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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
ON THE DEFENSIVE.

The Democratic National Committee
is sending out big printed sheets to news
papers for the benefit, as the committee
states, of editors. The benefit con-
sists almost entirely of columns of mat
ter intended to prove that the country
is now very prosperous. If John Jones
has hired an extra mixer to help take
care of his herd this summer, the fact is
printed in this Democratic mailing
sheet; if Brown and Johnsonhave en-
ployed half-doZen more men in their
mill, the fact is printed for the benefit
of editors: if someone has deposited
five hundred dollars in savings bank in
Kansas, the fact is printed and mailed
to editors all over the country for their
benefit. Just how this information can
benefit anyone but editors, all intelligent
men are at loss to understand. In this
great country there must be some bust
ness success or we would all starve
within a month, and the pointing to
hundred or thousand big mills working
a full force on full time does not prove
that prosperity is with US. Democracy
is on the defensive: if it were not it
would not be wasting time and ink for
the benefit of editors, when millions are
out of work and thousands are in hard
straits. The men who are out of work
don't gain anything by being told that
some men across the continent will be
paid for harvesting; what they want is
Job for themselves. Democracy should
drop the defensive attitude and lend the
unemployed helping hand.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

Among the people from out. of town
who attended the centennial celebration
in Searsmont last week were Col. and
Mrs. Levi M. Poor and their grandson,
Sylvester Poor, and Mrs. G. L. Burns of
Augusta, Irving w. Joy and Miss Blanche
Sully of Milford, Mass. An incident OF
Col, foor's visit was case of mistaken
identity. In viewing the large assem-
blage he is said to have caught sight on
the outer edge of the crowd of famil-
lar face, and feeling sure that the owner
of the face was one of his boyhood
friends he sent his little grandson to
bring the gentleman to him. On the ar
rival of the latter the colonel took his
hand and greeted him cordially and
beamed upon him with his most winning
smile. They talked about the weather,
the occasion and several other matters
and finally the colonel, unable to contain
himself amy longer, said: "You don't
remember me, do you?" The stranger
allowed that he did not. and then the
colonel, in order to help the other out in
his lapse of memory, said that it was not
remarkable that the other. should fail to
recall him as he had not been in Sears
mont for long time; but he was hardly
prepared for the strangers reply, which
was that he himself was new man in
the town as he had but recently come
to Searsmont from Salem, Mass, and
bought q farm. -
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
8 Union ST., Belfast. Maine.
PROBATE COURT.

The August term of the Waldo County
Probate Court was held the 18th, Judge
James Libby of Unity presiding:
Petitions for probate of will were al
lowed in estates of Nettie Rowe, late OF
Brooks; James w. Carver, late of Lin
colnville; Martha E. Hutchins, late OF
Freedom.
Petitions for license to sell real estate
were allowed in estates of Chester b.
Stevenson, late of Belfast; Maud E.
Reynolds, late of Freedom; Hazel F.
Gilbert minor, of Monroe.
Petitions in regard to collateral In
heritance tax were allowed in estates OF
Sarah A. Elliott, late of Knox; Curtis E.
Mitchell, late of Unity.
Petitions for administration were al
lowed in estates of Fred L. Curtis, late
of Stockton Springs; Lucy Ann Thomp-
son, late of Searsmont.
Petition for guardian was allowed in
estate of Carrie E. Jones, insane, of
Brooks.
Petition for distribution was allowed
in estate of Sarah A. Barker, late OF
Troy.
Accounts were allowed in estates of
Albert w. Cunningham, late of Free.
dom, first and final; Horace M. Bryant,
late of Thorndike, first and final; Sarah
C. Barker, late of Troy, final; Daniel
Shaw, late of Troy, final; Sarah A. El-
lott, late of Knox, first and final; Henry
F. Parsons, late of Thorndike, first and
final; Albert Gammans, late of Belfast,
first and final; Charles F. Foss. late of
Brooks, first and final; Ethel B. Hlllman,
late of Troy, first and final.
Warrants and inventories were return
ed in estates of Charles Augustus Grant,
late of Stockton Springs; Wallace M.
Grant, late of Stockton Springs; Joseph
H. Overlook, late of Liberty; Henrietta
7. Nichols, late of Searsport.
Petitions for probate of will were pre-
sented in estates of William H. Wight,
late of Belfast; Darius K. Drake, late of
Frankfort; Julia A. Bailey. late of Knox;
Keziab Farrar, late of Lincolnville; Re-
becca Warren, late of Unity; Ira D.
Cram, late of Montville.
Accounts were presented in estates of
Curtis E. Mitchell, late of Unity, second
and final; Frank w. Kelley, late of Win
terport, second and final; Annie Wilson
Ellis, late of Belfast, first and final; Benz.
J. Blood, late of Knox, first and final;
Leonard A. BURDEN, late of Prospect,
first and final; Mary A. Hartman. late
of Belfast, first and final; Marietta Park,
late of Searsport, first and final; John
L. Maxwell, late of Frankfort, first and
final; Patrick H. Kane, late OF Frank
fort, first and final.
Petitions for license to sci! real estate
were presented in estates of Roselyn May
Jackson, minor, Of Belfast; Fred L. Cur
tbs, late of Stockton Springs; Joseph
Walnut, late Of Searsport.
Petitions for distribution We're pre-
sented in estates of Sarah G. Elwell. late
of Waldo; Curtis E. Mitchell, late OF
Unity.
Petition in regard to collateral inherit.
ance tax was presented in estate OF
Marietta Park, late of Searsport.
Petitions for administration was pre-
scented in estates of Harry A. Dillaway,
late of Winterport; Hattie E. Thomas,
late of Belfast; Viola j. Patterson. late
of Belfast.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
CONGRESS DEMANDS PROBE.

Five Resolutions Introduced Calling for
Information on Reasons for Soaring Food
Prices.
WASHINGTON, Aug. IL. The rise in
foodstuffs promises soon to take pre-
cedence in Congress over any other ques-
ton which the European War has brought
to the front.
Resolutions have been introduced in
the lower branch calling for investigation
into the subject. Four resolutions of
this character were read in Congress
yesterday and referred to committees.
A fifth, introduced today by Representa-
tive Howard OF georgia, calls for the
general inquiry both by the Department
of Commerce and the Department of
Justice.
At the Department of Justice today it
was stated that there was no law to
reach dealers in the necessaries of life
who had put up prices unless they were
operating in combination, to which the
Sherman Antitrust act would apply.
The belief was expressed that publicity
and an aroused public opinion would do
more to prevent an artificial increase in
prices on necessaries than anything else.
Resolutions before Congress from four
members of the Pennsylvania delegation,
Representatives Donohoe, Kelley, Moore
and Farr, call tor an inquiry into the
advance in prices of necessaries.
That an arbitrary, and ofttimes fict1-
tious price for grains and breadstuffs is
imposed on the people by spectators on
the Chicago Board of Trade, was the
opinion expressed today by Representa-
tive Kelley, who is considering the prac-
ticability of the Government prohibiting
the shipment of American meats to for
eign markets.
Our imports of b7eadstuff for the II
months ending May, 1914, the latest tg-
ures available, amounted to S36, $40. 65l,
as against SIG, 821, GAG for the same
period ending May, 1918. Our exports
of breadstuffs were valued at $151 939,
206 for the IL months ending May, 1914,
as against $199, 565, 491 for the same
period in 1913.
European countries absorbed our ex-
ports Of breadstuffs to the value of $780,,
100000. The United States imposed for
the II months ending May, 1914, meat
and dairy products to the value of $685.
3O7, 69S. Our exports of meat and dairy
products amounted to $132, $685. 800 for
1914 ard $l37, 968, O97 for the period of II
months ending May, 1913. European
countries took our meat and dairy prod
ucts in the II months ending May, 1914,
to the value of approximately So2, O0O, 0OO.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
News Snapshots
of the Week

4, Flora M.
" Andrew and Emma Cushman Woodbury's
children:
l, Bertha.
2, Andrew, mari led Miss Howes of Mont
vile.
8, Roland.
4, Leona.
5, Linwood,
6, James.
Samuel and Mile Cushman Places children:
l, Clarce.
2, Inez,
8, Elncra.
4, Charles
5, Emma. Died in infancy.
6, Vera.
Albert L. and Mary ]. Stilman Gays chill
dren:
. /. Rodger, born and died in New York.
2, Elwood Albert born in Illion, N. 1904
now of Belfast, Maine.
The last of the name of Gay to be mentor
ed in this imperfect and brief history. which
covers period of 300 years and represents
people of strong personalities, Industrious,
and home-loving-a people who have never
shirked their responsibilities wherever for
tune has placed them, and each year many OF
the relatives and friends meet at Richie
Grange hall, Waldo, Maine, for reunion,
when incidents in the lives of those whose
names appear on these pages are told IN way
that binds together with tie of love far
stronger than any pen can ever hope to do.
A. T. GAY, Historian.
ca DzIf
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
What Your Vote Means.

A vote for Governor Haines is a vote for
continued prohibition and better enforcement;
a vote for Curtis is vote for legalized rumoo.
racy; a vote. for Gardner is half vote against
Or ohibition and half vote for licensed rum
/ lisbon ENTERPRISE.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
ETNA CAMrMEErING OPENS AUG. %

The 38th annual session of the First
Maine State Spiritualists' Campmeeting
will begin Aug. 28th and continue ten
DAYS. Trains viii stop at the grounds
Aug. 24th to Sept. 9Th, inclusive.
The coming campmeeting promises to
be the greatest in the history of the ia
NOUS campground. Many improvements
have been made during the year that add
much to the appearance OF the grounds
and the convenience of visitors.
DR.. George B. Warne. president Of the
National Spritualist Association, who
has lectured all over the United States,
will speak on Sept. 4, ard 6.
Mrs. Mary S. Vanderbilt. the world-fa-
nous psychic will speak and will be pres
ent the whole ten days. Other prominent
speakers will be Frederick Nicholson of
Boston, Geo. B. Cutter, also of Boston,
and Mrs, Nettie Holt Harding of Somer-
vile, Mass.
Mr., Cutter will officiate as soloist dur
ing the campmeeting, will give an enter
tainment on Tuesday evening and also
take part in the concerts. Overlook
orchestra will furnish music for the
dancing parties in Society hall.
Reduced rates on all railroads and by
the Eastern Steamship Co. have been
granted as usual. Excursion trains on
the two Sundays will be run from Dover
and Foxcroft. Baggage will be left at
the Campgrounds by delivering checks
to the baggage master on the trains.
Camp Etna Hotel, under new manage
ment, will be open, as also will the board
ing house.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20

CORN-August forecast 100000
Julv 1 forecast ...bu. $4,000
Final, av. years, 1909 ID ....... bu. $4,000
ALL WHEAT-August l forecast. bu. 1000
OATS-August forecast. bu. 100000
july l forecast. ................. bu. 5,539, 900
Final, av. years, 1909 13...-.... Blu. 5.029.OO0
BARLEY-August forecast. bu. $4,000
Julv / forecast, .,.........bu. 100000
Final. av. 3 years. 1909 13....... bu. $4,000
observation-disclosures forecast. blu S82,OO0
Final, av. years, 1909 ID ....... bu. .OOO
POTATOES-August forecast. blu rs. 2OO.0 OO
July 1 forecast. bu. q. Oe5 900
Final, av years, 1909 13....... bu. &c. on. O0O
HAY (Tame)-August forecast tons l,49O.0OO
Final. av. 5-years, 19O9-13......t tons. 1,299,O0O
PASTURE-Condition August 1914. VI
Condition August l, 10-year av...... w
-ConditionAugust l, 1914 "
Condition August l, 8 year av...... ~
APPLES-Condition August l, 1914. ~
Condition August l. lO-year av...... o. o.
lPEARS-Condition August l, 1884,. 70
Condition August l, 6-year av....... 70
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
Political Notes and Comments.
A DEMOCRAT DEMANDS PUNISHMENT FOR
DEMOCRACY.

A DEMOCRAT DEMANDS PUNISHMENT FOR
DEMOCRACY.
William R. Hearst, one of the most
powerful newspaper men in America,
said by the many to be the most power
full newspaper man in the world, has
been a lifelong Democrat. He, like
most patriotic citizens of this country,
believes that Free Trade in the United
States is tremendous error and that its
being forced upon the people by Con-
gress of the minority is crime. He de-
mands that Democracy be punished for
this criminal error, and he speaks in
forceful terms. He says: '"The election
this year will not be party matter. 1t
will be a patriotic matter. 1t will be
the duty of loyal American citizens to
consider only the welfare Of our people
and our country, and to remove party
which is menace to national prosperity
and progress. There should be no divi-
sion among the people on minor matters
to endauger the fall election"
This is the advice and exhortation of
W. R. Hearst, who is Democrat, an
American, and keen observer, and is
ready to attack his own party when it
errs in its duty to the people.
WHOM WOULD R OSEvELT CHOOSE?
In New York State Colonel Roosevelt
is urging the voters of the Progressive
party, as we'll as all other voters, to sup
port the candidates most deserving of
their support in the gubernatorial election
in order that good government may win.
He personally, and as the Progressive
leader, indorses Mr. Human for the Re-
publican nomination for governor and, if
one.is to be guided by the trend Of his en-
phatic endorsement, will himself vote for
Mr.. Human.
If Colonel Roosevelt were to vote in
Maine in September, for whom would he
cast his ballot? Think you he would pre-
fer Halbert Gardner to William T.
Haines, Emerson to Kinds, Wheeler to
Sewall, Thompson to Peters, Merrill to
Guernsey, Goodrich to Callihan? And
just,look over the other names on the Re-
publican, and Progressive ticket in the
county and ask yourself for whom you
should vote if you are to follow Colonel
Roosevelt's advice. If the Colonel is
great leader, he must be great adviser,
and you will do we'll if you follow his
advice.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
Farm for Sale.

The Justly celebrated Robbins-Frank Berry
Heapan place; three miles out only, an
among splendid neighbors; 12O acres splen-
did soil: lots of timber and wood; buildings
alone worth over $5,OOOOO. Make offer.
32n F. E. ELKINS. Belfast, Me.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
MAINE CROP REPORTS.

Bureau of Crop Estimates, in Cooperation
with Weather Bureau, United States De-
paltment of Agriculture.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
lillian and Irene died 1906 within

le.
Gay, born 1853. Died 1877.
, born 1860, married HenryThemas
;. born 1868. married, first Edith
'cond, Mary Gun of Vermont.
, born 1866. married N. G, Allen.
Henry Thomas children:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20

Henry Knight Pierce, native of Cam
den. died in Santa Cruz, Calf, July 18th.
He went to Waterville when a boy and
removed to California Is years ago. He
was engaged in the grocery business
there at the time of his death. He was
IS years old. A wife, two daughters
and sister survive him.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20
FRIED Harold Shorey of Belfast.

nd Warren Johnson's children:
L., married James H. Morse.
ellie, married John Berry.
w., married Blanche Busher.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20

Mrs. Fremont Arey died last Saturday
at her home on Sea street after brief
illness. Funeral services were held at
home Monday. Mrs. Arey was woman
of beautiful character, member of the
Baptist church, and devoted to her home.
She leaves, besides the husband, one sis
ter and one brother. The deceased was
As years old. Camden Herald.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20

eJsnre, horn 1893.
Mamie born 1895.
ssler and Nary SWEET Harding's children:
t1V'erett, born 1900.
5dlth, born 1902.
Elmer born 1904.
Elizabeth, born 1906.
'%spa Bartletts children:
'Nsllle, married Chas. French.
children Linwood. died age 10.
lIma!d died in infancy.
William b., born 1870.
REQ L., born 1880.
Ryan, Dorm 1898.
T'sl and Flora Cushman Gays children:
TIe5 l., born 1870.
ieia Bell, born 1872, died 1898.
ALBERT t. born 1873. married Mary J. Still
1l Milwaukee.
;SSeel R., born July 4, 1880.
3V'a Louise, born 1893, died 1884.
s"'oeFt + born 1886.
ssIfy and Horatio Mears' children:
MEDIA, born 1876, married Morse of Pas
sa Calf.
Ivy b and James Vickery's children:
ssasa A. born 1885, married Esther Hem
Eu4 Pfovidence, R. /
+1'e and James Austin's children:
a.siFy, horn 1874.
H., aalle May, born 1876, married Everett
SSath Pearl, born 1880.
GIey e., born 1886.
~ Gays children:
's'S @da E. Gay. born 1849. Children:
= Nelson C.
Lillian.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-08-20

Mrs. Ann Bachelor, one of the oldest
ladies in town, died Sunday morning at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. P.
Nero, Chestnut street, after short ill
ness. She leaves two sons and one daugh-
ter. Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. D.
Evans. She was 80 years old.-Camden
Herald
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-10
Have You Electricity
I'm Your Home?

You know of course, that Electricity in this
day and time signifies everything that is re-
fined and up-to-date in connection with the
home. Where Electricity is appreciated to its
fullest value, ILLUMINATION is actually
one of the least important of its --although
people nowadays expect Electricity to illumi-
nate every nook and Granny of the house
hold.
Electricity as a means for cooking, for
washing, for ironing, for cleaning everything
in the home, is more important to the house
keeper than it is for mere lighting purposes.
YOU HAVE ELECTRICITY AT YOUR
VERY DOOR WHY NOT AVAIL YOUR
SELF OF ITS WONDERFUL LABOR AND
TIME SAVING ADVANTAGES---N
Ask the superintendent of the lighting plant
to give you more information about this sub
jeCt.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-10

I vide. If | am elected, / will favor
support and fight for measure
| looking TO the collection of taxes as
above indicated. If this view should
| become a law, Cobb County would
receive more than $12,O00.00 per
year railroad taxes from this pro-
perty, and in this way, the enormous
expense OF the legitation would be
paid, whereas, under the present re-
gime, not one cent of taxes go into
the Treasurer of Cobb County to de-
fray any portion of the expenses Of
this Litigation. If this tax was col
lected, and it should be, think of the
miles of public roads that could be
built each year from this fund.
| am in favor of retaining the
County Commissioners for our Coun-
ty and working the convicts on the
roads. ] believe the interest of our
people can be best served by five
commissioners coming from differ
eht portions OF the county than by
any one man at the county site.
There are other topics of interest
which may come up from discussion
later. 1t is my purpose, in the event
there is opposition to my candidacy,
to publicly discuss these issues in |
the, several precincts of the county, !
so that you may know fully what |
stand for.
If honored with election to this Of
ice and | should become your Sena-
or, | will use every effort to repre-
tent this, the most important Sena-
orial District in the State, with Gre
lit ! certainly Will appreciate the
upport of each and every voter.
Respectfully,
CHAS. II. GRIFFIN,
RI
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-10
PLATFORM OF CIIAS. II GRIFFIN
IN RACE FOR THE STATE SENATE
To the Voters of Cobb County !:

10 the Voters of Cobb County:
Under the rotation system of fore
an this Senatorial District. il is Cobr
County's time to name the next Sen.
ator.
| hereby announce myself can
didate for this important office, sub
Ject TO the Primary, and solicit your
votes and influence in behalf of nv
candidacy.
Perhaps the most important mat
ter to be considered by the next Cen
eral Assembly, will be the disposition
OF the w. & A. Railroad property.
am in favor of releasing this pro-
perty on the most favorable terms 70
the State that can be obtained NV
opinion is that this could be
most successfully done by leasing
the property for long term of years,
rather than short term, and if I
am honored by election to this Of
flee, shall favor, support and work
for measure looking to long lease
of this property.
There is another matter IN connec- !
ton with this property that am in !
favor OF, that | regard of even more
Importance to the people of this |
county, and the other counties
through which this road runs. For
about twenty-five years the railroads
OF this State, except the w. & A.
have paid taxes to the counties and
towns through which they run. Our
courts sit day after day and try cases
brought against this railroad. but
not one cent of tax does our county
get from it. This is not right. We
should collect taxes from the lessees
Or from the road the same as from
other railroads traversing our coun
~, and this lease act should so pro
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-10-10
INA MITCHELL. With the Juvenile BoStonians.

Following is the cast for "The Loves of Lenore:" Thomas Clipton, a Yachtsman...........
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-10-10
SCORE
 THIRD SUCCESS

Baron IIumbug," as presented by the Juvenile Bostonians at the Or. pheum Theatre last night made de- cided hit. Like all or nearly all mu- sical comedies the plot was very at- tenuated, yet the action was full of life and the comedy vein abundantly rich. The musical numbers wore bet ter than those of the previous play lets and all were warmly received. Miss Thom Helen, as odon, the miss ing Baron Moonkatz, and Miss Ina Mitchell, as Sylvia, the Hungarian girl were charming as usual. Patsy Hen ry. as Gen. Dewshefee, and Halcylon Clark. as q tourist, were certainly en- tertaining. Doris Confield, as Mrs. Steele Madison Wheat, displayed great character acting. Dixie White, as VII. lie wopps, the smuggler, was given the real comedy part and she cer- tainly made hit. The theatre was packed to the doors.
 The favorite musical numbers were "Oa the Old Fall River Line" by Dix ic White; If There Weren't Any Wo- men in the World" by Patsie Henry; Sylvia" by Ina Mitchell; "Ho, for the Life of Gypsie," by Thom Helen, This Is the Life," by Halcyon Clark; Hes On the Boat" by Doris Can field; You Made Me Love You" by Thom Helen and Ina Mitchell
 This afternoon by special request matinee performance was given, the company presenting the Rose of Blan- deen," which made quite a hit in Ju- neau two years ago.
 Tonight the Loves of Lenore" will be presented, and Sunday night, the last Of the season, My Tango Maid" will 0e put on for the first time in Juneau.