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The Republican Journal
Belfast. Thursday, may 26, 1921.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
The Republican )oumal Pub. Co.
A. L BROWN. Editor.
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QUOTATION
MEMORIAL DAY
“Cheers for the living.
Tears for the dead!”
“Sleep on, ye brave, Bleep on, till the
golden light of the morning breaks
upon the mystic valley of eternity.—
Sleep while the nation mourns. Though
dead you still live and will forever
live in the grandeur of your accom
plishments and . in the gratitude of
your country.”
Fifty-seven years ago this month, a
few weeks after the surrender at Appo
matox and soon after the immortal Lin
coln had passed to the other shore, 200,
’XX) war worn heroes clad in blue marched
in review down Pennsylvania Avenue in
Washington. A great banner was hung
across the front of the Capitol Building
and on it was this inscription:
“The only national debt we can never
pay is the debt to the victorious Union
soldiers.”
Along all that marching line w.as heard
exultant acclaim for the living, and
heart-breaking sobs for the fallen. As
the revolving years have taken their
place in history the sound of acclaim has
softened to silent reverence, hut many
are the tears which are yet unshed; tears
for those who fell in battle; tears for
those who died from wounds and disease
or by starvation and neglect in southern
prisons; tears for those who came home
to us and now, in ripening May, sleep
'neath tiny flags and fragrant flowers.
me nrsi ouservance OL Memorial Day
was in 1868. In that year, John A.
Logan, soldier, patriot and statesman,
then Commander of the Grand Army of
the Republic, called upon his comrades
to assemble in that and in succeeding
years “for the purpose of decorating
with choicest flowers of spring-time (he
graves of those who had given up their
lives that the Republic might live.”
Every year since then Memorial Day has
been observed with ever increasing rev
erence.
The people of this country have not
forgotten—they never will forget—that
whenever President Lincoln called for
troops to preserve the unity of this Re
public they came, “Marching from the
East, and marching from the 'West,
shouting the battle cry of Freedom.”
Eight hundred and fifty-eight of these
men marched from the little city of Bel
fast 2nd of these 100 were killed in bat
tle or died by reason of wounds or disease
before the war was ended. We dc
lot give the above figures as a boasl
but as an illustration of the patriotism
of every citv and town of the entire
North, and for the especial purpose ol
showing what the G. A. R. and theii
fallen comrades did for the United States
—for us and for generations yet unborn,
the commemoration of their devotion,
sacrilices and sufferings have made the
thirtieth day of May both sacred and
.reverential.
There lingers today a remnant only ol
he host that, from 1861 to 1865, placet
all they had on the altar of their country.
'The army divided grows less on this
side;
One after another they cross the dark
tide;
The last of the veterans soon will have
found
The end of the march on the last camp
ing ground.
But lessons they taught and Memorial
Day,
Shall live while the blossoms return tc
the May.”
1 he “boys in blue” who have not yel
heard the implacable call to the sleep ol
the ages have lived to see their sons
fighting side by side, with the sons of the
South in the Spanish War. They have
seen their sons and grandsons going ovei
the top on the bloody fields of France,
shoulder to shoulder with the sons and
grandsons of the men who wore the gray
in the bitter and woeful days of the Civil
War. In a few short years the last mem
ber of the G. A. R. will have been dis
charged from life’s service. Their ac
complishments, traditions and example
will soon become the heritage of the
Veterans of the Spanish War, the Ameri
can Legion and the people of the United
-States; and what a glorious and bene
ficent heritage it will be.
With the passing of the G. A. R. the
hosts of its membership will not be for
gotten. As long as American history is
written its pages will glow with a recital
of their deeds, and American mothers
will read that history to their children
as an inspiration to a noble and loyal
citizenship. The men of the American
Legion who, trained only in peaceful pur
suits, blazed a path of glory through the
valleys of death at Belleau Wood, Chat
eau-Thierry and St. Mihiel are already
preparing to receive the torch of patriot
ism from hands which, for nearly sixty
years, have borne it. They are worthy
descendants from a valiant [ ancestry.
They will not allow their heri'tage to be
lost to their children and children’s chil
dren. They will teach them that Memo
rial Day has a significance entirely apart
from other days, and that its sacredness
and memories are priceless legacies.
THE SALES TAX
Xt the annual meeting of the Retail
Dry Goods Association of Maine, held in
Portland May 18th, a resolution was
adopted favoring a one per cent sales
tax in place of the excesa profits tax.
The sentiment of the people of the whole
country seems to be against the excess
profits tax and there seems to be a grow
ing sentiment in favor of the sales tax.
It is charged that the excess profits tax
is inequitable, unjust, intricate, difficult
of administration and no longer produc
tive of sufficient revenue to justily its
continuance. It is inequitable and un
just because it is often collected twice
and sometimes several times. For in
stance, concerns making the engines for
automobiles, concerns making tires, the
company which assembles the various
parts and puts the finished car on the
market and the dealer who sells the cars
to individual customers are all liable to
pay an excess profits tax. All these
taxes, large or small are passed along to
the individual buyer. The administra
tion of the law is intricate and expensive
because an army of accountants are nec
essary to go over the books of manu
facturers and everybody else who is sup
posed to be making large profits and de
termine how much excess profits tax
each shall pay, if any.
In behalf of the sales tax it is said that
it is equitable, of universal application,
comparatively inexpensive in collection
and will be productive of large revenue.
DON’T STRIKE, IT'S TOO LATE.
A financier in close touch with indus
trial creditors says that wages in many
lines are being reduced quietly. Strikes
are not called because the unions realize
they are in a bad tactical position. They
are satisfied if the wage cutting is done
quietly so that tlieir prestige is not lost.
A manufacturer in the Pittsburg district
posted a flat 20 per cent wage cut and a
union delegation called on him.
“You can’t do that'” they told him.
“We won’t stand for it.”
“I can close my shop, can’t I,” he re
joined.
The delegation walked out and never
replied by word or deed.—Wall Street
Journal.
Almost every day during the last tour
months new additions have been made to
the long list of people out of employment.
The men and women in our industries.'
who have accepted a cut in wages and
have kept steadily at work are the men
and women who have thus saved the
business situation from complete collapse,
j They were wise enough to understand
| that a crash impended. A few unions
have adopted the “rule or rum” policy
and are pursuing it with considerable ar
rogance. They have arrayed public sen
timent against them to such an extent
that they have lost all sympathy.
GERMANY WILL PaY.
That is, she has reluctantly and under
pressure promised to pay. Getting the
cash out of her will probably be some
what difficult. If the Allies are wise
they will keep their cannon trained on
Dusseldorf and will kejp their troops
within easy reaching distance of the Ruhr
Basin till they get their money. If this
is not done it will not be long before Ger
many will shake the mailed fist in the
face of all Europe and the w'orld will
sooner or later, be compelled to fight an
other world war.
Transfers in Real Estate
—
The following transfers of real estate
were recorded in Waldo County Registry
of Deeds for the week ending May 20,
1921:
Charles W. Lancaster, Belfast, to Fred
A. Robbins, do.; land and buildings in
Belfast.
Abbie F. Swan, Beltast, et als., to Fred
E. Ellis, do.; land and buildings in Bel
fast.
hummer M. Sylvester, Belfast, to Ger
I trude P. Gorden, do ; land and buildings
in Belfast
Mary B. Crosby, Swanville, to Eli E.
, Ellis, do.; land and buildings in Belfast.
James C. Freeman, Lincolnville, to
Erastus A. Collamer, do.; land in Lin
colnville.
Edgar L. Wood, Unity, to Joseph F.
Kelley, do.; land in Unity.
Carrie E. Hobbs, Brooks, to Maud B.
Marden, Brooks; land and buildings in
r rooks.
Wales H. Sherman, Liberty, to Meda
W. Harriman, do ; land in Liberty.
Frank G. Boynton, Freedom, to Amy
F. Hustus, do.; land in Freedom.
George A. Nelson, Montville, to Wm.
P. Barton, et ah, St. Paul, Minn ; land
and buildings in Montville.
George A. Miller, Appleton, to Albert
F. Light, Liberty; land and buildings in
Liberty'.
William R. Gilkey, Searsport, to Geor
gia Maria Blanchard, New York; land in
Searsport.
Harry F. Black, Waterville, t; G. G.
Taylor, Sidney; land and buildings in Pa
lermo.
Marcellus R. Knowlton, Belfast, to W.
A. Clark, do.; land in Belfast.
George S. Parker, Brookline, Mass., to
the Islesboro Inn, Islesboro; land in Isles
boro.
Zenas D. Hartshorn, Belfast, to ChasJ
L. Walker, Swanville; land in Swanville.
Georgia Florence Bonney, Brockton,
Mass., to Walter R. Nealley, Northport;
land and buildings in Northport.
Henry Bowden, Sherman, et als., to
Henrietta Bowden, Northport; land and
buildings in Northport.
Allen Holmes, Knox, to Dorothy
; Holmes, do ; land and buildings in Knox.
THE GERMAN METHOD.
In Berlin, Germany, our American con
sul once read a circular addressed to Ger
man manufacturers to this effect: “Man
ufacturers, do not allow foreigners to
visit your factories where you have any
special process or machines in use, espec
ially beware of Americans, as they are
quick to grasp new ideas; on the contra
ry, you should send representatives from
your factories to foreign countries, es
pecially America, as they are an inven
tive people. Your people should obtain
employment in their factories; thus you
will learn all that the others know plus
what you alone know. Therefore Deut
schland iiber alles! Signed, Wilhelm.”
William H. Melcher, Bath’s veteran
joiner, for many years foreman of all
joiner work at the Bath Iron Works, on
Monday, May 9th, observed the 98th an
niversary of his birth, hale and hearty
and greeting with great pleasure the
many friends who called upon him. He
goes outdoors in all but the most unfav
orable weather, keeps up his reading and
abreast .of the times, greatly enjoying
conversation with his friends.
Children Gry
FOR FLETCHER'S
( CASTORIA
North Waldo Pomona Grange
The members of Sunrise Grange, Win
terport, were present in full force to
welcome the visiting members of North
Waldo Pomona in their grange home,
Wednesday, May 11. The meeting was
assembled by Worthy Master F. Porter
Webb and all officers were present at the
opening exercises, except the assistant
stewards. The vacant stations were ac
ceptably supplied by Noah Wilson of Sun
rise Grange and Mary Curtis of Morning
Light Grange. Five granges were repre
sented and reported in excellent con
dition.
The regular routine of business received
the consideration of the members and the
degree of Pomona was conferred upon a
class of eight candidates. At the conclu
sion of this ceremony dinner was an
nounced and all marched to the dining
hall to partake of the bountiful repast
which was served by members of the
host grange from attractively arranged
tables.
After a pleasant social hour the meet
ing was reconvened in the fifth degree
and the choir rendered a selection. Net
tie Cole extended fraternal greetings and
in her interesting remarks she enumerated
some of the blessings of country life. F.
M. Nickerson responded with appropriate
remarks in behalf of the visitors. A vocal
solo by Victoria Page was well received
and was followed by a paper, “How would
you like to see the seventeen million new
women voters use their franchise?” by
Carrie Cole. This paper was worthy of
special mention and were women to fol
low the advice and suggestions therein
much good might be accomplished in
their new field t>f duty.
Rev. A. J. TorslefF, secretary of the
Maine Baby Saving Society, was intro
duced and gave an instructive address
along the line of child welfare, dwelling
especially upon the needs of the child
until five years of age. His remarks were
followed with close attention. Victoria
Page was again called upon and respond
ed wfith another song, after which F. M.
Nickerson, superintendent of schools,
gave a brief talk relating to children of
school age which was very appropriate,
coming as it did after Mr. TorslelT’s talk
regarding very young children. He touch
ed upon the good resulting from mentality
tests and contrasted two cases of mental
ity—one of the highest degree and another
of almost the lowest—using these to illus
trate the limitations of the child as de
pending upon his mental capacity. In
closing Mr. Nickerson expressed the
opinion that in many cases poor results
in school work are caused by the child
being kept with his grade when he is
capable of being advanced, and that this
phase should be considered by teacher
and superintendent, as well as the oppo
site conditions.
i corn Mr. rorsien ana Mr. lNicxerson
were accorded a rising vote of thanks for
helpful remarks. A reading by Addie
; Smith followed and the concluding nuin
j ber of the program was a topic, “What
! should be done to conserve the water
| power of our State?” The discussion
was opened by W. S. Littlefield and con
I tinued by G. H. York, E. T. Gilbert, W.
' F. Evans, Roscoe Littlefield, A. C. Ed
monds and F. P. Webb. Those favoring
State ownership were Mr. York and Mr.
Edmonds. The majority expressed the
opinion that the expense would be too
great, were the State to assume owner
ship and reimburse those companies
which had already developed power to a
great extent. The usual courtesies were
extended to the entertaining grange and
the meeting was closed with the usual
ceremonies. Several selections by a Vic
rrola were interspersed throughout the
meeting through the kindness of Mrs.
Carrie Cole.
The next meeting will be with Sebasti
cook Grange, Burnham, June 8th. It is
expected that Past Master C. S. Stetson
will be present.
Two U. of Me. boys, determined to at
tend the meet last Saturday at Bruns
wick and being without the wherewithal
to purchase tickets by rail, started out
Friday afternoon on foot, carrying lunch
es, and with placards on their backs
bearing: “We Are on Our Way to
i Brunswick: Please Give Us a Lift.” We
haven’t seen an official bulletin on their
progress, but it is safe to believe that
those boys saw the meet.
The late Chief of Police Lindley W.
Gilman of Bangor probably had as many
friends and acquaintances as any Maine
man who ever wore the chief’s star.
Genial, kindly, yet firm, he made a splen
did officer and his death last week was
mourned by hosts of friends. He was a
member of numerous organizations and
the funeral on Monday was largely
attended.
A MOTHER’S EXPERIENCE
West Buxton (Me.)—Read of Mrs. Ar
thur Campbell’s painful experience. "I
am a mother of five children. My little
girl two years old was so sick with fever
she lay just as if she were dead for two
weeks. I started giving her Dr. True’s
Elixir and she began to gain at once.
Now I would not be without it. I feel
very grateful to you.”
No doubt this child had some stomach
trouble due to worms. Scores of children
have worms and their mothers don’t know
the trouble.
Common symptoms of worms: De
ranged stomach, swollen upper lip, sour
stomach, offensive breath, itching of the
nose and rectum, dry cough, grinding of
the teeth, little red points oa the tongue,
slow fever.
Dr. True’s Elixir has been faithful in
its duties as a family Laxative and Worm
Expeller since 1851.—Adv.
WILL DIG FOR ANCIENT HISTORY.
The University of Pennsylvania will
undertake next month to uncover the
ancient city of Beth-shan, now known as
Beisan, in Palestine, permission having
been obtained of the government. Prof.
Clarence S. Fisher will superintend the
work. It is thought no less than eight
cities have stood on the site of Beisan,
the first one having been begun no less
than five thousand years ago. Beth
shan was a strategic point and it is said
perhaps no other city has witnessed so
many battles. They began away back in
the days of Abraham, and have continued
down to the days of the recent World
Wah Many noted generals have stood
before her gates, including Abraham,
Harnmurubl, Sennacharib, Nebuchadnez
zar, Tho'.hmes, Saul, David, Alexander,
Pompey and Napoleon. Joshua tried to
take the city, but could not because the
defenders had tanks—or as near tanks as
that day would permit, iron chariots. In
more recent days the Crusaders tried to
take it and could not. It was here the
“Assyrians came down like a wolf on the
fold” and they—the Huns of that day—
did take it. In comparatively recent days
it has been dominated by Greeks, Ro
mans and Arabs. It is situated in the
valiey of Jezreel, west of the Jordan and
near the Sea of Gallilee It is within
sight of the Mount of Transfiguration,
and near the home of the Witch of Endor.
Prof. Fisher hopes to find in his excava
tions marble,bronze and clay tablets with
the history of ancient times written
thereon in cuneiform characters.
BY
Dwight P. Palmer
and Owens Bros.
OVERLAND
MOTOR CARS ARE A
GOOD INVESTMENT
Take you slate and figure it
out for yourself.
There are 5000 satisfied
Overland owners in the State
w7ho have found that in an'
Overland you get the most
for ycur mone.
Prices delivered, Belfast:
Sedan .... £1535 ' '
Coupe . . . . #1545
Touring . . . #995
Roadster #995
HARRY E. WALKER
Distributor for Waldo County j
Special Notice
X-RAY PICTURES
of bones, joints and teeth, fractures and
dislocations may be obtained at the office
of DR. CARL H. STEVENS,
35 Church St., Belfast, Me.
Tel. 15 3m 15
For Sale
One Dodge car, new last Julv. In
excellent condition. Driven a little
over a thousand miles. Good reason
for selling, inquire at Journal office.
Matron Wonted
At the Home for Agel Women, For
particulars apply to
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Try them. 10c. 25c. At druggists. Duane
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1103, City Hall Station, New York. See
signature on each box.
ANNOUNCEMENT
I have opened a store in the Austin Block and will
carry a full line of Men’s, Women’s and Boys’
Furnishings. Also Boots, Shoes and Ball Band
Rubber Goods.
PEARL CROCKETT, Mgr., Brooks
Every woman knows that fine silks
make fine waists, but do you know
that fine silk also makes fine flour?
We buy the very finest silk for use in
sifting
WILLIAM TELL
FLOUR
Every pound of William Tell is sifted
through this silk, not once, but thirteen
times.
After this sifting, the flour simply must
be clean it must be fine—it must be pure.
Rich, wholesome, white bread, with a de
licious “come back for more” flavor, and
a loaf that cuts to a tine, clear slice—
that’s your reward when you use William
Tell.
Try it—once, anyway—and see.
Just tell your grocer—William Tell.
SWAN-WHITTEN COMPANY
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Granite Monuments
We take them from the ledge in the quarry,
cut, polish, finish, letter and place them on your
lot in the cemetery. One continuous process and
one small profit.
You avoid the high cost of stock, the high
freight and the middle men’s profits, which brings
your monument down to the lowest possible price.
Call and see for yourself.
A, S. HEAL, Bridge St„ Belfast, Me.
FADS AND FADDLES
Maine has established a Forest Pro
tection Week, the schools to join in the
observance. Maine, in common with
other states, may yet have to safeguard
the schools from invasion by dedicating
weeks to the service of the three R’s.—
Boston Transcript.
For “may” please substitute “should.”
Kennebec Journal.
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