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The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
THE BRASS BUTTON BRIGADE.

Contract For Buttons For American Uni
forms Given To England. How lhe Con-
tract Was Cancelled.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 1914. The brass
buttons for American soldiers uniforms
have been made in England under con-
tract awarded by the Democratic Secre-
tary of War and Democratic Secretary
of Navy. Uncle Sans soldiers and
sailors wear lot of brass buttons. Some
of them have two double rows down the
front of their uniforms. Then, there are
army and navy ornaments, shoulder
straps and other kind of official insignia.
Uncle Sam Revenue officers, under Sec
rotary McAdoo. wear brass buttons, too,
and even the Capitol policemen and
watchmen at the doors of the Govern
ment departren are adorned with those
shining emblems of official authority.
The civilian who doesn't care much
about trass buttons anyhow may find it
difficult to realize that Uncle Sam spends
from sixty to seventy thousand dollars
wear for brass and bronze buttons, but
he does. In the "basket clause" of
Schedule G, of the Democratic tariff law,
the duties on these buttons was reduced
from so per cent to Is per cent, ad va
loren.
AS soon as this cut was made, an Eng
fish firm entered competition for the but
ton contract and because of cheap labor
was able to underbid the American
manufacturers who had handled the con-
tract satisfactorily for several years and
had given employment to hundreds of
men in the making of American buttons
for American soldiers.
AS soon as the contract was awarded
to British button manufacturers, New
England manufacturers, naturally. made
big protest. No attention was paid to
this until the protest became SO strong
that Democratic Senators and Congress-
men from New England saw their mis-
take and urged the cancellation of these
contracts. Not until July, however, was
the contract to the British firm cancelled
and then it was given up on the ground
that unsettled conditions made delivery
uncertain. Thus, the war was a very
present need in time of trouble to the
Democrats.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
GET RID Of HUM0RS
AND AVOID DISEASE

Humors in the blood cause inter-
nal arrangements that affect the
whole system, as well as 'pimples,
boils and other eruptions. They affect
all the organs and functions, mem
branes and tissues, and are directly
responsible for the readiness with
which some people contract disease.
For forty years Hoods Sarsaparllla
has been more successful than any
other medicine in expelling humors
and removing their inward and out
ward effects. 1t is distinguished for
its thoroughness in purifying the
blood, which it enriches and invigor-
ates. No other medicine acts like. it,
for no other medicine is like it.
Get Hoods Sarsaparilla today.
Insist on having Hoods.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
The News of Brooks.

Mrs 1nez Payson is in Bangor for meoicai
treatment.
Many of our farmers are getting their apple
barrels of Arthur Ellis in Jackson.
Vesta Davis Higgins is in Bangor, the guest
for week of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Trickey.
Frank Fogg and son have opened livery
and boarding stable at the Charles E. Bowen
place.
Mrs Fred Farwell of Thorndike was the re-
cent quest for week of Mr.. and Mrs. Cheney
Higgins.
We had the first snow of the season oct.
9th Many apples are yet hanging on the
trees, ungathered.
The Brooks High schoo! will present 1.-The
Mobile Outcast" at Union Hall tomorrow. FRI
day evening, Oct S0th.
RYDER & Gardner are now nicely located IN
their new blacksmith shop and are very busy
at their speciality of horseshoeing
Mrs. Grace Dow Bachelor, who for several
wears has been assistant postmaster OF BROOKS
will the first of November take the place OF
manager of her fathers dry and fancy goods
store.
The family of Gilbert L. Morrill, have moved
to Waterville, where they will now reside.
They are very nice people and their passing
from us leaves very noticeable vacancy III
the social relations of the community.
Tuesday evening Oct. Goth, was observed
a s an occasion of especial interest by Happy
Valley Chapter, o. of E. S., of Brooks. Mrs.
Clifford Pattee of Belfast, District Deputy
was present for the purpose of inspecting the
proficiency of the work of the Chapter and to
encourage the members ry her presence. she
was accompanied by Mrs. Cora Bowker, who
was formerly resident of Brooks and who Is
always warmly welcomed here. An actual
candidate was initiated and the routine work
of the Order was exempliied, after which Mrs.
Pattee made an appropriate and very beautl-
full address upon the duties and responsible
ties of the members of the Chapter and OF
their moral fidelity to its cardinal principles
The routine work was then closed and socia-
bility and renewal of friendships enjoyed. A
nice lunch was provided and the whole affair
was very pleasant and gratifying one to all
concerned.
Miss Abbie Ferguson of Thorndike has been
visiting old friends here, stopping some days
with Mrs Vesta Higgins and Mrs. Susie Ford.
She has long been confined closely at home,
having the care of two very sged people, Jos.
Higgins, aged Sc. and his wife. aged IS. The
other daughter, Mrs. Bessie Hunt, is at home
for month to relieve Miss Abbie, and the
little vacation among friends in Belfast and
Brooks was greatly enjoyed. On warm day
recently the aged couples nephew, Cheney
Higgins. called for them in his car, taking
them to call on friends in Thorndike village.
It was their first auto ride and was great &C.
casion III the neighborhood. and apparently the
Joy and nervous strain induced by such honor
was too much for the automobile, as within
sight of their home it had spasm of heart
failure. stopping in its tracks, and could not be
induced to further exertion. The old couple
enjoying their novel ride to the utmost COOK
the matter most philosophically, believing the
transfer by carriage to their door as only
part of the program, and suffered no ill effects
much to the relief of the worried chauffeur.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
W ay to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is cause by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infiamed
YOU have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing. i'd when it is entirely closed. Deafness is
the result. and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
n inc cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an inaamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c:
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
SUFFER ANY
STOMACH DISTRESS
When Mona Is Quick and Effective
Remedy.

II your stomach is continually kicking up
disturbance. causing distress after eating,
heartburn, coated tongue, gas, taste of
food. and you feel blue, irritable and nervous
you are suffering from Indigestion and dys-
pepsia.
It's needless for you to suffer, and now is the
time to quickly stop the distress and regulate
your upset stomach.
Simply get from A. A. Howes & Co. or any
drug store, some Mi o-na tablets-a simple
prescription that does more than give quick
and lasting relief. Mi-o-na soothes the irr
tated lining of the stomach and stimulates the
flow of the digestive juices so that what you
eat is quickly converted into healthful nourish-
ment. then you are we'll and strong, and no
longer worry about trifes or have restless
nights.
Do not allow indigestion to wreck your health
and happin sss but get some Milo ma tablets at
once-they are cheap and harmless.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

Thomas A. Edison is easily the most
remarkable man of the age. The story
of his latest achievement is told in the
November number of The American
Magazine. In his monograph work he
uses composition of his own invention
and carbolic acid is one of the essentials
in it's manufacture and he uses approx
mately a ton and half day. He i'm
ports it from England and Germany, and
England has put on an embargo, cutting
off his supply from that country. In the
countriesnamed the acid is derived from
coal, but our coal has been tested and
found deficient in the elements that pro-
duce it. Edison put on his thinking cap
and spent three days and nights in look
ing up and examining the known pro-
cesses for making synthetic carbolic acid
and fixed on a certain one. Then a plant
was needed to produce it. He consulted
manufacturing chemists and they wanted
six, eight or nine months before they
would be ready to deliver the goods.
Edison decided to build the plant him
self. He detailed 40 men, craftsmen
and chemists, divided them into three
eight hour shifts, and they worked "a
hours a day for a week, and he with
them. In 1863 consecutive hours of work
the plant was finished. On the eight
eenth day after the plans were author
lied the plant turned out 700 pounds Of
acid. 1t is now running daily and before
long will be turning out 1000 pounds
6aV
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
WHITES CORNER lWinterport.)

w SOrSiNGN NAheSi PO-N''
Miss Gladys Treat. student at the U. OF vi.
Orono, visited her brother, l.. M. Treat, recent
ly... Dexter Clements and party from Belfast
motored to town Sunday and called upon re-
latives Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Ellingwood re-
turned to their home in Belfast Sunday AFTER
spending few days with relatives In this
town.. Several young people from this vicin-
ity attended the Halloween social in Monroe
Monday evening". Mr.. and Mrs Virgil Lin
nell of Bangor spent the weekend with mis-
mother, Mrs. A. G. Larby.. Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Richardson and daughter Thelma re-
turned to their home in Nahant. Mass, last
Thursday, after three weeks visit at y. b.
Jewett's. IN iss Gertrude Conant, who IS at
tending the Normal school in Castine. came
home Friday morning and remained until Mon
day. Lyndon and Guy Nealy visited their
uncle, Walter Smith. in Newburg, recently.
Miss Alice Ames of Orono accompanied Miss
Louise Libby of Bangor High School home for
the weekend Mr. and Mis- Charles Rogers
and little daughter of Hampden were guests
of C. W. Nealy and family Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs r. L. Clements and daughter Barbara
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ford at
the village Sunday. E. Byron and Percy Larby
of Perham were guests of their father. A. L.
Larby, from Saturday until Wednesday. 80. b
c. Ames and family of Orono visited at the
home of Mrs Ames' sister, Mrs. A. R. Well
man, Sunday. Their mother, Mrs, Elizabeth
Robbins. who has been quite ill, is slowly
gaining. C. A. York of Kenduskeag. who
has been at G. H. York's for two weeks, re-
turned home Saturday. Mrs. F. 7. Bussey
entertained at whist at her home in West
Winterport last Saturday evening Several
families from this vicinity we're present and a
delightful evening was spent. IF. M. Nicker-
son, superintendent of schools in Winterport.
Frankfort and Monroe. left Wednesday for
Portland, where he will attend the meeting of
the State Convention of Teachers. Oct. 18th
and 3Oth He, with other superintendent of
the State, will visit the State School for Boys
in South Portland Wednesday by invitation of
Superintendent Dunn of that institution.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
LIBERTY

LIBERTY
By special invitation number of the mem
bers of Arbutus Chapter, o. E. s., went to
Union last Thursday evening as guests of
Orient Chapter at special meeting held for
the inspection by the D. D. M. Mrs. Morgan
of Penobscot. The party included Mr.. and Mrs.
A. ]. Skidmore, Mrs. O. W. Ripley, Mrs. Abbie
White, Mrs. Hattie Clough, Mrs. M. NJ Car
penter, Miss Artie johnson, Postmaster G. H.
Cargill, Mrs C. M. Hurd and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wing of Searsmont 1t was merry
company and the visit a most enjoyable one.
There we're visitors from Fon Du Lac Chap
ter, Washington, and Ivy Chapter, Warren....
The officers of Lib' rty Lodge, F. A. NJ, were
very impressively installed last Saturday
evening by d. D. G. NJ, E. D. Chase of Unity.
assisted by o. w. Ripley as Grand Marshal and
Fred Written of Unity as Grand Chaplain, in
the presence of Masons and their families and
few invited guests. At the conclusion of the
exercises bountiful supper was served in the
banquet room, followed by social hour. The
evening was one of pleasure to all present..
Mrs. Marlton Knowlton, who has been visiting
in Massachusetts for the past two weeks. re-
turned home last week. Mrs. William Hunt
and daughter Grace have closed their house for
the winter and left Saturday for Belfast.
where they will be at the home OF Henry Z.
Marden on Elm st rect. Miss Mary Kent
Davey, who has been passing the season at
her home here, returned to Boston last week
to resume her teaching in French. j, ].
Walker and family will leave this week for
West Park, New York, where they will spend
the winter, They will be accompanied by Miss
Nellie Hunt and their maid, Miss Bridget
Whelan. Ralph I. Morse and Allen Knowl-
ton spent Sunday at their homes here. Mr.
and Mrs, George Dow of Morrill,, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Overlook and children Of South Free
dom and Ernest Bowen of Morrill, were Sum
day guests of Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Knowlton..
Mr.. and Mrs. B. K. Meservey Of Waterville
were auto visitors in town Sunday at the home
of Mr.. Meservsy's parents. They were accom-
named by Mrs, T. S. Hardy of Watervilie, who
was the guest for the day Of her brother, B.
B. Wentworth.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

An important function of the Local
newspaper is to furnish material for the
future historian, not only in reports of
current events, but to print documents
relating to the early history, reminis-
cences of the .'oldest inhabitant," ETC.;
and, thanks to it's many interested con-
tributers, The Journal has been able to
print much valuable material of this ma
ture. This week we begin the publics-
ton of a report of the centennial ceie-
bration in 1859 of the building of Fort
Pownal, for which there have been many
calls, and the Journal of Joshua Bailey
relating to the building of this fort. The
Progressive Age of Aug. 4. 1859, from
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

Some of the daily newspapers are rel
egating the European war news to in
side pages and using smaller headings;
not, we suppose, because of lessened in
terest in the great conflict, but because
the censored news has been so contradlc-
tory and indecisive.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

Tbs fall has made amends for the cold
su MINER and there has been little or no
interruption of harvesting. The long
continued drouth caused some inconven-
fence. but was favorable for getting in
the crops in good condition. Prices have
been low for potatoes and apples, but are
expected to go higher. The mild wealth
er has made great saving in fuel, one
of the chief factors in the high cost of
living.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

The general forecast of the coming
November elections is that the Demo-
Gratis will lose about one-half OF their
present plurality of 167 in the House OF
R representatives. The European war,
while a great calamity to the world IN
general has been Godsend to the
Democratic party.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
Pittsfield and Dexter Wooden Mills
Sold To The American Wooden Co.

P1rrsF1ELD, Me-, Oct. 81. The Ameri-
can Wooden Co., today bought the Wav-
erly and Pioneer mills of the Robert
Dobson Co. of this town and also the
Newport wooden mills of Newport. The
Waverly is an 18-set mill. the Pioneer a
12-set and the Newport mill an S-set mill.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

ADVERTISING TERMS. For one square, one
inch length in column. Is cents for one week
and Is cents for each subsequent insertion.
SUBSCRIPTION Terms. In advance, $500
year; s1.OO for six months: 50 cents for three
months.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

Congress has adjourned at last, and it
is announced from Washington that
there will be no special session; so that
che country will have rest until the
first Monday in December. when the
war upon business and the enacting of
new tax laws will be resumed. The few
" eeks respite will be generally well
coined
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

which these reports are taken, carries at
the head of the editorial column For
Governor, Hon. Lot. M. Morrill,, !" and
this is followed by the call for Repub-
lican county convention by S. G. Thur
low. chairman of the county committee.
Following is one of the editorial items:
Hon. Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky is
still active in the politics of his State.
On the Both ult. he addressed large
audience at Covington, KY, on the politl-
cal topics of the day, with the regard 70
the Gubernatorial election. He advo-
Gated neither side, but denounced both
candidates, Bell and Magoffin; as politi-
cal quacks. His speech was a straight
out Republican manifesto, closing. with
an appeal to the non-slaveholders OF 4 en-
lucky to make preparations to share
next fall in the National triumph OF the
Republicans. There were no attempts
at disturbance during the speech.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
Takes $4,000, Barrels Of Apples.

PORTLAND, Me-, Oct. 81. The steam
ship Desola, Capt. Durie, sailed this af-
ternoon for Liverpool with IA, 900 barrels
of apples. Two other steamships are
scheduled to sail from here for some
British port with $1,000 barrels of apples
each
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

The Maine Central is now Maine
railroad in management as we'll as geo.
graphically. Of its twelve directors
eleven are Maine men.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

Apple shipments to England are going
f Onward and that market for Maine ap
ples is open. Whether the war will les
sen the demand remains to be seen.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

Two new Farmers Unions were Or
ganized last week. each with $4,000
ca pital - the North Arson Farmers
Union. and the Scion Farmers Union.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

blasting sway the ledge for the power house,
and others building forms for the concrete
dam. looks like business. The dam Will be .
feet high, and will give fifty-four foot head
it is understood People come for miles in
automobiles to see the works.
wINTERPORT,
Friends Of Albert J. Clarke, formerly Of this
TOW n. extend congratulations on his marriage
Oct 18th, to Miss Edna N. Lord OF Bangor -.
Joshua Treat, Jr.. has returned from Boston.
where he went to visit his wife, who is i'll in
hospital there. Mrs. Treats condition is very
much improved and she IL expected home soon.
Mrs. Estella A. Campbell was chosen dele
gate from Mizpah Rebekah Lodge to attend
the Rebekah Assembly in Portland Oct. 10th,
and Chester L. Barrows was chosen delegate
from Garfield Lodge. Q. 0. F. to attend the
Grand Lodge. :. Mr.. and Mrs. Willis +. Trip
have recently moved and are nicely situated in
the Wardwell house on Main street. 1T. L.
hippler of Boston was in town to attend the
funeral of Mrs. T. h. Sproul. LAT regular
meeting of Cushing Chapter, No. "a. o. E. s..
Oct. 18th. Mrs. Jesse S. Pattee, District Deputy
Grand Matron from Belfast. was an honored
guest. Work was carried out in detail. two
candidates received the degrees OF the order
and fine program given. There we're remarks
from several visitors present and an address
from Mrs. Pattee, which was very helpful and
instructive. A fine supper of baked beans
salads. pastry and coffee was served by MRS.
Matte Carleton and Mrs. Flora Gilman at the
close. :. Mr. and Mrs. George l.. Clarke have
returned from Prout's Neck, where they pent
the summer, Mr. Clarke acting in the capacity
of chauffeur . D. L. Dyer was in Bangor on
business recently.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
LINCOLNVILLE.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gushee of New York
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Gushee at the
Beach, The Ladies Aid met last Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Sarah Norton. rs. A.
Mutt of North Haven was a guest at Halls
cottage the past week. Burton Gray of
Northeast Harbor is spending his vacation
with his mother, Mrs. Effie Rankins. :. Mrs.
Horace Miller has returned from two weeks
visit in Boston and Brockton. Mass. =. Mrs.
Carrie Van Horn of Ocean Point is spending
few days with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. U.
E. Dickey =. Miss Ella Pottle returned Mon
day to Medield. Mass. =. Miss George Hall of
Belfast spent Sunday at her home here....
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lermond of Camden were
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Lermond.
q. MRS. Florence Thompson is in Bangor on
short business trip. Her husband has en-
ployment there. -. Burton Gray left Wednes-
day to visit relatives in Bangor and Surry....
Mrs. David Cross is reported as failing rapidly.
....Don't forget the grand ball at Tranquility
Grange hall on Tuesday evening, i,ov. Sd.
Good music and first class management will be
in order. Beach Chapter, o. E. S.. will visit
Primrose Chapter, Belfast. by invitation Fri
day evening, Nov. 9Th. District Deputy
Mrs. Belva Wardwell of Penobscot made an
official visit to Beach Chapter O. E. S., at
special meeting Monday evening, Oct. 18th,
and her work of inspection was highly appre-
ciated and very beneficial.
MONROE.
Mr.. Ed Gilbert went to Portland last week
as delegate to the Grand Lodge, l. o. o. F..
from the Monroe Lodge. His wife accompa-
MED him. >. Mr.. F. L. Palmer was in Portland
and other places on short trip the past week.
-. Nov. 9Th will be observed by the village
Sunday school as Temperance Sunday. They
will have q SD eaker in the afternoon directly
after the services and a concert will be given
by the Sunday school. All are cordially in
vited, ;, Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Colson have been
entertaining their daughter and husband from
Portland the past week.. There have been
heavy frosts in this section lately and those
who have their apples, potatoes and other
crops harvested are lucky. r.. K. Stanley,
principal Of the Monroe High school. will go to
Portland this week to attend the teachers con-
vention. Mrs Fidie Priley Of Pittsfeld and
Mrs. Nellie Gates Of North Monroe were
guests of Miss S. A. Mansur last Friday.
Work on the electric power plant at Monroe
Center is in full blast. To see the great pile
of gravel and sand, with the big crew of men.
some screening sand. some framing big tim
beers for the gateways. others drilling and
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29
Aroosiook Potatoes.

Potatoes were going at 80 and IS cents
in the Fort Fairfield markets Oct. 2lst,
with but few coming in.-Revlew.
The Republican journal., 1914-10-29

The New Hampshire election will take
place Nov. 9Th, and the Republicans,
after Statewide meeting in Concord
Oct. 23d, are convinced that the Granite
State will be redeemed, and that Sena-
tor Gallinger will be returned to the
United States Senate and ROLAND Spauld-
ang elected governor. A special from
Concord to the Boston Transcript says:
The Democratic State Committee is
making this what has been called a
"war-in- Europe peace-in-America- God
Wilson" campaign. Unfortunate
iy the state of the country is not partic-
ularly propitious for emphasizing this
slogan. With farmers paying war prices
for grain for stock, and selling apples at
a dollar barrel and potatoes at fifty
cents a bushel, and having been taught
by the Democrats that when conditions
are not satisfactory they should vote for
the other party, the national Admins
tr atoms teachings may react on the
De mocratic party.