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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-08

coD Ing dIloIL anu oscar Il. BlaCklnptOn had e
days good sport at Frenchs Beach, Lincoln.
vile, last week. They were accompanied b,
Lincoln McRae, the champion rabbit hunter Of
the Premiere Club, and shot quite number OF
rabbits over Lines hound "Speck" k"-Rockland
Courier-Gazette
The "Daniel House. owned by the estate Of
the late S. S. Scott has been sold by the
administrative, Mrs. Selma G. Gray, to Miss
Flora A. Colby and her sister, Mrs Annie M.
c. Thompson Of Newton, Mass, who will use
1t for summer home. Extensive repairs are
being made to it, among then wide piazza
around the house.-Deer Isle Messenger
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory F. Estes arrived in
Skowhegan March 18th from Winterport, where
Mr. Estes had been employed for the past five
years as manager of the local creamery. He
has now resigned his position there and is soon
togo to Rlchford, VT, in the same capacity.
MRS. Estes is to visit with relatives in this Sec
ton during the spring months.-Somerset Re-
porter.
Arthur Condor, who for several years has
been employed in the mems furnishing goods
store of Charles E. Owen, will leave the first
of May for Greeley, Col, where he will enter
the store of his cousin, A. J. Condor, the
head of the Condor Mercantile Co., which con-
ducts large department store.
The marriage of Miss Flora Ellis, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ellis of East Belfast to
Ivan E. jackson of this city took place March
51st in Lynn, Mass. Miss Ellis has been for
some time employed in Bangor hospital and
Mr.. jackson is young farmer. Their Belfast
friends extend CONGRATULATIONS
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-08

Mary E., wife of George f. Smith, Superin-
tendent OF ''The Pastures, one of the farms
owned by Horace Chenery of this city, died in
Belmont last Saturday morning after an illness
of few days, following a severe operation,
The husband. two little children and her mar
ents survive. Funeral services were held at
the farm in Center Belmont Sunday and the
body was taken to Sherffied, Mass, for inter-
ment by the early train Monday morning
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01

or died, when 1 read abont Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound; SO
began to take it, and am well again and
relieved of all my suffering" Mrs.
GEORGE JoRDY, Box 40, Marlton, NJ.
Lydia Z. Pinlham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases we know of, and
thousandsof voluntarytestimonialsare
on file in the Pinkham laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, Inflammation, III
ceration, displacements, fibroid tumors,
irregularities, periodicpains, backache,
indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every suffering woman owes it to her
self to give Lydia E. Pinkham'S Vege-
table Compound trial.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always b elpful.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
HAzERS HANG BOY
BY FEET TO TREE
LAD DIES AS RESULT OF TREAT
MENT AT HANDS OF HIS
SCHOOLMATES.
REVENGE IS MOTIVE FOR ACT
Youth Was Charged with Being
Traitor" and Blamed for Whip
pings Received by PupiIs-Af-
fair Being Investigated.

Logansport, ind.-Fiendish methods
used in hazing one of their number
they believed to be traitor" by a
gang of unruly schoolboys have re-
suited in the death of Charles Stint
son, a student at the White school,
about ten miles from here. The lad
met his fate as the direct result Of the
spirit of lawlessness which has ruled
at the school for some time, and the
officials of White county are making
an investigation with view to arrests
and criminal prosecutions.
Stintson was found early the other
morning hanging head downward from
a sapling near the school. A rope tied
around his ankles suspended him from
the tree. When discovered the lad was
unconscious from the rush of blood to
his head. He died shortly after he
was cut down by passer-by.
The lawlessness at the school which
led to the fatal hazing of Stintson be-
gan some months ago, when the boys
attending the school determined that
they would not respect the authority
of their teacher The pedagogue in
charge of the school at the time they
rebelled was driven away and threat.
ened with physical violence if he re-
turned.
Another was secured by the trustees
Of the school district, but he did not
remain at his new task for an entire
day. He was literally chased from the
schoolroom, and was glad to give VI
his charge and leave the county.
Other teachers were hired, but they
Jared no better than the first two
Some tried to rule strictly and failed
and others who sought to win over the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
NO NEED TO TAKE CHANCES
There Is Sure Way Of Knowing Good
Paint Material.

There is really no need whatever for
any property owner to take chances In
the selection Of his paint materials.
IT doesn't cost cent to learn how to
be on the safe side. Certainly every
property owner has enough at stake to
find this out.
A complete painting guide, known as
Houseowners Painting Outfit No. 49,,
can be had free by writing National
Lead Company, 1902 Trinity Building,
New York. This company is the largest
maker of pure white lead in the world.
Its Dutch Boy Painter trademark
is famous as a guarantee of purity and
quality. The outfit includes a book
of color schemes, for either interior or
exterior painting, book of specifica-
tions, and simple little instrument,
with directions for testing the purity
Of paint materials.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
Her Answer.

An Atchison girl had proposal OF
marriage Sunday night and asked q
week to think it over. She went to all
of her married sisters. One, who used
to be belle, had three children, did all
her own work and hadn't been to the
theater or out riding since she was
married. Another, whose husband was
promising young man at the time
she was married, was supporting
linn. A third didn't dare say
her life was her own when her hus,
band was around, and fourth was di,
vorced. After visiting them and hear,
ing their woes, the heroine of this lit,
tie tale went home, got pen, ink and
paper and wrote an answer to the
young man. You may think it was re-
fusing him, but it wasn't. She said
she could be ready In a month-Atch.
ison Globe.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
SICK DOCTOR
Proper Food Put Him Right.

The food experience Of a physician
In his own case when worn and weak
from sickness and when needing nour-
ishment the worst way is valuable:
AN attack of grip, so severe it came
near making an end of me, left my
stomach in such condition / could not
retain any ordinary food. / knew of
course that must have food nourish-
ment or could never recover.
II began to take four tablespoonfuls
Of Grape-Nuts and cream three times a
day and for weeks this was almost
my only food; it tasted so delicious
that | enjoyed 1t immensely and my
stomach handled it perfectly from the
first mouthful. 1t was so nourishing
was quickly built back to normal
health and strength.
"Grape-Nuts is of great value as
food to sustain life during serious at
tacks in which the stomach is so de-
ranged 1t cannot digest and assimilate
other foods.
IL am convinced that were Grape.
Nuts more widely used by physicians,
it would save many lives that are 9th.
erwise lost from lack of nourishment.
Absolutely the most perfect food in
the world. Trial Of Grape-Nuts 10 days
proves. There's a Reason"
Look in pkg. for the little book, "The
Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time 20 time. They
are genuine. true, and full OF human
interest.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01

ing shingle to the lazy breeze that
crept down from the range. But fees
wee scarce as molars on hen-farm.
Might ruled in the valley. The Next
cans and greasers settled their differ
ences with fists and knives, and Jim
eked out his scanty income by work
ing at the dipping station just outside
the village.
In a years time Jim had gathered
a hundred ewes into his tiny corral
Fits of alternate hope and despair had
bridged the interval When a eve
gave birth to twins. Mercreda straight
way predicted that an epidemic had
set in, and rosy-fngered Hope piled
the calculating pencil on a double ba-
sis. But when a gay ranchero rode
into town, or blithe young cowboy
from the foothills swung through the
village streets, despair held jim in it's
paralyzing clutch.
But a great day dawned for Jim and
for Mercreda. 1t found the former,
clad in buckskin pants and jumper,
busy at the dipping The
focks of Tony Gomez filled the corrals
and were struggling through the annu-
aiAdipping process to prevent disease.
Jim, the erudite, held the post of hon
or on raised platform above the
steaming vat. From the yar6s below a
narrow chute led towards him. up
which a steady stream of sheep was
forced by the willy collies. Jim
dropped the frightened creatures one
by one into the hot sulphur dip with
To- nonchalance of a housewife she'll
peas, and shouted orders to the
IMexicans armed with throat hooks
who guided the laundering sheep
through the long, narrow vat towards
the dripping pens.
From his elevation Jim saw vast
flock of lambs draw near outside the
dipping-station, surrounded by snap
ping collies and dark-skinned herders.
A dusty horseman plunged into view,
a burly westerner, whose name was
kSpwn to evefy sheepman on the
range. and asked for the owner of the
station. The owner was absent from
the valley and there was no one to
represent him. Jim called old Gomez.
who came forth with glowering face
and angry mien. The stranger demand
ed immediate possession. He made the
startling statement that he had con-
tracted for the station for the entire
week. and drew forth a written docu-
ment to substantiate his claim. He
explained his haste, and insisted that
the Mexican should give way to his
fiocks. He was under contract with
q score CT ranchn CT IL Colorado. A
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
The Lad Was Left Suspended from
the SapIing.
boys met the same fate as those who
tried to enforce discipline.
-.YGMaSIvin,1u

boys met the same fate as those who
tried to enforce discipline.
Finally a teacher was hired who
brought the boys to terms.
He arrived at the school several
days ago. At the first sign Of a dispo-
sition on the part of the pupils in his
charge to rebel he took summary meas.
ures. The first boy who came into con-
fiict with him was soundly thrashed,
and soon after several others shared
his fate. Discipline was restored, at
least during school hours.
For some reason which the county
authorities have yet been unable to dis
cover the boys who had been whipped
by the new teacher blamed Stintson
for their humiliation. Whether they
thought Stintson had aided the teacher
in quelling the revolt or whether he
had urged them to rebel and thus got
them their beatings is not known. but
it is certain that the boys determined
to get even" with him.
He was called from his home to Join
some Of the boys on an excursion.
That was the last seen of him by his
parents until he was carried back to
his home unconscious.
From what the county officials have
been able to learn, the boys took him
to the schoolhouse Here the hazing
began, and various expedients were re-
sorted TO to torture the lad
Finally the hazing that cost the boy
his life was resorted to. A saping that
stood near the schoolhouse was bent
down and rope fastened TO il. The
other end Of the rope was tied around
the boys ankles and then the sapling
was released and the lad was left sus-
pended with his head a few inches
from the ground.
1t is believed that the boys did not
intend to keep him i'm this position
long, but were frightened away in
some manner, and none of them dared
to return to release their victim.
While they were running away Stint
son was making a frantic struggle for
his life. With his hands he grasped
the trunk of the tree and tried to work
himself from the rope which held him
in a position in which he knew il
would be as much as his life was
worth to remain. How long the strug-
gle lasted is not known, but when
found 1t is believed that the boy had
been hanging for some hours.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
A FAIR FEE TT
- BY BERNICE c. CAUGHEY -
Copyright, by J. b. Lippincott Co.,

he fiat had gone forth. James AL
fen must ride possessively around q
thousand ewes before there should be
added unto him the fairest maid in all
the Pecos valley, Mercreda Torres. So
Vtiled old Pedro, Mercreda's father
and Allen knew the Modes and Per
slams laws were weak, wind-shaken
reeds beside the solid rock OF Pedro's
grim determination.
Poor Jim! He did not even own the
mustang on which to do the riding
AS for the ewes Jim rushed from
Pedro's presence in sudden passion
and the tiny village of adobe houses
set in the middle of New Mexico
dropped into dim perspective as Jim's
long, angry strides bore him towards
the range which trimmed the valley
The full blaze of noon held the bar
rem land in thrall. A dry wind whis
pered through the withered grass and
shook the ghostly sagebrush. Above
the valley a treeless plain stretched
out to meet turquoise sky. The
white wool of a dozen flocks relieved
the dullness or the landscape.
When the young man had walked
his passion off, he faced the situation
bravely and made his palms.
Old Pedro had a double purpose in
the PRONUNCIATION of this edict. Jim
was a lawyer. He had gone to school
in Denver, had raked and scTaped and
pinched to get his education, and had
planned to remain there to practice
but when the time came to leave the
valley his widowed mother had fallen
III with tedious malady and Jim, OF
course, stayed with her that she might
be among her people. Jim's mother
was a Mexican, as was Mercreda's
father, though the other side Of each
house came from good New England
stock, and Pedro, fearful of the Yam
kee blood in each, sought to bind Jim
to the valley.
The young man opened up modest
office in the village and flung a shin
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
Cauuht on the Rebound.

The old man was lecturing his more
or less hayward son on the evils OF
getting up late in the morning.
Remember" he said, that It was
the early bird that caught the worm
But how about the worm, dad?'
queried the youth, who thought he had
his sire up in the air. Where did his
reward for getting up early come in?'
Il am informed" replied the old
man, gravely, that the worm was on
his way home-hadn't been in bed al
ALL"
And there being nothing more to
say, the young man said nothing
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
PoIyqot Waiter Was American

At a restaurant in the Wall street
district in New York where the walters
all speak French and many of them
German there is popular waiter who
is known TO various regular customers
as Franz, Frank and Francois. He
speaks German and French with equal
fiuency, and on that account was the
subject of a bet which he had TO decide
yesterday. One man who had known
the waiter for years said that Franz
was a German, and another was just
as certain that he was French, and a
third said that both men were wrong
and that the linguist waiter undoubt-
eddy came from Alsatia, or from that
part of Switzerland where every child
speaks three languages, each with a
foreign accent. They were all sur.
prised to hear that Frank, as he pre-.
fers to be called, was born in the
Eighth ward, and has never been
further from New York than Wash.
ington.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
Morals and Manners.

The witness had been arraigned for
perjury.
Your honor" he complained, this
is most unjust. l never could permit
an absurd devotion to truth to inter
fere with the fact that am gentle
man."
This was construed roughly as a
plea of guilty.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
A CURE FOR FITS.
The Treatment Is to Accomplish
What Science Has Been strug-
Cling to Attain for Centuries.

The intense interest that has been mani
tested throughout the country by the won
derful cures that are being accomplished
1aily by epilepticide still continues. 1t is
really surprising the vast number of peo-
pie who have already been cured Of fits
and nervousness. In order that everybody
tory of Epilepsy and testimonials, will be
sent by mail absolutely free to all who
write to the DR.. May Laboratory, 54S
Pearl Street, New York City.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
He Came Back Hard.

THAT boy" said the Billville farmer
beats my time! Just now, when
quoted Scripture to him he came back
at me hard!"
you don't say?"
Shore. l told him to git hoe an
foller the furrow. 'Thar's gold in the
land said, and what do you reckon
he made answer"
You tell it,"
Father he says, I don't keer fer
the gold O. this here world; I've laid
up treasure in Observation-Disclosures
Constitution.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
First Aid.

The fiance of a Louisville girl has
been spending the winter in Florida
In connection with his fathers bust
ness interests In that quarter.
Marie" said the girl to a friend the
other day. Walter has just sent me
the dearest little alligator from Flor
ida!"
Dear mel" rejoined Marie, with af
fected enthusiasm. And how shall
you keep him?"
I'm not quite certain" was the re
ply, but I've put him in Florida water
till l can hear further from Walter
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01

homestead and 100 at $500 per acre.
"A vast rich country and contented pnos-
porous people. "-Effyacf Jr0m c0yrest0aan@1s
of a National Editor. s0h0se yint TO W<ztnD
Canada. i1 august. 1905. soas inssyatisa.
Many have paid the entire cost of ttsdb
farms and had balance of from $1,000 -
$1,000 per acre as result of one crop.
Spring wheat, winter wheat, oats, barley,
flax and peas are the principal crops, while
the wild grasses bring to perfection the
best cattle that have ever been sold on
the Chicago market.
Splendid climate, schools and churches
in all localities. Railways touch most of
the settled districts, and prices for produce
are always good. Lands may also be pur-
chased from railway and land companies.
For pamphlets, maps and information
garding low railway rates, apply to Superin-
tendent ofImmigration, Ottawa, Canada, or
the authorized Canadian Government Ageuas
n. v. McINNES. 176 Jefferson Avenue. psarsH
Michigan; or c. A. LAURIER. Ssuit Ste. Mari. NlcA
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01

gwen me new LIE.
i suffered for ten
years with serious
female troubles, in
fiammation, ulcer
alton, indigestion,
nervousness, I'D
could not sleep.
Doctors gave me
up, as they said my
t r on b les were
chronic. / was in
despair, and did not
carp whathprTlivpd
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
WISE TO NIAGARA.

Teacher-Johnny, can you tell me
the most remarkable thing about Nj
agara Falls?
Johnny-Yessum; the price they
soak you for everything without going
to jail.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01

nearest station, and the law required
that the lambs should be dipped be-
fore crossing the state line.
With mellifiuent flow. Of Spanish
vowels, in striking contrast to his vol
canic manner old Gomez called upon
the residents of heaven to witness his
intention, and the fires OF hell TO
eternally consume him If he budged
an inch for a luridly modified Yankee.
The stockman coaXed, threatened, and
finally turned his pony's head towards
the village for legal assistance.
Jim hurried home TO change his
clothes, and was quietly seated in his
Office when the stranger sputtered In
Jim explained the futility of the usuai
legal process when the ugly Mexicans
were aroused and suggested COM
promise, to which the stockman glad
ly consented. All day Jim camped on
Gomez's trail. His native instinct, IL
lumined by his Yankee wit, won the
day. With smooth words and $40 the
corrals were cleared. The delighted
stockman slapped Jim on the back
and told him to come to the hotel
that evening for his fee.
Jim hurried home to consult with
his mother, and stopped on the way
to tell Mercreda. Il ought to have
$780," he insisted, for it was worth
that to him.
Mercreda squeezed his hand, and
his mother gazed proudly upon the
man who could earn $50 in a single
day.
Arrayed in his bravest apparel, Jim
sailed forth, walking on air, but be-
fore he reached the little 'dobe hotel
he gradually neared the earth again.
He was obliged to stop and recall
Mercreda's proud look and his moth
er's wonderment to keep his courage
at the proper pitch. What if the
stockman should offer me $5?' Jim
asked himself. A cold chill pierced
his spine at the thought.
The stockman met him with cheer,
full greeting. We'll, sir" he began,
when they were comfortably seated,
what do | owe you? Let's get the
matter settled
jim hesitated and cleared his throat.
ct saved you considerable, sir" he
ventured.
81 know it did, and I am willing to
pay for it," was the reply.
But Jim was loath to cast the die.
'I'll tell you what I'll do" said the
stockman; I'll just spread out here
on my knee what | think the job is
worth, and you can tell me If it is
satisfactory"
All hope of $50 vanished, and Jim
was mastering up his courage to face
Mercreda.
The stockman drew huge wallet
from an inside pocket and carefully
united It. Jim watched him moodily,
and saw him draw out bill and
smooth ii carefully upon his knee;
another one was added and another,
until five one-hundred-dollal bills lay
cinging together. "How's thatf'
asked the stockman laconically.
Jim could not reply at once. BY a
sudden metamorphosis the timid
sheep-dipper was transformed into the
successful young attorney. His head
was held erect, "a bright spot burned
in either cheek, blaze of triumph
shone in his eyes. His palms pressed
hard against his rigid knees in a des-
perate effort TO appear calm and un-
concerned. Presently his power of
speech returned. Better make it an
other fifty" he said, and there was a
ring in his voice as if New Mexico
were his.
I'll do 1t just for luck" replied the
stockman.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01

Next morning when Jim went out t.
feed his flock he found it had been
augmented by 800 ewes, each bearing
on its left ear old Pedro's brand. A
trim mustang was tethered near the
gate. A scrap of paper chung to the
bride, on which was scrawled in
Pedro's writing, Il mex prezent to my
son Jeem."
Jim swung himself into the saddle.
Twice round the little flock he raced
and disappeared down the road in a
cloud of dust. The mustang seemed
to know it's riders mind, for when
they reached the hedge in front of
Pedros cottage he leaped it like a
rabbit. A moment more and Jim
stood on the tiny porch with his arms
about Mercreda.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
AFTER
SUFFERING
TEN YEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

MARLToN, MI feel that LydiaE.
Pinkham'S Vegetable COMPOUND has
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01

The landed gentry of Great Britain
spend on fox and stag hunts four and
a half million sterling a year-$6o, 900
n day.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-05-01
Western Canada
MORE BIG CROPS IN 1908

Another 10000 set
tiers from the United
States. New dis
tricts opened for set
Element. $40 acreo
ofland TO each set
tler,-160 free