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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03
COMPTROLLER
Continued from Page Onel

Unfortunately, I was compelled IA
put in the record of the hearings an
incident seriously involving the Yer.
acity of the man whose favor Senator
Mclean sought TO obtain at the cos,
of justice and fair dealing. I am
informed. however, that the person In
whom the promise was made, recently
consented to release Senator Mclean
from the obligations referred to. but
the senator refused to submit thu
matter of my confirmation to a sen.
ate containing a majority of his own
party.
He had probably learned that
considerable number of fair minded
Republican senators had been disap.
proving the rank injustice of his
course and his petty politics. and
would have voted to confirm my nom
ination even though he had reported
adversely. But as chairman, Senate,
Mclean chose to smother the con.
firmation in the committee. am
compelled to conclude that this sen.
ator lacks both the moral and mental
calibre to uphold the duties and dig
nifty of his office. and that the con.
sideration due to those. as we'll as tina
most sacred rights must, therefore
be subordinated to his sordid and
small political and personal pur.
poses"
Mr.. Williams said the wide publica.
ton of a statement that the banking
committee reported against his nom.
ination was false" and that he
would have welcomed such a repor,
If it had resulted in securing for me
hearing before the Senate of the
public" He added that eff there wa,
will to make it, the nerve was lack.
ing"
The retiring comptroller told tina
President that his resignation "unde,
the circumstances and before the ey-
piration Of the time l might have oc-
cupied the office under my presen,
tenure, and pending action by the
senate on my nomination. required
him to present this very brief com
pilation of the facts and of the rea.
sons for my action"
President Wilson said he had read
the letter with ''the greatest SYM
pathy."
Mr.. Williams is returning to his
home In Richmond to become chair
man Of the board of directors of the
Richmond Trust Company. He was
appointed comptroller of the currency
by President Wilson in January. 1914
after serving nearly a year as an as
sistant secretary of the treasury and
was re-nominated in successive ses-
sions of the Senate in January 1919
in June 1919. December 1919. ard
again in December 1920, but action Or
these never was held. Between ses.
sions he was continued in office BY
recess appointments.
Thomas i. Kane. first deputy
comptroller of the currency, will ac.
as comptroller until Mr.. Williams
successor has been appointed by
President Harding.
Mr.. Williams term Of Office would
have ended automatically with ths
close of the Wilson administrator
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03
Signed by Governor

The following acts were signed I'M
der date Of March / by Governor
Percival p. Baxter:
An act to ratify, confirm and make
valid the, doings Of the Old Folks
Home. in Bath. and the Home for
Aged Couples and Ola Men, in con-
solidating the Homes for the Aged,
maintained by them severally.
An act to make legal and valid the
annual town meeting of the town of
Crawford, in the County of Washing
ton. held March 20. 1920.
An act creating the West Paris VII
lage Corporation.
An act amendatory of Section Z, of
Chapter 1T of the Revised Statutes
as amended by Chapter 226 Of the
Public Laws of 1919. relating to COM
pensation of judges upon retirement
An act to extend the charter of the
Lincoln County Street Railway.
An act to amend Section 16 Of
Chapter 20 OF the Revised Statutes,
relating to the inspection Of records
of poisons sold by druggists.
An act to permit the town Of South
port to obtain a supply OF pure wa
ter
An act to amend an act entitled
IAN Act Granting Charter to the
Alumni Association Of Bates COL
lege."
An act to extend the charter OF the
Quebec Extension Railway Com
lpany.
An act to extend the charter Of
the Eastern Maine Railroad.
An act to revive, renew and extend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03
Full Time Highway Commission

The act creating a full time, fully
paid highway commission was given
hearing before the judiciary and
ways and bridges committees in joint
session in the hall of the House
Wednesday afternoon. Frank d. Mar
shall Of Portland, chairman of the
legislative committee of the Maine Au-
tomobile Association. who drew the
measure, stated that it was prepared
at the request of a number of the di-
rectors Of the Maine Automobile AS
ISOLATION for the consideration of the
Legislature and that 1t did not neces-
sarily have the full endorsement of
the organization.
He stated that the bill called for a
full time commission composed Of
three members. one to be appointed
for two years, one for four years and
one for six years and thereafter all
reappointments to be for terms of six
years. Salaries were fixed at $1,000
for the chairman and $500 for the
other two commissioners.
Lyman II. Nelson of Portland ap-
peared in favor of the measure. de-
claring that. with the creation of a
department OF motor vehicles under the
supervision of the State Highway
Commission, there would be a suffi-
Gent amount of work to keep a full
time commission busy. He briefly dis
cussed the motor truck problem and
said that he is in favor Of limiting
their weight TO possibly $4,000 pounds
rather than the suggested $4,000 con-
tanned In the prOnOaed revision of
Chapter &c of the Revised Statutes.
No others appeared either for or
against the act, but 1t VS. announced
by Chairman Gillin Of the committee
that the vehicle act, containing re-
visions suggested at Wednesday hear
ing, would come UP for a rehearing
on Thursday, March 10. at which time
others who desired might appear for
or against the measure for a perma-
nent State Highway Commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03

In Boston was brief, one side on,s
was represented, and details ws,.
not discussed. wish to contributs
insofar as am able toward the prom
err solution of the transportatio,
problem. Absolute frankness ON tn
part of both sides must be insis,as
upon. for the people of the State ~
Maine win not accept the additions,
burden Of rate increase unless thav
believe that 1t is really necessary. !
urge upon the railroad officials ths
importance OF taking this commi...s
intotheir confidence"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03
VERMONT GOVERNOR
NAMES COMMITTEE

Montpelier, VT, Mar. 2.-Govern,,
James Hartness today announces
appointment of tn ecommittee to CON-
fer in Boston with similar bodis.
from other New England states 4,
regional railroad problems. Robe,,
n. McCauiey. of Burlington, head,
the committee Others are Harry
Carr of st. Johnsbury. Hugh ]. N
Jones of Montpelier. ]. F. Dewey A
Queechee and Redfield Proctor Al
Proctor.
The governor. accompanied by Nj,
Hartness and Adjutant General n.
johnson, departed early this afte,.
noon for Washington to attend In.
Inauguration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03
Court Order Against
Metropolitan S. S. Co. On
Eastern Lines Petition

Portland, Me-, March 2-An OrdS
10 show cause why a restraining or
der should not issue was granted by
FEDERAL Judge Clarence Hale today
against the Metropolitan Steamship
Co. of New Jersey, which last NO
vember instituted suit against tho
Eastern Steamship Lines in the
York County Supreme court
The claim was set up by the DC.
fendants that the state courts have
no jurisdiction. 1t is contended thar
property valued at several million
dollars, including five steamers, two
lighters and control of Union Wharf
In Boston, for which the Methopoh,
tan Co. seeks restitution, is out o.
the state and that it is properly .
matter for the federal court. :.
Hearing on the show cause ord''
Is assigned for March IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03
To Attend INAUGURATION

Governor Percival P. Baxter, ac-
companied by his private secretary.
Gilbert r. Chadbourne of Augusta,
left Wednesday night for Washing
ton, d. c.. to attend the Inauguration
on Friday of Warren G. Harding of
Ohio as President of the United
States. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03

way out. II BRAND yielded. his gov
eminent would fall: ii we yielded,
our government would fall There
fore, the only course is for the allies
to impose their terms"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03

Street cars in Hamburg, Ger
many. have all been equipped with
mail boxes for posting letters. Tele-
grams, with stamps for payment
affixed, may also be deposited in
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03

1900 pounds About IS per cent.
Of the weight is borne by the rear
axles The size and material of the
/ tires would have much TO do with the
distribution OF the weight and that
is provided for.
Hinckley-Why not cut out all
these different weight schemes and
prohibit any truck using our roads
with over five tons weight on them?
MarshaIl-There might be a Z L.
ton truck then with 5-ton load.
HinckIey-No, they wouldn't buy
them. il limited as to load.
Gillin-What would prohibit a
Massachusetts truck coming with
I IL tons under the interstate COM
merce laws?
Hinckley-We can limit the load
to one ton If we wish We have
police power in this State, for the
protection of highways.
Marshail-The United States stat
ues provides for that We have the
power.
Sec. 81 provides the registration
fee for motor trucks, with the pro-
vision that solid-tire trucks shall
pay 80 Ia more than pneumatics-
It may be well to raise the fee for the
larger trucks.
Hinckley-Any provision for get
ting at corporation from Boston or
Portsmouth doing a truck service in
Maine?
Observation-Disclosures bill provides
for that, in that all commercial
trucks operated in Maine must be
registered, but non-residents may
operate for four days for one-third
the fee and after 10 days pay the
full fee.
Taber D. Bailey, former President
of the Maine Senate. said that he
did not wish to be regarded as an
opponent of the bill, but there were
one or two matters he would like to
call to the committees attention.
Many cities, he said, now had motor
equipped fire apparatus, also police
patrols and there were some automo-
bile ambulances. These vehicles
when responding to call were max
ing emergency. trips and there was
need Of speed. He felt provisions
should be made for giving them the
right of way and requiring all other
vehicles to get to the side of the
street.
Brother Bailey" asked Rep. Wing
Of Auburn. would you include
/ hearses and mail wagons in that
! list?"
Charles r. Marble, executive secre-
tary of the Maine Automobile Deal
ers' Association, said that except for
an objection to the provision requir-
ing dealers to pay $40 each extra
set of plates they used. the associa-
/ ton which he represented was a pro-
ponent of the bill.
William S. Linnell Of Portland told
the committee that he could not tell
whether he opposed the bill or any
part of it until he had seen the pro-
posed new draft.
! Dir. Marshall was asked to prepare
| the new draft, Incorporating changes
which he had suggested, as we'll as
those suggested by the committee,
| and submit it to a special meeting of
| the committee on the evening of
| Thursday. March 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03

In the Democratic national conyen-
ton at Baltimore in 1912, Champ
Clark led on 81 ballots for the nomina-
tion as candidate for president and
had clear majority on nine ballots,
prior to the final naming of Woodrow
Wilson. The two-thirds rule of the
convention alone prevented Mr.. Clark
nomination. The honor which his par
ty thus paid him was the most notable
of his public life. In American po-
litical history Martin Van Buren, was
the only other man who failed Of the
Democratic nomination for the pres
idency after having received a major
ity of the votes in the national con-
vention, but he enjoyed the unique
distinction of being elected subse-
quently.
William J. Bryan's sensational at
tack on Mr.. Clark at Baltimore. charg-
ing him with being affiliated with
leaders representing "the interests"
held the convention In deadlock for
more than a week when 1T ended in the
nomination OF Wilson. Bryan's speech.
declaring that Thomas F. Ryan, Au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-03
What perfect skin

Inc cnarm OF radiant, healthy
skin is within the reach OF practical
~ every woman. Resinol Soap and
Ointment do not work miracles but
they do make red, rough, blotchy,
oily skins clearer, fresher and more
attractive. Use them regularly for
few days and SEQ how your skin
improves.
Rssinol Shaving Stick soothes tender
skiuD, RCS1N01 products at oil dr10Oisfa
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-22
PREVENTING HARpsH1ps.

Action by the lower house of con gress in passing the Johnson bill which will permit all aliens who left other shores before the eighth of June to en- ter the country even though the June quota for their nationality may have been reached is wise and entirely jus tifed. Such people, who would of course be obliged to pass the immigration re- quirements the same as ever, will be charged off against the quotas of sue ceeding months and will not therefore be admitted in excess of the years lim- tation.
 Putting into effect the immigra ton re- strotion so quickly after the law was passed worked an injustice upon those who were en the way to this country be- fore it was known the law was adopted even though they had set out in hopes of getting here before the law might be enacted. To force them to return would be a hardship entirely unwarranted in which the steamship companies and the immigrants would suffer.
 In view of the prevailing circum- stances it is only fair that those who can meet the requirements and are ready
 
 and be charged off to the quota of some other month, notification regarding which should be transmitted to other countries that this excess of the number to be ad- mitted will not prevail each month be- cause of the exception which is made of the June conditions.
 Such an admission of the aliens does not mean that the restrictions fixed ir the original bill will be exceeded. Ii doesn't mean the country Is going to re celve more immigrants than intended. I simply admits them matter of les: than a month in advance of the tim' when they would be entitled to come fl and in so doing there Is display O the justice which they have reason t, expect after they enter The action O the house should be quickly followed b! that of the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-22
Norwich. Wednesday, June ss, 1881.
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING JUNE 18th, 1921
 11,l56
DIsARMING.

lr an address at the commencement exercises at Tufts college Secretary Weeks of the war department declared hat the present administration is desr- 1us of disarmng as far as it is safe to go. When he declared that the gov -rnment was In a position to understand just how far it ought to go he called at tention to a fact that will have to be admitted and made it plain that it was being guided in @ large degree by the action of others.
 It has been repeatedly said that this country cannot afford to take the lead in iisarmament 10 the extent of going the whole distance without regard to what others are doing. Just because We might )e desirous of setting a good example lnder the expectation that others would .ollow gives no assurance that such would be the case. There is no policy which this country has followed or in- ends 10 follow that would give any other nation reason for making greater preparations for war in time of peace han during conflict. and yet the secre- "a ry intimates that that is the situation.
 That doesn't necessarily mean that ms country Sh0uld undertake 10 man. ain just as rapid pace in military preparations We cannot afford to neg lect our protection and we cannot afford 70 plunge headlong into the competitive race of warshiD building though We night better stand the pace than some others.
 From the attitude disclosed, however n the conference committees of con --ess 10 which have been referred the army and navy appropriation bills there Ire strong indications that the demand Tor curt7iled appropriations will be met Such would not mean dissrma ment by a cn- shot. It would mean the reduction n expenditures that is highly desirable md he open to the interpretation that Ne are not doing as much in time of 'eace in the war of war preparations as turing war days Curtailment doesn'i mean disarmament It can never be ex 5ected that We will disarm to the poin where the safety of the nation would b' eop3rd.zed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-22
THE CASH BONUS.

With the reporting of a bill in con- -ress concerning the much sought for ederal bonus. it is interesting to note hat the United States Chamber of '0mmerce has issued a statement in vhich it opposes the cash bonus for for ner service men. It believes that every hing possible should be done for the re- lshilitatiou of the sick and disabled If loesn't believe, however, that there mould be any cash bonus to those who lave suffered no physical impairment md in urging against such a plan points lut that the big war has already lald
 mortgage of about S1135 on every fam ly in the United States.
 IL is possible that all is not yet being lone for the disabled soldiers that ought Q be. The attention that is being given this situation is such that the remedy VIII be soon applied and there is much significance attached to statement which was recently made by Senator imoot to the effect that it would be but few years before a veterans pension 'in would be introduced in congress. That of course would be in addition to my cash bonus, in addition to what the different states have done and regardless 'f the insurance which is being carried by the government.
 A cash bonus is not going to square accounts with those who displayed their patriotism. Patriotism wasn't in fact confined to those who took up arms in he service of their country. The eoun- ny owes a debt of gratitude to it's de- 'enders which cannot be squared by I .aSh payment If such were possible It ,annot fail to be remembered that those who made the greatest sacrifice, thost who gave up their lives can never be compensated Under the idea of paying Tor patriotism the country could never discharge it's greatest debt.
 All but six of the states have provided Tor the relief of veterans and in the ob 'ections raised to the federal cash bonu: his is pointed out as well as the fae hat adoption of such bonus bill would slace serious obstacle in the way o
 economic rehabilitation and that it woul( nly serve to increase our taxation a ! time when the demand is for a move nent in the other direction with ever, 'amily mortgaged by the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-22
IN THE PHILIPPINES.

No one knows what report will be 'rought back from the Philippines by General Wood and former Governor General Forbes as the result of investi-- Iations which are now underway for the purpose of furnishing a basis for deter mining whether the people of the islands lave progressed 10 the point where they lught to be given their freedom and cast oose from the control of this govern nent There may be those who believe because they are hoping that way that he report will flavor the granting of in- dependence now. and there are those who 'eel that the time has not yet arrived rhen they should be cast adrift, that ve have not discharged our full duty here and that we ought not to give them heir freedom now only to be obliged to Itep in and resume our guidance a few Tesrs hence, and cause the islands to 70 through the detrimental and back ward effects of such an experience.
 Just at the present time attention is bound to be directed to the assertion that The Philippine government is on the verge of bankruptcy, that this govern nent must permit the Issuance of bonds md short term certificates to the amount n '5o.ooo.oso in order to get 1t back
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-22
FROM LUcILLE.S DIARY

this ungracious suggestion of hers that made me neglect to take them down to the theatre. We were late 'n starting, ss poor Cousin Fannie had iain dowH to rest after she fiEally finished my freek, and she did not get up in time to dress before dinner. So we all left ia furry, and it was no wonder I forgot the Siils' tickets
 Good gracious. Lueile.r exclaimed Hariot as we entered the lobby of the theatre, "the tickets are not in the box office"
 Of course I explained api tried by be- ing very calm and gentle mysel. to soothe her perturbed spirit. She wss az gsieved at having missed the opening number and when she discovered that hadn't the tickets with me she was posi- lively rude in her outspoken annoyance Fortunately I remembered Eumbers of the seats and I was able to wr9Fg.e them from the young man in the boX9ef- flee. After all her fuss Hario; and George went into the theatre as saan as we did.
 After the concert as was having de- lightful little visit with Ernest Aubrey who had seen me in the audience and had sought me in the foyer Har.ot brushed by and said she aopsd that we had been able to hear ths music well.
 "Yes, indeed" I answered pisasantiy Tt was charming concert, wasn't -t0'
 I've didn't hear much of it from the peanut gallery" she remarked rather coarsely. I thought, as sha and George went on out of the theatre.
 "What did she meap::" asked mother when we were on our way home. l ex- plained.
 'They had very good seats h the bal cony, but some people are never satis- fedH
 Then mother began to scoil me fer not letting them have two of the three seats we had in the pareuet.
 why. mother" I prc:as.ed, do yor think I'd let you pr Cousin Fannie ciinIt way up in the balcony? fo1 doat afpre eiate my thought for you at all, it seem' to me, ever"
 Please don't cry, Lucille" she begged as I dabbed my eyes Poor mother, she does more gratuitou' worrying than any person l know-Chi cago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-22

attended a moving picture show recently and the picture developed rather an un- expected angle in that the person who appeared on the screen for some time proved to be spirit of a man who had returned to earth in order to make a con- fession and right a wrong. The woman was discussing the picture with a friend and both expressed astonishment at the outcome of the story, saying they never the grave.
 The little girl listened with intense in- terest, then said: Well. mother. now