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The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
IMMIGRATION BILL
 VETOED BY WILSON
SECOND TIME PRESIDENT HAS REFUSED TO SIGN MEASURE
 llTERACY TEST CAUSE.
ANOTHER OBJECTION FOUND
Provision of Bill Admitting Aliens Fleeing From Alleged Religious Persecution Might Lead To Dplo-
 matic Situation, It Is Said.

ngton.-President Wilson ve toed the immigration bill passed re- gently by Congress because of it's lit eracy test provision.
 It was the second time that Presi- dent Wilson had vetoed an immigra- tion bill because of the literacy test, and for the same reason similar meas ures were given vetoes by President Taft and Cleveland
 The presidents veto message to the House, in which the bill originated follows:
 ''I very much regret to return this bill without my signature.
 ''In most of the provisions of the bill l should be very glad to concur. but I cannot rid myself of the convic- tion that the literacy test constitutes radical change in the policy of the nation which is not justified in prin. ciple. It is not test of character of quality or of personal fitness, but would operate in most cases merely as a penalty for lack of opportunity in the country from which the alien seeking admission came. The oppor- tunity to gain an education is in many cases one of the chief opportunities sought by the immigrant in coming to the United States, and our experience in the past has not been that the il. Hterate immigrant is as such an un. desirable immigrant. Tests of qual- ity and of purpose cannot be objected to on principle. but tests of opportun. ity surely may be.
 Moreover. even if this test might be equitably insisted on, one of the exceptions proposed to its application involves provision which might lead to very delicate and hazardous diplo matic situations.
 .'The bill exempts from the opera tion of the literacy test, all aliens who shall prove to the satisfaction of the proper immigration officer or to the secretary of labor that they are seeking admission to the United States to avoid religious persecution in the country of their last permanent residence. whether such persecution be evidenced by overt acts or by laws or governmental regulations that dis criminate against the alien or the race to which he belongs because of his re- ligious faith
 Such a provision, so applied and administered, would oblige the officer concerned in effect to pass judgment upon the laws and practices of for eign government and declare that they did or did not constitute religious per secution. This would. to say the least, be most invidious function for any administrative officer of this govern ment to perform. and it is not only possible. but probable, that very se- rious questions of international jus tice and comity would arise between this government and the government or governments thus officially con- demned should its exercise be adopted"
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Wood Being Put to Many New Uses.

Among the products made exclusive ly from wood are charcoal, without which we could have no formalde hyde; cellulose, which, converted into viscose, furnishes us with artificial sausage skins and artificial silk from which neckties, stockings, braids and tapestries are made.
 Nine-tenths of all paper is made from wood. At the forest products laboratory at Madison. Wis. of the American Forestry association the mill waste of long-leaf pine has been turned into brown paper that has variety of uses cut into strips, 1t Is spun into threads and woven into bags, mating burlap, suitcases and furniture. That laboratory has also produced a dye from the mill waste of osage orange that Is substitute for fustic.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

JUST WHEN FIGHT STARTED
Erastus Simply Resented Remark That Could Not Be Considered Other
 wise Than Oiscourteous.

Erastus Phinney, black. thirty-two, and in uniform, stood before the judge. He bore the marks of recent battle, but smiled pleasantly through two or three stitches and yard or so of court plaster.
 Charged with assaulting five men at dance." said the judge. What have you to say, Erastus?"
 "I suttenly did razor dem coons," ad- mitted the prisoner.
 You're just back from Mexico. too. understand"
 "Yas, sur, yo honor."
 Have you no respect for your coun- try or your tiag?"
 Now listen, jedge, dem things didn't hab nuthin' ter to do wid hit at all l went ter dis dance an nah unifo'm don attract de ladies. Dey des flocked an dey flocked. Oats whut made dem yaller no counts mussy. Dey jealous. jedge. 1 done took fo' hon. some gals ter de ice cream counter an den tfe trouble begin"
 But you invited 1t, didn't youT"
 No. yo honah! Hit des' follered us ter de ice cream. Den one of dem chocolate coons said: 'Niggah. yo' Is de las drop CT sweat off'n de las can dle. and it's kaze yer tongue Is wick dat makes yo' sputter when yo talks An dat wuz whar de razor wuz drawn, yoh honah. Case and Comment.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
No Objection.

When Governor Head was in office in New Hampshire. Colonel Barrett of the governors staff, died and there was an unseemly scramble for the of flee even while his body was await ing burial with military honors. One candidate ventured to call upon Gov ernOr Head.
 Governor" he asked, do you think you would have any objections If were to get into Colonel Barrett's place"
 The answer came promptly. No, don't think I should have any objec- tions. If the undertaken is willing Tit-Bits.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Why Rheumatism Comes
 With Cold Weather !
BY VALENTINE MOTT PIERCE, n. D.

A close connection exists between these two cold weather and rheu- matism. Prof. Alex. Haig, of London, has the most followers in the medical profession in the belief that the pres- ence in the system of uric acid, or its salts in excess, is the real cause of rheu- matism. Everyone has recognized the difference in the appearance of their water as soon as it gets cold there is often a copious sediment of brickdust.
 Several causes may lead up to an accumulation of uric acid in the system, which, in turn, causes rheumatism or gout, or creaky joints, or swollen fingers, or painful joints. For one reason the skin does not throw off the uric acid, by profuse sweating, as in the hot weather, and the kidneys are unable to take care of the double burden. Another reason
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Az the Old Year Died,

"I couldn't get out of marrying her." Henpeck explained. "When she pro- posed she said: "Will you marry me? Have you any objectiong You see. no matter whether I said yes or mo- she had me"
 "Why didn't you just keep silent. then?" Inquired his friend.
 That's what l did. and she said. silence gives consent and that ended It."
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

Every druggist here, yes! your druggist and everybodys druggist has noticed great falling off in the sale of calonel They all give the same reason. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking its place
 "Calomel is dangerous and people know it while Dodson's Liver Tone is safe and gives better re- sults,' said prominent local druggist. Dodson's Liver Tone is personally guaranteed by every druggist. A large famly-sized bottle costs only 50 cents and if you find it doesn't take the place of dangerous salivating calomel you have only to ask for your money back
 'Dodson's Liver Tone is pleasant-tasting, pure. ly vegetable remedy, harmless to both children and adults. Take spoonful at night and wake up feeling fine, no sick headache, biliousness, ague
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

is that people do not dripk as much water in cold weather as in summer, which helps to flush the kidneys. Again, they eat more meat in cold weather, and some people are so susceptible that they soon develop rheumatism after eating meat.
 At all such times persons should drink copiously of hot water, say, Q pint morning and night, and take Anurio three or four times . day. This Am uric comes in tablet form and can be had at almost any drug store. Itsdis- solves the uric acid in the system and carries it outward. would advise everyone to take Anuric occasionally, and continue for three or four weeks, and in that way avoid rheumatism, gout and many of the painful disorders due to uric acid. Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Would End Speculation,

Washington.-A plea for realign. ment of the lumber industry so as to eliminate speculative forest owner ship, over cutting and tendency to disregard the public interest in regu- lating production. was made by the Forest Service, in a statement con- cured in by the Federal Trade Com. mission. summarizing a survey of the industry.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Americans Win Praise.

Paris.--In a second commendation In army orders the Second American Automobile Ambulance Section. com. manded by Richard Norton. has sev- eral of its members mentioned indi. vidually, Robert MacCreary of East Aurora. N. r.. and Marcellus Wild of Rochester. N. Y., are named for their really exceptional devotion 10 duty"
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Gala Affair.

How was Gertrude Swashby's we'd ding?"
 "A great success, apparently. The Swashby's exhausted their credit get. ting ready for 1t and the society ed. itors exhausted their stock of adjec- tives describing it."
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
To Feed Little Beloians.

New York.-The Commission for Relief in Belgium announced it has received during the last three days two gifts of sl00.O00 each and one of s200000 for it's fund for an extra meal daily for Belgian school children.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

sour stomach or clogged bowels. Dodson's Liver Tone doesn't grpe or cause inconvenience all next day like calorne
 Take dose of caomel tonight and tomorrow you will feel sick weak and nauseated. Don't lose days work!
 Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver medicine. You'll know it next morning because you will wake up with your head clear, your liver active, bowels clean, breath sweet and stomach regulated. You will feel cheerful and full of vigor and ready for hard days work
 You can eat anything afterwards without risk of salivating yourself your children.
 Get bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone and try it on my guarantee. You'll never again put dose of nasty dangerous calome into your stomach. Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A we'll known actress gives the follow ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint of water add OF. Bay Rum, small box of Barbo Compound. and h oz. of glycerine. Any druggist can put this up or you can mix 1t at home at very little cost. Full directions for making and use come An each box of Barbo Compound. It will gradually darken streaked. faded gray hair, and make 1t soft and glossy. It will not color the scalp. is not sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Some More War Profits.

New York.-The American Brass Company declared an extra dividend of II per cent in addition to its regu. lar quarterly dividend of 1 1,2 per cent.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
LIQUID BluEf

No. MT. Grocer. that's mostly water. Since the war started it's more nearly all water than ever. Give me Red Cross Ball Blue, that's a two-ounce package of real goodness. You should see my clothes. l just can't keep from smiling out loud.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Miners Case Goes Up,

Washington Litigation involving claims of s1,2S3.000 treble damges un- der the Sherman law. against the Unit ed Mine Workers of America. by the Coronado and other Arkansas coal mining companies, was appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
PROMPT RELIEF.

can he found in cases of Colds, Coughs,
 La Grippe and Headaches by using Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Does not affect the head or stomach. Buy your supply now. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Bone Dry Territories.

Washington.-"Bon dryr prohibit ton for both Alaska and Hawaii vir. tually was decided upon by the house Territories Committee.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Shuttlno Him of.

Newpop-I have three-year-old boy that is unusually smart.
 Nagsby-Yes, so l have been told. Newpop (fiattered)-Ah, who told youf
 Nagsby-You did-a moment ago.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Natural Means.s

How does poet laureate manage to maintain his standing?'
 "Of course, by his poetic feet"
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

Perhaps he is lying low for the pur- pose of humbling you.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

Aviators attached to the Signal corps station at san Diego obtain weather reports.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

The custom of hand-shaking dates
 back to Henry II of England.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

Thirty years ago there were only two Protestant churches in Chile. Now there are 70.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
sp.,,.n Women Suffered Untold Torture.

but who wants to be Spartan? Take "Femenina" for all female disorders. Price 50c and $1.0O.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
The lnducement

The lnducement. Willis-What makes man always give lady a diamond ring? Gillis-The lady.-Orange Peel.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Too Successive.

First Tramp wish I could git Of1 desc fast freights for ride in a first class coach.
 Second Tramp-Every cloud has it's silver lining In de passenger coach dere is an ax and saw to remind you of wood pile.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

Trying to be nice to his wife's rela- lives is awfully rough on a mans dis position.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
The Beautiful.

"Snow in the city Is pestiferous, in the suburbs poem," oplnes the Balti- more American. To which the Syra- cuse Post-Standard rejoins: Snow Is a delight in city and country when 1t doesn't degenerate into slush."
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
AVOID A DOCTORS BILL

on the first of the month by taking now bottle of Mansfield Cough Bal sam for that hacking. hollow cough. Price 25c and 50c.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
CALOME[
 IS SELDOM SOLD NOW

Caome Saaes Makes You Sick and You Lose Days Wo-Dodsons Liver Tone Acts Better Than Caome and Is Harmless for
 Men, Women Ch|dren-Read Guarantee!
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03

Only One "BROMO OUININE' To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE BROMO QGININB Look for signature of '. W. GROVB Cures . Cold in One Day. 16c.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
W. N. U., LITTLE ROCK, NO. s--1s1Z

NR0ueN m RA1SUEnds Rsts. Mice. s.ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11

The classes of Mrs Odiorne will meet
at the usual hours, Thursday, Dec. IL,
instead of Wednesday, at the Augusta
house. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11
AUGUSTA LAWYER IN
GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Friends of Augustus p. Norton, who
will be recalled as a promising young
lawyer associated for a time with the
firm Of Williamson. Burleigh &, Nc
Lean Of this City, will be Interested to
note that he is one Of the joint au-
tEOrS Of the decisions Of Courts At
fecting Labor. 1915 recently issued as
a Bulletin by the U. S. Department Of
Labor. Mr. Norton says:
The preparation of the annual bull
letinS Of decisions involves a careful
search. at least of the induces, of the
decisions of the Supreme Court and
the other Federal courts, and of the
courts of last resort of all the States
and such other courts are reported
ir the National Reporter System of the
West Publishing Co.. which we use.
The facts of important and typical
cases are presented in condensed form,
and excerpts from the opinions suffi-
cient to show the conclusions Of law
and the grounds therefor. I enjoy this
sort Of work very much"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11

Mrs. Harry Cummings and Miss
Eleanor Cummings of Augusta, who
have been passing two weeks in Port
land and vicinity, have been receiving
much social attention during their
stay Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Edward
Smith gave Il luncheon and bridge DIT
her home on Ocean avenue. There
were four tables in play and the prizes
were won by Miss Laura Philbrook,
Mrs. Henry Smith and Miss Frances
Turner, who received water color pic
lures as their prizes. Following the
game. lunch was served in the library
which was decorated with red berries
and vari- colored chrysanthemums.
Wednesday evening Miss Isabel Sar-
gent gave a dinner and costume party
il honor of Miss Cummings, the guests
being the members of her sewing club:
Miss Mary Leighton and Miss Amy
Larrabee represented Red Cross nurs-
es: Mrs. Albert Goodwin Spanish
dancer; Miss katherine Lothrop,
college girl; Miss Nelma Stedman and
Miss Florence Blanchard, Colonial
danes. Mrs. Harry WinSlOw Madame
Eutterily: Miss Ruth Allen and Miss
Hazel Philbrook, Japanese maidens
Others present were: Mrs. Forest Nc
Intosh, Mrs dIarold Libby, Miss Stella
Anderson, Miss Hilda Sawyer Thurs
day noon Miss Mary Leighton gave a
dinner at the Falmouth. followed by a
the alter party at Keith: in the after
noon.-Portland Sunday Telegram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11

Reserved seat tickets for the Donald
Il. Macmillan lecture on sale today at
b. E. Bither's-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11
REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded during the past
week at the kennebec county registry
of deeds:
Acknowledgment 0. Williams to Fred
Z. Clark, land and buildings.
Augusta-James r. Townsend to
Horace f. Bowditch, undivided half in
terest in two parcels of land in oak
wood Park, so called; Charles E. Pratt
to Albert F. Brown of Manchester,
land; Rose E. Staples and Gertrude
Morton Cannon to Rueben =. Pulien,
land on westerly side of Valley street;
John 7. Fowler to Charles H. White,
land on east side of river: Marie f.
Theberge, administrators. estate of the
late Joseph $, Theberge, to George A.
Cloutier. land: Marie f. Theberge to
Anne Casavant and George A. Cloutier,
undivided third interest in house and
lot. $500.
Belgra de-Maude NJ Dekalb Of Arson
to Mary 3. Waud Of Cambridge, Mass,
land and buildings.
Observation-Disclosures s., Pottle and
Elura S. Pottle to Wallace E. Choate
of Hallowell, land; Joseph Beaudoin to
Daniel Douin. three parcels of land
with buildings.
Monmouth--Annie G.. Emery to. E. NJ
Marks, land with buildings; y. NJ
Marks to Chester w. Leach, land and
buildings.
Oakland-Albert H. Sturtevant Of
Augusta to Frank r. Libby of Portland
land and buildings; Thomas S. Rey-
nolds of Waterville to John Pilcette of
Waterville, land.
Randolph-Eleanor r. Stevens OF
Randolph, Mary G. Hollingsworth of
Milton. Mass. and William s. Stew
ems of Boston to Sarah A. Booker of
Gardiner, land and building.
Nassalboro-Lucia A. Pinkham of
Palermo to Ethel c. Black of Windsor
one-third in common of four parcels of
land.
Waterville-Laura A. sFelker of Gin
ton, administrators of estate OF late
Solomon Z. Felker to Raymond Clark
Of Watervlle. land and buildings; In
ter-State Realty Co. to Walter A Ger
ry of Portland. land.
Windsor-Albert J. Marston of Shir-
ley, Mass. to George r. Even Of Woon-
socket r. l.. land and buildings.
Winthrop--Attalie w. Gale tC Geor-
giana F. McGuigan. land and buildings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11
BELGRADE

Belgrade Grange held its regular
meeting Saturday, December 8, with as
in attendance. After the regular
routine business, the officers for the
coming year were elected.
John Tibbetts has had paralytic
shock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oulton are receiving
congratulations on the arrival of Il lit
tie daughter, which came Friday
morning.
The Red Cross society met with Mrs.
George Travis last Friday afternoon
with an attendance Of %. Nine new
members came in. The next meeting
will be held at Mrs. Frank f. Albee-s
on Friday, Dec 5. a full attendance
is desired The members arc requested
to bring all the odd bits OF yarn.
Miss Ethel c. Foster is visiting rela-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Nellie Brewster of Augusta has
been paying several days visit to
Portland friends. Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11
Bankruptcy Matters

The following petitions were received
Monday morning at the office of the
referee in bankruptcy for Kcnnehec
county:
Harry D. Choate Of Augusta laborer
Petition filed Dec. 3. adjudicated Dec.
So. Liabilities s1643S assets $50, all of
which amount is claimed to be exempt
No deposit Bankrupt ordered in be-
fore the referee for examination Friday,
Dec II. at 10 A. M
Charles A. Pooler of Benton. ice
dealer Petition filed Dec :. adjudi-
Gated Dec. S.. Liabilities s72251: as
sets s397.15, all Of which amount is
claimed to be exempt. First meeting
Of creditors Friday. Dec. %. at 10 A.
N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11
BUSY, HARD WORKED
MEN AND WOMEN

will find that the sarsaparilla, pep
sin, nux and iron treatment comprised
in Hoods Sarsaparilla and Peptiron
will give brain and nerve force. re-
lieve the nervous strain incident to
too much to do in too little time"
characteristic of life today.
These blood and nerve medicines
seem to lift the nervous and over
worked into new life,f enabling them
to accomplish easily the things that
have fretted them and have seemed to
bring them to a standstiA.
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Peptiron
are very effectively supplemented by
Hoods Pills, in cases where a laXa-
tive is needed. These three prepara-
tions are all sold by your druggist.
Get them today.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11

Now is the time to have your auto
mobile overhauled or thoroughly looked
over, before the spring rush COM
mences. Wise autoists take no chances
on accidents. The best of cars need
and now is the time to at
tend to it. You will find competent
and reliable men at the Capital Garage
near the Augusta House, to do this
" Ork.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11

At the Friendly League Sale Thurs
day evening at Odd Fellows hall there
will be an up-to-date food table, that
is up to all Mr.. HoOver's latest notions.
The sale will be followed by an enter
tsinment and dance.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11

Lieut.. John c. Coughlin, who had
been enjoying a furlough at his home
in this city. left on the 9.36 train Mon
day morning for Boston, on his way
&c Camp Devens, where he is to report
Dec. Is for duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11

Rose of Sharon Chapter. No. 13, O. +.
s, will hold a special meeting at s
O'Clock Wednesday evening, Dec. l.. for
initia ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer L. Miller Of the
River road. Chelsea, are the parents Of
an eight-pound daughter, born Dee. 3.
She has been named EVELYN Louise
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-10

of Egan avenue, along and in front
of the west side of Block Ten tl0) in
Kennedy's extension Of Madison, and
on the west side of Egan avenue
along and in front of Glatz Bros. Sub
division Of Lake Park in kennedy's
extension of Madison. South Dakota.
and that the wner and occupants of
said lots and blocks are hereby noti-
fled to construct and rebuild such
sidewalks in front of and abutting on
such block and parcel of lands, in the
matter and as provided by the ordi-
nances of said city, on or before the
goth day of October, 1917, at their
own cost and expense, and that if the
same are not so constructed and re-
built on or before this said date. the
same will be constructed by the city
and the cost thereof levied upon the
abutting property as provided by law.
Adopted October g., 1917.
Jas. Robertson,
Attest: Mayor.
WIN. Rae,
City Auditor.