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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-01-11

CHARLES STELZLE, NEW YORK.
[Dean of the Portland team Of experts]
men for eight days. The team Is un-
der the leadership Of Rev. Charles
Stelzle of New York city, the well
known founder Of the Labor temple
of New York and one Of the most
prominent social workers in the coun-
try. The program for the Portland
meetings is as follows:
SATURDAY, JAN. 6.
7:45 p. m.-Committee of 100. Friends
church
SUNDAY, JAN. Z.
9p. m.-High Street church. Quiet hour
service. led by w E. Biederwolf
1890 a. m.-Special sermons by all pas
tors on Men and Religion.
$3.50 p. m.-Keiths theater mass meeting
for men. Address by Charles Stelzle, "A
Square Deal"
7:30 p. m.-Keith's theater. Mass meet
ing for men. Address by Fred B. Smith.
7:S0 p. m.-Second Parish church. Mass
meeting for women. Address by Charles
stelzle.
MONDAY, JAN. 8.
10 a. my. M. c. A. building meeting
for ministers with Charlel Stelzle.
4p my NJ. c. A. building. Each spe-
cialist meets his particular committee.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-01-11

8:6 p. m. Congress Square church.
the team specialists covering all phases of
the movement.
CONVENTION DAY, TUESDAY, JAN 9.
Chestnut Street church.
9:45 a. m.-Address Prayer as an Agen-
cy Of the Kingdom W. E. Biederwolf.
1O:15 a. m.-Address, THE Need and OPP
portunity For Special Work For Men and
Boys In the Modern Church"
II a. m.-Open conference (a) Points
Of Weakness In Mems Work In the
Church" CO. Points of Strength In Mems
Work In the Church" Led by members
Of the team.
1880 a. m.-Address. THE Bible In Ac-
tion." F. 8. Goodman.
IL m.-Community extension meeting,
1918 D. m.-Luncheon for out of town
delegates. Theme, "How Can We Carry
Out the Men and Religion Program In
Our Communities?"
BIS D. m--Address and discussion, 1.-THE
Boy" r. A. Waite.
SD. m.--"The World Call Of the Gospel;
at Home and In Non Christian Lands, y
W. L. Ferguson.
4:45 p. m.-1nstitutes bible Study" F.
8. Goodman. First Baptist church; Mis-
sions," W. L. Ferguson, First Baptist
church; "Evaneelism,' w. E. Biederwolf.
First Baptist church, Boys Work." r.
A. Waite, Second Parish church; Social
Service" Charles Stelzle, Second Parish
church.
7:45 p m.-Platform meetings. Social
Service" Charles Stelzle, Free Street
church; "Evangelism. W. E. Bederwolf,
Congress Street Methodist church; Com
munity Extension" A. M. Bruner, Con-
gress Street Methodist church; Boys
Work." r. A. Waite Woodford Congre-
gational church: Bible Study" F. 8.
Goodman, Elm Stree church, South Port
land: Missions W. L. Ferguson, Elm
Street church, South Portland
CONVENTION DAY, WEDNESDAY,
JAN. 10.
Chestnut Street church.
9:so a. m.-Address. The Spiritual VAL
ue Of Social Empha SIS" Charles Stelzle.
1870 a. m.-Address, Individual Evan
gelism as Applied to Modern Christian
'Fnthods." w e. Bierderwolf
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-01-11
The Spirit Of Winter.

The Spirit Of Winter il with Us. making its
presence known in many different ways-some-
times by cherry sunshine and glistening SHOWS,
and sometimes by driving winds and,blinding
storms. To many people it seems to take de-
ngnt IN making bad things worse, for rheuma-
tism twists harder, twinges sharper, catarrh
becomes more annoying. and the many symp-
toms OF scrofula are developed and aggravat-
ed. There is not much poetry in this, but
there is TRUTH. and it is a wonder that more
people don't get rid of these ailments. The
medicine that cures them-Hood's Sarsapar-
HAS easily obtained and there is abundant
proof that its cures are radical and perma-
nent.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-01-11

L. Ferguson, Clark Memorial churchS
Boys Work." R. A. Waite, Bethany
church, South Portland.
FRIDAY. JAN. IL.
9 a m.-Gray's Business college.
9:45 a. m.-Shaw's Business college, n
A. Waite.
10 a. my. M. c. A. building Minister1p
meeting.
Ills a. m.-South Portland high school.
II m.-Community extension meetings.
1890 p. m.-Luncheon for social services
and charity workers, public school Off.
Gals and business men with Charles
Sickle.
4:45 p. m.-Union institute and conserva-
ton meeting. Second Parish church.
$50 p. m.-Boys' supper R. A. Waite,
First Baptist church
$50 p. m.-Community extension supper
and conference. A. NJ Bruner.
7:45 p. m.-First Baptist church, boys
conference. Address, 1.-The New Loyalty
In Religious Training R. A. Waite.
7:45 p. m.-Platform meetings. Bible
Study" F s. Goodman, Free Street
church; Missions" w. L. Ferguson, Free
stelzle. Clark Memorial church; "Evan-
gelism," W. E. Biederwolf, Bethany
church. South Portland; Community Ex-
tension" A. M. Bruner, Bethany church.
SATURDAY, JAN Ii.
a. m. to 9 p. m.-First Baptist church,
boys conference.
$3.50 a. m.-"Physical Activities In Re-
ligious Work" Discussion led by R. A.
Waite
1890 a. m-"Social and Intellectual Ac-
tivities In Religious Work" Discussion
led by R. A. Waite.
II 80 a. m.-Address, 1.-The Motive"
4:45 p. m.-Community extension instr
tute, A. M. Bruner Second Parish church
8 p my. NJ c. A. building, confer
ence Of shop committee men ans shop
leaders, A. M. Bruner.
SUNDAY, JAN. IA.
1880 p. m.-First Baptist church Mass
meeting for boys. R. A. Waite.
$3.50 p. m.-Keith's theater. Mas meet
ing for men. w. E., Biederwolf.
1880 p. m.-Union meetings.
p. m.-Farewen service at Free street
church.
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CONTINENTAL MOVEMENT REACHES MAINE
Men and Religion Convention Opens at Portland JAM g. In tes,
Of Masculine Christian Effort Led by National Experts

tan Leadership
II m.-Community extension meetings.
BIS p. m.-Address and discussion. 'sTho
Interchurch Responsibility" F. 9. Good.
man.
3 p. m.-Address. 1.-The Practical April.
cation to Each Individual Life" r. A.
Waite.
8:H r. m.-Fellowship service.
4:5 p m.-Institutes bible Study" b.
8. Goodman, First Baptist church; Mis-
sions." w. L. Ferguson, First Baptiso
church: Evangelism" w. E. Biederwolf,
First Baptist church; Boys Work." r,
A. Waite. Second Parish church; Social
Service" Charles Sickle, Second Parish
church.
7:45 p. m.-Platform meetings. "Boy|
Work." R. A. Waite. Free Street churchl
bible Study F s. Goodman, Congress-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-01-11

TIME Men and Religion Forward
Movement, which has during
the last three months stirred the
cities Of the west and south.
reaches Maine Jan. 8, 1912, when the
eight day Portland Men and Religion
Convention begins. For several months
many Portland business men have
been at work conducting survey and
studying the different problems con-
fronting the churches and the city.
These facts have now been gathered.
and the men are ready to discuss
them. In order to get profit out of
the discussion a team Of experts has
been secured to advise with the local
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-01-11
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stomach trouble or indigestion. To day peo-
pie everywhere use DR.. Kings New Life Pills
Tor these troubles as well as liver. kidney and
bowel disorders. Easy, safe. sure. Only rs
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-01-11
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine. Waldo County.
In the matter of Leroy E.
Littlefeld. Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy
To the Creditors of Leroy E. Lttlefeld of
Winterport, in the County of WALDO and
District aforesaid, Bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day
of December, A. D. 1911, the said Leroy E, Lii.
tlefield was duly adiudicated bankrupt; and
that the first meeting of his Creditors will be
held at the office Of Dunton & Morse, Savings
Bank Building. Belfast, Maine, on the 10Th day
of January, A. D. 1912, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at which time the said Creditors may
attend, prove their claims, appoint Trustee
examine the bankrupt and transact such other
business as may properly come before said
meeting.
JOHN R. MASON,
Referee in Bankruptcy,
Bangor, Maine, January 8, 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
FIRST THINGS

Easter eggs were first used in an- cient Egypt, long before the Christian era, when an annual festival was cele- brated to mark the return of spring. In Egypt, as in all ancient nations, the egg was considered a symbol of new life and fertility. There were no cold storage plants in those days. The custom was taken up by the Christians in earliest times, when eggs were colored red as emblematic Of the blood of Christ.
 The first permanent settlement in Ohio was made 124 years ago yester- day at Marietta, eighty-five miles southeast of Ohio. The present great State was for some time called the territory of Marietta.
 The first vessel to cross the At lantic exclusively by steam power, the Great Western, sailed from Bristol, England, seventy -four years ago to- day. She arrived at New York fif- teen days later, which was considered excellent time in those days. About the same time the steamer Sirius sail- ed from London for New York, mak- ing the passage of the Atlantic in seventeen days. The Savannah, which crossed in 1879, was fitted with engines, but was partly propelled by sails. The records have steadily de- creased, but it was not until thirty years ago that any vessel made the passage in less than seven days. In 1891 the time was reduced to less than six days. In 1908 the Lusitania cross ed in less than five days-four days and fifteen hours-and in 1910 the Mauretania established the record of four days and ten hours
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
SOIL AND FORESTRY EXPERTS
 ADDRESS SOUTHERN CONGRESS

Two of the busiest men in Uncle Sam's service are Milton Whitney, chief of the Bureau of Soils of the United States Department of Agri- culture and Henry Solon Graves. chief of the United States Forestry Service. MT. Graves succeeded Gif- ford Pinchot a little over two years ago, and while his activities are sel. dom good for the front page, right hand column, he has kept the service up to the high standard established by his able predecessor.
 Both Chief whitney and MT. Graves appear on the program of the South ern Commercial Congress, to be open ed today in Nashville, and will pre- side over conferences devoted to the vital subjects in which they are ex- perts. Vital subjects, indeed. since it its not too much to say that they involve the existence itself of the human race. The agricultural sec- tions of entire states have been well nigh rendered useless by ignorant methods of farming, whereby the soil has been impoverished. The abandoned farms of New England and some eastern and southern states
 are evidences of the need of educa- tion on the crucial question of the maintenance of soil fertility. It is a part of MT. Whitney's work, as head of the Bureau of Soils, to carry this message to the various meetings of agricultural and commercial bodies throughout the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
THE STOCK MARKET
watson, Alpers & Co.)

There has been a constant disposi- tion of all careful observers to pro- vide for the chances of a reaction in the market. That possibility grows stronger as the level of prices is rais- ed. But the question of reaction set ties itself on technical conditions, un- less there is an unfortunate develop ment in the line of absolute news. It is worth noting that now, when the transactionas at the Stock Exchanges fall off, it is only when prices recede slightly Labor controversies are ap- parently the only stumbling block in sight An unfortunate development of importance in this direction might call for a revision of opinion. But If investment influences continue on their present bent, we shall see stocks much higher; in fact, we believe that after the question of Presidential pos abilities is settled and the strike ques- tions have been adjudicated, we shall start toward a higher plane of prices than we have seen for several years, as we believe that the conditions in this country of very low stocks, which is most important for the investor and speculator to consider, together with the most promising outlook at this early season for our crops for the coming year, and the general trend of sentiment, which is now on the inn provement, all point to better things, feeling and better prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
THE AWARD TO MISS HoUGHToN

The courts have often been obliged to deal with questions connected with the money value of those things which increase, or decrease, the prospect that a girl will be married. The August senators of the United States have recently had to wrestle with such a problem. Alice V. Houghton, 28 years old, while employed on a tabulating machine in the Census of- fee, stopped to pick up card which had fallen from the machine. Her hair was caught in the shafting of the machine and her scalp was torn from her head. She was many months in the hospital. and at last new scalp grew, but she will have to wear a wig. Several senators argued the proposition. Some advocated pay ing a years compensation, which is provided by statute to meet federal cases This would have given her sT50. Other senators thought that she should have more in view that it would be difficult for her to get married, since she must wear a wig. The highest measure of value for this element was s3,3o0. which it was amount recommended in the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
ATTY. RHINESTONE IS "PEEVED" WITH
 FIRE CHIEF MOONEY

Attorney Lawrence Finklestone is said to have filed 8 complaint with the fire commissioners, in which ex- ception is taken by him to an alleged utterance by Fire Chief Mooney at a fire at Main and High streets last Wednesday night. Chief Mooney de- nies that he made the statement ac- credited to him and calls attention to the fact that he and Attorney Fin klestone have not been on good terms since Chief Mooney and the State po- lice ordered the lawyer away from the scene of an incendiary fire on Wa ter street, which they were investi- gating.
 Fire Clerk Hall stated this morning that he has received a communication from Attorney Finklestone, but has not opened it. Whatever it is, it will he brought to the attention of the fire board at the next meeting, April 17.
 The fire commissioners have not yet had their attention called to the mat ter From another source it was learned that Attorney Finklestone charges that Chief Mooney said to Mrs. Mary Hellman: 'Well, rent your property to Jews and let them set fire to it.' Chief Mooney emphat- ically denies that he said any such thing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08

We are such complex creatures that it is doubtful of could made acknowledge that feel spite fu-but our acts betray us
 Women have been given the palm for spitefulness- largely because have other for the feel ngs that make it almost a virtue.
 They call it righteous indignation -or-sarcasm- some other high sounding name.
 Too often it is just spite
 ''I never will be catty said girl to me- "So many girls will always scratch you little under prctence of being friendly provoked today until said little sarcastic caty thing and have been ashamed of myself ever -since.'
 ''Are boys not catty also?'' I asked curiously.
 No; they will have it out and say what they mean and get i-but girls sometimes stick pins you just for fun.''
 How about the boy that told you Charlie crazy about you and added that he always love with wasnt that little catty? And the that told you Tom good fellow but that he smoked cigarettes and the that said another boy showed him girls notes-were those all good fellows they also little fe1ine?''
 Spite and being "catty'' are very much the same thing Jealousy, in small way, is another for spite Envy, unchartabeness of thought that is regardless of feelings-al these things of the Humble of feelings in the little word.
 Love is shorter word-and brings more joy-try it substitute.
 It will make over the world for you.
 If you have been giving way to spteful thoughts and feelings try love for while and what change it will make in your little world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
HEROES OF PEACE

Dr. John Meury and pr. John Fer guson-two surgeons of the Bush wick Hospital, Brooklyn, New York demonstrated that they are the stuff of which heroes are made.
 With the building on fire-the smoke so stifling that it was almost impossible to see or breathe-they worked rapidly and .conscientiously over a surgical case" who would have died had he been removed, or had the operation been halted.
 In this labor of humanity, they were assisted by a Spartan-couraged nurse, who coolly retained charge of the anaesthetic until the operation was concluded and the patient could be safely moved. It was we'll done!
 When members of the house staff hurried into the operating room and whispered to the surgeons that the building was on fire, pr. Meury re- piled Just go out and keep the patti ents quiet. Above everything else. keep the firemen out of here. We will finish if we are let alone.''
 <The smoke grew more dense as the minutes passed. Finally, engines ar rived, and the firemen let a line of hose into the laundry room, which by this time was all aflame.
 As though nothing had happened to disturb them, the doctors proceeded For twenty minutes, they worked over the senseless body on the table though the smoke grew so thick that they could hardly breathe. The operation having progressed to that stage when they could-without ex-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08

posing their patient to shock-open a window. they allowed the cold, crisp air to enter.
 It is pleasant to record that the work of the firemen was effective in confining the fire to the basement of the hospital. However, there was no way of foretelling this in that quiet little operating room. where three intrepid souls battled for the life of a human being intrusted to their care
 They were pledged by their code, by their obligations to the race, to do for this helpless and unconscious suf- ferer all that their mistress CIENCE-demanded of them, and nobly they fulfilled their trust.
 That operating table in Bushwick Hospital was sacred altar on which was poured-in loving service-a tri- bute to Aesculapius, their tutelary God. These three priests Of MEDI- CINE are HEROES OF PEACE. Lot them be so acclaimed by their fel- lows.
 pr. Meury, Dr. Ferguson, and your brave little nurse, whose name was not given, here's to you. We thank you on behalf of the noble profession whose ideals you have sustained, and whose code you have honored-and on behalf of humanity, whom you are pledged to serve.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
OBITUARY

Thomas L. Bartholomew, one of the
 best known Civil War veterans in Southwestern Connecticut, 32d de- gree mason, and an accomplished mu- sician died at his home. 321 Beechwood avenue. Saturday evening. He had
 been ill but a short time. He was 70 years of age. MT. Bartholomew
 was we'll known in local business cir cles having bene cashier of the City
 National bank for number of years.
 He took keen interest in the affairs
 ofs the G. A. R. was former com mander of Elias Howe. Jr., post, Of
 this city, and former state junior
 vice commander. Mir. Bartholomew
 was native of Bridgeport and made
 this city his home throughout his
 life He is survived by one son, Frank. Mr. Bartholomew was gift ad singer and he composed a. number of songs that won consider able recog- milton.
 The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Margaret O'Neil of ttis city who died at her o,d home in Winnipauk. last Thurs
 day night was held this. morning in
 Winnipauk, with high mass of re-
 ouiem. A number of Bridgeport peo-
 pie attended the obseauies. Inter
 Norwalk.
 The funeral of Augustus E. Jones,
 for many years a sign painter in this
 city was held fate Saturday from the undertaking parlors of M. J. Cannon,
 in Broad street Rev. E.. J. Craft,
 rector of Christ church offiicated Interrnent was in Woodlawn cene- tery.
 Rev. Edgar E. Cooper officiating at the funeral services of Charles Mey- e. a stationer in New York city, held at the home of his son, Frederick C. Never. 129 Clinton avenue. yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Among the mourners was a delegation of Piett lodge. A. F. & A. M. of New York city. members of which acted as pal bearers. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
 Henry J. Calvin, spring maker employed for many years with the Spring Perch Mfg. Co.,, died at St Vincent's hospital early last evening He had been in failing health for several months. His home was :t ae: aee:: Harrall avenue A widow survives The deceased was member o1 Bridgeport aerie, F. o. E. Mary C. Rebstock, widow of M. c Adams. and a former resident of this city. died at her home in Richmond Center Pa, late Saturday. Mrs Adams was well known in this city The funeral will be held in Merider on Tuesday.
 After an illness of several month
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
A FALLACIOUS REMEDY

The number of students of social conditions who have become convert to some theory of eugenics, even to the extent of favoring certain recent ly invented surgical interference for application to all persons below Q certain standard of intelligence and morals, fall into the too common error of regarding degeneracy as transmit ted by inheritance in a greater degree than is probably the case.
 Modern investigation has shown that environment is a more potent factor in many disabilities than here- dity is. An analogy which will con vey the sense in which environment" is used, may be found in the planting of any healthy seed. It will flourish nightly on one soil, and not at all on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08

MT. Whitney probably knows more about dirt than any other man in America. He has made the subject of soil study since his boyhood days in Baltimore, where he was born about fifty-two years ago. After a University, he put the knowledge gained to a practical application as assistant chemist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment station. Lat CT he served as superintendent of the North Carolina Experiment farm, as professor of agriculture at the Uni versity of South Carolina, and as soil physicist at the Maryland Experimen, station. In 1894 he became the head of the Bureau of Soils at Washington and during the eighteen years service in that capacity has visited and made examinations of the soil o1 practically every section of the coun- try, has delivered hundreds of ad- dresses, and written a multitude o1 papers on soil physics.
 Scarcely less important than the Bureau of Soils is the Forestry Ser vice of the United States government The rapid sdecrease of the forest area in the United States has become a source of grave alarm, especially to newspaper publishers when they look over their paper bills. Insect pests and forest fires, as we'll as the lum- 'berman's ax, have done much toward denuding the country of it's trees.
 Henry Solon Graves, chief tree sharp of the Agricultural Department is native of Marietta, O., and will be forty-one years old next month He is son of Old Eli, but took postgraduate courses in forestry al Harvard and the University of Mum ich, Germany. He began his profes- sional career as a professor and lat CT became director of the Yale Pores. try School. When President Taft removed Clifford Pinchot for insubor- dination, Jan. 5, 1910, following the airing of the Glavis-Pinchot charges against Secretary Ballinger, MT Graves was selected as the best avail able man to take up the work.