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The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
CITY ELECTIONS MARCH 9TH.

PORTLAND, Me-, March g. Nc changes in
party control resulted from the elections held
today in five Maine cities and three OF the four
MAYORS who were candidates for reelection
were returned for another year. In Belfast
Edgar F. Hanson, who headed citizens ticket,
was defeated by R. F. Dunton. Democrat, who
had the support of many Republicans, and
{ arried three of the five wards. Mayors James
G. C. Smith of Biddeford and Elmer E. Newbert
of Augusta, both Democrats, and Frank H.
Nicke.son of Brewer, Republican, were re-
elected. In Bangor, William B. Pierce, for
mer Democratic mayor, and Charles D. STAN
ford. bank president and the Republican
nominee, were defeated by Alderman John G.
IJtterback, a merchant, whose name appeared
on the ballots as an Independent candidate and
who was endorsed by the Progressives. Ban
gor has had Republican mayor and city gov
ernment the past year. The complexion Of
the city governments remains practically the
same as the past year. In Augusta each can.
date carried four wards and each party elected
u members of the city government, thus CIV
ing the Democrats control with the mayor
casting the deciding vote.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Palestine Commandery. X. T., held a stated
conclave last evening for work in the Red
Cross degree,
Waldo Lodge, /. O. O. F.. will entertain In
victus Lodge of Unity tomorrow, Friday, even
ing. The host lodge will work the third de-
gree. Refreshments will be served.
Notwithstanding the bad storm last Friday
evening. Primrose Chapter, o. E. s., held a
very interesting meeting. There was good
attendance and after the degree had been
worked candy pull was enjoyed.
The following officers have been appointed
on the staff of Capt Leon Shute of Canton
Pallas, P. M, for the ensuing year: Standard
bearer, Harrison R. Shaw; guard. Roscoe Arey;
picket, William M. Estes; sentinel, Walter J.
Roberts. At a special meeting held ON
Wednesday night. March 18th, plans for the
annual Field day were discussed.
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WEDDING BELLS.

BAss1cK-WHEELER Miss Lillian Cordelia
Wheeler, daughter of Mr.. and. Mrs. WiImot C.
Wheeler of 804 Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport
and Frederick Cleveland Bassick were united
in marriage Wednesday afternoon. Feb. 18th
at O. clock at st. Johns church. by the Rev,
F. H. Bigelow, curate of the parish. Only the
immediate families of the bride and groom were
present to witness the ceremony. Miss Wheel
er was escorted up the church aisle by her
brother, W. F. Wheeler, and given in marriage
by Ger father, Wilmot C. Wheeler. The best
man was Edgar Webb Bassick, brother of the
groom. Alvin c. Breul, organist of the church,
played the wedding march. The decorations
at the church were very simple, consisting for
the most part of clusters of Easter lilies on
the altar and an artistic arrangement of palms
within the chancel rail, the approach to which
was fanked by large bay trees. Miss Wheeler's
bridal robe was of white Duchess satin cut
with court train and draped with rose point
lace. Her long tulle veil was caught with
orange blossoms beneath cap Of rose point
lace, which was part of her mothers wedding
trousseau. The BRIDES jewels were I; mag
nificent diamond brooch, the gift of the BRIDE
groom, and diamond and platinum bracelet
the gift of her uncle, Hobart Wheeler. She
carried bouquet of bride roses showered
with lilies of the valley. She was unattended.
Mrs. Wilmot c. Wheeler, mother of the
bride, was unable to attend the ceremony at
the church because of i'll health. but received
the wedding party upon their return to the
house, where a wedding supper was served to
the immediate famili. S. Later. Mr. and Mrs.
Bassick left for short wedding journey, after
which they will make their home with Mr..
Bassck's mother, Mrs. Edmund c. Bassick,
III Fairfield avenue. The BRIDES going away
gown was of taupe brocade matelasse with
hat to match. The bride is well known in So
cia circles of the city. being prominent
member of Mary Silliman Chapter. Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution. and mem
ber of the Brooklawn Country Club. She has
been much feted by her friends during the last
month and has been the recipient of many hand
some and valuable wedding gifts, including
silver, choice china, cut glass and bric-a- br ac
bridgeport Conn, Standard
Mr.. Bassick is the youngest son of the late
Edmund C. Bassick and resided here for
number of years when a small boy.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12

As early a. 1900. Mr.. Williamson. in bis an
nual report of the trustees. speaks of the in.
adequacy of the building, both in shelf room
and for the comfort of readers. Today, it is q
serious problem to place books, since we have
more than sixteen thousand volumes in a build
ing, which was described when first built az
able to contain 14.OOO Volumes
Through the kindness of Mr.. H. M. Prentiss.
by the loan of lantern. the Travellers Club
enjoyed an evening with pictures of India 1t
is our earnest wish that similar entertain
ments might often be given in the Library for
local clubs.
In closing, wish to thank the Library of.
ficials and committees for their faithful SER
vices to the institution, and to especially thank
Miss Florence Shaw for assistance in many
branches of the work
Respectfully submitted.
ANNIE LEoNoRA BARR. Librarian.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
PERSONAL.

Wilmer J. Dorman went to Boston Monday
on business.
Clarence E. Frost returned Tuesday from a
short visit in Pittsfield.
Fred A. Seward spent Sunday and Monday
with relatives in Pittsfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Michaels went to Har-
mony Tuesday fer short visit
Ellery Bowden. Esq. of Winterport was in
Belfast Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Ada L. Wildes went to Waterville last
Tuesday to spend two weeks with relatives.
Ralph A. Bramhall was at home from Colby
| College for few days the first Of the week.
Reuel W. Robinson, Esq, of Camden return
ed home Wednesday from short visit in Bel.
fast.
guest Tuesday of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence E.
Frost.
Mrs. Lydia Hatch was down town Monday
for the first time since she was taken i'll twelve
weeks ago.
Mrs. c. H. Shaw of Winthrop will arrive
Monday to spend the week with her daughter
Mrs. Thomas E. Bowker.
Mrs. Essie P. Carle will leave tomorrow
Friday, for the New York markets for hel
spring and summer goods.
Miss Alice E. Simmons returned Friday
from number of weeks visit in Worceste,
and South Braintree, Mass, and York, Maine.
| Mrs. Eliza Waterhouse of Center Montville
and Miss Nellie J. Trussell of Searsport are
visiting Mrs. George C. Trussell. High street
Miss Lima Gibbs and Mrs. Albert Gott OF
Orland were in Belfast last week to attend the
funeral of their aunt Mrs. Eudora L. Piper.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Moulton and son Ell
were in Belfast last week to attend the funer
al of Mrs Moulton's mother. Mrs. Eudora
L. Piper.
Charles D. Hartman was down street Mon
day for the first time in several weeks He
took severe cold and was threatened with
pneumonia.
Mrs. D. B. Phelan went to Islesboro Wednes.
Pendleton, while Mr.. Pendleton is in New
York on business.
Norman Read, who with Maine Hills is tt
conduct the City Drug Store after April LIST
arrived home Monday. Mr.. Hills has beer
here for some time.
| MIR. and Mrs. Virgil L. Hall went to BostoI
Tuesday to attend the automobile show. Or
their return they will be accompanied by Mrs
Halls mother, Mrs. John Thompson, who hal
been spending number of weeks with Mrs
| Grace Thompson in Lynn.
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THE THREE SPECIAL BALLOTS.

The three special ballots to be voted on at
the city election, March 9th, were not in the
regular warrant and were advertised only in
the Waldo County Herald. Wards and S
made no returns Of the votes, The other
wards reported as follows:
QUESTION NO
Shall the City Government of Belfast sell to
the Belfast Public Buildings Company, the
! property known as the school common, with
the buildings thereon, now being used for
hign and Upper Grammar Schools at the ap-
praised value, and enter into contract with
the said company through which school
building, suitable to meet present needs and
provide for a reasonable increase, shall be
erected on the said common, said building to
be of modern construction with proper heat
ing ventiating and other necessary equip
| ment, and completely furnished ready for
occupancy, at a cost not exceeding SIS, 600,
exclusive of lot. The city to pay a reasonable
rental therefor, for a period of twenty five
wears, at the expiration of which time the
building shall become the property of the City
of Belfast.
Ward l-231 yes; 43 no.
Ward 2-l39 yes; IS no.
Ward $3.50 yes; no.
QUESTION NO. 2.
Shall the City Government extend the Street
L1RlLl0R 0ySteL dS CdlGu lOT III OIuSI 1NO on
twice vetoed by the Mayor. and now suspend
ed by Restraining Order of the Court.
| Order No. IS.
ORDERED, That electric lights of sixty candle
power be installed upon the streets and high.
ways of Belfast, as follows: Eight lights on
road from Belfast to Citypoint. beginning at
Robertson crossing, so-caled, and extending
northerly to tne ]. W. Peavey store; six
lights on the Searsport shore road, be-
ginning at end of present light system
and extending toward Searsport; four lights
on Back Road to Searsport; one light at juno
ton of Charles and Sam0nd Sts; and six lights
on Lincolnville Avenue. beginning near resi-
dence of Joseph Townsend and extending to
fork of Pitcher Pond and Center Belmont roads
Ward 1-98 yes; 14O no.
| Ward q S yes; 80 no.
/ Ward 3-73 yes; SO no.
QUESTION NO. 3.
Shall the city government extend the light
ing system beyond its present limits as re.
quested by petitions when in their judgment
such extension is required. until the line of ad.
joining towns is reached on each street or road
Ward 1-1O2 yes; 140 no.
Ward 2-69 yes; So no.
Ward 3-72 yes; 80 no.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
,tsnts of Today's Journal.

Republican State Convention.
. 7 Town Meetings. The Belfast Free
;hrary. Wedding Bells. News OF
,he oranges. Secret Societies. :. The
'itv Election. Waldo County Vet
orsns. The Churches .Personal.....
The Three Special Ballots.
.,or,ories of New Orleans. Polit cal
pairts. A Western Woman's Club. E.
pittsfield Personals.
rha Prevention of Poultry Diseases.
rariiljzers and Green Manure Crops.
PRACTICAL Intensive Garden Plans.
Fsneine and Posts. County Corre-
nondence. The Co Church Move
ment Town Elections.
r4iorIals. Reception to Rev. and
NJ D. l.. Wilson. Obituary. Trans
t,rs IN Real Estate. Pearl Brook Ci-
gar co
The News of Belfast.
iame of Chance (story). .Gettys-
,,-g George Washington, the Inn
-,orfsl American. =. County Core
srandence.
rlfth Avenue Styles. Literary News
.ud Notes. Recent Deaths. "A Three
cred Contest. =. County Corre-
...rdence. Around the World Flight.
-.arspolt. Stockton Springs. The
News of Brooks. Ship News. Born.
Ntarned.. Died.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
CITY GOVERNMENT.

The March adjourned meeting of the City
Government was held last Monday, Mayor E.
F. Hanson, presiding. In the board of alder
men the reports of the cemetery trustees, pub
lie library trustees, city treasurer, committee
of finance, accounts and claims, and auditor,
were received and reading waived. the COM
mon council concurring.
The ballots were canvassed, giving Robert
F. Dunton. Democrat, majority of IL over
Edgar F. Hanson, Citizen.
Adiourned
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
The Shoe Situation.

There has been a larger movement in foot
wear than for sexeral weeks previously and
jobbers are in receipt of many duplicate or
ders Those interests, in turn, are buying
more freely from manufacturers, with prac-
tically all of the contracts stipulatlng imme-
date delivery Some producers are asking
higher prices and the situation in that respect
continues very firm. owing to the advancing
tendency of the raw material.-Dun's Review,
March 7th.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
eprrIICAN STATE CONVENTION
Held in City Hall, Augusta, Thurs

Iu n. Held in City Hall, Augusta, lhurs-
s., Anil Q. 1914, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
t., ~ t. purpose of electing State commit
~ lust-let Committee for each Congress
r. = u..tr.st and County Committee for
1 MI COUNTY. L.
Az .,s nrlncipes upon which the Republic
P4"sf Name will appeal to the voters OF
/ t!s !. "a, support in the election next Septem-
\ ,,- ,. .onsider the resolutions adopted by
N Mammal Republican Committee, Decem-
I. - l8ls relative to the basis of representa-
fas next Republican National Conven-
y, and relatiye to the proposed changes of
IT, vate6 shall gov vern the proceedings of
q convention.
'Nso h, transact any other business that may
.ansril come before the convention.
'TFe hasis IT representation will be as fol-
me- bach ,tg town and plantation will be
sttla3 10 one delegate, and for each rs votes,
.st far Nh, Republican candidate for governor
! iol2 az additional delegate and for frac-
'or /. votes in excess of rs votes an ad-
jfgna delegate.
T54 state Committee will be in session in
- Sdsrg ans room of City hall at nine
.5.,t An ras day of convention for the pur-
oas N reeeiyfng credentials of delegates.
nssrstes ID order to be eligible to partici-
,lc Nj Che eonvention must be elected subse-
rs.t e, he date of the call for this convention.
All electors Of Maine who are opposed to
=, trade and other declared policies of the
en9.rauy PARTY.
a .,eet5rs Of Maine who believe in the lib
. asl aggressive principles contained in
T. rl4..om. Jf the Republican party adopted
l@2
A. electors Of Maine who are prepared to
in ir d-si;iug platform liberal in principle
ID fuy responsive to the requirements OF
resent political conditions. and
s electors of Maine who will accept the
atforn r.sre adopted as a solemn and bind
q contract With the people of Maine, are
-ge. t,unte under this call in electing dele
stes ucpate in this convention in order
s- r- .s-torm there drafted and adopted,
I'd n arie- that the members of the R. pub
,gu .rur ee there elected shall faithfully
present .tz attiguie of the Republican party
war .as sues that will be submitted to the
,e-. september.
r. f1e Eepubican State Committee.
iLkICk H. PARKHURST,
Chairman.
HENRY II. HASTINGS,
Secretary.
Bsrl =a 10. l9l4'
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
The Belfast Free Library.
Report of the Librarian, Miss Annie
LeonOra Barr.

MARCH 2, 1914.
To the Trustees of the Belfast Free Library:
Gentlemen: The twenty sixth annual report
of the Belfast Free Library is herewith pre-
sented
During the past year the Library has as
usual served the educational requirements of
the community and also furnished reading for
entertainment for several hundred people. 1t
has been busy year. although unmarked by
any important event.
REGISTRATION.
The Registration Record shows that 2,9O8
first cards have been issued since September,
1905, of which 214 were written in the year
ending March l, 1914 In accordance with the
custom of cancelling registrations because of
death or change of residence, 159 have been
withdrawn this past year. leaving 2,179 regis
tration slips.
CIRCULATION.
The circulation of books has been larger than
last year, notwithstanding the fact that auto
mobiles and moving pictures are said to affect
library patronage.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12

An alarm from box % yesterday afternoon
was for fire around the chimney in tene-
ment house on Cross street owned by Walter
H. Coombs and occupied by several families.
The most damage, and that slight. was to the
rooms of Burleigh and Annie SULLIVAN sheldon.
The department was on hand promptly with
two streams of water, and the all-out sounded
at o'clock.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12

The North Belfast Chemical Company, No.
/, will give public supper and entertainment
in the church Wednesday evening. March 18th.
The catchy and entertaining farce, "The
Mock Trial." will be given with good musical
numbers. Chemical No. / has done good work
since it's organization and merits liberal pat
ronage.> Give the boys substantial benefit.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
CIRCULATION CLASSIFIED.
AUuII IICIIUI1 OF PEI CeIfC'
HOME LIBRARIES.

The Library has as usual furnished books
for three Home Libraries; at East Belfast,
Mrs. E. o. Pendleton, Librarian; at Little
River, Mrs W. C. Vose, Librarian, and at
Poor's Mills, Miss Lophema Robbins, Librarian.
The total number IF volumes loaned the Home
Libraries was 597. by toe courtesy Of the
publishers of Harper's Weekly we are also
sending to East Belfast and Little River free
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12
Books repaired at the Library....~2.s7s
Books rebound, d,......................... 50
Micsipr hooks <
ooks Withdrawn from circulation

Books Withdrawn from circulation 80
Of the 80 books withdrawn, l3 were destroyed
on return to the Library from houses in which
small pox cases had been reported. Although
we were assured that there was no danger of
infection from these books, as they had not
been exposed to the disease and had been
fumigated, it was not judged wise to allow
them to return to circulation. We also re-
fused books to be used in houses in which
there had been small pox cases, until notified
by physicians in charge that it vas entirely
safe.
The missing books are "A Plebe at West
Point" 1.-TWO Little Savages." "a Tenderfoot
with Peary," American Boys Handy Book, :"
and "Recollections Grave and Gay" by Mrs.
Burton Harrison.
Cash Receipts.
Esn.. h 81 96
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12

Many books of especial value have been add.
pride in years to come. The most costly single
volume ever purchased is 1.-THE Old Silver of
American Churches" by E. Alfred Jones, pub
lished last year under the auspices OF the Ma
tional Society of Colonial Danes of America
The Library is able to acquire this book and
others of more than usual cost through the
generosity of Mr.. Albert Crane of Stamford,
Conn.,, who gave the Otis Fund for the pur-
chase of books of history and biography.
The Standard Reference Book for Young
People, 6 volumes, affords needed encyclo-
pedia, written in simple language, ineligible
to pupils of all grades of school. Through the
courtesy of Hon. Edwin e. Burleigh, we have
received the Census Report for 1910. Two
copies of Vol. of the History of Belfast
by Joseph Williamson have been purchased
and third copy has been presented by Miss
Ada Williamson of Boston, daughter of the
author. This book by the honored first Chair
man of Trustees Of the Library recalls his in
terest in this institution and the care which he
manifested in it to the end Of his life. l take
this occasion to express the sentiment of the
community in commencing the admirable work
of Mr.. Alfred Johnson of Boston, who SO ably
edited and prepared for publication the work
of the scholarly author. A few of the titles of
books worthy of mention are as follows:
The Grandeur that was Rome, ]. c. Stobart.
The Glory that was Greece. J. c. Stobart.
Ancient Landmarks of Plymouth. W. T. Davis.
Saco Valley Settlements and Families,
G. T. Ridlon.
The Near East, Robert Hichens.
Architecture of Greece and Rome
W. J. Anderson
The United States and Mexico. 2
vols, George L. Rives
Old Hallowell on the Kennebec,
Emma Huntington Mason
Autobiography of Herbert Spencer.
2vos.
Forty. one Years in India. vols.
Lord Roberts
Under the Old Flag. 2 vols. James H. Wilson
We have also bound the Masters in Art,
making thirty-nine volumes of the ITO num-
bers, so that the preservation of this valuable
reference magazine is insured. AS usual the
Chautauqua books and magazines have been
purchased.
An interesting collection of Confederate
paper money has been sent the Library from
the Treasury Department, which has been
framed and placed in the Reading Room.
CARE OF BOOKS.
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12

in honor of the veterans by Manager Clifford,
who is a member Of Camp A. E. Clark. Sons of
Veterans,
A handsome bouquet of cut flowers was
sent to Mrs. Crockett. tue invalid wife Of
President Crockett. by Thomas Il. Marshall
Circle.
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ACCESSIONS.
Since 1888 the Library has acquired by gift
and purchase 17,S1S volumes. 1924 volumes
have been discarded or withdrawn from circu-
lation, leaving 1874 volumes in the Library.
ACCEssIoNs CLASSIFIED
The Republican journal., 1914-03-12

Everybody Go-To-C Church next Sunday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-06-13
WORST MEETING
BY LOCAL men
FARGO SUPPORTERS OF PREsl-
DENT WORST FOR THE UNITED
STATES sENAToRsHIP ARE
PLANNING RoUsING MEETING
FOR HIM TUESDAY NIGHT.

Fargo friends and supporters OF
Pres. John H. Worst of the North Da-
kota Agricultural college are planning
a rousing meeting for their choice for
the United States senatorship next
Tuesday evening.
Plans are now being formed for this
big time. Details of the event will
probably not be effected until Monday
morning so that the definite announce
ment of the meeting will not be made
until Monday night.
d.. Worst is working up a tremend-
Gus enthusiasm all over the state.
Wherever he has gone it is said he
has made votes. There seems to be
one thing against his candidacy and
that is said to be the openly recogniz-
ed opposition of Alex McKenzie's
~lieutenants in various parts Of the
state.
Mr.. Mckenzie, it is charged by the
Worst supporters, is not at all favor
able to DR.. Worst's candidacy and
hopes to defeat him. This is one of
the charges that is said will be
brought out at the Worst meeting
Tuesday night.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-06-13
new AMBASSADOR
FORMER FARGOAN
NEWLY APPOINTED AMERICAN
AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE, VIM.
G. SHARP, OF OHIO, ONCE To-
GATED IN FARGO TO PRACTICE
LAW IN EARLY DAYS.

William G. Sharp, congressman
from the Fourteenth Ohio district,
whose name was sent to the United
States senate yesterday by President
Wilson for appointment to the Amer
lean ambassadorship to France, was a
Fargoan in the early days Of this
city. y
Graduating in 1881 from the Univer-
sity of Michigan, where he was a
classmate of Senator McCumber, MT.
Sharp came Immediately to Fargo
with the decision to locate here and
practice law. as this city and terri
tory at that time was the most at
tractive point to the young men of the
country who were coming west.
Mr.. Sharp did not remain in Dako-
ia long, as he was offered a lucrative
position in Cleveland Don after. He
was in Cleveland, and finally perma-
nently located in his old home at Ely
ria, Ohio, just east of that metropo-
lis, where he has since resided.
In the democratic landslide of 1884
he was elected prosecuting attorney of
Lorraine county, Ohio. After his term
Of office expired he engaged in the
manufacture of pig iron and chemi-
Gals and during the succeeding TWEEN
ty years, until his retirement from
active business life, the business COZ
tinued to develop until it became the
largest of it's kind in the country.
He was the democratic nominee of
the Fourteenth congressional district
for congress in 1900, but was defeat
ed. He was a delegate-at-large from
Ohio to the democratic national con-
vention at st. Louis in 1904. In 1908
he ran again for congress and was
elected. In 1910 and 1912 he was re-
elected by increasing majorittes each
time.
In 1911 he was a candidate for the
United States senatorship but was de-
feated in the democratic aucus by
Senator Pomerene, and in 1912 he
was defeated by Governor Cox for the
gubernatiorial nomination.
Several weeks g he was promi-
nently mentioned for the American
ambassadorship to Russia. Later he
announced his candidacy for the
democratic nomination for United
States senator, and is still in the race
for that nomination at the time of his
appointment by the president to the
ambassadorship to France, where he
Is to, succeed Myron II, Herrick of
Cleveland, former governor of Ohio,
and the last surviving leader of the
old Mark Hanna faction Of the re-
publican party in Ohio.
For the last three terms in con
gress MT. Sharp has been the ranking
member of the house foreign affairs
committee. He is a cousin of Robert
G. Paterson of this city and is we'll
known t % the North Dakota congress
sional delegation.