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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

| 5. d. 211. An Act to amend Section
- of Chapter Ga of the Revised Sta
tutes, relative to the recording of in
tcntions of marriage.
! 5. d. 223. An Act amending Section
SO of Chapter 81 of the Revised Sta
tutes, authorizing complaint by a
utility against itself, and empowering
the public utilities commission to or
der refund.
| s. =. 262. An Act to amend Chapter g.,
Section 26 Of Chapter TO- Section "A of
| Chapter 6s. Sections and 10 of Chapter
=, Section IS of Chapter SC, and Sections
| IA. 10, 20 and 81 Of Chapter 90; and to re-
peal Sections AZ and 40 of Chapter 6S, and
Sections 16 and q of Chapter 90, relating
! to the notice of appointment of execu-
tors, administrators. guardians of adults,
and conservators: and to limitation Of ac-
lions against the estates of deceased per-
! sons. Tabled by Mr.. Marshall of Cum
berland pending passage to be en-
grossed)
| S. D. 273 An Act to amend Section Is
Of Chapter 1856 of the Revised Statutes of
Maine. 1916, relating to proceedings in
court in criminal cases. (Tabled by M.
-NistI VI SullDcTldlu, DcIu1TS passage
to be engrossed.)
S. ID. 292. An Act TO amend Section AZ,
Chapter So. Revised Statutes Of 1916, re-
lating to orders of the Public Utilities
Commission and their enforcement
s. u. SS1. An Act to amend the charter
of Coburn Classical Institute.
S. d. 325. An Act to incorporate the
Birch Point Village Corporation.
S. D. 33o. An Act to amend Section
"a of Chapter As of the Revised Statutes
relation to prosecutions of violations of
the lobster law.
S. u. 1888. An Act to require certain We
hicles to carry lights at night and to
control the glare of headlights. (On mo-
ton by Mr.. Fulton Of Aroostook. tabled
pending passage to be engrossed0
S. y. 1884. An Act authorizing the ap-
pointment of the United Baptist Conven-
ton of Maine as trustee, and to excuse
said corporation from furnishing surety
on it's official bond.
S. D. 335. An Act to repeal the act in.
cooperating the town Of Perkins.
S. ID. 1885, An Act to ratify the doings
Of the town of winthrop, in reference to
the Chas. NJ Bailey public libarry.
S. D. 33s. An Act regulating the ap-
pointment of the members Of the police
force of the city of Brewer.
s. D. $3.50. An Act to repeal chapter l01
of the Private and Special Laws OF 1911, !
relating to the Phillips Village Corpora |
ton. |
Passed TO BE Enacted
An Act to amend Section "a Of Chapter |
IS Of the Revised Statutes. relating to |
the registration Of manufacturers and |
dealers in motor vehicles.
An Act to amend Sections and 40 Of
Chapter OF the Revised Statutes, reIat-
ing to boards of registration Of voters.
An Act to amend Section q OF Chapter
SO Of the Revised Statutes, relating to
the authority Of county commissioners to
procure temporary loans.
An Act to amend and extend the char.
ter OF the Bangor Boom Company.
An Act to amend Section of the Pc.
vised Statutes defining what constitutes
real estate for the purposes Of taxation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

From the House:
In the House Of Representatives,
March 16, 1917.
TO Hon w, +. Lawry,
Secretary of the Senate:
Notice is hereby given that on Re-
solve In favor Of the town of Scion, in
the county Of Somerset, fov repair of
Highway over Robbins Hill, in said
town, the House has voted to adhere to
its former action in insisting in asking
for committee of conference
Respectfully yours,
w. r. ROIX,
Placed on file on motion by Mr.. Holt
OF Cumberland.
From the House:
In the House Of Representatives,
March 16, 1917.
TO Hon. w. r. Lawry.
Secretary OF tie Senate:
Notice is hereby given that on Re-
solve in favor Of Morrison Libby, the
House has voted to adhere to it's action
Of March 9th. at which time resolve
was read and Lassed to he engrossed.
Very respectfully,
w. r. RO1X,
Clerk.
Placed on file on motion by Mr..
Marshall Of Cumberland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
MRS. MELONS LETTER

Jackson. Miss.--'I shall feel repaid for
writing this letter II 1 can help any
tired, worn-out mother or housekeeper
20 find health and strength as have.
II have family Of FIVE, sew, cook and
do my homework and I became very
much rundown in health. friend
asked me to try Vinol. I did so and now
] am we'll and strong and my old time
energy has been restored. Vinol has no
superior as a tonic for worn-out, run
down. tired mothers or housekeepers.
Mrs. J. N. Melton, Jackson, Miss.
Bowditch- Webster Co., Druggists. Au-
Rusta. Vinol Is sold in Waterville, by
W. c. Hawker. and in Hallowell by Guy
X. White. Also at the leading drug
store in all &aine towns.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
MIDDIES

The MILDLY Blouse, whether
shocked or plain is a much
wanted garment and our show
ing comprises both the usual
staple all white garment and
also the sporty, fancy-colored
and sporty style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
Orders Of the Dav.

tScnator HIGGINS in tho r~h,;r>
The CHAIR: The Chair ,sys has.
the Senate. specially assigned for ,o
day. H. D. No. 35e. An Act - W.
section II Of Chapter III of ~, '"T n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
GLOVES

The Kid Glove situation is
very critical as many are aware,
but we are continually picking
up gloves here and there, and
we offer a variety of styles,
makes and colors, suede, the
dressed goods in medium and
heavy weights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
SKIRTS

Skirts always good, and this
season they promise a full
chorus and promenade to be
had here in neat models up to
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
CORsETs

In planning your new spring
toggery quite likely new corsets
will be a feature. Our styles in
front-lace or back-lace are va
ried and all demands may be
suited here. Our makes are
LA CAMILLE in front-lace also
r g. G and C-B in front and
back-lace, also the staple MEMO
for it's special use.
Fittings at your convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
sENATE

Tuesday, March 20, 1911.
Senate called to order by the Presi-
Cent.
Hallowell.
approved.
Papers from the House disposed of in
concurrence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

From the House: An Act to make
valid the doings Of the annual town
meeting Of the town of Jackman.
In the House received under sus-
pension of the rules and referred to the
committee on legal affairs.
In the Senate, tabled on motion by
MIR. Davies Of Cumberland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
DRESSES

New stripe silk dresses and
the staple plain colors, pleasing
models.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

A communication was received from
the Office Of the secretary Of State
transmitting the report Of the Commits
sioner Of Inland Fisheries and Game.
Placed on Ale on motion by Mr..
Hastings Of Ardroscoggin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

In drug stores everywhere and costs
only fifty cents bottle. To avoid I'M
itations and ineffective substitutes DC
sure to ask for DIR. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. See that facsimile OF d.
Caldwells signature and his portrai'
appear on the yellow carton in which
the bottle is packed. A trial bottle
free Of charge, can be obtained py
writing to DR.. w. b. Caldwell, 800
washington St. Monticello. Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
WASH GOODS

Fine line here in the staple
goods, while the sport stuff
holds a very important place in
the spring wash line. Samples
for the asking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
PERCALES

No wash fabric is more in de.
mand every day in the year
than percale, and by recent for
tunate purchases we are able to
offer the best of values and a
choice selection in each grade,
12ac, 15c and tic, full width.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
We Are A Garment House
TODAY reaowuga lMgeas Of
It's Suits Dresses

Waists Co Gloves
CoATs arhe apeohrs he springs apple
dhepnehb advance Of % et
dsoatu ' t hi IL
SoM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

MADAM-We pleasing others with their COAT, SUIT
DRESS and general Ready purchases us say we
to your service.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
WILSON FORMALLY
 DECLARED ELECTED
Electoral College Gives Him
 Majority of 23.

Woodrow Wilson was officially pro- nounced reelected president of the United States by a majority of g votes in the Electoral college. The official vote was: Wilson, PIT; Hughes, 254. It was counted in the presence of the assembled senate and house of repre- sentatives and the eight justices of the supreme court. The final count was made as provided by the constitution.
 Vice President Marshall-installed in Speaker Clark's chair as presiding off cer-witnessed the ceremony which carried him into a second term. It was the fifth time in history a vice presi- dent has been reelected.
 Senators Kern and Clapp and Repre- sentativeS Mapes and Fucker were the official tellers. Standing before the marble rostrum of the speaker, these official referees" personally superin- tended the actual counting.
 The gallery was damned to its full capacity. Members of the diplomatic corps. with their families, a large rep. resentation of social life of Washing ton and numbers of back home" con- stituents witnessed the ceremony. Ad mission cards to the galleries were as scarce as gold nuggets.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
NORFOLK'S SPECIAL MEETING
l lContinued from pnge 1.l

Then Edmund Brown made motion that the selecmen prepare complete statement of the towns financial affairs up to March ard report at the adjourned special town meeting on that date, their report to show the towns assets and liabilities. This motion was carried and tho meeting adjourned until March at 2 D m. Some debate occurred on this motion as to whether the selectmen or the New York firm of auditors serve. The sentiment was in favor of choosing the selectmen to make the report.
 J. K. Horton, secretary of the Nor folk Manufacturing Company, inter. viewed in this city last night, confirm. ed the statement that the company had brought suit for $l0,000 against Johnson. He alleged that Johnson had defrauded the company.
 It developed today. in suit brought by the Norfolk Manufacturing Com. pany, that $9, 900 is to be added to the alleged defalcations of Johnson. The company sued today for $l0, 900, alleg. ing that it had been defrauded of S9, 900 by notes which Johnson had dis. counted. Johnson was treasurer of the company and in March, April and May, 1916, issued notes to the amount of S9000 and caused them to be discounted and pocketed the money. This was not discovered until last week.
 J. F. Horton, secretary of the com- pany, said tonight that it had attached assets of Johnson that the town had not attempted to attach, and hoped to recoup part of the loss.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
Rapid Education.

In "John Barleycorn'' Jack London tells how quickly he achieved his rep utation as a writer. Critics have complained about the swift education one of my characters, Martin Eden, achievcd," says London. "In three years, from sailor with a common school education. made n successful writer of him. The critics say this is impossible. Yet I was Martin Eden. At the end of three working years, two of which were spent in high school and the university and one spent at writing. and all three in studying i'm mcnsely and intensely. l was publish ing stories in magazines, was correct ing proofs of my first book. was selling sociological articles to magazines, had declined an associate editorshlp prof rcycd me by telegraph from New York city and was getting ready to marry"
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
MlRAUM0NT FIGHT RAGING FIERGELY
British Gain and Lose In Bat
 tIe on AnCro.

The battle in front of Miraumont which started Saturday, is still in prog ress. The British have withstood sev- eral powerful counter attacks except at one point, where strong forces of fresh troops forced them back some distance on the face of the hill close to Miraumont. Mild weather brought navy fog, and the fires of infantry were completely lost to view as they moved forward on both sides of the Ancre. The attack is on an important sct,le, and both sides have moved fresh re-enforcements into the sector in volved.
 The dense fog made aeroplane recon naissance impossible. but the British artillery had the ranges all calculated beforehand and were able to cover eff fectually the German supporting posi- tions and communications. The Brit ish report, i'll commenting upon the se- were struggle which resulted in their being forced back little on the Mirau- mont hill, remarks that it would be idle to deny that they had to pay the price of victory.
 Wiping out this Ancre salient will mean a heavy list of casualties to be added to the already appalling cost of redeeming these few miles of French soil. The ridges now reached by the British lines are likely to be stubbornly defended, and while the ruined town of Miraumont lies too low for success full defense, Petit Miraumont ard the surrounding hillsides afford every op- portunity for a prolonged resistance.
 In Champagne the French have not yet made any serious effort to recap ture the hill positions lost last week near the Maisons de Champagne. This is true, too, of the trenches which the Germans took a month ago on Hill BOA, west of Verdun. The activities of the patrols on ,unday led to a number of local struggles near Armenvieres, La Bassee canal and Ransart. In all O. these places the raiders penetrated the German trenches. but were driven out after hand to hand bayonet fighting.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
ORDERED ON GUARD DUTY.

By direction of Governor Holcomb. Adjutant. General Cole has ordered into active service one company of the Con. necticut Coast Artillery Corps, Ma. tional Guard, located at Stamford. The company will guard important railroad and highway bridges. Gov ernor Holcomb when asked his reasons for ordering out the company, said: "I did it because General Leonard Wood asked me to" The bridges which the company will guard are the big rail- road bridge at New London, the bridge at Mantle, the two bridges at the mouth of the Connecticut, the bridges at Middletown and the bridges at Strat. ford and Bridgeport These bridges all possess great strategic and economic value as part of the line of communica. tion between Boston and New York.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
Our Wildcats.

From the earliest settlement of America the bobcat, or bay lynx, has figured largely In hunting literature, and the popular estimate of its char acter Is we'll attested by the frontier idea of the superlative physical brow ess of man who can whip his weight in wildcats" Although our wildcat usually weighs less than twenty pounds, if its reputed fierceness could be sustained 1t would be an awkward foe. But, so far as man is concerned, unless it is cornered and forced to de. fcnd itself it Is extremely timid and inoffehsive. Like all cats, 1t Is very muscular and active, and to the rab- bits, squirrels, mice, grouse and other small game upon which 1t feeds 1t is a persistent and remorseless enemy. As in the case of most small cats, the stealthy hunting habits of the bay lynx render it excessively destructive to ground frequenting birds. especially to quail, grouse and other game birds. For this reason. like many of Its kind, it is outlawed in all settled parts of the country.-National Geographic Mag aZine.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
Why Sash Windows7

Our mode of life is based upon our theories. Our sash windows are prob- ably the most irrational things in crea- tion. They appear to have been first invented in Holland and brought over to England toward the close of the sey- enteenth century in place of the ration al French windows. 1t must have been a curious person who invented the for mer, which are often dangerous owing to the breaking of the cords, while a draft is always pouring in between the two sashes. What their advantage is no one can understand. On the other hand, French windows, as will be cas- fly seen anywhere on the continent or in Egypt or elsewhere, may be closed to exclude either draft or noise. More over. seldom if ever do we have double windows such as are used through out northern Europe.-London Science Progress.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
ACT AUTHORIZING MILITARY
 CENSUS IN CONNECTICUT

The Connecticut military census now in progress throughout the stati was authorized by the Connecticut leg islature, now in session at Hartford after Governor Marcus H. Holcom had laid before the members in join session the need for immediate actiOl. The act passed unanimously was a> follows:
 Be 1t enacted, etc.,
 Section That the governor Is hereb to cause to be taken forthwith a censu. and inventory Of resources Of the state I7en and materials, available for use il, he event of war, and the Information thereby secured shall be placed at tn, service of both the statc and the fcdorl government.
 Section 2--In the pi operation of said cen Sus and inventory it >nAI, l." the dutA C. every public official in the state to fur nish to the g0veruur whatever int0rmatiun and assistance He ...:... r~qtj."o.
 Section 3-Tho n,-,,.. i.,,,v" is bnrnf)r q rected, upon request If the 4overnor. l., draw his Urucra On.t'c ucHsurcr tor ali necessary c z '. 2" .. ,y--L :" ,arryia. Into effect t|o ..: -,'!~' T .'i~ ,.t
 Section --'Nl'7 ..' s',~}' -~'o -""oc4 c~r... ks passage.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22

state central cOmmiiiee and Chairman ]. Hpn"y N"r;I3atl; of the republican state central vO!NHittCe both have Cn- dorscd the work and put at the dis posal of the committees in charge the entire democratic and republican state organizations.
 Governors Helpers In Work.
 The committee of special assistants to the governor, in charge of the state headquarters and its work, consists of: Charles A. Goodwin, Hugh M. Alcorn, Joseph W. Alsop. William A. Arnold. Frank D. Cheney, George B. Chandler, Walter H. Clark, Samuel Ferguson. Dwight D. Holbrook, Norman K. Mo ray and Bishop White.
 All the information obtained by the census will be forwarded by the towns to the state headquarters in Hartford. There the Information will be taken from the census blanks and put on special cards. The whole thing will be in code. Instead of writing on the cards the information obtained, this will be told by holes punched in the cards under a certain system. Special machines such as are used in large in surance offices can handle these cards at the rate of 25O minute. When all is completed there will be but one key to the code under which the holes have been punched and that key will go to the governors office and remain there.
 Connecticut will then have available for instant use in time of need com plete information concerning the states great resources.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
MOBILIZE U. s. RESOURCES.
National Defense Council Heads Confer
 With Army and Navy.

The work of mobilizing such indus trial resources of the nation as would be most quickly needed in time of war will be rushed forward with all pos. sible speed this week at meetings be- tween committee chairmen of the Ma. tional Council of Defense and army and navy officials.
 Leaders in the fields of finance, labor. manufacturing, transportation and oth. CT activities holding the most impor- tant chairmanships are comforting with army and navy heads to ascertain the governments exact needs.
 Chief among the problems to first en- gage the attention of the council chair men are munitions and transportation. Daniel Willard, chairman of the con- mittce on railroads and transportation. is expected to lay before the secretaries of war and navy plan worked out after interviews with executives of all the principal railway systems.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
NO MAN IS ASKED
 IF HE WILL ENLIST
Connecticut Military Census Blanks
 Omit That Question.

Many men who have seen the blanks being used by those who are taking the Connecticut military census throughout Connecticut have appeared surprised that there is no question on the census blank which asks the individual if he would enlist in case the United States should ever call for troops. An in spection of the blank shows that there is absolutely nothing asked in refer ence to possible enlistment. Informal tion Is required concerning mans name, address, weight, height, age. trade, citizenship, special abilities and similar details, together with whether he has ever had military or naval eX perience. No question concerning will ingness to enlist appears on the blank.
 It is explained that if war comes there will be a call for volunteers ant enlistments will be made. The census is not an enlistment.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
AMERICANS TO MAKE SHELLS
Daniels Awards Them Contracts Losi
 by British Firm.

Virtually formal upnounCCment that the navy department has called off the S3.O00.000 shell contract it had accept ed from HadfcldS. England. came when it was announced $2. 100000 of the order had been awarded to the Washington Steel and Ordnance com pany.
 At the same time it was announced the Nidvalc Steel company and tn Crucihp Steel company have 'h2c' awarded contra'fs to make 5,t )0 $lIrll~ eacl at 5000 a shell
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22

comb, following the break with Ger many, had appeared before a joint ses- sion. Returns from every town in the state will be forwarded to the head quarters in Hartford, where Governor Holcomb's assistants are working, and there will be tabulated, coded and made available for instant use.,
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
Sympathy.

Poet-All my li.c seemed to 20 into that poem. was perfectly exhausted when I had finished writing ii. Edi- tur-I can #ymmthiac with you. l was in exactly thc same condition when 1 had finished rcudiug it.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22
CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR
 WHO DIRECTS STATES
 PREPAREDNESS CENSUS

Connecticut is taking a military cen sus, the greatest preparedness move yet made by any state in the Union. The Legislature passed an act calling for the census after Governor Hol-
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22

One of the toughest things to do is to push on a rope. iy has plenty of it.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-22

military census Concerning this fea- ture, Governor Holcomb has said: ''I am glad that there is this one thing which we can unite upon, rising above the question of whether we are demo- crats, republicans or socialists. or to what church we belong, meeting on common plane of patriotism so that whether we have war or not. and I pray God war may not come. Con, necticut may be found ready as ali ways, to dc her part" Chairman Da- yfd E Fitzgerald of the democratic