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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12

During the same time that these
increases in freight and passenger
rates have obtained, wages. ma
terials, upplies-everything which
enters into the expense account OF
the railroads-have increased from
Is to ESQ per cent. Very naturally
this enormous increase in operating
expense has outrun the increase III
revenues and resulted in the deficit.
This deficit is at present being pro-
vided for through the federal treas
ury. II federal control ceased, ex-
penses would so largely exceed reve-
nue. as to make continued operation
under existing rates impossible.
1T is estimated that If the steam
railroads Of the country go back TO
private control an increase Of 80 Ia
per cent in freight rates would be
necessary in order to take care OF
operating expenses, taxes, and de-
probation and provide for the same
return which the federal government
has guaranteed. In Maine the situa-
ton would be even worse. our COM
putations and Information indicating
that an increase Of approximately Il
per cent would be necessary.
$50 far as concerns the actual ton
mage moved in Maine during the past
year and the number Of passengers
carried, there has been the usual nor
NAL increase. and had expenses been
upon the pre-war level each rail-
road would have shown a profit in
excess Of any reasonable require
ment. With no recession in costs OF
operation in sight, with no definite
legislation probable before the begin
ming Of the year, with the almost
certainty Of receivership Of the rail-
roads. If, without legislation, they
| should be returned to private con-
troll, we cannot believe the federal
! control will cease for time at least
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12
Brand New Play
at Opera House

The eyes Of the dramatic world will
be on the stage Of the Augusta Opera
house for the first three days OF this
week for "Whipsawed," a brand new
drama that has never before been
given will be presented for the first
time. BY special arrangement with
Martin J. Dixon, former owner OF
the New York Sd Avenue theater. Di-
rector AL. Luttringer Of the Opera
house company has secured this truly
remarkable play for its premiere in
Augusta.
That "Whipsawed" will be success
full goes without saying. Written by
one Of the best known dramatists of
today, it tells a story Of modern bus
mess life that is far different from
the usual run. Immediately On the
rise OF the curtain in the first act.
the action Of the play begins wit,
punch and there is no let-up dur
ing the whole production. The story
which deals with the operations of a
fake money broker and the efforts of
live-wire newspaper reporter to get
this man with the goods" Is one
that has every desirable dramatic
element. Al. Luttringer says it is the
biggest and best play that has vet
bee been given by the company and
from the way the rehearsals have
been going since Friday. there is ev-
cry reason to believe that he has not
over-estimated. the worth of the pro.
duction.
Mr.. Luttringer, William Laveau
and Ann Kingsley will have the brunt
Of the work to do. AS Dick stanton,
the newspaper man. Mr.. Luttringer
has one Of the breeziest parts he has
yet played. There is action every min
ute Of the time. Mr.. Laveau will be
seen as Glenn Bracket, the smooth
money broker and Miss Kingsley will
appear as his wife who is a former
sweetheart Of Stanton.
The climaxes Ct the drama are un-
usually powerful and there are un-
usual incidents presented that bring
this play above the dramas that have
been given in recent years.
The moving picture program win
present much Of more than ordinary
interest to the people OF Augusta. for
IN the news scenes will be shown
views Of recent hre-extinguishinp
demonstration in the city. Mayor
Burleigh Martin. Eden Hanks and
tther well-known citizens appear. It
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12

Auburn, Me-, Jan. 6. Il
Pursuant to the Public Laws of
Chap. ITO relating to the Distributic
Personal Estates. there has been
and transferred to me, Louis T. Cha
Treasurer Of the County Of Andres
gin, different sums Of money of the
tates and Benefciaries as follows:
Beneficiary .. Of Dana Bates
Estate Of Anna B. Bragg, Ben.
eficiary Of Willis A. Hackett..
Estate Of Elizabeth Grady, Ben
ef1ciary Matilda McGinnis.
Elias Lowery and Helen Demp
Estate Of william II. Hanscom.
Beneficiary Charles e. Hans
Estate Of Julia Green. Benefic- .
larry Roy Green .................. i
Estate Of Thomas J. Allen. Ben
efciary Floyd F. Allen.........:
Estate Of Thomas Madden. Ben
eficiary estate Of Margaret
Estate Of Desdemona W. Mitch
ell, Beneficiary John H. Farrar i
Estate Of Lucinda ]. Norton, =.
Beneficiary Edwin D. Norton. u
Estate Of Stephen ID. Osgood,
Beneficiary. Henry Soule .......
Estate of Stephen D. Osgood
Beneficiary Clinton Soule.
Estate Of Eleanor b. Prince,
Beneficiary Freeman B. Prince
Estate Of Winifred N. Queenan.
Beneficiary estate OF Patrick
Queenan OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Estate Of Hannah E. Cook, Ben
eficiary Richard Cook. .........
popNoNyfllA n NAnL II
Beneficiary Charles o. House
Lincoln II. House ..............
Estate Of John H. Tierney. Ben .,
eficiary Of Martin Tierney...... =
LOUIS T. CHA6oT, Treas
County Of Androscogsf
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ADJUSTMENTS
Billie Burke Has
Fascinating Comedy

Really, about all that need be sad
is to mention the fact that Billie Burke
win be at the Colonial theatre today In
"Wanted-A Husband" her latest and
most rollicking farce from Paramount
Aircraft. That means . packed theatre
right from the start Her play was
adapted from Enter darcy" by Sam
uel Hopkins Adams, which Is sure
guarantee Of its success.
Winsome as she is charming. talent
ed as she Is artistic, dainty Billie Burke
is the idol Of motion picture fans. This
category does not include men alone.
for she is equally popular with the fem
mime contingent Of picture fans wher-
ever he screen finds its votaries. There
are few condolences Of the silver sheet
who are 80 genuinely and universally
popular az delightful Billie Burke. Her
knowledge Of the technique Of her art,
reinforced by years of experience on
the legitimate stage. her painstaking
care to present portrayals that are dis
tinguished by artistry and verisimili-
tude. her earnestness and personal
magnetism. are responsible for the sue
Husband" Miss Burke is first seen as q
careless creature who has forgotten
that a wonian's first duty to society is
to be dignined. well appearing. scrupu-
lous as to dress and eager to win the
commentator Of her fellows. and in the
development Of the story she blossoms
into a sweet, charming, we'll dressed
athletic girl who. instead Of inviting
criticism, wins praise-and love. In this
manifests itself delightfully."-, and that
che has added another attractive char
acter to her fine gallery Of screen por-
traits none will dispute.
But Billie Burke isn't going to have
the whole Of the Colonial bill to herself.
Florence Reed IL on the program, too,
and "Her Came" the play in which
she appears. is q drama that will hold
the attention Of everyone from the first
scene.
The story deals with the adventures
In New York City Of a courageous young
Southern girl on whom devolves the
difficult task Of restoring her aristo-
cratic family's fortune sadly depleted
by unsuccessful litigation and 1.-The
laws delay" The heroine,s big city
experiences are said to be ola thrill
ing. not to say startling nature. form
ing a story which is reported to give
Miss Reeds ability ample scope.
Director Frank Crane is credited with
the production, with the personal super
vision Of A. ]. Bimberg. Prominent
among Miss Reeds supporting players
are Conway Tearle. Jed Prouty, Flor
ence Billings and Matilda Brundage.
The Colonial program is completed
with the very latest Kilograms. which
have some unusually interesting news
views.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12
Dependent Children

1t is not often that any State
makes at one fell swoop a complete
reorganization of its machinery for
the care of any particular class of
its socially inadequate citizens. This.
however, Is what Maine did with
reference to the care of it's children
when the laws enacted by the 1919
Legislature became effective in July
last. But" says Secretary Bagley
Of the State Board Of Charities and
Corrections, which acts ex-ofiicio as
a State Board Of Children's Guar
dams. that new organization began
to function fairly well at once, be-
cause the State did not create an en-
tirely new set of officials, but simply
provided a plan by which the 5o0-odd
boards Of overseers Of the poor could
work together in meeting the spe-
cial problem Of caring for the de-
pendent and neglected children who
must become public charges. OF
course to secure team work, it is
necessary to issue more or less gen.
eral instructions from time to time
and as officials change, to revise some
OF them. This month the State Board
has mailed to each Of the 100 mem
bers of municipal boards a brief out
line Of the laws in relation to ne
elected children, with the following
personal message:
In each city or town the Munich
pal Board of Mothers Aid, which
is the Board of Overseers of the
Poor. unless the city or town by vote
or ordinance creates a special board.
is also the Municipal Board of Chill
dren's Guardians. 1t is clearly the
intent Of the law that the work Of
the State Board shall be generally
supervisory, but occasionally supple
mentary to the work of the local Of
hcers In cases presenting unusual or
difficult complications.
1t is the duty Of the Municipal
Boards not only to administer the
mothers aid law but also to inves.
tigate all cases of neglect, abuse or
dependency of children which nav
come to their attention, and to see
that improper conditions are cor
rected. All resources of the local
community, private as well as public.
shouio De brought to bear upon any
such condition in order to REQUIRE ana
enable the responsible relatives to
care properly for their children. The
breaking up Of the family and the
separation Of the children from their
relatives should be the last resort
nut II all other measures fail. it will
oe the duty of the Municipal Board
and its agents to apply to the mu-
nicipal or probate court having jur-
isoiction. requesting punishment Of
the responsible adults for their ne
eject and praying that suitable pro-
vision for the custody Of the children
Shall be decreed by the court. II the
court finds it necessary for the chill
oren to be supported and educated
away from their parents at public
expense, they may be committed ia
the custody Of the State Board of
Chlldren's Guardians or to a child
welfare organization or institution
approved by the State Board and the
expense Of the support and educa :
ton Of the children viii then bc
borne, one-half by the State and one
nair py the town of settlement,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12

fled at the department OF 1niano
fisheries and game. states that all o.
the hatcheries have been run to tneii
I full capacity during the past season
There have been raised in our hatch
cries and planted in the public wat.
ers of the State 2.906,015 trout ano
salmon.
The repairs and improvements al
the several hatcheries for the yeal
1919 were as follows:
Tunk Pond Hatchery-Ten new
concrete ponds built and grading
completed around same. Retaining
wall built along brook to protect the
ponds. One additional sleeping
room furnished in tenement IN
hatchery building.
|: Lake Moxie Hatchery-New hot
water heater installed.
Belgrade Hatchery - New stable
built, 24x24 feet. New hot water
heater in> stalled in. hatchery build
ing.
Auburn Hatchery - Built ne v
hatchery building with complete fit
tings. Built one new pond 12x45
feet.
Sebago Lake Hatchery-Built two
new concrete ponds 12x35 feet. Built
retaining wall 1876 feet long to pro-
tcet hatchery and grounds from
damage by log drive in spring. Re-
paired dam above hatchery.
The recommendations of Supt
Briggs for 1920 are as follows: II
will be necessary to paint all hatch
cries and outbuildings connected
|therewith. ~
Moxie Hatchery-Twelve concrete
ponds Axis feet in size should be in
stalled to replace the old trough
stand. Thirty new troughs are re-
puired for use inside the hatchery
building. ..-
Monmouth Hatchery Four new
concrete dams be installed on brook
to enable the department to keep
more yearling fish at this hatchery.
Belgrade Hatchery-Twelye new
concrete ponds Axis feet in size
should be installed in place Of old
trough stand.
Moosehead Lake Hatchery-Ex-
tensive repairs on road from hatch
cry to Squaw Mountain Inn are alb
solutely necessary.
Auburn Hatchery-Ten new con-
-rete ponds 5x20 feet required. New
overflow pipe two feet in diameter,
200 feet in length. required.
Enfield Hatchery - A new dam
must be built at this hatchery, or the
hatchery building must be moved ia
a suitable location lower down on
the stream. This will necessitate
piping from the lake with eight inch
pipe.
Oquossoc Hatchery Ten new
ponds to be installed in brook on
land the State has recently acquired
at Mountain View; this brook being
a tributary to Rangeley Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12
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: .>
Gellerson Lumber Company, organ
lied Jan. 8 at Portland. Capital
stock. 100000; all common; nothing
paid in: par value, 500: shares sub
scribed, 8. President. E. v. Mann,
Portland; treasurer. NJ. D.. Mills,
Portland; clerk, Charles d. Booth,
Portland: directors, e. v. Mann, M.
D. Mills and NJ. M. Andrews, all Of
Portland. Purposes, a general lum-
Der business. Approved Jan. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12
AALLOWAY GAINS
T w e ty Pounds. In
Short Time After
Taking Tanlac
Enjoys the Best Of Health and Feels
Twenty Years Younger, Now

Yes, sir. I am going to praise the
bridge that carried me over. for II 1t
had not been for Tanlac doubt If
would be here today" said Samuel
Holloway, SO Elm street, Portland.
Me-, a well known resident Of Port
land for forty years. while telling of
the remarkable benefits he had re-
ceived from Tanlac. Continuing he
said:
was almost a complete physical
| wreck, and had lost so much weight
I was scarcely more than a frame,
but had not been taking it long be-
fore began to pick up and / gained
twenty pounds in a short time. For
a year past had scarcely any appe-
tite to speak Of and especially was
this so in the morning and had not
eaten any breakfast in all that time.
was so badly run down and weak I
could not walk a city block without
becoming completely exhausted and
all out Of breath. I had to quit work
as was barely able to drag one foot
after the other. My nerves were in
such bad condition it was seldom I
ever got more than two or three
hours sleep night and the little
got did not seem to do me a particle
Of good.
Il had read so much in the news
papers about the benefit others were
receiving from Tanlac l decided to
FRY it, as everything else I had taken
had failed to do me any good. Well,
sir, had not taken a drop over two
bottles before my appetite was i'm
mense and was hungry all the time,
and could eat anything I wanted
without any bad after effects. I feel
twenty years younger than I did be-
fore taking Tanlac and am enjoying
the best of health. My nerves are in
such good condition I sleep all night
long as peaceful as a child and al
ways get up feeling greatly re-
freshed. I am glad to say a good
word for Tanlac and hope others will
profit by my experience"
Tanlac is sold in Augusta by Bow
ditch-Webster Co., and the leading
druggist in every city or town.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12
BLUE SKY LAW" ADVERTISE.
MENT S..

Application having been made to the
Banking Department by the following
Dealer in Securities under provisions Of
Chap. 70, Sec. II to q. Of the Revised
Statutes. as amended. legal notice is
hereby given and any. person may,
publication. file objection to the pro.
Department.
~, Name Business Address
Manon Banking Co.. 101 Prince street
Ato. st. John. N. 3.
FRANK L. PALMER.
:. . Bank Commissioners.
Augusta, Me-, Jan. 10, 1890.
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BOXING NOTES

Frankie (Young) Britt OF Ne,
Bedford. New England lightweis'.
champion. and Billy De Foe. forHie.
~ Of st. Paul and now Of Providers,
viii meet in q 12-round so Tuesds
evening at the Grand Opera hous
Boston. under, Armory A.. A. auspics
They have already met twice, DEF"
giving Britt q terrific pounding =
Newark and last Christmas at Prov
dence. two Of the judges favorins,
draw and the referee favorins y
Foe. ,t5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12
Highway Dent.

A meeting Of the engineers Of the
State Highway Department was held
in the State House. Friday evening,
for the purpose Of discussing high
way problems. The topic Of the eve
ming was Surveys and Plans" A
paper on the subject was read by
rWalmorth Simpson, followed by \
general discussion. Twenty-one engi-
neers were present. Plans were MADE
for holding meetings about once q
week through the winter.
The next meeting will be held on
Jan. 20. at 8 P. NJ. The topic will be
Drainage and Culverts. The paper
will be read by e. L. Merrill.
It is expected that these meetings
will be Of great benefit in planning
the highway work to be done in 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12
County Jail Reports

The first county to file with the
State Board Of Charities and Correc-
lions. the cost of maintaining its Jail
or Of caring for it's prisoners in other
counties. was Lincoln. The clerk of
courts Of Franklin county was a close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12

second with the cost OF the JAN III
that county. Tho nrst sheStn 70 ME
his REPORT az to the number or prison.
ers cared for. was Sheriff Cole OF
Oxford. county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12

WW0 - ~ bk10
tins. and ! wMM-
treaAely nskvous. l
tzisd several dit.
fWeot medicines
and 6oetoged with
|out relisf. AFinally
/ decided to Try
Dr.. .Pieos's Favor.
ito Pfusziption and
Hound Il exeeNsnt.
It built M up and
Rvemepsatfe6f.
Than during a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-12
J. Frank Pierce SIN
24 Water st.
jan12-I3-14
STATE OF MAINE

AL COURT IN EQUITY. u"
Blanchard e. Pratt vs. Amass
Company.
To the Honorable Justice of II.
preme Judicial Court:
Blanchard e. Pratt Of Lowell. !,
State of Massachusetts. CONN.
against Amasa Pratt COMPANY
+ says: '''''''
rotary Of Amasa Pratt Company.
Second: At meeting of the ~
holders Of said corporation legally !.
therefor and held at Augusta, Mann
the second day Of January. lsS
stockholders voted to dissolve said
poration.
Third: There are no existing Ii,
ties against said corporation and M
listing assets thereof requiring dis,y
ton among the stockholders.
WHEREFORE PLAINTIFF pRy
!. That said defendant corpon,
may be dissolved and terminated
2 That the plaintiff may have
other and further relief as the ma.
OF the case may require.
8. And that such notice of this
may be given to the defendant corn.
ton as the court may see fit to oris
Dated this sixth day Of January
BLANCHARD E. PRATT
. Secretap
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
County of Middlesex. So.
Personally appeared BLANCHARD
Pratt and made oath that he has :
the above bill and knows the conts
thereof and that the same is true
his own knowledge except the mau||
stated to be on informal ton and bel
and that as to those matters he bels]
them to be true.
I. Before me,
JAMES c. REILLY
eSeaD Notary Pubid
STATE OF MAINE
kennebec. IS. Supreme Judicial Cd
Blanchard E. Pratt VS.. Amasa p1
Company
On the foregoing bill in equity h
Ordered: That a hearing be had a,
Court House in Augusta: Maine, on 4
9TH day of February, 1870. at 10 och
in the A. NJ. and that notice Thereof!
given the defendant corporation
publishing an attested copy of this
in equity and this order of mol
thereon in the Kennebec Journal d
a week for three successive weeks
last publication to be at least five d
before the return day thereof, that
defendant may appear and ans'
thereto.
A. M. SPEAR
Justice Supreme judicial Cous
(SeaD
A true copy.
Attest: C.. W. JONES, Clsi
jan12, mon, st
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Fish Hateheries

The annual report Of Arthur
Briggs of Winthrop. superintendent
OF the II fish hatcheries and feeding
stations In the State. which has been
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A Remarkable Case
OF a New York Woman

Syrseuse, N. Y.:-"Sevezal years aeo
Developed woman's trouble. Ny back
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