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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
Broke Il Gently.

The impecunious author passed over
the manuscript with faltering hand.
The editor of the Bugle started. Err
Mr.. Wrightly," he said. with the air of
man who has just become saddled
with great thought, did you ever
hear that Walter Scott received the
suggestion of his first successful novel
while he was washing his hands?" q
/ believe read of it," stammered the
impecunious author, slipping his hands
into his pockets. A far-away look slid
into the face of the editor. 81 was
merely throwing out the suggestion"
he said, softly.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
A PiGS.D CUSTOMER.

w. A. Hampton, Of Fayetteville,
Tenn, recently purchased a yearlIne
Southdowu buck from R H. Nc
Gaughey, of Newstead. Mr.. Hamp-
ton was highly pleased with his
purchase, so much so that upon re-
ceipt of tie ram he Immediately ser.
a remittance for several more sheep.
Mr.. McGaugheg has one Of tie very
best Southdown flocks in the West.
He has fire lot Of SHUTDOWN ram
lambs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
TWO DEATHS
At the Western State Hos
pital Friday.

Mrs. Sis Williams, aged So, died at
the Western State Hospital, July ii.
She was patient from Graves coun-
ty and had been there only one month.
The body was shipped to Mayfeld.
Galen Cox, aged 20, a patient from
Marshall county, died at the State Hos
pital July II, of typhoid with men,
ingeal infection. He had been only
one month in the institution. The
body was sent to Paducah.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as theyoc cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed condi-
ton of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube When this tube is infiamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
Deafness is the result and unless the in
dammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition.
hearing will be destroyed forever; nina
cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh.
which is nothing but an inflamed condi-
ton Of the mucous surfaces.
We willgive One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness caused that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
F.J.CHKNEY, & co, Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
Kentuckian Killed.

Evansville, Ind, July 12.-Forest
Oliver, 80 years old, 4 wcl!-known
stock buyer Of Fredonia, KY, was so
seriously injured in an automobile ac-
cident on the Stringtown road three
miles west of this city, early today that
he died this afternoon at st. Mary's
Hospital.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
NO FLOWERS IN EN-.

Mrs. Flatbush-She has no artis-
tic tastes.
Mrs. Bensonhurst-Why not?
Gust look at all those empty cans
in her backyard! Not a flower in
one of 'em l"-Yonkers Statesman.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
Cheap Fly Paper,

Take a good. strong top of shoe
box cover. and lay a few pieces of
newspapers in the bottom of it. and
pour in it just enough molasses to
cover the bottom of the cover and lay
it on your kitchen table. You will be
surprised at the number of flies you
will catch.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
Infant Dies.

Lula F. Pryor, the infant child of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Pryor, aged six
months and fifteen days, died Sunday
night of Catarrhal Pneumonia. Mr..
Pryor is barrel maker here. The
burial of the child took place yester-
day.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
Little Girl Dies

Mary Lou Talley, aged 9years, died
Friday, of tuberculosis. She was a
daughter of Chas. H. Talley, con-
fectioner on the GAINESVILLE pike.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
VINDIcTIvE.


"Did you ever see a woman that
was tonguetied?"
"No, but I've seen lots of them
that ought to be-"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18

Paul Smith, vice president of the
Chalmers Motor Co. jumped or fell
out of a tenth story window in New
York and was killed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
Merry Race.

Twelve Democrats have entered
the contest for the nomination for
jailer in Lyon county.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18

Jigson-Yes, sir, yesterday morn
ing | caught eighty bass in an hour
and half.
Wigson--I'm glad | met you. I'm
a professional myself.
Jigson-Fisherman?
Wigson-No. Liar.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18

Franklin county will have Farm
ers' Chautauqua July 1928.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-18
Eieetinu Fame

Fame! 1t is the flower of day, that
dies when the next sun rises.-Select-
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
State House Chat

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry e. Day of West
field were visitors at the State House
Saturday and called at the museum.
Mr.. Day is the elect
from the Westfield- -Washburn- -Easton-
Chapman -Mapleton class in Aroostook
county and he and his wife are already
located here. having engaged rooms
for the winter on State street.
]. Edward Sullivan of Bangor. who
for the past two years has occupied
the Office of State auditor, will on the
first of the coming year become the
representative of the State of Maine
for Hollister. White & Co. of Boston.
investment bankers. Mr.. Sullivan will
have an Office in the Augusta Trust
Building and will continue to reside on
Green street in this city.
Governor Curtis late Saturday named
Hon. Leonard A. Pierce of Houlton as a
member of the State Board of Legal Ex-
aminers to succeed Clarence w. Pea
body of Portland. resigned. Mr.. Pierce
is 30 years of age and was educated at
Bowdoin College and Harvard Law
school. He was the Democratic candidate
for Congress from the fourth district in
the September election.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
Neal Tuttle of 'Gorham
Wins Rhodes Scholarship

The special committee appointed for
the selection Of a Rhodes scholar for
the State of Maine. consisting OF State
Supt. of Schools Glenn w. Starkey.
Dean Frank G. Wren of Tufts college
and PORT Roy G. Hack of Harvard
University. Saturday afternoon an
nounced the choice of Neal Tuttle Of
Gorham for that honor. This selection
is made once a year under the provis-
ions of the late Cecil Rhodes, the
South African diamond king, and car
ries with it four-years special course
at Oxford University and a stipend of
$500 yearly during the time that the
course is taken.
Two other eligibles besides Mr.. Tut
tie presented themselves at the exam
nations Saturday, which were held at
the Office Of the State superintendent
Of schools. They were George B. Gus
tin of Pittsfield. Mass, a graduate Of
Bates college, class of 1914, and Fran
els P. McKenney, Bowdoin ~, at pres
ent a teacher in Portland high school.
The selection Of the successful candi-
date was reached in three hours, about
half the time that it took when the
selection was made last year.
The successful candidate, Neal Tut
tie of Gorham, is the son Of John A.
Tuttle. who has been for the past 10
years principal Of the Forest street
grammar school. Westbrook. and Is
% years Of age. He attended the pub
lie schools Of Westbrook and Gorham
and fitted for college at Freeport high
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
Arson Case Investigation

State Insurance Commissioner Eras-
tus j. Carter has returned from Rock
land, where he has been investigating
an arson case and as the result of his
Investigations and those of County At
torney Henry l.. Withee of Rockport,
Knox county, Isaac E. Orbeton of West
Rockport has been held to the grand
jury in connection with the burning
of blacksmith's shop owned by him
at Ingrahams hill, South Thomaston.
The hearing was held before Judge
Philip Howard of the Rockland mu-
nicipal court and lasted during part Of
two days, Merritt A. johnson of Rock
land appearing for the respondent
The States evidence showed that Or
beton left his shop on Nov. 4, the day
of the fire, at $40 p. NJ. and that at 6
p. NJ, the building was seen on fire.
Testimony of witnesses for the State
showed that two kegs, one of which
was hoisted on hanging table to the
roof and another which was placed on
top of q bellows near the roof had
been fired by the use of candles ar
ranged on a board and excelsior which
had been wet with kerosene. The fire
had burned a hole through the roof
when it was discovered by a crippled
woman in a house a short distance
away, who had aroused the neighbors.
1t was also claimed by the State that
the insurance, $500. was more than the
building was worth. The contention of
the defence was that the insurance
would not cover the loss of the tools
and that the building was fired by an
enemy of Orbeton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
Total Estimates for 1918
Amount to $14,493,294.46

The total amount of money asked for
according to the statements on file at the
office of the State auditor from the COM
ing Legislature by departments and insti-
tutions is sl4 1893, 294, 46, which is said to be
the largest ever presented for the consid-
Grafton of n Legislature. This amount IS
for the two years 1917 and 1918 and in
cludes the highway loan fund of s533 900
for each of the two years. Should the
Legislature appropriate this amount of
money the state tax would be eight mills
in 1917 and seven mills in 1918, whereas
it was five mills for each of the years
1915 and 1916 No temporary loan was
asked for so 1t is not included in the ap-
propriations. The various departments
and institutions asked for more than a
million dollars for each of the next two
wears than they received during the past
two years.
The valuation of the State has increased
over s21 900 900 during the past two years
and the receipts of the State are estimat-
ed at $3,o17.504.s3 for the year 1877 and
$3.50. 1888 for the year 1918.
Auditors Statement
A statement in regard to the estimates
has been prepared by State Auditor J.
Edward Sullivan and will be forwarded 70
the governor, the honorable Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the 18th Leg
islature:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
Automobile Registration

Speaking Of snowstorms and bllz-
zards-that has nothing to do with the
interest and enthusiasm with which
Maine people are wading through the
snowdrifts to file their applications for
registration Of automobiles and op-
orators licenses for the season of 1917.
The Maine Automobile Registration
Bureau of the department of State.
had, up to the close Of business on
Saturday noon. Dec. %, taken more
money than for all the advance regis
trations made a year ago.
The 1917 list included 1892 operators;
1910 machine registrations; 21S trucks;
IA motorcycles: so auto dealers; 3 mo-
torcycle dealers.
The largest list Of registrations re-
ceived from one party was from the
Cumberland County Power & Light Co.
Of Portland, its list including II ma
chimes. four trucks and 81 operators,
accompanied by a check for s217 to
cover the expense and the privilege.
The total receipts for the advance
registration for 1917 amount to s20,207.
The above figures were furnished by
Chief Harold Z. Davis and Cashier
Charles E. Sturtevant of the Automo-
bile Registration Bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
COMING EVENTS

Dec. 25-Christmas Day.
Dec. 26-Reunion classes of 1904 to 1908
Lewiston High school.
Dec. 2S-Monthly meeting Of Governor
and Council, Augusta.
Dec. 30-New England Milk Producers
ton in every shire town
Jan. l, 19l7-Relief Association, Portland
Fire Department annual ball.
Jan. 3-Eastern Steamship Corporation
receives sale at 2, Bangor
Jan. 3-Maine Legislature convenes. Au.
gusta. "a"
Jan. 5-Eastern Steamship Corporat,o,
receivers sale at 2, Boston
Jan. 9-Bank meeting day, Portland.
jan S-Presidential electors vote for
Republican candidate for President and
Vive-President.
Jan. 12-l4-Community Efficiency Con-
ference, Augusta.
Jan. 1S-l9-Maine Press Association an
nual meeting, Portland s'''
Jan. S-Annual meeting Maine Sports
mans Fish and Game Association. Stata
House, Augusta. N'|''0
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25

''The estimates and requests for appro-
priations were made by the various State
departments, commissions. boards and In
stitutions to which each estimate relates
This report aims to Give the Legisla-
ture information relative to financial
facts. 1t aims to help the Legislature In
determining policies in working out a
definite fiscal program and in the draft
ing of appropriation measures. Appropr1-
atoms for the future should be controlled
by intelligent estimates.
1T is the purpose Of this report to aid
In enforcing responsibility for administra-
tion and in bringing about greater eff
cheney. If efficiency and economy are de-
sired they can be brought about only
where affairs Of state are administered
by responsible officers. Officers cannot
be responsible for results unless they the
given reasonable opportunity to exercise
judgment in administering affairs in their
charge.
''This report does not demand the pas
sage Of the information contained there
in. It is adaptable to such measure. but
1t has been designed on the theory that
separate appropriations should be made
for each department, board or commits
sion. and institution of the State.
This report does not increase any ap-
propriation, neither does it decrease any
appropriation. The Legislature alone has
the power to increase or decrease the ap-
preparation amounts.
"a liberal use of this report will aid
the Legislature in expressing Its will in
definite understanding of appropriate
measures.
"The report shows all requests present
ed to this office for new appropriations
and is therefore valuable book OF infor-
nation to use in determining the prep
aration of the appropriations.
The estimates tor the years 1917 and
1915 were taken from the estimates made
by each department, board, or instltu-
ton.
"rhe expenditures for 1915 were the act
ual cash expenditures made during that
year on the specific appropriation ana not
for the fiscal year. These expenditures
were taken from the records Of this Of
flee.
Chapter As of the Public Laws of 1915
amending Section one of Chapter l4o OF
the Public Laws Of 1911 requires that
such information be on file on or before
the first Monday in December preceding
the session of the Legislature.
lowing to the limited amount of time
allowed this office to prepare and make
ready this report, l strongly advocate
that the law be repealed, and the time set
as the law originally stated. November
first, so that ample time be had for the
preparation of this report"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
Fish and Game Prosecutions

Forest Newton, game warden at
Jackman, reported Saturday to the de-
partment of inland fisheries and game
the prosecution of Henry l.. Holden of
Jackman for guiding without Ii
cense. He was prosecuted before Her
man w. Holden, trial justice at Moose
river, and was fined $50 and costs of
1882. but owing to eXtenuating cir
cumstances payment of the fine was
remitted upon settlement Of the costs.
Another prosecution for guiding
without license was reported by Da-
vid F. Brown, inland fisheries and
game warden at Greenville Junction,
the respondent being Charles o. Nc
Pheters of Greenville, who was ar
raigned in the Piscataquis municipal
court and pleaded guilty, but on ac-
count of eXtenuating circumstances the
case was continued on payment of
costs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25

school. He graduated from Bowdoin
with the class of 1914.
Tuttle is 4 well-known Maine athlete,
having played baseball on the fresh
man and sophomore teams and on the
Varsity team, also football. He was
for four years a member of his class
track team and was a substitute on the
university baseball teams in 1912, 1913
and 1914. He won some distinction in
the memorable game with Bates COL
lege in 1912 as a sophomore when he
made home run in the 11th inning
that tied the score. This was a notable
college game, going to 1S innings and
being finally won by Bowdoin by a
five to four score.
he also was the winner of the Searle
Latin prize in 1912. In his senior wear
ne was president Of the Classical Cluh
ana the Deutscher Verein, also a men,
per or the Ibis Literary Club and the
no"ooln student council and was one
VI SIX TO be favored with Commence
Lneht parts. He is a member of the
fhl Beta Kappa and Theta Delta Chi
fraternities. Viii
He has taken special interest :,
chemistry and was Instructor IN +.a.
ulancn at Bowdoin. The past year he
was athletic director at the Fessenden
Scnool for Boys at West Newfon
ass.' ana is at present taking a post
sraouate course in chemistry at Hsr-
saro University from which institntion
M. next June. u a.
"a ne VIII sail in September for 1on-
uon. Eng, and will begin in Octohar
=. tnat year a four-years course -,
CHEMISTRY .. at Oxford University nndar
ship. oues scnolar-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
To Feel Well and
Stay Well

The men and women who get tk
most out of life are those who tzka
care of their health. Well people NJ
CHEEKY people-always welcome-thH
are glad to be alive. So watch your
health. Don't neglect yourself. Whe
you have headache, feel bilious, losd
your appetite, or suffer from indigesI
tion, do something for it, and be quiel|
about it. The very best thing to dol
is to take IL. F." Atwood's Medicine
It acts promptly and soon makes yos|
feel like yourself again. Guard your|
health and the health of your family
by having a bottle of this reliable
remedy always on hand. Taken as d.
rected it will save you much miser
and keep you in good health.
Buy 35c bottle at your nearest store,
or write to-day for free sample.
H. F." Medicine Co., Portland, NJ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25

me Maine Public Utilities Commit.
~. mas rendered a decision in Tho
r OF lhe petition of the phil,,rs
tlic Light and Power Co. for an
po'al OF the contract with the phi,
same. "ppio'lns the
Augusta Water District
me Maine Public Utilities has ron
oefea a decision regarding the exnenso
- the so-called Gilman straet" a.,
~ ens!oh or the Augusta Water Nc
WIS ,r.c. service. recently ordered hv
o,riles and accordingly constructe5
me total amount Of the bill ren-
oered was $11S0.22 and the comn,;ss;n.
reduces this by s122.29. cutting o,,t w.
eht're Item Of $107.29 for use of tools
superintendence, ETC.. and reducing
.ie price charged for pipe from, sao oe
~ soo.so per ton. The report saws II,
substance: says III
The bill was presented for Utilities,
inspection. amounting to s11so 90
"n'ch was submitted to the petition,
ior the extension. Messrs. Cheney
ana Hallett. who expressed disannrov.
a. "A hearing was given on Dec a.
tne oHce of the commission .nd
Supt. Albee Of the district was nresert
with his vouchers.
THE correctness of all the items ex
cept the first and last was satisfac-
torliy shown. The first item is
charge for 7h tons Of cast iron nine
at 1926 per ton. The weight is not
IN dispute. but the pipe actually cost
the Augusta Water District s30.96 per
ton. being $27 per ton purchase price
and 1896 per ton for freight.
''The pipe was purchased by the dis
trict in 1915. The cost in the market
had advanced 81 per ton when 1t was
used. 1t was therefore charged into
this account, as basis Of fixing these
consumers obligations under their
guarantee, at the advanced price. But
1t was not charged to the districts
plant account at such advance. It or
iginally was part Of larger amount
purchased for use on Bangor street,
where an important extension was
made earlier during the present year.
This amount was reserved for the Gil
man street extension.
Neither the admitted facts nor the
spirit Of the original order in this case
would warrant fixing this price for
purposes connected with the guaranty
at a higher rate than that charged for
the same pipe used on a street where
service was being given voluntarily
without any special guaranty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
Status Of School
Supt. Appointment

Although Governor Curtis makes no
comment one way or the other, it is the
general impression about the State
House that he will make no appoint
ment for State superintendent of
schools, but will leave the matter for
his successor. Governor elect Milliken
to settle. Payson Smith was not a
candidate for re-appointment as sup
erintendent when his term expired on
the first of last July and Glenn w.
Starkey Of Augusta was appointed
superintendent while Governor Curtis
gave the question serious considera-
ton. Mr.. Starkey had been the deputy
superintendent for some time and was
conversant with the work of the office.
Mr.. Smith went to Boston where he
accepted the position as superinten-
dent of the Massachusetts, schools, and
talk was made that perhaps some man
from outside the State would be Sc
lected for the position. which pays
salary of $4,000 a year. 1t is under
stood that Governor Curtis offered the
place to Prof. Kenneth c. NJ. Sills,
dean Of Bowdoin college, but he de-
clined.
The name of Hon. John E. Bunker of
year retire from the office of secretary
of State, was frequently mentioned in
connection with the position of State
superintendent of schools, and it is un-
derstood that Senator Edward w.
Murphy of Cumberland would have
taken the job if it was rendered to. him.
The candidates for the position of
State superintendent of public schools
at the time of Payson Smiths retire
ment were Leon W. Gerrish of Show
hegan, Prof jams L. McConauguay
Of Dartmouth college. DeForrest H.
Perkins, superintendent of schools at
Portland Carl Holman of Falmouth,
Mass, Charles A. Rush of Berwick,
Major George B. Heath of Calais.
|, ,Mertland w. SWEET of Knox, William
d. Fuller, superintendent of schools at
Old Town, F. E. McGouldrick, superin-
tendent of schools at Bar Harbor, D.
Lyman Wormwood, superintendent of
the Bangor schools and +. w. Wright
| Of Uniontown, Penn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-25
This item win IS reduced to ;so.ss

This item win be reduced to $s0.s6
per ton"
The last item in the account is:
For use Of boiler. jackhammer, drills,
tools. superintendent, insurance on
men. ETC.. 10 per cent, $107.29."
THE superintendent referred to is
that Of the regular superintendent Of
the district. employed permanently at
$1,000 per year to devote all his time
to the business Of the district. The
boiler and tools mentioned are those
owned and used by the distrist in its
construction work generally. Insur-
ance on men has reference to liabil-
ity insurance under the Workmen's
Compensation act. None Of these
charges go into construction account.
"Such charges as these constituting
this item are treated by the district
as operating charges. They are part
Of the entire sum which the annual
rates are intended to pay. The mini
mum contribution which these guaran-
tors are required to make toward that
sum is 6 per cent on the construction
cost. To add to construction cost
any part of operating expense for the
purpose Of measuring their liability
would be to add to the principal, in
advance, some part Of the interest
which the promissor ought to pay
and multiply the sum by his rate per
cent to get the amount which he must
pay.
1T can make no difference that some
of these charges might under some
conditions go into plant account. They
do not do so under the practice pur
sued by this utility, and cannot be al
lowed in this case.
1--WE find and hereby certify. that
the cost Of the extension on Gilman
street and which Messrs. Frank S.
Cheney and Clarence Hallett are liza
BILE under their said guaranty is
$I057.93.
The decision Is dated Dec. 10, 1916.