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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-19
of NJ. Commencement Officers.

pe ips graduating class of the University of
NJ ms mas elected the following Commence
-, !, Vincefs u E. L. Getchell, Waterville, his
'TT. To / ". Haskell, Westbrook, prophet; w.
dno. diOsner, Maiden, Mass, address to under
iUs;es' + ~ " NJ. Morse, Waterford, chaplain;
~ p@;5a1fth, Fort Fairfield, poet; P. w. Mona
/, nj ludeiord, orator; A. w. Abbott, Por Land,
rn.l rnraIl + H. Murray, Skowhegan, chairman
MI riii s1eement ball committee; P. w. Thomas,
r'.a' on..' chairman of Commencement week
mpn1sIeei mni q. E. Sinkenson, floor director of
~''peheement ball.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-19

MS MS. E. NJ. Whitehouse went to Boston,
a'y nss 70 buy spring Millinery. Mrs. A. F..
u,ss' s was business visitor in Waterville,
hi,.I:y' hi,Isy' DR.. Whitney, assisted by DR..
Il na' performed an operation for appendi-
Nap0n N the little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
ssli i Jones last Thursday. Mrs. W. F..
VINO has been in the hospital at Belfast
. surgical operation, returned home Mon
bsach auch improved. Mrs. Frank Tapier is
Nsof' the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Drew
ne n and Mrs. W. N. Stevens Of Waterville
II i s .t tpwn Friday. =. Phyllis Brown of New
abS 'he guest of her sister, Mrs. H. L. Ire.
n 80. q. B. Mitchell was business visi-
ut 10 nelfast Tuesday. F.. e. T. Whitehouse
istosSs 90 Boston Tuesday with car load Of
e w. WI ior the Maple Wood Lumber Co...
msat: aaeo County Farmers Union held an ALL
"a wing in Adams Hall. Friday. Miss
ssslehtine Of Belfast was in town.
a,);. usy' the guest of her sister, Mrs.. ]. H.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-19

Before the city election. when the mayor
evidently had no doubt but that he would be
his own successor, it was announced that the
following week be would address q public
meeting in the Opera House. One of the
notices appeared in the Bangor Commercial
under date of Belfast, March 11th, and was d
follows:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-19

The Boston Herald is publishing series Of
Vest Pocket Essays by George Fitch. author Of
.At Good Old Siwash," and the essay on Elo-
ouence in the issue of March 18th is thought
by many to apply very aptly to our city elec-
ton. We quote the following paragraphs:
An eloquent man can say Good Morning"
in a way that would sprout orange trees in
Dakota and can cause an audience to rise TO
its feet and shout wildly by describing the
principles of dry farming. All over the world
men willingly endure the horrors of banquets
in order to listen afterward to speakers who
can say nothing in such manner as to make
it sound like a celestial choir swinging its feet
on a double rainbow.
After man has been eloquent for few
years, he usually goes into politics and runs
for Office. Dense throngs turn out to hear
him speak and as he describes the nobility of
character which leads his party to ignore its
own interests and produce bumper crops when
it is out of power the welkin rings like fire
bell and friends beg him to get off the legisla-
tive ticket and run for President.
After the same man has served the people
for a few years he comes back for reelection
and takes out a stock of words which sounds
like the battle cry of freedom with a smile OF
confidence But at this point he usually runs
up against something that is II times more
eloquent than he il. It is his record. His
record doesn't get on platform and wave its
arms. 1t keeps quiet in II languages. but oh
how eloquent it 10 ! A good many times quiet
little record only . few lines long will not only
ou..argue its owner, but will chase him out OF
town.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-19

Newcomb. Roscoe E. Beckwich, John ". Fergu-
son. A. E. Bracket, H. Fair Holmes. Clyde B.
uolr,e. Ieslie B. Robbins and Alvin l.. How
ard
Weiphers of Coal and Hay, Herbert L.
Stevens. C. S. Bickford. Herbert E. Bradman.
John A, Gilmore, Ralph Mosher. Robert H.
Patterson, A. D. Hayes, George B. Salter. v.
A. Simmons, ]. R. Waterman, VIM. II. Widde-
field. C. B. Holmes, Merle Whitcomb.
Measurers of Grain and Salt. Herbert L.
Stevens. C. S. Bickford, Herbert E. Bradman,
John A. Gilmore, Ralph H. Mosher. Walter B.
Dutch, v. L. Hall.
Measurers of Wood and Bark, Herbert L.
Stevens, Albert Newcomb, Fred A. Holmes, C.
S. Bickford. Roscoe E. Beckwith, John W. Fer
guson, H. Fair Holmes, Clyde B. Holmes, Ralph
n. Mosher, VIM H. Widdefeld, Leslie b. Rob.
erts, Merle Whitcomb.
The election of night watch, policemen and
other officers was postponed to later meet
ings.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Finance, Accounts and Claims-Aldermen
Harmon, Councilmen Holmes and Pendletou.
Public Schools-Alderman Bradford, Coun-
cilmep Russ and Keen.
Highways and Bridges-Alderman Holmes.
Councilmen Payson and Thompson.
Fire Department and City Property-Alder-
man Holmes, Councilmen Keene and Spinney.
Sidewalks-Alderman Clements, Councilmen
Holmes and Grady.
Cemeteries Pattershall. Council
men Russ and Kimball.
BY Laws and Police Reeulation-Alderman
Pattershall, Councilmen Thompson and Kim
ball.
Enrolled Observation-Disclosures Harmon.
Councilman Payson and I 'srk.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-19

such way has been presented to, and approved
by, the State highway commission 1t becomes
an established and known State aid highway.
The State highway commission appointed
under this act has charge of the construction
and maintenance of both State and State aid
highways. Municipalities having the assessed
valuation of Belfast may raise for the building
or permanent improvement of one of its State
aid highways, not exceeding 81 1888 per year
and the State highway commission, from the
portion for the same purpose seventy-five
cents for every dollar raised by the city.
This statute provides that on or before the
thirty first day of December in the year nine
teen hundred and thirteen and thereafter
annually, between the fifteenth day of July
municipal officers shall prepare and file with
the State highway commission suggestions for
the improvement, during the next calendar
year, of State aid highways, accompanied by
plans as far as practicable setting forth the
location of the highway and the nature of the
improvements desired, and that the commits
sion shall examine and report thereon with its
recommendations to such municipal officers on
or before the twentieth day of February fol-
lowing.
The statute further provides that munich
palities failing to comply with these provisions
shall not be entitled to State aid for the year
when such State aid otherwise would be avail
able.
The designation of State aid highways by
the municipal officers of this city was made
January 6. 1914, but can find NO evidence that
the ways designated have been approved and
accepted by the State highway commission. or
that suggestions for improvement during the
coming year have been submitted to the State
highway commission. or examined and report.
ed upon by them, 30 l am in doubt % to
whether the State aid will be available for us
this year. II We find that it 10 available ]
- Al.k - tkA
full amount permitted by law be made for the
building and permanent improvement Of State
aid highways, otherwise there will be no object
in making any special appropriation for this
purpose.
r6e law requires that all shighways. town
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Padded Away In a Coffin.

Several men have succeeded In es-
Gaping from Devils island. where Cap.
tain Dreyfus was confined. One bold
prisoner escaped from his cell during
a dark night and forced his way into
a shed where collins were made. Sc
lecting n large shell. he nailed the lid
down In such way that a hole was
left big enough for him TO crawl into
Then he raided storehouse and stole
a supply OF food. which he placed in.
side the coffin. His next proceeding
was 10 drag the coffin and its contents
down TO the waters edge. Reaching
It In safety. he launched his sepulchral
vessel crawled into IL and padded
away by means Of his hands Devils
Island never saw him again.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
PRESENCE OF MIND.
II Saved General de Segur From the
Fury Of the kalmuoks.

N Saved General de Segur From the
Fury Of the kaImueks.
In Napoleon's campaign In Russia
one OF his generals, Philippe de Segur.
had a peculiar adventure with band
or Kalmucks. The Kalmucks are wan
dering tribes OF southeastern Russia.
They are fierce warriors. and their
light cavalry forms an important part
OF Russian armies. De Segur's pres.
ence OF mind saved him from being
killed by them when the most desper-
ate lighting could not have done so.
The French bad attacked body OF
Russians and put them to flight. when
Segur suddenly discovered that he and
a few French dragons had become
separated from the French army and
were being carried away with the re-
treating party.
He and his men were surrounded by
band OF Kalmucks The situation
seemed so hopeless that the men gave
themselves up and. disregarding his
orders, passively allowed themselves
TO be struck down. De Segur deter
mined 10 sell his life dearly and contin-
ued TO fight. A Kalmuck lance struck
him from his horse. He jumped to his
feet and. getting behind his horse. con-
tinued the struggle. II was hopeless
contest, however, and in n few mo-
ments he would have been killed had
not n happy thought occurred to him.
hn Fnlr
Cossack, remained calm while his men
were carried away with the fury OF
battle. The expression on his naughty
countenance Indicated that he scorned
to murder vanquished foe, and from
time TO time he called. "Nikale, nikalel"
De Segur guessed that this was an
order to cease lighting. He shouted In
periously TO the Kalmucks that sur
rounded him, INHALER
Immediately the fury died out OF
their faces. and they paused, motion
less with establishment Their fury
once chec56J, Segur's life was saved
by their chiep
He learned afterward that the word
meant do not strike" and that while
the impetuous Kalmucks had not heed
ed the command OF their chief they
were puzzled and disturbed at hearing
this word OF their native dialect from
the mouth OF one whom they supposed
TO be an enemy.
De Segur was kept n prisoner until a
peace between France and Russia was
arranged some months later. - Ex-
change.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
HER IDEALS CHANGED.
She Saw Very Large Light After She
Was Happily Married.

She Saw Very Large Light After She
Was Happily Married.
There was q girl who was quite sure
that when it came her turn TO mar
she could not live In house any
smaller than her fathers. Love In al
cottage" was not her idea. Cupid, she
thought. needed plenty OF room to fap|
his wings and 10 practice his arekery;|
he could not pine in blrdcage. Sal
she must have an immense libBary|
with fireplace that would take q al
foot log: there must be drawing Resm|
with parquetry flooring and thick FEgs|
sliding about on II; the dining Eesn|
must be able to hold large table with
an imposing bowl OF flowers. She vis|
ualized herself ruling n salon, h0stes|
TO brilliant coterie OF people Wild
would help her social ambition and bed
husbands business.
A school friend OF hers came to see|
her year and half after she had
married and found her I'm little fTane|
house on side street, rldiculoHsly|
happy with her husband and her baby
The back yard was just about biz
enough TO hold whirling clothes
frame and narrow flower bed agnisst
the fence; the piazza was as snug as a
sailors hammock; the largest room
was about the size OF the vestibule OF
the brides girlhood home.
II know whit you're thinking, |"
laughed the proud little housekeepcr 60
her guest. You're wondering how
could make up my mind to live I'm this
tiny piano box. But I've made n cas.
covery. I've found that It isn't the size
OF the house that matters: it's the size
OF the heart, and the biggest hearts, can
live in the littlest houses. '-PhHadel
phia Ledger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
DlSGRACED THE SENTINEL.
For Not Killing the Army Chief Who
Had Struck Him.

tor NOT NHilng tne Army Cnief VINO
Had Struck Him.
In France I'm the seventeenth century
the Office OF sentinel was very solemn
charge, and part OF the sentine's
duty was TO resent and punish any ar.
front The severity OF this punish
ment was in proportion to the high I'm
portance OF his Office. A Frenchman
relates nm incident illustrative OF this
fact:
In 1922 NJ. de Marillac rode away on
horseback from an audience with the
king. His horse stepped on a senti-
nels foot The man struck the horse
which leaped forward and shook NJ. de
Marillac In his saddle.
The rider turned and struck the sen
tinel. The soldier belonged to the com
pany OF NJ de Goas. who when he
heard OF this had him arrested and I'm
prisoned He himself set out, sword
In hand, in search OF NJ. de Marillac 10
demand satisfaction for an insult TO his
sentinel.
The king was Informed OF the Incl
dent and sent for NJ. de Goas and NJ.
de Marillac. He rcprimnnded de Marll-
lac severely. told him that the sentinel
should have killed him and forbade
him TO exercise his command as chief
marshal for six days.
The sentinel was tried before a coun-
ell OF war and was sentenced as pen
atty for not killing De Marillac TO be
deprived OF his arms in the presence OF
his regiment and to be tortured by the
strappado-that Is. TO be hoisted by a
rope TO beam and let fall. The king
pardoned the man. but NJ. de Goas
would not have him In his company
again Washington Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26

Frederick the Great originated the
Prussian guards. His ambition was 10
form n royal bodyguard OF giants, end
every country was ransacked by his
agents TO supply recruits. The most
extravaganza sums were offered 10 INCA
OF exceptional inches. and 1t is said az
freshman more than seven feet hhEh.
who was picked up by the PVuwsaa
ambassador in London. received a
bounty OF 81 .300.-London Mail.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
German Helmets.

German military helmets. though
made OF steel, are as light almost as
a cloth cap or straw hat. and more
comfortable than n bowler. Round the
inside, where the helmet touches, Is n
ring OF metal leaf springs" bound
with leather. which lightly clips the
head 10 keep the helmet on without
heavy pressure. The brass spike or
knob that crowned the helmet Is made
useful as well as ornamental. There
are large holes In It, which give very
good ventilation TO the inside OF the
helmet-much better than the pin
holes that are supposed TO ventllate a
bowler. In fact, the Germans seem TO
have succeeded in making really
comfortable bowler out OF paper thin
Guardian.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
HOW SPEECH CHANGE

English Words Are Now Very \
ent From What They Used -
A striking characteristic OF tha
lish language is the ability ia /,
possess OF passing from ONE :,
speech into another. In tlA CONS
its history English has been i,
stripped OF the endlngs which
characterized different parts OF =.
Our infinitives no longer end 4
the representative OF an early an
do not say tellen. still less tella,
simply tell. Our nouns have disc,
the or or II in which many OF NJ
terminated originally. Dropa has I
come drop" ende has become ~acs
wudu has become "wood."
In consequence of the disappeara,,
or the examinations, words haye ~.
reduced 10 their root form. Hence ~,
pass with little difficulty from one
OF speech into another. This wa,
so once.
Let us take our old, familiar p,
matical friend love as an lllustrss
In Latin it Is amare as verb.
noun It is amor. One In conseou.
cannot be used for| h other.
transition difference or terminal
completely prevents. SO in our earl
English speech the noun love was h
the verb was luflan. Here again
could not be used for the other. q
But when the substantive endlnel
dropped from lufu and the verbal y
ing from luiian the root luf alone
NAMED. That has given the word N
This can be used indinTerently either
n noun or verb. In both cases the
listing final G Is Of no importance. M
a mere llfeless survival which \
weight only in the conventional sd
Ing and nowhere else. Professor TAs|
as r. Lounsbury In Harper's MagazI
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Tho Women of 1000 3. c.

That woman painted and powdered
1000 years ago is shown by son.
piete vanity box, used in 1000 b. e., ia
the University OF Pennsylvania nu.
scum. 1t Is gift OF the British School
OF Archaeology in Egypt
The box. which is OF delicately cary
ed ivory, contains receptacles for
paints and powders. There is afss a
glass contaIner. probably used for per
fumes. The box IS opened by pycssAng
4 concealed spring. Under the lid " a
piece OF highly polished stone, which
served rs mirror. - Philadelphia
Ledger
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
A Military cnmnliment.

During the South African war an
order was issued TO the men OF the
Highland regiments that they must
cover up their tartan kits as they
made too good targets for the enemy.
The order proved very unpopular and
caused a great deal OF dissatisfaction
among the soldiers concerned. When
Sir George White heard this he thought
OF way out OF the difficulty.
Let them cover up only the front
OF their kills." he said. The enemy
will never see the other side."-Lon.
don Answers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Reused Her interest.

MY dear. you ought to pass up frty.
olous things and take an inteycst Ia
deep subjects Take history. fer w..
stance. Here Is an interesting AtIsa
Gessler, the tyrant, put up n hat for
the Swiss 20 salute"
The lady was trlne interested.
How was II trimmed?" she inquired
Louisville Courier,Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
WILD GOOSE LIFE.
The Gander Is Master Of Strstssy
and Fierce Fighter.


and a Fierce Fighter.
We Know nothing Of the courtshlp
OF the wild goose. but we feel assured
that II must be a seemly and worthy
affair. Once mated. there Is no fur
ther need for vows aud protestations.
for the birds mate for life. Together
they unite in building the nest, but the
goose alone watches over the eggs.
while day and night the gander weaves
In all directions on water and on land
his trails OF watchfulness.
Neither man nor beast may approach
without being fiercely and successfully
assailed. buffeted and routed by n re
lentless attack with beak and wings.
This guardianship is trebled when the
new generation. helpless and depend
ent, voices its first need for. protec.
ton from the perils which encompass
and beset IL.
III. perchance. the small family elects
to remain on the shore the parents
will circle round and round the group
OF golden gosllngs. and IL danger
threatens from any one direction the
gander, by some miracle OF strategy.
will succeed in placing himself at the
one vulnerable point OF his intrench.
ment. His loyalty. astuteness and un.
selnshness are not to be found In those
unobservant folk who have presumed
to SANDER him.
In swimming the strictest discipline
Is maintained. The young form in
single file, following the mother. while
the gander brings up the rear. with
eyes constantly sweeping the whole
range OF vision. His vigil Is ceaseless
and untiring.
Such Is the life OF these two birds
that are mated In more than sex. and
when death comes TO one or the other
Of them we know that many times the
one that remains will seek no other
mate, but will return each spring to
the site OF his former nest. which he
will never renew again.-Atlantlc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Military Ace II Montoneoro.

In Montenegro In peace times the
military age runs between the gen.
erous limits Of sixteen and sixty-five,
and on the first rumor OF war the vet
Gran and the schoolboy alike flock 10
the flag. And story Is told lin sober
works OF history OF one warrior OF
eighty. who, on being told he was too
old, drew bis pistol and shot himself
az being OF no further use 10 his coun.
try.--London Chronicle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
"Cranksv Cataloqued.

A catalogue OF murderers Is one Of
the curlosities in the offices OF the
United States secret service In Wash
ington. In this catalogue all the
Franks" in this country are listed.
first alphabetically under their names
and aliases and, secondly. under the
particular forms taken by their obses
sions, The catalogue IL kept up by
contributions from the police OF every
town and city where crank is found
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Too Much Push.

you must push matters little.
James," said a druggist to his new
boy. by calling customers atten.
ton 10 this article and that article
you often effect n sale"
"Yes. sir" responded the new boy.
and then he FASTENED to walt upon an
elderly person who wanted a stamp.
Anything else. mum7" inquired the
ambitious boy politely. Hair dye, cos.
metic, face powder. rheumatic drops.
belladonna, mole destroyer
The elderly lady deals over the way
now.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Ambiquous.

Uncle Sol threw aside the letter he
was reading and uttered an excIama.
ton OF impatience.
"Doggoncr' he cried. why can't
people be more explicitly"
"What's the matter. par asked
Aunt Sue.
This letter from home" Uncle Sol
answered. says father fell out or the
old apple tree and broke limb
Youngstown Telegram.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
purifyino the Air.

a pitcher of cold water placed OIL
the table OF an occupied room will alb
sorb all the gases with which the room
is filed from the respiration of those
eating or sleeping I'm it. In a few
hours this pitcher OF pure water will
make the air of the room pure, while
the water itself Will become totally un-
III for use.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Llka Aceep,inn an Office.

do you take this woman TO be your
lawful welded wifeT' soIemnIy IN
quired the officiating clergyman.
yielding with reluctance to the car
nest solicitation OF my many friends. /
do" sonorously answered the Hen
Rowland IIoopmorc Puck
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
o,conneIl,s a,,l,

oConnell. the great Irish agita aer.
being pestered by stranger for his M
tograph. returned the following an
swer:
sir-fours requesting my autograph is
received. ! have been so bothered With
similar impertinenccs that ri 10 bi.so a
VI send " Your obcdient sepcant
DANIEL O'cONNrTJ
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Mood Ennrauinns

The better wood engrayings are
made almost exclusively Of lockwood.
and the large blocks are made OF small
pieces glued together. The engraving
Is done across the end OF the grain.
japanese wood prints. on the other
hand. are made on lengthwise sections
of cherry wood parallel to the grain
Argonnut.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Not Accommodation.

Why did you quit dealing with
Squills the druggistY
"He wasn't accommodating, replied
the girl addressed. The other day
phoned for him 90 send around n two
cent stamp and he refused. - Kansas
City Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Eeonomy Tip.

NY tobacconist tells ne thar n 4
Will stick my cigars In mi ,est 49,
,,. 80 - .ne S,,a'', Gnu Is fut instead OF
I've better plan thai ths.os
ON In your coat pockctNsf ~, -
don't show at ALL Bostob rrnns,-,...s &
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-26
Had 70 Touch u.

why did you place your finger on
this lady's cheekT
you know how II Is. judge. Fresh
paint exercises n fatal attraction for
us ALL"
The Judge discharged hIm.-Iouis
vile Couricr.Journai