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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
If Adopted, They Would Result in Virtually
Transferring Control of All Railways
to officials of the Government.
Measures introduced in the House Yes
terday by Indiana Members.
An Old Soldier Makes Very Neat Point as to
Pensions-COngressman Frank LAWYERS
Idea of Public Documents.


Mr.. Reagan's Pending Measure Denounced
as Arbitrary and Unjust.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-A member of the Ma
tional Beard of Trade, which was in session here
last week, said to your correspondent last night
''The most important topic, perhaps, before Con-
gress to-day, aside from the silver question, is
regulation of interstate traffic on the railroads.
have looked over the four principal bills which
have been introduced, and have made up my
mind that thelo are but two of them that are
worthy OF any consideration at all, and these are
the bills introduced by Mr.. Parker, of New York,
and Mr.. Hepburn, of Iowa. Reagan's bill, if en-
acted into law. would virtually transfer the con-
troll OF all the railroads in the country to the gov
ernment officials, and would be the most arbi
trary and unjust, ard do not know but uncon-
stitutional, measure on the statute books. Cul-
lom's bil with the clause in it relating to the
long and dshort haul, is almost equally as bad,
and would prove the ruination of hundreds OF
farmers in the West if it should become law.
Bakers bill is unobjectionable. It would serve
admirably as the first step towards interstate
commerce, and is as far as we ought to 60 at
present. The principal feature of difference be-
tween it and that introduced by Mr.. Hepburn is
that the latter's measure has one clause similar
to that of the railroad commission laws in sew
eral of the States, which is an excellent feature
and shonld be Incorporated into any measure
that goes through refer to that clause which
provides that the report Of the railroad commits
sioners CT of one of the commissioners shall be
prima facie evidence in any case which may be
instituted, growing out of Determinations against
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27

ST. JOSEPH, No., Jan. 26-Hon. David r. At
Gibson died at his home, in Clinton county, to-
day, aged seventy-n He was member Of
the United States Senate from 1843 to 1855, and
was for two years president of that body. He
was President of the United States for one day,
in 1853, the time of the outgoing executives hav-
ing expired on Sunday. He will be buried, on
Thursday, at Plattsburg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27

distribution OF documents The letter was
from one of Franks Constituents" and it read
about as follows:
my Dear Mr.. Lawler-I have not yet re-
ceived any of the documents which you promised
to send me. have been on bed of sickness for
some time and have only just got well enough
go that / can sit up. think, however. that |
could read sorce Of the documents while am
getting well. and write to ask you to send me
some. l would like to have you begin with
Blaine's Twenty Years in Congress"
This was signed by one of Mr.. LAWYERS closest
supporters. and be was anxious to comply with
the request He therefore transmitted the note
to the Secretary of the Interior, with one from
himself, in which he remarked that as he had not
ANY of these documents" among the lot in his
room. he would like to have set sent to this
gentleman, and also to have another transmitted
to the Government Printing Office, in order that
it might be bound in extra binding for himself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27
Threatened Crisis In Germany.

LONDON, Jan. 27.-The Chronicles Berlin cor
respondent says: 'It is rumored that the Reisch-
stag will be dissolved if it refuses to pass the
spirit monopoly measure. There will be a de-
bate in the Landtag to day in regard to the ex-
pulsions from Prussia. Prince Bismarck will
speak on the subject
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-27

CONTINUED on Second Page.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
Hon. !. G. Libby Nominated In the Burnham Class.

At the close Of the Blaine mass meeting ut Unity
saturday afternoon, the Republicans composing
the class of Durham, Troy, Unity and Jackson
held a caucus to nominate a candidate for repre-
sentative to the legislature. o. Learned wa made
chairman and NJ. :. Stiles, .Tr, secretary 1t was
conceded that the nomination belonged to the town
of nifty, and Mr.. George Bodgett of that town
was named rs the nominee. After some discus
sion, i'll which Unity proposed to waive her rights
if Il candidate could be presented from any other
town in the class who could obtain more votes, it
was decided that Mr.. l. G. Libby of Bulnham
who has represented the class for the past two
wears, the man, and on motion Of Mr.. Blodgett
Mr.. Libby was nominated by acclamation. Mr..
Libby is widely known and very popular, has
done much to advance the interests of Waldo
county, is man of enterprise and ability, and
with his legislative experience will do his class
good service at Augusta. He will of course be
elected. His Democratic competitor is Wilson
Shaw, of Buinham
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
A Correction.

10 THE EDITOR or TIN .lOU RNAl- I'm YOUR last
issue of the journal was what rurportcd to be 1t
synopsis of my address at the Guuj Tumpl;u'o'
meeting at the Northpor Camp Ground, saturday
Aug, 18th. wish to say that it did me great nju-
ticc a. it was false in almost every particular.
did not State that in Am the private clul rooms
liquors were drank" What MA ~;ty Ma, "thal IN
every place Of any considerable Size there were
club- rooms where liquors were drank. This is rue
It is true ot our city.
did not make any sweeping statement respect
ing our ''young men spending their evenings in
these places" for know that there j. a- Tine 4
cla4s of Young men in Belfast a, cam DC found il
any place Of liz Size ana may wen DC proud ot
them.
Furthermore ddn"t say "thHt parties who went
to the shore for clam h;,kr- Away carried liquors
with them What did say was THAT there were
lots of men who could not % to the Shore down
the harhor without taking liquor With them. bciry
ing il necessary for good, social time
Many who were present and heart my address
have asked me what this report meant, and have
answered, either it made out by one not used
to reporting, or else blinded by prejudice and
anxious to make temperance speakers appear
ridiculous at any rate | feel il my duty to make
this correction that your many readers may know
that am not a rabbi, untrthlul temperance a ita
tor, or one given to speech for the purpose of ere
atng sensation. believe in stating the evil Just
as it is, and of arouSing public sentiment toward
its suppression. A. stated in my ad,lres. tn,
laws are as perfect as a reasonable man Wouldask
What we need i a small army of courageous mel
and women who will that said laws are en-
forced. G.. W. JENkINS.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

Hon. ". p. Frye addressed Il large audience in
the Belfast Opera House last saturday evening
W L. swan, EsI. presided and introduced the
speaker of tlc evening, Who At once proceeded to
business. lie effectively contra4ted the condition
Of Tie country ~ it passed under Republican con
ro in 1854 with the prosperous and united nation
of which tile Democrats came in possession TWO
years ago. Net one useful measure carried into
eject during the twenty four years of Republican
rule had Democratic aid. That party is an oh
-trurtiyc party ana even with the best Of intrn-
tiui.- cyulj hot rulc successfully. Th- is proved
bl IL, record during t!p past two years, Alr Frye
a>rribcd the defeat of the Republican ticket in l~4
to three causes: /. Tie ~o-calIcd prohibitionist,
>. The solid south in which Republican voters
denied the right to vote or to have their votes
counted. .. The mugwump>, Who are simply
free traders. lhc altcratiyc remark Of DR.. Bur
charl, Mir Frye -aid, might nave Kept some Demo
cru- from voting the Republican ticket, but it lid
not keep Republican away from the polls, ami
We were defeated 10y Republican free traders, the
solid South and me prohibition movement. TAX
ing ~ The ttlh question Mr.. Frye dealt effectively
with the Democratic position, amd showed very
clearly the rrtinoU- encct the Morrison bill would
ha,c oh All ne industries of Maine From thi. lie
passed 10 TIE fishery question pointing out how
ready the Administration is To sacrifice our fisher
men, Referring to tni, matter. and holding up
the Morrison bin, he said that if a Canadian sen
atc and House should assemble in Washington il
COMA Nv u" more for Cunadan interests than this
Democratic House and Administrator Had at
tempted to no. Tho infamous wrong done to John
Roach was depicted III terms that brought tears to
the eyes of maus il the audience. Hcwas oacri-
win. ,f All
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
Belfast will take no salt water in hers.
Measurements Concerning Dr.. Billings Corrected.

To TIE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL. | wish to
make a brief statement through your paper as to
the standing of DR.. A. J. Billings of Freedom
Republican candidate for Senator in Waldo Co, in
relation to the Doctors plot law, so-called, that
came before the last Legislature in the shape of
bill and was passed over to the next house. The
bill in substance reads: That no person shall be
allowed to practice medicine in this State who is
not a regular graduate of some Medical College or
Department and not In possession of regular
Diploma. 1t has been reported all over this coun-
ty that DR.. Billings is in favor of this bill becom-
ing a law. Now have a written statement from
him, and have also his words stating that he
is positively against such bill and all other
measures that tend to trample upon any ones
rights, and he will vote against and use his in
fuence against such bill; and he will vote be
cause it would be in keeping with his ideas of
right and fair dealing. DIR. Billings is firm be-
lever in individual rights. He does not believe
that any body of men have the right to say who
we shall employ to do our preaching or doctoring.
He regards such right as sacred to every man,
and all who know him know he is broad gagged
man in the practice of medicine as well in all
religious matters. In conclusion, repeat that Dr.
Billings never was in favor of this bill and that he
viii oppose it to the last.
One word more in relation to DR.. Billings and
the Third party, and it is this; When the prohibit
tionists put up candidate against DR.. Billings as
temperance candidate they do injustice towards
themselves. | know him to be a man who can
be relied upon as temperance man and can be
trusted to maintain the character of his party and
to carry out the principles of his constituents in
all matters pertaining to the welfare and advance
ments of the common people. He is friend to
the poor and of the labOring man, man of prin-
| my humble opinion an honor to the party that has
him for a candidate. have no motive in bringing
these matters before the public other than to
rect the Misrepresentation concerning DR.. Bill
mgs, whom want to see fairly and squarcly elect
| ed. Yours Truly, G. H. RICH
YhOrndike Sent, g. 1886.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
Mr.. BantOn Declines the Prohibition Nomination
for County Commissioner.
FREEDOM. sept, 4, 1856

FREEDOM. sept. 4, 1856.
TO TIE EDITOR OF TIE JouRNAL: | noticed
in the Journal Of Sept. ,, that the waldo County
Prohibtory convention holden in Belfast Aug. 30,
nominated me for County Commissioner.
| believe in strict prohibitory law. and in the
election of temperance men to Office that will
strictly enforce the laws of State against the
sale of intoxicating drinks also believe that one
member of the state Prohibitory committee made
the statement to one of the Republican delegates
to the Republican County Convention while they
in session at Belfast Aug. IA, that if the
Republicans nominated good temperance men for
County officers, and nominated A. J. Billings for
Senator, that there would not be any nominations
made by the Prohibtory party in waldo County
this year.
The Republicans nominated A. j. Billings for
senator, and such men rs they considered to be
good temperance men for County officers. Right
is right and therefore positively decline the nom
nation. 1t was unsolicited, and unknown by me-
until it came out in the Journal.
Let those have the votes that want the Office
Respectfully, T.. H. HANToN.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
Sea Serpent stories.

The papers are fun Of Stories OF ga ~"rPcnts,
Witch are reported t. have been seen from East
port to Gloucester, Mass, and more recently in
the Hudson river 4 ship wrecked sailor in the
South Pacific ocean tells story Of a sea serpent
which nightly visited coral island where the
ship wrecked men lay, and carried on il man. Mr.
Hiram +. Pierce. Of thus city also relates stor of
4 sea serpent he saw Ia the Pacific ocean in 1S5i
on a passage from san Francisco to China When
about POO miles from the sandwich Islands the
lockout discovered a sea serpent. The monster
was seen ahead of the bark with head ont of water
and several coils of the body showing above the
waves. the vessel was heated for the serpent
and as II drew nearer the glistcning scales its
sides coutd be plainly seen. II proved, however
to hc pine tree, 200 feet long which had been in
the water for a long time. The glistening scales
were bnrnacles, and the arched head was Il root of
the tree. The coils of the body made by the
waves, while the small end of the tree answer
ed for tail. Had not the bark sailed close
To the tree it would gone down in history As Il
trpn a On
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
Two Pioneers In the Temperance Cause.

The nominations of A. j. Billings for senator,
and L. j. Wiggin for Representative, recall to
mind the establishment of the first temperance so
cicty in Freedom 30 years ago. Although one of
the best water privileges flows through our village
rum about rs plenty then rs water ami the
place was regular rendezvous for the drinking
community for miles around. Scarcely 4 week
passed without its drunken brawl. To be 4 tenn
pcrance man then was sure to call down ON one
head ridicule and insult. A man had To have the
courage of his convictions dare to advocate the
cause of temperance. When Dr. Billings took up
his residence i'll town the condition Of the place
was sad indeed. He at once determined to organ
lze temperance society, and approached some of
thought it was not a very safe thing to do. lie
persevered, however, and got a few to meet with
him in his house one night and they organized It
society with the Doctor as President With the
click of glasses and billiard balls on one side Of
the house, and the rattle of bottles and rumbling
of a bowling alley the other, some of the les,
courageous ones feared every moment that their
object would be found out and the labblc would
break in upon them. But the good cause prosper
ed and at one time there were nearly 400 members.
DR.. Billings was the principal actor in the cause,
and Mr.. Wiggin gave him his most earnest and
cordial support, and although living three miles
from our village, he was ever ready with his time
and means to push on the good work
All true temperance men will he glad to cast
their votes for these old pioneers in the good work
They espoused the cause in its darkest days when
its advocates few, and now comfort them
selves with the assurance that not drop Of liquor
Is kept for sale anywhere in this vicinity
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
The Earthquakes as Experienced on Shlpb0ard.

Capt. Z. Y. Cottrel of Sch. Welaka, of this city,
writes from Darien, Ga. under date September list
eve had some heavy shocks of earthquake last
night at about 80, giving quite shaking up.
| hear of no damage here. 1t created a regular
pandcmonium the Bluff. Dogs banked and
howled negroes and cattle beloved, and every
thing that could make noise did So The aliga
tors in the river barkcd on how1ed and the fish
jumped ont of water. 1t felt shipboard as
though the vessel was being dragged over rocky
bottom. The clergymen embraced the opportun
ty to do some work. After the shocks were over
the church bells were rlng, the people got togeth
CT and prayed until daylight. The darkies here
pretty thoroughly frightened and it is safe to
say that the chicken roosts and melon patches are
safe for some time to come
Capt. George Il. Carter, of sch. Pcnobscot of
Belfast, was at Jacksonville, Fla during the earth
quake of last week, and writes that the sensation
on board his vessel was though she was going
through the water and had suddenly struck bottom.
No damage was done to shipping.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

y usual much matter Of local as well as general
interest will be found on first page. \ column
of Maine news is followedby an extract from Hon.
s. l.. Millikcn's able speech in the House of Repre-
sentatives in which he discusses tariff and labor
questions Then we have extracts from various
campaign speeches by Blaine, Frye, Gibson and
Scion Chase. Notes on Waldo county horses at
Bangor and the local entries in the various depart
ments follow. Mrs. Helen \. Packard contributes
interesting sketch of Lieut.. John Brown and
his descendants. Editorials, locals, the farm and
garden department and general news fiji the re
maindcr of the page.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

n BRIEF The labor organizations of Boston
had a grand parade Monday. Major O'Bricn
reviewed the line at City IIall.....The gross
receipts of the New England fair at Bangor
were S40,000.....The New England Shipbud-
ing company of Bath has made reduction of
p cents day in wages. The employees will re-
fer the matter to the Knights Of Labor. Miss
Myra +. Moore, of DiXmont, committed suicide
last Friday by hanging herself in her fathers
stable where she was found after an absence of
two hours. The same young lady attempted
suicide at North IIermon four years ago. Ill
health was the cause.....A tunnel caved in in
the Cascade mountains in Oregon, saturday,
and nine men were buried alive in the earth and
stones.....A large meteor fell at Dover, New
Hampshire, Monday night The sky was light
ed for many miles around and people were ter
ribly frightened by the phenomenon....Anothe
large Boston firm, Cl0utman Il Bingham, boot
and shoe dealers, has failed. The liabilities. it
is said, will reach $500, 000.....Iion. n. W. Far
well, of Lewiston, died in that city Tuesday
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
n. J. LittelIeld Nominated In the Prospect Class.
PROSPECT FERRY, Sept. 9Th

TKCJSFECT Sept. bth.
The Republicans of Prospect met in caucus at
North Prospect Sat Sept. 4th to choose a candidate
for Representative in the class of Prospect. Stock
ton and SearspOrt. Meeting called to order by
James ii. Kilman. On the first ballot James III
Lttlefied had IA votes and VIM. l.. Mudgett, I.
On action of Mr.. Mudgett, the vote was made I'M
animous. Remarks made on the Tariff and
labor questions, by Messrs. Trivett, IIagan and
others. The Republican platform was heartily en-
dOrsed and all agreed to work for the election of
j. II. Bodwell and all the Republicans the State
ticket. FERD. 7. HERMAN, Sec
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

When Waldo county passed ont q Republic
can control al lie time of the Grcenback craze
it was free from debt. Now after several
years of Democratic rule the county i, $4,000
in debt. Two years ago the county was partly
redeemed. Let us complete the work on Mon
day next and place Waldo county on a sound
Republican and financial footing.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

Campaign ISLANDERS are matter of course
but when aimed at such a man as |. c. Libby
of Burnham. who has done and is doing 50
much for his county and State they miss their
mark. The refutal of these ISLANDERS. publish
ed elsewhere, was unnecessary where Mr.. Lib
by j. known. On receipt of this correspon-
Geucc. remembering that n. F. Houston. Esq
Of this city served in the same legislature we
asked hi opinion Of Mr.. Libby'> course. lie
replied that Mr.. Libby'> management not only
of this railroad question but Of all other mat
tiers in which his constituents are interested
was cminenty judiriou> open and aboyeboard,
and that if they can get him to serve them
again they should not fail to do so. In fact,
Mr.. Libby's usefulness as Representative was
generally recognized, and it will be loss to
the state as well a to Waldo county if he is de-
fcatcl
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

Mr.. Sedgewck, Secretary Bayard's envoy to
Mexico, proceeded to paint the Mexican capt.
tai red soon after arrival there, or, to express
it more plainly, got disgracefully drunk, ac-
cording to dispatches to several Democratic
papers. Mr.. Sedgewick belongs to the party
which hires Mr.. st. John to go around solicit
ing votes for the Democracy in the name of
Tan,
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
Waldo County Appointments.

COZ. ANsoS z. WOOD will speak at Troy, Sept.
2, Belfast, Sept. II.
GEN. JAMES A. HALL will speak at Lincolnvile
Centre, sept ..
Hon :. l.. MILLIkEN will speak at Monroe,
Thursday evening, Sept 8; at Wnterpor, Friday
evening, sept. 10; at Belfast, saturday evening,
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09
A Belfast SchOOner Ashore.

sch Never X Muller, Capt James u. Perkins,
OF Belfast. on the passage from tnion Island,
Georgia, with hard pine for New York, went
ashore on the coast of Mary land at O'clock !. NJ,
sept , The vessel is Il miles south Of Fcnwick
Island light and 36 miles south of Cape IIcnlnpen.
The wind was light from the northeast when she
struck and it was probably foggy at the time. For
a number of days following the disaster the wind
was out with heavy sea breaking on the beach.
The crew went ashore but the captain refused to
leave her. At last accounts the vessel was full of
water, Two tugs were at hand, the dcckload had
been thrown overheard and the wreckcrs expect to
save herit the weather holds good. The Meyer
Muller was line vessel of 400 tons, built in lSS in
Belfast, where she is largely owned The captain
James II. Perkins, owns one eighth, which is par
tally insured, but we learn of no other insurance
on the vessel
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

a so-caed Republican (:) who sits as a
delegate in Democratic conventions is reported
to have been very much dissatisfied with Scna-
tor Frye's speech in this city last Saturday
night. speech from Ebcn f. Pillsbury
would no doubt suit him exactly.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

Here is the remarkable language used by the
Democratic candidate for Governor during the
coGnt-out crisis:
seen. Chamberlain is a traitor, and If the
party had been of my mind they would have
pulled the State House down over their heads,
if it had killed every one of them"
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

UNITY. Mr.. Edward Ward, Of Troy, was in
jured at the Blaine mass meeting Saturday.
When the band marched up the street Mr.. WARTS
horse was frightened and started up quickly. Com
ing in contact with other teams the carriage was
smashed and Mr.. Ward thrown to the ground. He
was injured about the face and when he regained
his feet the blood was coursing down his face.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

\ Portland Democrat says: ''Ncal Dow writ
ing for the Argus, and his friends working to
help us defeat the Republicans, is the only po-
litical joke | ever saw. ! regard them As the
best champions of free rum ever in Maine and
if were party manager | would so around
among the Democrats who desire to sell wh-kcy
and take up collection for st. john"
The Republican journal., 1886-09-09

HEAD OF TIE TIDE BELFAST Mrs Frank TIealey
Is visiting her aunt Mrs G. III. Bier. Mrs. H. will
start in few weeks for Indian Ter where she will
remain through the winter Pearl hunting has been
quite mania here this season and some yaluabI lie
peals have been found ..Willie Hatch is in Boston
for few days. Martin Bailey and family of Lynn
Mass have been visiting friends here. Mrs. G.
H. Brier and family have returned from Northport
Whore they have been spending the season.