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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
UNITY

WEST-Miss Mary Fowler who
came from Bangor last week is pass
ing the holidays in her homo.
Mrs. 6. Il. Jones is quite i'll at the
home of her parents in Albion.
Miss Myrtle Gerald came Saturday
from Belfast TO pass the Christmas
holiday in her home.
Ruel Wiley went last Friday to
Clinton, 10 attend the funeral of his
little nephew. From there he went
to Pittsficld to pass Christmas with
his daughter. Mrs. H.. NJ. Dillehay
and family.
Miss Virginia Foster of C. C. l.
Watcrvillc. is passing the Christmas
recess at homo.
Miss Mildred Jones is passing the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T.. NJ. Jones.
Mrs. Charles Hamlin is i'll with
bronchitis.
Mrs. Cora Murch and daughter
Oliver, are visiting relatives in this
place.
An enjoyable family Christmas
dinner and tree was held at the homo
of Willinm Gerald on Sunday with
about 20 present
The winter term Of Kelley schoo,
commenced on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
THE NEW STATE AUDITOR

Along with regrets because of the
resignation of Mr.. WardWell from the
Office of State Auditor qualification
with the selection of his successor
was generally expressed. Mr.. Hayford
has been chief clerk and law clerk in
this department and has the requisite
experience and executive ability for
maintaining the high standards of his
predecessor. The Governor recog-
nized merit in promoting Mr.. Hayford
to the position Of State Auditor and
gives assurance to those who recog-
nize the Importance of Tic duties of
that office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
Bars and Fixtures
May at Last Benefit
Some Poor PEOPLE

Detroit Mich, Dec. oS-Dozens of
mahogany. walnut and lockwood
bars, tables and fixtures from saloons
raided in the Detroit district since
the advent of prohibition, a display Of
highly polished and costly wood val
ued at upwards of 100000, may be
among Detroits poor. Or these bars
and tables, over which thousands of
elbows have been crooked and that
in years past have been made to elis-
ten by constant application of towels
in the hands of white aproncd at
PENDANTS may be converted into
benches for august judges or into
pulpits behind which clcrgymcn will
stand and voice the arguments for a
saloonless world.
While state and city prohibition
forces are making up their minds
which course to pursue in disposal of
the valuable store of wood, rats and
mice are playing havoc with the bars
and tables, that have been dumped
in heap near ono of the city's police
stations.
Under a state law prohibition of
ficials confiscate the fixtures in any
establishment found to be dispensing
liquors. Lacking a place to store
these articles the officials have piled
them in a vacant place outdoors,
thus creating what the police call the
city's mahogany dump"
Judge William NJ. Heston of re-
corder's court has decrccd the collcc-
ton be cut into fircwcod and given
to the poor. Others propose the
water soaked pile be salvagod and
that the wood be used to make pul-
pits and judges benches.
For display purposes the wood is
worth fortune but for frewood it is
no better than the more plcbian
varieties. City officials say that to
cut the bars into stove wood would
cost more than it would be worth for
that purpose. Therefore the pro-
posal Of Judge Heston will not be put
into effect, for a time Mt least
While n solution is being reached
tho owner of the property on which
the mahogany dump" is located is
frantically urging the officials to
take it away" as he needs tho space
and also because the dump" has be-
come the home Of scores OF rats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
FATS AND OILS INCREASE

Factory production of fats and oils
is among the industries which has
scared unusually rapidly during re-
cent years in the United States. An
increasing use of the so-called butter
substitutes and compound lards of
present day co, kerry is partially ac-
countabe for the enormous produce
ton recorded. HousehOlders who
previously disdained to use any but
the golden butter from the churn
have turned to employ a more eco
nomical food substance and the oleos
and nut-margarincs scorned not SO
long ago by the good provider" are
gaining in popularity and extent Of
usefulness.
During the three month period
ended September so, 1921, factory
production of fats and oils, exclusive
of refined oils and derivatives, listed
in Bureau of Census statistics, edible
and neutral lard with total of 321,-
Joo.529 pounds; cottonseed oil,
present day substitute for the more
patrician olive oil, 142,9S9,S45
pounds; liiseed oil, 107,716, Ala
pounds; tallow with 90,401 ,032 and
coconut oil, resulting in the coco-nut
buffers of commerce, as "a. 43S, 9S6
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
ALL.oR.NoTHiNe POOR POLICY

The reports from Ireland indicate
not in sympathy with the whole-hog
or-nothing policy Of DeNalera. They
have had long and bitter experience
with extremists, they are ready to try
a fair offer. This. offer is so liberal
from the English standpoint that it
was expected to fan the flames of in
surrection in Egypt and India. The
expectation is being realized.
Whether the prevailing of sane
counsels in Ireland, rs now seems
probable, will also exert an influence
in those countries remains to be seen
The malcontents doubtless will con-
tend that their measure of liberty
isn't equivalent to that accorded Ire
land. They will not concede that
their people are not so we'll fitted to
receive it, and it must be admitted
that some of the events in the history
of the struggle IN the Eneralu 1Slc
support that contention. Neverthe-
less to the outside world the conces-
sions made by England in Egypt
seem liberal. Aside from retaining
supervision over Egypts foreign re-
lations and maintaining garrisons for
protection of the SucZ Canal England
is willing to grant what amounts to
independence.
The Nationalist, after the manner
of DeValera and men of that mould,
will have none of it. No apron
strings for them. They are grown up
in their own estimation. OF course
their desire is but natural. No blame
attaches to them on that account. But
when men assume to speak for a peo-
pie they place themselves under OBJ
legation to speak wisely. Apparently,
if one may judge from the rioting by
the Nationalist bureaucrats in Cairo,
they are not fulfilling their obliga-
tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
Proposed Plan to
Build Up Our Pub
lie Library System

Chicago. Dec. 2S--Resolutions en-
dorsing a. National Certifcat!on
Board for public libraries and others
declaring that 81 per capita is a
reasonable minimum revenue FOR
the library equipped with trained IL
brarians. will be presented to the
mid-winter meetings of the Ameri-
can Library Association. which will
open here tomorrow and continue
three days.
One resolution to be offered by a
special committee assigned to the
subject of a National Certification
Board says:
Belt resolved that the American
Library Association empowers and
directs the Executive Board of the
association to appoint forthwith a
special committee, which committee.
in cooperation with representatives
of other bodies interested in stand
ards of library service. shall be
charged with the following specific
duties, to wit:
ITO prepare articles of incorpoia-
ton for state or federal charter for
national certification board for Ii
braries, in which board the Ameri-
can Library Association shall always
have the power to appoint a ma
jority of the members; and
ITO report on ways and means of
financing the activities of such Ger
LITIGATION board"
The Committee on Library Reve-
nues recommends the adoption of
the following:
THE American Library Associa-
ton declares that 81 per capita. of
the population OF the community
served. is a reasonable minim am
revenue fofethe library in communi-
ties desiring to maintain a good
modern public library with trained
librarians. This sum should cover q
main library with reading room ia
cilities, branch libraries and reading
rooms within easy reach of all the
people in the larger communities. q
registration of card holders equal to
so per cent, of the population, ana a
considerable collection of the more
expensive books of reference. with
q home use of about five volumes
per capita.
Communities desiring their IL
braries to supply these needs extern
sively. will need to provide support
beyond the minimum of ST per
capita. and for the, highest grade of
service s. per capita would be rea-
sonable sum. This would include
extension work sufficient to bring
home to the children. the foreign
speaking PEOPLE, business men, arti-
sans, advanced students. public off
Gals, and in general all classes of
the people. the opportunities that
such Il library is not only ready but
is able to afford, with a service that
is administered by trained librarians
having special knowledge in their
particular departments. Such a serv-
ice should lead to a registration of
card holders equal to 30 per cent.
of the population and reading
room attendance equal to or greater
than the number of books issued for
home USE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
Editorial Comment
The Trail Of Politics
New York Times. Dem.

Some Of the great minds on the
Democratic Congressional Committee
have been sleefully giving out at
Washington Il discovery OF their own.
1t relates to the differing views of the
meaning of the -Four Power Treaty
apparently held by the President and
his Secretary of State. No chance
and temporary misunderstanding will
account for the incident, say these
Democratic readers Of the riddle
They see in it a deliberate and fell
design. The President was becoming
jealous OF the praise heaped upon the
Secretary, Mr.. Hughes was getting
too much of the limelight Talk was
springing up that he would be irresis-
tible as a Presidential candidate in
1924. Hence Mr. Harding had to in
tervene, in the guise of an innocent
misinterpreter of the treaty, so as to
give the country the impression that
the Secretary Of State had done an
unwise and unpopular thing. Thus,
according to the Democratic wise
men, the trail OF politics was over it
all
The theory is too clever by half. It's
INV euloIS COulu easily ne put uOWn Dy
plain tale of what actually hap
pened. When perfectly natural eX-
PLANTATION can be given of an unfor-
tunate official blunder, why go so far
afield to seek hidden motives? There
is, in fact, not the slightest reason to
suspect friction between the Secre-
tary of State and the President. OF
Mr.. Hughes's entire loyalty to his
chief it would not be advisable for
any man to raise a question--in his
presence. And in the whole matter
of the negotiations at Washington,
Mr.. Harding. with fine sense of the |
fitness of things, chose for himself a
self effacing role. AS for the next |
Presidential nomination, it is almost |
a certainty that neither he nor Mr.. |
Hughes is giving it thought. Both |
Of them have subjects Of anxiety |
much nearer at hand: the Senate. for |
example; the course of legislation in |
Congress; the Congressional elections |
Of 1922. If they can get through the !
next year safely, they will be ready |
to let 1924 take care of itself Sufi- |
Gent unto the political year is the
evil thereof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
Rehabilitation for
Diving Hawaiian Race

Honolulu, Dec. Shy Mail).-
The first step in the endeavor to re-
habilitate the dying Hawaiian race
placing l. Hawaiian families on
specially selected farm sites on Mo-
lokai, the leper island-will cost ap-
proximately $4,000. George p.
Cooke, executive officer of the Ha-
waiian Homes Commission, reported
to the organization at a special
meeting.
The commission, appointed by
Governor Wallace r. harrington. in
accordance with the rehabilitation
act passed by Congress. hopes to es-
tablish the first settlers on Molokai
by January /, 1923. The land select
ed is practically virgin soil and must
be cleared and prepared for the
farmers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
TpAINs FAVE AtIciIsrA roo

Bangor, tl24 a m. sl.40 a. m, 12.33ar,
$500 a m. 1913 a. M. ~ IS p m, 1922 N:
TAO p m.
B. & A Pts. II Pa M. 1898 am. t933a. m I,
Bar Harbor AL i0a m, - 80 m. tg.33am
Bath, t6 l5a m, 70 3sa m. 50. 50a m, 70. 300 m
t725p M. *1o,4S p, IN
Boston 20 IL am. t6.l5 m. +o.3sa M. 1888
a. m, 10 BOP m. 1894 p m, 40. IS p m
Calais II 33 m, 10 33 m
Dover Foxcroft B5.O0 a m, p IS p m.
Gardiner 70 la m. rs Is a. n, t9.3S a. m:
$3.50 m y 80 p m, 1894 p M, tj.l5 p m.
17.25 D m. 40 As p. III.
Hallowel. rs Is a, m, t9.3S a. m. 50 50 a. m.
1902 IN. 1884 p. m, Is. Is p m. tvs p m,
fio4Sp N.
Harmony B5ooa m. t2.5s p m.
Lewiston i6 Is a m. t9.3S m, 50. SO L.:
Il 3op m. 40 As p. m
New York 70 30p m. 1894 p m.
Portland 70 liam. &c I5a m. 1855 a. m 80 50
am 70 SOP IN. 1884 pm. " 25 m 30 As .. N.
Rocklaud rs Is a m. a.3S m.
Skowhegan B5OOa m. 80 33 a m. z. IS o. m.
So Gardiner. t6l5a m. t9.3S m, 80 j9am,
1880 IN. 1884 p. m. t5.l5 p. m. L .2j p m.
%10.4S p m
St John. t1.24a. m,
Waterville. "a a m. 81 40 a. m. 2 80 am:
$500 a. M, *9.33 a m, Y. IS p m. 1912 D. m,
t7.4O D m. SDaily except Monday
sDaily tDaily except Sunday sSunday only.
Discontinued after October 23rd
Except Sunday and Monday
DC. DOUGLASS, NJ. L. HARRIS.
9-25-2l V.P. Genl Mgr. Genl Passenger Ast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29

That only such aircraft as are
manned by aviators, who have had
two years practical experience as
military fliers, may be considered
military weapons is a distinction not
likely to be productive of much diff
ference. Perhaps it is about all that
is practical at this time. 1t would
confne the services of most of the
war fliers to military air craft but
would not prevent the training and
employment Of fiiers who would be
Just as sllilful in the management of
the air vehicle and who could easily
adapt their training to war purposes
should occasion require.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
Weak Kidneys and
Bladder Made Strong

Thousands die every year from
weak Kidneys and Tladder who ought
to be enjoying the blessings Of life.
If you're subject to weak spells, dig
ziness. headache, lame back, lack OF
appetite, puffy eyes, specks, disturbed
sleep. cloudy urine, rheumatism, an
noying bladder troubles, clammy fcet
or any other tendency to Brights dis
ease, Diabetes or Gravel. recognize
them as danger signals, warning you.
Don't neglect them, but get Or.
Carey's Marsh-RoOt Prescription NO
III Liquid or Tablets) at FIetch-
er's Pharmacy who with every other
good druggist has been authorized 20
return purchase price on two bottles
to ell who state they are not berehtted,
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
Finnemore Funeral
Wife Will Recover

Pressure Isle, Me-, Dec. 21-Funeral
services We're held at Perham Tues
day for Havelock NJ. Finnemore, who
shot his wife at Washburn. Saturday,
then killed himself. Mrs. Finnemore
is in the hospital here and will recov-
or, although two of the four shots
fired at her took effect.
Close acquaintance of the family
believe that Finnemore was psyche
rathic. He was crushed beneath
falling tree about year ago. One leg
was amputated and he had not been
able TO work since. being in constant
pain. His wife left the farm home
and was working at hotel in Wash
burn, where the tragedy took place.
She is about 80 years old. There are
three children, aged two, four and six
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
DIXMONT
Bickford : Tasker

\ wide circle of friends of Clar-
ence ~ Bicktord and Miss Louljo
May Tasker. both of Dixmont arm
congratuating them upon their re-
cent marriage, the ceremony ieirp
performed December - at the home
OF J.. i. Toothaker. the ofriciatinr
justice the double ring service be7
ing used. The bride. one Of MI
inonts most beautiful and accom-
pushed young ladies. the only child
OF Mr. and Mrs. Harry w. Taskcr
was neatly gowned in white reor'
Re,te with embroidery trimming
ING groom is young man of ene
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
WORKING ON THE TARIFF

Those having anything to do with
the remaking Of the tariff are finding
work aplenty. Senator Smoot, who
says it will be February before the
Senate committee will be able to re-
port the measure to the Senate de-
clares that: I'VE are confronted with
the task of writing the most difficult
tariff bill in the history of the coun-
try"
While it is conceded that the tariff
will be made by those who believe in
protection of home industries there
inevitably will be differences of opin-
ion respecting Just what must be the
nature of the protection. A duty
which would stimulate production
and yet eventually operate to restrict
the profitable disposal of the products
is not wanted. To avoid this will re-
quire the utmost discrimination.
In the matter of the proposed
American valuation plan, under
which imports would be rated ac-
cording to the selling prices in this
country rather than on the reported
selling prices in the countries from
which they come, subject to fuctua-
ton of exchange and other influences,
there is a heated controversy on now
before the Senate committee. Mr..
Shaw, former secretary of the Treas
ury, is authority for a statement to
the effect that this country is losing
millions annually because of the
present foreign valuation clause. The
the foreigner and the importer; a lit
tie of it represents the slight reduc-
dersell the American product, it is
said The opponents, however, are
telling us that the American valua-
ton plan will add billions to the bills.
American consumers will have to pay
Just why this need be does not APP
pear. The committee should secure
an explanation if it be fact, and if it
isn't should be able to prove it for
what it is. Premier BRAND has sug-
gested exports to France from Ger
many should be valued in France. He
thinks we'll Of the plan.
, This much should not be over
looked: this is an American market.
American producers who pay taxes
should receive first consideration. 1t
would not in the long run, help for
egn countries, especially the pro-
ducers in those countries, if the
standards of the American producers
are lowered.
With the prospect of frequent
changes in conditions during the next
few years some way should be de-
vised for properly meeting these as
they arise and affect our revenues.
Smoot has already introduced bill
intended to comply with President
Harding's suggestions for a flexible
tariff. There are some who object to
this feature and claim it would tend
to confuse and embarass, ignoring
the fact that changes made would be
made only after due consideration
and to counteract possible contingent
cies likely to arise and which but for
this would surely cause disturbance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29

Timothy Smith. So, died Tuesday,
at the home of his daughter. Mrs. W.
H. Soper, Winter street. Auburn. He
was the son of Timothy Smith of So
lon and was born in that town and
livedtthere until a short time ago. He
was member of the Scion Methodist
Church for so years and a charter
member of Scion Lodge Of Odd Fell
lows. He is survived by his daugh-
ter, son, George S. Smith of Mon
mouth, and a sister, Mrs. Almira B.
Adams, widow Of Rev. z. T. Adams.
formerly superintendent of the Au-
susta District OF Methodists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29

English coal brought in as ballast
is selling on this side for s4.15 a ton
as compared with American coal said
to be no better for which Sc is
charged, although less than year
ago this country was sending coal
abroad. Either the foreign producer
is not getting enough for his product
or some party to the transaction in
this country is getting too fat a divi-
lend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
TYPICAL CONVERSA-
TONS
Trying to Pay the Bill
(J. /. McEvoy)

". L. MCEtOy)
(The meal is finished and one Of
the two diners snatches the bill
and tries to pay it. The other
bowls aloud in protest..
No. SIR! Nothing doing.
Gwan. Gwan, (Waves away
hand outstrctched for the said
BID.
Here, waiter, give me that bill.
CWaiter looks at him with blank
neutrality. 1t is nothing in the
walters life who gets the bilD.
No. you give it to me. 1 asked
for it first.
Come, where do you get that
stuff? 1 invited you to dinner
ard you take the bill. Don't take
MS money, waiter, it is counter
felt. Go waiter). You take this
money. (Waiter obediently takes
the money!.
Here, now, where do you get
this bill, understand? You paid
for the last dinner.
i did NOT. You paid ia 7 for ri H. T.
Meanwhile the waiter is saving
up and down. first on one fo.t and
then on the other. What's ali the
shooting for? Why don't they
pay tIitil plIl anu get Out IHcN
are keeping some other good Gus
toners away from his table.
Well, maybe I did. But that
doesn't make any difference. Ian
going to pay for this one.
you arc-in a pigs eye.
We'll, | certainly am.
You are not.
oh, don't be darn fool. j. you
are going to act like this III
never go out to dinner with YOU
again.
Well, if YOU are going to take it
that way. Gle had hoped ali along
he would take it that way).
Sure. I am going to take it that
way. TELL YOU what Ill do. I'll
match you Tor it.
Nothing Going.
Come. that's fair enough.
Oh. very well.
CThey match. The follow who
had hoped all along that the other
fellow would take it that way"
loses. Bursts into a boisterous,
but somewhat hollow laugn).
There. You should have given
it to me in the first place.
Well Ill get YOU the next time.
Cmon, lets go. Where's that
tThe waiter is in the kitchen Civ
ing them = rather low, but very
Vlvidly-colorcd cursing).
(Syndicated by Associated Editors)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
If Your Trouble
Is Scrofula
As Often Acquired as Inherited

You have oruptions ana sores and
perhaps enlarged glands Of tho ncci;.
This blood disease affects tho Internal
organs. especially the lungs ana "
neglected may develop into consump-
ton.
It causes many troubles. ana ls ar
grayatcd by impure air. unwholegoma
food, bad water. too much heat or
cold, and want OF proper exercise.
Hoods Sarsaparlla. thA blood
purifying medicine that has been used
with so much satisfaction by three
generations. Is wonderfully successful
in the treatment of scrcfula. Give II
trial.
II cathartic or laxative Is needed
take Hoods Iills.-AdS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
Especially tho Eggs

The comedian was bantcring a
young actor.
"Ah, we'll" said the latter, with
great f-satisfaction. 80 far the
profession has brought me bread and
butter"
And eggs, Arthur-and eggs!' said
the comedian.-Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
MISERABLE FOR
TWO YEARS
Fruit-a-tiv Re-
stored Her Strength
and Vitality
Moultonville, Carroll Co., n. "A

81 was all run down and work was
burdensome owing to Indigestion, and
gas on my stomach which caused me
to beleh a good deal. My heart
seemed to be affected.
1t was two years ago that was in
this condition and began the use OF
Fruit "a tives," which proved the
very remedy l required. was freed
of the Indigestion, which ! attributed
to my heart: and can conscientious
~ recommend "Fruit-a-tives" the
great Fruit Medicine"
Mrs. FRANK w. WALLACE.
soc a box, s for $3.50, trial size Csc.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A- TIVES
Limited. OGDENSBURG, n. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-29
Such Grammar!

A correspondent Of an evening paper
wants to know the best way to make
shy lover propose. We suggest that
the young woman take him gently on
her knee, put her arms tightly around
his neck. kiss him allegro crescendo
and then gasp: well, darling. what
was YOU going to ray before you was
interrupted Roy X. Moulton, In
New York Evening Mail.