The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
Washington Whisperings.

WAsH1NGToN,D. C. Oct. 81, 1912 Every river
and harbor improvement gathering this year
has abundantly demonstrated the very general
interest in the country in the utilization of
the waterways, inland and coastwise, to meet
the emergencies of the growing commerce of
the United States. The meetings of all the
coordinate associations have indicated liveli-
err interest than ever before in waterway
highways of transportation and the indica-
National Rivers and Harhors Congress will be
more largely attended than ever. The Con-
gress will be in session in this city December
4th, 9Th and 9Th
With every political party committed by de-
clara1ion to a more liberal policy of river and
harbor improvements, and with the Panama
Canal, the great triumph of engineering, the
pride of Americans and the latest worlds
wonder, nearing its assured completion, there
is a nation wide conviction that there should
be no more hesitation or delay in perfecting
national waterway improvements.
Nor should there be any hesitation in en-
phasizing the position taken by the River and
Harbor committee of the House in passing an
annual river and harbor bill, for already the
railroads are feeling the stress Of freight con-
gestion due to the demands of shippers to
move the enormous crops which Benefcent
Providence has given us this year, experts
estimating that the farm value of this years
production will reach the enormous aggregate
of $4,000, 100000.
Over 100000 foreign born voters will be
qualified to vote in the November elections
The largest proportion of them are of the
Latin races.
Under the watchful care of the United States
the coffee industry in Porto Rico has grown
apace, the crop reaching value of 1872 6SO, 900,
of which 81 per cent came to the United
States.
Nearly 10000 newspapers have complied
with the provisions of the postofice appropri-
alton bill requiring newspapers, magazines and
periodicals to publish the names of the owners
and the size of their circulation. But one
publication has shown opposition, the New
York Journal of Commerce, which asked for
an Injunction against the proceeding
MRS ANN THOMPSON. Gracefully old at SO
is the distinction that should be accorded Mrs.
Ann Thompson of Searsmont. She is even
now slight and graceful in figure, particular in
dress and appearance, receives callers gladly
with the old-time innate courtesy, and regrets
how 10 of oll
the pleasures of a recent auto ride was a short
call on this dear old lady. The glad hand
shake, the earnest invitation to join her at
lunch, the capability of passing jokes, the evil
dent pleasure of listening to her callers made
deep impression on the visitor. In her cosy
living room stands her fathers clock, one of
her dearest treasures, linking the past and
present She holds it beyond price and is lone
some if it stops even short time, and she gave
vivid description of how her father brought
it home. Her "come again" was so genuine
that it is pleasant to anticipate another call
where it is so thoroughly appreciated. Mrs.
Thompson is a sister of the late Mrs. Deborah
Lincoln of Belfast, whose bequest made posi-
BILE the Belfast Home for Aged Women.
PROSPECT FERRY.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Batchelder of North
Woburn, Mass, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. D. Hartman several days last week..
Mrs. M. B Grant and sons, Harold and Buford,
of Standpoint visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
w. D. Hartman, last Saturday and Sunday
Mrs. NJ A. Littlefield is visiting relatives in
Stockton Springs. Mrs. A c. Hartman was
business visitor in Ellsworth Oct. 18th -.
Mrs. Emma Luke has gone to North Chelms-
ford, Mass, to spend the winter with her son
Orrin. Mrs. Charles Banks was business
visitor in Bangor Oct. 18th. :. Mr.. and Mrs.
Otis CHM of Brewer visited Mr.. and Mrs w.
H. CHM last Sunday. Mrs: Lester Hartman
entertained the H. H. club Oct. 18th. An
ice cream social was held at the Mt. Heagan
schoolhouse last Saturday evening and was
success both socially and financially.