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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
News of the Oranges.

At their regular meeting last week Harvest
Home Grange, Brooks, held Lincoln memorial
services with address by M. J. Dow, Esq.
Monday evening of this week they observed
St. Valentines day and indulged in music,
march, and general social exercises. Next
Monday evening they will observe as Wash
ington's birthday with appropriate exercises.
Star of Progress Grange, Jackson, held an
interesting meeting Saturday, February 18th,
with Worthy Master ]. w. Goodwin in the
chair. A goodly number of the members were
present and nearly every officer in their place.
good program was furnished by the lecturer
A paper was read by Miss Edith Hadley on
consolidation of schools in rural towns and the
subject ably presented, after which the
question was discussed by the Grange The
secretary reported 119 members in good stand
ing.
The Past Masters of Granite Grange No 1872,
North Searsport, met with A. Stinson Febru-
ary 10th, and formed a club to be known as
the Past Masters Club of Granite Grange, with
the following officers: President, E. B. Thayer;
Vice President, W. j. Matthews; Secretary and
Treasurer, A. Stinson; Historian F. NJ Nicker-
son. The future meetings will be called by
the secretary. Following are the Past Mas
ters of this grange: A. Stinson, A. Boyd, Fred
Black. F. L. Trundy W. J. Matthews, F. M.
Nickerson, ]. P Harris, Chas. Hartshorn, l.. L.
Hartshorn and E. B. Thayer.-A. Stinson,
Sec'y.
The following program was presented in
Harvest Moon Grange, Thorndike, February
13th Singing, America, by Annie Cole and
Belle c. Crosby; Lincoln's proposal, by Worthy
Master Flora Ward; sketch of Lncoln's life by
Elvira Stevens; The boy and man Lincoln, by
Nancy Barlow; Lincoln's favorite poem, A. L.
Ward; Lincoln's children, by Eta Harmon;
Gen. Sickles and Lincoln, by Rose Coffin; song
by Annie Cole; Lincoln's wedding, by Ella
Ware; Lincoln's mother, by Eta Wing; story
of Lincoln, by Lydia Farwell; Lincoln as
knew him, by " N. Higgins; anecdote of Lin
coin, by Roscoe Perley; remarks on Lincoln's
life. by j. H. Stevens; anecdote of Lincoln, by
E. A. Ware; Lincoln and his father and mother,
by Annie E. Ward; amusing story of Lincoln,
by Belle C. Crosby; charade (Lincoln) by Lula
Crosby and Lydia Farwell. Harvest Moon
will observe Washington's birthday February
Goth. This grange has been invited to con-
tribute silk square toward quilt that when
finished will be presented to Gov. Fernald
The making of the square has been entrusted
to sister Belle G. Crosby, who will do her best
to make it thing of beauty.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
WEDDING BELLS.

y.4l' '7' hSoE A quiet and very pretty
t.. 's occurred at the home of the brides
gn.. anon X. Jackson at Poor's Mills, last
5.as afternoon at o'clock. when his Oldest
a e''7'' Mss Margaret E. Jackson, was unit
ol, s a'1''lage IN Augustine M Ross of Lin
iormao !he Impressive ceremony was per-
jsi Fly ~ Rey Albert E. Luce of the Metho-
r1g 'P'sgopal church, who used the single
sqsDq5 wee The bride was becomingly
vast III n 'Ile travelling suit with ecru lace
ed and me ne, bride and groom were not attend
Res4r oaly their immediate friends were
deicions after the ceremony bountiful and
g7sdUsto uihner was served. Mrs. Ross is a
popuIs, ol u The Belfast High school, and was
bsr grsdrl member of the class of 1904. Since
fully nS1llon AVA she has taught most success
york IN riu Una mas Just completed several terms
Eoss tba bbli'conVille most satisfactorily. Mr..
VILE. and r's son of Nathan D. Ross of Lincoln
ness tbe,. associated with his father in busi-
home n !, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross will make their
AID conpr, ,L..n,eonville, .., where the best wishes
0lOw tbsn barulatlons of their many friends will
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
Fierce Fire in Florida.

DAYToNA, Fla, February 18th. The Hotel
Clarendon at Sea Breeze, one of the largest
hotels on this coast with 10 cottages adjoining
the house was totally destroyed by fire early
today The two hundred and five guests who
were asleep at the time were saved without in
jury, and many were able to gather up most of
their belongings. The fire originated in the
10 cottages owned by H. R. Kochersperger
caught fire from sparks and all were burning
at the same time. The roof of the Cherokee,
the home of Mrs. Kochersperger, caught fire
from sparks and but for the energetic efforts
of Mr.. Gibson, guest at the Sea Side inn, and
been destroyed. 1.-THE Kocherspergers are
well known here and Mrs. K. is native of this
city M R. Knowlton has property at Sea
Breeze, but as t is not mentioned must have
escaped the flames. The Clarendon Hotel was
owned by Mr.. Kochersperger.]
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18

pastor, Rev. Albert E. Luce, speaking on the
topic 1.-THE Great Emancipator." The church
was tastefully decorated with flags and bunt-
ng and draped picture of Abraham Lincoln
was mounted directly in front of the pulpit. A
male quartette consisting of Leroy Coombs,
tenor; c. F. Merriam End TENOR Gordon Pet
tingill, LIST base; F. S. Hutchins, I'd base, rem
dered several well chosen selections. The X.
y. K A. orchestra of four pieces added greatly
to the occasion. George Langill and Roy
Coombs played cornets, Leroy Macomber alto
horn and Chas. G. Coombs the slide trombone.
There was large audience at this service and
many called the celebration very instructive.
MIR. Luce's address was most interesting, and
was delivered with much feeling He spoke of
the early life of Lincoln, his rise to eminence.
his political career, his attitude toward religion
and the church, and also of the reconstruction
of the colored race after the war.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
MEETING OF WALDO co. GRANGE.

Waldo County Pomona Grange met February
End with South Montvie Grange The roads
were almost impossible after the big storm
and the attendance was smaller than usual.
Only four oranges were represented-Union
Harvest, South Montville, Georges River and
Victor; but good time is reported. The meet
ing presided over by the Worthy Master,
A. V. Martin, and the pro TEN officers were M.
F. Hunt, Overseer; E. A. Dinslow, Chaplain; C.
S. Adams, Secretary; S. P. Colby, Gate Keep
er; Mrs. M. F. Hunt, Ceres; Mrs A. P. Tooth
aker, Flora. A class of eight were instructed
in the fifth degree. A committee for the next
meeting was appointed and the noon recess
taken. When the grange was again called
to order the program was taken up and re-
sponded to follows: music by choir; ad-
dress of welcome by c. S. Adams; response by
Mrs Edith Wilson; topic, Can the farmers sue
cessfully cooperate in buying and selling farm
products? was opened byJ C. Carey, followed
by brothers Martin, Toothaker, Wilson, Howes,
Dinslow, Knowles, Liniken and Randall and
sisters Fuller, Sukeforth, Carey and Howes;
recitation by Eva Ripley; dialogue, "One of
the Daughters of the New Dispensation;"
duet by sisters Dinslow and Adams; reading
by A. v. Martin; talk by E. A. Dinslow; dia-
logue, "More Than She Bargained For" A vote
of thanks was extended the host grange for
courtesies.
The next meeting will be with Harvest Home
Grange, Brooks, March End, with the following
program: opening exercises; conferring fifth
degree; report of oranges; appointment of
committee on time and program for next
meeting; recess; music; welcome greetings by
the Master; response by Mark Howard; topic,
What stand should the grange take in the
observance of Sunday? to be opened by E.
A. Dinslow; remainder Of program by host
grange.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
-,,tsnts of Today's Journal.

N.,,s of Belfast. Wedding Bells.
l-Tae E,g lnroln Day in Belfast. :. Petit
,,1ar Again. Secret Societies. i.
NaHq church Supper and Enter
Nelu Nont News of the Oranges. ;.
taluu' Fire in Florida. The Churches.
ri5iI' rbs Waldo County Hospital.
Ting Of Waldo County Grange. .
Personal.
nav in Augusta. Meeting of
a.l9S County Veterans. -. County
NN5r,r4espondence... Some Old Books.
-' 6Ituary.. Appleton. -. Thorn
e-,,i7ce Life in the Philippines.
NEE Nations Interested.
rl.+orials The News of Brooks. !.
Obituary,
The News Of Belfast.
r.scrip,s from the Law Court.
VI 'F1yoi of Housekeeping" (poem.) }
Matters at Augusta. . Probate
-,5rI Literary News and Notes. /.
,srfsr Montville. -. Letter from
Vl,hngton Liberty.
N,.gy Three Centuries of Temper
,ars legislation in Maine. Return
y. the Wrecked The Residence of
r u Tendleton. The State D. A. R.
sas-sport Stockton Springs. Ship
saTs Market. Born. Married.
mod
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18

The supper and entertainment under the
auspices of the ladies Of the North Congre-
gational church in Memorial Hall Friday even
ing was most successful affair. The tables
were filled and some of them reset to accom-
modate the late comers. The Reveries of
Bachelor were repeated by request, and were
given by the following cast:
I Bachelor, John R. Dunton
Valet, Bert L. Davis
First Sweetheart, Little Katherine Brown
Schoolgirl Sweetheart, Miss Mabel Craig
College Girl, Miss Maude Stantial
Japanese Girl, Miss Lou Thompson
En- lish Girl, MISS Dora Gordon
Normandy Girl, Miss Marjorie Shaw
Spanish Girl, Miss Louise Brown
Dutch Girl Miss Ruth Kimball
Turkish Girl, Mrs. Annie Patterson
Scotch Lassie, Miss Bertha Wiley
Egyptian Girl Miss Matte Wiley
Irish Girl, Miss Hazel McTaggart
German Girl, Miss Alice Parker
Chinese Girl, Miss Hester Brown
Hindu Girl, Mrs. Beulah Proctor
Burmese Girl, Mrs. Pearl Wilson
America, Mrs. Freda Follett
Debutante, Miss Caro- Hatch
Golf Girl, Miss Winnie Kimball
Favorite Hostess, Mrs Della Brown
Summer Girl, Miss Grace Chadwick
Winter Girl, Miss ENERGY CHM
Nurse, Miss Maude Steward
Girl who Tilted Him, Miss katherine Quimby
His Little Pet, Little Elizabeth Kittredge
Auto Girl, Miss Marguerite Pilsbury
Favorite Chaperone, Miss Nellie Hopkins
The Widow, Miss Anne Kittredge
The Bride, Miss Grace Hall
An appropriate musical selection, sung as
solo or by chorus, accompanied each picture.
Miss Amy E. Stoddard was at the piano. and
the soloists were Miss Katherine c. Quimby,
Miss Caro- Hatch, Miss Anne M. Kittredge,
Rev. D. L. Wilson and Bert L. Davis, assisted
by others.
Following the "Reveries' the farce "a Gentle
Jury" was presented by the following cast:
Cyrus Hackett, sheriff, Bert L. Davis
Mrs. Dingley, forewoman, Mrs. E. S. Bowker
Mrs. Blake, meek and mild,
Miss Lou Thompson
Mrs. Fritz, young, Miss L. Grace Chadwick
Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Leslie c. Follett
Mrs. Small, anxious, Mrs. R. D. Southworth
Mrs. Fairly, Mrs. D. L. Wilson
Mrs Jones, Miss Mary Cole
Mrs Fort, young, Miss ENERGY CHM
Mrs. Skinner thin. Mrs w, X, Keene
Miss Sharp, the woman's rights advocate,
Miss Anne NJ Kttredge
Mrs Jelyson, sentimental, Miss Bertha Wiley
Mrs Smith, timid. Mrs. Allen Patterson
The costumes were veritable antiques" and
were "too funny for anything" The ladies'
were supposed to represent the first jury of
women in America, and their proceedings and
discussions were unique Although they did
not get very far along; one gentleman in the
audience was heard to remark to another
'Wel they did as well as some men juries we
know about" The entertainment was given
under the direction of a committee from the
Guild, composed of Miss Anne M. Kittredge,
Miss Amy E. Stoddard and Miss L. Grace Chad
wick The candy table, which sold out before
the close of the evening, was in charge of
Misses Maude and Clara Steward. The Juniors
had a table for the sale of valentines and it
was in charge of Misses Mabel A. Craig and
Hester Brown, whose heart -strewn white
gowns were most appropriate.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
lhe Shoe Situation.

,seaiers st;n footwear is more quiet, jobbers and
rrees n San Nun delaying the placing of orders
With ranass meW England are somewhat less firm
s'e buy;On@ OF concessions. Some retailers
,,fssden Tsp spring goods with little more
aeveoped me market on domestic hides has
ag to the nsohsiderable weakness, partly ow-
reducedp poor quality of offerings and partly
a'des sre 'u ~ demand from tanners. Country
nave also Pecially weak. Western calf skins
ae chief ueciined. and in the packer market
ssass, br,,sSe Weakness is on native steers and
3Daas Rse;aso Reeo hldes being well sold ahead
'ew, February l7th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
No Bail For c. w. Morse.

New YORK, February IL. Charles w.
Morse, the fnancier, will not be admitted to
bail pending hearing on his appeal from his
conviction of violating the national bank laws,
under decision given today by United States
Court of Appeals. The court denied his appli-
cation to be released on bail
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
JACKSON.

JACKSUN.
Mr. John Ridley, who has been visiting his
sister in the northern part Of the State, is back
again and makes his home with R. E. Page
Misses Verne and Pearl Chase are visiting
friends in Knox. :. Mrs. ]. H. Mckinley has
been quite sick the past week. The W. CT. u.
met with H. E. Chase last Thursday. =. MI. and
Mrs E. H. Fletcher went to Belfast last Sat-
urday on business.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Jones, and Mrs. J.W.
Harmon leave the latter part Of the month for
their cottage at Windermere Park, Unity
Old Town Enterprise.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18

Mrs. M. Makanna, who has been conducting
a lace and oriental goods establishment in Ex-
change street, has moved to her new home at
the corner of State street and Salem court
Bangor News.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
The Churches.

There was only one absent from the North
Church Sunday school last Sunday.
Lincoln Castle, Knights of King Arthur, will
meet in the Universalst vestry Friday at 7.3O
o. m,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18
NORTH CHURCH SUPPER AND EN-
TERTAINMENT.

The supper and entertainment under the
auspices of the ladies' Of the North Congre-
gational church in Memorial Hall Friday even
ing was most successful affair. The tables
were filled and some of them reset to accom-
modate the late comers The Reveries of a
Bachelor were repeated by request, and were
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-18

There was a special service at the First
Methodist church Of this city last Sunday, the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-03
Look for the Red
Canvas and y. $.
Flags in front of
the Store.
STOP and CONSIDER.

No man or woman could afford
to miss this golden opportunity.
To save dollars upon dollars read
this circular carefully, and re-
member no matter how strong
some statements may seem, no
matter how ridiculously low the
prices quoted, they are not ex-
aggerated. They are true and
backed by a guarantee.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
MUSTY DOCUMENTS
Of HISTORIC INTEREST

New York. Dec. lin a rusty tin
DoN which had rcposed undisturbed In
the vaults of the subtreasury here since
the civil war, a number of musty old
documents OF great historical impor-
tance have just been discovered. They
viii be gone over carefully by experts
and preserved either here or in Wash
ington.
One of the moro interesting docu-
ments Is record which shows to what
expedicnts the government was some
times compelled to resort to obtain
funds with which to defray the ex-
penses of the army during the Civil
war. Through this paper. so New York
bankers turned over to the government
on a single days notice the sum OF
S1,200,0O0, At that time. the document
says. the success OF failure of the
northern army seemed to depend on q
speedy moving forward of the sinews
of war. The paper bears the date of
Nov. il, 1862.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
BADLY BURNED AS
RESULT OF PRACTICAL JOKE

Sugar City Colo, Dec. 11.--As the
result of a practical joke. Fred Brad
ley was severely burned in the boiler
room of the sugar factory here yester-
day. AS Bradley entered the room
some one threw cup of wood alco-
hol on his back and set fire to it, in
tending to extinguish the flame before
harm was done. Before Bradley could
be. caught and the fire put out, he, had
been badly burned. 1t is alleged that
an organized hazing gang has existed
In the factory for some time
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
zELAYA ISSUES
HIS STATEMENT
Asserts That His Administration
Has Been UnjustIy Condemned
BY the United States.
CASE OF GRocE AND CANNON.
Not Shot on His Initintive-He Sim
ply Refused to Extend Glenn
ency TO Them.

Managua. Dec. 10.-"The United
States unjustly condemns my admins
tration." said President Zelaya In an
interview with staff correspondent
of the Associated Press today.
II proposed to Sccy. of State Knox
that he submit the case to the in
vestigation of committee of his own
choosing agreeing to surrender my
rights to the presidency if charges in
his letter to Isidore Hezera, former
Nicaraguan minister to the United
States. were sustained. Secy. Knox has
not replied
"Defenseless against the hostility of
a powerful nation. 1 must submit, al
though + have been condemned un-
heard"
THE coercion of the United States
will not dedound to Its credit as ma
ton, whose motives are questioned in
all Latin-American countries The
shooting of Groce and Cannon was
proper Both were amenable to the
laws of Nicaragua, which distinctly
authorize the shooting of individuals
rebels.
1T is different If person is cap
tured in the course of an international
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11

war; The attempt of Secy. Knox to
establish the inviolability OF Ameri-
cans participating in foreign rela-
tions Will result in constant revolu-
lions led by immune Americans.
The initiative in the shooting of
Sroce and Cannon was not mine
simply refused to extend clemency to
them after propcrly-constitute mill
tary tribunal had passed upon the
case" f
President Zelaya then reclted sew
eral instances. he declares. of alleg-
ed hostility against him in the United
states through paid articles appear
ing In American newspapers. In one
of these instances, he says. he was
endeavoring to raise a loan In France.
when his enemis persuaded the
United States to interpose an objcc-
ton through the French ambassador
at Washington on the pretext that the
money sought was intended for the
purchase of war materials. when in
reality 1t was to have been used in
the construction OF railway.
Il am in negotiation with the rev.
olutionists to secure their endorse
mcnt to n successor who will be ac-
ceptable to all parties and have sub
mitted the name of Jose Madriz,
Judge of the Carriage court
sity for American Intervention, which
would be intensely dIstastcful to all
Latin-America / am informed that
1t Is the intention Of the United
States to prevent my leaving Nicara-
qua. I do not believe this is true"
1t Is reported that the revolutionists
VIII reject Senor Madriz as Zelaya's
successor. and insist upon General Es-
trada assuming the presidency. declar-
ing that the United states has promis-
ed to furnish 1000 marines at Blue
fields to bring about his success.
"The hostility of the United States"
Zelaya, Z" is due to the
of Senior Cabrera, presi-
dent of Guatemala. whom 1 refused
in 1906 to join in an offensive and
defensive alliance of Central Ameri-
ca against Mexico. and thereby thwart-
ed his efforts to establish a virtual
In Central America
Since then Carbreara has pursued me
with relentless enmity. poisoning the
public mind against me
II am preparing to refute the state
ment of Secy. Knox relative to the
treatment of American
diplomats here by submitting to him
4 letter from John Gardiner Coolidge.
eX-mlnistcr to Nicaragua, expressing
for the cordial treatment
given him"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11

tong wars that rage in the Chinatown
OF San Francisco.
The present acting consul general.
Hsu- Ping Chan, had expected to be
relieved with the coming OF Minister
Chang. and adyices had been received
from China to the effect that 500 Yue
Chew had been offered the post here
But when the Mongolia arrived, there
was no 500 Tue Chew aboard. In
qulries ELECTED the Information that
500 preferred to remain In the security
OF China. There are too many high
binders here" contested one secretary.
Hsu Ping Chen had engaged passage
TO China on the return voyage of the
Mongolia, but now he will have to stay
at the front until the government of
China can catch a diplomat to succeed
him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
SATISFIED DR.. COOK
is NOW IN EUROPE

New York, Dec. 11.-"While am not
authorized to give statement re-
garding the whereabouts of Dr. Fred
erick A. Cook, the arctic explorer. 1
can say without violating any conf
dence that I am satisfied that he is
in Europe and that he will appear
next week before the committee of the
University of Copenhagen. which is
examining his polar data"
This statement was made last night
by an intimate friend of DR.. Cook who
insisted that he had every reason to
believe that within the next IS hours
the explorer will come out of seclu-
sion and issue a statement covering
every phase OF the polar controversy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
FIRE IN WHEELING, w. VA.

Wheeling, w. Va, Dec 11.-Fire
which was discovered in the Univer
slty club on the top floor totally de-
stroyed the six-story board of trade
building early this morning. 1t is sup
posed some one dropped u lighted match
in a pile of sweepings which started
in to blaze after the club had been
closed at night The flames forced
their way slowly down through the
100 or more of offices below to the
Court theater and pharmacy located
on the ground floor
All the business concerns occupying
offices in the building sustained heavy
losses. the total of which IT IS csti-
mated will reach $250,0oO, partially in
sured
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11

Jonah Kalanianaole, otherwise known
as Prince Cupid. delegate In Congress
from Hawaii, the queen viii go 10
Washington.
At the capital she will await some
action on her claim for $250,000 for SELF
ure by the United States of what are
termed the crown lands in Hawaii.
The claim has been pending Tor sew
eral years. and no report upon IT mas
been made to the house by the commit
tee on claims. But Idliuokalani Ter
vently hopes that the present Congress
will reimburse her for the lands III
question, ~,
20 10 Boston 10 visit relatives of her
husband, the late Gov ]. Q. Pominis
The former queen. despite her IL years.
Is In good health and spirits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
TRAINING OF
STAMMERING CHILDREN

Chicago, Dec. IA unique expert
ment in the training of hundreds or
stammering children attending the
Chicago public schools Is being planned
by Mrs. Ella Flagg Young. superinten-
dent of schools, and several medical
specialists of Chicago.
Investigation shows that there arc
1,200 stammerers In the public schools
Mrs. Young Will present recommen-
dation at tho next meeting of the school
management committee of the board
of education to assign special teachers
for stammererS.