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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
Hint Adjournment
in House and
Senate PROCEEDINGS

It was Killing day to quite an az.
tent IN, the Senate on Thursday morn
ing. report after report coming along
ought not to pass" Many were ac-
cepted. others were tabled and a real
contest developed over one or two.
The House was also feeling in q
spirited mood and insisted on its en-
dorsement of the bill increasing the
bounty on bears and indicated that Il
was thinking about final adjournment
by its course in refusing to table the
bill for the increase of the adjutant
generals salary but sending it to the
printer. in order to facilitate the pro-
gress Of business.
The communication from Governor
Baxter on the water powers OF; Maine
and the accompanying resolve, propos-
ing an amendment to the Constitution
of Maine permitting the people to vote
on the development and taxation Of
these water powers was of course the
event of the day. Both were listened
to with the most intent interest. The
resolve was by both branches referred
to the committee on legal affairs,
The Senate drew the crowd o. the
day and almost Of the session, when
Senator GilIin of Penobscot had taken
from the table the resolves appropriate
ing $4,000 to reimburse the Austin w.
Jones Co. Of Veazie for loss at its
farm through fire set by one George
Stanchfield, an inmate OF the Bangor
State hospital at liberty on parole.
m o.
pass and the minority reported the
same on new draft, which would
give the Jones company the right to
institute suit against the State to re-
cover for the losses.
Gillin made a long and impassioned
appeal for right and justice in the
case and adjustment of damages and
loss caused by the gross careles sness
ofthe hospitals head in allowing such
at large. Senator Harrington Of Ken
| nebec, who signed the minority report,
said that he was fully in accord with
the idea of reimbursement, but did not
hear or see evidence at the hearing to
permit hi INTO sign the majority re.
port. Senator Thombs of Penobscot
spoke earnestly in favor of the ma
| jority report.
| The vote, taken by voice. was unan.
imous in favor of the majority report
Eight committee hearings drew a
large crowd to the Capitol in the after
noon and a large crowd of students
from Bowdoin College were much in
terested morning and afternoon in the
proceedings of both branches in maxi
| ing laws for the people Of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

scented two reports on act to provide
for the removal OF property from
lands intended to be flowed and the
assessment Of damages caused there
by. The majority report. ought not
to pass, was signed by Senators
Gillin, Harrington and Parent and
Reps. Hiuckley, Gardiner, Wing.
Maher and Murchie. The minority
report, ought to pass In a new draft.
was signed by Reps. Buzzell and
Cole.
The committee on public health
presented two reports on the act to
prevent the marriage OF persons hav
ing syphilis. The majority report,
ought to pass in a new draft, under
the title Of an act to require the fill
ing with town and city clerks Of clean
bills of health by persons filing
certificates Of intentions of mar
riage.- was signed by Senator Holt
and Reps. Croxford, Snipe. Peabody,
Davis and Phillips. The minority
report, ought not to pass. was signed
by Senators Allen and Hall and Rep.
Poore.
The committee on State Schools for
Boys and Girls and State Reforma-
tories reported ought not to pass on
resolve to build piggery at the
State School for Girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

The musical score of the operetta
which the Augusta Girls Community
Club is to give has arrived. At the
regular meeting of the club to be held
this evening the operetta will be dis
cussed and some of the parts assigned
In the musical there are 20 charac-
tiers and it also calls for chorus of
40 voices besides the cast. The oper-
eta promises to be a big enterprise
for the girls and they are looking for
ward with much interest to the re-
hearsals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
CHINA RELIEF
WORKER ARRIVES

Arthur Robinson. representing the
International Commission for the
China Famine Relief Fund arrived
at the headquarters Of the local COM
mittee at the Y. NJ. c. A. building on
Thursday direct from the national
headquarters in New York. Mr.. Rob-
inson comes to Augusta in the inter-
ests OF the coming campaign for
funds and proceeded at once to take
up the methods Of raising the neces-
sary amount allotted to the people of
Augusta to raise as their share in this
great work for the saving Of a starry
ing people in the far East. Secretary
Condor will act as chairman of a To-
cal committee whose membership will
be announced later Mr.. Robinson
comes here fully conversant with con-
dftions in China having passed sew
eral years in that country as a field
missionary and comes back to Amer
lea with first hand knowledge of liv-
Ing conditions in the afflicted proyin-
ces Of that vast republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
House Committee Reports

The following committee reports
We're submitted in the House Thurs
day morning:
The committee on salaries and fees
reported ought not to pass on acts
increasing the salary of the Judge
and recorder Of the Pressure Isle
municipal court, increasing the pay
of hospital trustees: Increasing the
salary of the county attorney for
Hancock county; increasing the sal
aries of members of board of regis
tration: increasing the salary of the
register of deeds for Waldo county:
to allow clerk hire for the sheriff of
Kennebec county: and increasing the
salaries of judges Of the superior
courts
The committee on salaries and fees
reported ought to pass, in new
draft. on act increasing the salary. of
the adjutant general, the new draft
making the salary $500 per annum;
and ought to pass, in new draft, on
act fixing the salary Of the State
auditor at $4,000 per year, and the
superintendent of public printing at
5000 per year.
The committee on judiciary report
ed ought to pass on act to establish
the Washington County municipal
court: ought to pass on act author
fzing towns to elect certain municipal
officers by secret ballot: ought not to
pass on act relating to registration Of
undertakers: and ought not to pass
on resolve in favor of the Economy
Printing and Manufacturing Co. on
losses on State printing for the years
1919 and 1920.
The committee on legal affairs re-
ported ought to pass on act fixing
the fiscal year for all State officers,
departments, boards and institutions
of the State to begin on the first day
of July and to end on the last day of
June OF each year: ought to pass on
act to extend the charter of the
Boothbay Harbor Water District:
and ought not to pass on act author
fzing the town of Bar Harbor to elect
the chief of police. e
The committee on mercantile af-
fairs and insurance reported ought to
pass on act eliminating plate" in in
surance on glass; and ought to pass
on act providing that minors shall
not be considered incompetent to
contract for insurance provided the
consent of the beneficiary is obtained.
The committee on States prison
reported ought to pass on the resolve
appropriating $4,000 for the i'm
Iprovement of The Maine State prison.
Tne committee ON judiciary pre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
PALMYRA

Mrs. Ruth Robinson, the lecturer
Of Palmyra grange, plans to attend
Lecturers Conference, March % and
90.
Willis Millett of Auburn, has leased
Mrs. Dearborn's farm and intends
to move there in a few weeks.
Otis L. Blaisdef of Dexter has
been guest at the home OF his
parents for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
PALMYRA Granae

The officers and auxiliary of ST.
Adams visited Palmyra grange, by
invitation, Monday evening and con-
ferred the third and fourth degrees
on class of candidates. The work
was very interesting and the aux
iliary carried the work along in a
most excellent manner. accompanied
by tableaux in keeping with the work
in progress, which were a credit to
st. Adams grange. Supper was served
followed by a short social. Palmyra
grange choir furnished music though
out the session with Mrs. May. Gray
at the piano Attendance, 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

chester, Mass, and Mrs. George Star
rett of Athol, Mass, three sisters
Mrs. John Fl. Reid and Mrs. John w
Dunlap of Riverside and Mrs. Clar-
ence Robbins of Livermore Falls, and
a brother, Charles L. Bragg of North
Vassalboro. She was sixty years of
age.
Funeral services will be held from
the late home at Riverside, Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock.
The Auburn Chamber of Commerce
rooms seemed deserted yesterday, S.
NJ. HolWay, special collector for the
U. S. internal revenue department,
having completed his duties at Au-
burn Tuesday night Mr.. Holway did a
great deal of extra work for the people
of Auburn, staying late each evening
to accommodate those who were I'M
able to get in during the day, and at
almost any time during the day or eve
ming there was q line III waiting to
have his assistance in filing out the
long documents. He also met many
Auburn attorneys and others who are
specializing in this work.. for consul
tations for their benefit. He returned
to Augusta esterday.-Lewiston Sun
Of Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
New LEGISLATION
Fish and Game Maintenance


Sprague of Observation-Disclosures
appropriating $4,000 for the period
ending June 80, 1921, $4,000 for each
of the years 1922 and 1923. for the
maintenance for the department of
inland fisheries and game, the total
of $245.O00 being $4,000 less per year
than the appropriation for 1919 and
1920.
Senate Committee Reports
The committee on commerce re-
ported ought not to pass on bill en-
titled memorial to Congress relating
to the adoption of the metric system
by the United States Congress-
The committee on legal affairs re-
ported ought not to pass on act to
regulate payment of appropriations
for the care, treatment, ETC., for per-
sons in charitable institutions not
wholly owned or controlled by the
State; on resolve to provide for the
recodification of the State constitu-
ton.
The committee on judiciary report
ed ought to pass on act to incorpor-
ate the Dixfield Water District.
The committee on pensions report
ed ought to pass on act to increase
the State pensions to the blind; and
ought not to pass on act amending
the law relating to retirement Of vet
Grams of the Civil War in the service
Of the State.
The committee on salaries and fees
reported ought to pass on act to make
Uniform the fees of deputy sheriffs in
attendance upon supreme judicial and
superior courts; and ought not to
pass on act increasing the salary of
the judge of the Calais municipal
court and on act to increase the sal
airy of the judge of probate of Saga
dahoc county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

A vegetable-f1ower growth that
would make Burbank himself, turn
green-iust like st. Patricks own
color--is displayed in window of a
Water street grocery store. At first
glance the effect is startling One
could never imagine what it was I'M
til a closer look reveals the true ma
ture of it. The surprising offering is
nothing more than lowly cabbage,
highly decorated by two immense
pink silk roses such as might grace
a lady's hat some few years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

Frances II. Kanaley of Bangor,
who has been Quite i'll for the past
several weeks, at the home of his
aunt. Mrs. Carrie Brennan, Oak
street. is reported as getting along
nicely. He has been afflicted with
scarlet fever, a light case. and Mrs.
Brennan is caring for him. The
Brennan home is under quarantine.
Mr.. Kanaley has been engaged as
violinist at the Colonial theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
Mary E. FarwelI

The many friends of Mrs. Mary E.
Farwell of Riverside will be sorry to
hear of her sudden death in this city
following surgical operation for ap-
pendicitis, Thursday. She was the
wife of James E. Farwen and besides
her husband is survived by two
daughters, Mrs Guy Hurd of Dor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
PITTSFIELD

The M. D. Club was very pleas
antly entertained Tuesday afternoon,
March 10. by Mrs. Eya Atwell at her
home on Peltema avenue. Delicious
refreshments were served.
Moses Louder Of the finishing de-
partment of the Pioneer mill was a
business caller at the American
Wooden Cos mill In Dover, Wednes-
day.
L. G. Millilen left Wednesday on
a business trip to Boston.
d. r. Andrews, principal of Maine
Central Institute was IN Bangor on
business Wednesday.
Mrs. Lemuel Norton Of Newport,
was in town Wednesday the guest of
relatives and friends.
J. H. Mahoney was business call
er in Bangor Wednesday.
Mrs. Nettie Lowell of Lincoln is in
town being called hereb y the ILL
ness of her aunt, Mrs. Amanda
Brown. ......
Mr.. and Mrs. b. l. Miller and two
children of st. Adams were in town
Wednesday leaving later for Angus
ia, where they will visit for several
days.
Mrs. Stephen Bickford has re-
ceived word Of the death of her
brother, William Knox which &C.
CURED March IA, in the Town hall
in Oakland where he was attending
the annual town meeting. Besides
his wife and family he is survived
by several brothers and sisters.
A large number Of Odd Fellows in
Guiding the degree team of Phlen-
tena Lodge, 7. o. o. F., went to
Newport Wednesday evening, March
16, when the degree team conferred
the third degree on candidates at a
meeting Of Old Hickory Lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs Guy Bickford who
have been in Connecticut for several
months, have returned home accom-
panied by. Mrs. Bickford's sister,
Charlotte Wall.
Mrs. c. L. Healey returned
Wednesday from Lewiston, where
she has been the guest Of her daugh-
ter, Miss Agrandice Healey. who is
a student at Bates college.
Perley Wright has returned from
Boston where he attended the auto
mobile show.
Fred H. Lancaster OF Auburn is In
town the guest of his mother, Mrs.
Mary Lancaster on Hawthorn street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Huff, who
have been located in Watertown,
Mass. for several months, have re-
turned to their home in this town.
C. E. Harvey OF Carmel was bust
ness caller in town Tuesday
The Pythian Sisters will hold an
entertainment and social in X OF T.
hall Tuesday evening, March 20.
The Gospel Mission will con-
duct ar, all-day meeting In @. A. II.
hall Sunday. March 20. at 10 and 100
o'clock. Good speakers will be In at
tendance. All are invited TO attend
these meetings.
Mrs. Norman Willis and little
daughter Of Harmony are in town for
visit with friends.
w. s. Bernis and Il. b. Reed OF Iar-
mony, who are representing their class
in the Legislature, returned to Angus
ia Tuesday after passing the weekend
at their homes.
Mrs. A. r. Brown Is reported rs be-
ing quite i'll at her hame on Main
street.
Roy J. Buxton OF Corinna was In
town Wednesday. q guest at the home
Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bux-
ton, on Somerset avenue.
Ivan Brooks. chief Of police. left
Wednesday night for Boston to attend
the automobile show.
A game OF basketball was played at
Union hall Wednesday afternoon be-
tween the Seniors and Juniors basket
ball teams, the former winning by a
score Of G to 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
New Coean Co. Member

A. E. Barbour has recently assumed
an interest in the j. II. Cogan Com
pany, general hardware dealers.
Water street, and was at his new
desk this week. There will be no
SPECIAL change in the working per-
sonaI of the firm except for Mr. Bar
bour's entrance. Mr.. Barbour was
former cashier at the Granite Nation
al Bank and since then has been en-
gagged in banking in WaterVille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

The following intentions of mar
riage have been placed on file at the
Office of Frank E. Southland. city
clerk. James Har%ood of Gardiner,
a shoemaker and Susie B. Garland of
Augusta, clerk, daughter OF
Claudius Garland: Robert E. Foster
of Augusta. shipping clerk, son OF
BENJAMIN r. Foster and Helen f.
Jones of Augusta, clerk, daughter
of John F.. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

The railroad station. upon the arrival
of The forenoon eastbound train. pre-
sented a young mob scene when a large
delegation of Bowdoin students ar
rived. They came to attend a hear
ing at the State House and they re-
turned to Brunswick on the early aft
ernoon train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
County Farm Bureaus
Weeks School at OrOnO

The Kenncbec County Farm Bu-
reau Association is preparing to hold
IA weeks school from March 2s to
April 2. at Winslow hall, University
of Maine campus. 1t will be Farm
ers' week. The agricultural section
Of the program will be devoted to lee
lures, addresses. demonstrations and
discussions relating to poultry, or
charding, gardening. the dairy herd.
milk production, feeds, crops, fertfl
fzers. beekeeping, spraying, small
fruits. purebred livestock. marketing,
tractors and various other farm top
les. The tractor school will be a
special feature and will open Mon
day noon in charge of Professor Wal
ter d. Emerson Of the department OF
mechanical engineering, u. OF M. The
course will consist Of lectures and
laboratory practice. Special pro-
grams will be held by the Maine Fed
Grafton of Agricultural Association;
the Maine Seed Improvement Assoc
citation, the Holstein Breeders As
ISOLATION. the Maine Livestock Breed
ers' Association. the Maine State
Pathological Society, the Maine Bee
keepers and the Maine School Course
Alumni Association. This win be
great opportunity for OH who wish to
attend the meetings as great deal
of information will be obtained
NORTH--Elmer Dunn of Norridge-
wick has been recent caller in this
place.
Mrs Fred Pooler Of Skowhegan
has been visitor at J. e. Hoxie's.
Mrs. John Williams has been in
Lewiston recently.
Roland Booker IL visiting relatives
and friends in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Johnson spent
the week end in Portland.
Walter Strickland and Willard
Murray are building barn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

Z, F. Soule of Portland, manager of
the L. f. Soule Millinery Co. was in
lie was making arrangements for the
millinery opening on Friday. He went
from here to Waterville to visit the
Waterville branch Of the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

The hall of st. Augustine's parish
was the scene of an enjoyable event
Wednesday evening when the nSrried
men of the parish conducted a whist
party. \ large number of tables were
hlied with players and the evening
was most pleasantly passed. The pro-
ceeds of the party are for the benefit
OF the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

Fred Hill has resumed his work as
foreman in the letter department of
the Augusta Post Office. after an en-
forced vacation. He has been suffer-
ing with n sprained ankle and has
been confined to his home on Amherst
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
Freckle=face
Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These
UuIy Spots.

Ugly Spots.
Do you know how easy 1t is to re
move those ugly spots so that no one
will call you freckle-face?
Simply get an ounce of Othine-
double strength. from your druggist
and few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself OF
freckles and get a beautiful com
plexion. The sun and winds Of March
have a strong tendency to bring out
freckles, and as a result more Othine
is sold in this month. BE sure to ask
for the double strength Othine. as
this is sold under guarantee of money
back il 1t fails to remove the freckles.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
3vve IT, Wuma" ;,
to Nnmo,i'iod wye

Don't ruin your material in poor
dye that spots, streaks and lades.
Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other kind
then perfect results are guaranteed.
Each package contains directions so
simple that It 10 fun for any woman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

Fred Hoyt, who has been at his
home on Cony street suffering with a
bad attack of pneumonia, was remov-
ed, Thursday afternoon, to the Au-
gusta General hospital for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

to diamond-dye old. faded skirts.
waists. dresses, coats. sweaters,
stockings, draperies, coverings ev-
erything. Tell druggist whether your
material is wool or silk, or il IL ID
cotton. linen, or a mixture. ls rich,
fadefess colors,-->Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

Thomas S. Coughlin, who has been
III for the past four weeks at his
nome at 125 Cony street, is reported
to be on the road to recovery. His
many friends will be pleased to see
him behind the counter once again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

Miss Carol Bates of this city, was
hastily called Tuesday evening to
to care for Miss
Beatrice Davenport, who underwent
an operation for appendicitis. Both
Young ladies are formerly of Gardi-
ner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

The many friends of Mrs. Charles
Flynt Jr, who was operated upon at
the Augusta General hospital Teusday.
will be pleased to learn she is pro-
crossing as well as can be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

The Mems Club of the winthrop
Street Universalist church proved
wednesday evening to be- ideal hosts
when they entertained at whist ut the
Augusta Girls Community Club house.
About 30 tables of players were pres
ent' 4 fine collation. was served and
the party proved to be most enjoyable.
h A. Gray was chairman of the COM
miutee in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

At the Augusta General hospital
Thursday, Fred A. Hoyt of Augusta,
Mgenc Hodgdon of Fairfield and
and Miss Bertha Mayo of Waterville
were admitted for surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

Miss Dora Norton of Gardiner has
accepted employment in this city.
She is in the office of F. P. Gray,
district manager of the New England
Tel & Tel. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

Richard Bull, employed by j. A.
Carnage ut Waterville as bond~sales-
man. was here Wednesday visiting
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18

Miss Failla Norton has returned
from Leeds where she passed a short
time with her aunt, Mrs. w. b.
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-18
A RAW, Sure THROk!
Eases Quickly When You
Apply a Little MuSterOle.

1APPIy q AlIkAN 4vA~N
And Musterole won't blister like
the old.fashioned mustard plaster.
Just spread it on with your fingers.
It penetrates to the sore spot with
gentle tingle, loosens the congestion
and draws out the Soreness and pain.
Musterde is a clean, white ONT
ment made with oileof mustard. 1t
is fine for quick relief from sore
throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache,
congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lum-
bago, pains and aches of the back OF
Joints. sprains. sore muscles, bruises, chill
blains, frosted feet, colds on the chest.
Nothing like Musterole for croupy chill"
r'ren. Keep L HANDY for instant USE
35c and 60c Jars: hospital size $500.