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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-06
Was Carefully Planned.

Both the firm of George Bancroft &,
Co. and the private detectives working
on the case were convinced that the
substitution was worked by men who
had made ii close study of the Barr
crofts. their habits and their business
methods. The robbers knew on what
day II was the firms custom to de-
p0sit its securities and at what hour.
They knew that Mr.. Bancroft habitu-
ally carried them in an envelope of
a certain appearance. for they provid-
ed themselves in advance with so close
q duplicate that 1t deceived even the
man who OF all others should best
have known it's appearance.
The securities were made up of railroad
and Industrial stocks which could easily
be hypothecated in any stock brokerage
house in the United States having con-
rectionS with the New York stock ex-
cnanse. The certificates included 100
shares OF Iehigh Valley. :2O shares of
Smelters. 30 shares of New York Central
2OO shares of Brooklyn Rapid Transit. 800
Dfstiilers Securities, CD shares OF Steel
common, IL shares of Atchison, 81 shares
or American Beet Sugar. 80 shares of
Amalgamated Copper and 1D shares of
Missouri Pacific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-06
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Walter A. Hess of Hamilton,
Va, Commits Suicide.
CORONER'S JURY VERDICT
Body Found Early This Morning in
Room at Pennsylvania
Avenue Hotel.

Walter A. Hess came to his death
March D. 1911, at the Grand Hotel, 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. from a
gunshot wound of the brain and cerebral
hemorrhage. Said wound was self-in-
flicted with suicidal intent
The foregoing is the verdict Of a cor
oner's jury at the District morgue to-
day.
Hess who was resident OF Hamilton,
Va. and about fifty years of age, was
found dead in his room at the hotel
about o'clock this morning. His body
was on the bed partly dressed. In the
right hand was clutched a revolver, while
bullet wound was in each side Of his
head. The bullet was found on the floor,
Bullet Passes Through Head.
Although it is not known when Mr.
Hess took his life, it is thought he did
so some time early last night. He placed
the revolver against his right temple and
pulled the trigger. The bullet passed
entirely through his head and struck a
wardrobe, chipping off a piece OF the
wood.
The discovery of the body was brought
about by mistake made by William
Jones. a bell boy. at the hotel. A call
O'Clock this morning from room 10.
Jones mistooll the number for 1876 and
Went to that room. The door was not
locked. When he opened it he was hor-
riied to find Mr.. Hess lying on the bed
in pool of blood. Jones notified the
hotel clerk and the police of the first
precinct were then informed.
The motive which prompted Mr.. Hess to
take his life has not been revealed. 1t Is
possibly given in a letter found in his
room. addressed to Mrs Annie J.. Hess.
his mother, at Hamilton Va. On top of
the envelope was written This is strictly
personal letter to my mother and
family 1t was not opened at the in
quest.
Asks That Relatives Be Notified.
Another letter found in the room was
addressed to DR.. J. d. Rogers of TEL 9Th
street northwest. DR.. Rogers testified at
the inquest and opened and read the let
ter. In it Hess asked the physician to
notify his relatives of his death. At the
inquest the physician testified that Hess
had been drinking recently. He stated
he had treated him and had sent him to
a local hospital. He also stated he saw
him yesterday afternoon. and that Hess
was in a nervous condition.
Hess registered at the hotel about .
o'clock yesterday afternoon. and 1t Is
believed he prepared to take his life
shortly after lie had retired to the room.
The body was turned over to an UNDER
for burial. 1t will be taken to Hamilton,
Va, his home. late this afternoon.
Mr.. Hess was merchant In the Nir-
ginia town. and has resided there all his
life. He was unmarried. His relatives
have been notified Of his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-06
Tripped by Confederate.

Mr.. Bancroft continued on, his way
down the corridor, but just as he was
about 20 turn the. corner at the end of
the corridor into the vaults a tall man.
in great hurry. came running around
the corner in tho opposite direction and
colided with him.
The shock threw NJ. Bancroft off his
feet aud I'm fallin. he dropped the en-
velopc. That was the cIe for the under
sized young man vino had been leaning
against the corridor wall. lie stepped
" 10 Mr.. Bancroft. assisted him to his
feet and was so solicitoUs as 20 tuck the
fallen envelope under his arm At least
Mr.. Bancroft thought il was the envelope
that fell. He went on To deposit it in
his box usual.
This morning, when his son. George
Bancroft. unlocked the box to
check up tire securities before the
opening of business for the week. he
found that the only envelope there
Contained three old newspapers. \
clever substitution had been effected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-06
Ratio Of Wealth in 1861.

Justice Holmes announced the opinion
today. He said the court had regarded the
ratio OF the valuation of the real and
personal property OF the two states at
the time of their separation as the proper
basis for arriving at West Nirsinia's just
and equitable proportion of the debt.
The court had excluded from this valua-
ton the value OF slaves. This
ratio, according to the masters re-
port. Justice Holmes said. was as
7eJ to .233. The So, 600 debt would
have been divided according to this ratio,
he said. had not Virginia, by subsequent
legislation, changed the amount to be ap-
portioned. The justice said Virginia had
induced its creditors to accept Sc.OW,UO
as it's share Of the debt, whereas by the
courts figures, Virginia's share would be
$26. .OOO,OO
The difference between these sums.
namely S3.O0OOO. should be subtracted
from the ss3.0o0.ooo debt This left about
$50 OOO.OOO to he apportoned. West Nfr-
ginia's proportion of this would be Sis,
07.4G, he said
Question as to Interest.
Whether any interest is DUE said
Justice Holmes, land, II due, from what
time 1t should be allowed, and at what
rate 1t should be computed, are matters
as to which there is a serious controversy
in the record, and concerning which there
is room for wide divergence OF op!n-
ion. There arc many elements to be
taken into account on the one side and
the other.
THE circumstances of the asserted de-
fault and of the conditions surrounding
the failure earlier to procure determina-
ton of the principal sum payable. IN
Guiding the question of laches as TO either
party, would require to be considered. a
lODp time has elaDSeQ Whenever the
responsibility for the delay might uiti-
mately be placed, or however it might
be shared, 1t would be a severe result TO
capitalize for half a century-such
thing hardly could happen in private
case analogous to this. Statutes Of linn
itations, If nothing else, would be likely
to interpose bar
Conference to Be Awaited.
LAS this is no ordinary commercial suit,
but. as we have said. quad-international
difference, referred to this court in re-
lance upon the honor and constitutional
obligations Of the states concerned. rath-
er than upon ordinary remedies, We think
It best at this stage to go no farther, but
to await the effect of a conference be-
tween the parties, which, whatever the
outcome, must take place. III the cause
should be pressed conteutiously to the
end 1t would be referred to a master
to go over the figures that We nave
given professionally and to make sucn
calculations as might become necessary.
but this case is one that calls Tor
on both sides. Great states
have a temper superior to that OF pri-
vate ltigants, and 1T is to be hopeo that
enough has been decided Tor patr1otisfn,
the fraternity Of the Union and mutual
to bring 1t to an end
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-06
TWO MEN WORK CLEVER
PACKAGE SUBSTITUTION
Bumped Into by One Man, While
Second Makes Quick Change.
SHOCK TO MONEY DISTRICT
Daring Robbery Occurred Last
Thursday, But Loss Was Only
Discovered Today-Securi
ties All Negotiable.

NEW YORK. March 6.-Aaron Ban-
croft broker eighty-six years old,
was robbed last Thursday afternoon of
securities worth approximately 100000
in the vestihuIe of the Produce Exchange
Safety Deposit and Storage Company,
but nc did not discover lis loss until
today
For tho last twenty-five years u has
been Mr. Bancroft's habit every Thurs
day afternoon to deposit the firm : val
pables in box rented by il from the
deposit AMI storage company. The whole
distance from his offices to the vaults is
not more than 100 feet. and any one
making the trip is in constant sight of
the office windows
Last Thursday Mr.. Bancroft, as usual
Ia ed securities worth that day about
$ii".cD in large envelope approximate
y ten inches hy fourteen square, tied
with red tape and with the firms name
printed In the corner. Alone, lie walked
from his office To tie produce exchange.
tiicht ef steps leads from the street
level entrance TO the vaults. AS MI
Bancroft reached the bottom Of the steps
he noticed young man, whom he only
remembers rather understood, leaning
rider wall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-06
WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight. Tuesday prob
ABLY fair: not much change in
temperature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-06

In Washington about every one
who reads at all reads The Star.
Largest circulation-daily and
Sunday.
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
WEDDING BELLS.

WEBB-THoMPsoN. The wedding of Harold
Ray Webb and Miss Edna Inez Thompson of
Brooks took place at the home of the groom in
Monroe, May 18th. Rev. David Brackett of
Brooks officated and used the single ring SER
vice. Miss Evelyn S. Thompson of Belfast.
sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Byron
Webb of Monroe, brother of the groom. was
best man. The bride was becomingly gowned
in white silk batiste with lace trimmings and
white ribbon sash. The bridesmaid, wore
white muslin with pink hair ribbon. Only the
families OF the contracting parties were pres
ent. The home was beautifully decorated
with potted plants, apple and cherry blossoms
and the bridal party stood in front of large
fireplace, the mantel of which was banked with
these sweet spring flowers. A wedding break
fast followed the ceremony, the sisters of the
groom, Mrs. Almon Blaisdell of Norridgewock.
Mrs. Charles Jenkins and Mrs. Oscar Dow of
Monroe serving. The young couple received
their friends from to 10 in the evening. when
music was furnished and confectionery SERVED
They were the recipients of many useful and
valuable gifts. The bride and groom left the
next morning for Norridgewock, their future
home.
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

Granite Grange, North Searsport, held a
regular meeting May Goth with full house.
After the routine of business fine program
was presented by the worthy lecturer. One
demit was received. The next Meeting will be on
Memorial evening. This grange is flourishing
under the management of Worthy Master Ira
Veazie and his able corps of assistants.
Harvest Home Grange. Brooks had an in
teresting meeting last Monday evening in
spite of the heated atmosphere and the angry
heavens. 1t was gentlemen's night, and the
boys got back. 1t is seriously whispered that
the performance was OF exactly in the line of
agricultural development as outlined by the
Hon. E. P. Mayo in his much enjoyed addresses
to US. 1t is also limited that some of the
hornyhanded Reubenites of whom Master A.
B. Payson is shining example, did not dis
play much of grass color in their productions
for the evening. 1t is even hnted that the
highest moral aspirations of the aforesaid
agricuturists was to take the crimp out of
their guleless competitors Of the week before
And in that high-toned aspiration for which
they had longed and yearned and painted they
certainly made fair measure of success. In
fact, it is claimed by the gentlemen that they
picked the bun. 1t is also allowed that in
the future they must try to be as funny
as they can, an alarming incident of
the evening indicated. For our Bill Jones,
himself our pet comedian, and an adept
personator of the long cared asinine qualifi-
cation. who in one act was On the f1oor-we do
not mean to say that he was lying therein
ecstatic delight and laughed so vociferously
that he threw out his teeth, and it was later
found that no hair was left on the top of his
head. And the ladies dressed in white, etc.,
were there with lovely unconsciousness care
fully displayed upon their sweet and cherubic
features as they perfunctoriy cheered the
breth ren, who in contrast appeared black
enough to bore a hole into Egyptian darkness.
But while one admired the effect of the guile
less innocence of those "ladies dressed in
white" etc., and caught the fascinating note of
the faint purring. he held his breath in hum
BILE discretion as he caught the white CLINT of
teeth and nails and realized the danger of
stroking the wrong way. The boys furnished
ice cream, cake and coffee in the most ap-
proved style and the incident is of the past
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
THE BOY SCOUTS AT SWAN LAKE

Thirty Boy Scouts of the First Troop of
Belfast went on "hike" to Swan Lake last
Friday afternoon. The boys assembled on
Church street in front of the North church at
1 Is p. m. The bugler of the troops, Roy
Coombs. sounded the assembly at 1.25 p. m.,
and five minutes later the lads were on the
march. The lake was reached about half-past
three. The remainder of the afternoon was
spent in playing games and in boating. 1t was
planned to sleep out of doors, but the heavy
fog that prevailed nearly all day made the
ground so damp that this feature was aban-
doned and the boys availed themselves of the
opportunity of using Mr.. S. A. Parker's cot
tage, which he had very kindly placed at their
disposal. Twenty-one of them slept in the
cottage, seven on the hay in the barn, and two
were invited to visit for the night with the
veteran fisherman. John born, at his cosy lit
tie cottage. The evening was spent in playing
games and singing songs. At 9 o'clock "Taps"
was sounded and all lights went out, though it
was several hours later before the last boyceas-
ed to laugh or whisper or to play trick on his
bed-felloW. The "reveille" sounded early in the
three salmon and one trout were caught.
After breakfast three hours were spent in
scout work. The work of resuscitating per-
son supposed to have been in the water was
done splendidy by number of the patrols, as
was also the rendering of first aid to the in
jured The work of wig -wagging,-that is,
sending messages by the use of fiag-was
taken up for the first time, and a number of
the scouts became quite adept in sending and
receiving messages. Just before dinner the
tro op was divided into two companies and a
scouting game, which was improvised by the
seoutmaster, was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
After dinner boating and ball playing were in
order and at 230 the assembly sounded, the
troop fell into line, and the homeward march
was begun Numerous stops were made by the
wayside to refresh the lads. A stirring incl
dent was the saluting of the flag at Mason s
Mills. The flag, which was flying on the lawn
of one of the residents, was lowered in salute
and run up again to the top of the flag pole
The troop swung by at full salute and every
boys heart beat little bit faster as he thus
honored the flag of our country At $50 the
lads arrived at the starting point on Church
street, where the scoutInaster spoke a few
words of praise for the successful wav in
which the "hike" was carried out and then
dismissed the troop.
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers in real estate we're
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending May %, 1911:
May l. Nickerson. Searsport, to Alvin B.
West, do; land in Searsport
Emily Whitney Reed and Frederick P Reed,
New Rochelle, N. Y, to Frederick R. Hosing-
ton. Greenwich, Conn; land in IsIesboro
Frederick R. Hoisington, Greenwich, Conn,
to May Folweli Hoisington, do; land in Isles
boro.
Jerome E. Jennys. Belfast, to Fred F. Bar,
den. Monroe; land and buildings in Monroe
James S. Otis, Jr., Frankfort, to Frank H.
Otis, do; land and buildings in Frankfort
jeremiah W. Plummer, Freedom, to Charles
M. Plummer, Montvile; land and buildings in
Freedom.
John M. Smedburg, Unity, to Mary F. Smed-
burg, do; land in Unity.
Belinda S. Parmenter, Palermo, to F. W.
Jones, do; land and buildings in Palermo.
James A. Haley, Prospect. to Walter Haley,
Winterport; land and buildings in Winterport.
Caro- B. Stickney, Belfast, to Willie H. Snow,
do; land and buildings in Belfast
Nellie M. Buzzell, Searsport, to Herbert L.
Hopkins, Stockton Springs; land and buildings
in Belfast.
Waldo Trust Company, Belfast, to Nellie M
Buzzel Searsport; land and buildings in Bel
fast.
Mary E. Burgess, Belfast, to Stephen S. L.
Shute, do; land in Belfast.
George L. Tyler, Troy, to Clarence Whitney,
do; land and buildings in Troy.
Leslie M. Miller Lincolnville, to Arthur G.
Young. do; land and buildings in Lincolnville.
Arthur G. Young, Lincolnville, to Lena L.
Mckinney do; land and buildings in Lincoln
vile.
Margie B. Bowen, Knox, to Joseph F. Bry-
ant, do; land and buildings in Knox
William G. Newbert, Belmont to Hollis Clark
and Ruby F. West, Belfast land and building
in Belmont
Caroline B. Merriam. Morrill,, to Herman
Merriam do; land in Morrill,.
John Brown, Jackson, to E. A. Carpenter,
Brooks; land and building in Brooks.
Ellen F. Sborey, Waldo, to Marguerite M.
Rose, Morrill,; land and buildings in Morrill,.
Nathan F. Houston, Belfast, to Edgar F.
Rhodes, Boston; land and buildings in Sears
mort
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY IN BELFAST.

p...5.s .he sual appropriation has been
Ian. here viii be no public exercises by
,.E s x lr Memorial Day: the band, the
,...,,.slar Of the different societies in the
= =. ri march aud the program at the Opera
r,,,s will ie tspensed with; instead of these
a,,ster4n aud the different auxiliary bodies,
4, A. H.. circle, Sons of Veterans, and
,,,s. 4lylary will meet at the G. A. R. hall
A f,r5 ~ hue at | o'clock p. m.., the G. A. R.
,...-oD. and aides in carriages, and escorted
,.ts Sons u Veterans and Boy Scouts will
..,,.s6 to the cemetery. The line of march
,nft Oft thu~eh to Miller, up Miller to Con-
=. out congress to Main, thence to the
.nste-y where the usual decoration cere-
.,.s. will be aad; dispensing of course with
.,,i. by tne hand, and using instead vocal
,r,- OF q eholr selected for the purpose.
s,rpe gone through with the exercises of
.orsrior he recession will return to the G.
L. hail. saere a program prepared for the
ossioa sal he given. This will complete
/, exercises for the day. The oration and
Il program Icing held in our own hall, which
I'll accommodate no more than $50 to 300, will
,,,-se preclude the idea of making the ex.
r,,ss 5lio. The program at the hall will
:B toa-
gen,5, Roy Coombs
eadrs raeral Orders, Adjutant
a sl.n.J Adjutant
5i.ss Welcome, Commander
sye. Chaplain
cf '-- reathless Army, H. Trotere
John Parker.
.s5r. Hs4r's Gettysburg Address,
Mrs. Cannon
' s---re5 Mrs. c. H. Reed
5,-s- Rev. VIM. Vaughan
5. Faded Coat of Blue.
Mrs. E. P. Frost
as Memorial Day Vision, Mrs. Bridges
G. Lrurg On the Old Camp Ground.
Male Quartette
r- Hazel Doak
1s' Audience
o Roy Coombs
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
THE NEWS OF BELFAST.

'as trustees of the Waldo County Agricul-
a. 'a eoele-y will meet at the Court House
.~S' thursday, evening at 73O o'clock.
We lake tishermen had poor luck the first
1" ns Week. Some bass were caught in
.''gss Lake. but no big salmon, and few fish
'''e .asen in Swan lake.
Every member of the Boy Scouts is re-
y ,'Se- To meet at the Opera House tomorrow,
'-'.' afternoon at $50 o'clock to receive in
,-''''0s Tor their part in the Grand Army
'R''e Memorial Day.
h ,''s'a autos have changed hands recently,
g.I cry has sold his touring car to VIM. H..
4 '990 and will buy new Elmore; Charles
n ''s-k' "bo sold his Maxwell to DIR. W. l..
W. mas nargained for 5O-horse power El-
4 ~ and Walter Nash has sold his car to Roy
'ypsiand Of Morrill,,
NJ. 49, Moody was injured early Monday
/. While driving one of the dump carts
h. 9afdlne plant near the lower bridge.
h,. 'ecame frightened at the morning
N, 'pu he was thrown from the cart and
~. thought at the time that the cart had
h;. O'er his chest and that he was serious
.1, ''-eu de was taken at once to DIR. E. W.
b. ~ hospital, where it was found that he
a. '1'k on his head, causing conclusion of
''n' but had sustained no other injuries.
h.u vi W.T. regular meeting of Thomas H. Mar
d, cie' Ladies of the G. A. R., last Tues
NJ II was voted to pay for their own team in
NM. '~0ria Day parade, at the cost of 25
esst p', person. The ladies are requested to
hs - ~ Memorial Hall Sunday at 10 o'clock to
G,t as f0st in attending service at the Meth
d ,bs 4urch. They are also requested to meet
kuon..n nall Monday at 1 p. M, to make the
|Ao h.. ior decoration of the graves. All
. ss I've howers are requested to send them
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
., ,,,tents of Today's Journal.

Memorial Day in Belfast. The
;El News % of Belfast. Waldo County
teachers Obituary. News of
tDe Oranges. Personal.
,ncreasing Use of Fertilizers in the
+ IInited States. Pick Bird Guards. i.
Tsn Tons of Bread for 10000 Men.
pri7es for Boys. j.. The Chamberlain
ue5jrine Co. Maine Pythians. Fifty
Years in Business. Obituary.
,orieuItural Advancement in Maine.
g freedom Academy. Message for
vaine Across Seas. The Boy Scout
Manual A Boy Scout Ship. His
Fsyorite Among His Own Poems.
r4rorials. W. C. T. U. Reminders. :.
i3 $4,000 Fire in Frankfort. Fred
erik Declared Bankrupt. Maine
News Items The News of Brooks. :.
The Churches.
- res News of Belfast.
"A NJ Bean of Camden. "A Thought
l,r Every Day Some Old Papers. :.
Peace in Mexico?. Year Book for
r.rmers. Maine Minstrels (poem).
nmlosophy in Miss Gibbie Gault."..
Tape
.efary News and Notes. Our Boys
WAo Wore the Blue (poem).
.4arsport Stockton Springs. Ship
News Born. Married. Died. Bel
last Price Current.
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
The Shoe Situation.

A better feeling pervades the entire foot
wear situation. Shoe manufacturers are plac-
ing larger contracts for leather, which would
indicate that reserve contracts in hand have
increased. The movement, however, is princi-
pally for tan shoes and specalties Larger in
dividual lots of leather are moved and prices
show q firmer trend on some varieties, owing
to scant supplies.-Dun's Review May 10th.
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
Proclamation by the Governor.

AUGUSTA, Me-, NAV %. Governor Plaisted
tonight issued a proclamation calling attention
to the forest fire menace caused by the ex-
tended period without rain and urging the ut
most caution on the part of farmers, river
drivers, railroad crews, sportsmen and guides
He also called attention to the statutes pro-
viding for the punishment of persons who
leave fire when breaking camp, for the dis
tribution of fire warnings among the towns
and for the punishment of persons not using
due care in kindling fires on their own land.
The Republican journal., 1911-05-25
State of Trade.

Events of the week have been apparently
in favorable direction. Good, that is. sea-
sonable weather, good crop reports. excent
from few sections where dry weather is
serious drawback, and, judging from the early
public and stock market reception thereof,
good legal decisions, are the three features
making for better immediate business and
more hopeful feeling as to the future.-Brad-
streets, May goth.