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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-19
SHIP NEWS.
AMERICAN PORTS

New York, June 10. Ar, sch Eagle Wing,
Charleston; II. ar. sch Ida B Gibson Bangor:
T. ar. sim Millinocket Stockton; schs James
Y Dung. do; Telumah. do; VIM Davenport.
st John. B; Frank Seavey. Stonington:
Lottie Beard. Bangor; Irene Z Meservey. do;
Luther I Garretson, Virgins. S C; 49, ar, schs
Georgietta Lawrence, Stockton; Henrietta
Simmons, do; Wawenock, New Haven: Is. ar.
sehs Ella NJ Storer, Bangor; John Bracewell.
Vlnalnaven; Is. sid, sch harold c Beecher.
eastern port.
Boston. June H. Sid, sch Edward H Cole
cld, schs Willis & Guy. Machias; Gilbert Stan
elltf, Bangor; Julia Francis, do; l6, sid. sen
Theoine, jacksonville
Philadelphia. June Is. Ar sch Edward H
Cole. Boston.
Virgins. C, June 10. Cid. sch Susie II
sert, New York; 16, ar, sch F Pendeton,
New Y ork
Ponce R. June 9 Ar, sch Elizabeth Gill
bert. Pensacola
San Juan, R, May 80. Sid, sch Henry
Crosby Mobile
Briggs, Georgetown, Me-
Bridgeport, June II. Ar. sch Charles E Wy
man, Bangor; IA. ar, sens Hattie H Barbour
St J1hn. n B; Luther I Garretson, Virgins.
Rruns wick, Ga, June II Ar, sch RUTH B
oooo Bangor (and sailed for Owens Ferry)
Mobile. June II Ar, sch Henry Crosby. San
Juan; ID. sid, sch Georgia Gilke,. Arecibo.
! Bangor. June IL. Ar schs Itaska. Boston:
sid, sehs Paul Palmer, Newport News; Nellie
Grant, Boston; II, ar, schs, c. aries Daven.
port Portland to load for New York: Miuaola.
! Provlncetown; IL, ar, sch George Waleott,
Newport News; sid, schs Magnus Manson, New
DIRK; Grace Davis do; Eagle Wey mouth; ii.
ar, sch Catherine Mills (Br) Bonairo; sid,
schs Annie P Chase New YORK; Harriet Rop-
ers, Provincetown Is. ar, sch Inez, Weymouth;
sid, schs VIM Hilton, New Haven; Kit Car
son, Vineyard Haven, for orders; Hiram, Bos-
ton; II. ar. sim F Lisnan. Newport News:
sch Carrie BucNnarl, Smiths Landing, N Y
STOCKTON, June 10. Ar, schs John Caring
| ton, -; William Mason, -; sid, stm Mill
| nocket. New York; sch Susan n Pickering,
Brldge"ater, S; Ii, ar, sch Pochasset. -;
| II. ar, sch Warren Moore, -: Is. ar, sch
Carrie A Bucknam Smiths Landing n \.
| Bucksport, Me, June 49, Sid, sch I NJ Mich
olson, Grand Ba. ks, NF.
Eastport, June Is. Ar, and sid, sch Mar
| garet M Ford, New York for st Andrews. N B.
| Portland June Is. Ar, 14th, tug F E Rich
, ards, with dismasted sch Fortuna, from New
i YORK for eastern port
! tohEl4h PORTS
! Guanica. R. June g. Arrived, schr Blanche
| H. Pendleton. Hayes New York.
Port au Prince, June 8 Arrived, sch Aetna
New York
Puerto Nj xco, June TO- NJ Steamed
| str kentuckian. Delano, Delaware Break
| water; IL m. ar. sur Montanan Nichols, New
YORK; Is, m. sid, sim American Ford
| Delaware Breakwater.
st John. N. b. June IL. Arrived. schrs
Mary A. Hall, Portland Ito load for Phladel
phia).
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UNITY.

UNITY.
The graduating exercises of the High school
were held Thursday evening June 18TH in Odd
Fellows hail. and the graduating exercises of
the Grammar school will be held this. Thurs
day, evening. Miss Vivian Taber who has
been in Massachusetts for six weeks with her
sister. who is i'll, returned home Wednesday
.... Perey Clark. who has been in the West
for number of years is at home, the guest of
his mother, Mrs Maria Clark. Mrs Ora TIL
ton of Burnham was guest, Wednesday, at
W. F. Lowel's. &C. E Stevens. Guy Norton
and Geo. Murch have each bought new auto
mobile. Mrs. NJ N Stevens of Waterville
was in town Thursday. guest in the home of
J. H. Farwell -. Rev. J. ii Ainslie and family
We're visitors Wednesday in Troy d.. Mrs Geo
Furbush, who has been visiting relatives in
town returned Thursday to her home in Water
Vile.
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Dir -

BLACK. In Deer Isle. June 8, Mrs Lottie V.
Black, aged 90 years, months and days
BRAY. In New York drowned in East river)
May 10. Brainard Bray of Deer Isle
CHURCHILL. In Canaan. June IL, James
Churchill, formerly of Belmont, aged IS years
Cook. In Rockport, June 9. William Ade-
bert Cook. aged 80 years.
ELwELL. in Northport, June II, Daniel
Elwell, aged 81 years.
FRENCH In Warren, May 30, Edmund b.
French, aged IS years. s months and day
GRAY. In Deer Isle. June 8. Moody p Gray.
aged "a years, months and ID days,
GERALD. In Portland june Il. Amos f.
Gerald, aged II years al d months.
HARVEY, In Bucksport, June IA, Captain
Edwin B. Harvey. aged 70 years and months
MILTON. In Belfast, June 16, Infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest c. Milton
PARKER In Maiden, Mass, May 2S. Lydia
NJ widow of Capt. T. M. Parker, a native of
Deer Isle. aged 81 years, 2 months and q DAYS
Burial in Howard Hill cemetery, Little Deer
Isle.
PERKINS. In South Penobscot, June 7. Ernest
Perkins, aged SO years, 9 months and DAYS.
presley. In Deer Isle, May 10, Charles A
Pressey. aged 55 years. 10 months and IS days
SHALEs. In Belfast. June IL, Lendal T.
Shaes, aged &c years and Is days
STANLEY. In South Deer Isle. Nav 30 Dayic
William Stanley. aged years.
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E. E. Wyman Land [.
Howes Block, Belfast, NI,.
SALE
AT the Warren J. Weymouth IiuW.,t.
Farm, Prospect, Maine, l / = Mills
from h. X. Station,
FRIDAY, JUNE II, 1918, AT 10 A n

The administrators of the Warreu W.
mouth estate will sell at public auct.v. ..t
time and place above named, all the live :'N
farm machinery, implements, tools, n4sr1
goods, and furniture and all other l..f a
chattels of every kind and descriptiru gso
ing to said estate. enumerated in pas. as
lows:
II bbls. potatoes. Is tons hay on home a
Is tons hay in Littlefield barn, r-s.
mules, hogs, 6 cows, bull, calve-.
II lambs. 60 hens, tons high grade ilr-
potato planter potato carrier, | pvl.t. "
ger, sulky plows, l seeder. l hana a
sprayers. 2 cultivators. 2 disc hofs, r
wing horse hoes. 2 springtooth harrat.
harrow. moving machines. hur-u .-'
reaper and binder. 3 sets bob sleds 1 Ha
top carriages, open riding wagon ~
wagons. l high wagon. express v.l
sulky, pungs, 5 sets double harnes- sd
harnesses, horse forks, hand tru-
moving machine. l grindstone. | VIII.
L horse clipper, wool robe, / fur
robe, street blanket, IL barre -...
lasses. 70 lbs. wool, set hobbies,
wagon jack. 800 BRICK ice box.
wood, cords stove wood, | refrlgetaI
extension table, metal mat, | cloth
5-gal. oil can, 2 wash tubs, boiler. ..
freezer, l cream separator, rifle,
desks, photograph and u records,
proof safe, l steel kitchen range. uf'
fur coats, l fire eXtinguisher. chau,.,
chairs, tables, couches and all other aJ. '
furniture, tools. etc, too numerous to- 'a.
No postponement on account of u,ilI
GEO. A. GOODBYE.
JOHN X. DUNlUN
AdminIsr1i.'
A. M. KANE, Auctioneer.
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sWANVnLE.

sWANVnIE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Maddocks are receiving
congratulations 1t is another boy Mr.. and
Mrs. H. G. Applin and daughter Phyllis. of
Somerville, Mass, accompanied by Mrs. An.
plin's brother, MIR. Ross Niekerson. came
through in their car Friday night arriving ST
Mr.. ]. ". Nickerson's in the wee sms hours,
Saturday morning. They will remain bur a
few days. Mrs Benjamin Kelley of Belfas,
was the guest of Mrs. Mary Nickersou SUNDAY
80, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A Brown Of Searsport ar
companied by Mrs. Mowry, spent Sunday at
the Browns summer home at the lake TIE
, Grange social, supper and dance at the GRANGE
Hall last Wednesday night was very euiov
able affair. Mrs. John Palmer held the uckv
number which drew the quilt. Miss Melissa
Mckeen, who spent the winte.- in Massschu-
sets, is at home on visi. Miss Geneva
Tosler is at WORK for Mrs. Ernest Maddocks
Miss Annie Nickerson is at home from Sears
port, where she has been attending the High
school,. The SwaIviile base ball nine PLAYED
the jackson nine On the Monroe grounds last
Saturday The Swanvile boys won MIR. H
NJ. Chase is slowly, but steadily improving
MIR. {. r. Nickerson is turning out a few bar
rels from his cooper shop to help fill a contract
for other parties. Mrs. H. F. Nj. PHILLIPS
has gone to Unity. Miss A. G. Kane. who
has been ill for several weeks, has decided to 90
to the " Waldo County Hospital. .. The L. A. S.
will meet with Mrs. Otis B. Patterson, June
27th.. Miss Carrie Seeley, who has Just clos
ed a successful term of school in Gardiner re-
turned home Monday. =. Mr.. j. W. Nickerson
Is grading his lawn and improving the grounds
around his buildings. MIR. and Mrs. Emery
Cunningham visited their sons. Henry and
Sunday.
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education must be general. Then could we
hope for individuality. self reliance and cour-
age as we'll as wealth. Old world civilization
educated rulers and few from the higher
classes. Our democracy believes in the edu-
cation of every boy al G girl in the land that
hey may become fitted to rule themselves.
7 here is an ever increasing prosperity. In the
ational school system is our hope of tomor-
row. tt ere is hut comparative wealth in raw
material Wealth is in the fin ishedproducts,
k1owle6ge is nore precious than rubies
because it enables US to produce things
of more value than even the tnest cole.
Unlike gold, knowledge cannot be tr. nsmitted
by bequest. Each must seek it for himself:
but the education of each generation makes
e ssier the culture of the next A child is a
TT aveler through the vsst storehouse of treas
ures CLEANED from all the centuries. In the
twenty one years of youth he is allie to i'm
press upon his plastic nind wisdom that is
priceless. Ignorance is wasteful. Without
our knowledge of sanitation medicine, proper
implements and conservation our forefathers
did not prosper as we can. Wisdom has Great
labor of today is educated labor performed by
men and women who thirst for books. con-
veniences and luxuries. Such people are good
buyers, and good buyers mean good manufac-
uries. In good manufactures there is great
wealth. Some cry that machinery is displac-
ing common labor. This is true, for in the
rush of life today there is place for the
plodding methods of yesterday. Then why
let the child play truant or leave school be-
cause of some whim? His only hope is to go
to school and learn something that he may be =
something. He must be able to meet the in
creased demand for culture and training 0 r
fall behind in the race. Make him understand
that education is practical, that by doubling
brain force in people their wealth could be
breeds unrest, socialism and strife. Impress
the idea that knowledge is life. By it we are
able to procure daily bread and only with it
can appreciate and enjoy the world in
which we live. Five senses are given US, but
they need cultivating The uroultured eye
cannot all the beauty OF sun nler morn
ing, nor the uncultured ear hear all Its music
/ Death is blind, deaf and mute. Closely relat-
ed to it is ignorance. The scholar nay see in
Nature Coos image, may hear the music all
about him and be capable of expression. Open
will find contentment and success.
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last EELFAST

Mr.. F. NJ. Staples spent the week end with
relatives in Swarville.
Miss Julia Leary, who has been i'll with the
mumps, is able to be out.
John kintal Of Hartford, Com is visiting
his sister, MS Raymond Ellis.
Capt. Gurus aud lie spent the weekend
with MIR. and Mrs. E. S. Achorn.
Rev. and Mrs VIM. Vaughan have returned
from weeks visit in Ole Orchard.
MIR. and Mrs. Nj. L. Stantial returned last
friu;. tlom bushes trip to Boston.
Mrs. james DeVere returned to Bangor last
Saturday, after few weeks visit with rela-
tives.
MIR. Ross L. Stevens of Portland is the guest
of his father, A. I. Stevens, on Swan Lake
avenue.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Larsen of Bangor
spent Sunday With her parents, Mr. and MRS
George Davis.
Mrs. Albert Mcsman has returned to her
home i'll Lisbon alls after visit with her
son, 4. G. Mosman.
The little daughter OF Mr.. anc Mrs. T. G
Mosman is receiving n. dical treatment in the
W aldo County Hospital
Mrs. Lavina Philbrcok is suffering from
ruptured blood vessel in her bronchial tubes.
She is attended by DR.. Small.
The young son of Mr. ard Mrs Ernest Gross.
who has been i'll with lneumolla is convales-
cling. He IS attended by DR.. Tapiey.
Charles Hopkins has moved from the Os-
COCO house Bulge hill to Melvin c. knowl-
tons house on Swan Lake avenue
Rev. VIM. Vaughan will hold children s
service at Trinity Reformed church next Sun
day, and all children are invited to attend.
.lMiss Edith Shelton arrived last Monday from
breoklin, where she has been teaching and
will spend the summer with her mother, Mrs.
, Alec Snow, Oh Searsport avenue.
Mrs. Georgia Wilson of North Arson and
Miss Ella kenna1d were guests of Mrs. Eta
Slavery few days last week. They were in
! town to institute tent Of Daughters Of Vet
Grams.
The Ladies' Aid Of Mason Mills chapel held
an al-day meeting with Mrs. Albert Nicker-
son of swanville, June 11th. A picnic dinner
and supper served ard much work accom-
J plished. All reported fine time
Mr.. l. /. Pe1l5 81 family n ct with an acci
dent last Sunday while crossing the bridge in
his auto. An axle was broken on one of the
! new planks which has recently been laid and is
=;
Perry is one of the most careful drivers in the
city and anyone who has ridden in his car
knows.it was not speed that caused the acct
dent.
CROSBY Dow. VIM. E. Crosby, eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crosby, and Miss Lillian
Dow, daughter Of Mr.. a1d Mrs. Moses Dow
were quietly mesFied June 18th at 5 o'clock at
the Trinity church parsonage by Rev. VIM.
Vaughan. The single ring service was used
and the couple were unattended. The bride
was becomirgly goWned in tailor made
suit o gray cloth with hat to match and the
groom wore the conventional black After
the ceremony refreshments were served at
the home of the groom's parents. The young
couple have the best wishes of their friends
for happy future. They will reside for a
while at the home of Mr.. and Mrs John
Crosby,
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THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.

The graduation exercises of the Belfast
H Ugh school will take place tomorrow, Friday,
ev ening in Memorial hall: and will consist
mainly of the story of the trip to Washington
D. c., taken by the class during the last spring
vacation. Each story will be illustrated by
post cards and other pictures procured on the
trip, shown by the new projection lantern
which the school recently obtained. This Ian
tern, Balopticon, manufactured by the
Bausch & Lamb Optical Co. of Rochester, NY,
is the latest thing in projection apparatus and
is conveniently arranged for showing opaque
objects, such as post cards, photographs,
even pictures from book; microscopic objects
by means of q projection microscope; lantern
slides and vertical projection apparatus by
means of which chemical changes may be
seen. sample of water observed, or the mo-
tions of small animals be watched The lam
tern will also be used at the reception to the
Sc nior class to be given by the Home and
S chool association Saturday evening, at which
time it is hoped that those unable to be pres
eDt, Friday evening for the graduation exercises
may be able to see this really wonderful ap-
paratus. Following is the program for the
graduating exercises
Music, Chorus
Prayer.
Address of Welcome; Norman L. Cottrell
Our Trip, Donald S. Clark
Capitol and White House, George X. Wadlin
Smi thsonian Institution and National Museum,
Edna A. Wight
Music, Solo, Jessie Hart, 1915
Congressional Library and Corcoran Art
Gallery, Vivian D. Sylvester
Department Buildings. Norman L. Littlefeld
Mount Vernon, Hannah Belle Pitcher
Music, Chorus
Presentation of Diplomas.
Benediction.
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MAR RIEn

BowDEN- BURTON. In Bangor, June 4, Shir-
ley j. Bowden Of Orland and Miss Lulu B. Bur
ton of Bangor
HAvENER-JoNEs. In Rockland. June 10,
Pierre Havener and Miss f. Arlene jones, both
of Rockland
June IA. by j. A. fei d.ttou. ESQ, John A
Mcleod and Miss Annie G. enoIelon, both of
Dark Harbor.
PETERSON oLMAN In Ninalhave en-. June 9.
Paul q. Peterson of Gottensbure, Sw den, and
Miss Emma Gertru de Tolnan Of Vnahaven
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MONTVIILE.
The farm buildings of Mrs. Marv
Cram were burned Thursday afternoon
June 18th. The farm was operated nv NJ
and Mrs. J. C. Fuller. Mrs Fuller being Nc
Grams daughter. Mr. Fuller was away. The fire
started on the roof of the she'd presumably
from a spark. and had got to the house bstor.
it was discovered. Mrs. Fuller's cries fo- h,,-
were heard in Liberty village by Miss I7,a,;s
Bennett. who tried to find man to RIM, ~
church bell. but not succeeding she rang the
bell herself. DR.. W. L. Cargill ran out his "a,
went to the fire and got Mrs. Cram, taking he,
to George A. Palmer's. She is 50 years of age
and feels badly over the loss of her bon,s
The neighbors saved some of the tools and
household effects.
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FORM

kIMBALL. In Bucksport June 10, to Mir.
and Mrs. John c. kimhall, daughter.
PERRY. In Penobscut June 5. to Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert c Perry, a daughter
STlNsoN. In Deer Isle, May rs. to Mr. and
Mrs. Walter H. Stinson, son
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scenes. to the pleasure of lis numerous
iris nds ard former companiors, who today
mourn this going Of one of natures rohlemen
from certify Gulies OF him it can be truly
said:
Ills life was gentle; arc the elements
So mixed i'll him. that nature might stand up
Ard say to all the world. this was man.
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MORRILL,.

There were los in classes IN the Morrill, Sun
day school last Sunday. There were in one
class lG young men between the tges of IS
and 80 One of them is Mr. Stanley Curtis.
who drives six miles, is regular attendant,
and generally brings one or more with him.
Our energetic superintendent, Dr. 7. N. Pear
son, sends out his automobile and horses ard
brings in loads of children rom distant sub
urbs Does it pay? Walk into cur Sunday
school some Sunday morning at 10 a. m. and
notice the well dressed, happy children, ard
the teachers instling right principles into
their young minds-then answer the question
cupied by MIR. Theodore Fieldbrave a native
| Hindu, now student at Colby. Rev and
Mrs. Fred H. Morgan are expected to arrive
this week from Massachusetts, to occupy their
to preach to US the I'd ard 4th Sundays of each
month while here, the services to be at II a.
NJ. Mrs. Edmund Simmons is spending a
short time at his mothers Mrs Annie Sim.
mons =. Mr.. ard Mrs Frank Brown from
Lawrence, Mass, are guests at his fathers,
Mr. c. E. Browns. MIR. William Blodgett
while out riding last Sunday was thrown from
his carriage, and his horse away home,
frightened by an automobile. The Ladies
Aid will meet at Mrs. Riley Jackson's, Friday,
June 9th
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Mrs. L. H. Heath Of East Cornith is the
guest of her brother, Mr.. E. H. Haney. Mrs
Olin Heath Of Verona has returned home from
. visit at the Haney home.
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Hail ard two children of
Saugus, Mass, have been guests for several
days of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert W. Healey
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A FEW BARGAIN

l20 acre farm miles from Ee!t4-
gain at $500, but Will sell for aug
price, if taken at once
50 acre farm 4 miles out. Ni,.
Good view A bargain at $1,000.
100 acre farm in East knoN 3
Brooks. Price only 81. 200.
"a acre farm l-2 miles from Ref
% tons Of hay, Large orchard
s., 100.
We have them all over the couu.
in price from $500 to $4,000 Writ ,
We also have some good trades If.
shore property. and if you are loo1tD.
thing in real estate or insurance or
some spare money to put into fins
vestment come in and see US. vs.
tereSt you
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
SEARSPORT NATIONAL BANK

At Searsport, in the state of Maine, at the
close of business June 4, 1913.
RESOURCES.
The Washington times., 1913-02-28
PRESIDENT TO VETO
WEBB BILL TODAY y
Will Refuse His Approval of
Liquor Measure on Ground
1t Is Unconstitutional.

On the ground that such law is
unconstitutional, President Taft, it was
understood on good authority, has pre-
pared a veto of the Webb interstate
liquor bill, which will be sent to Con-
gress late today.
The President referred webh's meas
ure to Attorney General Wickersham,
and conferred with him on several oc-
oasions. regarding its constitutionality.
The veto message. which 1t is under
stood. was discussed today in President
Taft's last cabinet meeting, will be
sent to the House and Senate before
adjournment. today.
The President. under the law, has
until midnight. to act on the bill.
The Washington times., 1913-02-28
PICK COMMITTEE TO
FORM PAROLE PLAN
Commissioners Take Step to
Obtain Legislation for This
System in District.

18th view of obtaining legislation
providing for an indeterminate sentence
and parole system in the District, the
Commissioners today appointed a COM
mittee consisting of Justice Wendall
Philip Stafford, John Joy Edison, mem
Der of the Board of Charities; E. III.
Thomas, Corporation Counsel: W. H.
Whitaker, superintendent of the work
house at Occoquan, and George S. Will
son. secretary of the Board of Charities,
to draft laws and recommendations on
the subject. The action of the board is
IN accordance with the recommendation
of the Board of Trade. which has urged
the Commissioners to direct their efforts
toward obtaining an indeterminate SEN
tence and parole law at the next ses-
sion of Congress.
The adoption of the system is strongly
urged by Superintendent Whitaker and
indorsed by the Board of Charities. Mr..
Whitaker recommends that the District
code be amended so as to provide for a
workhouse sentence of not less than
thirty days nor more than two years,
the time of release to be vested in the
Commissioners, and depending upon the
ability of the prisoner to maintain him
self as a self-suppordng and law-abid-
ing citizen.
The Washington times., 1913-02-28
PLANTATION DAYS
WILL Be RECALLED
Polk Miller and Col. Tom Booker
Will Head Entertainment IN
Odd Fellows Hall. |

Bringing back to mind ante-bellupn
days on Virginia plantations. Polk NIL
Ter, widely known as a dialect story
teller and song entertainer. and Col.
Tom Booker, of Amelia county Va,
who plays the banjo as he WAS taught
to play by a colored instructor sixty
years ago. will give performance to-
night. tomorrow night, and tomorrow
matinee in Odd Fellows Hail. Old
songs will be recalled to mind and such
stories as only Polk Miller can tell will
be related.
with the Miller-Booker combination
will be the Polk Miller Quartet from the
Richmond tobacco factories which will
sing. as only tobacco factory colored boys
can sing. The members of the quartet
are not trained nor are their voices cul-
tured. Polk Miller declares that as soon
The Washington times., 1913-02-28
MEXICAN STATUS
TO Be CONSIDERED
Senator Poindexter Introduces
Resolution, Which Will Be
Taken Up Tomorrow.

The Mexican situation will be aired in
the Senate tomorrow, in connection with
a resolution by Senator PoindeXter
calling on the President for information
as 10 what action, diplomatic or other
wise. has been taken by this Govern
ment to protect American citizens from
the disorders in Mexico.
Senator PoindcXter introduced the
resolution today and soght to pass It.
Senator Ctllom interviewed and got 1t
referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations. ...
Senator Fall gave notice he would
address the Senate tomorrow on the
resolution. He is familiar with, con-
ditions in Mexico and is one of those
who advocates vigorous measures by
this country.