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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
CHANCE TO EXPRESS OPINION

There is evident a disposition on
the part Of the Governor and the
Legislature to keep the cards above
the table, so far as the public is con-
cerned. This does not mean. of
course, that no plans have been laid
deep, that all proponents are saying
just what they mean; indeed it may
be doubted whether the public would
be nearly as much interested in pro-
ceedings II they thought this were
being done. But with regard to the
very important matter of keeping the
machinery Of State in frst class con-
dition, well oiled, all parts properly
inspected, all emergencies possible
provided for, the intelligent, reading
public should by this time be aware
that out Of the welter Of calls for
money there is shaping up a senti-
ment in favor Of curtailing expendi-
lures for new construction, for get
ting along with what we already
have. for keeping the tax rate where
it IL.
This probably will cause some in
convenience. Those that seem to
need institutional treatment In
crease in number faster than does
the States population. Plans for
row construction made now do not
get into effect much short of two
years. Managers are in duty bound
to look ahead. The conditions have
been gone over very thoroughly, we
are told, and it is the conclusion Of
this consideration to avoid increas-
ing the tax rate.
This program does not include
any suggestion to abandon the tax
Of one mill for the highways and
the additional appropriation Of $780,
COO from general revenues for the
henefit Of second-cla roads. these
being included in the proposed State
tax Of 6x mills. Additional funds
are looked to from the gasoline tax
and from highway bonds issued un-
der provisions requiring payment out
Of revenues from the automobile
trafiic. Sentiment for a Scent gas
tax with exemptions to users not in
tradlc on the highways seems to be
gaining. With this it is proposed to
have a moderate bond issue for
bridges, not including any bridge
over the Kennebec, as that would be
a separate issue if approved. If
this latter matter is submitted to
the people by way Of approval of a
bond issue it now seems likely that
it will be done under a plan for 4
State financed toll bridge.
Such being the outline of what a
substantial number propose to have
done respecting the general financial
position of the State, what has the
public to say about it? Representa-
tives are naturally Influenced some
what by the communications they
receive from their constituents.
Those now have an opportunity for
expressing an opinion for or against
the program; an opportunity to say
what they want and to speak intelli-
gently. Unless they do this they bet
ter not later grumble over the re-
suits.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
VASSALBORO

GETCHELL'S CORNER-The town
school closed Friday, March 49, for a
two weeks vacation. the teacher. Mrs.
Cora Tolman, is passing the vacation
in Brewer at the home of her dauGh-
ter, Mrs. Clifford Hatfield.
Mre. Freeman Trites, and little
granddaughter Rita, have gone to
Haverhill. Mass. for a two weeks
visit..-Mrs. George Knowlton is con-
fined to her home by illness. her
daughter Laura. II. n. of Bar Harbor,
is at home caring for her.-Adelbert
Andrews of Gardiner has been the
guest of his sisters. Mrs. W. V. Nash
and Mrs. NJ. S. Turner, for a few
days:-Niss Iva Rhilbrool; of Garainer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
HOW CURB roRNApoEs?

II there are not enough scientists
to 60 around some Of those engaged
in processes FOR making rain might
profitably turn to processes for ex-
ploding, divsrting or otherwise dis
posing Of the tornado. that terrible
agency of destruction swooping
down with more awfulness than the
ancients were able to imagine the
wrath Of Jove. Bolts Of lightning
ought to be adequate for convincing
mere man that unseen powers Of
mighty strength have him within
grasp. But this is puerile as COM
pared with q huge, funnel-tailed
cloud sucking into its churning vor-
tex whole towns and the people
thereof.
One who has seen an ant hill par
TALLY demolished by . careless foot.
has seen the ants in panic and again
hurrying to rebuild, need exert little
imagination for comparison with hu-
man beings visited by such a calam-
ity as were those living in the heart
Of the Middle West Wednesday
night.
This tornado Is said to have been
the worst with which America has
been visited since records have been
kept. A tornado on May q, 1896,
IN one half hour at st. Louis, killed
So6 people and destroyed property to
the value of thirteen millions. The
23d Of March, 1918, a tornado swept
diagonally across the country from
northern Texas to western New
York, being especially violent about
Omaha. 1t rendered nearly 5000 peo-
pie homeless, killed nearly 200 and
injured S25. In May 1917 a tornado
originating in Pike county, Illinois
destroyed one hundred lives and $3,-
100000 in property. Tornadoes at
this season Of the year usually only
occur in the South Atlantic States
and on the Gulf, advancing far
ther north as the season advanc-
es. In the Mississippi Valley June Is
the month Of their greatest frequen-
cy. Those few that reach New Eng
land usually come in July or August.
In the Missouri Valley they are of
most frequent occurrence. Notwith-
standing our enlightenment we are
little If any better equipped to cope
with them than were the Horse In
dians Of the Great Plains centuries
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

coat and purple cravat and his
precious wedding stovepipe hat,-only
that dear old hat hung on the peg be-
hind the door, but just in reach of his
right front paw.
Good morning." he cried, hopping
into the kitchen, where Lady. Love
and her little bunny boy were setting
the table.
"Hows the little Grasshopper?"
"My leg is much better" answered
that brave little insect. "I'll soon be
hopping in the fields,-that is, as soon
as the summer is here and the roses
are in bloom.
Just then Reddy Comb, the Rooster
Newsboy. tossed the Bunnybridge
Bugle on the porch.
Here's the paper. Read about
Danny FoX's tip-toe gout."
"That's the reason that old robber
hasn't troubled us lately" laughed
funny Uncle Lucky, hopping back
with the paper to sit down at the
table on which pretty Lady Love had
just set the steaming Carrot Coffee
Pot and the hot Glover Cereal. Then
like a good bunny boy, the little rab-
bit ate everything his mother set be-
fore him, and when breakfast was
over. he hoped out to the woodpile
to bring in the kindling wood. As
soon as he had fed the canary and
polished the front doorknob, he
hoped upon the dear old gentleman
bunny's lap 70 look at the funny page.
Dear me, but it was funny that
particular morning. Somebody had
drawn a picture of Danny Fox's gouty
toe, and printed underneath the verse:
"Eeny, meeny. miny. mo, "
Danny F'ox's little toe
Has the rheumatism so
That he hollers, oh, oh, OH
That old fox won't bother little rab-
bits for some time to come" said
funny Uncle Lucky, with wink at
Lady Love. And in the next story you
shall hear what happened after that
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
MAINE GOSSIP
An Early Robin


The voice Of spring has spoken, wild
Eluting at morn with liquid utterance,
Thrilled with the note of mystery
and romance
And Joy that seems at once both far
The solid earth becomes a fairy
Where amorous nymphs and fauns and
With rapture OF a souls deliverance
The witching lutte Of Orpheus we hear,
So is all Nature hid in your small
My brother robin, whose ecstatic song
And morning chatter build the world
anew;
The 10y Of spring alon. by you ex-
Makes doubtful whether you to Him
Or He with all His charm belongs to
Edward o. Jackson in Kansas City
Times.
The s. D. Warren Company has re-
Gently purchased the Bingham town
farm and wood lot.
The music department Of wilton
Academy has added to the faculty
Fred Cole as director of the school
chorus and teacher Of voice culture.
The town Of Temple voted at their
special town meeting held this week,
to build a cement State-aid bridge,
costing $4,000, across the mill stream
at the village.
Joseph w. Beach Of Bangor has
been made director Of the Near East
Relief in Armenia to succeed Capt.
E. A. Yarrow. Beach has been en-
gagged in relief and educational work
in the Near East for four years.
A check, made payable to Miss
Pearl Bernard of Skowhegan, made its
appearance on the street recently
after an absence Of aboutssix years.
1t had never been cashed, but had the
appearance Of having been carried
about by some person for long time.
Capt. and Mrs. Horatio Hall of
Bowdoinham, who recently celebrated
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
II. S. WILLIAMS D. C]

was the week end guest Of Mrs
). Turper.-Mrs. Margaret Nash
Portland. was Il caller at the home
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Goldsmith Sum
The Red Ray Club viii hold a Nj
party and dance Saturday eyeui
March 2l.-The new station agent
moved his family into the Frye b.
galow.-Miss Alice Crosby is visit
friends in Portland.-W. v. Nash
gone to Portland on a business tril
Mrs w. V. Nash passed the day W
nesday in WaterViIle.-M. S. Tur
recently made a business trip to Pt
land.-Gordon Gerred is moving
family to Cross HILL. W. John!
is reported to be in poor healthy
mer Robins on is in the Maine Gene
Hospital in Portland for treatment
Mrs. Louis Knox who had the y
fortune OF breaking her arm 50
time ago, is getting along nice!
Oan Grove is closed for To-day
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
Railroads and Steamh..,.
MAINE CENTRAL Ran =
Eastern STANDARD TIM shoi
TRAINS LEAVE AIn,sse

Bangor. t1247 i. L.. s1Osa
iaa4a99 ia'49 :. m = 81 ,. n.., fl2.3S o. m SSSss
, & A. Pts, t12.47 l. m, t2os,
Bar Harbor. An.os a. m, t2.as,
o. m 4 q, Nh
Bath. t6.l5 a. m. t934a m IN.
f4;O5 p. M, t7,l7 p. r1.. 40. 4sn "Ss
Belfast. C445 a. m. 10 20 N
Boston. 1921 a. M. t6.I5a =, 'z9
s9;55 d. m, t2.46 D. m. s3.ap m ~ |,
*1048 p III. = u H6a,
Saiais. 1888 a. m. tl23S D. m.
Dover Foxcroft. GAS m - ro
Gardiner. 1921 a. m.. t6 l5a.m pn
'9.53 a. m. Y. 46 p. m.. s3.34p. m ,.sa,
5. Is p. M. II lip. m., 40. .48p m hBaI
Hallowel. t6. l5a m.. t9.34a a n M.
'2.46 o. M. s3 "a p. M. TAOS o. m E,ss.,
'7.17 o. m, 40 4S D. m. ialan,
Harmony, CA As !. m, t2.52nu
Lewiston. t6 l5a m. 1884 m.n,,
4.05 p. M, 40 4Sp m. S'Sa 1,
New York, 1874 p. m, t405p.m
Portland. 1921 A. m.. 1915 a. m "a.
500 d. m., T.. 46 o. M. 1894 0. m. In,
H.l7p m. 40 AS o. m, 'auaps
Rockland t6. ID a. ui. 1894 a m u.
Skow hogan, C445 am. s9, M sswp
So. Gardiner t6l5a. m, t93aa' ESp
IN; t2.46 Or 70. "a D.m., t5.l5p.m t7I,i1 II
St. John. t1247 d. m.
Watervhle. t.2.a a, N. s1Os a. m a
a. ~. - % a. m. 1919 a. M. tl23Sn T. \
p. M. k3.l1 q. m., tao p. m.
Daily. CExcept Suud,v .u,,,
Daily, except Monday. I Daily, e.rsa.St su a.0at
A Discontinued after October 10. SSnpp;sssesa
ID. G. DOUGLASS, NIL. Happ,.
9-2S-24 V. p. g; Gcnl Mgr. CcnTps.a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
Church Notices
A Musical Treat

An interesting musical occasion will
be the recital to be given Sunday
afternoon at the United Baptist
Church at Oakland by the violin
pupils of Maurine Morgan of Augusta,
who has a large class at Oakland.
Olive Bowditch of Augusta, and
Albert Henderson Of Gardiner, both
pupils Of Mrs. Morgan, will take part
in the program. Assisting with the
recital will be Miss Nora Bartlett
Greeley, soprano, Mrs. George A.
Johnson, pianist, both of Waterville:
and Mrs. George Pullen, Oakland, will
act as accompanist for the young
musicians.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

I wish to thank all who have 81
by me during the illness and Dc
of Mrs. Mary Heath, especially
appreciate the assistance given
by Miss Maud Weber and J
George Webber for their u
kindly courtesies; they have :
very much appreciated and shall
ways. be remembered by me.
GERTRUDE HYNES HARNA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
REcEIVED CAREFUL CONSIDER
ALTON

Advices respecting the Tacna- AFRICA
award and the sentiment with which
1t is being received in Chile and
Peru, the countries affected by it,
indicate much opposition, especially
in Peru. From the first the Peru.
vians have been opposed to a
plebiscite as unfair owing to the
lapse OF time since the controversy
began.
1t is especially gratifying that the
decision made by our country to
which the arbitrament was referred
rendered no snap judgment, that
consideration was given as painstak-
insly as would a court Of law, each
issue being treated in detail on the
basis OF legal and equitable merits.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
PALERMO

CENTER-Daniel McCul,r' b
wife have returned 10 ti iI.;risr
here after passing the @ Mnrts
North Nassalboro.-W. u; srr
jefferson passed the nlghtr trnrnt
with his brother, w. W. rrood
Enroll DuVncr is saWlns outi'
the ridge with his =asolihe
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

1t may be well for the lawmakers
to recall that gallery demonstration
was tried out as vote producer at
the Democratic national convention,
concerning which the country regis
tered an opinion last November.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

whose little daughter, Susan Patter-
son Uutchins has been so i'll. will be
glad to learn that communications
received from Mrs. George Patterson,
who was called there by this illness.
state that the little one is much i'm
Iroyed,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

The effort to erect a memorial to
Donald Mckay, the noted designer
OF clipper ships. that contributed so
materially to our maritime commerce
in its early days, suggests that there
are vocations other than war or pol
itics in which renown my be won.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

With only so much money avail
able under the budget the regular
army thinks too much of 1t is being
allotted to the sOrganized Reserve
and the National Guard. It will be
difficult to convince the latter, how
ever L .....-----------------
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

their otXty-seCond wedding annlVer-
sary, received from California, by ex-
press, a large box containing green
peas, green beans, lettuce and other
fresh vegetables. Never mind folks,
summer is coming to Maine.
John Riley Of Skowhegan recently
received from his cousin in Ireland
a little box of shamrock, picked In
the town which was formerly Mr..
Riley's home. 1t was fresh and green
on its arrival, and Mr.. Riley has had
the pleasure Of giving small clippings
Of it to his friends.
A porcupine made its appearance on
the village streets of Island Falls,
Sunday and made itself acquainted
with the dogs in that vicinity much to
the detriment Of some of the more in
quisitive CANNES. One Airedale suf-
fered so much from the encounter his
owner was obliged to have him shot.
James W. Smith Of Saco recalls
that 6s years ago Saco had 5000 in
habitants and that the household
water supply was obtained from wells.
cisterns and in dry spells from the
river by hauling or Juggling: also that
wages were paid monthly, that mems
board was 50 to $3.50 a week, and
women's $3.50 to So.
"Them was the good old days"
Records show that there are 1920
automobiles in Aroostook county with
value Of $1,394,241 or an average
value Of s1S750. In the town of Houl-
ton there are $40 cars with value of
$231,S55, or an average of s2S6.24. This
town leads the county by 100 cars with
double the value, while Aroostook
county stands fourth in the state as
far as numbers and sixth in value of
cars.
Through the generosity of Mrs.
John S. Kennedy Of New York, the
mission yacht, Sunbeam. has been
equipped with a set of new engines,
the boat being now at Islesford being
made ready for the service again.
Rev. o. J. Guptill, chief coast mis-
sionary will have an itinerary that
will take him to the various islands,
lighthouses and isolated shore points.
his duties UeSlue spiritual Iiliiiioli IL =
tions include finding out If the people
need proper food, clothing or medical
attendance.
Miss Olive Marian Thompson, who
Is living at the Old Ladies' Home at
Bath, has recently received word Of
the death Of her twin sister, Mrs.
Charlotte Damon, who made her home
in San Francisco. Thus is parted
probably the oldest twins in the
United States. They were 90 last
August. They were born in Wiscas-
set and were the last children of a
family Of eleven. Miss Thompson was
formerly seamstress. and her hobby
now is sewing buttonholes, darning
and knitting and her eyesieht is still
wonderful for a person of her age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

II General Dawes hits the trail
telling the country about those rules
under which the Senate is able to
nlibuster in what 1t seems to deem
dignificd manner, senatorial serene
sublimity may feel a jar and become
concerned with other matters than a
bit Of lint on the clothing of some
cabinet candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

Possibly Senator Couzens would
like to have his income tax debt con-
sidered along with the war loan to
France.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

"Ths foundations OF justice are
that no one shall suffer wrong; then,
that the public good b promoted"
Cicero.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

Mrs. James SEcOtt
Word has been received here of
the death of Mrs. James Scott of
Lewiston which occurred Thursday
night at the Sisters Hospital in that
city following a surgical operation
which was performed on Tuesday.
Mrs. Scott was formerly Miss Eliza
Sullivan of this town. She was 50
years of age and was born in Oak
land, a daughter of the late Maurice
and, Mary Sullivan. About thirty
five yers ago she married James
Scott. for several years they resided
here later moving TO Lewiston where
they have made their home for many
years. Mrs. Scott was well known
in town frequently visiting with rela-
tves here and her death came as
great shock to her many friends and
acQuaintanceS.
The prayer meeting of the United
Baptist church was led by the Pro-
gressive class Thursday night and
was largely attended. Scripture was
read and prayer offered by tho
president and members of the class.
The address was given by the teach
er. Mrs. Bernauer. At the close of
class and one young lady were bap-
tised by the pastor. The meeting was
very impressive throughout.
The classes from the United Bap-
tist Sunday school. with their teach
ers. will hold a Masquerade Social in
the church vestry this evening from
to 9 o'clock. Games will be played
and refreshments served. Members
are requested to come masked and
if possible in costume.
The Christmas club met Thursday
afternoon nt the home of Mrs. Law
renee Livingstone. The time was de-
voted to tacking puff. The next
meeting will be held April Q. at the
home of Mrs. Nathaniel B. Woodsum.
Church Notices
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. Weston
p. Holman; morning worship, 1880;
Sunday school. 11.45; Happy Hour
service, Z; Epworth League, Wednes-
day evening. 7.30; prayer meeting,
Thursday, 7.30.
Sidney Methodist-Rev. Weston p.
Holman; preaching. Sunday after
noon, 2.30, followed by Sunday school.
United Baptist-Rev. Francis s.
Bernauer:~ 1880, public worship: Il,
church school: 4. Junior Endeavor;
Z. Peoples service.
High Street Mission - Sund y
school. PAS. J. o. Gosselin. supt.
All Souls Universalist-Rev. H. G..
Mann; morning service, 1890; even
ing sermon. Z; Jr. Y. P. c. L., 4;
Sr. Y. 2. c. u, 6.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
SeW.Sew Club

The first meeting of the Sew-Sew
club met Tuesday afternoon, March
IL with the local leader, Mrs. w. A.
NIckerson at her home. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
year: President, Rena Smith; vice
president, Walter Hartmann; secre-
tary, Maybelle Johnson; treasurer,
Frances .Cady. Plans for the wears
work were discussed. a pleasant So
clal hour enjoyed with music. games
and dancing for entertainment The
place of the next meeting and date
will be decided later.
A very laughable and inter-
esting three act farce, The Ad-
ventures of Grandpa, was present
ed recently under the auspices of
the Ladies Aid. 1t was finely play
ed before a large crowd at the Smith
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21
Mrs. James SEcOtt

charge consists of Harlan Morse.
Horace Damon. o. H. G. Mann.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

QUEEN TEMPLE NO. 70 PYTHIAN
Sisters. meets in K. of P. hall the sec.
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings OF
each month at 730 o'clock.
LUCY A. FOWLER. M. e c.
CORA A. JONES. NJ OF r. and c.
tu-th- -sat,tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 248. p. OF
II. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday eve
nings Of each month at G.. A. r. hall.
WILLIAM B. MASON. w. NJ.
MRS. EMMA +. HOWE. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

COURT PINE TREE NO. 20, FOR
esters Of America. meets in Foresters'
hall the first and third Thursdays OF
each month at 8 o'clock.
PHILIP S. BARTLETT. Chief Ranger.
JOHN j. WHITE, Fin. Sec.
nay2S IN 4 .Sat1yr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-03-21

their sixty-second wedding anniver-
sary, received from California. by ex-
press, a large box containing green
peas, green beans, lettuce and other
fresh vegetables. Never mind folks,
summer is coming to Maine.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
London's Old Customs

Many Americans visiting London
this season have found that several
ancient customs still survive there.
In Ely place, Hatton Garden, watch
man still cries the hour after the great
iron gates are closed at IL p. m, and
will only admit late merrymakers or
theatergoers after full identification
In Lincoln's Inn at nine o'clock the
curfew is still sounded on the bell in
the chapel tower. This bell was
brought from Cadiz in 1896 by Queen
Elizabeth's favorite, the earl of Essex.
Every night at eleven the night
Waterman at st. James palace makes
a round, of the grounds. A subaltern,
a sergeant and three privates form the
guard led by band boy carrying an
ancient horn lantern, in which q can
die burns. The lantern is tradition
of the guards. and so far nothing will
induce them to go in for an efficient,
modern electric flash lamp. won't
you buy my sweet lavender?" is still
heard, but changed by market condi-
tons to six instead Of sixteen punches
penny.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
Harsh Religious Laws

The term "Recusants" was first ap-
piled In England, in the reign Of Eliz-
abeth (155S-16O3), to those persons
who refused or neglected to attend
the services Of the established church.
Harsh measures were enacted against
them especially in the case Of the
Roman Catholic Recusants, who were
fined 100 marks for wilfully hearing
mass and double that amount for say
ing mass, with a years Imprisonment
In addition, in both cases. They were,
Furthermore, disabled from inheriting,
purchasing or in any way acquiring
lands; were forbidden to teach school ;
to hold public office; to keep arms in
their houses, or to come within ten
miles Of London, under penalty of
100 pounds. They were not permitted
to travel more than five miles from
home without a special license, and
could bring no action at law or in
equity. Protestant Recusants were
relieved from their disabilities by the
federation act of 1859 and Catholic
Recusants were relieved partially in
1871 and completely by the Enamel
patton act Of 1S29.-Kansas City Star.