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The Detroit times., 1915-12-06

mittees, have agreed 10 take Repub-
lican members into fullest con
fdenee in framing the bills.
Present plans are for open, public
hearings, except when high officials
may disclose diplomatic or defense
secrets which would be valuable TO
potential enemy An extensive
list OF witnesses for the prepared
ness hearings is being drawn for
each committee.
Resting upon the legislative pro-
gram Of the new congress today was
Ire shadow OF national ara world
Tolitlcs. Tomorrow the Tiministra-
tion's program will be outlined per
sonally by President Wilson when he
reads his opening MESSAGE at the
joint session It's known, big. out
standing features are: National
Defence, Revenue. War Measures
and Government Ship Purchase.
There Is mass OF other iegisla-
ton comprising the largest. longest
and most important program OF a
decade Since adjournment OF the
sixty-third congress last March a
score OF new and vital questions
have arisen in addition 10 many left
over. Continuation of this session
~ell into next summer IS predicted
by vetera1 legislators.
There were the usual mammoth
crowds II. bi:th Senate ana house gal
leries. representing the eyes of
hundred million Americans. Today's
actual business was confined to the
routine Of swearing In neg members,
ol ganization OF both house, and noti-
ication of the president OF the new
legislative epoch.
As complemented today, the result
Of congressional elections in Novem-
ber. 1914. the democratic majority in
the senate was Increased from l3 TO
is. In the hou2e IL was reduced from
l43 to "a The new senate lineup to-
day wass Democrats. 56: Republicans.
40. The new house. Democrats. 22g:
Republicans. 1876 Progressives Z:
Socialists. /: independents. /, and
vacant The last house had 2SG
Democrats, i25 Republicans. II Pro
gressiyes and independent. For
the first time since the sixty-second
congress the Socialist party was
again represented today. Meyer
London. of New York. being the
member.
Reelection OF President Wilson
and continued Democratic control OF
the nations destinies was conceded
by most legislators to hang upon the
results of this session. Political
flavor vas added t. the lay by tie
, presence in Washington % the Dem.
ocratic national committee. which
meets tomorrow To decide the time
and place OF the 1916 Democratic ma
tional convention. A week later the
Republican uatiopal committee
meets here for the same purpose
The reconvening of congress was
heraided among all party leaders as
marking the opening OF the 1916
political campaign.
Both Ieyis,stiye and political inter.
est centered IN the administration :
hiIlIon-dollar national defense pro.
gram. Whether democratic opposi.
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nd PEACE
DELEGATES
ORGANIZE

piers tn Hoboken and an
n3er. as the time Dr s~uins
SAed. the docks were black
cple who had come to see
of "a.
- weather was perfect, a bright
Whining upon the delegates who
fhe stesmer's rails. Over the
tk the ship hung a sign which
10 stop the war"
cabins were tastefully dec
With Christmas greens and
6nn nags,
n confusion reigned In the
Htltm0re all day Friday and
~ morning, hundreds of peo-
N had not been invited clam
~ and many others pacing
rrldors frantic over the delay
1GpCrts. Mr.. Ford was not ac-
hut his assistant. Louis p.
and = score OF aides were
~ an sorts ana conditions
and the hotel was made
andemouium.
n Ford and hts wife arrived
bier great cneers arose. On
xS he ship Mr.. Ford was
= ANAL American flag which
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DETROIT SUFFRAGE
BOOSTERS LEAVE
FOR WASHINGTON

A special car loaded with suf-
fragists. blessings and high hopes.
was attached TO the 1855 when ii
pulled out from the Michigan Cen
trail station for Washington. Sunday
afternoon. The Michigan delegation
10 the Congressional union conclave
was on it's way.
Miss Margaret Whittemore, who
will preside over the convention
was accompanied by 25 Detroit
women. including Mrs. Eugene r.
Shippen. Mrs. Nelson Whittemore.
Mrs. James whittemore. Mrs.
George T. Hendrie. Mrs. ID. d. Ash
baugh. Mrs C. w. Edwards. Mrs.
John Trix. Mrs. A. q. Boynton.
Mrs. w A. McGraw, Mrs. George
L. Sampson. and Mrs h.'ia Finister.
The car was banked With flowers.
and from its sides hung banners
reading. We demand an amend.
ment TO the United States constitu-
tion enfranchising women" The
armed with good luck nosegays and
advice
The convention opens today and
will be in session until Dec. IL.
Both houses OF congress will be
petitioned. spectacular pageant
staged and the president presented
with four miles OF signatures col
lected for the proposed federal
amendment
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ThOmpsOn-Set0n
Quits Boy Scouts

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.--Ernest
Thompson Seton, naturalist and
writer OF books on nature. Sunday
announced his resignation as chief
scout of the Boy Scouts Of America.
In q statement explaining Seton said
be resigned becsuse OF gradual
change TO policies to which he 10
opposed and for which he blames
James K. West. of this city. chief
scout executive.
"Militarism now comes first and
wocdcraft. the original purpose OF
the movement. second" according to
Ir. Seton, Who announced the
formation of the woodcrafts league.
inviting members Of the Boy Scouts
to join IL
The Detroit times., 1915-12-06
Russians Lose In
Attack Near Riga
BY UNITED PRESS.

BERLIN. Via Wireless to Say
ville) Dec. 6.-The Russians lost
heavily In n series OF determined at
tacks against the German positions
southwest OF Babit lake. west Of
Riga, the war ONCE reported this
afternoon. All the attacks broke
down. .
a German aeroplans Was hit by
Russian artillerymen and forced to
descend near Markgrafen, on the
Courlands shore" said the official
statement. "Its occupants were res
cued by the Germans.
"On the western front there we're
artillery. mine and grenade engage
ments at several places. Near Ba-
paume two English aeroplanes were
shot down and their occupants
killed
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GAS FUMES CAUSE
DEATH OF TWO

Two men were accidentally as.
phyxiated, Sunday. and another end
ed his life by taking chIoroform.
according to the police reports.
The use of . pulmotor could not
restore George Kilson. "a years old.
of No. 1878 st. Aubin-ave., whose
body was found In . rooming house
at No. 1876 IL Michigan-ave., early
Sunday morning. Fumes from .
leaking gas stove had been inhaled
by the man, who was unconscious
when found by other roomers. In
the mans room the police found
$3.50.
Herman Petit. tailor. who lives
at No. 201 Piercest.. lay dead on
the focr OF his shop at noon. Sun
day. when two men called to see
him. Fumes from . gas stove had
caused his death. PETIT. who Is 81
years old. had been under the care
of a guardian. His sister. Mrs. VIII
liam Burant. Of No. ESQ Mack-ave.,
took charge of the body.
Taking poison In . passageway
between witherell-st. and Madison
ave-, early Sunday morning. John
Hoskins. IS years old. Of No. I1s
HIgh-st.. east. ended his life. Eight
years ago Hoskins was divorced.
His wife and two children live at
No. Ill Adelaide-st.
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tcsatinssA frssa rage os~.,
and the undermining Of older en-
placements. increased from $SS5, 900
TO $2.o1l.s 800; classmates, galleries.
etc, for submarine mines from S31.-
900 to S2s4.OSO: alteration and main.
tenance OF seacoast artillery from
$3.3s0.0o0 TO t12.567.500 tests of
new ordnance from $4,000 to $780,.
200; building Of arsenals from $685.
500 to $1.s+2.350: barracks and quar-
ters for eeacoast defense from S25,.
900 to &473.sS0.
New works include:
Sites for fortifications and sea
coast defenses. $1.s67. 200: armament
of fortifications. $2,4ss, 500; ammuni-
tion, $2.711,0 900: seacoast defense
cannon S1.7s4,5o0; ammunition, So
000. 900.
Totals for canal zone fortifications
show an increase from $2,63s, ,04S to
1924, 100.
For the FIRST years work on the
navy building program for hulls, out
fits and machinery of two battle
ships. two battle cruisers. three
scout cruisers, Is destroyers. two
gunboats, one hospital ship and one
fuel oil ship. an estimate OF S27,-
CAT 900 Ii made.
For the huils and outfits for the
first years expenditure for the to-
pedo boat notilla OF five feet sub
marines and 25 coast submarines.
S7,s75.000 is estimated; $4,000. 900 Is
estimated for reserve ammunition.
Toward the erection and equip
ment OF q plant for the manufacture
Of armor on q site TO be selected by
the president - - to cost when
completed not to exceed S6.635,107,"
there is estimated for 1917, 32.2l1.-
702. For . projectile plant TO cost
not to exceed 3I.4i1.222. there is
set aside S705.611.
There 10 further provided a naval
flying corps to be composed of $50
officers and student flyers and $50
enlished men. appointed. command
ed. enlisted and distributed In the
various grades and ratings OF the
navy.
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CHILD THOUGHT
FATALLY BURNED

Her gingham dress catching fre
from a small bonfire in the rear Of
her home. little Charlotte Reichen-
bach. three years old. OF No. 131
Wilson-ave.. was perhaps fatally
burned. Sunday afternoon. The
mother. attracted by the child's
screams, beat out the names with
her hands. but the child's body had
been severely scared by the flames.
A pile OF waste material had been
set on fire. and the child wandered
perilously near. unmatched. A gust
OF wind blew the fame 10 the child's
dress. The mothers hands were
severely burned in putting out the
fire.
The child II In Providence hospi-
tai, where she was rushed after the
accident. and Is In serious condition.
She was given emergency treat
ment as soon as she reached there.
G. v. Reichenbach is the chiid's
father.
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FOR
TRENTON CHURCH

TRENTON. Mich. Dec. 6.-Men,.
bers OF the Trenton Methodist church
will be shown In an entertaining
way. the life Of q hypocrite. when
the Rev. Elmer l.. Smith. pastor Of
the church. will bring the moving
picture play, "Hypocrites." to the
village, to be shown In the armory
on Saturday Of this week.
The Raw. Smith said that he was
convinced q play Of this nature
would bring the lesson home to the
people more quickly. than any
other method he knew Of, and that
he would be giving to his flock. at
the same time, a good clean photo
play.
Having seen the moving pictuYe
Inspiration" and he eays. recoe-
nizing It's value as a means Of edu.
eating people In religion and NOR.
ality. the Rev. Smith expressed
himself AZ confident that the ven.
ture would be complete success ir
every way.
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rate, and these corporations speak
through metropolitan newspapers.
The masses have no voice except
as they speak through officials elect
ed by them or through petitions.
They should communicate with their
representatives.
In politics the fear OF the people
is the beginning of wisdom; the
people can easily control congress
IL they will only speak 10 congress
In sufficient numbers.
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tion would defeat the presidents
plans ard also cause a breach in
democratic solidarity tor the next
CAMPAIGN, caused much discussion.
Charm en- of the national and mill
tary committees had the Hills prac-
tically drafted and ready for early
introduction.
Presentation TO congress today OF
the annual appropriation estimates
insured another billion dollar con-
gress. Increased expenditures for
the navy and army preparedness pro-
gram bulged the requests.
Unusual spectacular features OF
today's opening ceremonies Offset
the undertone of profundity Woman
suffrage workers stor1ned the capitol.
Galleries were ablaze with yellow
pennants In corridors and Offices,
workers buttonholed congressman.
The return to public life today OF
many Republican political warhorses
vas another feature. Among those
who came back were Uncle Joe
Cannon. Nick Longworth. Cy Sullo-
way, of New Hampshire, Senator
Curtis. Of Kansas. and representa-
rives Hill, OF Connecticut, Mckinley,
Sterling and Rodenberg, of Illinois,
and Loud, OF Michigan.
Gallery hsbitues missed many
familiar faces, including those OF
former Senators Root. Burton, Brs-
low and Uncle Ike Stephenson: and
those OF Representative Payne,
Calder, Bartholdt, Floyd. Of Arkan-
sas; Levy, of New York: Palmer. OF
Pennsylvania; Donovan. of Connect
cut, and Stanley. OF Kentucky, now
governor.
Among others commanding popu-
lar attention were: Representative
Schall. OF Minnesota. the only blind
member OF the house: Meyer Lon
don, the sole socialist. and Repre-
sentative Martin, OF Louisiana. a
Progressive.
An avalanche OF bills. resolutions
and petitions swamped both senate
and house clerks. There were thou
sands OF the balls, on every conceiv-
able legislative subject. Especially
noticeable were those proposing vari
ous- war measures The government
printing office will be unable 10
handle the landslide OF documents
for several days
There was the usual scramble for
seats 10 view the opening. The gal
lery crush was terrific. An hour be-
fore the session opened. practically
every seat was filled. The doors
opened at 10 a. m. with long lines
Of people waiting. Admission on the
house side was by card only. Each
member was given two cards.
Fond mothers wives and sweet
hearts of members looked down as
tnc oaths were administered Fem
mine fnery and furs lent a touch OF
color 10 the nassed galleries. Wo-
inen spectators we're In the majority.
A sprnkling OF diplomats occupied
their specially reserved galleries.
4 ht W nilt houbt ItstINtu stctioub
were also occupied by members and
guests OF the presidents household.
Hundreds OF persons couldn't get In.
Senatorial dignity put a damper
on demonstrations In the senate.
Flowers were sent To the desks OF
many. The subdued hum of repress-
cd excitement in the senate was In
sharp contrast to the clamor and
tJmult In the house.
Tomorrow, real business will be
gin. Committee assignments are
practically completed and initial
measures drafted. First on the pro-
gram is the extension OF the emer.
gency war tax. which expires Dec.
81.
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which a placard feed It nuts was
attached. The plaeard was torn on
but the squirrel was adopted as
mascot. AS the liner swung rest
lessly awaiting the start while a
careful check was made OF all on
board. the crowd on shore kept up
constant singing and cheering.
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Bryan Eulogizes
Ford and Trip
BY WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
(Copyright. 1918. by the Newspaper

Enterprtsr tssorIatfOn.I
, Peace voyages like mat upon
which MIR. Ford and his companions
have embarked are an indication OF
a growing desire that something
shall be done. The question is not
whether Mr.. Ford's plan will meet
with immediate success-time only
can answer that question. The real
I question is whether it deserves
success. and to this question every
one who desires peace must answer
"Yes."
II can do no harm-it has already
done good. It has started people
10 talking about peace here and in
Europe-that Is so nauc gained
and II has exposed TO contempt the
sordid interests that ridicule all
talk of peace.
Then, too. there is an inspira-
tion in the earpestness and unselt-
ishness OF pan OF large wealth
who Is controlled by his heart in
stead OF his pocketbook.
Health and safety to those who
sail; they are In search of some
thing more precious than the golden
fleece. Success attend them,
No one can 10 more than guess
in regard to the time when peace
will come, or as TO the means by
which il can be FASTENED.
-
been sufficiently considered, name
ly. the right OF the neutral nations
TO bring moral pressure TO bear
upon the beligerents to state the
terms upon which peace can be
restored. The Hague convention
expressly declares that an oner OF
mediation shall not be considered an
unfriendly act. On the contrary,
specifically encouraged on the
ground that humanity, as a whole.
Is Interested In stopping a war.
But the right OF the neutral ma
tons TO urge peace rests on the
ground of material Interests as we'll
as on the ground OF humanity. They
are bearing burdens OF taxation
which would not be necessary but
for the war; domestic questions
| are being subordinated TO Issues
raised by the war; every neutral ma
ticn is in danger OF being dragged
into the war and some are almost
forced into il.
In each nation the financial vul.
lures who live on the woes OF Their
country are using the war as an
argument in favor OF increased ex.
pendttures on preparedness Why
should the nations at war obstruct
the highways OF the world. interfere
with neutral trade and endanger the
lives OF those who travel? All the
neutral nations suffer. and those
who suffer have a right TO complain
The president proposed mediation
Immediately after the war began
but that was 16 months ago. | re
gret that he does not see his way
clear TO make the offer again. phe
smaller nations wait on this nation
and ! fear the president has been
deceived as to the wishes OF the
people.
There are big corporations In this
country that are financially inter
ested In the continuance OF the war
|--corporaiions that sell ammunitions
- an enormous profit and corpora
fCno fhat noat war loans At high
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p. M. HEARING GOES
OVER TILL DEC. 20

The Pere Marquette hearing TO nx
definite date for the sale OF the
road. which Ia In the receivers
hands. was put over to Dec. 20 by
Judge Tuttle, Monday. on the report
Of the committee representing the
bond mortgage holders that they
lave not as yet been able to agree
on the sale plan.
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lense Crowds
Cheer Departure


oosresp0Sdcaf Untsed Press
YORK. Dec. 6.--The Ford
= argosy got under way late
Nv. After lingering at her
1or "a hour. while q wedding
eoasmnised. celebrities intro
M ana the 1S0-peace passengers
- ~. the liner Oscar II sailed
tyk On board were 70 men
Noqsu from ali parts OF the
NJ who have joined Henry Ford
H. attemDs % end the European
- Was n readiness for the liner
~ at z;16. Gang planks were
~ and the last whistie
bat farewell ceremonies then
Ford appeared on deck,
~ The crowd. led by a band
- singing Onward Christian
80 They then broke into
49, and chsered heartily as
oAe was lnished. Thousands
(eetators cheered from the dock
oE1puo notablss aboard were
called to the rail- and intro
0ndooy of Denyer and
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His Wifs-Don't you ever do any
thing but stand around and loaf?
Mr.. Nevsrsweat--Oh, yes. Some
times sit down and eat and then l
lie dowr. and sleep.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-06

Miss starsonstripes-The names
of your European cities sound SO
odd.
Count Polski--I suppose they do
sound strange to the English-speak-
ing ear.
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Belle-The coffee urn you gave
them for q wedding gift is swfully
heavy!
Juae-Yes. when she shies II
across the table at him I want him
10 feel It! lie Tilted my sister Jane!
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i,8 BobbIe rive for

Mabel--what did BobbIe give for
his car?
Jane--practicaily nothing! Two
hundred In cash and his notes for
Eve thousandi
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Would Waive Party
Lines On Defense
BY UNITED PRESS.

NEW iJRN. Dec. Former
Presidents Roosevelt and TAFT. the
The Detroit times., 1915-12-06

North River hass o
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Newsiff Oldfam'a

broke dealing in s. o. q s. common
stock. fR
His wffe--Serves him right for
meddiing with anything common.
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Brown--Is Jones strictly neutraiy
Mrs. Jenks-Yes: he sides with
whoever he's talking with.
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ENEMIES OF
DEFENSE TO
FIGHT HARD

tccntinaed from Page one,
The Detroit times., 1915-12-06
To Cure . Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BR0Mo QUTNfNE
Tablets. Druggists refund money n
Il falls TO cure. r. w. GROVES
signature IL on each box. CSC:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-12-16

For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 80 Years
Always bears II
s,xns ;ss ., &uE%z2zzx
TROY.

Harry Cunningham a Id family have moved
from Freedom to the home of his parents in
Troy.
The Good Will Club met Dec. I'd with Mrs,
Stephen Barker and the Sunshine Society Dec
9th with Mrs Lizzie Smith.
Harry Rollins, highly esteemed resident Of
Troy, passed away Dec 4th at the hospital in
Bangor. where he went few weeks ago for
treatment. His age was II years One son.
Frank Rollins Of Troy, and two daughters. Miss
Annie Rollins. trained nurse, and Mrs. Bert
Gordon of Belfast. survive Miss ANNE WAS
with her father in his last illness. The 70.
mains were brought to his late home in Trov
Monday. where services were held Tuesday
The interment was in Dixmont.
The Sunday school at Cooks Corner held a
successful entertainment at the schoolhouse
Friday evening, Dec. Sd, for the benefit of the
Sunday school and Home Department The
program opened with prayer by Rev. William
Snow, followed by song. "Pll be Sunbeam. !"
by several young girls, duet by Mr.. Everett
Davis and Mrs. Sawyer, two pantomines. and
recitations by Arthur Roundy and Erma Davis.
after which box sociable was enjoyed
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LIBERTY,

Hon. A Skidmore was a business visitor
in Augusta recently.
Mrs. c. B. Knowton visited her daughter,
Mrs George Dow. in Morrill, last week.
Waldo Holt and Claud Knowlton, students at
the M. C. l.. Pittsfeld, spent the Thanksgiving
recess at their homes here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester H. Shibles of Brooks
spent several days in town Thanksgiving week,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs C. M. Hurd.
Mrs. E. G. Norton left last week for an ex-
tended visit in Melrose Highlands, Mass She
will stop on her way for few days in Au-
gusta, where she will visit her sister, Mrs.
Charles Il. White, on Bangor street.
Mr.. Donald Matheson. principal Of Liberty
High school, returned Saturday from week 8
vacation spent in the big woods in the Northern
part of Maine. He was accompanied on the trip
by Mr.. Clyde Wilkins, college chum. who was
the lucky member of the party bringing home
two fine bucks
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MONROE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Rand have gone tn
Boston for two weeks visit with her mother
and sister.
Mrs. Maud Cooper entertained the whist
club last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Annie Dur
ham got the prize.
Miss Margaret Watson is at home for va
cation of two weeks from Aroostook county.
where she is teaching school.
The Rebekah fair was a success, socially and
financially. good crowd was present
free dance followed the sale.
Mrs. EVE Twombly entertained large
gathering of the W c. T. u. Dec. Sd at her
home. The next meeting will be with Mrs,
Larby.
Mrs. Pattee's daughter lizzie has been very
sick with severe case of tonsilitis, but her
many friends win be glad to know that she is
able to be about again.
The third Sunday in December will be oh
served as Peace Sunday and the services at
the church will be under the auspices of the
W. c. I. U. Our local pastor will speak.
Last Thursday evening reception was held
in Odd Fellows hall for the new pastor, Mr.,
Croker. and family, land very pleasant even
ing was passed. Cake and coffee were served
at ., and Miss S. A. Mansur in behalf of the
people of the church presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Croker with pretty comforter. program,
consisting of music and recitations, followed
Mrs. Hannah Knowlton died last week after
weeks of suffering with a cancer, aged go
years. She was the widow of the late Caleb
Knowlton and was a hard working industrious
woman, kind hearred neighbor, and had
many friends She leaves three children, who
will miss mother who was ever thoughtful Of
their comfort. The funeral service was con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Crocker and there were
many floral offerings from friends and chill
dren. NJ Haley was the undertaken.
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| Limited tickets for Boston are now sold at
$5,25 from Belfast.
Fl. D. WALDRON,
! General Passenger Agent.
G. C. DOUGLASS,
/ General Manager. Portland Maine,