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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

The chief topic of conversation for
some weeks past has been the weather
The national conventions had some at
tention for while, but the war news
from Europe was practically ignored.
The weather was of more immediate
and vital Importance than the doings of
the politicians or the bloody struggle
across the water The dollar to buy bread
and butter, shoes and clothing, depends
upon weather conditions, and the weather
conditions have been decidedly adverse.
: The only crop On promise is the grass
crop. In many cases the seeds for other
crops are not yet in the ground. 1t has
been too wet to pillow, too wet to plant.
We heard of one piece of ground, plowed
early, on which the grass had grown so
that it was necessary to NOW it before
it could be plowed the second time.
Gardens generally have been planted,
but farming has been at standstill, and
unless there is speedy and favorable
change in the weather it will soon be
too late to put in some crops. The be-
lief is growing that the almost continu-
GUS rains are due to the heavy cannonad-
ing in Europe, and if that theory is cor
rect there is no relief in sight. Last
year was cold and wet, as this season
has been, and there were few places
where the ground was in fit condition to
cultivate during the summer. A Belfast
man recalls the fact that the season fol-
lowing the close of the Civil War wehad
a severe drouth, and thinks that the
close of the European war may be mark
ed by like experience. But let US hope
for better luck, and that the weather
man at Washington will soon change his
formula of "Showers tonight and to-
morrow"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

All over Maine the news of the death,
June 18th, at his home in Augusta, of
Hon. Edwin c. Burlelgh came as Sc
we're shock, and by many in this State
and elsewhere it was felt as personal
loss, as we'll as great loss to che State
and nation. Born upon a farm in the
Garden OF Maine ne developed into the
best type of Maine manhood, physically
as we'll as in all the attributes of true
citizenship. In the positions of honor
and trust which came to him in his busy
and useful life he was ever mindful of
the Fl ct that public official is the ser
want of the whole people; and as has
been we'll said by the Portland Express
"as Governor, as representative to Con-
gress and as United States senator, his
thought has always been for the good of
the people of Maine And further:
The generation which has known him
will ever cherish his memory, and his
name will go down in history as that of
an honest and devoted public servant"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

Everybody reJoices at the appearance
of the robins in the spring and loves to
see them hopping about the lawn and pa
trolling the garden. But this season
they have lost friends by their persistent
and incessant "calling for rain" Of
course you know that the heavy rains
bring to the surface of the ground the
big fat angle worms which have promi-
nept place in the robins menu, and this
saves the birds much labor, and that is
why they call for rain. But while no
one would object to occasional labor
saving showers for the robins - they
have certainly overdone the thing in the
past few weeks. and even the other
birds have begun to scold. Last Thurs
day morning number of the birds held
an Indignation meeting in the apple trees,
and while we can not undertake to re-
port their exact language, it was evil
dent that they were excited and indig-
nant.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22
The Minister who Feels
Well on Monday

With many ministers, Monday is an
off day." Not in the way. of doing
nothing, but in the sense of not feel
ing we'll. After the hard work of Sat-
urday and Sunday, comes the nervous
and physical reaction OF Monday with
dition many ministers would be glad
to be freed from. They can avoid it
by giving proper attention to diet, and
taking al. F." Atwood's Medicine to
keep the bowels in order, the stomach
toned, the liver regulated, and the
head clear. This old home remedy
is so good that many minister's are
glad to recommend it, feeling that
they are passing along kindness in
so doing. We will send free sample
to any minister, upon request.
BUY 35c bottle at your nearest store,
or write to-day for free sample.
Il. F." Medicine Co., Portland, Me.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

Without orphaning single American
child, without widowing single Ameri-
can mother. without firing a single gun
or shedding a drop of blood, he wrung
from the most militant spirit that ever
brooded above battlefield the conces-
sion of American demands and American
rights.
This passage from the speech of Sena-
tor James in the Democratic convention
is SAID to have "swept the delegates off
their feet" and the Brooklyn Eagle says
it sis an achievement of Woodrow Will
son which will be appreciated in millions
of American homes from which husbands
and sons would be called to arms in case
of war;" But what of the orphans and
widows of Americans murdered in Mex
leo, who were refused the protection of
our flag by the Wilson administration.
The loss of American lives when ships
and troops were sent to Vera Cruz to de-
mand a salute to our flag, and incidentally
to aid the cutthroats and bandits who
were seeking to overthrow the defacto
Mexican government? The salute to
the flag was never given, and today,
c. rranza, recognized by Wilson as presi-
dent Of Mexico, has threatened to attack
our troops sent in pursuit of Villa-Wil
sons first choice for president-if they
move in any direction but back to the
border, and two artillery companies from
Name are now on their way to Texas.
In fact we are today, and have been for
some time past, practically at war with
Mexico, due to the unwarranted inter-
ference of President Wilson with the in
ternal affairs of that country. Mondays
papers brought news of the calling out of
the militia in all the States and the send
ing of additional war ships to the eastern
and western coasts of Mexico, and later
reports are that Carranza is raising an
army of 100000 men.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22
HOW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh
sufferers for the past thirty-five years, and
has become known as the most reliable remedy
for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the
Blood on the Mucous surfaces. expelling the
Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased
portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh Cure
for short time you will see great improve
ment in your general health. Start taking
Halls Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of
catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22
Standpoint.

Jewett CHM is quite ill at this v-.a.
Mrs. Annie Thompson is yisitua Fl
Mrs. j. 2, Showers is in Brew ft,
B. M. Eames recently bought vs.
car.
Miss Nellie Shute is spendiB, II
Rockland
Mr.. and Mrs. John Graphau hos.
Northport for the summer,
The schools in this district G.
for the summer vacation.
Owing to the wet weather the ms
not done as much planting as usua
Miss Agnes Hartman arrivee ul-
night from the NJ. c. |. for the ya.4.a
Ivan Grant. who has been ia aa
Meteor for several trips, is at hon. to'
Mrs. Carrie Healey and son Sram-.
turned from three weeks visit a Mo-
sets.
Mrs. Clara Erskine and Mis- Eaa
arrived last night from Oronu al ar
home here.
Mrs. Clara Littlefield from Y-"a,
was the guest for several days rr.s-l
and Mrs. F. F. Perkins.
Mrs. John Littlefeld has couI
pairs on her house here and &C.,.
where her husband is employet
Mrs. Agnes Merrill and littl9 -l.F
Mrs. Albion Merrill of Augu .e
Merrill from Pittsfield are at tn
their vacation,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dauzlgpr e.
Friday for their home in New
been here for short visit. Th-y H.
their cottage with real estate
A number from here ATTENDED "'
ton exercises at the village lasl D
evening. Miss Ellie Styles aud DIVES
Blanchard were members OF the s''''
class.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22
ENCAMPMENT OF SONS q
ERANS.

The 32nd annual encampment Oh q"
division. Sons of Veterans, and the
campment of the Ladies AuSil'a' ~ ~,
were opened in Auburn June l4th. N
of the division commander shovel W. y
bership to be approximately 2ooVs, ~,
in Its history. Guy Richardson oi n ,5
division commander of Massachuse''s ~.
an address. In the evening q t5,,5
division officers and a grand bal VS.
Auburn Hall. Thursday officers "si'
for ensuing year, as follows: u !,
Howes, Augusta; Senior V. c. W g..is
Bangor; Jr. v. c., Allan B. Curtis p ,oal
sec-treas., Edward X. Gould, RoG ,.,s5
bers of the division council as eisJ I'M
Dyer, Auburn; DR.. w. o. Cobb. 1ai''
o. Pierce, Lewiston.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

The war news this week may be very
briefly told. The Russians have captur-
ed three more cities and the Austrians
are fleeing in disorder to the Carpathi-
ans. Other fronts in statu quo.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22
Colby Student Killed in France.


VAUDEVILLE, June 16. News was received
here today that Murray A. Morgan. former
member of the class of 1915. Colby College hae
been killed in action in France. Morgan en-
listed year ago in one of the Canadian regi
ments. His parents live in Millinocket.l
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

Last Monday morning luminous body
appeared on the eastern horizon and
caused considerable discussion. Some
thought it to be tie headlight of the big
German airship on scouting expedition;
others contended that Green mountain
was in eruption; still others thought it
was the moon which had been thrown
out of gear by the excessive cannonad-
ing in Europe. But finally the oldest in
hapitants, who had seen the orb in their
youth, recognized it as the sun. Truly
the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing
it is for the eye to behold the sun"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

The National Democratic convention
in St. Louis last week was one man af-
fair. President Wilson dominated. He
wrote the platform, and though many of
the delegates wanted stronger man
than Marshall for vice president, Wilson
demanded his retention and the conven-
ton obeyed. The only ripple was over
the woman suffrage plank, and the one
adopted is considered by the suffragists
less liberal than that of the Republican
convention.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

ADVERTISING TERMS. For square, one
Inch length in column, 25 cents for one week
and 25 cents for each subsequent insertion.
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In advance, $500 q
ysAr; s1.00 for six months: so cents for three
months.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

GAY Ehmant Merrily We Dance
(b) Porter In Thoughtful Mood
Geraldine Cassens
po. (a) The Cloud
(b) Under the Trees
Lavaughn Coombs
p. (a) In Thoughtful Mood
-of'ef (b) At the Chapel
Katherine Frost
(a) D'ArnaI Along the Way
(b) Ehmant E,ude
Faustina Condor
Two w,,,zss (a) With Light Steps
"A"AeS (b) Happy Morn
Elizabeth Hanshue
(a) Ehmant The Chase
(b) Porter Etude
Idres Rogers
Duvernoy Study in maj or
Margaret Rogers
Schytle Hide and S elk
Agnes Hill
Porter Romance
Ruth Dinsmore
Renecke Under Friendly Care
Hope Dorman
(a) Haydn Gypsy Rondo
10y Beethoven Fur Elise
(c) LANCE Flower Song (by request)
Grace Hazeltine
Life of Haydn, read by
Margaret Rogers
Haydn Sonata in D
Katherine Brown
Verdl Miserere
Katherine Brown and Grace Hazeltine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

The Census Bureaus report on Maine
manufactures shows substantial in
creases in most departments. Compar-
ed with 1909 the value of products has
increased 1873 per cent and salaries and
wages 16 3 per cent. The capital in
vested is 1898, 744, 900. No boom, but a
substantial and healthful increase.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-22

Gov. Curtis has referred the matter of
choosing successor in the U. S. Senate
to the late Hon. Edwin C. Burleigh to
the attorney generals office for decis-
ion as to the law covering the subject,
but believes there will be special cleo
ton to fill the vacancy, and of course a
special primary election
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14

Pacific company, president of the I'm
ION Pacific Coal company. president Of
the American Railway association and
director in many of the large railWa}.
and steamship companies of the PA
ciGc coast.
\ native of New Orleans, Mr.. Krutt=
schnitt was educated, at WAshin@a1
and Lee university. being graduated rs
a civil engineer in 1879. He soon en-
tered the railroad business and now
has under his direction about Sl,Ol'i
men and more than 10000 mites Of
railroad.
Speaking of government regulation
nf business recently. Mr.. Kruttsclnitt
taid: "Certainly there should be re1u-
Iation. ! believe there must be COM
mercial regulation because we have
progressed beyond the belief that busi.
ness is a private matter solely. Il is
Il public matter. and the community in
which 1t exists must keep a finger Oh
Its pulse" 20
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14
Elgiin

School opened Monday, Janu-
airy 3rd, after a weeks vacation.
The teacher, Miss Crosby, spent
her vacation with relatives and
friends in Ekalaka.
If you haven't got the grippe
you are surely no. in style.
Harve Thomas spent Christmas
with friends in Ekalaka.
The Xmas program at Elgir
was we'll attended. After the
program presents and sacks OF
candy were distributed to ali
present.
Mrs. Lou Leigh is at present
visiting with friends in Nebras-
ka.
John Gross and family ate
Christmas dinner at the Will
Smith home.
Mrs. Geo. Baer returned to her
home in Winnetoon Nebraska
last week.
Geo. Hobbs has made two trips
to Baker with wheat lately.
A large number from this vi
entity attended tn entertain
ment and dance at Prairie Dale
Christmas night. A good time
was reported.
Nellie Baer hauled a load of
wheat to Ekalaka Tuesday.
Carl Thompson from Ollie,
Mont. has been visiting oio
friends in these parts for the last
week.
Leonard Pulse and Harve Mas.
sengale marketed grain in Eka-
laka Friday.
Quite a number of Eighties at
tended the telephone meeting ir.
town Monday.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14
Head Of the Southern Pacific.

Julius Kruttschnitt. president of the
Pacific Mail Steamship company. in a
recent statement declared that the pro
visions of the La Toilette seaman's bill.
had forced the company to sell its
five largest ships and retire from the
shipping trade. I'VE quit simply be
cause we could not obey the law ana
live" said Mr.. Kruttscnmitt. Nj.
Kruttschnitt is also chairman Of the
executive committee of the Southern
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14

knOIO Oy American pfCSS Association.
Now that Venustiano Carranza has
been formally recognized as the chief
executive Of the republic of Mexico by
the governments Of the United States,
Brazil, Chile. Argentina, Guatemala,
Bolivia. Uruguay. Colombia and Mica
ragua. those countries Will open diplo-
matte relations with the new head Of
affairs.
Henry Prathcr Fletcher. who will be
the next ambassador to Mexico, is the
present representative Of Uncle Sam
to Chile. He is a native of l'cnnsyl-
vania. forty-two years of age and by
profession is a lawyer. For seven
years previous to the Spanish war he
was the official reporter of the Thirty
ninth judicial district of PENNSYLVANIA.
After service in that war with Roose-
velt's rough riders he enlisted in the
regular army and was commissioned
second lieutenant. From 1899 to 1901
he served in the Philippines. and when
his military career closed he was bat
tIllOl iluJulGIll vi lIlC pItIcii II iIN,il-
try.
In 1902 he was appointed second Sec
rotary in the American legation to
Cuba by President Roosevelt. Later
he was transferred to Ickin@-. where
he served until 1905. He then went to
Lisbon. Portugal. as secretary to the
legation. remaining there until 1907,
when he went back to China us first
secretary of the legation. becoming
charge d'affaircs there in the same
year. His work during Il tickIi>h pc.
Rod of Chinese. Japanese and Amcri-
can diplomacy brought him to the at
tention Of Secretary of state knoE.
AS a reward for his services in l'cking
he was made minister to Chile in 1909.
He was appointed ambassador a year
ago by President Wilson.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14

Of a fall received at school, is
able to be ont again.
The Severson we'll rig is drill.
ing a well for Arnold Brandley.
They just finished a we'll for Dick
Peabody and expect to 90 to
Hans Stenseth's place next.
Lagripoe has been quite pre-.
7alent in the neighborhood,
scarcely a family having escar.
ed.
Mrs. Lindberg is helping at
the Brandley home while they
are in bed with the grippe.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14
Capture Big Greys

Two grey wolves, Of such size
ard Of such reputation for extern
sive depredations in the Powder
river country as to have acquired
what might be termed distinct
personalities in the minds of the
Powder river ranchers, have
ceased to trouble. One was term
ed Peg Leg from the fact that
it had only three legs, one hav-
ing been shot away or taken eff
in a trap, and the other was call
ed Dog Wolf" Peg measured
seven-foot-two, which is a pretty
good size. but Dogs hide meas
ured eight foot-four which is SO
rare as to be phenomenal for this
country.
Peg was caught on the Stacy
place, near Neil Boyle's fence a,
the head of Cottonwood creek,
by TEX" Harris. The skin is
at Neal Hardin's barn. One of
Dogs" pups, which measured
hve-foot-three, was also caught.
Miles City Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14
Lakeside
Too late for last week.

1 w dlc lOI las GEM
Arthur Spriggs had the mis-
fortune to fall on the ice and
sprain his ankle recently, but is
improving.
A. w. Ames and son arrived a
short time ago from Tulare, S.
D., and joined the family on the
homestead.
Miss Blanche Robv and two
brothers arrived from Nebraska
last week to spend the holidays
With their sister, MIS-. Charles
Miles, and family.
The dance given by Dick Pea
body and Herbert Bourn New
Years eve, at the Eye school
house was well attended and en-
.joyed by all present. Those
bachelors know how to furnish
lunch and plenty of it.
DR.. Sandy was in the neigh.
lorhood Friday making profess
s;onal calls at the Ames and
Erandley homes.
Miss Josephine Pangburn who
has been confined to the house
the past ten days as the result
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14
Lost

One bay gelding, branded
on left thigh, weight about
100, name reached between %
ears and across Wethers. Lost
near Rooney springs. 500 re-
ward for return to Ben Hamilton
at Ekalaka, Montana.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14
LOST

Lost from the porch of the
Ramme Hotel in Ekalaka on De-
cember 22nd, 1915, one hand
grip and one small brown leather
letter case containing many pa
pers. A reward will be given to
any person returning the same
to the kamme House.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-01-14
BOOTH THROUGH
WITH POLITICS
Eddie Tells Butte Newspaper
That He is Only a Hon
yock From Now On

The following is clipped from
a Butte paper. Eddie Booth ir
the guise of reformed politician
would at least be an interesting
psychological study.
E. S. Booth, Montana rancher,
ia in Butte.
There was a time when Ed
Booth wasn't a rancher, but that
was some months ago when he
lived politics, dreamed politics,
and was lonesome when he wss-
MT fixing things for some friends
in politics.
II am through with politics"
he declared, in a voice that would
almost carry conviction to the
stranger that overheard him.
Il wouldn't walk to the front
door for the privilege Of naming
the next governor Of Montana or
e!ecting the next United States
senator"
''Wass is?" was the startled
inquiry.
Fact" disjointed former po-
]itical Booth, as Cousin Nogi
would say, "[ am a rancher, and
| am making money at it. Seven
hundred acres in winter wheat,
which is some better than last
year, and we have raised some
little oats and barley"
'What brought you to Butte
at this time. with all that winter
wheat out in the cold?" negotiat-
ed the listener.
'Oh, just to look on-see how
the old town is doing, and how
the other fellows are getting a.
long,"
Nothing in the political line?"
This with some show of waning
suspicion.
"NotAing doin' a tall in that
line" repeated the M ontan a
Iancher.
''Besides winter wheat. barley,
hop and oats, what do you raise
in your part Of the great state OF
Montana?' ask friendly inquirer.
Out at Baker in Failon coun-
ty we are developing the great
est oil fed in America" he re-
leased.
"Aha!!' calculated the gentle
man in the corner, with renew
Of great suspicion. 'Gushing
well, sock at Z cents one share
raise price tomorrow get rich
next week. get YOU"
Mix, niX," soothed Ranchel
Booth, spil.ing out some oil on
ru1iled feathers.
I'VE have all the money we
need and want; not a share OF
stock to seil.'
Then Rancher Booth Of winter
wheat fame, with some barley
on the side. emerged with this
farewell:
u will see you tomorrow and
tell you a good story
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-17
CONTEST HElRIIG
BITTERLY OPPOSED

The contest hearing heard before the
officials Of the local United States land
Office at Aontrose Saturday, was not
completed until . o'clock that night.
Earl Carpenter was eootssting the sp.
plication Of Mrs. Kate Calhoun to .
Homestead entry On tie Gunniso0 river
near Cebolla, and i've Witnesses were
examined at length.
Among those who went to Montrose
to give testimony were: A. K. Stevens,
T. J. Thompson. William Spain, and
Coupty Surveyor Robinson, Of Gunnison.
Frank Owens. also Of Gunnison county,
was present to give testimony.
Carpenter was represented by the
firm Of Catlin & Blake and the interests
of Mrs. Calhoun were looked after BY
the firm Of Sslig 4 Cox.
NO decision was rendered, the officials
taking Tie matter under advisement
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-17
OFFICIAL COUNT BEING
MADE At COURT HOUSE
No Change Believed Likely
On County Ticket Here;
Fifty-two Absent
Ballots

The Board Of Canvassers consisting
Of County Clerk r. s. Lobdell. Rudolph
Hefftner. justice Of the peace from Pit
kin, and John Gordon; Mrs. J. Thornell
and Miss Cara Estes. clerks. began
sitting yesterday to make official count
Of the Gunnison county ballots. Az they
Uill not get done today, Nsws-C Cham
ptpn 10 unable to print the corrected
thbulation Of votes BY precincts q We
~ hopsd. However. that total
}1lieppssf 81 aeosenh>f ~
" n = II y = - = tASf ~ nokehys
changes, viii b made % thIS c0unfy::
although tbers are some dfty sbseut
votsrs' ballots to be counted In, which
will make variation In the totals.
There 10 still question in the state
over the election Of Samuel B. Wheeler
Of Grand Junction as supreme court
judge. Allen, Republican, Of Denver,
claims to have beaten him, but chances
are In favor Of Wheeler. II he wins, II
sweeps the board clean for the Demo
cratic ticket in the state, nation and
county.