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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06

The following bids for the support of the
city poor were received and action on same
deferred to the June meeting:
l submit the following proposal for keeping
the city poor from May 10. 1915. to May 10,
1920; the contract to conform to the present
one with the following additions: The male
and female inmates shall be kept in separate
buildings Both of said buildings shall have
Easements or cellars under them. Both build
ings shall have a flush closet and bath tub
for the of the inmates. Minor children
not to be kept in the almshouse unless &C.
companied by their parents. l will agree to
become liable for all pauper charges as per
contract for the sum of 800 each year. pay
able quarterly. PERCY S. EDGECoMB,
Ralph Hayford submitted two bids, as fol-
lows:
No. l. For the sum of s., 900 per annum l will
support the paupers of the City of Belfast in
accordance with the terms of the present con-
tract and in addition thereto will provide sep
arate houses for males and females, equippng
same with bath tub and flush closets for use of
inmates, and houses to be equipped to the sat-
isfaction of Overseers of the Poor Contract
for five years.
No. 2. In accordance with suggestions of
the Secretary of State Board of Charities and
Corrections that the element of chance be
eliminated from pauper contracts as far as
possible herewith submit for your considera-
tion the following:
For a stated salary of 5000 per annum for
personal services and use of buildings will
furnish board, lodging and clothing for the
male and female paupers of the city of Bel
fast in separate buildings equipped with bath
tub and flush closets for use Of said male and
female inmates, the City of Belfast to pay in
addition to salary So per wsek for such in
mates as are able to dress and care for them
selves; $4 per week for those who are partial.
ly able to care for themselves and IS per week
for helpless or bedridden patients. The city
physician and chairman of board of overseers
of poor to be judges Of the physical conditions
at all times and price of board based on their
decision. :. Furthermore will at all times be
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06
THE WAR NEWS.

The Germans torpedoed the American tank
er Gulflight off the Sicily islands last Satur-
day. The captain died from heart failure and
two of the crew were drowned; others saved.
Steamer did not sink and patrol boats were
trying to tow her in. The Wilson administra-
ton is awaiting official advices.
The Austrans claim to have pierced and
broken the Russian center in West Galacia,
and Berlin has celebrated what is regarded as
great victory. The Russians have no doubt
met with reverses in the Carpathians. Little
of importance has taken place in the western
scene of conflict Reports as to the Dar-
daneles are conflicting as usual. but the Allies
are believed to be making progress there.
Italy is still on the fence, held there by new
offers from Austria.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06

In August. 1862. and served with his compan v
during the remainder of the war. One of his
proudest memories was that he never lost a
days duty nd was with his company through
every engagement He was member ofRock.
land Lodge of Masons and Edwin Libby Post,
u A; r. He had served IN the City Council
Mr.. Witham was twice married, his first wife
being Suzanna Wal-h, who died many years
ago; the second was Mary M. Blackington, who
survives him; also one daughter, Mrs A. H.
Carroll; and one grandson, Raymond R. Car
roll Two other children, Eva F. and Benton,
died in their early childhood. The deceased
Is also survived by one brother. Clifford With
am, who tenderly cared for him during his ill
ness. Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at Mr.. Witham's late residence, Rev.
Plny Allen officiating. The Grand Army at
tended in body and conducted its usual cere-
mony. lnterment was in the Robbins ceme-
tery.-Rockland Courier Gazette.
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THE NEWS OF BELFAST.

See Andrew Mack in his greatest success
The Ragged Earl. Friday matinee at 2.3O.
Mrs. Alice l. Thombs, who was recently in.
jured by fall,has sufficiently improved to be
about the house. but is still under the care of
Miss Inez L. Barker, trained nurse.
Among those at home with grip colds and
their after effects are Capt. Royal w. Warren,
Miss Edith M. Southworth, Mrs. Ethel Thomas
Luce. DR.. Elmer Small, DR.. Eugene D. Tapley
and Mr.. M. C. Murch.
The Baraca Class of the Methodist Sunday
school ares planning to present publicly in q
few weeks'a "Mock Church Triap .and the Ep.
worth League is rehearsing bright little play
"The New Minister" to be presented IN June
A cablegran received by her owners here
announced the arrival at Barbados, B, W. T..
yesterday, of the four-masted schooner Calu.
met, Capt. Richardson, from Para, where she
left cargo of coal. The schooner will load
sugar and molasses for Montreal.-Boston
Globe May 4th.
The engagement of Miss Louise johnson
only daughter of George 7. Read of Congress
street, and Charles E. Brown, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Brown of Northport, was announc.
ed informally Friday evening at thimble
party at Miss Reads home. The wedding will
take place in the early fall.
:. A special meeting of the Philharmonic Soci-
ETY. was called for last Tuesday evening tc
meet representative of the White Bureau OF
Boston with regard to lecture course next
winter. No definite action was taken and the
meeting adjourned subject to the call of the
chairman of the committee. Mrs. Willis B.
Fletcher and Miss Edith M. Davidson were
added to the standing committee,
Mrs. Edith B. Berry arrived Monday night
from Boston. called here by the illness of hel
mother. Mrs. L. M. Orff, who has irltis. Hel
sister Mrs. W. A. Shales. is ill with bronchitis
and Lendal Bartlett, the three-years- old son oi
Mr.. and Mrs. William Arthur Shales. is criti-
cally i'll with pneumonia. induced by ether
having undergone an operation for mastoiG
abscess of the right ear Sunday morning anc
for the left ear Monday afternoon. DR.. Jarvis
B. Wood of Bangor and Drs. Eugene D. Tap.
ley and Foster C. Small were in attendance
. The patient is under the care Of Miss Moody
q trained nurse from Bangor. -
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06

The soundness of the protective tariff princi-
pie has been abundantly demonstrated by the
effect of the European war,which has acted as
a bar against importation of foreign goods and
has compelled Americans to buy at home. In
July, 1914, when the war began, American in
dustry was going down the toboggan at rate
that would soon have brought it to the level of
1884. The revival in the last few months
shows the advantage of shutting out foreign
importations Of goods in order to keep Ameri-
can mills running. American.l .laborers employed
and American money at home.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06
s674,925 35

The above statement recites the true finan-
cal condition of the city as of March 1st with
the exception of the undetermined amount of
taxes. impossible of collection, and represented
in the amounts due the city. Thus revised
and corrected the trial balance of the city is
at all times simple one and can be readily
understood and diagnosed by everyone
The question of tax rate is serious one.
but one which should be handled properly and
in business like manner, without fear or ia.
vor, for the ultimate hest interest of the tax
payer. 1t is unmistakably wrong policy to
assess low tax rate and expend higher one.
Such course must inevitably lead to condi-
tion in which the city finds itself today
We advise the assessing of such tax rate as
will practically. and, we hope, wholly, clean up
the city's present floating indebtedness and
place US in position to turn the city over next
year practically. and we hope wholly, free
from all debt or law entanglements, placing
the next administration in position to reduce
the tax rate to a normal basis commensurate
with the actual amounts necessary for hand
ling the city's expenses on a pay as you go''
basis.
There is according to the Trial Balance a
floating Indebtedness of sl4,443 45,exclusive OF
the disputed Water Tax liability. Adding to
this the balance already paid on the Mcclellan
properties, $5.373 "A makes the amount of
$19,s16 SO extra liability to be provided for
this year,
There is due the City in taxes and accounts
M
deeds, not liquid. leaving net indebtedness to
be covered of 1926 95, exclusive of the water
liability, if any, and shrinkage in taxes not
possible to be determined at this moment, but
undoubtedly of considerable amount
To cover this ir debtedness and shrinkage on
account of uncollectable taxes and appropria-
tions necessary for the City's actual needs tc
carry it on in a most economical manner, we
recommend the assessment of tax rate of 8
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06
The Shoe Situation.

Although recent warm weather has stimu-
lated the sale of summer footwear, complaint
is still heard from manufacturers regarding the
small orders received Producers of women's
goods are running their plants closer to capa-
city than those working on mems lines and
some continue engaged on contracts placed
early In the year. Military styles still pre-
dominate ID women's wear, while for men
black and tan calfskin shoes find principal IA
vor. Domestic business in leather and leather
goods shows moderate improvement and bet
ter feeling pervades the general situation. The
undertone of the market is firmer and conces-
sions are now difficult to obtain, particularly on
standard quality goods. Considerable trade
for export is noted, but some reports as to
large individual foreign contracts are consider
ed exaggerated.-Dun's Review, May LIST.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06

ready to aid the overseers of poor in ascer-
tainlng residences of paupers claiming resi-
dence in the city of Belfast or asking aid of
the city of Belfast, going anywhere in the
state the overseers may send me, the city to
pay actual railroad mileage or steamboat
Iares, or other transportation on said out of
town trips. Furthermore will give suitable
pond with Fidelity Company, the city to pay
Tor same. Contract for five years.
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therein, all being instruments of the City fol-
conducting its general affairs.

We recommend that at the close of this year
each department of the city include property
account in its regular annual report. giving
therein full list of all its properties, machin-
cry and implements in its department; that the
treasurer include special real estate account,
listing parcels of real estate owned. including
the school properties. By this method the tax
payers will have for their examination from
year to year complete list of the property,
machinery. tools, etc.. owned by the city for
its own pleasure, educational or working pur-
poses
We further recommend that a reduction of
$500 be made in the city team valuation and
the same charged to the assets and liabilities
account. The statement as thus revised will
show as follows:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06
City Government.

The May meeting of the City Government
was held Monday evening. Mayor Charles R.
Coombs presiding. The following roll of ac-
counts was read and passed:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06

. J, lat griSil snt at Seaside Grange, announced
sssa0t Of tbs evening, was postponed on ac-
y y Wien The IAN to tomorrow. Friday, even
,'e tie n,c W. 'aoies will fill the chairs and pro-
~ ~ Vas bsiam. bstd The regular business seq
Adlds!es u VIZ. last Friday evening and five
were accepted.
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$674,925 35

We wish to call your attention to the follow
ing accounts contained therein:
Real Estate, Park and Ball Ground S 5,945 90
Machinery, Tools, Fire Engine, Hose
Wagon, Steam Roller, Road Ma
chimes, Crushing Plant, etc............ 6,5lS 90
City Team 1000 90
Inasmuch as the first two items above named
S., ,945 90 and $6,5ls 90 do not represent assets
available for payment of debts, but rather per-
manent investments for the Citys uses as
play grounds and instruments of carrying on
the City's work, we recommend that these two
accounts be eliminated from the City's Trial
Balance. and charged in offset to the Assets
misleading and confusing in the City's trial
balanceSand should be eliminated therefrom,
The City's Trial Balance should contain only
such items as are actually available, or may be
expected to be sometime available, as cash for
the City's uses. There appears to be no more
reason why these items should be included in
the City's Trial Balance than the School Prop
critics should also be included therein. Some
So. 200 last year was expended on the Nc
Lellan property. none of which appears in the
City's assets, neither belongs there. $5,373 a
additional has already been expended this
year in completing the purchase of said prop
erty. which has no right to appear at the end
of this year in the City's Trial Balance;
neither should the new road machinery appear
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06

The report of George W. Frisbee, City Mar
shall was read and accepted ,as follows: Arrested
and sent to Boys State School, /; tramps given
lodging and supper, IL; tramps given lodging
only, AZ.
The petition of W, H. Snow and others for a
sewer extension from the junction of Main
and Congress streets to the junction of Bel.
mont avenue and Alto street, was read and
referred to the committee on sewers
The resignation of James H. Post, street
commissioner. was read and accepted. Mr.. Post
resigns on account of ill health.
The petition of Robert P. Chase and others
called attention for the third time to the
dangerous condition of the sidewalk on the
High street side of the Masonic Temple and
the Knowlton building adjoining, and suggest
ed that action be deferred until the June meet
ing and that in the meantime every member
of the city government examine this walk
Read and referred to the committee on side
walks.
The following orders were read and passed
in concurrence:
The committee on fire department is author
lied to employ janitor for their department
at salary OF Soo per year
That the city pay William A. Clark the sum
of $62 II and James S. Hartman STA OF as
agreed in the settlement of road damages at
the April term of the S. ]. Court.
That the tax collectors use all possible means
to secure full payment OF all delinquent taxes
before June l. 1915.
That the committee on sidewalks and bridges
make such repairs as they deem necessary on
the premises of d. S. Cressey, Nos. and 8
Commercial street.
The bid of B. o. Norton to sprinkle the
streets for the season of 1915 for the sum of
$699, the city to furnish the sprinklers, was
accepted Other bids were as follows: Harry
Townsend 1900; W. W. Bazo, $500; W. L.
West, $1,195.
The city treasurer was authorized to procure
temporary loan of $500 for four months, to
be paid out of the taxation of 1915. at rate
not exceeding per cent
IN COMMON COUNCIL.
Ordered that the pay for work done on the
streets of the city shall be follows: So for 10
hour day for each man; 81 per day for 10 hours
for double team and man, to apply only to
laborers.
IN BOARD OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
The petition of the Consumers Fuel Co. to
maintain coal and hay wagon scale in front
of their Office on Water street was read and
prayer granted.
TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BELFAST.
Gentlemen: The Committee on Finance, Ac
counts and Claims have given careful investi-
CATION and consideration to the city's financial
condition as represented by its trial balance as
of March /, 1915, in relation to the matter of
appropriations for the present year and the
m ost advisable course to be taken in connec-
ton Herewith for the tax payers ultimate
best interests. The city's trial balance as OF
/ March 1st is as follows: Inventories:
RESOURCES.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06

Frank P. Witham. an aged resident of West
and painful illness. Mr.. Witham was born in
Searsmont, Sept. 4. 1881, son OF Henry P. and
Roxanna lFogler) Witham. At an early age
he came to Rockland and his life had been
passed here with the exception of 10 winters
spent in Virginia, when he was engaged in
cutting ship timber, A soldier Of the Civil
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06

The funeral of Dorothy A.. the three-months
old daughter of Lewis G. and Louise G. (Hop-
kins) Bowen, took place Saturday afternoon at
their home on Searsport avenue, East Belfast,
Rev. Horace B. Sellers of the Methodist
officiating. The remains were placed in the
receiving tomb at Grove cemetery The be-
reaved parents have one daughter remaining.
Elsie, aged about years.
Annie, wife of Hon. Lindley Murray Staples
of Washington, Me-, passed away at a. M,
May End. aged about So years. Death resulted
from shock suffered two weeks ago. The
funeral was held from her late residence
Wednesday afternoon. The bereaved husband
has the sympathy of his many friends in this
city and section.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-06
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEl

The report of S. A. Parker. tax collector fo
1915, was read and accepted in concurrence:
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PASSENGERS BOOKED

Per NJ. N. 8. s. Lurline for San Fran.
cisco. May ILL. Davidson, Mrs. J.
s. Ritterband, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Young, Mrs E. L Sexton, Capt Crock.
EFT, Mrs. Crockett, Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie
Ain, Mrs. g. A. Schroeder, ]. M. NJ.
McChesney, l.. Maefarlane, Mrs. Lillian
Spencer, Mrs. E. s. Varney, Rev. w. E.
Crabtree, Rev. F. Bowling, P. C. Hail,
Mr.. Morris. E. G. johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferris, Mr.. and Mrs. Adafr, Miss
M. E. Merrill, w. E. Bellina, Mrs. j.
Gribble, Miss Bicknell, E. Gallagher. j.
p. Mendonca, Mr.. and Mrs. M. +. Cook,
Miss 2. c. Edings, Miss Campo, Mrs.
A. Campo, Mrs. Silva and child, Capt.
and Mrs. Crockett and IL. Brickels.
Per str. Kinau for Kauai ports, May
11.-A v. Peters, Col. Spalding, j.
Spalding, C. II. Dye, How Fo, A. Sci
ner, Mrs. ]. NJ Riggs, Mrs. ]. p, Cooke,
Mrs. Albert Beckett. Mrs. EWaliko and
infant and Master Ewaliko.
Per str. Kilauea for Hilo and way
ports, May 12APaul Schmidt, Sid
Splitter, T. Osaki, Mr.. and Mrs, w. f.
van Door, Mrs. T. w. Austin and in
FAINT, II. C. Waldron, Mrs. Walter Nc
Dougall, Mrs. A. Morrison and infant,
A. s. Alfred, Miss Alfred, Miss Morton,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Davis and Miss
Antoine.
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SEALED TENpERs.

Sealed tenders will be received up
to II a. M, Thursday, May IL, at the
office of the president of the College
of Hawaii, Manoa valley. for the con
struction of reinforced concrete en-
cheering laboratory for the College
Of Hawaii. The Board Of Regents re-
serves the right to reject any or all
tenders. Plans and specifications
may be had on application at the Of.
flee of the president of the college.
WALLACE r.. HARRINGTON,
Chairman, Board of Regents.
Honolulu, May 1, 1915.
6I53-fOt
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OAHU Midway TIME TABLE
OUTWARD.

OUTWARD,
For Waianae, Waialua. Kahuku. ana
way stations-s9:15 .. M, 1920 D. M.
For Pearl City, Eva Mil and way
stationsf7:30 4. m, s9:15 q. m,
s11:30 q. M. p: Is p. m, 1920 D. m,
5:15 p. m. 1880 D. M, t11:15 D. no.
For Wahiawa and Leilehua-s10: 20
q. N. f2:40 p. n1.s $500 D. m, s11:0O
p. n.
INWARD.
Arrive Honolulu from Kahuku. Wal.
alua and Waianae-ss:36 q. M, s5:s1
p. 10.
!. Arrive Honolulu nom Eva nm and
Pearl City-f7:45 q. M. $3.50 :. M,
1902 a. M, s1:40 D. M, s4:2e D. M.
1871 p. m, t7.S0 D. m.
Arrive Honolulu from wahIawa and
Leilehua-s9:15 a. m. t1:56 D. m.
s4:01 p. M, T:10 D. N.
The Haleiwa Limited. q two-hour
train tonly iirst-class tickets honored)
leaves Honolulu every Sunday at s:36
9. M, for Haleiwa hotel; returning ar.
rfves In Honolulu at 1910 D. "a. The
Limited stops only at Pearl City and
Waianae.
.Daily Except Sunday. tsunday only.
G. p. DENIsoN, ?. c. SMITH.
sunerIntendenk- q. p. a.
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URGES
ENDORSEMENT OF
CHARITY BODIES

That charitable and benevolent or.
ganization should be Endorsed by the
Chamber Of Commerce before they do
any soliciting for funds, is the stand
which the charities and social welfare
committee of the chamber takes in
regard to the organizations. This
stand Ii outlined In an open letter to
the public from the committee.
In part, the letter Is as follows:
"The charities and social welfare
committee are in position to ascertain,
beyond any reasonable doubt, whether
or no certain institution merits the
support It asks. We have devised a
system OF Endorsement which will
readily be given to any institution
which proves itself worthy, and the
object Of this letter is to ask you to
kindly support Us by refusing to listen
to any solicitor who is not provided
with Endorsement by this committee.
and we ask further that when it is
shown that sum of money, for which
an institution il Endorsed, that is to
say, q sum of money which it Is prov
en- they will need for specific pur-
UO0c, anu WHlCu VIII UC ouO"ll III Su-
dorsement, has been secured, that you
withhold further subscription.
at is not within the province of this
committee nor IL II within the prov
inee of any Individual or society to
say that a person cannot give where
and when he may want to give. That
is prerogative and q pleasure resery-
ed TO and enjoyed by people who are
philanthrepiealIy inclined, and it is ex-
ceedingly commendable; but no per-
son desires to give OF his substance
where 1t is not necessary, and that is
Just the object of this letter. Under
former procedure OF soliciting in Ho-
nofulu an institution may go out, fer
example, to get $4,000. which was
their need. The cause may be. suffi-
GENTLY meritorious and they would
get $4,000. The excess, which should
be saved to the giyers, over and above
what the institution actually needed,
namely $4,000, could be very well used
INF other projects equally as merito-
rious. and we sEeel that In withholding
the excess $4,000 the same maximum
results would be obtained from the
minimum contribution. -.
'.May we ash, therefore, FOR your
hearty support in demanding indcrse;
ment before entertaining any solic-
itor?"
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Il OF OSE PER CENT. on ALL CORPORATION INCOMES
/ ! BpoN INnrvIDrAL INCOMES I EXCESS 81, 100000
BE it Enacted By the Legislature of the Territory of HaWaii:
SEeTIoN Section Of Act III of the Session Laws of
I915 is hereby amended to read as follows:
S"Secon g. Taxation period The taxation period within
h meaning this Act shall be the year Immediately preceding
day of January Of each year which such tax is pay
provided however that the first taxation period under this
Act s be the year Immediately preceding the first day of
january 1s1s'
SEcTS 2 Section of Act III of the Session Laws of
1915 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section This Act shall take effect January 1916,
and shall rerospectvely give full effect to the prov
son hee contained with respect for the first taxa
ton period hereunder and shall force to and In
Guiding 81 1917 provided that all assessed
under the provisions of this Act which shall remain unpaid at
the end Of ouch period shall be subject collection and enforce
though all the provisions Of this
Act 4till in force with respect thereto" ..
SEcTIoNl3 This Act shall take effect upon its approval
Approve this 2sth day Of April, A. D. 1915. ~ .~
F.2 LUCIUS E. PTNKHAM
Governor of the Territory of Hawaii