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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-08-31
OPINIONS OFFER On THE
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
While SENS cislasns Favsr Call.
lng Censsatien. Conservative
Elsmsnt Opposes H.

AHN HtA=sfH#i u HItta GOES MOI
seem 70 be especially cnthusias.
tic over the pfoposed consli,u.
tional conven ton. which prom.
ises 10 occupy 4 large share oI
attention at the next legislative
essi0n.
The lack Of support for the
proposed measure is probably
due to the chaotic politics al con.
ditions existing In the state. and
the prevalence Of intense fac
tionalism. The more conserva
tive element seriously doubts
whether. under these existing
conditions it would be possible to
secure a satisfactory revision of
lhe organic laws of the commons
wealth.
One strong objection offered
to tinkering with the constitu-
ton at this time is that the per-
sonnel of men who would proba-
bly, compose the body would be
far below that of the convention
of 1890. owing to the widespread
prevalence of the spirit of fac
tionalism.
1t is generally conceded that
the organic laws need revision in
some respects. notably in regard
to representation from the south
Mississippi counties, which is
not in just proportion to the pop
ulation or wealth Of that section.
and also that the organic law
relative to taxation and assess
ment ought to be modernized,
but the conservative element
claims that these reforms can
best be brought about through
amendments to the constitution,
and that the needed amendments
would have been submitted by
the legislature to the people long
ere this had it not been for the
lack of able leadership among
those advocating the changes.
Surface indications seem to
justify the belief that a stronger
fight will be made at the next
legislative session that ever be-
fore for a constitutional conven-
ton, and that advocates of the
measure will perfect thorough
working organization Immediate
ly after the lawmaking body con-
venes.
+. All of the advocates Of an elec-
tive judiciary system, some of
whom have hitherto opposed a
constitutional convention, will
line up for the measure, because
of Gov. Brewers veto at the last
session Of the bill putting the
elective judiciary amendments
into effect. The governor is firm
in his conclusion that the amend
ments were improperly submit
ted, and will not stand a test in
the courts. Many very able
lawyers agree with him in this
opinion. Nevertheless; the elect
i've judiciary advocates are ar
raging against him. and, having
found it impossible TO get their
pet measure adopted during the
Brewer administration. through
the amendment method, they are
willing to join in the call for a
convention.
It is claimed that in the rich
but thinly populated delta section
of the state there has been 9
decided growth of sentiment fol
the proposed constitutional con-
vention, and that a goodly mum.
Der of Legislators who have hith.
erto resolutely opposed all forms
of constitutional tinkering. vii
line up with south Mississippi in
the coming fight. The delta so
Ions are especially anxious t.
have the organic law relative tt
levees given a complete revision.
In event a convention is called
| it will hardly be held before the
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-08-31

Mr.. V. B lines has returned from
a pleasant trip to Gulfport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
Propose Electric
Road Across Maine.

Perhaps the most gigantic proposal
in electric railroad construction in the
State of Maine for long time, is mani
fest in the recent petition filed at the
office Of the Board of Railroad Commits
sioners by the Quebec railroad. The
petition requests the approval of the
board TO the construction of a line of
electric railway across the Northern
portion of the State of Maine.
The Quebec Railway Co, recently o.
ganizcd under the laws of the State,
has plan for the construction of an
electric line. from the east to the west
border of the State. This line leads
through the widest part of the Maine
wilderness, crossing the Allagash re-
gion, where the most expert engineers
will be needed.
In detail, the line starts in the town
of Washburn from a point on the
Aroostook Valley Railroad, which it is
understood. is practically the same
company. through Washburn to Wade;
through Wade plantation; thence, by
q general direction, to the western
boundary of the State. reaching that
boundary about 100 miles, perhaps a
little over, above .Megantic. The line
will be constructed partly in the
streets and partly on private property.
Approximately Ill miles will be con-
structed through the wilderness, touch
ing here and there small plantation
villages or other small towns. The low
est estimate of the proposition is
sS.5Oo,o00. approximately, and that
makes the cost, approximately, per
mile, more than 800. The mag
nitude of the plan is manifest
in the above figures. The road will no
doubt be of steam road construction.
Following the line of the proposed
road. by an imaginary line into the
Canadian territory at both ends, II
forms almost direct line between st.
Johns and Quebec. While these are
not known to be the objective points
Of the company, without doubt the ulti-
mate finish of the proposed line will
see these two Canadian cities united
by such line.
A line of this sort will cause the elm
ination of such roundabout way of
reaching one of these cities from the
other. BY looking at the map the
course can easily be traced, and the
course of the present railroad-steam-
which follows the st. John river around
the border of Maine, as can be seen.
causes quite detour The direct line
across northern Maine will greatly
shorten the distance, providing, of
course, this is the object of the COM
pany.
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A Decision on High
way Hearings Soon.

Conversing with Journal reporter.
Wednesday, Lyman H. Nelson, chair
man of the Highway Commission,
stated that the decisions on the recent
highway hearings, in accordance with
the establishment of an inter-locking
system of State highways, will be
forthcoming shortly. He stated that
the matters had been held for a full
meeting and that no doubt decisions on
the evidence presented would be easily
reached.
The matter was talked over with the
Governor and Council in executive ses-
sion, Wednesday. and no definite de-
cisions made. With a tentative map
of the inter- locking highways, the COM
mission has started surveys and in
some cases work, where no opposition
was made.
The road from Fryeburg. on the New
Hampshire line. to Portland is the next
big undertaking by the commission and
is about 60 miles long-10 miles longer
than the Kittery-Portland trunk line
and will be constructed of gravel.
With the TWO aforementioned roads,
and the road from Bath to Portland
for which the federal government gives
over $4,000, the Highway Commission
will have a fair start ON the accom-
plishment of a great deal of construc-
ton during 1914 N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
Make This and Try II
for Coughs
This Homemade Remedy has
NO Equal for Prompt
Results.

Mix one pint of granulated sugar with
II pint Of warm water, and stir for 2
minutes. Put 21a ounces of Pinex fifty
cents WORTH in q pint bottle; then add
the Sugar Syrup. Take teaspoonful
every one, two or three hours.
This simple remedy takes hold of a
cough more quickly than anything else
you ever used. Usually conquers an
ordinary cough inside of "a hours.
Splendid, too, for whooping cough,
spasmodic Group and bronchitis. 1t
stimulates the appetite and is slightly
Laxative, which helps end cough.
This makes more and better cough
syrup than you could buy ready made
for $3.50. 1t keeps perfectly and tastes
pleasant.
Pinex is most valuable concen.
trated compound of Norway white pine
extract, and is rich in guaiacol and
other natural pine elements which are
so healing to the membranes. Other
preparations will not work in this plan.
Making cough syrup with Pinex and
sugar syrup Tor strained honey has
proven so popular throughout the United
States and Canada that it is often
initiated. But the old, successful mix
ture has never been equaled.
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction,
or money promptly refunded, goes with
this preparation. Your druggist has
Pinex or will get it for you. If not
send to The Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind
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AUTOMOBILE PLATES.
First Installment Arrives at the Sec.
rotary of States Office.

The first installment of the automo-
bile plates for 1914 has arrived at the
office Of the secretary of State. The
next year, they will be blue with white
letters, and the word Maine and date
1914 will be upon them as well as the
license number.
Few people realize of how much i'm
portance the automobile department
has come TO be in the secretary of
States office. Each year the new
plates must be sent out and the money
for new license taken in and kept &C
count of.
Something like $1,000 plates have been
ordered at an average cost of IL 1-2
cents a plate. The Legislature appro-
PIRATES, each year, money for this ex-
penditure. Last year, they appropri-
ated $4,000 and. this year, $4,000, al
though all of this will not be used.
About 1900 are regular plates. while
the others are, special, dealers and mo-
tor cycle licenses.
1t is necessary to hire a clerk to do
UP and send out the plates and usual
ly the surplus left from the appropri
alton is used to do this work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
STATE HOUSE.
Hospital Case Decision Will
BeHad, Probably, Dec. q.
Proposal Of Large Electric Line
Across Northern Maine.
State Auditors Report. About High
ways.-Addiiions to Museum.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Regular Meeting Of the Governor and
Council, at 10 A. NJ, Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Those awaiting with concern, the de-
cision of the Governor and Council on
the matter of the charges brought
against Dr.. Henry W. Miller, superin-
tendent Of the Augusta State hospital
end the board of trustees, by Ffed r.
Smith, a member of the board, will
have to continue their anxiety until
Dec. 90, at which time the Council will
hold its next meeting and in all prob
ability will render its decision.
The Council held, Wednesday, an
executive session In the council cham
Der at the State House, and it was
thought possible decision might bt
rendered. The time was practically ali
taken up in the discussion of highway
matters, and as far as is known, the
hospital matter was not discussed al
length.
After Wednesdays session of the
Council, the Advisory Board In the
Matter of Paroles left on the afternoon
express for Thomaston, where they
will begin sessions, today (Thursday).
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ing and burning all the time. used -
on it and it dried 1t up. but that was not
gone good when the same rash broke out
on my left shoulder and on my left arm and
1t nearly drove me crazy. could not sleep
and could not do anything. scratched
and it made 1t go into sores on my back and
face. My clothing irritated It something
awful. l could not bear anything to touch
my back at all for two weeks and 1t would
make it itch and burn SO badly would cry
out and have to take my clothes of.
~ tried ---- and that did not do any
good. thought would go out of my head
the way was. But after used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment they seemed to ease mo.
I only used two cakes Of Cuticura Soap and
two boxes of Cuticura Ointment and it took
two months to get rid Of the eruption"
(signedD Mrs. Katie F. Silvia. Apr. ~, 1918.
Cuticura Soap CSC. and Cuticura Ointment
5Oc. are sold everywhere Liberal sample Of
each mailed free. With 32-p. Skin Book. Ad-
dress postcard Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston,"
AvMen who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticuws Soap will find it best for skin and scalp.
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DIED..
AROnSTOOK

AROOSTOOh.
Fort Fairfeld-Nov. 20, David Daigle,
aged e years, months, 10 days; Nov.
%. James Arthur Duffy, aged 10 years.
months, IS days.
Mars Hill-Nov. p, Elmer Dillen'
CUMBERLAND.
Portland-Nov. 80 Perez Burr Burnhan.
aged rs years, months, "a days; NOV; -
Elizabeth J. Berry v AGED 2 t years a ased
4S years, II months. IS days; NOV; 81,
Mary Connolly; Nov. 2S, Eudayillah n.
Eagles, aged 67 years; Nov. ". Hatue
Elwood Kerr, aged I years, months;
south Portiand-Nov. %, Jane f. Cusk-
ley, Nov. 30. Rachel ID. Hoover, aged %
years. months; Nov. 26, Clarence Her
bert Miliken, aged SO years, s months.
Gray-Nov. 81. Augusta Frank, aged ~
years, IL months. 2 days,
West Scarboro-Nov. 70, Mrs Mary l..
N Peaks 1sland-Nov. 20. Mrs Mary e.
aged 80 years, ! month. 10 days
orland-Nov Is. Charles E. Keyes,
Bar Harbor-Nov %. Clayton Higgins.
KNOX.
Rockland-Nov. %, Mrs. Carrie p. Har-
low. aged IS years; Nov. q, Albert d,
Sleeper. aged 80 years, months, 70 uays3
Nov. q. Truman II. Bucklin, aged ~
T ThomastonNNov. 20. Abby strout. aged
IS years, 2 months, % days.
LINCOLN.
Boothbay Harbor-Nov. %. S. NJ. Chad
bourne of Saco. aged 50 years, months.
OXFORD.
Denmark-Nov. "A, William Gilman.
aged SO years, 10 months.
PENOBSCOT.
Bangor-Nov, 81. Daniel ]. Cronin,
aged 50 years; Nov. q, Ruez D. Rand,
aged CT years: Nov. %. Edward X. Fer
maid. aged 81 years; Nov. 26, Albert S.
Chick. aged 70 years; Nov. %, Albert d.
Hart. aged go years, II months, days.
PISCATAQUIS.
Brownville-Nov. %, -Alvah Glidden.
aged IS years.
% years, 3 months, Z days.
SOMERSET.
Palmyra-Nov. %, Angie Foley. aged ~
IHarmony-Nov. %, Viola G. Morecraft,
aged % years.
WALDO
Beifast-Nov. q, Mehitable Knowlton.
aged SIS years 10 months.
Brooks-Nov. q, Sarah e. Campbell,
aged 93 years, A months.
YORK.
Biddeford-Nov. q, Marcus Watson.
aged So years.
man, aged rs years.
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ADDITIONS TO STATE MUSEUM.
Interesting Mineral Exhibits and Gu
rios Given by Auburn Man.

w. r. Damon of Auburn, an art and
curio dealer, has sent to the State nu-
scum a few antiques and curios, which
are of interest to people. He also sent
some specimen of minerals found in
Maine. Among them is the quartz form
of cinnamon garnet and red garnet,
the pink tourmaline, fossil from Mon
son, fossil of birch twigs from Mt.
Katahdin, smoky quartz and other
specimen of the mineral life in Maine.
He gent with these some polished
specimens of the cinnamon garnet,
agate and turquoise.
An old wooden foot warmer, formerly
owned by DIR. Sanders of Minot, and
alleged to be over 100 years old. The
outside Is of wood punctured by tiny
holes, the case being lined with zinc,
also punctured with tiny holes. Hot
rocks were put in this, and 1t was TAX
en- in the sleighs on long rides, and
served as a very efficient stove on
which to toast the feet"
An old wooden bitstock, forms anoth-
er part of the curio collection, this too
is over 100 years old. An old pod aug
err, seldom If ever found in use now,
and then in only out of the way back
woods place. An old fashioned lantern
was also added to the collection.
These will be marked and exhibited
In the museum.
The museum has also been in receipt
Of three pewter measures from the
town OF Vinalhaven, which will be put
on exhibition. These measures. be-
cause OF age and unreliabiiity were
condemned by the State sealer Of
weights and measures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

ricultural Department, but the COM
plaint that they are not being taken
care of is explained:
The weather is responsible for the
apparent neglect. for during the warm
weather the moths do not stay in their
nests, and 1t is only in the cold wealth
er that the nests are sure to contain
all of them.
OF course, that does not mean that
all the moths do not stay in their nests,
because only a portion Of them come
out, but the colder weather is a much
better time to gather the nests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
ADDISON.

Burlin Crowley is slowly recovering
from slight shock.
Schools opened in Addison for the
winter term, Monday, in the Cape
school with James Nash as teacher;
Ridge, Mrs. Ida Crowley; Village,
Flora Goodwin; East Side. Lewis Car
ter; Lower East Side, Dorothy Hatha-
away. The Batson school Will open
next Monday with Ida Peterson as
teacher. The school at Moose Neck
will open later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
Vassalboro Grange.

Vassalboro Grange held it's annual
election of officers, Tuesday evening
Dec. e. The following officers were
elected for the year of 1914. Worthy
master, Charles Barker; worthy over
seer, H. S. Marden; worthy lecturer
Mrs. l.. p. Gates: worthy chaplain
Mrs. Frank Perkins; worthy steward
Russell Weeks; worthy secretary, S. b.
Richardson; worthy treasurer, Arno
Little; Ceres, Mrs. S. B. Richardson
Pomona, Mrs c. z. Dennico; Flora
Mrs. Arno Little; assistant steward
3. r. Tingley: lady assistant steward
Mrs. ]. M. Gates; gatekeeper. William
Ward.
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Silver Lake GRANGE,

Silver Lake Grange held an all-day
session, Tuesday, Dec 2, for the purpose
of election. with a good attendance. The
following officers were elected: Master,
Archie Pinkham; overseer, Mansel
Farnsworth; lecturer, William Cole;
chaplain, Lizzie Fish; treasurer, Eben
Bailey; steward, Fred Abbott; assistant
steward, Eugene Brann; lady assistant
steward, Geneva Randall; Ceres, Nettie
Patterson: Pomona, Sadie Denico: Flora,
Madaline Gerrold; gatekeeper. Will Met
calf
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New CORPORATIONS.

The following certificate Of organiza-
ton has been filed at the Office of the
secretary of State:
Happyland, Ltd, organized at Port
land, for the purpose of conducting
exhibitions, classes and conferences
and lectures with 100000 capital stock,
Of which nothing is paid in. Officers:
President, Albert F. Jones Of Portland;
treasurer, L. l.. Croteau of Portland.
Certificate fled Dec. 2, 1913.
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PALERMO.

BRANCH MILLS-Mr. and Mrs ]. p
Goddard of Waterviile spent Thanksgiv-
ing with their daughter, Mrs. Dean Es-
ties, and family.
Edward Bean of Boston was in the
place. Friday and Saturday. on business
Miss Hazel Pooler of Waterville was
the guest of Mrs. Frank Doe. a few days
last week.
Harvey Doe, who was home for the
Thanksgiving recess, returned to Fair
field. Sunday.
The scholars from Cony High school,
Edith Pinkham. Doris and Stanley
Kitchin, Beatrice Worthing and George
Bradstreet, who were home to spend
Thanksgiving with their parents, return
ed to Augusta, Sunday
Geo. A Worthing went to Waltham,
Mass, Friday, called there by the Sc
rious illness of his sister, Mrs Eva
Smith, who is very sick In the hospital
in Waltham.
Clarence Worthing and family enjoyed
a Thanksgiving dinner with AIr. and Mrs.
Frank Worthing.
Flora Kitchin, Chester Worthing and
sister Eva spent Thanksgiving at Daniel
Clark's in Freedom.
Several of the young people attended
the entertainment at East Palermo.
Wednesday evening, and report a fine
time.
Lucille Clark was a weekend visitor
at Geo. A. Workings
Dulcie Crommett visited her grandpa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs Turner, last
week.
All who were sick with humps last
week, are reported as gaining.
NoRTH-The people of the First
Baptist church regret much that their
pastor. Rev. G. L. McNiven, is about
to leave this place for work in another
field. He presented his resignation
Nov. Goth, to take effect, Dec. IA.
While Periey Soule was driving tc
his work, Monday morning, his horse
broke through a culvert in the north
part OF the town, throwing Mr. Soulc
from the wagon and injuring his leg
quite badly. No bones were broken
however.
Mrs. Addie Wood and daughter
Lucy passed Thanksgiving with Mr.
and Mrs. A. F. Merrifeld. They return
ed to Albion, Friday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Young anc
daughter Doris were guests, Thanks.
giving day, at Eugene Rowes.
Harold Sabine and brother Dewey
succeeded in getting big buck deer
Saturday.
Mrs. Harry worthing has been quite
Ill. the past week with. the mumps.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Nelson went tc
Portland, Thursday. for a few days
visit with their daughter, Mrs. Mable
Curtis.
Mr. and Mrs. Grin Trask and Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Wytham were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Hanson
Thanksgiving day
Mrs Eugene Rowe went to Bangor
Monday. with her son Norris to have
him treated for adnoids.
Harry Black was at home for
Thanksgiving. He returned to his work
in Providence, Monday. His father
John Black. returned with him.
Mrs. H. r. Carr, who has been i'll
for some time, passed away very sud
denly, Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fuller returned
to their home in Melrose, Mass, Friday
after a weeks visit with parents, Mr.
and Mrs. c. E. Carr.
Mrs. Hattie Chadwick, daughter
Jennie and sons Harry and Ray, pass
ed Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs
VIII Chadwick in Albion.
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AWARD BIDS.
Contracts for Heating and Wiring of
New Washington Co. Normal School
Building.

The board of the Washington County
Normal school met, Wednesday, at the
office of the State superintendent of
schools, Payson Smith, and awarded
the contracts for the heating and wiz
ing OF the new dormitory. The contract
for the plumbing was held over
The members of the board are;
Charles w. Mullen OF Bangor, Clin-
ton s. Eastman of Westbrook and
Carleton p. Merrill of Skowhegan.
State Superintendent Smith ex-officio
The awards were made as follows:
For heating, to Arthur B. Fells,
s2797; wiring, N. A. Fessenden, $3.50.
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brown spots at first and
it looked like freokles. and
then they seemed to run
In together and they
looked like a rash Of some
kind. 1t did not trouble
me for almost a year and
then my upper lip and my
face right near my eye
broke out and it was Itch
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.
Not Guilty Of Robbery.

a jury in the supreme court at Houl-
ton, late Tuesday, returned a verdict of
not guilty in the case of Michael
Tneriault. charged with completely in
The daring daylight robbery of the
American Express Cos. office at Fort
Fairfield, May 8 last, when S133.75 was
taken from the money drawer while
Agent II. O. Perry and his son We're at
dinner. Soon after the robbery the
State found evidence upon which a
warrant was issued and Charles Crock,
alias Charles Cyr. was arrested and
brought to the Houlton jail. Cyr told a
story duplicating Mieho5l Theriault
who, he said, helped him pith the job
and Theriault was arrested.
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ing every llIIllb al
mussed up when you
can so easily relieve
that pain or soreness
with Il little clean, white
MUSTEROLE.
MUSrEROLE is made
of pure oil of mustard
and other helpful in
gradients, combined in
the form Of a pleasant
white imminent. 1t takes
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Not Time to Gather Moths.

1t has been mentioned by many I'M
familiar with the brown tail moth that
more than the usual number of nests
are seen on the trees. this year. which
Is admitted to be true by the State Ag-