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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
Means Car Found in Oakland

Through the efforts Of Chief of
Police Dunn of this city the car of
Percy Means. which was stolen from
MS garage on Saturday was located
Monday in the dooryard OF a farmer
about three miles from Oakland, and
the Waterville Chief Of Police noti-
fed Chief Dunn to this effect Mon
day. Evidently the thieves had run
the car as far as the gasoline would
carry 1t and then abandoned II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
inspection Alpha Council

Alpha Council No. 3. r. & S. NJ.
held its inspection Monday evening
iE Masonic hall. The inspecting Off
Ger was Grand Master Slugg Of the
Grand Council of Maine. who comes
from Belfast. Work in different de-
grees preceded the inspection and a
banquet followed. About 200 were
present. The district covered by the
Council includes Augusta. Winthrop.
Wayne and Rcadfield. Guests from
Gardiner were also present. Albert
NJ. Pingree Of Augusta lis head of the
Council. A royal good time was en-
jocnd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
Birthday Parfv


A gathering of neighbors and friends
was held Saturday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Stinchfield
for the pleasant purpose Of celebrat-
ing the birthday of Mr.. Stinchfield.
There we're IS guests in the party.
among whom was Albert Caine. who
was also enjoying a birthday annivers-
airy. his S0th. The evening was passed
i'll a social manner with games and
music. Ice cream and cake were serv-
cd. The birthday cake was made and
presented by Mrs. Scott McNelly. The
host was the recipient of many attrac-
tive and useful gifts. The guests in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Stinchfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cain. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Osborne, Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
McNelly. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Harding, Perry
Brown. Mrs. r. 3. Runnells. Misses
Glera Harding. Alice Chamberlain,
Florence Cain and Hazel Hopkins, and
al united in the full enjoyment of a
happy evening and in wishing for the
host many happy returns Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

The Girl Scouts will hold social
Thursday evening Of this week at
7.15 in Fl. F. A. hall. There will be
an entertainment as well as a general
social. Candy will be on sale. The
cardy ordered by the girls has come
and may be obtained from the scout
mistress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
The date of the Board OF Trad

The date Of the Board OF Trade
meeting for this week has been
changed from Wednesday to Tues
day. There will be a public meet
ing tonight at 1880 at City Hall.
The special question to be discussed
is the cooperative building plan.
Other matters to come up for discus
sion will be the improvement Of
streets and buildings. All Hallowell
citizens. mcn and women alike, are
urged to be present at this meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
y. Of M. Masqus at Toaus Friday

The Maine Masque, the dramatic
club of the University of Maine, will
present that celebrated comedy.
Three Live Ghosts" at the Opera
House at National Home Toxus.
Friday evening, April 81. This play
was produced at the Greenwich VII.
lage Theatre in New York, and had
most successful run, pleasing
critics and public alike. The cast
has been Coached by Harold Moon.
Of Bangor. who has = most enviable
record as q director. ~ ~,
This il the fifteenth annual season
Of the Maine Masdue playing ii
Farfhin3tou. Fittsfield. Freepeft
hennebunk. Saco. Sanford, Bangor
and in Augusta April %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
The Seasons Most Unusual Picture
a: the Acme Tonioht

IN love with TWO Beautiful women,
bewitching South Seas lass and
society belle. that Thomas Mcighan's
plight in this picture. THE Man
Who Saw Tomorrow" till suddenly,
in marvellous manner. fate reveals
which way happiness lies. A Won
derful supporting cast that includes
Theodore Roberts, Leatrice Joy, June
Elvidge, Eva Novak. and John Mil
tern. Also a comedy and 4 news reel.
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Christ Church-On Wednesday.
April 70. est. Marks Day., there
will be celebration of Holy Com
munion at a. m. At 4 p. m. the
Little Helpers Department of the
Church School will meet at the
church for a brief service and the
presentation Of their Mite Boxes.
Immediately following a party is to
he given them at the parish house.
Parents and friends are asked to
join with the children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mrs. Walter p. Bradford IL to drill
the senior class in the presentation
Of the graduation essays. This IL the
work that for some years Mrs. r. w.
Harvey has done and before her Mrs.
LOttie Yorke OF Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mr.. William Albee. who has re-
Gently moved his place of business
from Searsport to Knox, Maine,
passed the week end with his family
at his home on Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Sunday evening. the following Young
friends at her home, % Brunswick
avenue: Miss Ida Manuel. Charles
3. Slosberg of Portland, Miss
Jeanne Miller, Miss Lena Slosberr
Joseph Dion and Henry Miller, ali
OF Augusta. Charles l.. Slosberg and
Simon Baitler Of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Harold Clary. chairman of the
ticket committee for the Elks Min
strels will be at the Elks Club on
Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
All members having tickets may
square accounts with him at the
above time and place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
CLINTON
Mrs. Amanda carnenter

The remains Of Mrs Amanda Car
penter. who died Saturday in Ware
ham. Mass, will arrive in town
Wednesday and will be conveyed by Flu
neral Director Marcellus Cain to the
Salisbury cemetery in Canaan. where
burial Will take place beside her late
husband The deceased was a daugh-
ter Of the late Snow Salisbury and had
been a resident of Massachusetts for
many years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert y. Osborne and
little daughter. Louise Mabel, we're re-
cent guests Of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Osborne.
Mrs. Charles Raymond Of Pittsfield
came Monday to visit her sister. Mrs
w. A. Dickcy.
ing for lockwood to install refrger-
ator from the Whitman factory in The
FRS" sporting camp.
Miss Sarah L. Richa rdson returned
Monday afternoon from aBngor, where
she has been since Friday in attend
ance at the Methodist conference
Mrs. Helen l.. Dodge was in Water
willie Monday. Mrs. Dodge was a class
mate in Maine Central Institute Of
Brig. Gen. Mark L. Hersey, who spoke
in that city on Monday.
w. II. Lambertson was among the
business visitors in Waterville Mon
day.
Rev. Frank w. Brooks has received
the reappointment pastor of Brown
Memorial Methodist Episcopal for a
second years service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Tomorrow being the Feast OF ST.
Mark, Evangelist, there will be a
celebration of the Holy Communion
in the vestry of st. Matthews chruch
at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

At the recent meeting Of the South
Kennebec Association Of the Alumnae
of Colby college, Miss Adele Gilpat-
rick was chosen chairman of the exc
cutive committee and Miss Jennie
CoChrane one of its members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

The big tree cut down upon the
grounds Of Hallowell High School
has been converted into fire wood
by the city employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

There will be pruning demon
stration held in the orchard Of w. H
Brookings, on the Marston Road
Thursday. April 2Sth at 100 O'Clock
under the auspices OF the Farm
Bureau. Everybody welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

The Gilhooley Pitch Club are to
eat Friday at the Farmingdale Town
Hall, at the expense Of the losers in
the winters playing. Arthur Grimes
is to officiate as head waiter and will
be assisted by w. c. Horn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

There will be a meeting Of the
Auxiliary to General G. w. Tilden
Camp. Sons of Veterans. this even
ing at 1880 in Fl. +. s. Hall. All
members are urged to he present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Harry l.. Beal who has been visit
ing his cousin. Daniel F. Farley, also
Mr. and Mrs. Frank w. Robbins of
Hallowell. left Saturday for East
Parsonsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mrs. Charles Richards and Mrs.
Grace Stevens weye recent visitors in
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

The Star Club will meet this eve
ming at tie home of Mrs. Mary Ride
ont. Mrs. Louise Gray and Mrs
Gertrude Choatc will be hostesses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

An automobile belonging to a
party of Augusta people was stalled
Yesterday in the mud on the Outlet
Road and had to be hauled out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. James Nelson and
their friend, Miss Evelyn Lucas,
made an auto trip to Waterville
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

There will be an all day meeting
Of the Kings Daughters Of Joice and
Pittston held Thursday at the home
of Mrs. Alice Leavitt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

James Harvey of Portland, who
IS in the city for a short time, visit
cd the new high school building Nom
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

There will be a meeting Of the Girl
Scouts Tuesday afternoon at 3.45 at
Maria Clark Grammar school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

L. w. Gerrish, Supt. of Gardiner
schools, has returned from Brown
vile, where he has been to attend the
funeral of his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Miss Bertha Alexander has pur-
chased a new 1923 touring car and
VIII drive it herself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mrs. Mabel Hall and party were
in New York city Sunday night. on
their way to Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

There will be a meeting OF the
J-oudon Hill Community Club Thurs
day afternoon at 2:30 at the home OF
Mrs. BlaisdelI. Water street. The
subject for discussion will be. "How
to Make Cur Homes More Attrac-
tive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Special meeting Pell Clason Camp,
Sons Of Veterans Wednesday even
ing at Woodman Hall. Arrange
ments will be made for the play to
be given May 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Harry McNau. htoa has a new
motorcycles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
HallOWell Local News

Mr.. Nyndel Hewes has purchased
I new Stevens touring sedan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Miss Irene Densmore was recently
q caller in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

r Harry Belyea, who has been pass
ing the weekend with friends here.
returned Monday to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Eugene J. Oils Of Chelsea fell
while at work shingling his roof Sat-
urday and broke two ribs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Snow of West
Gardiner were visitors Monday, In
Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

The Marthas of the Randolph
Church will meet on Tuesday eve
ming in the vestry for a rehearsal of
the drama
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

The Current Events meeting to he
held Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. George Morse. is to be
rather unique affair in the series
of meetings. Instead of a paper by
some ono person and the usual dis
cussion of current events. each men,
her is to come equipped with her
favorite labor saving device or her
favorite receipt and also with her
faNOrlte poem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mrs. Rufus Hildreth. who has
been i'll and away for the past few
months. was welcomed back most en-
Enthusiastically by the members Of the
.tuxiliar.,- to Gen. G. w. Tildcn
Camp. Sons Of Veterans. on her ap-
pearance at the supper Monday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

There will be work in the Eel
1owcraft degree in Hermon Lodge,
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mrs Dana Mccarthy of Lewiston,
who has been visiting relatives here,
returned Sunday to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mrs. Eucena Littlefield, who has
been passing the winter at st. Peters
burg, Fla, returned Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

William johnson was a recent visi-
tor in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Emlen P. Springer of Litchfield
wasR business visitor in the city,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Edward Killiam and Willard Pat
terson, who have been passing the
week END in Gardiner, returned
Monday to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Regular meeting Of Granite Lodge,
No. so, X. of r., this evening at 1880.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Harbert Perry of Randolph left
Monday for Guilford, where he is to
be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Michael McGovern, who has been
visiting friends in this city, returned
Monday to lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Irwin Mcfarland Of Wells Beach
passed the week end with his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mr.. Slugg of Belfast, Grand Mas
ter Of the Grand Council. r. and S.
M. Of Maine, who was in the city
Monday for the annual inspection Of
Alpha Council. did another little
piece Of inspection out of the strictly
Masonic line. Belfast is to have in
the very near future a new high
school building and Mr.. Slugg. be-
cause of that fact. gave Hallowell's
new building thorough looking over
for possible suggestions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

The regular meeting Of Nahumkeag
Tribe of Redmen will be held this
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
LOCAL NOTICE

Painting. papering, kalsomining.
Fred l.. Field. 129 Spring street,
Gardiner. Leave orders at Unions
Candy Store. Tel 292-J. Apr23d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Sweetland
are receiving congratulations on the
birth. Monday. of daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Roy Fiske and George Manson
left Monday for a few days visit in
Boston,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Josiah 8. Maxcy has returned
from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

John G. p. Sherburne. who has en-
tered the ministry. of the Methodist
Church. has been assigned to the
church at Scion. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Sherburne will also finish
his collegiate work at Colby. carry
ing it along with his pastoral work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Ernest Foye left Monday on a
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Mrs. Freeman Patten and Mrs.
Julia Wiltshire returned Monday
from Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Judge Fred Emery Beane left.
Monday for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

BENJAMIN bowling left Monday
for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Miss Eta Slosberg entertained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24
CASE SMALLPOX
AT BATES COLLEGE,

Lewiston, Me-. April ga case Y
small pox. which was az first d'as,
nosed as chicken poX has ~
placed under quarantine at e.
college. All st'N-nts Of the coliss:
Will be vaccina:e: tomorrow Dy -
der of the city health department..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-24

Levi T. Williams of Augusta was
a visitor in Gardiner, Monday.
Evening star., 1923-01-28

The Star Who Loves
To Get Away From
The Mad. Gay Social
Whirl And Camp Out
In The Woods. Just
A Little Unspolled
Girl At Heart
Evening star., 1923-01-28

The Intimate Pose
Of The Beautiful Ac-
tress A m ong Her
Books In The Seclu-
sion OF Her Beauti-
fully Appoin t e d
Home. Try And Find
The Books
Evening star., 1923-01-28

Not Forgetting The Pic
ture Of The Star Busily
Complying With Requests
For Signed Photographs.
Each And Every Re-
quest" Blurbs The Inter
viewer, Receives A Per-
sonal Response From Ar
mold Caresse Himself. You
See He Said. As We Shook
Hands At The End Of The
Interview. 1 Believe In
Giving My Public The Very
Best That Is In Me. In
Little Things As Well As
Big And He Smiled That
Fascinating Never-Grown-
Up Mischievous Boys
Smile As He Waved Good
By. Honest Efort-That
ls The Keynote Of Arnold
Caresse's S Career.
Evening star., 1923-07-24
BRITISH-FRENCH BREAK
NEARER, SAYS REYNOLDS
Chicago Banker Finds Lack Of
Stability and Confidence
Hampering Europe.
By the Associs ted Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 24.-Lack of po-
litical stability and confidence that
nations should have in each other are
bringing the situation between
France and England nearer n crisis
than ever before. George NJ. Reynolds.
chairman of the Continental and Com
mercial Bank of Chicago, declared on
his arrival from Europe. He was a
delegate to the International Cham
Der of Commerce meeting at Rome.
Political stability and confidence is
essential to any business. and until
France and Italy obtain It they can
not hope to settle successfully with
Germany" he said.
The economic situation of the in
dividual is better than year ago."
he continued. but government con-
ditions have not improved. Govern
ment expenses are exceeding receipts.
and governments are simply looking
and hoping for something to come to
pass that will cause expenditures and
receipts to dovetail and budgets to
balance.
England is getting her house in
order better than any other country.
She is meeting her obligations and
handling her affairs in a business
like way. but there is growing sem
timent in France to evade the debt
issue. Agriculturally France is in
very good condition.
There are now about 1,l50,000 un-
employed in England
Evening star., 1923-07-24
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

By Cable to The Star.
PARIS, July 24.-How real is
Frances fear of another invasion by
Germany? In America the average
man is inclined to shrug his should
ers and say there is not going to be
another war for some time, because
the people are too poor to fight
again" But in Europe the average
man has an altogether different idea
of what constitutes the recuperative
power of a nation.
In fact, the whole quarrel about
reparations is not dispute over what
each nation can pay. but what each
wants to pay, for there seems to be
a general belief that in another ten
or possibly fifteen years all the Euro
pean powers will be back on their
feet economically speaking, and
ready to go to war again.
Seek Larger Families.
So vivid is the thought of another
war in fifteen years that already
the French are beginning to worry
about the fact that when that time
comes they will be out-numbered in
to one. The French are doing
everything they can to increase the
birth rate.
They realize that because of the
heavy losses in men during the war
families that would have been born
and would have furnished troops for
the years beginning 1885, or there
abouts, will simply not exist for
France. Even in 1914 the French
birth rate was much lower than the
German. Indeed, the French have
been passing all kinds of law urging
people to marry and have large fam
lilies. Reduced railroad fares. exemp-
tions from certain taxes and other in
ducements have been offered TO stimu
late the raising of large families.
Even if the war had not broken out
in 1914, statisticians had it all figured
out that the population of France
would fall from thirty-nine million
to thirty-five million in 1850. The
loss of million and half men must
be taken into consideration as a per-
manent factor in the next twenty
years as well as the fact that while
practically all men in France were at
the front, the birth rate declined SO
much that estimates today are very
pesSimiStic for the French army. Some
statisticians claim that the French
will be unable to put in the field tif-
teen years hence half the number of
men they were able to mobilize in
1914.
AS for the Germans. they always
did have an excess in population be-
Evening star., 1923-07-24
French, Fearing War in IS Years,
Seek to Stimulate Birth Rate
Present Trend " ouId Find Germany Pos
sessing Double Frances Man Po,uer,
Officials Belieue, Seeing Menace.

cause they have believed right long
in raising large families.
Losses in man power during the war
will not affect Germany half as much
as France The last war, the French
claim has tended TO stabilize Ger
manys supply of man power, remoV-
ing some of the inconveniences or
overpopulation. for which Germany
has been seeking an outlet for tne
last two decades.
All this is predicated, of course, on
the idea that the wars of the future
as in the past, will depend upon the
size of the land armies and Will not
depend either on naval or air suprem-
acy. 1t is curious indeed. in talking
to military men here to find them still
thinking in terms of forts. guns and
trench systems. They do not seem 10
be as fearful of the use Of new Weap-
ons of warfare might be expected
For instance, there is good deal OF
agitation in the press just now about
the gradually increasing size or the
British air fleet which will challenge
Frances supremacy of the air. Simi-
exempting from the Washington
naval limita tions treaty restrictions
on submarines. But nothing seems TO
have been done about chemical war
fare.
Figure on Old Weapons.
American experts have inquired out
that a whole city of people could be
wiped out in few hours by drop
ping rain gas from airplanes. and
that if war had lasted a few months
longer tens of thousands of troops
would have been killed by the allies
through the use of these new inVen-
tions. To all this the French do not
seem to have risen. They say 1t is
as yet improved that chemicals are
as deadly as claimed They say the
last war did not prove that gas bombs
killed as many men as shells and
bullets. so they Will stick to these as
the principal weapons and will think
of war in terms of another German
invasion by infantry and artillery.
There is no doubt that the Germans
are relying to some extent on the new
weapons of warfare for the next con-
fiiCt.
Underlying the French apprehension
is the ingrained fear of the German
capacity for invention and mischief
The psychology of the hour is still
war. AS for America, there are
facetious Freuchmen who say:
"Of course, the United States will
not be, drawn in-that is, not for the
first two years"