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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
Soldiers viii Vote al pevens

The Members of the Third Maine IL
fantry, who will De modified at Camp
Devens at Aver, Mass, on June =, pri-
mary day in Maine, will be allowed TO
vote, according to an announcement
made Saturday by Secretary of State
Frank W. Ball The Third Maine con-
sis,s of u lettered companies, a Head
quarters Company, Supply Company.
Machine Gun Company and a band II
is expected that 130 men from this State
will be in camp at Devens on primary
day and of course at this time il is hard
to determine how manv are voters. Ad-
jutant General George Mel. Presson
has ordered the various commanding
officers to prepare list OF the voters
in their outfits for the department OF
state.
This will not be the first time that the
soldiers from Maine will vote. for the
members Of the old Second Maine Regi
ment cast their ballots in Mexico in
the election Of 1916. and the Maine units
at Camp Devens and other places voted
both in the primary election in June and
the regular State election il September.
-a1s.
Deputy Secretary Of State Henry A
Shorey Jr., who is in charge Of the bal
lots, stated Saturday that the law re-
quires that not less than O. ballots shall
be sen. 10 city. town or plantation for
every 20 votes cast for governor in the
preceding State election. Deputy Shorey
is planning to send more primary bal
lots this year, for il might happen that
az the very last minute the women NAV
be permitted 10 vote. and he is thus pre-
pairing for this contingency. In all. ia
=, Republican ballots and ,24o Demo-
cratic ballots will be sent throughout
the State, the Republican ballot being
white and the Democratic ballot yellow
in color.
Secretary Of State Ball viii probably
send someone from his Office TO Camp
Devens with the ballots for the soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
New Corporations

The following new corporations,
organized under the laws of Maine,
have had their articles of incorpora-
ton approved by the Office Of the at
torney general:
Union Cooperative Store. organ
lied May 3 at Warerville. Capital
stock, 10000: all common: paid in.
$3.50; par value. SO: shares sub
scribed. Is. President, c. P. Smith,
Waterville: treasurer. c. F. Hamn-
ton, Waterville; clerk. j. Frank
Partridge, Waterville: directors, C.
F. Smith. J. Frank Partridge, George
4. Hayhurst. r NJ. Rogers. H. \.
Williams, Archie. f. Smith G.. \.
Andrews, F. L. Edwards, William l..
Bushey. Eugene Pooler and Elijah
Hayward, all of W'aterville. Pur-
poses, the business OF a general
store. Approved May :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
PRESENT COLORS
TO LOCAL LEGION
POST TONIGHT

The Woma's Auxiliary Unit,
James Fitzgerald Post No. ?. Ameri-
can Legion viii present the Post with
a stand OF colors this evening at 80
O'Clock in Legion hall. the officers OF
the unit making the presentation
while the officers of the Post will re-
ceiye the flags; so after tonight the
local ex-service men will have colors
Of their own, the Stars and Stripes
and the organizations flag which IS
Of blue with the gold seal Of the Lee
gion in the center. These are the
gifts OF the unit. which is one Of the
liveliest auxiliaries in the State and
who, when they take hold Of prop
osition, push il across with 40 bang
The purchase Of the flags was made
possible by the untIring efforts OF The
ladies who held whist party, silver
tea and supper, the proceeds goirH
for the purchase OF the emblems.
Fathers and mothers OF the mem
bers Of James, Fitzgerald Post are
invited 10 be at the exercises and en-
tertainment tonight. The parents Of
all men who died in the service are
also requested 10 be present. Hus-
bands OF members Of the auxiliary
are invited Every member Of the
auxiliary unit and of James Fi,z-
gerald Post is expected 10 be in the
hail.
Following the ceremony. which is
most impressive there will be by
Douglas orchestra, vocal selections
and dancing. Refreshments will ce
served.
Every Legion man and every wo-
man who is q member OF the Aux
liarg unit as we'll as the parents Of
members Of the Legion should be in
attendance this evening as tsis will
he a ceremony that Will be part OF
the history Of the post and unit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

, there may have been issued Sy any
/ particular company. no matter how
overloaded such company may be,
neither the amount Of stock or bonds
outstanding has any controlling in
f3uence upon the amount which the
company is legally entitled to earn.
The statute says that the company is
entitued 20 a fair return upon the
TAR value Of its property This
takes 10 account of ca pitalization and
looks only TO actual value. Operat-
ing expenses must be reported to the
commission in very great detail Any
increase in rates is likely TO be the
subject of an investigation and hear
ing during which the company is re-
CURED by Law TO justify the increa Sc
In the beginning some public SER
vice companies did not take kindly
TO regulation. Some attempts were
made 10 conceal from the commits
sion the true state of their affairs.
I This attitude upon the part OF any
public service company has now en-
tirely changed and az this time we
=
ing TO obey the law We also hope
and al times almost believe that a
majority of the customers of these
public utilities feel that they. under
commission regulation. are receiving
relatively fair treatment. Now and
then We are brought in contact with
some individuals or group of indi-
Elduals who seem to have no desire
TO obtain Information or be reason
able. In such circumstances as this
The commission must be contended 10
perform its plain duty and rely upon
the enlightened judgment of those
who want TO understand for justif
cation.
There are some isolated sore spots
which the commission has in mind
and which it intends TO treat. Our
work Is not at all times pleasant. for
the performance OF our duty often
times requires us TO deny the request
OF persons with whom we. as in
dividuals. are personally friendly and
With whom we have enjoyed perhaps
a lifelong acquaintance On the
other hand, we have the satisfaction
of an individual conviction that we
have been performing our full duty
IN strict accord with the law and.
in so far as the law will permit. have
established and maintained equality.
justice and fair and reasonable treat
ment."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
Fish and Game

Commissioner W. E. Parsons OF
the Inland Fisheries and Game De-
partment has ordered a hearing for
80 P. NJ. on Tuesday. May IL al
the rooms OF the Springvale Fish
and Game Club to consider the re-
peal OF so much of the rules and
regulations as prohibit fishing from
the shore in the summer in Little
fields pond in the town Of Sanford.
The commissioner will also hold
several confere 1ces on this trip in
York county Oil important matters
connected with fish and game con-
servation.
He will also soon promulgate
regulations closing Dodge pond in
RaRgeley to all except hy fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

been completed for the physical edu-
cation program for the coming year.
1t is my intention to cali together
within q short time the physical ed
ucation directors and supervisors in
our normal schools. in the colleges
and in the university. those VINO are
in public school work and superin-
tendents and principals who. are in
terested," says DR.. Thomas in his
communication.
This conference will have for its
complete program which We hope TO
have ready for distribution in June.
The program will include not only
physical exercises, recreation and
play but q program OF health instruc-
ton. We hope to make physical ed
ucation mean all thar it implies.
Owing 10 the fact that it would be
impossible for US TO secure a corps
OF supervisors and directors for the
coming year we shall hope to outline
a somewhat elementary course for
the first year, strengthening year by
year until we reach the most salts
factory development. II is probable
that within year we shall have fed
eraI financial assistance which will
make it possible for US to develop
the right sort of a system.
You will be interested to know
also that we shall endeavor in the
Summer schools and in the special in
stitutes next fall 10 carry TO the
teachers Of the State sufficient train
ing 10 enable the regular teachers to
take up in most instances the work Of
the program.
Full manuals Of regulations re
cuirements. etc, will not be ready
until June. There are, however. sew
eral towns in which provision for
supervisors and directors is being
made. In such instances il will be
we'll 10 bear IN mind the qualifications
for such positions. Supervisors or
directors should have two years OF
college work or the equivalent and
in addition or in connection a special
course in physical education IN
standard school"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

After week of comparatively dull
fishing at Lake Cobbossee, the smelts
have turned into deep water and
Sunday proved lucky day for many
fishermen. Among the catches of
trout reported were: Two by Elmer
Rowe; one by William Fits; two by
Harry Percival and George Fletcher:
two. caught by Herbert Fish and Mr..
Leciair of Hallowell: and two by
Sam Murphy and Otis Pernell of this
city. Many other good catches were
made. and five good trout were
caught from the Island Park bridge.
The catches of the day averaged two
pounds. One of the largest was in
the catch OF Messrs. Percival and
Fletcher, the fish weighing three and
a half pounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

In the Rotogravure section of the
Boston Sunday Herald appeared !
picture of Aviator Harry NJ. Jones,
the inscription stating that he en-
joys the distinction of being the first
aerial policeman in New England.
His headquarters are in Old Orchard.
his machine is a Curtis. and such
cases as shipwrecks. forest fires.
drownings are in his line of patrol
Aviator Jones had the distinction O.,
october %. 1919. Of inaugurating the
hrst aerial mail service between Au-
gusta and Portland. making the Jour-
ney in ~ minutes and carrying 200
letters 10 the Augusta postofrice.
The machine consumed 10 gallons Of
gasolene in making the trip. This
was the first time in the history of
New England that mail had been
taken from one New England city to
another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
CORINNE GRIFFITH
FULL OF WHIMS

girl is q creature full OF whims
according to Nitagraph as shown in
Human Collateral" the latest SEN
sational Corinne Griffith picture
which will be seen at the Colonial
theatre Tuesday. Miss Griffith ap-
pears as Patricia Langdon, daughter
Of Wall street operator who sud
denly becomes involved in financial
disaster. Her father is compelled 10
negotiate an enormous loan from
Roderick Duncan who Patricia has
really loved up to that time. When
she hears that her father is 10 give
ner in marriage in consideration of
the loan. she is piqued and deter
mines to humilate both men. How
she does it and what comes of the
idea form the theme of the remark
able play-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Funeral services of Charles J. Foster.
who died al Augusta. were held from
the church az Raymond Thursday after
noon, May 6. Mr.. Foster was born in
Gray about 20 years ago and was the
son OF the late Solomon and Eunice
Kicker Foster. He was one of a FAM
lily OF seven children. He married Ella
Spiller of Raymond. The most Of his
life was passed in Gray. although he
lived in Raymond a few years He is
survived by two children, Mrs Sumner
Brown and Willis Foster Of Raymond,
and one brother, Henry For,er of West
brook-Lewiston Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
ForessA Dept.

Forest Commi ssioner Forrest H.
Colby has returned from a tour OF
inspection alcng the Canadian
Pacific Railway and found things in
q first class condition. the railroad
officials cooperating TO the high
est degree with the department.
Commissioner Colby travelled in the
private car OF W. Garland. the as
sistant superintendent OF the Me
gantic-St. John Branch from SOM
erset Junction west 10 the boundary.
returning the next day as far as
Greenville. Later a trip will be
taken from Greenville east to Mat
tawamkeag to the boundary.
Commissioner Colby stated Satur-
day that the right Of way of the rail-
way company was cleared UP finely
and speaks highly OF the courtesy OF
Assistant uperintendent Garland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
Amos Merrill WIGHT

Amos Merrill Wight. aged - years.
passed away at IL o'clock Sunday
noon at the home of his son. Melville
Page Wight, Il School street, after a
lingering illness from arteriosclero-
sis. He is survived by his son. NJ. z.
Wight of this city; and three daugh-
tiers, &C Stillman of New York
City, Mrs. H. L. Gordon of Bar Har-
Dor. and Miss Winnifred Wight of
New York City.
Funeral services will be held at IL
A NJ. Tuesday at the home of VI. T.
Wight, IL School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
Social Club Meetings

The Unity Club will meet this evening
at Crosby street
All ladies interested in the work Of
the Deborahs are invited TO meet in the
church parior at I'D Monday evening
for the regular business meeting. Ligh,
refreshments will be served.
The Murray Alliance will meet this
afternoon at 80 o'clock in the Cniver-
salist vestry.
The Roger williams Club meets Mon
day evening with Mrs. Saunders Pat
terson, 20 Bangor street
koussinoc Chapter. D. A. r.. will hold
its annual meeting Monday .; Q o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

with Mrs. John Thompson On ouim5y
street. The hostesses are Mrs Thomp-
son, MIS-. Lenz and Mrs. Lewis. COM
eli meeting al 80
Tire wonan's Board OF the Congrega-
tionaI church will meet this afternoon
at o'clock with Mrs. H NJ Heath,
state street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
Dismissed Without Prejudice

The Public Utilities Commission
has dismissed without prejudice the
complaint OF residents CT Littleton
who complained Of certain practices
Of the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
at Littleton. the matter having been
satisfactorily adjusted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

DR.. and Mrs. s. J. Beach and chill
dren Margaret, Howell and Edmund
Of this city. who have been passing
three months at Long Beach, Cal,
arrived in the city Friday evening.
On their way home they visited New
Orleans where the doctor attended
the annual meeting Of the American
Medical Association. While there he
was invited to exhibit his device for
registering the field of vision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
proposed increase in the rates OF the
Brownyilie Water Co.

4 hearing has been ordered 10 take
place in the common council room
in the municipal building at Portland
Friday. May Il, at 1880 O'Clock p. NJ.
standard time Understood to be $50
P. NJ, Portland tirne), in the matter
of the appeal Of the Cumberian no
County Power and Light Company
from a decision. regulation and re-
auirement sof the municipal. officers
of Portland as to paving. re-surfac-
ing and the Reconstruction OF GER
tain streets in the city OF Portland,
and change in certain street railway
tracks.
4 hearing has been ordered to bs
held at Hotel Bingham, at Bingham,
Tuesday. May 25. at r. NJ. stan
dard time, on The matter of the COM
plant made by the Bingham Water
District against itself, relating to an
increase in rates. The district says
that its present schedule of rates
now in effect is inadequate and dis
criminatory, in that il fails TO pro-
duce sufficient revenue to provide
adequate service, reserve for de-
probation and a fair return on a
just valuation Of the property in
yoiyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
Three Hearings Ordered

a hearing has been ordered by the
Public Utilities Commission TO be
held at its Office at the State House
Friday. May u. at $50 o'clock 4. NJ.
standard time. in the matter of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
Physical Education Plans

DR.. Augustus o. Thomas. State
superintendent Of public schools. has
sent communication to all superin-
tendents and principals stating that
plans and specifications have not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Boyd Clement Of this city went to
Benton Friday. where he visited for 4
short time. going On to Unity, where he
passed the week end with friends and
Yeas tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Settler Of Au-
gusta--fcrmeriy Of Auburn, are receiv-
ing congratulations On the birth Of a
nine-pound son early yesterday morn
ing. The boy has been named Harold
Norra.-Lewiston Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Tho condition OF William williams,
who Is seriousiy-il i'll al his home on the
West River road. Is reported as being
about the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
DRIFTING

The secret of this songs popularity
seems to lie in the fact that ii is aimed
to bring out the voice. containing a
number of odd harInonies although no
high notes. The melody blends charm
ingiy with the lyrics and leaves n pro-
found impression on the nearer This
song is splendi1ly recorded fer all phono-
graphs and player pianos mayIOdIt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Mrs. Dora Ripley OF Burnham has ar
rived In the city. being called here by
the illness Of his son-in-law, c. E. Pur-
tnton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Mrs Neal III. Cheney left Saturday
afternoon for South Manchester.
Conn. for visit of two weeks with
her mother, Mrs. Mary McCuIley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Miss Annie Lynch Of this city visited
in WaterviIie over the week end with
friends and relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Everett J. Whitman Of Benton passed
Friday IN the city calling on business
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

DR.. D. A Ridley OF Windsorville was
in the city Saturday On business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Matte Merrill of Windsor was in
the city Saturday calling On relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Harry Reid OF Weeks Mills was In the
city Saturday On matters OF business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Merton II. French of Bangor was here
this week on business connected with
his duties a. president Of the Maine
sportsnen's Fish and Game Associa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

George Doe OF Windsor was in the
city Saturday for a few hours on mat
tiers Of a business nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-10

Clair Marston Of Waterviile was a
caller Saturday upon friends in this
city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-08
Held FOR Theft
OF BONDS CAR
Columbus Man Brought
Here To Answer To
Charge

Leroy Smith, said to be a well
known character about Columbus, is
in the Sumter county Jail, having
been brought last evening from Co.
lumbus by Sheriff Harvey, under war
rant charging him with the theft of
DR.. B. F. Bonds auto here from in
front of the Alcazar theater a few
weeks ago. Word from Columbus to-
day was that his friends there were,
attempting to arrange bond. He
protests his innocence and declares
he can show his whereabouts on the
night of the theft.
The auto was found by DR.. Bond
a few days after it's disappearance
near Blocker, Ala, few miles from
Columbus, where it had been aban-
doned by the roadside. His name on
one of the pockets resulted in his
notification. Smith has been identi-
fled as one OF party of young men
seen in the car near where it was
found on the day following its theft.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-08
DALLAS BUSINESS MEN
SOLVE HOUSING NEEDS
Started By Buying Houses Already Cut At Mill
Ready To Erect

can be bought on the easy payment
plan, terms being given to suit the
individual purchaser. Initial pay
ments have been as low as $500.
Charles A. Myers, president of
the company, describes it's start
and operation as the outgrowth of
the unsatisfied demand for homes.
"Tha shortage became so seri-
Gus that it was taken before the
Chamber of Commerce" he ex-
plains. "After number of mass
meetings, about 200 liberal spirit
ed citizens subscribed $150,000 in
stock to the Dallas Housing Co. to
relieve the situation.
"To gain speed the company ar
ranged to have each different style
of house cut at one of the largest
sawmills in the southwest. Each
house as a unit delivered in car
by itself and erected by different
gangs that specialized in some par
ticular part of the house. Our
first building program is for 120
houses.
''The only profit being made is
laid by to meet any unexpected
contingency and keep the work
going"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-08
SAFE YET FASCINATING" IS BOWERY
SALOON OPENED BY SALVATION ARMY
Commander Warns All
Against Harrning Com
munity Life of City
BY EVANGELINE BOOTH,
Commander of Salvation Army in
United States.

NEW YORK, April 8.-Man is es-
sentially an amiable animal. He
loves companionship, congeniality,
and most of all he loves to talk and
to be listened to. 1t is that elemen-
tai desire which sends the rich man
to his club and did send the poor man
to the corner saloon.
There is nothing essentially evil in
the saloon today. With liquor legis-
lated out of existence, it is merely a
serpent with its fangs drawn out, just
as graceful, sinuous and fascinating
as ever-but safe. Furthermore, it
is the only place where the poor man
can fraternize with his friends, dis
cuss the League of Nations, the base
ball situation, exchange ideas on the
future of the country and the general
welfare of the world.
But now that John BarleycOrn is
deceased, the saloons are slowly dis
appearing. One by one they are clos
ing their doors and depriving the
man without means of the only club
house he has ever known, to the last
ing detriment of the man and of
community life.
The Salvation Army has on foot
the project of promoting "booze-
less" saloons. New York City al
ready has one in existence at 225
Bowery, where the pleasant con-
geniality of old-time fascination is as
evident as ever. There is the tile
floor, the mahogany bar, the white
coated bartender, the expensive mir
ror, everything-except, of course,
the drinks.
But it is just as popular as any
saloon ever was in the pre-prohibition
days. Every night the place is crowd
ed with men, and with women, too,
WHO are eager to partake of the
food, drink the prohibition drinks,
which the Salvation Army provides,
and to enjoy the spirit of comrade-
ship.
If this saloon is a success, and
there is very indication that it will
be, the Salvation Army will open 9TH
ers, so will other organizations, and
the poor man will not be deprived OF
his club.