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The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

Senator Whitaker's Dill makes the following appropriations for the agri- cultural schools: First district, S63,- 400 for salaries, $56,6Oo for mainte- nance, repairs and such. Second dis trict, $63,OO0 for salaries, $57,OO0 for maintenance, repairs and such. Third district, $60,000 for sasaries, S6O,00O for maintenance, repairs and such. Fourth district, $55,000 for salaries, $65,O0O for maintenance, repairs and such.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

After approving three amendments for submission to the voters of Arkan- sas, the constitutional amendment committee of the Senate called them back to reconsider them along with number of proposals. It is the in tention of the committee to work out, if possible, a substitute for the re- gently defeated constitution, and have that submitted to the people.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

Senator Emory introduced bill providing for an appropriation of s35,- 900 for state geological survey, and providing for the appointment of q state geologist. The bill went to the bnd2et committee
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

Senator Utley has a bill to make false swearing misdemeanor pun ishable by fines ranging from $50 to $500. The bill does not repeal or in- terfere with the prejury statutes, but is cumulative to such acts, and cures techniealities which have made it al- most impossible to obtain convic- ton of professional witnesses who swear falsely in court tr4ais
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

Senator Goodwin introduced bill similar to one already in the House providing that the Arkansas Actu4 arial Bureau, now controlled by the fire insurance companies, be placed under control of the state fire insur- ance commissioner, which, in effect, would give the commissioner the present rate-fxing powers of the bu- reau. The bill was referred to the committee on insurance.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

The distinctin of being the cham pion bill-introducer of the session was claimed by Representative Choate of White county, who introduced to- tai of 10 in three Jays, having secur- ed other members time on the roll call Among his measures are bills to abolish the State Veterinary Board, the Fish and Game Commission and the Marketing Bureau and ginners' law, and to reduce the penalty for nonassessment for taxes from 25 per cent of the valuation to g fiat
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

A bill by MT. Williams of Washing ton is most elaborate measure. It would require the listing and assess ing of all dogs, fix rates of damages for the killing of stock, and provide the methods and means of collec- tion.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

Jack Bernhardt of Pine Bluff and D. A. Bradshaw of Warren succeed themselves as members of the board of education. B. J. Reaves succeeds G. A. vincenheller, deceased, as a member of the state board of con- trol.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

Never before in the history of the Legislature have so many bills been introduced in the first five working days of the session, there were 8S in the House and 87 in the Senate.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

R. E. L. Wilson of Wilson succeeds A. W. Hall as member of the First District Agricultural School board. and Richard Whitaker succeeds himself oss the same bbcsa;:-::s: bbcs:as;: l. J '
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

The Limbocker bill for the protec- tion of the sheep and goat industry is the one advocated by the food ad- ministration, and levies an annual tax of $1.50 on collie and shepherd dogs, $2.5O on bird dogs, and $5 on bull dogs.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

Three important general bills were passed by the Senate, one of them requiring that county collectors file bonds equal to one and one-fourth the amount of taxes they are charged with collecting.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

The Senate and House in joint ses- sion, confirmed the appointment by the governor of Judge w. A. Coker of Drew county as member of the penitentiary board. The expected op- ponent failed to materialize. and there was only one vote against the con- flrmation.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

pr. 0. P. Meriwether succeeds him. self as 8 member of the board of state tuberculosis sanitarium.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

Gov. Brough announced the reap pointment of Judge D, Hopson of Corning as member of the board of directors of the Western Clay Drain age District. The governor stated that Judge Hopson had perhaps done more than any one man to develop the drainage proiiect and the recIam- ation of the swamp lands in North eastern Arkansas.
The Pulaskian., 1919-01-24

The Senate passed the Ward bill raising the minimum in grand larceny to $50.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-22

rienced ticket sellers can be found to
properly wait on the people, and the
railway officials are urging lnose who
intend to leave the city during the holi-
Gays to buy tickets early. Ticket agents
on duty~are handling the rush as best
they can by working long hours at top
speed.
The Frisco railroad operated its train
from Birmingham to Memphis Sunday
night in two sections. The first section
carried six sleepers. Other lines would
probably operate some OF their trains in
sections II they had the equipment to
do so.
The express business this year is
practically double what it was last year,
express officials say, This is due partly
to the fact that the express companies
are handling great deal of heasy
packages that usually go by freight,
which on account of congestion in the
railroad freight service at this time
Is now moving by express.
Extra express cars have been added
to nearly all the passenger trains. and
a large force Of extra men have been
put on by the companies to handle the
holiday business. All shipments are be-
ing handled with the minimum Of delay,
and 1t Is believed that there will be no
serious congestion in express shipments.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-22
HOLIDAY TRAVEL ]
IS REDOUBLED
Passenger Facilities Over
taxed--More Express Cars
Added to Trains.

Passenger equipment Of the railroads
is being taxed to the limit in handling
the rush of holiday travel. Travel is
equally heavy on all lines entering Mem
phis, Trains are carrying all the coaches
then many passengers have to stand in
the aisles. The heavy trains and the
large volume OF business handled is
causing nearly all trains to run late.
Sale of tickets at the local ticket Of
fees is so heavy that not enough expe-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-22
J. W. WYNNE ERECTS
NEW GARAGES

Building permits will be taken out
Monday for two garages to be erected
street J. w Williamson will erect
the garages for ]. w. Wynne at a cost
of approximately $4,000 each.
Building permits to the value OF
$3.50, $50 already have been issued dur
ing December and Dan C. Newton,
building inspector, expects the figures
for the month to reach nearly three
quarters Of million.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-22
Gum and Oak Men.

Better give the boys what they want
Xmas Samelson's Havana cigars: Ia
dema, Julia Marlowe, John Ruskin or
Melba--in special Xmas boxes. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-22
Talking Dolls
and Animals
for Riddles

Let them have their own REC
ords! The kind they can play
all day without fear of break
ing. Such are these talk
ing" dolls and animals, and
they fiji long.felt want for
the children, In bright col
ors with nursery rhymes and
stories on the back, And the
best part of it all---they will
actually play. We have them
In the figures illustrated.
Dancing Girl" Uncle SAM"
"Mocking Bird" Poll Par
rot" Little Highland Man"
The Tired Baby"--25 cents
each. Play on any machine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29
Dexter

Those who have enjoyed the courses
OF entertainments given under the
auspices Of the local Sunshine Club
for many winters past, will be inter-
ested to learn that the club has ar
ranged for another course to be given
the coming season. The attractions
have already been engaged and the
dates set for their appearance. There
will be four numbers in the course
as last year, with the same price for
the season ticket. though the single
admission tickets will be somewhat
higher, thus making the purchase of
a season ticket a great advantage.
The first number will appear Sat-
urday. Dec. Is, and the other dates
are Wednesday, Jan. II: Tuesday.
Feb. 5: and Friday. April 80. The
FIRST entertainers will be The Pierces,
or. The Pierce Players. as they as
sometimes called. The second num-
Der, The Schubert Sextette, is one of
the finest musical entertainments ever
presented under the auspices of the
Sunshine Club. The third attraction
win be novelty for Dexter, an
electrical scientist. Burnell r. Ford.
called by critics. The Edison OF the
Platform. The last number will be
. trio Of F1orentine musicians.
The annual fair of the Sunshine
Club will be held December Is with
the following committees: Fancy
work. Mrs. Susie fIaines. Mrs. Mar
garet Gates. Mrs. Annie Murphy, Mrs.
Cora Robinson. Miss Genevieve Nc
Crtllis, Mrs. Georgia Palmer; apron
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29

few days. 10 now reported to be slightly
improved IN health.
Mr.. and Nrs Ingiston schsncy. Jr..
who have been visiting relatives AMI
friends in Madison for Q few days. r.
turned to Boston Saturday morning.
Capt Guy p. Mcdonald returned
Thu. sday night from Bangor. where ne
went as jelesate from Emile Tardin
Pet to attend the Safe meeting Of the
American Legion.
The annual cattle show and fair un-
der the auspices If Starks Grange will
be held on their grounds on Oct. b
Leon Henry, who was a member Of
the First Division. returned home Sat
urday from overseas Mr.. Henry. al
though not Of age. enlisted in May. 1sls.
He was one of u tall men Of the Amer
lean army, standing 8 feet inches. He
VS. a well known Arson young man.
j. F. withee r. turned Saturday from
Unity. where he has been acting as
starter for the races at Unity fair the
past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29
MADISON
Water District Refuses to.
Lease or Sell Wafer Power
to Paper Company-Person-
al News

There was good attendance Of vot-
ers at the special meeting of the Mad
ison Water District Thursday evening
in Fire mans hall. The meeting was
called to order by District Clerk A. B.
Head and B. X. Edwards was elected
moderator. After reading the second
article. which was to see If the district
would vote to lease or sell the water
power on the canal to the Great North
ern Paper CO.. Supt. E. W. Adams of
the municipal electric light plant in a
forcefui speech told the voters tina,
exactly the same proposition had been
voted down at a special meeting Of the
village corporation and that the neces.
sary machinery for the Development of
the power had been purchased and that
the water district trustees had made an
agreement to lease the power to the
electric light plant. At the close OF
his speech Mr.. Adams made a move to
adjourn. which was voted. The motion
was doubted by DR.. W. s Sawyer but
was carri ed two to one.
All grades of the town schools closed
Friday night. not to be reopened until
Tuesday morning. This was done to
give the teachers an opportunity to at
tend the western Somerset teachers
convention which will be held Monday
in this village.
Carl Hunnewell. who has been criti-
caily Ill with pneumonia for the past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29
NORTH AUGUSTA

A very pleasant party went out 20
Weber pond Tuesday to extend their
congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs FL
lis White who were recently mar
ried- The ladies went out on
cars to dinner and were served to a
fine fish dinner. the gentlemen went
out in the evening, when all enjoyed a
baked bean supper, all having a very
pleasant time. Mr.. and Mrs. White
will make their home at the Hell
Fish hatchery. where Mr. White is
care taker. The party consisted Of
Mr. and Mrs Charles Philbrick, M.
and Mrs. W. S. Knowles and daugh-
ter Veina and son. Erman. M. and
Mrs. Lee Ayers, Mr.. and Mrs. Len
don Ayers, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bal
lard. Mr.. and Mrs. Richie Scribna-,
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Lyons. Earle
Withee, Arthur Tillson and Amy
league.
Columbus Cottle, who resides IN
the Townsend road is confined to h:s
bed being quite sick, his many
friends hope to see him out again
soon.
The road machine is doing some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29
CALIFORNIAhS Ask
JOHNSON TO CEASE
OPPOSITION TO TREATY

Washington, sept. Ex-senator
johnson was asked today in a tele-
gram signed by judges. state oni-
Gals and business men Of California,
to withdraw his opposition to ratifi-
cation Of the peace treaty.
All that part of the German peace
treaty affected by the amendments
Of Senator Fall. Republican. New
Mexico, which would exempt! the
United States from representation on
foreign commissions was read for
mally to the Senate late today with
only a half dozen senators listening at
the end. The reading paved the way
for general debate, beginning Mon
day. and made possible vote on the
amendments during the week. There
was no indication tonight. however.
as to how soon the discussion might
close, for many senator's, including
Senator FAN, will speak.
The vote win give the first accu-
rate test Of the lineup Of the force
Republicans have claimed that the
amendments will be adopted, while
Democratic leaders declare their de-
feat IL certain.
Some Democrats suggested TODAY
that because of the certainty that
not one vote would Be chanxed Nv
ftirther discussion they would .end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29
Fits Becomes
Country Club
Golf Champion

William L. Fits. by his victory
over David S. Stewart on SATURDAY,
becomes the new golf champion Of
the Augusta Country club. Fits
win was surprisingly easy and by the
score Of 10 up and nine to play. The
match was scheduled for IS holes bu,
ended at the 9th. Both played only
mediocre golf over the first nine
with Fits leading by one hole. They
stiffened their games in the second
nine but Fits, by winning the last
three holes, finished the mornins
round with a lead Of four up. Ate,
the first two holes Of the afternoon
rounds the result was never in doub.
Stewart won the second hole and
halved the seventh. but Fits won all
the others. The latter had a medal
score Of 40 for this round, playing
DOGGY golf on all but the second and
the seventh. when a bad lie and a
missed put contributed extra strokes.
Mr.. Fits becomes the holder of the
championship cup given by Mrs
John F. Hill Stewart receives q
handsome cup as runner up.
This practically closes the tourna.
ment season. although the competi.
ton on the challenge board and IN
the ringer contest remains open until
Oct. 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29

their case to the jury. SO to speak.
without argument. This. they con-
tended, would speed up the treaty
and put the question of delay square
~ up to the Republicans Most DEM
ocrats opposed such procedure. but
those who advanced 1t said they
would endeavor to obtain the views
Of President Wilson.
The President will get different
views from Democrats senators,
some Of whom will tell him the treaty
can be ratified without reservation of
amendment. Others will present the
views that there is absolutely no
hope Of its ratification in its present
form.
Senator johnson hopes to get back
from the West in time to plead for
adoption Of his amendment designed
to equalize the voting power Of the
United States and Great Britain,
which by general agreement. has
gone over for consideration after all
the amendments have been disposed
Of finally.
Senator Smith, Democrat, Georgia,
announced today that he planned to
present to the Senate Monday a
set of reservations to the treaty SIM
liar to those offered by the group ia
voring mild reservations" 1t is I'M
derstood that Senator Smiths reser-
walton to Article 10 Of the treaty will
declare that American military forces
cannot be used in furtherance Of a
territorial guarantee without the ap-
prevail Of Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29
JOHN BLACK PAYS FINE
AT MUNICIPAL COURT
Found Guilty Of Assault and Battery
on One Lewis Leishton-Treubie
Occurred Sept. q

Found Guilty OF Assault ana oatterS
on One Lewis Lei5hton-Treubie
Occurred Sept. q
As the sequel Of an encounter be-
tween two men which is alleged to
have taken place last Tuesday on
the west side of the kennehec river
about FIVE miles north OF the city.
one John Black was arraigned Sat-
urday afternoon before Judge Lam
caster Of the Augusta municipal
court to answer to the charge Of as
Eault and battery, the warrant for
which was sworn out against him by
Lewis Leighton. who alleged that on
the day above mentioned the respon-
dent struck him in the left side with
a club with force enough to inca
pacitate him for labor since that
time VI. E. Sawtelle appeared for
the complainant, while F. G. Earring
ton was counsel for the respondent,
and the plea of the respondent was
that Of not guilty.
According to the story which came
out in court the trouble between the
two men grew out Of the picking up
Of drift wood from the river Blacks
defense was that the complainant
assaulted him first. For the COM
plant, DR.. r. L. Mckay testified
that the latter had one rib broken.
and Leighton showed to the court
his left side where the injury was
inflicted. At the conclusion Of the
hearing the court found the respon-
dent guilty and imposed sentence in
4 fine Of $40 and costs or 80 days in
Jail. which was paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29

good work on the Mount Vernon rad
which was much needed.
Mrs. Eugcnia Parkman and Miss
Bell Morrell of SkowEegan who came
to attend Mrs W. H. Gannetts fun
eral were guests Of Mrs. Lester
league, Friday.
Mrs. Ida Cross Written, Of Chel-
sea, Mass, was a caller at Mrs. Min
ME G. Arnold's recently. Mrs. Ar
mold and Mrs. Written were school
mates at school.
The Rev. Mr.. Perry who breaches
at North Augusta Methodist caurch
is delivering some very interesting
sermons and it is hoped there may be
full houses. He breaches every pleas
ant Sunday afternoon at 2.30.
Mrs. Grace Tillson ami son Leo and
little daughter Iona have returned
home from Bath. where they have
been visiting Mrs. Tillson's mother,
Mrs. Fred Fisher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29
HELEN YORK

Tickets On Sale Today at 8 A.
M-The mad Scene from
Lucia, Which Has Already
Scored Q Triumph for Miss
York, win Be q Feature Of
Program for Fridays Con-
cert
After The production Of Lucia d
LAmmermoor." which was recently Pre-.
scented IT the Hyperion theatre. sew
Haven. Ct. the newspapers OF tnat
critical city went INTO rhapsodies OF
praise for the excellence Of the artists
Of the De Fec opera company but OF
the entire cast the great volume Of
praise seems TO have fallen 70 the LOT
Of Helen York a. Lucia who viii sing
and enact The Mad Scene" in costume.
at City hall Friday Of this week Miss
York" wrote the critic. rose to su-
preme triumph in the sextette and In
the mad scene shs left nothing to be
desired In her masterful interpretation
Of the vic Lucia" Even those who
heard Mre. Galli-Curci sing the mad
scene on the last concert tour TO New
Haven were not disappointed in Miss
FORKS rendition"
The scene calls for the most and best
that 10 In any artist. but that Miss York
not only meets the test but scores
heavily In comparison with the coun-
;ry's greatest artists ought to be tn
umph enough for a young singer who
has so recently leaped into the ever
Frightening linelight
Augusta vii! have this great oppcr-
iuaity Of seeing her at her best. at the
very commencement. of her career.
which everyone predicts will carry her
to the topmcst rung of national fame
and homo. Augusta may indeed be
proud of her Queen Of Song" and viii
lose no chance to showed approval on
her talents and ambitions
Miss York has given up the idea OF
finding a nutist for her assistant but
instead will bring with her violinist.
concerning whom more viii be said
late-
Tickets will go On sale today at
Fletcher's pharmacy. 10 Water street
at A. II. Prices 81. 75c. and nc. plus
the Usual war tax.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29

Al Its last regular meeting Henry
Q. staples, Sons Of Veterans, voted
to hold campfire on the first MOI.
dey evening In November. at which
tney WI entertain the camps OF
Hallowell and Gardner and thei,
auxiliaries. also the comrade. ~
Seth Williams Post, G. A. R., and ~,
allied relief corps. Lieut.. Col. South.
ard Of Bangor. division commander
Will on that occasion make an ofncia]
VISIT to the camp, and Sec.-Tres. =
x. Gould Of Rockland is also ex
pected to be present. Past Division
Commander w. O. Cobb of Gardine
will doubtless be Of the party. Tn
program for the occasion IL not com
pieted but it goes without sayinl
that Il viii be z, good one and on
fhet viii furnish the members o
Staples Camp and their guests one o
the best OF good times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29

Steamer Islander Of the Augusta,
Gardiner and Boothbay Harbor line
which completed her schedule satur-
day between Augusta and Boothbay
Harbor and for the past week has
been doing extra service between
Boothbay Harbor and Bath, made her
nnal trip down this afternoon and
ties un at the Harbor for the winter.
Ins services opened May Is and
rom that date the little steamer has
covered 1900 miles. Her daily aver
- rom Augusta to the islands and
week. shs l. one Of the msrt.s,
boats In this vicinity and in sn,ts 80 =.
the fact that she has passea 49,. 49, -.
II successful seasons il lust !. III.
| lar AZ ever and during the past s,svs.-
mer has carried moro people thai
ever. 1t is with regret that Bath an
Boothbay Harbor people see thi
steamer withdrawn.-Bath Times
Sept. n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29

A party Of three gentlemen in
which were DIR. o. W. Turner and
Dr.. A. H. Sturtevant Of Augusta, and
Dr.. L. *. Austin Of Portland started
Sunday morning in DR.. Turner's car
on their annual hunting trip to
Northern Maine. expecting to be alb
sent for several days. One of the
members Of the party allowed tina,
they should not take any guns on
TINS hunting trip. as an automobile
Journey at this time Of year will fur.
nisn enjoyment without taking life,
either bird or animal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29

Mrs. Arthur Roundy Of Watervilie.
who had for the past three weeks
been surgical patient at the Angus
"a. General hospital. has SO far re-
covered that she was able Sunday 10
go to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29

committee, Mrs. Louise Mudgett, Mrs.
Mary Sawyer. Miss Sarah winslow,
Mrs. Flora Gordon. Mrs. Gertrude
Waldron: candy committee. Mrs. Eth
Ell Smart, Mrs. Eva Parcher, Miss
Grace Pooler; food committee, Mrs.
Alice Hutchinson. Mrs. Belle Foss,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29

The winter change Of time on the
Maine Genital Railroad went into
eject at 12.o1 Sunday morning. and
the change from the old to the new
was effected very smoothly, the
trains being generally on time during
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-29
Consolidated Cause in Equity No. a

NOTICE OF DISTRIBUTION
Notice is hereby given that pursuant
70 the decree of foreclosure and sale
made and inferred in the above entitle
cause on July 81, 1919. /, Wallace II
White; by said decree appointed the
SPECIAL Master therein referred to, will
the net proceeds of the Gales. made
agreeably to said decree of foreclosure
and sale. to the holders of the First
ana Refunding. Mortgage Five Per Cent.
Waterville Street Railway entitled to
participate in such distribution, at nine
o'clock II the forenoon on October i.
1913. at the office Of Messrs. White, Car.
Lewiston. Maine. Holders Of such
bonds are directed to present heir
bonds to me at that time and place.
WALLACE H. WHITE.
sept. E-9 Special Master