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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

For Winter Cough and Group Jadwin's Tar
Syrup is positive and sure cure. No cure, no
pay. % cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Cleveland's declarations to visiting statesmen
from Washington concerning his policy with
regard to appointments have worried the old
time Democrats not little. 1t is said:
He inquired of several of the senator's what
was thought of his late cvil-service letter and
the principles laid down therein. 1t was sug-
gested to him that more than one construction
had been put upon the letter; that it had been
Interpreted, for instance, as not meaning so
much as appeared to those who were not look
ing for place. To this suggestion he replied
very decidedly that the letter meant exactly
what it said, no more and no less, and those
who were undertaking to read between the
lines would find themselves mistaken. He did
not propose removing any Republican official
who had been faithful and attentive to his
duties, and whose administration of his office
was satisfactory to the public, who were imme-
datey concerned. When the terms of such
officers expired he expected, of course, to fill
their place with good men from his own party.
There might be reasons in some cases why this
position should not be adhered to, but under
all ordinary and usual circumstances it would
be the rule.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

We supposed from reading the press reports
that but one woman was concerned in the
shooting of Rossa, but we have seen some dozen
portraits of the avenger, all different and con-
clude there must have been mob of women
after the dynamiter.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

Gen. sam Houston used to say that no man
should come to Washington without bringing
with him ''a turkey-frather fan. bottle of
whiskey and buffalo robe" The modern
Democrats, vino believein retrenchme mt and re-
form, retreuch ou fans and reform ON buffalo
robes, but even up on dtmiiohn in place of
bottle of whskey.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

We have received No. 6. Vol. IL of The Com
ct, neat little paper published by the students
of the kennebunk High School, Fred W. Adams
and John +. Pemher, editors. The following is
IA flash from The Comet:
The X H. S. is the smallest school we know
of that supports a paper; forty-two being the
sum total of our number. Don't sit ON us be-
cause we are little.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

The recent annual dinner of the Boston Fish
Bureau was ''remarkable for the almost entire
absence of fish" The fish dealers preferred
another kind of bait.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

by well-meaning but mischievous friends
will not walk too soon; by the time he
has gained the skill to balance himself he
will be strong enough.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

1t will be observed that while these de-
formities are consequent upon walking
they do not literally depend upon pre-
cocious walking. They are due rather to
the fact that at the time when the child
probably should have been walking his
bones were not in healthy state. Even
when child thus diseased makes no at
tempt to walk but keeps upon "aIl fours"
we sometimes see the arms distorted in
place of the legs.
We may say then, in a general way,
that healthy child, if he be not urged
to walk, and be not placed upon his feet
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

Since the Boston Advertiser became Demo-
cratic organ it has discovered that there is
New South. There was need of regeneration
down there, but it is by no means certain that it
has vet come about.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

1t is admitted that consumption is transmitted
from one generation to another. 1t is also
admitted that Jadwin's Tar Syrup cures it
every time. Sold by all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

Remember a certificate is given with each
bottle of Jadwin's Tar Syrup, four of which
entities you to valuable cookbook. Sold by
all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

1t is estimated thst 10000 cases, or 100000
cans, of domestic sardines are manipulated an
nually from Boston, and Q, 900 900 cases of other
fish
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

Pine tar will kill the parasite that causes con
sumption. Jadwins Tar Syrup contains the
proper quantity and quality. Sold by all
druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26
NUMBER 9.
hard-worked editor has solved the problem of
how to escape from the toll of journalism.

how to escape from the toll of journalism.
EDGAR ALLAN POE. BY George f. Wood
bury. There are those who place low esi-
mate upon Poe's literary merits, and who con-
denim the author for the sins of the man But
the facts that bog graphy after biography of Poe
has been written, and edition after edition Of
his works published, prove that he still retains
hold upon the reading public. Indeed, his
writings bid fair to outlive those of men who
have been awarded a higher place by the
critics. Poe's enemies have depicted him as Il
worthless, reckless. drunken Bohemian, un-
grateful to those who befriended him and Il
source of annoyance to all connected with him;
while friendly pens have declared him to be
more sinned against than SHINING and the vie
tim both of circumstance and misrepresenta-
tion. But, after all, it is Poe the author, and
not Poe the man, that should be considered.
He had inGrmities, no doubt, as most men and
women have, and perhaps did not make the
best use of his talents; but that should be the
source of regret rather than of eensure at this
time. That he was il man of genius must be
generally conceded, despite the hostile few
who condemn alike his prose and poetry.
Some of his stories are uueXcelled of their kind,
and at least two of his poems, The Bells and
The Raven, seem destined to long re- ain place
in our literature. The present biography will,
we believe, be welcomed from the fact that.
unlike those which have preceded it, it is not
written from partisan point of View while
the author has succeeded in obtaining some
new and well authenticated information con-
cerning Poe's actual life. A contemporary saws
further: "Only when necessary, and then but
briefly, has be discussed the ugly scandals that
darken the poets memory. The fact seems to
be that Poe had a sort of angtic-diaboc nature,
which men and women who came into various
personal relations with him were bound to
msread, either us tran,cendantly good or
ourageously evil. Itis left for the unpreiudiced
bographer who never saw the man 10 rocog-
nize that diaboism preduminated in him, and
yet to do him justice. Mr.. Woodbcrry has not
wasted any morbid sympathy on his hero's
career, and yet he has written with uppreciative-
ness and charity. His book gives Us amusing
gmpses of American literature in the first
blush of It's crudity. As Il record Of Poes
literary works, and an analysis of his literary
theory, it leaves nothing 10 be desired. E.thet-
ically considered, Poe'> literary theory and
methods are well worth studying, and there
will be many critics who will agree with Mr..
Woodberry that the literary charm OF his best
work is complete and argue tuerefrom that it
is the lack of moral ideal which condemns
him to secondary place in he world Of letters
American Men of Letters Series. With por-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

ANY dealer will refund the money if Jad-
wins Tar Syrup doesn't cure you. Try it. Sold
by all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

Congressman Hit, of Illinois, is said to be
worth S3.000,000.
That's lucky Hit.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

The editor of the Brunswick Telegraph con-
cndes that the ''Sarvant-marms," are ''good for
dyspepsia but trifle hard on rheumatism"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26
A Walking skeleton.

Mr.. Z. Springer, of Mecaanicsburg, Pa, writes:
81 was afflicted with lung fever and abscts7 lungs,
and reduced to lcGtking Skeleton. Got tree trial
bottle Of Dr. Kings New discovery ior Consump-
uon, which did me 80 much good that bou%ht a
dollar bottle. After using three tottGs. fomd my
self once more man, completely restored to health,
with hearty nj petite and Il gain Ia flesh Of + ibs
Can aI Richard IL. MoodN~ D4us store and get a
free trial bottle of TINS certain cure for all LING
Diseases. Large bottles Doe and = OO.
A lover gazci on the eyes of his mistress I'LL She
busheI He pressed her hand TO his heart amt
said, My looks have planted roses on your cheeks ,
he who -Ows the seed should reap the harvest.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26
The Massachusetts Fish and Game Assocfa-

The Massachusetts Fish and Game Associa-
ton have adopted the following resolutions:
That, whereas, the fishing industry of the
United States has been brought to the verge of
bankruptcy and ruin by the effects of the pro-
visions of the treaty of Washington. Resolved,
that, in the opinion of the members of this as
sociaton the treaty should not be renewed and
whereas, foreign fishermen are able to catch
fish cent per pound cheaper than it is possible
for American fishermen SO to do.
Resolved, that duty of cent per pound
should be put upon all fish coming from any
foreign country.
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be
sent to our senators and representatives in
Congress.
The recent disclosures concerning the Greel-
ley expedition furnish additional arguments
against sending any more men in search of
the North Pole. The lives and money expend-
ed in this direction ought to suffice, particular
ly as nothing practical can result from such ex-
peditions even in the improbable event of their
success.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26
Maine: Its Agricultural Features and
Capabilities.
BY SAMUEL L. BOARDMAN.

Copyright, 1884, S. L. b.
v.-FORESTRY AND THE LUMBER INDUSTRY.
The total land surface of Maine is 80 800
square miles. There are in the State 2.420, 900
acres of timber and wood land. Pine (Piaas
strobos) and spruce (Picea niyro) are the species
most widely distributed, and in these two varie-
ties the greatest wealth of our forest resources
has heretofore existed. Hemlock (Ts,ga cano-
densls) is distributed largely over fully 100000
acres, although not being the predominant spe-
cies. In 1869 Prof. Walter Wells wrote: ~
''The primeval woods of Maine still cover an
extent seven times that of the famous Black
Forest of Germany at its largest eXpanse in
modern times. The States of Rhode Island.
Connecticut, and Delaware could be lost to-
gether in our northern forests and still have
about each margin of wilderness sufficiently
wide to make Its exploration without COM
pass work of desperate adventure"
According to the census of 1SS0t there were
standing in Maine upon the several river sys-
tens the following quantities of merchantable
pine and spruce on Nav 81. 1880:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-02-26
VH iVVV'
Pine. Spruce.
Feet Feet
River basins. board board

HftHSU7P. TNPH5NTt
St John and its tributaries. 15n00000 400 900 900
Penobcot and its tributaries 900 900 800 600 900
kennebec and its tributaries. 50O0O00U 000 600 900
AndroscogGin and its tribu-
tarics -. ............ 50,00O,000 5O0000,000
Saint CroiX Machias, Nara
guagus, and Union with
other smaller streams. 200, ,OO00 900 50O,OoO,00
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-05-21
Didn't look so well as some"

fhey tel! good story Of a recent horse
Of the parties was French Canadian and The
other local horse jocke, whose forte was
and long had been, sharp bargains. The
French Canadian had horse that he wanted
to swap and the horse man was the first Who
appeared to talk business with him. II il
SAID that the course Of this horse trade was
not smooth. 1t seemed at times to be prac-
tlcaliy extinct and then the chances for a
trade seemed first class. Finally Peter the
owner of the horse, took MS solemn affidavit
as follows:
'.He res good horse and pull well anil
good horse to go,but he don't look as well ss
some horse do"
He reps ated this several times in the course
of the trade and then the bargain was struck
and the horse trader drove away. A little
way W lie road the horse stumbled. Ii was
a short road then to a discovery that the
horse blind In less than an hour Peter
was confronted BY mad horse jockey. The
words Of the trade were repeated again.
Il said reiterated Peter. ''that he was
good horse, and pull well and he ees good
horse u 20 but he don't look as well as some"
bat" was the reply she is stone blind"
.Oai. monsieur said So was the reply.
"He don't look so we'll as some That's what
you call it? See? All, YES. He don't see then
so well as some. That was the best | could
say it in Ingleesh."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-05-21
Quickened Consoienoes.

Georgia has stringent pistol law The
penalty is a forfeiture of the pistol and fine
of $50, and at the discretion of the court,
imprisonment for thirty DAYS. 4 short time
after this law went into effect. Judge Lester
was holding court in one Of the mountain
counties Of North Georgia, and right in the
midst Of the trial Of a case he asked the At
tofneys to suspend few moments, and the
sheriff TO lock the court house door and lcy
no man pass out without permission from
him. Then said the Judge, in his firm deci-
ded way. .'Geutemen, saw a pistol on a
man IN this room few moments ago, and
cannot reconcile il to my sense Of duty as
peace officer TO lei such violation of the
law pass unnotced. 1t may be that it is my
duty to go before the grand jury and indiet
him, but If that man will walk up TO this
stand and lay his pistol aud fine of 81
down here will let him off this time :;
otherwise | will 20 before the grand jury
and testify against him.
The Judge paused. and an attorney who
was sitting down Just before the stand, got
up, slipped his hand IN his hip pocket, drew
out a neat ivory handled Smith x Wesson
six-shootvr and laid - hli down before
the Judge.
This is all right" remarked the Judge,
but YOU are not the man tina, | saw with
the pistol
At ihi, another attorney, sitting immedi-
atey in front OF the Judge, got up and draw
tng out Colts revolver, laid it and -
bill upor the stand.
This is right again said the Judge, 'but
YOU are not the man speak of"
Thcreupon 4 large man just outside of
the bar walked around. ran his arm into his
bosom and drawing out huge old arm,
pistol. laid It and 81 on the stand.
II declare" exclaimed the Judge, III this
don't beat all; YOU have done right, my
ir'enl, but you are not the man that saw
With tie pistol"
This process went on uuiI! nineteen pistU.>
and $40 we're !sins on the judges stand.
Then there was pause. and It appeared as
if the crowd were pretty we'll di,armcd. al
least II there we're any more pistol, IN the
house their owners did not seem dl,pp,rd
10 give them W.
"G-nt.cmrn," sail the Judge, "hrtc a,e
nineteen persons vino have acted Ike men
in this business. bat the mlu that | saw
aith the pistol has not come up ,et; AMI
nov, continued he pulling out his watch
and looking out toward III" far side Of the
court house. II vi. give h,m nHe minute %
accept ms proposition, ani /; hr does u1t
do i, III tn,' time Will point him but rn the
sheriff aal order him y take him ln-p
custody"
Imme.l l'et tNe mea fr,n the hleN plrt
Of the house began to move toward tte
judges stand Oaec they stopped ard
looked nt Zach other. and then canning oS-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-05-21
Fashionable Dogs at Summer Resorts.


Fashionable dogs are beginning to think
where they shall spend the summer. A con-
clave was held during the recent bench
show on this important matter and steps
were then taken TO influence hotel proprie-
tors ~ behalf of helpless pets whose only
sin consists in making their mistresses love
them to, fonaly. A large. fuIl-blooded
English mas,iti -aid he would undertake to
change one landlords mind. for while he
did no, care to live on a hotel piazza or be
cooped up III one room himself he had ac-
quainiances who did, and who would die, if
separated from their devoted slaves who al
ways passe the season at watering place re-
sorts. A fox terrier admitted he enjoyed see
ing lit- at Newport and Saratoga, and he
should persuade his people to go elsewhere, If
ne and Pug could not accompany them. There
was Il general howl % approval at these de-
termined sentiments. the Newfoundland
even joining in. though as was remarked. it
was perfectly dlsin,erested on his part, as
nobody ever thought to take him travelling.
Life is bard enough at best, in these
cities said Gordon setter. "and we ought
to be allowed our fling out of town. although
as general tnins never found hotel
pleasant place to live
People are always waking over you it
YOU throw Yourself down for snooze on
The piazza, and when a timber dog like my
self jumps up he i very apt to upset baby
pr twist aronnd a ,aiy's skirts and make her
scream. Somehow or other we settlers
hounce about a good deal and knock things
over when least expected, and for that rea-
son hate to be out of my own house. If
break 4 vase or chew up an India rug at
homs, It is nobody's affnr but my masters,
while in hotel every miserable little break
age counts" Hear. hear \" barked his
companions. And the beasty landlord
.ay>. 'Diat that animal NV friends
interrupted a solemn pug, with large fanl-
', "the landlords are quite right. as far as
YOU are concerned. Big dogs are in the
way. | have been there and know that they
never troublc well bred little dog who has
. sensible weII-brrd owner Ms chief anx-
.rty now j. tu fni homes for these precious
children " mine among people who, while
.avlng them. dryo,cIiy as they deserve, will
not iniuIGe them, too much, and thus make
them obp"N,oIS 10 strangers. Thev-' Bat
the pus stopped abruptly on hearing pro-
IpngeI scores from every kennel. She had
preached her an Hence 10 sleep. hut a caniue
reporter had taken down minutes of the
meeting. au cnp.c> Are 10 be- matted TO
every ~Hnn-r lsnl.or! N lhr United States
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-05-21
Miscellaneous.
Joe Tolou's Col:tship.

Tit >roEN nF AN UNCOMMON COMMON
~TN>E MArrH
Inr weather had been yer, cold even for
January. For DAYS unbod, had stirred ou;
unless compelled ., nee, ssity. aud have no
doub; our dear mother had lonsed many
time, for change which would allow ner
noisy children to exercise their lungs ard
muscles gu. of doors
At last the change came Daring the
forenoon the temperature indicated a ri>c
and about midday the ''oId woman up in the
SKY began emp',lrg her feather beds"
Tack and fast the DOWN flake, fell
wrapping every tree and shrub in garment
OF pare white. and mIkin. even the stake
and-Tlder fences. the log barns and corn
cribs things Of beauty which were too truly
Toys not 20 last forever
Hastily We children were clad in coats,
scarfs, millrn, and all the paraph-rnalia 1f
outer garments which loving mothers pro
vide and insist upon bein. worn despite the
protests Of the wearef< At last We wer.
free and out upon the hill near by, where
there was grand sport liding. snowballing
and making snow men.
The afternoon slipped quickly BY, the
snow ceased failing. and the evening was
settling down clear and cold. when upon the
opposite hilltop there came in sight far
mer's box sleigh drawn By span Of bay
horses. Hastily We drove our >leds to the
foot Of the hill and reached II just IN time
for hitch" Ire driver of this establish
ment was in novi>e visible. The han!
which guided the team seemed no, a hand
but huge wad Of buck skin and yarn, and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-05-21
TAe Doomed Sparrow,



rul NntNa oNE~.
>1 rhr -n4lrin D. doomed ll America
prt R.I-~ly AZ ,hrr at. nnf rxa,pcra
.-i r,.,> IT, afr I. rl~. IN t1rcc auI arltr tnr
nrni"ut ta,alrr trnn lhrr shores. Al
clu "a, l. ,rl tiem uv. AINef,- r.>ttI-
.lo..> .r u:a.lA".a-l leti -1o.-ll", may ktu pro-
:r,.ut,. At th- >ptrrnN>, now tnat lHry
nav, Lut footing, Wal - on adding ~
thyl. nIllh :Jr I'VE. lnl ryrr. \, tnr -Il.
powder. pai>nn "a lui! traps. the, dII. III
nn ITEM laif rihtr ,tIabyni, th- >rIr..t
ArAb, never NV, t.r pour sparrow HIt1uIt
:iinI ~tone 1ri th- SPAR 'ws c"4ui ec.lp,r
DO. .Eh', # !. l.,li1l II they gathered ~ Il
co,rs. War4 rhr farmer hre, ht, 1.4ni-f-
ba,~ At ola. tne result g.. ollv 10 >i.i..e -ut.
ite hn.t 4 uuu!tri more. \ htsle IN III.
potato lid may send tur cr,H> IA alarm lu
aew pastures put Ih- sparrow h4HI, bl,
ae,t olt NJ ID. Learned professors, wlih
thetr thrurl i ot determination, iain as II tiie
Buhemln ID birds wrre some liriing u s,-
ciety. aul md not had 10 lh,rt. IIf an hpr-
r,i living since tie dat> when professor,
Arle not
Wlh the ,parfos it j. strictly ca,a OF
The >ur>l,a, nf the titte>l. Iult Is Knocked
ntu MS >mil. head al au cary age, AMI ns
accent, the grim fact with TIE inionifthI-
.i- -At-hrlrlrduv>, that - seldom character
izr> professors, "nln't b. ulc- ablu. Naur
food, " is ane pf the tr,J m,Nlm> t1a' gsrct>
him on leaving tn shell. In sparrow
IN the neishhjrhoud Of N, bedroom have
long sine concluded tina, | haze not enough
IN m. 20 be dangerous. aud last wear granted