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The Parker post., 1918-11-02
HOME RULE BILL.

Legislative Home Rule known on
the ballot officially as 1912 (Yes) and
1913 (No) is dividing interest with
the proposed compensation amend
ment and the land laws. So far
however. no opposition has developed
against the proposed redistrictlng
measure from any source and all fac
tions forecast its passage.
Under the proposed amendment.
the old arbitrary system of represen-
tation will be abolished, so far, as the
lower house is concerned The pres
ent basis of representation was fixed
in the constitutional convention ami
did not provide for the natural
growth OF the state. AS a conse-
quence, according to people who are
advocates of the measure, the state
could double in size and the same
number OF representatives would sit
in the lower house of the legislature.
However, it would not matter which
county increased it's population: 1t
could not grow, so far as power in
the law making body is concerned
Another feature of the bill is that
the present representation of any
county can not be lowered The
amendment does not affect the sena-
torial candidates in any way They
will continue to be elected at large.
Should the measure pass much Of
the hodge-dodge system Of selecting
Legislators will be eliminated The
districting will bring the duty OF the
voter close to his home He will
know his man before voting More
responsibility will be a result.
There is not county ir the state
in which favorable majority should
not be cast for 102. All are equally
interested and in the future may de-
sire greater representation than they
now have.
The Parker post., 1918-11-02

war organization. 1t would not be
either good business or political
policy to make general changes, par
ticularly during progress Of hostili-
ties. The war is nearly won. Should
we hazard victory by sweeping
changes in one branch of the govern
ment? This consideration is especial
ly important when we bear in mind
that such changes would unquestion-
ably lead to vital disagreements be-
tween the chief executive and the
law-making body
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Sentence of the Court.

Mr. Potter, an irish magistrate, iF
prOnouncing the sentence OF til" court
said to u notorious drunllard: OF
will be confined in jail for the longes'
period fhe law will allow and | Sin
cere1y hupe you will devote some pol'
ton Of the time to Cu"Sing whisky ,
II WILL" was the answer, "nnd Po.'
ter, too"
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STAND BY THE PRESIDENT.

Congress is now controlled by a
democratic majority in both houses.
with a democratic president chosen
in 1915, before our entry into the
war. The committees in congress
are controlled by men of the presi-
dents own party and, as such, COM
plete harmony prevails between the
two branches of the government.
The president is chief
in the prosecution of the war; con-
gress votes him money and men.
The. president determines economic
policies essential to the proper devel-
opment of the nations strength in
war; congress vitalizes these policies
by giving them statutory force. The
president controls our participation
in the peace conference, being respon
sible for the maintenance of our pur-
poses in victory; the senate advises
and consents to the ratification of the
peace terms, and may even rewrite
and amend or summari!y reject the
treaty. Can there be doubt as to the
wisdom of continuing unchanged the
control of congress until the issues
of the war are fully determined?
The advent of war found the dem
ocrats in control of the presidential
office and of congress. The conduct
of the war has thus been directed.
II the country approves, there is bur
one safe course and that is to avoid
changes that might jeopardize our
entire program. Both common
sense and good business judgment
dictate such a course.
Congressional action is largely de-
termined by the committees of the
two houses. These committees are
usually guided by the chairman. a
republican senate would mean re-
publican chairmen of committees,
with Boies Penrose at the head of
the finance committee, which writes
revenue laws; and Henry Cabot
Lodge at the head of the foreign re
lations committee, which handles ali
treaties with foreign powers A re-
publican house would mean republi
can chairmen of committees, with
such republican leaders as Fordney
Haughen, Campbell of Kansas, AMI
Hayes of California at their heads
all men who have antagonized war
measures and the policies Of Presi-
dent Wilson. Republican control o.
the committees of congress would tic
the hands of the president in both
legislation and the making of treat
les. Inevitable disagreements would
arise between the president and con-
gress. The net would be obstruC-
tion and delay Can the country at
ford to take chances in time OF war
The committees of congress are now
harmonious with the executive, and
responsive to his leadership Con :
gress is part of the war machinery.
The committees of congress are like
wise essential units in the nation $
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To the Voters of Yuma County,.

The will probably down history of apparent
political harmony and properly the only public business real
being the triumphant winning the all candidates and
candidates. have relegaed the background.
Now however that Yuma county the patriotic efforts of her
all walks of fe has magnifceny the
Fourth Liberty and her public duty
has the time being discharged be that their
directed another of really
ahat electng the officials who the county for the
next Of Office therefore placing before the public notice
candidacy for the Office Judge the Superior Court Yuma
county.
The nomination for this Office has been given by the members
of great political party Though this done without sota
against my Wishes it properly
who thus bestowed this mark of their confidence
that make the election.
Justice fair play, and particularly deep rights
of the humble and the unfortunate and administration the
hand without fear
that with
almost the form of religious beliefs and believe without pang
much merits that have the fiber the
law Not the least merit think that of changing
political clothes according the strength the political the
community which lot for the gaining
self in Importance in power.
the Office which essentially
political office respectfully the support of the
electors all political parties assuring that political considerations
will be allowed official should be
trusted with the duties of high Office that judge
Respectfully submitting claims your favorable consideration for
the Office which aspire
Yours for the winning the and for the uphong
daily lives the principles which the being fought
Judge Superior Yuma County Election Novm.
ber s. 1918
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TO THE VOTERS OF YUMA COUNTY

literally the
Republican
house
limit military
a a
November
ROADs-sCHOOIs ECONOMICAL ALTON
10 P. COREY
MEMBER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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HOME RULE LEAGUE-ROBERT H.
LAWRENCE D. CLARK, Secretary DrectorsROBERT SOUTH
GATE Member of Legislative Committee
GARDNER
Company; w B. TWTCHELL
j. W. ETTER Glendale, Arizona, Farmer LAWRENCE CLARK
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SEARSMONT

Mrs. Elmer Clark and children Forest
and Margaret of Rockland are visiting
her father, James Googins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Black and daughter
Martha of Manton, R. l., are guests OF
their aunt, Mrs. Mary Bryant.
Mrs. Doris Holmes has as guests her
sister, Mrs. Louise Holmes, and their
mother, Mrs. Ella Wentworth of Boston.
Doris and Beulah Roakes of Camden
are spending their vacation with their
GRANDPARENTS, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles An
drews.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Thomas of RoX-
bury, Mass, who are stopping at the old
home Mace this summer, were recent
guests of their uncle, >Don Thomas and
family.
Mrs. Milbury Hunt and daughter limo
gene returned from Lincolnvllle Beach
Saturday where they were the guests OF
her sister, Miss Angie Drinkwater, IN
their old home.
Marshall Jackson has resigned his posi-
tion in Waterville to come home to live
with his mother, Mrs. Sadie jackson,
and her uncle, MIR. Charles Wetherbee'
who is nearly 90 years old.
The village SCHOOLS opened MONDAY
with Miss Helen Gray of Stonlngton as
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EAST SEARSMONT.

Arad Mahoney made business trip to
East Northport August 18th.
Miss Morse of Washington, D. c., is
with Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Thomas for a
time.
Frank Donnell of Somerville, Mass,
called on old friends in this section re-
Gently.
Mrs. Velma Ordway and two children
of Lincolnville were recent guests OF
Mrs Albert Mariner.
Joseph Donnell has returned to Somer-
vile, Mass, after two weeks visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Wood.
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin C. Thomas of Rox-
bury, Mass, are at their old home, Pleas
ant View farm, for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Arnold of Belfast
and Mrs. Nellie Cunningham of Frank
lin, Mass, were at F. E. Gelo's August
18th.
Mrs. George Plaisted of Maiden, Mass,
her daughter, Mrs Raymond Packard,
and little daughter, Pauline, and Dorothy
Packard of the village called on relatives
IN this section August 18th.
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WATERPROOF.

A cold star has been placed in the ser
vice flag for Corporal Benjamin Berry
Mrs. BENJAMIN Thompson has been
guest recently of Mrs. F. D. Pullen IN
Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Mckinney are
spending two weeks at their cottage In
Northport.
Lewis Atwood returned Thursday from
Portland and other cities and towns IN
that vicinity.
Neal Merrill of Freeport was a guest
last week at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. B. Nealley
Miss Louise McDonough of Belfast has
been the guest of relatives here few
days recently.
Capts. O. B. Faulkingham and Chas.
Crockett, ST., returned home Thursday
from fishing trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hill of New
Hampshire are guests of his parents, Mr..
! and Mrs. c. r. Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Young, Randall
Young and his cousin, Norris Clement,
spent last week in Northport.
Miss I. E. Grant went to Boston Satur-
dav where she will be the guest of her
friend, Miss Corinne Barnard.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bell of Everett,
Mass, who spent their vacation IN town.
left Friday on their return home.
i Miss Jennie Trip was called home last
week by the serious illness with measles
of her mother, Mrs. w. P. Trip.
| Miss Harriet Moody arrived home Fri
day from years stay in Montana, as the
guest of her brother, Clare Moody.
| Calvin Mayo of Sherman returned
home Monday after visit OF several
days with his cousin, R. L. Clements.
! Mr.. and Mrs. William Atwood and son
Billy of Bangor, spent the weekend at
the home of his father, Lewis Atwood.
j Henry Sanborn of Bangor was caller
at the home of Mrs. Treat Fellows and
Miss Jennie Grant Thursday afternoon.
Rev. Chas. R. Carleton of Pressure Isle,
who with his family is spending his vaca'
! ton here at his old home, occupied the
pulpit of the NJ. E. church last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs E. H. Clements, Harry
Tibbetts. Miss Ida Littlefield and guest s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks of Lincoln, N. H.,
were callers at the homes of A. T. Rltchle
and r. L. Clements Friday evening.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. William henn edy and
daughters, the Misses Margie, Elizabeth
and Harriet of Dorchester, Mass, ana
Lewis Atwood were guests of MI. ana
Mrs. William Atwood at the bangor
Canoe Club Friday.
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SOUTH MONTVILLE.

Forrest E. Howes and family of Milton,
Mass, are visiting relatives
Mrs. Abbie L. Eames of Holliston,
Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. B.
Morse.
Robert Drummond and wife of Provi-
dence, R. l., are visiting her uncle, c. S.
Adams.
MIR, and Mrs. C. A. Morton of Howard,
R. l.. spent week with his sister, MIS-
O. W. Ripley.
Mrs. O. P. Fuller, Orville Gross, wife
and son of Camden, spent day this
week with relatives.
South Montville Grange held its annua
memorial service Sunday afternoon witt
appropriate exercises.
Mrs. Affie Plummer and daughter OF
Boston, Mass, visited Mr.. and Mrs John
O. Adams last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell Colby and o. W
Ripley spent the weekend with MI ane
Mrs. C.. E. Skinner at Port Clyde.
| DIR. Wallace w. Dyson and wife o.
Portland came by auto and VISITED MI
and Mrs. Charles B. Dickey last week.
Edwin Martin and wife and Elwlr
Adams attended the celebration OF Free
dom academy at Freedom last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Werner L. Bennett ane
children of Everett, Mass, has beer
visiting her sister, Mrs Carl L. Adams
Miss Lila Gould of Michigan spent
fev DAVIS with her aunt, Mrs. Emma Curtis
q n her return home she will 60 u
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Government Navigation School
at Rockland.

With 40 students now IN ATTENDANCE
the Governments Free Navigation School
in Rockland has established a new record
Twelve of these students Will go TO BAN
COR during the week to take their examl-
nat;ons before the federal steamboat IN
snectors', but with nearly 20 applications
IN file there is little danger that the
school will be reduced in size
In the new graduating class are Martln
Salisbury. Bar Harbor; Herbert K.
Dver Searsport; Cecil H. Farnham, West
Rrooksyille; Clarence L. Smith, Atlantic;
Wildred H. Conary, Deer Isle; Forrest n.
Torrev. Tenants Harbor, Edwin b.
Greenlaw. Sunset; Hersey l. Philbrook
and Harris E. Kalloch, Thomaston; Ever
ett W. Turner, North Haven; Swansy u.
Burns and Roy Morton, Friendship; Dom
ald Burnley and Charles Rich, Rockland.
The newly entered students are Camille
r Chelin. East Indies; Walter G. brown
and Rodney F. Gray, Castine; Harry &.
Indkins Stonington; Blanchard r. Orne
and Lew J. Wallace, friendship; Wesley
M Stimson and Aubrey Delano, Vlnal-
haven: Frank H. Powers and Arthur Z.
Marshall. Deer Isle; Harry &, Bridges,
Rockland Nat
Mr. Chelin is a fine type OF the East
Indian sailor, who has been mate Tor a
numher of years in the vessels OF the
snow fleet. He is well grounded IN navl-
CATION lore and bids fair to make most
capable deck officer.
Instructor Charles R. Magee, and his
assistant, Milton A: Phllbrook' are wen
pleased with the CALDER OF the men com
posing the present school ana INC ueep
interest which is being SHOWN Ill the
three daily sessions. ,
Thus far the Rockland school mas grad
uated 112 men.
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FREEDOM.

Mr.. Jerry Hail has bought a house il
Bath and will move September 1st
Word has been received that Corporal
Roy Sparrow has arrived safely overseas
Mr. Fred Vose has rented Mrs. Samuel
Bryant's house and will move in Septem-
Der list.
Mr.. Charles Sampson, who has been at
home short furlough, has returned to
New York
Mr.. Norman Wiggin and family from
Somerville, Mass, are passing their vaca-
ton with their sister, Mrs. Frank Tyler.
Mrs. Carter B. Keene from Washing
ton, D. c., with several of her lady
friends are stopping at the Keene home
stead in the village.
Rev. Shorer Wiggin, son of Rev. Wes-
ley Wiggin, will preach in Freedom
church at the usual hour 1880 Sunday
morning, September list.
The Ladies Circle met with Mrs Olive
Stewart last Thursday There was a
large number present and after the bust
ness fine treat was served.
Old Home day which was observed in
the village Aug. 23rd was success in
every way. The band parade and the
speaking was greatly enjoyed by all and
the Ladies Circle cleared from their lunch
counter and ice cream sale $28.
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THE CHURCHES.

Trinity Reformed church will hold ser
vices next Sunday at 2. 80 p. m, followed
py Sunday school.
The usual service be will held Sunday
morning at the Baptist Church at 10.45.
Rev. Harry H. Upton will supply the
pulpit. Sunday school at noon. Prayer
meeting this Thursday) evening at $50.
There will be preaching by Rev. Adolph
Rossbach of East Boston at the North
CONGREGATIONAL church next Sunday at
10,45 a. M A special business meeting
will follow this service. All are urged to
attend as business of Importance will be
taken up.
The Peoples Methodist Church, Rev.
Charles W. Martin, pastor. Parsonage,
No. Court street. Telephone, 213-1l.
Sunday morning, preaching, AS, play
ing with fire." Sunday school, IL. Sum-
dav evening, preaching, 7.3O. Preliml-
nary war talk, Is MINI Sermon, "Walk-
ing with God" Prayer meeting will be
omitted this week to g i've place to the
Northport Campmeeting services, where
a new inspiration and enthusiasm is be-
ing rekindled Plan to 60 there for some
of the services Meetings, mornings at
1O. 90; afternoons at2 200; evenings at 7.3O.
Meetings close Friday night Peoples
church has open doors for all ard strang-
ers in town are especially welcome.
The last regular Sunday morning ser
vice for the present season at Saint Mar
earet's Chapel was conducted by the
Rev. Godfrey M. Brinley of st. Paurs
School, Concord N. H., on August 25t h,
and was a notable one. The baptismal
font. presented to the chapel by Mrs.
Horace B. Pearson of Brookline, Mass,
N memory of her mother, the late Alma
c. Field, was consecrated, following
which brief memorial service was held
for Mrs. Allan McLane. The Rev Mi
Briefly spoke with much feeling OF the
Dlameless Christian life of Mrs. McLane,
Of her devotion to the church, and OF her
tireless efforts in helping to make the
erection of Saint Margaret's possible. 1t
is hoped to place a stained glass window
OF some other fitting memorial to Mrs.
McLane in the church at some future
time. The morning service closed with
the celebration Of Holy Communion, the
handsome new altar cloths made by MISS
Gammons in memory of her parents beng
used for the first time.
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NORTH ELESBOK0

Miss Elsie Bates entertained number
of her friends at lawn party Thursday
evening, Aug. 22nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Rose of Rockland
were in town last week for brief visit
with his mother, Mrs. Julia Rose.
Mrs. Lyndon Quincy and daughter
Marion returned August 23rd to Atlantic,
after visit with Mrs. Annie Bunker.
Mr., Robert Healey of Winchester,
Mass, arrived last week for visit with
his family, who have been spending the
summer in town.
Miss Beulah Philbrook and friend, Miss
Chadwick, returned to their home IN
Brewer August Gath, after few weeks
camping on the shore near Mr.. Heald's.
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NORTHPORT.

The Methodist campmeeting is in ses-
sion at the auditorium this week with
Rev. Albert E. Morris of Bangor as lead
er, Rev. Charles W. Martin of Belfast
occupied the pulpit Monday and Rev.
Albert E. Luce of Rockand Tuesday
evening. The music, under the direction
of Rev. Frederick Palladino of Bucks
port, is strong feature of the many in
teresting sessions. There is large at
tendance and the spirit is unusually good.
At the musicale on Sunday afternoon
at the Country Club, Mrs. Dorothy Miller
Duckwitz of Toledo, pupil OF Copeland,
the Boston composer, was the sololst.
Her selections were well chosen ana
showed her brilliant style to good adj
vantage. Each number was enthusiasm
cally received and she received we'll de-
served applause. Mrs. Duckwltz was
entertained at dinner by Mrs. G. q. Hall
Of BOSTON. summer resident Of Lincoln
VILE. where Mr.. Copeland is receiving
pupils this season.
The cabaret at the Country Club Tues
day evening was an unqualified success
At least 100 people were served at the
6. 80 supper and every seat and all the
standing room taken at the evening pro-
gram which included readings and stories
by James Bradbury of New York; vocal
solos by Mrs Baronson, summer resi-
dent at LincoInville Beach; the interpre-
tation of Mother Goose stories byMlssEve-
lyn Flanders The mocktrial, genuine pur-
lesoue and free lance factory of 'slams"
was very amusing even to those involved
Charles E. Kennedy was Judge; Y. w.
Dickey, sheriff; Cecil Clay, attorney TOT
the State and Miss Anne M. klttredge
for the defendant, when Ralph M flan-
ders was given trial for the larceny OF
bottle of New England rum. MI. ana
Mrs. S. A. Parker, Mrs. S. G. Pattee ana
Fred. T. Chase were the witnesses. Inc
prisoner was found guilty and ordered 10
set up for the court, ETC., and IL was
further ordered that he be made president
of the Club the coming year.
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NORTH MONTWILLE.

Mr.. Loren Penney from Massachusetts,
has been visiting at Mr.. Wilbur Penney
the past week.
Mrs. E. F. Banton is visiting friends in
Portland for few days.
Mr.. Charles Written, who is so very
sick, remains about the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Nutter and j. W.
Deane visited relatives in jefferson last
Wednesday.
Miss Myrtle Sibley visited friends in
Rockland last week, returning home Sun
day.
Charles Stephenson has been working
for Mrs. Cora Lamb the past week.
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TO CONSERVE GASOLINE.

WASHINGTON, August q. The Fuel
Administration today called on the public
east of the Mississippi to stop using gaso-
line for passenger automobiles, motor
cycles and motor boats on Sunday until
further notice. Unless voluntary action
on the part of the public improves the
gasoline situation, notice is given that
the administration will be Obliged to en-
force prohibitory regulations.
The following exceptions to the request
are made:
Tractors and motor trucks engaged in
hauling of freight, physicians automo-
biles. ambulances, fire and police appara-
tvs. public utilities, repair wagons, gaso-
line railway equipment and motor vehl-
Giles used by persons living IN rural COM
munjtjes without other means of trans
portation.
Automobiles, for hire, including taxi
cabs. are included in the class of motor
vehicles that are expected to observe the
request.