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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
e. NJ. cuiverts. is in. 80 lin. IT.

e. NJ. Cuiverts. IS in. 80 lin. IT.
Plans and specifications may be ex-
afnyned at the office Of the County Au-
ditor OF Pine County. MINI, OF ~ the
office Of the state Highway Depart
ment. 9za Guardian Life Building. st.
Paul. MINI.
Bids must he accompanied by a GER
tified check, payable to the County
Treasurer OF Pine County. for at least
1--WE per cent OF the amount Gf the
proposal. All proposals must he on
blank forms furnished by the under
signed.
The County Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids and
To waive any defects
BY order OF County Board or Pine
County, Minnesota.
Dated at Pine CITY. Mimi. this 20th
day of August. 1924.
Andrew p. Edin,
tSeal) County Auditor.
tAuR. 25-Sept. 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01

came at once it's leader in Illinois.
TO his own surprise the second man
IN the balloting for its candidate for
vice president in 1856. and it's cfndi-
date for senator in 1853 against Sto-
phen A. Douglas, the author of the r<sL
peal.
While Lincoln made ready for that
campaign. as always in every hour Of
oecision. he retired within himself. He.
consulted no one and gave no hint NJ
MS line or attack until he called to
gether a dozen friends and read r.,
them his opening speech, which began
with those immortal words: "A house,
divided against itself cannot stand. r
believe that this government cannot
endure permanently half slave and
nall free 1t will become an
one thing or all the other"
Every man in the little group warn
ca MIN that II he delivered the speech
II would defeat him for the senato
III had to draw q zen across INV
record and erase my whole life nom
sight" he quietly replied, 'and I had
one poor gift or choice left a. to vh.t
! should save from the wreck. I shoul1
choose that speech and leave II to the
world INCREASED"
Douglas carried q few more ler,.,.-
tive districts and was reelected. nuf
Lincoln led in the aggregate popular
vote.
Lincoln had met his Bunker nm
The great unknown. who had dared In
cross swords with the foremost cham
paon OF the repeal. piqued the curioe-
ny OF The country. Accepting IN invi-
taoos to spe0k in New York. hi..
Cooper union address established hi~
ineellectual and moral right to LEAD
~ nation.
Nevertheless when xealous neisA-
eors had trst entered him as 4 c.nda-
ate for president he protested that
he vas not At for the place. Untfl the
soovention Of 1850 actually met In Chi
eaxO. his name seldom was mentioned
for the honor outside his own state.
1wo-thirds Of the delegates really n
vored the nomination Of william Fl
Seward, but rs % often happens N
politics, the very preeminence az t.
New York senator made him unav.n.
abae In the end Lincoln was nor,L
mated nrEely because he WAS the 49,
knsWn nan q the list Of csnd,aeA.-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
LEGION ENDS EUROPEAN TOUR

Americana Spend Day on Belgian
Front; oail for Home Sept. z.
Ostend. Belgium--The continental
tour of the members OF the American
Legion ended here. after they had Wis.,
tied Ypres. Dixmude. Peel Capelle and
other places on the former Belgian
war front During their tour over the
old battlenelds they were conducted by
Lieutenant General Orth. who vas e.
pecially detailed by the Belgian minis
ter OF war.
The party will sail from Havre for
the United States on the steamer Leo
poldina on September &
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01

Sealed PROPOSALS viii be received at
the office of the County Auditor OF
Pine County. MIMI. until Sept. a6th.
1921. at one o'clock +. NJ, for the
construction Of job 2i02. state Road
No. 4, Which consists of the following
items:
Clearing. acres
Grnbbing. 2 acres.
Excavat ion, 13223 cubic yards.
Overhaul 236s cubic yards.
FIXING, 2Sho lineal feet,
Hand dtching. e000 cubic yards.
ttnivertS--
Sectional concrete. "a in.. 81 lin. IT.
Sectional concrete. 36 tn., Is lin. II.
Sectional concrete. As in rs lin. n.
G. NJ. Culverts. ~ in. 80 lin. II.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
U. S. TAKES OVER STEAMERS

Vessels Of oefvnct Company will De
Operated BY 0oard.
New York-Certain OF the claims
against the United States Mail Steam
ship company, which recently went
into receivership. viii be paid by the
shipping board. 1t WAS announced by
William Bullitt. the boards counsel.
after . conference between creditors
and the committee which will operate
the ships OF the line.
According to IN announcement, the
ships viii be operated in future under
the name Of the United States Line.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01
Fsther Falla Kills Own Child.

Bfxby. Okla-The infant daughter
OF william Mccormick, = farmer ~
siding two miles south OF this place,
vas killed in Holy Roller" meeting
when the father lost his balance and
fell backward upon the child.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-01

y. .. Carrier Pigeon orsaks Record.
WasAington-A pigeon which car
ried message nom Mayor Thompson
AZ Chicago to President Harding n
Is hours actual flying time for the
sllk miles broke worlds record,
& Wao announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
WINDSORVILLE

Mrs. George Rawley and little
daughter have gone to Boston for
medical treatment for the child.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey d. Turner
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of an eight pound daughter
born Monday morning. The infant
has been christened Katherine Lila.
Mrs. j. &. Stilphen who has been
quite i'll the past week with the pre-
vailing epidemic, the grippe, is i'm
proving.
Mrs. Ruth Brann and son Clarence
We're Thursday visitors of friends
at Coopcr's Mills.
Miss May Reed. teacher Of Erskine
school is boarding with Mr.. and Mrs.
a. L. Marson.
Arthur E. SproIl has purchased a
lumber lot in northern section of
town, heavy pair of horses and
harnesses and will start numbering OPP
Grafton soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Stevens
Feeney are the happy parents of a
son born Sunday night. The little
lad has been christened Donald Adel-
bert.
Mrs. Guy Marsh and daughter,
Madolyn, of the l!eck, were We'd
nesday guests of rs. Susie York.
Mrs. Lila Wingood was visitor
of her mother at South Windsor, one
day last week.
rfrs. ]. w. French is reported to be
very i'll with pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
doc22 edit
Children's Christmas
Tree at State House
Is Loaded with Gifts

! IF you want to see handsome
sight visit the State House and gaze
upon the Christmas tree for the little
wards of the State who live in Ken
nebec county. 1t has been decora ted
with tinsel, candy canes, gilt, color
Cd balls and colored lights in all
parts. Members of the Charities and
Corrections staff were busy all day
yesterday fixing the tree and getting
ready the gifts that Santa Claus will
distribute with his own to the chill
dren.
The c. & G. telephones were ring
ing very often Wednesday. people
who had been reminded of the affair
calling to ask what they could do to
p help or what they should sond. Then
came in scores Of gifts and promises
Of homemade candy. apples. etc. The
refreshments will consist Of ice cream
and cake. apples, popcorn. candy and
perhaps orarges-and there will be
plenty and enough for all the little
ones.
The replies to the letters SUGGEST
ing that cash contributions would be
acceptable. came in splcndidly We'd
nesday, until at night the round fig
ures were s100.
Every person who has contributed
money or gifts for the Christmas tree
is most cordially invited by Charities
and Corrections to attend the festi-
vities. The gallery Of the House will
he omen for them From 9 TO A o'clock
will be the hours Santa will arrive
by airship between 2:30 and 2:45
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

respondent should be required to
against him, except upon Indictment
by a grand jury. The Constitution
provides: No person shall be held
to answer for a capital or infamous
crime unless on a presentment or
indictment of grand jury, except
in such cases of offense as are usu-
ally cognizab!e by a justice of the
peace 1t is universally held that
felony is infamous within the
meaning of the term as used in the
Constitution.
by section II of chapter 1873, Re-
vised Statutes, the term felony in
cludes every oifense punish3 bic by
imprisonment in the State prison.
THE term felony as used in Sec
ton So must be construed in pari
n,atecia with the term used IN sec
ION II. Thus construed the explicit
language of the statute shall lie
deemed felony leaves nothing to in
depreciation.
cid |. The statute declares the
offense to be felony: 2, felony
..s LGalshQD.e by Imprisonment in
the State prison; 3, the defendant
being charged with a felony will be
subject to Imprisonment in the State
prison; 4. that such punishment is
Infamous; 5, that such an offense
must be charged by Indictment. Ex-
suSta ined."
This decision must work great
change in practice in the State. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

home from her studies at Farming
ton Normal school.
Mrs. J. L. Sawtellc and Miss Helene
Saw tlle were callers in Waterville
Saturday.
Charles Lewis and Verne Reynolds
Of Colby college arc passing the
Christmas recess at their homes.
Russell Bailey of the University Of
Maine has been sent out by that n
stitution on d trip to Portland test
ing registered cows for cream and
butter fat content in milk produced.
Roy Larrabec and Harold Bracket
were callers at the home OF Mrs.
Julia Bracket, Sunday.
Miss Blanche Clark Of Oakland
High school is passing the Christmas
recess with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Swift and family.
Mrs. Rhoda Wort Spraeue Of Oak
land passed Saturday night and Gun
day as the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. ]. z. Sawtcilc.
The farm formerly owned by Ben
iamin Bracket has been sold.
EdTCnC r. L"nSlcE OF WdteTVilie
is confined to the home Of his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. ". Longley.
with a severe cold.
Edward Swift thrashed Swift and
Philbroo,ls' grain, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wyer and
child Of Riverside Drive, Augusta. are
passing the winter in the p. D. Hal
lett house.
A Christmas tree and entertain
ment will be in order at the NJ. e.
church Friday evening. Everyone is
cordially invited to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
SIDNEY

Frank Bailey returned home Sun
day evening after passing "a few
days in Norridrewock the guest Of
Mr. and Mrs. Lauriston S. Lowe.
Mr. aud Mrs. RAYMOND Poolcr and
Miss Shir,ev Bracket We're business
callers in Watervillo. Saturday.
The sale and entert a'nment held at
the NJ. E. chanel Fridav evening
proved a success. The fancy and
useful article table WIS well patron
tied. and the candy table fairly
eroarod with its burden of sweets.
though soon relieved of it's load. The
sum of $50 was realized.
RAYMOND Pooler is working for
Bartlett Brothers.
Miss Gertrude Bowman. who has
been i'll at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Gordon, Oakland. for the past
two weeks has returned home.
Miss Gladys Reynolds has returned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
Maine Men in Hol-
stein Friesian Assn.

Boston. Dec. 21.-The New Eng
land Holstein Fr;eG:an Association
held it's first annual meeting in the
American House yesterday. with q
banquet hast night. Frederick Nj.
pea5ley of Cheshire, Conn, presided.
and w G. Davidson of Philadelphia
was a sCeaker.
These officers were elected: Fred
erick NJ. Peasley, president. l.. Z.
McIntire of East Waterford, Me-,
treasurer: Prof. Thomas +. Elder
of Mount Hermon. secretary. The
following were chosen directors: My
ron c. Peabody of South Portland.
Me-; c. S. Longley of Plymouth. Me. /;
f. A. Baker of Stratham. n. II, &:
c. II. Thomas of West Rim ige. n.
H.: Q. l.. Martin of Plainfe d. Vt. ;
+. b. Howe of Burlington, Vt: Frank
p. Knowles of Auburn; Prof. Thorn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
LEVERN ARRIS
RESCRIPT MADE

Auburn, Me, Dec. 21.-An impcr-
tant rescript was received from the
Maine lew court by the clerk of
courts OF this county Tuesday morn
F.; ing in the criminal case of the State
against Levern Arlis. This case was
tried at the April term of the 81
! perior court and resulted in a YER
dict of guilty. Arris being charged
with willful neglect and refusal TO
support his wife and children, which
by Chapter 100. Section 80. Of the
! revised statutes is made a felony.
After TIE verdict n motion in ar
rest of judgment was filed on the
ground that the charge was present
ed on complaint to municipal
court. coming to the superior court
on appeal. instead of by indictment.
The rescript, after stating the
Gaze, continues: 1T was tried upon
the complaint before q jury, who
| found q conviction. The only ques-
| ton for determination is whether the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
Funeral of Mrs. Bctsay A. Ryder

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Betsay Atwood Ryder We're held
Wednesday at / P. M. from Plum
mer's undertaking parlors, in the
presence Of the relatives and a few
intimate friends.
Rev. Howard H. Brown, pastor of
the Penney Memorial church. off,
ciated and his remarks were most
appropriate to the long. Christian life
and influence of the deceased.
The remains were later taken to
Randolph. where they were laid at
rest in Maple Grove cemetery beside
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
Imperial Lodge Officers

At the meeting of Imperial Lodge,
which was held with Mrs. L. S. Cony,
Friday, December 16, the following
ladies We're elected to serve as Off
GERS the coming year: Past Chief of
Honor. Carrie Carey: chief Of honor.
Octavia Cony; lady Of honor Harriet
Knowles; chief Of ceremonies, Ivy
Colgan; recorder, Nellie Philbrick:
financier, Sadie E. Metcalf; treasurer.
Emma Sylvester; usher, Emma
Jones; A. u, Nellie Cram: !. W., La
vonia Springer; o. W., Carrie Jones;
pianist, Ethel Rankins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

statute in It's terms gives municipal
courts and trial justices jurisdiction
over these cases. and they have been
acting under it for several years.
Under this decision all their acts
heretofore have been Illegal. and, i'll
future at least no further action is
likely to be taken against any man
on complaint of neglecting his wife
and children unless an Indictment
has first been found by jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

A Edison Recreation concert was
given by T. B. Roberts Wednesday
noon in the restroom Of the Maye-
hoff Shirt factory to the employees of
that corporation. It proved one of
the most delightful occasions the
folks have yet had during their noon
hOnIr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

New working hours are being OBJ
served at the internal revenue Office,
beginning Monday Of the present
week. The hours are $50. in the
morning until in the afternoon. On
Saturday the hours will be $50 to
1890.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Friends will be pleased because
the family of Mrs. Minnie Lawry of
Auburn is getting along nicely, the
home having been under quarantine
for some time, as Mrs. Lawry's
daughter has scarlet fever. Mrs.
Lawry and family are formerly of
this city and Mrs. Lawry is at pres
ent with the Maine Children's Home
society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Fred Edward Rideout of Lew!st
died Tuesday night at the MAJ
Central hospital. He was born
West Bowdoin. April 6. 1861. J
Rideout has been n resident of LIE
iston for the past 81 years and W
known. Besides his wife he iea'
daughter. Mrs. Neal Patterson
Lewiston and two sisters, Mrs. Sar
Itideout of Bowdoin and Mrs. Guar
kelIam of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and
help during and after the fire which
destroyed our buildings Monday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Johnson & Family.
dec22d1t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
Scarlet Fever Closes
Schools of Auburn

Auburn, Me, Dec. 2l.-Bec1use
the prevalence of scarlet fever
Lewiston and Auburn, DIR. Leo Ha
Auburn health officer. has re1uese q
the new Auburn Parochial SchOt
to close, and that parents keep lhd
children away from the theatres IN
other pubic places. There are
cases in II homes in Lewiston, al
IL cases in Auburn.
The public schools are closed \
The regular Christmas vacation, al
it is believed that the epidemic VI
be checked by the time they reg
iarly should reopen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Requests of various amounts are
made to relatives and friends in the
will Of Melville /. Milliken Of Scar
boro, who died Dec. -, the will of the
deceased being filed for probate. The
beneficiarics are: Celesta f. Morse of
Saco, Edna r. Pillsbury of Gorham.
Eloise F. Libby of South Portland.
Leona M. bennett. Marguerite c.,
Roland NJ, Norman p, Gordon S..
Stanley p, Donald M. and Carl A.
bennett. all Of Augusta, and Oliver
and Carl NJ. Mi,liken. both of Scar
boro.-Portland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Bill Butler returned Wednesday
morning from a several days bust
ness trip to Bingham and vicinity.
Mr.. Butler is quite lame. suffering
from an infection in his foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Three shares Of Edwards Manu-
featuring Co.. Augusta, were sold at
auction last week at $40 a share.
This puts a market value on this
property of only $4,000. 1t is I'M
derstood that the Edwards directors
have decided to pay a dividend on
Jan. 1, and that the inventory shows
a very satisfactory profit.-Portland
EXpress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
FARM BUREAU NOTES

The latest reports from the various
m membership committees indicate that
up to the present time, the Kennebec
Farm Bureau has a membership of
$50; 525 men and 425 women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

John p. Deering OF Saco. one Of the
candidates for governor, was here,
Wednesday, for the day, calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

as Z. Elder Of Mount Hermon; Gil
ford Z. Hough of Washingto
Conn; Angus +. Thorne OF Bridg'
port; Joseph Rose of Riverp9int
l., and Herbert P. Thayer OF Woo
socket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
Thursday, December q, 1921.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Rev. and Mrs. p. ]. Clifford Of
Winthrop were In the city, Tuesday.
calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
R;Hs Broken Sy Auto

Ribs Broken ty Auto
Charles Parker, aged "a, an en-
ploye at the Cushman Hollis factory
Auburn, was struck by heavy truck
of the company while on his way 70
work Tuesday noon. Fortunately
the truck did not pass over his body
but he was knocked down and RIO
broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
LOCAL NOTICE

Special Christmas articles at Girls
Club Exchange. Open afternoons and
evenings this week, dec30d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Fred r. Robbins OF Ritzville,
Wash, and son Fred NJ. Robbins. who
is attending the Northwestern Mill
tary and Naval Academy of Wal
worth, Wis. are guests Of the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. p.
Robbins, No. II South Chestnut
street. They will remain about 10
days. 1t Is Mr.. Robbins first visit
home for two years. Their youngest
daughter. Miss Mabel A. Robbins Of
Wellesley college is also at home for
the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Harold Stearns of Worcester,
Mass, who was recently arrested in
this city. on a complaint by Frank
Whitcomb Of Portland. for whom
Stearns Rad been selling aluminium
ware and who alleged that the latter
had embezzled about $3.50, was ar
raigned in the Norway municipal
court on Tuesday ana held in 5000
bonds for the grand Jury. Stearns
was committed, in default Of bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Parties wishing to retain my serv-
ices in matters of general law prac-
tice not conflicting with my duties as
Judge Of Probate may consult me,
preferably by appointment. at my
house. No. 2 Vine street. Gardiner, or
at the Court House.
HAROLD E. COOK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
dec13dtf

Big dance Friday night, Dec. %,
American Legion hall. Gardiner
Kelley's orchestra. dec22-23
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22
DAnYKENNEBEC JOURNAL
fnlasan.nssa IN

Cards OF thanks. obituary notices, rcs-
buttons Of respect etc. will be
charged at the rate OF ten cents per
Subscribers who tail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
By notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

How about the family that cannot
afford chicken and the flxings? Help
them with Webber & Hewett
Christmas dinner. dcc22d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Manchester Grange dance every
Thursday evening. dec21d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-22

Chicken 4oc. fowl CSC. Delivery any
where in Augusta. Orders taken for
Christmas. Donald Campbell, Pat
terson St Tel. e72.Y. dec17det
The New York herald., 1921-04-06
CUBAN FACTION ASKS
u. S. INTERVENTION
Liberals Act in Interest of
Jose Gomez.

WAsH!NGToN. April 5.--Formal appea !!
for the establishment by the United
States Of a temporary provisional gov
ernmens in Cuba to supervise new gen
eral elections there was made TO the
State Department to-day by DR.. Rafael
Angulo. chairman OF the committee OF
Liberals. in the interest or jose Miguel
Gomez. defeated Liberal candidate for
the Presidency of Cuba. The appea
asked that the provisional government
be headed either by Cuban or an
American as governor general.
Department officials assured DR.. An
gulo that the appeal would be taken
under consideration.
During the day Gen. Gomez was pre-
sented 10 President Harding al the
White House
The New York herald., 1921-04-06

BoLocEA, Apri: 5.-The declaration
that the Fascist. or Extreme National
lists. must participate IN the general cleo
tons to prevent worn out men" like
former Premisrs ss.andra sonnino. Or
.ando and Nitti from returning TO power
was made BY Prof BsniJo Mussolni in
his address Sunday 10 the 10000 Fascist
who came here from all the provinces OF
Italy. In the same way they must see
TO It that power passes spontaneously
from Gio!itti 70 D'Annunzio. he de-
clared.
The New York herald., 1921-04-06
Sc, 900, 900, 900 Is Value
Put on Manhattan Isle

THE 1921 vest pocket official
directory of the city was pub
lished yesterday by Peter j.
Brady, supervisor of the City
Record. and is the most compre-
hensive volume of the sort
brought forth so far.
1t starts with a brief history
Of the city, reciting that Peter
Minuet paid S24 for the Island
of Manhattan. A few pages
further on Finance Department
figures are quoted to show the
assessed valuation of the same
property to-day is S6,000,OOO,-
600. The budget and tax rate
needed to run the city are also
shown. Included also are the
names, addresses, telephone num-
bers, terms, salaries and vir-
tually all the information one
could reasonably ask about every
city. county, State and Federal
official whose functions touch the
life of this city.