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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31
Wendell Philips on the Boston Advertiser

In a speech delivered by Wendell Phillips in
1871 he told the story of a worker in an Eng
fish cotton mill who discovered Il valuable Sc
cret by which the proprietor, Robert Peel, the
father of the great Sir Robert Peel, attained an
immense fortune. The workman was content
with $40 week and quart of beer a day dur
ing his life. Said Mr. Phillips: "Our civiliza-
ton would have lifted up Dick with Robert
Peel, would have given him possession of all
that wealth and leisure and society could do for
him, would lift up his children in the foremost
ranks Of civilized man. Now, gentlemen, the
civilization OF the Daily Advertiser would have
left Dick over his beer in cottage" 1t was
the Boston Advertiser to which Mr.. Phillips re-
TERED, and that paper is to-day the enemy of
the workingmen and women of this country,
and If its free trade ideas should prevail they
would be reduced to the condition of the pau
per aborers of Europe.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31
Names Resources and Capabilities

We published some time since brief sum-
mary of the special report of the Agricultural
Department on ''The climate, soil, physical re-
sources and agricultural capabilities of the
State of Maine,' prepared by S. l.. Boardman,
Esq, of Augusta, but have not before had op-
portunity to commend the report congratu-
late the author on the successful result of his
lators. The ground indicated by the title is
most thoroughly covered and the information
Is so clearly and concisely given that it is
both easy to read and remember. The crcula-
ton of such productions as this outside of the
State can not fail to be of great benefit to
Maine, while our own people will find much
that is new and useful in Mr. Boardman's
pamp hlet.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

We are indebted to Messrs. Root & Tinker
New York, for Il new engraving entitled ''Rep
resentatve London Journalists in which por
traits of the following editors are shown or
fac smile first pages of their respective jour
mails: John Walter, of the London Times, II
Labouchere. of Truth, Edmund Yates, of the
World, W. II. milford, of the Standard, j. R.
Robinson, of the Daily News, J. L. Latey, OF
the London Illustrated News, F. c. Burnand,
of Punch, Frederic Greenwood, of st. james
Gazette, VIM. l.. Thomas, of the Graphic, G
A. sala, of the Daily Telegraph, Edward
Lloyd, of the Daily Chronicle. 1t is very fine
piece Of work.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The Prog. Age of last week again placed it.
self on record in defence of the State steal
That performance lost the Democratic party
in Maine good many supporters, has sent
ment, and furnished the darkest chapter in the
political history of our State. A paper must
be lost to all sense of decency, or else fancy the
people have exceedingly short memories, to
defend at this time the rascality of the Fusion
conspirators.
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BELFAST.
BEDFORDS.
sCORE BY INNINGs.

Belfast ::..,...,........ rs e.,
Bedfords...............O o u u ! o 0-I
Time of game, %. Runs earned, Belfast First
base onrerrnrs, Belfast ., BtstOris 4 First base
ON balls Belfast 3. Total called balls on Dilwurth
10, Anderson and Frederick IN Strrck ont by Dill.
worth 10, by Anderson and Frederick 3. Total
strikes called on DiwOrh IS, Anderson and Fred
erick H. Left on bases Belfast Z, Bedfords ). Two
base mt Thompson. Home run, Thompson. Double
plays, Beltast2. PASSED. balls, kuOwllon B. keegau
{. Wild pitches, Anderson 4. Umpire, ;. A. Par.
Eer. scorer, Geo. L. Heating.
keegan Of the Bedfords, the catcher. was really
a fine ball player, and performed all the work OF
the visitors. But the club was paraIyzed from the
start.
ON Friday a picked nine from Bangor came to
Belfast and engaged our bows. While the club did
not get run the was far superior to the Ros.
ton crowd. The difficulty with the Bangors was
they could not catch to Dilworth's pitching The
visitors were accompanied by large number of
their lady friends, who much Interested In the
game. The Bangors went to the bat first, but were
quickly put out, During the entire game but two
men reached the first base one of whom was put
out before reaching third and the other was left on
third, They were gentlemen, good ball players
hut were out-played by the home nine. F. f. Cot.
treil, third baseman of the Belfast club made the
handsomest catch Of the day. He caught with one
hand hot ball from the bat that was not over six
inches from the ground. 1t was very handsome
stop The last innings for the BangOrs was PLAYED
IN one amt three-fourths minutes kn0wton, the
catcher of the home team, took his position close
oehlnd the bat, and DilwOrth put in the balls "a
though they were shot out of a gun. Three men
of the Bangor team went to the bat and struck out
IN rapid succession. At the close of the game the
visitors 7ud, "WhCn we go home our people will
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

Persons who have travelled through Mass;,-
chusetts on business or pleasure, talking poll.
ties only incidentally, are astonished at the
number of Republicans who won't vote for
Blaine. They think there is a big surprise
party coming off in November. Boston Her.
aid
We know of large number of persons who
recently travelled through Massachusetts on
pleasure and were astonished at the number of
Democrats who will vote for Blaine. The sur
prise party will come off in November, but the
Boston Herald and other free trade organs
will not enjoy it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

We print in full on the first page of this
weeks Journal the letter of Gen. Logan accept.
ing the nomination for the Vice Presidency
1t gives no uncertain sound on the questions OF
the day, as Gen. Logan is in the habit of saying
what he means and meaning what he says
Coming from the ''illiterate" representative OF
the ''riff-raff', as the Independents are wont tc
call Gen. Logan and the majority of the people
in this country, the letter should have, and
will receive, an attentive reading,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

We are confronted with the Democratic
party, very hungry, and, as you may well be-
definite principle; party without any distinct
National policy which it dares present to the
country; party which fell from power as
conspiracy against human rights, and now at
tempts to sneak back to power as a conspiracy
for plumber and spoils. [Harpers Weekly.
Thus wrote George William Curtis few
weeks ago; now he is himself one of the very
hungry and very thirsty crowd; member of
the party which is attempting ''to sneak back
to power as a conspiracy for plumber and
spoils."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The Independents claim that the action of a
convention is not binding upon those who par
ticipate in it, but when they held their so-called
conference in New York last week no one was
admitted without singing pledge to subvert
their private judgment. The New York Trib-
une well says of this performance; mo poll
tica gathering has been held for years at which
the cut and dried methods of the most odius
machines were employed more fully. At no
other political gathering this year of either
party has freedom of speech or of action been
completely denied"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31
Blame in Name.

Our correspondence from Bangor, showing
the condition of parties in Maine and indicating
the possibility of Il Democratic victory there,
merits particular attention. N. Y. Herald.
1t does. And those who give it particular
attention will wonder that any one should be
found to write, or any newspaper to print,
statements so erroneous and absurd as are to
be found in this letter. In this connection an
interview with Senator Rust published in the
Kansas City Times is pertinent. He was ask
ed:
rs there any hope of carrying Maine?o
"That would defeat the ticket" said Senator
Rust smiling. at beat Hancock in 1885,"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

At recent Republican flag raising in East
port. Mr.. A. II. Kelley, formerly of Belfast,
now of Boston, delivered a ringing address. In
which the issues of the campaign were ably
presented and an overwhelming victory at the
polls predicted. The Sentinel published an ex-
cellent report of the speech.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The Boston Globe is very much shocked
anent the disclosures concerning Gov. Cleve-
land, but before the convention, when the
Globe was working for Butler, it charged that
"Mr. Cleveland has quite too large family for
bachelor,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

Plaisted's New Age is disturbed by the state
ment of the Boston Advertisers Augusta cor
respondent that Mr.. Miliken will ''come out
with clean majority of 25,000'' at the coming
election. This was of course slip of the pen
or Typographical error, and should have read
1900; but the New Age is too thck-headed to
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

Says the Portland Press: Henry Ward
Beecher says he believes public man should
be, like Caesars wife, above suspicion. Then
why does Mr. Beecher not act upon his belief
and cease to thrust himself before the public ?
The people are not so deeply interested in his
motives for voting for Cleveland that he needs
to explain them every few days.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

Is Henry Ward Beecher in a position to
question any mans moral character? We think
not. That he should support Cleveland is not
surprising. Judging from recent disclosures
concerning Cleveland's private character he
and Beecher are ''birds of a feather"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The Kansas City Times says that our Senator
Rust chad Il hand in the architecture of the
Democratic platform" We thought as much.
1t is of what might be called the pig-sty order
OF architecture, with the trough in the back
ground-a long way back-and hungry Demo-
Gratis in the foreground wondering when they
shall get there.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The Prog. Age is still seriously disturbed be-
cause the journal reported the recent Green
back conference in this city with the fullness
and accuracy that characterize its reports of
other political meetings, while that paper dis
played its usual lack of enterprise aud merely
ridiculed the men it has failed to carrg into the
Democratic camp. No doubt the Age has had
cause to regret that it stigmatiZed the Green
hackers as san insignificant lousy crowd and
1t is eavoring to work off its discontinue
by attacking the journal but the charges upon
which it impugns the yeracity of this paper
are pure fabrications of its ovTi, with no
foundation in fact, and to all who read the two
papers carry with them their own refutation.
If the journal is. as the Age declares. ga little
two-penny sheet" we know of no coin by
which to measure the Age in comparison with
the journal, whether regards size, circula-
ton, business, or amount and interest of mat
ter published If Mr. Rust does not return
home soon the briefess barrister whom report
says is airing his ignorance and egotsm in its
columns will make his paper Il common
laughing stock.
The journal was informed prior to the meet
ing of the National Democratic convention,
that there were grave charges, in an authentic
form, affecting the character of GOV. Cleve-
land, and that in the event of his nomination
they would be made public. They were suisse
quently referred to more or less directly and on
the 2lst were given in detail by paper pub
lished in Buffalo, the home of Governor Cleve-
land. The Independent and religious papers
have, many of them, noticed this scandal and
declared that if the published statements are
true such man is unworthy of support. Thus
far there has been no attempt that we are
aware of. either on the part of Gov, Cleveland
or his friends, to explain or refute these
charges. This silence must be accepted as a
confession of guilt We do not propose to
print the unsavory stories concerning Gov.
Cleveland, but if, as appears to be the case,
they are true, we do not see how any man with
a spark of decency or manliness can vote for
Grover Cleveland for President.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

A whale sixtyfour feet in length was captur-
ed near Squirrel Island recently, but the Squid
has CALAMITY maintained its ground in the face
of this great rival.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The Irish-Americans of New York city held
rousing rally in Chickerng Hall, Monday
evening. Stirring speeches were made in be.
half of Blaine and Logan, and great enthusiasm
prevailed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

John Swinton's Paper, labor organ, con-
tinues to call Gov. Cleveland pet names. 1t
speaks of him in recent issue as "the croco-
die of Albany" and as ga monopoly mercenary
and scrubbv numskull,"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin has sus-
tanned all the provisions of Gov. C. G. Wash
burns will. The widow, who is insane is to
have money necessary for her support, without
limit. The public requests amount to nearly
half million dollars.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31
WHAT MAINE PAPERS SAY.

There appears to be a vein of Soemnitv ran.
ming through the ranks OF PASSPORT Democrats
They have got the man of their choice for 4
presidential candidate. and vet they do moi
seem quite happy. PASSPORT Sentinel.
The Machas Union damu> the Democratic
platform with faint praise, follows: We
have no faith in the utility Of platforms; the
longer the less useful. The only excuse is that
the country is larger; IS States require more
done for them than II. Yet. short platforms
more performing ANA les, promising, is prefer
able.
The Dexter Gazette SAYS of the reported con
version OF the Hon. Josiah Crosby From what
the Gazette could gather it is fam to believe
that Mr.. Crosby would not have supported any
Republican this year. If he believes in free
trade as firmly as he processes to, which he nc
doubt does, there is no reason why he should
vote the Republican ticket. 1t is the platform
he bolts
John NJ. OXnard of Oakland, Il large scytht
and AK manufacturer, and life long Demo
crat, has declared for Blaine. and will vote the
Republican ticket al the approaching election
Plenty of Democratic manufacturers will fol
low suit when 1t daWns upon them, as it vii
before November. that the Democratic pro
gramme looks toward free trade. Press.
No one doubts who wrote Blaine's letter OF
acceptance. Won't il be good thing to have
a president who will be recognized as the lead
ing spirit, in the government. by friend an(
Zoe. James Il. Blaine has never been accuset
by any one, of being anybody's TOOL. If elected
he will be President, and his Cabinet will be
his Secretaries, however brilliant the company
of Statesmen he may call around him. [Phon
Ograph.
The Democrats and crooked Greenbackers OF
| Cumberland county are evidently planning tC
coale>ce on nominations for county officers
Mr.. |. ID. Sawyer, who was beaten for sheriff
| two years ago, has apparently been promised
denomination, and that eminent lab0ring man
Elliot King. is making vigorous fight for the
county attorneysnip with good prospect of get
ting the nomination. Two years ago this coat
ition game failed TO work, and there is no reit
son 10 suppose that it will succeed any better
! this wear. Press
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

Democrats in Maine believe that the State IL
good lighting ground against the Republicans
and are preparing for the State election in Sep.
TENDER. New York Herald.
This item is based on Bangor letter to the
Herald, which merely expresses the belief of
the correspondent. The Maine Democrats who
think there is a chance for carving this State
IN September are scarcer than hens teeth.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

One of the New York Independents Is an ex-
tensive dealer in oleomargarine. Those who
believe in honest butter will vote for Blaine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

A Maine correspondent of the New York
Herald reports our farmers as in sad condi-
ton with starvation staring them In the face.
This will be news to the farmers.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The total expense of the Greedy Relief Ex-
petition is estimated at about 300, 900.
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The fathers-where are they!

The fathers-where are they!
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
A local historian tells us that Elder Faunce
was the last who held the Office of ruling elder
in the church. He was contemporary with
many of the first corners, and from him comes
much of the information we possess about the
localities now venerated.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The Eastport Standard is published weekly.
not monthly, as misprinted last week.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

Moncure i. Conway has bought house in
Washington.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The Boston Advertiser is so very English
that in an obituary of an Englshman 1t does
not consider it necessary to mention his ma
tionaity; while in recording the death of any
one in this country it gives the town or city
and State. The Advertisers limited circula-
ton is evidently intended mainly for export.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

A white alligator has been captured In Miss
issippi. 1t is sacred, of course. [PhiIadelphia
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kElestons... o o 0 -
Time of game 2.35. Runs earned Belfast B. Eaes.
IONS l. FIRST base on balls, Belfast :, Eglestuus
Io'al called balls, ON Dilwortn IS, Fellows and
Pratt l20. Struck out, Belfast ,, Egles.ons IL To-
tai strikes called, on Diworh is, Fellows ami Pratt
a. TWo-Oase hits EglestOns ;. Double PLAYS
tgiesions l. Passed balls, Quinn and Fellows 10.
Wild pitches, Fellows and Pratt 6. Umpire, $ A.
Parke". scorer, Geo. }. Heating.
The kennehec Journal of Tuesday says The
Cushnoc base bah club of this city play the Belfast
nine at the home of the latter sometime this week,
probably Friday. This cannot fail to be highly
interesting game The Belfas,s have the reputa
ton of being as smart Il team as there is In the
STATE and HE Cushnocs have been doing some fine
work of a,e. Indeed, it is asserted that the home
team as now constituted is the best ever raised In
the city and with practice will compare favorablv
with any in the state, The Belfast shoe factory
has club and game between them and the Clerks
IN THIS city may be expected to day. Dilworth,
the Belfast pitcher gave the nine an oyster supper
with ice cream on Thursday evening of last week
Ion Tuesday evening Landlord Weeks of the
American House, treated the Belfast club to a
supper, for which the boys return thanks. w c.
Tuttte photographed the Belfast and Bangor clubs
i'll position at the grounds on Friday. On Tues
day Washburn photographed the Belfast nine in
group on School House common. zee. The Bed
fords went to Lewiston on Friday and were
badly beaten. Visitors say that Belfast does
not fully appreciate its base ball nine that If some
other place possessed it they would go wild over
the boys. The Journal has done its share to give
the nine full credit and believes the team to be the
best in the State... .knowton the Belfast catcher
went to Portland last week and caught on the Port.
land team in its game with the Boston league club
The Boston papers gave him a handsome compli-
ment, and said only for his work the Portlanls
would have done nothing. The Portland Press
said "Knowlton, of the Belfast club, who caught
for the Portlands, was at the bat four times and
made two two-base hits. They were beauties" .
The present is probably the last season the Belfast
club will be together Know lton has entered Phil.
lips academy, and Dilworth, who is receiving very
hattering offers, will no doubt join professional
club With proper training he will make most
effective pitcher The Clerks nine of this city de-
feated picked nine from Searsport on Saturday,
with score of y to 81. The game was played at
the Belfast trotting park
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

The article on Daniel Fisk repubished from
the Boston Globe in Il recent issue of the Jour-
nal is, we are told, full of misstatements and
does great injustice to Il very worthy man, and
to the residents of the eastern part of Waldo
county. We publish in our local columns the
comments of Mr.. Fisk on the Globe correspon-
dent.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31
Single Copies of the Journa

Single Copies of the Journal
may be had at the following places
BELFAST.-,Journal Office. J. S. Caldwell 4 Co.,
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SEARSPORT.-At the Post Office Mr.. G. f.
Adams is authorized to receive subscriptions and
advertisements.
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THE STRAIGHT GREENBAC KERs.
POINTS.

Hon. George P. Wescott is prominently
mentioned as candidate for the Republican
nomination for State Senator from the Portland
district.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-31

No, it is only a scared alligator