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Last weeks Weston Independent
contains the following account of a
hunting accident in which Glenn Hea.
ter. 16-year-old son of Ezra Heater
lost his life on Rocky fork. The young
Heater and his cousin, Othe Heater,
an employe Of the B. & o. railroad
company Of Weston. were out for a
squirrel hunt, and in the rounds had
killed ground hog, which they left
lying at certain place, and went
out on the second round, agreeing to
meet again wher they left the ground.
hog. Glenn returned first and had
evidently pulled of his hat and sat
down to rest. Othe returning from
different direction. saw the ton of
his head and mistook it for another
ground.hop and fired striking him in
the temple with fatal effect.
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PERSONALS

INDUSTRIOUS young man OF attrac.
tive appearance, desires to corre.
spond with good, decent West Vir.
ginia girl. Address Box 2S77.
9.25.6t.2S77
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EAST SIDE
- NEWS -
Sister Of Frank TichneII Dies.


Mrs. Jennie West, of Smithfeld,
Pa, died Saturday evening in a hos.
pital at Uniontown o Typhoid fever.
Mrs. West was the widow of Robert
West and formerly lived at Catawba
this county where her husband was
killed on the railroad several years
ago Her remains we're brought to
the home of her father, j. ]. Tichnell,
at Little Falls, on the early train this
morning and funeral services were
held at Pisgah church at 1890 o'clock
Interment was made in the Pisgah
cemetery by Undertaken Charles Jen,
kins of Morgantown Mrs. West was
a sitter of Frank Tichnell, who resides
on Market street. He and his two
sisters went to Uniontown early yes
terday morning.
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WANTED - Cook. Apply at Coffey
House. Call phone 1861. 9-27.6t.2SSS
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HOUSES FOR SALE

FOH SALE-6.room house with bath
Big lot. Apply s25 Jefferson Street
4.20.tf Nc 22ai
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have been at the home of her pa
rents for a couple of weeks.
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BITS OF
STATE NEWS

The Fayette Tribune notes that tho
Oak Hill Advocate appeared again last
week after two weeks suspension due
to shortage of printer help. The eau.
ley News announces no paper this
week while the editor takes few days
rest and vacation.
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Somewhat similar Is the account Of
shooting in which Albert Whaley
killed John E. Cunningham in an orch.
ard between Middle Island crek and
McKim creek The report is taken
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with a new Italian invention-noise.
less machine guns. Most Of the sound
Of the explosion is carried off by
the tube which can be seen leading
from the muzzle of the gun into the
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE

WANTED-Cook and waitress. Cayx
Hospital. 9.11-tt.2S26
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Aid Society to Meet.
The Aid Society of the Diamond
Street church will meet Thursday al
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Cora
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WANTED

WANTED-50O0 old feather beds
Highest cash prices paid. Mail or.
ders PROMPTLY attended to. Write
Pullman Feather Company, p. o. Box
Eth, West Virginian. S.31.tf.2T7l
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

The mountain trout" fishery Is at a
standstil at present and has been for
some little time no shipments having
been made for about three weeks. 1t
is probable however that shipments
will be resumed when conditions are
more favorable One of the fishermen
said yesterday when asked about the
suspension of business that it was not
due to the scarcity of fish as there
were apparently as many as usual, but
that it was impossible to carry on the
work because Of the anchor ice in the
river, of which there are large quanti-
ties running, and which presents the
setting of the traps after they have
once been pulled.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15
AGED LEWISTON
COUPLE DIE TOGETHER

lewiston, Me, Feb. 14.-The death Oh
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac M. Blake, both aged
x wears, occurred within Ave hours OF
eacb other, at their home. 14s Oak
street. Lewiston, Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blake have spen.
many ideally happy years Of marrieo
life in the surrounded home IN
which thev died and their passing
away together marks fitting close 70
their years of close companionship'
Isaac NJ. Blake, who has been IN III
health for long time past, died short
jv before three o'clock. Tuesday morn
ing. He is known among the older
generation as one Of the city's promin-
e,t procers Of a. score Of years ago.
Anna M. Blake, his wife, passed
sway at ten O'Clock, Monday evening.
following a short illness Of pneumonia.
She was born July 10. 1S41, in the town
Of Lowell. sister, Mrs. Nellie A.
Plumner Of Ncrth Monmouth, survives
her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

trove safe in New York at any hazard.
Inside the Lines" has heart interest
and appeal galore, besides its plot OF
world interests, spies. conspiracies,
mines and other elements that make
newspaper headlines these days. The
scene Of Inside the Lines" is laid at
the famous fortress, the Rock Of Glib
raltar. The time is about two years
ago at the opening Of the war. All the
picturesque and colorful Gibraltar life
with its hordes of tourists, its military
officers, etc, enters into the telling of
the story of Inside the Lines" called
by the critics the best war play since
Secret Service" 1t is strictly neu-
trail drama despite it's secret agents
and disasters. 1t is as up-to- the min
ute in it's timeliness as the latest news
paper extra and yet it deals with love
and courage and pluck and loyalty and
the real American feeling that has no
date
Manager Charles H. Rosskam Of the
Chicago Stock Co. has given the play
an elaborate scenic production and it
is safe to predict that a large audience
wilLwitness the opening production on
Monday night at the Opera House.
Reservations Of seats can be made at
the box office Friday.-Advt-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15
OPERA HOUSE

Today Manuel Romaine, the Famous
Photograph Tenor, Alfred DeBaII
the Popular Broadway Comedian,
Wood and Lawson, Comedy Singing,
Talking, and Piano Act. Earl Gar
delIos and Dogs.
In the mid week changes of program
at the Opera House are three Naude-
vile acts that will attract the atten-
tion of all theatre goers. First and
foremost comes the big headliner
Manuel Romaine, one Of Americas
greatest tenors. Mr.. Romaine has
sung more songs for the monographs
than any other living man and is
known the world over for his marvel
Gus voice with it's almost incredible
power and sweetness. Alfred DuBall
the popular Broadway comedian is one
that keeps all the others in the back
ground, he just hands you one big
laugh after another. One of the most
entertaining comedians on the stage
today, Wood and Lawson in HE, She
and a Piano. This is claimed to be
one of the best acts of it's kind play
ing the Vaudeville theatres in New
England, an exceptionally good act,
including singing. dancing and piano
logue. Don't miss them. Earl Gar
dellos and Dogs the tramp with his
trick automobile and performing dogs
This act alone is worth the price of
admittance. These dogs do everything
that is impossible, and are sure to
register a big hit. The pictures today
show the current episode Of the Won
der serial 1.-The Shielding Shadow"
and number of others, Paramount
orchestra-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15
new SHOES WON'T
HURT after THIS
Cincinnati man tells how to
shrivel up corns so they

ouch ?,?! This kind of rough
mb will ho heard less here in town if
gf. ple troubled with corns will follow
.t. simple advice of this Cincinnati
authority. who claims that a few drops
n drug called freezone when applied
10 tender. aching corn stops soreness
40 once and soon the corn dries up
snd lifts right out without pain.
49, saws frccZone is 81 sticky sub
stance which dries Immediately and
newer innamcs or even irritates the
.urroundinE tissue or skin. A quarter
n sn ounce, which will cost very little
a. am drug store. is said TO he suffi
rI'n' tp remove every hard or soft
roru ut cHlluS from ones feet. Millions
Of American women will welcome this
announcement since the inauguration
~ the high heels.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY

Big Treat for Theatre Goers. Gail
Kane in "The Men She Married" by
Harold vickers, Published in Snappy
Stories Magazine, the Society Drama
Of the Season; Also Two Part
Drama, Pathe News and Comedy.
Make Up Your Theatre Party and
Come Early for Seats.
Society blackmail, with a strong
sympathy created between the audi
ence and the principal characters, and
plot which unfolds sincerely and
evenly from opening to climax, fur
nishes throb after throb of supreme
interest. The battle of innocents has
a wonderful appeal, and a very strong
lesson. Such is the style of Harold
Vickers' latest story that caused so
much favorable comment and criti-
cism when it recently was published
in "Snappy Stories Magazine
William A. Brady selected Miss Gail
Kane, the well known actress, for the
leading role and surrounded her with
such stars as Muriel Ostriche, Mon
tagu Love, Arthur Ashley and others.
AS a picture it is excellent as story
some may not approve Of it as the
story is rather strong and deals with
questions of delicate nature. How
ever it was allowed to run in "Snappy
Stories Magazine" and has been ap-
proved by the National Board of
Censorship" and carries with it a
great moral lesson that is sure to en-
tighten many of us.
The balance Of the program consists
of a two-part Universal drama, the lat
est Pathe news showing President Will
son addressing the United States Sen
ate on the War issue. and an excellent
comedy.
The things to remember today
"a 1.-The Men She Married" today
only.
(2) Gail Kane and All-Star cast
90 Snappy Stories Magazine.
(4 Pathe News. drama comedy.
(5) Colonial Peerless Orchestra.
(6) No advance in Prices.
(7) Seats are filled early.
(S) Picture Parties are very popu
lar, Try One-Adyt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15
NAZARETH ACADEMY
SUPERIOR PRAISES
FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE

In a recent letter the Mother Supe-
rior Of Nazareth Academy, says: Il
have nothing except praise for Father
Johns Medicine. Several Of the sisters
have been taking it and all have been
benefited by it." (Signed) Mother
Antoinette, Nazareth Academy, Con-
cordia, Kansas.
You should remember that neglected
colds at this season of the year quick
ly lead to pneumonia and that you can
fortify the system with Father Johns
Medicine, and from it gain strength
to ward off disease. Free from dan
gerous stimulants.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

Current Events Club will hold its
regular meeting at o'clock Friday
afternoon, Feb. 16, in the Assembly
room of the Y. NJ. C. A. building.
Quotation: I'VE sleep. but the loom of
life never stops, and the pattern which
was weaving when the sun went down
is weaving when it comes up tomor-
row" Roll call, current events; music;
reading, prize story, Mrs. +. c. CARL:
music; paper. "The Beauty of France,
Mrs. Mabel Hall. All club women So
JON ming in the city are cordially in
Nited
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15
DOES GRANGE SUPPORT
THE MILL TAX BILL?

Hon. Lyman Fl. Nelson, former high
way commissioner for Maine, has adj
dressed the following open letter to every
Grange in the State:
To the Maine State Grange;-
Since I first published in December
last the pamphlet on Highway Finance"
the so called Mill Tax plan which l op-
posed as inadequate and unfair has now
appeared in the Legislature.
1t has been publicly stated that the
Maine State Grange supports this meas
ure, but | cannot yet believe that this
organization will endorse the present
bill when its full purport is understood
The total valuation of the State is at
present approximately SSH 100000, and the
addition of a mill tax means a total ad-
ditonal tax burden of s521,0O0. or in other
words if this bill should become law, the
general direct taxes of the State will be
increased over one-half mil
lion dollars.
This bill Is known as Senate Docu-
ment No. H." The substance of Section
I is as follows: "A tax of one mill on a
dollar shall annually be assessed upon all
the property of the State and shall be
known as the Mill Tax Highway Fund
for the construction Of State and State
aid highways. Two hundred thousand
dollars Of the amount shall be added to
the fund Of 100000 heretofore appro-
priated annually for State-aid high
ways. The balance of said Mill tax
Highway Fund (namely sS2l,O ,OO0) shall be
used exclusively for the construction OF
State highways" (meaning trunk lines).
The proponents of this measure have
stated quite generally In the papers that
under this bill the country towns are
to receive increased aid to the amount
of $500, 600 without requiring of the towns
any extra appropriation to obtain this
money. but let us examine the details OF
the bill to ascertain whether or not this
is true.
Heretofore the State has appropriated
annually s3Oo,Oo0 for State-aid, distributed
upon a sliding scale system under which
the smaller towns raise $500 and receive
from the State $500, or $500 for $.co.
Towns having valuation of $4,000 to
$500, 900 raise 1888 and receive similar
amount from the State, that is Sl.oo for
s1.00. Towns having a valuation above
II .ooo. 900 receive slightly less return. This
Is the plan under which the $4,000 ap-
propriaton has been distributed.
Now in reading the new bill (Senate No.
10 1t would appear at first glance that
If the 100000 of the new mill tax is going
back to the towns they would receive an
additional amount equal to two-thirds Of
what they formerly received, because
100000 is two-thirds Of 100000. It an
pears, however, that this is not the case
as under Section of the bill the amount
which goes back to the towns is not H.
creased two-thirds but is increased on,,,
one-third. That is to say, towns hereto
fore receiving s2oo for 800 annrorr,.ta,,
will now receive s26s: towns forrar,,, -
ceiving s1.OO will now receive 8, %. 80.
receiving so cents will receive q NJ.
although this is but half the i,
that was expected. even tbi.
amount would be welcome aid If !.
REAJ, aid, but let us see just hou. was
tg,,res work out in actual practice 'nese
Understand, of course. that these Iou
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

count nfy' Your cold in head or
a,stIh disappears. Your clogged nos
nls viii open. the air passages OF
,our head will clear and you can
1rca'he freely. No more snufting
hawking mucous discharge, dryness or
hfsdlrho no struggling for breath at
r.gtf
co. small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist and apply a
f'.r NJ this fragrant antiseptic cream
n yalr uostrils II penetrates through
very air passage OF the head. soothing
ana healnR the swollen or infiamed
mucous membrane. giving you instant
suef Head colds and catarrh yield
Ike magic. Don't stay stuffed-up and
miserable Relief Is sure.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

There still seems TO be some mis-
understanding in some minds as to the
nature of the reception. 1t Is COM
monty spoken of as the Governors re-
ception. But that is a misnomer. The
Governor is merely a guest. He has
nothing to do with the matter in any
way. and he has no tickets to dis
tribute. He is given an invitation and
one ticket and nothing more. And the
same is true of the members of the
Legislature.
1t is hoped that this statement will
make matters clear to everybody.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

Even tneSG dIliUulllo VI iSttiii NSP~ii"
of course, upon the town raising it's
FULL AMOUNT of money each year in
order to obtain State-aid. If, for any
reason, it does not raise the fun amount,
then it will HAVE to pay the FULL
MILL TAN JUST THE SAME and re-
ceive back even less than the additional
amounts mentioned. In other words, the
plan which was supposed to increase the
amount of money for the development of
market roads WITHOUT ADDITIONAL
COST TO THE TOWN" turns out to be
quite an expensive proposition.
In fact every town in the State whose
valuation exceeds s2oO,O00 makes sub
stantial net loss. The only towns to
which this bill S in any measure an ad-
vantage are those having valuation
less than s2Oo0Oo. but even in these cases
THEIR DIRECT TAN is INCREASED
JUST THE SAME AS ANY OTHER
WEALTHIER TOWN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15
Increase Maintenance Charge.

Another provision of this same Dill
nroposes to amend the present law IN re-
gard ia the amount to be raised by the
towns for maintenance of State high
ways. The present rate is SGD per mlie
ia l. IA he raised to s125. A town. them
having say 10 miles of improved stare
highway may be required to raise sl1'o
for the maintenance of such a ROAD.
Now. while in all fairness it must be
said that our roads must be maintained
after they are built, how can the authors
of this bill justify any such enormous
increase In the charge against the towns
(over 1ooco) when 1t is well known 1act
tbo+ of the State money raised by auto
,,oh,,e licenses and In other ways, Tor
oin+epance. for the year 1916, OVER
sah, ooo WAS UNEXPENDED AND LY-
No IDI,E IN THE TREASURY On
THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY 1911
can see no justification whatever 1or
this doubling up of the maintenance
charge.
ern,v believe that when the proVi-
s,ons Of this bill are thoroughly unaer-
stood by the people o" this STATE .'ieS
vii, enter a vigorous protest against '''
MASSAGE and I urge that everyone inter-
ested if he agrees with me Will make
spch protest Immediately in writing or
6tbervise. either to His Excelency, Gov
ornor Nr,,liken. or to Hon Charles NJ
conant Chairman Ways ana brioses
Committee, at Augusta.
LYMAN H. NELSON.
Portland. Maine, February IA, 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

ber of Entertainment Course. One
Of the Most Tuneful Comic Operas
Ever Written.
Next Tuesday evening at City hall
the famous old comic opera Chimes of
Normandy" viii be presented in full by
an excellent company and complete or
chestra The ticket sale opens at I
o'clock tomorrow (Friday) evening at
the usual places in Augusta, Hallowell
and Gardiner. Seats for Montraville
Woods demonstration of "Spectacular
Modern Miracles Coming Mar. 13
can also be obtained.
The cast of the company represents
some of the finest talent of the lyceum.
Edward Beck who plays Gaspard,
The Miser, is considered one of the
best light opera character artists in
this country. He played the leading
bass part in Naughty Marietta" for
two years ard in The FREELY for one
year.
Arthur Wooley, playing the "BaillI'
has been associated for years with the
Aborn and Henry w. Savage Opera
Companies and played the leading com
edy yart in the Merry Widow" for
several seasons, touring from New
York to San Francisco.
Miss Evelyn Steward, who plays
"Germaine." was the star for two years
in THE Rosemaid" New York pro-
ducticn. She has a beautiful high so
prano voice. ar engaging personality
and decided ability.
Agnes Barry. who plays "Serpolite," F"
is an artist Of similar calibre and ex-
perience. and has recently been associ-
ated with several Broadway successes.
The other parts are filed by extreme
ly capable people. and the production
should merit splendid attendance
Aovt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

before they can be distributed must first
be raised by the new mill tax, therefore
ALL THE TOWNS MUST BE AS
SESSED ONE MILL ON ALL THEIR
PROPERTY. This money is then sent to
the State treasurer and later redistribut-
ed In the manner indicated above. The
easiest way to understand this is to fig
ure out exactly what happens in certain
towns. l give below a tabulation show
ing how much money certain towns, TAX
en- at random. must raise under the mill
tax plan, and how much of this is re-
turned to them for State-aid road work
under the proposed new distribution plan:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15
feb1sd3

Boston & Maine railroad bridge over
the Saco river at Saco, was struck py
a passenger train from Portland 10
Worcester at 651 Monday evening anu
instantly killed This was his first
night on duty on this bridge. He was
a mason's helper and had been en-
ployed by the Boston e. Maine since
last July.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

Wednesday morning was another of
the Geld ones but not as cold as the
four or flvc which had preceded 1t. The
Bither thermometer recorded six det
greos below zero at o'clock and Bart
"oisom's 9"od reliable" went it four
degrees better. But though the morn
ing vas cold the day which followed it
was one of ideal winter weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

cupied by Sumner c. Palmer. AZ ths
time the tire broke out Mr.. Palmer was
shoveling on the road after the big
storm Of Saturday. Mr.. Lancaster who
lived with Mr.. Palmer was at homo
and soon spread the alarm. A. tAe
roads were not open not many could
get there. But with the earnest work
of about Is neighbors they saved near
ly all the household furnishings ana oy
tearing down the wood shed saved the
barn. Mr.. PaimeTs loss besides his
house was about 60 bushsl Of Dotetoes
and a sum Of money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

r. NJ. Lawrence of the p. M. Lawrence
Co. Hudson distributors for Kennebec
and Somerset counties, will be at the
Portland Auto Show next week in at
tendance at the Hudson booth. MIR.
Lawrence will be glad to show any
courtesy to those interested in his line.
Owing to the freight congestion those
contemplating the purchase of new cars
should place their orders at once for
protection on delivery.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

Women's. boys girls heeced union
suits 59c 69c sec, $1.25. Big lot of
women's hats sec and $1.49. Misses
fancy weave sweaters, $500 value, now
CSC. Children's to year winter
coats. SO to Sc value, now $1.9S. III. J.
Merrick. 1eDlodlW
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

w. c. Morse. who has been living at
20 Crosby street, left on the Sunday
night Pullman for Eureka, New, where
he will be employed in the copper
mines. Mrs. Morse will for the present
make her home at 25 Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

Frank Maxwell left on the 9.17 train
Wednesday morning for Bangor where
he will today attend a meeting of the
Grand Lodge of Maine A. o. U. W., as
delegate oftHighland Lodge of this
city. Other members OF the delegation
from Highland Lodge will go to Ban
gor this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

The second in the course of Legisla
tive assemblies will be given this
Thursday evening at the Augusta
House, with music by Dennis or
chcstra. and the same enjoyable occa
sior Is looked forward to as charac-
terized the first assembly last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15
A Big Special Hurry-Up
CIoSe-Out Sale

to turn stock into cas-no hing there are
hundreds OF dollars worth of 1917 Spring goods
For two weeks will make bottom prices
merchandise tell here of fraction of the bargains:
ten minutes spent the store will convince you oh
anabe. Now is the time and this is the place up
SprngNewest Shirts, Hats Hosiery, Union Suits All inud
ed nothing reserved All Suits and Macknaws
Leather Goods, Jewelry, Sweaters, etc, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

Dance at North Augusta Grange hall
Friday night. Oyster stew supper
Dancing from to II. Douglas Or
chestra. feby15d1t"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-15

Tickets for the L. Of M. Musical
Cluo concert and dance at City hall,
Feb. "a. arc or sale at the Webber
Clothing Co.-Adv.