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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

bis hand against the saw. The third
ita,oirie was torn out, the index finger
Vas cut off, the bone OF the thumb shat
tered and the other two fingers badly cut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
McGrnw Secures Gradr.

New York. Feb. 27.-Mike Grady will
be in the harness at the Polo grounds
this year again. This is the fruit of
a deal that has been pending ever
since the annual meeting of the Ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
Had Been Belfast Seven Years.

Arkansas City. Kan, Feb. 27-Edmund
Cornish died here, aged IS years. He had
been belfast for nearly seven years with
tuberculosis of the bone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

Isuffered with Eczema for forty
years and could find nothing to
suffered intensely with the itch
ing and burning; pustuIes would
form from which there flowed a
sticky fluid; orusts would come on
the skin and when scratched OF
the skin was left as raw as q piece
of beef. suffered agony in the
long years I was afflicted, but
when I used s. s.. 8. found g. per.
feet cure. There has never been
any return OF the trouble.
c. H. EVANS,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

Doctor James Albert Berry
SpeciaIty-Diseases of the nose, throat,
stomach and 1ntestines, 725 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

because they do not reach the blood s. down
normal eond9n thereby permanently curing every
fstc sdrugs
SWIFT SPECIFIC co., ATLANTA. GA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27
SKIN DISEASES
HUNORs IN THE BLOOD


and free from bsh but when acid huor takes in the Src
huor get into the blood generally because inactive sluggish
off the and refuse This unhealthy matter left
poison The blood begins throw off the huro and
Salt Rhen and skin Of kinds usually
flows sticky fluid that dries and itching
1eatery makes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-27

form Of pimp1es and black heads, while
Psoriasis comes in scaly patches on differ
forms of skin trouble is Salt Rheum:
its favorite point of attack is the scalp,
sometimes causing badness. Poison Oak
and Ivy are also disagreeab1e types of skin
disease. The humor producing the trouble
lies dormant in the blood through the
Winter to break out and torment the
sufferer with the return of Spring. Thebest
treatment for all skin diseases Is S. s. S.
It neutra1izes the acids and removes the
hutnors so that the skin instead Of being
irritated and diseased, is nourished by
supply. of fresh, healthy blood. External
applications of sa1ves, washes, lotions, ETC.,
while they soothe the itching caused by
skin affections, can never cure the trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
MAINE PEOPLE.
FULLER-H0LwAr CO.. Distrisssor.

Mrs. Calista Folsom, who died re-
Gently in Minneapolis, Mimi. was a
former Maine woman, and at one time
was aesuceessful teacher in bangor
Eugene nremon of South Portland.
in connection with his duties az
manager of the Natienab Biscuit Cons
pany in Portland, has accepted the
superintendeney of five stores of the
company, located at Bangor, Lewiston,
Bfddeford, Portland and Dover, MI.
The wedding of Fred W. Allen and
Miss Annie NJ. Marston which recently
occurred IN the church at Pownal Cen
ter, was the first wedding to take ple e
in that church since 1871. The eere-
mony was performed by Rev. Etieanor
Forbes. pastor IF the. universities;
churches af era. and New Gloucester.
Miss Isabella S. McDuf, Who re-
Gently attended the w. c. T. U. con-
vention in Lewiston, is one Of the most
successful woman preachers in Newt
England. Miss McDuff is a graduate
'of Tufts Theological School and her
home is in Claremont. Va She wa.
located in Berlin, y. H, for savera.
years where the Universalist cht--s
which she was pastor grew TO "A
of the strongest parishes in the cry.
A year ago Miss McDr left Berlin for
West Paris. where she found a new
church and welcome hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
RARTMoUTH IL; NORWICH 0.
|}overians Win Their First Game o
r.. the Season of 1907.

mover, N. H., Sept. 29.-Despite a
drkzly rain the Dartmouth football team
S4t6rday defeated Norwich University II
tod 1t was the first game of the season
~ the impression made by the team
Mexceedirgly good.
ss2artmoutf's line easily outweighed that
The visitors. The attack was snappy
and effective. The hackfeld play rs were
toneistent ground gamers and played ths
~ game well. From the start to the
sAMs4 the play was open and full Of new
formations. The forward pass was used
repeatedly, netting gains of 20 or 20 yards.
Dartmouth gained more ground by these
passes than by any other way.
Il Norwich Was not so successful with the
mass. but gained by the exchange of
spunts. at whichs ;Huntley is a wonder.
The Dartmouth lire held well on the de-
:4ence and was fsirly successful on the
Offence. The first Touchdown by L. Bank
'9ft was made through left tackle, after
4ieeries OF forward passes. Glaze kicking
/ + goal. The SECOND touchdown was
made by Ruxton on Aforward pass to L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
CHURCH AND PASTOR.

Rev. r. A. Barker was recently or
dained as pastor Of the Scarboro Con-
gregational church.
Two candidates were recently bap-
TIED in the river al Springvale by Rev.
=. B. Ranger of the Free Baptist
church.
Rev. Smith Baker. l.. D. ~,er
pastor of the Williston CCngre A
church. has been, engage. to occupy
the pulpit Of the Woodfords- Congre-
gational church for three Sundays in
October while the pastor, DR.. Buell., is
recuperating-
A beginning has been made on the
building Of the new parish house Of
Christ Episcopal parish on the New
comb lot, Biddeford, and it is expect
ed that the house will be completed,
furnished and ready for occupancy AT
least by Jan. list, 1908.
!. Two more memorial windows have
Acently been placed In the front of the
lew Baptist church in North Berwick,
one by Mrs. John NOVEL; in memory II
her husband and son and the other by
Harold Palmer in memory of his lnoth-
er.
Rev. A. D. Dodge. pastor of the Free
Baptist church, Waterville, was re-
Gently presented with set of valuable
books by Warren F. Hardy of Spring
field. Mass. The books, of which there
were 800. were formerly the property Of
Mr.. Hardy's father, Rev. d. w. Hardy,
who died in Billerica, Massa about six
years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
PHILLIPS II; LYNN A. A. o.
Andover Team Tries Out 29 New
Players During the Game.

Andover, Sept. 29.-Phillips Academy
defeated Lynn A. A. II to on Brothers
field Saturday in the first game Of the
season. Andover used 20 players to try
out the new material. Acting Capt
Rosendaie being the only man to play
through.
Capt. Merritt and Coach Lillard
watched the game from the side lines.
The academy eleven is light, but seems
fast.
Lynn put up a good defensive game
and at times was successful in its at
tack. but only once was Andover's goal
seriously threatened, and then: an Off
side play prevented a score.
J, Hamilton, who started in at quarter
for Andover, was slow in getting off
his signals at first, and it was some
time before 'Andover really got into the
game. MNrchie. Porter, Acht'er and
'O.Conpor did good work In the Andover
bacls1ield5 AchtIer's punting was unus-
'ually good. Whiting was the Lynn star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
CARLISLE 10; VILLA NOVA o.
indians, Aggressive and Full Of Snap,
Easily Win Their Came.

Carlisle. Pa, Sept. s.-Before 1900
spectators the Indians defeated Villa
Nova insa well-played contest. 10 to O.
The Indians were superior on the Of
fences Villa Nova made an1ys two first
DOWNS botH On forward exses
:: Epa9he.,EF4t kaP the -nffts touc Sdown
va made in five minutes by line and
end PUSHES Soon after the next kick
off Houser made a nice place kick from
the s20-Yard line. In the second half the
Indians were held on the 3-yard line
after which the playing was all in their
tefritnry.
The Indians. were very aggressive and
played withiots Of snap, making good
formations and fumbiing only orces
Pleasant. Exendine, House. Falenti and
Owl played especially we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
New Suits and Millinery.

= We can truthfully say that have simply
exhausted the field in marshallng the beautiful
exposition of what's most cherished by the
worlds fashion centres in Tailored Suits and
= millinery. -
No style that's favored fails of representa-
: ton, and thIeughog1ffhe showing there runs a
charming note Of distinctiveness-o general su-
periority, which cartpot but win your admiration
=. and impress you with the Hxtfene care which
has been devoted to our seIectf0ns..
ID = And while style and: quality are the key
81 notes q. these gatherings economy is. the
basis. %
g. We request everyone to view these exhibits
! while they are at their very fullest and best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
oTHER GAMES.

AT ihmstpwn-Williams 5, M. A.
At MiddIetoRn, Give sleyan II, Mid
dlebury O.
At Bethlehenl, Pa.-Lehigh %, Mpglen-
berg College q
Al Carlisle, zPa.-Dickinson 6, Western
Maryland 0.
At Lewisburg, Pa.-Bucknell s. Gettys-
burg o.
. At Geneva. n. Y.-Hohart College 6
Starkey Seminary 0.
AT Easton, Pa.-Lafayette o. wyoming
Seminary 0.
At Troy. N. Y.-Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute 80 St Stephens Institute o.
At State College, Pa-Pennsyivania
State College 81. Geneva College o.
At Columbus--Ohio State University g
Otterbein University 0
At Ithaca. N. Y.-Cornell, 8, George
Washn1efon 6. W
SpriH&feld Training School 0, Willistor
Seminary 0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30

ProvideI SEPT 2s.-In a rather
loosely.playsd game Brown defeated
New Hampshire State College, is to
o, on AndrSws field Saturday before a
small crowd. 1t was the first game of
the year here. Most of the time was
frittcred away in trying out new play
ers. The forward pass was particularly
favored by Brown, though it resu1&ed
in not matefiaf gains. In the second
half circu14hiays were omitted and fhe
local players bucklcd down to hard
work. relying fhot entirely upon
straight line }fe4ges Under these the
lightss> line Of The visitors gave way
ti.s-sSs AkinsThe feature of this half
4 3-yafd run for a touchdown by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
MAINE INDUSTRIES.

The corn shop at Bethel Is putting
up 5000 gallon cans per day when rum
ing on fun stock.
/ A LOCO horse power dynamo I g
Installed in the Falmouth Mil at - str-s
more Falls to furnish power Tor Inc
sulphite mill at Chisholm
The corn factory at Oaks has nearly
finished its seasons pack when con-
sists Of one of the finest pack Of corn
and succotash for years. One of the
successful corn growers is Al T. Wins
low. who received nearly $50 from
three-quarters of an acre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
Dress Goods. and Silks.

The finest fruits of foreign and domestic looms
here in exhaustive variety, from the cheapest that
-
are worthy and stylish to the finest that the most
luxurious taste could demand.
Diversified in variety--ca21plete in style express
sions Neat color effects ao1ktes conservative taste
f-livelier colors andspattetns ne !6hose who prefer
them-dashing desisss Essuit, the uhim of the
"dressest.' SSsS =, ss4
But you must see iiieal:' we couldn't begin % de-
scribe The rchsess. the softness the exquisite weav
ing and charming colorings nj these fabrics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
One Touchdown Wins for Williams.

WILLIAMSBURG. Mass. Sept. 29.-Wil-
liams opened the football season on
Weston Field Saturday by defeating
Massachusetts Agricultural College, 5
to 4. A goal from the field gave the
visitors their only score. The outside
kick and forward <pass were freely
used. I The summary:
Scqre-Williams 81. Massachusetts
Agricultural College, 4. Teuchdowns-
Robb of Williams, Goal from field
Cobb of Ma. Referee~-Mr Eas-
ton of YAG Umpire--Mr. Collins Of
northampton. u 9Time-f0 minute
halves. - -
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'PENNsY 81; NORTH CAROLINA o
PhiIadaIphians Have Easy Time Win
fsn1g Their Opening Game.

Philadelphia, Sept. 29.-In a driving
rain that continued throughout the af-
ternoon, Pennsylvania won the open
ing game of the sdfson on Franklin
field Saturday ffom North Casblina
University by. thsxcore of 81 to o. The
condition of tltessMeather prevented
any football worthy ofy1le name. The
,.ouakers had it easy an f1be way as
they outweighed and Sllelassed the
sontherners1 in every ..debartment Of
the game. For Pennsylvania, Capt
F,nlwell.,Was the star. with Hollenbeck
and Regain close second. For North
Carolina Mann, Sutton, Williams and
MCNEIL did the best work. .g>'s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
BRIDES is our.
Veteran Guard Joins Old Els Foot
ball Squad Once. More:

New Haven, Sept. 29.-Yale's foot
BALL practice Saturday brought out
Arthur Brides, the veteran guard, who
has been working off some scholarship
conditions The faculty SATURDAY told
him that hei could play. football. He
will probably go back to his old posi-
ton at right guard. Until Saturday il
had not been certain that Brides
would be allowed to play this fall.
Billy" Bull was again on the field
coaching the backs. His teaching re-
suited in considerable improvement in
the kicking game. The scrimmage
work lasted 20 minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30

Under the auspices of the Maine Com
gregational Missionary Society of Lis
bon Falls and by direction of Joseph
Parillo. an evening school has been or
ganiZed in York, for the benefit of the
children of foreigners. There are al
ready Is Italian pupils, with a growing
attendance. Scholars will be taught
10 read and speak English. The Con-
gregatiCnai Society is Interested ir
making this very worthy enterprise g
success. and several ladies' of the par
ish have kindly volunteered their ser.
vices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
Wstbrook High Schedule.

Westbrook, Ne, Sept. 29.-The
westbrooE High school football team
has arranged the following schedule:
Oct 2,Isorham High at Westbrook;
Oct 4, Westbrook Seminary at, West
brook; Oct. ~, OPEN; Oct. 49, .Gorhaaa
High at Qorham; Oct. 10, Morse HI
at Baths Oct %, Brunswick High at
BrunswiSJ{ Oct q, open; Nov. 6.
WestbrdotG Seminary at Portisssd !;
Nov. IS. sDen; Nov, 90, open; Nov. %,
Morse Hid at wsttbxeok
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30

EyMayhew,' the elusive little halfback,
Whose work caused him to be selected
last year for the All-American team.
ME game showed that Brown was far
|efronger on the offensive than in de-
Hence and that there are several weak
lspots that must be attended to if the
|fIeyen is to make a creditable showing
- season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
Evening Gopds.

g IRE sxpxeEt find a department filled with
e beautifufsAs@ Evening Dress Creations We
have prepdied q lavish assortme nt of all the
Il new thitSs -
3 Every yard of evening goods well the
3. Lace Robes which offer may be relied upon
y as absolutely correct expression Of the
proper thing
Splendid showing of Chiffon Cloths, Crepe de
Chimes and Lace Nets in black white and even
ing shades.
Beautiful display of New Embroidered Wolfe
Gowns in black gray and champagne.
p Lace Rob es in black, white and -
spangled Robes in light blue, white, grey and
ssfackst ...~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30

Bankart to Ruxton. n. Bankart kicked
the goal. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30

eree-McDoloughs o1Holy Cross. Umpire
Holmes Wesfbr6ok Seminary. Lines
Greenwood and Walsh Tfpoys-
Gala han and GORDON Time-15m. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
( COLBY 4SKENT's HILLso.
Wate-viIss EoyW;n First GamssFrom.
etront Opponents.

.waterviIie,; Me, Sept. 2e.-(spe4@U-In
the first football af, the season Guilty. de-
feated the aronszgSsnt's- Fiji teaml te 9
saturdassassns The Varsity PLAYED
good alsensiys game but showed Up
rather weakJ On the defence TIC open
style of pssMhidrlis proving Sd. success
full this season Was used to gfcaEsad-
vantage and wasflie subject of 1Hucbsfa :
vorable comrlenfby the large crowd in
attendance. m go
Briggs was easily the star Of Hme
| and his kick of goal during ulsf3 10
seconds of play Ia the first han O. pe
Of the prettiest ever seen on the 5,
Throughout the game he played =.
game and ran the team in good .
Good at right half made ssey97
tional gains during the garae &
himself dangerous man toFfhe :
team. As r ! ~ - e. =
The game, Saturday gave Coacl
art an opportunitysto size ~
and watch the wo le<of the lifferk Mt 1ry
This week'spractice win be .haya In
aration for sthe. game with New H11
SHIRE state, winch is Regarded IN
hardest of The preliminary gameS The
defence will be stiffened up as much q I
possible during the coming week ~ sA4
and C.--Smitk OF last years team are ex-
pected to. return to- college this nornffg
eand will begin prActice at once. eTile i1e
up and score: :. s2s
Il COLBY KENT'S HILL.
Cotton, lie ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. re, Gald
Sherburne. 1t IT. Hicfi
va - I'm. " -. IL, fNe<fA
" Ssieiidil, ....r....-.-- {. oteWdit
keyes, re- ...s..-........ IL. L. Ruttcrfeld
Lyons, rt ::................ it. Colb5,
Dwyer, re ....... IL, Colpitts
Briggs, On ............ Oh Chesley
Trask, lib sfAs,..... RIB. c. Butterfeld
Good, rhh.344sx< lib, Smith
Vail. fb .s4.4t.s4a.sk.. ....... fb. Simmons
Score-C1lhrttE nehfrom iield-Brigss.
men-Read AdaSfmftng. Tnne-15m. Pc
RODS Ffeid3yd9-Keene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-30
ExkIER~5; BATES o.
;oi1ge 3D. vs. From Lewiston Lose
Gane.>ifa Drizziing Rain.

Exeter. n. H,xs Sept. 29-In drizzlirs,
rain Exeter Saturday defeated Bates 5 to
o. -Four times Bates tried long, goals
from placement, all falling Short bther-
wise she was net daneerap s Thomas
indiSposition. soupelIsd Exsr to change
the annorno ANpp.
Bates kicked oR and Exeter was work
log a substantial gain wten her advance
was chepkfd bysSo yards generalization for
~ ttfnMS3ates was also'penslfzed. Pos
IIessioH Rf yte bali alts mated, Exeter
IRA alsdF rtarng. Ratss.. goal. Finally
tfcn position intths. M was made a
'tteautifuIkkiek te MI. who IAN Is yards
Dor a tdAsadownY ne "a flor the easy!
sgoeI f11sd At 1as shaAs eiess scnu-
Il, ss gely s " s sep's"t
] ppted seaskae.1 burns
M BIS, Bat retifds prslus-
sc taackenrey wSs d. va Ex-'
ent gwen, half tho distandl Bates'
>Gta,Tsis advantage ssBe lbl tAa poor
baek kick. neRafteast Is strug-
ssExeter territory scfdnachet.
III STAR Baker and 5eSis ex-'
y Ise s :. The apnma
iiaffrey>. les.,. re Sn,nrn ing s
20 i;..,-.,rs, Che Carroll,
m k.......... &c, Cochran
ii, MiSinney tColei.
,sy...-.... le. Brown
os,c G,bb (Mahoney,
It Bdges (kearey,
AZ Fraser Uibby)
HI. lovely (Sarsenb
or 1uchdown-Rakcr
~ Referee-R G..
pAleiaroh and Libby
And1eriods.
and 1 VEN. -
Ks VIM 6rtland High
nS was csseme.
& a = o o,iic 29.-PortIand High
an impo game OF the season
past l - BuTaloes of this city.
nv lifef cred
and I z Ugh. BUFFALoEs
madNsty). le.. ........ re. Brooks
le by sstisws,. ir..:.. IT: M' qias
OSter-lS d.. .........,......-. G. mitchell
TX, Sol s.rg ...-.s,-.. lg, FeeneN tsnell)
<ft .........s.... ..,.rs.-..-1t. Dayis
LIRE. .......... lie, Hayes tPollard)
a ssr Ra5 .... rss 8. n Me Me1t1
Iscle). RIB. lib. Fl. Mclean
fTb4a... .......-.. fb. r. Ward
Portland High Q. Bufaloes O. Ref
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and NEN.
Is WilhN ortland High

needf.
3 a o "nic' 29.-Portland High
an irapo game Of the season
past l - Buffaloes of this city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
Contains 400 Pages of
Illustrations and
Humor.
JOSEPH R. BIGGS,
Business Manager Of 1907 Mall.

In its dress Of red and gold. The Mall
lSO7. the bright. breezy annual OF George
Washington University. has made its
appearance, and it IS in every way a
credit 10 the student body. the univer-
sIty. and TO the faithful labors OF The
Mall board that edited and compiled u
II consists Of nearly 100 pages, replcte
with Illustrations. and brimfuI OF hui
NOR. perhaps somewhat unintelligible 10
the uniuidated. But pertinent with good
hits for the undergraduate
The book is dedicated to Prof. James
Ford Thompson, who is a great favOr1te
with the boys and girls Of George
Washington University, and also has 2
portrait OF President Needham- with
the cOgnomen Of The Great Extender. 4"
The entire faculty is pictured with a
biography OF each member.
The Columbian College receives the
first attention. and witty write-ups Of
the members Of the graduating class.
with their pictures. make this section
entertaining.
The law classes occupy nearly seventy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
FrancO-JapaneSe Treaty.

1t is impossible to take seriously,
without official authority, the re-
ports about the remarkable treaty
said to have been made between
Japan and France, by which Japan
guarantees to provide an army up to
100000 men, to fight Cor France on
French soil, if necessary. The COZ
ditions are in no wise analogous to
those which led Britain and Japan
to an agreement, under which Brit
ish empire in India is guaranteed by
the japanese army.
What could France guarantee to
Japan in exchange for such an
agreement as this? Japan has moth
ing that France could protect for
her. France, on the other hand, has
great colonies in Asia, which she IN
questionably will be glad to have
assured against Japanese aggres-
sion. But It is impossible that
France could make any adequate
guarantee to Japan in return for
Japan's promise, first, to leave
French Indo-Cbina alone, and, sec
ond, to send a great army to the
other side of the world to fight any
enemy of Frances.
The only basis on which such an
agreement could be made is a finan-
ciaI one. Japan, indeed, needs
money, and France has it. But such
an arrangement as suggested would
be too much of the quality of Hes
sianism, which is not popular in the
twentieth century world. Japan
viii never go into the fighting bust.
ness as a profession. If she ever
should, it would be her ruin Like
wise, an arrangement by which
France undertook to buy security in
the form of a great alien army's ser
vices, would be the sure token OF
the utter decadence of that country
France, no more than any other
country in all the list in history
could withstand the decentralization
of having aliens fight her battles
The country that cannot fight its
own wars cannot live. Better q
thousand times to fight and meet
defeat, as France did in II, than to
win with hirelings.