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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17

meadiately by the State Highway
department. The wagons came
from the Marsh Run quartermaster
reserve depot and will fill in with
requirements for work in Central
Pennsylvania.
The State has been allotted 55S
trucks of various kinds by the War
Department from the army motor
vehicles for use on highways,
the State Capitol building. OF the
number allotted 269 have been de-
livered and arrangements are being
made at the State Arsenal tract for
a large park for such wagons.
1t is possible that some of the
trucks now stored at Marsh Run
will also be turned over to the
State.
The problem of caring for the
trucks during the winter is one
which is giving State officials much
concern.
Racing Jack Frost-R eports
coming to the State Department of
Agriculture indicate that with a
continuance OF fair weather much
of the big corn crop of Pennsyl-
vania, one of the largest in years.
will be out of danger of frost. In
some years gone By September
frosts have caused damage and this
has caused extra effort to be made
by farmers and growers to speed
up the cutting. Two years ago a
considerable part of the corn crop
was never cut owing to the early
appearance of cold weather which
ruined much of il. In many sections
of the State plowing is In progress
for wheat and rye and indications
are for a big acreage, say State Of
ficials.
Apple Crop Short-with the an
nouncement that statistics gathered
by the State Department of Agri-
culture indicate that the apple crop
Of Pennsylvania this year will ap-
proN:mate 9,267,000 bushels Secre-
tary of Agriculture Rasmussen urges
that there should be no waste of
The fruit. "One apple out of every
four goes to waste either by rotting
in the orchards or in the cellars.
This is a loss which IL avoided
would mean considerable to the
farmers and fruit growers" says he.
The yield this year represents only
fifty-two per cent OF the normal
crop.
The secretary also announced
that new regulations relative to hog
cholera will be put into force in
Pennsylvania that he believes will
prevent spread of the disease and
amply protect the dealer, breeder
and farmer without being burden
some.
State Not to Appeal-It is not re-
garded as probable that the State
will appeal from the decision of the
Dauphin county court in the decision
that Swindell & Co., of Philadelphia
can be taxed on capital employed in
putting together parts of stoves and
other articles not made by the con-
Germ. Tke State claimed the tax on
the ground that the company did not
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17
Using Substitute For
Gasoline in Paris

Paris, Sept. 1.-THE government
has authorized experiments with a
benzol and alcohol mixture as a
substitute for gasoline in autom obile
engines, in view of the high price
of the latter-a dollar gallon
While benzol used alone undoubtedly
gives more power than gasoline. it
has an Objectionable odor, and
chauffeurs who have tried it assert
that it corrodes carburetors and
cylinders. Both these disadvantages.
it is claimed, may be to some extent
removed by mixing the benzol with
alcohol or ether or both.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17
Canada Offers Hand
to British Soldiers

London, Sept. 17.-Canada is of
fering a cordial reception to de-
mobilized British soldiers who have
not found in England satisfactory
employment upon their return to
civilian pursuits. North American
emigration is being suggested as
possible solution of England's press
ing resettlement problem.
While all British emigrants will
be welcomed, Canada is particularly
warm for the coming of professional
men. Canadian professional socie-
ties are said to be prepared to give
special preference TO men of this
class. Qualified accountants, chemi-
cal and forestry interests, for in
stance, have many positions which
1t is hoped may be filled through
absorption of this excess of British
professional men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17

- We don't think so Just because the market
has advanced since we boug Fall stocks for you
should
ge of that advance fa
and buys for benefit like believe
bother make
the good will they
here for standard
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17

Civil Engineers, there is one of the
best kept and most prosperous you'll
try farms in the city.
1t comprises SO hens. housed in
three spacious coops. but during the
greater part of the day hens are al
lowed to roam about the roof at
will. Although the coping is not
more than IL lncnes nigh the hens
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17
SURE ENOUGH

"Ah, my little mani" began the
presiding elder. Can you repeat
the Golden Rule for me?'
Whats the matter?" returned
young Bearcat Johnson. of Rum
pus Ridge. Ark. Cant you repeat
1T for yourself ?"-Kansas City Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17

never attempt to reach the ground.
contenting themselves with mount
ing the top and there announcing
their satisfaction after an egg has
been added to the record they have
been making.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17
Poultry Farm 100
Feet Above Street

London, Sept. 17.-One hundred
feet above one of London's busiest
streets. and within 200 yards of Big
Ben, on the roof OF the Institute OF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17
WAGONS LOANED
BY UNCLE SAM
Fifty-Nine From the Store
at Marsh Run Turned Over
to the State Road Men

Fifty-nine two
h o r s e d u m p
w a g o n s built
for the United
S [ a { e s army
have been de-
livered here for
the use of the
State of Penn
sylvania in road
m q | n I e n ance
and will be put
into service inn
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-17
RoTHsCHILD A CANDIDATE

Paris, Sept. 17.-Baron Maurice
de Rothschild, reputed to be the
wealthiest of the French Rothschild
family. is among the numerous new
candidates mentioned for the Cham
Der of Deputies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21
CASTINE PLANS
OLDEN TIME CARNIVAL

Castine. July 1S.-The Castine WON.
ems Club has charge of the arrange
ments for gala day on August 5th.
when the entire community will take
part in big street carnival to be on
the order of Ye olden Times. No more
suitable spot could be selected for such
an affair than quaint old Castine, one
or the Oldest towns IN the Maine coast,
with its beautiful old houses, artistic
doorways and shady walks. Almost tire
entire population of the town will dre- 8
IN antique costume for the day ind
many of the visitors from the surround.
ing towns will do likewise The COM
mon will BE- used for booths where dain.
tily packed boxes Of lunch will be sold
and coffee served by old fashioned girls.
TIL" public library will be opened for a
rest room and many other public build
ings have been placed at the disposal
OF the committee. There will be a big
street parade in the forenoon, followed
by games and in the evening an old
fashioned entertainment and ball.
II Is planned to run an excursion from
Belfast to Castine and many will avail
themselves of the opportunity. Castine
can also be reached from the west side
OF the river and bay by automobile by
ferrying across at Bucksport and many
auto parties will he arranged for the
day. Castine people never do anything
by halves and August 5th promises to
be big day In the history Of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21
John D., Doubts
Measure of Gasoline

Portsmouth. n. H.. July 19.-Jonn
D. Rockefeller. questioned the accu-
racy of gasoline filling machine and
was not satisfied that full measure
was given him until the proprietor Of
the garage measured a sample gal
lon at his request. it became known
here yesterday. following the de-
parture Of Mr.. Rockefeller and his
party for Tarrytowh. n. Y.
When the party's four automobiles
night Mr.. Rockefeller ordered five
gallons of gasoline put into the tank
Of each. He was an interested specta-
tor of the filling process, and was
told the price was 30 cents a gallon.
He summoned Mrs. r. c. Dickey,
proprietor Of the garage. and said:
Madame. are YOU sure your pump
delivers a full gallon to the stroke ?"
Absolutely" replied Mrs. Dickey.
1T does not look so to me-" insist
ed Mr.. Rockefeller. Would you mind
having it tested for me-"
mot in the least" responded Mrs.
Dickey, and summoning helper
with a sealed measure, she directed
him to measure the gasoline deliver
ed at each stroke Of the pump. Mr..
| Rockefeller gave close attention. and
noted that the pump delivered an ex-
act gallon at each stroke. He smiled
as he said
IT'S the first pump I've seen which
Is accurate for several days. Thank
you for measuring it for me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21
Knox Co. COmrs. Over
ride Legislative Act

The county commissioners have
vetoed the evident error Of the Maine
Legislature, and will pay Frank A
Tirrell, Jr., recorder Of the municipal
court, q salary of $500 instead OF
$1,000, the amount fixed by the Maine
law makers at their last session
County Attorney Withee's opinion
was sought by the commissioners
His letter says, in part:
1T seems to be evident that the &C,
as passed Is not in accordance with
the intention of the legislature. A
bill was filed in the recent legislature
providing in substance for an in
crease of 500, the former salary be-
ing $500 per year. Under the former
provisions the recorder was re-
ouired to give a bond for $500. The
present act. in the enacting clause,
raises the salary to $500 and the
amount of the bond to $500, while the
section as amended places the bond
at $500 and the salary at $1,000.
.rwithout discussing or citing any
Of the numerous court decisions
which 1 have examined. it is enough
to say that the general rule for in
of statutes where con-
f1icting clauses or inconsistent clauses
exist, is that the real intention of the
legislature Is to govern If that inten-
tion can be ascertained. On the face
of the circumstances in this instance,
it seems that the intent of the legis-
lature was to fix the salary at $500
and l therefore advise that the salary
of the recorder be paid on this basis
from the date of the taking effect OF
the act."-Rockland Courier Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21
State House Chat

Major Goodwin Of Augusta, United
States Property disbursing and in
specting officer. was in Bath Thurs
day to go over the property of Co.
L. Third Maine Infantry. A new sys-
tenn of checking and accounting has
been installed by the government and
Major Goodwin came to Bath to en-
ter the property of Co. l. under the
new system. He announced that the
remainder of the equipment for the
local company would be sent soon.-
Bath Times.
Paul L. Bean. chief engineer of the
Public Utilities Commission, made a
business trip on Saturday to Lewiston
The vital statistics report from Port.
land filed with the State department Of
Health for the first six months of the
present year shows that there were rs:
births. 6SS deaths and 40 marriages dur.
ing the period included between Janu.
airy l and June 80. The visits of the
stork were most numerous in March
when 156 births were recorded The sc
called grim reaper showed greatest &C.
tivity in January. when 1874 deaths oc,
CURED. while, as usual. Cupid was mos
busily engaged in the wedding month
Of June. 116 marriages being the tota
number for that month. The showing
OF 1919 by Portland so far as vital sta
tistics are concerned is a sorry one. fol
during the corresponding period of las
year there were in the city of Port
land 7S5 births, a gain of 16 over 1919
4sS deaths. las less than this year, and
SO marriages, 40 more than this yea!
shows UP to June 80.
Representatives of the State in
surance commissioners office are
now investigating the fire which &C.
Cured at the old Gray place on the
Portland road. Saco, the night of July
II. The Saco municipal officers are
still in charge and looking up more
evidence before they give the case
another hearing. The State insurance
commissioners officers are investi-
eating certain things in connection
with the fire and it is probable that
at the conclusion Of the case the
evidence will be turned over to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21
TOBACCO IS REALLY
A LUXURY IN ITALY

Rome. June 25-(Correspondence)
While Americans complain of the
advance of one and two cents in the
price of cigars and cigarettes, the
prices in Italy have advanced 10 and
10 times that they were formerly
Cigarettes of the cheapest varieties
which sold before the war for two
cents box now sell for 20 and some
times 80 cents. Cigars have mounted
in price almost to the point where
they are unmarketable.
Besides the difficulty of importing
tobacco-which, Of course, adds con-
siderable to the price-there is in
creased taxation upon it. The gov
ernmental income from tobacco in
pre-war days amounted to approx
mately $75.000.000 annually. During
the past fiscal year tobacco-users
have paid the government $4,000.
900 while for the next year the budget
anticipates a revenue from tobacco Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21

The public utilities commission
Saturday rendered decision in the
case Of Citizens Of Norway and Paris
against the Oxford Electric Company
to require the railroad company to
operate its electric line between Nor
way and South Paris. tismissing the
complaint.
Regardless of the. causes which
have led up to the condition in which
the railroad company finds itself So
far as street railway operations are
concerned, we are faced by the fact
that today there is in the villages
of Norway and South Paris no street
railway to all intents and purposes,
say the commissioners in their de-
cision.
There is to be sure. a right CT
way, a fair overhead construction,
and a right to do business. but in
order to put itself in a condition
where it could serve the public with
safety and ,dependability a very con-
siderable <mount would have to be
invested.
THE street railway says that it
has been operating at loss and the
law is such that it has a right to
cease operations when the circum-
stances are such that a continuation,
of operation will result in confisca-
ton. We do not undertake to ex-
press any final opinion upon this
matter, b. cause our decision does no,
require us so to do. We do however
feel that If the circumstances were
such as to make 1t all reasonable We
have the undoubted authority to re-
quire a. public utility to perform its
public duty.
1T should not be understood tina,
our decision means that if the COM
pany maintains it right to do bust
ness and a situation should be dis
closed in the future which would
make it necessary for the company
to resume service we are without the
power or the disposition to act when
the occasion arises. We Feel, an
this is as ar as we go. that at pre-
| sent the company ought not to be
compelled to resume service"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21
DOG TAXES AND PAY
FOR DOG-KILLED SHEEP

The question is often asked by
those not familiar with the law:
What becomes of the money thu
State receives from the tax on dogs?'
City and town officials are aware o.
its disposition. for they have the as
sessing and collection of the one anC
its disposition indirectly in theil
hands. though making payments fol
damages to sheep and poultry by
dogs.
The State makes an annual appro-
priation of $4,000 for the payment OF
damages through sheep being killed
| by dogs, the appropriation to be pro-
vided for by the tax on dogs. The
claims for damages to sheep and
poultry is made to the municipal Of
fcers, who investigate and settle the
claim and are later reimbursed by
the State. The dog taxes have aver
| aged about $4,000 a year.
Some of the towns and cities are
fretting because they are not receiv-
! ing from the State the money they
claim is due them. The States part
of the program comes in somewhat
! as follows:
The money paid back to the cities
and towns for the past six years
have been from so to 60 per cent of
the amount received from the dog
taxes. with last year a much larger
amount. This year. to date, approx
mately the amount of the States ap-
preparation has already been paid out,
so that before any more payments
can be made. the dog tax money must
be received by the State treasurer,
and it has been coming in rather
slowly.
For instance. Bangor has about
$4,000 in claims already presented and
now in the hands of the Governor and
Council. Bangor in 1917 paid the
State $799 in dog taxes and in 1918
s765-but nothing has been received
so far for 1919.
The main reason for the appropria-
ton being exhausted SO early in the
year lies in the fact that, whereas
the former pre-war price of sheep
was about Sc. claims now come in for
as much as $50 for a single sheep.
The law provides that the municipal
officers shall pay a fair value for the
destroyed animal and SO per cent. ad-
ditional.
A bill was presented to the Legis-
lature at the last session to remove
poultry from the list of animals for
which reimbursement shall be made,
but it was turned down in commit
tee, as was another proposition that
the law be made to reimburse the
municipal officers for their expenses
in investigating caSes the idea holm o
that thorough investigation. as this
law would permit. would reduce the
number Of claims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21
BETTER SCHOOL BUILD.
INGS THROUGHOUT STATE

A program for improving the school
building conditions in the unorganized
territory of the State Is being worked
out by General Agent A. W. Gordon in
accordance with the provisions of the
new law which recently went into eff.
feet. which makes this possible. The
old law was interpreted as not permit
ting any expenditure to the State for
the erection or repair of school build
ings and hence the people Of the unor-
ganized territory have always been re-
quired to provide buildings at their own
expense.
AS they had no legal means Of assess
ing either persons or property for this
purpose, the result has been many I'M
desirable buildings. the people most
usually to bear all of the expenses
which made it out of the question to
provide a first class building except in
few cases.
The new law makes liberal provision
for the much needed improvement in
this direction. Ii is hoped that after
two or three years the State will be
furnishing an example. as it should IN
the only elementary schools directly
under State supervision. Of proper
school buildings for rural communities.
In some cases the conditions are Of
course much different than found else
where, but in many unorganized town
ships typical rural school conditions
may be found. In the latter places II
is planned to erect model rural school,
houses or where the present buildings
are fairly satisfactory to remodel them
so tina all of the required conditions OF
model building will be met. In places
of temporary nature or whose future
seems uncertain a type Of portable
school buildings will be tried. If this
proves satisfactory the portable school
buildings will doubtless be quite
generally used in the unorganized terri
tory.
Owing to the fact that sufficient funds
will, not be available the first year for
a complete program of improvement
and also because Of the impossibility Of
experimenting all this work at one
time by the general agent since these
communities are scattered over a great
err part of the State the contemplated
improvements will take probably al
least three years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting Of Council 10 M Wednesday, July

last season in the garden of Ralph
Young at No. "a North street. Au-
gusta, and freed the potato patch
from all potato bugs. 1t has re-
appeared this year and has given the
same useful service. 1t was from
Mr.. Young that the agricultural de-
partment secured its specimen, Frank
H. Dudley. the State horticulturist,
classifying it.
Mr.. Dudley says that the Podisus
Modestus also feeds upon caterpillars
such as saddled prominant, and
have been a great help in keeping
them in control. It is hoped that
some means of propagating the bug
may be found or that it will increase
of it's own accord, for it's presence in
great numbers would be of in
estimable benefit to this and other
states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21
No Law Requiring Uni
form Insurance Rates
Says Attorney General

Attorney General Guy H Sturgis
of Portland in an opinion rendered
Saturday in response to a query pro-
pounded by Insurance Commissioner
G. Walden Smith, declaring that
there is no provision of law in this
State requiring all insurance COM
panies doing liability business to
have uniform rates.
Your inquiry as. to whether an
agreement by an insurance company
to insure under a liability form, the
automobile of person for II months
and upon deposit of the policy at the
beginning of the winter season, to
suspend the insurance for a six
months period and then permit it to
automatically resume it's obligations
for further period of six months, is
contrary to the laws of this State.
has had my careful consideration in
GLIDING an examination of our stat
utes and the laws of insurance ap-
plicable," says Attorney General
Sturgis in his opinion.
There is no provision of law in
this State requiring all companies
doing liability business to have
uniform rates. There is no general
provision requiring the filing of a
classification of risks and premiums
before doing business. Certain forms
of insurance such as workmen's COM
pensation insurance and health and
accident insurance by statute are
subject to filing of classification of all
risks and premiums and approved by
your department. These, however,
are apparently specific, special pro-
visions forming exceptions to the
general rule.
1T would therefore seem that
there is no prohibition against the
company to which you refer issuing
liability insurance at rates differing
from rates charged for similar insur-
ance by other companies.
You did not submit to me a copy
Of the policy Of insurance issued by
this company upon this class of
risks. and I, therefore, can only as
sumo from the language of your let
ter that no specification. promise or
provision appears in the policy of in
surance setting forth this agreement
for suspension of premium liability to
insurance responsibility and auto
matte extension for an extra six
months. If my assumption be cor
rect, then in my opinion, the agree
ment of this company is AN offer or
promise of special favor which is
not specified, promised or provided in
the policy Of insurance and the carry
ing out Of this agreement is the al
lowing, giving setting off, or pay
ing such special favor and the in
surance company. agent or broker
who Is guilty thereof is subject to the
punishment provided by Section 131
of Chapter SO of the revised statutes
of 1916.
1T would seem to me further that
allowance of a special discount to
owners Of more than one car, unless
such provision were set forth in the
policy, would also constitute a dis
elimination and under the same Sec
ton of Chapter So Of the revised
statutes referred to. constitute a vio-
lation of our insurance laws and
make the perpetrator liable to the
punishment provided"
New Corporations
The following new corporations. or
ganized under the laws Of Maine.
have had their articles of fncorpora-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-21

A rumor was in circulation on
Saturday that a lot of men in the
employ Of the Cushnoc Paper Co
had been laid off, some Of the re-
ports giving the number as high as
30. but an inquiry of one Of the gen.
tlemen of the company brought on,
the statement that the number laid
off was II. and the reason given was,
to quote his words, that just at
present there were too many men
for the job" The total number Of
employees on the payroll of the cor,-
pany is about 800.