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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
NORTH PITTSTON


Mrs. Amelia Lily. aged &c years, left
the earthly for the heavenly home Fri
day, Feb. 9. after a brief illness OF
Bright's disease and heart failure. COM
ing to Pittston from Bangor but few
years ago not many had come to know
her. but by the few favored with her
friendship she was found ever faithful
and helpful in time of need. She leaves
to mourn their loss three children, Os-
car Lily and Mrs. Agnes Moyatt Of
Pittston and Mrs. Lottie Bartlett of
Gardiner. Funeral services We're held
at her late home Monday afternoon.
Rev Mr.. Emerson of Whitcfield ofiiciat-
ing. The remains were taken Tuesday
to Bangor for interment. accompanied
by her son. oscar Lily, and son-in-law.
Wallace Moyatt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
SYRUP or FIGS
FOR CROSS, SICK
FEvER|SH CHILD
If little stomach is sour, liver
torpid or bowels clogged.

Mothers can rest easy after giving
california Syrup of Figs" because in
a few hours all the clogged-up waste.
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out Of the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again. Children
simply will not take the time from play
to empty their bowels. and they be-
come tightly packed, liver gets slug
eish and stomach disordered
When cross. feverish, restless. see
if tongue is coated, then give this de-
licious fruit laxative" Children love
it, and it can not cause injury No
difference what ails your little one
if full Of cold. or a sore throat diar-
rhoea, stomachache, bad breath, re-
member, gentle inside cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given. Full directions for babies, chill
dren Of all ages and grown-ups are
printed on each bottle.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask
your druggist for a 50-cent bottle OF
"California Syrup of Figs" then look
careiuly and see that il is made by
tne tai1ornia Fig Syrup Company. !"
w i'ldNe- no smaller size Hand back
with contempt any other dsr svrn,, =
ADV. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

folder. book, pamphlet. written or
painted, or printed notice or sign of
any kind or description intended to dis
criminate against or actually discrim-
mating against persons Of any religious
sect, creed, class, denomination or ma
tionality or intended to deny or actu-
ally denying to such persons full en-
ioyment of the accommodation, advan-
tages, facilities or privileges offered to
the general pubic by such places of
public accommodation, resort or amuse-
lncnt.
Deputy Sheriffs' Salaries.
Holt of Cunlbcrland-Ac to amend
the Revised Statutes which would in
crease the salary Of a deputy sheriff
from So to $3.50 per day.
Advertising Cities or Towns.
Holt of Cumberland-Act to amend
the Revised Statutes so that any city
or town may appropriate any sum not
exceeding one mill on a dollar based
on the valuation Of the preceding year
to he expended and used for advertis-
ing the natural resources. advantages
and attractions of such city or town.
Regulation of Elections.
Holt Of Cumberland--Act to amend
Chapter Of the Revised Statutes re-
lating to the regulation and conduct of
elections, to conform with the Massa-
chusetts system of voting and to also
conform to the way Of voting in the
primary election in this state.
The act provides that the names of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
URGES EVERYONE
TO QUICKLY Get
ON water WACO|
Drink glass of hot wate
before breakfast to
wash out pOisons.

To see the tinge OF healthy b.o,
in your face. To- see Your s.u :
clearer ana clearer, 90 wake up vii
out headache. ha,kaclc. COAT
tongue or a nasty breath. .a fact
feel your best, day in ana day O.
just try inside bathing every mora,
for one week.
Before breakfast each DAY. drink
glass of real hot water with Ia
spoonful Of limestone phosphate R
as harmless means uf washing fra
the stomach. liver kidneys and hol
els the previous days IuIIrst5
waste. sour bile ANA to.iu, tt
cleansing, sWccteniuE and pgr.na
the entire alimoutdrv canal bcta
putting more food into the s'ouat
The action Of hot water and lm
stone phosphate on an empty s;ur
ach is wonderfully inviGorating.
cleans out all the sour fcrm,utauc.
gases and acidity and gives one
splendid appetite for breakfast
\ quarter pound of limestone Ihu
phate will cost very Iittlc'at tho dr,
store but is sufficient To d,mpustr
that just as soap and hu' War
clcanses, sWcctcus and fr,-Nrr- d
skin, SO hot water and lucsH
phosphate act ON tine hlu"d and +
ternal organs. Those Who gir s1
tCgt fo rpuStiuYtitp biItpIt. ..ff4.t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

Governors Staff
APPOINTMENTS Made

o.-The following officers of the line
of the National Guard are hereby de-
tailed to act as aides de camp:
Captain Spaulding Sisbee, I'd Maine
Infantry.
Captain Arthur Ashworth, I'd Maine
Infantry.
Captain George L. Fogg, Maine Coast
Artillery.
3.-Major John G. Towne. Maine
Medical Corps, is hereby designated as
chief surgeon, vice Major Bial f. Brad
bury, resigned.
4-'rhe officers above named are as
signed to duty with the commander-in :
chief. The chief surgeon. the aidde-
camp and the naval aide will report by
letter to the adjutant general, chief of
staff, for duty.
CARL Z. M1LLIkEN,
Governor.
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New Legislation

The amount of new legislation which
appeared Thursday in the Legislature
was not large, including the following
House-Relating to the use of fire
arms on Megunticook lake and tribu-
taries: relating to the appointment OF
sea and shore fish wardens.
Senate-To prevent public discrimin
alton by reason of religious creed at
places of amusement public accommo-
dation and resort; increasing salary of
deputy sheriffs from 50 to $3.50 per day;
to advertise the natural resources of
cities and towns; regulating elections
to conform to the Massachusetts sys-
tenn of voting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
Go 10 the Portland and Boston Auto Shows

t,s Of The NEW KEROSENE
nuEh,NG STANLEY STEAM CAR, with only 80
carbon clutches
distributors self
ETC. simplest
&c odor at less
lie thanan other plant
dIsn
emergency flexible hold the
at practically speed
att instant
which enjoys length Of life unknown
which
selected
Cover Of this coming
a~aits YOU n 1917 STANLEY STEAM
The product o years
Maids aine Distributors
makes Of Gas
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
A DELICATE CHILD
Made Strong BY Our VinoI

Fayette, y. C.-"My little daughter
was in poor health. delicate and so weak
II made us very uneasy. l heard about
Ninol and decided to try it and the re-
suits We're marvellous, her appetite i'm
proved. she gained in weight. and is now
one of the healthiest children in town
Mothers of delicate children should try
Ninol. Mrs. Gordon Jessup.
Ninol is a constitutional remedy which
creates an appetite aids digestion and
makes pure healthy blood. All children
love to take it.
Bowditch- Webster Co. Druggists. Au-
gusta. Ninol is sold in Waterville, by w.
G. Hawker. and in Hallowell by Guy X.
White Also at the leading drug stores
in all Maina toYnS.-AdTA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
IN THE SENATE.

4 Rev James E. Cochrane of HALLOWEEN,
chaplain of the Cd Maine Infantry. Of
fered prayer at the opening of the HouS e
+ session. Business went along with "
uuietness in sharp contrast TO the spice
of the previous day. although 1t TOOK a
few minutes to dispose of for good the
act creating a lien on clocks and watches
The committee on judiciary had ad-
versely reported it and an attempt to re-
commit had failed. Comes a House Or
der to take it from the files for further
consideration. Senator Davies promptly
raised the point that it had been intro
duced, referred, reported on, report ac-
cepted and the same matter could not be
re-introduced President Bailey sus-
tanned the point and the House order
died the death of indefinite postponement.
The Maine-New Hampshire boundary sur
vey resolve was assigned to 10 A. NJ. Fri
dav, for its second reading.
The Senate finally passed the resolve
providing for the attendance of the l2ti
Co, Coast Artillery, at the President
inaugural on March at Washington
Routine action was taken on large
amount of business and adjournment was
in season for an early dinner
Senator Butler of Franklin secured the
assignment of the Senate chamber 10
the committee on labor for Wednesday,
Feb. q. at which time the act providing
for the repeal of the peonage bill Will be
considered. 1t is expected that this Will
be one of the liveiest hearings of the
session, as there is strong opposition to
the repeal of the peonage bill, on the
part of lumbermen. while the Labor in
terests will make strong efforts to have
the bill repealed. considering it unjust,
discriminatory and unconstitutional.
IN THE HOUSE.
The women suffrage resolution had
easy sailing Thursday morning in the
House, compared with the mild tempest
1t aroused on the previous day and was
given its second reading without muir
mur from it's opponents. it being gener-
ally understood that further fireworks
will be reserved for the final passage on
Wednesday next.
Acceptance without opposition Of the
adverse report was the fate of the Holt
bill raising the standard of admission
to the bar Routine business was a
plenty in evidence. everything moving
quickly and smoothly.
The use of the hall of the House was
granted the committee on sea and shore
fisheries for the afternoon and evening
of Tuesday, Feb. o. for a general hear
ing on the various measures now before
the Legislature on the subject Of the le-
gal length Of Holsters.
York County Delegation.
! The York county delegation at a short
meeting following the Thursday morning
session decided to hold hearing at l T.
NJ. on Thursday, March 8, on the act au-
thorizing the York county commissioners
to issue $4,000 of bonds for the enlarge
mont of the county court house at Alfrel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
After His Share.

Motorist recovering from smashup
Isn't that pretty stiff bill, doctor?
Surgeon-You don't suppose I'm going
20 let the other repair men do all the
getting rich in this business, do your
Boston Transcript,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
Thursday S
Legislative
Activities
Clockwork Regularity
and No Ripples, Even
Over Suffrage, Mark
Sessions in Both the
Branches-Presson Is
Re-appointed Adju-
tant General

Hearings before the various commit
tees were the features of Thursdays
sessions of the Maine Legislature
Business in both House and Senate
progressed with the regularity of clock
work and nothing occurred to even
spice the proceeding, the woman suf-
frage resolve having it's second reading
without debate of any kind.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

More than $1,000 was made for the
New York city woman's suffrage party
at a concrt at the Colony Club. Nine.
Susan Metcalf-Casals, soprano, and
Miss Guiomar Novaes, pianist. were
heard by about four hundred persons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

introduce last night 1t is an act in re-
lation to extending the limits Of the YORK
! Village Corporation.
The SPEAKER: Does the gentleman
ask leave 10 suspend the rules and intro
duce this act?
/ Mr.. BREWSTER; Mr.. Speaker. there
is report of the committee, sending it
back to the House for printing and ask
ing that It be reCommtted.
/ The SPEAKER: And the gentleman's
motion is that it be recommitted to the
! committee on legal affairs?
| Mr. BREWSTER: no. that it be print
: cd and then recommitted
Tho SPEAKER: The Chair is of the
/ opinion that all the House needs to do y,
I" accept the report. and then If will he
printed under the rules.
Mr BREWSTER: Mr.. Speaker, the
committee makes no report as to wheth-
- IL ought to pass or not. / think it
would be sufficient to accept the report
or the committee that it ought to be
printed and recommitted.
me pending question being on the mo-
tlon by Mr.. Brewster of Portland tha.
DI!' An Act to amend Chapter ass of the
frlNate and Special Laws of 1901 amend :
ed ~ Chapter 305 Of the Private ana
special Laws of 1905, entitled IAN Act to
incorporate the York Beach Village Cor
poratlon, be printed and then recom-
mltted to the committee on legal affairs
The motion prevailed.
On motion by Mr. Rounds ne por.Io,a
Dill An Act authorizing the city or Port
Iahd to appropriate money fer pensions
for teachers in the pubic schools WAC
taken from the table.
Mr' ROUNDS: Mr.. Speaker at \
meeting Of the Portland delegation last
h&ht' they wished to have that sent n
that delegation.
ne pending question being on the mo-
t'A by Mr.. Rounds CT Portland to rersr
Dill An Act authorizing the city Of Port
lana to appropriate money for pens,ons
lor teachers in the public schools, to the
Portland delegation.
( The motion prevailed.
oh motlon by Mr.. Rounds Of Portland
An Act 70 amend Section 3 Of Chapter
w. private and Special Laws Of 1s75 an.
Titled An Act relating to the schools IN
the city Of Portland" was taken from
tie table and, on further motion bv tho
same gentleman, was referred TO the
j Portland delegation.
On motion by Mr. Rounds Of Portland,
Il'I' An Act to extend the charter Of the
0teoec Extension Railway Co., was
taken from the table and, on further mo-
tion by the same gentleman. was nasso !
to be engrossed.
on motion by Mr., Barnes OF Houlton.
Dill An Act to amend Revised Statute,
OF 1916 relating to paupers in plantations
was taken from the table and. on further
motion by the same gentleman. was re-.
ferred to the committee on judiciary.
On motion by Mr.. Allan of Portland.
Adjourned until 10 o'clock Friday
morning, February 16.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

An unusually long session of probate
court has been in progress this Week
at me court house. continuing during
the Day Yesterday with Judge G, O.
small presiding. Additional business
transacted included the following:
wills presented for probofe-In &C.
'a'e VI Almira J. Prince, late Of De-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
MAINE LEGISLATURE

tCoutirucd from TaGc Two)
Private aud Special Laws of 1883 aud by
Chapter 5,S tthe rrivate and Special
Laws - 1901 and by Chapter 2>7 of the
Private ana Special Laws Of 1907 cutitle |
Nu Art - incorporate the Tenobscot
Hast Branch Log Ir.virg Company,
Crhr title amended To- read as follows
An Aot % amend chapter ~ Of tn,
Private 7ud Special Laws " lqo7. rclat-
irr to The rcnohscot East Branch Log
IRVING Compauy'D
On motion hy Mr.. Baxter Of Portland.
tNc House voted TO reconsider it's vote
,rcty senate Doc. No. lco. was passed
tu lr crrrosscd
ou further motion by the same gentle
man the rlil was tabled pending its
passage 10 nc cugrossed
House -. An Act to amend Section 4j
Of chapter ci of the Revised Statutes, re-
iat.ng TO the care and custody OF minors.
House ri An Act TO authorize the
York shore Water Company 10 acquire
ard own certain local securities.
House oiS. An Act 70 amend Section -
az chapter of the Revised Statutes, re
latiug 20 free public libraries.
House 2i7 An Act relating TO libra
rians receiving instruction. title as
amended, AN Act to amend Section 50
of chapter I Of the Revised Statutes. re-
iatlng 20 librarians receiving instruction :
House els An Act 20 establish a legis-
iative reference bureau IN the State
library.
House s45 An Act relating TO State
stipend for support OF public library.
title as amended, IAN Act TO amend Sec
tion ~ ~ Chapter I Of the Revised Stat
nt.. relating 90 state stipend for sup
rort OF public libraries
Orders OF the Day.
Mr.. DEARTH OF Dexter: Mr.. Speaker,
move that Senate Bill No. Z. An Act for
shs enforcement OF liens on tewelry.
clocks and watches repaired by Jewellers.
She Senate concurring, be recommitted to
Oh. judiciary committee.
The SPEAKER: The Chair informs
the gentleman from Dexter that the bill
g. not IN our possession.
Mr.. BREWSTER of Portland: Mr.
Speaker. the committee on legal affairs
wish me 10 present this report out OF or
der, I'm order to get the bill printed be-
fore the hearing. which is due very short
II and they kaxe Il % me too late to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
IN THE SENATE.
Relioious Discrimination.

Holt of Cumberland-An act to pre-
ont nnblic discrimination by reason
Of religious creed at places of public
accommodation, resort or amusement.
The act provides that no person being
tho owner lessee, proprietor manager,
superintendent, agent or employee Of
any place of public accommodation, re-
sort or amusement shall directly or inol-
rectly by himself or another publish rs
sue, circulate. distribute or olsplas ~
any Hay. any advertisement cucua1-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

fhe body Is highly organized
machine OF complicated parts in which
the stomach, liver and the kidneys
work for the common good. Damage
20 any one OF these organs interferes
with man as . motor mechanism. II
Won will clean the stomach, liver and
bowels occasionally with a gentle la1a-
i've you can keep we'll. Too much fuel
in mans machine, such as eating too
much meat, or alcohol or tea, nervous
overwork and lack Of exercise in out.
door air bring constipation and bad
health. Eat less meat, plenty OF vege-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
STATE OF MAINE
The Adjutant Generals Office
Augusta, Me, Feb. Is, 1917.

General Orders No. 5.
1.-The following appointments on
the staff of the commander in chief
are hereby announced:
George Mel. PressQn, the adjutant
general of the State. with the rank of
brigadier general
Loyal F. Sewall, aide e-de-camp, with
rank of captain.
Leroy D. Moulton, naval aide, with
rank of lieutenant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

On motion by Mr.. Allan Of Portland,
Adjourned until 10 o'clock Friday
morning, February l6.
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it: Mary z. Webb, late of st. AL

troit; Mary E. Webb, late of st. AL
bans.
! Petitions for allowance-In the cs-
/ tate of Perry S. Longley (widows) late
of Solon and Albert Webster, late OIL
/ Bingham.
/ WidowsS allowances granted-ln the
estate of Daniel Collins, late of Starks'
4 in which the widow was given the per-
sonal property and i'll the estate OF
/ William Basford of Detroit, widow
given personal property.
| Administration granted-1n the es-
| tate of Justine Buzzell, late OF FAR
field; Wilson c. Fitzgerald, late of Ca
naan; Julia \. Taylor, late OF Fairt1eld;
/ Mercy j. Randlett. late of Madison.
Wills allowed-In the estate OF Ger
trude +. Morrow of Fairfield; Mary
Lizzie Moulton, late of Norridgewock;
Lizzie Butler, late of Athens.
| Accounts prcsented-In the estate of
Martin l.. Keyes, late of Fairfield;
Martha 0. Porter, late of Skowhegan.
Accounts Allowed-Ezra Worthen,
late of PittsfieId; Solomon Basford,
late of Pittsficld; William f. Maxim.
late of Bingham; Emmeline Russell,
late of Skowhegan: Sarah A. Burrill,
= ldJC Oh 1d1ldJll, W III. W ~ - ''iN' 49, =
of St Adams: Nina l.. Hill, late of
Skowhegan; Gilman ID. Smith, late OF
Fairfield; Cynthia Archer, late of FAR
field.
Administration asked for-ln the es-
tate of Edmund BreedO of Anson.
During the term the necessary pa
pers were made out by which William
+. and Frances Ireland of st. Adams
were allowed to adopt Donald Albert
White.
Miss Louise Ciaedllc of Boston, repre-
senting the Palmer Writing Co., was in
SllowhcCan Thursday to confer with
Supt. Gerrish and the teachers of the
ltCal schools, leaving here for Madison,
where she was to meet the teachers
of the public schools there and con-
duct a lesson in writing. Miss Gacdkc
travels through Maine calling upon the
various schools.
The fourth quarterly conference of
the Methodist church will I've held next
Saturday evening in the church vcs-
try. at which time Dist Supt. ID. +.
Holt will be in attendance. Supt. Holt
formerly was the pastor # thC local
parish and many former friends VIII
he glad doubtless to learn that Il" VIII
preach at the morning service Sunday
at 1915,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
n THE HOUS.
Firearms on Megunticook Lake.

Grant of Hope-Act to amend the
Revised Statutes relating to the use Of
firearms upon Megunticook lake and
adjacent waters and tributaries IN
Knox and Waldo counties. providing
that the Camden Rifle Club may es-
tablish and maintain a rife range for
target practice, this practice to be held
under the regulations Of the United
States war department as established
bv the National Board for Promo
ton of Rifle Practice in the United
States
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

The following General Orders were
issued Thursday afternoon from the
office of Adjutant General George Mel.
Pres son, announcing several important
appointments, including the Governors
staff:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

George Williams Of Massachusetts.
Mrs. William Grady of Whitefeld and
Charles Williams of South Pittston
were called to their old home last week
by the sickness and death of their
mother Mrs. Harriet Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs Maurice Dunton and
little daughter were over SUNDAY
guests Of their mother Mrs. Charles
Starks.
Master Elwyr, Grant returned Mon
day from a few days visit with reIa-
tiveS in Waterville.
w +. Jewett has sold a yoke of OK
en- and purchased small pair for work
on his farm.
Miss Emma Green was the recipi-
ent recently of large Sunshine bag,
filled with many useful. entertaining
and ornamental articles, the gifts com
ing from her many friends. the Kings
Daughters and Neighborly Greeting
Club. The pleasure derived from the
gifts. if known by the donors. wouId
cause them to feel that il is tr,,l,
more blessed TO give than to re-
ceiye."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
Relating to Fish Warden.

Boman of Vinalhaven-Act relating
to fish wardens. The act provides that
the commissioner Of sea and shore fish
cries shall appoint suitable persons as
fish wardens to be sworn and hold Of
flee for such terms as the commissioner
deems advisable unless sooner re-
moved. The term not to exceed
that for which the commissioner
is appointed Wardens shall have
tho same over to serve criminal
nrocesses against offenders and shall
he allowed the same fee as sheriffs FOR
like services.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
One Dose Of Remedy Sweeps ?
Away-Hundreds OF Thousand
ctored.

Mayr's Nuudcrful Ecm.1F i- uH'H
any other. ~ sweeps the tat, .H. Iot
onous Catarrhal N,rrrtipu. u.r r
system. SoOthcS anu alltNs lr'.N. .Hsf.
IN the Intestinal Tract Tho ruu., .t ser
Gus and fatal ailments such p. 90.
Stones. Appendicitis. Acute Ind.Lr.rss
Cancer and Ulcers of the ~tnt,. u ag
intestines. Yellow Iaundtce. cons. .tf.ur
GaStritis. Auto lutuN iratIuu. ci. ,
every locality there are Erat,fuH rr.F.
who owe their complete rr.,t... q
Mayrs Wonderful Bomcdv Tu.lstf.
say Il has saved thcm from 49,. Jr.r
The most thorough AXstcr. ..t..a
known. Contains no alcohol .r I.I.
forming drugs. tEEE booklet oil. -...
ach Ailments Address Gru o. Nar
Mfg. Chemist. Chicago H,rf.r t.r. ~
tain bottle Of Mayr's Wpudr. mai I.on
dy from Bowditoh a Wob-t,, ot ant q
liable druggist. who VIII r.f4rI H.
mCncv IL IL fails Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16
Mrs. Harriet M, Williams

In the passing away of Mrs. Harriet
Williams widow of the late Ambrose
Williams her many friends and ac-
quaintanCeS feel that not only has the
oldest resident of the place gone to her
reward but one of the most loved and
respected. For 60 years she has lived
and walked among us and only words
of commendatiOn and gratitude have
ever been spoken for the many kind
words expressed ana deeds of help
fulness and aid given whenever in her
power to do so. The mother of eight
children all of whom reached manhood
and womanhood and with one eXcep-
ton, Miss Hattie, are yet living. can
truly bless the memory of so sainted a
mother a devoted communicate of
st. Dennis church. Whtefield her life
bore testimony to it's teachings. Seven
children and several grandchildren are
left who will sadly miss the dear
mother and grandmother in the old
home but who rejoice that she has
reached the haven of eternal rest
beautiful floral cross from the neigh
borly greeting club placed upon .ter
caset bore but slight testimony to the
esteem in which she was held.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-16

DCoutuucd from Page Two>
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York County Delegation.

The York county delegation at a short
meeting following the Thursday morning
session decided to hold hearing at / =.
NJ. on Thursday, March 8, on the act au-
thorizing the York county commissioners
to issue $4,000 of bonds for the enlarge
mcnt of the county court house at Alfre