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The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

to it, the fact remains, and swamp muck,
of an average good quality, consisting
mainly of decayed vegetable matter,
contains one and a half per cent. of nj
trogen. Ii is true, that this nitrogen is
inert, and it is necessary to take action
to make it available. To do this, is the
business OF the farmer, who rarely finds
the materials with which he works al
ready prepared to his hand. One and
half per cent. is equal to thirty pounds
per ton. Thirty pounds of the cheapest
nitrogen the farmer can procure, is worth
three dollars If swamp muck, by the
expenditure of little labor at this sea-
son, can be made worth three dollars a
ton, or one cubic yard, what Is it worth
per acre il three feet deep2 We forbear
10 say any more than this, lest our read
ers might think us eXtravagant We
would impress UPON the minds of farmers
who own swamps, which are left to re-
main unsightly and unhealthful eye-sore
upon their farms, the hard fact, that they
are not only wasting valuable oppor-
tunlty of improving their lands, by neg
lecting to drain these marshy places, but
are leaving unused the valuable material,
which might fertilize the upland, to make
it doubly productive. The writer speaks
from his own knowledge and experience
in this respect, having for some years dug
and used, annual y, several hundred tons
of swamp-muck, in the form of compost
with lime and barn yard manure. lie
has used it, when dry, as litter, as an
absorbent in the manure cellar, cattle
yards and pig pens, and has found it to
be worth all that the chemists have
claimed for it. American Agrculturist
for November
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

Simpson wrOte-the open fireplace, the pic
lures on the wall, the clean hardwood floor,
the sunny windows, the library, the easy
chairs, presided over hv rare generous ma
ture whom it is a satisfaction to see smile
there is SO much warmth and genuineness to
that bright, sunny face. Mr.. Pisbury's home
is quaint, pleasant cottage a mile and half
from the city on the Northport avenue. on the
very shore and commanding wide view of
Belfast bay-and from here Mr.. Pilsbury al
ways walks to his office and back datly-the
walk being conducive, we should judge, to both
good health and good spirits. Long life to the
journal and its popular editor.
We had noted on our expensive memoran-
dunn book-a few strips of proof paper folded
to go into the vest pocket before leaving
home, few names at whose places we intend
ed to call. Among these were Mr.. Mudgett,
Mr.. Howard Murphy, Mr.. d. A. Wadlin, and
Messrs. Parker & Otis. AT one of these places
we had the pleasure of making a brief visit
five or six years ago, MIR. Murphy's; but when
we got down there we found the places wide
apart. We had but a single day at our COM
mand, and most, if not all of them, were at the
festival. So we found it impossible to carry
out our original programme of visiting these
places. The Parker & Otis stock farm was in
full view from the pier at Northport landing,
or from the fine open lawn in front of the
hotel and cottages. which, with the bay-shore
form the handsome square at the steamer land
ing-a large farm and good set of buildings :;
and we also had the pleasure of meeting Mr..
Parker upon the grounds. As for the other
gentlemen and their places, we must ask them
to grant us an apology for not calling upon
them-a pleasure we still have in anticipation
when next we go down to Northport-by by-the-
sea.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
Village Social Life,


lie modern vice Of Turning social af
LtIl~ into clubs threatens the loss of soc-
ety and conversation. The stereotyped
way Of stirring the interest of small
place is to get up an art or literary or
reading club, Shakespeare, Tennyson,
or Holland Society, Friends in Council
mueh-enduring name ri Womans
NutuaI-Aid or Town Improvement Soci-
city. The WeIl-meant plan often goes to
pieces In the preliminary squabble OF
tIectlng officers President, vice presi-
dent, secretary, treasurer, and chaplain
elected without more than the usual
htalt-buInlng, the club expects busy
people To exert themselves writing paltry
cssaYs, which other people listen to with
d ecnse OF having read something much
better oil the same subject. 4 good
lldnl sit and soak information like So
maln spunEes, and dry out 10y next meet
lIl-. ready 70 absorb again. But sponges
dlr u"t used tor drinking or for carrying
Naler These clubs are successful, III
Mtasulc. ds The ESSAYS are short, and the
Intervals. 1or gossip are long The best
" -i'' 1' "' NV"U" 'Ils'tV ~ NV Yeas
Clubs ald literary societies ale poor So
t-"I tl't'ulil- lhry teach people To pei
i1!il 'id haf''n74e, not To talk well.
hesljes, haii-a- uoAen members usually
IL" the burden Oh the speaking, and the
Ir9i Ir9i dt, content ~ lei tAem uo II: After
"','eu Ie"iS experience oi II III different
iI"e1S 'I9Al ihv plallle settlements to
't"g'a ilA.' am ready To declare the
"A''e e'~o business hachneyed ana tire
s'illt iH the extreme.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

later in the day hired team of noun
tain ponies and drove out towards the
mining camps. On the way he renewed
his inquiries without success AT last,
however, he happened to mention that
| Payson came from Boston.
"Thar's chap at Stevens Mill they
call Boston," said the man he address
ed al reckon he'll know about the man
you're after"
The wagon was driven to Stevens
stamp-mill, and just as the old gentle
man was assisting the young lady to
alight, bis eye caught sight of familiar
| figure directing some work-men hun
| dred feet away. He started little, took
a long look at the man who had attract
ed his attention, and then turned to the
young lady with an assumed expression
OF n0nchalance.
"My dear" be said, 'Tm afraid we
haven't been rightly informed about this
man
"Why ?"she asked, deiectedly. "What
makes you think so ?"
"Well, the fact is" he replied, 'ft has
just occurred to me that there might be
some mistake about those teegrams we
received last winter"
"Do you mean about the date ~ she
asked, cor the place ?"
The old man was trembling and he
moved So that his tall form shielded her
from the group of workingmen.
"Not the date nor the place" he re-
turned, laying one had impressvely on
her shoulder, "but the man,"
She let her cheek fall on the hand upon
her shoulder with the quiet patience of a
dumb animal.
"lm sorry, father, if you have had all
this trip for nothing, but as for the rest
don't know that it matters much. We
might as well 60 back to the hotel"
"Well no." said the Old gentleman, ~
don't think that would be the best thing
to do" He drew her mantle about her
and held her close in a caressing manner.
"Now, if you will Just try to remember,
Eunice, how everything works together
for good, and how apt sorrow is to turn
into joy"
She burst the mantle apart and laid
her hands upon his arms.
"Father y she cried, "what joy could
come to me now z"
He stepped aside and pointed to the
central figure OF the group Of men.
Whatever the emotion she experienced,
it swept over her like flood and carried
away on its tide the detection and the
misery that had made her face remark
able. She maden0 sound, but stood like
one entranced, while her mind and her
heart adjusted themselves to fresh cir
cumstances. Then she walked quickly
up to the group Of men and laid her
hand against the arm of the tall, fair one
who was directing the others.
You see, I've found you, George" she
said, softly.
"Then, as he turned toward her and
showed his recognition in quick flush
of joyous incredibly the cry that could
be restrained no longer broke from her
lips. and, throwing herself upon a heap
of dried branches On the ground, she
sobbed as if she had found her hfe's
Sc sorrow instead of its joy. LChicago
TlibUnp
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
Scott's Emu IsiOn of Pure
Cod Liver Oh, with HypOphOsphites,
For Tasting children,

DIR. 5. W. COHEN, of Waco Texas, says: 81 have
used your Emulsion in mfantile wasting, with
good results 1t moi only restores wasted tissue,
but gives strength and heartily recommend it for
diseases attended by atrophy.'
Massachusetts ministers have always been unan
nous in their condemnation of lotteries of any
kind And still they advise young people to get
married.
As a purifier Ayers Sarsapara acts directly
and promptly A single bottle Will prove its merits
Many thousands of people yearly saved from
dangerous fevers by the exercise of a little timely
in cleansing the system by the use of this
remedy.
King Ludwig of Bavaria, thrashes the dentist
every time he has tooth pulled. And yet they
speak of Ludwig as the mad king If this be mad
ness there's method in it, and nobody (the dentist
possibly eXcepted) lean object to such harmless
manifestations of mind diseased.
A single trial of DR.. Henry Baxter's Mandrake
Btters Will convince any one troubled with cOStive-
ness torpid liver any kindred diseases of their
curative properties. They only cost % cents per
bottle.
Do not suppose that because 1t is recommended
for animals that Arpica Oil Liniment is Often
sve preparation. 1t will not stain clothing the
fairest skin.
Downs Elixir will cure any cough cod no
matter of how long standing. 1m46
We doubt II the Inquisition possessed any com.
nlnation for torture surprising tooth ache and
new pair Of boots.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
Whitney and Lowell Calendars for 1885.

The fact that the writings of James Russell Low
ell and Mrs. A. ID. T. Whitney are used for these
two new calendars published by Houghton, Mifhin
and Company, Boston) is in itself enough to make
them unusually attractive; but apart from this the
Calendars are among the prettiest in their decora-
tions that have yet appeared The Lowell Calendar
has an excellent portrait of the poet and view of
Emwood, his house in Cambridge. The Whitney
Calendar is printed in gold and light tints. The
design is emblematical of the four seasons which
symbozed by figures of little girls dressed in
"kate Greenaway" style. bearing garland of
Spring and Summer flowers, Autumn fruits and
Winter holly. The color printing is excellent. and
shows marked advance over recent work of this
ind
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
Prosperous Dakota

Gov. Pierce of Dakota, in his annual report,
saws the year has been very prosperous one
for the territory. Not only have the crops been
excellent, but the prices commanded have been
very much in advance of those realized year
ago. As a whole, the farmers were never 50
prosperous as at present. Surveys for a num-
Der of new lines of railroad have been made
during the year. and the Governor believes that
another twevemonth will see many new enter
pr>es of This character under beadway or COM
pleted. Reference is made TO the constitutional
convention. held hi, fall. and the Governor
DeSpeak- a kindly hearing hv Congress Of The
appeal for admission 10 the Union made hv thu.
people of the territory, and long argument il
made in support OF lhe application. Attention
l. directed to the necessity OF protecting The
school lands of Dakota from squatttr-, and it i,
recommended thai the territorial government
be authorized 10 take possession of ana control
them. The existence of vast Indian re>erva-
tions i said to be source of Trouble and VeX-
alton, aud the Governor suggests that these
reservations be cut up and the land given to the
Indians in >eYeralty.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
&hn0 Reward,

The former proprietor of DR.. Sages Catarrh
Remedy, for years made standing, public offer in
all American newspapers of $500 reward for a case
of catarrh that he could not cure. The present
proprietors have renewed this Offer All the drug
gists sell this Remedy, together with the "Douche.''
and all other appliances advised to be used in
nection with it. No catarrh patient is longer able
to say 81 cannot be cured. You get $500 in case of
failure.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
RrOMn'S little Joke.

"Why, Brown, how short your coat is" sale
Jones one day to his friend Brown, who wittily re
piled; "Ies; but it will be long enough before
get another" Some men spend much for meGi
cines that neither heal nor help them that new
clothes is with them like angels vists-few and fa
yield to the magic influence of that royal remedy
DIR. r. V. Perce's "Golden Medical Discovery"
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

There are engaged In the fishing industry of
Europe and America upward of 900 vessels
and 100000 men. The annual product of the
fish is not much short of 800 900 tons, but few
people will stop to realize the Importance Of
these figures. As ton OF fish is equal in weight
to about twenty-eight sheep, a years supply of
flsh-food for Europe and America might be
represented by $4,000, 900 sheep.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
FARM. GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD

tor His department brief suggestions, facts
aud experiences are solicited from housekeep.
tr~. farmers and gardeners. Address AgT
cgtturHleditor, journal Office, Belfast Maine.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

In his valedictory In the oxford Democrat, :,
Mr.. Watkins says:
| have no doubt that the next Member of
Congress for the Second District will be an Ok
ford County man, and though / shall not be
able to take part in the contest, shall look
with interest to see how ably the old Democrat
will support the claims of this section.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

Now that Mr.. George William Curtis has re-
turned safely to the Republican party without
ripping his pantaloons, his friends think he is
one of the abIest statesmen of our time. At
lanta Constitution.
Who are his friends?
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

swamp-muck.---Its Value on the Farm,
Much has been written, both for and
against the value Of swamp-muck an a
fertilizer. But in spite Of all objections
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

General John Newton, chief of engineers, in
his annual report to Congress-. has called the
attention of that body especially to the defence
less condition of the sea coasts.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
REPUBLICAN JOURNAL.
Republican Journal Publishing Co.
LARGEST Circulation in City and County.

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In advance g.. 90 a wear; ;
within the year, $3.50, at the expiration Of the
wear, $500.
ADVERTISING TERMS For one square, zone inch
oi length in column $l.O0 for one week, and 25
"spis for each subsequent Insertion A fraction of
q lylAre charged as a full one.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

= Structure of the urethra in its worst forms,
speedily cured by our new and improved methods.
Pamphlet references and terms, two threecent
stamps. Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. .,lt-l.1
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

Bloody fighting is reported at Balka, on the
Caspian Sea, between Moslems and Russians.
The military had to be called-out to restore
order. Several Russians were killed and Il
large number wounded.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

am glad to tell yon that since using Athlophoros
| am freer from rheumatism than have been in
twenty years, A lady near me- who could not turn
in bed for two years, has found relief from it,
Rev. Mrs. A. Heath, Castleton, VT
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

Many English royalists are scandalized be-
cause the Prince of Wales went to see Sunday
hOrse-race.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

When Catarrh has progressed TO a certain extent,
ii Is only step to that terribly fatal dsease, CON
sumption. Ii you have catarrh, even slightly, 1t is
terrible mistake to allow it to continue its course
uuchecked If you Will only read, you will find
conclusive reasons why you should take Hood ;
Sarsaparilla for catarrh, inth2 statements of
people who have been completely cured of this dis
ease in its most severe forms. Send for book con
tanning abundant evidence, to c. |. Hood 4 Co,
proprietors of Hood's Sarsaparilla, Lowell, Mass.
stupi'i man, in buying book, said to the BOOK
seller, Il will take two copies while | ann about i,
may wish to read il twice
There is article in the line of medicines
that gives so large return for the money good
porous strengthening plaster, such as Carter 5
Weed and Belladonna BaCkaehe Plasters.
The report that Chicago girls nse boat hooks to
button their boots with probably originated i'll st.
Louis
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

SUBSCRIBERS remitting money desiring to
nave the address Of papers changed, must state the
Post Office Jo which the paper has been sent, well
H- thc office 90 which II is TO 20.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
Captain Courtney f!

says While Oh the coast of Africa / had three
men sick with malariai fever. cured tuem with
sulphur Bitters. 1t is the greatest blood purifier
ever 1 always keep them in my medicine
cnest-Ship -Nautitats, baltimore. 2w4G
Those who ale looking for evidence of elasticity
in trade circles Will please take notice that there is
Il boom in the rubber trade.
If there ever was a specific for any one com.
pain, then Carters Little Liver Pills are specific
ior sick headache and every woman should know
TINS. Only one pill dose.
An American girl wears big bouquet In her
belt, while liinduO macn wears a big brass ring
In her nose. 1t amounts to the same thing. Each
has her nose gay.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

ADMINISTRATIONS, EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS
desiring thcir Probate advertising published IN the
]purm'.I. Nill please So state to the Court.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12
A Remarkable Escape.


Mrs Mary \. Daley, of Tunkhannock, Pa, was
afflicted for six years with Asthma and Bronchitis,
during which time the best phy ysicians could give
no relief. Her life was despaired of, until in last
October she procured Il Bottle of Dir. Kings New
Discovery, when immediate relief was felt, and bN
continuing its use for short time she com
pletey cured, gaining in flesh 50 lbs. in ii few
months. Free Trial Bottles OF this certain cure of
all Throat and Lung Diseases at Richard ii. Moody's
Drug store. Large Bottles soc. and $l.O0.
An impassioned singer asks: "Oh, where can |
sing the glad songs of my YOUTH" Go out in the
woods, lie r. and sing em to the trees and things.
They II bear most anything.
These are Solid Facts.
The best blood purifier and system regulator ever
placed within the reach of suffering humanity, trI-
ly is Electric Btters. Inactivity Of the Liver, Bill
iousness, Jaundice, Constipation, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or whoever
requires appetizer, tonic mild stimulant, will
always find Electric Bitters the best and only
tain cure known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire satisfaction
or money refunded. Sold at fifty cents bottle by
Richard Ii. Moody.
A city ordinance of Cuthbert, Ga makes it obi,
gatory for persons to keep ladder about tner
premises. There is probabyino other city in the
Union where the wants of elooing lovers are so
IhOughtfully provided for.
General Chace of Rhode Island, says: " always
keep Hunts Remedy in my house, 1t prevents head
ache and Kidney trouLles.'
in my French exercise" 80 ! dare say 5houl!
have made more my darling" 40 no, you wouldn't.
There were only thirteen words"
We depart from our usual practice and recon-
mend Hunts Remedy as a sure cure for all kidney
diseases.-Medicdt Gdzette.
Avoid the harsh. irritating, gripping compounds
so often sold purgatiye medicine, and correct
the Irregularities Of The bowels by the of Ayers
Cathartic Pills, which are gentle, yet searching. in
their action.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

Local Agents for the journal.
THE following are authorized to receive suhscrip-
tinu- aud advertisements for the Journal
~iARSruRI-1. +. Adams.
~WANNIILF-Ii0n. A f. Nickcrson
NpNRoE-tranklin Chase.
" Is rsRFuKT-E.. NJ. Hall.
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BEE KEEPERS ASSOCIATION.

The bee keepers of the western and southern
sections of Maine, will meet in Room No. D.,
Town Hall, Brunswick, on Nov. II, at O'Clock
A. NJ, for the purpose of forming permanent
organization of bee culturists. The forenoon
will be devoted to organization, and the after
noon to discussion of topics as will most inter-
est the meeting. Arrangements will be made
to accommodate those who desire to make this
ed In bee culture, is cordially invited.
THE PROHIBITION BUGLE.
The Philadelphia Times in its reports of the
Christian Temperance Union In that city recent
ly printed cuts of prominent ladies connect
ed with the order. Among them is one of Mrs.
F. A. Bent, of Portland, whose golden cornet,
the Times says, is called the "Prohibition bugle
of Maine.' The picture represents her in the
attitude Of playing the cornet.
The Republican journal., 1885-11-12

down the telegraph wires, and among
the delayed messages received by the
| operator about week after Bills death,
was the following:
BosToN, Feb. ., 1s7S.-BW ReySlah, Deul-
arood: George Payson's father is dead. All
bills will be paid. Will come in the spring.
HENRY SCRANTON.
All the operator could do was to re-
| turn word to Mr.. Scranton that Bill
| Ragsdale was dead.
| In the meantime George Payson re-
covered from his convalescence and be-
gan a more earnest and systematic life
| He left the town, secured position in a
stamp-mill a short distance away, and
the spring found him there, graver, with
a few premature gray threads in his
beard. Some secret hope seemed to
buoy him up, and some recollection,
which could not have been all pain,
lived with him and kept fire in his eye
and vivacity in his speech.
One raw April day, when the snow lay
in irregular patches over the ground and
the mist rolled slowly up the side of the
mountain, the stage, numbering along
the muddy street, had in it two travellers
of an unwonted type. The loafers,
smoking on the veranda of the hotel,
held their breaths with amazement as
they saw stately old gentleman descend,
and hand out, with all the unctuous grace
of the old school, lady so beautiful, so
pensive and young, that she seemed like
one of the pale flowers pushing it's head
up through the snow in the barren woods.
But the rapid inquiries as to their iden-
tity left the natives no wiser, and they
were obliged to sleep on the mystery.
The next morning, however, the keeper
of the hotel came on the veranda with a
piece of gossip. The old gentleman had
sent for him and made special inquiries
after one George Payson who had died
in February.
No one knew of such a man, and this
information, or rather lack Of it, was
conveyed to the old gentleman, who gave
his name as Henry Scranton. He seemed
greatly astonished and disappointed, and
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-31
Incidents of House-Cleaning.
Hartford Post.l

The McGushes are getting on famously
with their housekeeping. The moquets
and the Administers have all been whacked
and slammed until the dust has returned TO
dust, and the furniture has all been mis-
placed in gorgeous array. Sail, there are
many little nice points of detail that Rosa
lind mus. attend to personally.
Don't you think, ma, dear" said she, af-
fectionately," that we need new portierres
between the pariors The old ones very
familiar, you know"
@Rosalind," SAID the mother, with no little
feeling, "those portierres are not familiar to
me. Stay in the cellar kitchen from Monday
morning until Saturday night, as do, and
they would look very well to you
Blu Rosalind's conscience remained I'M.
touched. She glided to the piano and tossed
Of a CO = of Able LISTS most intricate
noctur to show that her education wa
not wholly defective