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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
Fishtino to Save Life.

What is the American Red Cross
trying to do for the advancement Of
community welfare? The medical
profession il practically united in
agreeing that one-haIf Of the children
who die In infancy in the United
States could be saved to become use
full citizens. The mother must be
taught all the simple rules Of pre-
natal care and how to feed and care
for the child after it il born. She
must learn Home Hygiene. Most of
the Chapters of the American Red
Cross include this course among their
activities.
d, Take for example the case OF the
Virgin Islands, our most recent
geographical possession. In two years
under able medical supervision by
physicians Of our Navy. with the as
sistance of the Red Cross, infant NOR
tality has been lowered from 251.7 per
thousand to 1853 and the birth-rate
now exceeds the ceath-rate by more
than 133 per cent OF course the con-
ditions were worse at the outset than
|, those found in the vast majority of
communities. but the principle re-
mains the same.
More than 100 people die each year
in the average American community
Of $4,000 whose lives could Re saved il
the rules Of the modern science of
preventive medicine were generally
known and applied. Here again the
Red Cross directly enters the field of
trouble.
Statistics show that two percent of
the wage-earning population of the
United States is constantly in
capacitated for work on account of
sickness and injuries involving an
economic loss to the country esti-
mated at $500, 900. 900. Health authori-
ties admit that much of this can be
prevented. The American Red Cross
:. il endeavoring to stop this great
economic waste.
About 1900 women die annually in
childbirth in the United States. In
only two principal countries. Spain
and Switzerland, is the death-rate
higher. This is not good record for
d. country which prides itself. as
America does, on its civic enlighten-
ment and general efficiency. 1t is a
record that should be improved. The
American Red Cross believes that a
considerable portion of this tragic
waste of life can be prevented
The last epidemic of influenza
killed 100000 in this country alone.
There il no reason to suppose that it
may not visit us again and it is posi-
bic for other diseases to attain cpl
demic proportions. The best safe
guard against such calamities is a
community that is trained in simple
preventive measures and possesses
the nucleus of nursing corps The
American Red Cross aims to remedy
f., this condition by showing people how
to apply. the well -established. facts
and methods capable of largely re-
stricting disease or of preventing il
altogether
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
Wasn't there an old tradition abo,

Wasn't there an old tradition about
"staid and sober England? Did it
go by the board in the war? With
the women nonchalantly putting at
their pipes as they stroll up and
down Piccadilly and the men delug-
ing themselves with the perfumes of
Araby, old England must be getting
to be a topsy -turvcy sort of place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
Possibly True

Did You hear about the DETACHMENT
OF Mr.. SINNERS tombstone ?" asked Mr.
Jones a few days after the funeral Of
that eminent captain of industry.
NO what was it?" inquired his
neighbor. curiously
Someone added the word friends
to the epitaph"
What was the epitaph?'
He did his best STRAY Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

lbi-Sin, King Of Ur. is said to have
sat for his portrait. now in the
museum Of the University OF
Pennsylvania In some respects hu-
man nature hasn't changed much
since $500 b. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
His Excellent Taste

Bratny Mother-That young man of
yours is simply impossible. He doesn't
like Shaw; he doesn't like Ibsen; he
doesn't like Shakespeare. Whom does
he like?
Daughter (demurely)-Me!- Stray
Stories
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
MEMBER rAE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, November rs, 1910.
-Ao,d Fast to Tina. Which 1. Good"

Old fashioned .Americanism won
another triumphant endorsement
Saturday at what must have been
somewhat of an impressive moment
when the grangers in session at Bos-
Ton. numbering four or five thousand.
rose to their feet and with ringing
cheers app!audeo State Master w. J.
Thompson Of Maine as he answered
State Master William Bouck of
Washington. Mr.. Bouck, who IL re-
sarded as the ultra radical of the
grangers. expressed his sentiments
much in the language of the extreme
Socialist and the Russian bolshevik.
He said:
We look forward confidently to
the near future when the workers,
who produce all the useful things in
the world, shall come into complete
control Of the State and nation"
According to a. witness of the scene,
ibis giittering declaration failed to
;'rouxe the assembled agriculturists to
heights of enthusiasm. but when Mr..
Thompson stood up TO voice the sent
iments Of Maine, the farthest etst,
the cheers were hearty and resound-
ing. He was expressing. he discov-
cred, not only the sentiments of
Maine, but of the great body Of farm
crs from all over this wide land who
are represented by the National
grange. What Mr Thompson said
MAS just this:
we are coming to know that ia
retain some Of the good things that
we have gained may. be more desir-
ale and more progressive than to
give ihen, UP for an untr:sd end I'M
certain experiment, even IL we ara
ca led conservative for 30 doing"
\ j tina: is the essence of wisdom
ii :. man has a harm that leaks he
d. sn't burn it and build new one
:. h. has wagon with q loose spoke
doesn't throw the wagon on the
Nerap hscp: he has the wheel fixed
II is childish and cxtravagant to re-
5s"t in pctulance things that do no,
Ia-t or own particular ideals in ev-
'rE ~spcct. Progress is not made
that way
There are TO short cuts to happi
ress or TO perfection, Things tina,
e:.,lure. rest or solid foundations tina,
rave been iaboriously constructed
ard Fave stood the tests that are ap-
piled 10 them. The superstructurt
goes up, bit by bit. as the architects
o. history accept or reject pieces sub
Tiittcd to them for assembling. And
these architects are not masters d
their own plans; they make the fina
drafts only after mankind, for whom
they build. :.as approved. .
Only the fttest survives. whethe,
in the world OF biology or in the in
situations Of civilization. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
These pearest ErisndsI

The Bride (Coyly)--My only regret
is about mother. She's bound to miss
me terribly.
Her friend tcoldly)-Ah. well. she
can't complain. After all. she's had
you with her longer than most mothers
keep their daughters.-Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
$4,000 Fire at skinnines Corner

$4,000 Fire at Skinninss Corner
Fire. Sunday night. destroyed the oa'"
and out buildings and damaged '"'
house of Andrew Iverson. at ski1''DeS
Corner, Falmouth, causing loss u
$4,000, with insurance of SSH FEe
started in the barn from wire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
Maine Gossip

November
The irony Of ancient baFds,
And modern songsters too.
Who say that fall should be deplored.
Is shamefuily untrue
November skies are sharp and bright;
The air is keen. and clear;
Emotions thrive and pulses throb:
The earth is not so scar.
AS many pessimists maintain,
Who write of sad decay
And Nature futile, dying gaSpS-
'Tis but the close Of dayf.
New York Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

II Is safe guess that the women of
Gardiner will vote in the mayoralty
primaries today. and that they will
vote with the best judgment they are
able TO bring to bear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

According to tradition there's
usually something doing" when
Greek meets Greek, and the election
in Greece. on. Sunday, appears to have
been no exception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
Fruits Of Romance

What do you consider the best
| fruits of romance"
II should say the wedding date and
the bridal pair."-Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

Sort of bonneville" trolley ride
appears to have occurred in Senator
Harding's vacation itinerary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
Where Il Shows More

Smith is very proud of his looks,
isn't he." said Brown
Yes" agreed Jones. He has more
gold in his teeth than he has in the
bank. "-Stray stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

/: Looks like the Internal Revenue de-
partment would have to put ban on
raisins for "hooch" II we are to have
any left for the mince pies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
ROBERT c.. STUBS
Timber Estimates Surveying q
Topographic Maps Planting
1893 State St.
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA Foe
GfaDA,rH Time

Eastern STANDARD Time
Bangor, il.A 4. n. $3.50 n. t23j a n.
$50 a. m. tl2.40 p M. r 5S p. N, IS y n.
b. & 4 Pts, II. Gam. r. IS am. li24o ?. Z.
Bar Harbor. r.. 35 am. Tl2.4op.m-
Bath. 1918 a. m. 1886 a m, s9-o1 a. L.
taos p. m. s10.fS p. m.
Belfast 10 50 a. m. r. 50 p. m
Boston. So 10 a m, to. Is am. r9-35a N. 5sJI
am, r. 46 H. s. "a p m. Il. 05 Pm 80 IS pm.
Calais, ~ 35 a. m, I II p.
Dover and Foxcroit. n 50 p. m
Gardiner. q. l0a. M. tells a. m, - % a n
s957 a. m. Y &c p. m. "a p. m. 1iU5 p n
t5.l5p. m. slC.4S p. m
Haiioweil. t6. Is a. N. 1895 a m, - D, r.
t2.46 p. m. 3-34 p. m. TAOS p. IL. '3.l9pn'.
Harmony. r. 81 p. m
Lewiston. els a. m 1856 a. m. ss.5i : H.
i246 p. m. taos p. m, +lo.4s p. N
New York. "A .05 p. m. 1874 p, m; 49,
Portland. -. loa. m. TO- / "a m r. SO n -
am. II. 46p.m.. s. "a pm Tio5p m 10 mp n
Rockland. 10 a. m. 70 80 a m. Aus pm
Skowhegan. *9. so am. z. 50 p. m
So Gardiner. 6l5a- m. Is. SO a. m. s95. q u
f245 p m. s3.34 p. m, 70 10 p. II. 'lO.4s P n
st. John. II "a a. m.
Waterville II "a a. m. IL 50 a. N. y % an
$3.50 m. tl2.40 p. m. r. SO p. n. sa-i2 p H.
t1.i0p. m.
sDaily. Daily. except Sunday
( Sunday only. Z Daily. except Mouday'
DC. DOUGLASS. NJ. L. HARRIS.
1l-l-2O V.P. & Gen1 Mgr Genl Passenger Az.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

A cent less per gallon for gasoline
doesn't even suggest making that
product scentless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
Lighf and Airy
Betcha.

Rejecting on this old worlds ways;
And we've concluded that good health
Is more to be desired than wealth;
Luke McLuke.
You're mighty lucky. Luke. old Scout,
That thirty days brought wisdom out;
Some men could live a century
And not gain this philosophy.
Canton (OD News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

The hold-up by thugs Of a gambling
resort near Providence emphasizes the
hazards of gambling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
Augusta Lodge Directory

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, r. & A.
81. Special communication Tuesday,
Nov. Is, $50 f. NJ. Work in +. {.
degree. All sojourning brethren cor
daily invited.
JAMES WRIGHT. w. NJ.
RALPH W. FARRIS, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
COURT PINE TREE NO. 20. FOR.

esters Of America. meets in Golden
Cross hall. the first and third Thurs
days of each month at O'Clock.
+. A. DONALDSON. Chief Ranger.
JOHN j. WHITE. Fin. Sec.
may23. tu-th-Satlyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

The Wiscasset Inn was closed for
the season on Saturday last, leaving
the Waldoboro hotel about the only
one open between Bath and Rockland.
The proprietors all agree that where
once the travelling man was the chief
support of these houses, they now
must depend on the summer trade for
keeping open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
ZEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE

No. 5, Ladies of the G. A. r Regular
meeting in G.. A. r. hall first and third
Tuesday of each month at $50 p. 81.
ROSE H. F1FIELD. Pres.
ALICE Z. PiERPONT. Sec.
feh3 tu-t h sat- Yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

About so West Deering people
gathered at 3 o'clock Saturday after
noon on Forbes street, North Deer
ing and broke ground for the new
parsonage for the pastor of the
North Deering Community Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16

Bath people will gather Tuesday
evening in Music hall, that city, for a
public meeting in support of the Bos-
ton-Kennebec steamboat proposition,
which has been meeting with APPROX
al all along the line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-16
JEPHrHA ENcAMPMENT. NO.

JET IA ENIAmFmENl, W. q
Meetings 1T $50 L. NJ every second
and fourth Tuesday. Tuesday, Nov.
%, Patriarchal degree. Nomination
OF officers.
c. b. GRIMES. c. p
q. S. PEASLEE, Scribe
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-02-12

the man she chose. well--he will never
be anything but a chauffeur"
But the idea ranked In Mrs Hem.
inkway's mind for a long while after
Janet took Arm stand They fur
rnkshed comfortable, though plain III.
tie Nat and began to live the happy
ever after period of their lives.
True. the furnishings of the modest
nat did not compare with the cheapest
Ia the Hemingway household, but as
Janet reminded her mother, wasn't
Il the love behind household that
terial things"
And after that Mrs. Hemingway de-
cided to let the matter rest.
Two years later found Janet and
Gerald more comfortably established
than ever. Gerald had got better pQ-
sition In nm automobile firm and the
work gave him more regular hours.
nut there was LOT Of study entailed.
Gerald within short time became an
expert mechanlcian and got another
raise.
II was not money. however,. that
finally bred the sore spot In Janets
heart that had been forming uncon-
sciously for months. II was her moth
er's silent influence. She never said
anything about the affair ever since
the day OF Janet's last outburst. hut
the silent influence was there just the
same.
Once when she had invited n nun
her OF girl friends to tea Janet's mother
very untactfnliy displayed the fact
that her daughter had no telephone.
and pressed for reason by her In.
quisirive friends. Janet had lied calmly
that II was source OF annoyance.
The truth Of the matter was they could
not quite afford II.
Janet was on the verge OF utter dis
enlargement. although there was no
real cause for II except this subtle In
fuenee preenlnG for the sake OF
false pride. The foundation OF their
little home was nj stake The bomb
came u few evenings later.
well. sweetle." Gerald said coming
In enthusiastically. I'm going--the big
day has come Netty girl. when our
country Is calling all its red bloods.
aud enliss--tomorrew."
.You--whatf' Janet could scarcely
believe his words. Jerry boy. tell me
you are fooling. You are-why-" she
laughed frsvously and turned away AS
though TO beIittle the iden as u mere
passing fancy.
The next moment she turned toward
her husband again. But the expression
ou his chiseled features made her real
lie there was no joking to II.
I'm going Netty; surely you're glad.
Don't stand there and gaze as though
were mad Doat you realize what II
snenns Going over to protect you.
other women, over there and over here.
Cad girl
But Janet had stopped him with her
resfure. "You are mad. Stark mad"
she burst out angrily, how can you go
vheu ron have me to take care Of
Yoa know married men don't have to
"a. WAT aso Jon thinking Of and We
~ being able 70 - hOrisoa nnaA-
einllp.nogr
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-02-12

Salmon and Green Pea Salad.-Ar-
range nest of water cress or shred
dci lettuce; on this heap cold. faxed
salmon. Arrange the peas In small
spoonfuls around the dish. Serve with
mayonnaise.
Chicken Pudding En- Casserole
Stew two chickens until tender; re-
move from the liquor and put into a
casserole, cover with the following
batter: slit two cupfuls Of -four with
a teaspoonful OF salt, half teaspoon
full OF pepper; add gradually three
well beaten eggs, one cupful OF milk
and two tablespoonfuls OF melted but
ter. Mix and beat until smooth. Cow
err and bake one hour. Serve garnished
with parsley.
Mexican Rice.-This Is nice to serve
with the chicken pudding. Cook four
tabrespoonfuls OF rice in two cupfuls
Of chicken liquor. with tablespoon
full OF chopped green pepper, half a
cupful OF tomato. one shredded onion.
Que tablespoonful of butter, half a tea.
spoonful of salt and = few dashes Of
cayenne. Cook In ramekins for one
honr. Cover with buttered crumbs
and brown.
Celsried oystsrs.--To two cupfuls Of
rich white sauce add one quart Of
drained oysters and one cupful Of
chopped celery. Cook until the oysters
are done. Garnish the dish with q
wreath Of parsley and radishes.
Dreamed corn.-Take a pint Of corn
and heat with a pint Of rich cream
sauce; season to taste and turn into
a deep buttered baking dish. Cover
with buttered crumbs and brown.
Serve garnished with a border Of
popped corn edged with parsley.
Uaked Apples With Sausage Filling.
Gore tart apples and I'LL with sea-
soned sausage meat; bake in mod
crate oven until tender. Arrange the
apples on rounds OF buttered toast and
pour q spoonful Of melted butter over
each. Serve very hot with 4 garnish
Of small fried sausages and parsley.
N1n h>4sl1
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Love 10 Everything.

Be sure of it. Be sure that to have
found the key to one heart Is to have
found the key to all that truly to love
is truly to know; and truly to love one
is the first step towards truly loving all
who bear the same flesh and blood
with the beloved. All knowl-
edge Is love, and oil love knowledge
even with the meanest we cannot gain
a glimpse into their inward trials and
struggles without an increase of SYM
pathy and ffection.-Exchange.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-02-12

MY little brother, Bobby, always
liked to have Mr.. L. call. because
he could perform an act which awed
as well as amused him greatly-wrig-
gle his hair. One evening, during such
performance, Bobby said wistfully.
"You can wriggle yours, sister can
take hers clear of and lay 1t on the
bureau, and l can't do a thing with
mlne."-Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-02-12

dry well before drawing. Stun with
any desired stufiing such as sage and
onion. apple and prunes, potato or
chestnut filling. Lay thin slices OF
pork over the breast and bake HI a
hot oven for an hour. Then pour OF
all the fat, sprinkle With salt and pep
per, dredge with flour and bake until
tender, bastIng frequently and dredg-
ing with -four each time. small
goose should bake two hours, II basted
often. Remove the goose from the
pan. add Drowned -four and water to
make the gravy. Season to taste.
Garnish with apple cups or baskets
filed with apple sauce.
Celery staek.--Take nne, deep
grooved celery without removing the
leaves. FIJI the stalks with roquefort
mixed with cream and paprika. Ar
rnnge In the form Of = stack on
handsome plate.
ScaiIoped oystsrs.-Take one quart
Of oysters, one-half cupful of melted
butter. two cupfuls Of crumbs. hull a
cupful of cream. one tablespoonful OF
lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste,
Butter shallow baking dish and
sprinkle it half-lnch deep with
crumbs. Put In half of the oysters
and pour over them half Of the but
ter and half OF the lemon juice mixed.
Then ado another layer of crumbs, the
remaining oysters and butter with
lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Strain half cupful of the
oyster liquor. Add to 1t the cream.
Beat and pour slowly over the oysters.
Bake in brisk oven for twenty min
utes
Caramel Blanc Manoe.-Mix one and
one-half tablespoonfuls of gelatine
with three tablespoonfuls OF water.
Cook half cupful of sugar to dark
brown strip. Add the gelatine to-
gether with three cupfuls Of cream,
two tablespoonfuls Of sugar a pinch
OF salt and one teaspoonful of vanilla.
Strain into a wet mold and turn out
when firm. Decorate with stars OF
whipped cream and preserved cherries
Non. NJ n,,,,i1. /
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something a lit
tie din eren t:
Make a stiff cram
berry jelly and
before holding
stir In grated CO.
conut. Serve as
q dessert with
whipped cream.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-02-12
h.turs,, unehanQina RuIe.

Latent genius is but presumption.
Everything That can be is bound to
come into being and what never comes
into being is nothing.-Amiel.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-02-12

OC rhJVJC4
company dish.
Roast 0ooee.--
Rlnse the goose
and wash In hot
aoda " a te r.
scrubbing gently
With a small
brush. Rinse and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-02-12
~ THE
M EEA lGEaaEE
We mount to heaven mostly on
the ruins OF our cherished schemes,
hndinE our failures were Successes.
DISHES FoR OCCASIONS.

Some Of these dishes may be n little
too expensive for every day. but Will
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Nu1 hle4~,'ssl
E2eKTCHEN
GBLNEfH4zH
Nothing great is lightly won,
Nothing won Is lost;
Every good deed nobly done
VIII repay the cost.
sEAsoNABLE oAINTiEs

Cranberries in any form add much
TO the menu; the following will he
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-02
DELAWARE CITY
STREETS CUT UP
BY HEAVY TRUCKS
People Disappointed That Govern
mcnt, Responsible for Condition,
Doesn't Make Repairs.
RAILROAD MAY HELP OUT

Delaware City, April People of this
place are up in the air about funds for the
Improvement of Williams street from
Washington street to the railroad station.
This section of road used more than any
other IN this place, has been in wretched
condition for some time and the prospects
are that there will not be any funds avail
able for some time for its improvement.
The condition of the road is blamed on
the heavy truck traffic over it during the
war period, when there were so many
troops at Fort du Pont. The government
trucks were given right of way on the
street and the loads carried by them are
blamed Tor the present condition of the
street. Ii has been no uncommon sight
Tor truck or automobile TO be sunk in
Is inches of mud on the street
peculiar thing about the funds that
were 10 be available for the improvement
IS that the government had approved at
one time, not year ago, an appropriation
Tor $500, and then later this was with
drawn. Only recently William b. Jester
of this place visited Washington, ID. c., in
an effort TO have the original appropriation
stand. United States Senator Wolcott
arranged for MIR. Jester to see Brigadier-
General X. c. Marshall, Jr., Chief of the
Construction Division, and a conference
was held
AGeneral Marshall advised Mr.. Jester
that there were no funds available at the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-02

be advised in order that this paving may
be accomplished as expeditiouslv as pos
sible.'
In August of last year communication
was received to the effect that the arrange
ment to improve the street had been dis
approved by the War Department, due to
the lack of available funds With that
letter was a copy of the authority from
General Marshall, which in part follows:
"In view of the limited appropriation
made by Congress no bettermcnts, altera-
tions or additions will be authorized cx-
cept the most urgent cases. While the
arrangements proposed that the govern
ment and city each bear half the expense
of this Improvement would seem equitable
and desirable, the status of the appro-
priation fiscal year 1920 makes it i'm