The Republican journal., 1909-05-06

morning fire alarm was sounded from box Sc.
Although at time when every one is suppos-
ed to be sleeping the soundest there was q
very prompt response from the fire depart
ment. The fire was in the kitchen of apart
ments in the Frank B. 'Knowlton building on
High street adjoining the Windsor Hotel and
occupied by Miss Ethel Webster. The ground
floor is occupied by The Fashion and by D. F.
Stephenson as a fruit and confectionery store
The fire was confined to the rooms in which it
originated, but that part of the building was
thoroughly wet down and the stock of Mr..
Stephenson, who had just finished painting and
papering the interior of his store, was consid-
erably damaged. An inquest on this fire was
held at the city government rooms Monday
evening, and verdict returned of "cause of
fire unknown" The damage to the building
was estimated at $500, with $500 insurance.
The estimated value of contents was ST. 500 for
Estimated damage $500 to store and $40 to
dwelling. Insurance on stock in store, 81, 400;
no insurance on effects in dwelling.
SHIPPING ITEMS. It was reported on the
water front last week that the Pendleton
Bros, owners of schooner Harold C. Beecher,
had made a settlement with the owners of the
tug which got the schooner ashore in Glouces-
ter harbor last season; but we were told Satur-
day that no settlement has been made. The
tug was appraised at $1,000 and that amount
rendered in settlement but the Pendletons
nave refused to accept it. The schooner has
been at this port since the accident, and will
require extensive repairs before going into
commission. In deciding that one mate and
one assistant engineer are sufficient for certain
large ocean going tugs, Supervising Gen. Uhler
has rendered a decision of great Importance to
owners OF coastwise steam vessels The Uni
ted States local inspectors for the New York
district ordered the steam tugs John Scully
and Mary F. Scully, two of the largest a1oat,
and owned by the Scully Transportation Co.,
to carry an additional mate and engineer. The
company appealed from this decision and it
has been decided in their favor. Sch Mar
garet M Ford, Capt. J. c. Webster of Vinal-
haven, has loaded granite at Hallowell for
Galveston. The stone is to be used in the con-
struction of the Federal building in that CITY,
Mrs. Webster will accompany her husband on
the voyage. Sch. Brina P. Pendleton has
chartered to carry pipe from Philadelphia to
Mayport at $780, and from Jacksonville to
Philadelphia with lumber at $4.75 Sch.
Jennie S. Hall has discharged cargo of coal
at the Mt. Waldo Granite Works wharf Frank
fort, and is loading random stone at Stoning-
ton for Providence, R. H.. The New York
! Herald of Nav CT j
Conner, before reported sunk on the bar, ap-
pears from the station at Sandy Hook to have
broken in two just forward of the mizzenmast
Seas are continually breaking over the vessel.
The ship William H. Conner of 1896 tons, was
built by the Pendleton's of Searsport in that
town in 1877, and was named for William H
Conner of this city, then of the firm of White
& Conner, shipbuilders and merchants. Some
years ago she shared the fate of many of the
old-time Maine-buit ships engaged in the for
eign trade and was sold to be transformed into
barge.
1 UNIQUE AND ENJOYABLE MUSICALE The
recital by the pupils of Mrs. Clarence E. Read
given in Memorial Hall last Friday evening
was very interesting and enjoyable to the
muslc-lovers present. Each selection was
well rendered and showed excellent training.
Some of the smaller ones could hardly reach
the keyboard, yet they acquitted themselves
in very creditable manner. Following is the
program:
PART l.
Overture, operate Gems, Greenwald
Belle Heating
U,l,a a
Velma Mitchell
Petit KEN, Cramer
Ruth Macomber
Trio, Joys of Spring, Geibel
Misses Rogers, Heating and Tisdale
Hunting Song, Geibel
Lillian Dexter
Valse caprice (BoscovltZ,) Rubinstein
Hazel Coombs.
Bridal Chorus (Lohengrin) Wagner
Lillian Staples
Vocal Solo, (a) Doll Rosa, Gutterson.
(b) Making Mud Pies, Deinagate
Frances Macomber
Accompanied by Lillian Dexter.
Easter Dawn, Fiedhouse
Gertrude Coombs.
Tampa, Dorm
Marian knowlton
"a Polonaise, Schmol
(b) Berceuse, Fielitis
Jessie Tisdae
Duet, Redowa, Mason
Gertrude Coombs and Maud Field.
Farewell to the Piano, Beethoven
Janetta Rogers.
Melody in F. (Boscovitz) Rubenstein
Frances Macomber
Duet, Marching Feet, Otto
Ruth Macomber and Hazel Coombs.
In Rank and File, LANCE
Maud Field
Quartette, Mazurka des Traineaux,
Arr by Bissell
Piano l. Mrs. Read and Miss Knowlton
Piano 2. Miss Macomber and Miss Mitchell.
An intermisson, during which candy was on
sale, was followed by short drama entitled
"The Passing of the Dolls" during which the
Japanese Doll, Lady Doll, Dutch Peasant Doll,
Indian Doll, Shepherdess Doll and Paper Doll
appeared when named by the actors, dressed
in beautiful and appropriate costumes, each
rendering pleasing musical selection. The
entire entertainment was musical treat and
greatly appreciated by the friends and parents
of pupils.