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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

transferring his observations to paper,
but need we say more than this:
When our country is filled with
young, trained soldiers, then greedy
heads of other nations would stand in
awe of our volunteers; today they
sheer at them. Please note the differ
ence: Our trained soldiers may or may
not volunteer for Service" but we
have no fear that not sufficient
number would volunteer to meet any
occasion.
Lord Kitchener was England's great
est organizer, but he pledged his faith
in volunteering as the best and quick
est means of obtaining results, and his
faith was indicated by the outcome.
But let US have men trained for the
business to volunteer. 1t is only just
to them that they be given that ad-
vantage at public expense. Train
them and fit them, all, for eventualities
that we hope may never come.
Had the boy at Fl. Williams been a
trained soldier he would not have been
shot and would perhaps have marched
in both skulkers. At least he would
have had a far better chance for his
life and service to the country, had he
been a trained soldier. ready for any
emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
End May Come Suddenly.

That a prospect of world peace has
surely been opened by the Russian
revolution, even in the midst Of the
events threatening war to this nation,
was secretly asserted today by several
men in close touch with the State De-
partment, who have just returned from
Washington. Before the coming sum-
mer is ended. Germany will be forced
to sue for peace, not only by starvation
but by the force of the enlightened
sentiment of her people. already rising
to overthrow the weakened war party,
it is declared on the basis of confiden-
tial reports on foreign conditions fol-
lowing the spread of the news of the
Cars downfall Although no positive
proof of an impending revolution and
retirement from warfare by the Ger
man people can be yet offered, it is
pointed out that the same observers
who predicted the Russian revolt have
received reports of much the same
symptoms in the kaiser's empire to-
day.-A New York correspondent of the
Kcnnebec Jour- al
All this may be true; we hope it is.
Indeed We have good reasons for be-
lieving that Germany is in desperate
straits and that startling DEVELOPMENTS
may come at any moment; but the part
ct wisdom for America is to go ahead
with the same spirit and volume of
preparation that would be forced upon
us II we knew that ten-years' war OF
desperate character were upon us. II
is not wholly an economic loss. and
America can atford-indeed is suffering
fora severe shaking up. A big scare
and preparation. without the blood of
actual conflict, would prove an untold
blessing.
we are becoming lazy, luxurious. in
oulSent, waSteful; more and more CIV
en- To the labor of pleasure hunting.
p;tsslon-gratifying and dollar chasing.
our life is brutalizing, in spite of all
me great moral uplift efforts, because
our selfish indulgence leads in that di-
rection. We have the warm hearts ana
protherly love attributes down deem in
our social fibre, but they need to be
shaken to the top. We need to rea,ize
That the whole urpose of human life il
not present indulgence
sacrifices for each other and traini,,y
Tor strenuous life are great factors i,
shaking off the shackles of selfsbness
and social rot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
WINSLOW

The Fort Halifax Chapter. D. A. r
will meet Monday afternoon at the home
of Miss Sadie Morrow.
A supper, entertainment and social will
be given Wednesday evening" April 4, 1T
the Grange hall. Members Of the Water
vile Chamber of Commerce are expected
to attend. Tickets are on sale.
Dorothy Davis Of Waterville substi-
stuffed few days at the Sand Hill school
during the absence of Miss Jenie Chad
wick, who was at her home at Palermo.
Mrs. Walter Reynolds is entertaining
her mother. Mrs. Kicker Of Clinton.
Mrs. Raymond Snow Of Fairfield was
the guest Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward H. Britton.
The Lithgow Club will be entertained
Tuesday Afternoon, March q, at the home
OF Mrs. Alfred Brill, Eaton Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
TAXATION

The committee on taxation will give a
public hearing in it's room at the State
House. in Augusta,
WEDNESDAY, March 2S at 2. NJ
An Act to amend Chapter 9, Section q
of the Revised Statutes of 1916, relating
to the amount of tax on railroads, how
ascertained.
An Act to amend Chapter 3. Section So
of the Revised Statutes of 1916, relating
to computation of tax on telephone and
telegraph companies
An Act to assess and apporton certain
taxes on electric railroads operating in
the State of Maine.
GEORGE II. ALLEN, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
FAIRFIELD

Friends of Miss Winona Mae Waldron
of this town are receiving cards announc-
ing her marriage to Oscar d. w. Pengel
of Brooklyn.
George Leighton sprained his knee while
playing basket ball at Winslow Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cakes of BROOKS
street are the guests of friends at Nor
ridgeMock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

Julia D. Pike. Roy Woodbury., Harold
Flanders. The parts were exceptional
ly well taken and the audience, many
of whom were friends of the actors,
were in hearty sympathy and enjoyed
the fun to the full. Heald's orchestra
furnished the music. The play was
followed by dance and a good sum
was netted for the Athletic Club of
Monmouth Academy.
Principal Frank Richardson of
Litchlield Academy will pass his vaca-
ton at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Al. NJ. Richardson.
Butts Fowler who has been i'll at
the home Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Is. Fowler has returned to Worces-
ter, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

ness, at the age of ss years. When onlv
boy he enlisted in the service of his
country, serving faithfully until he was
dlscharged. He was a memebr of the
Ihomas II. Marshall Post. G. A. r. and
IS survived by his wife. two sons ard
TOUR daughters. The funeral took pIace
saturday at two o'clock, Rev. Horace n
sellers of the Methodist church of,c,a,.
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
VIRGINIA FARMER
Restored to Health by VinoI.

Atlee, VAL was weak, rundown, no
appetite, my blood was poor, / could not
sleep nights and was rapidly losing flesh
but am a farmer and had to work
Medicines had failed to help me until
took vinol After taking three bottles
my appetite is fine. l sleep well. my
blood IS good and am well again. -or-
lando W. Borkey.
Vinol, which contains beef ana cod
liver peptones, iron and manganese pep
tonates and glycerophosphates, Is guar
anteed to overcome weak. rundown CON
ditions, chronic coughs colds ana oroh-
chitis. A.
Bowditch-w Webster Co. Druggists. An
Rusta, Vinol is sold in Watervlile, uy "
&. Hawker. and in Hallowei! py Iuy q,
White. Also at the leading drug store IN
all Mama tQWpS.-AdY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

of Cuticura Soap when was completely
healed" (Signed) Victor Parson, u
Pleasant View Ave, Everett, Mass,
Sept. IS, 1916.
In purity, delicate medication, con-
venience and economy, Cuticura Soap
and Ointment meet with the approval
of the most discriminating Cuticura
is ideal for everyday use in the toilet.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcard: "Cuticura,
Dept. r, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
COMING EVENTS

March 2S-29-M id-winter meeting OF
State Federation of. Womens Clubs,
Bangor.
April ll-l6 Maine Methodist Episcopal
Conference, Westbrook, Bishop Hamilton
presiding.
April 11-l6-East Maine Methodist Epis-
copal Conference, Bar Harbor, Bishop
Lectc presiding.
July 9-l3-Annual conference of Super
intendents Of schools and Secondary
School principals. Castine.
July 16-August Estate Summer Schols
for Teachers, Castine, Pennington and
Machias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
Maine Teachers Meetings

April l2-Friday, Lincoln and sagada-
hoe counties, Bath Goint meetings).
April 20-Friday. Knox county. Rock
land.
April 20 Friday, Penobscot county,
Bangor.
April 27-Friday. Piseataquis county,
Foxcroft.
May 4-Friday, Franklin county, Farm
ington
May 11-12-Friday and Saturday, Saco
Valley, East Hiram
May 11-Friday, oxford county, Rum
ford.
May 1s-Friday, Eastern Somerset coun-
ty, Harmony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
Committee Hearings
SEA AND SHORE FISHERIES

The committee on sea and shore fisher
les will give a public hearing in its room
at the State House. in Augusta
II ESpAY. March Y, at 2 =. NJ.
No. rs. An Act to amend Section is of
Chapter 40 Of the Revised Statutes, relat-
ing to regulation of lobster industry
CLARENCE GOLDTHWAIT, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
MONMOUTH

There was hardly vacant seat in
Cumston hall Friday evening, March
%, when the drama. Just for Fun"
was presented by local talent, with
the following taking part: Eva Wood
bury, Anna Flanders, Helen Pike,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
Momen Of
MddkHge
Many distressing Ailments experienced
by them are Alleviated by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Here is Proof by Women who Know.

Lowell Mass.-"For the last three years have
been troubled with the Change of Life and the bad
feelings common at that time. was In very ner-
vous condition, with headaches and pain good
deal of the time so was unfit to do my work. A
friend asked me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, which did, and it has helped me in
every way. l am not nearly so nervous, no head
ache or pain. / must say that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is the best remedy any sick
woman can ke."-Mrs. MARGARET QUINN, Rear
259 Worthen St., Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

"a.
lBHVR NYRH. except Monday, Portland
uEji, and Boston; 63S A. M.
lk043st78i Lewiston, Farmineton
i2A5&sl7 Rockland. Portland. Bos,
SikStS1:NS ton, Montreal and Oua-
bee; 9.36 A. NJ. Rr,ins-
wick, Lewiston. Portland, Boston: 12 AZ
7. NJ, Hallowell, Gardiner and SO
Gardiner; 3.05 p. NJ. local; 4.07 p. NJ
(express), Brunswick, Rockiand' PORT.
land, Boston and New York: SIS p M
Hallowell, Gardiner and So. Gardiner. g -
r NJ. mot beyond Portland); 10, 10 p M
Lewiston, Bath, Portland, boston. Sun,
days 304 and 10.15 A. M, 3.38 New Worry,
and 1910 +. NJ, Portland and Boston
GOING EAST-I10 a. M, Bangor. "a.
lais, Bar Harbor, ST. John. Haiifar
Aroostook Co. Sunday morning at x
A. NJ. does not connect beyond Rarpnr.
6.33 A. NJ, local to Moosehead lake wi,
Oakland). Belfast. Foxcro.t and RanSor.
s.l7 A. NJ, local to Belfast, Bangor IND
Skowhegan; 1906 P. NJ, Wateryiiie' Ran.
gor; 3: & a r. r., Calais, st. John and
Vile; thence local to Bangor and Matta-
Wamkeag: 800 p. NJ, Wateryille and
Skowhegan; 7.o7 p. NJ, Waterville, skow-
hogan and Bangor. SUNDAYS. $40
253 p. M, for Bangor $50 "A. M and as,
+. NJ. for Skowhegan. '
trains leave Augusta for Halloween
Gardiner and South Gardiner at Gas q .:
A. NJ: 2.4s, 305. Sis. 6.12, 10.4O. Hallowali
and Gardiner only 4O7 p. M. Gardinar
only 304 A. NJ. except MONDAYS
H D. WALDRON, GenI Passenger A..
u. Z. Douglass. Gen'l Mgr, Portland. Ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

burned and itched so I
could not sleep and l was
disfgured.
"A friend of mine advised
me to use Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. | used a sample
and my face began to heal
SO ! bought more and l
used two boxes of Cuticura
Ointment and three cakes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
You are Invited to Write for Free Advice.

No other medicine has been successful
suffering Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable
Women receive and helpful writing
E. Pinham Medicine Co.. Mass Such letters received
and answed by only held strict condolences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

She Tells Her Friends to Take Lydia E. Pinkhas Remedies
North Haven was As had the Change of Life
which trouble all have At first didn't bother
while got bearing down pains.
told me to try different things they my pains One
husband home and said why don't try Lydia
Vegetable Compound and Sanaive Wash? Well
them and took about bottles of Vegetable Compound and could
feel myself reganng health also used Lydia E. Pnkham
sanave Wash and has done great deal of good Any
coming house who suffers from female troubles Change of
Life tell them the Pnkham remedies There
of think world of IsELLA
Box 1917, North Haven Conn.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

Five Of the largest loose-leaf note
books in New England. with covers five
feet long and 20 inches wide, are being
made by the John German Book Bindery
Of Lewiston. These huge books We're
wanted by Chandler Barron. Lewiston
civil engineer, who sent to several diff
ferent concerns for the purpose of get
ting them made, but no other firm would
take the job. The notebooks will be-
come the property of the Portland
Lewiston Tnterurban electric road, and
are made to contain a detailed map of
the country through which the rails of
the company are laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

dress was despatched with the Pres
dents blood He said the night was one
of terror. such as he never wished to
experience a second time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

There is some controversy in West
brook over a movement sponsored by
some Of the clergy. to close all places
Of business on Sunday, even the drug
stores though these may have regular
Sunday hours for prescription business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
biggRedP iInples
DisfiguPedFace
Large and Fiercc-looking. Burned
and Itched So Could Not Sleep.
} Boxes Cuticura Ointment and 8
Cakes Soap Healed. Cost SITS.

81 began to have big red pimples
break out on my face. They were large
and fierce looking and festered. They
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
Augusta Lodge Directory
BETHLEHEM LODGE, No. 3s.F&A v

special communication Friday, Mari
Z3' at L00 +. M, with work in NJ. NJ A..
gree. All sojourning brothers are 81,
daily invited to attend WV
CLAUDE c. COLE. W.M
PEARLE l.. FULLER Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
Funeral of Charles Gousse

The funeral services of the late Charles
Gousse were held Friday morning at )
o. clock from the Catholic church, Rev.
FIR Huot the officiator. The st. John ana
Christopher Columbus Societies were both
represented by the large professions, MI.
Gousse being one of the oldest and most
prominent members. The bearers Were
Charles c. Lampine, Louis Ferland, Ed
mond Pooler and John Brooks. Interment
was at Pine Grove cemetery at Water
vile.
D. r. Stratton of Albion returned from
Boston Friday morning with a car load
of horses. Mr. Stratton unloaded the
horses at Benton and from there to AL
bion; they were driven by transfers.
Fl. A. Plummer who has been confined
to his home at Benton with sprained
ankle is able to walk out
Miss Ellen Cunningham who is en-
gagged as teacher at the Shawmut school.
has gone to Lincoln where she will visit
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. NJ. Roberts of
Springfield. Mass, arrived in town Fri
day. where they will visit Mrs. Roberts
sister, Mrs. Ralph Seabury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
BELFAST

Ae'i 4. walker, a veteran Of the Civil
war; died. recently. after a brief az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
Maine GOSSIP

bath sends word that sea-goinK tugs
engaged in towing barges along tho
coast are being enrolled as RAPIDLY as
possible in the naval reserve. officers
an" ana crews OF these boats are enlisting.
o"icers VINO are eligible after passing
an examination will rank as junior lieu
tenant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

Better the rudest work that tells
a story or records a fact than the
richest without meaning.-John
Ruskin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
CUsHNoC CHAPTER, NO. a.. "a,

Special convocation at Masonic Teu,l.
Thursday evening, March %, al n
O'Clock. Work in Royal Arch. OraesI
visitation by d. ID. G.. ii. z. Clifford !
Pattee. Refreshments. Sojourning com.
panions are cordially invited to attend
LOUElLLE w. WRITTEN, HIP
CHARLES r. CHASE. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

Maine women are to be thoroushIy
cahvassed for signatures to petitions
asking the voters for eoual ripbts
lhese printed petitions are now ready
10 De sent out to the workers through
out the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

Offering his services to this Country
for year without pay in case of war,
Capt. jeremiah Hayes of Belfast, the
veteran master mariner wrote recently
to President wilson. Capt Hayes came
to this country from Ireland before the
mast when he was II years old and is
now 81. He has been a master for Al
wears and only recently he returned
from a trim across
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R, R,
In Effect October 1, 1916.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA.

GOING WEST-3.04 A. NJ.
except Monday, Portland
and Boston; 6.38 A. M.
Lewiston, Farmington
Rockland. Portland, Bos-
ton. Montreal and Que
hna. u DC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

Levi S. Gould of Melrose, Mass, chair
man Of the Middlesex county comms-
sion for many years and first mayor OF
Melrose, who passed away last Thurs
day, was a native of Dixmont, born
there SO years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

"A Belfast man. Capt. Cleveland Downs
was second officer on the steamship VIZ
ilancia when she made her maiden trim
IN 1890. Capt. Baker commanding Tb;s
was one of the first trips Capt Downs
mace IN the steamship service. having
commanded only sailing ships prior IN
that time. Among his more recent com.
inanos was the steamship SARATOGA and
as mate with him at one time on that
snip was Capt. Middleton, who was in
command OF the Vigilancia when she
was torpedoed by a German suhr,.ri,,o
Among the people present in Ford
theatre at Washington when President
Lincoln was shot was the late DR. q X
Yates Of West Paris and his account
OF that tragic incident was UNIQUE in
that he insisted that Booth, the assassin
o1d not shout "Sic Semper Tyrannis" as
most historical records allege. DR..
yates was one of the first admitted to
the theatre that night, and he sat on the
ie1t' opposite the box in which President
Lincoln later took his seat. When the
shooting had taken place DR.. Yates
sprang from his seat to the stage below
and in so doing sprained his ankle. but
ne persisted in an effort to helm and
found a dish Of water and carried in n
the Presidents box. There he saw Lin
coin stretched out, with his head upon
the lap of Laura Keene. whose white
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

CheSterVllle once more has new
town building erected on the site of the
one burned year ago.
On Friday, March %, Hon. James
public spirited men of that city. OBJ
served his seth birthday. Mr. Baxter
has been mayor of Portland has been
chosen again and again as president of
the Maine Historical Society and has
served as president of the New England
Genealogc Society. He has also made
name for himself in the field of litera-
ture and in 1915 he finished the most
important of his literary works. This
is thorough and learned discussion of
the con-Shakespeare controversy I'M
der the title of 1.-The Greatest of Liter
airy Problems
1t Is said of a certain Bangor man
that he has become so obsessed by the
game of checkers that he plays every
moment of his spare time and even
takes the checkerboard to bed with him.
1t is queer. his family says, to hear him
play a solitaire game of checkers
Propped up in bed with a checkerboard
in his lay, he plays against an imagi-
nary adversary. Your move" he will
say to the phantom player and move for
him; then MY move" and he will play
for himself. He continues playing until
sleep overtakes him and then he prob
ably keeps up the game in his dreams.
The government, anticipating war,
has made an appeal to machinists and
skilled laborers of Bangor and other
places. to accept positions in the navy
yards and arsenals at once as pa
triotic duty. 1t is said that just now
skilled mechanics are needed more than
soldiers and sailors.
Levi S. Gould of Melrose, Mass, chair
man of the Middlesex county commas
sion for many years and first mayor of
Melrose, who passed away last Thurs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER No
IL. Q. L. S. Stated meeting on fin,
wednesday OF each month at MasoDL
Temple. All members sojourning in n.
city are invited to attend. -.
ELIZABETH J. HASKELL, ", M 1.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, SEE q
sept6m-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

Chesterville once more has new
town building erected on the site of the
one burned year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

CAPITAL AERiE, NO. 1866, r. O.
Eagles, meets in +. .. 4. hall. 27S Watr
ST., first and third Monday of eae.
month at s o'clock.
HERBERT c. BROWN, Pres
JOHN ARATA. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, Nc. &c, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at 7.3O.
II. Ii. AUSTIN, n. g.
+. +. WESTON, Rec. Sec.
r. NJ. BURNS. Fin. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-26

q .. .. e MOKKILL COMMANDERY
NO. SS. U; Q. q; c: Regular meeting
second and fourth Tuesday evenings Il
$50 O'Clock at Golden Cross lall.
Y. RANDALL BAKER, ". c.
WALTER A. HARMON. K. p.
w. b. CLOUGH. +. X. X.
m-W-f
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-02

4 WHITE girl for general housework. five
room cottage, no washing. Call 2i4 West
u
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-02

NEW YORK. June l.-Duns will say to-
morrow:
With the additional stimulus impaired by
the extensive and increasing government de.
mands, manufacturing in most branches thru
out the country continues under high pressure
whereas In about all sections lesseuing or
ordinary distributye trade has become n
more conspicuous feature The diminished re-
tail transactions largely reflect the backward
ness Of the season and the extreme costs OF
necessities are also influential IN causing
curtailment Of purchases by consumers. That
the restricted movement OF commodities has
in some eases affected collections is now
more evident and where stocks Of staple
goods have not undergone normal depletion
special sales have been inaugurated to re.
duce the accImulations With the recent
preceptible lull in regular buying, report
are heard Of cancellations OF orders and some
machinery not engaged on federal work il
now idle. Yet such instances remain the
exception and while sentiment especially in
the mercantile fields is clearly more con
servative. il is recognized that some abate'
ment Of activity is natural after many months
OF remarkable expansion aud leading IN
tcrests display no loss OF confidence
Weekly bank clearin.s Si,I9s. .O75 CSC, an
increase Of 33.l per CIT over last year