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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Bills Offered in
Senate Thursday

Senator Carter of Androscoggin
introduced in the Senate Thursday
an act providing whoever wilfully or
Intentionally by any means induces
or persuades or attempts to incitc,
induce or persuade another to COM
NIT any crime or offense against the
property of another shall if the crime
be misdemeanor be punished by a
sentence not exceeding two years or
by fine not exceeding $1,000.
Excise Tax on Auto Transportation
Companies
Hnckley of Cumberland-Act to
provide excise tax on automobile
transportation companies. The act
provides for tax of two per cent of
gross receipts from business within
the State of every automobile trans
portation company. Such companies
will be required to file monthly re-
turns with the Public Utilities Com
mission, setting forth the number of
passengers carried during the pre-
ceding month and the gross revenue
derived therefrom and also the num-
Der of tons Of property carried, to-
gether with the gross revenue deriv-
ed therefrom. The board of State
Assessors shall determine the
amount Of tax due from every COM
pany for every six month period
ending June 80 and Dec. 81
Attesting of Records
Cram of ,umberland-Act provid-
ing for the attesting of records of
the city and town clerk by volume.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Defective CAR
CAUSE OF DEATH
man IN AUGUSTA

The Public Utilities Commission,
IN its decision rendered Thursday
in the matter Of the accident on the
premises Of the Maine Central rail-
road Co., at Augusta, resulting in the
death Of Samuel Beaton, declared
that an examination Of the brake OF
the car disclosed that 1t was defect
i've.
samuel Beaton, aged IS years.
employed as q brakeman by the
Maine Central Railroad Company in
its yard at Augusta. fell between
two freight cars and received injur-
les from which he later died." says
the decision of the public utilities
commissioners.
1T appears that at the time Of the
accident six freight cars were being
shifted from the main track to a
siding. Mr.. Banton had pulled the
coupling pins to release two Of the
cars which were being placed on the
side track. He then climbed to the
top Of one of the cars to set the
brakes to prevent it from humping
into two storage cars on the siding.
The brake on this car did not work.
He started across the top Of the car
probably with the intention Of set
ting the brake on the other car.
"As he reached the end Of the car
he fell between the cars striking on
his head causing a fracture of the
skull. The injured man was taken to
the Augusta General hospital where
he died.
IAN examination Of the brake on
the car disclosed that 1t was defect
i've. The key to the rachel had drop
ped down and wedged the staff OF
the brake so that it could not be OPP
Grated. Its appearance indicated that
it had been in this condition for some
time. We believe a more careful in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
laughs. Completing the program will
be the current news weekly.-Adv.
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE

There is always something to learn
about somebody else. Many people
ignore that Viola Dana is the sister
of Shirley Mason. Bear this in mind
when YOU see Viola Dana today, in
Don't Doubt Your Husband" very
exquisite comedy and try to match
their resemblance or some similarity
of action. Both are very pretty. both
are superbly capable, both widely
popular, but so far as mannerisms
go, you may come to the conclusion
that there is entire dissimilarity.
Anyhow, it's point of interest, aside
of the delightful entertainment in
store, so come judge for yourselves.
The second feature, or the first fea-
ture, as you will, is mo less screen
perturbation of the great stage play
that got New York 'comings with
Rose Stahl as the star entitled THE
Chorus Lady" If you like realistic
behind the scene atmosphere with
genuine stage folks, set your binno-
Giles on this picture. No 2 episode Of
THE Riddle Rider" will conclude the
week lend prOgram-AdV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
To Pass on Rights
Canadian Power
Go. on st. John River

Notice was served upon Attorney
General Raymond Fellows of the
hearing before the international
Joint Commission to be held at Van
Buren, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, March %,
upon the application of the New
Brunswick Electric Power Commits
operate certain permanent works in
and adjacent to the channel of the
st. John River in the province of New
Brunswick at Grand Falls, n. B.
1t Is understood that the State will
be represented at the bearing.
The commission, in it's project.
which already has been approved by
the Canadian government, proposes
to develop the natural water power
at Grand Falls for the purpose of
producing and transmitting hydro
electric power to meet future re-
quirements Of the Province of New
Brunswick.
The power site at Grand Falls lies
within the Province of New Bruins
wick and all the works and struct-
ures incidental to the initial phases
Of the project are in Canadian ter
ritory. The fact that the project is
upon the boundary waters between
Maine and New Brunswick requires
the International Joint Commission
to pass upon it.
The International Joint Commits
sion has advised Maine authorities
of the proceedings in order that any
question involving the rights of the
State may be taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
SpOrtsmen Seek
Early Information
1925 Me. Game Laws

The Fish and Game Department
reports that for so early in the sea-
son, it Is receiving an unusual num-
Der of inquiries from non residents
regarding hunting and fishing resorts
in Maine and the yaws which will
prevail this year.
People In distant states are plan
ming, even now. hunting trips for the
coming fall. The Department, as
usual. Is giving most careful consid-
Grafton to these correspondents, in
an effort to do it's part in advertising
Maine, as is evidenced by the follow
ing letter from Philadelphia:
February "a, 1925.
II wish to thank you very much
for the splendid way in which you
answered my inquiry concerning
fishing and game laws in your State
l shall always boost for your grand
State and obey your laws whenever
l am in 1t.
AS you have put my name on the
list for a copy of the new game laws.
l can ask nothing further OF you and
again l thank you for your wonder
full cooperation with the sportsmen."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27

tho constitutional law. 1t seemed to
him that the demand could just Wen
be met by proclamation or stump
speech as an amendment.
Mr.. Pattangall expressed the pc
lief that it would be far wiser Tor
the Legislature Of 1879, instead OIL
submitting these amendments, or
any one Of them. to take II It felt
there was a need of this step, the
brace and courageous stand or re-
fusing to make an appropriation for
any of these schools or institutions
and see how the people took 1t.
In closing he stressed the fact
that no legislature could exact and
make effective a law which was re-
pugnant to the people of Maine, for
The referendum provision of the con-
stitution would care for that. lie
thought that was ample safe guard
without any constitutional amend
ment.
New Charter for Saco
John Z. Deering CT Saco appeared
before the committee on judiciary
Thursday afternoon. to explain the
reasons why the people OF that CITY
asked a new charter. lie SAID tnat
as there was no opposition that ne
was not going to take up great
deal OF the committees time. The
city of Saco had been operating I'M
der such q charter since 1867. In
recent years it had been drifting, IS
had other cities, into ways that were
not desirable. For some time It's
PEOPLE had been trying to find rellel
from high taxes and waste of mon
ey. Recently Il committee had bee.l
appointed by these citizens and 1t
had drafted the charter Which was
now before the committee.
This charter was along the same
lines as those which a number OF
ether communities had adopted Ill
recent years: the city manager plan.
1t was desired to change the present
PROVISION of the bill that the school
committee be elected by the people
so as to make the election by the
city council. There were some otn-
or clerical errors to be corrected
and he said that he would prepare
a new draft and submit it to the
committee early EeXt week.
AS there was 4 referendum at
tached to tine charter. SO that TIE
people of Saco could say what they
desired to do about the change, he
felt that the Legislature should en-
act the charter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
G.. of C. Secretary
WithdraWs From
Methodist Ministry

CRUDE B. Cornish. secretary of the
State Board of Charities and Cor
rections, and ordained Methodist
minister, yesterday announced his
voluntary withdrawal as member of
the Maine Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church.
In his letter OF Withdrawal, he
states:
II do this with the confident ex-
pectation that SO long as l am en-
gagged in secular business / can bet
ter serve the interests of the church
and state as a layman."
Before being elected to the position
of secretary of the State Board of
Charities and Corrections. in 1928,
Mr.. Cornish served the churches in
Eliot, Rumford and York in his Or
dained capacity.
He has a long and enviable World
War record as army chaplain with a
total of more than Is months over
seas service to his credit. He saw
action in the Anould sector, st. Die
sector, and both the first and second
phases of the Mouse -Argonne oper-
alton. He served during the war as
first lieutenant, returning home to
accept a commission of the same
rank in the Maine National Guard.
In January 1921 he VS. promoted to
the rank of captain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
More Dogs, More
Deer Keep Game
Department Busy

The Department of Inland Fisher
les and Game received a report late
Wednesday P. NJ, that dogs were re-
ported to be chasing deer in North
Manchester. A warden was detailed
to investigate the complaint.
The Department is in receipt Of a
report, from one of Its agents in
North Raymond, which reads as fol-
lows:
II just received a telephone call
from South Casco, from a party who
has a deer in a stable that they res
cued from dogs February Gath 500
P. N.Y.. The owners of the dogs
have not been identified. This deer
has not been mutilated by the dogs,
but it is feared may be internally in
jured. The party will take care OF
the deer until further notice from
the Department.
1T seems that the dogs are acting
as bad in that locality as in other
places reported.
II received report several weeks
ago that the dogs We're especially
bad in that section. At Raymond /
received report that two men tried
to drive dogs away, that were chas-
ing deer last Wednesday, and there
, are other complaints from other par
ties in various places, whose names
will be furnished at any time, if de-
sired.
II sincerely hope some law will be
passed that will give any one the
right to act, If they find dogs chas-
ing deer.
at must be taken into considera-
ton that it Is often impossible to
learn who the owner may be, as the
dogs sometimes travel many miles
and more often than not, if you are
able to catch one of them. YOU will
find no collar. or If you do. nothing
but a strap with no nameplate. This
class of dogs can hardly be of value
| to any one"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Heart Trouble
Heartburn, Pressure Around Heart.
Palpitation, n Feeling Of Fullness
ShOrtness Of Breath
THIS SIMPLE 3-MINUTE TEST TELLS
WHAT'S WRONG

While there are many people who really
have Heart Trouble, there are many
thousands more who are literally scared
to death because they think they have It..
To live in constant fear of Heart Fail
ure is terrible handicap, especially when
probably 90 per cent of the self-diagnosed
BAD Heart Symptoms-Palpitation, short
ness Of breath. difficult breathing. feel
ing of fullness or pressure around the
Heart-are mainly caused by sour, gas
sy, upset stomach. To prove that this is
true and that your .past worries have
been a sad mistake-simply make this
three minute test and watch results!
From any good druggist obtain cou-
pie ounces of pure Bisurated Magnesia
(either powder or tablets) and bcginrAng
with tomorrow take a teaspoonful of the
powder or four tablets Immediately after
each meal-and, IL the usual distressing
symptoms fail to appear. you may safely
rest assured that YOU have found your
trouble.
This a pleasant, inexpensive test that
seldom fails to relieve stomach distress.
Gas, Sourness and Bloatng-almost In
stantly, and a single trial proves It's
value! Be sure and ask for Bisurated
NJagnesia not a laxative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
House Session
Thursday Morning

Frank Secobi, the representative
of the Penobscot tribe of Indians,
was escorted to his seat in the
House of Representatives Thursday
morning, and welcomed as the mes
senger of his tribe, amid applause.
A large group of remonstrances
against a bill introduced by Rep.
Lamson of South Portland for
measuring Holsters. We're received
and referred to the committee on
sea and shore fisheries.
These committee reports were re-
ceived Thursday: From the commit
tee on Indian Affairs, Ought not to
pass" on an act relating to the
choice of officers by the Penobscot
tribe of Indians; Ought to pass on
a resolve in favor of Frank Secobi,
representative of the Penobscot tribe
of Indians; same on Il resolve in
favor of Newell Gabriel. representa-
tive of tie Penobscot tribe: same on
an act appropriatins money for the
Passamaquoddy Tribe; same in new
.lraft on an act relating to the
Perobscot tribe.
Interior Waters-"Ought not to
pass" on an act to change the name
OF Adams Pond IN New1ield; same on
an act to change the name of Turner
Pond in Newfield: same on an act in
AID OF navigation on Lower Lakes,
the appropriation asked for being in
Guided in the Public Utilities Com
mission budget.
Ways and bridges-"Ought not to
PASS" on Il resolve for repair of the
read between Belfast and Lincoln
vile Center.
Mines and mining-"Ought to
pass" in new draft on an act in
favor of the Monson Maine Slate
Company.
The Holmes bill providing for a
new charter for the city of Lewiston
was taken from the table by Rep.
Gagne of Lewiston. who moved its
reference to the legal affairs COM
mitee.
After a short debate on the matter
of reference which was participa led
i'll by Representative Holmes, Gagne
and Roy of Lewiston and Cummings
of Portland, Mr.. Holmes motion for
:; yea and nay vote on the reference
was lost by vote of Sc to 10. and
on motion by Representative Gagnc
the bill was referred to the COM
nittee on legal affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
New Corporations

The following certificates Of new
corporations were approved Thurs
day at the office Of the attorney-gen-
eral.
Crafts Process, Inc. organized
Feb. "a at Calais to deal in patents,
trade marks, etc. Capital stock 5000
shares at non par value. President
and treasurer, Charlotte l.. Lello:
clerk. Harold II. Murchie, both of
Calais.
Portland Crushed Rock Co., orga-
niZed at Portland Feb. 25 to quarry,
crush, manufacture, prepare and
deal in rock, stones, gravel, etc. Cap
ital stock Of non par value; three
shares subscribed. President Charles
M. Drummond: treasurer, r. -. Buz-
zell; clerk. Wadleigh B. Drummond,
all Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
MT. VERNON

Rev. D. B. Holt. D. D.. will preach
and hold the Fourth Quarterly Con-
ference on Friday evening.-It is re-
ported that Noah Clough is some
what better.-Ray Hall. who is at
tending kittery High School, is pass
ing week at his home here.-Rev.
l.. d. Tibbetts mas been called to
Steep Falls to attend the funeral of
a former parishioner.-Mrs. Georgia
Weber Of VIENNA was the recent
guest of her sister, Mrs. E. J. Gill
man.-NIr. and Mrs. Wade and child
of Norridgewock are visiting their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Tibbetts.
Earl Hughes is critically i'll at the
Augusta General spital.-Mrs.
Charles Cohoon of Chesterville call
ed on friends in town Wednesday.
MIR. and Mrs. Garfield WEIGH are
the proud parents of little girl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Justice Morrill,
Named Associate
On Supreme Bench

Gov. Brewster Thursday nominated
John A. Morrill, of Auburn to be an
associate justice of the supreme jul
dicial court. Justice Morrill, was first
appointed seven years ago by Gov.
Carl L. Milliken and is at present the
only representative Of the Democratic
party on the bench. He will reach
the age OF 20 years in a few months
but under the law he will not be
obliged to retire until next year.
Before his appointment to the
bench, Justice Morrill, was one of the
leading members of the Androscog-
gin county bar and on two occasions
assisted in the revision of the sta
tutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
HOLINESS SWIFT co.
Augusta

passage. then become inconsistent
in itself.
Mr.. Stitham replied that he had
faith enough in the judiciary COM
mittee TO feel sure it would not al
low anything not in proper form to
go before the legislature.
Referring to the new title, Chairman
Hinckley inquired facetiously if the
new draft might not be called IAN
Earnest Endeavor to Make Every
body Happy on the Sectarian Cues
tion?'
Rep. Stitham explained his position
by saying he felt that public money
should not go to private schools; if
they want to be private, they should
pay their own bills and travel on
their own responsibility.
He declared that the academies in
Maine have done wonderful work,
and he felt there is not one Of them
which would not be willing to COM
bine with the state and become a
public school. under the terms of his
proposed amendment. He said that
he had already received q letter from
the president of the trustees of Maine
Central Institute which is located in
his town. to that effect.
Senator Anthoine of Cumberland
Senator Anthoine of Cumberland
county declared himself in favor Of
the Stitham bill in principle. He
said it has nothing to DO with the
church and state, but is purely edu-
cational and economic. He called to
mind the educational plank in the
Republican platform of 1924 which
declared for the spending of public
funds in support OF public schools to
the exclusion Of private ones with
certain exceptions. and said that
every member OF the senate but one
and every member of the judiciary
committee but one, was elected on
that platform. He said that all the
campaign speeches he heard. We're in
support Of that platform. and he be-
lieved that the Stitham bill was an
attempt to live up to the platform.
He felt that q constitutional
amendment was needed in order TO
take the matter out of politics for all
time.
Chairman Hincllley inquired why.
If the question is purely an economic
one, the school We're being picked on
and all other private institutions be-
ing let alone, to which Senator An
thoine replied that he did not think
they should all be comprised in one
bill. and that the other private in
situations could be taken up at a Ia :
ter time. since they are now able to
get along without state aid.
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ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

"contraband" Breezy, Swift Moving
Paramount Romance Featuring
Lois Wilson, Noah Berry, Raymond
Nation and Raymond Mckee -
"our Gang" Comedy and News
Weekly
Humor alternates with thrills to
the vast enjoyment CT anyone who
sees "Contraband" which is a typical
story by Clarence Burlington Kel-
; land, the high priced Saturday Eve
ming Post star writer. "Contraband'
ran serially in the Post and nation
ally was one of the most popular
stories Of the year. The cast in
"Contraband" is certainly wonderful.
1t includes Lois Wilson, Noah Berry,
Raymond Hatton and raymond Nc
Kee, all of whom are individually
popular stars with the American pub
lie.
Our Gang" comedy artists will
present their latest entitled "Jubilo.
Jr..' which contains many hearty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Primary Repeal
Petition Comes to
Senate Thursday

The initiated petition for repeal or
the direct primary, together with the
repeal bill. was transmitted to the
Senate. Thursday, by Secretary OF
state. Frank w. Ball. and referred 10
the judiciary committee.
Senator Hinckley of Cumberland
tabled the Wing bill for an excise
tax on electricity, referred by the
House to the committee on taxation.
The Senate receded from its action
to insist on a committee of con-
ference on the act relating to the
registration of motor vehicles used
for the transportation of school
children, and, i'll concurrence with
the House, sent the measure to the
judiciary committee.
On motion of Sen. Hinckley OF
Cumberland the emergency act for
extension Of close time on moose
was tabled pending final passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
On Plans Board
For Convention of
Legion in France

Brig. Gen. Albert Greenlaw has ac-
cepted an invitation to serve on the
national committee Of the American
Legion France convention travel
committee. The duty Of this COM
mittee will be to work out plans for
travelling to the national convention
Of the Legion which is to be held in
in France. The appointment was
made by Commander Drain. John j.
Wicker Of Richmond. Va, is chair
man Of the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
BLUE SKY LAW" ADVERTISE.
MEN7

Application having been made to the
Ranking Department by the following
named persons to be registered as a
Dealer in Securities under the pro-
visions OF Chap IA Sec 123-l35, in.
elusive. Of the Public Laws Of 1928,
legal notice is hereby given and any
person may. within two weeks from
the date Of this publication, file Oh.
lection to the proposed registration.
with the Banking Department.
Name Business Address
John H. Lambert
Co., SO Devonshire st.,
Boston, Mass.
FRED r. LAWRENCE,
Bank Commissioner.
Augusta, Maine, Feb. &c, 1925.
feb27dtt
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Two File Pleas
For Communication
OF Sentences

Two petitions for the Communication
Of sentences OF Joseph Spires Of CAL
ais, alias James Spinney. and Loring
e. Roberts of Milbridge, both of
whom are serving sentences in the
state reformatory for men at South
Windham. were filed at the depart
ment Of state Thursday.
Spires was convicted in the su-
preme judicial court for Washington
county in 1921 for breaking, entering
and larceny and sentenced to serve
five years and one month, while Ro-
berts was convicted in the Washing
ton county court in 1923 for rape, his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Sen. Barwise Feels
Chances Are Good For
Passage Sectarian Bill

Senator Barwise OF Penobscot
stated yesterday to a Journal report
er that he felt the chances are very
good for the passage by both
branches of the bill introduced by
him submitting an amendment to the
constitution providing that no public
funds shall be used for the support
of sectarian and parochial schools.
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Notice of First Meeting q cssdit

Notice Of First Meeting q Cssdiia
In the District Court Of the Ur'
States for the District Of Maine
In the matter of
NaloruS Roberts, In Bankrup'
Bankrupt. j
To the creditors of Valorus Roel
of Winslow in said District q
rupt:
Notice is hereby given that On
18th day Of February. 1895, the
Valorus Roberts was duly adjudl1
bankrupt; and that the first mes,
of his creditors will be held at tne
flee of the Referee. $50 Water 81,
in Augusta in said District on tnel
day of March, 1925, at ten oclosI
the forenoon, at which time Green
may attend, prove their claims
point a trustee, examine the oankA
and transact such other business
may properly come before SAID u
FREMONT J. C. LITTLE
Referee in Bankrupt,
Augusta, Maine, Feb. 16, lsEs: