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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
Attorney Generals Opinion

In response to q letter from Roscoe
Eddy. commissioner of labor. At
torncy General W. r. Pattangan has
given an opinion Of unusual interest,
bearing upon the conduct of company
stores. MI Eddy's letter was based
upon representations made by the
North Sullivan Granite Cutters Asso-
citation. The workmen Of North Sulli-
van and Franklin wanted to know II
the weekly payments law was violated
when their employees paid them weekly
the balance due them after holding out
from their pay sums due the company
stores for supplies furnished. The at
torney general writes; Il have given
this matter considerable study and
cannot see wherein the arrangements
for paying granite cutters at North
sullivan and Franklin constitute any
violation Of the weekly payment law
Another paragraph reads; AS wages
NAV be paid in goods as well as in
cash provided the laborer and en-
ployee agree. l have no doubt but that.
II the laborcr has received from his
EMPLOYER a part of his wages in mer-
chandise. the law would be entirely
Sd tiSIlSO III TIE ciApfosS' PeAAN A'AA-- VIZ
balance due him in cash at the close
Of the week.
Writing of the situation from diff
ferent standpoint. the attorney gener-
al SAYS: Il realize the company store
proposition is subject to abuse but that
it is something that ! think it is i'm
possible to regulate under our laws or
perhaps under any law" He touches
upon the embarrassment which the
employer suffers when after a long.
dull period during which he has re-
ceived no pay the whole sum OF his
wages are kept by the company store
in payment for goods used during the
dull period, but remarks that the en-
ployee would be much worse off if he
could not arrange for such credit dur
ing a period when no wages can be
arranged for such credit during a pc
Rod when no wages can be earned. He
points out the problem that would con-
front the employer should he fail to
take out the sums due him and the
wages be trusteed and gives his opin-
ion that such a problem would result
in the loss of the employees credit
basis with the company store. Finally
he writes that without doubt the en-
account and & receipt for the amount
Of his wages retained when each week
ly balance is paid him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
Forecasts Special Session

One frequently reads, in the news
papers of the state guesses about the
special session of the Legislature
which may or may not be held this
winter for the purpose of enacting al
one stroke that voluminous work known
It's has several times been interviewed
in regard to the special session, but UP
TO the present times no direct answer
has he made: he has never said Yes"
or No" Just when the special session
will be held is still bothersome little
question. but unless logic is back
number in the process of thought one
must think that there is no longer any
doubt but that a special session will be
called. The governor and council have
advertised for sealed proposals from
the printers of the State on the work of
nrintinr the revised statutes and
though this august body may be asking
for these proposals just for fun. 1t is
hardly likely that they want proposals
unless they are going to print and il is
not logical to consider that they will
print the revised statues without
enactine them for use-for who would
care to own big legal volume OF no
,se except as reminder that some
dax a special session would be held?
Guesses as to the date. however, are
still permissible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Power CO. for permission To purchase
the capital stock Of q p45!!c utility,
Application of the Union Light &
Power Co. for permission to furnish
Service II the town OF Union
Application Of the Union Light &
Power Co. for authority To issue -
curities.
All these documents refer to the
same proposition. The Dir!go Power
Co was organized prior TO 1912 to
furnish power to Rockland and other
communities and before the plant was
ready 10 operate the prospective mar
ket was lost 10 it. TheTeupon the com
pany became defunct SO far as actual
operations We're concerned and Hollis
M Shaw. ore OF its promoters IN
dertook to give service 10 the village
of Union. This he did until q fire in
the summer OF 1915 destroyed the
plant There were but 81 takes IN
Union and the business did not jus
tify the building Of a new plant to
give service to so small a market
Since that time the village Of Union
AS the Central Maine Power Co. has
transmission line running through
Union citizens of that town have
asked that it eve service there, hllt
under its charter il has no authority
to do business in Knox county. To
make il possible for the company to
give service to Union the Union Light
& Power Co. was organized in Eovem-
Der. Mr. Shaw made ARRANGEMENTS to
sell his property to this corporation
for $500, and the Central Maine
Power Co. asked permission 10 pur-
chase the capital stock Of the new
corpora ton. This constituted the plan
to furnish electrical service to Union
which is all ready for service and
lacks only the power and the appli-
cations filed with the commission hao
this one purpose in view.
There was opposition to the plan
from two sources, the Dirigo Power
Co. objected. stating that Mr.. Shaw
had not treated the bondholders of this
company squarely and that the terri
tory shouldsoe reserved for the posi-
BILE use Of the company and not dis
pttSSd Oh 10 give pIiNlicSV " MI SildW
and the era wford Electric Co. owned
by Thurston Bros. Of South Union and
giving service to six residences. object
ed to the scheme and asked that the
territory be reserved for its service.
The Crawford Electric Co, however.
told the commission at the hearing
through a representative that it had
not fully decided whether to extend it's
service to Union village or to lease
power from the Central Maine Power
Co. and distribute through the Union
distributing system. The commission
refuses TO take any part in the dis
agreements between the various par
ties and looks at the matter only in
the ,ieht Of the needs Of the village Of
Union which is in sore need Of electri-
cal service. considering all the testi-
mony introduced at the hearing for
the purpose Of learning what each
party could do in the matter and de-
sires to do. The commission finally de-
termines that public necessity requires
a plan of immediate use to Union and
gives its orders for the approval of the
several applications
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
FOXCROFT

DR.. E. D. Merrill went to Boston Mon
day on a professional trip.
The Anti-Tuberculosis Association held
a union meeting at the Congregational
church Sunday evening. Lyman Lee,
president of the district association, pre-
sided. Rev. John wilkins read Scriptures
and prayer by Rev. ]. E. Montgomery.
Miss Clarissa Johnson. the district nurse,
read a paper pertaining to her work.
Rev A. j. Eorsleff of Bangor gave an
interesting address. 1t was illustrated
by lantern slides. A double quartet fur
nished music. Miss Alice Ham was ac-
companist.
Foxcroft Academy closed Friday. The
village and rural schools will close this
week.
The Lend a Hand of the Universalist
church held a sale followed by a chicken
pie supper Dec. Is. In the evening mo-
ton pictures were enjoyed and the fol-
lowing vocal selections given: Solo by
MI Brownell-Bood-B Bailey, and male
quartet rendered a selection.
J. H. Bodwel. county extension repre-
sentative in charge Of farm demonstra-
ton work in this county, is to have his
Office in the Dover & Foxcroft Water
Cos. building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
C0UD REPORT is Received FROM
B0N'D0Iv BUT CLOSELY GUARDED

Lewiston, Ne. Dec. Enforcement
in the investigation of the death of
Hazel Goud, Dec. 8, at the private hos
pital Of DR.. Donnell, Sabatis road,
Lewiston, was rapid Friday. with the
arrival of the report from the path
ologist of the Maine Medical school,
Bowdoin College, and the statement
by County Attorney Hines that he
would take up the evidence with At
torney General Pattangall
The report was received by County
Medical Examiner Haskell shortly be-
fore noon Friday, but the contents are
guarded closely as are many of the
facts known to the authorities in this
case.
Would you deny that this report
states an illegal operation was per-
formed on Hazel Goud," DR.. Haskell
was asked.
L do not care to say anything
about the report except that it has
been received. announced the doctor.
Confer with Attorney General.
County Attorney Hines was surpris-
ed Friday to learn that it was re-
ported the investigat ton Of the case
had been dropped. In fact he stated
that he intended taking up the evil
dence with Attorney General Pattan-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
SOMETHING ABOUT WINTER
COURSES IN DAIRY|NG

Ofono. Me. Dec. 17-(speciab.-The fol
lowing was sent out today by Leor
=. Merrill. dean of the Agricultural
College at the University Of Maine
WILL IT PAY?
Many Maine people are undoubtedly
asking themselves this question, win i,
pay me TO attend one or more Of the
short winter courses in dairying, general
agriculture including crops, fertilizers
and farm management. horticulture and
poultry management which will be given
at the College of Agriculture during jan
uary and February"
This question has been answered in the
affirmative over and over again by the
Practical results following the completion
Of one Of these courses and also by the
Letters of commentator received from
fOrsner students. hence the writer has no
hesitation in saying Yes, it will pay"
FIRST. no tuition or registration fees
are charged. The only expenses incurred
are railroad fare, room and board.
SECOND, the courses are planned to be
extremely practical and deal with the
real problems and practices of framing
included within the scope of the course.
THIRD. the forenoons are given owe,
to class room work and the afternoons
are devoted TO actual practice work. The
general plan of learning by doing is
thus combined with the specific and very
definite instruction of the class room
There has probably never been a time
when on account of the fertilizer and
other questions the problems of farming
have been more acute than they are
now.
Yes. it will pay to attend the short
winter courses this year
These courses are attended by both
men and women. Each year young men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Assistant Attorney General Oscar H.
Dunbar may be pardoned it he should
appear to be bit pleased with the re-
suit of the inheritance tax case which
he recently won for the state. The law
court has handed down decision IN
this case which insures the State sum
amounting to about $1,000, no part Of
which would have been forthcoming
had the attorney generals Office failed
to follow the case carefully 10 the emo
The case went to the law court as 'ha'
of Edward c. Luaues, Appellant 1rofn
Decree Of the Judge of Probate OF YORK
County The decision rested upon the
consideration of the manner in which
the leEatee Inherited, whether he took
,he estate under the will OF the rather
who died in 1897 before the d'recs IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
An Old fashioned
Home Remedy

Aany men and more women are
VIZ, a5h a.Acc and poorly, without being
!, Fa4y SICK. They feel mean ard out
L T., sorts, restless and nervous. with
lug appetite. weak stomach, and
r.ayoe suffer from frequent sick
escaaachc. and bilious attacks. In
~. ..aeT words. they are all rundown"
-. need something that will build
N.Y., ~.n u2 \ good remedy for this
Ng1; s, IS l. F Atwood's Medicine.
~. .I@s fo' cu-e-all. II acts as a gen.
.,a q IONIC and conditioner. toning the
W.. improving the appetite, puri-
yns TIE Mood and stimulating the
!, Il 20 thorough thar il will bene-
!. .~t p'ETest man, and so safe that
NAY nay be taken by the weakest
saw, s-Iaa o. trailest child. The family
a-0y for over sixty years.
o'y 35e bottle a. your nearest store.
q e, q write to-day for free sample.
Medicine Co, Portland, Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

. Of IS to 20, middle aged men Of 50 to g.
as well as those of all ages between. are
| in attendance. You will ind congenial
| earnest, enthusiastic people in attend
ance.
Special evening lectures by persons who
are making life study of farm problems
will be given Conferences for the dis
cussion of matters Of interest TO every
farm man or woman by the students in
attendance will be held. 1T will pay"
The courses in dairying and general
agriculture will begin on the first Mon
day evening in January and continue for
four weeks The work given in these two
courses are so arranged that persons at
tending one course may take all the
work offered in the other course during
the forenoon, the work in the afternoon
being practice work" is entirely differ
ent.
The courses in horticulture and poul-
try management will begin on the first
Monday evening in February and hold
for three weeks. These courses are ar
ranged so that a person III attendance
on one course may during the forenoon
take few of the more important parts
of the other course The afternoons are
devoted TO practice work and are there
fore limited TO persons registered in the
course.
A circular descriptive Of these courses
has been prepared and will be forwarded
TO all persons interested Full informa-
ton concerning expenses, directions for
reaching Orono, registration, etc, is
given in this circular, Any enc interest
ed should write College of Agriculture,
Orono, Maine. Register early as it is de-
sirable for the Dean Of the college 10
know as early as possible the approx
mate registration in order that plans
may be fully made for taking care of
those who plan to attend. VIII it pay?"
The writer unhestatinsly says Yes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
New Generators

T. G. Dickerson CO, organized al
Portland to manufacture ana deaf in
machines. Capital stock, 100000; com
mon. $4,000; nothing paid in; p2r wal
value, sl0C Directors: Albert F. Jones.
Pres; T. L. Croleau, Treas; A. +.
Farnha~.
Paradox Pump Co, organized al
Portland to manufacture ard deal in
pumps, motors. etc. Capital stock, $40
Don: all common, nothing paid IN; par
value, So. Directors: Clark f. Dunton,
Treas; David z. Moulton, clerk; Hell
Ell I. Leavitt, Pres.
Dow & Payne Co. organized at
Bangor, located at Newport. to carry
on general merchandise business. Cap
ital stock, s10,ooo; all common soc
paiG III: par value, $50. Directors
Moses J. Dow, Pres. Plymouth; George
]. Payne. Treas. Plymouth; Mary A
Payne, Plymouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
TO BE HELD ON DEC. 81

commissioner Philip J. Deering and
Chle1 Engineer Paul .. Sargent have
returned from three days attendance
upon the International Road Convention
~ Worcester. Mass a convention held
under the auspices OF the Worcester
Board of Trade. Mr. Sargent states
that the convention was a success and
mat the exhibits were particularly ex-
ceiient Resides Mr.. Deering and Mr..
sargent. Maine was represented by dele
gates from Portland, Bar Harbor and
New Sharon. +. A. Russell road com
missioner. by his attendance at the con
~entlon demonstrated that the little
county town Of New Sharon wants the
best there is III roads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
LEWISTON STRIKE
OF LOOM FIXERS
TO BE CONSIDERED

Lewiston, Ne. Dec IA New Bed
ford telegram TO the Lewiston Journal
says that the New England Loom Fix
ers' Alliance will hold a meeting Sat
urday, in Fall River to consider dis
continuing strike allowance to the
striking fxers of Lewiston.
These fixers, about % in number,
quit work at the Bates mill several
months ago because of a difference
over wages and have not returned to
their labors. The alliance officers state
that they have been paying the Lewis
ton strikers $50 per week since that
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

gall. He would not go to Augusta,
Friday, as he wished to become IA
miliar with the report made by DR..
Cram. Bowdoin. and intimated that
certain facts were being sought by
the police that he wished to have in
his possession before he laid the case
before Attorney General Pattangall.
Speaking personally, / wish to say
that the investigation Of the death Of
Hazel Cloud has not been dropped"
said County Attorney Hines. AT the
proportions which make it imperative
that the investigation continue. In
fact / am about to consult Attorney
General Pattangall on certain phases
of this case"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
Decision in Union Petitions

The Public Utilities Commission has
given a blanket decision to cover the
several petitions and applications filed
in relation to the electrical service Of
the town of Union. The decision gives
the authority asked for In each Of the
following papers:
Application Of Hollis NJ. Shaw for
authority to sell property:
Application Of the Central Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
ARTHUR SIM0NDS,
CR0TT0 VICTIM,
DIES ON FRIDAY

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 17.-Arthur ST.
monds, who was shot by Frank Grot-
to, alias George Cove, whose real
name may be Grattan, in South Etna,
yesterday noon, died early this morn
ing at the Buzzen home. where the
shooting took place. Leslie simonds,
brother, who was also shot, will re-
cover. The bodies Of Grotto and his
murdered wife have been taken to the
undertaking rooms in Carmel pending
further arrangements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE.

Ry vir--e of the authority in the under
Ss.e-. r."~trator d. honis non {,
! NJ t.' -@-.te 90. y NJ. Nichols. late
q Aoa: --t. .a tAe County of kenne-
H. arr sale of Maine. and under the
/. a9st E'.,1.t Try the Judge of Probate
z a-6 N ead County Of Kennebec or
III 'v'tt second day Of Nov ember. 1915.
herets r,.r notice that ! will sell at
,st4 aHtaH Ill CLmston Han in said
ar"o..s j. ten o'clock in the forenoon
ne :;te,'.u day Of January, 1916. the
.."oN.'- 0=S,-Ihed real estate of the
81. 81 >.,tols, to wit: A certain
ZEE o. i.r..f az land. situated in said
Sl.n9-,l. and bounded and described
-9A7ws y.z on the North by land
l.t land If one urusan. and
e.- +. Il II Nichols, now deceased on
y h4Nt BY lauH formerly of said 2. b
s.-ae-- e., TIE South and on the West
\ 'at ..~aerly Of II N. Blake. now
ss-e-N7 o1tairng about sixty (6)
l-:e1 g, Monmouth. Maine, this ninth
@-' {. enter l4I1
LEROY T. SHOREY,
:a--'t'; e'ra1o- c. bonis non. c. T. A.
Ne. S+ NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Unirpeac h able-If you were to see
the unequalled volume Of unimpeach-
able testimony in favor of Hoods
tSarsa parilla, you would upbraid your
self for SO long delaying to take this
effective medicine for that blood dis.
ease from which you are suffering
Adv,
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STATE HOUSE

Inc fublic Utilities Commission
Grants all Petitions Relative
TO the Union Electrical Ser
vice Attorney General on
company Store Conduct
Dunbar Won Important Case
Tor State-First Real Indica-
ton of Special Session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

The Bangor News recently published
correspondence in which the reporter
stated that the commissioners of inland
hsherles and game Were TO be requested
10 open a certain lake 20 ice fishing
The commission calls attention to the
fact that il has no power to open to
ice fishing a body Of water closed by
al act Of the Legislature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

heritance provision was in the law or
under the will Of the mother who died
in 1903. Mr.. Dunbar appeared for the
state at Alfred before the protGte court
and when the case went to the law
court represented the State before that
tribunal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Tror the application Of Ho9enaall Fl.
Jacohs for authority to sell IN electri-
Cal plant to the Mt, Vernon Light 8
Power Co. the Public Utilities Com,
mission orders that the authority re
quested he given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
Warden's Fine

Chief Warden Howard of Greenville
mas reported to the Commissioners of
Inland Fisheries and Game the payment
OF a tine Of ST by Fred Twomblay for
a violation of the game laws by taking
trout in closed season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

One result of the war in England is the
extremely low rentals asked for shoot
ing preserves this year. One prominent
agent who usually disposes of $50 or 200
shooting rights year now has 800 on
hand. Most OF the 1915 sportsmen are
elderly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Harry A. Plummer superintendent Of
hulidln2s. has caused the installation of
ADDITIONAL and better lights in sections
Of the state library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
DATES, PLACES AND SPEAKERS
FOR The EXTENSION SCHOOLS

nundt Leon Merrill ~ h Universe n
school evidenced b tt tina in ct ask or If
% in Q
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Cured without pain

safe. easy treatment. based
on IS wears successful prAc-
iice In Maine. Cure guarAn-
teed. No operation or de-
tention from business. Free
consultation. free letter.
Or. G. r. F1SkE
Specialist on Diaeasesof RectuM
IS Pleasant Az. .Woedf ., fer0AoA
New Dewitt House, Lew1ston.
saturdays 10 Am. 70 3 Pm.
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Rules ard Regulations

10 Permits will be issued as for
"4r!y after due application by the
party desiring such privilege and on
n..y ment OF lair and reasonable fee
a. Id agreed upon between the party
nd the commissioners or their rep
sentative
~ No permits will be granted
within the limits of any pond or lake
ny in any river, brook or stream
Mere protected game fish are preva-
lent and abundant.
80 The number Of permits issued
- any one person shall not exceed
three.
- Each net pot, trap OF othe.
device used in the fishing for eels,
suckers. hornpouts and yellow perch
shall be plainly marked with metal
tag bearing the owners name and
address.
90 The commissioners reserve the
right TO establish the amount Of ter
ritory that shall be permitted which
in the majority of cases Will be linn
tied to 1000 feet.
go On any river or stream where
any weir. trap or other device ex-
ENDS the entire width of such river
or stream said river or stream must
he left open for the free passage Of
fish al least eight hours out of the "A
Of each day.
- ANY violation OF the fish and
game laws of the State or Of those
regulations and especially as regards
the keeping Of game fish taken from
any pot. trap, net or other device will
be deemed sufficient cause for the i'm
mediate cancellation of the permit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
Regulations for EeIs, Etc.

The commissioners of inland fish
cries and game have issued the follow
ing regulations relating TO the taking
Of certain FISH In conformity with the
provisions OF Section of Chapter 81
OF the Revised Statutes OF Maine, as
amended by Section of Chapter 277 OF
the Public Laws of 1915, the commits
sions Of inland fisheries and game
deenine il necessary and proper for the
projection and preservation Of the
game fish Of the state. hereby adopt
the following needful rules and regula-
lions relating to the taking of suckers
eds, hornpou;s and yellow perch with
ees ports. traps spears or nets through.
tut tie state.