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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-06-25
The salary of the Belfast postmaster has been re


duced 500.
Attention of farmers is called to the advertise.
ment of Conant Co, of this CITY, agents for the
Warrior Mower and the Tiger Rake They claim
they are the best implements in the market. 1t is
well to look at the merits of these machines before
purchasing.
SUICIDE AT MONROE. Wednesday morning
James Curtis of Monroe, committed suicide by
hanging. He was s. years of age He was thrown
from wagon some time ago and has since been
deransed at times. Two years ago he attem pied
suicide, but was prevented.
EXCURSION To BAR HARRoR Belfast parties
have chartered the steamer Queen City. of Bangor.
for an excursion from Belfast and Northport to
Bar Harbor. on Thursday July 18th. These annual
excursions to Mt. Desert are among the best, and
all look forward to the event with much pleasure
The Queen City is safe and fast boat.
II, j. Locke, of this city has for some time felt
the need of first cias- regulator at his place OF
business On Wednesday he put up new one that
has no superior in this vicinity 1t has a French
movement, gri'iion pendulum, adjusted 60 heat amt
cold, pendulum b'tli thirteen hrhns in diameer
plain face with a sweep second hand. The case is
OF cherry ami WAS made bv Eben >anhorn. II You
want to know the exact time in the future call On
Locke. He has one regulator running on StlnIari
time.
pinsmore 4 son, Belfast, have securc.l "a stock
of boots and shoes at fifty cent, on the dollar atui
propose 10 give their customers tue benefit. Read
their advertisement Il W. Ferguson 4 D. for
the next three weeks will offer great bargains in
millinery This Will he "a great opportunity.
T. F. Hanson, at his repository ON Beaver street,
Belfast, has new lot 81 carriages Hanson not
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-06-25

Maude NJ, a little four-year-old daughter of
Thomas ii. Jones, of Portland, was burned to
death Friday afternoon. Some brush had been
lighted near the house, and the child playing
about it her clothes took fire.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-06-25

James Wallace, of Auburn, Maine, aged IL
years, was drowned while bathing in the river
Monday night.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-06-25

When ex-president Arthur goes to London it
is proposed TO present him the freedom of that
city in a gold box. In American cities a man
generally takes his freedom with pot of red
paint. Argus.
And has brush with the tiger.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-06-25

Another battle-scarred veteran bounced to
make room for thirsty Democrat. Turn the
rascals out!
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The Prog. Age gives the Warner safe cure''
for financial ills qualified endorsement, While
ndulging in TRADE against bankers and what
il calls the capitalist classes The Age swears
by the short weight silver dollar now and gives
the fiat money idea of its Greenback DAYS the
cold shoulder, while the Democratic Rockland
Opinion sees in this silver scheme a compro-
mise between 1.-TWO heretofore antagouistic fac
tons of bulionists' sin accordance
with which they will Join their efforts to crush
out the existing sentiment in the country in
favor of paper currency" 1t is hardly COM
piment to our Rockland contemporary to say
that it Is nearer right than the Prog. Age. 1t is
evident that the people prefer paper dollars
to the silver dollars which now cumber the
vaults of the Treasury and not treasures, and
the first step to be taken is to stop coming them.
The remedy proposed by Congressman War
ner is as bad as the disease. As IA specimen
opinion. take the following from cotton deal
err: The outlook is anything but tlattering
for the industry; and | think the present con-
dltion of trade and business can be traced to the
distru>t which this wretched coinage of silver
dollars has created in business centres"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-06-25

Traditions of the Elders and other matter
put over until next week.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-06-25

Lafayette Carver Post, Vinalhaven, F. S.
Walls, Commander was the first Post to ar
rive. and to take quarters in camp U. S. Grant.
The Portland Daily Press on Monday, issued
four page supplement devoted entirely to
Grand Army matters, giving a history of the
National department, complete roster of the
State departments, list of visitors, etc. 1t was
valuable number.
No prettier location than the Eastern Prone
made could have been selected for camp u s..
Grant Elevated about 100 feet above tide
water, the tents extend for mile along the
shore of CaSco Bay, atfording their occupants a
view of the hundred islands in the bay and the
ocean beyond. Every movement. of vessels
about the outer harbor can be seen from all
parts of the camp. On the shore part broad
esplanade extends the length of the camp and
connects with all the streets leading to Munjoy
Hill, and with the horse cars to any part of the
city. Twenty-Five electric lights will each night
illuminate the camp, which has been supplied
with abundance of Sebago water and all the
requisites for cooking, that the veterans may
enjoy all the pleasures of veritable camp life if
desired.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-06-25

DEAD Bonr FOUND AT NoRTHPORr. ON sun.
day forenoon the dead body of an unknown man
was found below South Shore avenue, Northport,
at point opposite the northerly cottage owned by
~ Mansfield and about half way between high and
low water mark. young man named Edwin Ma
| honey. accompanied by Il boy named McNelley was
rowing along shore at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
when they discovered the body. Tie lads were
frightened and pulled away from the shore landing
at point some distance above. MIR. Arson z. Ben
ner and w. L. Mahoney We're notified, when the
body was secured. Mr.. Mahoney drove to Belfast
and notified Coroner Jefferson +. Wilson. The fol
lowing gentlemen were summoned as jury +. A.
Dickey, j. NJ. Stevens, George Walker, Daniel
Hodgdon and Henry f. Hawkins of Northport,
and X. G. Dyer. of Belfast. The body was care
fully examined, but was decompostd as to be
unacceptable. The remains We're those of a mid.
dleaged man, nearly six feet in height. The coat
was black frock buttoncd closely over the breast
basket cloth; vest dark white shirt and red tlan
mel undershirt; pants dark and tucked into roll
ed up above pair of heavy cowhide boots. There
We're no drawers on the lower limbs In each Of
the coattai pockets large rocks and one in
the inside breast pocket. Probably the rocks in all
of the pockets might weigh five or six pounds. In
the inside pocket of the was a calf skin pocket
book, but entirely empty. pocket comb, a small
mirror, linen handkerchief and twobadcd
pocket knife was all that were on the body. The
flesh from the head and face was entirely gone, and
also from the hands. There were no teeth in the
upper jaw and but two three in the lower. The
indications that the remains had been in the
water for long time. After hearing what test.
mony could be had the jury rendered the following
verdict: The remains were those of an unknown
man who came to his death by his own hands, by
drowning either jumping into wading into the
water, at time to the jury unknown Doubtless
he was some poor unfortunate who had lost his
money by some MEANS and in despair had weight
ed his pockets with rocks and jumped overheard
There was nothing to indicate foul play, and the
suicidal theory seemed the most plausible. There
were no marks on the body and nothing to throw
any light upon the individuality of the man. Do
our up-river contemporaries remember of person
missing from Bangor or vicinity?
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Maine Matters.
STATE UNNERsALlsr CONVENTION.

NEWS AND GOSSIP FROM ALL OVER THE STATE
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-06-25
The Grand Army Encampment.

The annual encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic, at Portland this week, was
one of the largest ever held and one of the
grandest events of Maine. From all over the
North were gathered the Union defenders, who
IN 1861, risked their lives that their country
might 1--WE. The General and private met on
an equality and clasped hands. Again were the
stirring events of the camp life and battlefield
rehearsed.
The Legislature of Maine last winter appro.
priated $4,000 to help defray the expenses,
which sum has been supplemented by private
subscription. Portland has done itself credit
in the manner of entertainment, and the vast
numbers will go away with the praise of Maine
upon their lips.
Tuesday was the day of the grand parade
when $4,000 people were in procession. 1t was
sight ever to be remembered, the like OF which
doubtless will never again be seen in Maine
Good order prevailed, but much enthusiast
was shown by the veterans. This was demon.
strated whenever Gen. John A. Logan, Senator
from Illinois. made his appearance. The sol
der boys have great admiration for Black Jack
and he was actually pulled from his carriage by
the boys.
The Grand Army of the Republic was organ,
ed IN 1866, and in July of that year the frs,
meeting was held at Springfield, Illinois. From
that time the organization spread into every
northern state, until last year the annual reporl
showed membership of 253 $50 veterans. The
objects of the Grand Army are to maintain in
civil life those great principles for which its
members stood in arms; to crush out treason
advance and support loyalty, secure constitu-
tlonal liberty to all men and vndicate the rights
of American citizens. They pledged the full
power and influence of the association in behalf
of the oval soldiers until thoroughly protected
IN every right of American freemen. From
this organization originated the beautiful Gus
tom of decorating with flowers. yearly, the
graves of deceased comrades. MAY 80 is now
designated as Memorial day, and the custom
was conceived by Gen. Logan the second COM
mander OF the Grand Army of the Republic.
Congress subsequently made the day a legal
holiday.
In the news columns may be found con-
densed report of this encampment up to Tues
day night
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CROPS N ALDO toUNTI. The Home Farm
of la.t weeds unfinished , ,..,.,,, E ,.. .. l...
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ttiucl typm i list of ogs huur, .,,r,i,I ,..,,r
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go ''' l't''- i'' li'"' F"'lH SAYS
| "Ihe~e reports are given Tor just what they are
worth :nd nothing ulyrt,-th. statements of t,.IH
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7N' '''''' - "t'" '"' '"t'"Al '"iNItl"A ana APP
f'IlA0'' hl lIt agricultural ~tlutiOu JuuC 18TH TN
Maine, No attpu,,t has ha,lt ,,.,,i, ~, ,,r ,.
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forecast upon Ih'7' fe'UH~ AS I" the }i'ft oi grass
Il the probable estimate Of any crnp. such must
h. N f,,y t,a s.a.,,,, y,,.,l,,. ~ a.. ,.,f =,
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~ farmers nave AN interest IN the condition and
prospects of the season. farm work 1rf ,yhal j.,
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Wv ~ ,'.'' ''' '''. - i"' ANU near =
we NAV" gamer Get ana classified these returns for
the information OF our reader, and constituents, "
We urot,. ti,, rrn,rf. fr,,,, ly.l,4 .,,,,,, @ Ed
'' '' Ivy
lows
fields perhaps rather thin, ana low, clancy grounds
winter Killed in many places should say the Irn,
poet Ton hay about an average crop. Nuntyill
Pastures looking fair. t1raSS below an average.
II u should he dry the of June, hav CROP will
he less thlu last year, il wet, about An average
The severe drought OF GIst IAN Injured fbr nrls4
roots both in pasture ANA dcld MOI much winter
killing. New llnd in good condition VIII yfrhl
fair crop, but old iicds will be Ncry light ON TIM,
whole the prospect is we shall hnvca Nulr better
crop than last wear Iibcrty Fields and n,.tlIrr.
are backward Not quite up to average Winter,
port New hand aud That under good cultivation ia
looking wen Old fields need both rain and sum but
ON the whole grass looks better than in IsS4
The clarion., 1885-10-21
srEADMAN's & co.'s. OPENING.

Thursday and Friday of last week were
the days set apart by the enterprising firm
of Stedman & Co. for tEeir Fall opening,
and bright and beautiful days they were
In consequence of which the ladies, intent
on Witnessing the handsome display of
dress goods and millinery displayed to
unusual advantage by their tasteful
arrangement, hocked to the store in large
numbers, where were to be seen silks and
suitings in all colors, and dainty evening
shades in silk and satin gracefully draped
and caught up with punches OF artificial
flowers and such display of beautifully
trimmed pattern hats and bonnets as Jack
son has never before witnessed. There
was everything in dress goods from the
pretty boucle cloth to handsome novelties
in brocaded and gayly striped velvet.
During both days the store was thronged
with lady visitors and customers, for il was
no easy task to see and not purchase, where
there was so much that was tempting. Blu
he gayest scene was in the Millinery De-
partIneDt where the teather-DeGeckeu mats
contrasted with the prim widows bonnets'
The display of flowers, birds and plumes
for trimming hats and bonnets was very
attractive, and embraced all the latest
novelties, specially selected in New York,
after personal inspection by Miss Matte
Alexander, the presiding genius OF that de
partnlent.
To Mr. Virden, the managing member
of the firm of Stedman & Co, the COM
munity is indebted for introducing in Jack
son the convenient custom OF Opening
Day, and for taking the lead in giving
employment to ladies as clerks. In this
latter innovation on the ante -bellum busl-
ness methods of Southern merchants he has
set an example, which, if generally followed,
wEl add largely to the field OF woman'S
labor. His corps OF assistants, both ladies
and gentlemen, are courteous and obliging,
and by their intelligent aid make
the task of sustaining the well earned repu-
fation Of this establishment, for pursuing
strictly business methods, comparatively
easy.
We join with the ladies of the commu-
nity in expressing the hope that the future
Opening Days of Messrs. Stedman q
Co. may be as successful and as attrac'
tive as those of the past.
The clarion., 1885-10-21
Registration Notice.

We are requested by Circuit Clerk to state
that the registration books for Kinds coun-
ty will be sent to Raymond next Saturday
night. The Election Commissioners will
meet at Raymond on Monday. All citi-
zens who have changed their voting pre-
cincts, or who have come Of age since last
registration, sohuld register at once, and
thus avoid trip TO Raymond, where the
books will remain until after the election.
The clarion., 1885-10-21
ATTENDANTS.

Misses Josie Craig, Blanche Prewett.
Katie johnson, Lille Hammond, Annie
Williamson. Carrie Read, Josie Sanders,
Mai Warner and Lizzie Lear.
Messrs. Lewis Craig, Frank Sempie, e
q Drummer. Z. H. Anderson, Fountain
Barksdale, J. A. Barksdale ana Bernard
Lester.
81 one Of the loyeliest and most popular
Young ladies in Mississippi, and gentle
man worthy in every respect OF his iair
bride. Miss Barksdale was well known IN
our eity. having shone brilliantly IN society
here ! few winters ago, and Mr.; Craig also
has many friends among as. The oean,i- {
fnlly decorated church where the holy
rites rites were solemnized was filled e over
flowing with fronds Of the Popula;Fh e0up,s aaos
~;sbes After the service, very elegant
racant;on ~.ss was held at the brides home, and
NJ and Mrs. Craig were overwhelmed
With cordial congratulations and earnest
VA wa ~ ;shes. in which their friends hers
heartily ioiu.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The special services at the Methodist
church continue with increasing interest.
The house, on Sabbath last-morning and
night-was full to overhowing. Rev. I. L.
Melleu, of Bolton, and Rev. w. B. Lewis,
OF Crystal Springs, are assisting the pastor
this week. The hours of service are lndi-
Gated by the ringing of the Baptist Church
hell
The clarion., 1885-10-21

Governor Lowry left last night for
Columbus, to partic pate in the opening
exercises OF the State Industrial College Tor
Girls to-morrow. Gen. Smith, State Su-
perintendent of Education, and the propri-
etor OF The CLARION, leave this afternoon,
via Meridian.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The Capital Light Guards at their last
meeting appointed committee to solicit
subscriptions from the citizens fot the pur-
pose OF securing uniforms. They will start
out on the errand this morning, and II
the citizens here take as much interest IN
good military company, as in other places.
we know ;heir success will be great. They
deserve IL
The clarion., 1885-10-21

We invite attention to the card OF
Messrs. T. ?. Barr 4 Co., who have recently
opened an Oil and Lamp Emporium on
Pearl street. Mr.. Barr has had several
years experiences in that special line oi
trade. They have now in sture very
choice stock of lamps, chandeliers, flxrures,
fluids, oils, etc.. and fancy family groceries.
Their motto is cheap for cash.
The clarion., 1885-10-21
For Rent-In New Orleans

4 SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY Is OFFERED
"A 70 parties vishing to keep FURSIsHEe
City OF New Orleans, Rampant, one door from
Canal Street a LARGE HOUSE, handsomely
furnished suitable for Boarders Roomers, In the
immediate vicinity Of several Restaurants win be
rented reasonably 10 parties wishing 70 buy the
furn iture contained in the house For particulars
address NO. Q NORTH RAMPANT,
sep3D SIS Ct NEW ORLEANS, Ia
The clarion., 1885-10-21

Mr.. Frank Olin gave the writer a
bunch of peeans-six on a single stem
plueked from a ten-year-old tree on his
premises The nuts were above the average
size, and there were more of them to the
square inch than are usually seen on trees
hereabouts.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

Capt. Il. VIM. Barton, the talented
and genial correspondent of the Times
Democrat, gave us passing call yesterday,
on his way to the Mighty East to write up
the opening of the Girls College, the Aber-
deem and Meridian falls and other matters
of public interest.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The Management of the Colored State
Fair wish it understood that in the contests
for premiums all those of special class
are intended for the colored people; those
offered by the Association, including the
purses in the Speed Ring, are open TO all
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The infant son OF Mr.. T. NJ. Henry,
little T. NJ. Jr., died on Friday night last,
after a brief illness, and was buried at
Pickens Station on SUNDAY. We offer our
sincere sympathy to the bereaged parenst
in their sad afiliction.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

Jackson is progressing in many depart
ments OF industry. We acre shown VI ster-
day some exquisite work produced in Mr.
Iler's jewelry stablishment-goldb badges,
to be awarded by the Colored State Fair
next week-one to the Fire Company
throwing the first water, anc the other to
the best deciaimer ON Education Day. The
workmanship on these beautiful badges il
equal to The best that comes from Northern
establishments, and the expense much less.
Presidents of Colleges would do well to
make qote OF this in arranging for their
next distribution OF medals.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

THE CLARION was highly compIimented
Yesterday evening by visit from eight
bright and beautiful young ladies, who were
enroute for the State Industrial College, at
Columbus, under the guardianship Capt.
n s. Walker, of Port Gibson. They
We're: DOME England, Lizzie Wright,
Rosie Stewart, of Vicksburg Katie Ronth,
Hattie Person, Belle Person Nettie Walker
and Addie Gordon. oi Port Gibson.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The great robber of the people has
been ;aught, and High Prices is his name.
L. Goldman & Co. captured and dispatched
him. and now the people can buy groceries
cheaper than ever. E. Coleman tells how
and where it is done.
The clarion., 1885-10-21
..pv medicines life may be prolonged,
1.L ..:ll .a;1a the doctor too.

True all must die, yet few must suffer
..h;ls they live. Stop pain, and prolong
,;ia 10 taking DR.. Pierce's Golden Medl-
.a1 discovery cure tor consumption
1rb;ch 4 scrofula Of the lungs), as we'll as
coughs. colds, bronchetis, catarrh. ana
sneci6c in liver complaints, scroiuia. ana
iii blood and skin diseases: Sold every
l ~ here.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The delightful weather and the big
Sells Bros. show drew an immense multi
tuds OF people to Jackson yesterday. The
show is one Of the best that travels. The
street pageant, of itself, was worth coming
a long distance to see
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The Volunteer Southrons and Nicks-
burg Rifles passed through the city last
night, en- route to Aberdeen. 1t being quite
cold, the boys had to exercise to keep warm
and the spectators had the pleasure of see
ing some splendid drilling.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

Miss jamie Taylor, one of Jackson's
accomplished young ladies, returned home
from a visit to her relatives in Virginia
where she has speut the summer, enjoying
the exhilerating breeZes of the mountains
She is much improved in health.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

Such of our readers as are unable to
attend the great ST. Louis Exposition and
Fair, can enjoy the pleasure OF reading.
frst-class account OF same from the taclle
pen Of our occasional correspondent, Capt
q d. Bustamente.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

1t is a question not yet Determined
whether the circus or Stedman q 90: hao
the biggest crowd Yesterday. The circus
NAV have sold more tickets, but otedm@a
& Co. sold more goods.
The clarion., 1885-10-21
Yours very truly,
Tyicksburg Herald, and the Yazoo and
Canton papers please copy.1

You cannot expect your children TO
thrive when they are being detroyed by
worms. Give them a few doses OF Shriner'
Indian yermifuge and they will be restor
ed 10 health. For sale at Lemiy's drug
cf0reS
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The October term of the Supreme
Court Of Mississippi convened on Monday
last, when the docket of the First or Middle
District, was taken up. All the Judges
were on the bench. The usual number OF
attorneys are in attendance.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

Mrs Bibo, accompanied by Misses
Mary Green and Mary Lee Watkins, lei'
Yesterday lor Columbus, where the young
ladies' viii remain, as pupils Of the Female
College.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The |. c. K. X. Is selling round-trip
tickets to Columbus and Abe rdeen at one
and one-third fare for round-trip, so as to
include the attractions in the Mighty East
during this and next week.
The clarion., 1885-10-21
From Bishop Green.

SEWANEE, Tenn, OcI. IA 1000.
EDITOR CLARION: At my request,
YOU were kind enough to publish list
Of my .'fall appointments" in your last
Weekly, the 18th. | regret that l am
now compelled to beg you, thus, to recall
them. In obedience to my programme,
set out on the 18th. although in no
condition to travel, owing to an unex-
pected attack of sickness on the previous
day. After getting hundred miles
from home, ] was compelled to stop, and
put myself under the care of trusty
phvsician. BY his advice and that OF
many friends, have returned home,
and. although improved in point of
health, l fear that | shall not be able for
some time to venture on another vista
tion.
Yours very truly,
The clarion., 1885-10-21

Al the Benefci,l Al Benevolent Hall,
during every night Of Fair Week, there
will be festivals and concerts and Bible
scenery Of revolving and dissolving sun
light pictures.
The clarion., 1885-10-21

The City Skating Rink was crowded on
last Friday night. the occasion being a
concert by the entire Gem Cornet Band OF
this city. The music was splendid and the
evening programme so well conducted that
the whole affair was voted decided sue
cess. Tonight the Band plays second
engagement, and the music in connection
with an exciting race for an elegant prize
oy Tour OF the swiftest skaters in the city,
VIII undoubtedly crowd the rink to ltT
uttermost and the manager is putting IN
extra seats TO be prepared for the rush
which these excellent attractions will un-
doubtedly cause If the weather is pleasant