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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-08-11
NORTH MONTVlLLE

Mrs. Walter Banton was in Belfast
Thursday.
Mr.. W. M. Sibley is visiting his son,
William Sibley, Jr.
Mrs. Nora Sibley visited Mrs. Emma
Busher in Freedom, Tuesday.
Master Charlie Bowler from North Der
wick is visiting relatives in this section.
Mrs. Eliza Young from New Hampshire
is visiting at Mrs. Cora Lambs and Mr..
Martin Whitten's.
Walter Banton and j. W. Nutter had
their herd of cows tested last week and
they were all free from tuberculosis.
Mr.. Walter Colby has been spending a
couple weeks at Cherryfield with his
chum, Mr.. Harding Bryant of freedom.
Rev. Charles F. Robinson of Bangor
was through this section last week as
field representative for the Bangor Theo-
logical Seminary.
j. w. Nutter and two sons have cut
the hay on Mrs. Marioria Penney's farm,
M. E. Busher's farm and Mr.. Eugene Ad-
ans farm, besides his home farm.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-08-11
CITY POINT

Mrs. F. M. Bailey left last Saturday to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Col
Inns in Brunswick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Archibald and
daughter Beatrice of Manchester, N. H.,
spent last week at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Walter Darres.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Biddle of Bryn
Mawr, Penn, and Dark Harbor were at
the Newell home last Saturday, after
spending a few days at their camp at
Pitchers Pond.
There has been over IS cases of grip
and bronchitis in this vicinity since May.
Some who have been quite seriously ill
are making slow recovery.
Misses June and Betty Littlefield Of
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-08-11
MORRILL,.

Mrs. Carrie Newcomb of Belfast was a
recent guest of Mrs. Elmer Hartshorn.
Rev. and Mrs. Fred Morgan and family
are spending week with friends in New
burg and vicinity.
Mrs. BERTHE Ellis Douglass and children
of Hull, Mass, are spending the summer
with her mother, Mrs. Ida Ellis.
Fred Murch of Wakefield, Mass, pass
ed a week with his mother and sister.
Miss Flora Murch, recently.
Mrs. Nathan Hunt visited her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Hilda Dean and Esther Hunt,
in Portland several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leander jackson and
| children of Winslow Locks, Conn.,, are
passing week with relatives in town.
Mrs. Barclay and daughter of New
York and Mrs. Carrie Pearson of Provi-
dence, R. l., are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
John Berry.
Mrs. Lila Pearson, Leona Woodbury.
and Alma Heal made an auto trip to
Portland and Old Orchard last Monday,
returning Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Brown and son
Lawrence of Cambridge, Mass, are stop
ping for two weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
Delbert Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Pearson of Lynn,
Mass, Mrs. Lila Grey and daughter of
Cambridge, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Griffin of Waban, Mass, were re-
cent guests OF their mother, Mrs. Nettie
Pearson, for week.
Mr.. William Morrill,, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elijah Morse, son Hugh, and Mr.. Ma
honey of Belmont, were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Merriam, Aug.
7. Mr.. Morrill, and grandson Hugh are
stopping week with his daughter, Mrs.
Merriam. Mr.. Morrill, is remarkably
bright and we'll preserved man of 81.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-08-11
BORN

MANNING. In Belfast, at the Waldo
County Hospital, July 80. to Mr.. and
Mrs. James Manning, daughter, Ruth.
PHILLIPS. In Belfast, at the Waldo
County Hospital, August 8, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett B. Phillips of Searsport and
Brookline, a daughter. Dorothy Sanford.
TOwLE, In Belfast, at the Waldo
County Hospital, August Z, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Maurice D. Towle of East Belfast,
a son, Richard Maurice.
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Mrs. Richard E. Shaw and Mrs. H. H.
Hollingshead entertained about Is guests
Tuesday afternoon at the Quimby home
on Miller street. The house was beauti-
fully decorated with sweet peas, phlox
and dahlias. 1t was a very pleasant re-
union of the girlhood friends of the host
esses, many of whom are here for the
summer.
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Portland, who are on a vacation trip
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eben F.
Littlefield, are spending few days with
MIR. and Mrs. H. Fair H dimes and chill
dren.
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DIED.

SARGENT. In Searsport, August 6,
Leander M. Sargent, aged SO years.
SALISBURY. In Belfast, August 8,
George H., son of Harvard w. and Izetta
Reed Salisbury, aged months and 7 days.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
ARBUCKL4E BE ARRAIGNED MONDAY
Hohenzollerns Leaving Germany; Much Agitation
CONSTITUTION DAY. By SCOTT C. BONE,
 Governor of Alaska.

Constitution observing anniversary history second only to the Declaration clearly in ordaning establishing the of United which stood the third time.
 by precious document George Washington and his compatrots it's aims were thcse
 To form perfect union
 
 tranquility
 To provide the defense.
 To promote the general welfare
 To the blessings of liberty.
 These have been signaly achieved through this constitution, engrossed and hundred and thyour today always uniformly fullest possible certainly fuller than held by other nation, through any kindred instrument, in all the ages
 formed justice be- established domestic provided for the O liberty without it.
 the constitution these been realized Only departure blessings of liberty mnimized the safety the republic mperiled.
 wrought in the building of nation, the whose signing is today celebrated the fufedged hundred American be struck with and moved to the heat smaller still thought speech.
 republic who realizes the blessings meaning of the Stars and Stripes will revere and respect the American Constitution.
 acclaim Constitution Day! May be universally the United States and the Territory of Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
PORK CHOPS AND EVERYTHING NOW
 HITS HIGH MARK
Retail FoodPrices Took Quite an Advance in August
 Over Last July.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 17.-Retail food prices increased an average of 4.3 per cent in August as compared with July according to Department of Labor figures the statement being issued today.
 Potatoes increased 20 per cent; pork chops and cheese. 13 per cent; butter, 10 per cent; sugar, six per cent; ham and oranges, four per cents; plate beef, fresh milk, oleo- margine and cornmeal, two per cent; bacon, rolled oats canned corn, peas and prunes,s one per cent.
 Bananas dropped five per cent ; leg of lamb, three per cent; canned salmon, flour, raisins and onions two per cent; steaks, rib and roasts, one per cent.
 Retail prices increased six per cent in New York and one per cent in Seattle, the two cities on the ep- posite sides of the continent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Americans to Harness Tide
 For Commercial Purposes

PARIS, Sept 1T.-A $l00.00O, 900 project for harnessing the tide in the Bay of Mont SaintMichel has been proposed by group of American en gineers to the Chamber of Commerce of the town of Granville, department of Manche.
 The plan involves the construction of 13 miles of barriers in the bay, consisting of coffers in which tur- pines and alternators would be in stalled. Through the rise and fall of the tide it is hoped to develop 5000 ,0OO. 900 kilowatthours a year. I. The French Ministry of Public Works. in the meantime. is going ahead with arrangements for an ex- pertinent in developing the hydraulic force of the tide on the Finistere coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Unitarian Laymen Meet;
 All Clergyman Barred

NARRAGANSETT PIER, R. l., Sept. 17;-Laymei from many states and from Canada assembled here to- day in a religious convention unusual because no ministers are eligible.
 The 200 delegates are officers and members fthe council of the Uni tarian Laymen's League and the presidents of local chapters in Uni tarian churches of the United States and Canada. Sessions will continue through today and Sunday
 Church attendance and member ship, advertising and publicity. church organization and efficiency in business administration, recruiting the ministry, Sunday schools. com munity service without distinction between native and foreign born. and the Unitarian opportunity and obliga- tion.in college and university centers will be discussed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
AMERICA H0NORS
 HER NAVAL DEAD
Last Tribute Is Paid Those Who Died in Wreck of
 Giant Dirigible.

NEW YORK Sept. 17.-America today honOred the naval men who died in the wreck of the ZR-2 at Hull, England, several weeks ago.
 Thousands pressed their way through the driZzle into the navy yard and gathered around the piers of the dead who arrived here yes terday on the British cruiser Daunt- less.
 Secretary of the Navy Edwin Den by. attended the service as did at taches of the British Embassy, Brit ish, French and Bazilian navy off cers. many with floral offerings.
 Fifteen floral offerings. the per sOnal tributes of President Harding and members of the Cabinet were laid on the caskets
 The navy yard shops were closed all day and the people kept the day in mourning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
HOUSE TAX. BILL
 IS NOW REVISED
Senate Finance Committee Now Awaiting Proposals
 for Two Senators.

WASHINGTON Sept. 17.-Having practically completed the revision of the House tax bill, the Senate Fiji nance Committee is now ready to receive Senator Reed Shoots bill and also Senator William M. Cald- CTS tax plans.
 Senator Smoot has bill for a manufacturers sales tax and also plans involving internal revenue tax from the following sources: incomes of individuals corporations. estate taxes and tobacco. He proposes a three per cent levy on manufactur- CTS sales.
 Senator Calder has plan for 2.75 per cent beer.
 It is estimated that the income from the proposed taxes will be suf- ficient to meet the Government s entire revenue needs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Kilbane Defends Tite-Knocks Out Danny Frush

RINGSIDE, CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 17.-Johnny Kilbane this afternoon successfully defended his title as featherweight cham pion of the world when he knocked out Danny Frush. of Baltimore, in the seventh round of what was to have been a 12- round go. Kilbane, although 32 years of age. showed that oil age. as expressed in sport cir cles, could come back, and Frush. only P years of age, went down. The fight was wit messed by 22,000 persons. Frush claimed foul in the first round, asserting Kilbane kicked him in a clinch, but the referee said the fight should continue. F'rush began to weaken in the third round from the rush of blows administered by kilbane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
CIRCUS ROBBED
 OF LARGE SUM
Three Unmasked Bandits Es- capped with Between
 $28,000 to $30,O00.

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. IT, Three unmasked robbers held up the auto of the treasurer of the Sells Floto Circus at Vancouver, Wash. late last night obtaining between $28,00O and $30,00O the days re- ceipts, all in cash. A'
 The bandits are said to have knocked down Mrs. Grace Hanna ford, aged 60 years. and her son, who objected to the hOld-up men searching the woman. The money was in trunk being transferred from the tent office to the treas urer's car in the railroad yards.
 Two shots were fired.
 Two men leaped from clump of woods and stopped the auto and made the occupants alight. After securing the money the bandits es- capped in the auto.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
BREAK TEMPORARY.

DUBLIN, Sept. IT. Those in touch with leaders of both sides of the Irish question express the opin- ion that break in the peace nego- tiations between Ireland the Brit ish Government is only temporary.
 The fact that Premier Lloyd George has cancelled the proposed conference is held here to be only matter of form.
 It is belieyd that Eamonn de Val era's latest telegram to the British Premier showed a spirit of concilia- tion likely to appeal to the British Government. This reply was to the effect that he believed Ireland's cause would be irreparably prejud- iced if the Irish entered into the conference without making their position known which was that of sovereign state and without alleg- lance to the British Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Convict Shot Dead by
 Guard; Investigation

WALL WALLA, Wash, Sept. IT. The county coroner is inv estigat ing the death of Guy Monroe. negro prisoner of the state penitentiary who was eshot and killed by a guard yesterday morning.
 The prison officials said Monroe attempted to break out and was stood against the wall as punish ment. He started away from his position and was shot dead by a guard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
IMPERIALISM
 LOSES OUT IN
 GERMAN NATION
Ultraconservationists Getting in Bad Since Erzebreger
 Assassination.

DOORN, Holland, Sept. 17.-There is a strong feeling against the ultra conscrvationists in Germany as re- gently manifested in the assassina- tion of Matthias Erzberger. This agi tation is believed to have caused the migration of several members of the Hohenzollern family from Ger man to Holland where they expect to remain with the former Emperor until conditions favor their return.
 Williams daughter, Victoria Louise, accompanied by her husband and children and Ada'bert, the for mer Kaiser's third son are among the arrivals here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Steel Corporation Men
 Want Over One Million

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17-Thirty- eight thousand employees of the Beth lehem Steel Corporation have re- quested President Harding to use his influence to press their claim for $500. 900 said to be due them from the War Department under the award of the former National War Labor Board. The War Department recently announced that it was with out authority to act in the matter and suggested that it be laid before Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
MORE PROBING
 INTO ARbUCKLE CASE PLANNED
Grand Jury Will Investigate Alleged Tampering of
 Women Witnesses.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. IT.. The arraignment of Roscoe Fat ty" Arbuckle on the manslaughter charge developing from the death of Miss. Virginia Rappe, movie actress was this forenoon continued until Monday.
 Monday begin investigation of charges in the Arbuckle case of the alleged tampering of witnesses. The grand jury also expects to clear up several doubtful points about medi- cal attention given Miss Rappe.
 Harry Kelly secretary of the grand court made these announce ments today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Wedding Rings in Demand Admit to Gambling He'll

DAUVILLE. France. Sept. l7.-A young American girl about to enter the roulette room at the Casino was stopped few days ago by the uni formed Cerberus at the door and DO. litely but firmly refused admittanGe. Too young" ruled the brass but toned official
 Disappointed. she stood by for few moments. and noted young French woman about her own age being bowed into the gambling room by the same lackey who had refused her admittance. A plain little gold band which the young French woman wore on the third finger of her left hand when shown to the doorkeeper had proved the open sesame.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND IN <
 DEADLOCK NOW Premier Lloyd George Says Conference Impossible
 on Irish Lines. CANNOT RECOGNIZE
 IRELAND AS STATE Eamonn de Valera Must : Withdraw His Position Regarding Conference.

LONDON, Sept. IF. Premier Lloyd George replying to de Valera's telegram about the position of the Irish delgates to the proposed con- fernce, says that ito receive the Sim Fein delegates to the proposed conference as representatives of an independent soveiegn state would constitute the formal recognition of Ireland's severance from the British Empire"
 Premier Lloyd George further said on his reply that as long as de Valera insists on this feature, the conference is impossible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Warden Malone Believes
 Has Escaped from Island

MCNEIL ISLAND, Wash, Sept. IT.. Warden Thomas Maloney admitted this afternoon strong possibility that Roy Gardner, escaped mail train bandit, has escaped from the island to the mainland. He is still main taining patrol of the waters about the island, but will reduce his spe- cial force of deputies, he said. Ma lOney believes Gardner received as sistance from accomplices or farm CTS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Navy Maneuvers Raising
 Havoc with Fish Industry

ATLANTIC CITY. Sept. 1.-The convention of the United States Fisheries Association has passed a resolution asking the Navy Depart ment to conduct maneuvers in sec tions where fishing is not the local industry as submarine depth bombs and movemnts have been playing havoc with the fishing industry"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17

The young American girl called on T jeweler the next morning and, ac- companied by her usual dancing part ner. again appeared at the door of the Casino that evening and to the doorkeeper~ again objeeting. said: I'm married" displayikg the we'd ding ring purchased that morning. She was admitted.
 We cant eek every woman to produce her marriage contract" said the lackey.
 The jewellers are wondering what is causing the unprecedented demand for wedding rings totally out of pro- portion with the notices of coming marriages posted at the town hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Racial Equality Not Be Discussed Armament Conference

WASHINGTON, Sept. IT, Questions of immigration and racial equality are understood not to be included in the list of subjects proposed by the Amer ican government for discussion at the disarmament conference. This, coupled with the Japanese governments opposition to such discussion, is taken to indicate they have been definitely ex- cluded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Colonel H. H. Sargent Drops
 Dead While Fighting Fire

MEDFORD, Ore, Sept. 17.-Colonel Herbert Rowland Sargent, retired for many years, a national figure In the United States army, dropped dead in his yard at Jacksonville. Ore. this forenoon while fighting a grass fire.
 Colonel Sargent had record of distinguished service in the Indian and Spanish wars, Cuba and the Philippines and the War College at Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Posse Hunting for Man
 Alleged to Be Murderer

MISSOULA Mont, Sept. 17-A posse has been organized to search for Chester Daly, a laborer, said to have shot and killed his wife fol- lowing a quarrel. Daly is then said a rifle and 250 rounds of ammuni- tiOn
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Have You Saved
 S25O? Statistics Says So, Anyway

WASHINGTON Sept. IT, Every man, woman and child in the country is supposed to have saved $250, according to figures issued by the Treasury Depart ment, which placed the total population at 10S.000,000 The savings of small investors are said to total $27 100000, 0,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Patriotic Services Being
 Held Throughout U. s,

NEW YORK Sept. IT. Many patriotic societies today throughout the United States are observing the l34th anniversary of the adoption of the Federal Constitution.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
LIFE INSURANCE TAX.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17. - The Senate Finance Committee has in- creased to 15 per cent the tax on life insurance companies making it retroactive to last January but the present taxes on premiums will not be repealed until next January.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
FOR ZEPPELIN TYPE.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IT, - The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics recommended a procure ment of the Zeppelin type of diri- gible from Germany to replace the ZR-2 and for continuation of the construction of ZR-2, sister ship of the one recently wrecked over Hull, England.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Princess Fined and Sent to
 Jail for Calling Man ''Liar"

VIENNA. Sept. 17.-Princess Win dischgraetz. grand daughter of the former Emperor Francis Joseph. has been sentenced in court to fine of 30.000 crowns or five days in jail for calling lawyer q blackguard He brought suit for defamation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
New Yorker Is Named
 On U. s. Shipping Board

WASHINGTON. Sept 17.-J II. Sheedy. of New York. has been ap- pointed European manager of the U. s. Shipping Board succeeding Frank E. Ferris The European staff now under reorganization has been reduced from 59S to 100.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
ARBUCKLE FILM BURNED.

THERMUPOLIS, WyO., Sept. 17.- A mob, including many cowboys. en- terd the Maverick Theatre this after noon, where an Arbuckle film was being shown, and shot up the screen then. seized the film and burned--its This was done after the proprietor had refused the request of the Pur- ity League that the film not be shown.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17
Wants Ban on German
 Goods to Be Lifted

CLEVELAND. Sept. IT. - The Service Star Legion, in National convention here, passed a resolution this afternoon favoring the lifting of the ban on German goods.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-17

SEATTLE, Sept. 17.-A quantity of liquor was seized this forenoon aboard the steamer Victoria, just be fore scheduled sailing for Nome w A. Hopkins, purser. and two walters were arrested