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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
Famous Old Recipe
for Cough Syrup
Easily and chcaply made Mt home,
but Il beats them all for
quick results.

Thousands OF housewives have
found that they can save two-thirds
OF the money usually spent for cough
preparations. hv uSin. this we'll
known old recipe for making cough
syrup. 1t is simple and cheap hut it
has no equal Tor prompt results. 1t
takes right hold OF a cough and gives
immediate relief. usually stopping an
ordinary cough in - hours or less
Set 2ia ounces OF PInex from any
druggist. pour it into pint bottle,
and add plain graduated sugar syrup
to make a full pint. If YOU prefer,
use clarified molasses. honey, or corn
syrup. instead Of sugar syrup. Either
way. 1t tastes good. keeps perfectly,
and lasts a family long time
:. Its truly astonishing how quickly
II 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 ls a special and highly con.
centrated compound of genuine Nor.
way pine extract known the world over
Tor Its healing effect on membranes.
AVOID disappointment bv asking
your druggist for "21. ounces Of
Plnex with full directions and don't
accept anything else. Guaranteed to
give absolute satisfaction or money
promptly refunded. The Pinex CO..
It. Wayne. Ind. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
Wisconsin Rep.
Scores System of
Judge-Made Laws

Washington, Feb. 5.-Congress
has been likened to a messenger boy
standing is the anteroom of the
Supreme Court waiting for approval
or disapproval of it's act, Represent
ative Frear, Republican. Wisconsin.
SAID today in a statement accom-
pan!lnS a record of closely divided
supreme Court decisions on consti-
lu'lonal questions which he placed
m the Congressional Record.
MY. freat proposed constitu-
t1onal amendment giving Congress
me power 10 determine how many
members Of the Supreme Court
snail Join in decisions declaring
l:Ws unconstitutional, to provide
ior TIC recall of judges without
impeachment or to review and act
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
MOVING PICTURE,
THE CHANGING ROAD"
TO BE SHOWN TONIGHT

At Representatives hall, state
House. this (Tuesday) evening. at 5
o'clock. under the auspices of the
State Highway Commission and the
Maine Automobile Association. there
will be shown a moving picture en-
titled The Changing Road" This
film depicts the development of the
highway builders art from early CO.
lonial times to the present day. An
adaptation of this film has been used
in several states in arousing public
interest to the question OF improved
highways, and in some states to the
necessity of state highway bond is
sues. The film has been shown this
winter before several state le2isla-
lures and will be shown before rrac-
tically every Legislature now sitting.
The film was prepared and is
circulated by the American High
way Educational Bureau of WASH
inCton. ID. c.
While the film will be shown pri-
marily for legislators. the public is
cordially invited to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
Portland Fuel Condition
Due Largely To Severe
Winter Says Mr.. Shaw

Attorney General Ransford w,
Shaw said Monday that since the
coal hearing at Portland i've had
had many inquiries in relation to
his report
Answering all such questions. |
wish to state that it will be several
DAYS before any report is made. as
have not finished my invostiSa-
ton continued Attorney General
Shaw.
In the meantime, 7 would like
to say Tor the benefit OF the public.
that a very serious condition exists
in Portland in regard to fuel. Thi;
misconduct on the part of the coal
dealers. but is almost wholly due to
the unusually severe winter
NO person who has not been in
Portland can form any adequate
opinion as to road conditions there.
They are and have been for several
weeks literally impossible for load
ed teams and trucks in most Sec
tons of the city. These conditions
VIII continue during the cold wealth
er and the people of Portland arc
UP against Il problem which they
must solve themselves.
Neither the legislature the attor-
ncy general nor the fuel director
can solve it. but, i'll my opinion, the
city government. the consumers OF
coal and the dealers in coal must
got together and cooperate with
one another and do the best They
can until the March winds and April
showers shall bring relief"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

by five judges to four, followed by
the emasculating of the income tax
nth constitutional amendment.
holding stock dividends not taxable
b ythe same vote. call for relief and
some method of enactin; laws that
are not. in the judgment of the
court supposed laws"
Within 80 days. Mr.. Frear said.
the Department of Labor has call
co attention to the fact that 300
statutes. bills and ordinances have
been set aside by the courts in the
law"
Many laws, state and national"
he continued. have been held >un-
constitutional by only one vote of
the court. and proportionately mar
row escapes In determining consti-
tutlonailty are numerous.
The method of selecting Judges. "
SAID Mr.. Frear. Frequently from
men who have been defeated for
reelection for Office by their con-
stltuents: or men who are life tim,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

the administration, legislative and
administrative.
i have no douh; in my own mind.
but that the President will be can
didate for the Presidency and that
he will be rc-nominated unanimous
w.
I am very glad the Senator
stopped at e-nomination," Senator
Harrison interjectcd
That is as far as is necessary
now; the other details will he looked
alter later" Senator Watson replied.
The Indiana Senator added that
ne had not sought to be assistant
floor lcader
III the Senator from Maesachn-
setts wants to be leader in the next
Congress" he continued. 4 know Of
no reason why he should not be
ana l am for him.
so far as the Republican party
is concerned. there is no division as
TO national leadership and no dis
cord as to leadership in the Senate"
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and vocal solo, David Bowie, was
given.
Miss Gladys Godfrey Of Good Will is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus Godfrey. for a few days.
Miss Ruth Brown of Worcester,
Mass, is spending a few weeks with
her mother. Mrs. Wealthy Brown.
Mrs. Mary Bosworth. who has been
i'll with the prevailing distemper, is
improving.
Mrs. Everett Kicker and daughter
Evelyn were business visitors in Lew
lston Saturday.
Charles Jones, principal of Itch
field Academy, was confined to the
house last week by an attack of rheum-
atism but is much improved this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

hear at this time bills to change the
trial terms of the Supreme Judicial
Court in Washington County. amend
ing the present corporation laws IN
regard to dissolution and payment
of fees on amendment of purposes,
and including the purchase OF
gravestone among the purposes for
which executors may sell real es-
tate of deceased. Other measures
coming before the judiciary commit
tee Tuesday include amendment to
the present law in regard to giving
of fraudulent checks, so as to apply
to treasur ers of corporations amend
ment to law relating to search war
rants for gambling implements.
amendment to law relating to regis
tration of veterinary surgeons. and
change of date of April term Of
Somerset County Supreme Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
Predicts Harding
Continued from Pace Qnel

atOr WatSOn'S statements because of
mention which has been made of him
as Il possible Presidential candidate
ncXt year and because of his promi-
ncnce in the administration leader
ship, and his close personal and roli-
teal connection with President
Harding. Frequently he is in consul
taton with the chief executive and
in fact made his statements on the
floor of the Senate today, not long
after returning from a White House
conference.
The assertions Ct the Indiana SEN
Ator were made in reply to Senator
Harrison. Dom 1crat. Mississippi, who
= speech started the political dis
'""rion. rhn mississippi Senator. in
characteristic address, referred ut
length to the announcement last
V eek of the designation of Senator's
Wadsworth. of New York. and Lon
root. of Wisconsin. as assistant Re-
publican leaders. contendlng that this
was directed against the possible
Presto. initial candidacy Of the Indiana
Senator.
The Republican move. Senator
Harrison declared, indicated disscn-
ton. and "dethronemcnt' from lead
orship work of Senators Watson and
Curtis of Kansas. the latter assistant
leader and whip. He also suggested
t!iat it might be move to "kill off"
the Presidential movements report
Cd for Senator's Watson and Gamer.
Of Kansas, the latter Senator Curtis
colleague
During the melee. Senator Lodge
explained that he lad not named
Senators WadSworth and Lcnroot IS
assistant leaders," but. as in tho
Nast. had DESIGNATED them to aid
IN discussions on the Senate floor.
senator Lodge also paid tribute to
TIC aid of Senators Curtis and Wat
son.
Senator Lodge directed tho alton.
ton of Senator Harrison TO the load.
orship fiT0' now in progress on the
Democratic side of the Senate cham
Dor and said there were numerous
species Of Democrats" there, to be
g.. "cI -
Senator Watson told his colicaorce
mat ne r'Ily believed Nj Hard
inS shoui , re-nominatcd but wax
IN favor e reelection of Senator
Lodge as Republican leader. e thu
Ma" hui: is srnator desired.
IF President Harding wants TO he
dominated he ought to be. bee Use
me republican party ought to stand
on the administration record" said
senator Watson. ut would not he
POSSIBLE to stand on that record and
decapitate lis leader. We stand on
inc record made by the CONGRESS and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
LITCHFIELD
MYSTIC CHAPTER o. E. S.
INSTALLS OFFICERS

t0ENEE-NNstic Chapter. q. f. s,
I'd its annual installation of officers
Thursday afternoon ard, with Pas.
MatrUn Ncttic Aliard as Installing oni-
Ter assisted Ivy Laura White as mar
shall installed tho following officers to
serve dnrinC the ensuing year: w. NJ.
Emma Co.'s: ". T.. Emery Danrorth:
y. NJ. Margaret Fish: Asst. Cond..
LAURA White: Chap. Maria Walker:
m1reIal Charles Walker: Adah. Eca-
ir,,- Hendricks: Ruth. Nc,,ic Seldom:
T. tier Eachcl Eathhun. Martha. Net
4" .N'lari: Eiccta. Lottie nauforth:
vsrdDr. Mar Benson: Sen. Winthrop
idlNo' \ short program consisting Of
Waun Solo Marian Earle: duct. Mrs
>tc..l ~, Nu and Miss Edna Brown:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
MANY BILLS
Continued from Pace One)

OF other wars. is also in order for
nearing on Wednesday afternoon
before the committee on military
affairs.
The act authorizing the Gardiner
DRIVING and Agricultural Society to
MAINTAIN an ice speedway on the
kennebcc River above the Gardner
and Randolph bridge will be heard
Tuesday before the judiciary com
mlttee. This committee also will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

Mr.. J. B. Belk of Shaw, Miss,
relies on it entirely to keep his
children in health, and Mrs.
Catherine Connolly of Jersey City,
n. j., declares that not only her
self but all her neighbors and
friends use it and tell others about
it. There is scarcely a day that
someone in a family does not
need it for constipation, flatulency,
auto-intoxication. biliousncss, in
tcstinal poisoning, headaches,
collie and cramps, and to break
up fcvers and colds.
DR.. Caldwcll's Syrup Pepsin is
Observation-Disclosures COM
pound of Egyptian SIENNA with
pcpsin and pleasant-tasting
aromatics. The formula is on the
package. AS the popularity of
this natural vegetable laxative
increases, the public discards the
harsher physics like caiomel, coal
tar in candy form, salt waters and
powders. DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin empties the bowels more
clearly and without any danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
EAST WINTHROP

Mrs. H. +. Baker went to the
Augusta General Hospital Saturday
Tor II surgical operation. 1t was re-
ported sunday that she was getting
along nicely.
W. |. Mace went to Portland on
business Friday and returned Satur-
day.
Services were resumed at the East
Winthrop church after an intcrns-
sion of three weeks. Mr.. Allen. the
pastor, having recovered from illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
REGARDING THE
OVERLOOK BILL

The bill introduced by Rcprcscn-
tative Overlook of Washin ston. re-
lating to the exemption from taxa
ton of the estates of war veterans.
contrary to first published reports,
does not afford further exemption
from taxation OF such estate
The Overlook bill. instead of in
creasing the exemption. repcals the
laws passed by the Legislatures of
1919 and 1921, eXempting from taxa
ton estates of soldiers and their
widows. up to 5000. and leaves the
law as it was prior to 1919. provid-
ing that polls of war veterans are
exempt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
WINTHROP
Literary Club Meets

Tho Winthrop Literary Club mot
Monday afternoon with +. J. Clifford
at the Methodist parsonage with II
members present. Tho roll call was
on "Prnducts of United states Islands a"
a most instructive paper on America 5
Coal Industry was given by Miss
Bertha Hudson and Il fine paper on
women Painters and Sculptors' was
given by Miss Harriet Weston. Plans
were discussed for an entertainment
which Will be given in the near future.
1t was voted to meet next Monday aft
ernoon at 2.1J at the home Of Miss
Weston. when a Lincoln program will
be carried out. Members Will please
bear in mind that the meeting is in
the afternoon and remember the hour
Mrs. George Kinds and daughter
Madclon of Portland are visiting rcla-
tiNcS in town.
The Anti Can't class will hold its
contest supper Tuesday evening at $50.
The contest. ending in a tic, the two
sides united in preparing supper and
Will have as guest tho pa stor, Rev. T..
j. Clifford. and wife. II. f.. Foster, SUI
pcrintcndcnt Of tho Sunday school. and
wife, and others
Tho Kings Hcralds will meet at tho
Methodist vestry Thursday afternoon
directly after school
Frank Mcdonald is home for few
DAYS from ArooStook counts.
Elmer TaNlor and Clement Taylor
wore st home over the week end from
Wlt,ryil,c.
Ray knhall of Portland was the
We &-cnd guest OF his mother, Mrs.
Helen kimball.
| H., 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
Francis Dunbar Matthews

Word was received yesterday Of
the death of Mrs. Frances Dunbar
Mathews, widow of the late G. Hen
ny Mathews. formerly of Waterville,
at the home of her daughter. Mrs
Mary Fl. Thompson Of Daytona,
Fla. Death was caused from pncu-
monia. The deceased was ~ Years
two months and II days old.
She will be remembered by the
older residents of WaterVille. as MI
Matthews owned and conducted the
old Corner Market. which was on
tho corner where the Kelley block
now stands.
She was born in Winslow. being
the-dauGhter of the late Franklin
and lydia Howard Dunbar.
Besides Mrs. Thompson, she
leaves a daughter Mrs. Alice NJ
Elliot of clifton. Okla. two sons.
Judge Walter II. Matthews of Null
holl, Okla. Frank Matthews OF
Winslow, and a sister. Miss Lura +.
Dunbar of Winslow. Intermcnt was
in DaNtona.
Fifteen teams arc employed haul
ing ice for w. T.. Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
TORTURED MANY YEARS ny KIDNEYS

have had Kidney trouble for twelve
Years. writes H. P. Piulincy Wcst
jackson. Miss. Pains in back Joints
catches in the hips. run down and GET.
ting up too much during the night. But
slncc taking Foley Kidney Pills, nv
suilerihS is over and I feel like a new
man. Backache. rheumatic pains.
Kidney and bladder trouble quickly re-
ileved with Foley Kidney Pills. Re-
1nse substitutes. Insist upon Folev's
Honey and Tar. Sold every where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
Third Generation is
Using Syrup Pepsin
ANY FAMILY MAY TRY IT FREE

Thousdnds Of parents are asking
themselves. where can I find a trust
northy lardtire that anyone in The
family can use ,rhen constipatcd?"
S Hf g SHH 70 p,o sx N1'4S st3 rf'i 5es
sample bottle, sufficient for an adequate
Address Dr.. w. B. CaldweH. SIS
Washington ST., Monticello, Illinois.
Do IL nou! 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

tive in grownups, SO compounded
that elderly people, who are con-
stantly forced to take laxative
because the intestinal muscles
are weakening. find increased
dosage unnecessary. This wonder
full constipation remedy has been
used continuously for. 80 years,
and over 10 million bottles are
now sold annually, the largest
selling family laxative in the
world! The cost averages but
cent a dose. Every druggist sells
it, and under a guarantee to do
as claimed or your money will be
refunded.
Millions of carefully conducted
homes are never without a bottle
Of DR.. Caldweu's Syrup Pepsin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

Caldwel's Syrup
Pepsin. Their
parents were
given it by their
PARENTS; t he
grandparents are
using it today.
1t is the one lax
alive ideally suit
ed to all the fam
lily. safe for the
little ones, encc-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
WlNSL0|v

o. l.. Johnson of Natcrvillc was
4 caller in town Yesterday
Friends in this town of Mrs.
learn that she has been seriously i'll
at her home in Benton. At last re-
ports she was slightly improved.
Mrs. Evelyn Mason. helping
teacher. visited the Baptist school
Monday.
Mrs c. L. Withcc of Bay street is
confined to her home ~ ne grip.
Hen Thieves Active
Sixteen fine hens were stolen from
the coop on the farm of Allen Rcy-
noldS of the River road last eve
ming. About 10 o'clock two men
who were decidedly under the influ-
c:ce of liquor called at the home
OF Samuel ChatfeC and made them
selves more or less OF Il nuisance to
him. They finally went away. but
Mr.. Chaffcc noticed that there were
several hens in the team. At about
] o'clock yesterday morning the men
came to the home of Oscar Rcney
and asked to use the telephone.
They had no team at that time. and
called Waterville for Il iitncy to
come for them. Being unsuccessful
they started to walk to town. Later
Allen Reynolds discovered his hens
were gone and after some informal
ton was given him he located the
poor hens. but they had had their
ncclG WrunS. The Offenders were
local men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
Mrs. Frank kinu

Mrs. Frank King
Lucy King, Wife of Frank King,
passed away Monday at the Sisters
hospital. whore she has been for the
past week receiving treatment.
Mrs. King was born in New Bruins
wick % years ago, the daughter of
Peter and Maria Cakes She came
here five Years ago and was en-
pioNcd the Reyes Fibre Company
until hor marriage. She has made
many friends here who regret to
learn Of her 1t2th and extend SYM
pathy to The berca"cd husband who
i lott WI smell daughter. Other
,e.ativcs Ehn survive are four sis
tors, Miss Ala Oakcs. who nas made
her home I.cre With ner sister. Mrs.
d. b. Lar,.ry Of Newport who is
passing nc Wintcr he's. Mrs. Sarre
and Mrs. Milicrb of Canada. a broth
or, Andrew Cakes and her father,
Peter OaRcs, who are in Pittsfiold.
The funeral services will I've held
at O'Clock Thursday morning from
the Catholic church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

aside decisions by a two-thirds vote
of both Houses.
The decision of the Supreme
Court said Mr.. Frear. declaring
the income tax law unconstitutional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
No other Laxative can replace Dr.. Cald.
WE'LL IN the confidence Of
those who use il

THERE are thousands of
L healthy, robust young men and
women who have never in all
their lives taken any other laxa-
tive for constipation than DR..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
You Must
ENROLL
I'm the Contest

Send in your name and address OF call at the Kenne.
bee Journal office at once, and full information and
necessary information and blanks will be furnished
The contest is limited to che month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Clifton Stafford of Garland
is visiting friends and relatives in
town for 4 few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

federal judges and often Of m M
never sat on any bench. pI ssr
constantly been in an atmospDn ma
corporation litigation, is w IA
marked than "a failure u M
years to graduate any menu 4
the AZ state courts to a piaee
highest court"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

Rochester, n. Y, Feb. s.. III
Mott Robins, treasurer OF wv ss.ac,
versity of Rochester, and Ia ii
of nation wide reputation os 81
tonight. He was a graduate
ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
Enrolment Blank

Enrolment Blank
wish to enter sthe kennebee Journal skee Skate
contest Please send the necessary blanks and
full information to just what ! am to do in order
to pair Of these skates.
Name. -. =. -.
Street. =. -. 80. ..>.... ;. .......
City OF Town.. 49,. -. -. 90. -. ....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06
HERE is THE PLAN

If you live in Augusta, Hallowel, Gardiner, South
Gardner, Randolph, Watervie, Fairfield Wnsow get
three people to sign (Which will furnish)
take the kennebec Journal for period Of six MONTHS
they to the carrier boy 1Sc every week during that
time and the skee skates will be given to you free. If
you cannot get three subscribers get two people sign
and you can get the skates by paying in cash. If you
secure only one subscriber have the skates by
paying S1.25 in cash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

If you live outside of the cities and towns mentioned
above may pair of these skee skates free
by obtaining three paid in advance subscribers for
three months period at SIPS EACH If you get two
subscribers for the three months PERIOD you can get
the skates by paying Use in cash. and if you get only
one subscriber the skates may be had by paying s125
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-06

Fifteen teams are employed haul
ing ice for w. T.. Colby.
Evening star., 1923-08-19
Double Day Bed

Sturdy metal frame,
comfortable spring,
complete Cifh crefonne-
copered mattress pad,
valance and two pill.
lous. Complete.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-09
Products of North Woods
 Are Beginning to Move

DULUTH. Minn., Jan. 9-Move. ments of woods products to the rail- road and to the mills has begun in the north country Woods operators are rushing to take advantage of favorable weather conditions, the swamps being solidly frozen.
 Great activity is reported from every section of the woods and in some cases there is a slight short age of help. Sawmills are being operated night and day to catch up with orders.