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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

The pigeon. says Harvard profes
sor, leads an intellectual life. Our OBJ
Bervation is that the father pigeons
chief intellectual diversion is grumb
Hing and swearing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

French physician says that walk
ing on all tours will cure indigestion
Here's another excuse for the man
who has to adopt this mode OF loco.
motion when he reaches home at
a. m.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

After April 10 whistl,ng and can.
swinging will be barred on the streets
Of Berlin, and not more than three per
sons can walk abreast on the side
walks of that thoroughly governed
city.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

A Kansas editor says that when he
was young man about all the boys
had to do to dress for party was tc
pull their trousers out of their boots
but Kansas has greatly changed since
then.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

An advertisement recently appeared
ie a German paper offering a reward
for watch lost from an aeroplane,
Just suppose it had been monkey
wrenchi
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06
Elattery,

Visitor-So he trimmed the people
here out of thousands Of dollars? He
must have been smooth. How did he
do It?
Native Simply by addressing every
Democrat in town. in an apparently
absent way, as postmaster. "-Puok-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

DR.. Vaughn of the University OF
Michigan declaims against the cling.
ing vine" girl as wife. but does not
specifically suggest any twining sub
stitute.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

An index system of tunes that vii
help popular song writer's with defec
i've memories is announced as the Lar
est Judging froE popular tunes, vi,
always were OF thg opinion that writ
srs had wondefSl memorizing ability
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Some one might make hit and a
great deal of money by training lob
sters for the New York market to
crawl to the table under their own
power
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

A steerage passenger with $50 o0a
IN his pocket has been admitted In
New York If he is there yet it isn't
necessary to ask whether or not he
still has Il
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

1t is said that the railroad ties of
the future will be of cement. which
will come nearer suggesting the side
walks of Broadway than the wooden
ones.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

A Virginia editor recently dieS
owing SSS2,s31 And yet there is {.
standing Joke regarding the impecun
iosity of the profession.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Those New York walters who struck
before the diners had dined did not
seem to care about the slip between
the cup and the tip.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

A woman injured in getting OF
train has lost the power OF speech.
However, her lawyer Will probably do
all the talking that Is necessary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Arnold Bennett says It is no sign Of
ability to accumulate fortune. True
the ability is displayed In keeping it
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

California woman divorced her hus-
band because he annoyed her by fire.
quent praying Too much of good
thing, no doubt
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

A vast amount of oleomargarine was
manufactured In this country last year,
and some Of It was eaten by mistake
for butter
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

ST. Louis physicians are employing
a tuning fork to cure a disordered
throat We know lots OF singers we
wish they'd practice on.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

The English language is employed
by 150.000000 people. or that num-
Der. few speak II The rest mangle
It
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06
Charge for the advice you hand out
IL you want people to take 1t.

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invie-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugarcoated,
tiny granules. Easy to take as candy. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Wide publicity in news
columns and editorial dis
cussien was given to a re-
cent dispatch from London
announcing that the Lam
Get, from Investigations, had
found "the cigarette the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

There will soon be a million auto
mobiles In this country. This will pro.
vide one for every IS inhabitants,
which still crowds the joyriders.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

That the tip is an essab-
lished institution in the
United States is conceded
by that serious agency of
government, the federal
treasury department. 1t has
promulgated an order spec
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Engiand's first dreadnaught which
revolutionized the navies of the world,
Is only six years old and yet 1t is al
Neady oEtclassed
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Man Is at his best at 40. according
TO symposium of Berlin scientists.
There Is hope for the woman, II she
only boosts that 80 mark now.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

New York man sent live lobster
through the mail by parcel post Must
have done it in pinch, though.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Nine Sembrich says that wiggle
Aances are terrible for young folks.
Also fat folks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

During the u m m e !
months large cities employ
considerable numbers Of
men on pavement and road
work, in parks and for
other outdoor purposes.
When winter closes down
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Chicago waiter died leaving ST.
100000. To paraphrase: He gets his
too. who stands and waits
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

A Chicago girl almost welded the
wrong twin. These hasty marriages
should be discouraged
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

British babies are now worth $3.50 a
head, but you would scorn to trade
your American baby for the whole
British empire
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Chicago chef found a $500 pearl in
an oyster. says reports. Press dope
10 advertise the house, quite likely.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

New York moving pictures are be-
ing exhibited showing brain diseases.
brain storm must be equal to the
real thing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Mexico's revolution seems to be a
victim of the hookworm.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06
INTERNATIONAL,
SUNlMSC[lOOL
LESSON

(By E. o. SELLERS. Director of Eve
ming Department The Moody Bible In
stitute of Chicago)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

Drinking to excess ia
likely to be avoided by Off
GERS and men of the United
States army hereafter. If
in this fashion they bring
themselves to the point
where they are unfit for
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

LESSON TEXT-Gen. 1927; 1913
GOLDEN TEXT-"Cone ye out from
among them, and be We separate saith
the Lord, and touch no unciean thing
{ Cor. 6.17,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06
Sore OF One Thing.
Il tell you, the man is a dipsomair

lac"
"Therel ] knew he was something
dippy."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

The Greek call for two reels to run them of
gracefully.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06

4 utl
dippy."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
WHAT OTHER PAPERS SAY.


In anticipation of great shrinkage in
values, because of the pending Under
wood bill, market quotations upon most
stocks and bonds are very low. 1t is the
vital force of the Payne-Aldrlch enact
ment which is now holding the rate of
wages up to high standard Once knock
the high protection prop from under
American industry and this nation will
surely see hard times, even worse than
/ Cleveland hard times-those sad days Of
1898, when men without work thronged
the streets of Bangor, from the tollbridge
through the chief streets of the city around
to the ferryway, when grass sprung
I'D within the enclosures where loose hay
is now marketed when strong and capa-
I BILE men were glad to accept work for
Sl.00 day.
/ Avote for Pattangall is a vote for hard
/ times Cleveland times. Bangor News
The issue in the third district, to those
outside the State, is as plain as it IAN be
made. Will Maine, which produced those
great opponents of the protective tariff,
/ Blaine Dingley and Reed, vote to repudi-
ate that principle? If this be the YER
dict then the free traders of the South,
who have waited for SO years for chance
| to put into effect their theories, will be
encouraged to knock more props out from
under the policy which has made this the
greatest manu- acturing nation in the
world. This is the real issue of the third
district campaign. Those who-vote ITO
Pattangall will be endorsing the free
trade principle of the Southern States
men. Those who vote for Lawrence will
only be shooting in the air, giving to the
administration half vote as an endorse
ment of its policy and half vote as a
protest against it. Only those who vote
for the Republican candidate will be ut
tering a firm, vigorous protest against
the Democratic policies. Portland Press.
The violent abuse which Mr.. Pattan-
gall has heaped uporRepublicans and Pro-
gressives in platform utterances is not
likely to win votes from either faction;
neither is it likely to recall those who
have turned from him for reasons of
their own.
Our readers will remember that we,
some months ago, declared Boss Patta-.-
gall had ''lost his grip" We are now
calling attention to the evidence.
Without fear of contradiction among
the fairest and squarest men of all par
ties, we claim that the better element OF
Name Democracy has had enough of Pat
tsngallism and Cy Davisism. Obadiah
Gardner ard others may half-heartedly
support the Pattangal faction for time,
in the hope of holding the party together,
ard of endorsing the national admins
tration, but the doom of Pattangall's
power was read in 1911 and 1912. He can
never represent the voters of Maine or
his district
Two weeks ago it was 'Peters or Pat
targall."
Today it is Peters. -Kennebec Journal.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
THAW'S ESCAPE POINTS OUT
DEFECT IN LAWS Of STATES
Young Pittsburgh M||ionaire's
Long and Costly Fight
For Freedom.

bankruptcy, but neither of these
moves received judicial sanction, and
both are numbered among the failures
that mark Thaw's long fight in the
courts for freedom.
Then followed many minor moves,
all intended to hasten Thaws liberia
ton and in June. 1909, writ was sued
out that was followed by prolonged
hearing st White Plains before JUS
tfce Mills In the summer of that year.
On July II the hearing started with
Mr.. jerome in charge of the peoples
case and Mr.. Morschauser looking at
ter the interests of the defendant
This hearing lasted for weeks. and
the climax came when Thaw himself
took the stand and submitted to a long
cross examination at the hands of Mr.
Jerome, in the course of which Thaw,
his face often flushed with anger at
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04

O 1873 by American Press Association
DIR. F. r. @. kIEB, SUPERINTENDENTO OF MAT.
TEAWAN ASYLUM AND GATE THROUGH
WHICH THAW ESCAPED.
within the following year to get him
removed from Matteawan to a private
asylum, but this motion was denied by
Supreme Court Justice Tompkins, be-
fore whom it vas argued. There were
no habeas corpus hearings In either
1910 OF 1911, but in 1912 came a third
and this time Clarence j Shearn of
New York, assisted by MFR. Morsch-
hauser, brother of the justice. had
charge of the Thaw side Of the case
Again the people were represented by
Mr.. Jerome, while Justice Martin i
Keogh presided
On July 26 Of last year Justice Keogb
handed down his decision in the case.
and for a third time Thaw was re.
handed to Matteawan.
Thaw's last effort to gain his free.
dom through the courts was made on
March I. 1913, and this, like the previ.
GUS mes, failed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
Status of Slayer Declared to
Be Insane Is Hard to
Determine.
.HE capture of Harry X. Thaw

"HE capture of Harry x. Thaw,
fugitive slayer Of Stanford
White, in Canadian territory
and the subsequent battle to
prevent his extradition or deportation
throws into clear relief a serious defect
in the legal procedure of this country.
winch finds no place In the systems Of
jurisprudence in vogue Ia most foreign
countries. Under the English law Thaw
would have been readily extraditable
at once, because he would have been
found guilty, but insane" by the Jury,
which In America after adjudging him
to be lunatic was perforce compelled.
under our code of criminal procedure,
to find him mot guilty" for that very
reason
The result Of this odd twist in our
laws removes the possibility of treat
Ing him as dangerous criminal as
we'll as a mailman, and as lunacy is
not extraditable, either from a foreign
country or from one state to another.
were 1t not for the notoriety of his
case, Thaw would probably be safe
now in any part of the world except
New York
Thaw's escape from the State Asy-
lum For the Criminal Insane at Mat
teawan, n. Y, on Aug. Il, occurred
only after every legal means to bring
about his release had been exhausted
From the time of his commitment to
that Institution on Feb. . 1908. fol-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04

HARRY K. THAw AND MAP SHOWING HIS
ROUTE TO CANADA.
lowing his acquittal of the murder of
Stanford White on the ground that he
was insane when he killed the archi-
tect, Thaw has kept up a continual
fight for freedom.
Immediately after his incarceration
in Mattea wan Mrs. William CopleY
Thaw, his mother, and other members
of his family began the long battle to
cause his release from custody by
habeas corpus proceedings. Writ after
writ was procured, and three long hear
ings before supreme court justices
We're held, the justice in each case de
Gliding against Thaw and sending him
back to Matteawan. Numerous other
writs were also sued out, each time
only to have the judge decide against
the wealthy Pittsburgher.
In May, 1908. three months after his
incarceration in the asylum. the first
important Thaw hearing was held
This was in Poughkeepsie before JUS
t1ce Morschauser, James G. Graham
Of Newburg represented Thaw, While
William Travers Jerome, then district
attorney Of New York county and the
man who had been chiefly instrument
tai in placing Thaw where be was. con-
Quoted the states case.
Thaw produced an array Of alienists
who testified that he was sane. but
their arguments did not convince Judge
Morschauser. who on May rs. 1908, de-
MED the application for Thaw's re-
lease and ordered his recommitment to
Mattea wan.
Efforts were then made to nave
Thaw's mental condition Determined
by jury, and another writ OF haDeas
corpus was sued out While tnese
proceedings were in progress an at
tempt was also made to have ina"
tsken to Pittsburgh before referee IN
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
'NA\iam7cI !
~ g. = :. % = = 40 ' IL >~ d !
\ Flour
IN kA,s@.
PINKLETS
The New Laxative

Ii other laxative remedies disappoint
you, try Pinklets.
They are tiny, sugar-coated granules,
easy to ia Ike, do not grippe or irritate but
gently assist nature.
Strong, harsh purgatives defeat the very
nope OF cure by leaving the bowels dry
4 IN; the constipation becomes aggravated.
tllIAklets slightly stimulate the stomach,
thorough digestion being essential to the
cure Of constipation.
:, 50 gentle and natural is their action
mat there is 10 fear Of continuing the
use Of Pinklets too long. They never
lose tose their he!pfulness. They can be
'S4 i,. with a, y other medicine.
Faklet. are recommended in cases of
i'rpld liver, biliousness, constipation and
n,gadache, to clear the complexion and
Whenever gentle laxative is required.
very druggist can now supply this
new laxative.
ana Siter hearty meal, take Doan's Regulets
sta assist your stomach, liver and bowels Regu-
are a mild laxative. 25c at all stores.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04

here is no postage on newspapers in
e and no duty on white or blank pa
per and as a result Chileans are gener-
a. aabitual and interested readers OF
a-Nsaapers, says writer in the Nation
81 Hagazine. Ell Mercurio, one of the
7--zt papers in South America, is print
n tour cities, and the white paper is
laraned more cheaply than any publ
sto0 can supply itself in the United
>.af-s There is an absolutely free press
a7. 10 censorship by the postoffice de-
4~.nHIt
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
SAFEST LAXATIVE FOR WOMEN

Nearly every women needs good laxative.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills are good because
they are prompt, safe, and do not cause pain.
Mrs M. c, Dunlap of Leadill. Tenn, says: "Dr.
Kings New Life Pills helped her troubles
greatly" Get box today. Price, 25c. Rec
commended by all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04

the questions, endeavored to disprove
the sworn statements of the states
alienists that he was an incurable
paranOiac
At this hearing Mrs Evelyn Thaw
appeared for the first lime as a witness
againsr her husband. She told of their
journeyings through Europe and gave
testimony that was In some respects
corrobC rative Of the charges brought
against Thaw by the Merrill woman.
As on the murder trials, Mrs Thaw
proved L clever witness.
On Aug. II, just one month after the
hearing started, Justice Mills rendered
his decision in the case 1t was that
Thaw Was still insane anC that his en-
largement would be DANGEROUS to the
public safety.
The Thaw case dropped out Of public
notice to a certain extent following
Thaws recommitment to Matteawan
by Justice Mills. A motion was mace
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
BELFAST
AND
BURNHAM

" On and after June %, 1918, trains connect
ing at Burnham and Waterville with through
trains for and from Bangor Watervil!e. Port
land and Boston will run as follows
FROM BELFAST.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04

itching. torturing skin eruptious disfigure
annoy, drive one wild. Doans Ointment is
praised for its good work Soc at all drug stores.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
NO
YES


ether m ar % he hanv eqmAina
sue hd
n the Ives thoso posed
place crosX in he qua
tn o a treguar
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04

Many ills come from impure blood. Can't
have pure blood with faulty digestion. lazy
liver and sluggish bowels. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers is recommended for strengthening stom-
ach, bowels and liver and purifying the blood.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
You Want
More than
Just"Flour"

When you start
to make the dainty
cake Or luscious pie
or the good, whole
some bread on which
the family thrives.
Order William Tell
Flour and baking day
Will be a pleasure and
a triumph. Richest in
nutrltive value too,
and goes farthest, be-
cause it is milled by
our special process
from the finest Ohio
Red Winter Wheat.
Your groc er will
have 1t - just say -
send me (le)
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
Question No. 2

has been proposed amend section article ten
of the constitution so that it will read as follows:
the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
Question No. |

It has been proposed by resolution of I
eight OF article nine Of the constitution
read as follows:
Section 8. All taxes upon real and personal estate
shall be apportioned and assessed equally, according
legislature Shall have power to levy tax upon ntang
it deems wise an1equitabe without regard to the rate
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04

you wish to vote for either both of the amendments
Yes
Questions place ia t1a married.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
STATE OF MAINE.

The following are the questions to be voted upon
Penalty for oiully defacing, tearing down remouin
men ballot, fue to one hundred dollars fine.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-04

mates, 1t is $3oos1s In excess Of the bill
first reported out by the Appropriationa
Committee. All the important legisia-
ton tackled on the bill in the Senate u
carried along. including the compromise
Jones' Works excise bill, the Gallingsl
public utilities bill. and the La Toilette
anti-merger bill.
Up to 10 o'clock last might indica-
tions were made that at least two of the
great appropriation bills would not be
passed at this session-the pork barrel
public buildings bill. carrying between
sss.ooO,oOO and $45.0OOooo. and the naval
bill, which, aside from the battleship
construction programme carries approx
mately Sls2. 100000
On neither of these bills had the con-
ferees reached full agreement: on tho
naval bill the House conferees refused to
report in a partial agreement and permit
second vote on the battleship question.
and in the public building bill the Senate
refused to accept a partial agreement.
sending the entire measure back to con-
ference.
In this case the latter measure the con-
ferees reported agreement on all except
five items, a 100000 site for court
house in New York, 81. 1000 memorial
bridge over the Potomac River to Arling-
ton. a s25o0.000 Rock Creek Park i'm
provement project and Senator Roots
$4,000 item for the construction OF Q
memorial building to women nurses Of
the civil war.
Assay Omces Eliminated.
The House conferees made no demand
upon the Senate managers to decrease
in any way pork" items in the bill. but
refused steadfastly to ask the House to
ccept anything that might be of interest
to the general public but of no direct
advantage to either body.
While the legislative bill. carrying
q bout s35, ,0OO. .0co had not been agreed to be-
cause of fight in the Senate over the
in the House bill Of assay
offices at Carson City. New: Helena,
Mont; Boise City. Idaho; Salt Lake City.
Utah: Charlotte. N C.. and Deadwood.
N Oak, indications pointed to a compro-
mise and the final acceptance Of the
bill.
The rivers and harbors. $31 .0c0. 600: Dis
trict Of Columbia. sll.4eo,0oO: the Army
bill. ss+. 900. 900: Diplomatic bill. S.S00.0O0:
Post-office, S25.O01.0O0 (approXimate):
A Agricultural slS.2S3.0oo: Military Academy.
.. 900. 900: Pension. slSO.OO0.0 900: General
SIS. 10000 (approximate); Sun
dry Civil. sll5. 100000 (approximate). either
were awaiting the Presidents signature
or seemed promised acceptance before
final adjournment.
The fortitications BILL carrying approx
mately 5000. 900. already has been ap-
proved by the President Conferees have
agreed to the Indian bill, despite a
threatened flibuster in the Senate by
Fall of New Mexico, it seemed assured
Of acceptance.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-04

badly hurt. Suffering. from cuts and
bruises Of the face, shoulders. knees,
and elbows. '' -
Nathaniel Pekopsky. twenty-five years
old. Of 114o q Street Northwest bruised
and cut Not seriously hurt.