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Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19
THE CLAIMS OF GREECE.

What seems perfectly natural is that the leaders among the allied nations &u Europe should be more favorably Inclined to taking care of Greece in the adjustment of territorial claims in the Balkans than that they should think of taking sides with Bulgaria
 It is not to be overlooked of. course that Greece at the opening of the 5 war kept the allies guessing for a considerable time Had it cast it's lot with them at the beginning there can be little question but what most
 Important effect would have been had -upon the war. It would unquestion- ably have prevented the disastrous result of that attempt to force the Dardanel1es, but even though it re- quired considerable time to overcome the effect of the German influence in that country 1t was finally accomplish ed and it was through Greece that one of the important blows of the war was struck
 Bulgaria on the other hand played fast and loose with the allies only to -cver=tp-f ennuzyr ard s1t+ sEased
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19
WAR TIME PROHIBITION.

Just as much uncertainty seems to prevail in regard to the matter of prohibition since the first of July as 'Shere did before that date.s, There
 have been court decisions galore.
 some favorable to the drys and some states and cities where licenses are still being issued for the sale of light wines and beers, there are others
 where no sales of such goods are permitted and there are those places where beer containing four per cent alcohol or better is being sold and where it is possible even now to get stronger stun if one only knows the ropes. And this regardless of the wear time prohibition law and the possibility of prosecution.
 In this connection 1t is interesting to note that the supreme court of the state of New Jersey has just handed down a decision to the effect that liquor licenses granted in Jersey City on July first when the war time pro- hibition became effective are void be- cause the license law of that state must give way to the federal legislation. That decision hasn't been passed oi1 as vet by the supreme court of the United States. but if it is good law in New Jersey 1t certainly must be regarded as such in other states though other commonwealths which are not desirous of such a decision may insist upon the opinion of their own state supreme court before &C., cepting it.
 This state Of uncertainty seems like Iy to exist for the rest of the year. yWlren eSne federal amendment re- garding prohibition goes into effect bhe situation will be considerably changed but until then the wet and dry forces will continue to have a merry time. contesting each others efforts.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19
TRICKY PHYLLIS

little gasp. She grabbed my arm and her eyes glittered. I forgot to tell you, she hissed in my ear as he came up | the walk. that he is somewhat deaf. Some voices he can hear and others he can't. Yours is So de1icate you'll have to raise it.
 What a pity!" said the girl in the fi1et sweater.
 -Uf1n, said her hostess again. After really had met Ferdinand would have shrieked in high for hours just to be in his compa ny. Understand that wasn't one bit crazy about him, only T understand perfectly. dear. as sured her visitor.
 'eWhenever Phyllis left us alone I shouted at him. You have no idea how 1t destroys onc's consecutive thought to shout. .. ssF'erdinand seemed very sensitive about his defect. because he would vince and scowL and nearly lost my and yet being casual about it. It was q great pity because I have always thought I had a nice speaking voice and when strain it it jolts and cracks. and I decided it was because he felt sorry for my vocal efforts. so. of course paid no attention to it. Yet at the start he seemed to like me a lot more than he liked Phy1iis-of course. not that it made any difference because I
 have my own ideas about the kind of man I want to marry. Still. as I said,
 shall never forgive Phyllis.
 When her sister told me of her en-
 gamement I said I supposed he had so
 much money she didn't mind his af1ic-
 tion-and, my dear. she just exploded
 when I explained that meant his deaf
 ness. She said he. was no more deaf
 than she was-and that horrid little
 Phyllis had just grabbed her chance to
 ruin my prospects the second she saw
 him get out of the. cab. Not that it
 makes any difference. I guess there are
 other men in the world. But
 .Goodness, How dreadfuli" sym gpathized the girl in the lavender swea-
 ter. T should think you would be mad"
 Well" confined the girl who was darning foeiery. with tightening of the gloom I'm not exactly mad. But. believe me. I'm going to send em an ear trumpet for d wedding present." Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

subsequent coup d'etat of the Arch duke Joseph are not altogether dis pleasing to some Of the ministers at Paris. The French seem especially willing to let the forces of reaction ism take their course. French ml- itarist and reactiunary opinion does not fear the extinction of democracy in Hungary since that will help stem the tide of socialism that is sweep ing westward Worse yet a des- patch from Washington says that Archduke Joseph's assumpe mn of authority is regarded with some thing akin to satisfaction" by soA1e officials of the state department. It is said further with fine irony, that "it was explained that no steps had been taken by the peace conference to prevent the Hungarians from setting up another monarchy should they de- sire" Very true. The only steps that have been taken so far by the peace conference have been to pre- vent the Hungarlans from setting up Q democracy as they have desired.-Wa- terbury Republican.
 
 Many A young man looks upon a dollar saved as a good time lost
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19
koLcAAk,s REvERsE.

For a long period of time now 1t has been impossible to judge with any degree of certainty the situation in Russia. Great hopes have been placed in Admiral Kolchak. and the allied nations even got to the point where they were about prepared to give every encouragement and backing to the government which he had set up at Omsk. They were for the most part satisfied with his policy and were encouraged by the successes he had had in opposing the bolsheviki. However conditions there have in- proved and. grown worse so many times that this see saving has become a regular thing. At one moment the bolsheviki appear to be rapidly gain ing ground and fast overcoming their adversaries, and almost in the next breath they are being forced back with regiment after regiment being wiped out.
 Such continues to be the situation. Kofchak has suffered reverses which will require considerable time to over come. Even though hes has expert enced the results of a tired army and lacks the necessary number of fresh troops to vie with the numbers that the enemy Is able to throw against him, there is hope in the assertions that his retreat is not as serious as at first thought. while other antagon- ists of the bolsheyiki are meeting with success on the northwestern front where they were thrown back some time ago.
 It cannot fail to be realized by the nations which have looked with favor upon the, Kolchak government that it is in the time of distress rather than that of victory that their help is the most needed. Because he has lost ground for the time being doesn't necessarily mean that he cannot come back.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19
HAS NOT HAD AN HOURS SICKNESS KIN
Since He Commenced To Take 1FruIt-a-tiVes"
73 LEES AVE, OTTAWA.

eV A<1Eo AtEs3 olAAHAs
 Three years ago, I began to feel rundown and tired, and suffered very much from Liver and Kidney Trouble. Having heard of 'sFrult.a- tives''. I thought I would try them. Enc result WAS surprising.
 / h1vs not lad an AoHs4's si<kness since I commenced using "Fruit-a- tives" or FSxft LfDev 7a6teks, and I know now what haven't known for good many years--the blessing of q healthy body and clear thinking brain" WALTER J. MARRIOTT.
 5oc. box, 6 for g. 50, trial size 25c. At dealers or from FRUIT-A.TIVES Limited, OGDENSBURG. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

n cruel ana bloody war. Its trsat- naent of the population in the territory if overran to say nothing of the pris- cners taken marks one of the grue- some chapters of the war. and yet 1t presumes to think that it should get more consideration than a neishboring nation that has been an aid to tho countries 1t was fighting. Greece has placed greater dependence upon this country to obtain it's objects and it must be not little surprising that there is shown a disposition 10 look favorabiy upon the desires o. Bull Ear.a. sA%
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

When the statement is made that those who are charging O. CT eleven cents a pound for sugar are profitee-- ing, many will have a chance to d., some thinking.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Among the other products are grains, vetches and carobs, the locust beans which John the Baptist is supposed, to have eaten while in the wilderness. Marble is duarried, asbestos is found, salt is produced. and there are sponge fisheries, but the copper, from which the island derived it's nme, has been exhausted"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Yiqh Cost of living Remedy. MT. Editor A remedy for the high cost of living:
 Increase production and stop strik- ing.
 Everybody work forty eight hours per week getting forty eight hours pay and avoid waste of all kinds especially time. and strive at all times to earn the wages paid us. Yours for better things
 BLACKSMITH. Groton, Conn, Aug 18th.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

It may be that the cold storage of food prevents shortages, but it also serves to cause them whenever that disposition prevails.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Even though the 100 ships bringing sugar from Cuba are expected to re- lieve the. situation it's to be remem- bered that there's many a sweet tooth in the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Prices cannot be regulated by legis- 1ation declares Senator Reed. The chances are that we need no new laws but a proper enforcement of those that are in existence.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Strange as it may seem it is im- possible to find anyone willing to ac- cept the title of profiteer. Each one planes it onto the other fellow.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Those seeking out the hoarded food supplies have been finding large quan- titles. but there's reason to believe that they have only just begun to scratch the surface.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

What will be as interesting as, tn, verdict in the Ford suit will be tn, costs thnt each side will have to meet.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

The man on the corner says: It is noticeable fact that those who are shocked by the modern styles of bath ing suits do not wear smoked glasses.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Living costs have advanced 80 per cent according to department of labor reporta but that will hardly faze those who have already receive an advance of t14 per cent and are en- gagged in deuaudtng mcfe.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Germany under it's new constitution has adopted the budget system. but this country is still engaged in talking about it.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Lucky is the community these days that. finds itself free from a trolley strike, or a threatened one.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

against the Noske troops wherever they have appeared in various parts of Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

I xSpecu1at ation in necessaries of Tiff and blocking public service seem. t be travelling hand in hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Regardless of all those who are gunning for them the prof1teers show a remarkable tenerity.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Pedestrianisnl on rainy days ism as popular as inside diversions.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-19

Many A young man looks upon a dollar saved as a good time lost.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04

vital current day subjects. For this
reason 1.-The Shantung" question has
been chosen for the opening lecture
and it is safe to say that there is
hardly any other topic in which
there is greater interest. THE
Shantung- Question" is one that is
now stirring the whole world and,
because Of the attitude of the major
ity in the United States Senate,
there are some who go SO far as to
say that Uncle Sam will be involved
in diplomatic difficulties with the
Japs.
; Hon. Charles A. Sweetser, of the
big law firm of Anderson, Sweetser
& Wilson of Boston. one of the lead
ing attorneys of the Hub, will be the
speaker who will discuss Shantung.
He has for years been student of
all Oriental questions and has par
ticularly devoted his attention Of
late to the Shantung problem. Just
what this is and just why this little
section of Asia may be the means of
involving nations in another war will
be clearly set forth by Mr.. Sweetser.
With the Open Forum meetings
again under way, the people of Au-
gusta may we'll be assured that they
will listen to some of the most gifted
speakers it is possible to secure.
The spirit Of one hundred per cent
Americanism will permeate the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04

"Grandma's" to run down to spend
a day with Dizzy, as she now has a
home Of her own in the village,
where she wins the love and admira-
ton of all. -.. ,-..
Having thus had to do with five
generations of this one family, hav-
ing for so years entirely lost sight
of self in her devotion to them. 1t
might be supposed the faithful Eliza
would now be glad to rest on her
laurels and enjoy the reward of a
we'll spent life. Not so! She is still
a most active part of this active
family, and hardly a day passes
during the zine months Of their stay
at South China, that this tiny, wo-
man. hardly weighing Is pounds.
can not be seen tripping up to the
house to be of service in one capacity
or another, and nothing would grieve
her more than not to be allowed a
full share Of the burdens Of the day.
It is Eliza who will cook the
Thanksgiving dinner, it is. Eliza
whose fine laundry work can only be
surpassed by the French. it is Eliza
who does the most exquisite en-
broidery and in recent years. since
Pine Rock has been growing berries.
it is Eliza who excels all others in
picking; it 10 she who is first In the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04
Have You Bought
Your Xmas Seals?

Do your Christmas Shopping early
and don't forget your Red Cross
Christmas Seals. No gift is COM
plete this year without the gay lit
tie Merry Christmas" Seal.
sS5,0G0 worth of Christmas Seals
must be sold in this State by New
Years, which sounds like lot of
seals at a penny apiece, but every
body is buying and will continue 20
buy until Christmas and Maine is a
big state.
A large part Of the health cam
paign mapped out by the Maine
Anti ti-Tuberculosis Association will
be carried out among the school
children through the State. A
course Of practicalizedl health educa
ton will be instituted in every
school. carrying on the work already
started through the Modern Health
Crusade Of which over 1000 school
children Of Maine are already men,
bers.
Public Health nurses. local and in
dustrial clinics, medical experts
free examination of patients and
treatment. county sanatoria will be
the means Of eradicating tuberculo-
sis in Maine.
To bring this work about the
Christmas Seals went on sale De-
cember first.
This is the season Of Giving and
Buying. Give a tenth Of your
Christmas money to the Cause
Buy Red Cross Christmas Seals.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04
I'VE Are Making
War on Old Tuber-
Gle Bacillus

1--WE are making war on old Tubercle
Bacillus, the arch enemy Of childhood
and YOUTH" declared DR.. Augustus o.
Thomas, State superintendent Of public
schools, in a statement issued Wednes-
day.
"December list to the 10th is the open
season in which every one of us should
take the field and we should raise the
largest army Of fighters we have ever
assembled for any one cause" contin-
ued DR.. Thomas.
During these days we shall be called
uron to purchase the familiar Red
Cross Christmas Seal. One of these ON
a letter or a package will remind some
one else Of the sin Of omission. The
proceeds Of these sales will be used in
the crusade on tuberculosis. The money
will be spent largely in the community
where 1t is collected. ''"
Tuberculosis Is the worlds most
prevalent disease. Infants and youths
are more susceptible to Its ravages than
adults because they have not developed
a fighting resistance. The National Tu-
oerculosis Association Is organizing a
crusade against this menace in every
State in the Union and Is taking step
in advance Of the nation. AS part Of
the nationwide program for physical
fitness for our future citizens, and in
the interest of individual and national
strength. let us accept this opportunity
to join the forces and contribute as we
can to its success. Teachers and pupils
will be interested as 1t is a legitimate
field for school activity. So. !.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04
"SHANTUNG"
Will Be Subject Dis
cussed at 0 p e n
Forum" Sun d a y
Evening

"Shantung." The name is almost
cabalistic, for there is so much mys-
terry attached to it that the average
individual feels as if he were actual
ly confronted with the supernatural
when the word is spoken.
Yet "Shantung" is to be the subject
Of the first open forum meeting at
the Winthrop street Universalist
church on Sunday evening. Ever
since cold weathes set in. the people
Of Augusta have been wondering
when the Open Forum sessions
would begin. The Augusta associates
have now completed their program
for the greater part of the season
and the first Of the great community
meetings will be held next Sunday
evening.
1t has been the aim of the asso
ciates to have the speakers presen:
to the audiences in Augusta the most
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04
Labors of Love Are
South China Iadv's

South China. Me-, Dec. 3-While
other towns are making boast of
their oldest citizen, their "smartest
| woman" and thei:. ''handsomest
baby, South China challenges the
State in having one. who has shown
the greatest love, and the greatest
devotion during the longest period OF
time.
Fifty years ago, little English
lace maker. Eliza Wensley, left her
! home in England and accompanied
Eli and Sibyl Jones, returning from
a missionary trip 20 Palestine to
their home in Maine. From Merrie
England to rugged Maine, from the
crowds Of London to the seclusion of
South China, was tremendous
change for the young girl, but she
had conceived such love for the
sanity Sibyl Jones, and such regard
for Eli Jones, she gladly renouncei
her former life ard customs, to give
herself unreserveGly to their inter-
| ests.
Almost the first charge that was
laid upon Eliza's young shoulders.
was the part care Of Grandmother
Jewel, as she was called. the aged
mother of Sibyl Jones'. This dear
old lady became very partial to the
loving ministrations of the young
hands. and it was Eliza,s great joy
to serve her until death claimed her,
at the age of "a.
Eliza now gave her every thought
to Sibyl Jones, who was in very
delicate health, never firing in per-
forming every possible service for
her. and hers was the aching heart,
when death again came to the house
hold, claiming this queen among
women, in six months after the pass
ing away Of her mother.
In less than two years Eli Jones
again went to Palestine on a mis-
sionary trip, and with her usual
faithfulness Eliza allied herself to
: his son, Richard M. Jones, with
whose family she still is. Into her
hands was placed the first little baby
Dick, and upon him she lavislled the
wealth Of her love, having always
more in reserve for each succeeding
little one as it arrived.
It was Eliza, or Dizzy as she was
now, called, the lisping voice of the
little Dick having thus shortened her
name, who nursed and cared for the
, five children, it was Dizzy who
sewed for them and amused them,
it was Dizzy who hastily responded
to their every call, by night or day.
These children being now grown
and in homes Of their own, it is
their children who are warming the
heart Of the faithful one, and it is
the joy Of the toddler and the older
children alike. when visiting at
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04
EXCEPTIONS ovERRULED

In Androseosgin Case, Boyer, Petn'r,
W. Wyman, Try by Reseript from
Law Court
Androscoggin County Joseph G.
Boyer Pet'nr. for.Mandamus VS.. Wal
ter S. Wyman. Tr.
Rescript. Spear. J. .-.
This is a petition for mandamus
by a stockholder to compel the de-
fendant company to open it's books to
inspection to enable the petitioner to
take copies and minutes therefrom,"
as provided in r. S. Chap. 81, Sec. %.
The defendant contends that this
statute does not apply to a corpora
tion doing business in this State and
having a treasurer's office at some
fixed place in the State where a
stock book is kept, giving the names,
residence and amount Of STOCK or
each stockholder.'
1t is claimed that this language is
so clear as not to admit Of interpre-
tation, and we concede the claim. 1t.
Is also equally clear that this provIs-
ion was made solely for the purpose
of differentiating between a non-res-
ident and resident corporation, the
nonresident is required to keep
books at some fixed place showing a
complete list of all stockholders"
The only exemption of the resident
corporation, is that the provision as
to the list of stockholders" shall not
apply, as it already has a fixed place
where all its books are kept.
Moreover every reason that can be
urged for the first part of the sec
ton regarding the right to examine
the books Of a nonresident corpora
tion is equally cogent with respect to
the books Of a resident corporal,on.
The language is clear and the mean
ing plain.
The rights of stvcknoltier under
the above chapter and section have
been fully considered and construed
In White vs. Mantee 109 Maine, %;
Wilmington vs.. Bradley Ill Maine,
1856; Eaton VS.. Mantee ia Maine 259
and Knox VS.. Coburn III Maine. 400
Upon the question of fact the pre-
siding justice found as follows: "It
is sufficient to say that the facts
presented fail to show any vexatious,
improper or unlawful purpose on the
part of the petitioner or on the part
of his client, Mr.. Shea, for whom he
is acting in this matter. The case is
entirely within the decision in Knox
VS.. Coburn. SUPRA
A careful reading of. the evidence
reveals no error in the finding of
, facts.
Exceptions overruled.
Received Dec 3. 1919.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04

Mexico City. Nov. f9-Luis Ca
brera, secretary of the Mexican treas
ury. commenting recently on the
high price of silver and the tenn
porary shortage of silver coins here.
asserted that the republic was real
ly benefited by such a condition, as
Mexico is pretentious producer of
silver and numerous mines that have
been closed for some time are re-
opening under the stimulus of cur
rent prices. 1t is stated that approx
imately 62.000,000 ounces Of silver
will be produced in Mexico this year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04
Gard of Thanks

It has been said that business and
friendship won't mix and yet my many
years Of business life have been filled
with friendship and a large part OF
success has been due to the good friend
ship Of my customers. Moreover friend
ship has added great deal Of pleasure
to my business life and taken from It
much Of the dfudgery.
Today have withdrawn from busi-
ness and while shall soon forget busi-
ness cares. I shall not forget the Gus
toners who have been my friends to
whom now take this opportunity Of ex-
tending my sincere thanks and gratitude
for their past generous patronage and
their pleasant expressions Of friendship.
dec2-4-6 GEO. D. HASKELL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-04

Mrs. William c. Eaton, No. is Dow
street, Portland, president of the
Maine District, Of the Smith College
alumnae, has appointed Mass Gather
inc sBoutelle. No. IS College street,
Waterville. as chairman Of this dis
trict for the 100000 fund for Smith
college at Northampton. Mass. 1t is
the plan of the campaign committee
of the fund to assign a quota to
each Of the so Smith college clubs
in this and other countries.