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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
A SIGNIFICANT SOUVENIR.

The shell case from the first shot fired
by an American in our war against Ger
many is to be sent to President Wilson
as a souvenir 1t will possess historic
interest. 1t will be interesting from an
other standpoint, also. 1t is not an
American shell; it was not made in this
country; it was not fired from an Ameri-
can gun; it is French, in design and manu-
facture; and it was fired from one Of the
famous French seventy-fives-the most
effective gun of the war. How long it
will be before American gunners on the
western or any other front will be able to
fire American shells from American guns,
no one can tell. But this much is GER
tain-if Mr.. Wilson had listened to wise
counsels three years ago and had pre-
pared for the war which administration
leaders now admit was inevitable, his
souvenir of the first shot from our side
would be one in which he could take
much more pride, for it would be an
American shell-case, fired from an Ameri-
can gun.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
COVER THERE"

Dispatches from Russia are conflicting
and receive little credence Next to
Germany Russia is her own worst enemy
and just now her fighting is against her
self About a week ago leader named
Lenine started revolution in Petrograd
and after some fighting, his forces gained
control of the city. Lenine at once pro-
claimed himself to be at the head of the
democracy (o and appointed a cabinet
A man named Trotzky was named as
Minister of War. Less than two years
Side newspaper in New York city at a
salary of $12 a week. He probably wrote
the terms of the peace proposals which
this accidental and unauthorized govern
ment Immediately issued. The terms of
this proposal are such that none of them
would be considered for moment by
any of the belligerent nations. These
hasty proposals were doubtless issued as
a trick to draw the support of the rabble
to Lenine and his followers Not until
few hundred revolutionary leaders are
given a vacation in Siberia, will chaos
cease to reign in Russia.
The Austro- German attack in Italy has
been checked, but the outcome of the
battles to be fought cannot be forecasted.
If the retreat of the Italians was precipi-
tate and without strategy the advantage
seems to be with their enemies. On the
contrary, if the locomotives and cars on
all the railroads were taken along on the
retreat, the tracks destroyed and the
bridges blown up, the enemy will meet
with much difficulty in bringing forward
heavy guns and supplies. The Italians
have net work of lines of communica-
ton behind them and such supplies as
they have are available. The advantages
of nearness of base may enable the Ital-
ians to turn disaster into victory On
the western line matters remain quiet.
During the past week no important ad-
vances have been made. In the week
ending Nov. 7, the destruction by u
boats was less than in any other week
since this form of warfare was under
taken.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
Children Crv
FOR FLETcHER'S
G ASTORIA
FREEDOM.

Frank Flye was in Bangor on business
Nov. 7th.
Mrs. George Worth visited Mrs Will
lard Sparrow recently
Mrs. A. M. Small was the guest of
Mrs. Reuben Sibley Nov. 9th.
Miss Bertha Bryant visited in Water
vile and East Vassalboro the past week.
Mrs. Charles Sampson has returned
from Warren where she has been visiting.
A large number from Dirigo Grange at
tended the Pomona meeting in Thorndike.
Mrs. Anna Stephenson from Portland
visited her sister, Addie L. Fuller, the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Kenney of Knox Wis
tied their mother, Mrs Joseph Sayward,
Nov. 18th.
The Freedom Lumber Co. have finish
ed their concrete dam and the mills have
begun work again.
The many friends of Mrs. Abbie C.
Keene were sorry to hear of her sickness
at the home of her son, Hon. Carter B.
Keene in Washington, D. C.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
new AERIAL TORCH
Enables Scout to Make 0bserva-
tons at Night.
Capable Of Illuminating Battlefield,
Protecting Itself, Finally ExpIod-
ing With Terrific Effect.

Prominent military officers have ex-
pressed their approval of a tiaring
torch, the late development of Texas
inventor, that is primarily designed to
enable an aerial scout to make Obser-
vations behind enemy lines at night.
The instrument has number of
ingenious features, and as a whole
the earmarks of being not only an eff
fective, but also a destructive wea-
pom. 1t is potentially capable of brill
l1antly Illuminating a considerable
area of battlefield for period of ten
minutes, formidably protecting itself
against disturbance in the meantime,
and finally exploding, destroying what
ever may be within 30 or 40 feet.
1t has three major parts. The base
consists of pointed cone that houses
heavy bomb. On one side of this is
fixed cylinder holding quantity of
powder for printing purposes. At the
middle, radating in all directions a
couple of feet from the bottom, are 35
rifle barrels arranged in tiers of seven.
Surmounting these is tank contain
ing special powder that gives Off an
intense light when ignited. Gaping
the top Is parachute-shaped reflector
that serves the double function of
properly distributing the light rays
and in degree breaking the fall of
the torch, which is supposed TO be
dropped from an airplane.
In its present form the apparatus
weighs 3S pounds, and it is estimated
that three or four like 1t could be con-
veniently carried by military biplane.
AS needed, they would be released by
the observer so as to strike desired
points within the enemy's lines. The
device is balanced so that it falls point
down, and from an average height will
penetrate the ground for distance Of
about foot, thus firmly anchoring it.
self.
The resulting impact discharges
percussion cap that ignites the cylin-
der of printing powder. This touches
off the Illuminating substance and ig-
mites series of time fuses connecting
each of the rifles. While the torch
flares brightly, throwing its light in all
directions across field, the rifles dis
charge one after the other, making any
attempt to Overturn it exceedingly
hazardous. At the same time that
the light extinguishes itself fuse
leading to the bomb in the base is
lighted. The explosion of the latter
demolishes the torch and does damage
to anything near it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
DO NOT BE A Stacker

Economy in the use of food is rapidly
coming into practice. The Allies tell US
that at present we can aid them more by
sending them an abundance of certain
food products than by sending troops.
Every week shows more plainly the truth
of this statement The reverse in Italy
has made it necessary to feed a large
part of the Italian army and this demand
has depleted the food supply in France
and England. This adds to our burden
because from nowhere else can the de-
pletion be made good. Fortunately there
is food enough in the United States to
feed ourselves and to supply what is need
ed by our soldiers and our Allies. But
our people not as a part but as whole,
should realize the situation and meet it.
The food question now especially appeals
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
STERN MEASURES NEEDED,

We venture to say that no Americans
and no pro-Amerlcans are in Germany
spending their time poisoning live stock
setting fires, melting strikes, blowing up
munition plants, hiding bombs in coal
bunkers, and acting as spies. Any man
or woman in Germany who is suspected
of doing any of these things is promptly
imprisoned and if the suspicion is at all
strong the suspect faces a firing SQUAD.
few days ago a man in this country
said that he wished certain TRANSPORT
ship bearing our soldiers would sink with
all on board. He was arrested, fined $50,
and released. The government has re-
Gently sent a list of names to cable and
radio operators, and ordered that no mes
sages should be received from any person
whose name was on the list. These mild
war regulators will not halt this German
propaganda, which is now more active
and dangerous than ever before. There
are many thousands of men and more
than few women in this country who
ought to be interned at once and hundreds
who deserve to pay the extreme penalty
as traitors and SPIES They should not
be allowed to wage war upon US here at
home while our troops are fighting in
France. 1t is our duty to protect the
base of supplies and the time has passed
for making plans" and "taking steps"
to do this. Action is needed, forceful, re-
morseless and immediate action. We
are at war with Germany and the war
against Germans and German sympa-
thizers should be vigorously conducted
wherever they can be found. There is
peril here at home as well as lover there. "
The government must act or before long
the people will.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15

sea route from Japan to London is more
than II, 900 miles. The distance via the
Pacific, then across America and the At
lantic is about the same. The distance via
Russia is much less but transportation
must be over single line of railway 5000
miles in length for the most of the way
The sending of large army with arma-
ment and supplies is too great to be I'M
dertaken unless a crisis of the gravest
nature demands it. The visit of the rep
resentatives of Japan has convinced us
that their country is in the war to stay,
and is a friend to the United States.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
AN ILL TIMED ENTERPRISE.

Plans for establishing four trans-con-
tinental anyways as the main arteries of
air navigation in the United States, have
been approved by the executive commit
tee of the Aero Club of America. The
clubs committee on landing places, of
which Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary is
chairman, has been instructed to make
all possible speed in charting the routes
and selecting landing places.
Sailing overland to the Pacific coast
can be deferred. Robert E. Peary will
serve his country better for the present
at least by remaining on the solid earth
and promoting the construction of air
planes to sail over the German lines and
map out route to Berlin.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
NORTH MONrVILLE.

Nathan Vose is working in Freedom
packing apples.
William Sibley and j. w. Nutter were
in Belfast Friday.
Mi. and Mrs. Charles Colby visited at
H. F. Jackson's Sunday.
Mrs. Ina Bowler is working for Mrs.
John Taylor in Freedom.
Harold Nutter visited his aunt, Mrs.
Emma Busher, in Freedom Sunday.
The stork visited the home of H. F.
McCorrison Saturday night and left Z
pound boy.
The little daughter of Winn Flye fell
from the scaffold in the barn last week
and was injured quite badly.
Miss Esther Banton began the winter
term of school at the Vose schoolhouse
Nov. 18th, after one weeks vacation.
Miss Banton is one of our be st teachers.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

DISTRICT OF MAINE, NORTHERN DIVISION SIS.
On this 10th day of November, A, D. l4.-
on reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing b. Ia.
upon the same on the 2lst day of Dec,nb--
A: u. 1917, before said Court at Bangor m ss,
District, Northern Division. at ten o'cio.,
the forenoon; and that notice thereof be rub
hshed in The Republican Journal, a newspa,4
printed IN said District, Northern plyis.s
and that all known creditors and other person.
IN interest, may appear at the said tine AZ.
place. and show cause, if any they have why
the prayer of said petitioner should not !.
granted.
And it is further Ordered by the Court Thai
the Deputy Clerk shall send by mail H. D.
known creditors copies of said petition an I'M
order, addressed to them at their places OF r4..
dence as stated
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE HAZE
Judge OF the said Court, and the seal Thereof
at Bangor, in the Northern Division Of ss.
District on the 10th day of November, 4. D.
IL. 81 WILLIAM M, WARREh,
Deputy ClerE
true copy of petition and order thereon
Attest: WILLIAM NJ. WARREN
Deputy Clers
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
DISEASE IS
EVER THE SAME

And in view of this fact a medicine
like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which has
been successful for more than 40
years, is safe one to rely upon.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is known
to the people of America as tie
standard blood purifier. Its record
is one of general satisfaction and re-
markable results. There is nothing
better as general tonic a.: a,Noetite-
maker for weak and rundown men,
women and children and old people,
invalids and convalescents.
1t is pleasant to take, aids diges-
ton, and supplies the vital organs
with rich red blood essential to
perfect health.
Get Hoods Sarsaparilla today and
begin to take it at once.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15

to the patriotism of those who have an
ample income and to those who are rich
beyond all reasonable human needs. These
are the people who can conserve with the
greatest aggregate results. These are the
divisions of the food army which should
now 60 cover the top" There should be
no "slackers" in this army
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
WlNTERPORT.


Miss Clara Colson of Bangor has been
caring for her aunt, Mrs. Young.
DR.. E. B. Sanger of Bangor was pro-
fessional visitor in town Wednesday of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Tolman of New
burg were callers in town, Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. John Young who has been very ill
for three weeks, is more comfortable at
this writing.
Lewis West, principal of the Belfast
High school, was at his home in town for
the weekend.
Mrs. F. M. Eastman spent the week.
end in Searsport as the guest of Mrs.
Mary Williams.
Mrs. Ida Campbell and Miss Doris
Campbell left on Saturdays steamer for
Somerville, Mass.
Mr.. F. A. Lowe of West Winterport
entertained the Jolly Twelve club, Thurs
day of last week.
Mrs. Albert Hackett is in the E. M. G.
hospital, Bangor, recovering from a sue
cessful operation.
Mrs Lydia Woodman of Monroe has
been spending few days recently with
Mrs. E. H. Clements.
Lewis Atwood has been in Eastport a
week as the guest of his son and wife,
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Atwood, Jr.
Mrs. c. W. Nealey of Whites Corner
called on Mrs. l. G. White one day re-
Gently. Mrs. White is slowly failing.
Mrs. Eva Pierce and Mrs Sadie Hurl-
burt of Bangor came Saturday to visit
the formers sister, Mrs. Chas. Cunning
ham.
Marshall Bean and Miss Woodside of
Newburg were weekend guests of the
formers sister and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. w. Lane
Mr.. and Mrs. Manley McAuliffe left ear
ly last week for a visit in Massachusetts,
where they will be guests of MIR. and
Mrs. Homer McAuliffe.
The old friends of Mrs. Laura Stokell
of Palo Alto, Cal, were deeply grieved
to learn that she recently suffered a Sc
we're stroke of paralysis and is in criti-
cal condition.
Twenty-four members of Gushing
Chapter, o. E. S., enjoyed visitation at
Star in the East Chapter, Hampden,
Tuesday evening of last week it being
their inspection night.
The friends here of Everett T. Nealey,
Jr., of Bangor who has been an ambu-
lance driver in France are glad to know
of his safe return. He is a nephew of
Mrs. A. L. Blaisdell of this town.
The entertainment given by the pupils
of the intermediate school, was well at
tended and much enjoyed. The parts
were all especially well done and much
credit is due to both teacher and pupils
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge initiated two
candidates at its regular meeting Nov.
7th. Visitors were present from Noun
tain Lodge, Bluehill, Loyal, Monroe and
Center Harlow Lodges Sandwiches,
cake and coffee were served after the
meeting closed
Friday was observed as Parents Day
in the town schools, the various schools
having several visitors There were Is
visitors at the upper primary and the
pupils presented the following program:
Flag salute by all present; Rotations,
The Wind, Barbara Foley; The Summer
Sun, Dorothy Foley; song and Jack O.
Lantern exercise, school; Rotations,
The Rainbow, Matilda Carew, Queer
Grown Folks, Frances Downes, Flag ex-
ercise, four boys; recitation, Two Thank
Yous, Barbara Clements; exercise, Thank
Yous in the Barnyard, by the little folks;
song and exercise, Froggie's song, school;
story, dramatized, Lazy John, by the
third grade; song, America, by all.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
A CENSURED DISPATCH.

Squadrons of wild geese are daily sail
ing under convoy over Waldo county
They come from somewhere in the
north" and are bound for "an Atlantic
port" News of their safe arrival will
not be divulged but casualties, if any,
will be promptly announced.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15
Notice of First Meeting of Creditor

In the District Court of the United State 4
the District of Maine, Northern Divisior
In the matter of James M.
Richards. Bankrupt. IN DanAfu'''
10 the Creditors of James M, Richards of ,4
fast. in the County of Waldo and Disc
aforesaid, Bankrupt.
You are hereby notified that on the 18th dsy
November, A. d. 1917, the said James M. R,c
ards was duly adjudicated Bankrupt; ana b
the First Meeting of his Creditors wi
held at the Office of Dunton & Morse, Ssvm
Bank building in Belfast, Maine, on the ]
day of December, A. D. 1917, at ten o'cloc
the forenoon, at which time and place the IS
creditors may attend. prove their claims, b
point Trustee, examine the Bankrupt 81
transact such other business as may PROV
come before said meeting
JOHN r. MASON,
Referee in Bankrupt
Bangor. Maine, Move mixer u. 1917
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The heroism of the little Red Cross nurse
Act ". Same as Act l. Eighteen months
later. Bot is captured. The advance OF
the Americans and retreat of the Ger
mans. All those with true patriotism
should see this play based on the present
worlds war.
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Bankrupt,s Petition for nisoha.n.

bahkrupts Petition for Discharge
In the matter of
Chester A. Harding, In Rankr,,.,
Bankrupt,
10 the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judoa ~ .,
District Court of the United States g., .l
District of Maine. -0' '.
chester A. Harding of Thorndke in the Conn
~ OF waldo and State of Maine, in said Distr,c,
a &c y represents, that on the 2sth ls-
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress reIstI.,
10 bankruptcy; that he has duly surreDdere5 Il
ms ms, property and rights of property, and h,
luiy complied with all tie Requirement
said Acts and of the orders of Court tou,B,,
his bankruptcy. S0---.s
wherefore he prays. That he may be dec-.s
oy the Court, to ave full discharge from 4.
pepis provable against his estate unde- ).
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are Al
copied by law from such discharge.
dated this 9th day of October, AID. 1917
CHESTER A. HARDING.
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There were 4,195 food conservation
cards for Waldo county signed and re-
turned to the Public Safety rooms yester-
day. The work will be completed today,
Thursday
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-11-15

Like Pat Finnegan, Kerensky is "off
agin, on agin. gone agin."
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A. l. BROWN, Editor.

in oh length in column, % cents for one week
and rs cents for each subsequent insertion.
SUBsCRIPTI IN TERMS. In advance. 81 90 a
year; sl.00 fer six months; so cents for three
months,
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LOST

AT THE GRANGE HALL in Thorndike n
9th. GOLD SCARF PIN. Will the 61la
please communicate with
DELBERT PAUL,
R. F. D. No. l, Morrill
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-22
J. ?. MORGAN & co. TO
SURRENDER ENTENTE BUSINESS
In Future Purchases for Allies Will be
Made Through a Commission.

Washington. May 21-The long
stzrd5ng business agreement between
r e Lorgan and Company and the
EyEHrnments Of Great Britain and
Trance. under which the Morgan firm
handled the bulk OF the hundreds Of
millions OF dollars of purchases made
Tor the allies IN this country, soon is
u be replaced in part, if not wholly
by the new International agreement
now in process of formulation under
WP-ch all purchases for the allies will
he made through a commission under
governmental supervision.
J p. Morgan spent several hours
TO-DAY discussing the situation with
Foreign Minister Ralfour of the Brit
ish delegation and afterwards with
assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Crosby.
As the result Of these discussions,
Il developed that the Morgan firm has
not only purchased supplies running
into many hundreds of millions for
Great Britain and France. but has al
80 purchased many million dollars
worth for the governments of Italy and
Russia The amount of these pur-
rhases, the commissions and other de-
tails Of the agreement have never been
disclosed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-22
FOUND TO THE
GERMAN SUBMARINE TERROR.
A Merchant Submarine of 5000 IONS
Dead Weight, According TO PhiIadeI-
phia Press.

Philadelphia. May 21-The PhiIadeI-
pllia Press will publish a story tomor-
row to the effect that America has
found the perfect answer to the Ger
man submarine terror" 1t is said to
be merchant submarine standardized
at about 1900 or 5000 tons dead
weight, of such speed that it can even
when submerged, easily elude any sur
face pursuer and -sink&bsa
The craft. the invention Of Simon
Lake, according to the Press, is capa-
bic of submerging within half min
ute and has been so standardized and
simplified that the first one may be
turned out in four months and others
after that at the rate of three or four
a week It will burn heavy oil and the
construction is said to be such that its
parts can be made simultaneously in
many widely scattered steel plants and
assembled in a central plant within a
few days.
The Tessels are to be built and op-
Grated, the story says. by the Mer-
chant Submarine company, under gov
ernment supervision. The company is
capitalized at $10.000,000 and was
chartered under the laws of Maine on
May 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-22
100 COULD BE TURNED
OUT THE FIRST YEAR,
Lake Says the Plans for the Construc-
tion of Such Vessels Are All Ready.

Bridgeport, Conn, May 21-Simon
Lake. who is the inventor of the pro-
posed submarines, in speaking of the
matter tonight, said that they would
have a capacity of from 5000 to 10 900
tons. He said the designs had been in
the works for several years, but until
the present war situation there had
been no demand for submersfbles of
the type or size contemplated
The plans for the construction of
such vessels are all ready" said Mr.
Lake, "and the concern can proceed to
manufacture at once, as a factory has
been secured. Similar designs have
been under way for several years, but
for vessels of a smaller capacity. Ow-
ing to the war measure I am unable to
say as much about the construction of
these submersibles as 1 would like, nor
can / say anything about the orders
that the company has on hand
There is no reason why such ves-
sells should not prove efficient for the
transportation of commerce across the
ocean. The submersfble can make it
self invisible to antagonistic vessels,
just the military submarine lodges
the warships. This was proven to
some extent when the Deutschland ar
rived here on two successive trips
despite the Gordon of battleships and
other vessels which were seeking it,
"Ybu can say that the plans are all
perfected and that during the first year
1t is estimated that about 100 boats
can be turned out which will probably
be increased to 500 during the second
year, with the cooperation of the
government"