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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30

The State highway department, ur
Ger the efficient direction of State
Highway Commissioner Parker L..
tiardison, is busy preparing for the
regeneration of that departments into
the 18th Legislature creating Il new
highway commission. 1t is Nj.
Hardi8on's earnest desire 10 fulfil all
old contracts before the new boald
takes control Of affairs. The ne A
commission consists of Lyman Fl, Mel
son and Philip J. Deering of Portland
and Col William Nj. Aver of Oakland
and Will not become operative until
July l.. or 80 days after adjournment
of the Legislature
The Governor and Council has voted
to apportion the money for the im-
provement of highways which comes
srern the automobile fund among the
seven councillor districts. and Com
missioner Hardison has received quite
a number of applications from various
towns who want some of this moneS
for the Improvement of their roads,
and quite number of towns have
made appropriation in anticipation Of
In addition to the bond issue Of
$2,000.00o which will be available JUL
3, and $4,000 for maintenance and
flee expenses il is expected thai
$4,000 will accrue from the auto
mobile fund. IL none OF the money Is
used to pay the interest on the bond
issue all the automobile fund will be
available this year. Surveys are ali
complete from Kittery to Portland on
the main trunk line for amy WORK
which might be undertaken by the new
commission.
The jobs which are now under
process of construction, which We're
undertaken, last year, all in the south
western part of the State on the main
trunk line, are getting along finely anG
il is expected that all of them viii be
completed by the first of July al the
latest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30

one uncomplcted contract consists
OF one section of road in the towns 81
York and Wells, about four and one
half miles in length. This construc-
ton consists of concrete, 10 feet in
width and with shoulders of plain
macadam, making a total of u feet in
width. This contract was awarded 70
the Forgoine & Romano Company of
Portland for S6S,7i6 and the work
ought to be done by the first of July it
the weather conditions are propitious.
The next section is located in the
town of Wells, York county. on the
main trunk line. and comprises about
$4,000 feet. The contract was origi-
nally awarded to the ShaWmut Con-
tracing Company of Boston but thar
lrin went into bankruptcy so the work
Is being done by the HdsSam EaVine
Company of Somcrville, Mass, at j
contract price of S3l. 400. This con
Struction is of concrete With PLAIN
macadan shoulders and it is expected
that this work will be finished by the
middle of June
continuation of this section in tae
same town, a distance of 1850 lincai
feet, is being constructed by the Me-
Donald Company of Swampseott.
Mass. contract price of $23,75l.56.
the contract calling for i.s completion
by the first of June
Another section is located in tbs
town of Kennebuukrort between Ken
nebunk Village and BidGeford. begin
ming about three miles from kenne-
bunk Viliase and extending q distance
eff about 1000 feet. This contract wae
awarded to Clifford H. Wiley of Bar
Harbor for $t9,745.S7. This is the
worst section between kittery and
Portland on the main trunk line.
light application OF bitumen will b.
made to- this road ms we'll as 10 ali
the others in this section after COM
pletion. The bitumen, together with
metal culverts, will be furnished ~
the State highway department. but the
application must be made by the con-
tractor. This section is of concrete,
10 feet in width, with shoulders of
macadam. making Il total width of Il
feet, the contract calling for the COM
pletion of the work by the middle OF
June.
Late last fall, the contract for
another section of the trunk line road
was let to the American Truck Com
pany of Kittery for S21,120. This
section begins at York Harbor and eN-
tends towards York Beach, distance
of 1860 feet. The construction OF
this line in the town of York will De
of bituminous macadam Is feet il
width with macadam shoulders TIC
total width being II feet. The con.
tract calls for the completion of this
section of road by June LIST.
The total mileage of the roads which.
were started last year and which are
in the process of completion is 12.3s
miles.
The only contract awarded this year
by the State highway department il
for a stretch of 1853 miles beginning at
Rice's bridge in the town of York eX-
tending towards Kittery to connect
with the macadam read previously
constructed. This will make a road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
AN UNEXPECTED END.
Southern Sociological Congress Is
Abruptly Stopped.

Atlanta. Ga. April 29.-The South IN
Sociological Congress came to an un-
expected end, late last night, just aft
or Or. A. J. McKelway of Washington,
u. G.. presiding, interrupted the re-
marks oe Dr.. +. ii. Potest, president
oe Furman University, Greenyille, ;.
c. DR. Potest in delivering an address
on Ne tional stewardship, suddenly
launched iEIo II criticism OF two reii-
giens. Or, Mckelway informed the
speaker that the congress was non-de-
nominational. whereupon Dr, Potest
left the hall and the session was ended.
Gov. William II. Mann of virginia
was unanimously chosen president OF
the congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
DIR. ELIOT DECLINES
Guardianship OF the massachusetts,
State While Slave Commission.

Boston, April 29.-Dr. Charles w.
Eliot, today, declined the chairman
ship of the State White Slave Con-
mission, rendered by Governor Foss.
The former head of Harvard is tire
president of the American Federation
of Sex Hygiene and said that he could
not undertake further responsibility
with due regard for his present da-
ties. He, however, expressed syn
pathy with the movement.
The commission, composed of five
persons, is instructed by the LeSisla-
ture ito investigate the white slave
traffic, so-called, and to determine, SO
far as possible by what means and
to what extent women and girls are
induced or compelled by others to lead
an immoral life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30

The dwelling at 5Ss Pool road. Bddc-
ford, owned and occupied by James Nor
wood, was burned, early Monday. Mrs.
Norwood and two children were trapped
by the smoke and flames, and nearly
suffocated when they were rescued by
Mr.. Norwood. He arose at 4.5n. and aft
er starting fire in the kitchen range,
went to the barn to do the chores. When
he returned to the house, Is minutes lat
er, the kitchen was all afire. lie attempt
ed without success to enter the chamber
to get his wife and children. He chopped
out window, and rescued his family
from their perilous position. They were
nearly unconscious from smoke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
Lewiston Cripple
Again i'll Lilnelight.

Lewiston. a", ApTl aa.-tccordina
TO re9eit. Mrs. w e. GuiIford, "a
hclples5 cripple, who lives It I'll Main
street, in this city. and whose difficult
ties with girls ana women whom she
has employed have several times come
to public notice, has been alone in the
house. night and cav practically all
the time since Mis-. ary sisby Of
Ransor left, Thursday 4 ht.
VI is understood that physician has
been there several times but that until
trained nurse came FROM Portland,
Tuesday morning. she has remained
without help for four days.
Reference has already been made to
the stay of Mrs Silsbv in the home OF
Mrs. Guilford- q period of six weeks.
Because she wrote to her sister in
Bangor, telling of her hard experience,
The police of that city conferred with
the Lewiston police and. as result.
the young woman was heipeG 10 get
away from Mrs Gulfor1's home.
Since Mrs. Sisty's refnra home the
Bangor News has published the fcl-
lowing story.
Following II strangely fantastic vet
erimly horrible experience at the home
of u Mrs W c t,t.iffofd in Matt
street, Lewiston. Mrs. Mary Silsby re
turned. saturday morn.ng. to the home
of relatives III Bangor. She tells 4 re-
markable story. vet these who have
heard it express implicit belief in it
truth
She went TO the home of Mrs. Gull
sord healthy strong Young woman;
she left il. six weeks later. almost 2
nervous wreck. Physically, there was
nothing to prevent hes leaving at any
time: vet she remained Cay after day
ana week after week. held by power
stronger thin her will.
And the strangcst part Of II all L
this: Mrs Silsby is h. 20 means tbs
first person who has eo.ae with shat
tered nerves, and impaired health
from the home of Mrs. Guilford
Many healthy young women have gone
there in answer to attractiVely Worded
advertisements for a servant or maid;
and their stories are all alike. They
could not get away until their friends
ar the police came FOR them. and they
safe rcd terments. mental and phNsi-
cal. which they will remember for lite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
ooshbay and Islands
Steamer Islander,
Captain ElIra Durton.
Effective Saturday, May Sd. 1918.

Leaves Augusta every day at 7.G5 y.
M; Hailoweii signal, IL. Gardner
Cedar Grove se5. Richmond. SD Bath.
City Landing " harf so J. NJ: connect
ing at Bath with tie Electric Railroad
for New Meadows Inn. Brunswick. Lis
bon Falls and Lewiston. Arrives AT
Boothbay Harhor about il.sa \. NJ.
Returning leaves Pooth1ay Harhor
every day at i.a0 T. Nj. Bath 80, Rich
mond Az. stops at Cedar Grove ana
South Gardiner on signal; Gardiner 5l5.
Halowen en- signal: arriving at Augusta
about 8 o'clock i. NJ.
stops ut southport ton signah, Capitol
Island. squirrel .slInd and oeeaa Poiut-
WALTER N. SANBoiiN, Treasurer
Augusta, Me.
James j. orlieA. Agent Augusta.
w. l.. Tozier, Agent. Gardiner.
w. Is. BERRY, President and Manager,
Gardinely Me aprS9dtt
apr .f0dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30

the Town hall. seventy-ive students of
the High and Grammar schools are re-
hearsInS for Il eahtata entitled THE
Merry Milkmaids' to be presented each
evening. Miss Mary J Cowie, teacher of
nGs,c and drawing in the schools. is d.
fecting the rchearsais. Jerry Abbott acts
as psanist. During the fair the work of
all the grades in both the village and
the rural schools will be on exhibition at
the hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30

Among those who attended court al
Belfast, lest week. We're II. L. Stone,
I. 4. Myricll, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. NJ. Ear
ker. l.. J. Wingate. T. H. Bagley, Aida
Head, George II. Pratt w. w. Seaves
j. ". Luce. ". \. Hillman, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. X. Reynolds. j. G. Small, Lor-
en- A,aic, Vel Ferguson, and w. E.
knight
Noiontinc Mutt Of Lawrence, Mass,
is passing the summer at his old homie
in Troy.
Charles Cook has moved onto the
place recently vacated by orriston
Batchelder.
The High school closes. this week.
There was small attendance at IT,;
dance Saturday evening, at the
Grange hall.
Frank c. Shaw left Monday. fol
Portland.
The Troy students of NJ. c. |. pass
ed the Weekend NJ home.
\. v. DODGE purchased mother
large Cyphers incubator. last week,
and now has two thousand eggs SCI.
He has Matched 1900 chicks. thus far,
this season.
There were no services, Sunday. Rev
James Ainslce being at Conference.
a largely attended meeting Of tn
r. G. Il. G. was held at the Grans
hall, last Wednesday evening. A fin.
program was presented, consisting OF
the play Turn Him Out" in which
Misses Nina Cunningham and Mar
suerette Danforth and Seavey Piper,
Walter Seaver and John Pratt took
part A violin and piano duet was
rendered by Misses Cunningham and
Danforth. Twelve new names were
accepted for membership. 1t was vot
ed TO have a public meeting and social
on May .. Ice cream and cake was
served and the meeting CLOSED with "A
social.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
TOWN ELECTIONS.

THORNDIK e Selectmen j. l.. Gates.
II. I. Harmon, Ghas. Ware; town clerk,
@. ]. Farwel, Jr.: treasurer J. $.
school committee. ID. v. Rollins. Money
appropriated. Schools $50, highways,
$3.50; support of poor. $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30

of the first water. The road will be
built with Is feet Of bltuminous
macadam, making total width of u
feet, the State 10 furnish the bitumen
and metal culyerta. This contract
was awarded TO John 4. Gaffey of
Medford, Mass, for $24617.O2 and is
due to be completed by the first OF
July.
The highway department has IN =
proved sections of the Kittery- Port
land trunk line in the way of mainta
nance in the towns of Kittery. York.
Scarboro and South Portland. which
has consisted in improving the orig
inal road of earth and gravel by Ie.
shaping and adding new material,
sprinkling and rolling, making very
good road for temporary purposes.
Some sections of the gravel road be-
tween Kittery and Portland looked bad
in the spring on account of the hard
winter By use of the split-log drag
they have again been placed in far
condition.
Commissioner Hardison. Monda~,
met Paul l.. Sargent, acting director
of the public roads department CON
nected with the department of asrieui-
ture and the first highway commits
sioner of Maine, at Portland for the
purpose of looking over the read be-
tween Portland and Fryeburg. This
road is AZ miles in length and it is es-
timatcd that 40 miles Of this lengtll
covers a rural free delivery route.
Messrs. Hardison and Sargent will
work in cooperation to see what ar
rangements can be made for the i'm
provement of this road the national
and state governments 10 bear the ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
DEXTER.

The most largely attended social affair
of the year was enjoyed Tuesday eve
ming. the event being the annual Me
chanics ball, given by the employees OF
Fay a. Scott's machine shop. Pullens
orchestra of seven pieces, furnished mu-
sic The bali was preceded by concert
at which the following numbers were
played:
,su-ch "school life. Johnson
Herbert
."rbn posarv." DIV reuuesD Nevin
Mr. DCYoe
Three daHces from Henry the VIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
No. Morris Dance
No. 2.-Shepherd's Dance
1 ~ II L.

Internationally the Shadows" Flnck
Selection-.Under Many Flags Klein
Athletics hold a high place of interest
at the Dexter High school, this year.
Both the track team and the baseball
team are getting in some vigorous prae-
tice Paul Carver is manager OF the bah
team and Howard Widdoes is captain.
A long schedule of games has been ar
ranged with the best preparatory schools
of the State. OF last years track team
which won some high honofs there re-
main Goliath. Crosby, Mosher, Sampson
and V Widdoes. The captain of ."e
track team is Harlan Mosher This team
will participate in the State meets at
University of Maine and at Bowdoin.
The Dexter High school paper, The
Signet formerly published annually, VIII
from now on be published twice yearly
the first edition to appear the first OF
June. Clarence Rowe has been elected
business manager, Clifford Call assistant
manager and Clarence Crosby editor
The annual school fair will be held,
Thursday and Friday, May Is and &c. at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
Dr.. Virginia C. Gay.
Or. Florence M. Opdycko.
0steopaihic Physicians

Graduates OF the American Schosl of
Osteopfuhy.
e-12 A. NJ. "a T. NJ. Wednesday after.
moons and Sundays by appointment.
1e7 State ~. Aagusta. Phone asS-i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30

The Car Alexander founded the uni
versities eff St Petersburg and Moscow
in 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
All the Way ny Water.
EASTERN STEAMSHIP C AHP0RkTiCN
KENNECEC LINE
In Effect, March 31st, 1918.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL-
LOWS:
Servic. Reaan1ed hnril 2o. 1913

SGENiGs 9ssifNh i'll G1s 10
Fares between Boston and Augusta or
Hallowcn 500 one way. s. 80 round Trip.
Steamer leaves augusta Tuesdays,
Thursdays aed saturdays 10 Z. NJ, Hal
lowell 10 i, NJ. connecting with steamer
City of Bangor leaving Gardiner As T..
NJ. Bath Go =. NJ for Boston.
Returning steamer CITY OF Bangor
leaves Fosters Wharf. Boston, Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays at +. Nj. for
Bath Gardiner, HaioWeil aad Augusta.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE.
Direct between Portland and New York
Steamers leave Franklin Wharf. Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday 600 L. NJ.
A week day trip in each direction Oh
Mondays 1919 y NJ. June . to Sept. $.
Express service for freight. Ali freight
rates include marine insurance. All
ships equipped with United Wireless
Telegraph System.
II. a. Clay. Agent, Franklin Wharf,
Portland, Maine.
j. +. Cunningham. Agent. Augusta; c.
G. Wall Aeent Haliowclli anr2sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
Stale Highway Department
Sees Busy Times.
Change in Location OF the State
Road in Town Of ChesieTyiI|e.
Agricultural Dept. Force Hard at
Mork--forest Fire instructions.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.

Regular Meeting of Governor and
Council, Thursday, May %, 1915, at
10 A. M.-Special Meeting, May 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-30
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS. WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS oil
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t
SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS.
ALI.AYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and
is the best remedy for DIARRHU.A. 1t is abb
solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing SYRUP and take no other
kind. Twenty five cents q bottle
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-12-18
DurWards Glen.

Jasper s. Towers, Is going the
rounds continually humming the old
refrain, "Stili there Is more to follow
when asked to explain, he tells US
"My son, Wallace, Is a papa"
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace,
To wers, daughter, Friday.
Fred w. Helm is miserably i'll with
dropsy.
Mrs. Mueller has received a severe
cash on her thumb to the bone, while
making kindlings.
A set of beautiful California postals,
send by Mrs. Atkinson of Hollywood,
received.
Mass was said Sunday in the Glen
Chapel by Rev. Fr. Durward.
Rev. Fir. Durward, Albert Melzl,
Mrs. Moran and Miss Meade ate din
ner at Glen cottage Sunday.
J. Fl. Dudley observed his birthday
December Is, by chopping wood for
Mrs. j. b. Steele.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-12-18
Sank City

Mrs. F. Meyer and son, Lowell,
spent Saturday at Madison.
Miss Selma Benthin of Springfield
is visiting relatives and friends in the
city.
Valentine Accola of Slater, Iowa,
came for several weeks visit with
relatives in the city.
Prof. A. e. Wilbur of Whitewater
delivered an interesting lecture at the
high school Friday evening.
The bazaar given Saturday afternoon
in the domestic science room by the
Home Economical club was well at
tended.
Mrs. Frances LIttel teft Saturday
for a several days visit with friends at
Roxbury.
Miss Mary O'Neil of Madison spent
Sunday with her sister in the city.
Mrs. Johanna Lang of Milwaukee
is a guest at the home of her mother.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-12-18
ADAMS

Mrs w Board enterteided the Cath
Ollie Aid society Wednesday afternoon
Refreshment were served.
Mr Stefen has returned to the hem
'o6 his daughter, Mrs. Koenecke, from
milwaukee where he received treat
unents for stomach trouble at the hos
pital he is rapidly growing worse.
The children of the Sunday school,
together with their parents, enjoyed
reception st the church Friday night.
Games were played Ia when the
epsaeC ones "a well as thu younger
eDnes seemed 10 enjoy y nice supper
was, served There will be Que OF these
parties once a month for the children
Mrs Nan Vleet and daughter, Wan
dell, spent Monday in Milwaukee
Abe Married Folks club will give
dance every other Friday night, the
last enc was we'll attended and all had
u good time
~ Brogan and family are visiting
In Baraboo
Mesdames Harrison, Llversay and
Harrington spent Tuesday in Milwsu-
&1ee
Mrs V Johns returned after
weeks' stay ia Chicago where she
visited Mrs Grey, who formerly lived
here
Helen Whitcomb is on the sick list
Mars ELLINGTON is in Baraboo on
business
Mr. and Mrs E Rowland will spend
some time in BarahOo
Carl Kenyon was in Baraboo on
business few days
There will be Christmas exercises
at the church Christmas night
MRS Cole will spend the first part
of the week in Baraboo on business
MY and Mrs Johns will leave Dec 20
for their new home Their many
friends here regret very much to lose
chem
MRS w Gollmar was on the sick list
two days
Mr Willis has arrived in Adams
and will move his family here soon
or Willis is an editor and expects to
soon have an Adams paper in publ
cation
A number from here went over to
Friendship Thursday to attend the
C7szsar of the Congregation al church
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-12-18
NGStfieId

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kruger and
family attended the Zimmerman sill
yer wedding on Thursday.
The Study club of Ableman was en-
tertalned at the home of Mrs. Henry
Weidman On Friday.
Miss Florence Black spent several
days of this week with her friend,
Miss jamie Borders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Meyer of Mich
igan City, Indiana, are visiting at the
home of Mrs. August Meyers.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with
Mrs lido Braun on Thursday, Deem
Der Is.
There was a Christmas program
given at the school house on Saturday
evening.
Protracted meetings are being held
at the German M. e. church. They
close on Sunday evening. Every one
cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Meyer of La
Rue spent Sunday at the Moerke
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Stabnaw and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Steuber and Miss
Krause were entertained Sunday at
the home of John Simon.
There will be an Christmas tree and
O programme given at the church on
Thursday evening. Every body come.
John Alexander of Baraboo was a
Westfield caller Sunday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-12-18
Lime RIDGE

Mabel Selden will leave the middle
of the week for Florida to spend the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ware of Logan
vile were Sunday visitors at the Kirk
p trick home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mode of FIT. Atkinson
spent the past two weeks with friends
here.
The young ladies bazaar was we'll
attended Saturday evening.
L. B Wheeler has purchased the
William Johnston property and has
taken possession.
The school will give az entertain
ment at the hall Friday night.
There will be a Christmas tres at
the u. B. church here Christmas eve.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-12-18
DGIIOna and North Excelsior.

Miss Florence Dubois of R9edsburg
spent from Friday until Monday with
her friend, Miss Lydia Lawrenz.
The box packing at George Butter
fields was we'll attended and enjoyed
by all. A box of one hundred and
twenty garments etc, was packed to
send to the Olive Branch Mission in
Chicago and an offering Of over twenty
dollars in money was given.
The meetings which are being held
at the F. M. church are increasing in
interest and it is hoped that much
good may result therefrom.
Mrs. Roy Bass is on the sick list.
There will be Christmas exercises at
the red school house on Friday night
and at the Butterfield school house on
Saturday night.
Miss Louise Lindsay will have her
Christmas exercises at the Moutgom-
cry school on Saturday afternoon.
Carl Spaulding of Nebraska and Mrs.
May Irkfritz Of Chicago are visiting
their mother, Mrs. E NINA Harrison.
Mr.. Smith and family of Crawford
county are visiting her sister, Mrs
Fred Spaulding.
Mrs. Coe Daniels is having a severe
attack of asthma.