
in session making up the tax list.
w. A. Grant is in Belfast serving on
the traverse jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-23
ITCH RELIEVED At ONCE,

That terrible itch disappears with
the FIRST DROPS of d. D. d. Pre-
scription. 1t kills all skin disease germs
instantly. A soothing, healing lotion,
used externally only. Bowditch, Web
ster & Co., Augusta; in Hallowell,
,Spaulding's Drug Store; and in Gar
diner, Jackson Bros, endorse d. D. D.
Prescription.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-23
KENNEBEc COUNTY : In Probate

KENNEBEC COUNTY = In Probate
Court at Augusta, in vacation, April 8,
1909
court praying for the appointment OF
w. w. Washburn, as Administrator of
the estate of FerI1nand~E. Mitchell, late
of China, deceased.
given, three weeks successfully prior to
the fourth Monday of April next In the
Kennebec Journal, a newspaper printed
in Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at a Court Of Probate then
to be holden at Augusta, and show cause,
if any, why the prayer Of said petition
she uld not be granted.
HAROLD E. COOK, Judge
Attest: R. w. LEIGHTON, Register
anrQEri3i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-23
Easter, S. S. Go,
Kennebec Division.
RESUMPTION OF SERVICE.

Commencing Saturday, April II. Steam
or City of Augusta leaves Augusta at 100
+. NJ, Hallowell at 15o =. NJ, connect
ing with main line steamer leaving Car
drer 3.45 Z. NJ, Richmond 40 p NJ,
Dresden ut 40 Z. NJ. and Bath at $50
i. NJ, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days for Boston.
RETURNING
Steamer leaves Union Wharf. Boston,
at 6 F. NJ. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. for Bath. Richmond, Dresden
and Gardiner connecting with Steamer
city of Augusta for Ia. DWELL and Au-
gusta.
First-class fare between Augusta or
Halowell and Boston, 500 one way, s., so
round trip.
II. ]. STONE. Agent,
Augusta, Maine.
c. G.. WALL. Agent,
IIallowell, Maine.
o1L1tf
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NO CLAIMANT FOR $4,000.
Doctor Found Purse II
Gutter in Front Of Office.

Logansport, Ind, April 22.-Dr. Will
liam NJ DeHart, last Thursday after
noon found a purse in the gutter in
front of his Office in Market street,
which contained money and notes to
the value of $1,000. The strange part
Of the affair is that he has been I'M
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S4-NEW Y0RK-s4
VIA
MAINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY

Steamers leave Franklin Wharf, Port
land, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days at p. NJ. Nov 21st, 1903, to April
30th, 1909, fare one way 81. Round trip 81.
Express service for freight of all kinds
Freight rates include marine insurance.
Descriptive folder free on application
to II. A. CLAY, Agent, Franklin Wharf,
Portland, Maine Tel $40. sept7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-23

able to find the owner. He has adj
vertised in all Of the city papers, but
no one has claimed the money. The
name of James c. Davis is printed
inside the purse and papers show that
the owner had been doing business in
Charlottesville and Fit. Wayne De-
Harris supposition is that the purse
was dropped by some automobilist who
was speeding through the city.
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SOUTH CHINA.

Henry Cuffs of Pressure Isle has late
ly bought the Dan Burrill place.
George Washburn of Caribou has
hired the Allie Doe place in East Vas
salboro and will move on to it May l..
The many friends of Mrs. L. NJ. Bar
ton Of Windsor will be pleased to know
that she has returned home much i'm
proved in health.
Eva and Irving harrington passed
Sunday and Monday at their home.
They were accompanied by their cous-
in, Iottie Harrington of Augusta.
frankie Sprague is passing a few
days with his father in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Hallowell are re-
joicing over the birth of a baby girl.
Mrs. Dr. Leach is visiting her pa
rents in Rockland
Miss Louise Rowe of Vassalboro was
the guest of Mrs. w. o. harrington
Monday night.
The students OF Erskine Academy
en- ioycd Pie social Monday night. The
first part of the evening was passed
socially, after which they retired to the
recitation room, where the pies were
sold at auction. A neat sum was real
led, some selling as high as SO cents.
Tie proceeds were for the benefit of
the ball team.
w. j. Minis of Athol, Mass, was the
guest of his uncle, S. C. Starrett re-
Gently He was accompanied by his
nephew, ]. B. Minis, who will remain
here for awhile
The schools in town will begin next
Monday.
The funeral of Samuel Clark was
held from the home at p. NJ Monday
Mr.. Clark had been in poor health Tor
a long time Two daughters. Mrs
David Gates of East Vassalboro ana
Mrs. Frank H. Jones, with whom he
lived, survive.
Jim Mclaughlin and George Stew
art were united in marriage by Rev
J. Frank Jones, Windsor, April IL.
JEFFERSON.
It II. Rose has returned to Water
vile.
$. e. Cunningham is employed at H.
A. Clark's.
Wallace Beaten of Westport is work.
in. for his uncle. S. Z. Cunningham.
MIR. Sampson of Freedom was at L.
D. Jackson's last week.
II. p. Cunningham returned last week
from Boston, where he sold his blue
ribbon colt Tartar, for $500. This colt
was we'll known over this State, having
competed for prizes in II horse shows.
and won nine blue ribbons. He stood
1e-l hands and weighed 1900 pounds.
Mr. Cunningham has several more
colts of the same breeding, which he
expects to sell for large prices.
Mr.. Goudy of Bristol and b. r.
Campbell of Newcastle were in the
place recently looking for oxen.
w. F. Hemenway has been appoint
ed road commissioner.
MONMOUTH.
The funeral of the late j. NJ. Plummer
of South Monmouth was held from the NJ.
+. church at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. Wednes-
day. Rev c.. w. Wallace conducted the
service. Mr. Plummer died Monday at
the Central Maine General hospital. hav-
ing submitted recently to the amputa-
ton of one leg as treatment for gan
creme of the foot. He had been in poor
health for about two years. One son.
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Railroads and Steamboats,
EEgQ445 81
Railroad:

TIME TABLE SHOWING THE TIME
AT WHICH TRAINS ARE DUE TO
ARRIVE AND DEPART.
In effect November 16, 1908.
Pullman Car Service.
Sleeping car between Boston and Carl
bou on trains scheduled to leave Boston
at 1000 z. NJ, and Caribou at $40 P. M
Dining Car Service.
Dining car on train scheduled to leave
Bangor at 600 A. NJ. Returning on train
due at Bangor 2.10 P. NJ
TRAINS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE
BANGOR.
$50 A. NJ, for all Aroostook Co. sta
tons.
.7.45 A. NJ. for Greenville and interme-
date stations.
SIS A. NJ, for searsport and interme-
date stations.
2.55 P. NJ, for Aroostook County.
APO p. NJ, for Greenville, Searsport and
intermediate stations.
TRAINS DUE AT BANGOR.
7.15 A. NJ, from Searsport and interme-
date stations.
s.45 A. NJ, from Greenvile and interme-
date stations
20 ?. NJ. from Aroostook County
go T. M. from Searsport and inter-
mediate stations.
100 p. NJ. from Greenville and inter-
mediate stations.
1o.45 p. NJ, from Aroostook County
stations.
w. NJ. BROWN, GEO. NJ. HOUGHTON,
Gen'l Supt. Pass'r Traffic Mgr.
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NOTICE..

. II any person or persons find body
fioating in the Kennebec river please mold
It and notify S. e. Hammond, r.. f. ID.
No. 3. Augusta, Maine and receive re
ward S. E. Hammond. aprItiif
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-23
REMOVAL NOTICE

Dana A. Soule, Magnetic Physician.
on and after April 20. viii have his
office and residence at 16 Melville
street. Office hours to r. N.
daily. "
ID \. ,aprl7dlxs
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cOUNTYNEWS.
kENNEBEc.
ALBION.

passing few days with her mother
returned to Portland Friday.
The carpenters in this section arr
busy. Two houses are being built ant
some repairing being done.
Mrs. Lila Hothan, who has been il
South Boston caring for her sister, Mrs
Frank Skillin, who has been very ill
has returned to her home.
Rev. A. M. Cox preached his farewell
sermon Sunday morning to yer,
large audience Next Sunday, April %
he is engaged to preach the anniversa
ry sermon for the Odd Fellows a.
Unity.
The Grammar school began las
Monday. Miss j.. Johnston of Washing
ton as teacher. The Primary schoo
also began under the instructions o.
Miss H. Robinson
Rev. Mr. Bradeen and son are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cox
SIDNEY.
A surprise party was recently ten
dcred Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward by theil
nei2hbors and friends. Refreshment:
were served, and music and game.
were the order of the evening. A plea
SAINT time was enjoyed Mrs Ward:
daughter Mrs. Cunning, who has beer
passing the winter with her mother i.
soon to join her husband in Massachu
sets.
Guy A. Yeaton has purchased the J
H. Thyng farm in Belgrade and is
moving his goods there.
Mis-, Florence Taught has just re-
turned home from Washington, D. c..
whore she has been for visit.
All are pleased to learn that Chas
Philbrick is convalescing.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Hewitt and Mrs
Elizabeth Hall were Sunday guests OF
MI and Mrs. II. A. Taught.
w. +. Lord bought a work horse OF
l.. 6. Minot one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Either of Augusta are
carrying on Il. p. Stuart's farm dur
ing his absence.
All are glad to welcome Mrs. M
Blalsdell home and are glad to know
that her health is better
WEST.-C. II. Lovejoy underwent q
surgical operation at his home Wednes-
day afternoon. At this writing he il
as comfortable at can be expected
SMlTHFIELD.
The ice in East pond is getting thin
and few warm days or warm rain
will leave no trace of winter.
Mrs William Dudley is reported as
recovering from her serious i'll turn OF
Sunday.
Louis Hardy and Alfred Stevens
made business trip to Waterville
Tuesday.
Charles Treworgy and mother passed
Tuesday with Mrs. Lorinda Holmes.
Schools in town will commence next
Monday The committee voted to unite
four of the schools, making two, as the
schools are very small Scholars from
No. will be conveyed to No. Z and
those from No. to No. 6.
Jim Perkins is boarding at Howard
Varneys
Bert Loflin has hired with ]. e
Downs for a year and will move his
family to the Dinsmore house at once
Mrs. James Cobb of Belgrade went
to the Maine General hospital at Lew
iston Tuesday, where she expects to be
operated on for tumor. She was accom-
panied by DR.. Totman. Much anxiety
is felt by her friends on account of hel
age.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-30
To Wives and Mothers

the interest OF American" party lead
ers in the welfare OF youth.
We are told how many acres OF side
walks have been laid since the advent
OF the American" party, and this is
supposed to reconcile us to Mulvey
and all he represents.
We are told Of the miles OF sewers
put in since the American party came
into power but we are supposed to
close our eyes to the cessrool Of vic
that the same element, represented by
Martin Mulvey and his associates are
seeking to establish within easy reach
OF every cement sidewalk laid under
the American" party.
The women OF salt Lake City-the
wives and mothers especially-cannot
AFFORD to be dazzled by figures and
promises OF. prosperity so hat they
are blinded 10 the snares and dangers
which ruin so many lives and wrecs
so many homes-the dives and lens OF
iniquity and the glittering halls and
bells OF immortality that n their
promoters and protectors among men
like Martin Mulvey, or those who put
him on their ticket and, in spite OF
your protests, allow him 10 remain on
hat ticket.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-30

THEY tell us that salt Lake has
grown. And 50 It has. Located as
It is there Is nothing for Salt Lake 70
do but grow. Half way between Dem
Yer on the east and Los Angeles, San
Francisco and Portland on the west.
with first class railway connections
between this city and all those others.
It is destined 10 become a great CEN
ter OF trade and population. Sur
rounded by prosperous tributary towns
and a vast region OF untold mineral
n agricultural richness Its pros
perity Is assured. Possessing ~unrivaled
natural attractions and a climate tha
Is unsurpassed for those who care for
changing seasons. this city will al
ways allure and hold its share Of home
builders. And no tourist OF America
feels hat his trip is complete unless
he has stopped of IN Salt Lake for
awhile.
&c Salt Lake can't help growing.
People come because they are attract
ed and stay because they like Il.
Wealth pours in from every point of
the compass, In spite Of u dissen-
sions. OF the chickering's snd crimina-
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tions OF which we have grown so
tired; in spite OF official graft and
recklessness on one side and reaction
airy conservatism on the other; in spite
OF the lawless and shameless trend
represented by Martin Mulvey, and
the and non-progressive-
ness represented by other opponents
Of fusion the city has grown and will
continue 10 grow.
But our chief anxiety at this time
concerns the character and cleanliness
of the city as a place in which to
bring U boys and girls to manhood
and womsnhood. Are moral conditions
what they should be after two terms
of the present city administrator
which now proposes to make Martin
Mulvey, the liquor dealer, dram
seller. patron Of the sporting element
one OF its leaders and law makers in
the city %council7 In a precinct which
constitutes the stronghold of the
American" party, where Its leaders
have absolute control and can have
their selection of candidates, such A
nomination, after two terms of office
with the wisdom which experience
should bring. Is not very reassuring
to wives n mothers Of the city as to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-30
Fusion Party Politics.

To comply with the law this will be headed Democrats" party with
the Democratic party emblem on the orncal Ballots, but il Is the ticket
agreed uron between the Repnes natives Of the citizens PARTY and those
n the Democratic PARTY.
In tho effort to bring about Fusion for the purpose OF meeting the
emergency which exists In this cts, the Democrats have yielded 10 every
demand Of the Citizens party
Upon the Democratic city ticket ar three well known Republicans
Upon the Republican city Ticket there h not n single Democrat
Therefore a vote FOR Wallace is o. vote Zoe fusion
air Wallace has announced himself repcstcdv ns willing TO retire from
the two tickets upon which he had been nominated IN favor OF harmony,
hut In the combined judgment OF representative mon % the citizens and
Democratic parties he Vas declared 20 be the man TO make the race.
Remember that the Wallace ticket is the fusion ticket
ls success means salt Lake work for SAT- Lake workmen With no p-
nucal or religious test
II means a strict regulation OF thu liquor traffic and the Punishment OF
women ana children from saloons
Il means the awarding OF an contracts TO the lowest responsible bidder
II means that the taxpayers are 10 have the benefit Of Interest o N all
city funds. q
II means that regular ananeal. statements OF the otys condition VIII
be published.
II means reform an other lines not to be discussed with prOprey. Any
institution too bad 20 discuss 10 TOO bad 10 tolerate.
hememoe- .hst the WALLACE ticket is the fusion ticket
VoTE FOR WALLACE AND FUSION.
BENJAMIN T. LLOYD. Chairman. Joint Committee
GEORGE a. MORRIS. Vice Chairman.
GEORGE n. LAwRBNCE. Vice Chairman.
G B FELT Chairman Citizens Committee
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-30
Strict Regulations.

Under existing conditions the nos practical way OF handling the liquor
tranc Is by strict regulation aud a enforcement OF the laws.
All this agitation in favor OF prohibition which has been sweeping over
the country during the past few years has resulted from a lax enforce
ment OF the laws and a disposition o. the part OF certain unwfse part
OF certain unwise liquor dealers 10 oppose measures for a strict resula-
ton OF the tamc.
The movement has been widespread and extreme, but IL originated
in opposition to the dive more than to the business in general.
Brewers we're establishing saloons everywhere for the sale Of their
liquors and the result wat a competition which degraded the trade,
sought for customers n forbidden classes, demoranzed communities and
disguised the public.
a strict observance OF these laws by the LIQUOR dealers in their "
interests there would have been no tidal wave OF prohibition.
Every fair minded and reasoning liquor man will be obliged TO a-
knowledge the truth of ths.
There ar some things the public VIII not permit.
Women and children aus not be allowed IN saloons
u Doesn't matter what alliances the liquor element MAJ be able 10
make o. what promises Il may be able Il obtain as 1 % immunity from pro-
secuuon or legislation. there are some things that may be able TO
tolerate
II liquor dealers themselves will take pride and interest in the n
forcement Of the law 1t will be easier and cheaper than purchasing
Immunity in every campaign.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-30

No growth or Frcntntss is substantial
which Is used ua q sholfcr ior SIN and
ts made an xcuse for it~nuornity.
What the Citigrr' movement Or
salt Lake demands g. cleaalincss win
progressiveness.
We don't want r. single good move
ment stopped nOr one r%cactionnry
measure adopted. Bat We do insist ~.
on some consideration for wives and
mothers, some protection 10 the Young
from the pitfalls that have multiplied
as rapidly as new buildings.
Weed out the dives, enforce the lay
clean up, and then LET as call attention
10 our wonderful advantage which
more than any party policy, insurcs or
municipal growth.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-30

II Il easy enough TO spend other peo-
pies money like water and make a big
showing while the funds hold out.
II is not very hard for some people
to slt tight and do nothing in the
way Of development.
What the city needs and the public
demands. is a business administration
OF municipal AFFAIRS so hat our taxes
may be laid out where they will do
the greatest good to the greatest num-
Der, and will insure growth and pros
pertty, not only during a particular ad-
ministration, but for all time 70 come.
Salt Lake Taxpayers do not object 10
the out lay OF their contributions for
needed and permanent improvements,
hut they want 20 know that every doll
lar is properly n legitimately eX-
pended.
And they have a right to know.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-30
Municipal Politics.

HB mar who. IN a case Of distress.
considers his dignity rather than
the needs of a fellow being, would not
deserve 10 have his name in the list OF
desirable citizens.
The political party which. in a time
Of emergency. refuseg 20 leave its shell
Of partizanship in response to the call
of patriotism belongs in the same class.
w recognize" says the Democratic
platform in this campaign. "a grow
Ing tendency in progressive cities 70
eliminate party lines I'm city govern
ment In favor OF business methods; and
We believe the time Is ripe for the peo-
pie OF this city TO turn their attention
20 a consideration OF questions OF mu-
nlcipal reform"
And Theodore Roosevelt, one Of the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-30
CITY TICKET.
OF Interest to Taxpayers.

Furthermore they are pledged TO the
adoption OF business methods such as
win enhance the credit of the city to
the end that public improvements may
keep pace with its rapid growth"
They are pledged to 'the conservation
Of all the resources of the city" 10
furnish the Taxpayers "a full and COM
plete quarterly statement Of h finan-
citl condition OF the city, and 20 insist
upon competitive bids In the awarding
Of all contracts.'
This is important. Taxpayers have
q right to know what is being done
with their moneys a privilege denied
them under the present American adj
ministration. and they have a right n
demand that public printing and other
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Progress and Reform.

"A $ the Democratic platform de-
"A clares, the convention which plac-
cd in nomination the citizenS ticket
met In response 20 a general call for
harmony, progress and reform. willing
to Join with the best element OF all
other parties.-American. Republican
and socialist-for the inauguration OF
such policies as viii advance and Sc
cure the permanent welfare OF Salt
Lake city,
This Is a critical time In the history
Of Salt Lake cty-just as dangerous
to continue a policy OF recklessness as
to inaugurate a policy Of reaction.
Every thing within reach and reason
must be done TO advance the welfare
Of the city as we'll as to protect the
interests OF the tax payers.