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The Republican journal., 1909-04-22

Tapley. and their photographs appear on this
page. having been taken at the old Tapley
1898, their first reunion in forty-seven years,
and fate decreed it to be their last. At this
time they were respectively 78. IA, 72, 70, SO,
g. GA and 60 years of age. Simeon was the
only landsman in this illustrious group, having
adopted the occupation of farmer. Of eight
brothers there are only three living at present,
namely, Thomas, George and jerome.
These hardy mariners had during their sea
life commanded first-class sailing vessels and
were part owners in nearly all of them. Capt
Robert Tapley during his sea service was mas
ter of the brig Robert Moore, bark Mark L.
Potter, and ship Hattie E. Tapley, which was
built for him at Bangor in 1862 and which ves-
sci he commanded until 1869, when he retired
from the sea.
Capt. Thomas Tapley's various commands
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tic, obsolete house furnishings condemned, a
new outfit purchased, the larder kept filled land
the old folks had nothing to do in their declin-
ing years but watch and wait for the homecom-
ing of the "boys," whose inheritance from them
was rich in bright minds and sound bodies, and
in return they gave loyal service and affection
ate care to their parents until their long and
useful lives were ended
The editor of the Marine Journal received
his early sea training from four of the brothers
Tapley, viz, Thomas, George, Abram, and Je-
rome, in different vessels under their COM
mand, and whatever success he may have had
as seaman and master was to no small degree
due to the teachings and example set him by
these four shipmasters, whose courage, ability,
and superior seamanship made such an impress
sion upon his youthful mind that it was impos-
slble to do otherwise than emulate it. And it
is sense of deep gratitude that has caused
him to pen this humble tribute to their memory
which has ever since been kept green.
The Republican journal., 1909-04-22
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

Judge A. R. Savage of Auburn, Presiding
The April term of the Supreme Judicial
Court opened in the court house in Belfast
Tuesday morning. April Goth. Following are
the officials and jurors in attendance:
Judge, A. R. Savage, Auburn.
Clerk, Tileston Wadlin, Belfast.
Chaplain, Rev. A. A. Smith, BelfaAt.
County Attorney, Hodsdon c. Buzzell, Sears
port.
Sheriff. Amos F. Carleton, Belfast.
Crier, E. W. Ellis, Belfast.
Messenger, Patrick Cuddy.
FIRST TRAVERSE JURY. w. C. Bowdoin, Pros
pect, foreman; L. F. Allenwood, Belmont; Horace
Chas. U. Curtis, Searsport; Hollis A. Dean, Lin
colnville; Thomas B. Dinsmore, Belfast Benz
N. Fish, Winterport; Leslie c. Follett, Belfast
William George, Searsport; Melvin B. Grant,
Stockton Springs; w. A. Grant, Palermo.
SECOND TRAVERSE JURY. c. B. Hall, Bel
fast, foreman; w. J. Greeley, Liberty; Thomas
A. Higgins, Morrill,; F. o. Holmes, Swanville
orren p jackson, searsmont: R. O. Mason
Montvile; Blendon L. Myrick, Troy; R. A
Packard, Northport; Fred T. Parker, Frank
fort; Geo. G. Rich Winterport; Harvey H
Smalley, Belfast; Joseph A. Sprague, Islesboro
SUPERNUMERARIEs. Arthur J. Thompson,
Unity; D. F. Walker, Knox; Walter N. York
Monroe. Fred Shaw of Burnham was excused
After the regular routine work and impanel-
ing the grand jury the docket was called an
several old cases were dismissed and others
marked "to be tried at the next term or dis.
missed In the afternoon cases were as
signed for trial and new cases entered on the
docket.
The following attorneys from out of towr
are in attendance: w. P. Thompson, formerly
of Belfast now of Bangor; James Libby, Jr., Of
Unity; Fred W. Brown, Jr., of Brooks; County
Attorney H. C. Buzzell of Searsport; Ellery
Bowden of Winterport; L. M. Staples of Wash
ington; w. T. c. Runnells of Searsport, anG
others.
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WEDDING BELLS.

SMALL HoDGKlNsoN. Frank j. Small and
Miss Ellen Hodgkinson were united in marriage
by Rev. Canon Nicholson at St. Marks church
at O'Clock Monday morning. The bride was
beautifully gowned in white with veil and
carried a large bouquet of roses. She was
given away by her brother Samuel Hoigkin-
son of Belfast. The wedding was very quiet
one and witnessed by only few friends. Mr.
and Mrs. Small left during the forenoon for
Boston and will sail from there today on the
Saxona for wedding tour in the British Isles
Mrs. Small being native of Chorley, England
On their return they will reside in this city
Mr.. Smalls former home was Old Town and
he is graduate of Bowdoin and the Maine
law school. After completing his legal educa-
tion he came to this city and formed partne r
ship with Harold E. Cook under the firm name
of Cook & Small which continued until MIR.
Cook was elected judge of probate last fall.
Mr.. Small was elected city treasurer two years
ago and reelected this year. He is known in
the city as young man of exceptionally high
character and great promise in his profession
Mrs. Small has been resident of this city
several years, spending the greater part of her
time here since she came over from England
She has been employed as bookkeeper and of
late has been in the city treasurers office with
Mr. Small. She has made many friends during
her stay here and is very highly esteemed.
DIR. Benjamin F. Small of Old Town, father of
the groom, was in the city to attend the we'd
ding of his son.-Waterville Sentinel April Goth
Mrs. Small came to Belfast from Chorley,
England, just ten years ago this month, ac-
companied by her mother and younger sister,
who returned home after spending year here.
Miss Ellen lived in Belfast for years at the
home of her brother Samuel She was a mem
ber of the Belfast Baptist church and has
many friends here who extend congratulations
LITTLEFIELD PATTERSON. The Methodist
parsonage was the scene of very pretty but
quiet wedding on Tuesday evening April 18th,
when Miss Freda Maud, eldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Spencer Patterson of West Winter
port was united in marriage to Mr. Oscar Lit
tlefeld of Ellingwoods Corner The single
ring service was very impressively performed
by Rev. A. J. Lockhart in the presence of the
immediate families. The bride was very be-
comingly gowned in a beautiful creation of
white lansdowns with garnitures of pale blue
silk and white lace and carried an exquisite
bouquet, while the groom wore the conven-
tlonal black. After the ceremony the bridal
party were entertained at the home of the
brother and sister of the young couple, Mr..
and Mrs. Leroy Littlefeld, where good wishes
and congratulations were extended and very
dainty refreshments of ice cream and brides
cake were served. Miss Patterson is one of
Winterport's most popular young ladies and an
active member of the o. Gardner Grange and
Mr.. Littlefield, the third son of Mr. and Mrs
Walter s. Littlefield, is most energetic and
exemplary young man. The happy couple have
the best wishes of large circle Of friends 1t
is hoped that they may make Winterport their
permanent residence
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A Renaissance of Long Ago.
An Eminent and WelI-Known Family of
Shipmasters in the Early Sixties.

IH"e MaIme JOurHal' Ne" HpN'I
The little town :of West Brooksville, Me-,
about two miles across the harbor from Cas-
tine, has produced some of the ablest. most
prosperous. and eminent shipmasters of New
England. Capt Limeburner, who commanded
the famous clipper ship Great Republic, built
by Donald Mckay in East Boston inst previous
to the Civil Wa, and the first four-masted ship
ever built, was q native of Brookeville. Next
IN prominence. and later, came the Tapley
brothers who. it may be said. were practically
born of and on the sea. They were eight in
William, Abram, George. jerome and John
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~ friends in Belfast and vicinity of
i Va A. French were panied to learn of
-, which occurred April 14th at the
1'' cousin, Mrs. Frank Card, on
.@eet' Danvers, Mass, where she
S She was the daughter of Nathan
- french of Montville and her early
F''' IN that town. She came to Bel
!, '0ung lady and was clerk in the
a., SV0res OF H. H. johnson, H. A.
~ u ". Burkett, later conducting a
!, store in The Journal building.
Is =. lars she was in company in the
goods with Miss Nellie H. Hop
-. N'ed three years ago on account of
,,.., ~ made her home with the family
lsnl oharles in Lowell, Mass. She
IhoIs OF the Baptist church of Bel
i ~ - IN high regard by a large circle
enos Unselfish by nature she
The Republican journal., 1909-04-22

'-'a Hunt. prominent and respected
|~a @ Belmont, widely known through his
~'uof with the Grange, died at his home
'' ""a April 18th, aged nearly 80 years.
N Vie son Of the late Martin and Susan
~9"' hlHt, His wife died about five
w. and he IS survived by one daughter,
-'4p's HIS who had made her home
'HA 'of many years, and by Mrs. Leonora
+u" Portland and Mrs. Nellie Townsend
''N' 0'eees, and Mr.. Irving Hills of Sears
"ePhe|, Mr.. Hunt had held many po-
VI uust He was selectman of his
IL Years and treasurer for 10 years.
TsSeh'ed his class in the legislature of
~ was the Democratic candidate for the
'eHa'e IN lS94-6. He was prominent
't member of the Patrons of Hus-
-" Vas a charter member of Mystic
belmont and served as Master for
de had also served as Master of
yuoha Grange. He was elected Over
"s Naine State Grange in 1889, and a
s,I I'' succeeded Rufus Prince as Master
eE death. In 1891 he was elected
me State Grange, defeating Hon.
n. "yoie and served two years. While
ne State Grange he was elected
He National Grange, the first ma
d, T" be elected from Maine. At the
h.. ~ service as Master he was elected
sp " The State Grange and held that
'"'S' The funeral was held at the
h.. !" Belmont Monday at l p. m. and
ke'. % attended. Rev. Ashley A. Smith,
k43 vie onlversalist church, Belfast, Of
The Republican journal., 1909-04-22

Hiram Clark died April 10th at his home in
Prospect after long illness of consumption,
aged 72 years. He was member of Co. K,
26th Maine Regiment, and member of Free
man McGilvery Post, G. A. r. of Searsport.
There are now left in this town of the veterans
of the Civil War, D. H. Gray; Allen Sargent of
the 18th Maine, who is 70 years old; Abner X.
Gray, 81, of Company D, First Maine Cavalry,
and James Pierce of the 26th Maine, about SO
The Republican journal., 1909-04-22
PROSPECT FERRY.

Capt. W. H. Hartman is at home from Port
land visiting his family while his vessel, sch.
Evander Hartman is visiting his sister, Mrs.
Winnie Pierce, in Standpoint. W. d. Harri-
man was in Stockton on business April 18TH.
The many friends Of Mrs. Granville Shute will,
be glad to hear that she is improving. :. Mrs
W. II. Hartman was in Bangor one day last
Seek, shopping.
The Republican journal., 1909-04-22

Robert H. Carey died April 9Th at his home
in Rockport, aged rs years. Although he had
been in failing health for some time his death
came suddenly from heart failure. He was a
genial and lighthearted man and will be much
missed by large circle of friends Besides
wife he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Veazie
Blanchard, Mrs. Edgar Wbitmore and Mrs.
Wilbur Carleton, all of Camden, and two sis
ters, Mrs. Lizzie Fernald of Ten1ecula, CAL,
and Mrs. Benson Noyes of Lincolnville.
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ITALY'S RUINED CITIES
FEARFUL OF DISEASE
Authorities Fear That Report Of Typhoid Fever May
Prove Serious and Consider Relief.

Upton. in answer 70 inquiries by the
department at Washington, telegraphs
from Messina that the house Of the
Little Sisters of the Poor" was de.
stroyed. Two OF the sisters. Natalia
San Finippa and Giuseppe Buon Glow
any were killed. The others. "a In
number, are DESTROYS Of going to Mi
Ian, but this Is uncertain.
Rear Admiral Sperry. commander OF
the American battleship feet. has noti-
fed the authorities here that he will
be In Naples on January 3, with the
first division composed Of the Con
nectict, Vermont. Minnesota and Kan
sas.
News from Reggie shows that earth
Quakes occurred there yesterday, two
shocks being about 20 minutes apart.
One Of the heavy shocks caused the
collapse of a number Of broken walls
and added 20 the terror of the few
survivors who remain there.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED.

HINTON. w. Va, Jan. 6.-Fast pas.
senger train No. due here early in
the day. and running three hours late.
ran into an open switch al Caperton
thirty miles west Of Hinton. killing
Engineer Thomas Edwards. next to
the oldest engineer on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad. and Fireman Peter
Trent, residents OF Huntington. The
engine and four cars were ditched.
Express Messenger w. L. Grenshaw
was slightly injured. but none of the
passengefs were seriously injured. W.
+. Waugh of Shelbyville. KY. and A.
G. Miller OF KimbertOn, Ind. and Paul
Dean. a negro. were cut and bruised.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
Shocks in Messina.

MESSINA. Jan. Earthquake
shocks continue here, though diminish
ing in intensity. The fires in the city
also are being gradually extinguished.
Thirty thousand rations were distribut-
ed Monday. The Official figures com
piled thus far show that 1900 bodies
have been buried I'm four cemeteries,
that 5000 refugees have left the city,
and that 5000 persons still remain
there.
Instead OF excavating in an endeav-
or to find the bodies buried beneath
the ruins. Il has been proposed that
every house In which Il Is believed
persons are buried shall be covered
with quick lime.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07

seen that the sale OF the latter va
riety e. not nearly 90 extensive as
the sale of real beer.
The brewers figure that a man will
never take "uear.bcer," no matter how
excellent its legitimate quality, II Il
is possible for him 10 procure the
real thing" And much OF the latter
Is being sold, despite the prohibition
law, aud despite the fact that many
people have come 20 derive limited
satisfaction from the use Of near.
beer
Breweries IN other States ship real
beer 20 Georgia blind tigers" Geor'
gia breWeries must, periorce, manu-
facture none other than "near-beer,
and this product needless 20 say.
finds slow sale anywhere save Ia To-
calities where the prohibition law Is
rgidly enforced
Breveries Ia Georgia must nov pro.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07

AUGUSTA, Ca. Jan. 6-Nearly 200
dealers IN 'tWO-per-cCnt," a brewery
product. are directly interested I'm the
test case OF the 'near-beer' tax which
comes up today. A heavy tax has been
imposed on the dealers In "near-beer,
which beverage Is largely sold Ina
Georgia under the prohibition regime,
and the test case will have an i'm.
portant bearing on the tranic.
The Georgia brand OF "nearbeer'
looks like beer, tastes like beer
smells like beer, Is made bog the brew
cries aud Is put In beer bottles. Vet
Il Is claimed that Il contains less than
two per cent alcohol aud therefore
does not intOXicate
Before the prohibition Law went into
eject about s5 beer saloons were do
ing business 10 Augusta, whereas al
the present time only about AZ are sell
ing "neerbeer' Il viii therefore b,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
MANY DEALERS INTERESTED In
NEAR BEER" CASE AT AUGUSTA

duce near beer" or violate the law
Although the quality of material used
I'M its production a.. Of course inferior
90 that which b. used Ina making beer
Of the real variety, the aggregate cost
OF production Is practically the same
Maintenance expenses az the large
plants have not decreased. and al
though "uear.beer" Is sold for almost
the same price for higher class goods,
this Increase O. oyerbalanced by the
decrease in extent Of sales and the
undlmlnished cost OF production.
Il Is stated By a prominent local
brewer that there has thus far been
no organized movement among brew
ers against the prohibition Law, but
that almost every plant In any wise
affected by its enactment has been
seriously hurt
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07

ROME. Jan. 6.-The report from
Messlna that typhoid fever had broken
out there has filed the authorities
with alarm and apprehension. IL Is
realized here that unless proper sani-
tary precautions are taken at once
the disease may spread far outside the
ruined districts. Even though the
present cases may prove to be dysen-
tsry 4 Is WeIltnown that the disease,
under such conditions as prevail at
Messina. would be likely TO prove just
as fatal as typhoid ITSELF
king Victor emmanuel yesterday
received Ambassador GriscOm. who
presented him with the steamer
Bayern" h the name Of the American
relief committee. representing the
American people. Tne Bayern" Is
loaded with provisions and medical
supplies and g. ready 20 proceed 20
the strait Of Messina. The King was
greatly pleased and said the Ameri-
cans were always first His majesty
advised the ambassador as 10 where
the steamer should proceed and as to
the best means Of distributing its sup
plies 20 the unfortunates.
Thirteen thousand refugees have ar
rivel At Naples up 10 date. Of whom
6.ooo are wounded. They are receiv-
ng the beet Of care. but many have
died from their injuries and others
nave gone mad. More than 80 per
cent Of those taken out OF the ruins
after three days died. not having
strength left 70 survive their terrible
experiences.
The United States gunboat "Scorp-
ion" left Naples today. carrying sup
piles. principally Of sterllzed milk, for
distribution at Messina under the d.
recuon OF the American consulate.
The American Vice Consul Stuart
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
KELLEY and HARNDEN WRESTLING MATCH TO-DAY

Of the Northwest, and Milton Harnaea
are matched for q wrestling bout o.
fore the Belllugham Athletic Club 70
morrow.
Both Kelley and Haruden are kno"u
TO be- the fastest l33.pouud mat arlis''
In the Northwest, and both have
long string of victories o. their ereai''
Harnden made q cleanup OF Uresuei.
az Auacortcs and Baker recently, al-
as he threw men who were ioiV
pounds heavier than himself be lesn
sure that he can take the charn,'''
shin honors away from young Kelley
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
AMERICAN BREEDERS ARE IN SESSION IN MISSOURI

COLUMBIA. Mo-, Jan. 6.-EXperts
on live stock breeding from all over
the land are assembled today at the
University Of Missouri. attracted by
the annual session of the American
Breeders Association. Many import
ant topics will be taken up. and hu-
man interest may be added 20 the ses-
sions by discussion OF "eugenics. q"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
FIGHTING BOB" TO TALK.

NEW YORK. Jan. "a reception
such as has seldom been rendered to
a naval hero will greet Admiral Fight
ing Bob" Evans when he appears upon
the stage Of Carnegie Hall Friday
evening TO deliver his first lecture
before an audience that has already
bought out the house. Admiral
Evans first attempt as an orator will
be under the auspices of the Navy
League Of the United States.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07

involuntarily. They were It'd Burto,
and Bob Hoffman. The latter Is tbs
man who, according to at least tvo
witnesses. fired the shot that pierced
Quentin Rankin's heart as he was
hanging, slowly strangling 20 death
from the forked tree at Walnu; Log
Mrs. Rankin raised ner head a ma.
ment and caught sight Of the tuo
men as they looked at her She
shivered and turned her face away.
The defendants settled back in their
seats and did not again look at Mrs.
Rankin.
Juror Rosson was able 10 be IN court
again today, though he has a fully de.
yeloped case Of measles and evidently
suffered considerably.
Major Holmes I'm his argument
traced the history Of the night riders
from the time they organized until an
hour after the murder Of Capt Rankin,
when. according TO witnesses, Garrett
Johnson. one Of the accused as.
sembled the night riders ard said:
Burn your masks and keep a stiH
tongue about this nights business. be.
cause there is going TO be hell about
e."
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
NIGHT RIDERS CASE
IS NEARING IT'S END
Likely That Jury Will Consider Case TOday--.MrS
Rankin Was in Court Tuesday.

UNION CITY, Tenn, Jan. 6.-Argu-
ments on behalf Of the defense In the
case Of the alleged eight night riders
charged with the murder OF Capt
Quentin Rankin began soon after court
opened today. The case should go TO
the jury about noon Thursday. when
Attorney-General Caldwell has con-
cluded the final argument for the
prosecution.
For the first time during the trial
Mrs. Quentin Rankin, widow OF the
man for whose murder the eight al
legged night riders are on trial, was in
court today when the argument
began. Accompanied by a score or
more Of women friends. Mrs. Rankin
was escorted to a seat within the bar
She was clad in deep mourning. Ma
jOr Hal Holmes opened for the State.
AS the attorney, IN an eloquent way
pictured Rankin as one OF the clean
est. pUrest men In Tennessee. and de-
scribed his fearful end. Mrs. Rankin
broke down and leaning her heavily
yelled head upon the shoulder Of her
sister. the little widow sobbed pite
ously. Two Of the accused men gazed
closely at her. their faces working
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
VIRGINIA FRUIT GROWERS CONVENE AT LYNCHBURG

LYNCHBURG. Va. Jan. 6.-Despite
the fact that this is the thirteenth an
nual convention. no "hoOdOo" rests
upon the session opened this morning
by the Virginia State Horticultural
Society. A season OF unexampled
prosperity for the fruit and nut grow
ers Of Virginia as in prospect, and
this has resulted In a large attend
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SUICIDE NEAR wAYcRoss.

wAYCROSS. Ga. Jan. 6.-Henry
Revel. a well-knOWn Confederate vet
eran aged 60. committed suicide near
Waycross yesterday by firing a shot
gun with the aid Of a stick. The en-
tire load OF shot passed through his
heart.
He leaves four brothers, three OF
whom are living in Richmond county,
near Augusta.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
MOVING PICTURE WAR ENDS.

NEW YORK. Jan. "a $4,000, 600
merger. according 10 an announcement
made last night. will end a moving
picture war that has been In progress
for maHl months. The merger Is a
consolidation of the interests of NOV
ing picture material manufacturers
and operators, and will result il IL
stated. in crowding out Of the business
nearly 80 per cent of the moving pic
ture places now I'm existence.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07

involving methods for improving the
human race.
The week commencing today viii
be farmers week" at the university.
and sessions will be held by the State
Board Of Horticulture, Corn Growers
Association. Dairy Association, AssO-
citation Of Highway Engineers, Sheep
Breeders Association. Swine Breed
ers' Association. ans Beekeepers.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07

ance Of enthusiastic delegates. ses-
sions will be held today. tomorrow
and Friday. and aside from Virginia
speakers there will be addresses by
speakers from Canada. Delaware
Washington and other localities 80
that the horticulturists Of the Old Do
mlnion will be enabled 20 profit from
the experience Of fruit growers IN
other sections Of the country.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
poUsLE TRAGEDY.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. "a Japan
.ese butler employed In the home OF
Howard Butcher. Jr, In Bryn Mawr,
near here. Tuesday night shot Bertha
Treserson. a pretty white maid In
the household. wounding her In the
mouth. He then shot and killed him
SELF The girl saysf the japanese
shot her upon her refusal 20 marry
him.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-07
RECEPTION FOR DIPLOMATS.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-President
and AIRS. Roosevelt viii entertain the
diplomatic corps AZ a reception 20 be
given az the White House tomorrow
evening. This viii be the hrst formal
reception OF the season. aside from
the public ahair on New Years day.