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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-26
Little Helen Godfrey
Dies In Boston

A meager telegram from Boston
last week conveyed a piece of sad
and distressing information to the
residents of Palisade. Little Heller
Godfrey is no more.
A little over two weeks ago, Mr.
Godfrey was in Palisade as the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Olives, of Washing
ton avenue. He reported Helen at
that time in the best of health. The
first part of this week telegram
reached Mrs. Alves containing the
news of the little girls DEATH
About week after Mr.. Godfrey
was in Palisade, Helen contracted {;
slight sore throat. 1t seemed so in
consequential that her mother hardly
paid any attention to it. The family
moved to their summer cottage
Pemberton Beach, Mass, and Helen
became worse. Spinal menegitis
quickly developed and soon ran its
course. Helen died last Saturday.
The Godfreys moved from their
home in Anderson avenue several
years ago. They now own fine home
on Commonwealth avenue, Boston,
which they have recently purchased
The older residents of Palisade can
remember what healthy child Helen
always was, and those who saw her
on her visit here year ago can re-
call how strong and full of life she
was.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-26
The NeU Ferry.

The addition of the new ferry route
to New York City through the Inter
State Park landing at the eastern
end of Englewood, on the Hudson, is
the elimination of long felt want
1t adds largely to the present facili-
ties for crossing the Hudson. OF
course it is not a bridge, but is a
great help.
In a measure the strain on the
Edgewater ferry Sundays and holi-
days will be relieved and the public
greatly convenienced. 1t is a move
in the right direction. If only the
good fairies would as suddenly build
the great bridge, or even a system of
tunnels!
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-26
The Frank Case.

With such an array of conflicting
evidence before him in the celebrated
Frank case at Atlanta, every syllable
of it circumstantial, it requires the
greatest moral courage for Governor
John M. Slaton to finally extend
clemency. 1t was terrible ordeal
for any man to go through, one the
Governor did not bring upon him
self. Largely the Frank case de-
veloped into religious war against
a prisoner who may be innocent, or
who may be guilty. Reviewing the
entire testimony with a narrowing
analysis, Governor Slaton presents a
powerful case against the keen
witted negro, Conley. The deep, far
seeing imagination of this negro was
one of the most remarkable chapters
of all criminal history Admitting
almost in glee his participation in the
crime of killing little Mary Pragan
the negro in the effort to save his
own neck told story as clean-cut
and wonderful as was ever put into
evidence. All of his contradiction he
justified, and with emphatic stolidity
held his ground on the main features
of his story. This alone convicted.
Frank. Had the law ever untangled
itself enough to have permitted a
new trial, there are many who be-
lieve Conley's testimony would have
been shattered.
But the Frank case will go on out
side of court. 1t is due for a long,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-26
June In India
By Rudyard Kipling.

by Rudyard klpllng.
No hope, no change! The clouds have
shut us in
And through the cloud the sullen
Sun strikes down
Full on the bosom of the tortured
town;
Till night falls, heavy as remembered
sin
That will not suffer sleep or thought
of ease,
And, hour on hour, the dry eyed
Moon in spite
Glares through the haze and mocks
with watery light
The torment of the accomplishing
trees.
Far off the Thunder bellows her des-
pair
To echoing Earth, thrice parched. The
lightnings fly
In vain. No help the heaped up
clouds afford.
But wearier weight of burdened, burn
ing air,
What truce with Dawn? Look, from
the aching sky,
Day stalks, tyrant with flaming
sword!
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-26
Grand Opera Event
For Women's College

On Wednesday afternoon last met
at the Palisade Amusement Theater
the talent and culture of the Pail
Sades and the artists in opera of the
Metropolitan, Century and Boston
Opera companies.
The occasion was the performance
of Faust, generously proffered by the
Park management for the benefit of
the statewide movement for a wo-
mans college in New Jersey. The
performers were assembled under
the management of the Avitable-
Martelli Opera Company.
The beautiful event of Wednesday
was made possible by the efforts pri-
marily of members of the local wo-
mems clubs such as Mrs. Professor
Berkey, of Palisade, and Mrs. j. II.
Koch, of Grantwood, and other like
public spirited ladies.
The performance, itself, was fit
ting offering in the cause for which it
was given. The opera of Faust is
one OF the gems of all time, the plot
being one of the greatest in all lit
erature, and the music, by Gounod,
being of almost superhuman express
siveness.
The galaxy of talent on Wednesday
whether in vocal and instrumental
music, in scenic and histrionic art,
conspired by their skill and training
to render a wholly fascinating per-
Torrance of the perennially appear
Oh hn hui NJ
scenes, the gloomy cell and laboratory
settings, the enchanting softness of
the garden scene; the gay street and
church scene, all these were shown
with the greatest finish of line and
color, movement and expression. The
brilliant and carnal redness of Me-
phistopheles' costume was in perfect
contrast to the serene and innocent
blue of Marguerite's simple garb.
The soft lilac and lavender of Faust's
apparel, too, blended charmingly with
the delicate blue of his beloved one.
One of the most typical situations
in the opera is that in which Faust
enraptured by the discovery of Mar
guerite's love for him, uttered forth
in song from her easement window,
struggles again and again to reach
her, and is repeatedly held back by
the diabolcal influence of his master
to whom he has sold his soul in order
that he might have his youth again.
These parts of the three principals
in the opera are played by Miss
Agnes Robinson, as Marguerite; Mr..
Gilbert Wilson, of the Century Opera
Company, as Mephistophles, and
Signor Graziani as Faust. The tenor
of the latter was smooth and fault
less, and brought forth much ap-
plause, while Miss Robinson enchant-
winsomeness of manner, as well as
the perfection of her singing. The
Mephistophles of Mr.. Wilson was su-
perbly depicted in the noble physique
and gesture, and delightful singing
of that artist. Jean Theslof, Fin
nish artist is very strong in the
character of Marguerite's brother,
Valentine, who in his attempt to
vindicate his sisters honor is slain
by the reinforcement of Faust's sword
by that of Mephistophles. Lola de
We're, also of the Century Opera
Company, acts very acceptably the
part of Marguerite's former lover,
Siebel. Bertram Bailey, of the same
company acts the part of Wagner.
The choruses were sung with graft
flying crispness and spirit; and the
orchestra, under Signor Avitabile's
baton acquitted itself in most ex-
cellent manner.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-26
Secretary Tumulty's Denial.

Some strange things take place in
politics. For instance, there has re-
Gently sprung up story to the effect
that Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to
President Wilson, wanted to become
chairman of the National Democratic
Committee, and that he and Mr.
Bryan were at outs. Elsewhere in
this paper the story is told, and Mr..
Tumulty's denial. The latter is an
admirable document, and does the
author great credit. 1t will repay
perusal, and shows Mr.. Tumulty in a
new and admirable light.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-26
The Fairuiew School
Continued from page u


justification to the taxpayers and
citizens for their outlay in money.
Their watchword was PERSEVER-
ANCE, which they had largely real
lied through the efforts of the
faculty.
President Charles Gietz, of the
graduating class, in strong speech
said among other things that their
eight years in Fairview schools had
taught the students to use their
brains. Elizabeth Seggebruch in
charming salutatory eXtolled the
school system and board of educa-
ton under whose inspiration the
class had been able to accomplish so
much. Happy Birds" was very
prettily sung by the little girls at
the school.
William Ludwig's Grafton gave
many historic and classic instances of
the value of decision and determina-
ton; and Clara Kelly entertained de-
lightfully with her prophecy of the
future of her classmates. Eulalia
Sandy read very artistically mono
graph on Toussant L'Overture.
In the second part of the program
the Lincoln School children sang
''The Strollers" very prettily.
Eva Mueller furnished no end of
amusement by her distribution of
basketful of apt mementoes to her
brother and sister classmates. Eva's
number was one of the most popular
on the program, and brought out much
laughter and applause.
The commencement address had to
be omitted because of the non-ap-
pearance of Mr.. j. F. MacGrail, of
Emerson Institute.
The class presentation of a beauti-
full framed picture of Washington by
the class of 1915 to the Board of Edu-
cation, the picture to be hung in
Lincoln school was made by Harry
Jacquemot. Mary CRATIC delivered
touching address on the sadness felt
by all at the breaking of their school
ties.
Supervising Principal Z. G. Masten
pointed out the high purpose and OPP
portunity of the schools, and predicted
that they would become more and
more the centers toward which the
borough's life would tend to be at
tracted. He advised his hearers to
keep on the lookout, and "watch for
results"
The class song was sung very
prettily to the tune of Aud Lang
Syne. Then all rose and sang
America. The benediction was pro-
nounced by the Rev. Presley, and the
exercises closed.
One of the pretty features of the
evening were the beautiful bouquets
of flowers given to the graduates, and
those won by the teachers and others.
The scene throughout was charming
one, and Fairview certainly never ap-
reared in better form.
The alphabetical list of the gradu-
ates of the class of 1915 follows:
Earnest Christensen, Leo ]. Cor
coran, c. Angelina M. Fitzgerald,
Benjamin Freudenreich, Jr., Anna M.
Gerlach, Charles Gietz, Fred ]. I'm
hof, Harry H. Jacquemont, Jr., Fred.
Jorgensen, Clara H. Kelly, Alfred J.
Kenny, William J. Killek, James F.
Lucas, William J. Ludwig, Joseph M.
c. McCloskey, Edward K E. Moore,
Eva l.. Mueller, Helen L. K Mueller,
Earnest Olandesi, Mary E. CRATIC,
Edward J. Osterman, Duncan F. Rus
sell, Elulalia H. Sandy, Elizabeth M.
Seggebruch, Mae D. Seggebruch,
Blanche E. Todd.
Toothed wheels revolve and break
the clinkerS in an ash siftar natan
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-26
THE MEDIATOR
BY Bailey Willard

By Bailey Willard
For "The Palisadian."
''The basis of neutrality is sympathy
for mankind president Wilson,
We needed him; yes, all the world
Needed his wisdom, his clear sight
When nation against nation hurled
Itself in helish hate and spite.
The Mediator, cool and bland
In all this hot rush of events,
Reaching to each friendly hand,
Smiling at OutwOrn precedents.
Our Scholar! Ever needless he
How shrill the shallow clamOr rings,
For it is given him to see
The bottom and the top of things.
And while we watch through war
clouds drear
A world gone mad with blood and
pain,
His voice we hear in counsel clear
One voice, at least serene and sane.
To rattle sword, to strut and stride,
The blatant demagOgue to play
He scOrns, but calmly meets the tide
OF turmoil in his quiet way.
We needed him, this healthy SOUL
Deep-seeing, free from vanity;
He has our faith, and we extOl
His prudence and his prObity
In human kind he has belief;
Its woes enlist his heart and hand,
For he has known the ways of Grief
And well can say, 81 understands
What if they call him pedant, bent
On visions vain? His way he goes,
And he alone is President,
Valiant, unswerved-the Man Who
Knows.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-26

Toothed wheels revolve and break
the clinkers in an ash sitter paten-
ted by it's New York inventor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

Watervilie. Me. NOV. 29.-(SpeciaD.-
During the week ending the eth three
preliminary meetings were held in the
State, which will later result in new
organized on the evening of Dec. ], IN
one of the Berwicks. Lately so many
unions have been formed near the New
Hampshire line that it has attracted
the attention Of the New Hampshire
farmers and inquiry has been receiy-
ed as to whether the Farmers Union
will consider a proposition to extend
its usefulness to that state. The SON :
erset County Farmers Union, which
was organized over one years ago, has
not been very active during tho: time,
but on the 9th, by invitation, Presi-
dent Gardner and Manager Embree at
tended meeting at st. Adams and
addressed an audience of over 80 farm
ers. 1t was a pleasant affair from start
to finish. A regular Grange dinner was
served and the afternoon session was
devoted to business propositions. The
executive board held a meeting AMI
voted to engage the services If man
ager and start operations, both ship
ping and buying.
On Dec Mr. Embree will speak be-
fore the Rockland Farmers Union at
Rockland.
On the goth by invitation Of the New
Brunswick. n. ]. College Of Agr;cIl-
ture, Mr.. Embree will address the
gathering on "Co-operation in Maine"
Some time during the month of jan
uary. 1916, Mr.. Embree will address a
Statewide meeting of farmers Of the
State Of New York at Albany. The
Farmers Union has sent out quota
tons On fertilizer and the grades car
ry potash as high as per cent. The
membership is highly pleased even
though prices are very high. However,
as compared with some other prices
the union prices are from 81 to So low
er per ton.
The union has also secured con-
tract whereby agricultural lime can
be delivered in the State at e. very
low price. Samples Of this lime was
tested at Orono and run as high as Sc
per cent. pure lime. 1t was hoped to
secure a contract for Canada ashes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30
Obituary

The following from the pen OF VIII
liam S. HART. appearing in recent
issue of the New York Times. pays
tribute to the memory of the late Cap
tain George 4. Dearborn, formerly OF
this city:
"The writer made his first and last
VOYAGE as sailor in the Kite
Floyd' under Capt. Dearoorn's kindly
care. and that experience gave birth
and enduring quality to many grateful
thoughts Of him. whose excellent sea-
manship guided our way across the
great deep and home again. How SELF
reliant the captain was. How fully
equal to every emergency. How thor
oughly equipped for all the onerous du-
ties Of a position that tests to the ut
most ones manhood For all the lives
and cargo, and the ship itself. de-
pend for safety (humanly speaking)
on the mental. moral and physical fit
ness Of the chief who must not sleep
when danger threatens. whose frmnesS
must enforce discipline at all hazards,
whose Judgment must not err "nen
perpleXing questions demand settle
ment. And all these essential quallfi-
cations found their home in Captain
Dearborn's personality. l am the bet
ter able to realize and appreciate this
now. than when for some three months
of my early youth Captain Dearborn
took me under his wing in such fash
ion as leave ineffaceable memories
of his kindness. Even though the mu-
tations Of this life tend to break up
earlier associations. | am persuaded
that lies by which we are bound to old
and tried and true friends grow strong
CT. never weaker, with the lapse OF
years: having always the blessed eX-
pectation of a renewal of the old and
cherished friendships in that abiding
Home " hence we shall go no more out
forever. There is surely reason 10 be
thankful, that after useful. active
and honored life. the captain was
spared far beyond the three score
years and ten.
Il count il a privilege to thus tender
to his family my tribute of respect and
affection.
WILLIAM S. HARTT.
New York City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

An interesting relic Of olden times
may be seen in the window of the An
derson barber shop 1t is an old
fashioned bread toaster used to toast
bread before a fireplace when cook
stoves were unknown. It is the prop
erty Of j. A. Brown of Second street
and has been in his family for over 100
years. 1t is made Of heavy wire,
twisted in such a way as to leave an
opening for two slices Of bread to
stand on edge and is supported by
two short iron legs and has a long
handle to shift this cumbersome cook
ing utensil about. Very few persons
who saw this relic knew what it was
for until they We're informed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30
Council Meeting

At the Monday evening council meet
ing permission was granted George Hol-
brook TO use a portion of Water street
for the removal OF a building. Plans for
conduit on Bridge street were submit
ted BY the New England Telephone Co.
and. the same having been advertised.
received the approval of the board and
permission was granted. ". Mcnamara
presented receipted tax o..l for 1866
for taxes paid Oh property on Spring
street. That this property was SC id in
1906 for the nom payment Of .aAes of that
year by error has just been discovered,
and the council ordered that the prop
erty be released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30
Federal LEAGUE GROUNDS IN
new YORK COST $1,250,000
BUT Names OF hackers Withheld D

New York, Nov. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS was
made at the Federal League headquarters
here tonight that the grounds secured
for the New York Federal club cost ST.
10000 and were located at 145th street
and Lenox avenue and extended to the
Harlem river.
The names of the financial hackers Of
the club, il was stated. will be withheld
until the annual meeting takes place.
The plot covers an area equivalent to
1s3 city lots.
, The playing field, il is said, will be the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

District of Maine, SIS.
On this 9th day of November A. D. 1915,
on reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court. That hearing be
had upon the same on the 9TH day of
January A. d. 1916, before said Court at
Portland. in said District. at ten o'clock
in the forenoon: and that notice thereof
be published in Daily kennebec Journal,
a newspaper printed in said District, AMI
that all known creditors, and other per-
sons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place. and show cause. If any
they have. why the prayer of said petj
toner should not be granted.
And it Is further Ordered by the Court.
That the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order. addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated. ~
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said Court. and the seal
thereof, at Portland. in said District, on
the 9th day Of November A: ?. 1915.
IL. S. JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest: JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk
,NAv1n d &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

The home Of Mrs Matte Fuller,
Winthrop street. vas the scene of
Ia merry gathering Monday evening.
when Granite City Rebekah Lodge
held its meeting there. Each one was
asked to come in old-fashioned cos
tune and old-fashioned games and
dances We're INDUCED in and songs
We're sung. Refreshments Of ice cream.
cake and coffee were served and a
grand good time enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

Albert P. Mellen. Highland avenue, has
received by mail a specimen of Mexican
paper money. 1t is a peso. is neatly
printed and was issued by the state of
Chihuahua in conformity with the mill
tary decree of February. 1874. 1t is
about the size of a United States dollar
bill and is equal in value to silver
peso, which is not quite 80 cents in our
money. The commercial value of the bill
today. even in the state in which il was
issued, is probably not over five cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

largest baseball park in the country. 4
distinct feature will be the distance from
the home plate to the boundary in fair
ground in any direction. The distance
from the plate to the center field fence
will be over 450 feet and to the right OF
left field fences 3sS feet.
Plans have been perfected fer The cree
ton of postless. double tier grandstand
capable of seating $500 persons. Work
will be begun Immediately TO clear the
property and the entire plant is expected
to be in readiness for the formal open
ing of the season of 1916 next April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

Preliminary steps will be taken
Wednesday evening Of this week
toward the organization Of a troop OF
Roy Scouts in this city. Boys inter-
ested in the matter are to meet in the
vestry Of the rniversalist church at {
O'clock. Rev. Horatio C.. Mann. pastor
of the church has had d very success
full experience in Boy Scout work and
in response 10 the request of a large
number of boys will give a portion of
his time to the work here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

Farewell Sermon at kennebunk,

Rev. Daniel NJ. Wilson preached his
farewell sermon at the First Congrega-
tional Parish Unitarian church at Ken
nebunk. Sunday having resigned the
previous Sunday. He went there six
years ago from Mortified. Mass, and
previously held pastorates in Brook
Ign. Quincy. Mass, and Maiden. He
was born in Scotland and graduated
from Harvard. He has been more
than successful here and large fol-
lowing regret his determination to
change. He goes to Austin, Tex. to
take the only Unitarian church in that
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

The Baptist Circle will meet with
Mrs. J. E. Cochrane. Union street,
Tuesday afternoon at , o'clock. A
large attendance is desired. Their
Christmas sale will be held in the chap
el Thursday, Dec. ., instead of Dec.
Il, as previously announced. change
being made on account of the Augusta
Entertainment course having that date
for their second entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

Mrs. W. H. Brokenshire Of Hallowell
Methodist vestry Tuesday evening, I'M
der the auspices of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society. Mrs Broken
shire will take for her subject, Eng
land in War Times"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30
Stables Mclauahlin

Henry Arthur Staples and Miss -Larga-
ret Mclaughlin were quietly married
Saturday evening at the FIRST Baptist
parsonage by Rev Robert $. vi nhhlrl.
Mr. and Mrs. Staples viii reside in Car
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30
Samuel Grant Chanter n

Samuel Grant Chapter, D. A R.. will
hold its December meeting on Wednes-
day, Dec. l, at the home of Mrs. Edwin
W. Ellis, Highland avenue. The sub
ject Of the papers will be .'Impor,
Taxes from June 1867 to Dec 16. 177s
and the Boston Tea Party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

Work has begun on the front Of the
grocery store Of Mr.. Skillin's One of
the double doors has been removed
end the north window placed over a
few feet to allow space for a stairway
to be built. TO lead to the dentist par
lor which will be fitted up later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry E. Merriam will
close their River avenue home today
Tuesday. and go to Boston. where they
will occupy apartments at the West
minister as they did last winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-30

Eugene NJ. Gillespie and Howard Pat
rick of birmingham, Mass, returned
Monday morning to resume their stud
les at Howdoi,, college after passing the
THANKSGIVING recess with the formers
parents on Mt Vernon street.