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Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Harry Carey's rescue OF Fred Stan
ton, more real than will be imagined
by picture patrons, forms one OF the
many spectacular features In Canyon
of the Fools" his fourth starring We
hicle for F.B.O. release, and coming
evening, Sept. 22. Marguerite Clay
ton plays the leading feminine role
opposie Carey, with the supporting
cas- including Fred Stanton. Joseph
Harris. Jack Curtis, Vester Pegg Muir
dock MacQuarrie and Mignonne Col
den.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mr.. f. w. Decatur treated The Her
aid force Tuesday to a liberal sample
Of fine plums which he raised in his
orchard. They were Of large size for
pllms grown in this section of the
country and the flavor was as deli
cious as and California plum. Thanks
Mr.. Decatur.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mrs. Anna Patten, of Ft. Collins,
spent last week here visiting at the
home of her cousin, Mrs. S. N. Ben
jamin.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Under the direction of Manager
lockwood, the Foster Lumber Com
pany are having new coal sheds and
lumber sheds erected. This will be
a mich needed improvement and viii
help the appearance of their yard.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mrs. A. ]. Weir, of Chicago, ar
rived here last Saturday for visit
with Mrs. Dick Barbour and Charles
Sandy. She has been visiting with
friends in Denver.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Bruce's Service, local Ford agents,
received another carload of new Foi DIS
this week. Bruce says that there are
many improvements in the new model
flivvers.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13
Both Extreme. unwise.

He who relies solely on warlike
measures shall be exterminated; he
who relies solely on peaceful measures
shall perish. Sun Tzu.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13
The New ousstlen.

The question used to be: Can a man
love more than one woman at one
time? The modern question is: How
can he help it?-Rlchmond Times-Dis-
natch.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mrs. B. A. Riffenburg, mother Of
our county superintendent, is slowly
recovering from serious operation
which was recently performed at a
hcsnital in Sterling.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Miss Laurane Ragoss left Saturday
for her home at Louisville, Nebr, af-
ter a visit with relatives near Imper-
ial
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mr.. B. F. Hastings, president of the
Commercial Bank of Grant, was a
business caller here Thursday.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mrs. R. F. Ladwig and daughter,
Frances, of Paoli, spent a few hours
here between trains Saturday.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mrs. F. S. Robbins. of Sterling, was
calling on friends here last Thursday
and Friday.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mrs. Charles Siefkes returned Sat
urday from short stay at Amherst.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mr.. Cruise Noll, Of Grant, arrived
Saturday and spent few days look
ing after his farming interests in this
vicinity.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Miss Hattie Powers returned to her
home at Venango, after attending the
fair here
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Robert Ralston left Saturday for
Denver for visit of two or three
weeks.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mr., and Mrs. Asher Hester were
business visitors to Denver the first
part of this week.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Miss Henrietta Smith went to Hax-
tun, Saturday.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13
Sentence Passed on Humanity.

"Your judges have sentenced you
to DEATH" said friend to Socrates.
"And has not Nature passed the same
sentence on them?" quickly responded
the sage old philosopher.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13

Mr.. Frank Lance, Of Grant, was a
business visitor in Holyoke, Thursday.
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13
Tribute to the chilere,.

Children are Gods apostles, day by
day sent forth to preach Of love and
hope and peace.--I.owell
Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13
Locals in Brief

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
!, Famous Old Recipe
!, for Cough Syrup
Easily and cheaply made at home,
but it beats them ali for
quick results.

Thousands of housewives have
found that they can save two-thirds
of the money usually spent for cough
preparations, by using this we'll
known old recipe for making cough
syrup. It is simple and cheap but ID
has no equal for prompt results. It
takes right hold Of a cough and gives
immediate relief, usually stopping an
ordinary cough in "a hours or less.
Get 2A ounces of Pinex from any
= druggist, pour it into a pint bottle,
and add plain granulated sugar syrup
to make a full pint. If you prefer,
use clarified molasses, honey, or corn
syrup, instead of sugar syrup. Either
way. it tastes good, keeps perfectly,
and lasts a family long time.
it acts, penetrating through every air
passage of the throat and lungs,
loosens and raises the phlegm,
soothes and heals the membranes, and
gradually but surely the annoying
throat tickle and dreaded cough dis.
appear entirely. Nothing better for
bronchitis. spasmodic Group, hoarse.
ness or bronchial asthma.
Pinex is special and highly con.
centrated compound of genuine Nor.
way pine extract known the world over
for its healing effect on membranes.
Avoid disappointment by asking
your druggist for "2H ounces Of
Pinex" with, full directions and don't
accept anything else. Guaranteed to
give absolute satisfaction or money
PROMPTLY refunded. The Piuex Co.,
TT. Wayne, Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Hon. C. S. StetsOn l..
Returns from N. e.
Tax Conference

Hon. Clement S. Stetson of Greene,
chairman of the Board Of State AS
sessosr, who has just returned from
the eleventh conference on taxation
held at Hartford. Conn, under the
auspices of the New England State
Tax officials Association, declared
Monday that he found that the other
New England states have just as
many taxation problems as Maine
has and that none of the other states
with the possible exception of Mass
achusetts has come nearer the solu-
ton of the problems than have the
people here.
The state Of Massachusetts has a
law providing for an income tax on
intangibles, which according to re-
ports is working finely. Mr.. Stetson
said yesterday that Commissioners
Henry f. Long of the Department of
Corporations and Taxation of Massa-
chusetts, asserted at the convention
that he believed the principle of this
tax is right. Secretary Fletcher Hale
OF the New Hampshire State Tax
Commission gave a short discourse
on the new income tax law in that
state. which has not yet gone into
effect. Mr.. Stetson, who is in favor
of an income tax law for this state
was very much interested in the dis
cussion of the subject at the confer
ence.
Under the subject, "Tax Exemp-
tion Evils and Remedies Proposed
and Attempted" r. A. Winslow. Jr
secretary of the Connecticut Com
mission on tax exempt real estate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
ADJUSTMENTS

Augusta will see Little Nellie
Kelly" before Portland or Lewiston.
GA people-special orchestra-2-60
foot cars of scenery, effects and
wardrobe with stage crew of 3S
men which is the heaviest road at
traction ever seen in Maine. Booked
for the Augusta Opera House for
one night only Thursday Eve, Dec.
goth, at SIS.
Unlike any other play given the
stage in a score of years Little
Nellie Kelly" is aptly and truth
fully described as tine new Ameri-
can song and dance show" 1t is
performed by George NJ. Cohan's
comedians" with it's words and
music by George NJ. Cohan." The
production contains enough ingenuity
and material for a half dozen
ordinary musical plays. If Mr..
Conan ever decided to eliminate all
his musical numbers he still has a
play, for he has not written the mere
thread of story to hold the piece
together, but a real book. There is q
love theme. humor, satire, real
Conan satire-wit, and several touches
OF mystic melodrama, all of which
is perfectly delightful and unusual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
State House Chat

Governor Baxter. accompanied by
his secretary, Gilbert II. Chad
bourne. left on the 936 train Mon
day morning for Washington. ID. G.
While the purpose of the trip was
not made public, it is reported that
the governor plans to confer with
President Coolidge and prohibition
enforcement officials concerning the
liquor situation in Maine.
Commissioner T.. +. Washburn OF
the State Department of Agricul-
ture and Charles w. White. chief OF
! the division OF markets, will go tc
Lewiston today to attend the 50th
annual session of the Maine State
Grange. Chairman Clement S. Stet-
soil OF the Board of State Assessors
who was master Of the State Grange
from 1899 to 1907. viii also attend
the sessions. II haven't missed a
meeting for IS years" said MIR. Stet-
son yesterday.
Miss Marion Brainerd. assistant
state librarian. and Miss Theresa
Stuart of the library extension bu-
reau.\ will have charge of the State
library exhibit, which will be a new
feature of the Grange meeting ex-
hlblts. The display will include over
lOVV Nolul1ltS especially dQaDIeQ Tor
use of the oranges.
IL. NJ. Tucker. chief of the divi-
sion of animal industry, Department
OF Agriculture. went Monday to
Portland. where he will be one of
the judges at the State poultry show
which will start this Tuesday morn
ing and continue through Friday.
c. 0. Brown, deputy State sealer
of weights and measures, went Mon
day afternoon to Lewiston on in
spection matters.
Miss Elizabeth Leslie. supervisor
for the State Board of Charities and
Corrections, passed Monday at Port
land on matters connected with the
work of the board
JOSIAH w. Taylor. agent for Sec
ondary education, state School De-
partment. addressed a meeting of
Cumberland Center citizens held re-
Gently at Greeley Institute. Mr..
Taylor reports that this is one of
several schools that is working out
very complete plan for rural
high school,. The plan suggested by
the State School Department for
schools situated in rural communi-
ties offers courses leading to COL
Iege. courses in agriculture and
home economics. The plan is work
ing out successfully and shows what
can be; accomplished by school
handled by three teachers.
Mr.. Taylor spoke at meeting of
the ParentTeacher Association =, of
South Paris held last Fridays eve
ming. A fine addition to the school
building at South Paris has recently
been completed and will be dedi-
Gated in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Features ct Reduction

Washington, Dec. ia reduction of
100000 in the operating expenses
of the federal government during the
next fiscal year is proposed in the
annual budget transmitted to Con-
gress toGay by President Coolidge.
Total expenditures are estimated at
1928, 0S0,444 and receipts at $685.
762,O7S, leaving surplus or 1895, 6S1,-
634.
These estimates are on the basis OF
existing revenue laws, however, and
more than S300.000.000 recommended
by the administration much of the
projected balance would be wiped
out.
Appropriations requested for the
year beginning next July l aggregate
$3,01S, 069,946, or $26O.S65.022 less
than those for the current fiscal
year. President Coolidge said this
reduction was in response to EXecu-
tive instructions in the preparation
of estin.a .cs by the various depart
ments and federal agencies.
"This was essential to continual
ton of the policy of strict md dras-
tic economy" he said. THAT is the
az administrations undebata table policy.
1t has been adhered to unSwervingly
in the past and we shall hew to the
line in the future
The cost of national defense next
year is placed at $54S,531,2SS. re-
duction of s35,0OO.OOO. as compared
with this year. Military pensions,
retirement pay, World War allow
anccs and the like will take S656,300.-
SOC out OF the Treasury as against
$70S, 111.57S this year.
Fixed charges on account of the
public debt are PLACED. at $1,3I2,2T,-
975. which includes $S90,000.00 of in
terest and $4S2,277,975 for retire.
ment of securities. The interest pay
ment shows a reduction of $5O.000.000
as compared with that for the cur
rent year.
OF the total of $311, 100000 of eX-
penditures by the Navy Department.
$35, 100000 is proposed for ship con-
struction, $15,O0OO0O for the air SER
vice and S1,O00.O0O for the scrapping
of naval vessels. The largest single
item is the pay of the navy, $116,000.-
000
Out or the War Department total
of $314,O00,000. $12,735.000 is proposed
for the air service: $2S,0DO.000 for the
National Guard and $S,S00.000 for
Notifications.
Expenditures for rivers and har-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
STATE HOUSE,
Next Meeting of Governor Council, A. M, Friday Dec 21
Follow the Crowd

spoke on the topic, Exemption of
Public and Privately Owned Real
Estate and It's Historic Background"
and Mr.. Stetson discussed "The
Present Investigation in Maine" The
state of Connecticut has a law which
requires that the local assessors make
an annual return of the amount of
property exempt in each town. 1t is
Mr.. Stetson's opinion that such a law
would be a good thing so far as is
related to the locating of such tax
exempt property, but that the mater
OF placing values on such properly
might require more expert know
ledge. Mr.. Stetson told the New
England tax officials of the commit
tee just appointed in this state to
make a study of the tax exemption
laws, list tax eXemps property and
report its findings to the governor
not later than Dec. l, 1924.
Mr.. Stetson also delivered an adj
dress before the convention on the
subject, determination of Values for
Assessment Purposes" this being fol-
lowed by a general discussion.
One of the most interesting and
valuable addresses presented at the
meeting, in Mr.. Stetson's opinion,
was that by Director Albert B. Fales
of the Division of Local Taxation in
Massachusetts, who spoke on ZAP
praisal of Manufacturing Plants for
Taxation Purposes"
There were about so tax officials
present at the get-to-g ether. Joseph
S. Matthews of New Hampshire, for
merly vice president of the associa-
ton, was elected president for the
ensuing year. Mr. Stetson was re-
elected n member of the executive
committee,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

do the work. Therefore, as n meas
ure looking toward the ultimate pro-
visions of the fleet and equalization
! with other powers, I strongly recon-
mend the authorization and appro-
priation of funds sufficient to COM
mence construction of $4,000 ton
cruisers.
"A large submarine tonnage is be-
ing laid down abroad. At present Al
submarines are building or projected
by a single power: % of these are
over 1000 tons-that is. they are YES
sells capable of long distance cruis-
ing. In addition to the Al mentioned.
IL were completed in 1922 and 1928
by this same power. If present for
eign programs are completed with
out any additions, the United States
would have to build $4,000 tons of
submarines in order to attain the
treaty ratios. The United States has
no cruiser and no mine-laying sub
marines. Both types demonstrated
their great usefulness in the World
| War. In order to supply in part our
deficiency in these types and in order
to begin to attain suitable relative
submarine strength, / recommend the
authorizat ton and appropriation of
funds sufficient to commence con-
struction of three submarines of the
cruiser type.
II recommend also that Congress
authorize six gunboats of suitable
type and size and make appropriation
for their complete construction as
early as possible"
Announcing that the department
would submit to Congress n five-year
program for naval aviation, the sec
rotary declared the present situation
in that branch, both as to personnel
and equipment was one "to be viewed
with concern" Only II aviators were
added to the roll during the past
year. he said, and the equipment is
practically obsolete. He listed the
records of naval aviators, established
during the year. as comprising % OF
the AZ recognized by leading nations.
OF the total of $7,676.000 in the bud
get for naval base development dur
ing 1925, s2.062.000 is allotted to Pearl
Harbor, 100000 to San Francisco,
sS2S, 600 to Puget Sound. $75S.000 to
the New York -Narragansett Bay
area, S165.00O to Chesapeake Bay,
S1,295,0O0 to San Diego, $261.000 to
Boston. 100000 to Key West and
$50 1000 to Cavite. Out of total Of
sS20000 for air base development. the
approved budget allotS the Coco Solo
$4,000.
Operations of the navy during the
past YEAR have been more widespread
than in almost any other of its his
tory the secretary said, and ION the
whole reflects credit to the service"
at was not to he expected" he
added, that SO great a service so far
flung and so frequently engaged in
hazardous undertakings should have
escaped some disaster. The out
standing catastrophe to the service of
the year. and of many years. was the
loss of seven destroyers on the coast
of California. Our sorrow at the death
of our comrades and our regret at the
property loss leave us still with a
feeling of great pride in the conduct
of the officers and Elen."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Jimmie Evans Musical Comedy Com.
Pany Opened to Capacity Crowds
I At the Augusta Opera House Yes.

kGFUdys
The first two performances of the
return engagement of this splendid
Musical Revue was rewarded by
over flowing crowds at both after
noon and evening shows. Mr.. Evans
opening and latest vehicle Lets Go"
starts off with bang and continues
throughout until the finale with a
SIX cylinder action. If there ever
was an entertainment put together
Tor the masses this one could be
spelt with capitals. It's charming
and interesting plot, interviewer
Throughout with musical and dancing
numbers and interpreted by a regi-
met of singers that appeals to the
most discriminating. Mr.. Evans has
the reputation of staging plays that
the public now demands-singing,
uancing, novelties, vaudeville special
ties with neat stage settings and Ct
lects and without reSortinG to the
cheaper vulgar type of amusement.
MISS Kitty Fraser the charming lit
tie soubrette of the company was
called back after each number. Miss
Florence Pippin almost stopped the
snow with her violin selections. being
called on encores at least four
tiineS on certain numbers. The
dancing team of Ellis and Bannon
ecllpSe anything ever seen on the
local stage. Danny Cavanaueh the
talented juvenile has a tenor voice
that is remarkably clear and wen
liked. Gus Nelson's splendid. cornet
| and trumpet solos remind one of
Americans leading cornetist. With
out exception he is in a class bv
himself The comedy work of Mi.
Evans and Tom Carroll is of a high
er and more amusing scale than the
average musical shows. Their Jokes
are new and original and they simply
know how" and when" to put-it-
over. They alone are worth the
price of admission. Jimmie Mack is
about the busiest performer on the
stage and he does remarkably great
work. Mr. Evans chorus of 10 Young
ladies are all capable singers and
dancers with very neat stage an
pearances. The settings. effects and
IN fact everything pertaining to this
snow are entirely new from what has
been seen in Augusta in the past,
me above program will be repeated
today at 2.15 and $50 with a com
plete change of program tomorrow
and t'riday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
bors are estimated at s45.7ss,ooo as

bors are estimated at $45,7S6,000 as
against $42,793,225 this year.
An additional $1,60O,000 for prohi-
bition enforcement is asked of Con-
gress, President Coolidge stating that
considerably enlarged field force
should be provided. He added that
he would present to Congress soon
a supplemental estimate Of 100000
900 mainly for additional vessels for
the Coast Guard because of the need
for material increse in the person.
mel and equipment of that service
"for the purpose of combating more
thoroughly rum running and unlaw-
full importations." II this appeopria-
ton Is granted the President said he
would ask for an additional $4,000, 900
later for a similar purpose.
The total appropriation proposed
for prohibition and narcotic enforce
ment is $10.531,324 as against ST.
S24,602 for the present year.
Thu largest single item in the
S228,000,000 of expenditures by the
Treasury Department is $91.530. 900
for the refunding of taxes erroneous
| ton Is estimated at $35,576;000 while
| the cost of collecting customs rev.
| enues is placed at $12.S21.645. OPP
| erations of the Coast Guard will ac-
count for another $10,000.000.
For good roads an expenditure of
| $50, 100000 is proposed, an increase OF
| $5,000,000 over the outlay estimated
, for this year. This accounts for
more than two thirds of the $144. O00,-
900 estimate for the Department OF
Agriculture.
! A reduction of more than $4,000,
600 in the estimated deficit of $24,-
679,673 in postal revenues is forecast
for next year. Postal service expen-
ditures payable from postal revenues
are calculated at $611,210,00O as
compared with $56S.630,000 this year
Costs of the more important civil
functions of the government for next
| year are summarized in the budget
| as follows:
General law enforcement, s21.325,-
| $50; Foreign relations and protection
of American interests abroad. $14.
| 720,619; Administration of Indian af-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
PROPOSE TAX CUT
Continued from Pace One)

Il konw of nothing which will
give the people of this nation greater
assurance that we are unalterably
committed to a campaign Of econo-
my IN public expenditure than a re-
uuctlon or our present taxation. 1t
Will take from the realm of debate
plans which contemplate extraya-
CANT expenditures, or expansions OF
the business of government bevond
those necessary to keep pace with a
growing nation and fixes the meas
ufe OF our requirements an amount
winch Will represent what is actual
~ necessary to carry on efficiently
the proper business and functions of
government and meet our fixed debt
charges payable out of current reve-
nue.. 1t would certainly tend to align
the Whole people in support of eco
nomicai administration of govern
ment. and 1 frankly state that such
an alignment is becoming every dav
more and more necessary because OF
the influence which it will have upon
the states and the other lesser sub
divisions of our body polite.
In stating that a reduction in tax
atlon carries with it an obligation
not 10 embark upon an extraordinary
expenditure program, I am not I'M
mlndfui of the demand for adjusted
compensation for soldiers of the
World War, which would include
among its beneficiarfes the able-bod-
led of our veterans as we'll as the dis
apled. | question if there is any
sound reason for such a measure
The country is prosperous and re-
munerative employment isa avaiIa bile
Tor the able-bodied veterans as we'll
as for other citizens.
For the disabled veterans of the
war and the dependents of those who
Tell the country can not do too much.
IL mas already spent nearly two BIZ
hons of dollars and is now spending
nearly half billion dollars yearly in
their behalf. That obligation it must
ana VIII continue to fulfill in the
lullest measure. And it is one of the
most important of the duties and
privileges of the Chief Executive to
minister to the wants and needs of
these wards and creditors of the ma
ton.
But the fit and able bodied are
offered the opportunity omen To
every other citizen. The govern
ment has no money to distribute to
any class of it's citizens that II does
not take from the pockets of the
people and the payment of a bonus
TO millions of our former soldiers
could only be accomplished at a cost
10 the whole community, including
the veterans themselves, far out
weighing the benefits intended to be
conferred. IL I felt that soldiers
bonus represented a great need and
a proper obligation which should be
fulfilled by this nation, certainly
would not make a recommendation
which would be adverse thereto.
I'VE have now reached a point in