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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20
Stock up the Wood Shed.

Coal is in great demand all through
New England, but, in spite of the best en-
beavers of the fuel administrator, tn,
supply has fallen far behind the REQUIRE
/ ments. The situation is serious.
At the present time New England i.
/ several million tons of soft coal short Of
Its needs and while the hard coal suppl,
was reasonably satisfactory two months
ago there was a falling-of during Sep
TENDER and October, so that there is not
/ enough now coming forward to meet the
increased uses.
Every effort has been and is being
! made by the fuel administrator to facili-
/ tate shipments and to secure the econom-
; ical utilization of the coal received
/ Many relatively unnecessary forms of
use have been curtailed or even eliminat-
ed.
The fact remains that the outlook for
any improvement in future deliveries for
New England is unfavorable, and it has
become the duty of the Administrator to
advise the public of these facts, and to
urge that personal and community pru-
dence and national patriotism require
that New England should begin at once
to utilize as fully as may be the native
cordwood supplies
At recent conference of fuel officials,
woodland owners, wood dealers, the
Grange and others interested, represent
ing all the New England States, the opin-
ion was unanimously expressed that an
organized effort should be made without
any delay to provide store of wood suffi-
| cient for immediate and future needs.
The reports from the several States in
Dictated positively that the supply of wood
now on hand is everywhere short even
of normal requirements, and that there
nowhere appears to be any danger of glut-
! ting the market through any cutting &C
tivity that may be inaugurated In view
of the likelihood that there will be an
even greater stringency in the coal situa-
ton later in the season, and with the
possibility that these conditions may not
be materially improved another year, the
present or future market for good cord
| wood bears most promising appearance
1t was further recommended by the
conference referred to above that an ap-
peal should be made to the local commit
tees of Public Safety in all wood-produc-
ing localities, and to the county agents
! as well, to take an inventory of all avail.
able supplies of cordwood stumpage that
are situated within a reasonable distance
of market, and to endeavor forcefully
to arrange for its cutting without delay
1t is, therefore, earnestly requested
| that the Oranges and the Farmers Clubs
will Immediately take an active part in
cooperating with the local committees
on Public Safely in this important mat
ter.
| JAMES C. HAMLEN,
Fuel Administrator for Maine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20

During the recess of Congress it's mem
oers had an opportunity to learn from
their constituents that they were not sat
isfied with the information which they
were receiving as to our war preparations.
1t will be remembered that during the
last session an Investigation into the
methods pursued and the work being
done, was proposed but owing to the OBJ
jections of the President no action was
undertaken The Senate has now asserted
itself and has ordered that a searching
inquiry shall be made by the military
committee of that body. 1t is said that
the order was unanimously passed. The
inquiry has already commenced concern
ing the administration Of the war de-
partment and il is said it will include an
examination into each of the many fields
Of its activity. 1t is expected that the
navy department will also be called upon to
make showing of its accomplishments
and its failures, especially in it's conduct of
1t is hoped also that Mr.. McAdoo will be
summoned to show what use has been
made of the billions which he has loaned
OF expended. We think Congress has
acted wisely in entering upon these in
vestigations because we believe there is
a growing and nation wide suspicion that
: hoe oh !
needless delay. In fact many newspaper
articles have strongly limited that men in
camp lacked suitable clothing, were with
out rifles and were using logs instead of
cannon; that the environments were in
complete and in some instances not we'll
located; that the first Liberty motor
which was so loudly praised was entirely
worthless; that months have been wasted
IN squabbles and mazes of red tape about
shipbuilding. If these suspicious have no
foundation and if our officials have done
and are doing their work as it should be
done the facts should be made known as
soon as possible. On the other hand if it
is found that matters have been allowed
to drift along without control or system,
or effective results, that should be made
plain, and at the same time the indolent,
the incompetent and inefficient should be
sent TO the rear and men of experience.
energy and ability should be called to the
front. The time has arrived when the
people must be told the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, except
ng only such information as will give
aid to the enemy. The silly season of
the censor must end, because the people
are demanding that they shall know as
much about their own business as the
Germans know, at least, and that their
information shall not come from London
IN 80 days, more or less, but from their
own leaders. The Senate has asserted
itself. Let the investigation be conduct
ed vigorously and fairly without fear or
favor. Our preparations for war and our
management of the war must from now
on be afpve suspicion. Red tape must
yield to common sense. Efficiency must
be the qualification for leadership in eyerv
department
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. l did so, my weakness dis,
appeared, I gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds of
garden work, shoveled dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hum
dreds of chickens and ducks. l can
not say enough in praise of Lydia E:
Pinkham' 8 Vegetable Compound and
if these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit of other
women. Mrs. M. o. JOHNSTON, Route
D, Box 100, Richmond, Ind
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20
5PeciaQ NoGe6!

From this date ATWOODS MEDICINE for more than O
wears the disorders constipation sick head
ache biousness dyspepsia will cost little more
n bottle than formerly composition have
advanced few months Offering anything short OF the
quality distinguished this remarkable medicine would dsaP-
point be absolutely of buying the old reliable
that you bought 2 50 odd when the slightly
price by druggist general storekeep Remember
the name Il. Medicine Co, Portland Maine I'M
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20
ALL READY FOR BUSINESS.

Gen. Crozier is chief of the u S. Ord
nance Department and has been testify
ing before the Military Board of the Sen
ate in regard to conditions and progress
in preparedness. We reserve extended
comment on the proceedings until the
testimony is all in, but Gen. Crozier &C
knowledged that he had increased his Of
flee force from IS to 2, 100, which shows
preparedness" to do something.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20

A scientist says he has discovered that
there are billions of tons of coal in the
moon. Just now we are more interested
in Pennsylvania coal whether at the
mines or on the side tracks between that
State and our coal bin. We have no use
for a scientist who discovers coal in i'm
possible places. We are looking for a
wizard who can ''presto change the
transportation situation.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20

from my age mat
when going up
stairs l had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest.
The doctor said he
thought l should
have an operation,
and my frie nds
thought l would not
live to move into
our new house. My
dallphter asked me
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON Her HANDS
foo III to Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind.-t'For two years I
was 50 sick and weak with troubles
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors,
In the District Court of the United States ''
the District of Maine, Northern Division
In the matter of Ephrsim 7, Ro,kr,,f-,
Robbins, Bankrupt,
10 the Creditors of Ephraim Robins of bs
fast. in the County of Waldo and Distrt
aforesaid. a Bankrupt.
You are hereby notified that on the 9TH day
December, A. D. 1871 the said Ephraim RDl
bins was duly adjudicated Bankrupt ana
that the First Meeting of his Creditors VII pc
held at the Office of Dunton & Morse. SAVING
Bank building in Belfast. Maine, on the nv
day of January, A. D. 1918, at ten O'Clock i.
the forenoon, at which time and place the 'a'
creditors may attend. prove their claims, Hp
point Trustee, examine the Bankrupt afg
transact such other business as may propefN
come before said meeting.
JOHN R. MASON,
Referee in Bankruptcy
Bangor, Maine. December IL. 1917.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20
Practical Helps.

Western lines have been ordered by the
railroad war board to send east one hun
dred locomotives to aid in relieving traffic
congestion.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-12-20
OBITUARY.

Mary, wife of Charles White, died in
! Thorndike, Dec. 4th, at the age of IA
years, 2 months and IA days. She was
the daughter of the late Isaac and Susan
Evans) Coffin. At the age of about Is
years she was united in marriage with
MIR. White and for almost fifty years
they lived pleasantly together. Two
children were born to them, but both
died in childhood. In early life she be-
came a Christian and united with the
Thorndike Free Baptist church. She has
lived a devoted Christian life and was
ready to 60 when called up higher She
will be greatly missed as all who knew
her loved her. Her grief stricken hus-
band has the sympathy of large circle
of neighbors and friends in his great
sorrow. She was buried from her late
home amid flowers and songs. Words of
comfort were spoken to the mourning
circle by Rev. D. Bracket, her pastor for
many years, from the language of our
Savior, St. John 14-l:2 Let not your
heart be troubled etc.
The many friends of Luther w. Fred
erick of Winterport will be panied to
learn that he passed away Dec. End, hav-
ing been confined to his bed only short
time, but he had been in poor health for
several years. Mr.. Frederick took
great interest in affairs of the day. He
had been member of the State legis-
lature and was a past master of Sunrise
Grange, as well as a charter member,
and had many friends who will miss his
cherry smile. Mr.. Frederick is survived
by his wife, who has been unfailing in
her devotion; a daughter, Mrs. Ernest
Colson of Hampden; son, John D.; five
grandchildren, and sister, Miss Emma
Frederick. They have the sympathy of
the entire community in their affection.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
ASK SQUARE DEAL PARCEL POST
 FUR ALASKA

Ask ng a square deal for Alaska iu parcel post rates, now the same between Alaskan points, for exam ole between Skagwey and Haines, fifteen miles apart, as they are be- tween Alaskan points and cities in the states, thous2nds of miles dis tant. the Alaska bureau of the Sc attle Chamber of Commerce has ad- oote' a resolution, appealing to the postmaster general for 8 graduated zone rate in the Territory.
 In tra bureaus letter to PosTmaS- ter General A. s. BurleIson, ac- ccmpanyng a copy of the resolu- ton. request that favorable consid- reration be given the appeal, is made or the ground that, such reg ulations are essential to the deTel-
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The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
WILL REQUIRE NO HEAD TAX OF EXCURSIONISTS ON 7TH.

ed excursion from Whitehorse July ', 1917, in view of the circumstanc- ds, these excursionists will be ex- empted from the payment of the $S head tax and consequently 1t will not be necessary for your agents to make such collections"
 Committees Report
 The report of the finance commit tee last night, made by w. R. Hill cry, chairman, was that the funds, conservauvely estimated, would be S70O. Some of the collections are yet to be made. & .
 Authority was given the BQorts w. c. Blanchard, chair man, to proceed with the program for the children's sports on the Fourth and the baseball tournament and other sports on the following Saturday, when delegations from O. ther towns will be here to join in the celebration.
 The Fourth of July dance, for which tickets will be one dollar each, will be given in Elk's hall' it was announced at the meeting, and the dance Saturday night, July 2, which will be free, will be given at the White Pass club.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
GUARDS ID MEET

Organization of the Skagway Homo Guards is expected to be com uleted at their meeting at 7:45 o. clock tonight in the armory.
 Fl. E. Eckenstein of the commit tee on organization. today said by- laws had been drafted and would be submitted with view to perfecting the organization.
 Formation of rifle club as Q branch of the National Rifle aaso- citation, will be discussed.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

F T. Hamshaw of Seattle, &C., cordfng to friends in SkagwaE wher he is we'll known, has the Dewey property under bond at Clearwater Idaho and will operate there this summer. It is understood the mill machinery has been installed and that sixty men will De employed in the mill and mine.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
CzECHS DESERT JOIN RUSSIANS

Amsterdam, June 26. - Three Czech regiments have deserted and joined the Russian forces, accord ing to a statement made to the dep utfes of Southern Austria by F. Vou Georgei, minister of defense, upon his retirement from the Aus trlan cabinet, as published in the Lokal Anzeiger and the Tageblat of Berlin. =. 1
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
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* Paris, June 26. - Frederick q % Palmer of New York, the war x .: correspondent, will be at the < [' head of the intelligence bureau q :: of the American troops in %' :: France. General Pershicg ap- H'
 4 pointed him to the position to- E 'S day. with the rank of major. 4
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The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
ALASKA R. R. SUPPLIES

Seattle, June 26.-The barge Bar ra Costa sailed today for Seward with 1,600 tons of rails and mater ials for the government railroad in Alaska. Ia
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
U-BOAT IS SUNK BY BRITISH
 STEAMER

An Atlantic Port, June 26.-The destruction of a German submartne was reported by 8 British steamship which arrived here today.
 The liner was off the Irish coast according to her officers, when the submarine came up to attack her.
 A shell, immediately fired by the British ship, pierced the U-boat's armor and, exploding in her maga- zine, pl oke her amidships She sank instantly. :,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
ALASKAN RATE5

Seattle, Wash, June 26.-Two of the principal steamship hnes oper- ating between here and Alaskan points, which had been considering the past month an advance in rates announced today that the rates would not be increased.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
GERMAN EDITOR
 MUST EXPLAIN

Seattle, Wash, June 26-Paul H. Ortman, editor of the Seattle Ger man Press, was summoned to the federal building today by the Unit ed Stares district attorney to explain uttrrances made by his paper re- garding President Wilson.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

Mrs. Rosenberg, wife of George Rosenberg of the White Pass rail- road, is expected home Thurhday on the Alameda from the States, where she has been visiting.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
ID OCONTR0L IR0N

Washington, June 26.-The sen ate subcommittee decided today to extend the provisions in the war time food bill, SO that such necess- Ities as iron, steel and petroleum and their products should be under control of the federal government.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
EXPORT COUNCIL

Washington, June 26.-President Wilson, after signing the exports control bill yesterday, issued an ex- ecative order, creating an exports embargo council. It will be compos ed o' the secretaries of agricultur- al and commerce and Food Admins 'rator Hoover.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
ZIEGLER VE.OS

Baltimore, Md, June 26.-H. A. Ziegler. chief clerk of the lower house of the Alaska legislature, and Miss Lillian WindfOhr were married today at the brides home n Balti- timore. Their honeymoon will be trip to Alaska. They will live in Juneau.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

An English Port. June 26..-A- merican naval gunners successfully fought off big German submarine which attacked an American passen- ger ilnre off the coast of Ireland laut night, according to the report here today.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
VENizELOS IN
 GREEK CABINET
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Athens, June 26.-FOllowing the resignation yesterday of the entire Zlamfs mtnihtry, 1t was reported to- day that Yenizelos, who had been head Of the provisional government, is now enroute to Athens. It is said King Alexander intends to ap- point h:m head Of the new cabin ct. .-. -r.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

L,nEon, June 26.-A dispatch to the Times from Athens says that VenizeIos, as soon as parliament has been convened, will propose to the deputieG that Greece join the al- lies, but does not intend to mobil- ize the nation against it's will.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
WAR IS AVERTED

Pekin, June 26.-Civil war, which had threatened China for several weeks, Is nov believed to have been averted. All the seeding provinces are reported today to have ceased war preparations and, to have de- cIared their wfflingnsss- 4o=eompno mise the differences.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26
PORTLAND BANKER DEAD

Port and, Ore, June 26.-Henry J. Failing, banker, died at his home here tt1s morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

Washington, June 26. - Advices were received today at the Chinese legation tha a new Chinese minis try had been organized and that the civil war CTisis was past.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

The plan for the selective draft was evolved by BrIgadier General Crow der, provost marshal general as well as judge advocate general of the army, and It's efficiency rests upon Its sim pliclty. The scheme Co-Ordinated the vast electoral machinery of every state under one central authority. At one step all local conditions are met in this way.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

, All women of Skagway aSe ..
 . urged to come and help in this 's , work. %
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

Photo by American Press AssociatIon.
 The war department has ordered Captain Culver of Hampton, Va, to assist in radio and photographic work with aeroplanes there. He is assist. ing recruits in use of wireless while flying and also in use of the telescopic photographic apparatus now common ly applied in aeronautic operations.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

No head tax by the United States immigration officials nor passports bv the Canadian immigration off cials will be required of eTcufiion- ists from Whitehorse and other points beyond the Summit when they come to Skagway to participate ln the Independence day celebration, Saturday, July 2.
 This announcement was made last night at the meeting of the Independence day committee. Chair man James Kennedy and Secretary Eric Teller, who took up the mat tec with Charles Durkee, Jr., Unit ed States immigrant inspector and A. S. McColl, reliev- ing immigrant inspector for the Canadian government, said both officials had issued orders relieY- ing the excursionistE from the taxes. A copy of the letter sent by Mr.Mc Coll to the secretary of the North Star Athletic club in WhItehorse, un der the auspices of which organiza- ton the excursion will be run, fol- lows:
 Exempt from Taxes
 This letter will be your author ity to run an excursion train from Whitehorse, Y. T., to skagway AL aska, without having passports for the passengers. it being understood that you will sell tickets only to those who you know will return to WhitehorSe.
 "Please bring me a list of the names of the passengers which l will get from you at the Summit"
 This Is e copy of Mir. Durkees letter to Superintendent V. l. Hahn of the White Pass railroad:
 Referring to our conversation or sometime ago relative to the propos-
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-26

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RED CROSS DAY AT CITY HALL

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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-25

clude a good demand for cotton. In
fact, there seems to be nothing that
could be vitality harmful to business.
except the interrupted movement Of
our products to modify this. TO some
extent, probably to very great ex
tent. The truth is, the logic OF the
records point 10 the submarine cam
paign of Germany failing 10 accomp-
fish all that its proponents expect.
Should war come the maintenance
OF confidence would be a serious
public obligation resting on every
citizen. Its Importance Is clearly
paramount 1t could only be main
tanned through sane conservatism,
which means that no risk should be
taken out OF harmony with this spirit.
II also means that every one should
be constantly prepared to protect their
interest against every sort OF sensa :
tionalisrn and hysteria, and the sud-
den changes which they often bring
about.
A sane conservatism means too.
that every business man should main
tain a constructive attitude towards
business. He should do all that he
could to promote IT'S legitimate de-
velopment, and To keep his own af-
fairs steadily prepared TO participate
I'm its legitimate benefits while the
war was Cling on. This differentia-
tion is just as paramount as the
other. A business kept in this posi-
tion of preparedness san hope TO
share in tire great harvest that is al
most certain to come with peace. but
business that has been strangled
by an urreasoning hysteria cannot.
The holders of cotton have main
tanned n sane independence under
the most trying circumstances. Re-
cent records show that the mills have
| been doing prosperous business
| based on prices much above cur
rent levels These things point rather
| conclusively to the unsold portion OF
| the crop being SLOWLY. liquidated, and
! on a bsis steadily tending towards
/ as high price as the profits in cot
! ton goods will warrant. And this too.
regardless Of developments in the war
situation.
! An act of war or submarine activity
| in American water after the wal
| starts, would probably cause a severe
reaction. Cotton bought on such a
| reaction would likely prove highly
| profitable The record makes il
| plain that the buyer might have tC
| 80 through some severe experiences
fefore profits We're realized.
A nation no more than an indi-
| vidual. can afford to temporize witt
a question of honor The line de
marking prudence from cowardice
should ne kept so sharply defined
that it would always be absolutely
beyond debate.