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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08
HOUSE,.
Friday, March Z, 10

Friday, March Z, 1913.
me House met according to adjourn
ment and was called to order by the
Speaker
prayer by the Rev. Mr. Coons of
Augusta.
journal of previous session read and
approved.
fapers from the Senate disposed of
in concurrence,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08

Resolve in favor OF the construction
of a suitable Office or shelter FOR the
immigrant Inspector q Van Buren,
appropriatins five hEats red dollars.
In the senate the ZIP RI of tic
committee on ederai relations. ought
to pass on This bin was accepted
the resolve given it's several readings
and passed To be engrossed.
In the House Senate Amendment 2
was adopted, striking out the emer-
gency clause.
On motion by Mr.. Morey Of Andres
coggin, the vote whereby this vote
was passed to be engrossed in the
Senate was reconsidered and on fur
Their motion by the same senator
House Amendment A was adopted in
concurrence.
The resolve. as amended, was then
passed to be engrossed.
Mr.. HERSEY of Aroostook Mr.
President, do not know as the Sen
ate can object anyway, but il Seems
to me. as the resolve stands now that
it has failed of its purpose. Thu
appropriation called for was to erect
twas not built at the present time
there was no Use for IT,
The, PRESIDENT: The. Chair will
entertain motion To reconsider if the
senator desires to make that motion
Mr.. JERSEY: Mr.. President, | am
against the resolve myself. | move
that the vote whereby this resolve
WAS passed 70 be engrossed he recon
sidered.
Mr.. MOREY of Androscoggin: Mr..
President this bin w&s passed here in
the Senate and sent over to the
House. and had an emergency clause,
providing for the storms of winter.
but it is Intended that the structure
be there. at all times. i have an idea
that while il is desirable to have it
there in the winter, it is certa My de-
sirahle that ii be there to answer the
purpose of shelter for the inspector
appointed by the Government, located
at the end Of this bridge
1t is avery small matter. the entire
expense not exceeding five hundred
dollars. The correspondence with
the attorney general was read the
other day and must be in the minds
of all members. IT Seems to me that
the motion To reconsider should not
prevail.
A viva voce vote was taken The
Chair being in doubt, 4 rising vote
was taken. Seven voting in the af-
firmative and thirteen in the mega
tive, the motion TO reconsider did not
prevail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08
Sick Headache.

This distressing disease results from n
disordered condition Of the stomach and
can be cured by taking Chamberain's
Tablets Sold by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08

An Act 10 amend section Il Of chap
ter of the Revised Statutes, relating
TO the choice Of town officers.
This bill came from the House by
that branch referred 10 the committee
on legal affairs. and on motion by Mr..
Packard Of Knox, was tabled for
printing pending reference IN con
currence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08

Majority and minority reports 0f
the committee on taxation, which was
instructed by an order OF the iesis
lature to inquire into tn expediency
of taxing money invested in real es-
tate mortgages, etc.
Majority report legislation mex
pedient: minority report submitting
bill, An Act To repeal chapter l79 OF
the Public Laws Of 1911, providing for
the exemption Of inorig 12es on real
estate.
In the House tho majority report
was accepted
MT WING Of Franklin Mr. presi-
dent, pending acceptance Of either re-
port, move that both reports lie on
the table and be assigned for consid =
Grafton next Tuesday.
The motion was agreed 70.
House Bills in First Reading.
An Act relating To- the use or anto-
mobiles in the town Of MI. Desert,
Hancock county. On tho qous,.
House Amendment A was adopted. o.,
motion by Mr.. Murphy Il Cumberland
pending first reading and acceptance
Of House Amendment B, the hill was
tabled)
An Act to prohibit The rae II auto
mobiles on the public road in The
town OF Islesbore
An Act additional to Sections 90. 9,
and ss Of Chapter ~ Of the Revised
Statutes relating 10 the qualifications
OF insurance agents and brokers.
Resolve for tn. further improvement
OF marketing farm produce and pnr
chasing supplies for the farm. ffIous
Amendment A adopted in concurrence.
On motion bg Mr.. Murphy of Cumber-
land. tabled pendlng commitment 10
the committee on bills in the second
reading and assigned for considers
ton next Thursday
Resolve in favor Of highway in Tho
town of Ripley
Resolve in favor OF John X. Dins-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08

Papers from the House disposed Of
IN concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08

Resolve in favor of higher educa-
ton for municipal officers.
This resolve came from the House
by that branch referred to the com
mittee on education, and on motion by
Mr. Morey of Andrascoggin. was
tabled pending reference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08
THE 18th MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Sienographic Reports Of Yesterdays Sessions Of
The Senate and House Of Representatives.
SENATE.
Friday. March Z, 1919.
9 called 10 order by the Presi

Friday MdrcH :, 1919.
Senate called TO order by the Presi-
dent.
Prayer by Rev. Father James a.
Carey Of Ifalloweil.
Journal OF previous session read and
approved.
On motion by Mr. Stcarns Of OK
ford. unanimous consent was given,
and that senator presented The fol-
lowing order, ont Of order. and moved
its passage.
Ordered, the House coneurring. that
when the Senate and House adjourn,
il be to meet Monday afternoon
March 10, at half past four o'clock.
The order was given a passage and
sent down for concurrence.
Subsequently the chair announced
that the order had been returned from
the House that branch having con
CURED in its passage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08
Senate Bills in First Reading.

n act ernending Section n. Chan
Ter p of the Revied Statutes, relat-
.nS 70 The protecti5n Of life in build
ihss used for public purposes. (0n
motion by Mr.. Murphy Of C1,ln6cr-
lahd, tabled pending commitments 10
the committee on bills in the f.eone
r0adingD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08
Ways and Bridges.

ny Mr. Conant Of Waldo: IN Net
esta piishlng a State Highway Com
mission and providing for an issuc
OF state Highway Bonds. (On motion
py Mr. Conant, tabled for pr.ntinf.
pending reference. ton motion nv Mr.
Jersey of Aroostook. 500 extra comic.
were ordered printed for The use of
he l4eEislature.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08
Shore Fisheries.

~ Nj Packard of Knox: Resolve
,of the scientific investigation of seal
ioos and the seallop fisheries.
cen motion by Mr.. Packard. tabled
Tor printing pending reference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08

On motion by Mr.. Smith Of Penob-
scot,
Adjourned until next Monday after
noon AT half past o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08

RR Mr. Goodwin If Mexico. Protest
of l.. W, Blanchard and 81 others of
Rlmford and Mexico against any
Change in cost OF the registration Of
automobiles under - horsepower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08

O0' TNTIeFI5a
hy Mr. Cole Of York. An Act in re.
Iation t. the assessment and collec-
,loh OF Inheritance taxes. con motion
eg Mr.. Cote. tabled for printing pend.
ing reference)
Mercantile Affairs and Insurance
NY Mr.. Wing of Franklin: An Act
relating 10 fire Inspectors and removal
Of fire hazards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-08
Legal Affairs.

Hy Mr. Rousseau of Brunswick: An
Act 10 amend Section / of Chapter 81
of the Revised Statutes. relating To
mortgages of personal property
appropriations and Financial Affairs.
l;y Mr.. Higgins of Brewer. Resolve
authorizing the compilation and puhh-
cation Of the insurance laws of Maine.
Mercantile Affairs and Insurance.
by Mr. Higgins Of Brewer: An Act
relating to mutual fire companies
transacting factory and mill insurance
only.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31
By ADDISON HOWARD GIBSON

years since she had last seen Kenneth
Dolland, in spite of the beard and the
costume which had changed his ap-
pearance 50 vastly, she recognized the
man at once. She quickly drew back
within the shadow of the wagon cover
to escape his recognition.
"Yes, bad luck" Haskins replied In
a hopeless tone. As he spoke June
glanced quickly at her fathers face.
Would he recognize the horseman?
She was In a rvo dread lest he
should. Their situation was deplora-
BILE enough without having to undergo
the renewal of the old family quarrel
out there on the desert. But as her
father gave no sign that he remember
ed the man she sank back In the seat
relieved.
"Where are you bound?" asked Ken
meth Dolland.
ITO Crawley's Mines" answered
Haskins.
"Crawiey's mines?" with surprise.
you're thirty miles out of your way"
"As bad as that?" said the old man.
sighipg d~espondently. You were
right, June. We're on the wrong trail"
AS Haskins turned to his daughter
with the helplessness of old G in
trouble the horseman caught a full
view of the girls face. Their eyes
met. With a quick start he cried:
"You hereP'
Instantly June's eyes enjoined him
to silence. With an effort Kenneth
DoIland controlled his desire to speak
to the woman he loved. the one that
he had wandered hundreds of miles
from the old home to forget.
what did you say" inquired the
man.
'That ifs fortunate l found you" re-
turned Dolland. shooting an under
standing look from his eyes straight at
the girl.
EYES," agreed Haskins. wed be
mighty grateful for some help Just
now. You see." he went on, waxing
confidential under the strangers evil
dent sympathetic interest, when l
came west from Missouri | got a little
orchard In the hills near the Sierra
Madre mountains. Everything was
promising, fruit fine, but the mountain
fires swept down on us, burning us out
of house and home. / know Crawley.
and If / can reach his mines he'll give
me work"
Maybe you wouldn't object to help
ing me-" said the young man "I~have
a good little mine In Blue Hills,
about five miles from here. am at
present alone except my cook, Ching
Lee. / have tents and plenty of food
and water. If you're willing I'll hitch
my horse alongside that pugnacious
fellow" indicating Pecksniff. who was
showing some hostile demonstrations
toward the strange horse, land drive
you over there. You will be my
Thanksgiving guests" he added, with
a smile. 'and If you don't like Blue
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31
, THANKSGIVING NOVELTIES !

Vegetable decorations are the feature
of many Thanksgiving parties, espe-
cially in the country. The turkey is
decorated with strings Of cranberries.
tiny sausages and small yellow onions.
A large fat. round basket filled with
yellow toned vegetables serves as a
centerpiece.
The appetizer consists Of anchovies
curled in a ring of carrot resting on n
small lettuce leaf. With the vegetable
salad small carrots nodded of soft
yellow cheese are served with a sprig
of parsley in the end. The dessert is a
garden basket made of spun sugar
filed with Ice cream vegetables with
their natural color and markings.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31
By THOMAS.

ployer. Ching Lee was soon busy in
the shed kitchen preparing dinner for
the guests.
together under the trees announced
Kenseth, his eyes flashing with joy
as he watched June's deft fingers ar
ranging a tablecloth of paper napkins.
Certain details of the feast the girl had
insisted on taking out of Ching Lees
hands.
Looking up from her self appointed
task, June encountered Kenneth's gaze
-yearning. appealing. They were
alone, sheltered by the tree. Her IA
Their was behind the big tent inspect
Ing an ore dump. Ching Lee saw only
his appetizing roast. which he was
basting. AS Kenneth opened his arms
she did not resist him.
my June! At last l find your vas
the cry of the mans pentup heart.
Just as their lips met the old mans
voice demanded harshly:
What does this mean?" He stood
before the trapped lovers, his face full
of anger. Kenneth had removed his
hat, and as he faced Haskins the lat
ter went on; $50 you are Ken Dolland.
eh? know you now. You decoyed
me here just to get June In your pow
er again. But | defy you. Come.
Junei' And. jerking her rudely from
Kenneth's side. he drew her toward
the trail.
where are you golngr' asked Dol
land.
Back on the desert" retorted Has
kins. Wen starve out there before
I'll accept favors from you"
The old man was shaking with min
gled fatigue and anger. but slowly
dragging June, white and speechless.
toward the desert. Kenneth followed
them.
"You have no right to drag June into
suffering If you will go yourself" Dol
land said In firm tones. Listen herei
/ have a good claim. and l can take
good care of you and June. Where's
the sense of nursing that old feud? !
never harmed you. and III be a o to
you If you'll let me. I've found June
after you've kept her hidden from me
all these years. and | intend to keep
her now. with or without you. just rs
you choose"
June was clinging to her father. sob
bing. Haskins gave a long look across
the desert; then his eyes rested ten
Derby upon the girls bowed head
After a pause he looked back at the
stalwart young man determinedly fol
lowing them. Suddenly the anger left
his face. and he moved toward Ken
meth
"I've been an old fool. Ken" he said.
.but | won't stand between you and
June any longer. II isn't any use to
nght love and Providence"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31

Hills after you've rested a day or two
well see about your getting over to
the Crawley mines"
Years ago the Haskinses and the Dol
lands had lived on adjoining farms in
Missouri. In spite of a bitter quarrel
that existed between the heads of the
family, Kenneth and June loved each
other. When Haskins had discovered
the attachment be had angriIy dismiss
ed the young man. sold out and left
the country. Unable to trace the
movements OF Haskins and finally
~despairing OF ever finding June, Ken
meth had buried himself in prospect
Ing for gold In the far west
After weary days Of wandering owe
dusty. half obIiterated trails, where
the bIeached skeletons of Ill fated ami
mails limited many a terrible tale Of
suffering. the tired old man and his
faithful daughter found Blue BILLS an
ideal retreat
Obeying the directions of his en-
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31


team, a jaded, rawboned horse and a
plucky little mule. pulled it along over
an almost obliterated trail.
poor old Bobi' said the girl pity
ingly, looking at the horse as be pant
ed and fioundered along in the sand,
trying to do his share. 81 don't be-
lieve he will last to the next water
hole If we are on the right trail"
He does seem nearly done for" re-
turned her father. 1.-THE trips been
too hard for him. but | did think he'd
stand 1t with Pecksniff to get us to the
mines"
A mile farther on they were obliged
to stop. Old Bob had given out June
jumped from che wagon and undid
back of the wagon. She was just
bringing him a basin of water from
the meager supply In the little keg,
which had beer filed at the last wa
tering place. when. with a groan. old
Bob sank to the ground. In a few
moments he was dead.
The girl could not keep back the
tears as she gazed upon the stiffened
limbs of Old Bob.
well. weIli'' exclaimed her father,
a quaver In his voice. .'Old Bob's a
goner." Then he turned away, rubbing
his hardened hands in v Devil
derment. This is a cheerful situation
for us, June, and Thanksgiving day at
thati Here we are with only Pecksnif
left alone out here in the desert forty
miles from nowhere and scarcely
enough food In the wagon to feed a
jack rabbit. I've brought you to this
I've always been a crazy old fool"
mo. no, father" said June. recover
ing herself to cheer the disheartened
old man. I'VE both thought it was
best to go to the mines, where you are
sure to get work. Never mind. Well
rest an hour or two: then wen take
Pecksniff and go on to the mines on
foot. You can ride and I'll walk
I'VE can't ride Pecksniff," returned
the old man as the girl led him back
to the wagon He bucks like the
dickens. No, June" In a despairing
tone; 1--WE never can reach the mines
without help tell you we are In a
worse fix than you think"
I'VE can trust in God to help us"
said the girl as she assisted her father
back into the wagon.
Although late In November, the sun
In the cloudless sky shone down upon
the arid sand of the desert with great
force. Blue Hills off to the south loom.
ed vaguely in the hazy distance, and a
broad mirage bordered the horizon.
Presently out of the quivertng heat
waves a horseman rode toward the
stranded wagon.
sHellol' he called. refining in his
horse a few feet In front Of the wagon.
You've met with bad luck, ] see"
scanning the carcass OF old Bob.
At the sound OF the horseman's voice
June Haskins' face went white. then
red, by turns. Her heart began such a
wild beating she could scarcely keep
from crying out. In spite OF the stx
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31
ROAST BEEF
AND
BROWN GRAVY
By o. B. BREuER

" DNNcAN
o 1913, by American Press Association.
VoU may rave, If you will. about tur-
key and dressing.
You may worship it still as an edible
blessing.
But for me mashed potatoes. all creamy
and wavy.
a cut of roast beef and a lot of brown
gravy
Civ me beef, I repeat. and my Thanks
giving's merry,
And. with never a taunt from the saucy
cranberry.
1 will eat with a relish to cause admira-
ton,
never thinking at all of the bird of the
nation"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31
rhankaaivina pay N japan.

The Japanese Thanksgiving, which
is called the Kan-name Matsuri. or
Festival of Divine Tasting" comes
Immediately after the rice crop is
gathered. The streets blossom with
lanterns and lags. and the first rice Of
the garnered crop is solemnly offered
to the gods by the emperor in the pal
ace chapel and by the priests at every
Shinto shrine. After the ceremonies
are concluded there is feasting.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31

A1OR Is love OF the city and sea
IN So strong that they heed moi the cal
OF the little brown house and the plel
OF the saga that them all
To h ~board-festal boardi They ma,
roam
To the ends OF the world. but the way.
Be 1t ever 80 far. must lead home
On this dayi
Though the fingers that beckon are old.
Yet the one who IL jousting aield
Must como hurrying back to the fold
And lay by his lance and his shield
Nor think OF the tourney and fray.
Forgetting his p~enchant to roam.
And offer up thanks for . day
In his home
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31
Q 1913. by American Press Association.

Q 1913. by American Press Association.
a RE you sure we are on the right
trail, father?" asked June Has
- kins, peering ~anxiously out Of
the covered wagon across
miles of tawny desert, relieved only
by struggling clumps of dwarfed sage
brush and cactus.
THE stranger we passed at the last
water hole directed us this way" an
swered an old man as he thrust a
white head and a weather beaten face
forward to take a fresh survey of their
surroundings. There were so many
trails there l might have made a mis-
take. This isn't a very well marked
one, but we'd best follow it. / don't
want to turn back" fretfully.
The wagon was old. and the wheels
creaked dismally as the i'll matched
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31
How the HoIlander Celebrates.

The Dutch used to celebrate their
Thanksgiving by eating a sort of
Spanish hodgepodge of stewed meat
and vegetables in commemoration Of
their d~elivsrance from Spain. In re
rent years, however. the custom has
been on the 'wane.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31

| suppose many people viii say it Is trea-
son
To renounce the great fowl of the holiday
season,
But the juicy roast beef. l would have
you remember.
Is as good in July as it is In November.
It's an all the time friend. ind the ones
who stick TO IL
VIII never have cause to regret or to
rue 1t,
While the wisdom of feasting on turkey |
question,
Since It often is known to produce indi-
gestion.
So I'll pass the proud turkey with all my
good wishes
And will choose for myself such delecta-
BILE dishes
AS the good old reliable bean of the navy,
A cut of roast beef and a lot of brown
gravy.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31

aAOAG S-0
ming of the day than Henry Ward
cher. Said he:
thanksgiving day is the one
= national festival which turns on
y home life. 1t Is not a day of &C.
"a Ecclesiastical saints. 1t is not a ma
tional anniversary. 1t is not a day
celebrating a religious event. 1t
is a day of nature. 1t Is a day
of thanksgiving for the years
history. And 1t must pivot on
the household. 1t is the one great
festival of our American life
that pivots on the household. A
typical Thanksgiving dinner rep
resents everything that has
grown in all the summer ft to
make glad the heart of man. 1t
Is not a riotous feast. 1t is a
table piled high among the group
of r%ollicking young and old with
the treasures Of the growing
year. accepted with %rejoicings
and interchange Of many fes-
tivities as a token of gratitude
to Almighty God.
Remember Gods bounty in
the year. String the pearls of
his favor. Hide the dark parts
except so far as they are break
ing out III light. Give this n
day to thanks, to joy, to graft
tude.'
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31

G HRILL the bards to the bird at the
feast,
To the wondrous array of the best.
Do they tell Of the pilgrim come east7
Do they tell of the pilgrim come westf
With the wanderlust In him to roam,
But who hears-and who hears to obey
The call of his heart crying. Home
On this dayi"
Though for Commands n gluttons they
sing,
All the t~roubadours best In our land.
/ shall strive in my verses TO bring
A rouse to the wandering band
Who ease In their dash for the bar
And come from the lands they would
roam
To thrill to the lure Of the day
And homei
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-10-31
BEECHER'S CONCEPTION OF
THE THANKSGIVING FEAST.

While many able writer's and orators
have given expression to their concep-
tion of Thanksgiving, none perhaps
ever more beautifully defined the
meaning of the day than Henry Ward
Beecher. Said he:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-11
PERSONALS.

Mrs. H. c. Miller and son Arno and
Mrs. l.. J. Ealey and son Trevor have
returned home from a two weeks
visit with their sister Mrs. H. S. loops
of Kane, I'll.
Miss Sadie Marion Becker and
Miss Helen Coombs will leave this
evening for New York where they
will take special work in Columbia
university this year.
Mrs. Frank NJ Fuller and son John
will arrive at home tomorrow after a
months visit in Seattle with Mr.. and
Mrs. Caleb Forbes Davis.
Mrs. John Dewitt and children will
arrive at home in a few DAYS after
having spent the summer on the coast
of Maine.
Miss Eleanore Gordon who has been
spending the summer in Hamilton wa
the guest of friends in the city yes
terday Miss Gordon is an unusually
talented woman, Unitarian minister
having a passionate at Orlando, Fla.
Miss Agnes O'Brien is in st. Louis
on visit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-11
A Thaw Rumor.

CoLBROOK, N. H., Sept. 1.-THE
arrival here this afternoon of several
Canadian immigration officers gave
rise to the report that Harry X, Thaw
is to be taken back to Canada and pro.
duced on Monday before appeals eide
of the kings bench on Monday. Moth
ing definite was learned but it is ru-
mored that the kings bench ignoring
the ruling of c. j. Doherty, minister of
justice and acting minister of imml.
grafton, had commanded immigration
officers to bring Thaw to Montreal on
Monday. All day Thaw has been in
earnest consultation with his attor-
neys. At noon he was taken to the
public dining room of the Monadnock
hotel for luncheon and then he got
ready for his hearing before Justice OF
Peace Carr, set for O'Clock this af-
ternoon