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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

father John Damren. The evening
was passed with card playing and
singing. 1t twelve o'clock the guests
were invited to the dining table
where six very prettily decorated
birthday cakes were arrayed. After
Master Ernest had blown out the
candles the cakes were cut and with
other cakes served with vanilla and
chocolate ice-cream
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

ed the house to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Leu. They have moved in to this
house from the Currier house.
Harold Morse has been enjoying
very good success fishing for pick
erel through the ice Of the Lake, re-
Gently bringing home some fine fish.
Readfeld Grange has accepted an
invitation to visit Sterling Grange.
Fayette, Saturday, March rs. and
their degree team will assist in the
work there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Levi T. Williams. local agent for Z.
A. Strout Farm Agency. has sold the
fine little 40-acre farm bordering
Three-Mile Pond and owned by II. r.
Merrill of Windsor, to Edward Cart
wright of Boston, Mass, who will
take possession at once and occupy
it as his future home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25
THIS MAN WAS HELPED

John Grab. 1850 jackson Ave, New
Orleans. La. writes: my kidnsys
were weak and had soreness aud dun
pain across my back. ] felt duu and
right. I began taking Foley Kidney
Pills and they soon put my kidneys
In a sound healthy condition" Foley
Kidney Pills help the kidneys rid the
system Of acids and waste that cause
lsmeness. baokache, sore muscles.
swollen Joints and rheumatic pains.
Tonic in effect quick in action. Sold
eyeryWhere,--AdV, =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25
Wayne Grange

The sudden drop OF the thermom-
eter did nh keep Wayne Changers
away from the all-day meeting on
Saturday. The important item OF
business at the morning session was
a letter from the secretary of Ken
nebec Pomona. asking that a petit
ton be signed by every member
and sent to the Augusta Chamber
of Commerce earnestly protesting
against daylight saving time.
Following the usual ritualistic pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Mrs. Beauiieu and her grandson.
Alfred Lizotte, have returned from
a few days trip to Boston and vicin-
ity. They were there on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Mrs. Marion Barry has returned to
stay in Skowhegan where she was
called by the passing away Of her
aunt, Mrs. Darius Barnes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Wallace A. Hill of Fairfield, was in
the city Friday. on business. Mr.. Hill
is in the roofing business and has
business which will call him here
frequently. for the next few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Delicious things in the Weber &
Hewett bakery department: Occl-
dent bread. loaves 26c.; Parker
Fouse rolls, doz. Csc: cookies, 2
Coz. csc: chocolate frosted cup
cakes. zoe. doz.: hot cross buns.
everybody eats them; unequalled
chocolates, soc. ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Mrs H. Chernowsky is quite i'll at
her home at % Elm street. She is
reported as improving. and her many
friends will be pleased to learn OF
this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

To prove meat is down. the 7. A
Thompson Co. quotes for today: Tor
round steak. 3Sc h.: bottom round
CSC ID: homeless rolled tanks Of beef
10 to l5c h.; lamb fores. 22c; roast
veal, Is to csc and rs to SEC;
cans peas, 500; cans corn, 7Sc;
lbs. prunes, 47c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

A mans hat should reflect the COM
ing of Spring. Nothing yet has been
introduced that equals the new
"Biege" being shown by Beane &
Cross, 23S Water st. Best quality
and best workmanship $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

The Women's League OF the Con-
cregational church will hold RUM
mage sale at the Boyer & Small
store on Water street Saturday.
March 25. The doors will open at .
o'clock. MaT-tuot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Mckee have
returned from few days trip to
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Frank Blanchard Of Waterville
was among the business callers,
Friday. in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Fred Harmon. employed in The
newspaper department Of the Augusta
Post Office, is unable to attend to
his duties. because Of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

The r. w. Soule Emporium has a
few Fiber Rugs 27x54 at So cts. each.
and 25x50 rag rugs rs cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

At Fletcher's Pharmacy you will
find plenty OF Colorite, Putnam
Straw Hat Dye, Sunset Soap Dye
Fit, Tintex Twink, Diamond Dyes
Dyola. Water glass in quart cans. A
fresh supply of coffee at 27c a pound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25
LOCAL NOTICE

.rood Sale Saturday afternoon at
church's Grocery Store by the Ladies
Of the Gen. Poor Auxiliary.
mar23dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25
3. Z. Bither today is offering seven
rolls of toilet paper for CSC.

At the D. W. Adams Co. today
Swift's Wood soap for toilet and bath
cakes csc; Rinse today pkg. Csc.
Our Kennebec Girl Hair Nets. Every
one guaranteed double mesh. 8 for
Csc. single mech for Csc; Pompeian
Talcum powder today TIC: double
face and brocade lingerie ribbon &c,
&C. &c and &c yd. worth double this
price. New neckwear just received,
all the new sport novelties. See this
lot of corsets in plain and elastic top,
color pink, at csc. Lot 200 corsets,
medium bust. long hip, color pink at
$1.45. Vanity Fair Jersey Silk Vests
pink, at 1898. worth $3.50. Vanity
Fair Boomers, all sizes at $298. Lot
children's light weight Jersey bloom
ers from to IA years. value sec. on
sale at 29c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Old folks dance. Golden Cross hall.
tonight. Contra and modern dances
Smiths orchestra. All come.
mar2odIts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

cinnamon buns, coffee cakes, mo-
lasses and sugar cookies, fruit bars
and brown bread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25
Saturday, March Is, 1922.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. John A. Mooers OF Skowhe-
gan. has been in the city this week,
visiting with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

An exceptional list Of grocery bar
gains is shown today in the ad. of
Casavant- Cloutier Co. under the
Market Basket" columns of this is-
sue. 1t will pay the thrifty housewife
to look over the items.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

At J. 3. Farrell Co.'S today: Work
and dress shirts, csc; boys hose. 23c,
. for 45c; spring caps, csc. sl.45,
s1.75; overalls, $3.50 value, sl.25; /
lot overalls. 75c: boys pants. $500
value. $3.50; boys all weather cordu-
roy pants. s1.95, SEAS; boys khaki
pants. csc. SIPS, $l.45; mems khaki
pants. sl45. sl.95. s2.45; boys suits,
s495, 1885; boys shirts and blouses,
CSC, 75c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25
For Cold on the Chest

Mustcrolr is easy to apply and "
doe. not blister like the old-fashloneo
mustard plaster.
Mustcrule is a clean, white ointment.
maize with oil 81 mustard. Simply
message 1t in gently with the niger
'ip4 You will be delighted to see how
quickly II brings relief
CIT Mustcrolc at your drug store.
y & Csc. Jars and tubes: hospital SIZE
80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

WHITE ENAMEL WARE
10 and IL ct. Pals ;. $50
IL at. Kettles with covers,
$1.29
Coffee Pots, all sizes =. .S9c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25
1847 SILVERWARE

l641 SlLV EHWA AXE
Teaspoons, regular price
$500. Sale Price :. $3.50
Dessertspoons, regular price
$500. Sale Price .Sl1.00
Tablespoons, regular price
$500. Sale Price $1,000
1-2 doz. Knives and Forks, :
regular price $1,000. Sale
Price .........:....$ $500 ;
Cold Meat Fork, regular
price 1925. Sale Price SITS
Berry Spoon, regular price
$500. Sale Price .$2.75
Butter Knife and Sugar
Shell, regular price S3.15.
Sale Price .......... $3.50
Gravy Ladle, regular price
SITS. Sale Price -. $500
IL doz. Butter Spreaders,
regular price $3.50. Sale
Price 500
1-2 doz. Fruit Knives, regu-
lar price $3.50. Sale Price,
$3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

L. S. Young today has: 100 lbs
sugar, $500: 25-lb. bag sugar, s155;
flour, s1.oo bag; eggs, soc doz.; lbs
hamburg, 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

At the Sunbeam bakery. today:
whole wheat bread, whole wheat
rolls, Parker house rolls, finger rolls,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

c. r. Bilodeau Company offer to-
day mems Spring overcoats in all
models and fabrics $500 to $500.
Mems suits from s15.0C to $4,000.
Odd trousers $500 to $500. Boys
hose 19c. mems hose for CSC Mems
Spring weight union suits 800. The
famous Van Hansen collars in seven
styles soc. The tailor shop is now
ready to do all kinds of cleaning and
pressing. Goods can be left here at
the store and will be delivered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25
MOPS AND POLISH

O'Cedar Mop, regular price
$1.00. Sale Price .S9c
O'Cedar Polish, regular price
SOC. Sale Price PIC
O'Cedar Polish. regular price
Coo. Sale Price .45c
1 qt. O'Cedar Polish .9Sc
2 at. O'Cedar Polish .S1.59
1 gal. O'Cedar Polish $3.50
Liquid Veneer Mop, regular
price $3.50. Sale Price S1.29
Liquid Veneer Polish, regular
price SOC. Sale Price. .21c
Liquid Veneer Polish, regular
price Coo. Sale Price .45c
Dry Mops ;. ,39c
Dry Mops A9c
Dry Mops :. SIC
s ID. Mop ............. 19c
8 ID. Mop .2oc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Miller's specials today include:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

At f. Locke's: lbs. sausage Sl00;
plenty native pork and veal. lbs
good parsnips Csc; beet greens 60c
PIX; fresh spinach. celery. radishes
and cukes. Pkg. pie apples 1oc. In
the bakery dept, squash and custard
pies csc; whipped cream goods;
beans and broWnbread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

VIM. ROGERS SILVERWARE
Your choice OF the following
articles for $1.00:
Gravy Ladle
Cream Ladle
Cold Meat Fork
Sugar Shell and Butter Knife
8 Butter Spreaders
8 Orange Spoons
8 Bouillon Spoons
8 Dessert Spoons
3 Forks
8 Knives
3 Fruit Knives
8 Ice Tea Spoons
8 Individual Oyster Forks
1 26-piece set of Community
par plate .SS.oO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Today Swift e Turner's March sale
begins. Bargains in aluminium ware,
gray enamelware, galvanized ware,
tinware. lanterns. mops and polishes.
stoneWare. silverwarc and others.
See their big ad in today's Journal
for prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25

Toilet Paper, 4 pkgs. for 29c
8 rolls, Manila Tissue, 1000
sheets to the roll ......2 Csc
Wax Paper, 3 rolls for ..25c
Shelf Paper, pkg ..... .O7c
Stationery, tic, 19c, 29c, 49c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-25
MISCELLANEOUS

Putt Cream, Metal Polish 19c
Silver Putt, Silver Polish 19c
Sweet Grass Baskets CSC ca.
Japanese Teapots .29c
japanese Teapots 80. Acc
American Alarm Clocks S1.29
Universal pint Vacuum bot
Universal all nickel Vacuum
Bottle, 1 pint ........S1.59
Universal / qt. Vacuum Bot
tie ................ $1.79
Universal Lunch Kit $3.50
Large size Food Chopper,
$2.49
Family Scale .S1.79
Jack Knives, regular price
Csc to Csc. Sale Price 19c
Jack Knives, regular price
soc to 75c. Sale Price Csc
Jack Knives, regular price
75c to S1.25. Sale Price SOC
Scissors, 4-inch to 6 ~
inch ...'..........' 2Sc
The Washington times., 1922-12-04
Why Not Gloves?

New Strap Wrist Gauntlets, of
fine place kid: contrast coored gore and
strap; heavy two-toned embroidered stitching;
in shades Of beaver, brown, pearl and me-
dium gray; white self and with black en-
broidery; black self and with white en-
broidery. At $3.s5 pair.
/ and 2-clasp Pique Glace Kid
Gloves, embroidered stitchings, self, contrast
and two-toned in tan, brown, mode, beaver,
champagne gray, black and white. At $2.71
pair.
1-clasp Washable Cape Skin
Gloves P. X. and Prix Seam, spear point and
embroidery stitchings, in tan, mode, beaver,
brown and gray. At $500 and $3.50 pair.
Mocha Skin Gloves, Of first quail
ity 1-clasp embroidery stitchings, in shades
of brown and gray. At $500 and $3.50 pair.
Palais ROyal-Main Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-12-04
Christmas
Handkerchiefs

Women's Linen Handkerchiefs,
narrow and broad hemstitched hens; white
and solid colors, with embroidered corners;
Women's Linen Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, with hems, others with hand
riety Of colored handkerchiefs with embroid-
cred corners. At Csc.
Mems Fast Colored Initial
Handkerchiefs, others with various hens;
plain and tape borders. Box Of for $3.50.
Mems Linen Handkerchiefs,
excellent quality linen, with half Inch hem
and embroidered initial, Longfelow and
wreath design. At $1.O0 and $1.25.
Paiais Royal-Main Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-12-04
Furniture Gifts

The Kitchen Maid Cabinet-or
lard oak, dull-finish. The Ideal Kitchen
yabinet. Our club plan makes payments
easy. $4S.00.
Tea Wagons, a variety to select
from-at second to none in the city. $19.75
up to $42.50.
Phone Stand with stool, of solid
oak. At various prices to $500. Special,
stand and stool at $500.
Arm Chairs and Rockers, a
wonderful collection, including Cane Wing
Arm Rocker Of brentwood, dull mahogany
finish. At $17.95.
Windsor Chairs-Arm Chairs
and Rockers, in all sizes and styles. AT
$3.50 to $500.
PaIais Royal-Fourth Floor
The Washington times., 1922-12-04
Gift BlOuses at
$8.75 and $11.75

Developed of crepe de chine, allover lace
Featuring the graceful Jacquette style; some
have snug hip bands; choose from cocoa.
brown, navy, Barbary; also splendid group
fashioned of heavy quality crepe dc chine.
And then, too,s there is still another group
of blouses at these prices fashioned of crepe
de chine, made Of heavy crepe de chine vita
fur trimming; exquisite collection Of colors.
Np PaIiis Royal--Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-12-04
Women's Practical
Gifts
Suggestions That Every Woman
Will Delight to Possess -

Suggesfions That Every Woman
Will Delight to Possess -
Bath Robes, of genuine Beacon
robng, lovely styles with deep shawl collar,
edged with two-inch ribbon, Indian or norai
effects. At $4.9s.
Breakfast Coats, of all-silk mes
saline or satin, attractive models in great
variety of light and dark changeables. AT
$7.9s.
Camisoles, of heavy satin or
radium, lovely models with trimmings OF real
filet laces and ,medallions, others plainly
tailored; white, pink, and orchid. At sl.sS.
Night Gowns, new shipment
of those wonderful handmade Porto Rcan
Gowns. of finest lingerie cloth. Every stitch
done by hand At $l.ss.
$25 Negligees, one of a kind
jackets Of chiffon and georgette, trimmed with
slips. At $16.9S.
Boudoir Caps make ideal gifts.
Never have we shown such lovely assort-
ment of laces, satin, taffeta, net, null, with
the nice dainty touches. All new shades,
At $1.00 to $500.
Carriers, a real novelty, two-tone
ribbon trimmed in flowers. lace and feathers.
Each pair neatly boxed. At 69c to s3.50::
Silk Chemise are more lovely
than ever. Styles in crepe de chine, satin
and La Jerse tailored and lacy models. At
$2.9s.
Palais Royal-Nain Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-12-04
Children's sSectiOns
Eor Rio and Little Ones


3-piece Knit Sets, including cap,
~bootees. and sacques, dainty styles with pink
and blue borders. At $3.50.
"Peg Top" Rompers, of fine
black sateen, trimmed and embroidered in
bright colors. 2 to years. At $1.00.
Leggins, of white wool link link
stitch, with or without feet; months to
years. At $1.50.
Lovely Dresses, Of white India
linen and voile; dainty styles, with touches
of color; 2 to 6 years. At $2.98.
Japanese Carriage Covers, of
quilted silk, beautifully hand embroidered;
blue and pink. At $685.
Japanese Kimonos, Of cotton
crepe, beautifully hand embroidered; sizes to
Palais Royal-Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-12-04
Tailored BlOuses
at 81 and So

Neat styles, fashioned of white dimity and
others of colored handkerchief linen; pointed,
round, Peter Pan and tuxedo collars; button
back or open front; some have tucking, others
hemstitching: collars edged with fiiet, Irish
or embroidery; white, lavender, jade and
cherry: all sizes.
Pslais Royal-Third F1oor.
The Washington times., 1922-12-04
De Vilbiss Perfumizers
at SOC to $12

For the Dressing table De Vilbiss perfumiz-
ers; the perfect spray, the saving way, the
ideal way We have a choice selection +
these beautiful perfumizers on display at our
Table Goods Department. Priced from SOC
20 $12.
Palais Royal-Main Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-12-04
Palais Royal-Second Floor.

Another Opportunity to Purchase
the Famous
Irregular Pointex
Silk Hosiery
Arranged in two attractively
priced groups. Many women will
buy these for Christmas giving.
If Perfect Would Sell Regularly
Z for $3.50, 81 and as High
as $4.95 Pair
$1.95
Women's All-over Silk Pointex Hose, full
fashioned pure thread silk, in medium and
heavier weights--black, brown. beaver, otter,
gray silver and gold; also all-over silk poin-
tex dainty Paris clocks in black At sl.s5.
If Perfect Would Sell Regularly
for $2.25, $3.50 and as High
as $2.75 Pair
$1.59
Pointex Silk Hose, full fashioned, with mer-
cer1Zed tODS: maze Oh u NOOO QualtV Blk
tie serviceable kind. Choose from black and
white and desirable colors. Buy for gifts.
At $1.59 pair.
Women's $1.25 to $1.50 Sports
Hose. silk mercerlzed and wool mixed: PLAIN
ribbed and embroidered clocks, in black
brown, gray, oxford. tan and camel; first
ruality; all sizes. At Csc pair.
Women's $2.25 and $3.50 Sports
Hose, All-Wcol and Silk -and-wool Sports
Hose. plain ribbed checks and silk embroid-
cred clocks. full length and three-uuarfer
len-tr. Fnclish and American makes; first
,~,ai.v. At s1.s5 pair. 8
Women's ONYX Silk Hose, full
fashioned pure silk, with mercerized tops;
black. white. brown. ~ray. nude and tan;
SLIGHTLY irregulars Of s1.s5 quality. At sse
rair.
Women's So Glove Silk Hose,
fine ribbed. dropstitch. slipper heel, In black
white brown. tan, beaver. otter and gray;
sli~htly IRREGULAR. At S1.5s nsir.
Boys and Girls Two-in-one
Wool Sports Hose. full lenoth. with fancy
tons; can be rolled down. giving the effect
of smart three-quarter length; IN brown and
camel. At s1.7s.
Paiais Royal-Mam Floor.
, 1922-04-28
LOCAL.

On Wednesday April the 18th, the
Despatching Secretary Mr.. c. E. Rap
police, on behalf OF the Roosevelt Memoir
al Association of America, presented to
each classroom. of the Frederiksted
Publ" Grammar School a beautifully
franco picture of ex President Theodore
Roosevelt In making the presentation
he gave a short address on the life Of the
President to all the pupils assembled on
the school grounds. touching very vivid
ly upon his characteristics as a states
man. soldier and STUDENT.
Mr.. Pappoleel also ccmplimented the
children and their teachers upon the
exceller / appearance Of their school.
We have been asked to mention that
the Native Brass Band will give a con-
cert on the Wharf tonight.
, 1922-04-28

ties, | also issued an exc cutive order
establishing the Department of Public
Welfare, | did this so that all minor de-
tails might1be cared for. / am going to
IA to You the order which you know
very well His Excellency read an extract
from an executive order regarding the
Department of Public Welfare) and con-
tinuing.-What l want to ask you gem
tlemen is, that you do everything in your
power to assist the gentle ran in charge
to carry on his work. ] won't keep you
any longer, | thank you.
The Governor then left the meeting.
ITO be continued.)
, 1922-04-28
TFLEGRAMS.
ST, CROIX STATION.

81. ChO4A O1A41O4N-
.ar-,e-duc, France April 24th-M. Pc
lncare announced in a speech today that
if the French delegation could not go
ahead with its work under the agree
conditions, France would regretfully
have to cease participation in the Genoa
Conference.
Genoa, April 24th-Telegraphing to
the Times after r%ecounting Mr. Lloyd
Georges utterance of Saturday, to the
effect that he was getting tired of crises
and that if they continued he would be
forced to explain who was responsible
for them, Mr.. H. W. Steed said. Con
versing with some of the delegates, Mr..
Lloyd George declared that if France
broke up the conference, she would
bring on an European war and England
would take no part and France would
end by being crushed. He was deter
mined 10 show whele the blame lay. 1t
was pointed out Ky him that this YVES a
catastrcpfe policy ard that if France.
Englend and Italy and the little Entente
hold together, they were strong enough
to detach Germany from Russia and
ultimately deal with the Russian question
on its merits.
Bar e- Due, France, April Path
FRI nee will, if necessary, undertake
, 1922-04-28

Chairman has said regarding the occa-
Sion of my Twenty-Fifth Anniversary. |
want to say to you that it would have
been a pleasure to Mrs. Kittelle and my
self to have many of our friends ir this
island present, but sorry 1t couIdn =
made possible as a recent drastic order
from Washington made it impossible for
ne &c use the Vixen" on such occasions.
regret that that intention could not be
carried out to send the Vixen" to cas-
r. as many as could come. However,
the Colonial Council was represented by
"A member and the public By another gen
Wtleman. / thank you tor the warm pro-
testations.
I am looking forward to you work
with much interest on the tax bill. | had
the pleasure of sending to the President
recently the tax bill as passed by the
St. Thomas Colonial Council Human
work IS not certain, but | have tod the
President that | was sure | would send
him one from St. Croix at an early date
It has been placed before you for some
time now, but | know the problems here
are different to that of ST. Thomas.
have very recently finished the pre-
paration of the budget for the coming rs
cal year and the Government Secretary
is preparing to forward IL to you through
the usual channels. AS you know this
is a hard year; the Income Tax has fall
en- forty percent in the United States be
low what it was, here it is even
more. Taxation is a disagreeable sub
iect to all of US. However it. was a great
pleasure to me to be granted permission
to pay NV income tax into the local
Treasury, VI oh is help to the revenues
of the island, though | do not draw one
cont from tho island.
You may have nOticed recently that l
issued an executive order to teach the
Constitution of the United States in the
schools. 7 want to make sule that the
coming generation understands the in
strumen upon which our government. is
based. From a few Struggling colonies
on the sea coast we have grown to be one
of the greatest, if not the greatest pow
ers. There is not a single nation that
end say that the United States is not
taiT and lust to all. We have our faults,
and many Of them, yet we are doing our
best where fairness and justice are con
cerned. There is a great deal OF unrest
throughout the world; monarchies have
been Overthrow in Europe and that has
resulted in the destroying ut farms ana
the starvation of children; this is due to
a communist form of Government, the
teaching of which is spreading through
ont the world, so | consider it necessary
to give special attention to the teachlng
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