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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

81 he was employed in Lewiston Tor
Curtis & Ross and, in one OF the early
years Of the fair in that city. he made
tintypes on the fair grounds. In "a.
Mr.. Robinson, then located at Oakland.
built pho: -raphic car which ne
managed for about six years, taking
pictures in different towns and NOV
ing the car about by team.
There were then quite number OF
men in the State, VINO ran Photography
saloons or cabins, among them being
S. S. Vose of Waterville who worked
to some extent with Mr.. Robinson.
Both Mr.. Robinson and Mr.. Vose went
all over the State, taking pictures, but
went in different directions and COW
cred different territories.
Although Mr.. Robinson was actively
engaged in photography for many
years, it is curious fact that he never
sat for picture in his own studio.
Before the war; Mr.. Robinson worked
in the daguerrotype and ambrotype
processes and after the war he start
ed in making tintypes. After having
an attack of typhoid fever he got out
of the business actively. but at the
present time he makes some pictures
for the press all over the country. For
a number of years he was a member
of the National Photographers Asso-
citation.
Mr.. Robinson we'll remembers the
day when the steamer Halifax running
between Waterville and Gardiner,
blew up, for he was very close to the
steamer when it occurred. He was
but boy then and was going down
by boat from Sidney to Augusta. The
steamer was passing through the lock
at the Augusta dam and, but for the
fact he stopped off the boat. as it was
IN the lock, he might have been in
jured.
While in the Civil war. Mr.. Robin
son received number of injuries. One
day while he was standing outside of
his dugout at Yorktown a bullet from
a rebel gun struck the earth by his
feet and the lead from the bullet went
into his mouth while he was yawning.
The lead broke his jaw and knocked
out a number of his teeth and, he
says, from time to time in the past
20 years he has taken lead from out
of his mouth. Upon another occasion
in the war he was injured by a bullet
hitting his thumb as he was biting a
cartridge, and at Seven Pines, Va, he
was wounded with a bullet in the knee.
Mr.. Robinson believes in having
good apparatus in the business of
Photography and says he could make
tintype that people would really like.
He does not believe that a picture can
be made by developing and fixing at
the same time. He remembrs his big
gest days work which was at Mariana
cook about 20 years ago. That day he
made SS8, and he remembers that he
developed his pictures upon that oc-
casion under the Maine Central sta
ton at Maranacook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

a willingness to talk it over. I find
with each succeeding year that there
are more people in the State who will
consent to discuss the question calm
ly and dispa ssionately. and this de-
notes progress"
Miss Conner is the daughter Of the
late Ex-Governor Selden Connor. Both
her parents and her only sister held
Numerically opposite views to those
she espouses on suffrage.
The work Of the year is we'll map
ped out says Miss Conner. 1T in
cludes more permanent organizations
affiliated with the State, war work I'M
| der feasible. q more strongly develop
ed financial condition, regular meet
ings with educational programs along
the line of suffrage history and civil
government, persistent publicity, de-
veloping local advisory committees
from men Of both parties and con-
servat ton work as the government de-
sires."
Miss Conner was corn in this city
and has lived here much of her life.
although the family had a residence
in Portland for a time. She obtained
her education at the private school
conducted by Mrs. Caroline E. Fogg
end she was a classmate Of Gov. Mil
liken.
Miss Conner has served as chairman
Of the literary committee Of the Au-
gusta League. is a member of the Uni
tartan church and Of the Charming
Guild. as we'll as of the Howard Be-
nevolent Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
TWO GOOD RACES
P|SCATAQU|S FAIR

Foxcroft, Me-, Sept. 22-There was a
good attendance at the opening Of the
Piscataquis County fair on Friday The
displays of horses, cattle, sheep and
swine we're good. also that Of farm pro-
ducts.
Two good harness races were provided.
Kohl NcBeth won the 2.19 class after 60
ing five heats, while Buster was an easy
winner in the 2.25 class. The summary:
2ls CLASS, MIXED-PURsE 500.
Kohl McBeth. b s, by Fred
Kohl (BurrilD ..................3 I
Foxey Joe, 6, by Midnight
Miss O., bl m (Clukey).........2 gro
Time-22O IA, 2.21 IL, 222 ia, 22l IL
221 ga.
2.25 CLASS, MIXED-PURSE 500.
Buster, b e (Holmes) ...................1 l
Autumn Wilkes, b & (Henderson). % 2 3
Ed Makes. b PalmeD. 2
Time-22s IA, 2.3o IA, 2.2s IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
irdict Two for Murder

Indictments. charging murder were
reported by the grand jury SATURDAY
AT Alfred against John c. Storah. aged
Il, OF Biddeford, a nursery salesman
VINO is alleged to have killed Deiia
buquette. his housekeeper. last MONT
ana against Lulu Wyatt Of Kennt.
punk, the body OF whose infant chtd
was found on the shore OF Gooch
beach.
Not Guilty Child's Death
Algie B. Whiting and his wife. Lucy
e. We're found not guilty Of man
slaughter in the supreme court g.
Dover Saturday. They were charged
with causing the death ~ an infant
child which was found in a bundle on
the banking near their farmhouse -
April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
boy SCOUT HITS.
"A HEN Thief

Freeport. Me, Sept 23.-Robert
Soule. a 14year- old boy scout, Fri
day night shot one of two men who
attempted to rob one Of the big hen
houses on the farm Of his grand :
father, Andrew Soule. but the wound
which the man received was evil
IDENTIFY not a serious one, as his COM
panion picked him up and. dragging
him over fence. got away with him
to an automobile that was waiting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

captain Edward B. Hinckley, Of Bat
terry f. First Regiment, Maine Heavy
fleid Artillery. stationed at Camn
bartlett Westfield, Mass. who is pass
ing short time at his home in tho
clty. went Saturday afternoon to Good
VIII where he passed the weekend
as 'he guest of his parents. Rev. and
MIS- George w. Hinckley. Mrs.
ltinckley and two little daughters.
Misses Louise and Faith. accompanied
him. W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
MISS CONNOR
is OPTIMISTIC

Miss Mabel Conner Of this city. new
~ elected president of the Maine wo-
man Suffrage Association, is by no
means disheartened by the suffrage de-
feat at the recent election in this State.
Il find there are three stages Of this
suffrage question" says Miss Connor.
violent opposition. ridicule and then
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Country Club Golf

IN the finals for the club championship
l. V. Hill defeated P. H. Whiting in a
@s-hole match Saturday by 8 up and 3 to
play 1t was an interesting match and
Drought out some good golf. In the finals
TOT me consolation cup D. L. Nash de.
ieated w. T. johnson by S and 4.
on Saturday. Sept. %, will be held the
last tournament Of the season with mixed
foursomes handicap affair. which has
brought out a large number Of entries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Mr. and Mrs. Charles O'Connor, Mrs.
ISABEL Oconnor and Mrs. Harry Per-
clVai went Saturday to Portland hv
to attend the wedding Of
MISS Marguerite Qualey of that citv
and DR.. w. J. O'Connor of Augusta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Mrs. Eliza Dorr, who has been i'll
for some time at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. F. M. Hayes Grove
street. is somewhat improved and able
10 sit up a while each day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Mrs. f. II. Jordan, who has been q
guest of Mrs. Warren Pierce of MI
Vernon avenue, returned Saturday m
her nome in Lincoln. Just prior to
coming to Augusta she had been visit
ing in Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Mrs. Rebecca Brewer returned Sat
urd1y to her home in Taunton, Mass.
after a visit with Mrs. George B
StaCkpole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Miss Faith Hinckley returned Sat
urday morning to her home at Good
VIII. after passing a few days in the
city as the guest of Mrs. E. B. Hinck-
ley, Pearl street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

The Misses Bernice and Marvis
White and Miss Frances Houlehan left
Sunday evening for Westfield, where
they will visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Lee have ret,rn-
ed from Saddleback mountain, where thew
nave been located during the summer,
MI Lee being in charge of a lookout sta
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
"An My Family Take Father Johns
Medicine
When They
Need a
Tonic.
Il Builds New
Flesh and Strength

Ptsbug
he bad
of / had
E. E.
mote dangerous drugs Of form
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

There will be no meeting of Gen.
Phil Sheridan Circle, Ladies Of the G..
A. r.. on Tuesday afternoon, the hall
having previously been engaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

The Roger Williams club will meet
this evening with Miss Annie Jones OF
SO Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

1T is requisite that everyone who
TOOK yarn from the Red Cross chapter
during July and August will deliver
the knitted articles not later than Oct.
9Th for shipment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

A. E. Wingood passed Sunday with
his family in this city and returned
in the evening to Bath, where he is
employed at the Bath Iron Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Alonzo 3. Cross and sons. William E.
and Winfield, motored Sunday to
Ocean Point to close their cottage for
the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Miss Florence Robinson of Rich
mond and Miss Annie Eaton Of Cam
bridge. Mass. are guests of Mrs. Fred
eric Mason of Swan street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

The funeral services of the late 10
seph Martin will be held Monday
morning at o'clock at st. Augustine S
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Mrs. Rosanna B. Odiorne, formerly
Of this city, has been making a visit
with Augusta friends and returned on
Saturday to her home in Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Mrs. Mary E. Atwood has returned
from a visit with Gardiner friends
She makes her home at St. Marks
nome and her friends will be pleased
to learn of her return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Leroy F. Dyer Of the Maine Farmer
passed the weekend with friends at
Bay Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Mrs. Cora NJ. Lewis has returned
from New York, where she passed a
two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Don Tozier, inspector for the New
England Insurance Exchange, passed
the week end in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Willis Gushing has been engaged as
basso in the National Home choir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Edward Pope of Manchester went
Saturday to Portland for business
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Send orders for Festival tickets to
Mrs. Bertha Holmes Williams. 81
Water ST, Augusta. sept1sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Harold Hichborn has returned from
a visit in New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

II. B. Bloomberg left Sunday eve
ming on a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Miss Theresa Coyne passed Sunda.
with her parents in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Monday, September "a, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Sarah Miller was a visitor on
Sunday in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
LOCAL NOTICE

More boarders wanted, will serve
urder present plan and also board by
week. Will sell sandwiches, dough-
nuts and pies when to spare and
baked beans Saturday night If ordered
by Friday noon. All home made food
sold.
Green's Lunch opposite Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
You might as we'll have

0Q 1II1SIIC do WO1I INV
the use of that building you are planning is
nothing to be gained by waiting There is no prospect
Go ahead and let your contracts. When it
the roof you make real saving, and get better
roof by specifying
The Washington herald., 1917-06-26

tive Murray Hubert, Of New York,
all members of the National Aerial
Coast Patrol Commission.
The machine in which she made the
long flight was Curtiss military trac-
tor, more than 100 of which are now
In use on military scout duty in
Northern France. It was loaned Miss
Stinson by the Curtiss company for
this fight, and this was the hrst time
she had driven a machine of this
type. 1t is a giant machine with
planes forty-five feet in width. 1t
had seats for two passengers. but
a baggage compartment for her lug
gage and her Red Cross literature.
Shortly after midnight Miss Stin-
son left for Chicago, where she will
test a new machine which she will
use in flying at Calgary on Thursday.
Dropped Messages on Way.
Red Cross officials last night were
congratulating themselves on Miss
Stinson's flight. A little over a week
ago the young woman walked into
the Red Cross offices here and offered
to do her bit. They all agree now
that she did 1t well.
The Red Cross bulletins which she
distributed in her flight read:
This, a message from katherine
Stinson:
II am flying from Buffalo to Wash
ington. carrying messages OF cheer
from Red Cross carnpaisners in
Northern New York to the war coun-
Gil in Washington.
You, down there on earth-have
you done your bit for the Red Cross
800, 600 fund? 1 am doing mine
"KATHERINT STINSoN."
The Washington herald., 1917-06-26
ARREST twelve SUFFS
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prisoners down Executive avenue,
followed by q hooting mob Of men
and women.
At police headquarters the formal
charge Of violating Section 5, which
relates to the obstruction Of traffic,
was placed against Miss Katherine
Agnes Morey. aged 25, Brookline,
Mass; Miss Leah Neil, aged 10, WI
mington, Del; Miss Florence YOU
mems, aged 30, winona, MINI; Miss
Mabel Vernon, aged 80, Reno, New.
Miss Pauline Clark. aged q, Wash
ington; Miss Elizabeth Stuyvesant,
aged Is, New York: Miss Lucy Burns,
aged 81, Washington; Mrs. Helen
Evans Scott. aged 81. Baltimore, Nd;
Miss Lavinia Dock, aged 50, Fayett-
vile. Pa; Miss Maude Jamison, aged
q, Norfolk, Va; Miss Virginia Ar
mold. aged 36 Washington, and Miss
Berta Crone, aged %, San Francisco,
Cal.
It was the second series Of arrests
since the trouble started over the dis.
play Of banners that Miss Morey, Miss
Vernon, Miss Lucy Burns and Miss
Virginia Arnold had undergone,
MIIItnnts Lose Banners,
Four Of the banners were dropped
py the sunragtst group and, accord
ing 70 those who witnessed the dem
onstration, they were originally in
the hands OF pickets who got "cold
feet" and mingled with the crowds,
The sunragist explanation is that
they were wrenched from their hands
spectators who surrounded the
Tomorrow the cases will be heard
time the sutfragists state that their
program will not be interrupted,
though no Official statement was
forthcoming as to how they will at
Tempt to picket the White House to-
sufrragist Headquarters stated last
night that offers from women who
want to assist are coming from ali
over the country and already the van
guard OF these volunteers are ap-
Peartng at Cameron House. Mrs.
Lillian p. Ascough, of Connecticut,
Miss Lavina Dock, Of Fayettesviije
Pa. and Mrs. Helena Hill Weed, OF
connecticut, were among the arrivals
Yesterday. Miss Dock was among
those arrested later.
Two earlier attempts at picketinR
Ssrs SeITe, permitted ed, by the police and The
confine themselves to this activity
They appeared from headouarters. the
last time shortly before former Presi-
dent Taft left the White House, and
marched up and down Pennsylvania
avenue with turled banners.
The latest difficulty with the police
Is generally expected to hasten action
on the bill introduced yesterday by
representative Howard, Of Georgia.
d,eSlgned to prevent picketinH OF the
ings.
Already there is q law making II
a misdemeanor to exhibit in the
Capitol Grounds-banners and piacards
or signs OF any description designed
to bring into. public notice any party
or organization without a permit
Howard's bill merely extends the
property and the streets adjacent to
1t in the District Of Columbia,
Miss vernon and Miss Griener. who
were arrested Saturday for displaying
banner at the Capitol were re-
leased for a further hearing.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-26
Din WELCOMES GIRL
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the drivers seat. As she stood up
and saw the thousands who were
aer hand and then, reaching down
die OF Red Cross appeals and scat
tered them among the crowd.
Then as Henry B. F. Macfarland
and Mrs. J. Borden Hartman reach
ed Up to grasp her hand, she said:
I wanted to do my bit for the Red
Pros, and I hope I have succeeded
in lrousing interest.
( IN afraid l missed my train, but
Nv enjoyed the trip" she said as
was whisked away in an automo-
bile to meet Secretary McAdoo and
deliver the bundle OF Red Cross
checks she had picked up in her
cross-country flight from Buffalo.
Miss Stinson is hardly more than
I five feet in height, of dark complexion
with sparkling black eyes that accen-
tuate smiling features. Her physique
Is so slight that those who wondered
and were thrilled at her feat were
amazed at her mastery Of the big en-
gine Of the battle plane.
McAdOo Thanks Daring Girl.
In accepting the packet of Red
Cross checks. Secretary of the Treas
ury McAdoo confided to Miss Stinson
that her daring act in behalf of suf-
fering humanity had most vividly dis
PLAYED the true spirit OF the Red
"on behalf Of the American Red
Cross" the Secretary continued, II
wish to again thank you for the con-
tributions which have come to us
through your gallant and daring
In turn Miss stInson related to the
Secretary what wonderful results were
being obtained for the Red Cross in
81 wish that might take a ride
with you myself" Secretary McAdoo
told the little aviatrix laughingiy.
so do we ALL" chorused the crowd
who pressed about the group.
Between each interval OF applause
Miss Stinson laughingly flashed a
pleased acknowledgment. She stiii
leather headgear. On the lapel Of
her coat was pinned a large Red
Cross button.
Immediately after her delivery of
the checks to Secretary MaAdoo,
which took only a few moments. Miss
stinson, accompanied by Mrs. Copley
Hewitt and other members Of the Red
Cross Motor Corps. was rushed to
the Hotel Lafayette for dinner.
Among those who gathered with
Secretary McAdoo to welcome Miss
Stinson when she arrived in her aero
plane at the polo grounds in East Po-
tomac Park were Rear Admiral
Robert E: Peary. Senator Morris
Sheppard, Of Texas. and Representa-
The Washington herald., 1917-06-26
WORK TO CONTINUE
ON RED CROSS FUND
Washington Will Have Year to Sub
scribe Quota.

I'VE shall 60 right on collecting
for the American Red Cross" said
Chairman Marfarland OF the finance
COMMITTEES last o1,lna nisat regardiesS ss Of
which we shall not know accurate
ly until all the returns are In from
all the committeeman and other
agencies. Lord Northcliffe told US
out of his abundant frst-hand
besinhine. We Of the Red Cross
have enlisted for the war. What
ever part of the s500.000 asked of
Washington as its quota OF the
500. 900, 900 has not been SUBSIDIZED
by midnight viii, l am sure, be
long before the year is out"
The executive committee of the
finance committee will determine
the ways and means of pressing
the campaign vigorously from now
operation Of the community. The
newspapers, savings banks, nation
al banks and trust companies will
continue to receive subscriptions.
payable weekly. monthly or quar-
terly. Subscriptions can be sent
secretary. 1907 Massachusetts, ave-
nue.; to Corcoran Thorn, chairman
of the executive committee, Anieri-
can Security and Trust Company,
or to Chairman mcfarland, Evans
Building. The other members of
the executive committee, John B,
Larner. Washington Loan and Trust
Company; William T. Galliher.
American National Bank; Myer
Cohen, Woodward Building. and
Arthur Peter. Washington Loan and
I Trust Building. or Walter r. Tuck
herman, secretary, S16 Connecticut
avenue, will also receive subscrip-
tions.
The finance committee estimates
that. including those who have con-
tributed through churches and other
organizations, not more than 10O, 900
persons out Of the $4,000 popula-
tion have given to the Red Cross
War Service Fund. Many who could
give largely have not given at all.
self-sacrifce is written all over
the list Of small gifts. Servants,
day laborers. and poor people gem
orally have given most generously.
Little children have taken a most
The largest gift that came In
yesterday was that OF the Depart
ment OF Agriculture, whose en-
ployes sent S2,67110, with the
promise OF more. They had start
ed to raise $l,45o for the largest
and best equipped type Of ambu-
lance, but have now decided to
give three. The finance committee
particularly requests that all those
who have Red Cross placards in
their windows keep them there in
definitely to remind the public.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-26
EXPECT senate
To- Vote DRY
Solons Surprised, Had to
Take Time to Think
the Matter Over.

ProhibItIonists were absolutely
confident yesterday that the Sem
ate would ratify the action of the
House and retain in the food bill
the drastic prohibition amendments.
most OF the Senators seemed to
was inevitable.
Tho Senate has several times,
notably IN the Reed oone-dry
amendment," registered itself IN
favor Of prohibition. Senator Cham
berlAin, chairman of the Asricul-
the bill, called attention to this
yesterday, and at the game time
said he believed the Senate favor
ed the amendments.
No action was taken by the San-
ate Agricultural Committee upon
liquor control. These, with other
parts Of the drastic measure, will
be considered this morning by a
subcommittee. The Senate had ex-
pected some prohibitory mandates
ir the bill. but not nearly SO post
yesterday, the Upper Body Of Con-
gress was confronted so sudden
ly. It found It necessary to take
time to think. Therefore consider
alton Of the bill By the committee
was postponed until today.
huCn OpPOsllOn Will De pltIeO
against the prohibition amendments
On the grounds Of financial economy
Senator Simmons, chairman of the
Senate Finance Committee, has plan
ned to raise about S520,OOO,OOO for the
war revenue bill by taking LIQUORS.
The House bill would eliminate this
great sum, which amounts to one
third the taxation proposed in the
bill n the revenue IL not derived
rom liquors 1t must come from some
other source. The fact that the
House bill also allows the President
to commander existing stocks Of
liquors and redistiIl them causes much
concern to some members Of the
Finance Committee