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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14
Holiday Gaieties.
Louis Vests. Jet Hats. Silver Lace. Bags
Galore.

LOuiS VSSIS. Jtl Has. 1lIVSl LdAC. DdRS
Galore.
TCorrespondence of the Journal
NEW YORK, Dec. II, 1916. Thanks
giving and Christmas are SO near to-
gether this year that holiday gaietles are
apparently rushed in ahead of time and
the social top spins continuously for even
people on the edge of the circle. Thea
tres here spring up almost over night, and
at nearly every one there is an offering
of unusual attractiveness, while after
noon concerts and morning musicals
crowd the days for those who have time
to be crowded.
The Bag Craze,
There is veritable craze for fancy
wrist bags, and so many variations are
seen of every model that an attempt at
description is impossible. Bags of black
satin, velvet or MORE, patterned in steel
beads, are perhaps in the majority; rather
small puffy bags that suggest the forms
devoted to holding fancy work. There
are large fiat bags of Oriental embroider-
les, with much gold thread in their de-
sign, and bags of every variety and
color in fancy silk and velvet, usually
with glittering tinsel threads, and often
with beaded embroideries, tassels and
fringes. Saddle bags of ample proper
lions swing from the wrist, and others
have long silk straps for the purpose, or
large bracelets of jade or metal to hold
them on the arm. Nothing is too ornate
or too bizarre for this use, and most of
these bags are fitted with mirrors, vanity
cases, and the numerous small contri-
vances that women find convenient. One
can find pretty bags for small prices, or
can spend almost any amount for elabo-
rate opera types. There is, of course, a
great field here for the woman who can
copy readily, to make expensive looking
bags at small cost, and no doubt many
Christmas gifts will go in this form.
Louis Vests.
Long vests modelled after those worn
by Louis XIV of France, and his Courti-
ers, are a very decorative note in this
winters mode. Made of satin in con-
trasting color, these set off suits of plain
coored cloth and velvets, give opportuni-
ty for considerable variety and are very
dressy in effect. Many of these vests
have collars of fur and bands of fur at
the lower edge, and all sorts of embroid-
cries, and brocades are used for them.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14

Hats with brims or outstanding frills
of tinsel lace or jetted net are very much
seen with the more elaborate types of
dress worn at afternoon affairs ard for
semi-dress evening occasions. Silver
lace especially is most effectively en-
ployed, for these hats of jetted lace with
trimmings of high aigrettes are most at
tractive, and various other transparencies
are prettily exploited.
Fur turbans are more often than not
made with crowns of brocaded silks or
colored velvet, and the dangling tassel,
or other ornament holds its place as a
millinery garniture.
VERONA CLARKE.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14

During the campaign in West Virginia
for State wide prohibition it was stated
by those opposed that the money invest
ed in breweries would be absolutely lost,
and that on account of the great num-
Der of buildings being released on ac-
count of the saloons going out OF bust
ness, rental values would very materially
suffer, and that the price of real estate
would necessarily depreciate in value.
This argument has been effectively used
elsewhere, but in the case of West Vir-
ginia, now enrolled among the ''dry'
States, it has proved untrue A brewery
in Charleston has been converted into a
cold storage plant; brewery at Blue
field is an ice cream factory and the ice
plant connected with the brewery is used
for making ice and both departments
are doing well; brewery at Fairmont
has been converted into an ice cream fac
tory and bottling works, employing a
good many men; brewery at Parkers-
burg is now utilized as a wholesale ice
cream factory; brewery at Benwood is
operated as a chemical plant, where GER
tain chemicals are manufa ctured from
tobacco stems; a brewery at Wheeling,
one of the former largest brewerles in
the State. has been converted into a
large meat packing plant, employing
many more men than it did when brew.
cry; brewery at Huntington has been
converted into a large meat-packing
establishment, and now employs three
times as many men as when brewery,
ard in addition to that it gives a loca
market for sheep, cattle, hogs, etc. Sc
that the cry that prohibition would hurt
business is disproved. On the contrary
it has been bettered.
Then as to hotels. We have been tol(
that hotels could not exist withou
bars; that deprived of the privilege
of selling liquor they must close thei
doors. This has not proved to be tru,
in Canada. In the Provinces whicl
have become dry the number of hotel
closed in consequence has been yer,
small; mainly, no doubt, those who's
, chief business was selling liquor, rathe
than entertaining guests. AS to thi
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14
State the PortI and Press says:

Here in Maine are many excellent
hotels some of them among the largest
in New England. They are likewise the
most profitable and they have no bars;
In Portland there isn't first class hotel
with a bar, nor would such hotels run
bar TODAY if the law were changed: 1t
NAV he true that in "wet" territory
where one hotel has bar it is essential
for all to have them but once territory
is rendered "dry" the hotel men find 1t
nossinle TO continue in business and pro-
vide travellers with excellent accommo-
dations even though they cannot serve
their guests with LIQUOR.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14
Notice of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, Albert W. Dickey. of North
w port. in the county of Waldo and State
of Maine. by his mortgage deed dated the
Fourteenth day of March, A. D. 1914, and re-
corded in the Waldo Registry of Deeds. VOL
ume 319. Page 487, conveyed to me. the under
signed. certain parcel of real estate situate
in Northport. in the County of Waldo, and
bounded as follows:
A certain parcel of land situated in North
port aforesaid, and being the same premises
conveyed to me by Annie R. Hassen by her
warranty deed dated September 20. A. D. 1910,
said deed being record at the Waldo Regis
try of Deeds, Volume 301. Page All, to which
said deed, and the record thereof. reference
may be had for more particular indentifca-
ton; and whereas the condition of said mort
gage has been broken:
the condition thereof. l claim foreclosure of
said mortgage. FLORA MAY COOMBS.
December 2, 1916. 3w40
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14

The sardine season has closed and it is
stated that the Maine pack of sardines
will fall short about 35 per cent. The
total pack is about 800, 600 cases. Many
improvements have been made in putting
up he fish and the packing has been done
under government inspection.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14

ADVERTISING TERMS. For one square, one
inch length in column, rs cents for one week
ard % cents for each subsequent insertion
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In advance, $500
year; S1.00 for six months; SO cents for thre
months.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14

The Brooks High school is evidently
paying investment for the town. Read
what our Brooks correspondent says OF
the class of 1915.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14

To one familiar with Texas in the old
days, when one-story adobe buildings
were the rule and two-story structures
an exception, it is somewhat surprising
to see in a recent book, Texas, the
Marvellous" an illustration of sky
scraper in Ell Paso.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14
Bank official Recommends Them.

T.. Norrell, vice president of the Bank of
Cottonwood, Tex. writes: Il have received re-
lief and recommend Foley Kidney Pills to any
one who has kidney trouble" Kidney trouble
manifests itself in many ways-in worry. by
aches, pains, soreness, stiffness, and rheuma-
tism. Sold everywhere.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14

The Boycott has come to stay awhile,
and is welcomed by the victims of In
corporated and Individual greed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14
No Higher Price For this.

While food and clothing have advanced in
cost, it is we'll for the sick that the prices of
such reliable family remedies as Foleys Kid
ney Pills are not increased. Foley Kidney
Pills cost little and relieve backache, pains in
sides and loins, sore muscles. stiff joints. rheu-
matte pains and bladder trouble. Sold every
where,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-12-14

ARIES A. PlLsBURY. Business Eq,,o5 M Mar
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MEN WANfED-TO BRINo Oh ' 90
their Safety Razor Blades to ne sg,, I,
ened better than new. Single 'ue lGp
Gems, Csc. Gillettes, 36c; Lu III Main sts'
Soc. per dozen. c. E. Sherman ~
Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09
MUENSTERBURC
GIVES REPORT OF
ALICE MASARYK

Boston, May Sin view Of the in
terest that has been demonstrated in
the fate of Alice Masaryk, an Austrian
school teacher reported under arrest
in Vienna on a charge of treason, Prof
Hugo Muensterburg of Harvard Uni
versity tonight made public the fol-
lowing message received by the Aus
trian embassy from the home office:
preliminary trial against Alice
Masarky is pending. All rumors with
out foundation
Prof. Muensterburg, by way of ex-
PLANTATION said:
according to the procedure of the
Austrian courts, preliminary trial has
only the character of an investigation.
Hence it may be that the offence of
which she is suspected is not of a spe-
clally serious nature. Miss Masaryk
has recently been promoted to a high
teaching position.
She is the daughter of former pro-
lessor at Prague University, who fled
to Switzerland to further the cause or
Bohemian independence. After her
fathers flight she was taken into GUS
tody. together with the wife of Prof.
Benes, also of Prague University, an
other alleged advocate of the separa :
ton of Bohemia from Austria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09
CEN'L PERSH|NC'S
men GRADUALLY
ELIm|N AT|NC
VILLA BANDITS

Field Headquarters, May (by motor
truck to Columbus, N. NJ. May 0.-The
punitive expedition under Brigade Gen
eral John j. Pershing has accounted to
date for about 125 Villa bandits slain and
between 200 and 800 wounded. Meanwhile
the Americans lost six killed.
While the expeditionary forces have not
lost one officer, the villa bands have had
half dozen of their leaders killed. More
important than the number of bandits
killed has been their complete loss of mo-
rale. Nowhere will they stand any long
er to fight Americans. A few shots from
advantageous ground and the bandits
run, abandoning their good positions be-
fore the Americans are on equal terms.
Men here today from the Temochio
fight, the last the Americans have had
up to this date, said that in order to get
Candlario Cerventes' bandits to fight at
all it was necessary fer Colonel Dodd, the
American commander, to lead his men in
to a position where the Villa forces ought
to have had the best of the strategic
ground. The bandits, moreover, were not
outnumbered and their horses were fresh
er than those of their pursuers. With all
the advantage of position. Cervantes'
men quit as soon as night fell. Knowing
that pursuit in the darkness was not pos
sible, Colonel Dodd held his men on the
comparatively Instantaneous ground
until morning, hoping that Cerventes
would remain. Daylight. however, show
ed nothing in the Mexican positions ex-
cept few hastily made graves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09

Washington, May S.-Manuel Que
ION, Philippine commissioner, who has
been urging Philippine independence
told President Wilson today that he
and his followers had abandoned the
idea of freedom in the near future and
hoped Congress would pass the House
bill giving share of government tC
the islands but setting no date for in
dependence.
Mr.. Quezon urged the President tc
support the House bill and not insist
on the Clark amendment approved by
the Senate which would give indie
pendence by 1920. T. r. Yaggco, presi-
dent of the Philippine Chamber OF
Commerce. saw the President with Mr.
Quezon. The whole question was dis
cussed at length and the President
promised to consult with Senate and
House leaders.
Senator Clarke joined with Chair
man Hitchcock Of the Philippine com
mittee today in asking the Senate tc
accept the House amendment to the
bill which makes no reference to q
time for withdrawal of the United
States from the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09
KAISER'S HOPE
FOR PEACE VIA
KING OF SPAIN

London, May S.-The correspondent al
Rotterdam of the Exchange Telegraph
Co. cabled the following today:
ION the occasion of the Easter festival
Emperor William sent an autograph let
ter to Pope Benedict expressing the hope
that the pontiff, with the King of Spain
would be able to construct scheme with
the object of bringing together, under the
suspicious emblem of the dove and the
olive branch, conference of beligerents
for consideration of an immediate armis-
tice, in the fervent hope of securing an
early peace without detriment to the le-
ultimate aspirations of nationalites.'
The correspondent says he obtained this
information from circular just issued
by the German Humanity League. The
circular also says considerable sgnifi-
canoe is attached to the arrival in Rome
Of ENJOYS from the Kings of Bavaria
and Saxony. who had prolonged audiences
with Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary
Of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09
HARTFORD WOMAN
HELD FOR MURDER
OF FIR. ANDREWS
Mrs. Gilligan, Proprietor of
Home for Elderly People, Is
Accused of Administering Poi
son to Aged Inmate and Others

Hartford, Ct, May S.-Mrs. Amy Arch
er Gilligan, proprietor of the Archer
House for elderly people, in Windsor, six
miles from here, was arrested by the
state police at o'clock tonight charged
the death of Frank r. Andrews, an in
mate, by arsenic poisoning, who died on
May &C. 1914, from gastric ulcers, accord
ing to the certificate of death made by
Or. H. F. King of Windsor, attending
physician and also medical examiner of
the town Of Windsor. The body Of An
drews was disinterred from it's grave in
the Cheshire cemetery one week ago in
secrecy and at night by direction of Cor
oner Eli Mix of New haven county, and
the autopsy was performed by Dr. Arthur
j. Wolff of this city under the guidance
Of State Policeman Hudley. The body Of
another former inmate has also been ex-
amined and instead Of death being the
result of natural causes, DR.. Wolff states
1t was caused by poison. The state po-
lice had been working on this case for
over a year and it is their opinion Of
more than 40 deaths in the home in five
years 20 have been the result of poison
She took her arrest calmly. She makes
a complete denial of the charges against
her.
According to state police, Mrs. Ar
cher Gilligan, who is Al years old, first
conducted a home for aged people at
Conn. in 1901. She moved
to Windsor in 1907 and has since con-
Quoted the home there on Prospect
street. There are Is patients there now.
She first married James H. Archer,
who died in 1910. In November, 1918,
she married Michael w. Gilligan, who
the police say died suddenly on Feb
20, 1914. On the night before his death,
the police say. Gilligan made a will
turning all his property over to his
wife. The will was not admitted to
probate on a technioality.
Mrs. Archer Gilligar has one daugh-
ter, Mary, aged 10, an assistant at the
home. A niece and servant are the only
others employed at the establishment.
Chief Cane Of the state police de-
clined to discuss the case other than
to say he has evidence showing that
Mrs. Archer Gilligan has purchased
large quantities of powerful poison
within the last few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09

The annual school meeting Of the
citizens of Augusta was held Monday
evening at City hall with a large at
tendance. including a goodly number
Of ladies' and was especially interest
ing. The usual amount Of business
came up for discussion, and although
the several articles called for by the
warrant which had teen issued for the
meeting were the cause of a good deal
OF discussion, the announcement of the
results of the voting on the several
matters were received with a feeling
OF satisfaction by the people in at
tendance.
The meeting was called to order at
7.30 by Chairman Frank G. Harrington
OF the Board of Education. John E.
Nelson was chosen moderator and Bur
leigh Martin secretary. Mr.. Nelson
then read the warrant, which provided
for the real business Of the meeting.
Article Of the warrant, which pro-
vided for receiving and acting upon
the report of the Board of Education,
was disposed Of by unanimously ac-
cepting the report. The next matter
as stated by the warrant was ito raise
by vote for the support of the public
schools Of this city for the year ending
April I, 1917. such sum, not less than
the amount required by the general
laws Of the State, as may be deemed
necessary for that purpose" The
amount which the Board Of Education
asked the city to appropriate was $36, :
925. Regarding this matter the report
OF the board made the following state
ment:
Last year the city appropriated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09
GRAND RECEPTION
GIVEN new PASTOR
OF METHODIST CHURCH
Monday Evening-Great Throng
of People Assemblies to Greet
Rev. w. j. Layton and Family
and Accord Them a Most Cor
dial Welcome to Augusta-Oc-
casion One of Most Enjoyable
Of Spring Season

On Monday evening in the vestry of the
Green street Methodist church a recep
ton was rendered the new pastor, w. J
Layton, and his family. The vestry was
beautifully decorated with Easter lilies
and palms and trailing vines adorned the
pillars, while tables and the altar were
adorned with vases of pinks Dennis
orchestra furnished appropriate music
during the evening. In the receiving line
were Rev. and Mrs. Layton, Mr.. Leigh
toms mother, Mrs. Catherine Layton, Mr.
and Mrs. George Libby. Mr. and Mrs. W.
D. Hutchins. DR.. and Mrs. E. ]. Rob-
erts, Mrs. Amy brummond and Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Smith.
A finely rendered violin solo by Miss
Briggs followed the reception, this being
followed by fine vocal solo by Mr. CAL
laghan. The superintendent of the Sun
day school. Mr.. Hutchins, then made a
few appropriate remarks. which were ap-
preciated fully by the pastor and people
present. Miss Stanchfield rendered a
pleasing vocal solo at the close of his
remarks, getting a lot Of well-earned ap-
plause, after which an original poem was
read by Miss Brainard. This was receiv-
Mr.. Layton then addressed the assem-
bly,, thanking them for the reception he
had received and bespeakng the Cooper
alton Of the members of his new congre-
cation in his work here for the success
of the church. Among other things he
said: ''Six months ago 1 had no idea
of ever coming to Augusta. Mr. Dun
mack and I had a talk and he told me
then that he was preparing for another
year here, but I am glad that I have
been called to Augusta and realize that
it is a wonderful city
do not look upon the prayer meeting
as if it were a funeral Consider is
place where you can worship God" He
also stated that he did not want his peo-
pie to open the parlor as soon as he ap-
peared, but wanted to meet them in their
clothes, In natural, social and
sympathetic way. In closing he said:
Remember that upon each individual
member of the congregation devolves a
certain amount of responsibility which
none must shirk, for the success Of the
church depends on the faithful work of
each one of you" His address was re-
ceived with considerable applause, and
ehe ITO SloSc IclIcSIlIIlculS were served.
the young ladies who served being Miss
Ethel Brainard. Miss Vera Stafford and
Misses Dora Meigs, Velma Briggs Mona
Wyse. Ruth Hill, Marian Fisher, Ida
Haskell and Dora Maddocks.
The entertainment committee was COM
posed OF Mrs. w. D. Hutchins Mrs. B.
F. Smith. Mrs. Joseph Taylor. Mrs. Abby
Lilly, Mrs. Leslie Young. Mrs. Roy Small,
Mrs. Laura Brown, Mrs. winifred Han
son and Miss Theresa Gomley. A large
number of people attended the reception,
which was a fine one in every respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09
PREPARATIONS
UNDER WAY FOR
BIG CONVENTION

Chicago, May s.-Active preparations
for the opening of the Republican ma
tional convention here on June were
started today when carpenters began the
transformation Of the Coliseum into a
convention hall. William F. Stone of
Baltimore. sergeant at arms of the con-
vention, is in charge Of the preparations,
According to present plans the full ma
tional committee will meet June to
make up the temporary roll Of the con-
vention, it was said today. So far only
eight contests have been filed as against
235 four years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09
GENERAL conference GOES
ON RECORD AS UNALTERABLY
OPPOSED TO RETIRING BISHOPS
Prolonged and Unfinished Debate Follows the Submission
Report of Commission Preparation of New Ritua-Oppo
son to American Version for Authorized Version Of Bible
Sections in Ritual

Saratoga Springs, N. T.. May s.-The
general conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal church went on record today as op-
posing any change in the existing church
which requires the retirement of bishops
at the quadriennial conference nearest
their 73d birthday. BY vote of 491 to
1876 the conference tabled resolution
offered by Chancellor James R. Day of
Syracuse university, who sought repeal
of the provision which was passed by the
general conference in 1912. Under the
requirements of this law Bishops Earl
Cranston of Washington and John w.
Hamilton of Boston and Missionary Bish-
op John c. Hartzell of Africa will be re-
tired at the present session.
A prolonged debate which probably will
be continued for several days, followed
the submission of a report from special
commission to which the general confer
ence in 1912 entrusted the preparation of q
new ritual. Opposition developed over the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09
NO COMMENT BY
EX-CONG. E.. REED
ON NOMINATION

Manchester, n. H.. May S.-Former
Congressman Eugene E. Reed made no
comment today when notified that his
nomination as Philippine commissioner
had been submitted to the Senate by
President Wilson. 1t was expected,
Senator Henry F.. Hollis wired Mr.
Reed last week, that action was mo-
mentarily anticipated
Mr.. Reed was mayor of Manchester
for eight years, serving. four terms
from 1902 to 1910. In 1912 he defeat.
ed Hon. Cyrus A. Sulloway and went
to Congress for two years. He has been
the Democratic national committeeman
in New Hampshire for several years.
Mr.. Reed will attend the Democratic
national convention at st. Louis as an
unpledged delegate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-09
OFFICIAL DENIAL
OF POPES APPEAL

London, May S.-Official denial was
made today of the report that Pope
Benedict had appealed to Emperor
William and President Wilson in an
effort to avert rupture between Ger
many and the United States. The for
eign office made this announcement:
with regard to the American Ger
man negotiations, it has been stated
that the Pope on Friday last telegraph
ed to the German Emperor and to the
President Of the United States urging
Cancellation. No such step has been
taken by the Pope, and the report is
entirely without foundation. The au-
thority for this statement is a dispatch
to the foreign Office from Sir Henry
Howard, British minister to the Vati-
can.