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Belfast. April 10Th 1SS4.
The Cat Compet1tlon.

We We're doubly surprised by the results of
our otitr Of premiums for the best eat stories,
| First. by The number of stories received: ana
secondly, by their interest and literary merit.
In one or two instances slight verbal changes
have been made but otherwise the stories are
published originally written, and many of
them would do credit to practccd writers, The
journal has reason to feel proud of its contrib
utolS, and they have certainly produced a val
liable and unique collection OF facts relating to
the feline race.
Why the cat has been brought into such
prominence within comparatively few wears
we cannot say. But of late cat shows have
been held in the large cities with great success.
while the Investigations of scientists have adj
Nanced puss in the scale of intelligence and in
popular estimation. Many of our readers viii
| recall the time when cats were regarded as
cruel selfish and treacherous. and far below the
dog in intelligence. They We're accused Of
sucking the breath of babes, and of other helm
Gus offences. and in majority of eases were
only permitted 10 live on sufcrance Was any
thing missing from the pantry or kitchen
table, or did young chickens disappear. the cat
was held TO be the culprit; and she was never
safe from her human enemies save in her fast
hesses under outbuildings, beyond the reach of
the aggressive small boy Puss has a more
comfortable time Of it now-a-davS With her
growing popularity her character grow bright
er and she bids fair to add to her traditional
| nine lives. No one who reads the trIle stories
! published in this and last weeks journal can
doubt the wonderful intelligence of the cat. or
accuse her of want Of affection we are told
OF one eat who constit ted herself the attend
ant and guardian of an infant: of another that
endeavored TO adopt motherless pg: ana of
still another that matronized a whole brood OF
young chickens Then there is the cat VINO
went through the Boston streets every morninu
to meet his master, as he came of duty as night
Waterman AT O'Clock, and accompany him
home. But we have not space to recaptuIate
all the wonderful, yet true things told of this
once despised domestic animal. The stories
should be read for themselves.
One word AS to the awards The gentleman
who kindly consented to act as umpire found
himself greatly embarrassed, as he states else
where in bis characteristic way. BY the number
and general excellence of the stories submitted
to him. He has simply done the best be could
under the circumstances. No doubt some may
question his decisions. That however. was to
be expected in any event. 1t is impossible to
please everybody; but in this instance at least
there has been no favoritism. Had we anti
cipated many responses we should have
q ST of
warded some whose contributions are of nearly
equal merit. Even then it would have been
difficult to determine who not to reward.
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Supreme Judicial Court.

II III
Mrs \ . Ereua -. Inc InbaIitants ~ I ;n,,1,.
Vile An action TO recover - Ooo tian,aot. for ii,
turtles received on Tic highway througb IN aIIe,nd
defect In the roaa This ease was IN ,rial whom
the Jouru,l went fl, ,,ross last ,veot Tho INV
went ia inronyila f,, t,e r,,,,,,sa or .,o,,;i,
thn r,a5 NJ En..oa l.,.,,t :, ,,,iIli,,,,,. "a 40
Brach and bc, bu.hau, was il, the, ,,.c,,,. l,,,.i
nas. in fin, Same buildi,e. at,. il, tt ,ttt.,,oo
Of Nh. II. 49, Mr.. kerpe had .o,n, ,,nds to L..
liver. down the road towards Camden and tho ,,Ir
rode with him. While crossing \ cuIvert inst Ne.
INN thr r,,ac; oar M rnsi,le,cp If tha 1.t ra,
NlcCobb the fore wheel of the carriage fell into a
!. ,, ,, i
"e'7''' ~ ~ N'1Pl'e" 'l' carnage ho'h We're
" - ''4 e'A''NN 'P"'' ny iie'''t flt
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FOR GOVERNOR,
FREDERICK ROBE,
OF GORHAM.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS,
SETH L.. MILLIKEN 80. of Belfast


The Republican State Convention which met
at Bangor yesterday would have failed in its
duty had it done otherwise than to renominate
by reclamation the gentleman who has so ac-
ceptably filled the Gubernatorial chair during
the past two years. Mr.. ROBBIE has been pop
ular Governor in the best acceptatoE of the
term. He has been faithful and industrious in
the performance of his official duties His pub
lie addresses and messages have shown careful
study of matters affecting the material interests
of our people, and desire TO promote the
prosperity and general welfare of the State
The farming interest of Maine. which is daily
growing in importance, has found in GOV.
Robe an intelligent and practical advocate and
his election as Master of the State Grange
shows that his efforts in this direction have
been appreciated by our progressive farmers
There is no question but that the people viii
ratify the choice of the convention and re-eect
Coy. Robe by a largely increased majority
We say the people, because he will have many
votes outside of the Republican party from
those who recognize his fitness and usefulness
and who know that he will administer the office
for the good of all.
1t further devolved upon the convention to
nominate two eector>-at-large OF President
and Vice President to be voted for in Novem-
Der next, to select four delegate, at large to at
tend the Chicago convention, and to adopt a
platform upon which all who desire good GOV
eminent. and the perpetuation of principle,
which have given This country its present pres
tige and prosperity. may stand. These duties
the convention has performed admirably and it
only remains now for the Republicans Of Maine
to follow the course indicated with their usual
discretion and zeal to ensure an overwhelming
victory at the polls in september next.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

Judge Kelley, of Pennsylvania. in opening the
opposition to the Morrison tariff bill. made an
eloquent plea for the American laborer which
Is emlnently worthy of his head and heart.
Arguing that a horizontal tariff reduction meant
likewise a horizontal reduction of the wages of
the American laborer he appealed to the coln-
try to
See that wages were kept so high that public
schools might be well sustained and children
reasonably well educated. Let no American
become degraded. Protect American mother
hood against becoming the drudges Of men in
glass works, FORCES and rolling mills if neces-
sary by declaring eight hours the longest
period in twenty-four men or machinery NAV
run. Let this country be isolated. 1t was I'M
IKE any other. 1t was not monarchy or EN-
pre-; 1t was free republic; every human be-
ing belonging to which was citizen with rights
of freemen and with duty before him Of help
ing to maintain government which could only
live as long AS virtue, intelligence and in de
pendence characterized its citizens, and this it
could not do were it to begin in ap unhoy race
for cheap and nasty understandings of dis
mai science. applause on the Republican
side)
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A Genuine Surprise,

Many persons when suffering from Rheumatism
or Neuralgia remain Indifferent to what will benefit
them, because they have tried multitude of RENE
dies in vain. Let no man woman despond till
ATHLOPHoRos has been tried. Says Rev. Charles
e. Harris, of New Haven: "Was advised to try
ATHLoPHoRos for acute Rheumatism, but paid no
attention to it, regarding the specific AS among the
thousand and one other things advertised as cures
But after a time tried it, and found that 1t acted
like charm. Have been quite free from the dis
ease ever SINCE"
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TO THE EDITOR OF REPUBLICAN JOURNAL
A large number of Odd Fellows in this city
would be pleased to have the address delivered
by Il. G. Dyer on the 18th, published in the
Journal 1t contains dates and facts which we
would like to have preserved.
Yours Respectfully, C. W. HANEY.
We publish the above request with pleasure,
and have no doubt it will also be a pleasure to
our associate to comply with it. Editor Jour-
nal.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

Ex-speaker Randall is getting it hot and
heavy from every quarter for his attempt to
prevent an appropriation for guns for the new
cruisers. Even Mast and George William Cur
ly, agree-and we believe for the first tmc--on
this matter The House yerv properly sat
down upon Nj. Randall, and hi excuse is that
he was simply carrying out the wishes of his
party. That is no doubt true, and it is u fair
illustration of Democratic atesmanship.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

John Ii. Quimby had his lawn mower out on
Monday and gave his lawn the first clip of the
season.
The new barkentine Glad Things. at this
port rigging, has been measured and is 62647 tons,
net, government measurement.
The striped pig from Prospect, mentioned in the
Journal last week. was at the store of Ellis 4 CHM,
in this city, on Monday As many as 200 called to
see it,
SUDDEN DEATH. Samuel smith, living on the
east side died suddenly on saturday, aged 50 years
and mos. He was in his usual health until one
hour before he died
Gen Dow, or Portland, agreed to deliver series
of temperance lectures in Waldo county during the
first week in May, but is obliged to postpone them
to some future time. A delegation of English tenn
perance men now at Gen BOWS necessitated the
postp"rement.
Z. I'll kilby, of Portland. editor OF the Old Eel
lows Register, was assaulted SUNDAY evening by a
man and robbed of quite a sum of money, As we
learn from Portland despatch to the daily pap
ers. Mr. X has many friends in Belfast and vi
entity who will be sorry to hear Of h7 misfortune
We acknowledge the receipt of programme and
tickets, for James NJ Tracy's third piano recital
assisted by scholars ana Mrs Helen F. II. Carter,
soprano, at Chickerug Hall Boston, Friday, April
18th, and only regret inability to be pres
emit That 1t very enjoyable entertainment
MIR. Tracy's many friends here well feel assured.
We have been shown plan Of Philbrook Nom
tana, the township owned and laid out ~ Mr.. t. J
Morrison, of this city There are seven streets one
way and i've the other. Broadway. the principal
street i " feet wiie There are 20 store lots ana
$50 house lots. Eighteen lots have been sold and
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

QUAKER BITrERs.-Everybody' medicine
No one is so poor that he cannot buy bottle
of Quaker Bitters. 1t may save you many
dollars for doctors bills, much pain, and loss
of time and money
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The WaterviIle Convention.

The Third Congressional district Republican
convention. held at Waterve on Thursday
last, was 4 notable gathering of active and earn
est Republicans. Unaninity Of action and IN
bounded enthusiasm emphasized the proceed
ng>, and all We're not only confident of success
in the coming election but determined to both
merit and achieve it. The men of Waldo met
their old friends and allies from Hancock and
to the new friends and allies from Somerset
and kennebec, who came with the right hand
of fellowship extended, both Hancock and
Waldo gave rova welcome. A more har-
monou> as>emblage it would lie difficult to lind.
There was not jar. nor discord There was
sunshine in the hearts of the delegates. as well
as in the air.
The work of the convention was quickly
done. and ii was well done. Hon. Seth l.. Mil
lken. of Belfast, received the compliment of a
denomination foY Congress by acclarnation
There was but one opinion expressed is to hi,
ability and usefulness: everyone conceded that
he had shown both in marked and unusual
degree. and that he has a brilliant career before
him. 1t is safe Ia predict that tie returns Of
the coming election will show large gains over
his vote of two Years ago. EX-Govemor Co.
burn was nominated by reclamation for Pre>i-
DENTAL elector. and the kennebec journal well
says: The convention could not have confer
red this favor more Worthily or more fittingly
One OF the greatest Of the States benefactor-
there are few names more honored by the peo-
pie of Maine in all walks of life than trat of
Abner Coburn." j. Manchester HAYNES Of
Augusta, and Andrew =. Wiswell of Ellsworth
were elected delegate, to the Chicago conycn-
ton. The former has been President of the
Maine Senate, was speaker of the last House. is
an enterpri>iug and successful business man
and an active political worker; while Mr. Wis
well is Il leading lawyer i'll his section and Il
young man Of ability and influence. Both are
devoted Blaine men; and the convention wa,
unanimously and heartily for Blaine first. last
and all the time
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

The editor of the Gardiner Home journal
reports that ''the suckers are running" but this
insatiate angler wants Moore-of the Phono-
graphic help him tell fish stories.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

Capt. Goldman and others of the free ship
lobby are rejoicing over the free ship amend
ment to the House shipping bill. 1t is now
openly avowed that the next move will be to
vessels.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

Democratic papers continue to clamor for the
old ticket. Tilden is not we'll but he has a
bar'l.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

Tiden has written letter on the Constitu-
ton. but never word says he of his own con-
stitutiou,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

One of the Waldo county delegates says that
Rust stock was way below par in the Lewiston
Greenback convention
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

The ship owners in the north of England will
hold meeting on the Both inst to arrange for
the withdrawal, for four months. of one fourth
of the vessels of each owner with the purpose
of raising rates in the steam freight market.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

a 13-year-old parrot died the other day in
Dubuque. His last words wee: Il hoped
that | might live to Il Democratic president
elected and inaugurated." New Age.
Editor Plaisted will no doubt share the fate
of this parrot. lie will not Give to see Il
Democratic president elected and inaugurated,
even if he lives to the age of Metluseah
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

An exchange publishes poem entitled the
Lions Bride. 1t will no doubt be followed by
"Bruin's Intended'-a lamb.
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News of Belfast and Vicinity
SAMPLE COPIES. We will send sample copies of
the Journal free to those who write for them witha
view to subscribing.

the Journal free to those who write for them with
view to subscribing.
To-day is May Day
Mr.. Macomber is widening his catamaran zach
by building foot on each side above water.
The trout fishermen are getting their rods and
lines and lies ready for the spring campaign.
Z. J. Hall, of this city, is getting out the granite
trimmings for c. b. Hazeltines new building at
Jacksonville, Fla
The Belfast foundry is casting the iron rollers,
track, SC, to be used in the new marine railway
now building in this city,
Mr.. c. j. Hall, of this city, has bought the pat,
terms, old iron and all that was left of the Hussey
foundry recently burned at Unity
The telephone line between this city and Bangor,
which has been out of repair owing to the heavy
storms, is now in working order again,
Mr. +. A. Dickey says that the wharf at the
>piritualist Camp Ground Northport will be put
in good repair and that work on the new grounds
will soon begin.
There are no desirable lots in Grove Cemetery
owned by the city. As there are many calls for
| them 1t is only II question of a very short time,
when the city will have to extend the yard or pur
chase land elsewhere.
The state railroad commissioners President
Jackson of the Maine Central railroad and other
offcals on a tour Of Inspections were III Belfast on
Friday After dining at the American House the
company left on a special train
Thomas II. Marshall Post. 6. A. r. ha- received
circular petition, in common with other Posts
throughout the country, asking Congress to pJ7s
the bill granting pension Of = per month Ioevery
man who served Tor sixty davs in the ARMY or navy
during the rebellion
Mr. ,farr, a Doir, W t,,...l.. H.. l.,,,.,t tt
ros, b,si,e.. in ,,;- ,t 4,,,.,, .,,,,,,,..,If,I
s,,,.u NJ, -,i,.. ..,., ,'.,.t
ILL n.i,, III. ANNA, .,.t.t ,,.., \, .,.,...
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ILL.,. ,,3 LIZA,
| CONTRACT AWARDED. The contract for build
lhs lhe ne" r0ad around NE bIuh ~ Nolthp"rl
lro'' lilf Me'ho'is' camp Nr"uh4 p SATURDAY
| Cove mas been awarded to Frank Hawkins, Of
waldo me distance ls "io rods ana thc price Is
9-'H", ~ "o'A WI" 'eSlh "'i'"e''iaIe!' ou' VIZ
ii'" NILS mas ""' N"'' 80 20 '''"pic'e 'e I'"''
/ C.ut. Williams. VINO runs I'M, nack,t Edith Lt
tween his cfty ami I.Ie-baro made q rauerk4blv
Quick ,;,s,a,, one, lav last week An.,,,nn M I'M,
islam, was tk,, very in AMI tont lyiIti,,,. t,,t
| IA f,, pic.t t, ,Ir,.;.;., H., ...i NH. t,r
70 S..,,,.,, ,,.,.,. ,,i, -, ,,..tf,.t .,,.4t,t.,,,
hours s,i,, lIi tn, stefan .t Ill., ,t,.. III INKS
ritv
/ The regular quarterly session of the Waldo Dis
rict Lodge Of GOOD Templar- win he hel At Thorn
| dixie with Naywarl Lodge ON Friday, May 18th, be
ginning at 10 4. NJ. a there are > lodges IN The
county with yearly 1000 members, the attendance
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telegraph scene in across the Continent"
Rev. Mr.. Tufts will occupy the pulpit of the
Unversalst church next sunday morning.
Sy-sel- phon -tzer-ated showers make people roll
off their seats with laughter in across the Cont
nent"
The subject of Rev. J. A. Ross Sunday morning
sermon at the North Church will be- The purpose
of a creed
Any one having desirable lot to dispose of in
Grove Cemetery, can find a customer in MIR Over
at this office.
Rev, L. NJ. Burlington will give discourse on
the Miracle of Spring at the Unitarian church next
sunday morning
The annual meeting of the Masonic Grand
Lodges will be held in Portland, May 9Th. Half
fare on boats and cars as usual.
\ fire in the hay barn on Pitchers wharf called
ont the fire department At one r VI yesterday. but
twas eNtinguished without the aid of the engines
The Commander,in-Uhiet of the IT, A. r. of the
United States has is,ued orders for every Post in
the country to properly observe Memorial bay,
May Both
Mrs +, NJ. Godfrey intends shortly to return to
Belfast and resume her residence here, and will as
Formerly receive pupils in y cal music OF her
qualifications as a teacher it Is not necessary to
speak
Last week the Journal copied paragraph from
a RoekIaud paper concerning a suit between Sears.
mont and Wadohoro, The town agent of sears
mont says there must Nc some mistake "a, his town
has no suit
Rev Mr. Mathews, Il coiorci clergyman was in
this city on Monday solicitn. aid for the colored
church In Portland. lie is recommended by the pa
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

A Lawrence, Mass, lawyer has been convict
ed of stealing pigs. 1t is presumed that the
jury did not get any of the pork
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Name Nj alters.
y Ew> AND GOSSIP FROM ALL OVER THE STATE


close OF The afternoon session a ten
lnva faat ~ L,iI sf. jitt .. ~ 1 inee
partirnafpg The rennrt of tbe end Wnn,hI
Secretary. GEORGE + Rractett !. of n,,,ab
Interest me climber If IoTges at +ba WI
esior i, 1lS9 49,. az AZ .ho -tpil
here have been in~fitntei - and wa.
making the total nunbfr 40 q bsy4 S,,,rar
derpd Their charter, which r,ve. gS} 1919 ~
present vim :, ro,.l NJ - :. ,o =, q"
large inrr, aver ,,ral, t VI ~ r,
rain durur the wear M, la oS1 r, +,tnl ~.
- m. t;nan.iJ .,+hiiit .Iit t"', 10
,.i,ed rom S,rI l., ISSn ~ -, ash re-
cpyci from me-, r,,,iI, 80, ~ 81
I~>3 to Anr II HI III y, gu I f,
plies. Sl9.5o. MAXIM a tof-i Of $40 o.
4Ther,. arr. ,,,,,- ~ ii7+. -
Aroo,tool ba, ba.n 4i,IaG ~ ~ +t re III
condition Of tbe iI,yariIa r.nTta. = No.,
1,rnsnrrou. tb,n far I,.,,. +f,b, a,.i,li,,',
session rL. t14I1l ,},.a i.,.j A.. a. ~
ensuing vetr 0'''' " '"e
day mornin@ Min r - Tn,.a, II W;rthuaI,
in The chair DtIar,tas ,ar nIict.J ~ *
Piuht Worthy GrInJ n3s ~ Lo bai3 ~
WASHINGTON in Mn +"iI,,,. NJ liz l.,
H. Mason Mrs II i Dov+ p 4, 'Inrio,- 7
~ kno,viton s,,j pa. II - li,. - ~
rate. / r Nm piiiaofor5 NJ y
Tor>ey. Wjnfbror. Mrs u N e F-tn. Wnter-
Vile + 4 Gibson St4t.on ANA /, NJ,
oaktieId ono bun,Ired .nf tb;. .iI,,,tl
were rr4.anr Niis. Eola,J W II 80,
~Dou-I u54rrv - man If W. irill 80
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

This is Il Republican year in Maine. The
nomination of Blaine at Chicago would fill the
bill.
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Gen. sam. Carey said, in Il recent interview
sit looks 10 me if Blaine had lost his grip in
Maine. Blaine cannot carry Maine. There is
but one man talked about for the Presidency
among the Republicans i'll New England and
that man is Edmund>.' 1t looks us though
Gen Carey should not be allowed to travel
about without keeper. Blaine cannot carry
Maine, Tell that to the marines.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

The Maine Blaine Club was organized in
1876 and Hon Frederick Robe WAS elected its
President. In 1850 it chose Hon j. X. Bod
well as President. IT recognized at Bangor
Tuesday and elected Hon. {. \. Boutelle. of
Bangor President, II. NJ sprague Of Auburn.
Secretary and a ' ice President for each county,
Oscar ". Pitcher of Belfast for Waldo.
Arrangements have been made by the Secretary
for an eNtratr to Chicago, and it is expected
that large number viii attend the cony ention
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PIaisted seems equally out of favor with
Democrats and Greenbackers. lie was repu-
dated at Lewiston and when he returned de-
feated to Bangor he was thus greeted by the
Commercial:
Ex-Governor Plaisted was in Lewiston till
the Greenback convention met. but discreety
took the train for home about that time He
will probably turn up as delegate to the
Democratic convention in this city next June
The Ex-Governor is a regular Joey Bag>tock.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

Paisted went to Lewiston for wool and came
home shOrn.
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The Post in reply quotes evidence given be-
fore the Judiciary Committee of the House,
and concludes by saying: "We may add that
we believe Mr.. Baines railroad transactions
have no further interest for the public, and we
do not mean to return 10 them. What gave us
or anybody any interest in them was the
chance of his being nominated for the presi-
dency,.. which has now we believe passed
away"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-01

HOWE FKoN FLORIDA. 4. q. .IIazrltiu,. ES.l.
returned "a Belfast last week after i three months,
-uiuuru u Che Land of FIower- Fur -,,,,,. ,...,,-
past he hts spent the winters IN Florida, bul saws
Hc season just closed one Of Inc pieasantcst he
has ever known. The weather during the greater
part of She time was delightful and a great i'm
pr"'rment Is noticeable in the hotels. which are
mo" equal to any in the country. 4 party of New
Workers who stopped ut new Motel at a resort for
-portSmen said that the table was a= good 4, Del.
mOnco's. MIR uaZrltiuc is an enthusiast 81. tn