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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
MONROE.

H. R. Cooper and Fred L. Palmer were in
Belfast last week on business.
MIR. and ii RS. Harold Richie are receiving
congratulations on the birth of a son.
Mrs. Lydia Woodman recently spent several
days in Winterport at the home of her brother,
Senator Conant.
Llewellyn Knowlton will run the Winterport
town farm the coming year and will take
charge this week.
Mrs. Rosie Hobbs, who has been the guest of
her sister, Mrs. J. B. Palmer, has gone to Bel
fast to visit friends.
Corporal Harold Ellingwood. who has re-
turned to the Service, is doing guard duty at a
railroad bridge in Massachusetts.
Lewis Richie. who has been somewhat i'm
proved in health, has hal another very ill
turn. and is again confined to his room. Mrs,
Ritchie also has been very ill, but is raj her
better at this writing.
Mr. Shibles of Brooks was in town Satur-
day, April 21st, in the interests of the Boys
Club. Chester Eastman appointed the
local leader, and it is expected that good work
will be done during the coming season.
A meeting was held in the Grange hall on
Friday, April 2Oth, for the organization of a
branch of the N. E. Milk Pr, ducers' Associa-
ton and the following officers were elected:
President. Wilder 5. Parker; Vice Pres. Harold
Ritchie; Sec, Robert Kelly.
Miss Irene Cooper, now of New York, took
part in the "Wake Up, America" parade there
last week. She was one of the hundreds of
Camp Fire Girls who marched in Minute
GirP' costume of dark skirt boomers, white
MILDLY blouse. red tie, and red head-bands.
Frank Littleield, who fractured his ankle
while getting out timber recently. is doing as
well as can be expected. His son, Lloyd, who
was working with him, and who met with a
similar accident only a few minutes after his
fathers, is also improving, though suffering
much pain. Both the small bones in one leg
were broken.
The meeting for the organization of the
Committee of Public Safety was held in the
Grange hall on Saturday, April 21st. The
speaker who was expected from Belfast was
prevented from coming by the threatening
weather, but an organization was effected. the
chairman of each committee being elected. and
given authority to choose two additional mem
bers. Those elected were the following:
Transportation CON-, G. A. Palmer; Commune
cations. F. L. Palmer; Supply and Provisions.
Clifton n. Moore; Welfare. Freeman Clark;
Home Guard. Edwin Curtis: Bureau Of Statis-
tics, o. B. Dow; Finance, Fred Cunningham;
National Colors, Nelson Curtis. A meeting
will be held this week, and plans forswork
presentedaand ARRANGED.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
War News in Brief.

2g.ag reg successes on the Rumanian
he ilss a4s eyacuated their position on
|a&c ls.r. fine Tigris.
tgs l'a-gstug that the Turkish govern
|s'0ta.sa -rsaerg off diplomatic relations
p 1s -atea ates has been received at
magton
ann1ar Of German wounded were on one
BE- British H.-ui,al ships sunk last week by
ss1sa
-ia'oi al allied German plot to stir up a
svios1 evolution, with May 20th fixed as
\ -'e Tor tne Uprising, were made public
|Ea,g
'Ha.l 1ays made a new drive on Hin
[@ags lne over wide front in Northern
l'ss an1 noa menace new Teuton defences.
/ 4A contau5 30 advance in this section TAX
u'' Prisoners and guns. AS we go to
% TIE a'les sre still on the offensive and
Et2et siIt go reyerses.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
-,.n,s of Today's Journal.

.:.e,s Patriotic Parade. The War
1 l'sIIufi IN Brief. Obituary. Supreme
News y r urt. The News of Bel
JUDI ladl''pF,s Personal. The Churches.
i'', o.d Cross Appeal. What is Doing
2 A heu ;nqtor. Our Fate if We Fail.
at iN.rstord N1 Cattle, Mulefoot Hogs. 9.
s5anty correspondence
Deaths. "reminiscences of
& ReeegHt eg,st Name Cavalry. Germany
ne PA to Attack America. New
PIslngSS l,a0S News Letter. New Book by
S9S Ssty Ellen Chase
-,,rs n',' Transfers in Real Es.
Sal'0iS secret Societies. County Cor
,gpespoodence.
ms News of Belfast.
rogstable Garden. We Should
Ile ne he Bahamas. The Country's
PoSse7Ns Ned Some Highlights on Pro-
VIA i,,cr tatriotism, Short and Sem
@O'' ag Our Flag is Waving Every
gb-re poem)
,.,nsry Spring Fancies. "A Word
yp5.s ygpRsga.ng County Correspondence.
,,,t stockton Springs. Ship
ses,s porn Married Died. Bel
prra turrenf
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
,.c,NF-s PArRIUTlC PARADE.

.,.-,rt, demonstration was held In castine
~ .s,.r -n- form of parade which
'''" hy .r- following schools and
p' .g=r.e The parade was led by
F- ..,,f-a. Eyrmal school, who carried
'4' e,c NeAt was the fife and drum
" ..,arg rs ger Danforth and Calvert
rs,t va io,lowed by the members
!p'' .s.. --s4eus Post, G, A. R. Then
- ...s Ns-sa-et Elizabeth Hall in her
.ssl vas alaborately decorated in
'' 7rl r.l. and was drawn by Lois
Fmsa. ayoper, guided by Winifred
Faa Mitchell, The American
.-. a a horizontal position by
-, snq the lbildren of the third and
p. ,..a-s l-t by Miss Russell and Miss
..,, f,-t and .scund grades by Miss Bills
",.. B5-.re-. ffth and sixth by Miss
.,, prsmuar grade led by Mrs. Harquail;
zane the e,dzans of the town, Woman's
p.45-5s IS rses, bicycle squad, followed
A. carried "a an horizontal position, led
y.s Walls d. l. E. Philbrook, musical
s,- Ais, Isabelle Garland, Columbia. the
nj. ,,G... rps followed, representing the
.rsr.r... ,rs. red, white and blue, led
g. J.,ss shaw, white unit led by Miss
s.. bgs lnt led by Miss Eva Lowell,
so. o. march was from the Normal hall
gs. st.. &. Water, over Water to Pleas
se Peasant 10 curt, over court to Dres-
Line. 1ewn Uressers Lane to Perkins St,
ger.ips St. TO Main. over Court to the
ma, sree square was formed where
ssrsss Of America were sung. Star
ssg Banner aud Columbia. led by DR..
,soA
s. salute by entire company. They then
20 ir tas Jtic square where an address
ffal ~ gen. '- A. " boeiois iePieoosipS
GA * address, by Hon. W. A. Walker,
,gbcb Two verses of America were sung
a,r followed cheers for the Grand Army,
g Helen Small responsive cheers led by
Perkins IF thu Chas. l. Stevens Post, G.
s arrangements for the parade were in the
Preston, chairman; Madeline
! Martha gray, W. d. Hall and DR.. E. E.
ao,s Irs was one of the prettiest par
eT-- seen 10 astine and was greatly ap-
Btait ty the cltizens and all public spirited
De Tb. committee say that larger
ieste0e planned for Decoration day.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
State of Trade.

Active. Some cross currents in demand, but
business still exceeds year ago. Talk of high
prices curtailing buying contrasts with reports
of frenzied buying of foods in fear of higher
prices. Better weather helps retail trade in
some sections. Wholesale trade quieting down
slightly except where government buying il
present. Crop reports show turn for better in
winter wheat and good progress in spring
planting. Immense areas in food crops indicat-
ed. Clearings break all records for week.
Railroads get advance in rates. Money higher.
-Bradstreets' April 81, 1917.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
BELFAST, MAINE, THURSDAY, APRIL 90, 1917
nisance of $500 to appear at the Sept. term Of

nisance of $500 to appear at the Sept. term Of
court.
Gilbert Ellis of Morrill,, indicted for single
sale, was brought into court and allow ed to go
on his own recognisance Of 5000 for his appear.
ance at the Sept. term of court.
The other respondents indicted at this term
were not apprehended and their cases were
continued. All the jurors were excused at
$50 p. m.
Court will adjourn to- day, Thursday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26

4 - ''i' ior forty years connected with
y 'inef Book Store. died suddenly
h. ~ ms home at 33 Oak street, Hyde
mr. Mason was born in Barre. and
,nn,.' "i'oraham Seminary. He had one
s;,. 'e e connections before accepting a
u. =" we oid Corner Book Store, which
bat \. Williams & Co., and during the
.hsnuYsan nso been there he had witnessed
ssoD SS NC. 10 this well-known book shop.
L dsr" ~ss In charge Of the medical and
siuessp pa''ment, and for some time was
sdesI manager of the Boston Surgical
* sto,S journal. which was published BY
q two Mr.. Mason retired from active
nsmsrs esrs ago. He had been for many
Chu,aho OF the Hyde Park ConereQa.
. Mar q his survivors are his wife,
Hsroid Z; - Leighton of Belfast, Me. and
ts~puW. u W. Mason, q lawyer Of North
BOSTON Tradscr,pt..
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
County Corn Conventions.

PORTLAND, Me-. April %. Because of che
great increase in the membership Of the Maine
Boys Corn clubs in every section of the State.
il has been decided that, instead Of State.
wide, convention this year, = convention be
held in each county. The winners in each
county exhibit then will attend . State conven-
ton to be held at Orono.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
" al Loan bonds Oversubscribed

,, d., April 20. Names first issue
,.. '' "ohus has been oversubscribed by
n <h"o,to0. Subscription books for
H.. '''9o0UO issue authorized by the
,,,- were opened today and subscrip-
ie Ti,as T,as 1911 500 were received.
that tes tSsuief Joseph W. Simpson said to-
We're 'ne t' small subscribers, from $lOO to
1ts ~ Oe taken care OF first for the full
L ns,ae me ponds are exempt from taxa
be Nal ,'1nI : ,da and will be dated May l, 1917.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26

Disposition of Cases on Civil Docket.
Assigned cases, not tried, were disposed of
as follows:
Harry E. Kinney VS.. F. e. Ellingwood; re
ferred to Ralph l. Morse.
A. M. Shibles vs. o. K Gordon and IT,;
neither party, no further action for same
cause.
Waldo Farmers Union vs. E. B. Hunt and
Tr.; referred to Charles F. johnson to be
heard before the middle of vacation. Report
to be made and entered as of this term, report
to be final and judgment to be entered as of
this term.
Helen Wilton, Comp. VS.. William c. Patter-
son; continued.
John w. Peavey vs. R. N. Brown and Albert
E. Brown; pleadings filed.
Fred N. Ames vs. Thomas M. Gum, Exr
continued by default. Defendant to pay
plaintiff for travel and attendance at present
term.
M. R. LaFurley vs.. Florence E Rendell,
Admx.. opened before jury and withdrawn.
The verdict was directed by court for plaintiff
aud damages assessed at $Sl5O OS.
L. N. fearson W. H. W. Boulter ct ais; de-
faulted ~ to G. R. Boulter by agreement; dis
missed az to H. w. and NJ. A. Boulter.
Robert A. Hatch W. Warren Wentworth;
Judgment for the plaintiff tor property repre-
sented. Nominal damages of 500 for plain
tiff
Charles l.. Walker W. Rodney Hoswell;
neither party no further action for same cause.
E. b. Hunt ". Gaunce r. Hunter; neither
party noi further action for same cause.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26

che6tra and that his father played his three
dollar fiddle in it and also used it to "kill time
with" The defendant was very fluent of
speech and decided IN his denial. He was on
the stand when court adjourned at p. m
Wednesday forenoon Carter testified tn he
had been convicted before for larceny and that
he had been in Jail in Rockand for the same
offence. He said that he would not hesitate to
take clothing, etc., if ne needed it. but that he
was well supplied this winter as he was mot
much on Dress" He said that Mrs. Welch
was the important end of his orchestra and
that he was always obliged "to keep an eye on
her." Fannie B. ii ilson testified that she was
engaged to Carter, and described an alterca.
tion she and Mrs Welch had over Carter after
a dance in Memorial hall, where Carter's Or
chestra had been playing. Carter was recall
ed and admi tied the truth of this affair, and
said that it was hard work for him to keep
peace between Miss Wilson and Jessie. Win
ME Crocker. the 1S-year-old boy in Jail for for
gerry. told of seeing the watch in question In
Joe Robinson's possession at the Jail. Herbert
and Charles Stevens were also called by the
defence. George Carter. Leroy's father told Of
the watch trade, etc. Fred Robbins. proprie-
tor of the East Side dance hall. was called in
regard to the watch. and minor details.
The case was given to the jury at p. m.
and at 3 25 they brought in q verdict of guilty
on both counts. Joseph Robinson. who had
been held in jail as q material witness in this
Carter case was discharged At the close Of the
trial.
Leonard S. Cook of Liberty, indicted for an
attempt at rape, and who had since been in
the Insane Asylum in Bangor. was brought
into court and allowed to 60 on his own rseog-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
GERMANY's HURRY,

Time appears to be the chief factor
in Germany's calculation. From the
beginning of the war, says the New
Republic, the dominant idea of her
strategy has been to strike for a swift
decision, and avoid a war of attrition.
That is what wrecked the negotiations
in July, 1914. 1t is what led Ger
many thru Belgium. It is what has
made the submarine so fascinating to
the German mind.
highly organized autocratic gov
eminent which controls it's own public
opinion can act sharply, get the
jump on numbering democraries
and inefficient empires. Speed can
make up for inferior resources. Rea-
soning this way, the first theory was
that France could be eliminated before
Britain's strength could be accumu-
lated.
The present theory seems to be that
Britain can be eliminated before
Americas strength can be made tc
count. But the Germans undoubted-
ly know that if they fail within the
next few months they are utterly lost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
OUR NEW ISLANDS.

Commercially, the most important
feature of the recently acquired Dan
ish West Indies is the fine harbor at
Charlotte Amalie on the island of ST.
Thomas, according to commercial
survey of the islands. just completed
by agents of the bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce of the department
of commerce. This survey emphasizes
the convenience of the harbor as dis
tributing center for all of the Lesser
Antilles 1t lies on the direct line of
communication between European
ports and the entrance of the Panama
Canal, as well as in direct line for YES
sells playing between the Atlantic ports
of the two Americas or between the
Atlantic and Pacific ports of these
continents. 1t is /, 400 miles from New
York, 1920 miles from the Atlantic
entrance of the Panama Canal, and
$50 miles from La Guaira, the chief
port of Venezuela. Its location com
mands the Virgin Passage to th2
Caribbean sea, the easternmost gate
way to tLat body of water.
St. Croix is the largest, wealthiest
and most thickly populated of the
three islands. 1t is about 40 miles
southeast of st. Thomas and has large
areas of very fertile soil. The town of
Christiansted, on this island, was the
seat of the Danish colonial govern
ment, but Frederiksted, with a much
better harbor. is more important COM
mercially, doing approximately 80 per
cent of the import and export business
of the island. Sugar is the principal
product of St. Croix, although some
excellent sea island cotton is grown.
The scenery is unrivaled in the An
TILES though not so typically tropical
as some of the other islands.
On the island of st. John is grown
the bay tree, from which is obtained
the oil used in the manufacture OF
bay rum. The Bureaus report states
that the major part of the bay rum
of commerce comes from the Danish
West Indies.
The foreign trade of the islands has
not been of great Importance I'M
ports at St. Thomas for the fiscal
year ended March 81, 1916, were val
ued at S734,6SO. and this represents
about 20 per cent of the imports OF
the three islands. OF this total. the
United States furnished S332,2St
worth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

The coal shortage. which in recent
weeks has threatened to bring about
very serious conditions in many parts
of the country, has stimulated agita-
ton for municipal coal mines that
would supply the schools and the de-
partments of the local governments
with fuel, and, in some cases, would
sell to individuals as well. According
to the Popular Mechanics Magazine,
this proposal has already been adopt
ed in Terre Haute, Ind, and a mine
four miles from the city has been
leased from which coal is sold for
S275 per ton. An alderman in De-
troit has advocated that that city buy
or lease a mine. contending that by
20 doing the city could have SO ton
on its fuel A similar plan has been
proposed in Cleveland. The under
taking is regarded as most feasible for
municipalities in or near coal-bearing
regions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

In a war of attrition our resources
would be decisive.
Unless the Germans can succeed at
once they must fail terribly. Germany
has never been willing to face pro-
Ionged siege because it can end only
one way. Her superior technique is
discounted if it cannot be used for a
quick decision.
The proclamation of unlimited sub
marine war means that Germany faces
and can not endure war of re-
sources She strikes therefore violent
~ at England, the backbone of the
coalition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

In the year 1916. the busiest. most
prosperous year in the history of coal
mining. with the greatest tonnage ever
taken from the earth. and more men
employed than ever before. an army
exceeding three-quarters of a million
toilers, there were, according to a re-
port issued by Van H. Manning. di-
rector of the bureau of mines, today.
fewer men killed in accidents than in
any one of the previous nine years.
The number of men killed was 2.225,
which is forty-four less than in 1915,
two hundred and twenty-nine less
than in 1914. and five hundred and
sixty less than in 1913. The safety
first movement fostered by the bu-
reau of mines from an isolated, spo-
radio effort until it has become, a
great national asset, is held to be re-
sponsible for the stopping and turning
back of a record of deaths that had
become great American crime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
1873 MILLION IN BILL
Uncle Sans Expense Money for Year
Reported 20 House.

Washington. Feb. 19.-The sundry
civil dill, carrying a total of $685.
241, 963-included preparedness items
totalling $40, ,S39-was reported IN
the house today.
The money appropriated is for ex-
penses of running the government for
the year.
Preparedness appropriations includ-
ed in the sundry civil bill provide So
251, 400 for armories and arsenals,
IS, SOC for coast defenses; S4.-
1865 for Panama canal fortifica-
tions, and $1,077,o0O for infantry
barracks in Hawaii.
The bill carries $I3S,242,OO0. which,
is $43,00O,000 less than asked by
executive department heads. but ST.
100000 more than appropriated last
year.
For Alaskan railways $4,000, 900,
or an increase of s4.252, $50 over last
year. is asked. Only $1,005,000 is
asked to complete river and harbor
mt orizatiOnS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Trade of the United States with ia
pan practically doubled in 1916. A
compilation by the foreign trade de-
partment of the National City Bank
OF New York shows an increase of
1873 per cent in the exports to Japan
in the calendar year 1916, and an in
crease of IS per cent in the imports
from that country. The total value of
the trade of the United States and ia
pan in 1916 was 1921. 900. 600 against
S154,OOO,O0O in 1913. the former high
record year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

L hurried down to the stern, told
the two gunners to take their time
and aim carefully. They did SO. The
next shot struck the submarine and
she apparently collapsed, soon sink
ing.
1.-The boat was in distress and l or
dered my gunner to fire no more. We
had seen no one on deck.
LAS soon as We were certain the
submarine was sunk the crew lifted
the gunners to their shoulders and pa
raded the ships deck celebrating. A
feast was arranged in honor of the
OCCASION
The experience of Guayne was SINH
lar to that of her sister ship, the
Honduras, which, while on trip from
Brest to New Orleans. some time ago,
drove a submarine off after long
running battle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
HOW WE SUNK U-B0AT
Captain of French Freighter Relates
Story of Thrilling Battle.

New York, Feb. 19.-Captain Rous-
selot of the French freighter Guyane,
told his story of the sinking of the
U-boat at the French consuPs office,
where he went Immediately after
landing.
I'VE left Bordeaux January 81 in
ballast" he said. at was about noon
of the next day when we observed off
our port side a freight steamship
with two masts and one funnel She
was about three miles away. AS we
watched, a submarine darted from
behind her and started toward us.
Il Immediately swung the boat abou;
to train our gun on the submarine,
but before my gunners could fire, a
shot from the submarine fell three
hundred feet short of US. My gun
ners fired hurriedly just as the Sec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
CITY GRANTS CLAIM
Clyde Smith Receives $3.50 for Per
sonal Damages.

The granting of the claim of w. j.
Smith, 23O Circle street, for $3.50 COM
pensation for injuries incurred by his
son, Clyde Smith, in December as the
result of a defective sidewalk at the
intersection of Drive and Laurel
streets. was the principal business be-
fore this mornings meeting of the
city commissioners. A similar claim
presented by Ferry, Doran and Cos
grove, attorneys for w. ]. Dolan, III
Jackson street, whose daughter is al
legged to have fallen on an icy side
walk January II in front of Voiland's
Clothing store and received injuries
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
East Side Ripley Park Plans
Completed Today.
Auditorium for All Purposes
Will Be Built Soon.
TO Be USED SUMMER, WINTER
Big Running Track Will Be
Flooded for Skating.
Building Will Accommodate
More Than 500 Persons.

Plans for making Ripley Park the
finest community center in the central
west were completed today by Charles
d. Cuthbert, the architect employed
by the city.
A large oil painting of the $4,000
club house for the park has been
completed by Cuthbert and will be ex-
hibited soon in some prominent place.
The building is unique. 1t was de-
signed following a trip made by Mr..
Cuthbert in the east, where he
studied the park systems of the prin-
cipal cities. The latest ideas as evil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
ON SPUR OF
THE MOMENT
BY coy 4. MOULTON.

The Evening.
All thru the day we must work with q will.
All thru the day we must stay at the
chore,
Busy at busily filling the TILL
Busy at keeping the wolf from the door
Then at the close of the day do we go
Home for a rest and little respite
After the work is the playtime and OH
Evenings at home are the ones that de-
light.
Windows are glowing and warmth is
within.
Houses are homes at the close of the
day,
Then do the pleasantest moments begin,
Then is the season of frolic and play.
All that the morning has scattered and
spread
Gather again with the coming of night
Happily homeward to supper and bed.
Home in the evenings thought of de-
light