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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
TAX WAR Plans.

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LONDON. Jan IS. - Convinced
that there is no prospect OF a peace
conference in the immediate future
the people OF England now are turn
ing their attention towards the next
military enterprises which the allied
war council is planning TO launch
There IS "a likelihood that the all
lies may try for an offensive on sew
erai fronts az the same time
The military critic OF the Times
expresses the fear that the allies
have not enough men on the west
ern front 20 cope with the Germans
He estimates the German strength
and 256O.000 men iu the western
tneater of war and Zoo this connec-
ton it must be borne iu MIND that
the Germans are supported by mum
berles- batteries of big guns and
occupy positions which they have
been forufyiue FOR two years
The Times critic says that the
allies need 1000, 900 men on the
western front before they can hope
to undertake q successful offensive
aeaiust the Germans.
There is every probability thar
their appearance Iu the n"ld would
end the war" he added
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
MANY FLAWS FOUND
IN WITNESS STORY
Te> timony Fails 10 Clear Name of
Bernard Il. Lewis. Accused
OF Murder
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PHIIAD ELPFIIA. Jan. I o. - The
story OF =. e. Brown Cleveland trav-
cling man. who was banked on 20
clear the name OF Bernard w. Lewis
wealthy Pittsburgh man. OF the
murder Of Grace Roberts artists
model. broke down today
Captain OF Detectives Tate. after
uniting Brown through cross
examination. said his story had so
many flaws in II. he could not give
IL much Credence. Brown had
claimed he saw a man Jump from
the window Of Grace Roberts apart
ment early in the morning OF the
dav when the murder was supposed
IL committed. lie had stated that
the pictures Of Lewis were unlike
the man he saw making a hurried
departure from the girls apart
81 ments.
Charles Kaier. wealthy brewer.
was subjected 70 the examination OF
Brown. hut ne claimed Kaier was
not the man he had secE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
NFNT MOVE SECRET.

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WASHINGTON. Jan 10 In
whatever way Tres't Wilson make
his next move toward peace. the
Teutonic allies wiz endeavor 20 NEE
him half way This IS certainty,
according 90 the information ad-
rainistration officials have received
from TeutOnic sources here and from
abroad
The next move by the admlnlstra-
ton viii not be made public a. every
preceding move has been There ~
little doubt that IL VIII be an M
formal effort 20 determine the exact
terms on which Germany and her
allies viii consider peace. or dis
cussion OF peace If these terms APP
near sufficiently reasonable b. is eX-
nected that the Formally ~ pub
Iiclv stating 20 the United states the
terms OF the Teu.ous Wil follow
Then. according 90 the view 81
washington ofHcialdom or The pres
fdents plans. a quiet and informal
EFFORT viii be undertaken to effect A
compromise between the peace terms
OF Inc enemy groups.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
Thaw's Attorneys
Admit Insanity

PHILADELPHIA Pa Jan. To-
StrOng efforts. 10 was learned here
today. viii be made 70 keep Harry
X Thaw from facing the CHARGES OF
assault and kidnapping preferred
against him in New York 10y Fred
erick Gump jr.. OF Kansas City
Plans are under way. III IS under
stood. 10 fight extradition in order
that an agreement may BE- reached
with Dist. Atty. Swami Of New York
Evan Thaws close relatives and
friends. IL is said. are agreed he
should De restrained and they will
seek 20 have him committed TO an
institution in this state His at
torneys il is claimed. will contend
Thaw's attempt al suicide IS evidence
of h's uusound mind and sufficient
10 commit him in PenusylIauIA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
Joint Resolution inviting Him
to Address the General
Assembly Proposed by
"Dry" Senators.
MILITARY TRAINING
IN SCHOOLS WANTED
Rep. Wood Plans to Offer Bill.
Anderson Police Request
Passage of Pension
Fund Measure.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. William
y. Bryan may be invited or an in
vitation may be refused him to
speak before the legislature on Jan.
10. Mr. Bryan will be here on that
date TO give impetuOus to the move
ment for statewide prohibition. The
dry senators propose a joint reso-
luton inviting him to address the
general assembly.
Compulsory military training in
the public schools of Indiana will
be sought in "A bill to be presented
10 the Indiana Legislature by Rep.
Wood Of Rensselaer,. he announced
today. He would have a military
instructor in direct charge of the
work i'm each city. and would include
grades as we'll as high schools.
Legislators Hear Plea.
The members OF the legislature
today considered the appeal of Da
vid Bayer. the Fort Branch leper
who made a public statement in
which ne asked the Legislators 10 de-
feat a bill TO establish a state lepers
home. He wishes 20 spend his de-
clining DAYS guaranteed in his pres
ent home. Dr. ]. y. Hurry, state
health officer. has recommended that
the state care for him.
Rep. Aldredge today had a petit
ton bearing the name of every mem
her Of the Anderson police force,
asking that the legislature pass the
bill Of Rep. Anderson of Elkhart'
making the police pension fund
compulsory in cities of the third and
fourth class. Chief of Police Noun
tain of Anderson declared similar
petitions would be sent TO the house
from Logansport. Marion. Lafayette,
Muncie. Gary. Laporte and other
cities An unusual feature of the
situation is that il is understood
Rep. Anderson. the author of the
bill. will vote against it if il is re-
ported out of the committee
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
Contend British Premier is
Mainly Responsible For the
Attitude of Allies As
Shown in Note.
FACTIONS PREPARE FOR
BATTLE TO THE FINISH
Allies MAY Try An Offensive on
Several FrOntS-MOre Men
Needed in West Says
London Critic.
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BERLIN. Jan 15.-Bitter attacks
are being directed daily against the
British premier David Lloyd George
he is held by German editors and
statesmen 10 he mainly responsible
for the attitude of the entente
powers as shown by their peace
terms in the note to Pres't Wilson.
Iloyd-George is charged with
being Germany's most dangerous
enemy in the allied countries.
The view taken here. now that
the Germans have mad an opportun-
ity to analyze the allied note. is tina
the entente powers imposed impos
sibIe terms 10 the American execu-
tive and that they knew in advance
that Germany could not accept
them.
This puts fun responsibility Tor
the prOlongatiOn Of the war upon
the allied powers. il is declared in
official circles. and il viii now bee
fight TO a finish.
Real Fighting 10 Begin.
Fighting of such violence as the
world has never known before will
IL is said. marx the next campaigns
of the warning nations. Every
ounce OF man and woman power.
every scrap Of lighting material and
every resource Of the central powers
will be put into the fray.
In a way the note has had a good
effect II has welded together all
political factions and has aroused
the determination 20 win at all costs
Even the socialist newspaper Nor-
waerts. which has been most out
spoken and which was the first 10
discuss peace. condemned the allied
note in the same Germs as the
radical organs Of the Pan-German
party
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
COAL SUPPLY is SHORT

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CHICAGO. Jan. 10. - Chicago
faces a fuel famine This citys coal
supply. sufficient for only IS hours.
presented an acute situation today
because the Norfolk and Western
railroad. which hauls the bulk of the
coal used for heating office and
apartment buildings here. has placed
an embargo on shipments west Of
Columbus. O.
The situation was aggravated fur
Their by an imminent strike of 1900
apartment house janitors which is
called for Wednesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
Hartman HENRY NAMED BY TOM LAWSON IN LEAH
SUB MERCHANTMEN
ARE HEADED FOR u. S.

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NEW YORK. Jan. 15.-It was
reported i'm shipping circles today
that two German submarine
merchantmen, accompanied by
two U-fighting boats are coming
TO the United States. The arst
vessel was said TO have sailed
from Bremerhaven for New Lon
don, Conn. OF Jan. with
$4,000 900 cargo on board. This
submarine Il believed to be- big
ger than the Deutschland.
According TO reports the
Deutschland left Bremerhaven
about 10 days after the first sub
marine departed. She Is expected
in New London before the first
submarine departs.
IL was rumored also that the
British naval authorities i'm Hal
ifaN, y. -, have taken steps to
try TO intercept the German
boats.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
WIFE KILLS HUSBAND
Calls on Him at Place of Business
and Shooting Follows.
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CHICAGO. Jan. 15.-William Sell
Ger. manager of the box factory at
the Gage hat works, today was shot
and seriously wounded in struggle
with his wife. Dora Selcer a Negro
porter. who attempted 10 interfere.
was shot and slightly wounded
Selcer four months ago sued for
divorce. Employees at the factory
said that Mrs. Selcer appeared there
this morning. pleaded with her hus-
band for reconciliation, and was
spurned.
The woman told the police that
her husband produced revolver
and that in the struggle IT was dis
charged. Selcer was removed 10 "a
hospital His wife was arrested.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
START WITHDRAWAL.

WASHINGTON. Jan. u The
first move toward preparing for the
withdrawal Of the Pershing column
was made today. Tn accordance
with the tacit plan already agreed
upon by the war department and
Cen Carranza, the &c facto troops
started moving i'm large numbers to-
day 10 Occupy the territory where
Cen Pershing's men now are
Official reports reached the state
department today that 10000 Car
rama soldiers under Gen. DiegIez
have reached Torreon already. en-
route TO the territory they viii be
required % protect
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
VILLA AT SAN ANDRES

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Ell PASO. Texas. Jan. 15.-Nilla
is at san Andres, comforting with
his followers relative TO the estab-
lishment OF a provisional govern
ment. his agents reported today.
Adyices to Gen. Bell. however, con-
tradlct this report and declare that
Carranza garrison occupies the
town.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
GIRL STILL SLEEPS.
nafIonaI - Servioe .

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ST. LOUIS, No. Jan 15.-Goldis
Savage. L years old. was still
asleep at the city hospital today
She was taken 20 the hospital Thurs
DAY afternoon after she had fallen
asleep on "a trolley car Her condI-
ton vas said not 10 be serious
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
Wilcox to Stick
AS G. o. P. Leader
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AnltE national aNtNs
NEW YORK. Jan. l5.--iFiniam
r. Wilcox. Will continue as chair
man of the republican national
committee. contrary TO persistent re-
ports OF his displacement This in
formation came today from mem
bers OF the executive committee
here for a meeting.
William II. Hays. state chairman
OF the republican committee of In
diana. dispelled all talk that he was
20 succeed Wilcox.
Il have no such ambitions. said
Hays today.
Anything for harmony" is the
attitude taken by the committeeman
assembling here. an today's meeting
viii endorse progressive committee
members.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
BIG LINER sunk.

Iutern1tiOnII News service:
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The At
lanuc Transport Co. received a re-
port this afternoon that the liner
Minnesota had been sunk i'm or near
London harbor.
The Minnesota halls from Lon
don. flys the British flag and dis
places 3.216 tons
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
Kissing IN DISGRACE
Non Ples~cn j. Made Governor
general of Belgium.

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AMSTERDAM, Jan. l.. - Gen.
,on Kissing. who was reported TO
have given up his post OF governor
general of Belgium because of i'll
health. is really in disgrace. accord
inz TO "A Central News dispatch from
Brussels. Field Marshal Won Pies
sen has been appointed Won Bliss
ing's successor. il is said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
AVIATORS STILL MISSING
No Word Concerning Them i Re
ceiVed From the Border

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WASHINGTON. Jan. l.. ~ Hope
for the rescue of Lieut.. Col Harry
Bishop and Lieut. ". A Robertson.
jr army aviators who have been
missing in Mexico several days was
practically abandoned today when
no word reached the war depart
ment from the border concerning
them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
ARTILLERY BUSY.

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PARIS. Jan. 1J.-Heavy artillery
duelling on the Avre river and in
Champagne tthe district between
the Aisne river and the Argonne),
was reported 10y the French war Of
fee today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
RAILROADS LOSE.

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WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.-Claims
against the government aggregat-
ing S35.00O,000 filed by the mail
carrying railroads for alleged UNI
lawful deductions I'm railway mail
pay were annulled as invalid by the
supreme court TODAY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
sIN MERE RESCUED.

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NEW YORK. Jan. IS. - Six OF
the crew OF the American steamer
Annie Ainsley. lost on Anegada reef.
Virgin islands. Jan. I. were brought
into port today on the steamship
Carolina, arriving from san Juan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Short-
ly after adjourning today the rules
committee received a telegram from
Thomas w. Lawson saying il would
lie impossible for him to reach
Washington until o'clock this af-
ternoon. Chairman Henry immedi-
5 tely called a meeting Of the COM
lnittee for 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
IL was later learned that Lawson
had written the committee reassert-
ing his willingness to appear before
- special committee" but reiterat-
ing his former refusal 10 furnish
names 10 the rules committee.
A subcommittee has been at
work for several days preparing the
courses to he followed II Lawson de
clines 10 give the names of the con-
2ressfnan who. he claims, told him
q member OF congress. q cabinet Of
ficer and a banker had a stock mar
ket partnership. and had prOfted by
G. leak Lawson will be asked also
To name the cabinet officer and
banker and 70 disclose the identity
If "a high official also mentioned
hy him i'm connection with the leak
,harges. provided that official is an
american citizen.
VIII Protect Diplomats.
The committee intends 20 take
the utmost care in its inquiry not
to bring i'm the name of diplo-
matte representative of any foreign
country.
Iawson's refusal 90 answer any OF
these questions. which will be put 10
him ir writing. will result i'm report
ing 20 the house "A resolution setting
forth that Lawson has obstructed
the business of the house and should
De held i'm the custody of the SER
geant-at-arms until ne agrees 20 an
swer all questions
Pass TWO Resolutions
The house passed two resolutions,
introduced by Rep. Garrett. further
ing the committees power and
especially empowering il 10 compel
Lawson 10 name the congressman
rom he said had given him in
formation about stock deals involv-
ing a cabinet member and others.
Rep. Campbell introduced "a reso-
luton for a select committee OF FIVE
with wide authority 20 demand
answers. but this was individual aC-
tiou. according 20 Garrett.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
ASKS INDICTMENTS.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-With all the
threads of the evidence in the vice
ring Investigation pieced together.
Maclay HOyne. states attorney. went
before the grand jury this afternoon
and asked indictments
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
OCCUPY ISLAND.

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LONDON Jan. 1.-THE Greek
island Of Cerigo. the southernmost
OF the Ionian group. has been occu-
pied bv the British. says a dispatch
from Athens today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
FIRE BREAKS OUT.

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HASk ELL. y. j.. Jan. l5.-FiTe
broke out again today in the Du-
Pont powder plant here. the scene
0f Friday nights disastrous eXplo-
sion
The companyS fire department
succeeded in getting the IRE under
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

control after a short. hard fight. and
company officials announced that
the loss would be small
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
Morning Session of Committee
is Called Off When Finan-
Cier Fails to Put in
His Appearance.
WILL BE ASKED TO GIVE
NAMES THIS AFTERNOON
Subcommittee Plans a Course
to Follow in Case Boston
Man Refuses to An
SWer Questions.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-
Thomas w. Lawson this after
noon exploded a bomb in the
leak" investigation by naming
Congressman Robert L. Henry,
chairman of the house rules
committee, conducting the probe
as the member of congress IN
VOWED IN tie leak"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-15
THE WEATHER.

TNDIANA-Probably snow tonight
and Tuesday. not much change in
temperature
LOWER MICHIGAN - Probably
local SHOWS tonight and Tuesday.
continued cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
Whole, Wheat and

MiIk-the two most perfect
foods given to man. Dietetlc
experts may quarrel about
everything else, but they are
agreed on this. The proper COM
bination is Shredded Wheat
Biscuit with milk-the greatest
amount of protein (the element
that builds muscular tissue) for
the least money. Two or three
of these Biscuits with milk make
a nourishing breakfast on which
to start the days work and they
cost only a few cents. A boon
to the housewife because they
are ready-cooked and ready-to-
eat. Delicious with berries or
other fruits. Made at Niagara
Falls, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
Comments on Tuesdays Parade.

The Journal regrets that it could not
do full Justice to Tuesdays patriotic
expression. So many commemorate
acts and appearances we're In evidence
in q short space Of time as to render
the newspaper task impossible of en-
tire satisfaction. Notable omissions
are called to our attention. Chief OF
these and the one bringing chagrin to
reporters who did their best. was the
absence from our list Of the Common
wealth Shoe and Leather Company's
splendid division. In this line were 80
men and a drum corps. All saw and
admired but through some oversight
in copying, all mention was omitted
from our report.
Everywhere in Central Maine today
Augustus big Day" is the chief top
ic. and everywhere is heard praise for
the management and the way it
went off," The splendid patrol serv-
ice given by the boys q Company E,
is commented upon by residents and
citizens Of Augusta. the thanks Of the
visitors. We offer on behalf Of the
city for the gentlemanly as we'll as
soldierly bearing Of these young men
in the duty assigned them.
Often the remark is heard: ut was
the quietest, most orderly and most
sincere crowd l ever saw And again
the expression, that parade aroused
new emotions in me-"
Let us accept it. then. as everybodys
BEST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
Land for the Gardeners.

The work of the Augusta committee
appointed to bring men who would
make gardens and available garden
plots together. is meeting with such
marked success as to promise heavy
jolt to old Highcostofliving That
many acres roundabout that have
been loafing On the job will this year
produce potatoes, beans, cabbages and
such where weakly blades of grass
have grown, is now indicated.
The generosity Of Mrs. ]. Manches-
ter Haynes, SO quietly presented,
means much to many who are looking
ing as the following offer received by
Mayor Swift on Wednesday proves;
My Dear Mr.. Mayor:
1t occurs to me that in the present
conditions some good public use might
be made of my vacant field in the rear
OF the High School. At any rate |
shall gladly place it at the disposal of
the city during these war times, for
such purposes as may be deemed best
and will cooperate in any desirable
way.
AS the soil there is of a clay nature
and not easy Of cultivation, perhaps it
could be used for a Boy Scouts camp
or schoolboy encampment. or in some
way way for local constabulary pur-
poses 1 believe the tract contains
about twelve acres. 1t is we'll fenced
and there are springs Of good water
Should greater necessity arise of
course the residence and land sur
rounding would be used by me for
such hospital or other public purposes
as the occasion might demand.
y
Yours very truly,
CHARLES p. Killing.
New York. May 4, 1917
Everywhere, in these days, those
who have are showing a disposition to
help those who have not, and who are
willing to help themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

We are C. to k. if it is TRUE that
Colonel Condor of the Manchester IN
ion. acting on the expert agricultural
advice Of "Deak" Wormwood of the
Biddeford Journal, DID plant sunfiow-
er seeds with his pole beans, so that
said sunfiower stalks should act as sup
port for such expected bean vines. And
if it is also true that said sunfiower
stalks took squirt about the time
said bean vines were preparing lus-
cious string beans. and DID forth
with pull up. root and branch. said
bean vines and leave their bare and
wriggling tootsy-wootsies dangling in
the air. We are asking Pats and
knocks Owen Of the Portland Press If
he is cognizant Of the facts in the
case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
The Only Difference.

Recently an exchange reader of the
Journal ran across the following item
in an exchange-and published 1t in
Maine Gossip:
What is said to be the largest na,r ~
young bulls raised in this part OF the
country are those recently shipped bv q
K. Bicknell e. Soh Of Rockland to Mrs
DWARF Eastman Frosts raIm IN Ny,ssa
chusetts. The calves. aged two months
each weighed 1850 pounds.
The item brought forth the follow =
Ing letter from the editor of the CAL
averas Prospect, San Andreas, Cal.
Editor Kennebec Journal:
have had considerable fun with
our local stock men in showing the
above clipping from Maine Gossip"
in recent issue of the Journal. They
all assert that there amt no such
animal"
Now l would like to know, as one
newspaper man to another, as we say
here. If you can authenticate that
item? We are doing considerable to
improve stock in this county. for the
stock business is a big interest here,
but have not yet reached that stand
ard. F. EFF.
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living as the reward of his labor"
there would be less need of assistance
to acquire seed and fertilizer for the
planting and sowing to meet the gov
ernment's demand.
The elements Of grandeur in this
suggestion do not appeal for class
legislation but a doing away with
some Of the favoritism prevailing.
may not be as "suave" as the high de-
sire Of our big city neighbor, but it
covers up nothing in sneers and gen.
eralities; nor Goes it imply that COM
plete imbecility prevails everywhere
except in the large cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
NORRIDGEWOCk

town Monday on business.
Mrs. Della Williamson IL visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Ed. Walton in Mercer.
M1. and Mrs. A. e. Tuttle and daughter
Esther who have been visiting friends in
Clinton and Belfast for few days re-
turned homo Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Tobey were Sunday
visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Holway.
E. P. Rogers and A. T. Frederic were In
Wilton Saturday En- business. tR
A. b. Tutt3s has sold his farm - .
party from North Dakota.