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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-04-13
will not change until we reach it. then it
vii! 60 forward.

will not change until we reach it, then it
will 90 forward.
Miss Glover, instructor in French and
herman, gave q clever resume of the
faculty, and Miss Sands. the vocal teach
er, showed what some of the faculty can
do by singing, as only Miss Sands can,
two pleasing selections. Robert Plast-
ridge of the class of 1918 in speaking for
the boys, presented in an able manner
the different phases of boys life at
Montpelier Seminary from the mental,
social and spiritual standpoint, and Miss
Mary Welsh, also of 1918, told of how
much NJ S. comes to mean to girl
Throughout the evening, the power of
the Montpelier Seminary of today, and
the vision of the greater Montpelier
Seminary of tomorrow, became SO ap-
parent in the atmosphere, that at the
close of the Montpelier Seminary ban
quet, everyone could echo the words of
Chancellor Hamilton, "Long live the
alma mater of the Vermont Conference,
Montpelier Seminary!'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-04-13
Maine Hotels Raise Rates.

Al special meeting of the Maine
Hotsi Association at the Bangor House
thursday afternoon, it was voted to in
Cease the rates, beginning May LIST,
making the minimum So a day on the
american plan and SO. so a day for room
Tlt1 bath. This will apply to the fol-
owing hotels in the State already listed
anl others which are expected to join
Nar agreement at later date when the
SUBJECT is presented to those not repre-
'F0iei on Thursday: The Bangor House
IN Fenobscot Exchange in Bangor; the
Etsnonth and Lafayette in Portland; the
I7ae.= House in Brunswick; the Dewitt
a9lse IN Lewiston; the Augusta House
d. ne State capital; the Elmwood House
e. "aterville and the Hotel Rumford at
N4uford
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-04-13
GIRL COULD
NOT WORK
How She Was Relieved from
Pain by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Taunton, Mass.-"I had pains in both
sides and when my periods came l had

to s tay at home
from work and suf-
fer a long time.
One day a woman
came to our house
a n d a S k e d m Y
mother why l was
suffering. Mother
told her that l suf-
fered every month
and she said, Why
don't you buy a
hottie of lydia f.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-04-13
Commissioners Notice,

NVGTCSo
WALDO, SIS. M irch IA, A. u. 1916.
We, the Undersigned, having been duly ap.
pointed by the Honorable James Libby Judge of
Probatewithin and for said County Commission
ers to receive and decide upon the claims of the
creditors of John W. Davis. late of Northport
in .said County. deceased, whose estate has
been represented insolvent, hereby give public
notice agreeably to the order of the said Judge
of Probate, that six months from and after
March IA. A. D. 1916. have been allowed to said
creditors to present and prove their claims, and
that We will attend to the duty assigned US at
the office Of James S. Hartman, in Belfast, in
ninth day of April, A. D. 1916, and Saturday,
the ninth day of September. A. D. 1916 at ten
of the clock in the forenoon of each of said
days. REUEL W. ROGERS,
JAMES S. HARTMAN,
3w13 Commissioners
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-04-13

Statement Of The
Ownership, Management, Circulation,
Etc, of the Republican Journal. published
weekly at Belfast, Maine. required by the
Act of August "a. 1912,
Editor, Managing Editor and Business Man
ager-Charles A. Pisbury.
Publishers-The Republican Journal Publish
ing Company, Belfast. Maine.
Owners-Charles E. Knowlton, Belfast; Charles
A. Pilsbury. Belfast; c. o. Poor, Belfast;
Charles H. Twombly, Belfast; Ralph M
johnson. Belfast; Mrs. Louise J. Pratt,
Belfast; Alfred johnson, Boston.
Known bopdholders' mortgages and other Sc
curity holders, holding l percent or more
of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or
other securities-none.
CHARLES A. PILSBURY, Editor
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Bird
day of April, 1916.
,~, W. J. DORMAN.
( SEAL Notary Public.
~,-J
my commission expires March l, 1928
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-04-13
KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAR AND
HEALTHY.

There is only one way to have a clear
healthy complexion and that is to keep the
bowels active and regular. DR.. Kings New
Life Pills will make your complexion healthy
and clear. move the bowels gently. stimulate
the liver. cleanse the system and purify the
blood. A splendid spring medicine. Csc. at
your Druggist.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-04-13
Cats Not Taxed.

A woman has been found in Foxcroft
who killed her cat because she thought
it would be taxed. '.War taxes" have
been put on great many things but cats
have so far escaped taxation -Piscata-
quis Observer.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-04-13
Belfast Free Library.

NEW BOOKS. NARCH, 1916.
Sociology.
Angel. Norman. (Ralph Norman
Angel Lane)
The worlds highway; some notes
Americas relation to sea
power and non military sanctions
for the law of nations. 1915..... 1927 An AZ
Science
Fabre, Jean Henri Casimr.
The life of the spider. 1913....... 1854 F
Literature.
Cocord, Lincoln.
Vision of war. 1915................... 811 c CT
Description and Travel
Bigeiow. Poultney.
Prussian memories 1864 1914 1915. T 43 4s
Comstock, Sarah.
Old roads from the heart of New
York. IA TIC 7
Forbes Lindsay, Charles H. A.
Washington, the city and the seat
of government.............. ...........T rs L 81
French, Allen.
Old Concord 1915.....................T 74.44 g
Hammond, John Martin.
Quaint and historic forts of North
America............. 70 H IL
Munson. Arley.
Kipling's India. 1915................. T 81 M go
Wharton, Anne Hollingsworth.
English ancestral homes of noted
Americans. L AZ w DO
Biography.
Hamilton, Clayton Meeker.
On the trail of Stevenson. 1851 St 48-8
Monypenny, William P.
The life of Benjamin Disraeli Vol.
g. ..............................B B 1878
Thayer, William Roscoe.
The life and letters of John Hay.
2 vols. ........................... BIB 33
History.
Loon. Hendrix Willem van.
The rise of the Dutch kingdom.
Weigall, Arthur E. P. Bronze.
A history of events in Egypt from
1898 to 1914. 1915.................... 1862 W 43
Fiction.
Bennett. Arnold.
These twain. 1915.....,.,............ B 431.6
Brainerd. Eleanor Hoyt.
Pegeen. l9l5.............-.... manu-. B 1858
Daviess, Maria Thompson.
Over Paradise Ridge. 1915....- d 1857
Farnol, Jeffrey.
Beltane the Smith. 1915.............. 1896
Kingsley, Florence Morse.
The heart of Philura. l9l5......... K 6l-8
Orczy. Emma (Baroness)
The bronze eagle. 1915............. Or 1873
Runkle, Bertha
Straight down the crooked lane.
1910. NV Si.4
Ward, Mary Augusta.
Ethan House. 1915................... w 2l.18
Webster, Jean.
Dear enemy. 1915.............--.- WAS
Widdemer. Margaret
Why not? observation-disclosures. W 1852
Wiggin, Kate Douglas.
Penelope's postscripts. 1915 ........ W 63-20
Juvenile Books.
Burgess, Thornton W.
Adventures of Johnny Chuck. 1915. JB 81 2
Adventures of Unc' Billy Postum.
1915. J-B Cid
1Hield, Mary.
Living pages from many ages.... 800 S
miller, Olive Thorne.
Little folks in feathers and fur.
looU 0SU III .
Stratemeyer, Edward.
Dave Porter at Bear Camp. 1s15. J-St S-18
Wells. Carolyn.
Pattys romance. 19l5.................J-W 45-16
Wood, ]. G.
Illustrated natural history for
young people. .........................59OW So
presented.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17
TO HAUL STONE FROM
INDIANA TO BUILD
OREGON P0ST0fFiCE
international News Service:

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. Aug. Il. - The
giving of preference by the govern
nent TO local material men-in con-
nection with the distribution of pub
lie buildings pork - has been
broken up, the treasury department
announced today. For many years
it has been the custom for material
dealers in the localities in which
public building projects were under
way. to be awarded contracts at
high prices. This policy has been
under Investigation by Asst. Sec'y
of the Treasury Newton for some
time, and as a result I've has awarded
a contract for the construction of
the new million dollar postoftice and
court house at Portland. ore. TO a
contractor who Will bring his stone
from Indiana TO the Pacific coast.
The contract was awarded 10 Grant
Fee of San Francisco. for S762.2OO.
and he will haul his stone half way
across the continent. His bid was
$4,000 under the lowest Oregon
contractor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17
BROKER Is HELD AS
BRAINS OF ENORMOUS
AUTO THIEVES TRUST
Irternational News Service:

International News Service:
CHICAGO. Aug. 17.-Chicago de-
tectives went today to Davenport,
Ia, 20 bring here two men they be-
lieve are the brains Of an auto
mobile thieves trust that is said 10
have netted one OF the men S25.OOO
a year, Us the result Of the theft or
20 TO 25 cars daily in Chicago, and
many others in Detroit. Cleveland.
Indianapolis and st. Louis.
The men under arrest are Era
Bond. "a Minneapolis investment
broker. and his associate, r. r. Haw-
ley. In a sales room rented by Bond
were found five cars said To- have
been stolen. TWO others we're sold
the day before. According TO the po-
lice, Bond and Hawley paid from
So 10 IS each for a stolen car. the
mere stealing being considered the
easiest part of the work. To Bond,
they say fell the work Of selling the
cars, throwing off ispiciOn. and get
ting the profits To do this, bills Of
sale were forged. license numbers
changed and frequently cars were
repainted.
This gang has operated chiefly
in Chicago, but they have stolen
cars all the way TO the Pacific coast, -
said Detective Sergt. James p. Coen,
who assisted in working up the ease.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17

Charles Sickle. a sociological stu
dent writer and worker. who knows
the conditions ne discusses from
Chautauqua speaker this evening.
His subject viii be The Church ami
the Man Outside" Mr.. Stelzle has
introduced an innovation into Red
path chautauqua work in the open
forum which he conducts IN connec-
ton with his lecture A printed list
questions dealing with sociological.
economical and labor questions was
distributed among the audience last
evening and each of these will be
taken up ana discussed fully by Mir.
Stelzle II any in the audience are
interested 10 hear him.
The WeatherwaN brothers. a q-ar-
tet OF splendid musicians. who ars
scheduled for concert this after
noon. viii give prelude TO the lee
ture this evening
Following the children's hour
Thursday morning during which she
told her delightful Why Stories" be-
fore LARGE audience of children.
Miss Clara Finch conducted her first
rehearsal OF local children for their
part i'm the beautiful Bird Masque''
which will take place Tuesday even-
Ing Thirty-siN children six boys
and go girls. viii oe selected Toy Miss
Finch 90 participate IN this pic
turesaue little play. They viii i'm
persOnate blue Jays. grosbeaks scar
let tauagers. red-winged blackbir,1,
and golden fnches. and will 90 sew
eral fancy dances.
To apply his own measurement O.
Billy Sundays genius 20 himself
William Rainey Bennett 'batted
090T boz the judgment OF the hic
CONTINUED OF PAGE TWO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17

From a woman whose
mother received help during the
Civil war, and who was made
happy by ia single dollar,
and a widows mite perhaps;
this is the most touching of the
subscriptions so far received to
the SOUTH BEND PATRIOTIC
FUND inaugurated Tuesday to
aid needy families of South
Bend nationa1 guardSmen on the
Mexican border. She did not
sign her name. Her right hand
is not to know what her left
hand did. Other subscriptions
received the first day in money
or checks aggregate SIS, with
continuing subscriptions aggre-
eating 81 per month to continue
until further notice.
This is the result of WedneS-
day mornings announcement in
The NewS-TimeS up to $50
O'Clock last night.
Some 65, 600 people in South
Bend are not among the seven
that made these contributions
and about 1873 more are needed.
on the dollar down and dollar a
month basis. A fund that will
average up Si65 per month for
an indefinite period, is the thing
wanted.
The story of these six needy
families was told in this column
Yesterday. II means five moth
erS, one with three and one with
four children. one OF one child.
another with a "war baby"
these and a war BRIDE. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17
Physician Sues
Wild West Show
For a $500 Fee

The Miller and Arlington Show
Co. alias the 101 Ranch Co, ran in
70 a suit for $500 filed against il 10y
DIT Hugh VI. Miller of this city,
when il arrived in South Bend
Thursday morning. The suit IS a
result of the company's alleged
failure 10 pay a bin Of 1928 for Dr.
MiIler's service in attending John
Murray, an employe of the COM
pany. who was injured when the
show appeared here on Aug. 20,
1914.
Murray suffered a broken leg and
DIT. Miller was called 10 attend him.
The leg was placed in a cast several
times and finally was amputated.
Dr. Miller attended the man from
Aug. 20 until Dec. L and received
only eight dollars. he alleges. which
was paid on Aug. 21, 1914. The to-
tai bill was 1886.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17

city fire department who were
the first subscribers 70 the fund
Wednesday morning. A repre-
sentative of the company with a
dollar. and a continuing sub
Scription, got to The News
Times office following the morn
ing announcement, in advance
of the editor.
COME ACROSS. This is
paving the way to a substantial
preparedness. You can dream
of grear guns but it is the men
behind the guns that make them
shoot You may dream Of avia-
ton corps, and the greatest
navy" but preparedness can
never be preparedness without
men. Back the men up, who
are at the front; assure them
that their families back home
are not to be permitted to Starve
or suffer, and approaching ap
probation. the life of the soldier
will be less bWdenSOme.
Remember continuing sub
ScnphOnS guaranteeing sos per
month IS needed for an indefi-
mite period. Join the t65 club
whatever you can give in a lump
sum, or a dollar down and a dol
lar a month as long as YOU can
stand it-Or more if YOU are
abie-will be appreciated. not
only BY the committee. but BY
the to-be benefciarieS. and YOU
viii be better satisfied with your
self.
Use the accompanying blank.
Ii explains itself. DO II RIGHT
NOW.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17
BETTER SAVE YOUR MONEY.

If you didn't see the "1O1
Ranch" show this afternoon
you're that much ahead. Better
entertain a similar altitude to-
night-save your money and buy
a farm; or if you really want to
go somewhere, try the chautau-
qua. There you will get some
thing really worth your money
and that will improve your mind.
even if it does not improve your
morals.
Buffalo Bill as a part Of the
"1O1 Ranch shows, is a magni6-
cent farce. In fact, the show has
degenerated until it is nearly all
fa-rce-or worse than farce. You
saw more than there was to il
when YOU saw the parade. Bet
ter forget it-and forgive us for
depending on advance agent
promises as we have,-and boost
ing it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17

Teacher Sues For Salary
At Schools Commencement

international New Service:
MUNCIE. Ind, Aug. 17.-While
the commencement exercises at the
Muncie Normal institute were at
their height this morning, James +.
Whitmarsh, a member OF the fac
ulty. sued the institute in circuit
court for $500 back salary and for
appointment of a receiver, averring
that the institute owes other mem
bers of the faculty S15, 900 and thai
me schools income does not meet
expenses. The college was pur-
chased at receivers sale nearly two
years ago by Mrs. Margaret Warren
springer of Chicago, who has been
operating II since. At the time of her
purchase the school had an indebt-
edness Of about S45O.OOO, which she
largely cared for.
In tOday's sHt the Muncie Trust
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17
Demand Immediate
Reinstatement of
Discharged Men

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-At a con-
ference between officials Of the New
York City Railways Co. and repre-
sentatives Of the union today the
men demanded the immediate rein
statement OF the employees dis
charged for their activity in the re-
cent trolley strike. Gen. Mgr. Hediey
OF the company answered that he did
not have authority 10 do so, but
would lay the question before the
board Of directors tomorrow. This
broke up the meeting. for the union
officials Immediately withdrew. de-
cfaring they would call upon Mayor
Mitchell and Public Service Commits
sioner Oscar Straus to make an ef-
fort to adjust their differences. 1t
was announced that no general
strike would be called until after the
mayor and Mr. Straus had been con-
suited.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17

Co, which holds deed of trust on
the college property to secure a bond
issue of $500, 600. was made joint de-
PENDANT. The institute first became
involved when the Lasalle st. bank
Of Chicago failed. The bank was
floating the 100000 bond issue for
the college.
Mr.. Whitmarsh says the repeated
requests of teachers for salaries have
failed 10 receive satisfactory re-
Spouse. that other creditors are also
pressing, and that the stockholders
and officers are not in accord as to
policies.
The management of the school
says the trouble is temporary and
all Indebtedness will be paid speed
lily. Mrs. Springer several months
ago expressed her intention of re-
siding here. but did not do so and
seldom is seen i'm the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17
"GRAND OLD MAN" OF
CHICAGO TO BE BURIED

News Service:
CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-Funeral SER
vices will be held Saturday for II.
II. Honore, "Chicago's grand old
man" who died yesterday at the
age of 93. Mr.. Honore. who was
born in Louisville. KY. and whose
grandfather was a friend of the Mar
quise de Lafayette. did much TO de-
velop Chicago, and was greatly res
ponsible for the city's elaborate
park system. lie was the father of
Mrs. Potter Palmer. Mrs. Frederick
Dent Grant, and grandfather OF
Mai. Gen. L. = Grant, Princess Can
tacusene of PetrOgrad. HOnore Pal
mer. Potter Palmer. jr.. and Miss
Bertha HOnore. He also left 1
great grandchildren.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17
President Apparently Disguised at Refusal Of
Road Representatives to Accept Basis
Of Compromise-Meets 604 Broth
erhood Men Today.
DEMANDS THAT MEN ACCEPT COMPROMISE.


WASHINGTON Aug. 1.-THE direct demand that the BIG
broheyhoodS railroad emplOyeS-the engineers iemen.
conductors and hakemen-aCcept eight day under the
1OhouT scale made to their legitimate Tep
TeSenatveS this afternoon by PrS Wilson On their repy the
president told Them depended continued industrial prosperity of
the nation or industrial chaos
chamen representing the
white house $50 this afternoon They uShered IN
to the east where the president awaiting them
-. WASHINGTON Aug I've have received TINS request
from the president and of will comply with it, sid Daniel
Willard president of the Baltimore Ohio when asked this att
what action the railroad presidents would take PeSt
Wilson's that they to Washington for conference with
the president the strike situation. Nj Willard continued
1T very important matter that is to be discussed and
executives help to solve the problems that have
been in the hands of the COneenc committee will be glad TO do
Until have heard the presidents proposals and have had
time to digest them cannot make any definite statement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17
GERMANS REPEL
HOT ATTACKS BY
ALLIED ARMIES
Both British and French Are
RepuISed-FOrmer EX-
tend Attacks.
international News Service:

international News Service:
BERLIN. Aug 1.-THE repulse
of many British and French attacks
on the Somme front were reported
today by the German war office.
In West Flanders the artillery fire
of the allies is becoming more vio-
lent
The text of the war Office state
ment follows:
West Front: The enemy's fire has
increased in violence west of wy
tschaete as well as south Of the La
bassee canal After English attacks
on the Ovillers- POzieres line. west
of F'OreauX forest, had been repuls-
ed, the French advanced in the even
ing delivering assaults between
GuillemOnt and the Somme river.
At the same time British forces ad-
vanced between Pozieres and For
eaux forest. These attacks all fail
ed rs well as five night attacks by
the French.
East front: Army group of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg Russian
attacks against the BatkOwharbuzow
sector. west of ZaIoczew, continued
until far into the night. All were
repulsed.
Army group Of Archduke Karl:
Attempts OF the enemy To advance
yesterday north OF the Dneister, near
Tcustobaby and Konczani, were
fruitless. We took 154 prisoners
IN the Carpathians we captured
Stara -Obsczyna hill north of CapuL
Balkan front: southwest Of Lake
Dorian Bulgarian advance guards
drove back the enemy when he tried
to push forward from Doldzcle."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-17

day on the basis OF the present TO-
hour day pay. waving the over-tfnss
proposition 90 be settled IN sumo
manner yet 20 be worked out This
is the question that viii be put TO
them 10y the president this afternoon.
together with his plan OF what both
sides should do 10 make the SYSTEM
operative
Managers Worried
The railway managers plainly were
very seriously concerned over the
action OF the president in sendinzzs
for the heads OF the various railway
systems TO come 20 Washington.
| The peremptory tone Of the telegram
calling the chiefs here caused mucn
bitter comment and privately some
| OF the memb beers declared that it
bore out theiy views that there was.
politics iu the entire situation. IL
was clear the president had been 30
disguised over the attitude of the
managers and especially over the
statistics that they had flied al the
white house in his absence last night
that he was determined TO ignore.
them i'm an future negotiations. Ad-
ministTation officials admitted that
the president was determined that
responsibility for any strike should
be placed on the men higher up both.
| I'm the unions and the railroads It
| is understood that Pres't Willard has
notified the white house that ne and.
| his associate presidents wiz be able
20 get there by tomorrow CFriday)
morning and arrangements are being
made for a conference at the white
house for the railroad heads AT 10
, O'Clock tomorrow morning
Officials AT the administration de-
clared that they believed the presi-,
dent intended insisting on the rail-
way presidents making concefzdonss
which so Tar the committee OF man.
ayers have refused 20 consider The
president il was reported, has been
greatly dissatisfied with the attitude
OF the managers who have refused7
20 make any concessions TO aid him
in his efforts 20 bring about "A ssattle-
ment OF the strike.
When the president asked chem to
grant the eiEht-hour tay for a Inn
tied period during which u would
De possible 20 tell how IL worked out
and how expensive IL would prove.
they refused. Last night they fled
long series Of dgures which they
claim proved conclusivety that they
we're right in their financial couten-
ton
GOeS over Their Heads.
IL was TINS which influenced the
president. officials say. 90 20 OYER
their heads ami demand ttrat ths
responsible heads Of the great r-.n-
road systems thensei,ps come %
Washington 10 confer
Advices received here inihztfe
that a number OF the bfg ralruad
chieftains IN anticipation o. srpch a
summons are immediately avaikl6ss
some I'm New York and others A
points within easy cali Of the whiS,-
AOuse % Sec'y TUmulty said that an
arrangement for them 20 see he
president would o. made just -
soon rs IL was known what time they
can reach tins CITY
TOdays conferences we're eNnect-
ed 20 result in concession b. both
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