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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29
Our Contemporaries

Inc many engagements and other improve
mens of late indicate that the past year or two
have been prosperous ones for the Maine press.
Nor are the improvements confined to more
columns, better type and new machinery.
There has been an Improvement in matter as
well. Greater industry has been shown in col
Letting ncighborhGod news. and increased at
tention has been paid 10 promoting and foster
ing local enterprises and industries. This is as
1t should be: and much as has been done in
these directions there is still much to be accom-
pll>hed. and it is to be hoped that Maine our-
nalI>ts viii not weary Of well-doing. In lend
lng "a helping hand to every worthy pursuit
and enterprise in which Maine men may be en-
gagged by land or sea-" the journalists of this
STATE VIII not only promote the general welfare
but lay the best foundation for their own pros
perlty. 1t is Il field of unlimited possibilities
for usefulness. There need not be and should
not be any petty jealousies among Maine news
paper men, Each has or can make consttu-
ency Of his own and the enterprise of his con-
temporarles should only be an incentive TO
greater eNertion on his part. Political differ
ences need not disturb the traternal feeling
which ought 10 exist among journalists, nor
prevent them from standing shoulder to Shout
der in maintaining the honor of their profession
aud IN advancing the interests of their State
ana section. a mutual admiration society we
do not recommend, but judicious praise of mer-
ltorious work honors the giver, and is grateful
and encouraging TO the recipient. These marks
of appreciation from brother journalists do
much toward smoothing the pathway and light
emng the burdens of the conscientious hard
working editor, who, however able and indus
trious, has TO Undergo good deal of adverse
criticism. Indeed, it sometimes seems as though
all the journalistic talent is monopolized by
other pursuits and is to be found outside of
the newspaper offices. But that has come to be
regarded as an inevitable evil. The experience
ed journalist knows that he cannot please every
body and if he is wise he does not attempt to
please his captous critics
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

A circular is being sent to members of the
bar thronghout the State, approving of EX-
Chief Justice Appleton's dissenting opinion in
the celebrated dog case, State VS.. Hartman
and agreeing to give one dollar each for the
purpose of presenting to him gold headed
cane as token of appreciation of his legal and
literary ability as shown in said opinion H.
X. Morrill,, senior editor of the Gardiner Home
Journal, will act as treasurer of the fund
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

FISH AND FISHING Fish Agent NJ. S.
Weston of Warren, has begun to dip alewives.
Fish are week later than last year. Heads of
families are entitled to 300 fish for 60 cents.
Outside parties pay $100 for the same num-
Der. Messrs. Frederick of Belfast and w. f.
Wright of Warren have bought the surplus
fish this year. The town cleared over $500 last
year from its first privilege. Last Thursday
Postmaster Kiby, of Dennysvile, took the
first salmon of the season with fly......Maine's
fishermen and coast canneries think they will
catch and pack $2,O00,O0O worth of sardines
this wear.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The correspondent of the Boston Post tele-
graphs from Washington that Mr.. Morrison
hopes to be able to adjourn about week before
July L." We do not believe the country is par
tlcularly interested i'll Mr.. Morrisons adjourn
ment. If the Post correspondent can tell when
Congress is to adjourn that would be news.
Perhaps he could get the information from Mr..
Randall.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Congressman Hewitt has again put his foot
in it. He got up horizontal tariff bill, and has
published letter concerning it which shows
that the bill was specially designed to protect
the business interests of its Trainer. Oh, these
Democratic statesmen.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

1t is really surprising that Il rock dangerous
to navigation should remain undiscovered in
that great thoroughfare, the East River, until
the steamer Pilgrim of the Fall River line
struck on it. A coast-survey vessel has since
buoyed the rock.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The aggregate number of delegates thus far
chosen to the Democratic National Convention
is 206, of which Tilden is given nincty-four
Randall sixty, and Carlisle and Butler twenty
six each. But it would be no hard matter, it
is said, to turn them all over to Tden.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

No one need say that gratitude is diving out.
Gen. Buffers kind permission to everybody to
vote for him for President has met with CRATE
full responses from every quarter. And wasn't
it good of the General!
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Senator Frye and Representative Reed are at
home. Senator Frye will probably spend IL
few days at the Rangeiy Lakes, and Mr. Reed
Will soon return to Washington. The OPPOSE
ton to his denomination has lizzled out
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The remainder of the provisions for the
Arctic fleet will be forwarded in a short time
to Siberia. The steamer Alert is to return
next September and bring any information
learned in regard to the Greedy party.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The Greenbackers of Maine are, almost with
out exception, pronounced temperance men
and believers in protection for American indus
tries. How can they fuse with the Democratic
party which believes in free rum, free trade
and free ships?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The Globe National Bank of Boston has be-
gun SUIT aSalns: Charles w. Copeland & Co..
shoe dealers. The bank alleges that when the
firm made an assignment last August 5000, 900
of its property was withheld from the assignees
and creditors
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The much sought for document wherein Mr..
Ferdinand Ward recorded the names of those
who invested in his CONTRACTS" the amounts
they had put in and the ''profits" they took out,
Is given. Warner, Tappan and Fish are shown
10 be the heaviest investors
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The statute Of Hon. L. j. Southard, presented
TO the Citizens Building Association, of Rich
mond, by that gentleman. was unveiled Friday
evening with appropriate ceremonies. Owing
to the inclemency of the weather, the Grafton
was delivered at the Opera House instead of in
the open air, as was intended. A dance follow
ed, Chambers Orchestra furnishing the music
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The Democrats of the House of Representa-
tives have put another nail in their party coffin
by unseating 5. 5. Peelle, of Indiana, who was
elected to Congress by about 80 majority, and
seating son of Mr.. W. IL. English The Bos-
ton Herald says:
The House did itself discredit in becoming IA
partner i'll bill" Engish'> scheme TO steal the
seat for his son which he was unable to buy in
the election A party that can make no better
use of its seventy-tive majority than the Demo-
cratic party has thus far done has no need of
any more voteS-especaly if they have to be
stolen.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Prompted Rev. r. f. White, of Greenvie, n. "
to write that ain eight hours after his wife began to
take ATHLoPHoRos for an attack of inGammatory
rheumatism, she surprised all by walking from
room to room, comparatively free from pain" The
"Specifc Cure" as Mr.. White calls it, went direct
ly to diseased parts, reduced the Inflammation, as
suased the PAIN and worked a rapid cure, as ii in
varably does.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

the east side near the farther end of the bridge
owned by W. c. Marshall.
The semi-annual Sabbath School Convention of
Waldo county will be held at Winterport, june 2ith
and 18th. Interesting subjects will be discussed.
Further notice Will appear
RINK NOTES Capt. CoOmbs says he can not in
duce his patrons to reverse their way of skating
at the rink They seem determined to skate in
one direction all the time, and as consequence,
are becoming one-sided skaters
BASE BALL. The Belfast base ball club has
made arrangements for two games to be played
next week ON Wednesday they Will so to Lewis
ton anu play the club of that city, and Thursday
VIII proceed to Brunswick and contest with the
Bowdoin college nine
The business card Of Bickfori 4 Learned, com
mission merchants and dealers in foreign fruits,
Boston, may be found ON the third page. The first
named is Mr.. w E. BickforG, formerly of Belfast.
Those Of our people in want of fruit or any thing
in their line will do well by giving them a call.
Palestine Commandery knights Templar, of this
city, intended to have joined the procession on
Memorial day, but new law passed at the last ses
sion of the uiennia cunclave prohibits commander
les from appearing in public, except upon Masonic
occasions. An exception ought to be made in favor
of Memorial Day
ON Tuesday evening of last week George IL.
Wpod formerly of kockland, WAS united in marri.
age TO Miss Georgia \. Wiley, formerly of Belfast
MIR. Wool is member of the firm of Wood 4 stey-
ems, of Minneapolis, Mimi, and the ceremony was
performed i'm TINT city at the cosy house Mr. Woot
had tttot ZIP in winch to begin married life.
y surprise party was given Capt. and Mrs.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Some of the Maine papers find it difficult to
reconcile the able and earnest argument in be-
half of fusion which appeared in the Prog. Age
last week with a former item in that paper in
which the Greenbackers are spoken of as an
'inslgnteant lousy crowd" The fact is, the
editor OF the Age, who no doubt was the
author of this item, started few weeks ago on
southern trip, leaving his paper in charge of
l.. IL. Murch Esq, Il Democrat of the old schoo
The kennebec journal says of this appeal for
fusion:
The Progressive Age is trying the effect of
soft Sawder' upon the greenbackers. Its
endeavors to entice them into the democratic
party, are very touching. Especially are the
Waldo greenbackers knowingly exhorted to
swell the democratic ranks and help the demo-
cratic ticket in that county. The Age appar-
emily has abandoned the idea of defeating the
republican State ticket.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The United States Senate yesterday concurr-
ed in the House amendment extending the dur
alton of the court of Alabama claims to Deem
Der 81, 1885.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Another failure is reported from New York.
The West Side Bank closed its doors Saturday.
Ferdinand Ward has been arrested and is in
Ludlow street Jail. He has made an affidavit in
which he admits his own rascality. and is said
to be preparing a statement that will implicate
others not heretofore mentioned in connection
with the peculiar tinancierng of Ward 4 Grant
JAS ID. Fish, late President of the Marine Bank
has been arrested for Misrepresentation of the
funds of the bank and is now on bail. and war
rants are out for the arrest of John c. Emo,
late President of the Second National Bank,
who is i'll hiding or has absconded. Fish has
unbosomed himself to Il reporter and claims
that he was deceived by Gen. Grant, who as
sured him that the transactions of Ward &,
Grant We're right and straight and the profits
genuine. This will pass for ii Fish story, but
If true it does not eXonerate the late President
of the Marine Bank
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

We suppose it must be true that Howard
owen has son twenty-one years old, but we
had not supposed that Toward himself was
over eighteen.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The Maine Farmer makes the sad announce
ment that the widow of DR.. Ezekiel Holmes.
for many wears the editor of that paper is now,
at the age Of 81, in distressed circumstances
and i'll need Of help. BY the death of her only
daughter, with whom she has been living at
Dover. n. H., Mrs Holmes is left entirely
alone with no near relatives able to care for
her. The proprietors of the Farmer have con-
tributed TO the relief of Mrs. Holmes and will
be glad TO receive and forward any sums. how
ever small, that the readers of the paper may
feel like sending.
George Alfred Townsend, a journalistic free
lance, in writing of the attacks upon Mr.. Blaine
says he is neither friend nor an enemy of that
gentleman, but foresees that if he "be followed
much farther he will be taken up in the strong
arms of human sympathy like many II hero and
heroine of the past and, in conclusion;
| only have to say that | look with the great
est contempt, after long experience, on all
this gloating and dancing over the heart of one
of our strongest and best equipped men, and |
believe that the men who are doing it are not AS
good as Blaine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The Sage of Gramercy Park has had another
visitor who reports Tilden as active as man of
forty. 1t really looks as though he is getting
too frisky for a Presidential candidate.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The GAINESVILLE, Wis, Commercial Union
gives utterance to the following chunk of wis
dom: "The true time to advertise is when trade
who keeps his card in the press every day in
the year, no matter whether business is good or
bad. 1t is as necessary for his name and BUSH
ness to be in the columns of the daily press as
to have it painted on a sign over his door,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

In our local columns will be found the pro-
grammes for the exercises in Belfast and
towns in this vicinity on Memorial Day.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Fuller, of the Courier-Gazette, asks "What
in the world are speckled beauties?' Why,
don't you knOw?-freckled girls
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Gen. Butler has written IA letter defining his
position on the tariff question and has come out
flat-footed for protection.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The run of salmon is light in Oregon this
season, and the pack is likely to show falling
of Of 900 cases.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Over four hundred women now practice
medicine In the United States.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

The Greenback National Convention met at
indianapolis yesterday. Butler probably captur-
ed the crowd.
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M aine M alters.
NEWS AND GOSSIP FROM ALI. OVER THE STATE
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.


NEWS AND GOSSIP FROM ALL OVER THE STATE
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The spring meeting of the Maine Historical
society 6nened at Portland THURSDAY - fternoon
Pres. j. w Bradbury of Augusta. presiding.
The librarian reported many valuable contriblI-
tons. samuel Iongfellow presented valuable
autograph letters from VIM. Ellerv. Fisher
Ame, and Joel Barlow. and Others. with the
petition of Dayton. Mass. to the governor of
connecticut. bearing the signature of John
R,if0 A. ~ VI Noi.n larlioutn anu
npt ITrteIS ana sermons WAS
E1rt :, ~ - - ~ \ i',t oi pol'o ~ ~
fart,', " ~ Ui ~ 'au ~ o ,e 600
fa,,iI ,, - 1+ h Nv t''n ',ie i
n trlo ~ PIf" va, >" WYNN. .iilie
- ia Tol'i iou,eu lialiliHH
R1fo ~ T $500 "lo ii'o>ePi. lillhiiSoh ol
Ua, I,,L W9;ii;7 70 nv ~ 1 .
1iit0i, H ~ ti VI neIlass' ,fau
! - III ,t Wr;i; :He H'e. "'lt " LAM
II. :. " l.il.'IIisoh PaPeEs II pUle
,,ri, i M i'HSii >h' ai,r io
"tieSI ieSH,HGu the heE. oahutl MOODY as lh9
~ Nor in 1-am ,. MI VI
LII "iiu >e i,iois
;o ,l .v Iei ,'it y, LFs
"" were Pnp.'>n-u our oi tlit
bound book published III Maine was issued from
the press at llallowel. Since the commence
ment OF the present century Maine has produced
writers OF no ordinary ability. Mr.. Williamson
was OF the opinion THAI no less than 5000 books
ana pamphlti> exclusive Of public documents,
feiallhS l" Maine or written by Maine authors.
had been published
kulus ~ :. wall. Of i>caSsett. read Il paper
ftia'lnS 70 we scotch ana IRISH attempt at
coionlZtlloh IN N"fth l{ath. giving sketch OF
Inc INDIAN chlct and orator. Wi Yuma. or
Sheepsrot joe, and the ensuing battle Of
georgetown heights.
\ communication WAS received from John
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29
ALL AnoAkD EnE cIIIcA.in.

Tur kcnnebec journal of saturday says
The Maine Blaine Ciub departs for the Chicago
convention next Friday. Names of excursion
lrt> to The convention keep coming in. le>ter-
day -four ncw names were received from Rock
laud. \ party of four will 90 from Belfast
line train from Boston will be composed entire
l} OF Wagner raror cars, with the exception Of
one car from New Hampshire and Rhode Is
land, which will be attached. The Boston q
Albany railroad Will get out a handsome SOU
Yenir time JubIeo Of The train for the club.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Col. Thomas II. Guernsey who i, said to
have originated the term "Coppcrhead" during
the war OF The Rebellion. died in Boston on
Tuesday. IL waS bonn in Bangor Me-. MAY
70. 1881, was graduated at Waervie College
IN lS5l taught school in Alabama. then studied
law in the Harvard Law school. and WAS ad-
United to the bar in Bangor when about ~ wears
Old. becoming the law partner Of Hon. Samuel
H. Blake. He entered actively into political
life and before The breaking out Of the war wa,
a leader among The Democrats. continuing his
leadership a. a war Democrat after the South
crn secession movement eliminated. lie sery-
cd in The STATE Legislature and was on Govern
OF NoMAs staff Aulng the MAr
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29
IN \, %. COTTON EXPOSITION.

ON July ii. the extension of lhc Bangor 4
Pi>yaaquis r;dlroadto Moo>eh head Lake will be
completed. Passengers may then leave Boston
in the evening and reach Moo>enead Lake early
The next afternoon; OF can leave Boston in the
morning and remain in BaGgo: over night.
The contract for The construction of the
Franklin 4 Megtntr Railroad was Thursday
awarded Charles II. Sawyer of Bangor. The
contractor win commence work with large
force soon As the engineering now in pro-
grcSs has sufficiently advanced
The Maine Central railroad will begin run
ming trains to Bar Harbor about July l>t, by
the way Of Ellsworth and sullivan. The new
track l. nearly completed 10 the attrrjown.
The Maine Central DOW operates over j2l
miles Of road.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

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t., .ur.Aa i.- ,vai, I f-,,,put ,,,,. ,,li, ,,,-.
4IaI -,lf-flellon..- Mrs. Dl,il n ,,II,. ,,.., t
Augusta - t.N Iay- as3 fer medical and for weak
ewes. wujcn for sumo lame. ls,t have, been, 81, -,,.
off truuu', to her. sind I,, returned r,,n, ,,,rb
+turs4cd. -.. MIR Edward Moo w. hcC,rs mentioned
hats arrived home from Cait,rula....Alr Cha,
cu-hmau horse took rr.nton, ,I,,, last week ,n5
nan, up-ejting tlc wagon ana himself over an
rmbauamrut alou. eight foct high into tl,. river.
Tur .,nual came a4, without , scratch Tin,
firm of pi,>oy 4 Brown re,,n th,. ,,,,,,.,.in ~,
:: westward direction II l., nome, tI,,t t.i,. .,l
itnr- wherever they ,o,,,. Ior,tr win r,r, h.,t..
Then thcy did Lcrn. l,,,t II, ,lorIlf,i Nv
j,,,.s I,,r.,.r saw. ri. .s,,,. III .o,i.,. m + ,ti
time are double that Of any wear l,r,yt,rs t,ool
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Mr. Eoyntou +, IN ,c,iyrr m, nr,ti,, ,,h, ,t,
,t Good TrrlpIor- win I,,. iuvit.ti,,, ,ot ,,, a.
the street parade .s a lodge. MIR Inb, p PAIN,
lost a valuable colt last week from Ioclis,c 1,hn
colt wa three wears Old und vei,,hn1 ah,,t ,,,l.
Lun,trri pouuds Ills a loss of two hun,IrI l,,.r
at the least
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29
FOR GOVERNOR,
FREDERICK Robe,
OF GORHAM,
The Chicago Convention

FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS,
SETH L.. MILLIKEN 80. ....... of Belfas
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-29

Personal. MIR. Marshall Davis, who has been
i'll, has recovered and Is again upon the streets.
MIR. Fred A. Carrie who Went to Baltimore i'll sch.
Daylight, returned home on Friday. lie SAYS the
voyage was pleasant one particularly up Chesa-
peakc Bay. He also went to Washington and visit
ed the House Of Representatives where he received
the courtesics of Representative Muliken.. Philo
Jersey ESD, Of this city, has been appointed Pub
lie Administrator for Waldo county. Dr. Nloul-
ton, first assistant superintendent of the insane
asylum at Worcester, Mass, was in Belfast last
week, TO engage some one to take charge Of the
kitchen at that institution Dir. Fred Davis from
Ellsworth homeopathic physician, has located in
Belfast, having his office on Phoenix Row Hon.
s. l.. Miiliken writes from Washington to friend
in this city; 81 shall go to Chicago where we hope
to nominate Blaine. His prospects are looking fine
ly"Mr and Mrs. Ernest White, of this city, start
ed Monday for II tour through eastern Maine, and
will give entertainments in the towns visited, open
Ing at Surry. Mr. White has very line baritone
voice Mrs. White will be his accompanist, and
will also give Rotations having improved natural
talent for elocution by course of instruction in
Boston. We commend Mr.. and Mrs. White 10 our
readers in eastern Maine. DR.. Richard Moody
and his daughter, Mrs. A. A. Howes, returned
home on Saturday from Virginia. after an absence
of seven months. Mr.. Charles w. Frederick, of
this city, left on Monday for Chicago and will be alb
sent two or three weeks. He will attend the Ma
honal convention The Bridgeport, Conn, Morn
ing News of Sunday says: "Mr Z. H. Fleming is
Mr.. K. c. Bassick's right hand man, agent and gen
eral supervisor of the numerous west side improve.
ments made by Mr. Bassick Mr.. Fleming is the
right man in the right place. Mr., Geo. o. Bailey
went to Haverhill on Monday to be present at the