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The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
Town Road Officials.

.'There is at present no uniform sys-
TEN of road construction or maintenance
followed by Massachusetts towns" said
William A. Thibodeau. secretary of the
Automobile Legal Association in discus
sing road officials recently. $50
''This is shown by the wide variation
in one county. In this one county, six
towns elect board OF selectmen who
appoint superintendent of streets. Six
towns elect board of road commission
ers who act as highway surveyors, each
having one district in charge. Four
towns elect board of selectmen who
act as highway surveyors, each having
district in charge. Three towns elect
one highway surveyor who has charge of
highways. One town elects one high
way survey or who appoints district high
way surveyors who have charge of high
ways. One town elects road surveyors
for districts who have charge of high
ways. One town elects four highway
surveyors who determine among them
selves the district they shall serve. One
town elects superintendent of streets
who has charge of highways. One town
voted to leave the matter of repairing
highways, town ways and bridges with
the selectmen to do as they pleased.
''In another county, one town has IS
miles of road. Ten highway surveyors
are elected, and in order that there may
be no jealousy, the money appropriated
is divided equally among them, regard
less of whether one district needs it more
two men to positions which are dignifed
by the names Road Commissioner,
Spelled with capital letters). One of
the present commissioners, as shown by
his printed card, runs an automobile
renting business, is a dealer in coal and
other fuel, fruit and vegetables, and
agent for pillow company, Sloan's lini-
ment, and DR.. Somebody's pink pills for
pale people. This versatile gentleman is
supposed to assist in keeping approx
mately 100 miles of road in passable con-
dition.
"a word might be said in defense of
the road commissioner. His salary as a
road official is so small that he is unable
to make a living by building roads. The
roads, on the other hand, if they are to
be properly built, require the attention
Of somebody who has made a study of
road building and who knows how to get
the most for his money.
''In other words, the whole system is
wrong. The supervision and control of
the expenditure of public money should
be in the hands of one who has demon
strated his ability to get dollars worth
for dollar on the particular work he is
engaged in. A town may spend thou
sands of dollars upon road, and because
of the selection of poor materials the
road after improvement may be in worse
con dition than it was originally.
THE position of the highway survey
or or road commissioner is not joke or
a pastime. More and more money is be-
ing spent every year. and the only way
tn at results can be obtained is to remove
road officials from political influence"
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
The Public Safety Committee.

At meeting last week of the Waldo
County Public Safety committee, Orlan.
do E. Frost, DR.. Harry L. Kilgore, Hon.
B. F. Colcord and Ernest L. Sprague, the
following. committees were appointed:s
TRANSPORTATION. Mayor E. F. Han.
son, Orrin ]. Dickey and Judge M. w
Lord.
COMMUNICATION. E. R. Spear, A. W
Heating, B. L. Davis.
SUPPLIES AND PROVISIONS. M. L.
Slugg, R. H. Howes, Wilson Ellis.
WELFARE. Elon B. Gilchrest, DR..
Carl H. Stevens, Rev. A. A. Blair.
WHARvEs. R. L. Cooper, F. L. Whit
ten. Clyde B. Holmes.
HOME GUARD. Robert F. Dunton, l.
C. Putnam, Capt. J. w. Ferguson.
STATISTICS. Clement w. Wescott
Ralph l.. Morse, l. T. Dinsmore.
FINANCE. ]. II. Howes, C. w. Yves
colt, H. T. Field.
NAVAL. L. A. Coombs, E. ]. Tilley,
Maurice D. Towle.
CoLoRs. Selwyn Thompson, Rev. A.
E. Wilson, M. R. Knowlton.
The duties of the various committees
are as follows:
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. To list
the steamboats, and their different routes,
railroads and timetables, automobiles,
automobile trucks and motor cycles. The
necessity for this is due to the fact that
the Secretary of War or the Command
ing General may know at glance just
what the facilities for transportation in
our county are. The time may come
when it may be necessary to move troops
or munitions from one point to another
and do it quickly. 1t will be the duty of
this committee to ascertain just what
are the facilities for transportation in
our county.
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE. To list
the telephones and telegraph, mails
their arrivals and Observation-Disclosures
apparatus and Boy Scouts, so that at
moments glance it may be possible for
the commander to know just how he can
arouse the.county in all its different towns
and branches.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12

SUPPLY AND PROVISION COMMITTEE
To ascertain the usual quantity of gas
lene. crude oil. coal, IuhrIcating oil. pro-
visions-both local and outside nd
st0rehouse facilities This is done that
the commander may know at once if it
would be possible for him to bring into
our county in any one of the towns q
number of troops to be quartered there
for a few days. or few weeks. provis-
ioning them from the supply on hand.
WELFARE COMMITTEE This has to
do with barracks, recreation, hospital,
Y. M. c. A., and Red Cross. What are
the facilities in our county for providing
recreation for the troops, hospitals for
the sick, etc.
WHARF COMMITTEE. This committee
is to measure up and report the length
and location of all the docks and the
depth of water, so that the government
may know if it is possible to bring in
ships drawing certain amount of water
HOME GUARD COMMITTEE ITO Or
ganize company of men in each of the
different towns, who for one reason or
another are not eligible for active SER
vice, men who will be willing to do po-
lice duty, etc. The time may come when
the able bodied men of our county will
be in active service. Somebody must
preserve law and order in their absence,
protect our homes from invasion.
BUREAU OF STATISTICS COMMITTEE.
To list the names of all the men in our
county under forty. They are to be
.abulated as to their employment, ex-
perience in certain lines, and also if they
are willing to enter the service and what
branch, and at short notice.
FINANCE COMMITTEE. To provide
means by which this work may be carried
on. We can expect nothing from either
the State or National government for
this work. 1t must be done by voluntary
subscription.
NAVAL COMMITTEES. To list all boats
thirty feet and over of suitable construc-
ton to carry one pound gun weighing
$50 pounds. Also to ascertain what IA
cilities there are in our county for build
ing boats in case the government needs
them in large numbers.
The COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL CoLORS.
To see that the flag is displayed from
homes, stores, workshops, and all places
where men congregate. Also to encour-
age every man, woman. and child in the
| county to wear the national colors in one
form or another, so that we may know
who is loyal to our Country's Colors.
The three Belfast banks have sub
scribed 5000 each for general expenses.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
Spring Colds Are Dangerous.

Sudden changes of temperature and under
wear bring spring colds with stuffed up head
sore throat and general cold symptoms. A
dose of DR.. Kings New Discovery is sure re-
lief, this happy combination of antiseptic bal
sans clears the head soothes the irritsted
membranes and what might have been Iinger-
ing cold is broken up. Don't stop treatment
when relief is first felt as half cured cold is
dangerous. Take DR.. Kings New Discovery
I'LL your cold is gone.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
A Cat at Sea.

Carl Hanson and George Fitch of Re-
dondo Beach, Calf, returned from tlsh-
ing trip bringing with them cat which
they found riding key at sea. 1t had
tenaciously chung to the key during a
gale when the wind blew at rate OF 5O
miles. On a brass plate attached to a
lie ather collar around the animals neck
was the word, "Utanica," presumably
the name of the boat upon which the cat
was mascot.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
KNOX

Mrs. Myra Bryant was in Waterville
March 31st on business.
Friends of Joe Wing are pleased to
hear he Is gaining fast from his recent
accident
Charles Abbott has bought nice
young team of work horses of W. l..
West of Belfast.
Miss Euna Larrabee, who has been
working at Walter Glchrest's, has re-
turned home, and will teach school at
Knox Station this spring.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
Fifth Avenue Gleaninqs.
New Skirts. Suit Lines. Top Goats and
Capes. The Patriotic Note,

Correspondence of The Journal
NEW YORK. April 9, 1917. The great
novelty of line this season lies in skirts.
the separate skirt having attained in
creased Importance for general wear
with odd blouses selected to harmonic
or contrast smartly as the mood takes
one.
French designers have sent over in
Vulnerable suggestions for varying the
lines of skirts. but the general silhouette
is either ''Peg top or Barrel' or in the
tailored models a modified circular only
two yards at the foot, or straight cut
disposed in machine pleats, falling from
loose belt or yoke.
This vogue lends itself admirably to
smart economy, and separate skirts in
fancy silks, taffetas and white wash
satins or crepe meteor are to be had at
all the fashionable shops, in lines adapt
ed to any ordinary figure.
Natural Lines Determine Style.
Whenever woman understands the
natural lines of her figure. she can select
any garment to harmonic and not trouble
her head much about rumors that coats
are worn short, long or medium. There
are we'll endorsed models in every length
and no style looks we'll if it does not &C.
cord with the lines of the wearer. This
year, when capes are looming large on
the fashionable horizon, there are loose
models that fall in long lines which give
height where it is needed and conceal
awkward angularity where this is de-
sirable,
Color Contrasts.
Capes of broadcloth, Shantung or silk
crepe are tavorites with French design.
ers and are employed to give color to the
costume, or where a neutral tone is Sc
lected for the garment colored Innings
and facings in stylish contrasts supply
the decorative note. Capes are of all
lengths from those approaching fchu
types-usually part of the dress-to
separate garments that may completely
cover the costume. Very many of the
new top coats have cape lines in their
development. For the most part, how
ever, there is not much change in top
coats. Convertible collars of cloth, re-
place the fur of the winter, and contrasts
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
FELT LIKE A new
PERSON
After Taking Only One Box Of
"Fruit-a-tiVeS"
EAST SHIP HARBoUH

LASI odIF IlAhbOUhS
SIT is with great pleasure that I write
to tell you of the z0omdeytI benefits I
have received from taking "Fruit-a-
tives". For years, was dreadful
sufferer from Constipation and Head
aches, and l was miserable in every way.
Nothing in the way ofmedicines seemed
to help me. Then I finally tried
Fruit-a-tives and the effect was
splendid. After taking one box, I feel
like new person, to have relief from
those sickening Headaches.
MRS. MARTHA DEWOLFE.
Soc. a box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit
a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
Extra Drill at the U. of NJ.

ORoNo, Me-, April 8. More time is to
be given to military drill b. the Univer.
sity of Maine. Acting on the request of
the cadet officers of the university's regi-
ment, Pres. Robert j. Alley and the
deans have rearranged the hours of
study, so that the students will have two
hours of drill each afternoon.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
Colby Students Enlist.

Colby College students April 4th took
pr eliminary steps toward the organiza-
lion of a military company, sixty-six
m en- signing pledge to enlist for imme-
date service. Drilling began April 9Th
under the direction of Lieut.. Albert R.
Rogers of the Second Regiment, Maine
National. Guard.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
Glad To Learn of 1t.

Coughs that follow La Grippe. or any deep
seated hacking cough, will wear down the
strongest man or woman if allowed to con-
tinue; c. Smith, 1921 18th ST., Augusta, Ca.
writes: 81 got one 25c bottle Of Foley's Honey
and Tar and my cough and cold lis about we'll
n was glad to learn of great medicine ike
Nhat."-Sod everywhere
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12

ach, offensive breath, hard and
full belly with occasional grip
inRs and pains about the navel.
pale face of leaden tint. eyes
heavy and dull. twitching eye
lids, itching Of the nose. itch.
ing of the rectum, short dry
cough grinding of the teeth.
little red points sticking out on
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
The Peasant Blouse.

that help in their design.
The Peasant Blouse.
The peasant blouse, that takes the
form of the smock, Russian or Oriental
coat, with all sorts of notifications and
made in all sorts of materials, remains a
prime favorite, and is boom to the
woman who can make such things at
home. The cost of the material is a
minor consideration, it is the design and
trimming of these that counts, and that
one pays for in the exclusive places.
Simple Turkey red cotton in the hands
of an artist, turns out garden smock
and hat to match to make the observer
covetous. Georgette crepe, ornamented
with beaded design, makes similar
ly shaped blouse fit to 60 to almost any
function, yet not difficult or very costly
to copy. Sleeveless models lend them
selves to using short length of pattern
ed material with plain sleeves of net or
crepe, or the reversed arrangement will
be equally effective and quite as modish.
Flower Trimmings.
As the season advances one sees more
flowers used on hats. Natural flowers
and embroideries in flower motifs, varied
out in straw, chenille worsted, applique
patches, or ribbon. Melanges are the
rule for these trimmings, and the hat
may be banded with the flowers, or have
them for an edging or aigrette or be con-
tent with a simple nosegay at just the
right point.
Red, White and Blue.
Patriotism is tremendously in vogue,
and Columbia hand bags, tiny flag orna-
ments pinned to the coat and any other
device that .flaunts the colors is exceed
ingly popular on the Avenue.
VERONA CLARKE.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12

tongue, starting during sleep. slow fever.
Grown folks are subject to worms also.
The one best remedy is DR.. True's Elixir. the
for adults ALSO Mrs. Curtis of Houston, Tex
as, believes this and writes that she will be
glad to tell her friends of the benefit she has
Received. Get bottle today at your dealers.
s5c, Soc and S1.00. Write for furtherGinforma-
ton.
Auburn he. 6z3@.*%~T
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
Special Notice.

Foley Cathartic Tablets thoroughly scleanse
the bowels, remove undigested waste matter,
sweeten the stomach and tone up the liver.
Do not grippe nor nauseate. Stout persons
praise Foley Cathartic Tablets for the light,
free and comfortable feeling they bring. Will
not addict you to the "pill habit. Sold every
where.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12

both of color and material are consider
ably employed for these and for the big
cuffs, pockets, belts, and sash girdles
that help in their design.
The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
Thousands Of Children
Have Worms

Their parents do not know it
Symptoms of worms in children are: De
ranged stomach, swollen upper lip, sour stom
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19

Furnished rooms at Mrs Islands.
Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
Teamwork on q Battleship.

The problem Of naval expansion
would not be SO hard were 1t not for
the fact that every ship needs such u
great number in its crew. because the
greater the number Of men that must
work together as "a team" the greater
the difficulty of accomplishing the
teamwork" and the longer the time
required. In ship, especially in a
large ship like battleship or battle
cruiser. most of the men work together
in large groups. such as turret crews.
lUV men sometimes composing a tur-
ret crew. Nevertheless the ship and
all the men it floats are bound t0geth-
er by invisible cords that make ship
unit. and the major effect Of the
training and of the drills Of all kinds
Is to make the whole a living organ
ism.-Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske
in Worlds Work.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
TIDE TABLES FOR JUNE

Monday, June IS
First high tide 1909 p, M, II.
Second high tide 11:19 p. M, 10.
First low tide SAB a. NJ, 100.
Second low tide $40 p. NJ, 80.
Tuesday, June 10
First high tide 1850 p. M, To.
Second high tide, Midnight, 80.
First low tide 1922 a. m, Ill.
Second low tide 6:33 p. M, 20.
Wednesday. June 90
First high tide 1927 p. M, 7.3.
First low tide $3.50 a. M, Ill.
Second low tide 6:33 p. m, 20.
Thursday, June 21-
First high tide OBS a. M, 90.
Second high tide 2:04 p. M, 7.3.
First low tide 1888 a. M, 90.
Second low tide 1913 p. M, 2.9.
Friday, June 22-
First high tide 1916 a. M, 9.3.
Second high tide 1888 p. NJ, IA.
First low tide sos a. NJ, -0.6.
Second low tide 1854 p. NJ, 80.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
Convict to Buy Bonds

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 80
A letter came from a prisoner in the
Connecticut State Penitentiary asking
where and how to place subscription
for $500 worth of liberty bonds.
AS l am unable, in my present
position, to be of service to my coun-
try in the manner in which l prefer,
he wrote, 81 should like very much
to purchase two liberty loan bonds
one of $1,000 and one of $500 and
help out little in that way
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
DONALDSON SCHEDULE

The following schedule for the har-
Dor boat LIT. c. V. Donaldson" will
take effect today. All orders to the
contrary are revoked.
Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays:
I've. Fort Liscum Leave Valdez
1:15 o. m. 4:30 p. m.
TUESDAY
Ills p. m. 200 p. m.
4:3O p. m. o:OV p. M.
SATURDAY
1:15 i. m. 4:30 p. m.
7:15 p. m. 1880 p. m.
There will be no trips of the boat
on the End and 4th Fridays OF each
month, these days being used to clean
boilers.
Special trips or cancelling Of the
above will be made without notice
only to meet exigencies OF the SER
vice.
All official business between VAL
DEE and the Post should be arranged
for transaction, where possible, so
that advantage will be taken OF the
scheduled trips and extra trips will
be made at minimum and made only
when urgently needed.
Ist. 1t. 14th Infantry, A. @. M.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19

Fresh veal and live chickens at
Frye-Bruhn's tt
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
SLEPT ON THE MARCH.
Tired Soldiers Who Actually Waiksd
While They Siumksred.

Tired Soldiers Who Actually Walksd
While They slumhsred.
In an article, Sleep For the Sleep
less. lin the Worlds Work the author
quotes an eminent surgeon who made
a study Of sleep in the French army rs
follows:
I'm the retreat from Mons to the
experiment in which several hundred
thousand men secured little sleep dur
ing nine days and i'm addition made
forced marches and fought one of the
greatest battles i'm history.
How. then. did these men survive
nine days apparently without opportu.
nifty for sleepi They did an extraOrdi-
nary thing-they slept while they
marched. Sheer fatigue slowed down
their pace to rate that would permit
them to sleep while walking. When
they halted they fell asleep. They
slept in water and OH rough grounds
when suffering the pangs of hunger
and thirst and even when severely
wounded. They cared not for capture.
not even for death. If only they could
sleep.
THE UNMARRIED testimony of the sol
diers was that every one at times
slept on the march. They passed
through villages asleep. When sleep
deepened they were awakened by CON-
rades. They slept In water. on stones.
in brush or In the middle Of the road
as II they had suddenly fallen in death.
With the ever OncOming lines Of the
enemy no man was safe who dropped
out Of the ranks. for no matter on
what pretext he fell out sleep con-
quered him. Asleep many were cap
tured. That the artillery men slept on
horseback was evidenced by the fact
that every man lost his cap"
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
LOOK OUT OF YOUR WINDOW.
Mayhap You Are Missing . Wonderful
Moving Picture Show.

Mayhap You Are Missing . Wonderful
Moving Picture Show.
Houses are 50 common. people are
so common, and windows are 80 COM
mon! How rare It ia for any one to
realize how important 1t IL to stand
up and look ont of q window! Have
you. fOr example. ever looked out
of every window in your house? II
not try 1t and see what new idea you
will get Of the universe.
Just looking out of one window is
a wonderful thing to do. We do 1t
sometimes when there is big storm
raging. and what a sensation we get.
Clouds burst. the rain washes down In
torrents. We think maybe the world
is coming to an end. Out Of the win
dow. even In placid weather. there is
always great sight. We have re-
served seat TO the greatest show now
going on. About everything IL hap
pening out there that there is! Streams
of universal knowledge flow In upon
us through that window. All our
senses become revitalized.
Out of every window there is al
most always tree In sight some
where, even In the city. Take note of
that tree. with its roots deep In the
soil and its branches spreading out
into the air. That tree will connect
you up with Mother Earth. Then there
is always the sky, leading you into un
known depths of thought and feeling.
and there are always people passing
world comrades! 1t is the greatest
moving picture show in the world
Life
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
Come to Valdez, and
CELEBRATE THE FOURTH
For Sale

For Sale
Excellent hard coal base burner
at a great bargain. Apply Mrs. Chas.
Kraemer. u
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19

CITY EXPRESS, Phone 81; ready
to transfe. i..al bas-~-e tor you. tt
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
Waterloo.

Sir Walter Scott once said that the
loss of the battle of Waterloo threw
half Britain into mourning, yet the
casualties of England and her allies
were only 22,42s. which included the
wounded and missing. The French are
supposed to have lost. 81 600 or $4,000.
as many of the exhausted men were
trampIed on by the troops Of Bluecher
but owing to NapoleOn's exile to St
Helena no accurate record could be
made.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
Come to Valdez, and
CELEBRATE THE FOURTH
!: + j. f. j. = = j. + + 4: 4 + + L.
+ r
+ + STEAMER SAILINGS +
!: 1. + d.
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + 4

Admiral Evans-Sailed south from
Valdez, June 16.
Admiral Watson-Sailed South from
Valdez June IL.
Steamer Northwestern-Sail from
Seattle to Valdez, June 10.
S. S. Mariposa-Sailed cor Valdez or
the morning of the 18Th.
Steamship Alaska-Sailed south from
Valdez June Is.
Admiral Farragut-Sailed west from
Valdez June 10.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19

Grief can take care of itself. but to
get the full value of JOY you must
have somebody to divide 1t with.-Mark
Tw Ain.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19

Webster's New International Die
tionary, strictly up to date; come in
and look it over. Valdez Drug Co. IT
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
Theatrical Note.

There's no demand for tragedians
any more"
"Then why not go with the tide and
be a comedian, old tOpT"
"Oh, couldn't be funny II l tried"'
THAT isn't necessary" Louisville
Courier-JOurnal.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
Arthur's Seat.

What is known as Arthur's Seat Is Il
hill east of Edinburgh, the capital Of
Scotland. 1t is strange formation In
the shape of lion and is 622 feet
high. yet the ascent is an easy one, and
from the summit a glorious view is
gained.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-19
Her Sort.

Ance-What kind of girl has Jack
engaged himself to? ROse-Oh, she's
the sort Of woman you never dare ask
to luncheon for fear she'll stay to din
ner.-Exchange.