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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-08
-AMERECAN!2M HAS
NONE OF EMPIRES SPIRIT
Economic Adjustments Inevitable With
in the Next Generation.


in the Next Generation.
The moral Is thar the states Of Amer
lea are not hostile rivals, but coop
Grating friends. and that their grow
ing sense of community of interest
alike in matters political and in mat
tiers economic. is likely to give them d
new significance as factors in intcrna
tional affairs . d in the political his
tory of the world. Il presents thern a.
in very deep and true sense a uri:
in world affairs. spiritual partners
standing together because thinking to
gether, quick with common sympathies
and common ideals Separated, they
are subject to all the cross currents OF
the confused politics of world of hos
tile rivalries; united in spirit and pur
pose, they cannot be disappointed o:
their peaceful destiny.
This is pan-Americanism. It has non.
Of the spirit of empire in it, It is tic
embodiment. the effectual embodiment
Of the spirit of law end independence
and liberty and mutual service.
4 very notable body of men recent.
met in the city of Washington, at the
invitation and as the guests of this
government, whose deliberations are
likely to re looked back to as marking
a memorab.e turning point Ia the his
tory IF America. They were repre-
sentative spokesman Of the several In,
dependent states of this hemisphere
and were assembled to discuss the
financial and commercial relations of
the republics Of the two continents
Which nature and political fortune
nave gu Intimately linked together.
earnestly recon- mnnd to your perusal
the reports of their proceedings and of
the actions Of their committees. You
viii get from them. | think, a fresh
conception of the ease and intelligence
and advantage with which Americans
OF both continents may draw together
in practical cooperation and of what
the material foundations of this hope.
full partnership of interest must con.
sfst-of how we chou1d build them and
of how necessary it IS that we should
hasten their building
There is, l venture to point out, an
especial Significance just now attach
ing to this whole matter of drawing
the Americas together in bonds Of hon
orable partnership and mutual advan-
tage because of the economic readjust
ments which the world must inevitably
witness within the next generation.
when peace shall have at last resumed
Its healthful tasks. In the perform
ance Of these tasks believe the Amer
icas TO be destined to play their parts
together. l am interested to fix your
attention on this prospect now because
unless you take it within your view
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-08
COUNTRY SHOULD HAVE
FINE MERCHANT MARINE.
United States Should Be Its Own Car
rier on the Seas

rIer on the Seas
If this full program should be carried
out we should have built or building in
1921. according to the estimates or sur
vival and standards of classification
followed by the general board of the
department, an effective navy consist
ing of q battleships of the first line, 6
battle cruisers. % battleships of the
second line. 10 armored cruisers. ID
scout cruisers, 8 first class cruisers. 8
second class cruisers, 10 third class
cruisers, 108 destroyers. IS feet sub
marines, 157 coast submarines, mon
itors, 20 gunboats, supply ships. Is
fuel ships. 4 transports, 8 tenders to
torpedo vessels, 8 vessels of special
types and two ammunition ships. This
would be q navy fitted to our needs
and worthy of our traditions.
But armies and instruments of war
nre only part Of what has to be con-
sidered If we are to consider the SUI
preme matter of national self sufficien-
cy and security in all its aspects
There are other great matters which
will be thrust upon our attention
whether wa will or not. There is, for
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-08
Submits Definite Plan for Action in Movement for
National Preparedness
FOR NATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND SECURITY

Would Supplement Present Force of Regular Army With
Four Hundred Thousand Citizen Soldery-Tells Soions
That if Full Navy Program is Carried Out We viii
Have Fleet for Defense That VIII be Fitted to Our
Needs and Worthy of Our Traditions Asserts That
Cosmhy's Merchant Marine Should be Nurtured-
Recommends Early Adoption of Measures to Give Full
Justice to the Philippines and Porto Rico-Declares Ma
TONS Secret Should be Csushed National Resourc
es Conserved and Regulations Formulated to Meet the
Railroad Problem
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-08
SHOULD AGREE ON POLICY
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Recommends Early Adoption of Meas
ures Giving Them Fuller Justice.

ures Giving Them Fuller Justice.
There is another matter which seems
to me to be very intimately associated
with the question of national safety
and preparation for defense. That is
our policy toward the Philippines and
the people Of Porto Rico. Our treat
ment of them and their attitude to-
ward US are manifestly of the first con-
sequence In the development of our
duties in the world and in getting a
free hand to perform those duties. We
must be free from every unnecessary
burden or embarrassment, and there
La NO better way to be clear of en-
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

Resolved, That as the young people of the
present generation must carry on our work IN
the future we should educate them in habits
of sobriety and teach them to value our pro-
hibitory law.
Resolved, That with renewed zeal we will
continue our efforts in their behalf in the
Young Peoples Branch, The Loyal Temperance
Legion, The Sunday School. and through Scien-
tific Temperance Instruction in the public
schools,
Resolved, That we are heartily in sympathy
with President Wilson in his peace policy and
our hearts are filled with gratitude for his eff
forts to prevent our beloved country from be-
coming involved in war. We are appalled, by
the reports of dire suffering experienced by
the people, especially the women and children
in the belligerent nations of Europe, and we
hope Tor speedy settlement of hostilities and
pray that all nations shall unite in instituting
a permanent world-peace.
Resolved That we reaffirm our position in
favor of suffrage for women and will continue
to educate and agitate until equal right to
citizenship is granted in the State of Maine.
Resolved, That as our departments are in
tended to apportion the work of our organiza-
ton. we will earnestly seek their development
in all our local unions.
Resolved, That we recommend that our
members should subscribe for and read The
Star in the East and The Union Signal and
should endeavor to place The Young Crusader
and The Temperance Educational Quarterly in
homes, public schools. Sunday Schools and IL
braries; and it is our conviction that woman
to be eligible to Office in our organization
should be a subscriber to our papers.
Resolved, That we extend our sincere thanks
to the Skowhegan Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union for their kind endeavors for our
entertainment and comfort; to the citizens of
Skowhegan for their generous hospitality; to
the railroads for reduced rates; to the Parish
of the Bethany Baptist Church for the use OF
it's edifice; to the Board of Trade for use of
automobiles; to the decoration committee; to
those who have rendered special music; to the
pages and to all others who have assisted In
making this convention successful and enjoy
able.
Mrs. Jennie Price White, Machiasl
Mrs. Gertrude Stevens Leavitt, Portland,
Mrs. Augusta M. Hunt. Portland,
Mrs Lila B. Howes. Bangor,
Mrs. Mary v. Pierce, Dexter,
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

The Belfast (Me.) Republican, Journal,
one of the best known weekly papers in
the State of Maine, issued a prosperity
edition carrying descriptive matter and
business writeups of the principal mer-
chants, summer hotels, etc., in and
around Belfast. The edition was we'll
arranged, carefully printed and showed
the prosperity of Belfast and surround
ing territory. The Publishers Auxiliary.
This is not new thing with The Jour-
nal. Many years ago, when illustrations
were not as common as now, an edition
of this description attracted much at
tention and commentator. Neither that
edition nor the recent one were money
making propositions for The Journal.
On the contrary they were loss fnan-
cially; but if they accomplished the end
in view, the promotion of business and
the welfare of the city and county we
have felt that the money was well ex-
pended. Aside from these special edi-
tions in each and every issue Of The Jour-
nal it has been the aim to promote the
material and moral welfare of its con-
sstituency, in fulfllment of the pledge
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23
MONROE.

Miss Florence Twombly has been quite sick.
Clarence Dickey has gone to the University
of Maine.
A large crowd from this village attended
Unity fair.
Mrs. Hattie Averill has been visiting in
Bangor the past week.
Joseph Plourd has new car which he is U.s.
ing on our streets daily.
Mrs. Annie Atwood, son James and daugh-
ter Mida of Portland have been in town calling
on friends.
Mr. Whelan from Island Falls is principal of
the Monroe High school, which began last
week with q pupils.
Miss Inez LaPointe from st. Leonard, N. B.,
has been visiting her cousin, Joseph Plourd. at
Mrs. Wealthy Grants
Mrs. L. W. Woodman has been in Newburgh
the past few days. the guest of Mrs. P. E.
Severance and other friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. King have returned
to Greenfield, Mass. after spending two weeks
with her mother, Mrs. Lora Chase
Miss A. Mansur ATTENDED, the state con-
vention Of the W. C. T. U. in Skowhegan last
week as delegate from the Monroe Union.
The next w. C. T. U. meeting will be with
Mrs. C. Nj. Conant, Friday, Oct. LIST, and it is
hoped every member will try and be present
Miss Anna L. Wildes, who had been spending
several weeks in Belfast, has returned to her
sisters, Mrs. Peter Cooper, for the winter.
F, L. Palmer will start for Washington, D.
c.. this week to attend the national encamp-
ment of the G. A. R. His son, George A.
Palmer, will accompany him.
There will be harvest concert at Monroe
Center Sunday evening. Sept. 26th, and it is
hoped good array of corn, fruit, flowers, ETC.,
will be furnished. Everyone is invited to at
tan6
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

Another week without frost will save
the corn crop, which but for the warm
weather this month would have been a
failure. We have always been told that
corn must have not only warm days but
warm nights, and this season we have
had neither. If the crop this year turns
out we'll it will no doubt result in an in
creased acreage next year. which will
mean more fodder for stock, and more
stock. We now have so many cream
cries in the county that no long hauls
are necessary and they furnish a ready
cash market for cream, which always
commands a good price, while potatoes
last year sold below the cost of produc-
ton and in Aroostook this season the
new crop has been sold as low as SOC a
barrel
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

The war news seems less contradic-
tory, though that may be due, in part at
least, to acquired facility in reading be-
tween the lines of the conflicting reports
from Berlin and Petrograd. Train
ed writers describe the various phases
of the conflict in numerous periodicals,
military experts criticise and prophesy,
and returning tourists tell tales of a war
the like of which the world has never
seen, and which is such an object lesson
of death and destruction as to encourage
the hope that it may result in an era of
universal and permanent peace.
On whichever side ones sympathies
are enlisted it must be admitted that to-
day the victories, so far as results are
concer ned, are all with Germany, while
to those whose sympathies are with her
opponents the outlook is discouraging.
In every country engaged save France
alone, dissensions at home are reported;
but this has not impaired Germany's
efficiency in the field, while Russia's lack
of munitions, which has caused the
abandonment of defence after defence
until she is threatened with the loss of
her armies and the fall of her capital city;
is attributed to grating, inetficiency and
perhaps treachery in official circles. The
deposing of her commander in chief at
a critical time and the taking of the
command in person by the Gar is uneX-
planned but recalls the saying of Lincoln
about swapping horses when crossing a
stream.
A recent writer, military man, says
that one reason why the Allies have ac-
complished so little is because they have
not ccoperated and have had no concert
ed plan of action. There have been
m any reports of a lack of harmony be-
tween the British and French forces in
the west, and apparently they have been
fighting independently. Italy's advent
into the struggle has had no appreciate
effect so far as the cause of the Allies is
concerned She was expected to send
an army and fleet to the Dardenelles,
but has not done so and is fighting Aus
tria singly. Her energies otherwise d.
rected might have resulted in the open
ing of the straits and the fall of Con-
stantinople-a victory of far reaching
consequence. If as now intimated Ger
many is preparing to send an army to
aid the Turks there can be little hope of
victory there for the Allies. The
Balkan situation continues complicated,
but Bulgaria is believed to have definite
ly allied herself with Germany and has
removed all restrictions on the passage
of supplies through that country to Tur-
key. Berlin is rejoicing over the cap
ture of the Russian stronghold of Wilma,
and at this writing the capture of the
Russian army of quarter of million
men is declared to be only a matter of
days. In the west the Smelling of the
German trenches, continuous for three
weeks past, still goes on. Itwas at first
thought to be preliminary to an offensive
movement, but of that there are no pres
ent indications.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

Last year there were reports of the
construction of dam in Monroe for
what was supposed to be power plant
and it was rumored that there was to be
an electric road to Belfast, and light and
power for Brooks and Monroe. This,
however, was conjecture, as nothing
definite could be learned concerning the
undertaking and no proposition had been
submitted to the town officials. "a man
from Bangor" was said to have been in
charge at one time. A large crew was
employed in building the dam and the
men were paid fortnightly, but there
came time when the paymaster did not
appear and with two weeks pay due them
the men all left and the work came to a
standstill, and so remains. 1t is said
that a penstock for the plant was re-
ceived at Brooks station, but no one ap-
pearing to pay the freight 1t was re-
&urned to the shippers; and that some
twenty tons of cement now remain at
the scene of operations. The affair is as
much of a mystery as the alleged move
ment of airshjps over the State, of Ger
man submarines in these waters, and of
the establishment of German wireless
stations in the Maine wilderness.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23
Pure RICH BLOOD
PREVENTS DISEASE

Bad ood,-that is, blood that is
impure or impoverished, thin and
pale,-is responsible for more all
ments than anything else.
1t affects every organ and function.
In some cases it causes catarrh; in
others, dyspepsia; in others, rheuma-
tism; and in still others, weak, tired,
languid feelings and worse troubles.
It is responsible for rundown
conditions, and is the most common
cause of disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the greatest
purifier and enricher Of the blood the
world has ever known. 1t has been
wonderfully successful in removing
scrofula and other humors, increasing
the red-bood corpuscles, and building
ND the whole system. Get it today
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23
FREEDOM.

Fred and Lewis Flye autoed to Pennington
Sept 10th.
Mrs. F. E. Fortier is visiting her parents in
Dixfeld, Maine.
Miss Myra Taylor is keeping house for Mr..
Charles Thompson.
Mrs. Gustave Bellows returned home from
Waterville Sept. 18th.
Hon. D. W. Dodge and family autoed to Bel
grade Lakes Sept. 18th.
The Freedom Lumber Company has just
completed large building to store lumber in.
Frank B. Mutt attended the reunion of his
regiment. the 9th Maine. at Camp Benson,
Sept. 18th.
Rev. Mr.. Rogers from Bangor Seminary oc-
cupied the pulpit Sunday morning Sept. 10Th.
He is very eloquent speaker and delivered a
fine sermon.
Several from the ssmoset club attended the
reception of Mr.. and Mrs. Phil. Lamson in
Knox Saturday evening. Sept. 18th. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lamson received many useful presents.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23
WHITES CORNER, (winterport. J

E. N. Bartlett again has the telephone in
stalled in his home.
Mrs. Vina Perkins of Monroe visited her
granddaughter. Mrs. Linda Bickford, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Carol Young of Coles Corner
were callers at L. A. Whites Sunday morning.
Mrs. Batchelder of Monroe is assisting in
the house work in the family of C. o. Whit
ney.
The Saco Valley Canning Co. began opera
tions at the Blaisdell plant in this town Sept
22nd
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Bean of Dixmont we're
Sunday guests of their daughter, Mrs. NJ. A
Haley.
Abner Clements of Francistown, N, H. was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. II. E, Haley several
days recently.
Mrs, H. p White and Mrs. Fl ora Littletield
of Swanvi.le were guests of Mrs. c. B. jew
EFT, Thursday.
Miss Beatrice White of West Winterport
spent the weekend with the family of her
uncle, L. A. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. White motored to Pros
pect Sunday afternoon to call on her aunt
Mrs. Leslie Halves, who is very ILL.,
Mrs. Florence Lewis of Binghampton. N. y,
is spending the present month with her par
ents, Mr., and Mrs. A. L. Blaisdell.
C. W. Nealley was in Bangor Saturday and
Sunday, visiting Mrs. Neatly in Grace Hospital.
He reports her as gaining very satisfactorily
MIR. and Mrs. L. A. White. Miss Beatrice
White, Miss Mildred Larby and Harry San
born attended q dance in Newburg last oatur-
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Haley entertained the follow.
ing guests Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Twombly of Dixmont and Judge Albra Hard
ing, wife and party, from Bangor.
Mr., and Mrs. R. L. Clements and daughter.
Miss Barbara, accompanied by c. o. Whitney
and Miss Alice Whitney, motored to Newport
Sunday and were guests of MIR. and Mrs. Will
lard Whitney.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23
THE R. F. D. CARRIERS CONVENTION.

The Waldo County R. F. D. carriers met in
Belfast on Labor day and had very enthu-
siastic and largely attended meeting. Brothers
Staples and Douglas of Hancock county were
with us and joined the association. The pro-
gram of the day was under the direction of
the Belfast carriers and much credit is due
them for the splendid success of the meeting
We had clam bake on the shore. which was
thoroughly enjoyed by all; then came song
by Brother Bagley, general discussion Of the
service, and very interesting report of the
State meeting by Brother Libby, after which
we visited the base ball ground and watched
the game between Belfast and Searsport The
next meeting of the Association will be held
in Thorndike on Memorial day. Don't forget
the date, as it will be the event Of the year.
R. E. R.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23
Older BUT STRONGER

To be healthy at seventy, prepare at
forty, is sound advice, because in the
strength of middle life we too often forget
that neglected colds, or careless treat
ment of slight aches and pains, simply
undermine strength and bring chronic
weakness for later years.
To be stronger when older, keep your
blood pure and rich and active with the
strength building and blood-nourishing
properties of Scott's Emulsion which lsa
food, tonic and medicine to keep your
blood rich, alleviate rheumatism and
avoid sickness. No alcohol in SCOTS.
scott g. Bovine. Bloomfield. M.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23
THE HOWEs FAMILY REUNION.

The descendants of the late R. E, Howes
met August 9th at the home of the eldest son.
C. M. Howes, in Liberty. The day was all
that heart could wish and at an early hour car
riages and autos began to arrive bearing rela-
tives and few friends. Among them was
Eliza ]. Howes, the stepmother, Chester M.
a nd wife from Tryon, N. C.; Silas B. and wife
fir ON Everett, Mass; Forrest E., wife and fam.
lily, of Milton, Mass; DR.. L. NJ, wife and
aughter of Bangor; R. E. and wife of Sears
m ont, sons; Cassie Martin and family of
Liberty; Matte Overlook and family of
U Mon; Addie Slower and family of Union,
aughters. 1t was noted that all who had
married into the family and had lost their
helpmates were present: G. H. Hart of Rock
Liberty, husband of Carrie, and Ida Written,
wife of Alden from Caribou, with her two
daughters. Vella Howes and Mrs. Nellie Foote.
There were IA grandchildren and II great
grandchildren in the company.
The noon hour found GO present, who were
amply provided for from the long table on the
avn, which fairly groaned with its load OF
good things. After dinner the time was pleas
antly passed in tales and songs of days passed
a nd gone. Miss Hazel Howes presided at the
piano and patriotic and sacred songs filled the
place with melody. Of the fourteen children
which once composed this family, eleven are
living and nine were present. Mrs. Luetta
Hayes of Beverly and Herbert G. Howes of
T aunton. Mass, were absent, much to the re-
cha Howes (BoyntoD) and family of Jefferson,
and an uncle, ]. M. Sukefor I'll, and family con-
tributed much joy to the occasion. At the
close of the day goodbyes were said and an
other gem was added to memory's casket.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

Congressman Asher C. Kinds in let
ter addressed to the Republicans Of the
LIST Congressional District has announced
that under no circumstances will it be
possible for him, because of his health,
to accept a denomination. This an
nouncement will be received with gener-
al regret, not only because the State is
to lose the services of so able and ex-
perlenced representative in Congress,
but because of the cause which prompt
ed it. But the climate of Washington,
especially in the long summers, is trying
and MIR, Kinds has been an untiring
worker, and his many friends hope that
release from official cares and duties and
rest and recreation IN the pure air of his
home State may restore him to health.
lie is a young man and should have
MANY years of usefulness before him.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23
IRRITABLE CHILDREN OFTEN
NEED KlCKAPOO WORM KlLLEI

There is a reason for the disagreeable and
fretful nature of many children. Think of
She unrest when the child's body is possessed by
tiny worms sapping its vitality and clogging its
functions, Whatever may be the cause -"that
children have worms is q fact. Your child's
peevishness and rritability has cause. Give
Kickapoo Worm Killer chance and if worms
eliminate the annoying parasites. Csc box.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

The silence of William j. Bryan was
TOO good to last He stood it as long as
he could, but he's at it again and ''sees
peril in the coming loan to the Allies. -
Boston Globe.
Nobody pays any attention nowadays
TO the brayin' OF Bryan.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

The directors of the Maine Central
Railroad Co. Sept. 18th declared the
regular quarterly dividend of $l.5O a
share
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

The primary election in Massachusetts
Tuesday resulted in victory for Nc
Call, Republican, over Cushing by a
plurality of about 5000. Ex-Gov. Foss
also ran" Gov. Walsh had a walk
over for denomination.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

zach length in column, rs cents for one week
and 25 cents for each subsequent insertion.
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In advance, $500
year; sl.00 for six months. so cents for three
months.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

Five thousand overcoats were shipped
Camden the other day, the first of an
order of 500, for the Italian army
from the factory of the J. B. Pearson
Co. at Thomaston. Evidently the Ital
ians do not expect ar early termination
of the war
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

Samuel Briggs of Thorndike is expect
ing big dowry from the French Claim,
amounting to SS1, 500. so. Maine Farmer.
Here's hoping he'll get it.
The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

The cranberry crop is said to be nearly
so per cent short. What about the tur-
key accompaniment to cranberry sauce?