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CONSUMING the Retirement Law

The Presidents interest in the wei
fare of the departmental employees and
the efficiency of the government serv'
ice comedies to the point, it is under
stood, that he is opposed to the auto
matte and arbitrary retirement of
those who have reached the ages stated
in the law. He will, according to late
announcement, refer the matter to the
cabinet for discussion and decision,
and it is expected that decision will
be- reached that will prevent the sum-
mary displacement Of those who are
still competent TO discharge their
duties.
ANY other practice would be con-
trify to the purpose Of the retirement
Law, which is to provide for the hu-
name removal from service Of those
who have passed the point of useful
uess and whose dismissal heretofore
would have been cruel and conscience
less From the point Of view of the
employees Of the government the sum
mary displacement Of those who are
still capable Of discharging their du-
ties efficiently would be contrary to
the object for which this legislation
was framed, after so many years of
consideration and discussion.
From the point of view of the gov
ernment service, furthermore, it is to
be doubted if good can come from the
arbitrary application of the law to all
eases. In some instances efficiency is
not merely a matter of activity of
miad or body. 1t is a matter rather
of experience, which cannot be duph-
Gated or the effects of which ap-
preached by younger people. A sum-
mary displacement of all those who
ara over the retirement age would un-
doabtedly deprive the government Of
the services Of many who cannot to-
day quickly be replaced.
Retirement should be regarded by
thesefeeutive heads of the government
service, - q privilege that the Law has
exteaded 10 the employees, and not as
a 1snaltywthat has been applied to
them F. the statute is enforced in
thssa spiht- no hardships will be in
Hie<ed and no losses imposed upon the
government. Presumably, those who
ara past the retiring age and are now
ineompetent to discharge their duties
sho91d be retired from the service. In
considering this question of what con-
stitstes efficiency. however. the benefit
Of doubt should be given to the work
ers affected, rather than to those who
may profit by their retirement through
|prefnotion. Indeed, this entire system
should be administered as a benefi-
esaee toward the government workers,
and not as an injury inflicted upon
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

Assurances that Scotchmen who SO,
cured some bad American whisky are
sickened Of liquor forever seem ia
contradict the Scottish reputation fol
hardness. It is fortunate, however
. >, :!
that a. comparatively mild experience
should give exemption from that weird
form Of suicide made possible by the
discovery of pure wood alcohol as q
beverage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

l. Great Britain's pre-war boast Of be-
ing mistress of the seas and peer
among the trad
Permanent Market ing nations is
,,., getting pretty
United States, that never laid any
claim to being great as an expoItlng
nation, now is showing Great nlt' IN
world markets. But the way In. which
Uncle sam is taking the cream OF the
trade away from Johnny Bun IN one
Of his own colonial markets Is par
Ealing ta t. the has sr estahsSsd
what promises to be a permanent mar
ket in India and the demand there Tor
American goods is growing in such
way that the British interests are thor
oughly alarmed This was an oppor-
tunity which the war thrust upon the
American manufacturers and exporters,
but the trade has proved 20 very deslf-
able that the American business men
are making a careful and tudteious
study of how it can be retained ana en-
larged.
Due to the war, due partly te the d.
version Of British man4iactuFin, and
other industries to war pr 9ductlpn' par
TALLY to the shortage Of tonnage, buyers
in India could not secure their require
ments from the United Kingdom. and
consequently sought other sources %
supply. Buying Offices and agencies
were established in the United States
and in Japan, and these two nations ev
force Of ciregmstaHces were d aolg 20 pk sss
than could be acquired by years Of enoFt
in normal times But the ability Of
American industry to expand to meet
the demand and the speed with when
ships were built to carry men. munitions
v,v,ls az q
son to the world Of this energy and eff
cheney that must be reckoned with In
after-war trade competition, as well as
in military exigencies.
y
The opportunity came knocking, but
America delivered the goods, and quail
ity goods. and that will
Opportunity stand as record co., , TO- .as
Gsssped. States in all the principal
markets Of the world:
In the Last normal year peaer "
war, 1894, American shipmeltS 70
India amounted to just about sls.eee.-
008, Of which SO per cant consistea 81
mineral oils, and the balance PF1nci-
paily Of iron and steel, machinery. hard
ware and cotton piece-gpods. In 1915
,S55 600, Geo During the last year the
increase has been for the most part IN
iron and steel, machinery. hardware, mo-
| tor cars and provisions.
Among the chief causes for this won
derfuI expansion have been:
U.) The Inability Of the established
British exporters to supply the market
under tho war strain:
CD The establishment of few
powerful American distributing Arms in
India, tho number OF American CONNER
cial travellers who are now visiting the
country, and the systematic dispatch OF
ali MISUNDERSTANDING:
(S.l The increased interest that is
being taken by American manufacturers
in export trade, which ID being reflected
by the improved facilities now being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18
0UTTRADlNG BRITISH In INDIA

panies. etc, and also the adaptability
which is being shown to the Indian
market requirements. Before the war
American manufacturers had the repu-
taticn of being most conservative in
their terms and methods. They are now
have. consequently, greatly strengthened
their position.
as Improved shipping facilities
from both the Atlantic and the Pacific
coasts. The inauguration of a direct
monthly service between San Francisco
expert Of California canned and bottled
provisions.
cd The favorable economic position
of the United States at the close of the
war, which enabled American works to
resume their normal peace-time activi-
ties almost Immediately after the sign
tRG OF the aFmistice. During the last
two months Of 1918 and the early part
Of 1913, firm quotations for early ship
Haents were made by American manu-
facturers at q time WheH British manu-
l .aesa ens we're unable to quote arm arm
4.
American competition with the
British in, this colonial trade has un-
-. ~ T. '.- u tie d y
CompetltlVe Rates come 10 seaS.
/ Test Still to Gene. e q ff as.1'"'1 Sq
shFewd business men is being made to
secure 2 large share of the valuable
trade of India in steel and steelWork,
machinery of all kinds Gnciuding
machine teels), mill stores and hard
ware, canned provisions, motor cars,
ferries and cycles, and lumber. 1t is
IN "a
the probable future success of Amer
lean exporters when the usual United
Kingdom suppiieFs are in a position
to quote normal prices and deliveries
and when the usual channels of trade
are opened up. Much will depend on
the ability Of British makers to quote
connective rates.
To summarize briefly. it may be
stated that American enterprise has
largely revolutioptxed buying methods
in India during the war period. India
today, instead of being a hereditary
customer of Great Britain, must be
considered as highly competitive
market and required to be treated
with great and painstaking atten.
ton. British trade leaders have come
to realize this and their problem is,
assuming that British industries are
in 2 position to quote competitive
e enst!ss prices anS deliveries dc srt the
"AS Wy S4SSScSioiy ~ HlECt hhSk
lean competition is to be actively rep
resented by a trained staff in India.
Thus the United States has put thA
British on the defensive in a nation
alistic market.
1t will be of decided advantage to
the American manufacturers and ex-
porters that the British will be forced
to maintain an expensive trade-de-
ve1oping organization, either by the
maintenance of the exporters own
branches and distributing organiza-
ton or by the employment Of ener-
getic agents aided by salesmep and
experts from the home works. And
any increased costs Of this sort viii
run Up British prices, making it all
the more dimcult to compete with
AmericeD goods.
WILL P. KENNEDY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

The sailboat is an object of interest
despite the ocean liners; so is the
wheelbafrow despite the automobile
A wheelbarrow race, however, has the
advantage Of being much less expen
sive than yacht race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

The official career of Mr.. Marshall
has called attention to the fact that
10 Vice President need not be obscure,
but on the contrary may be beth ad-
miPed and esteemed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

Conferences with German repre-
sentatives are frequently delayed by
a desire on the part Of some super.
numerary member to push forward
and play to the gallery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

1t is not likely that any amount of
investigation will provide material for
q very complimentary epitaph for
Elwell. .@ - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

An occasional earthquake IN the
vicinity Of Los Angeles should enable
motion pictures to display some in
terestins novelties in film effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

Sir Thomas Upton is determined to
ain recognition in his ewa way a.
one of the worlds leading precedent
smasheIs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

fretzky and Lenin are complacently
observing tendencies of bolsheyism to
resolve itself into militaristic aris-
teeSasy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

Party platforms are frequently SUBJ
ject to more or less Interpretation in
the interim between convention and
election, .,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18
A Sarcasm From the Lesit.

"All that the melton picture lacks
is the mere matter of human speech"
"Well," replied Mr.. stormington
Barnes, who never will forget the
palmy days, "that's all deaf and
dumb asylum lacks" '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

A third party is necessarily a party
Of dissatisfactions so numerous and
varied that it is difficult to discuss
them all in single convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

Few arguments are expressed BY
Gen. Foeh. His availability on shert
netiee, however, may net be without
its logical influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

"Dont you know there is rumor
that the rasias is vhish yeuf husband
is interested 10 eseetedip -:
met . bit of tsuth in it,n said young
Mrs. Terkins. Hfhey cant be ereeked.
Charley showed me the track and it's
q perfect oval"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18
HEARD AND SEEN

Candidates Harding and Coz are very
interesting personalities, but they are
not the only interesting people in the
United States, Not by several
Take Washington children, for in
stance. They have not reached the ma
ture gravity of being candidates for
anything, but they are very Interesting
', and hopeful bits of humanity, after all.
And when it comes to beauty, we will
stack up Washington kids against any
Candidates also labor under the handi.
cap OF dignity. When you are a capdi-
date you have to be very careful about
what You say and how you say it.
But the children can say anything,
local Sunday school the pupils had start
ed the singing of Bringing in the
Sheaves," that good old song.
LATHE Elsie was q bright child Sha
had an idea: Hastily running through
the pages of Sunday school publiea .
came to what she was looking for. She
had bunch she had seen that sons
illustrated.
1t was a picture of the SAVER sur.
rounded by a flock and bearing in his
arms a;,,s a lamb 40; 1t was the old picture,
"teok, teaeherw whispered Elsie
loudly. Bringing in the sheepa
AS noise makers those tive small
elephants out at the Zoo take the pea
nuts.
How any animal can exactly initiate
the sounds of a high-powered auto
moplle ID certainly a mystery, but
Kitchen and Ketchem, or Whichever
it is those elephants are named, can
do that very thing.
| YeI wouldn't think. new. that two
could exactly initiate the various
they can. II yeu doubt this. wandet
out to the Zoo this afternoon. and
lingeF around the elephant Enclosure.
h You may H. pc . disappointed. at thai.
noisy, but II YOU are lucky enough
to be around when they start talking
to each other YOU will be convinced.
Those elephants coming down .
read purFi1g and chugging would be
a Iod ts on my
and horn would fool any blind msn.
How threats descended thousands OF
years from the jungle could SO ex-
actly initiate modern mechanical in
vention is mystery. But they do il.
The elephants have their pool, and
often these hot days may be seen dis
porting themselves therein.
After they are wet all over they
come out and give themselves nice
coating Of dust. Dust is the talcum
powder of elephants, evidently. BY
means of their trupks they coat Them
selves therepghly with dust
says the observer, thinking the wise
elephants with the little eyes are pro-
tecting themselves from the heat Of
the sun.
| May be they are. but IL so, Why do
water and wash 1t ell on again?
CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

The third party meeting at Chicago
had more than the usual difficulty in
selecting . paramount issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

Cutting down the number Of exeur.
sion trains will not be resented il
freight trains are put in their plaeea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

As Col. Bryan has had occasion to
observe before, four years soon roll
around,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

In spite Of his entirely unoficisl po.
sition villa manages to remain Mex.
ico's most prominent. citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

Jpd Tunkins says one Of the best
helps to psodustian is the change in
political customs that prevents a man
to neglect work in order to 90 around
and get bids fer his vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18
4 Thorough PhiIsAthtapist.

"You turn constantly from your
studies of electricity to the compost
ton of maxims on thrift
Naturally" replied Ben franklin
@Net only do ! desire pssteEity tn
have the benefit Of slectrie light and
power. hqt want it to be able IA
pay the charges for current"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18
Tsu and Tess.

Oh, little degsie, you maE rightly bsaa
And say yeu are q consequential elf.
It costs as MUCH to purchase yen Q tag
As once ] paid for trousers for
myself.
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Bismarck Wanted
Delay to Goth.

lows:
Eight days ago Bismarck sent by
special messenger to Werther, the
ambassador of the German confed-
GRAFTON, an order to make no conces-
sions to the French government. DO
not be too much impressed Bismarck
Continues; we are ready. Prolong
the situation, IL possible, TO the Goth
OF July The journals argue from
this that Prussia meant war from the
beginning and sought only to gain
time.r
The Paris dispatch also stated that
the emperor was to leave the capital
that day for the seat of var, adding /:
.The prince imperial viii accompany
him to the 6eld, the emperor desires
this and the empress does not object
Military attendants Of the prince are
in readiness"
Berlin dispatch stated that the
Prussian government was hourly in re-
ceipt, OF dispatches from ali parts Of
Germany, Offering men, money, arms.
horses. etc. in support Of the national
cause, and asserting that ne sacrifice
could be made that would be deemed too
great for the cause Of Germany. The
government. IL VaS also stated, recon-
mended Bsemen - the peet 81 refuge
for German shipping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

The Star Of the next day, July lS..
1870, contains many dispatches about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

= Great Britains pre-war boast Of be-
ing mistress of the seas and peer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

A dispatch from Paris printed in
the same issue of The Star contains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18

; 'rhe Corps Legislatif declared war
against Prussia at. 10 minutes to :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21

Lisbon Falls, where she will remain
until she leaves to attend Bates
summer school. After the summer
school closes, Miss williams will be
at Ocean Park, returning to her dut-
les in the High school In the fall.
Arthur L. Stsnhepe. whose ap-
pointment to United States Military
Academy at West Point on the rec
ommendatien Of Congressman John
A. Peters was recently announced, is
the grandnephew Of Mrs. L. w. Ger
rish Of Skowhegan. Mr.. staHhope,
although but 18 years Of age, grad
yates from Bangor High school this
year. He attended the training camp
at Plattsburg last summer.
State examinations for those who
wish to teach the coming year and
who do not hold State certificates
will be held in Skowhegan ct the
High school building. Saturday, June
18th. These examinations are for
the benefit of those living In the
immediate vicinity Of Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
WASHINGTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hilbert, who
work at the State hospital in An
gusta. are home on q short vacation
and are doing some farming.
Stanley Jones has enlisted and will
go to Camp Devens for a few weeks
training.
Mrs. Glennie McLearn who has
been working at the. State hospital
has given up her position there and
10 with her sister, Mrs. John Leisher.
Frank Findley, who has been work
ing at the State hospital 1T Augusta,
has finished work thare and is visit
ing John LeiGher.
ME- Lyons, engineer at the State
hospital, visited Mr.. ana MIS-. Ralph
Huber THURSDAY.
w. =. Overlook otiiciated at the fu-
neral Of the late FRED sprat ct East
Palermo Thursday.
L. H. Stevens. who has bleed pojs-
ening in enc hand, went to Augusta
Last Saturday to have 1t treated.
Mrs, Nellie Creeker IL attending the
graduating exercises ct Rlokspert
this week. Her daughter Frances is
q student thsre.
Rev. and Mrs. George Davis Of
North. Waldoboro held service at
the chapel at Stickney's Corner ey-
cry Thursday evening. w. r. WAL
ter, . prominent lay worker In Mr..
Davis church.. accompanied them last
Thursday evening and gave a very
interesting address. Mr., and Mrs.
Davis are both fine singers. and all
who do not attand these meetings are
missing . rare treat. There was q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
MONMOUTH

Miss Ruby c. Moody Of North Mon
mouth and Alexander MeCracket of
WhitinsYille, Mass, were married
Saturday, June, IL, at the home OF
the officiating clergyman, Rev. Will
liam Kelly of Lewiston. The double
ring service was used. The couple
were attended by Miss Edith Rich
ardson of North Monmouth and Ben
jamin Turner. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
r. Moody. She is q graduate of Mon
mouth academy. also Maine School
Of Commerce. and is employed in the
office of tho Winthrop Mills Co.
The bridegroom was in the United
States service, and is now in the en-
ploy of the Within Machine Co. At
ter short wedding trip they will
reside with the brides parents for
the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21

The examinations will begin at e. IN
A. M. There is a shortage OF teach
srs and It is hoped that there will
BE- 2 iaFgs number of applicants.
Miss Marion Kilsore went to Wa
terville Saturday morning where she
will be the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
Phil Williamson. From Mrs. Will
liamseH's Miss Kilgere will 60 to her
home In smithfisld.
Miss Bertha A. Dow, a teacher in
the ki9defearteR department, re-
turned to her home In Auburn, Sat
urday morning.
Mrs. Jennie Gard Of Ellsworth
made ? brisf business trip to SHOW
hogan, .FeturRing to her home on
Saturday morning.
Mrs. p. /. Gerald, who has been
the guest Of her daughter, MRS.
Mary Foster. for the past five weeks,
returned TO her home in Boston, Sat
urday morning.
Mise Fred Harris. who is a teach.
er in the High school at Gorham. N.
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CONFUSION OF NAMES
IN DARTMOUTH TRAGEDY

Hanover, N. H., June 20-Erwin r,
Weis OF Hull. Ala. had no connec-
ton whatever with the shooting af-
fair at Dartmouth last Wednesday.
Through a confusion Of names it
was stated in the press dispatches
that Mr.. Weis had been detained as
a witness.
The man detained was Grille Nicely
Wise Of Akron. Ohio. Mr.. weis had
not the remotest connection either
with the tragedy or the whiskey
smuggling which led up to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21

large company out last Thursday
evening. The meetings begin at
eight o'clock, Standard time. Be
sure and come early to here the
music. Miss Ruby Walter of North
Waidobero presides at the organ.
I w. e. Overlook passed Sunday at
Belgrade. Le H. stevens accompa-
MED him on the trip.
Charles e. Savage is visiting his
daughter, Annie at Livermore Falls
for few days.
Clarence Lessner, who is in the
navy and has been home on a brief
furlough has returned to his duties.
His wife and daughter will remain
for q few weeks to care for his
grandmother, who fell and hurt her
hip a few weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
E. o. BROWN
Candidate For Republican
Nomination as
Representative
from the Towns of Vassalboro
and Winsl0w
;,paf--o1

men will get Government assistance
In purchasing a home.
5. Vocational training, through
which an ex-service man may learn
a trade or vocation with the assist
ance of the Government.
4. Adjusted financial compensa-
tion.-This would go automaticaIIy
to the beneficiaries of those who dleG
in service, to all disabled men, anu
to those ex- service men who do not
elect to avail themselves Of one OF the
other provisions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
ERNEST THURSTON
TAKES OWN LIFE

Monmouth, June 19.-(SpeciaD-
Ernest Thurston Of North Monmouth
committed suicide by hanging him
self Saturday forenoon. The body
was discovered at noon. Mr.. Thurs
ton had been in poor health for some
time. He is survived by his wife.
three daughters and one son. The
family moved from Madison to North
Monmouth eight years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21

Earned rups-An Coliegians 5, To-
gus 3. Two-base hits-Griffin, e. Can
ter. Wardwell, Littlefield. Stolen bases
--Heselton. Griffin. LittlefGid 2, Coop
er. Struck out-By Littlefeld 6, by
Lizotte 8. Double plays-Littlefeid
Griffin and Dolan; McGouldrick and
Ivory. Wild pitch-Lizette. Passed
ball-Heselten. Base on balls-0f Lit
tlefield !, off Lizotte 5. Sacrifice hit
Wardwell. Umpires, Butts and Millett
Time, 2h. Attendance. 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21

Hrday On her way to Huntington,
Nssl., WHARF she will visit her
dANOAtsF and husband. Mr.. ana Mrs.
p. Y. 1asser.
Misses Laura Caldwell Of Prince
ten and Dorothy Laurenston. teach
9fa In the 5th gFade schools at
e&eWhegAR returned to their homes
On Saturday morning.
Miss Clara williams, teacher Of
science In the 6kowhegan High
school, left Saturday morning for