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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21


News of Belfast and Vicinity.
SAMPLE COPIES. We will send sample copies of
the Journal free to those who write for them with
view to subscribing.
Our harbor and bay clear of ice
Tomorrow will be Washngton's Birthday.
Arnold Harris has begun to make repairs on the
store recently DANA ed by fire, and occupied by E.
IL. Colby
The Mahonov place on Norhport avenue, adver-
tised for sale last week, has been sold to Mr. arri
son MahOney.
Elisha Harris, OF Belfast, a veteran Of the 9th
Maine regiment, has just been awarded pension
with arrears amounting to $1,000
A Boston illustrated paper has published a por-
trait of the late Leila Roberts, which those who
knew her say Is very correct likeness.
The New York and Boston coasters moorcd in
this city arg hauling out Of their winter quarters
preparatory To entering the coastwise trade for the
season.
Me~9rs. Baker and IIowes, whose stores are now
connected by telephone will put in improved in
strmnents and Mr. IIowes will run 4 wire from his
store to his house
WALDO COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. An
attempt viii be made to rcorganiAe this society,
Which ms remained dormant for several years. Dr.
;. ". johnson, of this city, has notified all regular
practitioners III waldo county to meet in Belfast on
Tuesday, March litl. tor the above purpose.
Dir. George W. Pearrc who was recently stricken
with paralysis At Vineyard Haven, and died. was
brother Of Mrs. }. Is. Durham formerly Of Belfast
Mr.. b,arcU belonged in Chelsea, and was The ua-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

The independent party of one, known in
Congress as Hon. Thomas Porterhouse Ochi-
tree, NJ. g., and in Texas as Tom. Ochiltree,
has declared its-or should we say his :-Presi-
dental preference. 1t was not done without
long and careful deliberation, during which the
crowned heads of Europe and the statesmen of
this country watched and waited with bated
breath. The die was cast Il few days ago. He
or should we say it:-has nailed the Arthur
colors to the mast and will defend them to the
DEATH
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

Since the present Democratic administration
OF Lewiston has had the city building in charge,
two lanitors have been found guilty of mis-
demeanors. Both were charged with intem-
perate habits
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

Gov. Robinson of Massachusetts, saws '"The
sphere of the weekly paper is one of great pow
er. 1t has an influence that the daily press
does not possess. Local weeklies are not thrown
aside, but kept for perusal."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

Some one who has tried the experiment says
That pigs when drunk act precisely as do human
beings under the same circumstances. This
may be complimentary to the pigs but what do
the human beings think of it?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

A delegation from Thomas H. Marshall Post G.
A. r. of this city, went to Waterville on Wetlnes-
day to attend the annual encampment.
The M. f. of lectures in this city will
close this evening with lecture by Rev. J. A.
Ross, pastor of the Congregationalists church,
Belfast. Subject: "Florence and the elijah of the
18th Century,"
Read & Carter, marhinists of this city, have
small brass foundry in the basement of their build
ing. furnace has been erected, and as one of
the workmen is moulder by trade, they do quite
a business in that line
The sum Of 3lOl has been collected by the city
during the past year in licensing shows, &c. The
practice of receiving tickets by the licensing board
was abolished by the city council, and instead the
money is demanded. Every little helps, gentlemen.
In the insolvency court last week the assignee
in the insolvency estate Of Dckcy & Brown
rendered his account. A second meeting Of the
creditors will be called. In the matter Of Ilewellyn
Coffin, of Palermo, the creditors proved their
claims. No new business was Introduced.
The Belfast party which drove to sear7port on
Thursday evening Of last week, speak in the high
est praise of the searsport House and Landlord
Grinnell. An excellent turkey supper with An the
accompaniment was served, after which the eve
ming was pleasantly passed in social intercourse.
Unless coasting ourprncipal streets is stopped,
the city marshal will maize An example ~ some
one. On Saturday evening last bob-9leds contain
ing several persons went through Main street with
the velocity Of railroad ,rain. Teams and pcdc,-
trians were obliged to keep Sharp watch " run
the risk of their lives, Unless tha practice is
stopped some one win I'd kiiIed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

The Democrats of the House held caucus
last week to decide upon course of action
with regard to the Morrison tariff BILL but
there is so much bad blood among themselves
on this subject that by tacit consent it was not
mentioned, and the caucus adjourned without
action The divisions on the tariff question in
the Democratic party are becoming more and
more marked, and if the Morrison bill ever gets
before the House the different faction will have
monkey and parrot time of it.
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Four Lives Saved.

DIR. BulPs Cough Syrup relieved four of my chill
dren of most alarming attack of Whoopiug
Cough, from which their throats and necks became
so swollen to prevent them FROM swallowing
Nothing would give them Temporary relief,
until this Syrup was tried. One bottle, in one
night, saved their lives, verify believe.
GEO. W. EARHART,
Captain of Police, Baltimore, Md.
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Capt. Maxwell, editor of the Watervlle Sem
tinel, is confined to his house with a fever, and
his condition is reported to be quite serious
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

each in Belfast Jail for drunkenness.
Sch Orion, of Belfast is advertised for sale in
another column. Any wanting a good New
York coaster, well found and cheap for cash
should see Thombs & Osborne, Belfast.
Trial Justice Euzzel, of Monroe, says he senten-
ced Larabee, mentioned last week. to the House of
Correction for the crime of vagabondism, and that he
did it under the statute in such cases made and pro
yided,
George w Burkctt is stil re iucng the prices Of
his goods and the rush OF customers at his is
almost unprecedented. When man has the goods,
puts his prices down, and has enterprise enough to
let the public know it, thereis trouble about Gus
toners such man is Burkett.... Dwight p.
Palmer, at Masonic Temple, Belfast, for tR
next thirty days offers great bargains in
gents furnishing goods, underwear and hosi
cry. Read what he says in another column.
....,...Calvin Herey of Belfast, advcrtises
great bargains il second hand gold watches for
ladies and gents; also new watches Mi. Her
vey is one of our Oldest and most reliable jewelers.
and in purchasing Of him you make no mistake.
People about to travel west south Should con
suit Mr.. F. F.. Crowley, agent Of the NJ. {. Rail
road, Tie can sell tickets for all points rs low a.
thet cam hc purchased any where. Israel Wood
bury OF Morrill, mas a freedom notice.. D. Ilig-
gins, of No. >euemont mas lost a log, and will
pay reward lor It's recovery ID. f. II. Colby, of
Belfast, viii sell at auction on Friday and Satur-
day Of thi3 week, his Stock Of furniture recently
damaged by lre,.,.W. t,rinncL at the Searspurt
House, Srarsport has horses for sale, Tnr horses
are suitable for working or IRVING
FREEDOM. Nh. Stnue. Rainfor,h win visit thi-
village ith his COMEDY Party frlay evening,
Feb. - The performance win be at the Grange
/, - +l.. D..
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

Republicans in this section who subscribed
for The n. Y. Times are, at II loss how to class
the paper politically. Since its reduction in
price the Times has been d two cent paper in
all that the words imply
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

Ihe editor of the Brunswick Telegraph comes
to The defence of Capt John Coleman and hay
ing known him when boy declares that he is
moi the pad agent Of the British shipowners."
We have Seen this charge in many papers, and
Capt. Goldman course with regard to the ship
ping question has caused us 10 accept it as truth.
We are willing 10 accept the Telegraph's state
mtnt however, and to conclude that Capt Cod
man is working in the interest of the English
shlpbuldeJ and owner. and of the English work
man, without compensation. We are sorry that
he cannot lend helping hand to American
shipping and the American workman.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

Fernad Bros. have two car loads of dressed
grante-cemetery and monumental work-realy
to ship to Chicago
Frank +. Crowley, Maine Central agent in this
city, sold ten tickets last week for Minneapolis
Minn.-eight were to Stockton people.
Thetemperance meeting on sunday was address
ed by Rev Mr.. Gregory, c. w. Haney, Geo E.
Bracket, J, W. knowlton and Mrs. J. G. Dicker
son.
An oil painting by Miss Mariana Thurow of
this city, representing spray of blush roses is on
exhibition at Palmer's bookstore. 1t is a good
piece of work
CITY ELECTION. The Belfast municipal election
occurs on the 10th Of March. There is little or no
talk about it, and it is proba1e that the present
board will be reelected.
Parker & Otis, stock breeders in this city, have
sold five Young thoroughbred Hereford cattle to
J. 5. Halves, ofCoIony, Kansas. The cattle will be
shipped by rail. The firm has 4 number Of thorough
bred IIerefor,l4 on hand
We are informed that the Boston and Bangor
Express Company has been Incorporated under the
Maine laws. Capital stock, 100000; shares, 500
each The number of share, to be SOFA to any one
party il limited to ten the object being 70 give the
business men Of Maine al opportunity to own
stock and have voice in the management Of the
company.
y Farmers Institute for Walio county wifi he
hcd lit Thprndike station, in lIarmon'5 htIl ON
Thursday, Feb. Is, with the following programme
lo 4, NJ. opening exercises followed by Il paper on
farming in Waldo county by y. B. johnson Of
Freedom, member NJ the Board Of Agriculture for
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

GOV. Robe has nominated Hon. VIM. l.. Put
nam, of Portland, and Hon. Enoch Foster of
Bethel, Justices of the Supreme Court, to fill
the vacancies caused by the retirement of
Judges Symonds and Barrows. These appoint
ments meet with general approval. Judge Sy-
monds has retired to resume the practice of
law. His term did not expire until Oct. Is,
1888.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

The Gardiner Home journal makes an item
from this paper the text of some remarks in
which it is implied that the protectionists.;re
responsible for the tax upon sugar. That is
not true. The so-called free traders and rev.
enue reformers of theDemocratic party are the
advocates of the tax upon sugar while they
advocate removing the tax upon whiskcy and
tobacco. The Republican Congressman and
the Republican press have repeatedly urged the
repeal of the sugar tax.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

HE Manning and Chalmers election ease was
under discussion in the House during three
days OF last week. A majority Of the Demo
rlatS cndeay0red to seat Manning. after he had
himself declared in writing that he was not
elected. The dirty work he would not do him
self they undertook to do for him. On Fri
day Curtin. OF Pennsylvania, with great
flourish and in very dramatic way, led Man
ming to the speakers desk in the midst of the
debate and demanded lin the name of a great
sovereign State that he be sworn in. The
Speaker said that WAS the very question be-
fore The House VIZ, whether Manning should
or should not be sworn in, and that he should
not presume to decide it for the House II was
a very ridiculous performance and was re
ceiNed with derisiye laughter. under cover of
which Curtin and Manning beat retreat 1t
Is said TO have been the result of an arrange
ment made by the Manning Democrats, al
though it was first thought to have been inspir-
ed by cold tea" CIrtin wa, the war governor
OF Pennsylvania, but his conduct In this and
the fitz-John Porter case has greatly lowered
him in public estimation.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

Philadelphia ha~ elected a Republican Mayor
by majority of 5000, and the Republican can
didate for City Solicitor viii have a majority Of
$4,000 or $4,000. Elections in other cities show
Republican gains.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

X. NJ. Pulsfer. of the Boston Herald has
purchased an interest in the kearsage house at
North Conway.
Mr.. Pulsifer is one of the very few new>pa-
per men who has more money than he can well
spend, and he amuses himself buying steam
boats and hotels and building railroads g.
Wash. Childs, of the Philadelphia Ledger,
another of the fortunate ones. has good time
buying clocks, and James Gordon Bennett, of
the New York Herald, plays polo. We have
very few wealthy editors in Maine but it is said
that the height of enjoyment with one is to ride
on free pass and of another to find fault with
his contemporaries and the world in general
Now our idea is-but then we are not wealthy
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

Mis-. j. " MMflcn who died In Astoria, Oregon.
l.G.. 5l-t, wJs Il Iatiye Vi ~tocktou She had been
o.G of hr:1ul for -lme time, ald having two sons
unl -n in-l1w HyiH4 in oregon. WHO wrote rlv.
oia ~ ut TIE climate there the family decided TO
riooye lcoo Maine ID the Pacific coa-t The party,
consisting Of Mr. ana Mn j " Na,..irn Rohert
H.. Frank y and Fred d.. -on-. 4 dauabtrr Mr.
EIlltr aud hr t,yo alli, t,,. started sfnt Ia 1sSa
t, 4u ON t. first regular, ,,a- .n,r,r tr. ~, inc \
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G""p IiNrLiE NOTES. The annual session of
""Ito ~ - of '"od Irnplar@ was held in Bel
t''st "iii Ea.ia-t Lodge, Feb. lith The ftay WAS
I5IN "".' UN''iNl olia9Ie' but Tine Good FempIar~
I" N1'"" t"'ihtN showed their interest in the
''iefoy 'NfA4h~ "l- .h 4oo.tiy numbers. Eighteen
.'''7e9 Nefe feife9ch'e. 'N delegates present,
'".'' "i' i-"'='9 .h ihe county, anu reports
VIZ iO'''''' 'i''' "-.' f"af n these haVe been
"i-'"'"'i 7Ii"' 'ht IaNI session OF d. l., The
'i''I = lH H. 1~u S"o' condition, and the county
''' 7""1 Y ~" "H'esi am pest Lodges in the
Nt'tF. Al Ilr opening, g. II. Rich, of Thornilike
r NJ W''@ n Iic chalr. lhe following were duly
''''t' "'h''r- fer tine ensuing year, and installed
ny '' secretary i'facActt. N II. EMril, District
iemPu, Norihpor; +. H. Bantpn, Counsellor.
freedom NIL Mary ilodgct., Vice H., Morrill,
john Feuald, See, Belfast; Willis s. Hatch.
Urea. Ne. Belfast; REV. n. n Weymouth, hap-
Hahn, Troy; G., W CoIe. Man. L. Thorndikc: j C.
Rand, Guard, Troy, n, !. DILL sentinel, Jackson ;
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EN-Gov. Plaisted, Of Augusta, is in the city
to-day Bangor Commercial.
In Augusta he is known as "EX-Gor. Plais-
ted of Bangor.
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There are said to be several cases Of foot anG
mouth disease at Deering and Falmouth The
disease is thought to have been Introduced IN
imported cattle. Every cndeavor will be made
to prevent its spreading beyond its present
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

The motto of tue Hot Spring, lArk. Daily
News is, speaking rs the spirit moves; trust
ing in God and The purity Of our cause AIN
our own right arm Nith a sef-cockng rc-
volver i'll the tight hand and 4 good supply Of
cartridges our contemporary would be uIiS
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

Palliser, Palser & Co., architects AMI pub
fishers of Bridgeport, Ct, have sent Us a copy
of ''Palser's Useful Details" publication
which every builder and in elligcnt mechanic
VIII lind to be of practical value. II consists OF
forty plates-sze 20x2G inches giving work
ing drawings for all classes of work. exterior
and interior, pertaining 10 the erection of
buildings of every description. The designs
are free adaptation of the so-called Queen
Anne and other new and popular styles. If
you wish to build fence, Il door, Il mantc-
piece, bookcase or any special features for
outside or inside work, as gable finish, porch,
veranda, cornices, bay window, or to finish up
dIning-room or hall in any special style or
manner, here are the ideas that will give the
key to enable one to work out his problems. In
fact these "details" are a working encyclopedia,
and volume would be required to describe
them all. The price of the work is only ~,
and many of the single designs ought 10 be
worth that to a builder
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

The Judiciary commite Of Tile House hayerp-
ported bill extending the Court Of Alabama
Claims to Dee. @l>t, 1854, ana authorizing the
payment Of preferred claims Nj thu first class
Oo~~cs By eNcuIpated cruisers As ~ooua- ,sycr-
tanned. The committee say that TIN fund il nn-
pie, and thai The preferred claim, ought not 10
premium men. It is hoped that the bjl can be
reached for passage.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

The Eastern state congratulatcs the enter
pri>ing publishers Of the Pi>cataqui> Observer
upon the thorcughnc>s With which the local
news was served up IN recent issue. and also
upon The force and energy with which various
loca! enterprises Were advocated Coming from
the scarce it does lhi> il praise indeed. But
cannot our Dexter contemporary lind word, of
communication for the wide range Of thought
and marked ability shown in the editorial col
unis Of the Observer. ana for the generous and
fratcma spirit which marks al its utteruncc,: :
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

We have received the first number Of new
Boston weekly. The Beacon, which promises to
be bright and shining light in Journalism. 1t
is large quarto, printed on tinted paper, and
geographically is all that the most fastidious
could ask. The Beacon will discuss art, itera-
ture, music and the drama; will give place 70
fiction, poetry and pulpit eloquence; will chron-
icc the events of social life, and have depart
ments devoted to fashions and household arts.
Two excellent illustrations viii be published in
each issue The initial number contains the
opening chapters Of a novel BY J. I. 'Trow
bridge. The new paper starts of with an nd
vertising patronage that j. in assurance it has
come to stay" The terms Of The Beacon are
$50 per year in advance. Gurus A. Page.
publisher, % Washington street. Boston.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

The Hon. Wayne MacYoa4A contributes 10
the March Century a paper Oh "rhe Next
Presidency" in which the Ideal president j.
pictured, and the author ventures The opinion
thHt the political party nominating The man
WHO approaches nearest that Ideal win Be Sue
ce>>fui in ihe coming election. Another ini-
poront essay in th> Forthcoming number y
Thy Century discusses method, for "Thy Subj
preston of Pauperi,m."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-02-21

The Brunswick Telegraph says: There are
lots OF men in and out of Congress, who believe
that American navigation will never revive,
except under tile purchase system, ",tl ter,ol~
rat Heu." Those who are opposing free ships
h,,osr that American navigation will not revive
under the purchase system; and the question is
Of too great Importance to be settled in A
manner which is open TO such doubt rs i eX-
pressed BY the Telegraph. Free Ships II a
remedy far worse than the disease.
The Pennington journal some time since took
charge the grammar of the Maine press sub.
saquently it received the able assistance OF the
Camden Herald, and now the Winthrop Budget,
with ''hope | don't mtrude' makes q trio Of
grammarians. With the Brunswick Telegraph
10 take care Of the COWS and give instruction in
the art Of cating With a knife, and the Phillips
Phonograph o make war on patent medicine
ads, the public interests are We'll guarded
that The reminder Of the fraternity can take
life easy.