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Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-19
James Stucky Says, "Rat Cost
Me S125 For Plumbing Rill9v

I'VE couldn't tell what was
clogging up our toilet and drains.
We had to tear up floor, pipes,
etc., found a rats nest in base
ment. They had,choked the pipes
with refuse. The plumbers bill
was $l25. RAT-SNAP cleaned
the rodent out" Three sizes
25c, soc, $1.00. Sold and guar.
anteed by Everett Hardware Co.,
Watson-King Co., and Dox Drug
Store.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-19

l ne coroner tnen asked the
prisoner, Robert Greer, if he
wished to take the stand, but
first cautioned him against tes-
tifying and warned him that he
did not have to, and that what
he might say could be used
against him. Neverth e e S S,
Greer said he wanted to be sworn.
In response to questions, he said
he knew nothing of the robbery
and stealing the Car, that he was
too drunk to know anything.
That he was sorry anything of
the kind occurred. That he was
not trying to draw a pistol when
the posse overlook them, but
was simply trying to get it out
of his pocket to throw away so it
would not be found on him.
Verdict Of cOrOner's Jury.
The Coroner's jury then rem.
dered its verdict, that the deceas
ed came to his death at The
hands of Ed. Rogers, Roberr
Continued On Page S.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-19
The Reason.

"Here's magistrate reprOves man
severely for using only one arm when
he is driving his car with girl"
81 suppose the reproof was for let
ting his energy go to waist"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-19
act.

Tact.
She-Tell me in plain terms what
you think of my picture.
He-Madam, to speak of your pic
ture In plain terms is impossible.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-19

"Why DO actors call a good role q
velvet One?"
because they expect pile from
It."
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-19
His ADVANTAGE.

"a butcher is lucky in these timea."
"Why so?"
Because he can always make both
ends meat"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-19
Trouhle.

Trouble travels very fast
No mans swift enough TO shake him;
Makes no difference how he runs,
1t can always overtake him.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-19
HIGHWAY ROBBERY
Continued From Page z.

pulled my pistol and ordered
them to throw up their hands.
IQuick as a flash, Clinard, who
was standing on my side of the
car, sprang back and with the
same movement raised his hand
which was in his right-hand over
coat pocket. | distinctly heard a
click, the first movement in a pis-
tol such as mine, and on the
same dot a gun fired, Clinard
falling. The mans partner,
Robert Greer, was standing a
few feet to one side, and our
party saw that he had his hand
in his hip pocket and struggling
as if to pull something out. We
covered him and he raised his
hands and / saw the pistol as it
fell from his hands. We then
searched Greer and found a pis-
tol in the road just beeind him,
evidently where he had dropped
it when his hands came up, and
on him was found the watch that
he had stolen from me. We
then turned to the man who was
shot. The load had entered just
to the left of the mans left eye,
and below the left temple. We
could not tell whether he was
dead or not. We went to a neigh
boring house and bought a sheet
to place around him to prevent
the car being bloodied and to
protect him, and with the other
prisoner, turned round and has
tened back to Rockingham. But
before putting the injured man
in the car, we searched him and
found his right hand tightly
clenched around a pistol in his
right-hand overcoat pocket; and
on taking the pistol out, | found
that it was the one he had stolen
from me. He also had my bunch
of keys and the watch he had
stolen from me, and also in his
Ipockets were over a score of
automobile keys of variousmakes.
We hurried to Rockingham, ar
irving about $50 Saturday morn
ing, but when we took the body
out of the Car we found that the
man was dead, but still warm"
Body Viewed.
The news of the killing spread
over the city rapidly Saturday
morning, and hundreds visited
the lookup at the city municipal
building to view the remains.
The dead man was shot in but
one place-as testified by Steele
above, just below the temple. 1t
was an ugly hole, perhaps two
inches in diameter. The man
appeared to be Is years old, long
shocky hair, and he was fairly
we'll dressed.
! Coroner's Inquest.
Coroner A. M. Smith impan.
; nelled a jury consisting of W. A.
Mcdonald, L. G. Fox, B. H. Key,
D. L. Wicker, ]. c. Nichols and
W. T. Hamer, and held an in
quest at II o'clock Saturday
Steele was examined, as noted
above, and also James Alfred tes
tilted. Allred's testimony was
practically the same as that Of
Steele's. He swore that the man
had his right hand concealed in
, his overcoat pocket and had il
. raised, and'it was d question ol
: shoot or be shot.
The Coroner then asked the
. prisoner, Robert Greer, if he
t wished to take the stand, but
: first cautioned him against tes
e tifying and warned him that he
E did not have to, and that what
he might say could be usec
= against him. Neverth eles S
Greer said he wanted to be sworn
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-19
Mixed Information.

"What's a synonym"
sits one Of those places whore yen
get big salary and nothing 20 d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
TENEMENT. HOUSE ON
CUSHNOC HEIGHTS
DESTROYED BY FIRE

The two-and -a-half story tenement
house at the corner of York aud
Washington streets, owned by Casa
want & Clouticr caught fire shortly
before two o'clock this morning. An
hour later the blaze was Folding its
own against the efforts Of the fire.
men and it appeared likely that tho
entire upper part Of the building
would be ruined ana not improbal!c
that the structure would bc'a total
loss. There Is some insurance on the
property
Four families occupy the building.
In the rent occupied by Frank Ar
bour and family q " oman and two
children were i'll and it vas found
necessary TO take these to a house
across the street.
The cause of the fire could not be
learned this morning. The flames
appeared TO have started in the uppcr
part OF the house. A polish woman
living across the street was the first
to detect the flames, and she got the
attention Of Rudolph Dos;ie, who oc-
cupies the rent above, aud he mott.
ned the Cushnoc hose house, In the
meantime box alarm had been ring
In.
at one time the flames threatened
the Casavant & Cloutier store but
later the building appcarca to he in
no danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
Search and Seizure Case
Before Municipal Court

Simeon RousseiIe Of Augusta Found
Guilty under Chap. 127, Sec. 20
r. s.. as Amended, REGARDING the
Destroying Of Liquors when a
Place 10 about to Be Searched
Respondent Fined and Appeals
Case
Pleading not guilty to the charges of
illegal possession Of intoxicating LIQUORS
and OF search and seizure, Simeon Rous.
selle, proprietor of the boarding house
and restaurant at 81 Water street. WAS
arraigned before Judge Robert A. conv
At the municipal court Monday fore
noon. Attorney Burleigh Martin ap-
peared a. counsel for the respondent.
County Attorney Walter NJ. Sanborn an
peared for the prosecution.
At the conclusion Of the hearing judo
Cony found the respondent guilty I'M
der Chapter 127. Sec q, Revised Stat.
utes. as amended. providing that Il
nuids are poured out or destroyed by a
tenant. assistant or other person when
the premises are about to be searched
manifestly for the purpose of prevent
ing seizure by the officers authorized
to make such search and seizure. such
nuids may be held to have been intox-
icating and intended for unlawful sale.
sentence was imposed upon Rousselle
OF fine OF 500 and costs of s35 and
two months In jail. from which an ap-
peal was taken by the respondent and
sureties were furnished for hjs appea r..
ance at the April term Of the Kennebs
superior court.
The case was the result Of the search
and seizure made on Saturday evening
BY, Deputy Sherifs II. II. McCausland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
TO HURRY COAL
Continued from Pace One,

order issued February G. we be,;ave
from the Office Of the regional djrec,o,
in Philadelphia. New York public NIL,
i'ies are given priority, which means IN
effect that no coal can reach southern
New England except by rail. which is
entirely inadequate now 1t is request.
cd that this order be modified and thai
the barSes which have been compe,led
to wait be advanced SO as to make IN
TOT lost time. and that hereafter barres
be loaded in their regular order. We rs.
fer entirely to coal destined to our Mr.
lie utilities. Hampton Roads does no,
move into the Sound ports because the
vessels draw too much water"
The governors asked Secretary Dan.
iels whether It would not be possible
to use some Of the navy's GOLFERS n
get coal into New England.
I'VE have UNDERSTOOD the Telegram,
said. that the naval collier Jason &c
now at Hampton Roads and perha,s
could be diverted to this purpose NV
several trips. The condition Is so Sc
rious that the New England governors
are in conference seeking relief"
After the conference Governor Cool.
idge said that the problem at the pres
ent time seemed to be almost exclusive.
" one Of transportation.
I'VE Lave solicited all the additions,
transportation we know Of" he remark
ed. II do not think we should hay.
any heatless days under the nresent
circumstances. Unless new develop.
ments make such a course necessary 7
shall not favor any change"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
SOCIALISTS TO
OPEN CASE TO-DAY

Albany. n. T., Feb. l6-The ii
Socialist assemblymen being tried i.
the assembly judiciary committee Q,
charges Of disloyalty tonight con
ferred with their legal chieftains :,
preparation for the real opening q
their campaign tomorrow.
From Socialist Headquarters ca
the announcement that at leas: fy
lines of attack would be developed
One would be exposure of an III
visible empire" which the Socia,.>
charged existed in political Aba
An effort will be made 10 show
whereas the Socialist delegation X.
been working for the good Ct =
people, other legislators have ps i
favoring the vested interests. =.
otner OF attack will concern ir-e.s.
iarities which the Socialists cIa.u
prevail in many districts in NV
FORK City. A third drive vii! r. ii.
rected against the joint esecut,-
committee which has been :nys:.l.
sating radicalism in this state,
A defense of socialism a,f 4
presentation OF true conditions" a
russia are the other two lines Of j..
TACK to be followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
few FOLKS HAVE
GRAY HAIR NOW
Druggist Says Ladies are Using Rec.
ips Of Sage Tea and Sulphur

Hair that loses its color and lustre,
Or when II fades. turns gray. dull and
lifeless, Is caused by q lack OF sui
phur In the hair. Our grandmother
made up a mixture Of Sage Tea and
Sulphur to keep her locks dark and
beautiful. and thousands OF women
and men who value that even color,
that beautiful dark shade Of hair
which is SO attractive. use only this
old-time recipe.
Nowadays we get this famous mix
ture improved by the addition OF 9TH
er ingredients by asking at any drug
store for a bottle Of "Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound" which
darkens the hair SO naturally. so
evenly. that nobody can possibly tell
it has been applied. You just damp
on a sponge or soft brush with it and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand ut time. BY
morning the gray hair disappears:
hn, what delights the ladies' with
Wye.h's Sage and Sulphur Com.
pound is that. besides beautifully
Gardening the hair after a few appli-
atoms. it also brings back the gloss
ana lustre and gives IT an appear
"i.ce OF abundance.~Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
Very Wet Talk
by Governor Green
Mountain State

Providence, r. l.. Feb. 16.-Gover-
nor Clement Of Vermont has sent 4
| letter 10 Governor Milliken of Maine
a copy Of which was given out here
tonight by Governor Beeckman of
this state declining the invitation
; extended by Governor Milliken to
/ Vermont and other states to Join with
| Maine in opposing Rhode Island i'll
ITS fight against the prohibition
amendment md expressing the hope
; that Rhode Island will succeed in
overturning the amendment.
Since 1902 Vermont has voted
against prohibition, whenever the
question has been before the people
Ct the state" the letter said The
anti-salon league secured a majority
! If the legislature G9l9) for the
eighteenth amendment 10 the Fed
/ eial constitution but l do not feel
. warranted in placing Vermont in OPP
! position 10 the action Of Rhode Is
land. On the other hand, hope that
! Rhode Island will be successful in
/ her efforts 70 free the United States
! from the operation Of the eighteenth
amendment which is. | believe, OPP
! posed by a large majority of the peo-
pic Il the country: and unless de-
clared unconstitutional by the su-
! rreme court must inevitably bring
f.! trouble to us all.
! IL an interview tonight IN boston
experimenting the letter. Governor
Clement declared that the prohibition
amen0me"t was put on the statute
/ books By as corrupt methods as has
I ever been used in legislation.
The anti-saloon league lad UNI
| limited funds behind them. I do not
mean IT, say that they bought votes
! ~ congressman. What they did do
! 2. "a 70 go 70 man and tell him that
'if Itn did not vote favorably they
( could attack him in his district. In
This manner tho obtained the sup
: PORT # & lot Of weak men"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
Autopsy Sheds
No Light on
Milford Homicide

Milford, Mass. Feb. 1.-THE cir
cumstances Of the death Of John +.
Barry. whose body was found bound
with wire in the ice Of a mill pond
here Saturday morning, where still
unrcvcaled today. The autopsy hav-
ing failed to show how Barry was
killed, Medical Examiner Clarke sent
the crganr to n chemist for ANALYSIS
70 learn "h"thcr he was poisoned.
The theory that he was given a pois-
onous drink to make robbery pos
rible was the one most strongly held
by officials.
Offers of rewards Hggrcgating
$500, made by fraternal societies of
which Barry was q member, had add
"a nothing to TIL" official information
Of his movement On Friday night.
n" word of his whereabouts since he
left his home could be obtained Eff
forts Of the police to locate card
game where it was reported Barry
played for high stakes failed.
Medical Examiner Clarke said he
had been unable to formulate re-
port on the autopsy. No marks of
violence. except those caused by the
wires which bound the man hand
and foot. were found. it was UNDER
stood. and the possibility OF poison
Ing WAS the only theory left for Of
hciai consideration. Officers engaged
on the chsc said it had Leon deter
mined that Barry was dead before
his BODY was thrown into the pond
but tn" medical examiner would not
dineuHn this statement or a SUCCESS
ton that the man might have COM
hittcd Huicidc. Other officials de-
''hred the latter theory impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17

A most enjoyable occasion was the
party given for the members Of the
Congregational Sunday school last
Saturday afternoon at the chapel by
the Get-together> Club composed Of
young ladies OF the church. The
rooms were very lastly decorated
under the direction Of Miss Beatrice
Straw and Mrs. Myron Davis, tine
decorations consisting Of valentine
hearts. red ribbons and fir boughs.
There was a large attendance of
children and many Of the older folks
were present. A grab bag under fle
supervision Of Misses Madeline
Tobey. Irene Getchell and Katherine
IIo!wa5'. was a feature Of the part;.
The children played games. with
Misses Doris Wilder and Esther
Graham as leaders. and a valentir /.
was presented to each child De-
licious refreshments Of ice cream and
cake we're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
REVOLUTIONARY ERA
REGALIA WANTED FOR
CENTENNIAL PLANS

Preparations arr already under
way for the coming Maine Centen-
Mai celebration and the local com
nittee is requesting tho loan of mill
tary uniforms, equipment and arms
Of til" colonial period Especially
fintlock muskets, TO be used in con-
nection with The plans formulated.
Those having articles Of the above
description and willing to loan them
are kindly requested to deliver them
to or notify w. II. Fisher. 207 Water
street or Mrs. W. r. Pattangall early
this week All articles loaned will
be carefully cared for during their
use and returned to their owners in
good condition
1t is sincerely hoped that public
spirited citizens Of Augusta and vi
cinity will make an immediate re-
sponse to this request so that tie
committee will he enabled to CON-
rlcte this part Of tho work at the
carries. p"ssibl" momcnt.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
LADIES' AUXILIARY
TO HOLD NEXT MEETING
IN NE WQUARTERS

The Ladies Auxiliary, james fitz-
gerald Post No. american Legion.
met in the municipal court room last
evening. with d good attendance.
T. was decided that all members of
the organization sell tickets for the
lecture TO be given by Capt Jean Lee
Mcitour At City hall Feb. Il. under
the auspices Of the local Post
1t was decided that the next mect-
ing Of the organization would be held
- the new quarters over Mark son
'srothers store next Monday evening
ind all ladie" arc requested 20 either
bring or send IA chair or small table.
inquiries regarding the donation Of
furnishings should be made to Mrs.
Webster. phone I16-M.
y vote Of thanks Was given KnoNl-
ton I1c"ins and Henry Plummri'
who 50 generously gave the use OF
chairs. and TO Rev. Father McI.augh-
lin and L. j.. Murphy for the u4s. OF
tables for tho whist party which vas
given last Saturday afternoon.
The local Auxiliary has IS members
and is growing all the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
HIGH HEELS PUT
coRNS ON TOES
TeIIs Women How to Dry Up a Corn
So Il Lifts Out Without Pain

Modern high-heeled footwear
buckles the toes and produces corns,
and many Of the thousands Of hos
pital cases Of infection and lockja "
are the result of woman's suicidal
habit Of trying to cut away these
painful pests.
For little cost there can be OBJ
tanned at any pharmacy a quarter of
an ounce OF a drug called free2one,
which is sufficient to rid ones feet of
every hard or soft corn or callus
without the slightest danger or in
convenience.
a few drops applied directly upon
the tender, aching corn stops the
soreness and shortly the entire corn,
root and all. lifts right out. 1t is a
sticky substance, which dries the
moment it is applied. and thousands
of men and women use it because the
corn shrivels up and comes out with
out inflaming or even irritating the
surrounding tissue or skin. Cut this
out and try it IL your corns bother
YOU. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
PREPARING FOR RETURN
MAINE RAILROADS

Maine railroads are preparing tc TAX.
over the direction and managemea, -
their own business interests when Tie
roads that have been under gove.ans,.
control during the war will be return.
on Feb. . at Il midnight. To tina. en-
the directors Of the roads have IA,
mec tings at which officers were elected
ard appointed and they are now maki,;
ready to assume their duties. Meeting,
were held the latter part Of last We,
and announcement Of the corporate sr
pointments are made from the g. ae,a
offices of the railroads in this city "a
day, including the Maine Central RAJ.
road Co., Portland Terminal Co. B.!ds.
ton 4 saco River Railroad and The San.
dy River & Rangeley Lakes r. p.
At all four Of the meetings q thos,
generations L. NJ. Patterson of Po.
land was elected treasurer. eject,
March /: Frank W. York OF Po.sla,.
was elected assistant treasurer. ere.,
tive today. and Charles H. Blai2h.9:.
was elected clerk of the board e dire
tors, effective March 1.
II is reported that c. D. DoVS!as,
now federal general manager o. -
Maine Central Railroad, on recorrs-.
dalton of the president Of the NAH.
Central and the Portland Terminal G.,
with the approval Of the directors "!
be appointed vice president OF The Man
Central with the Office OF general ma,
aver in charge Of operation: and G,
8. Hobbs. vice president OF the .ei.
eraI controlled road, will be vice prs.
:dent in charge Of traffic. 1t is ais,
reported that the president OF the SAND
River & Range.ey Lakes r. r. ard g.,
Bridgton & Saco River r. r, vi =,
point D. c. Douglass vice pres!de-: G.
these roads in charge OF traffic.
There may be other changes -; =,
announcement as 20 what is c.-t.;a.
plated has been issued other than ne.
,ioned. The railroads have been ~.
paring for several weeks TO TAX ov.'
the management Of the roads. Tae:e
are many serious problems with wht,
to contend and all the heads o. ;ae d.
partments are making ready 70 assn
their duties with confidence il cooper.
ton from all departments.
Previous to government ,aa..g CO.
troll of the Maine Central. Mr.. Doagiss
was general manager. His election /,
vice president would make him CO..
porate officer, a position which he G.!
no, hold under the former board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says d.. Edwards. q Well-Known
Ohio Physician

Dr.F.M.Edwards for l7years treated
scores Of women tor hv9 and boWei ail-
ments. During these years be give to
ms patients a prescription n,6de Of Z
lew well-Mown vegetable ingredients
mixed mn with olive cil naming than
know them by their olive oojce.
These tablets arc wondeg-wcgtets On
the liver and bowels which cause .
normal action. carrying Of the waste
and poisonous matter in ones system.
i you have q pale face, sallow look,
dull eyes. pimplei. coated tongue head
aches, Z listless, no-eood feeling. u out
Of Dr.. Edwards' Olive Tablets nightly
tot g time and note the PLEASING results.
Thousands Of women and nnen take
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-,ths cue
cessful substitute for calou,d--1ow and
then lust to keep than fit. l0c and &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-17
Senate Committee Favors
Coast to Coast Aid Mail

washington. Feb. l6-ComplerA;
consideration of the annual pos.o1iis
appropriation bill the Senate Pos
once subcommittee today insert
an amendment providing for the es'
adjustment Of a trans-con,,nen.il
airpiane mail route from New Y0;A
70 san Francisco via Chicago.
me sub-committe decided 70 sls'
tam the House action in elimina,irs
appropriations for the present Wasa'
inston-New York airplane mail route
ana for establishing now ones IL.
tween Washington and Atlanta,
Ntsourgh ana Omaha.
Recommendations OF the postoait'
oepaStment Tor an appropriate 70
H .ruct a tunnel between re
ennssiVanta and Grand Cen.ra'
s Iohs IN New York to expedite
"anohng of mail were disapproyeL