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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

Governor-clcct will Immediately at
tend upon the Convention.
The report was accepted.
The Governor elect and suite then
entered the Hall of the House of
Representatives and the Governor
elect took and subscribed the oaths
required by the Constitution to
qualify him to enter upon the dis
charge of his official duties prior to
which the Secretary of State made
the usual proclamation Of the Gov
ernor's election. amid prolonged ap-
plause. Thereupon President Far
rington called for three cheers for
the Governor, which were given by
the audience standing.
The Governor then addressed the
joint Convention and his address will
be found on pages eight and nine.
The Governor and suite then re-
tired. followed by the Chief Justice
and Associate Justices Of the SUI
preme Judicial Court.
The purpose for which the Con-
vention was assembled having been
accomplished, the Convention was
dissolved and the Senate retired to
the Senate Chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
~ ~. ; example IN this respect for future
Executive Council

~ M.i example 1 n this respect for future
-. Ss:eSSsifvs:; coune.,
ro MY associations with the Executive
C connSors have been based on mutual
b BEEN . fc,v a I,1 respect. There have
spirit Of tolerance At u a,i EP Pnao Pun Pu.
prevailed pre- allied Six of the seven Council
ors retire and 1t fs with regret thai
witness their departure. hnrinU The
p PAST Two years the Councillors have
h ienuered valuable public service and
nn, e ueen OF real assistance to me. I
frienS Slrsu maze IN having had their
lions and shall miss them from fseir
them so wn 1vaI, have come to know
!, me Council is an Institution that
ti,n.s come down to us from Colonial
rnveyr ana most modern systems Of
manner of it's selection is hardly in
KMSep,ng with the theory that the Chief
n mMdScutlve should be given full power
ailu Dc held responsible for his exer-
I ,i' q ~. for the Council affords both
n re governor and the Councillors on.
thcv u ars u 10 Svade responsibility il
ously doubt the wisdom Of MAKING sny
change in our present system even
though it Is somewhat out. Of Tune
with present day theories. '""0
Our Government
Our state government is Compare
.!veiy simple in form. Our present
nfiS.em is not overburdened with COM
DANGEROUS extent degenerated into
government by commissions or boa ards
orat tend TO hamper the business life
OF the community and the freedom az
lne lnolV1dual. famous author in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

writing Of Maine said: MAINE Is. the
least governed and therefore tho best
governed American State. IT Illus
tratcs tho theory that tho less govern.
mont the better for those governed"
This quotation might we'll be carved
We have no secrets in this admin
istration. Everything is open and
above board. 1t is my ambition to
bring the people from all sections of
the state together so that those jeal-
ousies that often have hampered the
states progress may from now on be
entirely done away with. The people
Of Maine can be trusted to respond to
fair and honest treatment and as long
as they are not betrayed they will hold
in honor the public officials who serve
them. We follow in the footsteps OF
worthy mon whose records as Cover
nors and Legislators We're honorable
ones and we should never forget the
debt of gratitude we owe them.
Maine
The following tribute to our State
by the author above referred to, is
worthy Of permanent place in our
records: I'm Maine there is a stable
condition of comfort self-reliancc,
non-para site occupation, common in
New Eng land OF a previous generation,
which makes for sturdiness, individ-
1T (Maine) is the last stronghold
OF the Puritan 1t is distinctive
from its neighboring states -.
More than most parts of the mod
ern world Maine has kept it's native
quality, moral and physical. What
eyer may be, left, of that famous old
New England will be found today more
purely. and abundantly here in Maine
than elsewhere" prolonged applause,
the audience riSing).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Clinton Grange Installation

In spite of the weather conditions,
a large number. of patrons and Wis
tiers gathered in Grange hall
Wednesday evening to witness the
annual installation ceremonies.
Charles White of the State Agricul
tural department at Augusta was the
installing officer, performing his du-
ties in a finished and impressive
manner. He was assisted by Mrs.
Caddie f. Cole, Mrs. Lottie S. Cain,
Mrs. Ethel Wiggin. Miss Vera Brown,
Mrs. Eva Marcia. Miss Blanche
Roundy. The officers installed are:
Worthy master, LIMA A. Burns;
overseer, Austin Hersey; lecturer
Harry A. Chamberlain; steward.
Fred Beilby; assistant steward,
Harold Brown; chaplain. l.. w.
Hatch; Ceres. Mrs. Eliza Burns: Po-
mona, Mrs. Ida Eastman; Flora.
Mrs. Blanche Simonson. Some of
the officers were unable to be pres
ent. including Secretary c. Lee
Stuart. Treasurer B. G. True and
Mrs. Helena Brown, lady assistant
steward.
Some very attractive tableaux were
arranged by Mrs. Annie Clements.
past worthy master. The young Ia
ulCS posing we're MlSScS AlICC ~
and Dorothy Wakely, Frances Cham
bcrlain, Pearlc Tapley. Laura Willet,
Ida Brown, Eta Simonson. Re-
marks were offered by several of tho
patrons, among whom were Mr..
White and the retiring worthy mas
ter, w. T.. Knight. The latter ex-
pressed his thanks for the spirit OF
which the members had
maintained toward him and the Or
der during his term of Office and eX-
tended New Years greetings to all.
A bountiful supper was served to
100 persons. A very enjoyable So
cial followed, for which music was
furnished by Mrs. Venie Stinchfield
and Mrs. Nellie Tapley at the piano.
Clinton Grange meets the New Year
in very prosperous condition. A
set of capable officers, fully alive
to their duties and opportunities. to-
gether with a membership made up
Of large percentage of young peo-
pie, with a substantial foundation OF
more mature members, promises
great progress for the order In
Clinton in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
OntariO's Peat 4
Boys To Boom

Toronto, Dec. 22.--Fuel can be manu-.
featured in commercial quantities and
at reasonable prices from Ontario's
peat bogs. This statement is made
in an interim report of a committee ap-
pointed seven years ago by the Ontario
and Dominion governments.
Operations under the observation OF
the committee have been carried on
near Alfred. Ont, and as aresult it is
stated the committee will recommend
the construction and operation of a
perfected peat-producing plant. The
committee estimates that a plant pro-
ducing 10000 short tons during a sea-
son of 100 10-hour working days can
turn out finished peat fuel at cost of
$4.4S ton. or at $3.50 working on T.
20-hour day basis. The cost delivered
to the consumer will be about $40 q
ton, the committee estimates. An
thracite costs from SIS to $50 q ton
delivered.
The committee reports that a good
market has been developed within
economical shipping radius of the
boes, and that the demand for peat
fuel il growing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

The President in the Chair.
On motion by Mr.. Buzzell of Wal
do. it was ordered that a committee
of ten be appointed to wait upon the
Honorable Chief Justice and Assoc
late Justices of the Supreme Judi
cial Court of this State. inviting
them to attend this Convention which
has been formed for the purpose of
administering to the Honorable
Pcrcival l.. Baxter. Governor-elcct.
the oaths required by the Constitu-
ton to qualify him to enter upon
the discharge of his official duties.
The order received a passage. and
the Chairman appointed as members
of that committee. Senator Buzzell
of Waldo. Hincklcy of Cumberland
and Bailey of penobscot: and on the
part of the House. Representatives
Wing of Auburn. Hale OF Portland.
Ludsatc of Patten, Bartlett of
WaterviIlc. Weeks of Fairfield.
Holmes of Lewiston and Siddall of
Sanford.
Subsequently. Mr.. Buzzell from the
committee reported that he delivered
the message with which he was
charged. and that the Chief Justice
and his associates would be pleased
to accept the invitation.
Thereupon the committee escorted
Chief Justice Cornish and Associate
Justices Hanson. Philbrook. Dunn,
Merrill and Wilson into the Con-
vcntion Hall.
On motion by Senator Adams of
Kennebec, it was ordered that a
committee be appointed to wait upon
the Honorable Percival T.. Baxter
Governor of Maine. and inform him
that the two branches of the Legis-
lature are in Convention assembled
in the hall Of the House of Repre-
sentatives. ready to administer to
to him the oaths required by the
Constitution to qualify him to enter
upon the discharge of his official
duties, and to receive from him such
communication as he may be pleased
to make.
The Chairman thereupon appoint
ed as members of that committee
Senators Adams of Kennebec. Wilson
of Aroostook and Elliot of Knox;
Representatives Tilden Of Hallowell,
Melcher of Rumford, Moody OF York.
keene Of Belfast. Morse OF Bath. Le-
land OF Sangerville and Greenleaf of
Auburn.
Subsequently Mr.. Adams from the
committee reported that the commit
tee had performed the, duty with
which it was charged. and that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Toxic Subway "
System To Decrease

Toxic, Dec. 12-Work on Tokio's
subway system will be resumed next
June, the first line to be constructed
from Shinagawa, suburb. to Uyene
Park, via Shimbashi. 1t is to be
completed in 1927. The distance IL
about nine miles and will cost about
forty million yen.
ninety-two million yen on different
lines connecting the city with itg
suburbs, a distance Of more than
twenty miles. When all plans are
completed, Toxic will have forty-four
miles OF subway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
COLLECTORS ADVERTISEMENT
or SALE OF LANDS OF NON.
RESIDENT OWNERS
STATE or MAINE

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the
Town Of Randolph, in the County Of
kennebcc, for the year 1922.
The following list OF taxes on real
estate Of resident owners in the Town
Of Randolph aforesaid. for the year
1922. committed to me for collection for
said town on the LIST day Of April. 1922.
remain, unpaid; and notice 10 hereby
given that il said taxes with interest,"
and charges are not previously paid.
SO much OF the real eState taxed as is
sufficient to pay the amount due there
for. including interest and charges,
will be sold without further notice at
public auction at the Town Hall in
said Town. on the first Monday in Feb
ruary, 1879, at nine o'clock A. NJ.
Name OF Descrip- Amt. OF
Owner tion of Tax due In
Property Guiding In
terest and
Charges
Z. +. Gray. Lot on land bound
cd on the north by land
of Gray-Hildreth Co., east
by Water street, south by
Y land of b. s. Smith. west
by lookup lot $42.98
CHARLES J. BURKE,
Collector Of Taxes for
Town of Randolph.
dec22-29jan5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
IN THE HOUSE

The Speaker in the Chair
The SPEAKER: There is a mat
ter that concerns some of us. myself
included. and that is the matter Of
smoking. We have adopted the joint
rules of the preceding session, and
hidden away in that is little para
graph prohibiting smoking in the
House: and the Chair sincerely hopes
that that order will \be obeycd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

A communication was received
from the Governor. communicating
to the Legislature each case of re-
prieve. remission of penalty. COM
mutation or pardon granted during
the years 1921 and 1922. stating the
name Of the convict. the crime for
which he was convicted. the sentence
and it's date, the date Of the reprieve,
remission, communication or pardon,
and the conditions. if any, upon which
the sdme was granted.
In the Senate this was read and
ordered placed on file.
In the House. received and placed
on file in concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
dec22-29jan5

companies have been organized, os-
tensibly for the purpose Of develop
ing oil shales in some way or an
other, but really for the purpose Of
fattening the pocket books of the
promoters" it was added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
SENATE

Thursday, January 4. 1923.
senate called to order by the Presi-
dent.
Prayer by Rev. A. Francis Walch of
Augusta.
Journal of previous session read and
approved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

Alfonzo Enzmann, 81. . Czecho.
Slovakian with determinations to
make his home in the United Stftea
Is being held by the Portland i'm:
migration authorities and probably
will be returned to Germany with
the sailing of the steamer Shasta,
upon which he made his trip to Port.
land, ----------------- - =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
HOUSE

Thursday. January 4, 1923
The House met according to ad-
journment, and was called to order
by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by the Rev.
Mr.. Purves of Augusta.
Journal Of previous session read
and approved
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The Senate called to order by the
President.
On motion by Mr.. Wilson of Aroos-
took. it was
Ordered. the House concurring. that
5000 copies of the Governors message
be printed for the use of the Lcgisla-
turc.
Sent down for concurrence.
On motion by Mr. Sargent of Han
Ordered. that message be sent to
the House of Representatives propos-
ing convention Of both branches of
the Legislature be held forthwith in
the hall Of the House for the purpose of
administering to the Hon. Percival L.
Baxter, Governor-elect. the oaths re-
quired by the Constitution to qualify
Kim to enter upon the discharge of his
official duties.
Tho secretary conveyed the message
and subsequently reported that he had
delivered the message with which he
was charged.
Message from the House
message was received from the
House conveyed by the clerk informing
this body that the House had con-
| Cured in the proposition of the Sem
ate to hold joint convention in the
Hall of tho House of Representatives
forthwith for the purpose OF admins
'tcring to the Hon. Percival p. Baxter.
Govcrnor-clcct, the uaths required by
the Constitution to qualify him to en-
ter upon the discharge of his official
duties.
The PRESIDENT: The Senate hears
the message from the House.
The Senate thcrcupon proceeded to
the hall of the House for the purpose
of holding a joint convention.
(For proceedings in joint convention
see House Report.
On return of the senators to their
/ chamber OH motion by MIR. Buzzen of
Waldo. it was
Ordered. that the Maine Bar Asso-
citation have the use of the Scnatc
Chamber Wednesday afternoon, Jam
uary 10th.
On motion by Mr.. Smith of Somerset.
it was
Ordered. the House concurring. that
joint select committee of three on
I lie part of the Senate with such as the
House may join be appointed to con-
slider the Governors message and re-
port reference of it's several objects
The Chair appointed AS such COM
nittee on the part of the Senate:
Mcssrs. Smith of Somerset. Ryder of
Piscataquis and Morrison of pcnobscot.
Committee Report
On motion by Mr.. Ilinckley of Cum
berland. the rules were suspended and
that senator of the joint committee
appointed TO make a contract with the
New England Telegraph and Telephone
Company for telephone service for the
members of the S1st Legislature, re-
ported that they had had the same
under consideration and asked leave
TO report the accompanying order.
The report was accepted
The secretary read the order:
ordered. the House concurring, that
free telephone service be provided for
each member of tho Senate and House
to the number OF SO calls Of reasonable
Duration from Augusta to points with
in the limits of the State of Maine,
and that each member of the Senate
and House be provided with a card to
be certified to by the secretary of State
or his deputy: the cost of this service
to be paid to the New England Tele-
graph and Telephone Company at reg
ular tariff rates.
The order was passed and together
with the report of the committee was
sent down for concurrence.
On motion by Mr.. Allen of York,
adjourned until Tuesday, January ., at
4.30 o'clock +. M.
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On motion of Mr.. Beckett of Ca
lais, the House adjourned until
Tuesday afternoon next at 4.3O
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

Earle Elliott has been drawn juror
court at Augusta.
visitor in Burnham. Thursday
Mrs. Lloyd A. Harmon is confined
to her home by an attack of grip.
The village schools held but one
session Thursday because Of the
storm.
Mrs. Howard X. Brown was a re-
cent visitor in Waterville.
ID. Edward Cain of Pishon's Ferry
was a resent business visitor in
town.
Among the out of town visitors at
Clinton Grange installation Wednes-
day evening were Mr.. and Mrs. J.
G. Mudgett and Mr.. and Mrs. w. +.
Hunt of Durham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Hunter Miss Marguerite
Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith,
Herman Lovejoy. Mrs. Maude Web
Der and sons, Fred, Jr., and Clyde
Weber
Miss Hazeltine Watts has returned
to Pennington Normal school. where
she is second year student, after
passing the holidays with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss 7. Watts.
Among recent visitors in Water
vile were Mrs. Charles II. Greedy,
Mrs. Carl Hodgdon. Mrs. Laura A.
Felker and G. L. Marcia.
DR.. Risley of Waterville was pro-
fessional visitor in town, Thursday.
Among the members of the House
of Representatives this winter is
Walter c. VIM, a former Clinton
boy, son of the late Henry c. and
Mrs. Hattie VIM. He now resides
in Lisbon Falls Royden V. Brown,
assistant secretary of the Senate, an
attorney of Bingham, is also ma
tive of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
npnEpC

On motion by Mr.. Rounds Of Port
land. it was
Ordered, that there be printed 500
copies OF Speaker Holley's speech of
acceptance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

Orders of the Day
The SPEAKER: Under orders of
the day the Chair wishes to annolnce
the appointment Of a committee on
Telephone and Telegraph service to
the Legislature. Under a joint order
passed yesterday Senators Sargent
of Hancock and Wadsworth Of Ken
nebec were named on this committee
by the Senate. The House joins
Messrs. Rounds Of Portland. Jordan
Of Westbrook and Stitham Of Pitts
field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

On motion by Mr.. Nadeau of Biddc.
ford, it was
Ordered that the use Of the Hall of
the House be granted to the Maine
Sportsmens Fish and Game Associa-
ton for the afternoon Of January
card next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

On motion by Mr.. Baker Of Steu-
ben. it was
Ordered that the use of the Hall OF
the House be granted to the Maine
Forestry Association for the after
noon Of January 9th next, during
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
The 81st maine LEGISLATURE
Complete Stenographic Report of Pro-
ceedings in the House and Senate

] they adjourn to meet Tuesday. January
., at 4.3O o'clock in the afternoon.
Sent down for concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

The Senate called to order by the
President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

The SPEAKER: The Chair has the
resignation of Alfred Dostie who
was appointed page yesterday. The
resignation is accepted and the Chair
appoints Sumner Daniels of Gardiner
as page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

On motion by Mr.. Buzzell Of Waldo.
it was
Ordered. the House concurring, that
when the Senate and House adjourn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

such time as the House is not in
session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

The SPEAKER: Owing to the in
clenency of the weather, the trains
from the west particularly are very
late. On the train which is now due
there is party composed of the
family of the Governor and other in
vited guests. and it seems proper
that we should recess under these
conditions before holding the joint
Convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

The PRESIDENTS: The Chair will
state that owing to the storm the
trains have been delayed pretty near
~ an hour from Portland, and it
seems better to simply not take re-
cess. but to be within the sound Of the
gaVel where we can come together for
proper motions and orders in regard
to the Joint convention.
The Senate may be at ease without
declaring a recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
CLINTON
Installation Friday EVENING

The annual installation ceremonies
for the officers Of Pine Tree Lodge,
I. o. o. F.. and Laurel Lodge of Re-
bekahs will take place in Town hall
Friday evening at s o'clock. Dis
trict. Deputy Willis E. knight and
his staff, which is made up Of past
grands Of Pine Tree Lodge, will in
stall the officers of that order and
District Deputy President Mrs. Ada
Mariner of North Vassalboro and
suite will install for Laurel Lodge.
Odd Fellows and their wives and
Rebekahs and their husbands are in
vited to witness the ceremonies and
each member is granted permission
to invite one guest, a member of
his family or other friend. Refresh
ments will be served. Members of
the orders not solicited are asked to
donate cake or doughnuts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

On motion by Mr.. Wilson of Aroos-
took. it was
Ordered, the House concurring. that
5000 copies of the Governors message
be printed for the use Of the Lcgisla-
turc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

On motion by Mr.. Allen of York
adjourned until Tuesday, January ., al
4.3O o'clock +. NJ.
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IN CONVENTION

At this point the Senate came in
and joint Convention was formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

At this point Mr.. Gardiner. Of the
committee appointed to notify the
Governor Of his election. reported
that the message had been conveyed
to the Governor in accordance with
the instructions.
The report was accepted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
NOTICE
srATn OH NArSu

Unpaid taxes on lands situated In the
, town Of Monmouth in the county.of
the year 1922. sss
The following list Of taxes On RIAL
estate Of nonresident owners In the
town OF Monmouth for the year 1922
said town on tho 10Th day Of My
1929, remain unpaid; and notice IL
hereby given that II said taxes. inter-
est and charges are not previously
as IL sufficient to pay the amount due
therefor, including interest and
charges. will be sold at public auction
at Cumston Hall in said town, on the
first Monday Of February. 1923. at
Name Description Tax