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The Republican journal., 1922-02-16

make the Marine Corps adopt slighl
change in color in order to use 100000
surplus army shirts. He said the Navy
Department issued specifications for and
bought $4,000 brooms, when it was
well known fact that there were in
stock $4,000 army brooms which would
sweep just as we'll as the brooms bought.
Mr.. Dawes then said that Mr.. DENLY,
the Secretary of the Navy, assisted him
actively in putting these matters right,
and the inference is theref ore reasonable
that there were officials of a low degree
who thought they were running the Ma
Wy Department. In the Treasury De-
partment Mr.. Dawes found there were 10
different purchasing agencies and that
these had been speedily coordinated with
the hearty assistance of the Treasurer
On Armistice Day there were 81, 4O3 en-
ployes in the War Department and it is
only fair to assume that that very large
number was needed in the strenuous and
fateful days when the soldiers of the
United States stopped the rush of the
Germans toward Paris Today the num-
Der of employees is less than 5000 which
is only about 1000 more than were en-
ployed before the war. This is good
record. 1t was stated in the Senate
few days ago that it is costing Sl8, 900, 900
a year to do the printing and binding for
the government. Much of the stuff
which is sent to the newspapers for pub
lication is worthless. We are glad to say
that since Mr.. Dawes took the budget
helm there has been much less of it. Mr..
Dawes is doing well.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
WHAT NEXT ?

The conference at Washington finished
its deliberations after a session of twelve
weeks. There was no secrecy as to
what was going on there and no real dis
cord marred its records. 1t was busi-
ness conference in which all its members
have seemed to be eager to get results
such as the world would approve, and,
Judging from the voice of the press, here
and abroad, we feel assured that the
world does approve. Six treaties were
agreed upon and signed by the represen-
tatives of the nations affected by the
treaty. In one of them the United States
has no part, this being between Japan
and China. Two other treaties were
agreed upon but not signed, fourteen
resolutions were adopted and ten joint
declarations of national policies were
made. These resolutions and ceclara-
tions are merely expressions of the opin-
ions of the men who represented the
nine nations which took part IN the con-
ference. All this and the full text of
the signed tIedlicS nave pdoSCN INV Las
tory but the end is not yet.
Each one of these treaties must be
ratified by the home governments OF the
sianatories thereto before it will take
effect and doubtless there will be opposi-
ton, more or less determined, to ratlflca-
ton. In our senate we have number
of men, Republicans and Democrats, who
seem to be playing politics instead Oh
settling down to calm and patriotic
consideration of matters which deeply
concern the welfare of this country we
fear that, at the best, the senate cham
Der will be filled for several days, with
vast volumes of vociferation before these
treaties will be ratified there. 1t would
not be strange if there should be opposi-
ton shown in other countries, especially
in France, Japan and China.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
REFUNDING FOREIGN DEBTS

A refunding bill has been passed in
Congress. The bill provides for COM
mission of five members of whom the
Secretary of the Treasury is to be chair
man. The others are to be appointed by
the President with the consent and ad-
vice of the senate. The bill gives the
commission power to fund the foreign
debts into bonds having not more than
twenty five years to run and bearing in
terest at not less than four and one-quar-
ter per cent. The commission is limited
to a life of three years and must make
full report of its doings to Congress, an
nually at the beginning of each reg
ular session in December. 1t is prob
able that there will be conferences,
delays and difficulties before the Re-
funding Commission can complete its
work but the interests of the United
States will be in safe and competent
hands. It seems to US that the rate of
interest and date of maturity are reason
able, but it would naturally follow that a
part of the loans could be again refunded
for a reasonable time. A start toward
refunding has been made and before the
end of 1922 we shall doubtless ascertain
whether any of our foreign debtors in
tend to repudiate payment:
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16

is to be held in Augusta on Friday and
Saturday of this week. This cup is to be
awarded to the Maine college team which
wins the most points in the following
events:
One and a half mile cross country ski
run with three-man teams.
Two mile cross country snowshoe race
with three-man teams.
22O yard ski dash-four entries.
Ski jumping contest-entries unlimited
Obstacle snowshoe race-four entries.
Ski relay race of one and half miles
four man teams with each man running
300 yards.
The interest in winter outdoor sports
is rapidly growing in this State and this
interest will doubtless increase. Already
people from other States are here TO en-
Joy these sports, notably at foi'nu
Srings. Augusta and Bangor are comlns
TO the front where facilities are provided
for winter sports of all kinds. we nope
the time will again come when "sildine
down hill" will be a fashionable past
time
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
SHORTENING SAIL

At the second business meeting called
INV President Harding a few days ago
III ere were present about one thousand
officials from the departments. bureaus
and establishments of the government.
Mr. Dawes, Director of the budget, said
lat more than $1z5, 5,000,0 900 year had
n rayed by the elimination of the un-
mt lines of work and by coordi-
of those which were useful and
M. sary. He said further that this
.vork of instituting good methods of
doing government business was the only
real effort that had been made for long
:; me to curb the riotous extravagance of
). business organization that ran without
: ..-a ~-:h man trying to get what he
r his own department Mr..
=. .ses ~, ed for full hour and bestow-
- h,sas I'D praise in about equal pro-
cortiops ON the officials to whom he
.noke. He said the officers OF high de-
uree had as q rule aided him greatly in
mis- work but that it took month to
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
NOR RTHPORT

Mrs. G. IL. Patch is quite i'll. She IS
attended by DR.. Kileore.
Mrs Bartlett wadlin and Mrs. Henry
Hills both have had bad colds and grip.
Walter Dickey has been visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. O. Dickey, hav-
ing received his discharged from the u.
S. Navy.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs Bart
lett Wadlin Feb. Srd a very pleasant
afternoon was spent in sewing, after
which a dainty lunch was served OF sand
wiches, cake, douehnuts, cheese and cot
fee The Aid is making another oil It's
famous patchwork quilts, also aprons
fancy bags, etc, to be sold later. Ihe
next meeting of the Aid will be with
Mrs. NJ. B. Whiting.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
CITY POINT

We quote the following from personal
letter received from Mrs. Emily Browne
Powell of Alameda, Calf, native oil
Belfast and sister of the late Mrs. Eiiz-
abeth B. Bracket Mrs. Powell has al
ways maintained a warm interest in her
sirlhood home, and the poem which she
encloses, breathes of loyalty to her child
hood dreams by the shore of Belfast Bay,
as do SO many of her poems in the dainty
little volume, "Songs Along The Way,
which was published some years ago.
"Your account of my old home brought
to me picture of the place as 1t used to
be. with its waving trees and the beautiful
flower garden that was mothers pride and
delight. We are having a rainy winter
with a great deal of cold weather. how
ever, people lately from the east, tell me
that in California we don't know what
cold weather is Yet when | crawl into
bed al night, under numerous blankets ano
with hot water bottle at my feet, /
think | don't care to have my memory
any further refreshed as to what colo
weather really is. Maude, who loves a
warm corner as well as does the prove. D.
ial kitten, threatens to emigrate TO the
tropics | still continue to take the jour
nal, although it speaks almost strange
language to me now. | think l am most
interested in what are evidently your
notes from Citypont. | recognize many
of the names mentioned therein. What
wonderful old man Uncle Gardner
Hatch isl
| am sending you a copy of poem that
| wrote for a club to which have long
belonged | write scarcely at all now, but
this club has paid me many honors and
given me much appreciation and could
not very well refuse when they begged a
poem for their annual luncheon, which
was held in san Francisco, at lovely re-
sort near the Cliff House. Your father
and mother were among my earliest and
qentlest critics and as this may be my
swan song" | am thinking that perhaps
you and Eta may like to see 1T. :"
BESIDE THE PACIFIC
Beside the sea that stretches to the sky
| tell my rosary of happy days;
Days we have spent together, you and i,
Year after year, along llfe's lengthening
ways:
Music to me has been the pillows roar,
Since, in the Long AGO, far off and dim,
Another ocean, by another shore.
With rolling waves intoned my cradle
hymn.
Not here the soft sweet winds, that, lott
ering,
Careless and free, amid the garden
bowers,
Family upon their rustling pinions bring
The fragrant breath of the gay summer
flowers.
No, here is the strong sweep of winds that
roam,
With tireless flight, the cleaning
waters Ger,
That fill the sails and scatter wreaths OF
foam
Upon the swinging tides that seek the
shore.
Like some pale nun, in convent by the
sea,
Who tells her beads, yet hears the waves
low moan,
So l, the prayers of Friendships rosary,
Tell to the oceans ceaseless monotone.
A prayer of thankfulness for peaceful
ways
frightened by blessings that our Father
sends,
A prayer of thankfulness for happy days,
A prayer of thankfulness for faithful
friends.
EMILY BROWNE POWELL
Read at the I ca Club Luncheon
May 2. 1921.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
Pepita in Lewiston

Many mus lovers will remember that
this bright little operetta, written by
Belfast man, but now resident of Som.
erville, Mass, Augustus c. Knight, was
given here by a fine cast a number of
years ago. MI Pitcher, who is to direct
the production, is Belfast man, and
with his family are summer residents at
The Battery. The Lewiston Sun of Feb.
3rd says:
edward Little High school has chosen
this year for it's operetta the clever little
"Pepita," in two acts by Aug. c. Knight,
which is delightfully."- adapted for school
presentation. Everyone knows what ex-
cellent musical work Edward Little pupils
always do in affairs of this kind under
direction of E. S. Pitcher, the supervisor
of music in Auburn schools, so that this
will further enhance its reputation. The
date is set for March 1917 at Webster
Grammar school hall. The setting is
Mexican and act one represents scene
outside an inn, near a Mexican village,
with the time late afternoon AMI early
evening. Act two in the first scene shows
mountain pass above the village and
with a second scene the same as the frst
act and the time, the next morning. The
cast follows:
Pedro, an innkeeper, Malcom Taylor
Felipa. his daughter, Celeste Lombard
Carlos. an outlaw, Alfred Frank
Pepita. a Mexican maid. Ruth Wood
Henry Hepworth, an American mil
lionaire. Raymond Fitz
Jane Hepworth, his sister,
Geneva Buckley
Wilson, his valet, John CoDurn
Romero. a smuQpler, Henry White
Bashful swains, admirers of Pepita,
Pablo, Maurice Lodee
Juan. John Foss
Jose, Phllp hoak
Miguel, Arthur Robertson
Guzman, Herbert butier
Chorus of Mexican men and girls. The
chorus will include about 40 voices, which
viii be the limit of stage accommoda-
TONS"
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
MONROE CENTKt

Mrs. joey Lufkin is spending a few
weeks at the home of MIR. and Mrs. Wild
er Parker.
Mrs. Charles Knight spent Saturday,
Feb. 4th, with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bailey.
The Monroe Centre School closed Sat-
urdsy. Feb Attn, after another successful
term taught by Mrs Avis NJ. Bailey.
Mrs. Robert Kelley and son Bernard
were in Bangor for few days last week,
where Master Bernard had dental treat
ment.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
S1Od1lcS
Lininent(sRsssa%%9;)
Expenditures Of Highway Funds.

Railroad officials divide their tracksRe
into sections and keep crew of men on
each division, whose duties are to Keep
their allotment of track in the best pass
able condition possible every day in the
year,
Should the finances the company
warrant, any surplus funds are put into
permanent track improvements.
In my opinion, municipalities should
follow this line of procedure, instead oil
which many follow exactly the opposite
course. The strength of a chain is de-
termined by its weakest link, and SINH
larly, the FEASIBILITY of highway is IN
dicated by its toughest places. Road
machines are dragged over miles OF high
way, most of which are put in good con-
dition.
But here and there are low places,
muddy and possibly full of boulders, which
remain Just as the road machine leaves
them. A few hours devoted to removing
the large stones, carting in small ones
and covering with gravel, would work
wonders in these places.
Short depressions and holes are allowed
to remain for months, when they could
be located by inspection and repaired at
small cost. One of the worst delinquen-
cies is the leaving of stones, partially
embedded and protruding, to the destruc-
ton of automobile tires and the intense
discomfort of teams drawing heavy loads.
Two men with crowbars, pickaxes and
spades will daily work miracle with at
least half mile of such road. Last, but
by no means least, all bitches should be
kept clear, and the roadways on hills
properly crowned to prevent washing.
From my point of view these details
should receive first attention. If more
funds be available, make permanent inn
provements where most needed.
A. B. STANTIAL.
Belfast Feb "A 1929
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
Are You Bilious?

II 50. wn know the symp.
toms ~-LOss Of appetite,
headache. dizziness. nausea
and vomiting. frequently
meaning prostration for
one or more days with
loss OF time from your
regular duties. These at
tacks vary in frequency
md duration, but with a
little more care in the
matter Of diet, they should
never occur.
II YOU would use on re.
firing teaspoonful OF
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
PROSPECT FERRY

Mrs. Jessie Harding of Stockton has
been visiting relatives here for several
days.
MIR. and Mrs. Evander Hartman vis-
tied relatives in Standpoint several days
recently.
Miss Faustina Harding of Searsport
was a weekend visitor here with her
brother Percy, Feb. 4th.
Fred Felker was at home few days
ago on visit to his family, returning to
his work in the Maine woods Monday,
Feb. 9th. Mrs. Fuller accompanied him
as far as Bangor.
Miss Willina Washburn. a trained
nurse from Bangor, who has been taking
care of Percy Harding the past two
weeks, returned to her home Feb oth'
Mr.. Harding is still confined to his room,
but is gaining a little every day.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16

The Union Cotton Manufacturing Co,
Fall River has declared dividend of $35
a share for this quarter, equivalent to 80
per cent. The dividend is payable Feb. l..
In announcing the dividend the directors
state it is ''to be paid by the sale of hold
ings of Liberty Bonds acquired during the
war" During the boom years of the war
this corporation, like many others
throughout the city, purchased heavily of
Liberty Bonds with their earnings. The
directors have now decided to dispose of
these bonds by sale and distribute the pro-
ceeds to the stockholders.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16

that old reliable ,,.,
the true LII" ssecl
Medicine, you woplS plS's1
dom suffer from ~ ha,s v
ness or sick headscS. =
you have not taLs, .
preventative measn, va
dessertspoonful wbsa 4
first symptoms apnss. y.
usually ward of 4 w
attack. 'e'en
Keep a bottle hand,
immediate use when ~, y,
ed. Your dealer has !. sset' !.
cents a bottle, one ~, - =
teaspoonful en' I
LII. MEDICINE "a
Portland, Mama W.
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QUOTATION

"whe enough people arrive at Truth,
and realize that every day is Judgment
Day, and the important place is Here,
and the time is Now, then we will work
for a present good and educate, not Kill;
love, not hate; and the men and women
who educate most and best will be hon.
ored most"
-Elbert Hubbard
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16

Sure and Quick Relief

Stomach distress goes in five minutes.
a. A. Howes G Co. guarantee MILO Ma
to relieve Indigestion or any stomach
trouble, or money back.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
DID PAIN DISTURB
YOUR SLEEP?

TINE pain and torture of rheu;,
matism can be quickly relieved
by an application of Sloan's
Iiniment. 1t brings warmth, ease and
comfort and lets you sleep soundly.
Always have a bottle handy and
apply when you feel the first twinge.
II bercfrdfes srifsoEt rn5biBg.
It's splendid to take the pain out of
tired, aching muscles. sprains and
strains, stiff joints, snd lame backs.
For forty years pains enemy. Ask
your neighbor.
At ali druggists-3Sc, zoe, si.4o.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16

The Old Way Best-A physician advis-
es parents never to spank child on an
empty stomach. Our suggestion would
be to turn him over.-Puebio Star jour-
nal.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16
FOR SALE

Old growth hard wood, full measure,
at $40 per cord, delivered. Also large type
Poland China pigs; also first-class hay de-
lIvered for $50 per ton. For particulars
apply to j. II. LORD,
Tel. 179 IL 2w5* Belfast, Me.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16

Governor Baxter has given cup to the
managers of the Winter Carnival, which
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16

When man boasts that no woman ever
made fool of him, he's ripe for one of
them to do it.
Any mother of a lazy boy knows he
hasn't strong constitution.
Before you can "paddle your own
canoe,,' you must have canoe to paddle.
It's good thing most of US take our
selves seriously, for hardly anybody else
does.
Better be nobody that does nothing
than somebody that "does" everybody.
Any great man knows he isn't.
A banker may not be musician, but
he Knows one note from another.
Then there is the deep thinker who
thinks SO deeply that he gets below the
SUBJ bject.-National Republican.
Be sure you put your feet in the right
place, then stand firm.
When you have written wrathful
letter-put it in the stove!
Never get between the woman's skillet
and the mans axhelve."
When you can't remove An obstacle
plough around it!
Iwant it said of me that l plucked a
thistle and planted flower where
thought flower would grow.
| do not think much of man who is
not wiser today than he was yesterday.
Gold is good in its place. but loving,
patriotic men are better than gold.
The Lord must love the common peo-.
ple-that's why he made so many o1
them.-Abraham Lincoln.
The Republican journal., 1922-02-16

Pointed Paragraphs.

A woman begins to show her age only
when she tries to hide it.
1t is better to be beaten in trying to do
right than it is to succeed in doing wrong.
Some men seem to think it is better to
have loved and married than never to
have loved at all.
Many woman enjoys riding in tram
car because the conductor may possibly
forget to collect her fare.
One trouble with a jealous woman is
that she can't keep the lid on,
Nothing puffs woman more than to
have a 18th cousin suddenly becomes
famous us-Pearsons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-15
BIRTHDAY PARTY OF
LITTLE MISS SUITS.

A pretty little party, combining both
a birthday and a valentine affair. was
held at the home of Mrs. B. F. Suits,
419 w st Chase Street, given in hon
or of the eighth birthday anniversary
of little Miss Ellie Suits.
The afternoon from $3.50 to 500
o'clock, was spent very pleasantly by
the little hostess and her friends in
merry games; refreshments being SER
we'd during the afternoon.
Those who enjoyed the time with
Miss Ellie were: Annie Roche, Carrie
Burkhardt. Dorothy. Esther and
Eleanor Chesney, Dorothy Suits,
FLORENCE and Hortense Bobe. Katie
G storia, Katherine O'Connell, Dan
riell Campidon. Lionel Mcdonnell, Har-
ry Wrighton and Ernest, Charles and
Baldwin Bobe.
Mrs. Suits was assisted in enter
tanning the young folks by Mrs. A. T.
Bobe, Jr.. Mrs. A. T. Bobe. ST., Mrs.
J. f. Cope, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Cope, and
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Cope and Misses Edna and
Ferdie Sheppard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-15
rrUL VALENTINE PARTY GIVEN LAST EVENING

The Elizabeth Bennett class of the
Gadsden Street Methodist church enter
tained with a beautiful Valentine party
last evening In the recreation hall of the
church. The hospitality of this charming
class was never SO wonderfully shown
before. There were ISIS guests enjoying
the occasion.
The hail was beautifully decorated In
the festoons of crimson and white crepe
paper with the aid OF lovely palms and
bowers of southern smilax, caught grace
fully over the doors and windows with
crimson hearts Frightening up the back
grounds. The electric chandeliers were
shaded with red shades, which sent forth
its mellow glow over the happy guests
In beautiful costumes.
Upon the arrival OF the guests they
were ushered into the reception hall.
where they were given a pen and regis
tered on white hearts with red Ink. Little
Pattie stowe, who was attractiyely
dressed in fluffy carleton dress of red
and white, stood at the entrance and
welcomed the guests.
Misses Flossie Barrineau and Dessa
Crook presented each guest with a dainty
bag of hearts as they entered into the
main reception hall This game proved
to be one of the most entertaining during
the evening, the novelty of which was
to forfeit one Of the small hearts in the
bag IL answering a question by yes
or "no"
After this each guest was given a
small half OF red heart, with a number
on 1t, and was told to find a partner
Numbers Is were crowned king and
queen for the evening.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-15
BEAUTIFUL VALENTINE PARTY

Miss Maggie Ingram entertained
with a beautiful valentine party Mon
day evening at her spacious home
Fairnie HILL
custom of st. Valentine evening. the
entire house was made attractive with
crimson and white hearts, also ferns
and boughs of southern smilax.
Immediately after the arrival of the
guests they grouped around tables in
the par1or and delighted in playing
progressive hearts. Several interesting
contests followed, which were greatly
enjoyed, all using the valentine ideas
Each guest was given a part of a
heart, which supposedly had been
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-15
CALENDAR OF
FUTURE EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ID
Woman's club meeting, Chamber of
Commerce rooms, $3.50 p. m.
Calendar meeting of Dorcas society,
D. m, hostess, Mrs. A. c.. Wicke.,
18th avenue.
Woman's Auxiliary to have charge
of prayer service First Presby-
terrain church, 1880 p. m.
Display of art prints, Pensacola Art
club, a. M, p. m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY To-
New City Thimble club meeting,
hostess Miss Ida Hoer, North 10th
avenue, $3.50 p. m.
DIRK Grove Woodmen Circle No. 4,
meets p. m, Moose hall.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IT,
Valentine party given by Philathea
Sunday school class of Gadsden
Street Methodist church, recrea-
ton hail. D. m.
u. ID. C. card party, Osceola club, 3
p. NJ Mrs. Frank ID. Tracy. state
I director of jefferson Davis Me-
/ mortal and Mrs. NJ. e. Bats, state
director of Lee Memorial, general
I chairman.