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The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
MOKklLL.

| John Vickery had a telephone installed
recently in his store.
DR.. Trafton Hatch has been very i'll at
his mothers the past week. Miss lnez
Barker has been caring for him, and he is
much better at this writing.
Mrs. Fred Barlow who is keeping house
for Mr.. Vickery and who was dangerous
ly sick last week, having a consultation
of three doctors Jan. 9th, is greatly i'm
proved, and wishes to express her graft
tude to friends and neighbors for their
kind ministrations.
Miss Clara Berry, High school teacher
here, passed her vacation with her people
in Paris, Maine, leaving them in good
health, Dec goth. The following Wednes-
day, she received dispatch stating her
brother had dropped dead from heart
failure. She has the sympathy of her
many friends in Morrill,.
Mr. and Mrs Israel Woodbury., an aged
couple, are both very feeble. Mr.. Wood
bury is Sc years old and has always been
very smart hard working man and re-
markedly we'll preserved for his years.
Lena Woodbury. is caring for them very
faithfully. We have three other aged
couples in town: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Cushman, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis jackson
and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wentworth.
Long may they be spared to their many
friends.
Arthur Hatch had happy find last
week. In the fall he had placed several
barrels of store supplies in his barn, COW
ering them well over. The other day he
was at work in his barn overhauling
some things and found barrel of sugar
entirely hidden that he had forgotten all
about. Mr. Hatch was very nice about
it, instead of keeping it for his own fami-
ly, as many would have done, he notified
the public and is supplying two pounds to
family. The community most thorough
ly appreciate his kindness.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
ENGLAND SPEAKS.

Premier Lloyd George of England, in au
address to the delegates of the trades
union in session in London has made
de finite and clear statement of the war
aims of Great Britain. This address is in
m arked contrast to the equivocal and de-
ceptive utterances of the Kaiser. The
main points necessary for the making of
peace are stated as follows: Belgium
must be completely given up and repara-
ton as far as possible must be made.
Alsace-Lorraine must be given back to
France. Poland must be independent.
Arabia, Palestine, Mesopotamia and Ar
menia must be freed from Turkish domi-
nation and recognized as separate nation
alities The people of the German colo
MES must decide what their future alleg-
lance and government shall be. The Ital-
ian people must be reunited, Germany
must give up and restore Rumania, Serbia
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
Speed Was Justified.

Police magistrates have heard that
stereotyped excuse of speeders-that
something must be wrong with their
speedometer-so often when they are
hailed to court for stepping too hard
on the gas that they welcome any new
stuff, relates a New York correspon-
dent "You are charged with speed
ing % miles an hour" said the magis-
trate of the traffic court to road
burner. "That, sir. is a very danger
GUS speed. Death and disaster Turk
where a motorist travels with such
disregard of the law" "Now, Judge"
said the man at the bar, looking into
the eyes of the magistrate ike
spanked baby waiting for the next
blow. II had heard where / could buy
some sugar, and l was In hurry to
get there" There wasn't much the
magistrate could do in the face OF
that, so he fined the defendant $50.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
Stock Food Substitutes.

In the search for substitutes for live
stock food a German scientist made
ANALYTICAL tests of materials suggested
for the purpose. He found dried rhu-
barb leaves better than hay as fodder
for hogs; kelp may be fed to cattle
and pigs, but it has little nutritive
value; ground straw, which is selling
at from % to so marks the quintal, Is
not good for any animal. nor are
ground pea pods. He advises against
cornstalks and cobs. The seeds of
beets are nutritive, those of parsley
too exciting, those of raisins, if ground
before the oil is extracted, are as good
as hay. Oil cakes made from beech
or other nuts are excellent for cattle.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
Hard on tho Guide.

One of the guides in Glacier National
Park, says Outing, is, or was, named
Mike Shannon. He was born with the
usual Irish sense Of humor. but there
are some tourist vagaries that are be-
yond the range of even his generous
comprehension.
Once upon time he guided nature
loving lady Of more than generous
physical proportions. Mounting her
horse and dismounting was task that
taxed all her powers and incidentally
most of Mikes as well.
At particularly bad place in the
trail majestic pine lowered from the
steep slope. AS they rounded the turn
the lady tourist called to Mike:
"Mr. Guide, help me down."
With some difficulty the feat was ac-
complished. She painted up to the foot
of the tree. There she stood gazing
upward for moment, and then in
loud, clear voice called out:
"Oh tree, salute thee!"
Then she went back to the horse.
"Mr Guide, help me up!"
They accomplished the mounting
with a hundred per cent increase In
effort, and moved forward.
A'What did you say, Mixer" another
guide inquired when Mike told the
story later.
"Me?" said Mike. Nothing; but
Just thought I'd hate to be the Teller
to guide her through the California
redwoods. "-Youth's Companion.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
Worlds Rubber Production.

Early in the war England establish
ed an embargo on crude rubber, and
through her control of the far Eastern
rubber plantations was able to make 1t
effective. Rubber manufacturers later
were permitted to obtain crude rubber
on their written agreement to withhold
shipments of rubber or rubber prod
ucts from the central powers and GER
tain neutrals. The shipments of crude
rubber to this country is still contin-
gent upon the observance of this agree
ment.
The worlds rubber production for
this year is placed at 100000 tons
about double the production at the be-
ginning of the war. About 60 per cent
Is used in the United States.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
THEY HAVE A DARK SECRET
Husband and Brother-ln-LaW Feast
and Smash Piece Of China, Which
Is MysteriousIy Replaced.

Since the coming of the X-ray and
the perfecting of the Bertillon system
dark secrets have lost vogue. Yet Oc.
casionally one of them does escape the
keenest vigilance and tiourishes with
all the old-time mystery, according to
the Kansas City Star
Mrs. Miller has a set of chinaware,
the real creamy ware that the light
shines through. 1t is very old. Mrs
Miller inherited it. She also inherited
the proud right to boast that not enc
piece had ever been broken.
Mrs. Miller went away. Mr.. Miller
entertained his brother-in-law while
she was gone. There were other rel
atives that he might have entertained,
but in an unguarded moment he chose
his brother-in-law.
One night they made feast. They
baked great number of things all In
one pan. s? when it came out of the
oven it seemed to demand that 1t
should all be served on one plate. Mr..
Miller looked over the supply of dishes
that had been left out for his use and
there was really nothing that would
contain it. A wild spirit of revelry
seized Mr. Miller.
"We will do the thing up right" he
shouted
He went boldly into the china closet
and brought out the very largest plat
ter.
When the meal was ended, Mr.. Mil
ler's brotherin-law suggested dish
washing. Mr.. Miller did not favor the
plan, but finally yielded to it against
his better Judgment. What happened
was quite natural.
The platter slipped and fell and
broke.
After all the years, after all the fam
fly pride and care!
From that night on those two men
took up and carried about with them
a dark secret, for this is what they did
each carrying a piece of that plat
ter, they went from one china store to
another until they found it's duplicate.
They carried it home and brought In
WOllldu W WISH IL anu IL OD
the shelf of the china closet.
Now when Mrs. Miller entertains her
friends and one of them says: How
I envy you these beautiful dishes, and
it is so remarkable that not one has
ever been broken Mr.. Miller and his
brother-in-law sit with a far away look
in their eyes and dark secret in their
souls.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
CENTER MONrVILLE.

Mrs. Elijah Gay is dangerously i'll.
The Neighborhood Club was entertain
ed Thursday by Mrs. Lettuce Allen.
D. X. Mcfarland was called to Free
dom Saturday by the illness of his father,
Nathaniel Mcfarland.
E. F. Banton, general manager of the
Knox and Montville Telephone Co., was
called to Augusta Friday on business
connected with the line.
The weather is frigid, the roads can
occasionally be travelled by man who
does not fear death in any form. The
rural delivery man gets around when it
is possible, but at such long intervals
that we feel constrained to ask him each
time we see him how much his baby has
grown since we last met.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

At 4. 80. Young Peoples meeting in the
vestrv All young people cordially invited
to a splendid service. Sunday evening
preaching service at 7S0, minister's topic,
'sThe old maid not a failure: her herolsms
and modern opportunities. A special
sermon by numerous requests. This even
ing Thursday) at 7.30 the weekly prayer
meeting. These services are open to the
public and cordial invitation is extend
ed. Rehearsal of the young people Tor
the coming play will be held after this
service. Preaching at the Northport
Baptist Church at 2.3O Sunday afternoon
The ordinance of communion will be OBJ
served
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
WEIGHED AND FOUND WANTING.

Our Secretary of War has really IN
dertaken to do something to make up for
the absolute failure of his ordnance and
supply departments. But Mr. Baker is
too late TO save his reputation as an
executive officer The committee which
has been laying bare the on-perform-
ances in these two departments has be-
come convinced that a new member of
the Cabinet should be provided for the
period of the war, to be known as the
Secretary of Munitions Mr.. Chamber
lain of Oregon, the chairman of the COM
nlittee, and also Democrat, has prepar-
ed bill to authorize this. The tenor OF
the bill embodies into law pretty nearly
what Gen. Wood advised two years ago.
Mi Baker was urged to leave the deter
mination Of types of ordnance and equip
ment to officers representing the fighting
forces of the Army, and that the pur-
chase of supplies and munitions should
be placed in charge of the ablest civilian
business men of the country. 1t would be
reasonable to suppose that man tit to be
Seer rotary of War would not need to be
advised upon those two important de-
tails. These were matters of prime and
immediate Importance and practical
m an who knew he was himself uniform
ed concerning them, would naturally be-
stir himself in an effort to discover and
employ someone who did know. The
Chamberlain bill will probably become a
law. We hope that the President will
not appoint Baker or Daniels as Sec
rotary of Munitions
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

The first diplomatic game between Rus
STA and Germany has been played. Russia
was cheated in the deal and cheated in
the play. Even before the game was
called Germany had pocketed the stakes
by military occupation of Courland,
Livonia and Esthonia. These are three
Russian provinces bordering on the cast
ern shores of the Baltic sea. They are
almost directly north of Prussia and are
separated from that country only by an
other small Russian province known as
hovna. All these provinces border on
the direct water route from Germany to
Petrograd. Courland, Livonia and Esth-
onia have in all little more area than
the State of Maine and a population of
about 3,0O0 600 Poland was indirectly a
part of the stake for which Russia
thought she was playing to win. We say
indirectly, because although Poland's
population is mostly Slavic, she has for
years felt more desire to be independent
than to be Russian. Poland has about
nine times the area of Maine and d popu-
lation of about 1000, 000. Poland is Dor
oered on the north and west by Prussia
and on the east by Russia. Germany
has forcibly taken possession of three of
the above countries and growls across
the table at Lenine and Trotzky these
are mine" and adds in a whisper $50 are
Kovno and Poland The addition of
these five provinces will straighten Ger
many's eastern boundary, add to her terri
tory an area 10 times that of Maine, peo
pied by 800, 600 to increase her fighting
strength in the future wars of which her
rulers dream. Russia is helpless. She
can neither drive the Germans from her
provinces nor prevent further encroach-
ments Lenine and Trotzky have ruined
her national future. These men were
daring and ambitious to rule Their
weakness lay in the fact that in world
affairs they were novices. They could
not forecast future which all the diplo-
matte world saw clearly. They knew
that Germany was a national highway
man and that. she defended her stolen
booty with the sword. Instead of play
ing their childish peace game, if they
had sounded war cry and led the Bolshe-
wiki to battle they would have some
time been blazoned as patriots Today
they stand forth as the Benedict Arnolds
Of Russia.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
TWO SHARP RAPS.
The Why and Where of IneAicienc

The War Department is inefficient be-
cause instead of choosing experts of all
lines of war work and domestic produc-
ton, the Administration has keener eye
on 1.-THE succession" than on fitting dem
ocracy to the exigency. Roosevelt and
Wood, two of our most efficient and in
spring leaders in this country, are not al
lowed to die for their country.
Volunteers under Roosevelt and organiZa-
ton under General Wood are prohibited.
All that we need is leadership as hospit-
able to mankind as was that of Lincoln
under which two Bull Runs and other
disasters were circumvented. We must
stop proclaiming and begin to achieve
Lewiston Journal.
Of his hundred million emergency war
fund, President Wilson allotted 81, $780,
600 to the committee on public informa-
ton. Say, Woodrow, we'd like awfully
well the details of this item. Consider
able informa ton in 81, $50, 900 these daysl
Marquette, Mich, Chronicle.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
HON. SETH M. CARTER DEAD.

AUBURN, Me-, Jan. 4. Hon. Seth M.
Carter, member of the law firm of White
& Carter, and Maine counsel for the
Maine Central Railroad, died at his home
on Laurel avenue here this afternoon
after long illness.
He was born in Winthrop, July rs, 1854,
son of Asa Warren and Ada May Carter.
He had practiced law at Lewiston since
1877. He was married Dec. Is, 1877, to
Miss Mary A. Crosby. Besides his widow
he leaves two sons, Horace Patten of Mil
waukee, Wis, and Charles Blanchard of
Auburn.
He had been a member of both House
and Senate of the Maine Legislature and
was at one time chairman of the Republic
can State committee.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

faced with color, but always the contrast
is used discretely and not overdone.
A black s attn suit with trimmings of
black fox was worn with black satin
turban and trim embroidered face veil,
and the contrast furnished by a bag of
American beauty satin all done in tiny
ruffles.
Sometimes it was scarlet hat, in tur-
ban shape that set off a sombre costume.
Satin hats are decidedly faddish, in both
black and colors, and satin suits that are
lavishly fur trimmed are much in evil
dence.
Spring Modes.
In the modes shown for Southern wear
advance Spring types may be studied.
Tailored dresses are made of combina-
lions of serge with satin, foulard and
crepe chiffon Hats have a way of match
ing knitting bags, and no material is too
elegant or elaborate for the making of
this now indispensable appurtenance.
Sweaters exploit the brightest colors,
especially vivid green, and are made in
slip-on styles with plain V necks like
soldiers sweater Tweed sport suits in
blues, yellows, pinks and reds are made
up in sporty styles with Norfolk jackets
that differ only in having added fullness in
the peplum. Not that anyone dons Spring
things here where temperatures demand
every bit of fur one can compass, but
women are always interested in the trend
of style, and usually plan ahead, espe
cially if they are good managers.
Opportunities.
Opportunities for remodelling a frock
or suit, or for using up an odd length of
material are many and no combination is
too unusual to be smart if taste rules the
making. Often between time hat does
Yeoman's service at odd intervals for
more than the current season, and is a
good investment. Short lengths of bro
cade make distinctive trimmings for hats
or dresses, or 60 long way toward the
building of handsome bags. Marked
down garments of really fine materials
are useful for many occasions, especially
the type of dressy afternoon gown that
goes anywhere. Beautiful coats are to
be had now at the price of ordinary ones,
and furs at remarkable reductions for
thoroughly reliable skins made in import
ed styles.
saw lovely coats of fur soft and flex-
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
Vain Thought.

"You are looking thin, Gadspur."
THAT'S true"
appetite poor?"
every. I was just thinking that II
my appetite for food were one-tenth
as voracious as my furnaces appetite
for coal. would soon be tipping the
scales at 200 pounds"
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
CARD OF THANKS

3 The Bangor Jewish Relief Committee
wishes to extend their thanks to the
public and to all the committees in Waldo
County for their cooperation and assist
ance in the campaign in Waldo County
Just completed, and it is their sincere
wish that all may have happy and pros
porous year.
BANGOR JEWISH RELIEF COMMITTEE.
SIMON COHEN, Chairman
LOUIS KRISTEN, Treasurer.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

and Monteneero AS to what shall be
done in Russia, the premier states in sub
stance, that this depends upon what
course Russia takes in the immediate fu-
ture. Prussianism will fume and buster
but she knows now what she can depend
upon, and there are many who believe
that she will seriously consider what
Lloyd George has said.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

The coal shortage in Maine is still acute
but it is pleasing to know that Mr.. Ham
lin of Portland, who is our fuel admins
traitor, is vigorously dol g all that can
be done, If we shiver it will not be
his fault. Mr.. Storrow, fuel administra-
tor in Massachusetts, is also doing good
work. New England men are noted for
efficiency in every State in the Union.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
DISEASE IS
EVER THE SAME

And in view of this fact medicine
like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which has
been successful for moro than AZ
years, is safe one to rely upon.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is known
to the people of America as the
standard blood purifier. Its record
is one of general satisfaction and re-
markable results. There is nothing
better as ageneral tonic az appetite
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., 1918-01-10
For Sale

Finely appointed restaurant In shipbuild
ing city IF 5000 population, In best loca-
ton. with large patronage, at the right
figures. Owner going away. Some fine
bargains In real estate. Apply to Dickey.
>Knowlton Real Estate Co., Belfast, Maine.
2wo
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
Strategic Economy.

$50 you are tending your own fur
naceT
"Yes," replied Mr.. Meekton. "And
l rather like it. When Henrietta
starts an argument it is something of
convenience to 60 down cellar and
rattle things around bit"
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

The quarterly bulletin of the Maine
State Board of Agriculture has Just been
issued. It makes a handy reference
book of more than 100 pages and con-
tains complete compendium of all the
laws of Maine relating to Agriculture as
amended to date. 1t is a publication
worthy of place in every grange library
and every farmers home
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

w notice that the ''oldest inhabitant"
has little to say about the cold winters
which he remembers.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

There is only one way to acquire wis
dom, but there are many roads which
lead to fools paradise.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

1t is said that the average wages of the
coal miners is $40 week. This makes
the pay of most of us look rather small
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
WAR SUMMARY.

The Hungarian drive in Italy
seems to be halted. The snow storms
and the distance of the invaders from a
reliable source of supplies adds to the
difficulty of carrying on an offensive.
Although they have occupied large area
the whole drive begins to look like dis
couraging failure. The Italians are daily
adding to their forces and are holding
their lines unbroken. Air fighting, raids
and counter raids are constantly going on.
On the western fronts the Allies are pre-
pared and waiting for an expected Of
fensive by the Germans. A waiting
policy seems wisest for the present, at
least. The communications behind the
Allied lines are ample and i'm good con-
dition, making it possible to send REIN
forcements to any point which the Huns
may choose for an attack. Air fighting
is actively in progress all along the west
ern front. In the eastern war area there
is nothing of Importance taking place.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

The Germans and Austrians have found
the Pave "a wide, wide river to cross"
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10

ible as satin at Shayne's lately that would
be an acquisition to any outfit with sur
prisingly reasonable markings and capes,
stoles and. sets that would adorn any cos
tune proportionately low. A black fox
set, soft and glossy and becoming as only
fox can be, showed all the grace that has
come to be associated with these animal
models.
Patent Leather Fixings.
Patent leather oxfords are the favorite
footwear of the moment, patent leather
purses and bags, especially the big "week
end" types are things desired, and patent
leather hats are very smartly worn for
both fair and foul weather, with sport
clothes or with ordinary tailored things
VERONA CLARKE.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
Morning Musicale in Manhattan.
Distinguished Day Wear. Fur Trimmings
Enrich All Garments. Satin and
Fur. Southern Modes.

TCorres pondence of The Journal
NEW YORK, Jan 7, 1918. Morning
musicales at the hotels bring out the
smartest of day time apparel. The fur
trimmed wraps and gowns make such
lavish use of the various pelts that the
wooden or satin material is so subordinate
that it might rather be described as the
trimming A coat dress of brown duve-
tyn in beaver had cape of the fur that
Rugged the shoulders in true Victorian
fashion at Ritz musical.
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
Vivid Color Contrasts.

1t was noticeable that dark suits or
coat dresses were usually relieved by
some bright dash of clear color, intro
duced in an original way.
Sometimes it was only vivid lining
that showed at the edge of coat or the
small scarf ends finishing the belt were
The Republican journal., 1918-01-10
For Sale

A small gas heater suitable for heating a
ath room or any small room. Is good as
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THE JOURNAL OFFICE.