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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
CHILDREN
ROOSEVELT, by urg-
ing the nation to realize, recog

n RESIDENT ROOSEVELT, by urg-
ing the nation to realize, recog-
n nize and live up to its response
bility to the children, is performing one
of the greatest public services of his
remarkable career. Every truth stated
by the president in his special message
is of moment to every citizen Of the
United States, and is. of equal impor-
tance to every citizen. We are all in
terested in the conservation of the ma
tion's most important natural re-
sources, it's children. The reader who
is occupied constantly with the busi-
ness cares and with the immediate
responsibilities of his daily occupa-
ton would be appalled, if there could
be presented to him picture Of actual
conditions in such form that it would
take possession of his consciousness, in
other words, would impress him as
realistically and vividly as the imme-
diate. events Of the day impress. him.
And this is a question with which he
is as intimately concerned as he is
with any question relating to the busi-
ness affairs of the day. The man who
would gravely ask: ''Are children
looked on as a fool. And yet so un-
faithful to it's vital, it's overwhelming
ly urgent duty to all the children, rich
and poor, has this nation become dur
ing the past few years of individual
fortune building, of the vast accumu-
~
was almost insensible to the corollary
of that vast accU-ulation, which, as
the poet Goldsmith pointed out more
than century ago, and as the expert
ences Of other nations have shown, is
the decay Of men.
President Roosevelt points out there
are MANY dependent children in the
United States. During the past few
years the number has been increased at
a rate that has appalled, all thinking
men. Each Of these dependent children,
says the president, represents either a
potential addition to the productive
capacity and the enlightened citizen
ship Of the nation, OR, if ALLOWED
TO SUFFER FROM NEGLECT, a po-
tential addition to the destructive
forces of the community. The ranks Of
criminals and other enemies Of society
are recruited in an altogether undue
proportion from children bereft of their
natural homes and left without suffi-
cient care.
THE INTERESTS OF THE NATION
ARE INVOLVED IN THE WELFARE
OF THIS ARMY OF CHILDREN NO
LESS THAN IN OUR GREAT MA
TERIAL AFFAIRS.
we hope President Roosevelts sug-
gestion that a children's bureau should
be established as part of the govern
mental equipment of the United States
will be carried into effect.
Again to quote his true and force
full words: cit is not only DISCRED-
TABLE to US as people that there
is now no recognized and authoritative
source Of information upon subjects re-
lating to child life, but in the absence
of such information as should be sup
piled by the federal government, MANY
ABUSES HAVE GONE UNCHECKED,
for public sentiment, with it's great
corrective power, can only be aroused
by full knowledge of the facts,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
Harper Certainly VIII Be
Beaten at Recall Election

lies in his resignation from Office. To
do so is not necessarily an admission
of guilt, but rather measure Of lofty
patriotism. To avoid the contumely
that must inevitably attach to the mu-
nicipality if the recall fight is carried
to its logical conclusion Arthur G. Har-
per must sacrifice his pride, put aside
his personal predictions and relin-
quish his badge Of authority. 1t will
cause wrench to his amour propre.
but this must be regarded as the price
of his errors in appointing to Office
men who have fallen far short of the
standards city of the character Of
Los Angeles had just expectation Of
seeing maintained. In no other way
the eyes of his fellow-citizens, whose
confidence he has abused by his stub
born disregard of the proprieties.
This is not to be construed as a re-
Election on Mr.. Kern. That appoint
ment we regard as the least of Mayor
Harper's official sins. We refer chief
ly to the personnel of his police COM
mission, which, from first to last, with
rare exceptions, has brought to his adj
ministration only trouble and dis
grace. Why Mr.. Harper chose to sur
round himself with such a class of
appointees, wholly foreign to his pre-
official list of associates, is amazing to
his friends. He has grieved tho judi
cious and outraged the community by
his lack of discernment, his blind fol-
ly, and now he is but reaping the con-
sequences.
We refuse to believe that Mayor Har-
per has profited financially by the un-
pardonable acts of his subordinates:
rather is he the victim of their un-
moral, if not immoral, proceedings.
But he is responsible for their official
being and to him, primarily, the chief
blame must attach. Now comes the
| opportunity to expiate his folly! We
call upon Mayor Harper to resign his
| office, leaving to the city council the
| duty of electing a successor, in ac-
cordance with the provisions Of the
charter in the event Of am untitled
| tenure of Office of the mayor. This
! course will put peremptory quietus
| on all existing controversies, restore
| tranquility to a much disturbed city
| and earn for the voluntarily retired
mayor the gratitude Of all citizens,
! who will forgive and forget in view Of
| his sacrifice. Are you a big enough
man to do this, Mayor Harper?-Los
| Angeles Graphic.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
HARPER's OPPORTUNITY

With the self -effacement of Mr.. W.
d. Stephens as a recall candidate for
mayor comes a great opportunity to
Mayor Harper. There is no disguis-
ing the fact that the abnegation of
Mr.. Stephens has temporarily weak
ened the forces for good government
that demand the retirement of the ex-
ecutive. How far-reaching this may
prove were idle speculation, and un-
profitable; that question is not the one
at issue. That another good citizen
will be found ready to enter the lists
and battle for the right is certain,
and that a relentless war will be
waged against the mayor is equally
positive. It will be a bitter contest in
which many unpleasant personalities
are sure to enter, giving to Los An
geles much undesirable notoriety and
inviting endless satirical gibes and
jeers from the northern metropolis
which already have had a beginning.
There is a way to stop the mouths
of all carpers and to avoid the use of
the recall. The Graphic has previous
ly pointed it out to Mayor Harper. 1t
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
DECLARES MATTER DOES ACT
ON ITS OWN INCLINATIoNs

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15.-TEditor
Herald]: DR.. Humanitas says: Matter
always acts or responds according to
the algebraic sum of forces acting on
1t. and not on it's own inclinations, as
Mr.. Cecil would have us believe
The 'algebraic sum of forces is un-
derstood to be the number of forces
acting, which may be several at once.
as in the case Of lime and water COM
motion, cited by Charming Severance.
That which inclines a force is a force
itself. There is no force outside Of
matter, because the universe of matter
is without end. 1t has no edge nor hole
beyond the edge with nothing in il.
therefore, all force is within matter,
and when matter acts or responds to
action it is because of the exercise of
its forces, which include inclination.
Matter therefore, does act on its own
1ncl1nat1ons. ASBURY CECIL.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17

Isidor Straus, Democratic brother OF
and labor, says if President-elect Taft
succeeds in carrying out his tariff re-
vision program Mr.. Straus, as a Demo
crat, will be satisfied. He also ex-
presses belief we are on the road to
secure a safe, sound, sane currency
basis. Mr.. Straus is one of the most
remarkable members Of a remarkable
family, every representative Of which
has achieved both fortune and fame,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
AT THE THEATERS

AUDITORIUN-"AH Baba and Thea Fort
Thieves"
MASON-'Master Power"
BELASCO-"A Stranger in New York."
MAJESTIC[''Rip Van Wrinkle"
BURBANK-'Faust"
MISUNDERSTANDING.
GRAND-'"The Ameer"
Los ANGELES-VaudeviII
FTSCHER'S-"TheM MikadO."
EMPIRE-VaudeviIle.
UNIQUE-"The Prince and the Baron.'
WALKER-VaudeviIle.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17

Imagine our rugged candidate for
mayor in pink socks. Yet the enemy
will call him the pink socks candidate.
The enemy has no sense of hunor.
That's why the enemy is so funny.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17

Wild hogs which treed American
tourists in Mexico probably mistook
the travellers for members of the
pork trust.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17

Compromise Harper will find the
slogan of Los Angeles with regard to
Consolidation and the Recall is mo
Compromise"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17

o KINDLY FORWARD ADDRESSES {
8 The Herald would be greatly obliged (
D if Charming Severance and "Senex" 4
B would send in their addresses. All (
o communications are kept absolutely (
5 sacred, but letters for correspondents (
3 often are received, and, if only for (
8 this reason, the rules printed at the (
D head of this department must be OBJ Z
D served.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17

Compromise Harper" has been con-
soling himself by talking about the
length of time during which he will
still be mayor. So he has no intention
of resigning. No. He is probably
busily engaged in thinking up COM
promise.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
Fruity

The Cincinnati woman who won a
husband with a huckelberry pie doubt
less now claims him as the apple of her
eye.-Buffalo Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17

still active at the Manhattan. Is vice
STILL protected in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
The Public Letter Box

TO
mutnot
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
Useful Euu

Hon. Richard Croker in the poultry
business will no doubt find useful the
little nest egg that he picked up while
leader of Tammany Hall.-New York
Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
Maturity

Oklahoma has reached a point where
1T is beginning to mediate on it's own
mistakes instead of those of the older
part of the country.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
Far and Wide
Country Is Booming

Country going to pieces?
Not on your life! She's there,
With the sunlight over her streaming
And posey upon her hair!
Her hand on the engines throttle,
Her banner above her brow;
And she never has done much better
Than she's doing now!
-Ra1tirnOre 9,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17

HONEST GEORGE ALEXANDER
is GOOD ENOUGH FOR US.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
It Pals

I like the mountain greenery,
But must admit
I'm tired bit
or perpendicular scenery.
kansas City Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17

When Mayor Harper now says "Sac.
ramento!" it sounds like cuss word.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
Business and Pleasure

The king Of Britain is having a delightful
time in Berlin as the guest of his loving
nephew, the emperor. And the British parlia-
ment has just authorized the building of six
more battleships of the Dreadnought type
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-17
Huqest Estate

The $S3,OOO,OOO estate of Marshall
Field is the largest one ever legally and
officially credited to a single individual
decedent in this country.-Birmingh
Age-Herald.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-27

In distributing supplies on our ice island we
will initiate our half dozen hardy Siberian
ponies in sIedging. Our stores Of lumber, port
able houses stables and studios Will be estab-
Iished on d firm foundation Of ice twelve feet
thick. Our vessel Will soon be frozen in near
the island colony, but there is no fear that she
will be crushed. for she Will ride high with the
removal of coal and supplies and Will be inter
nalIy strengthened with Crossbeams from the log
yard. After the conveys have gone the whaling
ships Will arrive with the cargoes of whale meat
ordered in advance. l shall have trenches two
and half feet deep cut into the ice to serve as
a refrigerator for the whale flesh. BY covering
the flesh in the trenches with sea water, which
quickly freezes, we will protect the meat from
any impurities in the air, and preserve IT
for any number Of years. AS a further prOteC-
ton against wild animals, dogs and gulls, We
Will pile logs and casks above the trenches
1.-The logs are furthermore useful as claiming
posts for the dogs, upon which they may rest
high and dry while dreaming their dog dreams,
full Of good food, and permitting the Arctic
game to approach settlement as targets for
the marksmen Of our party. But the most I'm
portant use of the logs viii be In the making of
New-York tribune., 1909-06-27

one or more of the vessels composing the racine
whaling fleet These viii bring to us great SLABS
Of whale flesh and blubber adding many tons to
our supply Of dog food The whalers have no
use for anything but the bone Of the monsters
they pursue. but to as the whale flesh will be
Of the utmost service l shall arrange with the
owners of the Pacific fleet 10 have the ships win
tering on the coast Of Alaska gather for US a
cargo OF two Of whale meat We shal! find the
whaIers in the middle of August il the very re-
giOn where we are going, they are hunting the
great mammal to the edge Of the ice pack
THE ice foe which is our first goal Is 50 eX-
tensive that were il split into a dozen equal
parts each one would be as large as Central
Park and, being surrounded by other masses OF
ice Of great size II forms, with its neighbors,
one continuous pack The hoes can never sep
arate far from one another, but must move for
ward as group Of natural barges floating across
the great Arctic basin, parallel with the observed
drift Of the Jeanette and the Fran. to the op-
posite side of the Arctic sea. II is a fOur-year
trip and absolutely assured Of the course
which nature VIII transport free Of
charge. The ocean currents are slow but GER
tain
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-14
LINCOLNVILIE.

LINCOLNVILLE.
Earl Hannah has gone to Bangor to attend a
commercial school. =. Mr.. Alton Drinkwater is
spending a few weeks with his uncle, Mr..
Jasper Lindsey. :. Mr.. Gustin Warren is driving
the mail, acting as substitute for Mr.. Alton
Andrews, Mr.. Andrews having been chosen on
the jury Capt and Mrs Jacob Coombs held
golden wedding reception at their home on
Saturday evening. 1t was largely attended by
friends and relatives, who presented the happy
couple with many beautiful gifts Mrs. Coombs
was formerly Miss Harriet Bragg and was
born in this town. Capt. Coonbs was born in
Lincolnville in 1884, and at an early age went
to sea, which occupation he followed until his
retirement a few years ago. They have five
children: Mrs. Adelaide Hahn of Kansas; Mrs
Fred Brown of Penn; George of New Haven,
Conn; Mary and Ralph of this town; also five
grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-14

The Universalist Social Aid will meet with
Miss Lulu Mason this. Thursday afternoon and
and will have a social gathering with Mrs. E.
Sherman this evening.
w. A. Walker has received word from Pay
son Smith, superintendent of schools for
Maine, that the American Institute will hold
their summer meeting at Castine during the
week beginning July S.
| Early Monday morning Capt. Roberts of
Commercial wharf found Walter Anderson, 60
| years old, with no home, lying in the doorway
of 62 Commercial wharf. He was taken to the
Relief station, where it was found he was suf-
fering from cerebral hemorrhages. Anderson
formerly lived in Belfast, Me-, and the chief of
police there has been notified. Capt. Roberts
says Anderson has brother doctor, on Mt
Desert Island, Me.-Boston Globe.
The freeze which followed the January thaw
left the ponds in fair condition for ice boating
and the sport was enjoyed by many on Tilden's
Pond last Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Some of the Pitchers Pond boats have been
transferred to Tilden's Pond, which is the
headquarters of the Chymelque Ice Yacht Club
and all one day there was racing, but as
course had not been laid off it does not count in
the contest for the Chenery cup. Saturdays
snow storm was followed by rain Sunday, and
Monday the ice was in good condition again.
and the first race for the cup was sailed Tues
day. The Ten Spot of Clubs, owned and sailed
by Horace Chenery, The Scoot, owned by Mr.
Chenery and sailed by Charles Brown, the
Favorite, owned and sailed by R. H. Howes,
the Rag Picker, owned and sailed by J. H.
Howes, participated The race was 10 miles
8 times around triangular course. The boats
crossed the line in the following order: Rag
Picker, 1st Scoot End, Favorite, 3rd, 10 Spot
of Clubs, 4th. Time Is minutes. Mr. Chenery
Immediately challenged Mr.. Howes to defend
the cup.
MUSICAL AFTERNOON. A most interest
ing and enjoyable meeting of the Alliance of
the First Parish (Unitarian) church was held
at the home of Mrs. E. L. Stevens on Monday
afternoon. 1t was a musical session, and after
the current events and religious intelligence
given by Mrs Ansel White and Miss Carrie
White the following fine program was given:
Mezzo soprano solo, "The Lord is Mindful of
His Own" Mendessohn
Mrs. c. w. Wescott
Paper A sketch of Chaminade,
Miss Mevina V. Parker
Piano solo, "Flattery," Chaminade
Miss Louise bennett
Paper, A sketch of Rossni,
Mrs. George w. Stoddard
! Contralto solo, Tancredi, Rossni
Mrs. E. S. Pitcher
Paper, Modern Italian Composers,
Miss Charlotte W. Colburn
Piano solo, Valse Caprise,
Miss Louise bennett
Contralto solo, Goodbye, Sweet Day."
Vannah
Mrs E. S. Pitcher
Much to the regret of all, Miss Marian
Wells, who was to have given two num-
bers was unable to sing, but the program was
finely arranged and was thoroughly enjoyed
GENTLEMEN's NIGHT AT THE TRAVELLERS
CLUB One of the prettiest and most success
full social functions of the season occurred in
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-14

the observance of Gentlemen's Night by the
Belfast Travellers Club Tuesday, January II,
at the home of Mrs. Amos Clement. Despite
the fact that blizzard was In progress all the
members of the club save Two were present
with several honorary members, and the light
and cheer of this most attractive home were
never more apparent The regular business
meeting was held at p. M, followed by t1ne
literary program. A pleasant feature of the
afternoon was the presentation to the hostess
of lace and linen centerpiece as reminder
that the day also marked another milestone in
her life's journey. The gift was accompanied
by the following lines:
"The good resolutions you make on this day
May shatter to fragments.Alas!
We're but clay!
But this gift from the Travellers Club
Never fear
Will last through the whole OF your
Happy New Year."
The gentlemen were announced at the ex-
pected time and at $50 the entire company
were hidden to partake of most delicious
spread The tables were laid in the dining
room and south room adjoining and every ap-
pointment was perfect. The place cards done
by local artist, Miss Helen Doak, were novel
and beautifully executed. They were singu-
larly appropriate and each represented a
woman in travelling attire ready for trip
with grip, or trunk, close at hand. 1t was an
original idea of the hostess. The menu con-
sisted of
Clam Boullon Pickles Crackers
Chicken Patties with Peas Hot Rolls Coffee
Fruit Salad with Casara Cakes
Ices with Cake Nuts Candy
The decorations were carnations with ferns
and potted plants. The evening was delight
fully spent, some of the party amusing them
selves with the fascinating picture puzzles of
the day. The thanks of the club and the guests
are due the host and hostess for one of the
most delightful affairs in the history of the
club.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-14
= NEWS OF BELFAST.

suors'a dS'''
ts ia'''' social dance in Odd Fellows
Mere .,,r evening January loth' WIN music
.b'Es9 r will meet with Mrs. Nellie
The W. p,vyiew street, Friday afternoon,
se5nl'. as to be a quilting party.
' ..stjng of the Women's Hospital
Tte '1 1.,5 with Mrs. Thomas B. Dinsmore,
j '' +bis. Thursday afternoon, jan
.l'.l 4.n 30 o'clock -,.. loo.
~ VIII. had at their market last
fosE ob,ekens raised by W. c. Vose,
Ell l"- ,1e which weighed, dressed,
giH o' Wounds and 6 pounds 10 ounces.
sr' Han, of Schools A. J. Knowlton
,sraI .,pced that in buying supplies
s@ , department a written order
q G.. -, ... .aper1n'eDdent's office must first be
tr''' .e.. parlor Musical Society meet
Is'.f" r..,s3se. evening at 7.3O o'clock in
t., yestry. The chorus will be-
Z "' ,- Gilbert and Sullivan's opera,
..-e+inc of the Waldo County
We - s..pty for the election of officers
= ..-.ssr5u of other business will be
p house at 1.90 p. M, Saturday,
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,..y have received the class rings
be-, .f 1QlO Belfast High school.
.r4sane design, a tapered oval
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..a came of basketba in the
i' -aa, evening by local aggre-
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t. ... -sn team. Coach Phelan will
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-14

There is no case on record of cough, cold or
la grippe developing into pneumonia after
Foley's Honey and Tar has been taken, as it
cures the most obstinate deep seated coughs
and colds. Why take anything else. R. H.
Moody
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-31
Weather Conditions.

The differences in barometric pres
sure are small throughout the coun-
try; the highest pressure is on the
northwestern and southwestern coasts,
and there is small high area in Col
orado.
Depressions are in western Texas,
Missouri. the northeastern states and
in Montana and North Dakota.
Day temperatures have been high
in the eastern portion OF the country,
with scattered showers, and there
have been showers or thunderstorms
in the lower Missouri and Upper Mis-
sissippi valleys, followed by slightly
lower temperature.
Conditions indicate more or less
cloudy weather. with showers or local
thunderstorms, for this section tonight
or Sunday.