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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-14

listen! l dunno what you're accusin him
Of but you're wrong He didn't deceive
YOU, he wanted you in the act all the time;
but twas me insisted on this girl"
"a likely story WY"
"Because-because | love her! l wanted
to get her ahead, and here was my chance!'
"But didn't e tell me he was goin' to
hopen in Woppingham, an honly for me me-,
seem. it in the pyper this rnornin' I'd still
be thinkin' So j.,
"He didn't know that either shifted
the date at the last minute. I'm tellln you
the TRUTH Mrs. Higgins. Oh, let him up!
Let him-take off those handouts, Or"
"Or WHAT"
"Ill call the police!"
ayes, you will! Bruto the Bolt Bryker-
an the police to tyke is 'andcuffs hoff! No!
hese! You'll call that pynted 'ussy wat
appeared with i'm, an discharge err
ashes discharged already! You go on
tonight"
"Hi don't want to- Put the lad back. :"
"Il put him back and go on myself, if
you say so-anything! Only let him up!'
Mrs. Horace Higgins hand Owed into
the reccsses of her bosom and emerged with
the key. Marcy leaped for it. Then he
leaped upon the bed, and one by one the
Brute the Bolt Breaker. MaXey dragged
him to his feet on the floor.
"Ouick!" he cried, selling Bruto's silk
topper, which lay on the dresser. Come
on!" he called to Mrs. Higgins, as he dragged
her husband through the hall. "Down! to
the elevator "Schcll's Theater!" before
they had crossed the lobby to the sidewalk
and reached a waiting taxicab. Back
through the stage door he dragged Brute, who
shed his coat as he went. Minnie, dressed,
was waiting So was Benny, in his tuxedo,
to make hit out front with Schell later.
"Gee!' said Benny. whats the matter''
"Ncver mind, said Maxey "4ou go on
tonight, just as you are! Nlinnie's out! Ill
explain later" He started for the front of
the house, then stopped and rushed back to
Benny. "Here!" he said, thrusting some
thing into Benny's hand and disappeared.
Benny looked at it.
"F'r Heavens sake!" he gasped. ",Fhe
trick key Where'd he get it?'
| TT was ten-forty-hvc. The last curtain
after dozen "calls"-had fallen on Brit
to's great act, in which, with Benny's assis-
lance, he had gone better than ever at the
matinee. Maxey, wping his brow, turned to
face Schell and his party in the stage box,
his eyes askin a question.
| "Nothin' to it," said Schell Hes the
goods! Got 'em all locked in an hand
cuffed He goes into the Palatial week after
next. But, say, wasn't Charley tellin me yo,
was goin' ter have girl in the act with him?
| 81 was" said NIaxey; "in fact, | tried it
this afternoon. But dunno--I think Ben
ny's better.
"All right said Schell "Mebbe the
skirt business is been little overdone. He
don't need it, anyhow. He's a wonder. Tell
me somethin, though is there any trick
in the way he gets outer them handouts an
thingso Or is it so, like you got on his billin'
that the amt lock made he cant undo
in two minutes?"
Maxey looked at the magnate. ooh,
well, he said, II wouldn't say that There
! might be one or two somewhere"
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
The News of Brooks.

We meant to say last week that Gladys God
ding of the Brooks High school was teaching
at Gates Corner in jackson.
1t is understood that Memorial Day will be
observed here as has for a long time been the
custom. The G. A. R. men will turn over the
entire business to Golden Crown lodge, Knights
of Pythias and become their guests for the oc-
casion. There will be music by the Brooks
Band, IAN address,a crowd of people, and good
civil time. The day will be observed in
manner beftting the memory of our departed
friends who have gone on before US. If it is
pleasant there will be crowd of people here,
1t was a jolly party that hustled out and
hung May basket for Mittie Lane Gowen the
other evening. About o'clock in the even
ing there was a knock at the door, then q hus-
tie and scooting as u ual, but there was q
May basket for sure at tn. door. It would be
wrong to say it was beauty. it was far from
that, but it is safe to say that it was pictur-
esque and it was loaded to the mouth with
good things to eat, and crowd of hungry
larkers came sitting in all ready for a lunch
and good time, and they got both, you may
trust Mittie for that.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
WALDO STATION,

E. G. Cummings, though still confined to the
house. is slowly gaining.
J. Cunningham, who was very sick at one
time this winter, seems much better,
Mrs. Henry Chase is visiting her relatives in
Massachusetts for few weeks.
The road machine is being used between the
Belfast line and William Smiths In this part of
the town.
). L. Bartlett has returned from two weeks
visit with his mothers relatives in Grand Ma.
nan, N. b.
Mrs. w. Staples is at home from Belfast,
where she had been caring for Mrs. Frank R.
Woodcock.
Mr.. Packard and Mr.. Seekins of this Town
are doing some inside carpenter work for
Hussey Bros.
LeVenseiler Bros. are having chimney re-
bullt and other repairs made Alphonso Huff
of Brooks does the mason work.
L. E. Littlefield loaded two cars with pota-
toes last week for New York city, and also
loaded several cars at Citypoint.
Allen Simmons is seriously ill. His daupb.
ters are with him, two coming from Mo tana,
two from Virginia, and the others from nearer
home.
very Interesting veterans meeting was
held at Ritchie Grange May 7th. The hall was
filled and good program presented. Thirty
veterans were present.
Gilman Roberts. one of our most respected
and intelligent citizens, passed away at his
home April 26th, after short illness. He had
spent life of earnest honest endeavor and
truly "walk ed with God" being man of daily
prayer. His life was fe example for those
who lived around him. All who heard the
words OF Elder Brackett, spoken at the funeral.
felt that they were fitting tribute to his noble
character.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
THE WAR NEWS.

Italy is still on the fence, or was at this
writing, although dispatch from Rome under
date of May 10th says that while recent de-
velopments had caused apprehension there
the general impression was that war was only
a matter of few hours. A Genoa dispatch
of May 10th says: 'Signor Caneta. a member
of the Chamber of Deputies. stated today
that Italy would enter the war before May
20 This is the date set for the reopening of
parliament" and Pope Benedict XIV is report
ed to have abandoned all hope that war be-
tween Italy and Austria can be averted. Italy
is said to have an army of 100000 men at
Verona, near the Austrian frontier, and it is
believed she will begin operations by declaring
war against Greece.
In the west the Allies seem to be having
rather the best of it and German reports Of
successes in the east are believed to be great
ly exaggerated.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
MS of Today's Journal.

Tho Latest German .Atrocity. The
] ,tns In situation. To The Citizens of
S9,fast Obituary. The News of
6D,nks. The Churches. News OF the
6ol.oonnges The War News. The Wal
g3nC5unty Veterans. Personal.
9y g.s Song of the Hermit Thrush. :.
/! Tsa 1ps Purple Martin. Available Frocks
RInnderlng Democratic Legislation
Pnrtical Points. Must We go to
Nsr with Germany?
N.tienal Campaign of 1916. Little
! sajds funeral. Lees Retreat from
GGsattIsbnrg. Bits of Sentiment for
ysmorial Day. First Memorial Day.
editorials. :. Secret Societies. The
lizards of Journalism. :. The News
Helfast. Transfers in Real Es-
tate.
The News of Belfast.
The Wangan Went Adrift. Recent
hsaths. Bucksport Personals. Pitts
aid Personals. M. C. l.. II; Freedom
scademy. l. Sch. Blanche C. Pendle-
an For Summer Visitors. The Sar.
5i5e situation. Current Comment.
r,nptv Correspondence The Sea
Ssn A Pat of Moose Butter. The
Masonic Grand Bodies.
searsport. Stockton Springs. Ship
news The Belfast Price Current.
Borp. Married. Died.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
$674,925 35

From the Trial Balance as taken over from the
previous Administration there has been elimi
mated the Real Estate and Machinery accounts,
neither of which is an available asset now or
later IN carrying on the City's affairs and will
In the statement this year be included in Sc
parate property account. There has also been
a reduction of Three hundred dollars made in
the valuation of the city team,
From the above statement there appears
floating indebtedness against the City of
Sl4,443 45. To this may be added s5,373 A,
the balance due and already paid in completing
the purchase of the Mcclellan property.
making a total floating debt at this time of
Sl9.s16 80. Deducting from this the liquid as.
sets at their face value, $11 PA 90 leaves net
Indebtedness of $8.6O2 60 This does not take
into account the shrinkage in the LIQUID assets
on account of uncollectable taxes, the amount
of which cannot be determined at this time.
but may be estimated as at least $1,000 90. in
cludihg commissions, expense of collection. etc.
This 100000 added to the shortage of S..
6O2.69 makes a net floating indebtedness of at
least $lO,6O2.69.
Following is list of the appropriations
made amp to be made:
M ri allan
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13

Flora B.. wife of James B. Waterman died
May 9th at her home in this city after short
illness with the grip. which. with complication
and long standing trouble, caused her death.
She was born in Belfast July 4, 1868. the
youngest child Of the late Daniel and Roxana
McMahan. Her life was spent in this city.
where she attended school. and later was EN-.
ployed in the shoe factory. March 6. 1901, she
was married to Mr.. Waterman in Laconia, N.
H. She had q sweet and lovable disposition
and always spoke well of every one. She was
q member of Aurora Rebekah Lodge, l. o. O.
F.. and of the Pythian Sisters. K. P. She is
survived by her husband. one brother and two
sisters: Lorenzo E. McMahsn and. Mrs. Mary E
Coombs Of Belfast and Mrs. Agnes M. Cottrell
of Gloucester, Mass. The funeral was held
at: herx late home Tuesday, May 11th. At
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
NEWS OF THE ORANGES,

Victor Grange, Searsmont, is holding regular
meetings with very good attendance. twas
voted to serve ice cream at each meeting dur
ing the summer
At the regular meeting of Morning Light
Grange, Monroe. Saturday evening, May 9th.
the third and fourth degrees were conferred
on two candidates. "A committee consisting of o.
B.Dow, ,MaudeDow and {. M Moore was appoint
ed t. draw up resolutions of respect for Eromen
Nilsson, recently deceased and much respect
ed member of this grange. After recess an
open session was declared and the following
program presented: Music by choir; rollcall,
current events; reading, Mrs. Woodman; story,
o. B. Dow; discussion, "How can we reduce
the drudgery on the farm" The question box
was interesting as usual, and the question,
"Does the sinking of the Lusitania justify this
nation in going to war;" brought out a lively
discussion, some of the members attesting
their readiness to go. Orders were taken for
groceries to be delivered at the next meeting.
Seaside Grange had an entertaining and in
structive meeting last Friday evening. The
first and second degrees were conferred on
i've SduuI0atee, anu dlteE the WOrk Lle l6Ole6
took charge and presented the following pro-
gram: Song, Sowing the Seed" by Ladies'
chorus; Grange paper, by Worthy Master. Miss
L. A. Cochran; The Grange Album" Sisters
representing Brothers; reading, "The Pro-
posal," Mrs. Addie Merriam, with encore, "My
First Cigar" tableaux. 1.-THE Gipsy Fortune
Teller" song, "My Heart is in Tennessee"
ladies' chorus; vocal solo. "Tipperary," Flor
ence Allen; recitation, "The Domestic Temp
est" Mrs. Lufa H. Richie, with encore,
Uncle Hiram's Moustache Cup" tableaux,
Star of Bethlehem" piano solo, Mrs. Ida F.
Bray; Yankee Doodle" by the Grangevllle
Band; tableaux. "Good Night" closing song by
Ladies' chorus. The 3rd and 4th degrees
will be conferred on the five candidates to-
morrow, Friday, evening ard harvest supper
will be served by the following committee:
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Sholes, Mrs. Emira McKeen,
Mrs. Ida F. Bray, Miss Louisa Lynn, Harold.
McKeen, J. Earle. Braley and Carl Noyes
The gentlemen will have charge of the pro-
gram and have hard stunt to compete with
the one given by the ladies. The judges will
be Miss Lucy Cochran. A. B. Smalley and DR.
w. L. West, and they will decide whether the
ladies or the gentlemen gave the best enter
tainment, and the winning side will be given
3 complimentary supper by the losers.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13

In making these appropriations we have
pared each one to the lowest point consistent
with giving decent service by each depart
ment. The appropriation for Contingent will
be the difference between the sum of the
above amounts and per cent assessment.
With the debt of the City staring US in the
face and the appropriations for the ne cessary
expenses it was the unanimous opinion of the
City Government that the wisest course to
take, and the course to the best interest of all
tax payers, was to make a rate for the present
year which would wholly or practically clean
up this floating Indebtedness and place the
City in position next year to reduce tle tax
rate to the normal amount needed for its
necessary running expenses. To accomplish
this we find it necessary to make the rate of
taxation for this year 3 per cent, as above
mentioned We estimate the appropriation to
the Contingent will ork out about $4,000 or
$4,000. The City will receive from the State
approximately $4,000 additional for this ac-
count. The necessary contingent expense,
estimated from past years, is between SIS, 900 90
and $6.0O000. We shall use all possible bal
ance of the contingent fund for the lquida-
tiOn of the floating indebtedness, and hope to
be able to turn the City Government over next
year practically free of floating indebtedness
as of the present known amount with the ex-
ception of the unadjusted water taxes. In re-
lation to this unadJusued water company tax
liability would call the citizens attention to
the fact that while the amount appears in the
liabilities as of March as 5000. 90 there has
been nothing charged into this liability ac-
count for some time, neither paid to the
company on hydrant rental; consequently,
the unadjusted water company bills at this
time amount to considerably more. We shall
use our best efforts to have this matter ad.
justed during the present year.
In relation to the situation as above, we
have used our best judgment and submit the
course to the people, believing that large
majority. if not all, will see its value and
approve.
l would also call the citizens attention
without comment to the city team which
costs over s., 100 per year to maintain.
CHAs R. CooMBs, Mayor
Belfast, May 5, 1915.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
The Shoe Situation.

''usa sentiment in footwear is quite op-
''S eonservatism is still rather general
'Uefs received are usually small. Jobbers
The market frequently for moderate
'us lut apparently show little disposition
N'ula'e IN forward requirements. Quiet
'fS Prevailed in retail circles during the
week, more settled weather being
,.N |, 10 stimulate sales. Many novelties
T1e 10 be moved in women's wear, while
~ ID tan and black calf receive attention
lines. There has been decided inn
s.'l a1nt In the inquiry from domestic buyers
b. aef a' and trading in some directions
adjS upstantial increase. Concessions are
ts out to obtain, except In few instances
\. psn' pssre are accumulated holdings of size.-
NSlew. Nay 9Th.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
LINCOLNVILLE,

Clint Thomas has returned to Boston,
Urban Young returned to Boston last Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver knight are passing a
few days in Belfast.
Mothers Day will be observed at the M. E
church next Sunday.
Mrs. Carrie Hall is in Rockland visiting he
81 ster, Mrs. Dennis Kelley, at the Highlands.
MIS-. S. J. Moody has returned from Boston
with flne stock ct millinery and fancy goods.
Fred P Wiegin is confined to the house with
infiammatory rheumatism. He is attended by
DR.. E. F. Gould.
Mrs. Efie Rankin, who has been very ill
with the prevailing epidemic, the grippe, has
recovered under the prompt and skillful treat
ment OF DR.. E. F. Gould.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
State of Trade.

Improving. Enlarged demand at retail. Job
bing fairly good Trade equal to year ago. COL
lections better. Bank clesrings at high record
level. Weather favors, grain crops. Another
bumper wheat crop possible. Cotton needs
rain in east and sunlight in Texas Liberal
wheat exports. Flour shipments heavy. War
orders swelling again. Industries employing
more men. Skilled help scarce in some lines.
Stock market breaks badly on Lusitanis news,
-Bradstreets, May 9Th.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
"eSumed In Barre Granite Sheds.

ssS,sa w., May 8. Five thousand workmen
lNi ,a, 10 the granite quarries in this vicini-
ias at at'afn =. to work at once as the result of
Il s,;t he Tool Sharpepers' Union today to
I o. aae OF 10 weeks duration, pending &C.
she Sa appeal from decision of the ex-
sn tSo Soafd Of the Granite Cutters Union to
W S. wage and working schedule offered
~snufacturers,
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
Memorial Day In Dixmont.

Memorial day will be oberved in Dixmont by
J. P. Harris post, NO. 60, G. A. R., as follows:
Memorial Sunday service at Dixmont corner.
May 30. at 2 p. m. Rev. D. B. Phelan of Rock
port will preach the Memorial sermon. The
Dixmont cornet band will be present and give
q sacred concert. All school children present
will be given flags and reserved seats.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13

The funeral of William L. Wilder was held
privately at his home in Searsmont at 1890 a.
M, last Friday. Rev. Walter F. Sturtevant of
the Belfast Baptist church officiating. A
beautiful floral piece was received from Bos-
ton relatives. The remains were taken to
Boston, his former home. for interment. His
age was 81 years.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
Aroostook Potatoes.

Potatoes have been coming in very slowly
for some days past, about 60 cents being about
the standard price, Only one or two shippers
are buying.-Fort Fairfield Review, May 9Th.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13

Mills lastt Saturday for an indefinite stay with
her son, Rev. Percy J. Clifford.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13

Mrs. Austina G. Wilson, who spent the win
ter with her son in Lynn, Mass, has returned
to her home on Northport avenue.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13
To The Citizens of Belfast.

The financial condition of the City of Bel
fast as represented by the trial balance as of
March l, 1915, as corrected and revised bv the
finance committee is as follows:
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13

p. M, Rev. h. B. Sellers Of the Metho.
dist church officiating There were many
Moral offerings. including a pillow from her
husband. basket from her sisters. large
bouquets from relatives, wreath from friends
In the stitching room of the Leonard & Bar
rows factory. pillow from the Knights Of
fythias, casket pieces from the Pythian Sis
ters and Sons Of Veterans, crescent from the
Rebekahs, basket from neighbors. and many
bouquets from friends. The bearers were
Messrs. W. ]. Gordon, H. L. BuckliD, Frank
Prescott and G. Parker Cook. The interment
Is In the family lot in Grove cemetery.
Lendal Bartlett. the only child of William
Arthur and Eleanor Bartlett Shales died May
9th at their home ON Congress street Of pneu-
monia following two operations for mastoid
abscess by Drs. Jarvis B. Woods OF Bangor
and Eugene D. Tapley and Foster G. Small Of
Belfast. He was attended by M iss Moody Of
Bangor as a day nurse and Miss Henrietta
Gerry of Searsport as night nurse and every
thing possible was done to alleviate his suf-
fering and to save his life. He was very at
tractive child. the pet of all who knew him.
ana the idol Of his parents. The funeral took
place Saturday at 2 p. m. Rev. Arthur A.
Blair of the Universalist church officiating.
The bearers were Basil Allen, Wilbur o.
Colby, Louis S. Shire and Maurice Towle. The
sympathy of many friends is extended Mr..
and Mrs. Shales in their bereavement.
The funeral of Mr. John W. Davis of North
port took place at his late home Wednesday
afternoon, May 9Th. He was well known in
this city, where he was frequent visitor,
and was a member of Thomas H. Marshall
Post, G. A. R. He enlisted Sept. TO- 1868. in
the Navy; served on the ship Onward, and was
was discharged June 20, 1866, from this ship at
the close of the war. His only relative. Mrs.
Morgan of Worcester, Mass, niece, came to
attend the funeral.
Josiah Hall of Northport, who had been liv-
ing alone for some time near the Woods
schoolhonse. was taken to the Waldo County
hospital last Thursday in a very critical con-
dition and died Friday evening. His wife and
two sons died many years ago and his brother,
Hollis M. Hall of this city, was his only rela-
tive. A prayer service was held at the Coombs
undertaking rooms Saturday afternoon and
the remains will be inferred in the Hall lot in
Grove cemetery.
The Republican journal., 1915-05-13

The many friends of Mrs. Wallace R. Tarbox
of FryeDurg, who is an officer Of the Ladies
G. A, R., and most devoted worker along
patriotic lines will be interested to know she
is in town under the care of throat specialist,
who assures her she will be greatly relieved of
the trouble she has suffered from for the past
few years. Mrs. Tarbox operated
Wednesday and will have another operation in
two weeks. She will return to Fryeburg
as she is able and come again later.-Portland
Express.
The Junior prize speaking contest held in
the chapel at the University of Maine, We'd
nesday, May 9th, is said to have been the best
exhibition of speaking that has ever been
heard at Junior week contest. Miss Marie
Frederika Foster, of Maiden, Mass. won the
girls prize and Earl Merrill, of Orono, won the
boys. The Bangor Commercial says: "Ansel A.
Packard of Belfast who spoke the Civiliza-
tion's Debt to the Engineer, handled his topic
in a capable manner"
Miss Blanche Stickney graduated from the
Liberty High school on April 30. 1915. Miss
Stickney is the second daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L. Stickney, was born in 1897 and at
tended the common schools until she entered
High school in 1911 at the age of ID years
with class of Is, many of whom were much
older than herself. By hard work she soon drew
ahead and each year her classmates grew less
until she was left alone in her studies. But
undounted by spirit that is bound to overcome
all obstacles, she by her own hard work gradu-
ated with very high rank and won the admira-
ton OF all. who wish her success and happiness
in whatever path of life she may walk.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-11
JUsTUS PHARMACY,

The Democrat publishes. on an aver
&c three times more county news
ban any other newspaper, but it costs
D more.