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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

From the House: An Act to enlarge
the powers Of the Western Maine Pow
err Co
Mr.. LORD Of York; Mr.. President,
understand that an amendment was
adopted in the House. and / move we
reconsider the vote whereby this bill
was passed to be engrossed.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. LORD: Mr.. President, I move
that we concur with the House in the
adoption Of House Amendment A to
this bill. S. y. 21s
am familiar with the amendment,
Mr.. President. and think it adds but
two words to the bill
Mr.. MARSHALL Of Cumberland Mr..
President. may I inquire what House
Amendment A Is?
The PRESIDENT Perhaps the sena-
tor from York can explain the amend
ment
Mr.. LORD: Mr.. President. 1t inserts
the words. firm" and express" in
the so called Baxter amendment, which
were left out by the committee.
House Amendment A was adopted In
concurrence.
The same senator then offered Sem
ate Amendment A to Senate 2is and
moved its adoption.
On motion by Mr.. Holt Of Cumber-
land, the bill with amendments were
tabled and assigned for next Tuesday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
Messages and Documents from the
Heads Of Departments

A communication was received from,
the office of the secretary of State,
transmitting list Of public acts APP
proved by the Governor
On motion by Mr. Davies of Cumber-
land, placed on file.
The following bills. petItious, etc. were
received and on recommendation Of the
committee on reference Of bills were re-
ferred to the following committees:
Placed on File
By Mr. Boynton Of Lincoln: Resolu-
ton of Westport Grange, No. SIG. 81 mem
bers. against any change in the present
method Of distributing Of State school
and mill fund.
BY Mr.. Bartlett of Kennebec: An Act
to appropriate moneys for the expendi-
lures Of the government for the year 1915
Mr.. HIGGINS of Penobscot: Mr.. Pres
ident, this is the general appropriation
bill. ! move that the rules be suspended
and that the bill be given its two several
readings and be passed to be engrossed
at this time
The motion was agreed to and the bill
was passed 70 be engrossed.
Legal Affairs
BY Mr. Baxter Of Sagadahoc: An At
D amend Chapter IS, Section 10 tsy,..s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
THE 78TH Maine LEGISLATURE
Stenographic Reports of the Sessions of Senate
and House of Representatives

tor from Penobscot, Senator Gillin, If lie
will permit me, that the matter 60
over until orders of the day, today.
l desire to confer with the Senator
from Penobscot, myself in regard to the
bill, and perhaps others would like to
do so. 1t can be disposed of today
Mr.. GILLIN: Mr.. President l thank
the Senator and will take it up under
orders OF the day.
Mr.. HIGGINS of Penobscot: Mr.
President, 1 rise for the purpose of ar
inquiry. In the report of the committee
on education l understood that an
amendment was offered in tine House?
The PRESIDENTS: The report of the
committee was amended. and in the
Senate the bill was read the first time
The question Of amendment will come
up on the passage Of the bill to be en-.
crossed.
Mr.. BCRLEIGH Of Aroostook: Mr.
President | understood that an amend.
ment to this bill was adopted in the
House yesterday 1t seems to me if
should have come in here this morning
The PRESIDENTS: 1t came along
with the papers from the House, but
not consider amendments until the bill
Senate calls for them.
House 27O. An Act to amend the
charter Of the city of Augusta, rela-
tive to police.
House 277. An Act to amend Chap
ter 2A entitled IAN Act to provide a
charter for the city of Gardiner of the
Private and Special Laws of 1913
House SS7 An Act to amend Sec
ton Of Chapter 1873 of the Revised
posal Of fines and costs in criminal
cases.
House SOS. An Act In relation to
vacancies in public Office.
House 5S1. An Act to enable the reg
lister of deeds of Cumberland county
to procure durable copies of plans re-
corded in said registry.
House 5so. An Act to change the
name OF the Unitarian church OF An.
gusta, Maine.
House 592. An Act to incorporate
the Musquacook Stream Dam & I'm
provement Co.
House 500. An Act to incorporate the
Mattakeunk Stream Dam Improvement
Co.
House COL. An Act to authorize the
erection and maintenance of a bridge
across that part of the Aroostook riv.
er known as the Back channel.
House $40. An Act to amend Sec.
ttons Is to % inclusive, of Chapter Is.
Section SO Of Chapter lit, Of the Re-
vised Statutes, all relating to the board
Of registration Of nurses.
House 574. An Act to amend Section
IS Of Chapter 126 in relation to the ap-
pointment Of cruelty oflicers.
House 57S An Act to amend the
charter Of the city Of Hallowell.
House 577 An Act to amend Sec
tion II of Chapter 1+5 of the Revised
Statutes Of 1915 relating to the exam
ination and commitment OF persons to
insane hospitals
House $751; An Act respecting removal
Of filth from docks In the city OF Fort
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
RAIN COATS

Dependable garments in all
rubber coats, colors and black,
also Priestly treated (meaning
shower proof cloth coats, the
ideal utility garment, and here
also you will find the usual rain
coats all at prices to suit every
BODY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

the white pine blister rust, and othe
fungus and insect pests, tSenate 10
I'D, reported TIE same In a new drah
under the same title. and that IL ough,
to pass.
Mr.. Swift from the committee on
taxation. on An Act 10 amend Secti@
or Chapter II. Revised Statutes d
Maine, relating to the collection Il
taxes and the commitment of pol
taxes in incorporated places. (Sensn
| NO. SOY. which was recommitted 20 he
committee, reported the same in a new
draft under the same title and that 4
ought to pass.
Mr.. Conant from the committee on
ways and bridges. on An Act TO amend
Chapter Is Of the Revised Statutes, re.
lating to State and State aid high.
ways, and to provide mill tax fund
! FOR their construction, (Senate No. III;
reported the same In a new draft un.
der the same title. and that II ought TO
pass.
the reports were accepted and the
several bills and resolves tabled for
printing under the joint rules.
MI Davies from the committee m
Judiciary, on An Act TO amend Section
IL OF Chapter 80 OF the Revised statute.
OF 1916. relating 10 gas and electrc
companies. (Senste No. go. reported
same ought not 10 pass
The same senator from the same
committee on An Act to amend Section
II of Chapter 81 Of the Revised stat.
utes OF 1916. relating TO eminent domain
rights. (Senate No. So, reported sane
ought not TO pass.
Mr.. Grant from the committee on
salaries and fees. on An Act 10 amend
Section 80 Of Chapter III Of the Re
vised Statutes Of 1918. relating to The
salary Of the register Of probate for
Continued on Page s, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

From the House: Reports A and B
of the committee on labor on An Act
relative to the hours of labor of con-
ductors and motormen.
Report A, ought not to pass. Report
b. ought..to pass.
Mr.. STANLEY Of Oxford: Mr.. Pres
/ ident, | understand that Report B is
in new draft | moye that both re-
ports be tabled pending acceptance OF
either j..
From the House: An Act relating to
the registration of information con-
corning aliens. a.
In the House this bill was read three
times under suspension Of the rules
and passed to be engrosse!
I IN the Senate. on motion by Mr..
Higgins Of Penohscot. under suspension
OF the rules, the bill was read twice
and passed to be engrossed in concur
renee.
From the House: An Act appropriate
ing moneys for the expenditures of
government and for other purposes for
the year 1917.
The PRESIDENT In the House this
morning this bill was given it's three
several readings under suspension of
the rules and Immediately sent to the
Senate.
On motion by Mr. Higgins Of Penob-
scot. under suspension of the rules, the
bill was given its two several readings
and was passed to be engrossed in con-
currence.
From the House: Report of the COM
mittee on judiciary on An Act author
izing and diree ting the county com
missioners OF Aroostook county to en-
large and repair the court house at
HoClton. submitting same in a new
draft under the title IAN Act to au-
thorize the county Of Aroostook to en-
large the court house in Houlton and
Caribou" and that it ought to pass.
In the House the report Of the COM
mlttee was accepted. and the bill and
report was then referred to the Aroos-
took delegation.
On motion by Mr.. Davies of Cumber-
land the bill and report was referred
to the Aroostook delegation in concur
renee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

Statutes of 1916. relating to appeals from
inferior courts.
Mr.. MERRILL Of Somerset: Mr.. Pres
ident, / arise to ask permission to intro
duce bill. private and special bill.
out Of order, and l ask the consent of the
Senate that the same may be introduced
at this time.
The reason why of this delay is that
| it is a matter that was called to my at
tension recently, after the time had elaps-
ed for introducing bills. This is a bill
that will require no public notice, and l
Dc, not think there is the slightest OBJ
lection to it from anybody anywhere
| 1t is in relation to amendment OF tn.
charter Of the Skowhegan Water Com
pany. and to this effect, that It may Gu
elsewhere under its charter for obtain
ing water, and that we may get more
and better water. It is for supply Of
water for the benefit IF the town and
think there Is no question about any
body questioning the right.
The PRESIDENT: Is it an emergency
measure. Senator?
49, NiGANiLiy' 4NT. 1TeSiueHt, IL -.
Mr.. DAVIES Of Cumberland MIR. Pres
ident, understood from Senator Merrill
in private conversation that the supply
of water has failed at that point to which
this company desire to extend its system.
There being no objection the bill was
received
on further motion by Mr.. Merrill the
bill, An Act amenda tory Of and addition
al to Chapter A of the Private and spe-
cial Laws of 1887. relating TO the Skow.
hogan Water Company, under suspension
of the rules was read twice and was pass
ed to be ensrossed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
GLOVES

The Kid Glove situation is
very critical as many are aware,
but we are continually picking
up gloves here and there, and
we offer a variety of styles,
makes and colors, suede, the
dressed goods in medium and
heavy weights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
CORsETs

In planning your new spring
toggery quite likely new corsets
will be a feature. Our styles in
front-lace or back-lace are va
ried and all demands may be
suited here. Our makes are
LA CAMILLE in front-lace also
r & G and C-B in front and
back-lace, also the staple MEMO
for its special use.
Fittings at your convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
House Bills in the First Reading.

II. D. 613. Resolve in favor Of sew.
eral academies. institutes. seminaries
and colleges for maintenance and for
repairs and improvements.
II. d. SOC. An Act to provide for the
registration Of resident hunters.
Mr.. GlLLIN Of Penobscot: Mr..
President and fellow Senators
Mr.. DAVIES Of Cumberland: Mr..
President. might suggest to the Sena-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
MIDDIEs

The MILDLY Blouse, whether
shocked or plain is a much
wanted garment and our show
ing comprises both the usual
staple all white garment and
also the sporty, fancy-colored
and sporty style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
SKIRTS

Skirts always good, and this
season they promise a full
chorus and promenade to be
had here in neat models up to
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
SENATE
Thursday, March %, 1917.

Thursday, March %, 1917.
Senate called to order by the Pres
ident.
Prayer by Rev. Paul S. Phalen of
Augusta.
Journal Of previous session read and
approved.
Papers from the House disposed OF
in concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
DRESSES

New stripe silk dresses and
the staple plain colors, pleasing
models.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
WASH GOODS

Fine line here in the staple
goods, while the sport stuff
holds a very important place in
the spring wash line. Samples
for the asking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

Piles Cured in 6 to II Days
DrugKists refund money II PAZo ONT
MENT fails 70 cure Itching Blind. Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles. First appiics'
ton gives relief. 60c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

From the House: An Act to amend
Section rs of Chapter 129 of the Revised
Statutes. relating to wanton injury to
books, pictures and statues.
In the House received and referred
to the committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. DAVIES Of Cumberland: Mr..
President. in executive session yester-
cay. the judiciary committee voted to
report final today. Therefore. I move
that the bill be referred to the next
Legislature.
The motion was agreed to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

From the House: An Act to prohibit
discrimination against persons seeking
employment.
the committee on judiciary.
On motion by Mr.. Davies of Cumbcr-
land, referred to the next Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

MADAM-We pleasing others with their COAT, SUIT
DRESS and general ReadytoWear purchases Let say
to your service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
WAISTS

Waists of silk and cotton
come and go swiftly, and the
variety here seems to be quite
alluring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

No wash fabric is more in de.
mand every day in the year
than percale, and by recent for
tunate purchases we are able to
offer the best of values and q
choice selection in each grade,
121c, 15c and tic, full width.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
KIMoN0s

We offer Kimonos in crepe
and silk at the popular prices.
GIRLS DRESSES
Pleasing colors in the large
plaids in girls dresses ranging
$1.00 to $2.98.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
HOSIERY

Makers prices of Hosiery are
soaring. However, we are en-
deavoring with fair success In
holding prices as near to normal
as can be had anywhere. We
offer dependable merchandise in
these lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

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The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17

years ago, and the custody of the child
was granted equally to the parents, turn
and turn ABOUT But Mrs. De Saulles
wanted him entirely Was the court justi
fed in awarding part custody to a man
who was divorced on the grounds of mari
tai infdelity? But even this question will
not be decided by law-which is merely
the codihcation of civilization-but by
backstairs gossip, and under the conven-
lent plea of emotional insanity, the 'de-
fense" will be able to invoke even hearsay
cvidence-nor will it be necessary to prove
the scandal. Did she believe these things
whether they are true or false? Will be
'te theoretical justification of their intro
duction as evidence. That their real pur-
pose will be to suggest that De Saulles per
Sc deserved to die, and shove to one side
the question whether or not his wife was
justifid in killing him.
If society thinks that she was Justified
| in setting aside the courts verdict with
her pistol, her plea should be mother love.
1t is strong enough, withQs-. invoking the
deep injustice allowed by our criminal law
against the dead man who, allowed no de
tense, is nevertheless tried, convicted, and
sentenced, though the real punishment
falls on those who loved him.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
OUT-HERODING HEROD,

The world had grown calIous to German
atrocities; it thought, innOcentlv that it
had seen the lowest depths of which human
1ty can descend in the sinking of the Lusi-
tania, the artificial spreading of disease,
the poisoning of wells, the defling of
churches; but before the diabolical ingenu-
lty in the case OF the eBgian Prince, on
July 81, the world stands appalled,.
he hendlshneSS of it is only PARALLEL in
one of Poe's tales-and they are fiction.
That men are actually capable of such
abysmal horrOrs
When the Belgian Prince was torpe-
doed, the crew took to the lfeboats but
were unable to come aboard the subma-
1inc. Their cork belts were taken awav
and thrown overheard, their boats were
sunk, and they left in a huddle on the sub
marines deck while the crew went below
and battened the matches.
The submarine did not submerge at
once-that would have been too crude.
But it JOurneyed along on the surface for
awhile until perhaps the poor wretches
above began to pluck up hope Then it
filled its tanks and plunged below, leaving
only struggling inferno on the surface to
mark the spot. This too, subsidized in time
Thirty-eight perished.
I'VE will compOrt ourselves as Christ
ianS towards our enemies and conduct the
war as in the past with humility and chiv-
airy" said the pastoral letter read in al
the Berlin churches two Sundays ago, and
the newspapers of Holland reproduce it II
parallel column with the account of Bel
gian Prince trocitv-bv way of epitaph nc
doubt for the victims
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
WOMAN ON TRIAL.

That John L. De Saulles, and not the
woman who killed him, will shortly be
placed on trial, is the statement of The
New York Times in a thoughtful discus
sion OF the unwillingness of jurieS to CON
viCt woman-particularly an attractive
WOman-Of murder.
True, the law does not recognize sex,
and the jury must be provided with an
other reasOn-or perhaps excuse is the
WOrd-for acquittal Hence the stories of
De Saulles' squandering his lovely wife's
wealth, of his neglect when funds ran low,
of his inhdelities, Possibly they are all
true-but they have no bearing whatever
on the case, which is not the outcome Of
jealousy, but of mother love-the age-old
instinct of the female to fight for its young
when taken from her by illegal or legal
means.
Mrs. De Saulles divorced her husband
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
AUGUST II, 1917.
One Hundred and Thirty-First Day of
America in the War.
T. A. JENNINGS.

Pensacola loses one of its finest spirits
IN the passing of 7. A. Jennings. Born in
Florida, his face was always to the light
and in the journey through life he played
the part of Good Samaritan to many less
fortunate than himself Genial, rugged,
strong, honest. and contented-these are
the qualities that built the success of T. A.
Jennings AS president of the Naval
Stores company that bears his name. he ex-
hibited rare executive ability; but he
looked further than the naval stores mar
ket-his mind clasping the vision -, the
Greater Florida of the future And that is
the keynote to the character of T. A. len
MISREPRESENTATION. That is why his
bte short in years, was big in accomplish
ments.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
The SCRATCH PAD
BY THOMAS EWING oARNEY.

One of the pleasantest diversions
this hot weather is to watch a fat
man run after a street car.
The fierce protests of Germany
against the embargo is proof of the
great work it is doing.
The American people are getting
ready for the senatorial canning sea-
son next year.
1t wasn't so long ago that Kaiser
Bill was telling the United States
to paint its ships like BARRIERS pole;
now he means that somebody has
slandered the German name.
Vardaman, Gronna, Gore, LaFol-
lette, Hardwick, and Hoke Smith are
the bad eggs that could much better
have been spared against those ST
lent sentinels than the regular food
product with which they were pelted.
The war will not have been fought
in vain if it is the means of return.
ing about half the present congress-
and senate to the tall timber, as
seems quite probable.
We take this means of denying
that there is any political Significance
in the fact that police officer ha;
rented the house next door but one
to ours.
Most blessings come too late. 4
Chicago tailor has invented a secre
pocket in a mans trousers that will
escape the most lynx-eyed wife; bu
things are so high that there is n
chance of slipping a little money OF
to the side any more.
Gunemer, the great French aviator
has brought down his fftieth German
machine; and if the partnership ha'
not been dissolved, Kaiser Bill woul
have directed Gott to starafe him aft
er the first half dozen and been con
siderably ahead of the game.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
NO OPEN DISCUSSIONS
BY SENATE ON peace

Washington, Aug. I'm anticipa-
ton of an outburst of peace tab at
the capital, plans are being made by
senate leaders to prevent open dis
cussion on the subject. They propose
to enforce executive sessions, and
close the doors at the beginning by
any senator O. an address bearing on
peace negotiations, This program
and other measures to deal with the
pending peace resolutions will be dis
cussed with the president in a few
daYs.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
JAPAN'S FRIENDSHIP
FOR L. s. Is LASTING

A Pacific Port, Aug. 1s.-All doubts
which may have existed between ia
pan and the United States were Who'll
" cleared away in three days since
the Japanese mission arrived. Wis
count Ishii said in an address: You
have convinced my government and
people that the heart of the great
West is all right. Friendly coopera-
ton will be our keynote Gam Aew one
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
CHINA EXPLAINS WHY
WAR WAS DECLARED

Washington, Aug. 1,.-China's Of
fetal explanation of the declaration
of war on Germany and AustriaHun-
gary was received today at the Chin
ese legation. In view of German in
trigue, in seeking to create disorders
the government found it impossible
to wait the convocation of parliament
before declaring war, it was stated.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
PERSUADE AMERICA TO
SEND GRAIN TO HOLLAND

Amsterdam, Aug. 15.-"If we fail
to persuade the American government
to permita continuance of a supply
of grain, it will mean misery and the
economic ruin of Holland" This was
unanimously declared by members of
the official Dutch mission who are eX-
pected to sail for the United States
this week. 1t will manifestly make
Holland more dependent on the Cen
trail Powers. They will be obliged to
turn to them to get grain and coal,
necessarily in exchange for equivalent
concessions. The principal spokesman
is Joost Van Nollenhoven.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
OVER THE OCEAN
IN EIGHT HOURS

Carcroft, England, Aug. 1J.-Pre-
diction that mail and passengers
eventually would cross the Atlantic
ocean from England to the United
States in from forty-eight to fifty
hours was made recently by So !.
Compton Rickett, paymaster general,
in discussing the future of aviation.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
SAYS HE INCITED
GIRL TO KILL MAYOR

Bluefeld, w. Va, Aug. III. H.
Printz, a boilermaker, is held for &C
tion of the grand jury, charged with
melting Miss Bessie Nav Young to
shoot and kill Mayor f. F. Carter, of
Bluefeld, last June. Printz was ar
rested on information in letter from
Mrs, Mildred Young, mother of the
girl, to Printz.