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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-08-12

18th, following the afternoon sale and baby
show by the Ladies' Guild of the Congrega-
tional church. It should be borne in mind, by
the way, that chatting dish supper will be
served between the two events from five until
seven. Too much credit cannot be given to
those in the play for the interest they have
taken in their individual parts, and for their
sacrifice of time for rehearsals during these
pleasant outdoor summer evenings. Quite
corps of workers are now enlisted, besides
those in the cast, and all are anxious for the
"team work" that is sure to bring great sue
cess. Mr.. Robertson as stage manager will be
ably and valuably assisted by Renfrew Wilson
as assistant stage manager. Benson Mcclure
will have charge of the curtain and lights,
while Sidney Bonsey will act as property
man," and Miss Eva Havener will be prompter.
This has been strenuous week for all, as en-
thusiasm is running high for a great perform
ance, and when the curtain is pulled" at eight
o'clock this, Thursday, evening the following
we'll known towns-people will be seen in the
laughable comedy of "The Missing Miss Miller:
Hymen Trouble,
Manager San Francisco Matrimonial Agency,
William Robertson, Jf.
Scotty Buckskin,
Cow boy from Bar X Ranch, Texas.
Gould Flinton
Colonel B. Penuckle, from Pacific Avenue,
Story Trundy
Peter D. @. Wurdz,
Reporter San Francisco Daily Yahoo.
Eugene Shute
Dr. Faunce Rhinestone,
Who keeps "machine,' DR.. Fred Sawyer
Sherlaw Combs,
Detective, friend of Buckskin,
Harold Smart
Gwendolyn Dashforth,
Niece to Colonel Penuckle,
Miss Harriet N. Roulstone
Bostonia Joughnz, friend to Gwendoyn,
Miss Lillian Mowry
Mrs. Losta Mann,
Housekeeper for the Colonel,
Mrs. Prudence Putnam
Cassie Pauline Skidoo,
An authoress of the intense school,
Miss Louise Leb
Tessie Tapp, typist, Miss Rebecca Ross
Prompt Tina, the maid, Miss Eva Havener
SYNOPSIS.
Act l. The Marriage Bureau, Powell street,
San Francisco.
Act 2. The Home of Colonel Penuckle, Pa
cific Avenue.
Act 8. The Marriage Bureau.
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BORN

BICKFoRD. In Belfast, August 5, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Bedford a daughter
CAIRNS. In Bucksport, July %, to Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Cairns, daughter.
MYRICK. In Bluehill, July 2S, to Mr.. and
Mrs E. Eugene Myrick, daughter.
SNOWMAN. In Penobscot, August ], to Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis A. Snowman, son.
SoPER In Orand, July q, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Soper, a daughter.
SPEAR. In Rockport, August l, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Laforest True Spear, son, Ross Patter-
son.
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Belfast Savings Bank.

Notice is hereby given that Savings Bank
Book No. 11,922, issued by this bank, has been
lost and application has been made for dupli-
cate book according to laws regulating issuing
new books
WILMER J. DORMAN, Treasurer.
Belfast, August IL, 19O9.-3w32
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BELFAST PRICE CURRENT.

Corrected Weekly for The Journal.
PRODUCE MARKET PAID PRODUCER.
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LIBERTY.

LIBERTY.
Mrs W. L. Cargill is spending few weeks
in Bangor. Walter l. Neal and Mrs. Osborne
Lord of Waldo spent few days in town last
week. :. :. Major and Mrs. Everard E. Hatch are
guests OF their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.:
Hatch Mr.. John E. Hatch of West Point is
also in town to spend a few weeks with his
parents and grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. w.
M. Brier of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. R. l.
Brier and Miss Brier of Somerville, Mass,
were recent guests of Mrs. Clarence Hurd.
Messrs. Arthur and George Ferieri of Boston
are at Mrs Rose Beaulieu's fora few weeks.
their home in Lynn, Mass. Mrs. Lillian Ed
munds, postmistress at Melrose Highlands,
Mass, is spending her vacation with her
mother Mrs. E. G. Norton. :. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ward A. Benner have gone to Crescent Beach,
South Thomaston, after spending several
weeks in town. =. Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Benner
have returned to Bridgewater, Mass.
Another grand ball will be held in the corn
factory on Friday night, August 18th. Good
music and a good time is assured all who at
tend. Our baseball nine went to Washing
ton last Saturday afternoon and were done up
by the Medomac Campers by score of IL to s.
Our boys were under the disadvantage of not
being in practice, this being their first game
this year. =. Miss Gladys Skidmore spent last
week in Washington, guest of Miss Blanche
Howes Miss Howes is the guest of Miss
Skidmore this week. Mr.. Axel Jackson and
Miss Edith Jackson Of Good Will Farm, and
Mrs. Cora Chase Of New Bedford Mass, were
weekend guests of relatives in town.. Mr..
Irving L. Brown of Bucksport was in town last
week tuning pianos.
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MARRIED

M1NAkD-LuDwIG. In Camden, August 8,
E. M. Minard, M. D., of East Orange, N. j., and
Miss Mabel Ludwig of Camden.
WHITTEN-WALsH. In Rockland, August 8,
George l. Written and Miss Lizzie Walsh, both
of Rockland
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ROBBINS. The 23rd annual reunion of the
Robbins family will be with Randall Rob-
bins and wife at East Union on Tuesday, Au-
gust 81. A large attendance is requested.
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Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank all friends who so kindly
assisted us in our recent bereavement, and for
the many beautiful flowers sent.
LESLIE C. DEANE
Roscoe H. DEANE
Mr.. and MRS. ]. ROSCOE HURD
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Belfast Savings Bank,

Notice is hereby given that Savings Bank
Book, No. 1912, issued by this Bank, has been
lost and application has been made for dupli
cate book according to laws regulating issuing
new books.
WILMER J. DORMAN, Treasurer.
Belfast, August IL, 19O9-3w31
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To the Honorable Justices of the Supreme
Judicial Court, next to be held at Belfast,
within and for the County of Waldo, on
the third Tuesday of September, A. D.

1909.
NELLIE M. LOCKE of Monroe, in said
county, wife of Paul B. Locke, respectful,
represents that she was lawfully married to
the said Paul B. Locke at Boston, Massachu-
sets, on the 9Th day of August, A. D. 1902,
by Rev. Thatcher Kimble, a minister of the
Gospel. That they cohabitated in the State of
Maine since their said marriage. That she has
always conducted herself toward her husband
a faithful, true and affectonate wife, but
that said hbelee, regardless of his marriage
covenant and duty, has treated her, his said
wife, with cruel and abusive treatment and ex-
IRENE cruelty That she does not know the
present residence of the libelee and cannot as
certain the same by reasonable diligence.
Wherefore. she prays that it may be decreed
by this Honorable Court, that she may be di-
vorced from the bonds of matrmony existing
between her and the ibelee.
NELLIE M. LOCKE.
Searsport, August End, A. D. 1909
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STATE OF MAINE.
WALDO SIS

WALDO SIS. August End, A. D. 1909
Then personally appeared the above, signed
Nellie M. Locke, and made oath that she does
not know the present residence of the libelee
above named and cannot ascertain the same by
reasonable diligence. Before me,
H. C. BUZZELL,
Justice of the Peace
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21

Thomas signed it. The court decided
that the will was not genuine.
The higher court sustained the ver-
dict of the lower tribunal in the case
which grew out of contest of Thomas
will. Thomas was found dead in his
bed at his home in South First street
three years ago. He was an aged resi-
dent of this city and the circumstances
attending his death were mysterious.
A will was proc I'D -rd offered for
public probate. The heirs contested.
In the hearing Attorney Bowden de-
clared that he drew the will at his
office. that Thomas signed it, and that
besides himself Angus Young was pres
ent as a witness. A jury in the lower
court decided for the heirs and the lat
est decision holds that the will is
bogus.
The heirs. who have won their case,
were represented by Attorneys Sulii-
van and Roche of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
VAST AMOUNT OF
GOODS SMUGGLED
Defrauded of S6OO.-
900 Annually

NEW YORK. April 2O.-Further in
vestigation of the systematic snug
Cling of Paris gowns into this port led
the custom house officials today TO de-
clare the syndicate has probably snug
gled in s1.ooo,o0o worth of goods each
year for the last 10 years. thus de-
frauding the government of $500. 900
annually in customs duties.
Efforts to avoid criminal prosecution
and to shield from publicity the prom
inent women for whom the s55.000
worth of recently seized goods were
intended resulted in the offer by repu-
table attorneys representing anonymous
clients of s26o.OoO to the government
to drop the investigation.
The federal grand jury is investigat-
ing the case, and it is intimated that
the identity of the smugglers will be
revealed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
RESOLUTION SUGGESTS
ANNEXATION OF CUBA
Kentucky Representative Offers
Proposal in House

WASHINGTON, April 2o.-A step
looking toward the ultimate annexa-
tion of Cuba is embodied in resolu-
tion introduced in the house yesterday
by Representative Helm of kentucky
1t provides that whenever majority
of the voters of the island shall vote
in favor of annexation to the United
States the territory of the island shall
be annexed on such terms and condi-
tions as the proper authorities of both
countries may agree upon
In explanation of the resolution
Mr.. Helm said:
'sThe resolution. if adopted, is simply
the extending of an invitation and an
expression of welcome to the people of
the Cuban republic.
1T simply addresses itself to the ap-
proved judgment of a majority of the
legal voters as to whether their best
welfare will be best conserved by their
becoming useful, integral part, rather
than a ward of this government"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
TROUBLE FEARED OVER
GASOLINE MOTOR CAR
Santa Fe Conductors and Enpi-
neers Present Grievances

SAN BERNARDINO. April 20
Members Of the order of railway Con-
ductors and engineers on the Santa Fe
are greatly exercised over the advent
of a gasoline motor car for this diyi-
sion.
The grievance committee has de-
manded that the company place none
but organization men in charge of the
car.' Conferences have been held In
Los Angeles, but it is supposed the
committee has not received satjsfac-
ton. as c. f. Rensch of the grievance
committee has left here for San Fran
cisco to line UP the organizations on
that division.
The men say that their fear is that
the company will place cheap men in
charge of the car and ultimately the
innovation will prove serious menace
to railroad brotherhoods.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
JAPANESF ATTACKS
YOUNG WHITE BOY
Beats Head of Eight Year Old
Lad Against Ground,
Fracturing Skull
[Speeial Dispatch 10 The CALI

lOPrlioi LisP0LCN TO HC N0u1
SACRAMENTO, April 20.-The resi-
dents of the little town of Fair Oaks,
about 10 miles north of this city, were
aroused to a high pitch of excitement
yesterday when a young Japanese
named Oko attacked the year old
son of DR. W. NJ Davis of that place
and beat the boys head against the
ground, fracturing his skull.
DR.. Davis, father of the boy, today
took the matter up with District Attor-
Wachhorst. and a warrant charging
Oko with battery was sworn out be-
fore Justice of the Peace Clarken of
Sacramento. A more serious complaint
may be lodged later.
The attack made by the Japanese is
said to have followed some words
which he had with several boys
at the Fair Oaks school. Young Davis
was one of the group, and the Japan
ese, singing him out, caught the lad
by the feet and, holding him up. pound
ed his head against the ground until
his skull was fractured.
Not until the teacher interfered did
the Japanese stop, but by that time
young Davis was unconscious. He re-
gained his senses after some time, but
it was found that his legs had been
paralyzed as the result of the injury
to his nervous system.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
VOLCANIC ERUPTION AND
EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO
Lava Thrown From Colima and
Later TembIor Cause Panics

MEXICO CITY. April 2o-A severe
eruption of the Colima volcano. fol-
lowed by an earthquake shock. has
spread terror and confusion among the
inhabitants of nearby. towns. a num-
Der of whom deserted their homes and
fed to points outside the affected zone.
The eruption began at 6:10 yesterday
morning. 1t covered wide area with
ashes and lava and subsided at night
fall. Just as confidence was being re-
stored the region was shaken by vio-
lent explosion and hundreds were once
more thrown into a panic.
The explosion was first felt at $40
in the morning and lasted eight sec
onds. No loss of life has been reported.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
Owens River Water Supply May
Not Be Available Except
by Enormous Tribute
Hartman, Huntington, Otis and
Other Capitalists Said to Have
Acquired Needed Lands
Charges Filed With Mayor Alex
ander Are of Sensational and
3 Disquieting Character
Especial Dispatch 10 The Cali

I OS ANGELES. April 20.-Charging
that a syndicate Of which E. H.
IL Hartman. H. E. Huntington. Har-
rison Gray Otis. Z. T. Earl and
othel local capitalists are members
has by the purchase Of the Porter
ranch shut of the city from bringing
the water from Owens river to the
city, the Democratic league today asked
the council how, without paying an
immense tribute to the syndicate, the
eonsummation OF the gigantic water
system is TO be obtained
The league in its communication con-
tends that these capitalists by purchase
nearly two years ago under the name of
the san Fernando ex mission land
company OF q portion Of the Porter
ranch can prevent the city from ac-
curing a right of way for the aque-
duet.
City officials say the municipality
owns rights Of way and declare it will
be impossible for the land company 10
profit except by buying water from the
city for irrigation. However, the city
attorney has been instructed to investf-
gate and make an early report.
In its communications, which were
sent both to the mayor and to the city
council. the league asserts that all of
the lands surrounding the san Fer
nando reservoirs are owned by the san
Fernando ex mission land company.
which was Incorporated about the
same time the board of water commits
eioners in 1904 had secretly decided on
/. the owens river proposition.
In order to bring the water from the
san Fernando reservoirs to this city.
negotiations must be conducted with
that company. The following were
some Of its fncorporators: E. H. Har-
riman, president Of the Southern Pa
cifc railway company. etc; H. Z Hunt
ington. president Huntington system
car lines: Fl. G. Otis. owner Los An
geles Times; E. T. Earl. owner Los
Angeles Express; J. F. Sartori. presi-
dent Security savings bank: w. G.
Kerckhon. president Los Angeles light
and power company; L. c. Brand. presi-
dent Title guarantee and trust COM
pany.
All Of them are mutually interested
in a number Of financial corporations
and are business associates.
one OF the water commissioners was
in 1903. and since that time has been
and now is. a member Of the board Of
water commissioners of this city.
The commissioner referred to is Cen
ersl NJ II. Sherman, who is declared
10 be agent for some Of the capitalists
in the syndicate.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
GIVING MUCH ATTENTION
TO THE ASTEROID EROS
international Congress Making
Photographic Map of Skies

PARIS. April 2o.-The international
congress that is making Photographic
map of the skies is devoting much at
tention to the planet or asteroid Eros.
which plays an important role in the
measurement of stellar distances. The
map is expected eventually to show
between 30.000.000 and 100000 600 stars.
The French astronomer NJ. Renaudat
says the results already attained prove
great activity in the stellar world
ultimately he continues, 1--WE have
the right to believe that we gradually
will reach an exact knowledge of the
mystery of the constitution of the uni
verse"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
SMALL FINE FOR sEDITOR
HARDEN OF BERLIN PAPER
RetriaI of Famous Won MoItke
Libel Suit

BERLIN, April 20.-Maximilian Har-
den, editor of Die Zukunft. was fined
$3.50 today on the charge of having
libeled General Count Kuno Won
Moltke, former military governor of
Berlin, in connection with the Prince
Zu Gutenberg affair and the round
table scandals of 1907.
The case was first heard last year,
when Harden was sentenced to four
months imprisonment. The supreme
court, however, ordered a retrial and
Won Moltke declared his readiness to
drop the charges if Harden would
withdraw his sensational accusations.
Harden did this, but the states at
torney would not consent to have the
case withdrawn.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
PUNCH BOWL HATS
BARRED FROM PEWS
Women's Circle of Palo Alto
Presbyterian Church Decides
Against All Headgear

PALo ALTO, April 20.-The inverted
punchbowl hat has been driven from
the local Presbyterian church. 1t has
been banished for good and aye by the
women's circle. There was no special
prejudice against the suggestive shape
nor against the Bacchanalian clusters
with which they were trimmed In
themselves the hats might have been
tolerated. but then, say the women.
there is no telling what might have
followed. The decree was more of an
act of caution for the future than OF
special antagonism to the prevailing
modes. Anyway. the edict has gone
forth that women must hereafter sit
hatless in their pews at the Presby-
terian church.
The movement began more than a
year ago. 1t was inspired by the sky
sweeping feathers that in the fashions
of that time formed protecting TO-
liage for the weary worshiper.
Then came the space filling Merry
Widows that seriously curtailed the
pew capacities, only to be superseded
by varied assortment of bread bas-
kets. dippers, tunnels and other kitchen
utensils. In fear of what might come
next. the women's circle decided to
meet the issue at once.
The changed order of things has not
been received with full approval The
inclined to forego the special joy of
the Sunday exhibition. The elders are
in full sympathy with the new move
ment. The issue will come next sun
day, when a test will be made.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
TUNNEL FOUR BUILDINGS
TO REACH BANK VAULT
Robbers Get but $500 for Their
Laborious Effort

SUFFOLK, Va, April 20-Tunneling
their way under four other buildings
to reach the vaults. robbers gained ad-
mittance to the Bank of Suffolk and
escaped with $1,000.
1t is thought the robbers must have
worked at least 10 days before they
reached the bank by their underground
course.
Inside the tunnel were found empty
bottles. cigar stumps and bits OF food.
Apparently they lived in the tunnel
until the work was completed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
FIVE JURORS SECURED
TO TRY CAPTAIN HAMS
Annis' Slayer May Not Be
Placed on Stand

FLUSHING. N. Y, April 2o.-After
two days of tedious grinding to get a
jury to try Captain Peter C. Hains Jr,
for the murder of William e. Annis
court adjourned today with five men
in the jury box. Three jurymen were
secured today.
During the examination OF prospec-
tive jurors it was apparent that both
sides We're striving to obtain men OF
advanced age and family responsibili-
ties. The first four jurors accepted
are all past so years of age and men
of large families.
The defendants counsel intimated
today that Captain Hains would not
he callad to tastify in his own hahalf
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
Wall Street Is Dubious

Opinion in the financial district is
habitually skeptical toward statements
of Harriman's good health as issued by
himself, and it has accustomed itself to
credit reports of his illness. and in view
of his habits of strenuous application
belief is common that his health must
have become impaired.
The fact that he now keeps at high
tension despite his announcement that
he had arranged to unload a large share
of his responsibility is regarded as
proof that habit has become nature
with him and that the only means of
relief is to separate himself abruptly
from the work, according to the man
dates of his physicians
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
AMERICAN FISHING VESSEL
SEIZED IN THE NORTH
Captured by Canadian Revenue
Steamer Near Vancouver

VICTORIA. B. C.. April 2O.-The gov
ernment steamer Kestrel passed Cape
Lazo this afternoon with an American
fishing schooner supposed to be the
Levy Woodbury. In tow. The vessel
is considered to be a seized fishing
vessel captured by the Kestrel. which
will arrive at Vancouver late tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
ENGLAND UNPREPARED
FOR WAR, SAYS ADMIRAL
Beresford Declares Condition of
Navy Grave

LONDON. April 2o.--'1f the country
knew the truth regarding the present
condition of the navy there would be a
panic, is the striking sentence in a
letter from Admiral Lord Charles
Beresford read at meeting of the
Navy league held at Bournemouth last
night.
To this Beresford addeds
Il wish you every luck In trying to
arouse the people to the grave danger
arising from our unpreparedness for
war."
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
JEALOUS WOMAN KILLS
PROSPECTIVE BRIDEGROOM
Actor Shot Dead When An-
nOuncing Intention to Marry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. April 90
I'm going to marry Elizabeth Bagley,"
today announced Earl P. Adams, an
actor, to Miss Jessie Brown. a promi-
nent young woman here
"rll kin you then" she exclaimed.
Drawing a revolver Miss Brown
then shot Adams dead. She was ar
rested.
Miss Brown is the sister of May
Brown, who was killed here in 1905 by
her hance. who at the same time shot
her mother, Mrs. Freeman and De-
tective Cahoon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
SWORN WORD
OF ATTORNEY IS
STAMPED FALSE
Will Bogus, Rules Supreme
Court, Contradicting Testi-
mony of San Jose Lawyer
w. A. Bowden Testified Man
Who Died Under Suspicious
Circumstances Signed
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI
SAN JOSE. April 2o.-By a decision
handed down today by the supreme
court the sworn word of William A.
Bowden. a prominent attorney of this
city, has been stamped as untrue. Bow
den had testified that he drew the will
of the late John w. Thomas and that
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
SAN FRANCISCO ACTRESS
SECRETLY WEDS IN EAST
Retta NJ. SpeIIey Now Wife of
Harvard Graduate
[SpeoiaI Dispoich 10 The CaHl

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, April 2o.-Frank
+. Grey, Harvard. 1906, secretly mar
ried Miss Retta NJ. spelley few days
ago at Pinehurst, n. c. Until recent
~ she was leading woman of one of
the Henry ". Savage companies play
ing The Devil" Her home is in San
Francisco. The couple are now spend
ing their honeymoon In New York.
Grey has achieved considerable reputa-
tion as q composer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
Denies He Is Sick

Il am going to Europe he said,
simply because l want to go. If 1
were under medical orders for rest
would not be spending the entire day
at my office. where 1 am pretty busy
man. I came to the office today be-
cause there have been things to do
which required my personal attention.
On days when 1 do not come down
town 1 am busy with conferences at my
house. That isn't the way a sick man
would act, is it?
'As to the need of rest. 1 am in the
habit of taking a summer vacation. l
shall take it as usual this year. re-
gardless of my recent return from a
trip in which there was a good deal
of rest. In the three weeks 1 spent
in Texas I gave practically no atten-
tion to business. That time was all