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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-29

Total sales. 588. 100 shares. compared with
$4,000 shares yesterday; thus far this week
663. 100 sharesi same period last week. 4.989.-
300 shares.
sFx dividend-National Biscuit Company ~ /;
Rutland Railroad preferred, .: Cleveland. Gin
cinnati. Chicago and St. Louis Railroad pre-
TEX rights-ohio cities Gas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-29
FINANCIAL NEWS
MAJORITY OF TRADING IN SPECIALTIES;
LEADING RAILS AND INDUSTRIALS QUIET
Sinclair Oil and Midvae Steel Just Transferred From
Curb, Active All Through Day-Suspend Dealings
in German Exchange
High Points in Today's Financial NelUs

light trading leading railroad industrial shares Business
s Gold shipped to Cuba and Spain Mdra Steel listed Nw
York
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Aurora Rebekah Lodge will have 6 O'Clock
supper before the lodge meeting next Tues
day evening. A special collection will be taken
for Easter flowers.
At the m eeting of Primrose Chapter, o. E.
s.. last Friday evening the degree was con-
ferred on two candidates by the following past
patrons and matrops: Mir. and Mrs. George R
Doak. the senior past patron and matron. as
patron and matron; Mrs. Arthur Richie as as
sociate matron; Mrs. Julia A. Vickery. conduct
ress; Mrs. Lulu c. Hills. associate conductress;
Miss Bertha A. Wiley. marshal. The other
chairs were filled by the regular officers.
After the work all repaired to the banquet hall
when the committee on refreshments, Mrs.
Edna B. Hall, Mrs. Lena E Johnson. Mrs. Eslie
b. Read, served Welsh rarebit. coffee. etc..
from tables decorated with potted jonquils. A
social hour followed. At the next meeting,
April 9Th. an old folks concert will be given
Mrs, Ralph q. Howes is chairman of the COM
mittee and will be assisted by Miss E. Mauds
Barker, Mrs. Elon B. Gilchrest. Miss Isatel
Smalley and Ralph I, Morse.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
Senate Committee Reports.

In the Senate Thursday the committee on
judiciary reported ought not to pass on the act
introduced by Rep. Clarence W. Dutton of
Bingham to create the Maine Water Poy, er
commission, prescribe its powers and duties
and provide for their regulation and control,
and provide for the purchase or taking of water
powers for the development and transmission
of electricity for heating, lighting and power
purposes.
The committee on education reported ought
to pass on act that the experimenting school
committee of any city or town may upon the
filing of petition not less than one month be.
fore the annual town meeting by the parents
guardians of so or more children between
four and six years of age living within mile
of an elementary school may maintain kinder.
garten.
The committee on sea and shore fisheries re.
ported ought not to pass on one of the Gordon
nine. inch lobster bills, relating to the length
of Holsters that may be canned. The same
committee also reported ought not to pass or
the second Gordon nine inch lobster bill, fixing
the length of Holsters than can be legally
caught and sold at nine inches There were
II sets of petitions in favor ccompanying tht
second bill.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22

MIR, and Mrs. Frank Wentworth will go to
Portland this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Beals at home from
Belfast, where they spent the winter.
Mrs. Geo Dow passed a part of last week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. B Knowton,
in Liberty.
Elmer Bryant underwent critical surgical
operation at his home March 18th, but is COM
Portable at this writing.
Leona Woodbury., Irma Thomas. Miard
Nckerson. Lemuel and Linwood Woodbury.,
students at Bucksport and Esther Hunt, stu
dent at Higgins Classical Institute, are at
home for the spring vacation.
The Good Time Club met March 18Th with
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Paul 1t was an all day
meeting. Mrs. Paul furnishing full chicken
din ner and that with the picnic dinner attach
ment made banquet that was thoroughly en-
joyed by all. Ten Of the members were present
and one guest. A short literary program was
carried out Mrs. Frank L. Field furnished
each member with dainty St. Patrick souvenir.
The next meeting will be with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Bowen, April 14th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
The JACKSON TOWN MEETING.

In the House Friday Representative E. C.
Holbrook of Brooks asked unanimous consent
to present special act to make valid the do
ings of the recent annual town meeting of the
town of jackson, and in reply to question
from the Speaker made the following expla-
nation:
The town clerk was sick that Gay and sent
his son over to the town meeting to take min
utes of the proceedings. He did not call the
town meeting to order, swear in the officers, or
anything Of the sort. He simply took min
utes of the proceedings. Strictly. according
to law, he should have been elected clerk pro
tempore and sworn in. There is no complaint
whatever that his notes we're not full and ac-
curate and that verything was not fair and
above board. The people there have consult.
ed lawyers and have consulted some here
There is some difference of opinion. Some
think that it would not affect the legality of
the meeting anyway; others think it would.
OF course. with everything considered. and
their taxes, the people feel that the validity
of that meeting should be placed beyond ques-
tion; and. as long as the Legislature is in ses-
sion, it seems to be necessary and proper for
US to make valid those proceedings.
No objection appearing the bill was receiv-
ed and ON motion Of Mr.. Holbrook was refer
red to the committee on legal affairs.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
APPLETON.

@' @sHt Keller is at home from Oak
''' seminary ior ten days vacation.
II. and MIS- b. F. simmons, who are visit
"s' aaugb'sr n Rockland, are sick with
n, ''Se RIPLEY Is at home from visit of
4 "'sas with Lowell and Chelmsford,
b. is,n ,-''e a' sughIiu of Camden has bought
b. a05 i.,s ,eise ana occupied by Palmer Mar
Esfbo, al. ',oei lushee is at home from Bar
Ess1gbtsr a., sl& months visit with h. r
i F'1s B1l Berry as. sold his place to Charles
tFei IA. '-e 5 felains the land on the east or
'''s o' las road ~
Etsa ''a'e4 who had been at Bar Harbor
fab.ns I.,. ,'f WIN hls daughter Olive, return
Fstooi in 'Vllsa % Wentworth returned to her
Eat vgst .'O''lI Monday after a vacation of
L.. PeN' with her mother and sisters.
liat vtto sa reIfy and Miss Newcomb of Bel.
Eh peFnt guests of his mother, Mrs.
Esvkes ''''' and his aunt, Mrs. Harrison
sla 10 tovt Philips of Cambridge, Mass.
figs Tbs last week. the guest Of G. h.
fas sicimt, many friends of Mr.. Phillips in
|Ealr deivs, VIII ne glad to learn that he will
me Memorial Day address.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
The Shoe Situation.

Quite q reduction of buying is reported by
70 otwear producers, and new business is not up
to last years volume. Revival of activity,
ho viewer, is expected around June LIST.
tr ade prospects. Some improvement appears
in leather in this vicinity and in New England.
and western interests are operating freely. but
generally there is less strength in prices and
the under tone Of the domestic pack er hide
market remains easy.-Duns' Review March
nth.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22

The following transfers of real estate were
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending March 81, 1917:
Joseph K. Pendleton Islesboro. to Loranus
F. Pendleton. do; land in Islesboro.
Thomas Garside, Herndon. Fla, to Albert
D. Gilley, Bucksport; land in Northport.
Florence Palmer. Thorndike. TO William Far
WELL do land and buildings in Thorndike.
Ellen M. Lowell. M Montvile, to Isabelle M.
and Rufus F. Lowell, do; land and buildings in
Montvile.
Jesse Overlook, Washington. to R. R. Suke-
forth. Liberty; land and buildings in Liberty.
Albert d. Gilley. Bucksport, to Thomas Gar
side. Herndon, Fla; land in Northport.
Wayiand H. White ct al, of Miles City
Mont, to L. l.. Wiggin. Freedom; land and
buildings in Freedom.
Arthur P. Sleeper, Belfast. to John H. CAL
win, Natick, Mass; land in Stockton Springs.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
TOWN ELECTIONS.

WALDO Selectmen, F. E. Littlefeld. L. N.
Simmons, F. A. Whitcomb; town clerk, Emery
Sprague; treasurer, e. H. Smith; tax collector.
P. M. Murphy. Money appropriated: Schools.
$500; highways. $1,000; school books, SIS; high
school tuition. 500; incidental expenses. $225;
town officers. $3.50; picking moths. SIS; repairs
on schoolhouses, $258 36.
FRANKFORT. Officers elected: Frederick
Nickerson. John Cochrane. and Edgar Thayer,
seectmen; school board, John Cochrane, John
Boyd; tax collector. town clerk and constable,
F. o. McAmbridge; truant officer. Ernest How
ard.
BURNHAM. Selectmen. F. A. McAllister.
Wentworth Pease. E. L Goodrich; town clerk,
Daniel A. Dyer; tax collector. o. D. Braley;
treasurer. Daniel A. Dyer; school committee
for three years. Everett E Davis. Money ap-
propriated: Common schools, $1,000: Free
High school, $50; school books. $125; repairs of
school property. $500: school appliances. $50;
salary of superintendent of schools, $500; salary
of school board. $50; support of poor. $50O;town
charges; $780, roads and bridges. $11OO; street;
lights, $3.50.
LINcoLNvILLE. Officers elected: Modera-
tor, Ernest Carver; clerk, Laurence Rankin
collector and treasurer. A. M Ross; school COM
mittee, Rich Lermond; selectmen. S. A. Mutt.
Charles French, L. S. Russ; sexton, W. ]. Ma
honey. Appropriations: Schools, $500: in
cidental. $500; poor, 5000; school books. $50;
schoolhouse repairs, $3.50: highways and
I bridges. $4,000; sidewalks, SIS; State aid on
highway, $533; brown-tail moths, 5000; perma-
nent improvement on road near old church,
$500; grading for sidewalk at Beach, $1OO;
tuition for high school, $1O0; breaking snow
roads. of schools, $1OO;psrmanent
improvement near residence of F. Coggin, $25;
State aid highway, $500; repairs highway near
French's residence, $40; new hearse, $500;
State road repairs. $240. ,-.
UNITY. The annual town meeting was held
Monday. March 18th, and the following officers
were elected for the coming year: E. J. Young
moderator; E. D. Chase, clerk; selectmen. R. S.
Ward, 1st. 7. c. Knight, I'd, L. P. Foster, Sd;
school committee. A. l.. Ward; collector and
treasurer, R. c. Whitaker; constable, Yelling
ton Taylor.
PALERMO. Town officers were elected March
18th as follows: Moderator. w. S. Jones; clerk
H. L. Pinkham; Seiectmen, assessors, over
seer of poor. E. S.Kitchen, AL Jones and v. l.
Pinkham; School Committee, L. r. Nelson
Collector. Constable and Treasurer, S. E.
Bowler. The school committee chose Naomi
I. Gregorie Supt. of Schools and S. E, Bowler
Truant Officer.
KNOX Officers elected: H. A. Shibles. Jerry
Blanchard. clerk; c. j. Rich, constable and col.
| lector of taxes.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
The Bridge Bill.

Rep. Hobrook of Brooks appeared before
the committee on ways and bridges March 18th
in behalf of the bill he introduced in relation
to the construction of highway bridges. The
bill was similar to the one introduced by Sen.
Burleigh of Aroostook. Mr.. Holbrook said the
law was unfair to the towns, which had to pay
so per cent, of the construction of the bridge
under the general bridge bill act. Philip J.
Deering, chairman of the Highway commission,
appeared and opposed the bill
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
State of Trade.

Rssble ,si1a siI1ansettling elements pumerous
In snd verv vg-1Tsy strike, war talk, car conees,
n iadust,1 u u'eh prices some of these. Trade
set eoupt,v,.aadiv !" advance of year ago. Bad roads
In helps suade. Heavy SHOWS in northwest
Wear sSo winter wheat, but condition be-
!. Believed s,,,, Iar congestion, through partial.
|ast Yea, NJ" y. nartful, Iron and steel rising
|aaspse ~ n,S u advances. Lumber in demand
s nafks, Jam shipysrds with busine q.
sh sbOut :. steady and does not reject con.
Bradstreets' March l7th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

Seba sticook Grange. Burnham, is having an
interesting contest, with Mrs. Twitchell and
Mrs Pease the opposing captains.
Equity Grange met March 18Th with good
attendance. A nice program was enjoyed and
a, the close of the meeting salmon wiggle and
coffee were served in the dining room.
The meeting of Seaside Grange was post
poned last Monday evening to next Monday.
This is the fourth postponement. Last Mon
day there was illness in the families of all the
officers.
The regular meeting of Burnham Grange,
March 18th, was in observance of the 9Th ami
versary of the Grange and was we'll attended
At the close of the meeting a baked bean and
pastry supper was served.
Medomac Valley Grange, Appleton. has
adopted the following resolutions of respect:
Whereas. the death angel has again entered
our grange and taken from midst Brother
Frank Mears; therefore. be it
Resolved. That by the death of our brother.
Medomac Valley Grange has lost true and
worthy member.
Resolved That to show our love and respect
for our departed brother, our charter be drap-
ed in mourning for 80 days, a copy Of these
| resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and
copy spread upon our records.
R. A. LUDWIG, Committee
HENRY d. TURNER on
Roy HART , Resolutions.
Sebasticook Grange, Burnham. has adopted
| the following resolutions of respect:
Whereas, it has been the will of the Divine
Master to call from our field of labor Sister
Mary Reynolds; therefore. be it
Resolved, That in her death we have lost a
devoted sister, and that kind and devoted
family are left to mourn the loss Of kind and
loving wife and mother. and that we. mem-
bers Of Sebssticook Grange. Burnhsm, cherish
| a fond remembrance of our departed sister,
whose faithful work for many years as chap
lain of our order will remain fresh in our
minds for years to come
"Is there thought sad sorrow healing.
Which can while our grief suspend?
Yes! there's a sweet and holy feeling,
'Tis the remembrance of friend"
Resolved. That as a token of respect, We
drape our charter in mourning for 80 days.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be placed on our records and that copies be
sent to the family of our deceased sister.
Mrs. Wentworth Pease, Mrs. Anna Rey-
nolds, F. A. Bachelor, committee on resolu-
tions.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
Legislative Notes.
No Pensions for Academy Teachers.

No Pensions for Academy Teachers.
In the Senate March 14th Senator Walker of
Somerset spoke against the amendment provid.
ing that teachers in academies may be pension
ed under the teachers pension act. He did not
wish to oppose granting pensions to academy
teachers. but he thought it would be better
to wait a while and see how the present tedch-
ers' pension law works out. He asked the
senate to sustain the committee report.
"ought not to pass" Senators Deering of
York and Sillin of Penobscot spoke in favor
of the bill. and Senators Kicker of Ham
cock. Ames of Washington and Davies of
Cumberland opposed the bill. The question
was on the substitution of the bill for the COM
mittee report. fought not to pass" The bill
was rejected by vote of l6 to IL and the COM
mittee report fought not to pass" was accepted
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22

Two reports were presented in the house
Tuesday from the committee on taxation on the
Grange bill, so.called, to provide for the dis
tribution of state school funds available for the
support of common schools on the basis of ag
gregate attendance. Report A, fought to
pass. "is signed by::Senators Walker of Somerset
and Ames of Washington. and Representatives
Snow of Mars Hill. Washburn of Perry and
Boman of Vinalhaven, while Report B. "ought
not to pass" is signed by Sen. Kicker Of Han
cock and Representatives W lliams of Auburn.
Gates of Vassalboro, Allen of Sanford and
Brewst er of Portland.
The committee on county estimates reported
resolves levying the county taxes for the years
1918. The Waldo county tax is $4,000 for
each year.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
BASKET BALL.

Eastport A. A., 54; Seal Harbor Y. M. c.
A. 81.
Eastport A. A. won from Seal Harbor Y M.
e. A.. leaders of the Mt. Desert Island League,
81 to 81, at Eastport March 18th. Spear and
Cummings of the Eastport team each shot II
baskets
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
House Committee Reports.

The committee on education reported ought
to pass in new draft on resolve in favor of
of the town of Washburn. appropriating 81 600
for 1917. being the amount the town should
have received in 1913 and 1914 as state aid
maintenance for a course of agriculture in it's
high school. The same committee reported
ought to pass in new draft on resolves making
appropriation for general maintenance and
erection and construction of buildings at Uni
versity of Maine. The new draft appropriates
$l27 500 for 1917 and like amount for 1918 for
1918 for new dairy building; and $4,000 for 1918
for new administration buildings. The resolve
further recommends an increase in tuition in
all courses except agriculture and domestic
science and that limited number of scholar
ships be established.
The committee on inland fisheries and game
presented two reports on act to repeal the law
providing for close time for Sunday Iunt1ng
The minority report 'ought to pass" is signed
by Sen Hastings of Androscoggin and Reps
Webb of Cherryfield, O'Connell of Millinocket
and Berry of Waterville, while the majority re-
port, fought not to pass" is signed by Senators
Chick of Ksnnebec and Merrill of Somerset and
Reps. Flint of Monson, McNally of Ashland,
Babb of SeDago and Stanley of Dixfeld.
The committee on sea and shore fisheries re-
ported ought not to pass on the uniform ten
inch lobster law introduced by Representative
Harman of Stonington.
Th same committee reported leave to with
draw on petition of Charles H. Faulkingham
and lO3 others of Jonesport for repeal of close
time on Holsters in Jonesport and Addison
waters also leave to withdraw on petition of
Charles Fl. Fauikingham and Ill others of
Jonesport for repeal of lobster license law
| In the House Thursday, after spirited de-
bate. the resolve providing for the submission
to the people the matter of constltu tional
amendment giving the Governor power to re-
move from office any delinquent sheriffs was
passed by margin of four votes. the vote be-
ing l0l yeas. "A nays, with six absent. Total
number voting, 145; necessary for choice, 81
Three Democrats voted with the proponents
of the resolve, Messrs. Andrews of Norway
Nesser of Union and Hooper of St. George
Two Republicans voted against it, Messrs
Besse of Clinton and Rounds of Portland.
In the Senate Friday the tenure of office OF
sheriff bill, passed by the House Thursday
was passed by rising vote of 80 to 2. Sena-
tors Googia of Androscoggin and Butler OF
Kncx were the Democrats to say mo-" Sena-
tor Hastings was absent. A resolution intro
duced by Senator Gllen of Penobscot con-
demning any action that might bring about a
railroad strike at this time was unanimously
adopted and later was adopted to House.
By Mr.. Conant of Waldo: An Act to Amend
Chapter Thirty Section Nine, of the Re-
vised Statutes of Nineteen Hundred S xteen
Relating to Notice to Owners of Real Estate
to Destroy Insects; Owner Neglecting, Towns
Shall Destroy.
Both Houses adjourned Friday to 9 80 q. m.
March Goth.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
Bath High 49; E. NJ. C. S. "a.

Morse High of Bath defeated East Maine
Conference Seminary at Bucksport March 18th,
49 to "a. Goss of Bath shot IL baskets.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22

Martha smalley, wife of Capt W. W. Car
ter. died March 18th in Bangor, where she
had been for several months for treatment t,
aged 67 years. She recently lost brother,
John F. Smalley. of whom she was very fond,
and it is thought his long illness and her great
anxiety concerning him caused nervous
breakdown that led to mental arrangement
She was born in Belfast, the daughter of the
late Weston ]. and Mary Farnham Smalley,
and all of her life had been spent here. In
early life she married Capt Carter, and their
only child, Miss Vesta Carter died about 80
years ago. Mrs. Carter was kind hearted
woman, and in cases of sickness was always
ready to give of her time and means to those
afflicted. She is survived by her husband, and
by three brothers: Alexander D. Smaley of
Belfast, Sheridan Smalley of Nashua. N. H.
and Sherman Smalley of Chelsea, Mass, who
arrived Wednesday, called here by her death.
The remains were brought to Belfast and the
fune raj was held Friday at p IN. at her
late home 10 the Curtis house on Condor
street, Rev. Arthur A. Blair of the Universal.
ist church officiating Members of Thomas H
Marshall Circle. Ladies of the G. A. r., OF
which the deceased was member, attended ir
a body. The bearers were Messrs. Arthur w
Burden John Fraser, Marcellus r. knowltoI
and Capt. M. F. French. The in terment will
be in Grove cemetery.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-22
Islesboro Stars 33; Castine High

Islesboro Stars 33; Castine High FL.
Islesboro Stars defeated Castine High in a
fast game in Islesboro March 18th, SO to 21.
The summary:
STARS (33) CHS (2l)
Decker If rb Harmon
Pendleton rf O Id Perkins
M 5ody ce Staples
Dodge lb rf Gray a (2)
rf Hackett l
Engstown rb If Parsons 4 (D
Referees, Brown and Pendleton. Scorer,
Gardner. Timer Crosby.
Bueksport Girls 10; Hangor Y. w. G. A. Z.
The E. M & S. girls of Bucksport proved a
bit too agile for the Bangor Y w. C. A. girls
Friday night, winning in exciting game in
the Y. W. Z. A. gymnasium, Bangor, 10 to Z.
The summary:
M (19) Y. w.cA A. (O
Miss Wasson If 3 ~
RIB Miss Greensteip 2
Miss Gilley rf ID Miss Rice
Miss Frey c2 cMiss Schicting
Miss Gray ID rf Miss Ramedell (D
Miss Jocylen rb If Miss Frazse
Referees. Perkins and Dingman.
Kockland High FL; Watertown High 10.
Rockland High won an exciting game from
Watertown High, 81 to 10. in the school GYM
naslum at Rockland March 10th. which went an
extra five-minute period. Torrey shot the vim
ming basket with few seconds to play Bill
lings, Estes and Torrey excelled for kockland
and A. Bachmann, Wadell and o. Bachmann
for Watertown. The summary:
RoCKLAND H s (21) wATERToWN l9)
Estes IF 10 Morri
Torreylf rb Wade!l
Billings c A. Bachmann
Smell rb If Bachmsnn
Hall lb rf Barnett
Score Rockland H. S. 81. Watertown H. S.
19. Goals from floor. Estes 2. Torrey 4. Bill
ings 8, Smell. o. Bachmann Wadell 3. A.
Bachman. Goals from fouls, o. Bachmann 8,
Estes. Referee. Estes. Scorer, Ke egan. Timer,
Harris. Time, Is and 20m periods.
basket ball game between the Sham
rocks and East Bostons is announced for this
Thursday evening at Seaside Grange hall. be-
ginning at 500