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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

council. Public Office is a public
trust. The statement is trite. 1t
will, however, bear repeating. Guided
by such sentiment the result can
only be service. 1t brings us to a
realization that we serve no indi-
vidual, no clique or party but all the
people, and that, irrespective Of
whether we may have been elected
under this or that party label. How
ever elected we were elected for the
same purpose; namely, to give Au-
gusta the best possible administra-
ton.
Defends Ward System
We elect our Council under the
Ward system. This system has been
criticised on the ground that the rep
resentatives from a ward are some
times willing to sacrifice the interests
of the city for that of the ward. When
that it done it Is due to false con-
ception. 1t is the duty of the repre-
sentatives Of the several wards to
present the needs of their particular
ward. Those needs should then be
considered in the light of the interest
, of the whole city. Work should be
done where it can serve the greatest
need. Such a policy and spirit means
fair treatment to every part of the
city. Any other policy must result in
injustice. He serves his ward best
who serves his city best.
To Study Conditions
It is impossible for one called to
the administration Of the citys af-
fairs as have been to outline a COM
plete policy of conduct for the next
two years. Such n policy can only
be formulated after careful study
Of conditions and needs. l shall en-
deavor at once to make myself thor
oughly familiar with the conditions
Of the city. When have done so
shall come to you with recommends
tions. I could indulge in platitudes,
but to do so would be waste OF time.
When I offer suggestions l shall en-
deavor to make them constructive.
I shall also welcome suggestions from
you and from the public. I shall
likewise welcome criticism, for criti-
cism made in the proper spirit can
not but be helpful. II 1t Is unjust 1t
will give US an opportunity to set
our critic right and replace misin-
formation with information.
To Keep Public Posted
The public intends to be absolutely
fair. When unfair it is usually be-
cause it is not informed. believe 1t
is our duty to see that it is informed.
Our citizens are members of corpo-
ration receiving and disbursing APP
proximately one million dollars per
year. They are entitled to know
something about its affairs. They
certainly should know our bonded
debt and should at least be able to
approximate our assessed valuation,
and the amount appropriated for our
schools. highways and otter depart
ments. Comparatively few even of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

knowles. Councilman Williamson. Dut-
ton and Withec.
Finance: The Mayor. Aldermen
Shaw and Chace, Councilmen Conant,
Walch and Higgins.
Fire Department.: Aldermen Shaw
and Knsman. Councilmen Dreamer,
Purinton and Taylor
Highways and Sewers: Aldermen
Cote. Scribner and kinsman, Council
men Conai.t. Ripley and Dreamer.
Police: Aldermen Turner and Cote,
Councilmen Dutton. Ripley and Cream
err.
Poor: Aldermen Cote and Knowles,
Councilmen Walch, Withce and Fried
erick.
Printing: Aldermen Carey and Tur-
ner, Councilmen Kane, Pierce and Cum
ningham.
Schools: Aldermen Chase and Tur-
ner. Councilman Williamson, Ripley
and Walch.
Street Lights: Aldermen Turner and
Shaw. Councilman Conant, Taylor and
Williamson.
Salaries and Fees: Aldermen Scrib-
ner and Cote. Councilmcn Conant, Pur-
inton and Kane.
Special Traffic Committee: Council
men Crcamcr. Williamson and Taylor.
In 4 session as Board of Alder
men. it was voted to continue in use
the same rules and method of pro-
cedure as governed the former gov
eminent. The city clerk was author
lied to secure stationery. Meetings
will be held the third Monday of
each month as has been the custom,
The city treasurer was authorized
to borrow any sums, not exceeding
$20O.0OO. to carry on the business of
the city in anticipation of 1923 taxes.
The city clerk was ordered to pro-
cure three gavels for the use of the
city government.
mittee on elections as. the Mayor.
Aldermen Cote and Kinsman and
the Forts Western commissioner as
Alderman Shaw, Carey. Scribner and
Chase.
When the council had approved
the above orders, adjournment was
taken.
The new city government is COM
posed of the following: Aldermen,
Roland A. Scribner, Charles r.
Chase, Charles p. Kfnsman, Divide
J. Cote, Charles w. Knowles. Oliver
w. Turner. Everett A. Shaw, J. Ar
thur Carey. The eouncilmen are
Alton w. Creamer. Robert B. Will
hanson. Dwight L. Higgins, Lau-
renee G.. Purinton. Ralph H. Conant.
A. Francis Walch. Stanley j. Kane.
julie F. Rohchaud. Linwood T. Dut-
ton. Earl E. Withee. James 9. Tay-
Tor, Edward l.. Ripley. Everett II.
Merrill. Harvey ". Pierce, John r.
Frederick. and Fred G. Cunning
ham. q
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ON FINAL EFFORT
CONTINUED from Page one)

ception Of justice and her rights
under the treaty of Versailles.
Complete peace can be estab-
lished." he declared. "only on the
basis of the treaties and through re-
spect for the rights acquired and the
obligations incurred"
The British government thorough
ly disapproves stern methods or pen
alties and desires to work out a plan
under which Germany will be al
lowed moratorium of at least two
years. this time to be employed in
SO recognizing her resources that
she may successfully shoulder her
debts.
Any settlement likely to be sue
cessful depends. in Mr.. Bonar Laws
view, on some form of international
loan for Germany, and, together
with his associates on the British
delegation, he has received with ap-
prevail the suggestion of the Ameri-
can secretary OF state that an inter-
national commission determine the
amount OF reparations to be ex.
pected.
The conviction held by Premier
Poincarc of France is that change
IN heart on the part of Germany is
required above all other considera-
tons. He believes Germanys plans
for the future are based upon a pol
icy of resistance to the execution of
the Versailles treaty, and any effort
to help her he regards as useless
until the Berlin government decides
in earnest to fulfill its obligations.
Extension Of the present partial
moratorium. which expires on Jan.
10. and the raising OF cash for Ger
many In the international market,
will, in the French view, be NULL
fed by the continued German oppo-
sition to payment Of her debts, 90
that action such as France now
contemplates will be eventually
forced upon the plies.
The Belgian ana Italian govern
ments appear now to lean more to-
ward the French view than toward
the British. but with some DISPOSE
ton to seek middle ground.
The Italian delegation has q plan
which it will present to the council
after Poincare and Bonar Law have
explained the French and British
viewpoints. This conciliatory pro-
gram calls foS guarantees to satisfy
France. hut without penalties 30 as
to meet the British objection. rely
Ing upon such action by Germany
a. would have the result Of making
the guarantees productive without
the Use Of force.
Both the Belgian and Italian views
rely upon Germany to surrender
economically. trusting that the Allies
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RYAN
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to the couple. According|to the girl,
who says she has been married. she
had been employed in restaurant
in Kansas City for about Ave months
prior to meeting Ryan. She, met
Ryan about two weeks prior to the
robbery. she said.
On the day Of the robbery. she
declared in her confession, accord
ing to the police. Ryan came home
in the evening-w;th a bundle wrap
ped in a newspaper. She declared
he told her that he got the $4,000
bills it contained from the Drovers'
National Bank. She continued in
her confession that before coming to
Denver on Dec. -, she and Ryan
went to Chicago.
Ryan and Miss Yard were arrested
at the station Saturday night az they
prepared to leave for San Francisco.
Miss Yard declared. the police said.
that the only comment Ryan made
concerning the robbery was 4"that
there was an awful mob of people In
the place and waiting around out
side," and that there was q guy
waiting in a car outside for Them"
He also told her. according to her
statement, that the car had been
stolen. ts-
She told the police that the gang
rode in the car for q few blocks and
then entered . smaller car"
Miss Yard collapsed after making
her statement. 80
Her collapse was brought about,
she declared. by threats made by
Ryan that he would kill her II she
told the police. She declares Ryan
told her that II he couldn't get her"
some Of the robber band would
Names Of the other members OF
the bandit gang now ct large as
given by Miss Yard have been sent
to Kansas City police. local onlesrs
announced. etI
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will lay down for her terms that she
can meet. 40
The French cabinet meets tomor.
row morning under the chairman
ship of President Millerand to de-
eide finally the French govern
ment's policy. ,o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

our better informed citizens do. That
we may all be better Informed feel
that there should be issued from time
to time simple but comprehensive
statements showing the financial con-
dition Of the city and such other facts
as the citizens are entitled to know
and should know. With your coop
Grafton I shall endeavor to see that
such statements are made during the
ensuing two years.
Safeguard City Hall
We are entrusted not only with the
property of our citizens but in many
instances at least with something in
finitely more precious-their welfare
and safety and possibly their lives.
City hall is for us community CEN
ter. Here our school children hold
their exhibitions and plays; and our
citizens assemble for instruction and
amusement. The hall is frequently
filled to it's capacity. For many
years have had the fear that during
some Of these gatherings there might
be a fire and I have shuddered to
think, if there were, what might be
, the result. 1 have noticed of late
that some of our citizens also enter
tain q similar fear. l feel that one
Of our most pressing duties is to see
that city hall is made safe resort
for Augustus citizens.
.Rines' Hill Menace
Some years ago we safeguarded
our citizens by constructing a cut
and removing the grade crossing at
the foot of Rines' Hill. Modern traffic
conditions have now developed at
the top Of the hill situation almost
if not quite as hazardous as that re-
moved. Automobiles and pedestrians
share in this danger. The junction of
streets combined with the steep hill
and sharp turn. subjects pedestrians
to the danger of being run down.
while the same conditions expose
automobiles both to the danger of
collision and the risk Of going over
the steep bank on the easterly side
of Gage street. The light rail on this
bank would furnish no protection
whatever to car coming against it,
A fall over the bank would result in
almost certain death. A suitable wall
on the easterly side of Gage street
would remove one of these dangers.
A sidewalk on the easterly side of
Rines' Hill would go long way to-
ward the safety of pedestrians. Care
full driving on the part of all oper-
ators Of vehicles should not only be
required but insisted upon. It is
miracle that there has not been
serious accident at this place before.
Let US act because of the need and
not because we are forced to by the
call of an indignant people.
Water Street Congestion
Every one Is familiar with the con-
gcsted condition of Water street and
the need, if possible, of relieving it.
! have been informed that the city
has the right. should it. care to ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Solicitors. canvassers, Agents
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

RETAIL STORE-Ncw stock, old
stand. Large patronage. Sales s12,-
600 a year. Price .s220U. G. H. Bcane
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

The Kalahari desert covers fully
100000 square. miles. and 10 cart Of
the immense inner tablclant Spath
Africa. with an average of
1900 feet It has beeD
Southern Sahara" ~
desert OF north Az
the beds OF drieI
In India CO.. L
live out OF s,&P6
on = hot k63A13
seen y 80
wy IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

MANY LOCAL business advertisers
let our ad-salesmcn write all of the
CLASSIFIED Ads they use. This adj
writing service is free; the profitable
results are quick and sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

PROFITABLE BUSINESSES are Of
fered for sale today in Classification
40
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Poultry and Supplies
MERCHANDISE
Articles for Sale

ARMY AND NAVY GOODS-Low
prices, mail orders filled. Write for
prices. McClurcs Army & Navy
Store Rath Mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

THE LOST is found the Classified
Ad way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
Water Street Congestion

Every one Is familiar with the con-
gcsted condition of Water street and
the need, if possible, of relieving it.
! have been informed that the city
has the right. should it. care to ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

COMPLETE CLASSIFIED Ads give
complete satisfaction to readers and to
advertisers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02
AUTOMOBILES
Automobiles for Sale

N OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES car, 1922
m1del Is, passenger, fully equip
ned. at a bargain. Also other bar
ra;rs in used cars too numerous to
mention. Wesserunsett Garage Co.,
40 state st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

GIRL-For laundry work. With or
without experience. Riverside Laun-
dry Gardiner.
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WOOD-Stove. furnace and cord wood.
A few cords of nice fireplace wood.
W. A. Shaw. Cony Road. Tel 1OS6-M
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WOODLAND. fitted for stove. Deliv-
cred in Hallowell or Augusta. w. M.
Prescott Tel 533-M

WOOD AND HAY-Perry j. Caldwell
r. 4, Augusta.Tel. 1929.
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LIVE STOCK

Horses. Cattle, Vehicles 43
,COW-New milch Jersey. Stanley
Griffin Manchester Forks.
COW-Jersey, due to freshen in March,
also = shoats. Frank Lunt, r. SO,
Vassa lboro Tel. So. China 23-:1.
HORSES years old; driving harness,
sleigh. nice concord wagon. 16 Mt.
Vernon St. Gardiner.
Poultry and Supplies 40
RHODE ISLAND RED-ITens. Cheap
for cash. Tel. 672-Y. s Patterson St.
VALUABLE POULTRY BOOK-Free
for the asking: handy book of refer
ence OH poultry raising and secret Of
getting winter eggs. c. |. Davis.
Poultry raising expert, Waterville.
Maine.
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COOK-Wantcd in private family.
Good wages BE-. care Journal.
GIRL-Wanted for dining room. APP
ply to Mrs. Roberts, Bowdoin Inn.
Tel 159-M
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GROCERY PUNG-For sale; .also
pressed hay. $40 per ton: ell kinds
grain: milk bottle caps. j. A. Nor
ton, SO Cony st. Tel 694W.
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EMPLOY MENT
Help Wantsd-Fsmale

H0I3 W0hto0-P OmoJO X
COMPETENT COOK-Good wages.
References required. Apply by mail
to Mrs. Horace r. Sturgis. r. 1. Au-
SuSta.
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MERCHANDISE
Fuel and Feed

HAY-10 to Is tons in w. Gardiner, 3
miles from Gardiner on car line. A.
+. Berry. 10 Arsenal st.
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y Of these Ads Were Written By Our AdSamen The Service Free
MERCHANDISE
HsussneIe Deeds

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES make; good
condition: Box b.. Journal
WE HAvE-Second hand goods n the
best Of condition: sideboards, sewing
machines. kitchen cabinets, chairs
ahlnonieres and many other things
that you need. Augusta Furniture
Co.. 1O7 Water St. Tel 696-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-02

WOOD-Dry hardwood fitted for stove,
furnace or fireplace. Shaw's Transfer.
Tel 423-M.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-03-02
Definite Idea About Umbrella.

Whit was talking with his wife
about presents and he suggested that
he might get her nice umbrella.
That is a sore point with Mrs. Wilt,
because, a fine umbrella given her
sometime ago mysteriously disap-
peared. 1t was not missed for some
months because Mrs. Whit herself
would not use it and when 1t was final
ly missed she declared she had lent
it to a friend who called and encoun-
tered a shower.
"Perhaps you would not lose one
now" suggested Whit mildly.
81 did not lose the other" said his
wife. 81 lent it to Mrs. Fantod or to
Mrs. Cadory. They both denied It,,
but / am sure one of them carried 1t
off. 1t was probably Mrs. Fantod for
she is a rattle brain who never remem-
hers anything"
"yvhy are you SO certain it was one
Of them?' asked Whit.
Because they are the only two of
my friends in whom I have enough
confidence to lend good umbrella"
said Mrs. Whit with conviction
New York Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-03-02
NEW DRY CHIEF APPOINTED

Frederick A. Hazeltine, of South
Bend, WASH, has been appointed di-
visional chief of prohibition enforce.
ment for the district comprising
eastern Pennsylvania and southern
New Jersey. His headquarters will
be in Philadelphia.
The appointment is the first com
pleted step in the new plan of pro
hibition enforcement worked out by
Commissioner Haynes, and to be put
into effect in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and New York.
1t is in accord with Haynes be-
lief that man from outside the
state, unidentified with politics and
free from the influences exerted by
political leaders, can perform better
service in the enforcement of the
prohibition law than could a Penn
sylvania man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-03-02
VT. MARY'S COUNTY FARMER
HAS PROFITABLE EVE.

Bearing out his contention that
sheep if properly handled and cared
for are among the most profitable
adjuncts of any farm, B. E. Carmi-
chael, livestock specialist for the
University of Maryland Extension
Service, has discovered on the farm
of r. M. Swan, near Leonardtown in
St. Mary's county, what is thought
to be one of the greatest money
making sheep in Maryland.
In January of this year this eve
became the mother of triplet lambs
which should be ready for marke;
early enough in the season to bring
better than average prices. Previous
to this, the eve had two sets of
twin lambs, the first set about Dec.
II, 1921, and the second about May
lis, 1922. This gives her a record
of seven lambs in period of four
teen months.
The first set of lambs was raised
and sold for. $24 and the second set
for SIS. In the meantime the eve
was clipped and her wool sold for
/ 50 so that her financial record to
date shows that her owner has re-
ceived gross return of SAL from
this sheep within fourteen months
and still has three lambs and an
other crop of wool to be sold this
year.
While this is an exceptional case,
according to Mr.. Carmichael, it
nevertheless serves to emphasize
the advantages of sheep growing
under the present satisfactory con-
ditions of the early lamb and WOO
markets. Both wool and well
grown lambs are now bringing salts
factory prices, says Mr.. Carmichael
and the opportunity for the produc-
ton of early lambs is particularly
good under Maryland conditions
"Well finished lambs can be made
ready for market in about four
months and in even less time if care
fully fed and cared for" says Mr..
Carmichael. stUnder climatic con-
ditions prevailing in the State,
lambs can be produced in February
or even earlier and be in condition
for market before the rush season.
The market will take lighter weight
lambs early in the season, provided
they are fat.
Zone of the chief mistakes which
sheep. growers in Maryland make is
in failing to supply adequate feed to
force their lambs along for the early
market, says Mr.. Carmichael
While lambs can possibly be grown
more cheaply on pasture and rough
age, 1t is probable that the better
prices prevailing for fat early lambs
will more than offset the additional
cost of feed.
Mr.. Carmichael points out that
Maryland has one advantage over
many other states in the production
of early lambs in its nearness to the
big markets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-03-02
Foreign Advertising Representative
THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOClATION
INCOME TAX FACTS NO. 4.

In making out his income tax re-
turn for the year 1922, the taxpayer
is required to include all items of
gross income. In the case Of a
storekeeper the gross income con-
sists usually of the gross profits on
sales, together with income from
other sources. The returns must
show the gross sales, purchases, and
costs of goods sold. To reflect net
income correctly, and to ascertain
gross income, inventories are ordin-
arily required as of the beginning
and end of each taxable year. The
professional man, doctor, lawyer,
dentist, must include all fees and
other compensation for professional
services.
The farmer is required to report
as gross income all profits derived
from the sale or exchange of farm
products, including crops and live
stock, whether raised on the farm
or purchased and resold. A farmer
who rents his farm on the crop
sharing basis must report such in
come for the years in which the
crops are sold. Profit obtained
from the sale or rental of farm lands
also must be reported.
In order that they may obtain
full advantage Of the deductions
from gross income to which they are
entitled, taxpayers are advised by
collectors of internal revenue to
study carefully the instructions on
the forms for making returns under
the head Income from Business or
Profession"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-03-02
Insurine Chinese Lives.

Chinese life insurance has made
little progress in years gone by, but
is showing marked Improvement to-
day, according to Japanese insurance
'c..-panies. Reasons given by these
companies for failure to do business
with the Chinese are: Lack of birth
and death registration in that country
the higher death rate of Chinese than
of Japanese, different Chinese none.
tary standards.
All these differences may be adjust
ed, for there is an earnest desire to get
Chinese business and great improve
ments in Chinese life insurance bust
ness may be expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-03-02
THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

has taken this space to adver-
tise it's literature. If you are
interested in the history and
principles of the Society, you
may obtain lists of books from
FRIENDS BOOK STORE, 3O4
Arch St., Phila. The latest
standard book in this line is the
new and complete edition of
the writings of JOHN WOOL
MAN, edited, with a biogra-
phical sketch by Amelia Mott
Gummere.
We are issuing for free distri-
button short present day essays
on religious topics under the
name PENNSBURY LEAFLETS.
A few titles are:
Enthusiasm for Jesus.
The Universe and My Brother.
What is the Christian Faith?
Write for sample leaflets to
VIM. B. Harvey, Secretary, 304
Arch St., Philadelphia; Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-03-02
Determines Chemical Purity.

The Zeiss optical works at Jena
have put out rather curious form OF
apparatus, says the Washington Star.
A so-called iron arc-that is, an cleo
trio arc with its carbons impregnated
with salts of iron, giving out light
rich in ultraviolet rays-is used with
screens, so as to cut off all the heaN
ing and luminous rays, leaving none
but ultra-tiolet invisible radiations.
In these pure ultraviolet radiations
nearly all substances fluoresce, and
the light they give out is greatly af-
fected by the degree of their purity,
thus providing means of examining
the chemical purity of substances.