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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
u. OF M. MAY BE ARMY SCHOOL.

Bangor, Me-, Jan. 6.-Announcement
was made by President R. j. Alley OF the
University of Maine Tuesday that the
University will be turned into training
school for soldiers thus summer if the War
department carries out a proposed plan
for teaching men of the National Army
the various mechanical trades that are
necessary for the prosecution of the war.
After learning that the War Depart
ment is considering to educate 200, 900
men in mechanical trades for the Ma
tional Army in the state universities of
the country, President Alley promptly
offered the institution to the Government
University of Maine and it's faculty are
at the service of the Government for
whatever use may be desired.
President Alley said that if the offer is
accepted, it is probable that from 500 to
700 men will be trained on the Orono
campus. The trades to be taught will
probably include gas engine work, auto
mobile driving, surveying, transit work,
etc., chemistry, gas and flame work,
carpentry, blacksmithing, craftsmanship,
various branches of electrical, chemical
and sanitary engineering, machine work,
pattern making and wireless.
The war department is now on the
point of announcing decision in regard
to training men at the state universities,
and it is proba Bile that in the very near
future, preparations for this war training
work will be under way at Orono
Admirable facilities for this sort of
training are to be found al the University
of Maine with its deliberately equipped
machine shops, physical and chemical
laboratories and a faculty of scientific
specialists. There is an astronomical
observatory where future aviators may
learn the rudiments of astronomy. The
unusual housing facilities, making it I'M
necessary to erect buildings for the men
will doubtless strongly appeal to the w ar
department which doubtless realizes that
the university is ready to go into the
work of training soldiers In the mechani-
cal arts at a moments notice 1t is prob
able that the men selected for this special
training will come from the second draft
to be called out in February or March
State superintendent of Schools Thomas
has been corresponding with the Govern
ment about this proposition and will CO.
operate III furLherlng it. He is shortly to
enter the, Government service in con-
nection with Federal War education work
at salary of 81 90 year.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

cause it could go nowhere else, aito-
getIer to the liking of the occupants
Of the cottages aforesaid. L notlced'
for instance as | jostled my way from
spot to spot, an old feloW, stoop'
shouldered, hollow-cheSted and White
bearded as his pairIafchaI fofebears'
who had squ4tted with his packs on
the front steps If a freShly-palnted
cottage. He syInbolized the eternal
wanderer Injured To his lot by wise
accordance of the utter impoSSlolllty
of escape from it and who is content
if he can snatch but moment be-
tween whites of the long rest that is
both the reward and the just portion
of old age.
But even this scant tarrying by the
WAY is denied him. From the window
of the second story he head of a Wig
orous cid Wonan Urorudes and she
shrills down at him: Is it for trash
like you that pay $50 for painting my
cottage?
"Must 1 sweep up the old shoes and
paper and dirt you leave behind, oh,
impudent one? Why don't you sell
your filthy rags in the swell neighbor-
hoods where you buy them? Get out!
Ten curses rest on you for everyone
of your years: VIII you go or shall
| send for the pnlice.'
Solemnly he shakes his white head.
BY tie written laws that govern real
estate the cottage is hers; Ivy the I'M
written laws established by the market
the steps are his for the day. He
stands on his RIGHTS, turning a deaf
ear to her stream Of oblo4uE. so she
adopts more effective measures and
drenches him and his precious stores
with buckets Of water, tossed forth
with swift and unerring hands. His
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
Letter from Hon. John A. Peters

In explanation of his attitude on the
subject Of military service by aliens,
Hon. John A Peters, representative IN
Congress from the third Maine district,
writes to The Journal:
am very earnestly of the opinion that
aliens in this country, subjects OF coun-
tries in this fight on our side, should
either be brought under the PROVISIONS
of our seiectiVe draft law or placed where
they can be reached by the Governments
of their own countries for the same pur-
pose. Ii would be a disgrace to fight this
war with our own boys and leave any
alien Stacker enjoying the hospitality OF
this country.
This matter was considered by the
House of REPRESENTATIVES last summer
A member Of the Foreign Relations Com
mittee, which had it in charge, consulted
me in relation to the draft OF bill and
its effect and bill was drawn that had
some real teeth in it,-more so than a
bill which had passed the Senate, At
this point the Secretary OF State inter-
vened, came before the Committee in
executive session and gave them some
very urgent reasons why further action
e'A~
matter up with the foreign governments
interested. The Committee granted his
request as it was obvious that to get the
best results we must work in harmony
with the allies.
believe it is the purpose of the State
Department to make treaties with other
governments so that their subjects ellgl-
BILE for military service shall be sent home
in exchange for any of our subjects, SINH
larly situated in their countries.
You can see that this would be much
more desirable and effective than simply
bringing aliens here under our draft law.
For instance, in the case of England they
draft citizens between eighteen and
thirty-four years of age and if we simp-
ly brought them under our laws we could
only take those between twentyone and
thirty-one. They had better all 60 home
and fight so long as we are fighting a
common enemy. That is the plan that
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
MAINE ITEMS.
Teddy Coming,

Former President Roosevelt will de-
liver a patriotic address at the Republi-
can State Convention at Bangor March
18th This announcement was made by
Frank j. Ham, chairman of the Republi-
can State Committee, after he had re-
ceived a telephone message from Gov
Carl f. Milliken that he had called upon
Colonel Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and Sc
cured his acceptance of an invitation
from the State committee and the Maine
delegation to Congress. Gov Mllllken
was at Boston on his way home from
Washington
The political pot is beginning to bubble
a trifle already in Somerset county and
Frank L. Harding of Madison has come
to the front and announced himself Re-
publican candidate for nomination at the
June primaries for the Office Of sheriff in
Somerset county,
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weeks Work-sustenance perhaps for
family, home and hjmself-are gone.
1t is roo much for even his stoical spir-
ii and hr Wc"pS.
All Naj'onaiities in Throng.
You are deeply sorry for him. but in
this Kaleidoscope scene which appeals
to so many emotions none can abide
for long, Curiosity captures y'sl and
you are tugged on against your Will to
see how and to whom are disposed all
the clothes that Chicago casts off.
Greek. Italian, Siuy-memberS of the
various clans that make Balsted street
so cosmopolitan and picturesque
move through the clam0ring hosts that
would thrust bargains on them. The
color of Il particular suit strikes the
fancy of Il liond NOrseman. He takes
off his own coat and tries Oh the prof
fercd garment. Does it fiji? The plas-
ter, says the salesman, fits the wall no
better Now the price remains for con-
sideration. At SITE for Il suit which
he is assured he could buy nowhere
else for $12 this possible customer
balkS. The lining is torn too badly for
all the kings thread and all the kings
needles ever to put it back into shape.
Your salesman. grants this willingly.
He Swears he is no liar and has not
time to deny the obvious. But, after
all, what does one want with lining in
such hot weather? 1t is suit made
for the Zephyrs of summer and not the
blasts Of winter. Tear out the lining
look on il as if it We're not-and the
suit may be had for $1.25. Thus the
bargain is concluded aud You have an
insight into manners and methods.
You wander onward through the
ever thickeuing crowds, refusing to
seize time by the forelock and pur-
chase winter coats nj summer prices.
But others, and especially secondhand
dealers whose stores are scattered
throughout the city are more alert
than yourself and snap up these bar
gains.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

we are trying to work out, One might
think that we were negligent in not pass
ing law at once bringing aliens sunder
the draft. If the plan above mentioned
works out, it will be much more advant-
ageous and better result will be accom-
lished without any friction with foreign
governments, which very well might
arise if we should draft their citizens for
service without their consent
A resolution has just been introduced
in the House asking the Secretary of
State to inform us what progress is being
made by his Department along these
lines, From the above you will see that
we are far from asleep in this matter and
| hope that something will soon be &C
complished to remedy the situation.
Yours truly,
JOHN A. PETERS.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

WALDO IS In Court of Probate held at
R.lfast ON the 9th day of January, 1918 ADA
R Morton, executrix of the will OF Horace j.
Morton. late of Belfast, in said County, DE.
ceased, having presented her hrst aceouh. %
Standardization of said estate, tog ether with
her private claim, for allowance
orderea that notice thereof be given. three
,,aaLs snccesslyely. in The Republican Journal
a newspaper published in Belfast, In sald
County, that ali persons interested may attend
Of Probate Court, to be held at Bel asst. on
the 18th day of February next. and show
ca1se, if any they have, why the said account
should not be allowed.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. E. JOHNSON, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
TO SAVE LEATHEN.

New York, Jan. t6--ln order that the
nation leather supply may be conserved
as much as possible, lower boots for Wo-
men have been decreed by the National
Boot y Shoe Manufacturers association
which concluded It's annual convention
here TODAY. The height of women shoes
next fall viii not exceed nine inches
above the heel, with the possibility Of
another cut of half an inch if further
saving becomes necessary.
The association also decided to limit
colors Women's shoes viii be made only
in black, white, two shades of tan and
two shades of gray. Mems shoes will be
made in black and two shades of tan.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

WALDO IS. In Court of Probate, held a.
Belfast, on the 9Th day of January, 1915
Samuel II West. admins traitor ON the estate
of Judith H. West. late of Stockton Springs
in said County, deceased, having presented his
first and final account of administration of SAID
estate for allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given. three
weeks successfully, in The Republican Jour
nal, newspaper published in Belfast, in said
County, that all persons interested may at
tend at Probate Court, to be held at Belfast,
on the 18th day of f bruary next, and show
cause if any they have, why the said account
should not be allowed
ELLERY BOWDEN, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. + JOHNSON, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
ALL SORTS
POISONED.

Mountain, Wis, Jan. 5.-Thirty-eig
men in lumber camp here are seriously
i'll as a result of being poisoned Sunday
night Frank Zuback, chore boy, has
been arrested and the federal authorities
have been notified.
When arrested Zinback carried pass
ports from Switzerland countersigned by
former Ambassador Won Bernstorf 1t is
said he is a German He arrived in the
camp two days before the men were
poisoned.
Poor little dupe, hired with German
gold.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

"a Arabian Nights the genii be-
N came extinct. What bosh.
know for certainty that one of that
superhuman race makes his appear
ance every Sunday morning at s
o'clock, weather permitting, at the cor
ner of 18th and jefferson streets,
writes l. X. Friedman in the Chicago
News. Here for a minute, though In
visible, he takes his stand, claps his
hands and then presto - what a
Transformation has been worked!
The windows Of the little dyeing
and cleaning shops that hug Jefferson
street are flung open and piles Of sec
ond hand clothing-"ti fixed and "un-
fixed" as the Yiddish signboards pro
clain-come sailing down on the side
walks and the pavement Of the road.
One-horse wagons laden with old
clothes push their way slowly eastward
from Halsted street, WheelbarroWs
freighted with cast off garments com
pete for place with pushcarts piled
high with the same merchandise, chile
other enterprising hands have fash
toned crude vehicles out of soap boxes
and discarded pairs of bicycle wheels
to trundle more of these old wares
hither.
The less fortunate, white and black
bearded men and stout youths, whose
legs are the only machines granted
them to overcome the inertia OF mat
ter, totter along. bent double by the
heavy packs OF discarded wearing APP
parel they carry Oh heir bucks Here
and there Il son or j wife, coming 10
the assistance Of the hrcadwinner OF
the family, drags along tue surplus OF
the goods in crippled vaiieoS, bags ana
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
. Sound Doctrine.

"The Commercial has long argued that
to handle business propositions business
men should be selected. The Ignorance
of business conditions now shown by
Mr. Garfield, whose training is that OF a
college professor, promises to intllct a
terrible blow upon the business OF the
east. The college professors should be
allowed to stick to their books and leave
business affairs to be handled by business
."-Bangor Commercial.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
U-BOAT TOLL.

Another marked decrease in the weekly
sinklngs of British merchantmen by mine
or submarine is noted in the report of the
Admiralty issued Jan 10. In this period,
only SIX merchantmen Of 1,600 tons or
over were sunk, and in addition two mer-
chantmen under l., 600 tons and two fish
ing vessels.
In the previous week the Admiralty re
ported the loss by mine or submarine of
10 merchantmen of 1000 tons or over
three merchantmen under that tonnage
and four fishing vessels. The report of
Jan. gave the sinking as q, 10 being
|, 600 tons or over
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
PROSPECT FERRY.

Mrs. E. w. Grindle will entertain the
H. H. club Jan. 10th.
Eugene Barnes went back to the ship
yard in Stockton last week.
Mrs. Fred Bowdoin was in Ellsworth
several days last week on business.
Edward Avery and Ernest Hartman
were in Belfast last week on business.
Miss Lucy Grindle has been home from
Bucksport to spend last week with her
parents.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

A few days ago Captain Lewis Whistler
killed four men with an axe, roboeo the
army bank at Camp Funston, Kansas,
and stole S62,826. He afterwards COM
mittted suicide. After long search the
hiding place of the money was discovered
and the cash was returned to the bank
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. The sub
scriber hereby gives notice that he has heen
duly appointed administrator of the estate of
PERCIVAL M. CHM, late OF Prospect.
in the County of Waldo. deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate CT said de-
ceased are de sired to present the same for set
Element, and all indebted thereto are request
ed to make payment Immediately to my au-
thorized agent. Theodore H. Smith, Bucks
port. Maine. EvANDEn H. oANN'
Atlanta. Georgia, Jan. 8, 1918
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

Alta Probate, Court hello at Belfast, within and
for the County OF Waldo, on the secoI d
Tuesday of January, d. 1918.
A certain instrument, Purpoltii x 10 be the
last will and testafne MT of William Franklin
CuIlemer. late of IIncolnvil!e, in said County
of Waldo, deceased, having been presented for
probate. with petition erA, ing that said Will be
slloxy.d and that letters testamentary issue to
George W. Colem,r. the executor nsmed
ii ertin, without giving bond, said VIII so pro
vidi e.
Ordered. That nntice be given 10 all persons
interested hv causing a co, OF this order to
he published tim &c weeks successfully III Inc
Republican journal, newspaper publlshed al
&, Tia t. in SAID County, that they may appear
AT a Probate Court to be held at Belfast "ith
in and for said County, on the second Tues
day of February next at ten OF the CLOCK pc
fore noon and show Cause If any they have why
the same should not be proved. approved and
allowed and petition granted.
ELLERY bOWDEN, Judge.
A true copy. Attest;
CHAs. E. JOHNSON. Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

Mrs. Fred Felker and daughter Helen
are stopping for a while with Mrs Eu-
gene Barnes.
Miss Mary Hartman was home from
Bucksport to spend the weekend with
her mother, Mrs. w. H. Hartman.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
MEN DANCE TOO MUCH.

The new England soldier at Camp Dew
ems dances too much, is the opinion of
officers. At conference of officers it
was decided to take steps to cut down the
social functions winch are almost nightly
occurrences 1t was the judgment of
those present that the mind of the SOL
der was distracted by too many socle-
ties. This impression was confirmed, 1t
was said, by the comment of British
officer who recently inspected the canton
ment. He was quoted as saying: There
is too much woman about this camp"
Lausanne, Switzerland. Gazette
says it learns that the German ammunl-
ton factories at Karlsruhe have been
forced to close owing to lack OF coal and
that 5000 men and women are out OF
work. Seven other large towns are
affected in similar manner.
That pleases lis and there will be re-
jocing in Kaiserdom when the news is
read that there is general stoppage OF
business in this country on account OF
coal shortage.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
GUNS AND BLUEPRINTS.
(From the Outlook.

The Browning gun may be hundred
times more efficient than the Lewis, but
it can be said, without fear of contradict
ton by partsans of either gun, that no
blueprint ever killed German.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
Time Will Tell.

However, the man who thinks he Is
going to have his own way after mar
riage is apt to have another think com
ing in after years. Exchange,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

WALDO SIS. In Court Of Probate, ts.d at
Belfast on the 9Th day OF January, 1918.
Surmandel X. Richards, adminlstiet or on the
e tate of Augusta B. Richards, late OF Belfast,
in said County. deceased. having presented his
first and final account of administration of SAID
estate for allowance.
Ordered. that notice thereof De given, three
waeks snccessively. in The Republican jour
nal, news paper published in Belfast, IN SAID
County, that all persons interested may attend
at a Probate Court to be hell at Belfast On
the 18th day of February next. and show
cause if any they have, Why the SAID account
should not be allowed
''''''N ELLERY BOWDEN Judge.
A true copy Attest:
t'HAs. E. JOHNSON, Register
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

EXECUTORS NOTICE. The subscriber
hereby gives notice that he has been duly APP
pointed executor of the last will and tesla
ment of
MARGARET M. HUXFORD, late of Brooks,
in the County of Waldo. deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement,
and all Indebted thereto requested to make
payment Immediately.
THADDEUS l. HUXFORD.
Brooks. Me- Jan. 8. 1918.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
PRESTON'S
Livery, Boarding and Transient Stable.

is SITUATED STREET. STREET.
andd
Your patronage
W. G.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo. on the second
Tuesday of JANUARY, A. d l9ls.

for the County of Waldo. on the second
Tuesday of JANUARY, A. D. 1918
A Ger, ain instrument, purporting to be the
last will and testament of Melvin M. Whit
tun,, late of Searsport, in said County of Wal
do. deceased. having been presented for pro-
bate, with petition praying that said will be
allowed and that letters testamentary issue to
Nette Grace Whittum, the executrix named
therein,
Ordered That notice be given to all persons
Interested by causing "a copy of this order, 10
be published three weeks successfully IN The
Republican journal, newspaper published In
Belfast. in said County, that they may appear
at Probate Court to be held at SAID ifeifast,
within and for said County on the second Tues.
aav of February next at tsn o'clock in the
forenoon, and show cause, if any they have,
why the same should not be proved. approved
and allowed and petition granted.
ELLERY BOW DEN, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
CHAS K. JOHNSON Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

EXECUTORS NOTICE. The subscriber
hereby gives notice that he mas oeeh uuIs
a,,o;ntod axacutor of the last will and tesla
ment OF
LILLIAN A. SIMMONS. late of Stockton
Springs,
in the County of Waldo. dec, ased, All persons
having demands against the estate OF SAID de-
ceased are desired to present the same for set,
Element. and all indebted thereto are request @
to make payment immediately to Albert M;
Ames of Stockton Springs. my au.noriA7u
agent wa i, 1o,1
Brookline, Mass, Dec. IL, l9lfe
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. IN SUP
scrioer hereby gives not'ce that ne ha9
dnly snnninted administrator OF the estate oil
IyDTA T WATERMAN, late of Belfast,
in the County of aldo, deceased ana given
bonds as the law directs All persons nas s,{
demands against the estate Of said deceased
AR. desired 10 present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to maAe
payment Immediately. ,,r,r.,,,7
FRANKLIN WATERMAN
Belfast Me- Dec. IL, 1871
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

A true 'py. -t'-.t
CHAs +. JOHNsoN, Register.
The Republican journal., 1918-04-04
FROM SECRETARY BAKERS CLASS
MATE.

To the Editor of the Boston Transcript:
When, during the battle of Monmouth,
General Lee without excuse retreated,
and SO lost the battle-on this occasion,
as reported by Virginia colonel, Wash
ington swore until the leaves on the
trees tingled with JOY" Somehow | am
reminded of that human touch in the
Father of his Country when | read your
soul-satisfying editorials on Secretary of
War Baker. 1t is shame the way Pres
ident Wilson is taking advantage of the
good nature and patriotism of the coun-
try in keeping him in office. In a mis-
managed corporation the stockholders
can at least sell their stock and get out.
But all good citizens must keep on buying
what Liberty Bonds they can, and gen.
orally supporting the Government, no
matter how atrociouslv the business of
the war is conducted. 1t is out of the
question, either desire or possibility,
their getting out, and President Wilson
knows it and is taking an unfair advan-
tage of it.
In order that may absolve myself of
the suspicion of being influenced by par
or other bias, may l add the
personal information that | have been
until recently, and save for 1896, DEM
ocrat of over twenty-five years stand
ing, and nine of those years Democrat
living in Vermont (which is going some,)
and Secretary Baker was my classmate
in college. CHARLES w. MIxTER,
birmingham, March Is, 1918.