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The Republican journal., 1918-02-28
TONY, THE CONVICT.

This fiye-act play was splendidly pre-
sented from first to last by the young
people of the Baptist church Feb. 10th
and 9th under the efficient coaching of
, their pastor, Rev. j. Wilbor Richardson.
The events of the play were based on
actual facts and the situations were life
like, combining and blending tragedy and
comedy in forceful manner that kept
the closest attention of all. Naturally
BRIGHT. courteous and ambitious Albert L.
Gunner, who took the leading part in
Tony, has profited by his experience and
by the instruction of his pastor and sus-
tanned admirably the difficult roles of
convict, tramp, laborer, parent who
held father love more sacred than his
personal liberty and lastly the part of a
cultured gentleman. He was very fire.
quently applauded in the thrilling situa-
tions that required talent as well as text
application. He was letter perfect in all
five acts.
Deacon Alton X. Braley as warden of
Sing Sing prison was by choice a con-
siderate official whogbrought into Tony's
life the incentive that brought about his
escape after is years Imprisonment for
crime he was bearing for one he loved.
Judge Van Crugar, Benz. F. Robertson,
and his wife, Mrs. George Holt, admir-
ably sustained their parts as the foster
parents of Lena, the child of Tony, whom
they adopted at the death of her mother
and had brought up in luxury.
Lena, the convict's daughter, was taken
gracefully and charmingly by Miss Flor
ence D. Chaples. She was we'll sustained
in the love-making scenes by Phillip
Warburton-Harry c. Snow-who was
loyal under the most adverse circum-
stances. Miss Sedley, the acid old maid,
was Miss Gladys Michaels, who looked
and acted the character surprisingly well
for SO young and so sweet Miss.
Robert Holt as James Barclay, the
bank cashier and forger, in love with
Miss Lena, was in the spirit of william
who sacrificed his own honor, made the
young lady and all who cared for her un-
happy, and for his own pleasure was the
means of twice committing her father to
prison. Herbert E. Brier as a tramp
detective and Miss Edna Trundy as the
Van Crugar maid, were fine in the lighter
parts, particularly in the sentimental
scenes. Jackson, the Van Crugar's COL
ored footman, was admirably imperson-
ated by Fred A. Seward as to makeup
and manner. The stage settings of the
four scenes-the warden's office, the
grove and parlor of the Van Crugar's and
Tony's home-were very attractive, par
ticularly that of the grove. Careful at
tention had also been given to the cos
tuning Music was furnished during the
evening with a Victrola used by the
courtesy of Mrs. j. L. Sleeper. There
was large audience present on both
evenings.
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28
a,Ir6Nrs OF THE JOURNAL.

The Churches. How We Are
l. Carrying On. 1.-THE ked
cross. -. Obituary.....From the
District Schools. Resolutions
Of Respect. ... Tony, the Con-
Wet. Wedding Bells. Trans
fers in Real Estate........ The
Third Maine Regiment..... The
biggest and Best. Personal.
Editorials. - Corn Bread Reci-
nes Winter Colds. Cash and
Carry. Stationery Fashions.
North Waldo Pomona Grange.
Spraying Potatoes Pays.
Wood Cutting for l9l8....All
Sorts. The Pumps of Lassigny
Wintry Smiles.....Gain in
Shipping. Too Bad.
Editorials. :. The News of Bel
fast. ... County Correspondence.
4 The News of Belfast.
II Maine Items. .. Names Water
power. Obituary.,...The Air
ship Mail. Textile Tests. Bee
Farmers. ..... Experts Without
Experience. Russia is Very
Ill.
~ Battle Planes for France. A
Million a Day. Strikers Who
are Traitors. =. Farmers Getting
Aroused. ... Nonsense. Mothers
Cook Book. Ten Rules for
Householders Laying Hens
Needs Fresh Air....1 Will Be
Worthy of 1t (poem). Cattlemen
Facing Large Deficits....S Ship
ping Items.
e. Searsport. Stockton Springs.
Born. Married. :. Died. Market.
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28
The Red Cross.

On account of the scarcity of fuel the
Thursday evening class in surgical dress
ings will meet Thursday afternoon. This
will continue until the hall is warm enough
to use without artificial heat.
Both Red Cross rooms were closed last
Friday on account of the holiday, Wash
ington's birthday.
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28

The remains of Mrs. Annie Pierce of
New Haven, Conn.,, arrived on the Sat-
urday night train. She died Feb. 21st at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. G.
Provost. She was the widow of the late
Henry Pierce. The remains were accom-
panied by DR.. and Mrs. Provost
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28

NcutEAl 1uHtltuICs HCVORItA8 VuoltlOu
with the Longley Co. at New Haven, he
rose rapidly, became manager of the
New Haven restaurant of the company
and later manager in Hartford and SPRING.
field restaurants He was transferred to
Worcester, and two years ago was made
member of the firm, now known as
Lonaley & Rackliff.
Carl A., son of Mary E. Palmer) and
the late Edwin L. Seger, was born in
Belfast, May II, 1875, and died in South
vile, Mass, Feb. 10th, He began his
schooling in the public schools here, but
on the death of his father in 1884 his
mother moved to Worcester, Mass, where
he finished his education in the Worcester
High. He was interested in machinery
and chose that as his life work being en-
ployed many years in Worcester, later
working in New York City and Erie,
Penn. When his health failed he return
ed to Massachusetts, and entered a pri-
vate hospital at Southville, where he died
after an illness of about two months.
The deceased was of genial tempera-
ment, keen and active mind and being
very companionable made friends where
ever he went. He is survived by his
mother, now Mrs. Mary E. Holden and
sister, Mrs. r. B. Jameson of Lowell,
Mass. The remains were brought to Bel
fast Wednesday evening, Feb. 10th, ac-
companied by his mother and services
held Thursday p. M, Rev. Arthur E. Will
son of the Unitarian church officiating.
The bearers were boy friends and early
schoolmates of the deceased, Clifford j.
Pattee, Alfred M. Ferguson, Ralph D.
Southworth and VIM. H. Bray.
The remains of Benjamin F. Larrabee
arrived by the Monday evening train
from Boston, where he died Feb 23rd in
the Massachusetts, General Hospital of
scarlet fever. He was studying to be-
come Red Cross nurse. He was born in
Prospect, the youngest of nine children
of Stephen F. and Laura A. Larrabee.
He is survived by his parents, four broth
ers, Carl F., John and Josiah of Prospect,
DIR. B. L. Larrabee of Islesboro and by
four sisters, Mrs. Orllla Arno and Mrs
Alice Santon, both of Dexter, Mrs. Rose,
Llttlefield of Prospect and Mrs. Ruby
Dickey of Searsport. Tuesday the re-
mains were taken to Swanville, where
the services were conducted by Rev.
Walter T. Hawthorne of the Belfast Con-
aregational church, and where the inter-
ment was made
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28
From The District Schools.

The National Week of Song and Wash
ington's birthday were observed in sew
eral of the district schools last Friday
and the following programs have been
reported:
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28

Nelson " Rackliff, we'll known in Bel
fast, where he made his home with his
uLcle, Eugene r. Conner, died in Wor-
cester, Mass, Feb. 9th. He was here
few weeks ago and was planning to make
a more extended visit next summer. He
was genial, companionable and temperate
in all things, he made and held many
friends wherever he went. He is surviv-
ed by his father, E. 7. Rackliff, his STEP
mother, one brother, Eugene Conner
Rackliff, three sisters, Lucy NJ, Annie and
Gladys Rackliff, all of jackson, Mich.
His mother, Abbie Conner Rackliff, died
in Troy, Nov. 1902. His uncle, E. R.
Conner went to Worcester to attend the
funeral. The floral tributes were un-
usually beautiful, including very large
set piece from the business men of Wor-
cester. He brought the remains to Unity
where services were held at the home of
Mr.. Carl Conner. The lnterment was
made beside his mother in the Unity
cemetery. A Worcester exchange says
of him:
The funeral of Nelson V. Rackliff, a
prominent business man, who died Feb.
9th, at the city hospital, will be tomor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock from the par
lors of F. A. Caswell & Co., 81 Pearl
street Mr.. Rackliff was aged q years
and was born in Troy, Me- He was edu-
Gated atAthe town schools and the Maine
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28

No socks will be sent Chapters tol
mending and refooting: this work has
been assigned elsewhere by the War De-
partment.
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28

The Supply Service needs no more now
of the following articles: comfort pillows,
knitted wash cloths, hot water bag covers,
hakfs., and napkins. Branches please
take notice.
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28


Friends in Belfast of Miss Abbie itinck--
ley and Miss Florence Prltchard, former
ly with the Waldo County Hospital, the
former as superintendent, will be inter-
ested to learn that they have sailed for
France with a Red Cross Unit. Miss
Hinckley has been in the West, Hone
lulu and California for several years, but
is a Sedewick girl.
Byron S. Conner of Racine, Wis, is;
the guest of his brother, Eugene R. Con-.
ner of Northport. He went west about
At years ago. His last visit home was :.
about 35 years ago. He has been in the
cattle business, buying for the Milwaukee:
and Chicago stock yards and is with the:
business yet, but not SO extensively. He
will visit in his home town Of Troy be-
fore returning west.
George E., son OF Mr.. and Mrs. George,
E. Evans, who is attending the Shenan-
doah Valley Military school, has recently
been made corporal Mrs. Evans and
her son will spend next summer in Bel
fast. Mrs. Evans writes that she and
Mr.. Evans were recently in New York
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E.
Shea, who will remain at their apart
ments the rest of the winter. They at
tended the Ethinge theatre to see "Busi-
ness Before Pleasure" great success
this season. She says Mr.. and Mra j.
w. Blaisdell are in New York and that
Mrs. Shea is planning to return to BELL
fsst with them for visit.
The Republican journal., 1918-02-28

The Thursday evening class in surgical
dressings will meet Thursday Afternoon
until further notice.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12

containing the mask is hanging at the chest in the
"aert position" Dexterity Of motion must be de-
veoped
Series of trenches with dugouts have been con-
struCted at each cantonment.
gas attack is arranged. The class is placed
in the trenches, each man is given definite assign
ment sentries posted, the alarms are made
ready and the dugouts occupied. Without warn
ing clouds of smoke and chlorine are liberated by
the instructors. Masks are hurriedly put on,
alarms sounded, sleeping In dugouts aroused
and the curtains lowered. The attack ceases, the
trenches are cleared, the air tested, and permits
sion to remove masks is given. Suddenly a sec
ond and more concentrated cloud comes over and
the performance is repeated.
Sometimes the class is taken a hike, prefer
ably at night. Suddenly report IS heard and a
Misunderstanding smoke cloud arises IS 20 feet
away and drifts towards the column. Woe to the
man who does not get his mask on at once. The
instructor has thrown paper gas bomb, that may
emit vile and nauseatng gas, or one that will
sting the eyes more than the concentrated juice
of thousand onions.
Gas warfare IS new. The methods of gas and
shell and cloud attack are being changed almost
daily. New conditions can only be met by thorough
training and rigid discipline
The overseas section of the gasdefense service
consists of about IS officers and number of en-
listed men who will conduct a repair factory in
France. Masks with WORKOUT cansters will be
sent to this country to be detached from the tube
and new canisters put on. This section will also
be equipped with sewing machines and other ap-
plianceS to do general repair work on the mask.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
MANURE IS OF GREAT VALUE
Farmer Who Is Not Paying Attention
to Fertilizer Is Overlooking I'M
portant Point.

The value of barnyard manure has
always been recognized, but the pro-
lection necessary to preserve the fer
tillty Of the manure has not been recog-
nized. The value of manure on diff
ferent soils is illustrated by expert
ments in different parts of the state
by the Missouri college Of agriculture.
AS an average of all experiments on
outlying fields barnyard manure has
brought a return of $190 ton, al
though on some of the fields the re-
turn has exceeded $500 ton. On one
experiment field the return has been at
the rate of $40 ton. These expert
ments show that the farmer who Is
not caring for his manure is overlook
Ing most important source of rev.
anue.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
PREPARE TO BATTLE
CORN STALK BEETLE
Many Growers in Southern States
Reported Injury to Crop.
Damage Was Quite Severe Wherever
Soil Was Such as to Sustain Grub
Control Measures Recon-
mended by Entomoloqists.

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment of Agriculture)
Last year a corn pest, described by
entomologists Of the United States de-
partment of agriculture as the rough
headed corn stalk beetle, appeared in
many parts of the South. Many corn
growers of Texas, Georgia, Louisiana,
Arkansas and Alabama reported in
jury to their corn by this beetle, the
damage being quite general and Sc
we're wherever the soil was such as
to sustain the grub.
The beetle varies somewhat in size,
| according to the entom0logists, but
usually measures about one-half inch
in length. It is a stout, hard-shelled
creature, jet black in color. 1t is
thought to be distributed only in the
Southern states. The damage is done
wholly by the adult and consists in
| boring into the outer wall Of the stalks
Immediately below the surface Of the
ground, making large ragged OPEN
ing and destroying the tender growing
point, or "heart," upon which the bee
tie feeds. The damage is done only
during spring and early summer.
Field observations show that outbreaks,
for reasons as yet imperfectly under
stood, do not necessarily recur in sue
cessive years.
A summary Of control measures
recommended by the entomologists
and described in detail in the bulletin
may be outlined as follows:
l. Eliminate all old pastures or
waste land, especially low, moist areas,
and drain such lands thoroughly.
2. Pasture hogs in waste or pasture
lands that cannot be conveniently
drained and cropped.
B. Plant corn early, say, about April
20, for tidewater Virginia, and earlier
for more southerly localities.
4. Give liberal applications Of barn
yard manure or commercial fertilizers
whenever practicable.
5. Employ children or cheap labor
to collect and destroy the beetles when
a field first shows injury.
6. Do not allow corn to follow sod If
possible to avoid it.
7. Plow sod land in late summer and
early fall in order to destroy the pupae
of the rough-headed cornstalk beetle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
TREAT CHICKENS FOR WORMS
Massachusetts Poultry Raiser Recon-
mends Remedy to the AgricuI-
turaI Department.

prepared by the Uni$ed States Depart
ment of Agricultural
A remedy for worms in chickens
that Massachusetts poultry raiser
found livery successful" according to
his letter to the United States depart
ment Of agriculture, follows:
"Give the chickens no food or water
for "a hours before treating; then
feed them half the usual amount of
ground feed, in which has been mixed
finely chopped tobacco stems mixed
for two hours in all the water they
will absorb. One pound Of tobacco
stems weighed before soaking) is suf-
flcient for 100 birds. Two hours after
the chickens have eaten the medicated
mash, give the one-fourth of the
usual ration of ground feed mixed
with water in which Epson salt has
been dissolved, using II ounces of Ep-
som salt for 100 birds.
ITO reduce the chances of further
infestation all manure and loose dirt
should be removed from the chicken
yard, and the pens and roosts thor
oughly scalded and cleaned with hot
water"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
BABY MIsTooK SNAKE FOR TOY.

Mrs. Richard D. COrder placed her little
daughter Mildren in her gocart in the front
yard of their home near Lawrenceburg Junction,
her
She saw a large blacksnake crawl into the
cart and nestle on baby's pinafore. Darling its
head here and there the blacksnake intently
watched the baby.
Probably the infant thought new toy had
come and put out its chubby hand to grasp the
snake, which eluded the child
Terror nearly paralyzed Mrs. Corder. She could
not move, but she uttered a Shrek.
Mrs Charles w. Corder her sister-in-aw, who
was calling on her, ran to her, and she pointed
to the baby cart Mrs. Charles w. Corder rushed
out, seized the snake by the tail and flung 1t yards
away, and the baby began crying for its pretty
new toy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12

to supply them. This meant in many
cases the deprivation Of cities of coal
which could not secure wood and has
caused much hardship and suffering.
Cooperative action on the part of COM
munities and towns during the past
winter has been eminently successful
in many places in the eastern United
States, bringing much wood into use
and at prices ranging mostly from So
to So per cord for stove wood deliver
ed, thereby eliminating "profiteering"
of amounts ranging up to as high as
50 to So per cord.
Much can be done this spring in the
Middle and North Atlantic and Lake
states. In the Southern states where
crop work is pretty well along, only an
occasional day can be devoted to this
work. A big drive for winter wood
fuel Is being planned for the South
beginning in August when crops are
"laid by" Every rainy or idle day
and every other day that can possibly
be spared should be used in chopping
wood in order to have on hand a sup
ply of seasoned wood. The forest
service and the states relation service
of the department of agriculture and
the various state colleges of agricul-
ture are cooperating with the federal
fuel administration in this nationwide
fuel campaign.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
GREAT CARE FOR LIVE STOCK
Animals Represent Considerable Capt.
tai and Should Receive Proper
Feed and Shelter.

Raising livestock requires q higher
order of intelligence and greater care
than growing crops. Animals must
have care and attention. They repre-
sent considerable capital and for this
reason it is highly desirable that they
be fed and sheltered. That is one
reason why men who raise live stock
are generally very alert and progress
sive.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
AMPLE WOOD FUEL
RESERVE ADVISED
Abundance of Coal Supply Next
Winter Seems Unlikely.
COMMUNITIES CAN GIVE AID
Laying in Plentiful Supply of Well
Seasoned Firewood Will Help in
Relieving Overwhelmed Trans
portation.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
An ample wood fuel reserve for next
winter should be the aim of every city,
town, and country resident. No one
knows how much coal there will be for
general fuel purposes. An abundance
Of coal seems unlikely. Coal IS particu-
larly needed for war industries, ship
ping, and our allies. Communities can
render themselves far less dependent
on coal and also help in relieving an
overburdcned transportation by laying
In a plentiful supply of well-seasoned
firewood.
Start Municipal Woodyards.
Municipal woodyards have been
started in many towns and cities and
are working very successfully. North
Carolina has between forty and fifty
Of them. Such a woodward operated
by the municipal officers or private
companies should be in operation all
spring and summer in every town,
where wood can be obtained, building
up fuel reserve for next winter. War
fuel companies have been organized
in the towns in New Hampshire, Ten
nessee, and some other states. Those
responsible for the government of
towns and communities should take
steps once to guard against difficulties
when the next cold weather comes.
Wood Abundantly Available.
1t is matter of common knowledge
that in many localities where wood is
abundantly available, almost at the
very doors of the farmers, that coal
has been hauled from five to ten miles
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
DIFFICULT ECONOMY.

1--WE got good way for you to save money"
"WeIw
whenever you see a real bargain advertised"
Eyes, my dear. I'm to buy It,"
"No, you are to restrain from buying 1t no mat
ter how cheap the article may be If 1t is some
thing you don't need"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
HANDPICKlNG OF BEAN SEED
Not Long Nor Laborious Job as They
Are Larger Than Wheat or Bar
iey-keeps Crop Pure.

The handpicking of the beans Is not
a long nor a laborious job as the bean
is much larger than the barley or wheat
grain. Those who have tried it declare
most enthusiastically in favor of this
careful method of bean selection. AZ
ter the beans have once been hand
picked it is relatively easy to keep the
seed pure.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
SYSTEM FOR POULTRY FARM
Arrange Buildings So That One Can
Readily Go From One to Another
Without Trouble.

The poultry farm should be arranged
so that the work can be done system
atically. Place the buildings so that
one can readily go from one to the
other. Many steps are saved by hav-
ing place for everything and every.
thing In its place.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
CAUSE AND EFFECT.

Flatbush-My next door neghbor was taken
sick last night.
Bensonhurst-Too bad
Eyes, we telephoned for the doctor, but he
couldn't come"
How is he today?"
"Oh, he's worse. The doctor came today ~
Yonkers Statesman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-12
LESS DANGER IN WAR.

In this war fourteen out of fifteen come
through safe and sound, not more than one man
in thirty is killed. and only one in 500 loses an
arm or leg. In the Civil war the per cent was
much higher. In fact the soldier in this war
stands no greater chance of being killed in
iured than a engaged in a hazardous occu-
patton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-01
". c. 7. j. MEETINGS
FRANCES WILLARD
(By Press Reporter)

The Frances Willard w. c. II. L.
met ut the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Mercer Monday afternoon. The meet.
Ing opened by singing an the Name
of Christ as King; Mrs. Hubert
Walker, pianist, Mrs. Workman had
the devotionals.
Rally for Victory" and "Prohibi-
tion's Dawn" were sung. Mrs. Shift,
tette was present and gave an inter,
esting talk on thrift and war savings
stamps and organized the society
Mrs. Moore, superintendent of
mothers meetings, spoke of the new
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-01
Both Parties Seek Decree
Breaking Bonds OF
Matrimony
CLAIMS OF NEGLECT VIE
WITH CRUELTY CHARGES
Partition Ordered In Suit OF
Day Against Day;
Court News

A petition for divorce, accompan.
fed by an answer and cross-petition
OF the defendant, has been filed in
the common pleas court William
Hurst is plaintiff in the action
against Grace Hurst whom he
charges with gross neglect. alleging
that she deserted him on various oc.
caSiOns. Hurst alleges that he trans.
ferred some property in, Frederick.
town to his wife and asks the court
TO decree this back TO him. '
Mrs lIurst's answer denies the al.
legations of her husband. She al
leSeS that her husband has made a
practice of cursing and abusing her
and says that by reason of his i'll
treatment she cannot live with him.
Mrs. Hurst says that she began di.
vorce proceedings against her hus-
band in September, but was persuad-
ed by him to withdraw them, he hav-
ing promised to treat her better. She
also charges that lie has threatened
her life. She asks that she be grant.
ed divorce and alimony and re-
stored to her maiden name.
li. e. Sapp is Mr.. Hurst's attorney
and William L. Robinson represents
Mrs. Hurst.