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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19
THE POSTAL LAWS.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO GO INTO EFFEC


IMPORTANT CHANGES TO GO INTO EFFECT
JULY FIRST.
The Post Office Department has re-
celved Inquiries from all quarters as to
the new legislation in the Post Office
Appropriation bill. 1t was not possible,
Oh account of the changes made in con
ference, to ascertain what the changes
as to the postage were until the bill had
been officially printed. a certified copy
OF the bill, furnished by the State De
partment, has Just been received from
the Government Printer. The following
are the Important changes which will
take effect beginning with July 1, 1885 ::
First-The weight of all single rate
letters Is Increased from one half ounce
each, or fraction thereof, to one ounce
each, or fraction thereof The same in
crease Of weight is allowed for drop
letters, whether mailed at stations where
there is free delivery or where carrier
service is not established.
7Second-All newspapers sent from the
office OF publication, including sample
copies, or when sent from news agency
to actual subscribers thereto, or to other
news agents, shall be entitled to trans
mission at one cent per pound, or frac-
ton thereof, the postage to be prepaid
l his IS reduction Of one-half cent from
existing rates
Thlrd-Any article in newspaper, or
other publication. may be marked for
observation, except by written or printed
words, without increase Of postage.
sal IL,
value OF ten cents may he issued, which
when attached to letter, in addition to
the lawful postage thereon, shall entitle
the letter to immediate delivery at any
place containing four thousand popula-
ton, or over according to the federal
census, within the carrier limit Of any
free delivery office, or within one mile Of
the Post Office Of any other Post Office
coming within the provisions Of this law,
which may, in like manner, be designat-
ed as special delivery Office that such
specially stamped letters shall be deliv-
cred between Z o'clock A. NJ. and mid
night that book shall be provided, in
which the person to whom the letter is
addressed shall acknowledge its receipt
that messengers for this special delivery
.'i " w pow eighty POI CtIltulll Ol the
face value OF all the stamps received and
recorded in a month, provided that the
aggregate compensation paid to any one
person for such service shall not exceed
thirty dollars per month, and provided
further that the regulations for the de-
livery OF these specially stamped letters
shall in no way interfere with the prompt
delivery of letters as provided by exist
ing law or regulations.
These are all of the provisions of the
new law which make changes in relation
to postage. The Government has doub
led the weight which may be carried for
two cents has reduced the postage one
halt on newspapers sent from publication
offices, and has provided that a letter for
ten cents additional may be immediately
delivered by special messenger at any
time between seven o'clock in the morn
ing and midnight The friends of this
special stamp feature expect that it will
materially add to the revenues.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19
KANSAyS NEW LIQUOR LAW.

The double-ribbe iron-clad, copper
plated prohibition law passed at the last
session of the Kansas Legislature, went
into effect last Saturday. Dispatches from
various points indicate that the saloon
men are divided as to what stand they
will take. Some are defiant, but others
have gone out of business. In Atkinson
the county attorney, who, under the
new law, is whole grand jury all by
himself, has notified that all saloons and
wholesalers of liquor doing business on
and after Monday March "a, will be
prosecuted under the law. 1t is believed
that this will settle the saloon business
SO far as the city is concerned. People
along the Missouri line will not suffer
much, but those in the interior have been
employing the week just passed in lay
ing in large stocks of ardent liquids in
anticipation of thirsty days to come.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19
An analysis of the vote of the Grant

An analysis of the vote of the Grant
Retirement bill shows that twenty four
members of Congress from the South ia
vored it, while fifty eight voted against
it, Thirty nine members from that sec
ton failed to express an opinion on the
measure North Carolina, Alabama,
Mississippi and Tennessee did not give
single vote in favor of the bill, while Del
aware and Missouri were the only States
which did not give votes against it. In
view of these facts, it seems to be little
premature for Northern democratic pa
pers to be calling upon the whole nation
to applaud the magnanimity Of the ex-
Confederates in aiding in the passage of
an act of simple justice to the General of
the Union armies.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19
A SENSATION IN A CHURCH.

VIM. Williams, a Welsbmap, entered
Arch street Methodist church in Allie
ghany City Sunday night during the SER
vices and assaulted his wife, who was a
member of the congregation. Williams
struck her several times before anyone
could interfere, and ran out of the
church, pursued by a number Of persons
who captured him after IL long chase and
took him to the central station. He was
sober, and refused to give any explana-
ton for the assault. The episode caused
great excitement and almost a panic
among the members of the congregation.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19
Some instructive statistics have re-

Some instructive statistics have re-
Gently been collected by the supernten-
dent of the Massachusetts Reformatory
for Women. Out of 200 women brought
there by drink, l2s began their down
ward career with beer, 81 with whiskey,
20 with wine and 8 with gin. Ninety
one began at the houses of acquaintance,
and GA in saloons. Sixty seven out of
the 200 were Irish, and SO were Irish
Americans. Most of these women had
become steady tipplers, progressing nat
urally from beer to whiskey.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19
JEFFERSONIAN SIMPLICITY.
MR.. BLAINE AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
A PICTURESQUE ACCOUNT OF MR. BLAINE's
CALL ON THE PRESIDENT

A PICTURESQUE ACCOUNT OF MIR. BLAINES
CALL ON THE PRESIDENT.
The New York Times has the follow
ing dispatch from Washington, Friday
few minutes before five o'clock Friday
afternoon, when the White Honse was
nearly emptied of visitors and after the
gas had been lighted and the shades
drawn in the library, where the President
receives his callers, a gentleman walked
brlskly up the western approach from
Pennsylvania avenue. He was a man of
little more than the average height, of
sturdy build, of strong features. full grey
beard and gray hair, complexion color
less, and eyes of keenest brown. His
heavy overcoat was buttoned closely, for
the day was chilly one, with occasional
flakes of snow. As he walked up the
steps of the porch, he glanced around
quickly, and then bowling to the atten-
dants at the door, he passed through the
vestibule toward the left and assembled to
the aDteroom leading t. the apartment
in which the cabinet meets. The Presi-
dents messenger, Mr.. Loetfler, who
knows everybody, knew this distinguish
ed visitor, and bowed respectfully as he
visitor passed into the cabinet room and
back to the rear, where door opened into
the library. The President had been lis
tening to a long talk by Senator "Joen
Brown of Georgia, who had been shown
out by the main door. AS he turned to
walk back to his desk the new visitor en-
tered from the Cabinet room with Private
Secretary lamont, and moment later
President Cleveland and James G.. Blaine
were meeting for the first time and were
shaking hands as cordially as if they had
never been opposing candidates in one
of the most closely contested political bat
ties ever fought in this country. Mr..
Blaine was not an unexpected visitor He
had asked for an appointment to suit the
Presidents convenience, and had been
asked to come at the hour when the
President would be least likely to be in
terrupted. His visit was not hurried
one. He stayed long enough to congrat-
ulate Mr.. Cleveland, to explain his alb
sence from the Inauguration ceremonies
caused by the death of bis sister in Balti-
more, and to entertain the President, as
be does every one he meets, with brisk
conversation about men and things. 1t
Was Mr. Blaine's first visit to the White
House since the winter of 1888
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19

Gen. Gor9on's family has decided to publish
his diary in full.
Trade dollars are worth "a cents each at the
Philadelphia mint.
The emigration from Ireland in 1884 fell off
nearly forty thousand.
1t is reported that Italy's relations with Ger
many are somewhat clouded.
The sale Of Western dressed beef at auction
IN Boston was inaugurated Friday.
The strike Is ended on the International and
Great Northern branch Of the Gould system.
the company having acceded to the demands of
the men at Palestine, Texas.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19

In the Hazen court martial, at Washington
Friday, a sensation was created by the charge
that the secretary of war had inspired the news
paper articles against General Hazen.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19
MERELY MENTIONED.

1t is thought that George B. Mcclellan
OF New Jersey may be appointed minister
to Italy.
VIM A. Cromwell, of York county, is
mentioned for the fourth auditor of the
treasury. Mr.. Cromwell was formerly
chief clerk of that bureau.
Joe Blackburn says there are Sc, 600 ap-
plicants for office in Kentucky and that
the other able bodied Democrats of the
State are engaged in writing letters in
behalf Of the 30, 900.
David Dudley Field said the other
day II wouldn't take any office and
all talk Of me in that connection is non
sense. | wouldn't go to England as min
lister for a gift of the British Islands"
A petition for the appointment Of Hon.
Bion Bradbury as collector Of the port of
Portland, is circulating among the law
Yers of Portland, and has been generally
signed by those of both parties.
The Democratic Interpretation of civil
service reform at Washington, as illus
trated last week in the removal of Treas
ury Appointment Clerk Trevitt, occasion
ed some surprise among those who look
ed for high minded execution of civil
service laws on the part of the new ad-
ministratiOn.
Representative S. s. Cox, of New York,
is allowing his name to be used in con-
nection with the Turkish Mission. 1t is
stated that he is tired of Congressional
life, and if be is rendered the position
would resign his seat and accept it. He
would like to visit Turkey and write a
book about it in his entertaining style.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-03-19

A little instance of buying where you
can buy cheapest" comes from free trade
England. The plan to carry water by
pipe line from Suakim to Berber is a most
excellent one, and it was reported day
or two ago that American pipe, which is
far superior to any made elsewhere. was
to be used, but one of the terms Of the
contract is that 1.-THE pipe shall be of
English manufacture" That is to say,
free trade England takes good care to
protect its own pipe manufacturers.
Hartford Post
Morning journal and courier., 1885-02-19
Fair Haven
WaIIfnUf0rd.

The meeting of the fire department, which
was to have been held on Monday evening,
was postponed until tonight, on account of
the inclemency of the weather.
Charles Olmstead, who died on Sunday,
was buried Tuesday in North Haven.
Henry Williams, who resides near the Air
Line depot, fell on Monday and injured him
self severely.
Durham Durham and Billy Taylor took
part in the exercises of Red Cross lodge IN
New Haven on Monday evening.
There was an interesting barrel race at the
rink on Tuesday evening between George
Kahl. Louie Bernatche and Willie Talbot.
Bernatehe won the race, with kahl second
and Talbot third On Thursday there will
be an interesting game of polo between the
employees of Simpson, Hall, Miller q Co. 9
fectory and R. Wallace & Sons factory, ana
on Saturday evening there IS TO DO grand
fancy dress carnival.
George 81. Wilkinson and John A. Cook have
purchased the bus "Da1sy" and VIII soon
commence running daily route between the
plains and uptown.
The directors of the Gas company held a
meeting Tuesday afternoon at l.. M. Hun-
bard's law Office.
John A Cooks team ran away on tuesday
and wrecked one of his express wagons.
The borough officers met on Tuesday even
ing and communication was received from
the residents of the plains setting forth tnist
they had been damaged by water h!llng cell
lars, ETC. They claim the borough is respon-
sible on account of insufficient sewerage and
ask that some action be Ia
ken toward remedying the evil.
The paper was signed by L. Hoey, P: Fryer,
B. F. Curran and William Fitzgerald. The
matter was laid over until the next meeting.
Bills amounting to S75 were paid. A com
munication from Simpson Hook and Ladder
Co. giving the inventory of their property at
s1OS 90 1-ao ,rooaiznd and accaOt0d BQrp6SSeS
Morse and Rich were appointed a COMMITTEES
to attend to the road near Wallace's bridge,
and the meeting then adjourned.
Feb. 1S.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-02-19
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

A Hearing On the Extension of
Union Avenue To Spring street.
A meeting of the Board of Public Works
was held last evening, His Honor Mayor
Holcomb presiding.
1t was voted to ask the Seleotmen to meet
with the Board at the first meeting in March
for the purpose of selecting bridge tender
for Quinnipiac bridge
The clerk was directed to notify parties i'll
interest to remove Entertainments on Win
chester avenue near Sachem street.
The order for the extension of Union ave-
nue. from Carlisle street to Spring street wss
next considered. Parties in interest were
heard. George Hotchkiss was opposed to the
proposed improvement, as were also John w.
Collins, Burton Mansfield and Elizabeth
Malloy. President Watrous, of the New
York and New Haven railroad, did
not seriously object to the pro-
posed improvement. Charles H. Webb, reI-
resenting the Sheffield estate, said he would
not oppose the improvement provided he
was compensated for land taken. James
Whately for himself, Patrick Hackett and
Bridget Foley opposed the improvement if
there was a cut or change of grade to be
made in Putnam street. Several other par
ties living on Putnam street opposed the i'm
provement if change of grade was to be
made on that street.
= The Board voted to recommend the layout
as shown on the map and instructed the
clerk to draft a vote to be submitted to the
Court of Common Council
Morning journal and courier., 1885-02-19
Thursday, February 10. 1855.
YALE NOTES.

As to commencement speakers-PrO-
Senior Committees.
E. Brandagee 's6 has gone home on account
of sickness.
The junior promenade committee were pho
tographed together by Pach on Tuesday.
Those wishing to attend the Y. NJ @. A.
convention at Harvard can obtain 1ound-triP
tickets for SIS.
The faculty will decide next week Saturday
whether the commencement speakers will be
limited to high stand men or not.
Kellogg '93 is to have charge of the male
quartette which will furnish music at the
Dwight Place church next year.
One of the senior political economy books,
the Finance Report, has arrived. The two
others will follow immediately.
1t is reported that President Porter will
not be able to take part in the discussion on
the classics before the Nineteenth Century
club
The New York Herald reports that Mr.. w.
H. Bishop, the novelist, is a prominent can
didate for the chair of English literature that
is vacant here.
The Harvard Cooperative society will con-
C1nu6, SUBSCRIPTIONS having Doou Iuetuo eHoO
nearly cover the required six hundred dol
lars.
A quintetse composed of Messrs. Q. Strong,
F. Strong, D. A. Jones, Adler and Knowlton
gave concert in Milford Tuesday evening.
It was postponed from Monday evening on
account of the storm.
Prof Brewer gave lecture last evening in
Linonia Hall on Sanitary Science" This Is
a continuation of the Phi Beta Kappa course,
which has been we'll attended and heartily
enjoyed by the college.
The Princeton nine will be chosen by the
captain and subject to the approval OF
graduate committee, and in cases OF dlsa,
greement the undergraduate committee Will
decide the matter.
The senior clsss net yesterday afternoon
and during two hours and quarter OF pal
loting elected the following committees: For
class promenade, Messrs. Parsons, George,
Baird, Keogh. Gale, Bradley, Colt, Way and
Ely. Glass day committee, Messrs. Sander
son, Barnes, Heaton. Napier, c. Carhart and
Platner. COMMITTEE for class supper,
Messrs. ]. Flanders, J. Buel, Merrill, Foster
and H. Green, Glass cup committee, Messrs.
Cross, Schu1tze and Blake. Ivy committee,
Messrs. Strong, Ellis! and Noyes. Glass sec
retarv Mr. F R. Sllfp1nan
Morning journal and courier., 1885-02-19
Mrs. CANDLES Death.

Mrs. William Gamble, who died from the
effects of Paris green, taken last Friday, was
buried by her relatives from the almshouse
yesterday afternoon.
Coroner Bollman thinks that quantity of
poison was taken and considerable of it was
thrown off her stomach by vomiting during
Saturday, but the deadly effects penetrated
the vital parts to such an extent that her
death was long and lingering. The coroner
of her neighbors in not calling physician
when told by Mrs. Gamble that she had taken
Paris green. Her death might have been
prevented if she had received medical treat
Morning journal and courier., 1885-02-19
Compensation for Land at the
Intersection OF Clay and Mon


rT1o the Honorable Court of Common Cornell of
Il the City of New Haven't
The Board of Compensation, to whom was re-
date the 18th day Of December, A. D. 1884, hereby
That we caused reasonable notice to be given to
the f b ca and he did SO
pear with legal counsel, and had full opportunity
to make complete statement OF his claims against
We Visited the locality of the piece of land Of the
Streets with Blatchley avenue, and carefully exam
ined the boundary lines of the same and the street
We have examined the records and maps on file
in the Town Clerks Office, the maps and layonts in
Works, and have referred to the records of the
Board Of Compensation in reference to the assess
ments upon property owners for the ayouts or the
widening, and extension of the three
several streets which enclose and bound the said
piece of land all sides. And as result OF our
1st. That the petitioner has received no damage
from the City Of New Haven for which he is emit
tied to receive compensation.
ular piece of land which is bounded northeriy on
Clay st. not than eight on Batch
" and southerly by Monroe street, not exceeding
seventeen feet and contains in quantity not more
than sixty -four square feet.
In view of the foregoing it appears to this Board
that the small triangular piece of land in question
any individual owner. but would be of some value
to- the public as part Of the highway w W ++ou
we respectfully recommend the adoption of the ac-
Respectfully submitted the ssth day of January,
A. D. 1885.
3. F; M az SEE I D;,,,,c, Board Of
| Ordered-That the City Clerk be- and he is hereby
| directed to draw his order the City Treasurer
for the sum of twenty five dollars and deliver the
same to the said Shannahan whenever, within thir
ty days after the date of the approval of the order
he shall deliver to said City Clerk good and suff-
Gent deed of his triangular piece of land at the in
tersection of Clay and Monroe streets with Blatch
| ley avenue said deed to be drawn subject to the
approval Of the Corporation counsel
Court of Common Council City of New Haven
| Read. report accepted, and order passed.
Approved February IA, 1885
A true copy of record. Attest:
f173 TIMOTHY J, CROWLEY, CITY Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-02-19

The chief topic of conversation at present
is the proposed annexation of part OF our
territory to the town of Waterbury. The
friends and opponents of the measure were
to have had a hearing, before the legislative
committee at Hartford last week Tuesday,
but it was postponed till the oath OF the pres
ent month.
The singing school led by Horace Kettle
ton is well attended. The scholars are max
ing good progress.
The choir rehearsal was not held Saturday
evening, owing to the snow storm.
Rev. Mr.. Davis, of Waterbury, occupied
the desk at the Advent chapel last Sabbath,
delivering picture sermon which was
listened to by good audience.
Mr. Luther Morse, one of our Oldest cltl-
zens, is reported quite low.
Mr.. Noyes Meira, of Seymour, is visiting
at Mr. Minor Blackman's.
The heavy rain of Monday followed by a
sudden fall of the mercury has made travel.
ing difficult, owing to the large quantity OF
ice on the road. February 10.