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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

THE ICE CROP. THE AGRICULTURAL OUT
LOOK. THE FISHERIES. THE GRANGE, ETC.
Correspondence of the journal.

THE ICE CROP. THE AGRICULTURAL OUT
LOOK. THE FISHERIES. THE GRANGE, ETC.
Correspondence of the journal.
BOWDOINHAM, Jan. -, 1880. We are hav-
ing an open winter. January 50 far has been Il
very mild month. Ice men are hopeful, for
though there is no ice to cut as yet, the mild
weather so far has prevented the formation Of
ice in the States where Maine ice seeks its mar
ket. 1t looks now as though cutting would not
begin until February, and possibly be prolong-
ed into March. There is considerable ice in
store on the kennebec and its tributaries one
and two years old. The time was when single
individuals, small companies, and small opera
lions in ice paid, but it has now become concen-
ira ed in the hands of large companies most of
them cutting and storing here, and handling
and selling in the central and southern seaboard
markets.
Business is generally quiet and prices mod
crate. There was large apple crop, light
hay and potato crop, a fair grain and corn crop,
Beans are not 50 largely planted and raised a.
in Waldo CO.; neither are potatoes. Dairying
Is Il leading industry, the surrounding markets
of Bath, Brunswick, Richmond, Lewiston, Au-
gu>ta and Portland caii for aud afford good
places to sell all farm products. Lewiston Is
the best place for rus TO buy corn, grain OF feed,
being the termiuu, of the Grand Trunk Rail
way in this directions and through freight> from
the west are not subject to the Maine Central
local tariff As is the case with places east of Por-
land or Lewiston,
Considerable fishing i carried on at certain
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

Speaking of the demands upon the late Abner
Coburn, the Brunswick Telegraph says: cat
the present rate of besieging the wealthy and
charitable man death must come to him with
redoubed terrors, for if all appeals are not
answered he may well fear after being laid to
rest the charge of having cooked and eaten his
grandmother in youth"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29
Letter From Washington.

| THE FRENCH SPOLIATION CLAIMS. sUGGEs-
| 1IONS TO CLAIMANTS. EINDICATING JEFF
| DAVIS. The SOUTH REALLY INTHE SADDLE.
| THE FREE TRADE DEMOCRATS. THE SPRING
| ER INVESTIGATION. The NEW ORLEANS
| EXPOSITION, ETC.
| Correspondence of the journal
| WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan. 81 1885. Tie
! past week witnessed one gratifying fact in the
| House; that is a day spent to some good pur-
| pose. Thursday the French Spoliation bill, af-
| ter some tibu>terng on the part Of Democrats
| like Holman, and pretty warm contest was
passed by vote of ISL to ia result which
cannot fail to be hailed with feelings of pleas
ure by many people in New England aud by
not few in almost every section fthe country.
The French Spoliation Claims, as was said by
Mr.. Milliken in the debate, are the last unset
tied claim growing out of the struggle of the
people of this country for their independence
and existence as a free nation. Our Govern
ment offset them against certain claims which
France made against Us, and was a. much
bound in justice and honor to pay them To The
individual losers, us it is to-day bound to pay
| the Alabama Claims to those who suffered by
the rebel cruisers during our late war. instead
of turning the $4,000 900 paid by England on
account of these claims into the Treasury and
| letting those entitled to the money whistle for
| it. But for 50 Years have the uwuerS of these
just claims, and their descendants, been knock
ing in vain at the doors Of Congress for their
Just dues. Twice, to be sure, have they passed
both houses of Congress- but on both of these
| occasions we had Democratic Presidents, who,
Sympathizng with Tie South where few If
these claims Were held vetoed The bin, for their
| payment. Now, however, we have President
who believe will sign the bill just passed and
make it law. 1t send, these cilinIs TO the
| Court Of Claims for adjudication, where they
will be considered and those found to be due
will be fayorably reported upon and undoubt-
| ediy receive the sanction of Congress for their
payment. II will therefore be necessary for
| those who have not already flied proofs of their
claims at the STATE Department To file them in
the Court of Claims. This must be done cIr,-
fully and in proper form. 50 much say upon
the subject for the benefit Of the many claim
ants in our own State and County.
The distinguishing congressional event Of the
week has beer the Way in which the Coufotier-
ate Brigadiers in the Senate >prang to their feet
to resent the imputation Of treason upon J4n
Davis; to proclaim him q man of the loftir-t
patriotism aud TO declare that ii wa. Il, much
an honor to have fought on lbe Confederate a,
the Union side during the war. 1t i, very cyi-
dent that the old rebel blood has neither lett
these mems hearts nor changed in Them; that
they still adhere to the doctrines OF secession
| and that il i their fixed purlQ>t 10 erase. the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

Some one recalls the fact that Cleveland once
played cards all night, but says he made the re-
mark that he was sitting up to catcL an early
train to 60 on visit to his mother. How diff
ferent from other bold, bad men who play
cards all night.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

We have heard both Democrats and Republicans
say that there is nothing better for cough than
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup; this Old reliable remedy
never fails to cure cough or colda once, and may
be obtained at any drug store for % cents bottle.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

The annual report the Department of ASr-
culture. now in press, makes the record of corn
production, for the year 1884, 1,195. 900 900
bushels; that Of wheat nearly 5l3 900 900, and
OF oats 5S3,000.000. These aggregates the
largest ever recorded. The rate of Yield is %
bushels for corn, 10 for wheat and PA for oats.
These are the figures for permanent record
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

The administrator of the estates of James
and Annie Kelley and fl. Beaman of Atlanta,
Ga. lost on the steamer City of Columbus,
sues the steamship company for $4,000 for
each of the three lives lost.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

1t is pure-it is pleasant-lt is effectual, reiev.
ing the patient almost instantaneously- y-Jadwin's g
Tar Syrup. 25 cents and 81 q bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

1t costs about S. 90 for marriage and only - 90
for a divorce. If you take Jadwin's Tar Syrup it
will cost you 25 cents. Sold by all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

Cough Cold that can not be cured by Jad-
wins Pine Tar Syrup is unknown Sold by all
druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

For Cough of childhood or old age, Jadwin's Tar
Syrup is the best. Remember it. Sold by all
druggists
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29
j. Q. A. DAVIDSON
u.vrnDn

A communication from Mr.. Redman will be
welcome, and we are always glad to hear from
other matters relating to farm or household.
led. journal.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29
American Triumph Oats.

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL. In the
spring of 1883 bought of j. II. &. Gregory
five papers of his American Triumph oats. The
papers were emptied and had four ounces. |
sowed them in rows about eighteen inches
apart, and hoed them once. | had Al pounds.
The land was dry, sandy and not rich think
about one-third of the crop was blighted, or
black heads.
In the spring of 1884 l.. Hayford sowed the
Al pounds on three-fourths of an acre of poor
potato land, one half of which was shoal
hat the plow would run on the Lodges. No
dressing or fertilizer of any kind was used and
the crop was harvested in the usual manner,
and laid in the barn ten weeks before thresh-
ing, subject to the inroads of mice and hens.
They were then threshed by machine, and
turned out 25 bushels and "a pounds by weight,
weighing 46i pounds to the bushel machine
measure. If any one wishes to try these oats
| have few that l will sell at 80 cents per
peck. j. Q. A. DAVIDSON.
We would like to know how Mr.. Redman
made it with his Welcome oats.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

RACINE REVISITED. THE CHANGES OF TIME.
PROSPEROUS CITY. WHAT MIGHT HAVE
BEEN. PROFITABLE INDUSTRIES THE OWN
Err OF JAY EYE SEE. BELFAST PEOPLE IN
CHICAGO. THE MURRAY HILL HOTEL, NEW
YORK.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

THE FRENCH SPOLIATION CLAIMS. SUGGES-
1IONS TO CLAIMANTS. NINDICATING JEFF
DAVIS. The SOUTH REALLY INTHE SADDLE.
THE FREE TRADE DEMOCRATS. THE SPRING
ER INNES IIGATIOS. THE NEW ORLEANS
EVpnSITIDN
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-01-29

In the January number of the North American
Review, the question, "Iiow shall the President
be elected?' is ably treated by five happily
chosen writer's viz, two United States Senators,
Dawes and Vance; a college president, f. A.
T. Barnard, of Columbia; Il New York lawyer,
Roger A. Pryor; and IA well-known journalist,
William Purcell The substantial agreement
of four of them on the same point is significant.
Another notable article in this unusually strong
number is a review of Holmes life of Emer-
son." by the veteran historian George Ban
croft; and still another is an essay by Prof. c..
A. Young on "Theories regarding the Suns
Corona which he skillfully brings within
popular comprehension. The Rev. Dr.. w. G..
T. Sheed defends the dogma "Endless Punish
ment," Prof. &. Stanley Hall writes on New
Departures in Education," and Henry Ward
Beecher and Rev. H. j. Van Dyke Jr. discuss
the question, ''Shall Clergymen be Politicians -
AS might be expected Mr.. Beecher takes the
affirmative.
The opening article in the February number
of the Popular Science Monthly is paper by
Professor Thompson on ''The Sight and Hear
ing of Railway Employees" in which is describ-
ed the system of tests that has been adopted by
the Pennsylvania Railway. In "The Larger
| Import of Scientific Education" Major Powell
claims preference for such education because it
| is catholic, embracing the whole field of human
| learning, gives the highest mental culture. is a
| training in mental integrity. and an education
| in charity. In Evolution and the Destiny of
Man." Mr.. w. d. LIE Sueur sharply reviews
agnostic point of view Professor H. P. Arms.
by, Of Wisconsin, contributes paper carefully
defining the conditions essential to make "Feld
Experiments in Agriculture" successful and in.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-12-26
Ancient Bridges.

The first bridges were of wood, and the earliest of which we have any ac- count was built in Rome 800 B. c. The next was erected by Julius Caesar for the passage of his army across the Rhine. Trajan's great bridge over the Danube, 4,770 feet long, was made of timber, with stone piers. The Romans also built the first stone bridge, which crossed the Tiber. Suspension bridges are of remote origin. A Chinese one mentioned by Kirchen was made of chains supporting roadway $50 feet in length, was built 4. D. 65. and is still to be seen. The first large iron bridge was erected over the Severn Tn 1777. The age of railways has brought a remark able development in this branch of en- gineering, especially m the construction of bridges of iron and steel.-BoSton Budget.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-12-26
A French Railway Incident.

A murderous attack was made by fouI
 men few days ago on a passenger in the morning express running between Paris and Brussels. A gentleman, who entered first-class compartment was followed by the four men, who had previously attracted the attention of the station-master as suspicious looking characters, so much so that he had warned the guard to keep an eye on their movements during the journey. No sooner had the train started than the strangers produced playing cards, and asked the fifth passen- ger to join in the game. The gentleman declined. The rufIians set upon him, and were about to thrust him out on the railway track when the guard suddenly appeared. On his arrival one of the sharpers sprang through the open doorway, and has not since been heard of. The three men now faced the guard and passenger. The last named hap pened to have about him revolver which he had hitherto been unable tt present. On its appearance the trio at once gave up. At the first station they were handed over to the police.-M '. Post.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-12-26

sand persons. The finest apartments are on the ground floor; the poorest are reached by ascent of from ten to twelve stories. A suite of six rooms suffices for the wealthiest lodgers who have no palace of their own. Two or three sup ply all the needs of the well-to-do trades man and his family; the majority of pro- -fessional men who are bachelors, nearly all teachers and students, and a large class of officials find themselves amply accommodated by single apartment
 The cost of lodgings depends, of course, upon such elements as situation, number and furnishing of rooms, height of flat and service. As rule, it may be said that, taking into consideration the gen. eral purchasing power of the money ex- pended-a precaution consistently neg lected in international comparisons of this kind-house rent is somewhat higher in St. Petersburg than it is in Paris or London. 1 offer these details simply in order that the reader may be the better prepared for singular GUS tom to which I here invite his attention. Rent charges in Russia are invariably exacted ''in advance" OfOh NhOh d AONASOl oUiAOuiuo AilASOAA with luggage valuable enough to yield the amount of whole years arrears. Upon personal property of this kind there can be legally no lien. The same Russian law which hampers foreigner and native alike with the police surveil- lance of passport regulations, seizing every opportunity to throw obstacles in the way of free movement, gives to the lodger the fullest right to carry off his luggage in the teeth of an irate land lord clamoring for the settlement of his unpaid bill. Any forcible detention of property in such cases is treated by the courts as quasi-criminal offense. How easy it is, under these circumstances, to attach to whole class an undeserved stigma of sordid caution, or of suspi- cious distrust of their fellow-beings, will be at once seen. The law itself is an interesting survival; its origin, as a defense of personal rights in the country where the modern ukaz so frequently ignores them, must lie as deeply in his- torical causes as the democratic period itself.-Ednatt1ld Noble, i1s AtIGntic.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-12-26
HOME AND FARM.

-Shearing lambs in midsummer IS claimed by English farmers to greatly increase the growth of the carcass.
 Too much grain is often sown when seeding and too little grass seed. These are two common errors.-TOtedo Blade.
 Pound Cake: One cup of butter, six eggs, half cup of sugar, one pint of flour, three-quarters of teaspoonful of baking powder. Bake fifty minutes. The Household.
 Sweet Potatoes: It 1etimes recommended to daefis vegetable for winter use, whiea89s done in this way: First boil thep in very little water, or steam until finder; remove the skins with any defects, slice rather thin and dry in an oven or dry-house.-Field and Farm.
 -Gingerbread: One-third cup of sugar, fill the cup with molasses stirred down into the sugar, scant half-cup of butter, one-half cup of sour milk, one teaspoonful of soda, one egg, two cups of flour (solid), and dessert spoonful of ginger. Beat thoroughly, and bake in round two-quart pan.-1he Cdterer.
 For family use celery may be trimmed as if for sale, and packed into box with damp moss, rather closely, and, of course, standing upon it's root ends. A few dozen punches can also be kept in excellent condition by standing them into water-tight box or tub with about an inch of water m the bottom M r. ETdnli11er.
 The keeping qualities of apples are, in large part, dependent on the soil where they are grown. Those matured on heavy soil keep better than those grown on sand, and on heavy soil they are also less liable to be injured by the codling moth. All insects find in dry, sandy soil better facilities for remaining unharmed during winter.-1roy Times.
 For Neuralgia: Put a teaspoonful of ammonia in teacup and fill with boil ing water. Take teaspoonful once every half hour for two hours. It will be known in that time whether it is go- ing to relieve or not. This is good for all nervous pains, earache, headache and toothache. Never, however, take ammonia in any quantity, as it is said to be injurious but perfectly harmless iE small ones.-I9dia'lapolis Sentinel.
 -Quince Marmalade: Boil the quinces until they are soft. then peel them and run them through a sieve or on grater. To each pint of pulp al- low one pint of sugar and boil for two hours, stirring frequently. It is well to place the preserving kettle where there is no danger of burning, but where the boiling is continuous. The long boiling causes the color to become a rich red. An inferior marmalade may be made by leaving the skins and cores and pressing through sieve, proceed ing as above.-BOStou Budget.
 -Quince Pickles: Wash, peel, quar- ter and core the quinces. For seven pounds of the fruit allow three and a half pounds of sugar, half an ounce of white cloves, half an ounce of stick cin- namon, little white allspice, blade of mace, and one pint of pure vinegar. Boil the quinces gently for fifteen min utes in just water enough to cover them; boil the vinegar, spices and sugar together for five minutes; drain the quinces and put them carefully in the simmering syrup of vinegar, sugar and spice, and boil gently for five minutes; put into jars, covering as soon as cold. -Rural NeU Yorker
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-12-26
GOSSAMER SPIDERS.
The Prototypes of the Perfected Gas BaI

The Prototypes of the Perfected Gas Bal
 There are certain tiny spiders called gossamers, which have a curious power of floating in the air. They have been seen on the tops of lofty spires, and they are sometimes so numerous that the air is full of their floating webs, and the ground is white with those that have de- scended. Their mode of ascent is this. They climb to the top of some elevated object, if it be only grass-blade. They then pour out a long, slender, thread like web, which shortly begins to tend upward. As soon as the spider feels the pull, it crawls upon the web, and sails away into the air. The duration and height of the ascent depend much on the wind and character of the atmosphere. But, as it gradually becomes laden with the moisture that more or less fills the air, it becomes heavier than the atmos- phere, and gently sinks to the ground. What may be the object of these erial voyages no one knows. They may be for the purpose of capturing minute in- sects, or they may be for mere amuse- ment. But in either case they are highly instructive, as showing the principle on which the balloon was framed.-From ''Nature's Teachings" 6y Rev. J. c. Wood