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The Republican journal., 1914-01-01
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

There have been many striking illus
tratlons of the remarkable memory of
James G. Blaine, and here is one that we
have rot seen elsewhere in print, from
the Recollection of a Varied Career"
by Gen. William F. Draper. General
Draper was severely wounded in the
Wilderness campaign and after some
time in hospital in Washington, D. c.,
where his wife joined him, under her
lovinp care he went to his home in Massa-
chusetts. In his book he says:
A little episode en- route is worth note
ING. On the train Hon, James G. Blaine,
then a representative in Congress, came
to INV berth and spoke to me-simply be-
cause | was wounded soldier. We
talked a few moments and it made q
deep impression on me, as considered q
Congressman great man-even though
Mr.. Blaine had not then made his great
reputation. Twenty-six years later, at
a dinner piven my second wife and my.
self on our wedding trip, by Hon. Henry
Cabot Lodge, Mr.. Blaine was one OF the
guests, Over the cigars he asked: "Gen.
eral Draper, do you remember the last
time we metz" / replied: Eyes, but
had not supposed you did," He then re-
called the incident have narrated, and
l mention it to show his wonderful mem
DRY of persons and details.
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01
Ground Grippers

and walk off as if you were
in your stocking feet.
They are not only COM
Portable, but are so con-
structed as to correct many
/ foot troubles including
broken arches without
plates. They also give re-
lief to enlarged joints.
We have testimonials from
people who have tried every
other kind of shoe without
relief, and are now wearing
Ground Grippers with COM
fort and satisfaction. For
Men and Women at $500
! the pair. For sale only by
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The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

Not onlyhave Maine farmers practically
lost their market for potatoes to be eaten,
but the tariff has knocked the bottom out
of the starch business. Foreigners are
landing starch in New York for about
21-4 cents. When the Maine starch fac
tories pay so cents barrel for potatoes,
their starch costs them 1-2 cents in
Boston. The tariff is only cent now,
so it is easy to see the foreigners advant-
age. The starch business in Maine will
soon be thing of the past. The starch
m anufacturer who furnished this in
formation, also said: 81 hope the sensi-
BILE people in Maine will get together
under one flag, and that will be the Re-
publican flag, and three years from now
make a change that every business man
and farmer in Maine will be glad to see
made"
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

his death. He was educated in the common
schools and at Freedom Academy For many
years he was successful teacher in our pub
lie schools. He was a great help in all our
literary entertainments, being fine declaimer
and proficient in many other exercises. He
was radical temperance man and for many
years valued member of the Good Templars
in this village, where he was an ardent worker
He had also been an officer in our Masonic
Lodge and as young man was regular at
tendant at our communications. He was been
superintendent of schools and held other posi-
tions in the town of Monroe. He leaves two
sisters, Mrs. Albert Rose of Brooks and Miss
Hannah Curtis of Monroe. He had never mar
ried. He was successful farmer and good
business man. For some time he was SUBJ
stitute rural mail carrier for Hale Rose and
was much liked in that capacity. His age was
SO years.
LIBERTY.
The pupils of Mrs. Maurice Gray's schoo
gave fine entertainment at Crockett's hall
last Monday evening which was much enjoyed
by large gathering of friends. The hall was
filled. The entertainment consisted of reci-
tations, music and two short dialogues. The
musical selections included violin solo by
Miss Eurania Bennett with Miss Bernice Ben
nett at the piano that was specially fine and
thoroughly enjoyed. They received a storm
of applause and responded with another pretty
selection. The children took their parts we'll
and much credit is due Mrs. Gray for her work
in drilling them. At the close ice cream was
sold and the children enjoyed social hour
with games. The proceeds will go towards
buying new desk and chair for the school
room. Mr.. Earl P. Maoney is in town, pass
ing the holiday recess with his family at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cram. DIR.
Nichols of Pennington and DR.. Bell of Strong
were in town Dec. 22nd to operate on little
Marian Staples, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Staples, who has been sick with pneu-
monia for nearly three weeks. About half
pint of pus was taken from the lungs and the
little one is more than holding her own at this
writing. :. Miss Ella Greeley and Miss Floia
Knowlton visited Mrs. George Dow in Morrill,
Saturday and Sunday. Earl Reynolds was
called to Freedom Saturday by the serious i'll
ness of his mother. Mrs. Isaac Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Knowlton left last week
for New Hampshire to pass Christmas with
their daughter. Mrs Guy Stirling.
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

If Sam Ward. self styled vestibule Rex
(King Of the Lobby were living today
he would feel compelled to hand his
crown over to President Wilson. who has
used the power and influence Of his high
Office and the patronage at his disposal
to make the Democfptic majority in
Congress do his bidding. presidential
influence so strong as to amount to des-
potism," partisanship Of unprecedented
selfishness, unparalleled secrecy in eau
Gus aud revival of the spoils system were
charged against the Administration and
the Democratic party by Representative
Gillett in recent speech on the floor OF
the House. Speaking on the appropria-
ton for the District of Columbia Mr..
Gillett said further:
"Nine months of this Administration
have passed. Its policies and methods
have now been disclosed. There are
some prominent distinctive features. One
is the dominant force and despotism OF
the President. So far, his will has been
law in the Legislative as well as execu-
tive branches, and he might be called a
great party leader or an autocratic boss,
according as the speaker was friendly or
hostile.
"Another feature which might per-
haps be expected and logically deduced
from such absolute leadership and disci:
plined obedience has been display OF
partisanship and greed for spoils unex-
ampled in recent history.
"And as a natural corollary to this
spirit of partisanship the old spoils sys-
tenn has b.sl revived and the cause OF
civil-service reform has already suffered
more severely during this Administration
than in any similar period since it was
first introduced"
After going into details to prove his
assertion that President Wilson had vlo-
lated the civil service principle, even to
making the Civil Service Commission
virtually a partisan body, Mr.. Gillett
concluded:
eff to successfully lead and master
Democratic Congress requires the barter
of patronage for votes and the betrayal
of the civil-service system, think many
will doubt if it is worth the price"
During the administration of President
Roosevelt he was charged by the Demo-
cratic press with being dictator,
menace to the liberties of the people,
and Col. Henry Waterson predicted that
he would never leave the White House
until he was carried out feet first. But
Roosevelt never usurped the functions of
Congress as Wilson has done.
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01
WOULD

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break your horses?'' Ask
ed the tenderfoot Of Broncho
Bill.
Lordy. man, we don't
. break no horses! we just
get on and ride. =
Many people who suffer
with their feet would give
a good deal to find shoes
that didn't require Break
ing In just try a pair Of
the famous
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

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The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

How many realize the value of the fire
prevention campaign inaugurated by the
Maine insurance department? A very
large percentage of the fires that an
nually destroy thousands of dollars worth
of property, and often involve loss OF
life, are due to preventable causes-to
carelessness or failure to observe proper
precautions. The State Board of Trade
has endorsed this campaign and has a
fire prevention committee which includes
in its membership Hor. Beecher Putnam
and Hon. Andrew P. Havey, former in
surance commissioners, The chairman
of the committee is Hon. J. P. Hutchin-
son of Auburn, an insurance man of
many years experience and the father
of the fire prevention movement as
applied to Maine. One of the purposes
of the campaign is to have each local
board of trade appoint fire prevention
committee and the committee of the
State hoard is making an earnest effort
to secure as members of these local
committees owners of property who are
actively interested in obtaining better
conditions in their respective communi-
ties. The department also hopes to Sc
cure the support of the Maine Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs and the Patrons
of Husbandry; believing that with these
three great organizations interested a
greater amount of good will be the out
come. 1t is just reported from Augusta
that the fire loss in Maine the past year
was $1,000, 900. Is it not worth while to
make an effort to stop this great de-
struction of property?
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

Potatoes from Belgium are not the
only potatoes that are depressing the
price for the Maine farmer. Probably
twice as many potatoes are coming In
from the Canadian provinces every week,
The Canadians expect to reap bigger
harvest next year. This has been a
very favorable season for fall blowing
and never in the history of the Dominion
have so many acres of land been plowed,
in preparation for the American market.
The Democratic tariff has stimulated
agricultural enterprise in Canada, but not
in Maine.
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

The Democrats are running the postal
system of the country by introducing the
spoils system into the service. The DEM
ocrats in Congress who are behind the
movement are afraid to come out in the
open and be identified with it. They fear
their own constituents.
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

system Ol IIe COuIlIIy NY introducing SHS
spoils system into the service. The Dem
ocrats in Congress who are behind the
movement are afraid to come out in the
open and be identified with it. They fear
their own constituents.
The wool that comes off a sleeps back
in any foreign country comes into our
market without paying any duty. The
wool Tor hairy that comes off the back
of the Angora goat finds tariff wall of
IS cents in every dollar of value when it
reaches an American port. The reason
the Maine farmers sheep is not protected
and the Texas farmers goat is protected
can be found by studying the returns of
the last November election.
The American market was not menaced
by diseased foreign potatoes until the
Democrats took away the tariff protec-
ton. They now see their mistake and
are scurrying round to keep them out by
quarantine. That's like the man who
pulled the roof off his tie-up and then
called in veterinary to hold an umbrella
over his COW when it rained.
More than II, 600 men have usually been
employed in cutting and hauling timber
and in saving it into lumber in Maine.
Their annual wages have amounted to
more than 81, 900, 900. The Democrats put
logs, timber, boards, clapboards, SHIN
gle bolts, hubs, handle bolts, last blocks,
heading bolts, broom handles, etc. on the
list of articles from which all protection
was removed. Reports from the State
as whole indicate pronounced reduc-
ton in orders for the commodities named.
Some lumber operators are preparing to
make the usual cut; many are cutting a
smaller quantity, and others will not
operate at all. The great, prosperous
business, which means 20 much to Maine,
10 slowing down gradually and, as big
Aroostook operator said yesterday,
everybody is getting ready for heavy
weather. In New Brunswick the OPP
orators are making ready, as rapidly al
possible to jump into the American mar
ket. Some Of the far sighted have been
preparing for the harvest for months.
When the influx Of foreign lumber i
really on. the bulk Of the 1000, 00(
Maine men have been drawing - wages
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

OBITUARY. We are deeply grieved to record
the death last Saturday Of David Curtis at his
home in Monroe. some four miles from this
village. This was, however. his post office,
and in = social and business way Brooks was
essentially his home. Az young man he was
= regular attendant at our church services and
. member Of our local organisations. in which
he was an active worker. He was an honored
and highly respected member Of the commu-
nifty, and his many friends here deeply regret
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01

The potatoes of Germany are affected
by dangerous scab. 1t is charged by
reliable authorities that thousands of
sacks of these diseased potatoes are COM
ing to us via Belgium.
The Republican journal., 1914-01-01
POLITICAL POINTS.

The American Wooden Company re-
Gently bought Maine mill. The Demo
cratic press greeted the news with all
sorts of brag that the deal was an indi-
cation that the wooden business was
prosperous. The man who had more to
do with the deal than any other individu-
al is authority for the statement that the
investment was made because the men
spending the money believed that some
day in the near future the people will
again protect wooden goods. The menace
of free trade had so shrunk mill values
that the purchasers could afford to let
the plant remain idle until such time as
it can be used at profit.
William J. Bryan, with the assistance
of President Wilson, is busily engaged in
crippling the civil service Of the United
States. This is greatly to be deplored
because lit is admitted on all sides) the
civil service has given a most efficient
corps of servants. Men who had deal
ings with the incompetents under Cover
nor Plaisted in State affairs know that it
is the Democratic habit to preach efti-
cheney and nom partizanship and practice
peanut politics and the spoils system.
Potatoes are coming into this country
from Belgium at the rate Of 100000 to
10000 sacks a week. These sell for
about 81. 90 a sack. Therefore the peo-
Pile of this country are sending from
$1O0, 1000 to $3.50, 1000 week to the farm
ers of Belgium while Name potatoes rot.
How do the farmers of Maine like that
feature of the Democratic tariff?
The potatoes of Germany are affected
by dangerous scab. 1t is charged by
reliable authorities that thousands of
sacks of these diseased potatoes are COM
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

Nice, France. Feb 16.-The me weather today brought a great crowd of baseball enthusiasts, as well as many who had never witnessed game, to the enclosure where the New York team of the National league and the Chicagos of the American league gave a fast exhibition of the American national pastime. The Chicagos won by 8 score of 10 to z.
 Americans and titled foreigners so- journing in Nice and along the Ri viera motored to the game, which had been eagerly looked forward to, and the large number of handsomely gowned women among the spectators added to the gaiety of the scene.
 The French were somewhat puzzled at the intricacies of the play. which they found difficult to understand, but they showed much enthusiasm when the ball was hard hit into the outield. The American consul, William D. Hunter, tossed the first ball to the Chicago pitcher. In the fourth inning the New Yorks scored six runs and Chicago four but the National leaguers were unable to keep up the pace.
 Interesting features were a series Of daring evolutions over the field by the aviator Laorouse and an exhibi- tion of throwing the discus and put ting the weight by James Thorpe, the Indian athlete.
 The teams will leave here tomorrow for Paris. where it is expected they will play on Washington's birthday
 Word has been received that Charles A. Coniskey president of the Chi cago club, has reached Paris. His con- dition>~ls reported to be much inn proved.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
COLLEGE SOCCER CHANGE RULES Season to Start in March-Princeton
 Added to League,

Columbia, Harvard, Haverford, Cor nell, Yale and Pennsylvania will start their annual series for the intercol- legiate soccer football championship on March If. a full schedule extending until April 25 having been arranged by the Intercollegiate Soccer league. The championship and Mines trophy are held by Harvard, whose team won last year with 10 points, Haverford finishing second with s.
 For the first time the use of sub stitutes is to be sanctioned under the intercollegiate rules. They are to be two in number, one a regular reserve and another who is to be allowed in the game only in case of injury to any
 member of the regular team, and then with the approval of the referee. This is distinct separture from the Brit ish rules, which permit no substitutes whatever. Another innovation will provide for the prolongation of a game in case of a tie. Hereafter, at the discretion of the captains, there will be periods of play. ten minutes each way.
 Princeton has accepted the invita- ] tion to join the league and will prob i ably place a team in the champion 1 ship series.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
ToBoGeAN MOVEMENT.
Many Stocks Forced Down from One
 to Two Points,

New York Feb. 16.-After several weeks of hesitation and growing dull ness, during which the level of prices was almost stationary, the stock mar ket moved out of its narrow groove today and turned downward decisively. It was the most positive movement of the year, which forced down many stocks from one to two points. Trad ing was more active in the downward swing and after the force of the sell ing movement had spent itself the market failed to exhibit recuperative power and no substantial recovery was effected
 The sharp break was ascribed pri- marily to the further suspension by the Interstate Commerce Commission, until September 12. of the five per cent. increase of freight rates by the eastern roads. This action was inter preted by traders as ending hopes of a speedy increase in rates, and caused selling of the eastern railroad shares for both accounts. Lack of support for these shares led to more general bear selling. An unsettling influence was the softness of Steel, which had
 been conspicuously firm for. several days. This stock was unloaded in large
 amounts and as it gave way the in dustrials as 8 whole developed heaV- mess. Steel stocks were depressed by reports of wage reductions of steel mill workers.
 Extensive European selling accel- erated the decline. Arbitrage brok- CTS estimated that 5o,0O0 shares were sold here for European account. Pro- fessional traders were on the bear side a position which most of them have been maintaining for some time. It
 has been a common saying in the i Street that a substantial reaction was | due and when the market showed signs of giving way today, a. vigorous bear
 assault was inaugurated unhesitating ly.
 l Petroleum stocks were especially
 weak Mexican Petroleum lost nearly five points. Western Union was strong
 and active on the report that Amer ican Telephones holdings of the stock would be turned over to a syndicate instead of being thrown on the market Copper shares derived no benefit from /! the fortnightly report, showing a de- crease in European visible supplies.
 Bonds were under pressure, although some low priced issues rallied. Total sales, par value. $2.S65. 900. 1 United States bonds were unchanged } m caT1
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
CHALLENGES JACK MIGRATE.
Former Olympic Wrestler Challenges
 McGrath and McPee.

John Olin, former Olmpic wrestling star, who issued a challenge through the columns of the Worcester Gazette to either Jack McGrath or Scotty Mo Phee, both of Worcester, to meet him on the mat, intends to camp on the trail of both McGrath and McPhee un- til they are forced to meet him in order to make good their claims of being the leading wrestlers in Worcester county.
 Olin called at the Gazette office and deposited a check for $100 with the Sporting Editor of the Gazette. Olin says it is now up to McGrath to show that he cares to defend his title. In case McGrath does not care to tackle the former Olympic champion the s100 stand to bind a match with McPhee. Olin, however, would prefer to tackle McGrath first as he says the latter is the big man of the two and there is nothing like taking 8. fall out of these champions.
 Oin states that the s100 which he has deposited can go as a side bet in addition to the gate receipts which he is willing to wrestle for, winner to take the entire bunch of coin. Olin, how ever, is afraid that these conditions are bit too strenous for McGrath as the latter does not care to wrestle for nothing, " hie1he would be doing if he met Olin and the Olympic champion will agree to any conditions that Me Grath names.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

Manager H. Eugene McCann has sign- ed practically all the players that he wishes to report to him at the open ing of the training season. The in- field is complete and on paper 1t looks like a non plus ultra outfit. Spencer, who played with the team last year, will be back at the initial sack and as the former Rochester player dis played excellent form last year, the fans have a great deal of conf dence in his style At the opening of the season last year Spencer was troubled with a sore arm that chung to him throughout the season. I11 send ing back his contract to the New Lon don manager ne expressed the belief that his arm would cause him no fur ther trouble and felt sanguine that he could play much better ball than he did during the past year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
CUBS GO TO TAMPA.
o'Day With IA Players Left for Spring Practice-16 Players Will Join Them at Tampa.

Chicago, Feb. 1e:-Manager Hank night for Tampa, where he will begin the task of developing one-half of a new tnfield for the Cubs. The deser- ton of Shortstop Bridwell. who jumped to the Federals, and the Joss of John ny Evers second basemaT. left hole about the keystone sack the filling of which will be one of O'Day's chief cares. With Safer and Zimmerman sure of two jobs. and Bill Sweeney not expected to report, the vacancies must be filled by two of the five other in flelders, in whom O'Day expresses much confidence.
 The squad will be joined at Tampa by 16 men.
 The Cubs are scheduled to play a six-game series with the Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Americans while in Florida.