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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-14

TIE PRoHIBIToRY AMENDMENr QUESTION The
Lewiston Journal on Saturday last published let
tiers from correspondents in one hundred Name
towns and cities, concerning public sentiment on
the prohibtory amendment, and the probability Of
its adoption. Although in some cases more agita
ton and more work il called for the indications are
that the amendment will be adopted. 1t will have
some Democratic votes and many of the more prom
inent leaders in the Greenback movement are strong
supporters of the amendment. The Journal prints
the following reports from Waldo county
MONROE. think there will not be a full vole on
the amendment. don't think there will be any or
eaniled opposition to it here. \ large majority of
The Democrats VIII vote against the amendment
UNITY ! am Of the opinion that seven eiyhths
Of the republican voters of this town Will vote for
the amendment. We have about three hundred
yoers. OF THIS number, 10 probably will vote yea !;
% no; - viii not vote at all. Very many who have
always carried the Democratic ticket viii emphatic
BURNHAM do not think there will be any Or
ganized opposition, but it may be the duty of Burn
nam temperance people to hold temperance meet
ing in different parts OF the town to emphasize the
duty of all voting for the amendment. | think if
any considerable portion of the Democrats in Burn
nam should vote against it, the party would divide
some of the Democrats prominent temper.
ancc men.
SEARsPORT. While the prohbtory amendment,
to the constitution has not to any great extent been
topic Of discussion either in public in private
circles, so far am aware, yet feel assured that
the Importance of the matter is fully appreciated
by the people of this community, and shall look for
a general expression of opinion at the September
ballot. Owing To the sentiment and practice which
prevails here, so uniformly III favor of temperance,
am led to predict that this measure will be support
Ell by the voters of this community irrespective of
party affiliations.
SOUTH MoNryILLE. My impression is that work
is needed in this and adjoining towns to have the
subject contemplated in the constitutional amend
ment brought before the people and its Importance
impressed upon them. | think quite large per
cent. of the people through this section, at times
drink cidcr-the boys especially. | think to obtain
a strong vote, organized work should be instituted
and pushed actively to insure proper results. |
think there may be some Democrats that may vote
for the amendment, but doubt if more than very
few of the Democrats vote for the amendment.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-14
IN GENERAL.

Calais Is to have roller skating rink
The Grand Army post at Fairfield, one year
old, has "a members
Ii is probable that Bangor's semi-centennial
celebration will be postponed until July 4th.
The exports of the city of Portland for JAM
uary were $741, 74S.01 less than for December.
James O'Brien, aged 80 and single, of East
port, was drowned at Point LapreauX Thurs
day.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-14

The Montreal Carnival was a big thing on ice
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-14

Figures for Waldo Co. Tax-payers.
Expenses of the county in 1881. $1S,274
ASSeSSmenlS I4,OUU
Balance against the county. 1874
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-14
A SUICIDAL MANIA.


Sunday morning Mrs. Fred l.. Lynes, of
West Pennington, attempted suicide by hang
ing. She was discovered before life was eX-
tinct ard IS now i'll a critical condition. The
cause OF her attempt was insanity.
Mrs. Adams of Olalnon took a spoonful of
paris green Saturday for the purpose of sui
eide. The physician administered an antidote
but ner recovery is doubtful. The excuse
given was jealousy and i'll treatment.
Mrs. Grant of Oldtown attempted suicide by
hanging on Saturday, but was cut down in
time to save her life. Jealousy was the cause.
Kate Whiteford, % years old a domestic,
committed suicide in Portland, Monday night,
by taking strychnine. No cause assigned.
OUR FOREIGN TRADE.
During the financial quarter ending Sept Both,
1888, the total value of foreign merchandise i'm
ported Withdrawn from or remaining in the
warehouses; in the several Maine districts, was
81 ,055, 405. The amount for the Portland DIS
trict is largest-$S53, 105. The amounts for the
remaining Maine districts Withdrawn from
and remaining in the warehouses; are given as
follows: Bangor, sos; Bath, S169 1854 Belfast
S12, 49S; Castine, $500; Frenchmal's Bay 1881
kennebunk, So; Machias, S13; rassamaquod-
dy, 81, 501; Waldoboro, S15G; Wiscasset, 3d.
THE NEW ENGLAND AGRICULTt RAJ SOCIETY.
AT the meeting of the New England Agri-
cultural Society, held at Boston, Tuesday, the
following trustees We're elected from Maine
ID. A. Coney; Augusta; Rufus Prince, Turner
Ii. l.. Whitney, Hebron; Moses III. Hussey
North Berwick, Chas. z. Mattocks, Portland
George r. Lancaster, Bangor; Fred Atwood
Winterport; A. l.. Jersey, oxford; n. r.
Boutelle, Watervile; Samuel Briggs, South
Paris; John NJ. Brown, Portland; Il. A. Gil.
bert, Greene. There is strong feeling among
the members of the society in favor of holding
the next fair in Maine.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
Pleasonton's Blue Glass.

The blue-glass theory still lives,
grown, it is said, to be a theory no
more. While thousand scientists from
different parts of the world are firing
off their little pet theories about every
thing in the heavens above and the
earth beneath, the mild Gen. A. j.
Pleasonton, with his blue CLASSY eyes
shaded by his broad brimmed high hat,
takes his accustomed constitutional
down Spruce street in the early morn
ing, serene in the consciousness that as
many practical results have followed his
idea as any outside the realm of me-
chanical science that the big scientific
congress now in session has to deal
with. Though so many forms of the APP
plication of electricity are disclosed at
the exhibition in progress, Gen. Pleas
onton thinks his little blue-glass wrink-
lie has as many valuable electric kinks
in it as the Edison light, for instance
and will prove as valuable to mankind.
All the good that comes from his com
bination of blue and sunlights he be-
'ieves results from electricity.
This theory Of General Pleasonton's
will be actively revived at the approach
ing State Fair, where there has been
building erected in which he proposes
to exhibit some animals developed un-
der the influence of his ideas of light
and color. He will exhibit 3-year-old
colt, fifteen and three-quarters hands
high, beautifully developed in form,
which is said to equal in all respects
the best 5-year-old horse. Its dam is a
half-sister Of Parole, both coming from
bennington, Col. Aristides Welsh's
horse, whose stallion, Alarm, was this
colts sire, Ii was born and reared UNI
der blue glass, in hot and dry atmos-
phere, intended to be as like that of
Arabia as possible. Some young COWS
will be shown that ares years old and
have already had three calves; also
some pigs that under blue glass have
had three filters in ten months. Gen.
Pleasonton is himself fine illustration
of his theory. Though now over 7G
years old, he is active and spry his eve
is keen and bright, and he is altogether
more like man Of 40. --Miiadeiphia
Times.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
ALL FOR HARMONY.
The New York Stalwarts Want Arthur
for United States Senator,

The New York Stalwarts Want Arthur
for United States Senator.
NEW YORK, December 5.-"What is
the best way TO elect President Arthur
United States SENATOR" was the text
of the debate in the Conference Of Stal.
warts at the Gilsey House. They were
engaged IN discussing that question from
clght O'Clock on Wednesday night nm
III one O'Clock on Thursday morning.
When an adjournment was taken until
II Il, M to-day, when the Conference
again assembled and kept the discds.
SION going until p. m. General Geo.
II, Sharpe drew from his pocket n
list OF iorty-nine members of the Legis.
lAture who, he was sure,
WOULD SUPPORT ARTHUR
IN the Senatorial caucus. Forty.nlpe Is
more than half of the Republican mem.
DerS OF We Legislature Collector Smart
questioned the accuracy Of Sharpe's list
lie wanted Arthur, but did not desire to
chtera contest on uncertainties. General
sharpe became very indignant. lie want.
ca TO know what was the use of confer.
cnce If that ncredulous policy was to be
lolloWedy Chairman Warren of the State
Committee thought that Arthur's can.
dldacy would harmonic the factions of
inc party. Editor Kisselberg, of Troy,
and Andrew S. Draper OF Albany
also advised Arthur's selection, but could
nov say how it was best to bring It about,
Aller all the talk they could not agree ON
lhe best way and finally adjourned with
The standing that Warren should 90
70 Washington and consult the presi.
dents desires, lie will also ask Warren
Miller II he will support Arthur If the
slaIWarls Will help elect Miller again two
years hence. Until that is decided the
stalWorts remain on guard.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
MARKET REPORTS.
Grain and Provisions.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1884.
ST, LOUIS.

CoTToN-steady; midding, lOKalOaic.
FLouR-Steady; XXX 10 choice S2.S5Q3l5
patents, H3jatsu.
, ", WysHiE5A.T,---steady; NO. Red, 75'la76c; No.
white mixed, SIC.
0Ars-Lower; No. 2, 25|G26xc.
RYE-Higher No, g assoc.
ToBACCo-firm; Tugs; common to choice,
S6'00GlOOQ; leaf; common red leaf, s75Oq
1000; medium to good S9OOdl7 co.
AY-Prarie, Ss0Od 80 for prime to choice
new clover mixed, SL00al0 0Jfor common to
prime prime new timothy, S9,O0all.OO; fancy,
Sl2jOd 1880
BuTTER-steady; choice to fancy creamery,
%i@2jc; dairy, choice to fancy 2OG23c
EGGs-steady fresh stock, 2la2lI5c.
PorATokS-Nery few on sale, but the de-
mand small. fastern-Rose, 5Oa52c; Bur
bank, J2RG55c. Norhern-Fluke, S5d3sc ;
Victor, 3sGiOc; Peerless and Mammoth Pearl,
1o442'sc; Rose, 4!al3c. Burbank, 42a45.
IORk-Active; new mess, SLIPS.
LARD-Quiet; prime steam, 6hG6Sc
BACoN-Longs, 7Aci shorts, 7&a74c; clear
ribs, 7kc; all packed.
WooL-Tub-washed choice, CSC; fair, 27c
dingy and low, 22d25c. washed-Choice
medium, 2Oa 2URc; good average medium, Is
@l9c; selected light fine, l7Glsc; good aver
aEe, i"altci heavy, La l6c; combing, quarter
&c. e'
HIDEs-Green salted easier; dry steady.
Green1,salted, sRc; damaged, ne; branded,
&C. Dulls or stays, &c; part cured, SC; green
uncured, nc; dry flint, lie; damaged, lac !;
KIP ana calf skin, lie; bulls or stays, l0c dry
salted, l2ci damaged, l0c glue stock, Sc
SHEEP PELTs-Prme green sailed, large
ana full wooled jOd7Oc; dry do do, 4Oa 6Oc.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
Electrifying Animals.

The latest application of electricity il
an invention made in the interest OF
hon tanners, which consists of an appa-
ratus OF great power, shaped like a
stick. about three and half feet in
length. NJ. Rauspach, the inventor, il
a lion tanner himself, who has been "a
good deal worried" during long and
successful professional career. He has
already experimental with it upon the
denizens Of the cages in his menagerie,
and relates the different effects upon
the brutes. Three Of his lions receiving
the shock Immediately showed signs Of
the greatest terror. They were seized
with trembling and growlcd fitfully.
The tiger was more quickly subdued,
became Supplied and crouchcd in the
corner OF the cage. Bruin was more
refractory to electricity, which seemed
scarcely to affect him. lie would rrowl
and show his teeth, and was subdued
after repeated discharges. The most
astonishing effects, however, were per.
ceptiblc in the boa constructor. On re-
ceiying the discharge the specimen from
Cayenne, nearly twenty feet in length,
became at once paralyzed and remained
motioness for six hours afterward,
When he recovered he showed signs of
numbness. London PUN Mall Gazette.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
Ingenuity of the Agate Worker.

| The ingenuity of the agate worker is
not confined merely to cutting, carving
and polishing his material into all man
ner OF shapes. lie has also succeeded in
varying its color by artificial means.
The layers composing an agate vary
considerably in porosiiy, those that are
transparent for example, being less po-
rous than opaque layers. Some, in
deed, seem to be altogether impervious
ut ordinary pressure and temperature;
and again workers both at Oberstein
and in India have awaited themselves of
this peculiarly in applying the staining
processes. A suitable agate, after be-
ing thoroughly dried, is immersed in a
mixture of honey and water or in olive
oil, and is kept thus for at least three
days, exposed to moderate heat. It's
then washed, dried, and put into YES
sci containing enough sulphuric acid to
cover it, The vessel is then exposed to
gentle heat for a varying number of
hours when the porous layers are found
to have become much darker in color.
The reason of this is that these layers
having become completely saturated
with the sirup of oil, are acted upon by
the sulphuric acid which decomposes
the sugary or oily constituent and forms
in its place deposit of carbon. 1t is
in this way that banded agate is con-
velted into onyx, with its black aud
white layers, used in the production of
cameoes and intaglios
Exposure to strong sunlight was long
ago found to give a reddish tint to gray
colored agateS and this suggested the
burning of such stones to convert them
into carnelianS. At Oberstein, likely
stones for this purpose are first dried
thoroughly, then saturated in sulphurc
acid, and afterward exposed in an
earthenware crucible to red heat.
They are allowed to cool slowly, and
are then seen to be of bright red col
or. Not content with initiating the
rarer natural varieties of agate, such as
onyx and carnclian, German manuf c.
turerS have taken TO staining agates
blue and all sorts of colors unknown in
the natural stones. Analne dyes, as
unnatural as they are fugitive, have al
so been lately used for agate staining.
1t is possible that the stones themselves
may yet be artificially produced. In
deed, according to King, a Florentine
anatomist long ago accomplished this
feat, although, unfortunately the secret
died with him. He is said to have pet
ritied human yiscera into real agatcs
I'm the hospital of San Spirito may be
still by the incredulous,n
says King, "a table top made up Of
hearts, lungs, livers, etc, thus agatized
into one large slab-meet board for
banquet of vampires Organic re-
mains in agates are not unknown, for
Bowerbank states that in the moss az
ates of Oberstein he has found micro
scopic organisms, and Dr. Heddle that |
he has found undoubted organic re-
mains of considerable size in agates
from Ayrshire and other localities
Scotsman.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06

CHICAGO, Ill, December 5.-Austin L,
Patterson, conseryator OF the Times prop.
erty, fled an inventory of the effects in
Judge Knlckerbocker's Court yesterday.
The assets other than real, considered
good, are placed at $40, 49ll7; doubtful,
S2dl3ib; desperate, $207O3. Among
tnG other assets is a note OF j. Quincy
ADAMS for thirty thousand dollars, due al
,ne uealh OF Maria Z. Storey. The llabll.
,tles are .Sl%, 7Oo,9o, due National
Dank, and for paper not included In ne
ABOVE, A1 ,s2s,S2, The assets also com.
prise considerable real estate, including
.ne l"mes property, the residence prop.
srty, which was described at length,
me receiver was ordered to pay Maria p.
storey two thousand dollars per arnnm
IN hve hundred dollar quarterly install.
m a, out OF the interest," collected on tho
sohh Quincy Adams $50, 900. and onv
0'ncr Income Of the estate.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
The Mules Intelligence.

During n chat with the foreman OF
the street-car stables, James l.. Barry,
the subject turned to discussion of the
characteristics Of horses and mules.
lie had been close student of both.
and the result of his experience is that
the mule is entitled to the higher rank
in sagacity.
Mr.. Barry went on to say that the
superiority OF the mule is shown in his
absolute refusal to put his foot in a
hole IN a bridge or crossing. Horses
seem to endcavort TO find n hole, if there
IS any lying around, and break their
legs This a mule will not do, nor can
he be forced to advance if he thinks
ihere is danger. "The horse said
MIR, Barry, "has more courage, the
mule more sense
1t has been an amusing study at one
OF the stables to watch slv, mischev-
Gus little mule that is rather too fond
OF liberty, 1t seems that the mules are
fastened to their stall by chain, on
the end of which is q crosspicce of iron,
winch is slipped lcngthwiSe through Il
mole IN the stall, and when extended
crosswisc over the hole prevents the
chain being withdrawn This mule.
when standing in his Manager with his
teeth and tongue manages to slip the
crosspiece attached to the chain on, of
the hole, and then cautiously backs
out the full length of the chain and
surveys the field If there be n
stableman in sight, he ro-entcrs tho
stall and waits demurcly till the coast
Is clear when he comes out quickly
and makes dash for liberty and tho
street Sometimes it requires all hands
to catch him and bring him back,
In the yard of one of the downtown
stables there is post to which four
mules are generally tied after being
curried. There was recently one mule
there that was fond of slipping its
chain-tag through the ring in the post,
and then, to allow its mates to share
IN its liberty he looscncd the others.
This he did 50 often he had to be closes
" atched-New orleans 7mcS-Demo-
draL
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
Only the Best Brand of oysters,
at DeBaun's, 90 Ohio leyee. t
Would You Believe ItY

Natures great remedy, Krdncy.Wort, has
cured many obstinate cases of piles. This
most distressing maIady generally arises
from constipation and a bad condition Of
the bowels. Kliney-Wort acts at the same
time as ca'hartic and healing tonic, It.
moves the cause, cures the disease and pro-
notes healthy state OF the affected organs,
James f. NJ yer carriage manufacturer Of
hyers'own' Pa,, lesiIles to the great heal.
Ing powers OF Kidney. Wort, having been
cured by It Of a very bad case of piles
which had for years refused to yield to any
other remedy
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
Measurement OF Character.

The use Of measuring man in his en-
tirety is to be justified by exactly the
same arguments as those by which any
special examinations are justified, such
as those in classics or mathematics;
namely, that every measurement tests,
in some particulars, the adequacy of the
previous education, and contributes to
show the efficiency of the man as hui
man machine at the time it was made.
II is impossible to be sure of the adc-
quacy in every respect of the rearing of
n man, or of his total efficiency, unless
he has been measured in character and
physique, as well as in intellect A
wise man desires this knowledge for his
own use, and for the same reason that
he takes stock from time to time of his
finances. 1t teaches him his position
among his fellows, and whether he Is
getting on or falling back, and he
shapes his ambitions and conduct ne
cordngly. Know thyself'' is an an.
cient phrase of proverbal philosophy.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
Advice 20 Mnihers

Are you disturbed at night md 1,.lo,
OF your rest by a sick child SUFFERING and
crying with pain Of cutting teeihl If sn'
send at once and get IA bottle of Mr.. WIN
lows Soothing Syrup for Children roa,l
ing It's value 70 incalculable. 7, viii IV, W.
lIeve the poor little sufferer ,,r,naS
lately. Depend upon 1t, mothers thero l.
no mistake about 1t. II cures dysen,ery e,d %
fiarrhna, regulates the stomach and how'
eis, cupes wind collie, soitens the gums ~,
duces Inflammation, and gives tone and
energy to the whole system. Mrs. Wins.
lowe Soothing Syrup for Children Teethipp
- pleasant to the taste, aud is the prescrip.
ton OF one OF the Oldest and best femal,
nurses and physicians in the United States
and IL Tor sale by all druggists througllou,
the world Price 25 cents bottle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
These are Solid Ehcts.

The best blood purifier and system regu
lator ever placed within the reach OF suf.
fering humanity, truly is Electric Bitters.
Inactivity Of the Liver, BiIiousness Jaun-
dice, Constipation, Weak Kidneys, or any
disease of the urinary organs, or who ever
requires an appetizer, tonic or mild stmu-
liant, will always find Electric Bittcrs the
best and only certain cure known. They
act surely and quickly, every bottle guar.
anteed to give entire satisfaction or money
refunded. Sold at fifty cents bottle by
Barclay Bros. EN .
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06

Mr.. Ch0nfrau's death has cast a
gloom over the theatrical world He
was SO well known that every one has
some anccdote to relate Of him. Col.
Sim told one on Thursday, at tho
meeting of the actors fund committee.
'Why,' said he, al remember the time
when Chanfrnu had waxwork show
in Brooklyn. at the corner of Fulton
and Orange streets, II was the first
thing OF the kind in Brooklyn. He
used TO play liking Lear himself up.
stairs. and when hp did so he ALWAYS
undressed Queen Victoria, wrapped
her up in paper, and wore her robes Us
Lear"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
Open Day and Night.
DeBauns restaurant, sc Ohio levee. tf
A Remarkable Escar,r

Mrs, Mary A. DALEY, of TGnkhaunock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asthma
and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief. Her
life was despaired Of, until in last Octo.
Der she procured a bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, when immediate relief was
feIt, and by continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh 30 lbs. in few months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure of
all Throat and Lung Diseases at Barclay
Bros Drug Store. Large Bottles $l.OO.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
Live Stock Market.
ST. LOUIS,

CATTLE - Offerings light and market weak
Tor all except best grades; quotations nom.
mai good TO heavy steers, S525q6.l5, fair
TO good, SLS5G540; common to medium
steers, 50 75dl,J0j light to good stockers, 500
$50 native COWS and heifers. Sg25a3, Is:
mich cows and calves, 1928, OOaij. co.,
Hoes $3.50 Market active and prices firm;
hehvy hogs at I2Oalij; York weights
sold fairly active ut S375di,l5, pigs, 3ao9
$500 o. f
SHEEP - Market duh and unchanged:
common to medium, Sl.50Q2 %; fair to good
S2'oOa 200 good 20 choice, S3.ljd3.3j; lambs,
ing
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
No Further Evidence to Present

CHICAGO, ILL.,, December 5.-When the
United States Grand Jury reassembled
this morning, District Attorney Tuthin
announced that he had no further evil
dence to present in the Leman-B Brand
case. An animated discussion ensued.
and is still in progress. II is reported
that indictments will be presented against
j. {. Mackln and several others.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
Want to Return to Their Old auarters

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, December s.
a couple OF conycts who were discharged
from the Penitentiary yesterday under the
three-fourths rule failed to leave town.
and after night procured pistols and ter
rorized portion of the town. Police
man Earhart effected their arrest about
midnight by strategcm and without seri
Gus trouble, They are both in JAIL
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-06
The Boeoher.rilton r,et,ar.

NEW YORK, December 5.--Francis ID.
Moulton was buried this afternoon
There were no pall-bearers. Moulton,s
will is understood to contain provisions
for the disposition Of the Beecher-Tilton
documents, which have been in his pos
session,