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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
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| ing Democrat of the ways and means
committee, directed the fight against
passage and made the principal
| speech.
Throughout the debate the ques-
! ton continually bobbedl up that the
! proposal would invade the rights of
| the states to control their own cred
it.
| "Already irreverent hands have
| been laid upon that sacred docu-
ment, the Constitution of the United
States" said Mr.. Graham, "and I
know of no more pernicious proposal
than this. 1t is an effort to rob the
state Of one element of it's sovereign
| ty."
Mr.. Graham denied the statements
| made by Republican speakers that
tax exempt securities offered an av-
enue through which the rich could
escape ttxation, declaring thousands
OF bonds issued by municipalities and
which would be prohibited-were
held by poor people, who took that
refuge to safety, content to accept
lesser income"
Mr.. Crisp said he was convinced
| that If q stop was not put on tax
| exempt securities, the income tax
law would be nullified. Vast fortunes
were being diverted from the channels
Of trade and industry, he said,
| putting a premium on idleness which
would tend to breed anarchy and dis
content. In addition, he asserted,
the result was differently for the
| farmer and the home builder in bor-
rowing money, and an increase in the
cost of living.
| Mr.. Fordney supported the resolu-
ton because, he said, he wanted the
states to have the right to pass on
the question. He said he had doubts
OF the wisdom of the purpose sought
/ by the amendment.
| Issuance Of tax exempt securities
is unsound, whether we look at it
from the fiscal, economic or social
| standpoint" said Representative
Mills. From the economic standpoint,
he added, they were "indefensiblc."
Gould there be anything more I'M
| fortunate from a social standpoint
than this present situation" Mr..
Mills said.
Say what you will about large
American fortunes, they were accu-
mulated by men Of ability, energy
and vision during the course of an
exceedingly busy life. Their reward
may have been excessive. but who
can deny that the Rockefellers, the
Fords. the Carnegies. and the Harri-
mans have made tremendous contri-
buttons to the economic and indus
trial development of America? The
outstanding fact about the rich men
of the country-a fact frequently
forgotten-is that they are all en-
| gagged in active business"
| Mr. Mills said the funds Of such
men which formerly had been REIN
vested in productive enterprises, 1--WE
| are now drying up
I'VE are driving such men from
| active business" he said, land we
are creating a class of idle rich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
Cases From Four
Counties Argued at
Law Court Tuesday

Six cases were heard Tuesday at the
law court now sitting at the court
house, three from Penobscot county.
one each from Waldor- Piscataquis and
Sagadahoc counties. The Penobscot
cases were: Edward J. Conquest. trus-
tee in bankruptcy Of the estate of
Benjamin Applebaum, VS.. Jacob Gold
man. This is an action of trover to
recover the value of a stock of goods.
The verdict was for $1300.93 and the
case is before the law court on cx-
ceptions and motion by the defendant.
Ella T.. Guild VS.. Eason Trust &
Banking Co. ct al, executors of the
estate of +. w. Hill. THIS is an action
to recover $4,000 on q check drawn
by +. w. Hill before his death and
presented after his decease.
Roland w. Mann ct al, trustees, VS..
Caroline A. Mann ct al. This is a bill
in equity to authorize the trustees of
an estate to sell real estate and to re-
invest the proceeds in other proper
ties. This case is before the law
court on report.
Waldo county case: Inhabitants of
the town Of Liberty VS.. Inhabitants of
town of Levant. This is an action to
recover for pauper supplies furnished
by Liberty to a pauper alleged to be-
long to Levant. The case is before
the court on report.
PiScataQus county case: Emma +,
Campbell vs. Ella V. Whitehouse. This
is a writ in equity to recover posses
sion of a lot Of timber lard in Piscata-
Quis county. Before the law court on
report.
SagadahOc county case: Gladys J..
Cheney VS.. Harry l.. Cheney. This is
an action to recover $50 as services
as housekenoer. The verdict of the
jury was for $S01.36 ami the case is
before the law court on motion for a
new trial by the defend1I.t t
The Sagadahoc county cases Wills be
completed Wednesday. Somerset
Waldo and Washington counties will
also be taken up Wednesday. York
county cases will be head Thursday
morning.
Attorneys present at the Tuesday
session Of court were: George f.
Thompson. L. NJ. Simpson, l.. c.
Stearns and II. W. Cook of Bangor;
D. J. McGillicuddy, w. I'll. Newell and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

know that we little fellows don't
know much but we will some day
and I hope you will bring us lots of
good things"
II saw you down street yesterday
and you certainly did look good to
me. I'm a little girl eight years old
and I'd like to have doll that can
say, Mamma
II am only seven years old. saw
your house and your mail box SO I
thought I would write you a letter.
I want some skis and my brother
Nelson wants a horn"
The prizes will be awarded Friday
evening during the children's hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
Old Santa Busy
With Letters From
Good Girls and BOYS

Santa Claus has been almost
swamped with the many letters
which he has been receiving since
he opened his cabin workshop in
Market Square last Saturday after
noon. Many Of them show quite
original thought and exceptional ex-
preston and they all show the rev.
erence and alteration in which this
venerable character is held by the
children. A few representative LETT
tiers are reproduced below for our
readers. Slice it to say that Santa
Claus put in three hours last eve
the day, reading his letters. Many
of the letters come from children
whose only hope Of merry Christ
mas lies with the generosity Of the
public and, as far as possible, the
writer's Of such letters will receive
actual gifts from Santa. A few gifts
have been left with him and with
the Chamber of Commerce for dis
tribution among the poor children
of the city.
Yesterday was dolls day at the
hut and Santa had scores of dolls on
display. From time to time during
the afternoon he invited groups of
girls to come in and handle the dolls
and enjoy themselves. The invita-
ton was readily accepted and
happy afternoon was enjoyed by
those who were fortunate enough to
be there. About so dolls were used
in all.
Today is boys day and everything
will be done to make the boys happy.
The toys that boys love will be on
display in great variety and the best
behaved boys will be admitted to
the hut to enjoy Santa's hospitality.
At o'clock Santa will go away
for a short recess, after which he
will return bearing his load of gifts
for the 500 school children of Au-
gusta and such other children as
happen to apply for gift tickets at
the Chamber of Commerce previous
to the tree exercises.
A few examples of the Santa let
ters are given here:
'Will you please give me cradle
for my doll? A big kiss for Santa
Claus
Il am little girl nine years old.
I would like. to have a doll for
Christmas. I will take good care of
her. I have a sewing set so could
make her lots Of good clothes. l
would love her very much for
haven't a very good doll"
Il am very glad you are in Angus
ia. This is corking place. The
gang is planning to have great
time with you. We are hoping that
YOU will like so we'll that you will
come next year"
Il am little girl five years old.
Will you please send me jolly dolly
for Christmas"
II know that you are a jolly old
chap and want me to get a doll this
Christmas. I want some cars and a
track for them to run on. With best
love and a happy Christmas"
II wish you would give me doll
because have none to play with. 1
think you have a pretty little house
to live in"
with you please help me to win
the sled. I say my prayer every
night so I can win the sled. If papa
and mamma were rich they would
buy me sled, but we are six chill
dren and papa is the only one that
works and he don't make much pay
a week. so please help me to win
the sled"
II am in the second grade. You
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

An error appeared in the list of
members of the Legion Post commit
tees appointed Monday evening as
published in the journal of Tuesday.
The list should have read: Minstrel
committee.-Chairman Harry o. Bar
ney; director, Keith Ryan; Frank E.
Southland. Arthur Tillin, Lurleigh Mich
OILS, Jerry Carey. Joseph Young. Jr..
and Dr.. Lewis Johnson. Membership
drive committee-ChairIIan Harry o.
Barney; Arthur Tifiin. Fred Cummings
and Charles BriSsette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
Y. NJ. C.. A. Notes

During the Christmas vacation all
afternoon classes at the "Y" will be
held in the morning. Today, the
grammar school girls will meet from
$50 to 1880 and the High school
girls from 1890 to 11.3O. Monday and
Thursday. the Juniors will meet from
$50 to TO- 80 and the intermediates
from 1890 to 11.50. Friday, the in
termediates meet, from 1880 to 11.3O.
The Saturday classes will remain as
given on the schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20 1922

Dana S. Williams Of Lewiston: n. p.
Rosen, Robert Payson and John f.. A.
Merrill of Portland: J. II. Hudson or
Guilford: George w. Cover Of Show
hogan; r. F. Dunton Of Belfast; H. r.
Coolidge of Pittsfeld; A. ]. Dunton of
Bath, and Herbert E. Locke Of Au-
Eusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
JACKMAN

=. A. Henderson passed a few days
in Waterville last week.
Schools closed Friday fer the Christ
mas vacation.
Miss Lillian Dubay left Saturday
morning for her home at Sherman
Mills for the holidays.
Thomas E. Adams, a student at U.
Of NJ. Is at home for the holidays.
Mrs. Hiram Newton returned home
from Skowhegan Thursday after pass
ing a few weeks with her son, Harry
r. Newton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
Manufacturers and
Employees Discuss
Proposed Legislation

A group of about 20 manufacturers
and employers of Augusta and vicin-
ity gathered Tuesday evening at the
Augusta House where after ban
quet, a discussion Of several pieces
Of proposed legislation with regard
to the workmen's compensation act,
4S-hour law and others, was held.
Judge Benjamin F. Cleaves Of Port
land, executive secretary OF the
Associated Industries Of Maine was
present and made a short address.
The meeting was Of a private nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
Fellow Citizens of Maine:

This week looking forward Christmas with JOYOUS
anticipation.
In the rush OF your holiday shopping you hardly
10 think OF serious things. Yet
moment while we call your attention to'a tragic picture
mere could not be greater than Jolly
New England Chrstnasdc and the in Asia Minor
cradle Of Christianity where famine nakednes peril and
sword rampant. r 49,
Smyrna IS IN ashes, Asia Minor desoate villages
For tive years the Near East Relief cared for 600
phans This burden is increased as
result OF the Smyrna disaster You onv court Of nnea
II you contributions keen mace with the
demands made upon ~ ~ N~
- WIN you help us in the of Babe who was born at
Chrsmastime 1000 years ago. ~
II 50 send your check payable Harry Bovd treasurer
the State OF the Near Relief so Exchange
street Portland Maine The widows mite is as welcome as
check from millionaire : = N a. "
Yours very truly,
State Committee Near East Relief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
Funeral of AUGUSTUS e. Cove

Funeral services Cor the late Au-
gustus T.. Cove. held at o'clock
Tuesday after Don at the Universalist
church. conducted by Rev. A. Francis
Walch in the presence of large gath
ering of relatives an. friends There
were many beautiful floral tributes. In.
terment was in the family lot in Mt.
Hope cemetery. The bearers were Pc
ter Bush, Jr., Ray Church. Melvin
Rowe and William Bush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

The marriage returns of George E.
Beatrice Violette a clerk. both of this
city were received Tuesday at the Of
flee of the city clerk. The ceremony
was performed Dec. 10 before JUS
tice of Peace Samuel Titcomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

There will be an entertainment
and Christmas tree at the Church
Hill chapel at 7.30 Thursday eve
ming, Dec. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
John Fred Grondin

The remains Of John Fred Grondin
who died Sunday at Fort Jay. n. Y,
arrived In the city on the 9.47 train
Tuesday morning and were taken to
the home at Is Oxford street. Funeral
services will be held at s o'clock this
morning at st. Augustine church.
Tor Is years Mr.. Grondin has been
in the service in the United States
army. Two years ago he was located
in Augusta for several months on re-
cruiting duty. He was 40 years Of age
and is survived by his mother, Mrs
Thomas Grondin Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

Donald Trouant, sophomore a:
University of Maine. is visiting at his
home over the vacation. During the
tirle he IS being employed at the First
National Granite Bark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

The local fire department was
called out Tuesday at $50 A. NJ, for
a chimney fire at the home of Mr..
McIntire, 23 Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

Roland Cony. a student at the Uni
vcrsty Of Maine, is passing the
Christmas recess at his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

visiting Miss Faye Bickford, 100
Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
'AUGUSTALOCALS

George Sheldon, student at Bates
College, is home for the Christmas va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

Christmas trees, Soc each, delivered.
Cedric Shepherd. Hallowell. Tel.
1122-W. dec19d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

A wonderful line Of Christmas
cards at Hinckley's & O'Connell's.
dec13-15-16-1S.2O- 2c.23
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20
LOCAL NOTICE

Homemade candy for Christmas.
Call 1059-W. Marion White.
dec2odlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

Lottie 8 Stafford commences her
annual Christmas sale Dec. ( and
continues until the 13d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-20

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Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-15
GROWING FIRE LOSSES.

What the fire loss in this country and Canada would amount to If there were no efforts put forth in behalf of fire pre- Fention is something which no one knows That 1t would be far in excess of what it is under existing conditions goes without saying. but regardless of what is being done for the prevention of fires and the steps that are being taken for he building of fire proof buildings there continues to be that increase in fire osses which plainly emphasizes the need sf not only continued but increased agi- ation.
 During the month of March the loss Dom fires In the United States and Can Ida reached the large total of nearly
 10000 900. or about a million and a third a day. While conditions are not The same in any two months it is impos- sinle to overlook the fact that this meant an increase of about 39 per cent over March a year ago and a substantial in- crease in such losses when efforts and de- sires He in another direction. It Is in eact a million and a half greater than in be month of January. a month of sim
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-15

liar length and at a period of the year when conditions are much more severe for the fighting of fires, while the first quarter of the present year shows an in creased fire loss of more than IS million over the same period last year.
 This discloses a gain when the aim has been in the other direction, at time when construction operations have been seriously delayed because of the cost and when there is a big demand through out the country for better housing condi- tions. Plainly it is an inclination in the wrong direction with New England feel ing the effects of it by three-quarters of a million increase in losses for March over February.
 The situation doesn't mean of course that what efforts have been made in be- half of prevention have done no good, but that great as they have been there is still opportunity for more, with the fact un- doubtedIy established that had preven- tive meaNres been adopted in accord with suggestions made along such lines the loss would have been much different.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-15
GETTING THE FUNDS.

One of the great troubles with the pro- hibition law is the way in which it has been enforced. One of the reasons why there hasn't been a larger number of en- forcement officials is that it costs mon ey, but it Is interesting to note in this connection that Commissioner Haynes declares that if there were collected the fines, penalties and special tax imposed upon violators during the first six months of the administration there would be two and a half times enough to pay for pro- hibition enforcement for the next year.
 Under the commissioners statement 1t Is to be supposed that he believes that there should be enforcement along the whole line, that it should not be for the agents alone to make the arrests, or that fines should be imposed and then sus- pended, but that there should be deter mined effort to bring about the enforce ment of the law that was to be expected if it was to amount to anything. Certain lv if the violations are sufficient in num- Der to bring the amount of fines and pen alties to two and half times the cost of enforcement there can be no good req son for not providing for an adequate enforcement force, but such force can never mean those armed guards who ac- company a consignment of Canadian H. uuor across New York city only to have 1t discovered at the pier that the liquor has been replaced during the trip by soda pop, and no explanation given of where the trucks were for five hours when the trip should have been made in less than an hour.
 Enforcement under present conditions is bringing to light large quantities of H. quor and plenty of cases of violations If properly carried out and supported it could do much more, and if there was as determined an effort to uphold the law as there is to break it there need be nc question about enforcement itself beine
 able to provide all the funds needed fol maintaining much larger number ot prohibition officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-15
HOME GARDENING FOR UNEM-
 PLOYED.

During the period of the war when there was great need for stimulating pro- duction. not only for ourselves but that we might help out allies. there was a tremendous amount of attention given to the part which the individual could do in the way Of contributing to the foodstuff supply. Attracted to the city from the country and drafted for service. a large number of those who had formerly de- voted their attention to agricultural pur- Fuits were otherwise engaged. The indi- viauaI who had time. but not necessarily a farm. could do much through the culti- vsting of a small garden and the aggre- gate production would do much to off set decreased production in the usual channels.
 Home gardening became a popular movement that left such an excellent i'm prssslon upon many that they have since continued to plant gardens, grow such vegetables as they require for the table throughout the season and store up a supply of products for the winter months. They have found that there is a physical benefit in the maintenance of such a gar den and a decided relief to the pocket book to say nothing of the delight that comes from having fresh table supplies available for use.
 It is quite natural therefore, in view of the amount of unemployment that pre- walls throughout the country that new attention should be directed to the oppor- tunity which lies before those who art out of work to put their time to good use until different conditions prevail. I may be out of the ordinary course fol many to undertake to provision then homes in this manner, but it is decidedly preferable to doing nothing. The tim, that 1t will take for something to show up in the way of employment can be pu to excellent use. It cannot be over looked that 1t is a period when thrift should be shown in regard to time. In stead of permitting it to go to waste be cause customary employment Is no available the chance of putting 1t to goot nse should not be disregarded. The hom gardening habit is a good one whethe lhere Is unemployment or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-15
NOrvieh. Saturday, April IS. 1929.
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING APRIL sth, 1922
 11,72l
INSISTING ON EFFICIENCY.

From the time that the present admir- istration took hold of the reins of gov- ernment it has been insisted that the fed ersl expenditures were too high, that re- rrenchment was needed and that there should be more business in the handling of government affairs.
 Those who have followed the progress of events have been quick to realize how closely attention has been given to such a policy. It was not to be expected that government expenditures would be imme- dlately cut to what they were before the country. or the world. was involved In war. That was out of the question for there are obligations and conditions that must be met which will call for large sfms In addition to anything that was ever paid for some years to come.
 But reductions were possible and they have been made. Senator Willis of Ohio called attention 10 this in pointed man nor when he addressed a convention of paper and pulp men in New York this week and declared that not only had 1t been proved that the late Senator Aldrich was right when he insisted years ago that proper economies would reduce gov ernmeut expenses S30o, ,000 000 a year but this administration has accomplished that five times over. Even estimated re- ductions have been exceeded and th
 tho cutting that has been done the sav- ing to the government, and therefore to the taxpayers of the country, Is at the rate of s4.0oo,OoO a day.
 Not only has there been the termina- ton of war expenses but there has been su insistence upon efficiency which has a large bearing upon lowered expendi. turss. Just at the present time much is being said about the discharge of em. ployes of the printing and engraving de- uartment. The reasons given are those Of efficiency but efforts are being made Co char-e 1t to an attack upon civil ser vice. and a return of the spells system
 Such charges do not get very far fol the reason that if 1t was to take care O deserving party workers 1t would no have meant the filling of their place with those outside the department, wheI ss matter of fact. as many republicans ss democrats were discharged and subor dinates. regardless of party but qualified 70 fli the places, were chosen.