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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
MAINE VETERINARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
QUARTERLY SESSION

The quarterly meeting of the
Maine Veterinary Medical Associa-
ton was held at the Augusta House
Wednesday evening at Z o'clock. The
regular business OF the Association
was taken up and papers on veterin-
airy subjects were read by Drs. A. l..
Murch, ]. A. Ness, d. X. Eastman
and A. J. Neal.
The members of the association
who attended this meeting were: DR.
G. f. Davis Of Rumford, president
DR.. F.. f. Russell of Pennington, vice
president: DIR. 2. r. Baird of Water
vile, secretary and treasurer; DR.. G,
r. Davis of Rumford Falls, DR.. a
Jolly of Waterville, DR.. NJ. F.. Mad
docks. DR.. ]. j. Reidy and III. M
Tucker Of Augusta, DR.. w. H. Rob
inson Of Woodfords, DIR. c. T.. Ryan
Of Dexter. DIR. I. l.. Salley of Skow-
hogan, DR.. ID. X. Eastman Of Ban
sor. DR.. r. +. Libby of Richmond,
and DR.. H. j. Boswell of Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
ADMIT twenty-five.
TO CITIZENSHIP At
THE SUPREME COURT

Twenty-Five were admitted Wed
nesday to citizenship at the October
term OF the supreme court which is
now holding at the court house. Sew
erel were refused citizenship because
as aliens they had claimed exemption
from military service during the late
war. A list of the latter is as follows:
Walante Grelarowski OF North Mon
mouth, Elmer l.. Mitchell of Water
vile, Otto L. Fitsch of Augusta,
Nathan Levine Of Waterville and AL
bert Grenier Of Watefville.
The following were admitted to
citizenship: John A. Mcintosh, Levi
d. Champagne, Theophile Lavalle.,
Paul f. Roderigue, John L. DUDE, all
OF Augusta, Charles r. Waring, Harry
]. Smith, John Salem, William Nor
rison. Richard J. Sullivan, Alphonse
Colette. Joseph Forth, Israel
Shapiro, Dennis w. Desmond, Masod
Farris. Joseph w. Quirion and
George E. Mclean Of Waterville:
Gilbert Muir of North Vassalboro,
George r. Marley of Gardiner, James
II. Keddy of Winthrop, James c. Rut-
ter of Oakland and James A. Duff of
Mount Vernon.
In the afternoon a special meet
ing Of the Kennebec County Bar asso-
citation was held at which arrange
ments for the association to attend
the funeral of ex-Chief Justice Will
liam Penn Whitehouse were made.
The members Of the bar will meet at
tn court house promptly at 11.45 Fri
day forenoon and will then go to the
WhitehOuse home, escorting the body
to the Unitarian church at 10. From
then until the funeral which is to be
held at o'clock there will be a con-
tinual guard Of four members Of the
Bar on duty at the church. The
members of the Bar Will meet at the
court house at 1.45 and proceed to
the church where they will attend
the services and afterward escort the
body to the grave.
1t was also decided that the memo
rial services in honor of this well
known and beloved member of the
bar should be held at the December
term Of the Law Court which is to
be held In this city. thus making the
services of a State wide character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
MILK, THE GREATEST FOOD
Marked improvements Have Been
Made in Methods Of Keeping
it Fresh

In the preservation of foods. an art
which has reached considerable perfec-
ton in these days. it is interesting 70
ndxo how important part is played By
opposite forces of nature.
For instance, after milk IS obtained
from the COW. il is necessary to reduce
the growth of bacteria.
Later however. an opposite plan Is
essential. BY prolonged heating o.
the milk in a moderately high temper
allure the bacteria or germs which are
unhcalthfui are Killed and the milk
unchanged in It's digeStibltitY, IS rem
dcred safe for use by the infant or IN
valid.
Both Of these methods are used in
their amplest form in the preparation
of Horlick's Matted Milk. SO as to OBJ
tain the highest purity of the food.
The absence Of moisture is an eff.
Gent safeguard against the growth of
bacteria and it also makes the product
capable of being taken easily to all
parts of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
LOCAL NOTICE

] take this means of announcing to
my friends and TO the public in gen
ctal that have left the employ OF
e. r. HoNie. with whom l have been
associated eight years. and have en-
tered into partnership with l.. Over
lock. ns the firm of Overlook & Milton
W. are prepared to do all kinds OF
carpenter work. Our place OF bust
ness Is t. Winter street.--W. V. NIT
ron Oct. Edit.
Drs A w. and v. Gay King OF this
CITY, and DR. + NJ. Opdycke of Gardi-
aer, leave today for kirksville. Mo-,
I'D post graduate work at the Osteo-
3athic College there oct1ed1t
sheldon Pears; also Mcintosh Reds.
i'ravenstein, and Sweet Apples at
Weber d Hewett's-"The Service
store Oct12dtt
Regular dance at North Augusta
Grange Hall, Tridac evenings. Music
by Smiths Orchestra.
septcsthur-fri.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
Brooks Hardware Co.
Augusta

by. Mrs. Colby's sister, Mrs. Percy
Allen of Fairfield, also visited her a
few days last week.
Bert Glidden of jefferson has been
busy thrashing on the Moore's road.
Mrs. Q. Moore was recent bust
ness visitor to Augusta.
Stanford L. Brown of Augusta. is i'll
at the home of his mother, Mrs. G. +.
Brown
Mrs. Lila n. Leavitt, superintendent
Of schools, visited the Corner school
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Among the principal causes OF this
trouble is chronic enlargement of the pros
tate gland and bladder irritation and Of
these and Of the scientific discovery upon
which kelloggs Brown Tablets are based,
a noted medical authority says: "A symp-
tomato cure is usually achieved
The frequent impulses to urinate and the
recurring desire at night cease. Successes
with this salt - have been had in men
of ninety years"
Every man young or old should try this
wonderful treatment. 1t works upon the
bladder 10 correct the faults that are caus-
ing a host of men days and nights OF un-
told misery.
stamps to help pay postage and packing
for a free SOC trial box of Kellogg Brown
Tablets. 10 Frank j. Kellogg Co, 1873 Hoh-
master Block, Battle Creek, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

stricken with an attack Of acute in
the intcrmission AT the Strand Tues
day evening. He fCl' TO the stage
and was gwen first aid. Later Mr..
IIuskins was removed to the Con-
grcss Square hotel and his condition
late Tuesday night was considered
serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
Funeral of Mrs. Marie Colombo

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Marie Colombo were held at s o'clock
Wednesday morning at the st. Au-
gustne church. Rev. FIR. MCGOWAN,
the curate, officiating. in the presence
of a gathering Of members Of the
family and friends. 1ntcrment was
in the st. Augustine cemetery. The
bearers were the four sons. Alfred.
Edward, Theodore and Eugene Col
ombe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
Funeral of Eugene Robbins

The funeral of Eugene Robbins was
held at o'clock Wednesday after
noon from the late home, 10 Noyes
place, Rev Howard H. Brown officiat-
ing. There was large gathering of
relatives and friends. Two vocal Sc
lections, "Beautiful Isle of Some
where" and abide With Me" were
given by Mrs. William II. Kenwor-
thy. Burial was in the Bolton Hill
cemetery. The bearers were Charles
Nelson, Ruel Proctor, 3. o. Moody
and Wilfred Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Herculus Brown has purchased the
Miles Hisler homestead.
Miss Katie Moore of Augusta was
week end guest at her home here.
Two nice monuments have been set
in the sand hill cemetery, one in the
Moores lot, and one for Elbridge
Hysler.
Willard Cooper is employed in
Washington doing carpenter work.
G. w. Evans has employment at
the Augusta State hospital.
Porter Johnson of Cooper's Mills is
his daughter, Mrs. ]. J. Col
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
FUNERAL OF THE LATE
JUSTICE WHITEHOUSE
TO BE HELD FRIDAY

Funeral services for the late Chief
Justice Whitehouse will be held at
All Souls church Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock. The body escorted by the
Kennebec Bar, will be taken from his
late home to the church at noon and
in the care of a guard of honor COM
posed of members of the Bar. will
lie in state until 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
RHEUMATISM
LesvO0 You Forever
Deep seated uric Acid Deposits Are
dissolved and the 1heumAttc Poison
starts 60 Leave the system Within
Twenty-four Mours.

every Druggist IN This county liz author
.sf 10 s-y 10 every rheumatic sufferer
fsnt II a fau PINT bottle OF Allenrhu. the
,tr.. ,nnauorar Of rheumatism. does not
.tosr me paY 80 stop the agony. reduce
.ss va Joints and 10 away with even the
h ,es' ~ nga % rheumatic pain. he will
sady rctutn your money without com
AH.nrhu has Ictn tried and tested for
..4te ana really marvellous results have
n sts emphasized IN the most severe
..a4 where the suffering ana agony was
nteure anl p,tcOus and where the patient
vie hsipicss.
ut James ~ Alien. OF Rochester. y. r.
,.t ,o,trcr of Ailenrhu. who FOR many
..srs suffered the tornents OF acute rheu-
.tI.fu ,ear,s an sufferers 10 know that
la to.s NOT want a cent OF snyone's
,..,r.t unless AIlcurhu decislveiy conquers
IF. ,tnr-t ~ an q seases and he has in
.,f5yte,f druggists 70 guarantee II as above
Ia every instance Fietcher's Pharmacy.
Atgta.t Juf kEou'E Drug store, Gardiner.
As,nts can supply you. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Herbert I.akeman Of Hartman, who
has been confined at the Augusta
General hospital while having sur
gical operations on the eyA@ has
been discharged and has returned to
his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Mrs. Waldo 3. Judkins has returned
from weeks visit in Massachusetts.
She visited at West Somerville with
her son, Edward and at South Sud
bury with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Neal, and at Providence, r. +. she
made short stay as the guest OF
Mrs Tetlow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
FREE TRIAL COUPON
Kennebec Bar to
Attend Funeral
Judge WhitehOuse

A largely attended meeting Of the
kennebec Bar association was held
at the court house yesterday after
noon at o'clock. President Carleton
presided. He announced to the Bar
the death of the late Chief Justice
Whitehouse.
The Bar resolved to attend in a
body the funeral which will be held
at All Souls church on Friday after
noon at o'clock. The body will be
taken from the house to the church
at noon to lie in state there until
half past one. The Bar will meet at
the court house at quarter before Il
and proceed to the residence of the
late Chief Justice and escort the
body to the church. During the time
Of the lying in state a guard of honor
composed of members of the Bar will
he present The Bar will again
meet at the court house at quarter
before two and proceed in n body to
the church and will escort the re-
mains from the church to the Forest
Grove cemetery.
a committee was appointed to have
charge of the above arrangements.
A committee consisting of Prcsi-
dent Carleton, Sanford J.. Fogg,
Frank G.. harrington, Norman l.. Bas-
sett, George w. Heselton and Carroll
\. Perkins We're appointed to arrange
for memorial services to be held at
the sitting of the Law Court in Au-
gusta in December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis Randall. who
have been passing the summer at
Lake Maranacook. will shortly move
to Augusta and will pass the water
at the Madison Gilman residence, 81
Green street. Mr. Randall having
taken a lease of the house for the
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

There will be a meeting Of the
Children Of Mary, Friday evening, at
7.45 in st. Mary's hall. on state
street, to take action on the death Of
one of its members, Miss Annie
Lynch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Miss Isabelle TAFT. superintendent
of the Augusta General hospital. was
the recipient Wednesday Of a beauti-
full bouquet of red roses presented by
the nurses of the institution in honor
of her birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Mss Mabelle \. White and Miss
Grace clark OF this city left Wednes-
lay afternoon for Portland TO attend
ihe Western Maine Music Festival.
While IN Portland they will be the
guests " Mr.. and Mrs. b. l.. True
worthy Of Wooifords
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

The first meeting for the season of
the Boys and Girls Kings Heralds
will be held at the Methodist vestry
this afternoon at o'clock. All mem
bers Of this organization are urged
to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Friends of Master Albert Sterling,
who has been seriusly i'll at the
Augusta general hospital. will be
pleased to learn that he was report
ed Tuesday to be resting comfort
ably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

The regular meeting Of the Wom-
avs Home Missionary society of the
9 eau street Methodist church will
b.. hold on Friday evening at the
t.iln Of Mrs Grace Frost, 80 Capitol
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Miss Inez Judkins, an operator at
the central telephone exchange. has
gone to Fayette where she will visit
for a few days as the guest of her
cousin, Miss Gladys Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

The annual field day Of the chill
dren OF st. Mary's parish. which was
to have been held Wednesday. has
been postponed until Friday after
noon at 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Norman Fisher and his cousin,
Miss Mildred Fisher have returned
after visiting for a week with the
latter's sister, Mrs. J. w. Morse at
Milo, making the trip by auto
mobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Young Alderman: Just imagine.
those rascally street railway people
had the nerve TO offer me hundred
thousand 10 vote for their measure
His Wife: on, Henry. always
knew you'd make good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

The double birthday party Of Har-
riet w. Pease and Mrs. Alice Temple
which was held at the home of Mrs.
Perley Hanks of Riverside, was a
very pleasant occasion and all en-
joyed themselves very much. Re
fresments were served to the guests
after a social evening was pleasant
ly passed. Eleven of the friends of
Miss Pease and Mrs. Temple were
present. The guests were Mr.. Tenn
pie, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Doe. Mr..
and Mrs. II. II. Doe, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. J. Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. Perley
Hanks and Mr. and Mrs r. V. Pease
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
i, AUGUSTA LOCALS
Theatre Attractions Today

Colonial Thursday, "Hoot" Glib
son In The Galloping Kid"
Opera House. Norma Talmadge in
'Swln' Through" Nine Reels or
storm and sunshine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

A regular meeting Of Augusta
Lodge No. 964 B. P. o. Elks will be
held Thursday evening Oct. 10Th, at
8 p. m. Members are especially re-
quested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

J. Bernard Wohlfarth Of IS Mel
vile street, who is in the employ of
the Lewiston Journal. went yester-
day morning to Pittsfield on matters
Of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
No More
Getting
Up Nights!
Bladder weakness Quickly Coz
rected by Recent Scientific Dis
covery For Ola ana Young
so Cent Package Free

What a wonderful comfort to sleep all
night and not get up at least once, and
maybe six or eight times, every night be-
cause of bladder weakness. Have you for
gotten what the restfulness and luxury of
an unbroken night of untroubled sleep is
Ike?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Associate Justice Warren c. Phil
brook Of WaterviIle passed Wednes-
day at his office at the court house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Mrs. Laura Clement and Mrs. Ina
Farnham Of Belgrade Lakes were
visitors in this city on Wednesday,
coming here on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Miss Caroline F. Chase and Mrs ".
H. Williams went on the Wednesday
morning train to Portland to attend
the Western Maine Music Festival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

The Helping Hand Sewing club
will meet this Thursday evening with
Mrs. Benjamin White. School street
Members please bring ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine s. Owen re-
turned Wednesday evening from Bos-
ton after brief business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Hon. George f. Macomber went
Wednesday morning to Portland TO
attend the monthly meeting Of the di-
rectors of the Maine Central railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Rev. Edward S. Brewster, of Port
land, secretary of the State Sunday
School Association. was a visitor in
This city on Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Morris Charles. the steward OF the
Belgrade Hotel at Belgrade Lakes,
was a visitor in this city on Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

c. z. Tillson of Belgrade Lakes
was a visitor in this city on Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

MIR and Mrs. Blaine s. Owen re-
TUNED Wednesday evening from
Eoston after a brief business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Thursday, October 18th. and appro-
pirate exercises will be held in the
various grades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
SOMERVILLE

f. A. Cummings Of Belgrade Lakes
was a visitor in town on Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Don. ". Tozier of Waterville was
a business caller, Wednesday in the
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

DIR. w. J. O'Connor returned We'd
nesday to this city after having pass
ed the last six weeks in New York
where he has been taking a special
course at the Post Graduate hos
initial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12
RELIEF

When you have headache take
Auburt's Headache powders, a great
reliet. 1925 cts. at your druggists
decl. tn-mun,tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Theatre SoIoist Stricken
Arthur Huskins. soloist at the
Strand Theater at Portland was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

were among the business callers,
Wednesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

Raymond L. Atwood Of Boston and
Thomas II. Dooley of Newton, Mass,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

The local schools will hold their
regular sessions Columbus Day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-12

oct12dlt
The New York herald., 1922-01-20
DECISION rs RESERVED
IN SCIENCE CHURCH SUIT
Court May Name NeU Pub.
fishing Trustees To-day.

Special Dispatch TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Boston, Jan. 19.-Both sides rested
to-day in the controversy between the
Christian Science Church directors and
the publishing house trustees over the
accounts OF the latter ex-officials. Judge
Ctosby reserved his decision on the mat
tel OF accepting the trustees accounts
and announced that the question of
ne ming the three new trustees would be
taken up at o'clock Friday afternoon.
al which time the selections may be an
nounced.
Counsel for the directors submitted
ovidefce 90 show that voucher for a
$500 payment of recent date to John
X. Watts. business manager. had been
tampcrcd with within the last few days.
Miss Elsie S. Farr said she had cor
rooted the voucher on November 29.
1919. by adding the disputed phrase
''aDd other legal business"
G. Augustus Norwood of Brookline,
general counsel for the Christia Science
Church. was asked what he had done in
connection with securing tax exception
for the tangible property Of the Publish
ing Society. He said he secured the law
connection with securing tax exemption
tbs evidence was offered by the d.
iectors to refute claims made by the
business manager. John r. Watts, con-
cerning his activities In securing tax
exemption.
The New York herald., 1922-01-20
PROFESSOR SEES u. S.
DEPENDENT FOR FOOD
Immigration Also Blamed for
Intellectual Declension.

Special Disgotal TO THE NEW York Herald.
PRINCETON. Jan. 19.-Prof. Edwin
Grart Conklin. head of the department
OF t.oIogy OF Princeton University. de-
oiared to-day in a lecture that within
zoe years the United States would be
importing one-half of its food supplies
II the present rate OF immigration was
maintained. At the same time. he added.
there would be no race question in
America, whites. blacks and yellows
being fused.
The intellectual capacity OF Ameri-
cans has been declining steadily in past
years. due partly to the great birth rate
~ the lower classes and large immigra-
tion. Means to prevent this intellectual
decline can be found. Agents of the
Government should be stationed in Eu-
rcpean ports to inspect prospective inn
migrants and 10 investigate 20 some ex-
tent their pedigree Unsatisfactory
types should be barred.
Many immigrants become insane. and
rex ords show that three times as many
Of these reach such mental condition
as native born Americans. The total
immigration in the last hundred years
reached a total Of 33.S00.o00. Only 2
per cent. OF this number should be ad-
rni.ted each year"
The New York herald., 1922-01-20
TAFT URGES FORT HALE
GIFT TO NEW HAVEN
Asks Congress to Sell No His
toric Military Sites.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.---Historic mill
tary reservations no longer needed by
the Federal Government should be
turned over to States or municipa lities
desiring 10 perpetuate them in prefer
erce to being sold 10 persons likely TO
devote them TO commercial purposes,
Chief Justice Taft declared to-day at a
hearing before the House Military CON-
mittee.
The unusual appearance OF a Chief
Justice before a Congressional commit
tee on subject not involving judicial
matters was in connection with a bill
authorizing the War Department to
transfer Fort Hale and Lighthouse Point
reservation to the city OF New Haven,
Conn.
Fort Hale, Chief Justice Taft said,
was memorial TO the martyrdom Of
Nathan Hale. II would be deplorable.
he declared, If such tract became the
site for dance hall or similar amuss-
ment place.