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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12

front room of the small dwelling and
then letting his troubled gaze wander
far up the section line where a soil
tary figure was just discernible coming
slowly southwark.
Just so he had stood five years ago
today and watched a figure strikingly
similar to this vending it's way toward
the North, while beside him his plead
ing wife had begged that he recall the
boy. But stubborn something within
gave assurance that he was in the
right, and SO he remained silent while
the boyish figure grew smaller and
smaller in the hazy distance and the
woman went inside and the cold North
wind chilled every tender impulse of
the heart.
The traveller had reached the fence
! now and his gray-blue eyes looked into
the faded brown ones before him, and
in wordless greeting he held out his
hand, but the older man was again
tracing the pattern on the gatepost
and did not see it. Imply it fell to
the prOdigars side.
At length he ventured to say: ITO
morrow is Christmas day.
'YeS," responded the other, bitterly,
land didn't Think" with a glance to-
! ward the curtained window, II didn't
think she could last to see Christmas"
The prodigal started and grew
deathly white.
els my-is someone so very low?' he
gasped.
Eyes, someone" replied the other,
tremblingly, ''is very low; a mother
who had son for whom she worked
and prayed and lived for twenty years,
and then" his voice broke; "then for
getful of her love and the hcartache
he was leaving he went away, and for
| five long years that mother hoped and
hungered for his homecoming all in
| vain."
The prodigal stretched out his
hands appealingly. ''What if he re-
turned today and on his knees begged
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12

crews of whom even Satan himself
is afraid. We are to sail to the won
derful land of Mexico and fill our
holds with it's treasures. But there
will be storms to overcome, dying COM
rades to minister to and proper
prayers for our success to be said,
therefore we cannot sail without a
PRIEST. Be one of us as our holy ad-
sor and your share shall be next to
Il ne" che priest smiled up at him.
Yes, you will need a priest, and
| therefore 1 will go. But it is not the
gold Of these heathens that wish, but
merely their souls. May I claim them
as my share?" MOntbar laughed
loudly.
Gas many as you can get. But how
10 you plan to snare such cunning
hings?'
Listen and I will tell Upon some
Fountain top from whence it may be
cen from afar your men must build
Pc a great mission. In front Of this
Pssion 1 will place great magic
ire, so that all seeing it shall be
ffore it / shall talk to them Of the
fue faith until one by one they shall
mbrace it that Christ may receive
Dem. Thus in my keeping will be
heir souls. Am I not crafty, also?"
ontbar slapped his thigh.
"WOndrous so, Father, and it is a
pod bargain for both of us-the souls
pr YOU and the gold for me. But what
to be the magic lure?'
THAT, my son, you shall know in
pod time. You say you sail in a
prtnight. Upon the morning of your
eparture you must send me 40 of
our men to convey it to the ship.
Ga promise that?"
AS many as you wish,'' Montbar
greed.
md when the day of sailing came
40 straining men hauled aboard
H. OF the ships a great cross made OF
ron, Montbar walked about it in much
we. by all the saints, Father" he
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12
mn. n w A I

T WAS upon one of those
good old days of nearly
four hundred years ago
when that prince Of bold
buccaneers, Cortez, was
grinding Mexico under his
iron heels and sending his
ships back laden with treas
ures, and while all Spain
was ringing like a bell to
the tune of his deeds, that
the beginning Of the cir
cumstances happened. AS
to whether the ending was
due to a near miracle or
pure chance each must
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-12
! | Dse';':'s';!': 18th: 18th
5 By SADIE B. ATKINS

I WAS the morning before
Christmas, clear and cold,
and the feel of the winter
Holidays was in the air. In
side the barbed wire fence
which inclosed the first dwell
ing On the outskirts of the lit
the town q man was standing,
now tracing with rough wealth
er-beaten finger imaginary
lines on the gatepost, then
turned with keen anxiety to-
1Ea,.d tho alocoIx o,,n4a;ad
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH OUR ALASKA
 OUTL00ks
tFrpm the Portlana Telegraml

tFr0rA the forsAan0 IeASgfalnf
 Portland loses 2 fine, vigorous and progressing industry because We lack the commercial ability to connect ourselves with Alaska going and pro fitahle basis. Whose fault IS ts
 During the last ten or twelve years we have deyeloped one Portland-Aaska steamship project af- ter another and every one of them has gone down in failure Every one of these projects was launch cd with more or less eclat- All interests seemed to alirne themselves in assurances of support but when the show down came support lacking There was unforeseen delinquency somewhere. Who was responsible for its
 Alaska steamship communication has been one os thoSe rscurrent vital problems with which tne Chamber of Commerce has wrestled- The ms anu onts the hepS and hindranees of the situation must have been disclosed to that body. What are 'he!
 It might be pertinent to inquire If there are not railroad and commercial interests in this city serv- ing the Seattle Obber rather than the commerce and industry of Portland. This in itself might prove an interesting field of investigation There IS some reason for the failure of Portland business interests to help themselves to the commerce that be de veloped between this city and Alaska points It is not of the occult class Why not discover just what that reason is and what interests are involved?
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25

kept in mind and we should unite in Joining the Ru- and demand some protection for our fishermen who find themselves at the mercy of the clements throughout the winters without any governmental assistance We should join and demand that some cutters other boats be located along fish ing banks and ready render assistance to those in need. The Alaska fishermen pay their share toward the support of the government, and en- titled to some consideration Let keep that in mind and work to that end that next winter will not find them without protection.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25
UNFOLDING THE YOUNG SOUL

Look at the flower of morning glory the even ing before the dawn which Is to see 1t unfold The delicate petals twisted into spiral which the appointed hour. when the sunlight touches the hid den springs of it's life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart But the spiral must unwind by it's law, and the hand shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of the morning.
 We may take hint from natures handling of the flower IT dealing with young souls, and espec- iaiiy the souls of young girls which from their ganizations and conditions require careful treatment than those Of their toughterfibered borth- ers-Oliyer Wendell Holmes.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25
TROUBLE AHEAD

of all the troublesome years that voter faces. every fourth year Is inc most troublesome of all. and just because every fourth year he Is called upon Oftener express hs opinion by vote of his choice Of men 10 represent him. This year We have all kinds of elections Municipal. including the school board: Delegate and territorial legislators and presi denrial election And while we-in Alaska-have nothing do with the latter election. often press opinion. which Is prolific of trouble But of all these elections, the that closer to disrupt the tranquility of homes Is the municipal election However careful may be. we of necessity-prvvidTng have the courage of our ecHvic1ions-express opinion With the result that If we favor Tom. Dick will be sore. just sure as any thing. And there you ar-in a peek of trouble II could only manage to choose our candidates without letting anyone know of our choice II would not matter So much But that is where the rub comes in. We cannot hence, We make en- eraies among our nsghbors Be that 1t may. the municipal election Is at hand, and whatever the present council has done should De guide in our next choice. Let profit by our experience bv studying what was done and consider that which shall have to be done pick ont those we think will improve the conditions and and prepare ourselves to elect them for the next term Even at the ex- uense of offending either Tom, Dick or Harry Let us have the courage of our convictions
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Sundzy-800 a-m., Holy eommun- ion, (Exceps first Sunday in the month";
 10.00 Native Sunday School. 11.O0 am Morning Prayer and Sermon (HoIy Communion, first Sunday in the monthly 12.O0 IT. Sunday School 7.50 Evening Prayer and Sermon Holy Days-10-S0 am Holy Com munion-
 Tcesday-ss00 pm St. Johns Social Club, Guild Room Wednesday-z.00 pm Native Women;s Guild, Indian School House Thursday-2.30 pm. St. Johns Guild Room
 7..Oo p.m-st. Johns Athletic Club, Boy's, Guild Room
 Friday-s.O0 pm Choir Rehear- saI Guild Room
 i sincere welcome is extended to all, especially to nsweomers-
 REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
 Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25
ADVERTISED LETTERS

a~r~~S~~~-~--~----------- Avertlsed letter list Of the het- ehikan, Alaska Post Office. For the week ending Feb. 18th, 1916. Barton, Mrs Mary Hihhs, Mrs. C. +. Hicks, Dr.
 Peterson, R. B. Radisich. Jakov Roksvog, Albert Ward, Edwin All letters unclaimed by March 4th, 1916, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office, Washington, D. c. Parties claiming letters from the above list must pay fee of one cent for each letter claimed. When calling for the above, say Advertised.
 NJ. E. SwINEFORD,
 Postmaster.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low Mass at 8:30 a. ID. High Mass al i0:30 a. m- Sunday School at 2:30p.ln. Sunday vespers at 7:30 p. n. Week Day Mass at 8 G. m. Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
 Faster.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25
KEEP THAT IN MIND

Tslegraphic news says that the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce is working to pursuade congress 10 give some consideration in the way of surveying the waters of Alaska, and has compiled data with which 10 prove the necessity of sueh work Last winters experience should be
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25

Three Tree Point 45 Stewart B. q. I5C Prince Rupert 30
 This table is complied in nautical miles which are60S0 feet. The larg- est part of this list was compiled foI the Post Office By the Captain of tn Gedney and isauthentic.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-25
FIRST M- E. CHURCH

Sunday Church Service Il a. n. and 7;30 ?. m-
 Thursday Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm.
 Friday Choir meets at 500 D. IT, First and Third Wednesday after moons aE z.30 Ladies Aid Society.
 H. v. MICHENER, Pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
THE PARENT-TEACHERS'
EXHIBIT AT CITY HALL
Proves to be Very Internationally
Of Better Patronage

The exhibit which the Parent-Teach-
ers' Association. in conjunction with
the State Board of Health. has been
showing at the City hall this week has
been attended by quite a number of
interested parents, but did not by any
means receive the attention it mer-
tied. At the exhibit. which was con-
Quoted Wednesday and Thursday by
Mrs. Kate Ellis of Fairfield. lecturer
for the State Board Of Health. and
Miss Helen Shaw. nurse from the
Augusta General hospital. very fine
set Of slides pertaining to babies was
shown. and about Sc pamphlets and
circulars relative to the health and
care Of children. prepared at great
pains by the Board of Health, were
given away free of charge. 1t is a fact
to be regretted that the public did not
take greater interes; in this model eX-
hibit while it was being shown in our
city. but much good will no doubt re-
suit from it to those who did take adj
vantage of this chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
EPWoRTH LEAGUE
Gives Pleasing Entertainment and 20
ciaI in the Methodist Vestry

The vestry of the Green stree:
Methodist church was we'll filled
Thursday evening at an entertain
rlent and social given under the aus
pieces OF the Epworth Leasuc and all
thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The
credit being due Miss Vera Stafford,
chairman of the committee in charge.
One of the enjoyable features of rhe
evening was the musical program car
Band Between the musical selections
the members of the band gave recita-
tons and cracked jokes and their work
was given warm applause. The band
was composed Of the following MEM
hers: Leader, Harold Fisher. Stanle..'
Crocker, Philip Hill. Alfred Thurlow.
Henry Norton, Ernest Packard and
Clarence kimball.
At the close Of this portion of the
program musical selections and reci-
tations were given as follows: Piano
solo. Miss Ruth HaZelwood; recitation.
Miss Leola Willett: violin solo, Miss
Alice Goodridge: recitation. Miss Lii
Ian Peters; solo. Miss Margaret
Small; solo, Miss Marion Chapman.
Games were played during the re-
mainder of the evening and refresh
ments of ice cream and cake were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
STORMS AFTERMATH.
thursdays Wind Piles Snow Into
Or'fts-Some UnsurmountabIe,

wednesdays storm after continuing
all night, finally came to an end. SO
Iar as the fall OF snow was concerned.
at about 9 o'clock Thursday morning
out the wind which had accomnanied
1t continued to blow in way that
pied the snow up in drifts that made
some OF the country roads impassab BILE.
some or the milklnen who came into
the city early in the morning reported
that they had encountered the worst
orifts OF the winter. but that with the
aid OF shovels they had been able to
get through and finish up their routes.
The Storm as winter storms some
times do. curtailed the service of the
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville
Street Railway, although the majority
Of lines were kept in operation
throughout their length. The Water
vile and Lewiston cars were running
through all day but the cars lost some
time along the rural sections of the
route on account Of the drifting snow.
it being impossible to keep the track
clear because along the stretches of
open country the snow would blow in
faster than the men could shovel it
out The crews also had a hard fight
along the Winthrop line, where the
snow drifted badly. The cars were
running from Augusta to Island Park,
Cobbosseecontee. during the forenoon,
but they did not get through to Win
throp until late in the afternoon.
The drivers of the several rural free
delivery mail routes also got a taste
of the discomforts due to the storm
and on starting out Thursday morning
found themselves up against the hard
est days drive of the winter. Those
whose routes are on the west side OF
the river managed to make their
rounds but those on the east side
found some of the drifts impossible.
and the three, being Spaulding OF
Route /, Erskine of Route , and Perry
of Route had to turn around and
make their way back and return to the
postoffice. which they reached soon at
ter II O'Clock.
To trains on the Maine Central the
storm did not prove to be of much
hinderance, as there was but little de-
Law to the Wednesday night trains,
Train II, the Pullman going east from
Augusta at III A. NJ, was about 80
minutes late Thursday morning, put
Train s, the westbound Pullman leaV-
ing Augusta at 3.03 A. NJ. was not
bothered, neither were the THURSDAY
trains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
CONY HIGH NOTES

thursday number of letters were
awarded the athletic men of the school.
those getting the basketball c being
Ihyng. Dennis. Colgan Sprague, Phillip
ana Paul McGouldrick and John Howes.
'F'' VINO got the managers letter. The
track men awarded letters are Taber
Martin. Dennis. Howes and Thyns. All
these men sat for pictures early in the
afternoon and Coach Thompson also an.
peared in both pictures.
At the rehearsal Of the play to be given
today by the Cony Dramatic Club. II,
Price Weber. the veteran actor. ably
assisted the members Of the cast in the
WORK OF putting on the finishing touches
Thursday evening.
n. II. Stuart. principal Of tho CITY
schools. has just Joined the Augusta n,1e
Club and has proven to be a "and" e
ne is doing some excellent work with the
little n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
Y. M. C.. A. NOTES

The committee in charge Of the sec
ond annual "Y' Minstrels held
meeting Wednesday evening at the Y.
NJ. c. A. building to make plans for
the Ministries. which are to be given the
latter part Of April at the Opera house.
Clyde Long was chosen as director OF
the minstrels and Willard Purinton
was selected as pianist. 1t was decid-
ed to leave the conduct Of the show
in the hands Of the director and it is
expected that the rehearsals will be
commenced next week. The show will
be given but one night this year. The
members Of the committee in charge
are Charles P. Kinsman, chairman:
Clyde B. Long, Harry Jones, Perley NJ.
Lawrence and Secretary r. G. Good
man.
The Big Brother Movement has
been started at the Y. NJ. c. A., three
big brothers having been selected to
be in charge of each Of the four teams
of the Junior department. This move
ment trains the older fellows in lead
ership and gives the younger fellows
someone to look up to. Plans are under
way for Junior boys social to be held
within a week or 10 days.
The result Of the competition among
the Junior teams in the gymnasium
work during the winter is as follows
Harvard S4S points, Princeton $50
points. Cornell 791 points and Yale 662
points. The Harvard team of which
Norman Toas is captain, will be pres
ented with big wooden SHE! with
the names Of the members Of the team
upon il.
The ST. Patrick's day drill which is to
be given in the gymnasium Friday nigh.
is to be we'll worth seeing The present
program is as follows: Firss a sword
dance performed by a selected group O.
the ladies from the evening class. 1t will
De the regular form of Scottish sword
dance and very pretty. Second. a ser:es
OF athletic evolutions with the horse
ana other equipments. done by the mems
group 3rd. group from the ladies' eve
ming class will perform the so-called
irish Jig 4th the mems group will
work with the parallel bars: 5th. drill
by the junior boys. which is very inter-
estlng to watch; and last, series of re-
lay races will be run by the junior group.
This should be we'll attended as much
practice and time has been put on the
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
PlTTSF|ELD
Honor Parts Distributed at NJ. G..
/. for Commencement Week
New Industry Is
to Start
LATE LOCAL NEWS HAP
PENINGS AND PERSONALS

At the Maine Central Institute Thurs
day the honorary parts for commence
ment week were given out as follows:
Valedictory. Leland Goodrich. Pitts
field: salutatory. Amelia Haskell. Pitts
field: honors. Ruby Dodge, st. Adams;
Mildred Webb. Brooks: Esther Copeland,
Holden: Iva Gould. Pittsfeld Eta
GRAY. Pittsfield; Myrtle Pushor Pitts
field.
\ pleasant meeting Of the New Era
Auxiliary was held at the Baptist
church Thursday afternoon. The host
esses were Mrs. B. S. Mathews and
Miss jeanette Stephenson. mission
airy program was given, conducted by
Mrs H. NJ. Ford. Music was furnished
and refreshments served.
1t will be very gratifying to the
citizens of this town TO know that
Carl Weymouth of Newport has pur-
chased the mill known the Frank
Smith mill and will start wool pull
ing mill for the manufacture Of wors-
teds within a short time. The machin-
ery is being installed this week. The
mill has been closed for some time. Mr.
and Mrs Weymouth have many friends
here who with the bushes; men Of the
town will extend best wishes.
| Grin Haskell left Thursday for
visit in Bingham.
Daniel Hennesey was business call
! er in Bangor Thursday.
| An enjoyable meeting of the tniver-
| salist Ladies' Aid Society was held in
| the parlors of the church Thursday
afternoon The hostesses were Mrs.
Frank B. Carney, Mrs. c. E. Vickery
and Mrs. D. W. Mannock. The after
noon was spent socially with refresh
/, ments.
At a meeting Of Bethlehem Chapter.
TO- E. S., held Thursday evening. the
degree was conferred on several can
didates. Refreshments were served.
Arthur Tarbell has gone to Canaan,
where he Is engaged in teaching.
William Cook is in Boston on busi-
ness.
Mrs. Clarence Bodfield is confined to
the house by illness. She is being
cared for by Mrs. Alice Leavitt,
trained nurse.
W. L. Pushor was a business caller
in Augusta Thursday.
Mrs. L. H. Blanchard and her guest.
Mrs. Frank Farnham Of Brockton,
Mass, spent Wednesday and Thursday
in Hartland the guests Of Mrs. Blanch-
ards mother, Mrs. Belle Linn.
Miss Ellen Cunningham of Troy Is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. George L.
Rogers
Thomas s. Dexter. an aged resident
Of the town. who has been critically
Ill for some time. 10 able to sit up q
portion Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17

John Diplock. the 7-year-old son OF
Wallace Diplock Of this city. gave a par
ty Wednesday afternoon to a number
Of his little friends, and a very pleasant
afternoon was passed by the group
games being played and refreshments
served. Some Of the children present
were Misses Hazel Keaton. margaret
Carney, Katherine Carney. Eldora Kea-
ton, Madeline Allison, Mary Carney, Les
lie Keaton, Melvin Mower. Walter Kea-
ton and several other friends. Miss Ruby
Dipaock served the dainty refreshments
to tho group. who enjoyed themselves
immensely. The party was held at the
home of Miss Rena Diplock at q North
street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.. Henry, as Mr.. and
Mrs. OToole. will give St Patrick's
party to large number Of their,friends
at their home Friday evening
Miss Ruth Morse of Hartland. NJ. G.
l. 10. has been recent guest Of Mrs.
George L. Rogers
+. j. Lancaster and G. NJ Lancaster
left Wednesday for Corinna to atten,,
the funeral services of their sister.
Mrs. Esther Body.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Meth
odist church held a successful St Pat
ricks dinner at Grange hall Thursday
from $50 to o'clock, with an excellent
menu.
Prof. A. S. Merrill Of NJ. c. T. facul-
ty will give an address at the Baptist
church next Sunday evening on Boys
Work.
Mrs. John r. Morrill, is visiting in
Bangor with Aer granddaughter the
Misses Mills. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
BELFAST

A very fast and clean game OF bas'
ketball was witnessed in the Coliseum
Wednesday evening. Dark Harbor was
unable to get here owing to the storm
80 game was arranged with the Tar
antala Club Of Brooks. Belfast Wor
&c to II. Nose Williams was in towr
and played one period with Belfast
Mr.. Norwood Of Brooks acted as ref.
cree in a manner very satisfactory to
both sides
The cooking school, under the aus
pices of the Woman's Club will be held
in the vestry of the Tniversalist church
on mornings and afternoons of March
%, % and 80 1t is under the direc.
ton Of teachers from the Home Eco
nomic Extension School of the Cniver.
sity of Maine. Those not members will
be admitted for ten cents. Committee
Of arrangements is composed of Mrs
W. G. Hazeltine. Mrs. ]. W. Jones and
Mrs. James S. Hartman.
The inspection of Palestine Com
mandery, knights Templar. was held
Wednesday evening and in spite Of the
storm a large number were in attend
ance A delicious banquet was served
at $50 by the ladies of the Universal
list parish. The inspecting officer was
Eminent Sir Franklin r. Ridlon of
Portland. grand generalissimo Of the
Grand Commandery of Maine. He was
accompanied by Grand Warden f. X
Gould of Rockland. Grand Senior War
den Wilbur ]. Dorman of Belfast and
Grand Junior Warden Edward w
Wheeler of Brunswick. Work in the
Order of Temple wa exemplfied. Fol-
lowing the inspection speeches We're
listened to from the visitors and from
Rev ]. Wilbur Richardson; DR.. LON
bard. one Of the charter members of
Palestine Commandery: and Maurice L.
Slugg, one of the past commanders.