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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
LIMERICK Valley Pomona.

The next session of LIMERICK VAL
ley Pomona will be with Pleasant
Valley Grange, Rockland, SATURDAY,
Nov 7, at which time Ladies day
will be observed with the following
officers: NJ, Mrs. Elizabeth Gregory
O., Mabel Thorndike; L.. Lillian
Coombs; Chap, Mrs Hattie Buker:
Sec, Flora Pilsbury; Treas, Mrs.
Addie Bartlett; Steward, Georgia
Snow; Asst. Steward. Minnie Ingra-
ham; G. K. May. Moody; Pomona, Ella
Watts: Ceres, Mrs. Irish, Flora, Gracia
Lampson; l.. A. Steward, Fannie
Smith. Program: Address of well
come, Earl Ludwick; response. Mrs.
Henderson; singing by Grange;
music, Glen Cove orchestra; recita-
ton, Mrs. G. A. Nash; mandolin solo.
Elsie Maxcy; vocal solo, Robert Mac
Intosh; reading, Mrs. Jones; violin
solo, Myra Linnekin; music. Isabel
Frost: reading. Olive Sylvester: piano
solo. Isabel Smith,; story. Ethan
Rowell; vocal solo, Mr.. Wadsworth:
music, Glen Cove orchestra; topics,
why Has the Sheep Industry De-
creased in the State" and Are the
Farmers More Prosperous Than the
Fishermen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
MASSACHUSETTS
AND IOWA ARE
UNDER STOCK BAN

Washington, Nov 6-Further spread
of the live stock foot and mouth, dis
ease caused the extension of the fed
eral quarantine to two more states,
Massachusetts and Iowa. Reports to
the department of agriculture an
nounced discovery or the epidemic at
South Attleboro, Bristol county. Mass
achusetts, and at Parnell, Iowa, the
first case west of the Mississippi.
In addition to the states already
quarantined, suspected case exists
at Como. Miss, where it is reported a
herd owner himself has contracted the
disease. The federal authorities are
advising state officials to impose
stringent quarantine, and even to pre-.
vent children from leaving the farms
to attend school
Hope was expressed today upon the
receipt of no reports of new cases in
Indiana and Michigan that the cpl
demic there had been placed under
control. On the other hand new cases
were found in Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania, and in three more coun-
ties in Illinois.
The spread of the disease makes
certain an increased cost of putting
down the epidemic. 1t would not sur
prise officials If the cost would be
nearer the 100000 expended by the
German government to eradicate the
disease from among its cattle few
years ago, than the 100000 spent by
the American government in fighting
the 1908 outbreak of the disease. The
expense of having inspectors trace the
various shipments from infected CEN
tiers will be very large. Ten new in
spectors were rushed today to Wis
consin, Iowa and Massachusetts, each
for duty in the respective states.
Department officials have suggested
to the promoters of the Royal Cattle
Show to be held at Kansas City. Mo-,
this fall that the event should be
postponed. F
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
OAKLAND

Rev. +. R. McCurdy. returned mis-
sionary from Burmah, India, will
speak at the High Street Mission Sum-
day afternoon at $50.
Sunday morning at the NJ. E. church
Key. H. 8. Trueman will preach on
Goods Guests" Sunday school at
las. Epworth League at o'clock,
led by Miss Ella Cowan, subject, Get
ting Out of Ruts." Revival service at
Z o'clock. sermon by pastor. Subject,
"A Startling Announcement. A spe-
cial interest is manifest in the mid
weel. prayer meeting on Thursday
night at $50 at the NJ. e. church.
Special preparation is made by the
pastor for that service. The Wednes-
day night service in the McGraw Pond
chapel are well attended and much
interest is being manifested.
Mrs. J, z. Harris, Mrs. w. NJ. Aver,
Mrs. Fred Pullen and Geo. Folger at
tended the funeral of the late Freder-
lex Moore at Waterville Friday aft
ernoon.
The Oakland High school girls are
forming basketball team. They have
for practice.
W. AliiCl VI LCniotOli was YAH
ing on friends Friday.
over so attended the Grange social
at Arthur Gleason's Thursday eve
ming. A short program was given as
follows: Violin solo, E. p. Allen, with
piano accompaniment by Mrs. Allen;
reading, Wallace JudFins; vocal solo,
E. p Allen: piano solo, Florence Gill
man: vocal solo, Mrs. Allen: quartet
four girls; vocal solo. Hattie Fuller;
vocal duet. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen. A
big team from Winslow square con-
veyed Il large number. After the en-
tertainment the party enjoyed whist
and dancing. A bag treat was fur
nished by the party. A very pleasant
evening was passed; the party break
ing up at late hour.
Miss Helen Haynes has the diphthe-
ria in mild form.
The clothing store of the J. II. Morse
Co. is being improved with coat of
new paint and varnish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
WARN maine
CATTLE DEALERS

DR.. A. Jolly, State sanitary live stock
commissioner, has received notice that
the Brighton and Somerville stock
yards in -Massa chusetts have been
closed on account of the spread of the
foot and mouth disease, and are now
placed under quarantine, having been
found to be infected Maine shippers
should bear this in mind and not at
tempt to make any further shipments
to these yards. AS protection against
Maine cattle, for the germs can pe
carried on the clothes, Maine cattle
dealers should keep away from the
infected yards for being brought into
contact with the germs and then COM
ing into Maine might mean the in
fecting of cattle here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
PALERMO

EAST-Owen A. Turner OF Augusta Is
in town visiting.
Mrs. Will Jordan of Western Ridge
and son Arthur of Augusta recently visit
ed Mrs. A. j. Tibbetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Day and son Earl
visited in Washington Sunday.
Mrs. Susan Turner. who has been vfs-
iting her son, Lewis Day. returned to her
home in Washington Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Perley Bradstreet and
their four children of Hallowell were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. O. s. Tur-
ner. they making the trip In Mr.. Brad
streets auto.
Mrs. Louise Howes and daughter have
returned to Massachusetts after three
months visit at Mrs. Howes' sisters.
Mrs. r. j. Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

The College Press Club has chosen
the following officers: President, F. F.
Sully '16, Philadelphia. Pa. vice pres
ident, Burton ,Blaisdell '16, New Har-
Dor; secretary, Claude LaBelle II.
CONCORD, n. H.; treasurer. a. H. Yea
ton Is. Norway. Executive commit
tee, Harold Small Is. Waterville; F.
F. Sully '16, ]. H. Mccormick II, New
Haven, Conn. The idea of this. socie-
ty is to further the interests in jour-
nalism in the college. 1t is the plans
of the society that during the comm
winter series of lectures may be con-
Quoted for the sbenefit. of any one in
terestede in this SORT of work. The
chief speakers in these lectures VIII
be men who have taken up this work
asa life work and will be fully capa-
BILE of making their talks instructive
as we'll as interesting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
BELGRADE

DUNN'S CORNER-Ths drst snow ap-
peared Oct. 81 and left the ground white.
Mellvine Pinkham is visiting his broth-
err, A. e. Pfnkham.
Mrs. Maud Pinkham visited wednes-
day her little son Norman. who is in the
Augusta General hospital.
Geo. Glidden finished his work ON the
M, c. r. r. Saturday. 1t-
Mrs. Rufus Glldden, who has been Wis
iting her son, Geo. Glidden. and daughter,
Mrs. Annie Vetoe, returned to her home
in Waldoboro Saturday.
Misses Marion and Ruby York OF Oak
land were weekend guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Soule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
Mt. Pleasant.

Mt Pleasant Grange of Waldoboro
had a bee on Saturday last with the
view of having Mirror Lake water in
their home. A goodly number re-
sponded to the invitation and the
ladies gave a sumptuous dinner to all
present. Orville Brown was in charge
of the laying of the pipe which con-
meets with that at the church. The
Grange will hold fair at their hall on
Thursday afternoon and evening. Nov.
IL, having in view the raising of funds
to meet the expense of the pipe and it
is hoped a good number will be present
as a good time is anticipated. There
will be a baked bean supper in the
eveRAg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
FAIRFIELD CENTER

Pomona Grange will meet Tuesday
Nov. 10, in Victor Grange hail.
Mrs. Rebecca Green of Waterville
is passing a few days with her broth
or. Joseph Nye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Barker and Mrs
Mahala McIntire of Norridgewock
were callers Sunday in this vicinity.
Saturday evening, Nov. Z, will be
Young Peoples evening in Victor
Grange. A Box social will follow the
meeting.
Martha Tobey, who attended the
Teachers convention in Portland,
passed Sunday with her parents, re-
turning Monday to Machias. rz
NoRTH-Ralph Clifford recently shot
a deer which makes him two this fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Clifford of Hinck-
ley were callers In this place Sunday.
Farmers in this ciyinity have nearly
all finished digging potatoes and report
a good crop. A good many apples froze
on the trees in Tuesdays snow storm and
are spoilt. @
Mrs. Sarah Gray and daughter Ruth
weer recent visitors in this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
WEEKS MILLS

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Philbrick, who
have been visiting at Bird Browns
and at several other places in Palermo
and Windsor, have returned to their
home in Rockland.
Mrs. Bird Brown and Mrs. Ed. Hal
lowell visited Tuesday at Ira Haskell's.
George Remission was business
caller Wednesday in Augusta.
Mrs Pearl Brown was a recent call
er in Waterville.
The Busy Bee Society met Wednes-
day with Mrs. Mari on North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
3. Holland Of Lewiston.

Atphonso B. Holland OF Lewiston.
Alphonso B. Holland died at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. Flossie
g. WEIGH of Nichols street. Lewiston,
Thursday morning. He was q son of
the late Capt. Daniel Holland and was
born and always lived in Lewiston.
He entered Bates College, but left to
enlist in the Army Jan. 10. 1862. He
served in the I'd District of Columbia
Infantry and In the 29th Maine. being
a corporal in the latter regiment when
discharged at the close of the war. He
was a member of Sedgwick Com
mand Union Veterans Union. and a
former member of Custer Post and Of
the Independent Order of Redmen
He was at one time a member OF the
Lewiston fire department. A widow,
daughter and a sister, Mrs. Fessenden
/. Day of Lewiston survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

same and having a monument set.
Brown and Hopkins of Augusta are
doing the work.
Mrs. A L. Grotton of Washington
and Mrs. Watson Turner of Jefferson
and her sister. Mrs. Josephine Cooper
of California, visited at J. w. Turner's
recently.
Mrs. Jessie Farris Of Waterville who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Silas
Bowler the past week, returned home
Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

Seventeen members were present.
Oranges and candy were served after
which the business meeting was held.
A rising vote of thanks was extended
to F. F. Moves who presented the No :
ciety with 81 in money. 1t wes also
voted to give present to Mrs. Ham,
mond of Deer Hill who is very SIGH.
Mrs Hammond has always been a
worthy and active member OF the So
ciety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
BOWDOIN

in Topsham. passed Saturday night
and Sunday with her parents MI. and
Mrs. Fred ]. Roberts
Quite fire was started on the farm
of Isaac Shows Sunday. After sew
eral hours hard fighting It was gotten
under control. 1t IL supposed 70 have
been set by huptarR II ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
PALERMO

CENTER-Mrs. w. B. Howard and
Mrs. S. M. Handy who have been
passing the summer here returned to
their home in Somerville. Mass. Mon
day. Mr.. Howard will go later.
. Fred Mcclellan and family of China
visited at Arthur Tyler's Sunday.
w. B. Howard and Mrs. S. M. Handy
have purchased double lot In the new
cemetery here and are grading the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
Funeral for Fred'k Moore

Funeral services for Frederick E.
Moore were held at the Mortuarv
chapel at Pine Grove cemetery, p.
NJ. Friday, with aRev. E. c. White =
more officiating. Mr. Whittemore
spoke briefly on Mr. Moore's life ami
his place in tfleH Community life. DIR.
NJ. w! Besseyip Charles W. Atchley.. T.
Fl. Mitchell and Louis Lord acted as
pail bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

Sunday evening at the Methodist
church the quartet, by special re-
quest, will repeat the anthem sung
last Sunday evening. There will also
be songs that all the people can sing.
The subject of the sermon will be
Thorn Hedges" The public is cor
daily invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

The remains of George Frost Smiley
who died Tuesday in Medford, Mass,
arrived in the city Friday morning
and were taken TO Sidney. where Re-,
Frank. l.. Phalen of the Unitarian
church conducted services. The de-
ceased was 81 years of age. Inter
ment was made in the family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

Bangor High school football team
and almost 100 members of the stu
dent body went through Waterville on
the o'clock train for Portland, where
the Bangor team will play the Port
land eleven. Friends of the students
were at the station in large numbers
to greet them during the short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

Peter Rheaume, an employe of the
street department, who has been i'll
for some time, has grown worse, and
is now worse, and lies in critical
condition at his home, Head of Falls,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

DR.. A. l.. Murch of Bangor was I
visitor in the city Friday the, CUES
of DR.. "A Jolly. ....es. ,s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

w. H. Chapman and w. H. Sargent
of Boston were among the commercial
men who called on Waterville mer-
chants Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

The members of the Getchell street
Free Baptist chorus are requested TO
be at the church for rehearsal at 3
o'clock sharp Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
WATERvILLE.

E. F. Archer of Buffalo arrived in
Watervilles Friday for a few days
business visit. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07

Z. E. Gustin of Lewiston made +
trip to Waterville Friday on bushes:
matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-07
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-03
WATCH YoTNG'S WINDOWS. adv
Turn About Fair Play.

TWO motorists having almost
ruined their temper--and their tires
in a vain attempt to find hotel
with vacant bed, We're at Ia Il
forced to make the best of a small
inn.
Even then they had to share I
bed which was--and on this the
landlord laid great strees-a leather
bed.
They turned in. and one of the
pair was soon fast asleep: the other
vas not. He could not manage 10
dodge the Jumps and heard hour
after hour strike on the church
clock, until 8 a. m, when he also
struck.
He did this by violently shaking
his snoring friend,
whats the matter?" growled the
other. 1T can't be time to get up
YETI"
mo, it isn't" retorled his friend,
continuing to shake HIM but us
my turn to sleep on the feather. -
New Orleans States,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-03
County Announcements

All announcements made under
Itais head are subject to the action
of he democratic primary to be held
in July:
For Judge 4nth Judicial Dis rict--
J. c. LUMPKlNS.
f. l.. HAWKINS (re-election).
For Representative, Place No. 2.
BOBT. l.. SULLIVAN.
For District Clerk
s. c. TANkERaLEY.
], b. BAKER.
NJ lNSEY l.. CAMPBELL.
| Fer County Clerk
RUSH HICKMAN.
]. W. TUCKER
For County Judge
W. N, IIDWELL.
AMI CAROTHERS.
II. X &TOVALL.
For Sheriff
". H. FORBES
ARMON YATES
w. J. POLLOCK.
II. $. DEARBORN.
o. Il. SIMS.
W. D. RNBURN.
JIM HICKMAN
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Successful ENerNWhere.

People everywhere are talking OF
the quick and fine results Foley
Kidney Pills give in bacllache, rheu-
matism, kidney and bladder troubles.
You can not take them into your
system without good results, That
is because Foley Kidney Pills give
to the kidneys and bladder just
what nature calls for to heal these
weakened and inactive orGans,--Adv
Curlin's Two Drug stores.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-03

New York, Feb. 2.--Jim Savage
and Jack Duan were scheduled for
the feature bout tonight at Browns
gymnasium. The go is set for ten
rounds but punu declared today
he is the guy who will take The
terocity out OF Savage earlier than
The tenth round.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-03

Colds. constipation aud headache
are three common Affections and re-
lieying the constipation helps the
cold and stops the headache. Use
Foley Cathartic Tablets because
they are very prompt and thorough
Nv cleansing, with absolutely no un-
pleasant effects. A wholesome bot
tic fun for IS cents.--A0v. Cur
Inns Two Drug stores.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-03

Ups.

That's Foley's Honey and Tar
compound 1t has the confidence
of your druggist. who knows it Will
give You satisfaction. W. W. Mes
smith, Statesboro, Ga, says;
have used Foleys Honey and Tar
Compound in my family and have
sold it in my store and it never
fails 10 sure. Refuse a substitute.
ADV. Curlin's two drug stores.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-03
City Announcements.


All announcements under this
head arc subject to the action Of the
white mans primary to be held in
the city:
For City Attorney
NEIL G. ERWIN.
+. $. SAMPLES.
W. II. FEARS.
For City Mar had
BILL SPARKS.
J. + JONES.
JIM MAGGART.
For Assessor and Collector
CARROLL TODD.
For City Secretary
EARLE l.. GIBSON.
J. w. CALDWELL.
JOHN j. THOMSON.
For City Treasurer
LYNN LASSWELL,
For Alderman Ward l.
r. Z. WOOD.
WILL MOORE
For Alderman Ward z
I. O. CHEATffAN.
For Alderman Ward g
Il. u. McCOAbS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-03

No one pays much attention TO
the bridegroom, and the deluded
young man believes he has further
cause for gratitude.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-03

Luxuries, in time. became necea-
sites, and taste for olive oil is
no longer regarded as ample evil
deuoe of culture.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-03
WATCH YOUNG's WINDOWS. ad

One cant stand on street cor
nor very long and gaze at some men
without wondering what makes some
insects so large.
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torn--~Eilicago EHturcs.
May closed today ...,.=........- &C :
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Wheat--tliieago Futures
Oats--Giiicago I utures

a. closed today ....=.=.=.=. a. -
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MaNal,achic SPOT Cotton.

NAV closed today ....29 Ii
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.S795 ROYAL. MAIL ROADSTER
won in contest Just arrived and is
for sale at the Oak Cliff Motor Inn
in charga of Frank Gardener. who
will be glad to show it to anyone
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Liverpool sales ..............12,e Icon
Liverpool receipts ...=.....3&,G eco
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THE PEOPLES FORUM

y THE WEATHER. =
p Toaieht unsettled and cold .
. "r, cold wave temperature 20 = /
to = degrees; Wednesday fair & (
. and colder. Maximum 6S, mini T.
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FOR S.aGE.
FOR SAIE-Oid newspapers, just
me thing to 90 under your carpets
Call a. the Daily Light office. tt
TOR SAIalt-Good range and hot
water boiler, Bargain il sold at
en- e.. Phone 43S or call at 500 East
| niversity ave. If
FOR SAIL. Regal automobile 30
horse power, passenger. in first
class condition. cheap for cash. c. \.
Wilkins, #&Euhaehie. If
F0p eAfta- planz ooncor-e Her
and liam notes; farm rent contracts
-, ~ ~ p -
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ell Wells WITHIN one mile OIL southern
boundary. FOR 941ek sale Wi make
very attractive Plse. Address, W r.
SHAW, 3i4 W. md Street, Fort
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WE HAVE some choice lots fer sale
lin Oldham addition close to car line,
convenient to school, also several
lots in other portions of the city; sew
eral residences, some nearly new, See
us at once and get choice location,
Texas Title & Loan C0. 90
, 1914-11-05
The People and Fool" Laws.

The people always find some way of getting around a fool law.
In one small county in Wisconsin there have been "solemnized" no
less than eight common-law marriages since the socaled eugenic
marriage law was declared constitutional in that state. The common
law marriage consists in little more than the agreement on the part
of the man and woman, in the presence of witnesses, to accept each
other H husband and wife and to assume the responsibilities and
privileges ordinarily attached to such a union. The contracting pr.
ties were persons who had refused to submit to the humiliation of
the medical examination" required before a marriage license may be
issued. In the rest of the state the same proportion will doubtless
hold. In other words the citizens of Wisconsin are lodging the law.
There is no limit to the distance to which some of those law.
inventors will go. That was well illustrated in Chicago recently,
during the National Convention of Alienists, in the La Sale Hotel.
The discussion that day had been upon the rather advanced tonic
of the desexing OF the detectives. After the meeting a newspaper
reporter interviewed one OF the prominent physicians in the lobby
The eminent medical man was asked if he really advocated such ideas
as were discussed at the meeting. YES he replied, "and 1 would
go further. Do you see that beautiful specimen of womanhood over
yonder-the lady in sable furs who is holding that poodle dog in her
armsY Well, if l had my way, 1 would compel that woman. bv law
to have a baby in her arms. And do you see the fine youpo nan
speaking to herr He is probably a young man about town. a bsobo
lr, with no responsibilities no family cares, no home except a bach
eor apartment-I would compel that man to marry such a 80
to whom be is speaking and L would compel them, by law. to have
children" If this doctor had his way he would provide for the nron
ogation of the species under police supervision-fo his plan you'd
mean nothing less. Aud yet his proposal is not a whit more tooIisb