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The Republican journal., 1883-11-01
The Constitutional Amendment.


illE KEEP BLltAN PRESS ON PROHIBITION.
The vote on the amendment will be all the
more important berauso Tho frinnd. of tan,,,a.
ancc intend that il shall be entirely non-narti-
san The appeal of the State REMEMBRANCE
Committee in behalf Of the amendment. il SION
ed by members of all political parties and i
addressed to individual voter, regardless of no
litcal associations 1t is undoubtedly trur ti,rt
a large proportion of the republican and Green.
back voters will support the amendment he
cause large proportion of the members of
those parties are TEMPERANCE men and nrobihi-
tionists And it is a $50 true that y I,ron mo
portion of the democratic paprrs lenders and
voters will oppose the amendment herause
they are in favor of licensing dram-,hons. hut
at the same time there are many temner,nre
democrats, some of whom are on the nrohih.
tory amendment State and county committees
who will heartily support the amendment
The vote on the amendment will he non.na,ti.
san, as it should be. in spite of the etfnrts of
some license democratic organs and lenders to
make it otherwise: and for that reason if the
friends of temperance act wisely and do tbai,
full duty it will show decided maioritv for
the policy of prohibiting rather than Irensina
draln-shops,
That the adoption of tbe amendment h, a
decid I'd majority would greatly strenotben our
prohbtorv laws and improve their rnforca.
ment; and that a defeat of the ,mendment
would greatly weaken them and their enforce.
ment, and open strong agitation for their re-
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01
A Day of Thanksgiving.
PROCLAMATION BY THE PREsIDEN

PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.
WAsHINGroN Oct. 9th. The President has is
sued proclamation setting apart Thursday, Nov
ember 18th, National Thanksgiving. The fol
lowing is the text:
In furtherance of the custom of this people at the
closing of each year to engage upon day set apart
for that purpose in special festival of praise to
the 'iiver of all good, l. Chester \. Arthur, Presi-
dent of the United States, do hereby designate
Thursday the 10Th Of November next, as day of
National Thanksgiving. The year which is draw
ing to AN end has been replete with evidences of
Divine goodness. The prevalence of heathfulness,
abundance of harvestS, stability of peace and order,
the growth of fraternal feeling the spread of intel
ligence and learning, the continued enjoyment of
civil and religious liberty, all tn. sc, and countless
other blessings, are for reverent rejoicing,
and do thereby recommend that on the day above
appointed the people rest from their accustome |
lah"rs and meeting in their several places of
snip express deVOut gratitude to God that He has
dealt SO hountifuy with this Nation, and pray that
His grace and favor abide with it forever. lin wit
ness thereof have hereuuto set my hand and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
Done at the City of Washington, the 26th day of
october, in the year of our Lord the one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty third and of the
hundred and eighth.
Signed, CHESTER A. ARTHUR
BY the President
FREDERICK I. FREIINGHUYSEN,
Secretary of State.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

A rum shop is to be opened in few DAYS at
% Essex street by Hon. Thompson II. Murch,
the Greenback and Labor Reform eX-member
Of Congress from Maine. The place is being
fitted up gorgeously, and it is said that the
Greenback-loving proprietor will expend about
$4,000 in preparing an attractive resort [Bos-
ton Traveller.
The Lewiston Journal says of this announce
ment: ''This outcome of the career of man
who persuaded thousands of voters that he was
the simon pure friend of the people, shows the
danger of clevating men on their profession
rather than their life record" We can only
say that we are sorry for the temperance men
of this county who as Greenbackers voted for
Murch for Congress. Many voted for him
under the impression that he was temperance
man and they must feel Inundated by the an
nouncement that he is to become rumseller.
Indeed, the disgrace falls upon the whole
State.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

me progress of the newspapers of Maine is
IN the right direction. They have not under
taken the absurd and ruinous competition of
ihe New York papers, reducing their prices
below the cost of production and reducing the
completeness of their news and the generosity
OF their enterprise in offset; but the movement
among Maine newspapers is to give more for
lht moneN-a very reasonable form of absolute
reduction III price within living and reasonable
limits. The New York Herald and other pap
ers print less news than before their reduction,
and 1t Is said Il conference is soon TO be had in
New York to advance the price [Lewiston
journal.
This is very true. And it NAV be further
said that in all respects Maine new spapers are
far in advance of what they were even few
years ago. Not only more work but more
money is expended on them. News and
editorial departments are alike improved and
the lncreased attention paid to local matters, and
to the natural resources and industrial interests
OF the State, have contributed in no small de-
gree 10 Names present and growing prosper
lty The enterprise and ability thus displayed
with their readily seen practical results, should
and no doubt will, be rewarded BY an in
creased patronage of the home papers. Ger
talny, to them should be given the preference
at least over papers printed in another country.
Many in this section have been tempted bv the
low price at which it is offered to take A
Canadian weekly which is made up from
daily and printed on the cheapest of wood
paper. 1t is foreign in tone, in teachings and
in its news, and is representative of institu-
tons antagonistic to our own. 1t certainly can
contribute nothing to the prosperity of the
State and section, as do the local papers, and if
may inculcate sentiments preiudical TO orr
form of government.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

We are glad to note the general advance of
journalism in Maine. Here and there way
ward or slothful brother, who is unable or un-
willing to join the procession, sits on the fence
and makes faces at his modern contemporary
les; but there are hopes that even they may yet
see the error of their ways and keep step to
the clicking types of the go-ahead fraternity.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

The visitor to Portland should not fail to in
spect tie new store of Messrs. Loring, Short &
Harmon, booksellers and publishers, on Con-
gress street, opposite the Prebe House. We
have never seen handsomer bookstore any
where. Good taste and fine workmanship have
combined to present an interior worthy of a
private or public library, while the arrange
ment is admirably adapted to business purpos-
es. 1t was pleasant surprise TO find that
Maine can boast of so fine an establishment in
this line.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

At last a treaty of peace between Chill and
Peru has been signed. This ends memorable
struggle that must necessarily have permanent
effect on the future history of the Spanish
American countries.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

The new schooner Helen c. MoseIv recent,
launched in this city from the yard of Mcdonald &
Brown has been classed A for thirteen years II
the Record.
The down train Of Tuesday noon ran into a drove
of cattle when above Lconards crossing Comm.
around curve the train was upon them before il
could be stopped. Two of the cattle were Killed.
The Temperance meeting last SUNDAY was wei
attended. Remarks were made by Mr.. Darling, o.
Massachusetts and Mr.. Berry of Gardiner. com
merclal travellers. The home guard was also hear,
from.
The A. J. Meader house Oh Condon street ha.
been sold to Mr. Benz. Libby for $500 Mr.. I.ibh.
hts recently moved to this city from Aroo,took
county. His wife is ont Of health and was recon
mcnded to come to the sea,hore.
The several owners of the spiritualist cam,
ground in Northport have given power of atCor
ney to Mr.. f. A. Dickey to sell and convey lots O,
the premises. MIR. Dickey says there are man,
demands for lots and that fifty are already en-
gagged.
The pension list a. published IN the Joulna
from the official records is not strictly correct.
There are names on the roll of persons WHO HAY,
been dead for a number Of ycaIs, and in some
eases the pensioners are drawing more pay than
is given in the published list Arrcent act turrea-
cd the monthly pay of many pensioners.
The Belfast po-tonire officials say that since tn,
reduction Of letter postage went into effect thcr,
has been a noticeable increase IN the uumbcr o.
letters mailed at this onicc, .md that fewer posta
cards and circulars are usrd For The month d
october there incrca 4 ~ thr sale of stamp,
It is believed the revenue of the office will be- Il.
mann Hwy ft g tf,,
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

The Prog. Age stated in a recent issue that
"Hoadley's majority is about 10000" His ma
jority was only 1888; his plurality about the
figures given by the Age
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

If matches were kept where children could
not get them there would be fewer lives and
less property destroyed by fire.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

GEORGIA Rlht IL - N'N' Kobe.
The Atlanta. Georgia. CORRESPONDENT Of the
savannah News writes: have a pleasant
>,lr,,riS4 for tho. GOOD people Of Thomas county
In a private letter iu,t received by me from
Governor Fredpric5 Rohic of Maine he SAWS
Iii was nv fortune many years ago lin The
wear 1922. before reaching my majority, 10
tea'u az a''d' ny ~ 'Iiii',S
i,tics Of The EILEEN, II that county look
hack imam that wear as one of the pleasauttst
IN mn life. have watched the progress
Which YOUR State ha> made for the past fifteen
wears. And rejoice ut your ,ncef.>>'' During
In. late war. Governor Robbie. then a surgeon
IN IN" , N"rfb,,n ARMY, rendered ,iImahIr ser.
Nee in saving The ~ ana life of 4 severely
wou,,,ipti Georgia Colonel. a. 4 tartial return
fan. thr MON, Ij"5 f,,or, he had in ,rar> ~. =
received from the generous hearted people of
Tbomt, county,
AN ATfENpANI or IlE EIGHT RING.
Tie Augusta Age deyote~ nearly half a col
u,nn 10 scurrjlou. remarks about the Insane
UostitaI. Among other ila> al the manage
mgn,. Gen Plai>lcd'. paper snteringy >ay>
lit is rumored at the Insane Hospital. thai Il
oue-arme,l attendant has been ,,at 1i,.e La III.
.,,.g.'' The only lcr,olI who can be referred
To in the malicious paragraph. is Mr.. F. 4.
stevens. of Monroe. Who WA, appointed am at.
tendant il few weeks ago upon The earnest re-
conmendation of prominent opposition mem
Der OF the lHul> ldfIrC. MI. stevens tHtlStp1
Aug. 2Mh, 1861. in COMPANY II of the Eighth
Name Reoiulrut >tr,rj f5itbfuIfy far three
wear, and re-pnli,tc,l In bis I'D regiment. and
staid at the front unii Feb l1th. 1866. He
partiripatcd In -vrut,->i< battles i'm one Of
which he wa, volu, IA by having half An arm
shot Of rkeuurbc,. JnuiuHI
i''' ~ '-'''' IL"
The game dealers IN Boston say they VIII
suffer great damage IRON me action OF the
Name lrant commas ohrrN III enforcing the
law prohl9itln5 inc ShpmenI q game from TN
State. II i stated thai tf, Maine Central and
Flscataquie Railroads. Boston ana Bangor
Steamship company lit American Express
tompany. Boston and Bangor Express Com
pan! ana f"rlI;lld' Bangor ana Machla> Steam
snip company nave refused 70 transport moose.
Caribou deer ana laflldGo> from Maine. Inc
frame commissioners SAY mat game Is very
plepty IN Maine ana 'htI propose 10 prevent
IN WhoieSaIg slaughter that was carried oh
ihSt season, inc "draenS are after man who
sent 2.ooo biach 0urh> 70 market last year
AWARDS OF IHF LONDON FISHERY ENIIIBl-
IIoN.
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The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

Difficulty is expected in making up the Com
mittee of the House Of Representatives. owing
to the increase in members
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

Mr.. Irving's face is completely destitute of
color. He smokes cigarettes necessarily.
Cause and effect are concsely stated in the
above item.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

We are indebted to the publisher. Chas. +.
Nash, of Augusta. for the Maine Farmers AL
manac for 1884. 1t is too good Il thing for the
farmers to monopolize and ought to be called
the Maine Family Almanac. with the under
standing that bachelors and spinsters may be
allowed to use it,
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

Lord LansdoWne took the oath of office Oct.
I'D at Quebec as Governor General of Canada
with impressive ceremonies and amid hearty
demonstrations of popular welcome. He ar
rived at the Dominion capital in the evening.
Anybody can catch a cold now. The trouble is to
let go, like the man who caught the bear. We adj.
wise our readers to keep bottle of Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup handy.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01
News of Belfast and Vicinity.

fast to Boston by rail.
Mr. H. E. Pierce will cut from Is 600 to 900 tons
of ice the coming winter.
The Belfast post office has received the new two
cent stamps, having used up the supply on hand of
the Old design.
Between fifty and sixty witnesses were sum.
moned to Belfast last week in the case of Rand vs.
/ the town of Jackson
The city schools began the fall term on Monday,
which will continue eight weeks, ending just before
the Christmas holidays
Mr.. A. K. Woods whose house was destroyed by
fire last week has begun the erection Of another ON
the site of the one burned.
Mr. George W. Burkett, Of Belfast, last week
sold to Mr. Grnnell, of Searsport, his handsome
span of bay horses for 1925.
Mr.. C. J. Hall has completed three of his Hcge
steam saw mills which go to Friendship and War
rem, in this State and to st John, y. b
Maine daily of Friday last contained sixteen
Items from the local columns of the journal Of the
previous day Help yourselves gentlemen. There
is plenty OF ii.
Frank Hoag, Of this city, one day last week shot
at a cat near his house. The bullet went through
the window Of Mrs CoIiey's house and STRUCK in
the wall opposite Mrs. Cooley but an instant be
fore left the window.
Mr.. Pierce SAYS he has had offers for the pur-
chase OF Nj pe'cival and is DESTROYS Of selling it
to some who viii grect summer house or
pubic resort. IL viii not -clI to any Que VINO
will shut out The public from visiting IT,
The Popular ecicuce Monthly for November con-
ttins an article by Prof. j I BiNby ou the "Iu-
huenca Of the Environment on Religion, and the
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

They have in France party called the Ex-
IRENE Left. That will be good name for the
Butler party in Massachusetts after Tuesday
next.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

recent issue of the New Orleans Times
Democrat was devoted to an exposition of the
material resources and development of the
south. 1t consisted of twenty-eight pages, and
contained interviews with the Governors of all
the Southern States. Interviews and the en-
terprlsins newspaper in which they appear,
alike testify to the great and growing prosper
ity of the South.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01
Generalities.

I
Clark, James. .......... snry. 1Sl2..... ~. 500
Stubs, David H.......... do .......... 500
Generalities.
Count Won Moltke celebrated his eighty
fourth birthday Friday.
The average cost of railroads in the United
Kingdom is Ell, 72S mile.
The Princess of Wales is reported to be deaf,
and, it is feared, ncurably deaf.
The Gcodctc Congress have recommended
the adoption of the Greenwich meridian.
The Interior Department has entered upon
crusade against dishonest pension agents.
The Methodist> of Canada have dropped the
word obey" from their marriage service.
The Massachusetts Institute OF Technology
in Boston has been presented with 500 900.
Forty-one thousand golfers of Yorkshire.
England, have resolved to demand more pay
The Cane Goa ship Canal is progressing 50
favorably that it, completion in iSs3 is expect !
ed.
The first Thanksgiving Day of the year will
be observed throughout Canada on November
Sth
Washington people expect General Grant
soon to become permanent resident of that
city
-Four high stepping carriage horses for Mrs
Langtry have arrived at New ork from Eng
land.
Democratic leaders in Maryland admit that
the situation j. scrions. ard that their State
ticket Is in danger.
David Dayi, believes that three-ffths of all
the republicans in the country favor Blaine
Tor the presidency.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

VIM: W. Even, ToGUs, Me-, says: 81 used
Browns Iron Bitters for general debility with good
results"
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

The Butler campaign is hard on the Boston
newspapers-and their readers
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

Our neighbors of the Republican journal
have spoiled the beauty of their sheet by en-
larSinS upon the sides without lengthening the
columns. 1t was Very handsome sheet. but it
looks now like Il bobtail coat on Il fat man.
prog. Age.
The Jealousy manifested in the above item does
not disturb Us in the least the Age has good
cause for iealousy-but we are grieyed at the
shocking disregard for truth shown. We
long ago gave up all hope of the Age ever be
coming veracious when discussing political
questions, but had no idea that the disease had
assumed so chronic phase that it could not tell
the truth about its neighbor, especially when the
fasehood is so readily detected AS in this case.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

The bark Alice, Capt. Richardson, arrived at
New York last week from madagascar. At
Tamatave, in Madagascar, which he left on
July &, the Captain found the French in posS-
ession. On the 9th the natives made an attack
on the town, but il was abortive. Il had to
get my papers indorsed by the French Consul"
said the Captain, "as the American Consul wa,
nobody at that particular time. He had, alb
solutely' no authority that was recognized in
the place" The American Consul no doubt
had sufficient authority to collect his fees and
that seems to be all such officials are intended
for
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

The recent Episcopalian Convention adopted
an amendment to the Prayer Book SUBSTITUTE
ing the words, "God Bless This Country" for
the words, ''The Lord Save Our Rulers"
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

The new landlord of the Marston House
Lewiston, is a Brick.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

Congressman Phil Thompson says Mr.. Car
Isle has the requisite number of votes pledged
to him to secure his election to the Speakership.
But Sam Randall will be elected just the same
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01
The Pensioners of Waldo County

We this week complete the list Of pensioners il
Waldo County, as 70 llows:
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

Rev. DR.. Demarest offered resolution,
Which was adopted. THAT we regard with
great Sen>lbility and strongly deprecate the in
crease Of divorce in our various common
Wealths, and the frequent rupture of the family
. lie consequent thereon, and. in common with
othcr Christian men and women we urge amore
stringent administration of present laws up
on the subject and better legislative safeguards
OF the family and The homo. g
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

HEKhEEr IS. LEACH's LECTURE The lecture
of Mr., Leach at the Belfast Opera House on Thurs
day evening of last week was wen attended and
gave general satisfaction. Mr. Leach lays no claim
to oratory but tells his story in 4 very simple man
ncr. His lecture would be more interesting if
more was given OF personal matters, ; the main
facts Of the cruise are familiar to the reading pub
lie. Mr.. Leach was introduced by George f.
Bracket, to whom our citizens indebted for the
lecture Leach began by saying that lie did not
appear in the interest Of science, for able had
given their views upon that branch of the subec
His was the story of common saur-a voice from
the forecastle. Leach shipped for the voyage at
New York, May Ii, 1879 proceeded to san Francis
co and there joined the Jeanette He gave an in
tcrestng description o.: the vessel and her officers.
On the Sth of July, 1873, the Jeannette, amid the
cheers Of the large fleet Of yachts and crafts that
followed her down the bay, steamed through the
Golden Gate and turned her PROV towards the
north. Entering the ice i'll the Arctic seas the YES.
sci became prisoner i'll its folds where she re
manned drifting with the pack for period of TWEEN
ty-one months. a wall of ice built around the
vessel and the officers and crew amused themselves
with theatricals, games and occasional bear hunts.
The lecturer gave vivid description of the sinking
of the and of the long Arctic night of three
months. When the sun again reappeared it was an
occasion of rejoicing. June ID, 1851, the ship was
crushed by the ice and sank, the crew taking shell
ter on the ice foe Then came the long and peri
lous journey south over the ice and into the open
sea in boats. Leach was in the whale boat with
eleven others He told of the terrible gale when
the boats were forced to separate, which was the
last seen alive of the gallant belong and his com
rades. For fourteen hours Leach steered the whale
boat while his feet were freezing. When they had
been without food for three days they reached the
Siberian coast and friendly natives, Leach re
manned in Siberia fourteen months and joined
party to hunt for his dead commander, belong.
Mr.. Leach is about u years old, prepossessing in
appearance and makes many friends by his modest
bearing.
The Republican journal., 1883-11-01

CHURCH NorEs- gentleman matte Ms alr
pcarance at the door IT the tniyar-tl-, 'nur.H
il this city ou Sunday lR-t, aul Nh hu0NItuu, .ue
gcntlemanlv usher, with one NJ Hi- br>j ~ludAy
SMILES asked him IL hc Would like Il Srlt '.IlaNc
You room" asked thr stranger. "vlcr. She rjrr
gvman can lay his hat and coat " Ottr ministers
replied knowlton "hgs a room in the le>try.'
isn't this the VnitarEm church" asked tine -trau
ger in evident establishment mo. Sir" replied
Knowlton "this is the Uniycrsali-t church" The
stranger was the Rev, Francis y. Thachcr, af west
Newton, Mass, who was to preach At the Unitarian
church. lie had made mistake and had gone to
the wrong church,, Rev. Mr. Pepper, of Colby
University will preach at the Baptist church next
sunday. In the evening he will talk to young
men. Rev. Mr. Tufts, of the Baptist church has
nearly recovered from the injuries received last
week. He intends to go away on short vacation,
-. The opening of the church at Lncoluville
was postponed from Thursday of last week to
Tuesday Of this week. .Rev Mr.. Ross, who has
returned from his European tour, will occupy his
pu pit at the North Church next sunday. Rev.
Mr.. Thatcher Will occupy the pulpit of the tHta-
rian Church in this city next sunday The par
ishioners of the Rev. j. A. Ross will welcome him
home by reception and picnic supper in the YES
try of the North Church this Thursday evening
at half past six O'Clock. All are invited. ... Rev.
Mr.. Peck of Bangor will preach next sunday fore
and evening at the Cniyersalist Church In
thi city in exchange with Rev. Mr.. Gregory. Mr..
Peck will also address the temperance meeting in
the afternoon AT the rededication of the church
at Lincolnville Beach on Tuesday, Si3l raised
toward procuring bell. The sum necessary is
sl60. Rev. MIR. Williams of Belfast preached in
the afternoon, and Rev. W. F. Chase, of Rockport
in the evening.