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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

| Statutes, relating to the state board of
health, tabled by Senator Patten, was
taken from the table, and on further
motion by the same senator, WAS refer
red to the committee on public health.
On motion by the same senator, Sen
ate Document 135, Resolve in favor Of
Freedom Academy Association, tabled
by Senator Conant, was taken from
the table, and on further motion by
the same senator was referred to
the committee on education.
on motion by the same senator, Sen
ate Document 125. An Act to amend
Section IS of Chapter 10 of the Revised
Statutes, relating to the sale of land
for taxes in Incorporated places, tabled
by Senator Hastings, was taken from
the table, and upon further motion by
the same senator, was referred to the
committee on legal affairs in concur
renee.
On motion by the same senate Sen
ate Document 131, Resolve authorizing
the land agent to convey Lower Mark
Island in Sheepscot Bay, tabled by
Senator Hastings, was taken from the
table, and upon further motion by the
same senator was referred to the com
mittee on state lands and forest pre-
servation IN concurrence
On motion by Mr.. Hersey Of Aroos-
took, Senate Document 100 Resolve in
favor of the Arocstook Central Insti-
tute, was taken from the table, and
upon further motion by the same SEN
ator was referred to the committee
on education in concurrence,
Mr.. COLBY of Somerset: Mr.. Presi-
dent, move to take from the table an
Act to incorporate the Madison Water
District, tabled by me Yesterday.
The PRESIDENT; The Chair will
state for the information Of the sen8-
tor that this bill. with several others.
have not been returned from the
printer.
on motion by MIR Ellison of Cum
herland Senate Document 12t. Report
of the special Joint committee Of tie
18th Legislature to investigate the
present and proposed mefhsys of dis
tribution d school funds, tabled By
Senator Murphy. was taken from the
table, and en- further motion by the
same senator, was referred to the com
mittCc On education,
on motion ly he same senator, Se,l-
ate Document 10, Receive in favor of
Springfield Normal School, tabled by
Senator Murphy, WIS taken from tie
table aud upos futthvr motion hy tho
same senator was referred to the COM
mittee on education III concurrence.
On motion by air, Stearns of o2=
ford, Petition of j. c. Greene and s.
others Of Rome, praying that Crooked
IgIs mr. E544,Il -
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Baby Had Irritating Breaking Out.

DC W. Doth ST., New York My
baby was taken with an irritating breaking
out on his fare.-~-As he always scratched.
the sores would tester and finally oozed out
pus which made more Sores This made
him cross and ugly. purchased the Cuti-
cura Soap and Chtictira Ointment In three
months his face was completely cured.
(Signed) J. II. johnson. Dec 81. 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are
sold throughout the world Liberal sample of
each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. ADJ
dress postcard 'Cuticura. Dept.T. Boston.
Es-Tender-faced men should use Cuticura
Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

10 of the Revised statutes. relating to
sales of estates of on-resident own
ers.
BY Mr. Mcbride of Mount Desert:
An Act to amend chapter 504 of the
Private and Special Laws of 1889. in
cooperating the Otter Creek Bridge
Company
BY Mr. Doherty of Rockland: An
Act relating to inspection of lime
casks.
BY Mr.. Trimble of Calais: Petition
ers of Calais. Maine, in favor of wo-
man suffrage.
BY Mr.. Dunbar of Jonesport: Petit
ton of Martha w. buchanan and %
others of Columbia Falls in favor OF
same.
BY Mr.. Umphrey of washburn: Pc
tition of Beatrice Porter ana % 9TH
ers of Washburn in favor of same.
Legal Affairs.
BY Mr.. Wheeler of Paris; An Act to
amend section five of chapter 1l3 of
the Revised Statutes, relating to per-
sonal property bargained and deliv-
cred To another which shall remain the
property of the seller till paid for.
(Tabled for printing pending its ref
erence TO the committee on motion by
Mr.. Wheeler of South Paris.)
By same gentleman: An Act to
amend section % of chapter s. OF the
Revised Statutes. relating to appeals
from orders, sentences. DEGREES or
denials of judges of probate.
by same gentleman: An Act Ia
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

Mr.. STFARNS of oxford: Mr.. presi-
dent. there are several bills. lying upon
the table for printing. They have been
printed, and were tabled by the several
senators strictly for that purpose. For
the reason that those senators are now
absent and desire to have the bills
take their regular course, and with tho
further understanding that should they
desire To nave them recalled we Will
reconsider our action, | would move
to take them from the table the sew
eral bills
on motion by Mr.. Stearns, Senate
Document 10 An Act relative to tele-
phone, telegraph, electric light and
electcic mower companies, tabled by
Senator Pattcn, was taken from the
table. and upon further motion by the
same senator, was referred to the
committee on judiciary in concurrence
on motion by the same senator, Ser
ate Document 13i, Resolve IN favor Of
Maine Wesleyan Seminary and We
mans College tabled by Senator
Walker was taken from the table. and
on further motion by the same senator
was referred 10 the committee on asri-
csltpre in concurrence
on motion by the same senator, Ser
ate Document Ila, An Act 10 regulate
the sale Of stocks bonds and other Sc
curities bled by Senator Morcy, was
tal-e1 from the table and on further
,notjen by me same senator. was re-
felred to the committee on legal af-
fairs.
on melton by the same senator Sen-
ate Document 1}3, An Act 10 amend
section Of Chapter Is of the Revised
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

house. / tried everything recommended,
but without doing me any good until l
started to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
They relieved me of the pain and gave me
peaceful night. After using Cuticura Soap
and Ointment for two weeks was cured"
tSigned) J. Il. Pomajzl, Mar. "a, 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

pain and loss of sleep for
more than a year. Tho
trouble first started with
pimpies which / thought
would go away. but later
] had my face and the sides
of my neck full of black
herds and boils which dis
figured my face. | was
ashamed To 90 out Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
NERVOUS
PROsTRATION
Severe Case of a Philadelphia
Woman-Her Symptoms.
Philadelphia, Pa. IL had severe
case of nervous prostration, with palpi-

taGlon OF the heart,
constipation, head
aches, dizzin e S s,
noise in my e ars,
tinid, nervous, rest
less fe e lin gs and
sleeplessness.
4" | read in the pa
per where a young
WON an had been
cured of the same
troubles by taking
lydia e. Pinkham 8
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
HOUSE.

Friday. January 81, 1919.
The House met according to adj
journment and was called to order by
the Speaker
Prayer by the Rev, MIR. Boothby Of
Augusta,
Journal Of previous session read and
approved
Papers from the Senate disposed of
in concurrence.
From the Senate Ordered, the
House coneurring, that when the
Senate and House adjourn it be 70
meet Monday afternoon, February 81
at half past four O'Clock.
The order received a passage in con-
curreucc.
2snate Bills on First Reading.
An Act to INCORPORATE the Pine
Stream Dam & Improvement Conn
pany.
an Act relating to the relief Of poor
debtors
The following bills, petitions, etc.
were presented and referred:
judiciary.
Ey Mr. smith of Auburn: An Act to
amend section 50 OF chapter &C Of the
Revised Statutes, relating To author
ity of foreign executors. administra-
tors, guardians and trustees.
BY same gentleman An Act to
amend sections 1S and Il Of chapter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
bLACKHEADS AND
bO|LS ON FACE
a $50
And Sidssof Neck. Suffered Pain
and Loss ofSIeep. Started with
Pi9ples. Face Disfgured. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment Cured.

as East 73d St.. New York. y. "
"Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured me Of
blackhe and boile srnnl which l suffered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

took, adjourned until Monday after
noon, February 3, at 40 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Agriculture.
Interior Waters.

BY Mr. Burleigh Of Aroostook: An
Act To authorize the construction aud
maintenance OF a dam and other
in the river ST. Francis.
By he same Senator: An Act 10 in
corporate the Fish River Log Driving
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

Vegetable Compound so | threw away
the medicines the doctor left me and be-
gan taking the Compound. Before l
had taken half bottle was able to sit
up and in short time | was able to do
all my work. Your medicine has proved
itself able to do all you say it will and |
have recommended it in every household
Ihave visited. Mrs. MARY JOHNSTON,
2l0 Siegel Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Another Bad Case.
Ephrata, Pa. =" About a year ago |
was down with nervous prostration. l
was pale and weak and would have hys-
teric spells, sick headaches and a bad
pain under my shoulder blade. | was
under the care of different doctors but
did not improve. was so weak could
hardly stand long enough to do mydishes.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has made me well and happy and
/ have begun to gain in weight and my
face looks healthy now. Mrs. j. w.
HoRNBERGER, r. No. 8, Ephrata, Pa.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (c0nfi-
dentiai) lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened. read and answered by
woman and held In strict confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
inland Fisheries and Game.

BY Mr.. Patten of Hancock: Petition
of Arthur Saunders and u others fer
an annual close time on Holsters in
the waters of Hancock county. con
motion by Mr.. Cole Of York. tabled for
printing pending reference)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
l.. S. Yoagng's Saving Prices
STRICTLY CASH

3 lbs Dates .................. .25c
Fancy Potatoes. bushel. ..........6 Soc
Pea, Yellow-eyed and sulphur Beans,
peck MISUNDERSTANDING. .78o
Lemon Cling Peaches, can. 49,. t5e
Cutting up fancy heavy Western
Beef, roast, h.. 12Ia to f6e
Loin Roast, b.. =. .......... 22c
Beef Steak, Id .........,....15 to 24c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Judiciary.

BY Mr. Boynton of Lincoln: An Act
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

by Mr.. Morey Of Nadroseoggin: An
Act fixing the compensation of The
clerk of the municipal court for the
city of Lewiston.
BY Mr.. Burleigh OF Aroostook: An
Act to amend chapter 151 of the Pub
lie Laws of 1905, relating to the com
pensation of Registea.s Of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Pensions.

BY Mr.. Allen of Kennebec: Resolve
in favor of Perlie a. Haskell of Sid
ney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
T axation.

BY Mr.. Wing Of Franklin; An Aet
to establish a Uniform Poll Tax. con
motion by Mr.. Wing of Franklin,
tabled for printing peEdiHg reference
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
The
Scrap Book
How Willie Read IL.

1t waS the class III IIr %r'olil !.PH'i
er, and little Willie had just been c'l'I
ed upon to rise and take up the read
ing where Martha had left off. Will"
standing ut attention. his book held II
the proper position before hiEA. clutch
ed the corner of his desk with his fire.,
hand. swallowed hard and read:
This is warm doughnut Stel
on it.
What" gasped the teacher "Wil
lie. that Is nus correct. Read it again
Willie did. with thu same result
Moreover. he maintained Stoutly that
that was what his book said.
So the teacher had him bring 1t tt
her Perhaps there had been mis-
print, and
But this is what the teacher read II
Willie'S book: "rhiS is Il worm. DC
not step on it."
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
The Conversation Was Short.

A very modest young woman hnaru-
cd Il street car one day and sat down
beside Il smart looking little chap.
whose big eyes were busy taking in
the sights as the car moved swiftly
toward the center Of town. They had
not gone very far when the lady look
ed down ut the little fellow and. Smil-
ING. said. May ask who you are. my
little man."
The little fellow turned his head and
in a very dignificd manner replied. 81
am Mr.. Samuel II. Brown. thank you.
and turned his eyes to the sights again.
The little fellows manner aroused
the !ady'S interest. so she again called
the chaps attention and said. well.
Mr.. Samuel Il. Brown. how old are
You. If | may ask"
Again the little fellow turned his
head from the sights and. looking the
woman square in the eyes. said. IL am
four thank you. How old are you?'
The conversation ended.-WOmans
Home Companion.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
The Defect In His Dressing.

The professor of surgery in one OF
England'S universities has the rcputa-
ton of being one of the most painStaE
ing and delicate operators in Britain
thoughtful of the patient and careful
in the clinic. One day in the course of
a clinical demonstration he turned to Il
student who had just commenced his
studies with the question:
Now. sir. can you tell me what Is
wrong with my dresSing?"
The ingenious youth turned red and
preserved II discreet silence. The pro,
fessor. however. was not to he put of
and repeated the question. After a
long pause the youth stammered out III
q fit of desperation:
well. sir. if you insist on my telling
you. should say your tie is little of
color and is not quite straight"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
What MicLt Have Been.

In a hackwondS lived Il farmer who.
although no hnd never seen railroad.
yet had his oriniun of them and the
mischief which hr understood they
might cause. According to his notion.
a train w;S rs much To lie dreaded as
Il cyclone itself. Great. then. was his
CONSERVATION upon learning that Il
right of way for Il railroad WAS wanted
through his farm. lie Swore "by hick-
ory" that no money could buy it. FL
nally land enough for the pulpose was
condemned und the road huit. The
day the nrSt train WIS To pass the
neJcnbors. knowin. of the old fellows $
opposition. persuaded him nevertheless
to go with them To see il. AS the train
disappeared some one Snid. "inu see.
Bill. II didn't hurt nnythin. after all.
Bill wnS surprised. hut hated to aban-
don hjs contention that train would
ruin things. "WaaT. y;laS. he said. II
reck1. that We mought say 80. hut. We
eec. the gosh burned thing come
through here endways. Ef it he'd come
sideways it would "A busted the day
lights outen Of every cow in the place
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
a Bio Handkerchief.

Dr. Paul Ehrlch. the famous Ger
man scientist. had q habit In his young
er days. says Mr.. Vile in Men Around
the Kaiser" Of collecting any pieces
of old linen he found about the house
with which to clean his scientific IN
strumcntS. his microscope slides. alId
so on. Ca$toT shirts and old handkcr
chiefs were lis SprcinlticS. and he used
TO stuff them aIl into his capncio''S
pockcts so rs to have them hand!
whenever he required them.
At public lecture one hot day Or
Ehrlich perSpircd freely and. wanting
to mop his brow. he put his hand INTO
the nearest pocket and grasped Wiat
he thought to be handkerchief. lie
tugged and tuggcd. and it came OUT
and came out until he had exposed 10
the full view of his astnniShpu auul-
cncc a complete nightgown belonging
TO his wife.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04

the Bible some Of the proper names
in Genesis. One Of them was a little
late. and DR.. Ryle sent his editor a
wire when it was ready.
Now. it was not an unusual thing In
those days for some college friend to
arrive with little or no notice ut the
manse and be greeted by his Christian
name.
On the day on which DR.. Ryles wire
was received | was from home. Re
turning ut night found active prepa-
rations for Il rUnill" guest and. on in
ouiry. WAS shown the wire.
II read. "ISaac will arrive in Il few
hours
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04

to the aX. The farmer then noticed
that the aX WAS shockin%ly dull. So.
motionin% the ownc" to turn the grind
stone. Er c%pCrICI Il half hours time
in sharIpnin% the blade. Nhra tn" re-
hal3ii,Hlrd aX WIS given 10 the Indian
he WAS rhiIdiShly gleeful. ana he look
cd ut it admiringly. but still fingered
about. indicating by his actions that
some feature Of the transaction had
not been adjusted.
The farmer was Il little annoyed and
called To in interpreter. ASK the old
fellow what he wants now" he di-
rected.
After III exchange Of grunts and Ges-
lures the Interpreter announced. lie
wants - cents
"Twcnty-Eve cents. What for?
For turning the grindStone.'
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
HE WAS QUITE SOCIABLE.
First He Charmed and Then Startled
Ralph Waldo Emerson.

1t is related that Ralph Waldo En-
erson waS once OH his way to CaliIor-
mia when he was joined by Il man who
was altogether so SOciable and chhtty
that an otherwise tedious journey was
rendered quite cheerful.
This mans name was Sackett. ana
he told Mr.. Emerson that he resided III
San FrauciScO. Mr.. Sackett>ndiclted
all the points Of interest along the way.
related Il lot of amusing anecdotes ami.
best of all. was also an attentive listen
er The consequence was that Mr.. Elm
erson came to the conclusion that Mr..
Sackctt was rs charming Il man AZ liz
had ever met. and it was In this posi-
tive conviction that he accepted Mr..
Sackett'S invitation to dine with him
Immediately upon their arrival In San
Francisco.
The next morning Mr.. Emerson was
aStonshed and annoyed to find in all
the local papers this startling personal
notice: "profeSSor Ralph Waldo Emer.
son. the eminent philosopher. scholar
and poet. is in our city aS the guest of
J. Sackctt. the well known proprietor
Of the Bush street dime museum. Mat.
ineeS every half hour. Admission only
10 cents. The double headed calf AMI
the dog faced boy this week..
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
AS Others See Us.

One incident of the days Of Appomat-
toX General FitZhugh Lee always
loved to tell. After the terms OF the
surrender had been agreed upon he
started out to find the headquarters or
his former brigade. About dusk he
came upon Il handful Of soldiers. the
scattered remnants Of Texas regi-
ment that had the evening before been
cut to pieces ut Sailors creek. the last
battle Of the war
Hello. pardner"' called out a ragged
private. not observing General Lees
insignia of rank In the duck. Whats
the news?"
General Lee has surrendered" re-
piled FitZhugh Lee.
"Oh. 20 long. What you talkin'
about?" exclaimed the soldier incrcdu-
lousy. General Lee, ain't never Goin'
to surrender. you hrar?'
But tell you he has insisted Gen
cral Fit2hu"h Lee. l!c arranged the
terms of SurrrrGvr with General Gran:
today.
Look here. SON." said the veteran:
don't you let any O these here soldiers
be foolin' you. IF there's any General
Lee surrendered it amt our General
Bob: it's that dOcgnned Fitz Lee.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
Manuled,

An organiSt had drawn up the order
of Il Sunday service. and 1t was in type
ready for printing when the death Of
an important parsonage made change
necessary. The organiSt telephoned
to the printer and instructed him to
change the pOStlude TO "Fnneral March
by Chopin" This is what he found ut
the end Of the list when he arrived ut
the church: a few remarks by Cho,
pin"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
Wanted His Dues.

A reservation Indian in the old days
was disconSolate over the breaking or
his AK handle. He laid his misfortune
before the farmer" Of the reservation.
who. through Pity. took new handle
from his private stock and adjusted 1t
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
Deeds That Count,

To do an evil action is base: to do
a good action without incurring dan.
ger is common enough. but 1t Is the
part Of q coed man to do great AMI
noble deeds though he risks every
thing.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04

4 rir! i not necessarily cut out for
primA donna lust because she is hard
to mHnlgc. Pittsburgh Post.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-12-04
Painfully Frank.

A somewhat parSimoniOuS couple in
Edinburgh invited Il friend to dine with
them on Monday. and when the joint
wns laid on the table it proved to he
the remains Of Sundays roast heated
up. whrreupon the guest remarked
that this appeared to be IAN nu!d
fripn' with n rev face" This. how
ever, did not prevent his doing justice
to the fare provided. and upon depart
ing he said. We'll. good night: I've
had an enjoyable evening. and you
have always the consolation that 1t
hasna cost you much"
Too Much Suspense.
"Why did YOU shoot the mans doG"'
asked the Justice Of n western court.
according to the Portland Oregonian.
"I!c says the animal is perfectly quiet
and never diStErbS any one.
"Wrll. no" admitted the defendant.
"i'vc never heard him how! in al his
life. hut h. always looked rs II he
Wis Just going To. He would come
ont into the yard Il dozen times at
night. squat down. look Ut the moon,
draw his breath. open his mouth and
fix himself for howl from here to
Jericho. then change his mind. crawl
under the porch and 90 to sleep. No;
| never heard him howl. but the sus-
penSe was killing me-