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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19

1T has been reported that I have
maNgued Bangor in some Of the things
i have said" declared Miss Marion
Porter, secretary Of the associated
charities Of that city when she APP
peared to advocate a woman's refor-
matory Thursday afternoon, but will
not take back a single thing I have
said. But I also want to say THAI
there are other places in the State
which are as bad as Bangor and some
that are far worse"
Thursday Hearing
! Miss Porter fired the opening gun in
the hearing held by the committee on
State school for Boys and Industrial
School for Girls to which the ques-
ton Of establishing a reformatory TO"
women in the State Of Maine was re-
ferred. The hearing was held in the
hall Of the House of Representatives
and there were present to lend their
endorsement Of the act men and WON :
en- from all parts of the State. Won :
en- were in the great majority at the
meeting and they represented all OF
The big female organizations, socia!
end religious in the State. There was
not a single relnonstrant to the act
and Senator Allen seemed to sound
the sentiment Of the whole gathering
when he held up a huge mass Of petit
tions and remarked: 1t looks as Il
there were some people in the State
who want this reformatory." He ask
ed Secretary Smith Of the committee
if any remonsrances had been re-
inf
had.
Miss Porters Remarks
q. 3. Sanderson Of Portland took
charge Of thhe case tor the advocates
OF the bill. Miss Marion Porter. sec
rotary of the Associated Charities o.
Bangor was the first speaker. After
saying that she would stand by all
that she had said about Bangor, she
called attention 10 the fact that Ban
COR has the lowest rate Of illiteracy
in the State and that it is the first
city this side Of the Canadian line
AS result Of this many girls from
Canada who have been brought up un-
Ger strict rules of discipline arrive in
the city and find that they are unable
10 cope with city life.
Inc! are FITTED only 10 90 house.
work, wash dishes or work in a hotet
or in mill said Miss Porter. VII.
some of them cannot even sew on }
button. The downward path for thes .
girls is easy. and the steps are made
easy for them. Most Of them come
without money and with little edu-
cation SO that they cannot go among
people who would help them. The
md their way to the lower element
There are a great many women walk
Ing thc streets of Bangor who ar
spreading their creed Of immo-alitv
among the country girls ard a.non.
som" city girls. # these conditions
exist in Bangor. and they do then the
;nust exist in the rest Of the State.
In reply to a question b. DR.. Nor
rison OF the committee, Thomas o.
Conner. chief of police Of Bangor. said
the ages of these women is from l. to
So years. Il also want to say" said
chief OConnor that there has been
general cleaning out in the city. but
I am frank to say that il has mean,
but scattering over the rest Of the
state"
Mrs Livingstone
Mrs Deborah Knox Livingstone OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19
STRONG PRACTICAL AND LEGAL
OBJECTIONS MEET ADVERTISING
BILL SUPPORTED BY RICHARDSON

Serious practical and legal objections
to the bill providing criminal penalties
for the publishing of misleading or
false advertising were raised at the
hearing before the committee on le-
gal affairs Thursday afternoon. For
mer Senator c. H. Richardson of Old
Town was the only one to appear in
favor Of the bill. and he presented 1t
as action for the purity of advertising
that had been taken in eight states
and was pending in many more. Lewis
A. Burleigh Of Augusta conducted the
case for the opponents. and others who
spoke in opposition were ]. P Bass of
the Bangor Commercial, Walter B.
Reed Of the Bangor Daily News, Will
liam II. Dow of the Portland Express
Advertiser, and T. F. McLaughlin Of
the Portland Press. p. A. Connolly Of
the Portland Argus was also present
in opposition but did not speak The
opponents Of the bill objected to it
because they believed it made the
publishers of newspapers crim!nally
liable for the slightest misstatement
Of facts in any advertising. and also
because it made the advertisers them
solves criminally liable for statements
made in good faith and with no inten-
ton to deceive, which would not even
he the basis for civil actions for dam
ages. The omission Of any clause pro-
vid;ng that statements must be made
with fraudulent intent, or be material
were considered grave faults in the
bill. Mr.. Rurleigh stated that all mat
tiers were sufficiently covered in
present statutes.
From Associations
Senator Richardson explained that
the legislation had been advanced by
associations OF advertising men, and
that pure advertising laws were now
in force over a large part Of the terri
tory Of the United States. The regu-
lar statutes had not been found suf-
scient to prevent false advertising, so
these associations had had this bill
drawn by prominent New York law
yer. and it had been adopted in eight
states. while II other states now have
pure advertising laws OF similar
nature and more is pending in the
Legislatures Of 20 states The word
knowingly" he said was a weakness
in q pure advertising law, and in
Massachusetts there is now a move
menk to strike this word from the
statute or to substitute the act pro-
POSED hero. backed by the Boston
Chamber Of Commerce.
Answers Questions
In answer to questions by Mr.. Bur-
leigh. he said that 1t was not neces-
sary for the misstatement to be ma
terial or to show thta anyone was de-
cefved. Asked whether the act inolud-
ed She publishers he said that he did
not 10 onnatrne 1t. and said he would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19

have no objections to an amendment
making this clear. although lie did not
think it necessary. Mr.. Burleigh asked
whether man who made a minor
misstatement in good faith, but in err
ror. or the person guilty of a typo
graphical error should be made re-
sponsible. Mr.. Richardson said he
thought there should be some respon-
sibility.
Criminal responsibility? asked Mr..
Burleigh.
"Yes, don't youo" said Mr.. Richardson.
NO man should be liable to crinlina,
prosecution under such conditions for a
statement made in good faith though
mistaken" replied Mr.. Burle,gh.
The Opposition
In opening for the opponents Mr Bur
leigh pointed out that the act makes
even liable to civil prosecution This
legislation from criminal standpoint is
unreasonable and unprecedented. 1t has
been turned down in five Legislatures,
and that eight states have adopted does
not argue that Maine should In the laws
and court cases on deceit, running down
from the time Of King John and with the
latest case in the 103d Maine, there are
six essential requirements In actions for
deceit, only one of which is included In
this criminal act. These are a knowledge
OF the deceit, that 1t is intended to be
acted upon, that 1t is material, that the
plaintiff has been deceived, that he has
acted Oh the basis of the deceitful state
ment. and that he has been injured. OF
all these the proposed act throws out
every one of the requirements except
that the statement is intended to be act
ed upon. and then goes further and
makes the act Criminal The newspaper
men OF Maine have price IN their work,
he said. and are careful about the adver-
tisements they use. He had papers Of
the last two days with many advertise
ments marker. of a nature very common,
but criminal under this act
There is ample law today to deal with
false advertising, under the civil law Of
deceit and under the criminal law Of
false pretence in the revised statutes.
J. p. Bass
]. P. Bass OF the Bangor Commercial
said the trouble Is that people want to
regulate everything. and that things are
overregulated. Now if a paper publishes
anything fraudulent it Is liable to be de-
prived Of the use Of the United States
mails. This act would make anyone VINO
publishes a misleading statement a GRIM
inal. Under existing law it almost takes
all OF one mans time to see that the pa
pers Of complying with the statutes rel
alive to marking advertisements and
living up to other laws. There il no
publisher in the State who would know
ingly publish a fraudulent advertisement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19

Higgins c. !. 81; Guilford H. s.
Charleston, Ne. Feb. 1S-Higgin
steal Institute won from Guilford
school in fast basketball .
Wednesday night. 81 TO 10 The sumra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19
Answers Questions

In answer to questions by Mr.. Bur-
leigh. he said that it was not neces-
sary for the misstatement to be ma
terial or to show thta anyone was de-
cefved. Asked whether the act inolud-
ed Ghe publishers he said that he did
not 10 conatrue 1t. and said he would
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01

Died at his late home on Friday even
ing last, Josiah c.. L. Hawkins, Jr.,
only son Of Judge Josiah G, L. Haw-
kins, Chief Judge Of the Orphans
Court, after lingering illness of tuber-
culosis. His funeral took place on
Sunday and interment was made in the
family burying ground near his home.
Young Hawkins had been 10 bad
health for number of years and while
his death was MT unexpected it is sad
DO see one SO young in life and full OF
hope pass to the great beyond. The
deceased was member Of the bar but
but he had engaged little in active
practice because aof his health. He
was model young man, clean OF
character, upright, hard student and
most likeable.
The writer knew him Intimately
when he was student at the Maryland
University and numbered him among
bis warmest friends there. We extend
our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved
father.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01

Miss Louise wills and brother, Mas.
Ter John Wills, are visiting friends in
Washington.
The Christmas dance at Pomfret on
Wednesday evening last was largely
attended and highly enjoyed
Mrs. C. E. Wade Is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Constante Turner ia
Baltimore.
The Misses Brown, entertained las,
night in honor Of their guest. Miss
Hines, of Baltimore.
Miss Zelda Norman is spending the
Christmas holidays with her parents,
County Treasurer and Mrs. Thoma.
Norman.
Miss Marie Russell, spent the Christ
mas holidays with her mother. Mrs.
P. W. Robey.
Messrs. Frederick, Bruceiand Harris
Matthews spent several days with their
father, Mr.. John Matthews, on the
Ferry Farm during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z. Tauskey and
little son,spent the Christmas holidays
with Mrs. Tauskey's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. cochrane, this city.
Misses Katie. Lola, Lucille and An
nette Wade, who spent the Christmas
holidays with the family OF Mr.. John
S. Button, have returned to Baltimore.
Two good New Years Resolutions:
Open "a depositing account with the
Southern Maryland National Bank and
subscribe to the Maryland Independent.
Lets all stand together to make our
county prove to be the greatest Agri-
cultural county in the State, as well
as the most progressive in other lines.
One pull and all together can accom-
plish much.
1t has been said and we believe truth
fully, THAT the only place where
money can be made without advertising
is in the U. s. Mint" The merchant
who advertised their Christmas goods
we hear did rushing business this
Christmas.
Another Torchy Story. Then
Along Came sukeyp is the title Of the
latest scream by Sewell Ford. Torchy
and Wee promote romance--for others.
Read 1t in the next Sunday Magazine Of
The Washington Sunday Star. adv.
Miss Julia Muschette, Of l22 West
Franklin street, is. spending several
weeks with her cousin, Miss Katharine
knight, at Newport, R. l.. Miss
knight gave an informal dance last
evening in the quarters OF her father,
Rear Admiral Austin NJ. knight, for
Miss Muschette.-Balto. Star.
The comfort and convenience of
home is always to be found at Hotel
La Plata. Besides this, you can al
ways find innocent amusement through
the bowling alleys and pool table. Mr.
Lomax, the Proprietor, will have on
hand some of his usual excellent apple
toddy and egg-nog for the next two or
three weeks. advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01

The sacred editce of Piscatawav
Catholic church was the scspe NJ a
nrattv vsdd;ng on vadoasdav ,sst
,x,.- - co-..s -
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se1 VI "r. a'u "s nomas D. Derry
oecame ING wiie u VIZ. "'iiian rurceli
oaruiner, oiaes' son Vi UT anu mrs.
Aiosr' D. Daruine' ne ceremony
was per'o'ineu a. a ociosA onarp
- 'no apPo,ne1 80 y ~ '''a'us u
Aone"3rius s1s ~ happy
soup'e p'e'ee'o " ' o s's'e'
@iss A'''e De,rs' - "a'u u nunor
sna sne sroo" Oo'p NJ Aioe'.
uaru'ner' - ne D.s' aa" e"'ersu
'ne ohs.0. aue " '"s ai'ar
wnsre : s'nes n''ne"a"' un''eu 'nem
IN 'no no's oonus VI inasf,nons roi-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01

The home OF Mr.. Thomas r. Farrall,
the pioneer merchant Of this city, was
the scene Of pretty wedding on Satur-
day last, when lis fourth daughter,
Mary Louise, was married to Mr.. An
drew Jackson Clark. second 40 OF Mr..
and Mrs william r Clark. prominent
citizens 0 our county.
Sharp Z the appointed hour one
o'clock, to the strains OF Lohengrins'
wedding march proceeded by little Mss
Eleanor Owen, as flower girl and the
bride sister, Mss Hildegards Farrall,
as maid Of honor, the bride entered the
drawing room on the arm Of her father
where she met the groom and his best
man. Standing ther before prize dean
In bower Of pottedplants and flowers,
surrounded BY relatives aud friends
Rev. Father lyman, former pastor OF
st. Thomas Catholic church, this
county, but new stationed in Boston
made them man and wife. The bride
wore travelling suit Of blue broad
cloth, picture hat with white plumes,
white gloves and carried bride roses.
The maid Of honor wore tete de neRre
broadeloth trimmed Wilbur and carried
American beauty roses. The little
flower girl was gowned in white polnt
de spirit with blue ribbons and carried
a silver basket la eu With flowers. The
groom and his best man, Mr.. Percy
Clark. younger brother, wore the
conventional black.
After the ceremony, refreshments
were served, and the happy couple left
Immediately in Mr.. Lomax bridaI car
for their honeymoon.
The presents were many and hand
some, among them being a superb silver
service from Mrs. NJ. J.. lyman and
son, Father lyman, Of Washington, a
chest Of silver, silver spoons, china.
embroidery and other useful articles.
Both MT. and Mrs. Clark, who have
been raised and always lived in this
County are very popular. They are
both accomplished musicians, and were
students at the McDonough Institute
near this city.
Mr.. Clark has been for sometime past
been employed as bookeeper for the
Mstthews-Howard Implement Co.
We join their many friends in wishing
them long and happy married life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01
Gard Party.

''Thainston'', the home Of Mrs.
Walter J. Mitchell, was the scene Of a
delightful party on Wednesday after
noon. when the ladies card club of this
section was entertained. Besides the
members of TIE club, many invited
guests were present. Five Hundred
was the game played. Refreshments
were served after card playing. The
winners of the prizes were; Miss Mary
Regina Poses, first, Miss Marguerite
jenkins, second, and Mrs. George K.
Hamilton, guests prize.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01
TUESDAY, January 10Th,


in the year 1915.
between the hours Of IL NJ. ard IL. 80
? n. the following real estate, com
posed OF two contiguous lots living and
situate near Glymont in said Charles
County, Maryland, and described a.
| follows:
~Parcel A on the river front at Nc
Ghiesport''; beginning at stake on
the river bank, SAID stake being on the
Southern Boundary Of the Kirby pro-
perty aud running North $50 East a.
long said Southerly boundary of the
Kirby properly 600 feet to stake. said
stake being the corner stake Of L. F.
McGhie's properly; thence South $50,
East along the line of L. j. McGhie 5
property 100 feet to a stake on the
river bank; thence in a northeasterly
direction along said river bank 100 feet
to the point of beginning, being a rec
tangular shapad piece Of land 100 feet
wide, containing 1888 acres of land,
more or less
''Parcei B. on back. of farm;'' the
said farm known IA "Pomonkey Neck
Farm." Beginning at a stake 10 the
Northeasterly line Of l.. J.. McGhie's
property l157 feet from the Southeast
corner stake mes sur | along said line
and running thence North 300 Vest a.
long said Northeast ~ line Of L. ].
McGhie property S65 8 feet to a stake
in the dividing linz between the Blanch
-tt estate and L. j. McGhie's proper
ty; thence South 800 East along said
dividing line 1865 feet to a stake, said
stake being the Northeast corner stake
Of Mrs. L. J. Percival's property; thence
South 600 West along the Northerly
line OF Mrs. L. j. Percival's property
s75 feet to a stake, said stake being the
Northeasterly corner OF the aforesaid
Percival property l49 feet TO a stake;
thence South 60e West along the North
eriy line OF Charles Moss property 375
feet to the point of beginning. Being a
rectangular shaped piece Of property,
contaiDing 1852 acres OF land, more or
less.
TERMS OF SALE; as prescribed by
the Deed NJ Trust:-One-third Cash,
deposit Of 500 90 on the day OF sale
and the balance Of said one third Of
the purchase money upon the ratifica-
ticn thereof; one-third In six months
and the remaining one-third In twelve
months from day Of sale; the deferred
payments to bear interest from the day
OF sale and to be secured to the salts
faction OF the assignee or all cash on
the day of sale or upon the ratification
thereof, at the option OF the purchaser
or purchasers.
ADRIAN PosEY,
Assignee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01

William Grigsby, resident for many
years 10 the third district was found
dead in bis home near GRAFTON on We'd
nesday morning last. An inquest was
held by Justice Huntington and YER
dict Of death from natural GAUGES was
rendered. The deceased was aged
about SIS years. He was unmarried and
lived alone. Messrs. Lomax & Penn
was 10 charge OF the funeral arrange
ments. The lnterment on Thursday
was in Durham Church Cemetery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01

Mr.. Benjamin Moran, who was one Of
the unfortunate victims Of the hunting
season in having his gun accidently go
of and the load enter his hand. is
we are glad to state, home again. He
was removed to Providence Hospital
by DR.. James j. EdeIen, who was called
in and rendered medical assistance after
the accident The injured member is
rapidly healing and it is hoped that he
will shortly be able to remove all the
baDdages from his hand.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01
HUGHEsvILLE SAVINGS BANK.

Hughesville, Nd, Dec. 10, 1914.
The annual meeting of the Stock
holders Of this Bank will be held at its
B mixing House 10 Hughssville on
MONDAY, the 18th day of January,
1915, between the hours OF O'Clock
noon and 3 .. m. for the purpose OF
electing Directors to serve for the en-.
suing year and for the transaction OF
such other business as may be brought
before the meeting.
P. STANLEY HARRISON,
Cashier.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01

Mr.. Daniel W. Bowie. son of Mr..
John 7. Bowie and Miss Rebecca Lee
land, we're quietly married in Washing
ton on Monday last. After a short
honeymoon the happy couple returned
to this county where they will make
their future home. Our congratula-
tions.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-01
Local tsrevItIes.


Winter is here in all its glory.
A Happy and Prosperous New Year
To All.
MIR. Leonard Ritter returned on Mon
day from visit to Washington.
Who Will be the first New Years
bride in the County ?
Miss Margaret G.. Nesle is visiting
her father, Mr.. V. H. Neale.
Fave you kept that New Years reso-
luton?
T Mrs. Marie Murray is visiting Miss
Raye Bailey, Hotel La Plata.
Miss Hines, Of Baltimore is guest
Of the Misses Brown, this city.
Many ice houses were filed during
the week.
The new Federal, so-called "Wsr
Tax is causing good deal of trouble.
Many farms are now changing hands.
the tenancy year having expired.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Clark have re-
turned from their honeymoon trip.
Don't put of until tomorrow but
make that good resolution today.
Miss Emily Hawkins is visiting
'e'''s = ''7''''' : w.
Miss Emma Wade is visiting her
sister, MRS John 3 Sutton.
Mr.. Hawkins, OF Florida, spent
Christmas with Mr.. sydney Z. Mudd'
Miss Alzine Berry has returned to
her home at Berry, from a visit to friends
-
Inc past week mas oeen nappy one
ior the youngsters whom santa Ciaus
visited
.ss ep' " o, s'os'
- 1 -. .,,a a. Ae' ~
$50
'lr. oer"aiu ho"aru spent sew
inc tho weak
We are clad to learn that Mrs II q
Robertson. who recently was severely
burued IL mnch hetter
Mr.. J. Hanson Mitchell spent Christ.
mas with his mother Mrs Lille It O.
Mitchell.
NJ. p,.noh pi.;.h - ,,..,.
daughter, are guests of her father. Mr.
Wesley Bowie, ON Oak Avenue.
Tha ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ha,5 4s.o.
.ha oonn,v d,,r;oa ,ha ~. .aa,. 49,
been well attended.
Mr. cus.ava owao and osm.,a w..
sner, ssvaral aavs dnr,na ~ -,
week in baltimore
Mrs. Mamie DeRooas and a,n.b.sr