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The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
Suicide Of DR.. Frederic \. Palmer,

Dr- Frederic y. Palmer, Of Boston, committed
suicide last Monday evening by jumping over.
bead from the steamer John Brooks on the nas-
sage from Boston to Portland. Dr. Palmer Just be
fore ten O'Clock in the evening was PLAYING with :.
four years Old boy, his grandson, Master Wendall
K. smith, and was to 20 to the stern of the
steamer with the boy The captain of the Brooks
saw him just as he disappearing over the rail,
but whether he had the boy in his arms or had
thrown him overis not known. He promptly stop
ped the steamer and lowered boat but after Il
fruitess search of three-quarters of an hour pro
ceeded on his passage.
-Four O'Clock Monday afternoon, Dr. Palmer ac-
companied by his little grandson, left their home,
No 22G West Chester Park, Boston. His prolonged
absence caused uneasiness and search was made
for the missing ones, but nothing was heard from
them until Tuesday morning when the sad intelli-
gence given above was received from Portland.
Two years ago DR.. Palmer had a paralytic shock,
from which he has since had more or less trouble.
His suicide undoubtedly the result of TEN
porary insanity.
DIR. Palmer was a son of the Late Benz. Palmer,
of Belfast, and wen known here, where he has
many friends and ac4uaintances who will mourn
his sad and tragic DEATH
DR.. Palmer was born in Belfast March, 1914. lie
received his early education in Bangor. He studied
law for Il time in Bratteboro, Vt, but soon relin-
quished that pursuit for medicine, for which he
wentto Philadelphia to get his training and educa-
ton. After gr .duating and receiving his diploma
he practiced medicine in Newton for a number of
years and then went to Boston, where he had a
large practice. He member of Massachusetts
Homeopathy Society and of the National So
ciety, and was member of the New Jerusalem
swedenl orgian church. The family of Doctor
Palmer are entirely unable TO account for the sad
Tragedy and say that when he left the house he gave
not the slightest indication Of any intention to do
an, thing else but take short walk Neither have
they been able to discover anything among his
papers that leads them to think he contemplated
suicide.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
M. Bodwells Education.

Some Democrats are foolish enough to think
they can successfully attack Mr.. Bodwell on
the ground that he is not technically an cducat-
ed man. We hear of one local leader. a sort of
Democratic muGwlnp. who is chuckimg over
the fact that he has in his possession one OF two
letters Of Mr.. Bodwcil in which he can expose
lack of literary culture by pointing ont some
mi>speed words.
Its. We believe, quite true that Mr.. Bodwcl
does not hold the diploma of any college. and
that indeed his opportunities of education were
below those of our present common schools.
Going ont to hard manual labor at ten wears of
age to earn bread for hi mother and orphaned
sisters. Mr.. BodWell wa, deprived of the
educational advantages in early life which so
many now enjoy and fail 10 improve. But we
greatly mistake popular sentiment if these
facts do not tell largely in Mr.. Bodwell'> favor
rather than against him. He is graduate of
high standing in the school of Experience ami
holds an honorable though unwrittcn diploma
from the University of Honest Toll.
The gentlemen who now seek to attack Mr..
Bodwe hecau-e Of his lack of literary culture
know a. little Of the history Of their State and
Country Il they know fthe generous and noble
instinct of mankind, They need to be inform
ed that one of the most eminent men W no ever
sat III the Gubernatorial chair of Maine was
attacked because of his alleged lliteracy. while
one Ct the most popular and powerful Presidents
who was ever elected in the United States ell
countered every form Of rilrulc because it
was said he could not write his own messages
to Congress and could not even spell correctly.
Those now a>saultn@ Mr. Bodwel because of
assumed defects of the same character would
do well to visit Washington and look upon the
marble form Of William King standing proudly
under the dome of the Capitol. and then 90 to
the White House and from its northern portico
gaze upon the equestrian statue of Andrew
jackson i'll the finest square of the Federal
City.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
A Republican State Convention

VIII be held in City Hall Lewiston. Wetne s,lay,
June 8, 1856, AT III O'Clock A. for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Governor be sup
ported at the September election. and tranSacting
any other business that may properly come before
it,
The basis OF representation will be as follows
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled to
delegate, and for each seventy five votes
for the republican candidate for Governor in 1854
an additional delegate, and for fraction of forty
votes in excess of seventy five votes. additional
delegate.
The State Committee Will be in session in the re
ception room of the hall at nine O'Clock on the
morning of the convention, for the purpose of re
ceiving the credentials of delegates
Al electors of Maine who are in favor of main
tanning Protective Tariff who will join in resist
ing the attempt now being made in Democratic
House of Representatives to injure many of the
leading industrial interests of Maine: who are in
favor of eleyating and dignifying human labor by
securing to the ahorer his Just reward: who de
mand freedom of suffrage throughout the republic
and an honest counting of the ballots: who uphold
all ju'iicuu9 measures for the encouragement of
American shpbulding: who believe in an honest
and responsible civil service and in an economical
administration of the Government, who approve
the Prohibition of the Liquor Traffic and the pro
motion of the cause of Temperance are cordially
invited, without regard to past political differences,
10 unite with the Republicans in the selection of
delegates to this Convention.
Per order Republican State Committee.
JOSEPH ii. MANLEY Chairman.
WILLIS II. WING, Secretary
Augusta. Me, \ pril l6 1886.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
Police Judge vs.. County Commissioners.

Last week we published the statement submitted
to the city council by Judge Boardman in relation
TO criminal costs and the county commissioners.
The matter was referred to the city solicitor. The
Police Judge says that he has not drawn the citv's
fees because the commissioners have cut them
down, and that the commissioners have allowed
fees to Trial Justices in cases which should have
come before the Police Court
In regard to the fees, the city solicitor says the
same question is involved as was tried In the Jan
uary term by Trial Justice knowlton. The com
missoners struck out the item of 81, cents for the
trial OF an issue and - cts. for copy and Judge
Libby sustained them in doing. In the other
matter the solicitor says the commissioners have
no knowledge that the cases originate in Belfast,
and he knows of no authority whereby the com
missioners can go behind the bills of cost.
The Judge of the Police court says he has not
been i'll one hour and has not been absent from
town twelve hours since the December term of
court yet i'll that time ten cases in which the ar
rests were made by Belfast policemen and con-
stables, We're taken before one Trial Justice. The
said Justice has no jurisdiction in such cases I'M
less the Judge of the Police court is either sick
absent. The county commissioners once asked the
Judge concerning such matters, but could obtain
no information.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
Inspection of the state Insane Hospital.

The Insane Hospital was visited and Inspected
last week by Hon James Weymouth of Oldtown
and ID. q. Bowen of Morrill,. There are 49, pa
uents and all made as comfortable as their con-
dition will allow. Mrs. c. X. Whidden-lady visi-
tor-was making her usual monthly visit She gen.
orally spends a week there mingling with the pa
uents and listening patiently to their insane fan
cles. one of the worst features of the institution
at present is the sending of insane criminals like
Barnes and Grindle and a score of others to meet
and minglc with those who have led honest, moral
lives, and are unfortunately forced to come here
Tor treatment. There We're y such criminals at the
close of last year. The Trustees in their last An
hual Report, say upon tlIis subject "No provision
of law has been made whereby this class of pa
uents can be restrained apart from the others
The injustice of compelling those who have
ever maintained blamelcss lives, and wholly free
from all faint of suspicion of criminalitv and fire.
quently endowed with delicate sensbilities to live
and be intimately associated with those accused
ami convicted of crimes-and other manifest reas-
ons-are 50 obvious to us that we believe it only
necessary to direct Your attention to this defect in
order to have the remedy Immediately furnshed.'
The Hospital is not, and never was intended to be
4 prison. A separate building should be erected,
and properly furnished and guarded for the Grim
inal insane.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
Base Ball Notes.

The Maine inter collegiate base ball season open
ed at Lewiston last week
In Newburyport when one of the home team
makes home run the hat is passed around In the
audience. One home striker got SIS last week.
The Belfast Juniors will enter the field this sea-
son with the same men as last year. Three of the
nine are in college where they have had much
practice.
Mr.. Stevens, the official scorer of the Boston
league team and Base Ball editor of the Boston
Herald says Dilworth is the best pitcher in the
Eastern league.
The infield of the Belfast base ball grounds has
been plowed up and the rocks will be removed.
The grounds will be put in better condition than
last season.
Dilworth has recovered from his sprained ankle
and pitched his first league game at Boston last
week against the Boston Blues. The Brocktons
won. The Bostons failed to make score until the
last inning and could not hit Dilworth's pitching
until the close of the game. The Boston papers
said the feature of the game was the strong bat
ting of DilwOrth.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
The National Summer School OF Methods.

The annual session of the National Summer
School Of Methods will be held at Saratoga Springs
y " from July 10 to Aug. 6. The healthfulness
of the place, its moderate cost of living attractive
surroundings neaness to Lake George, the Adiron-
'acks, and other charming places, together with
the educational advantages to be offered, make it
most suitable place for teachers to assemble
for rest, recreation and self-improyement. The
expense of attending the school will be very light,
and the facilities for enjoyment and instruction
unsurpassed. w. c. Crawford of Thomaston,
state Manager for Maine, will forward circulars
and give information upon application of interest
ed parties. Teachers should avail themselves Of
the opportunities extended to them by this nstiu-
ton 1t is the earnest desire of the friends Of
education that there should be large attendance
this year. Teachers it to themselves and their
employees to improve such excellent facilities as
are offered by this institution for increasing their
efficiency.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
Transfers In Real Estate.

The following are the transfers in real estate in
Waldo county, for the week ending May 18th ::
Inhabitants of Belmont to Martha f. Dickey, same
town. Charles A. Brown, Belfast, to Mary F.
Smith, same town. Stephen L. Dodge, Belfast, to
Tilton A. Elliott, Brooks. A. S. Davis & ais. Che-
sea, to Joseph NJ. Tibbetts, South Thomaston. J..
5. HuXford, Brooks, to Tilton A. Elliott, same
town Robert W. Hardy, Lincolnville, to James
W. Hardy, Camden. Albert G. Hunt, Belfast to
John +. Bragg. Islesboro. Elvina II. Hustus,
Freedom, to Edwin W. Hustus, same town. Newell
Mansfield, Belfast, to David p. Flanders, same
town. Estate Erastus F. Nelson, Palermo, to
Wesley A. Nelson, same town. Sarah NJ. Peavey
4 ais. Brooks, to Rose A. Curtis, same town.
Catherine Peirce, Frankfort, to Thomas Page,
same town. John p. Perkins, Palermo, to Erastus
F. Nelson, same town. Estate Furber Young,
Palermo, to Erastus +. Nelson. same town.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
Belfast SDiFituaIIsts,

The first number of The Eastern Star, published
ut Glenburn, Me- contains the following communi
cation from Miss Georgietta j. Nickerson
The LIST of March number of Spiritualists met
and organized the First Society of Spiritualists
of Belfast, Me-. 1t endorses the truth of Life and
Immortality as in part demonstrated by Jesus of
Nazareth and by the phenomena and philosophy of
Modern Spiritualism. Its design is the advance
ment of its members intellectually, morally and
spiritually, and to disseminate the ennoblng prin-
ciples as taught by exalted spirits in the form and
out. Its officers President, Franklin Ii. Black
Treas, Mrs. NJ. l.. Cleaves; Sec, Mrs. +. II. Black
and an executive committee of three. They hold
meetings at hall secured by said committee every
an auxiliary to the Society" called the Ladies'
Aid" meet to arrange for Fair and Rose Festi-
VAL to come off in June. social meeting is held
on the same evening.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13

The Republicans of the Third Congressional
District in Main" composed of the counties of
kennebec. Somerset, Waldo and Hancock. are re
quested To sen delegates to convention to he
held at the Town Hall, at Watcryie, on Tuesday,
june sth, ssG. at ii o'clock, A. NJ for the purpose
of nominating candidate for Representative from
this District fur the 10Th Congress, and for the
transaction Of any other business that may proper
~ come before the convention.
Basis of representation Each city, town and
plantation viii he entitled to delegate: and for
each >tventy-ifve votes cast for The Republican
candidate ior Governor in leS4 an additional dele
gate; and for fraction Of forty votes in OF
seventy five votes. additional delegate.
EpMI Nd +. WEBB, Watcrvile,
CHA>. A. HARRINGTON, Nolridgcwock, District
ISAAC G. LIBBl. Burnham, ( Com.
JOHN ID. HOPKINS. Ellsworth,
MaterNlle Anrll u. ISL.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
The Railroad to the Lake.

Mr.. Shaw, of Hartland, writes Mayor Baker, of
Belfast, that the project of railroad to Moose
head Lake, to connect with the Canadian, is an as
sured thing He says all the money has been sub
scribed with the exception of $4,000, and portion
of that is nearly secured Mr.. Shaw expects some
encouragement from this vicinity. With Belfast
for the terminus we may expect to derive much
benefit from the enterprise.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13

supplied by G. II. Fuller; PASSPORT, NJ G. Pres
colt; Edmunds and Marion, supplied by l.. b..
Wthee: Ellsworth and Trenton " p WarlwelI;
Franklin, supplied by II. L. Mccain; Goulds.
boro and steuben, supplied by E. S. W Plat
ton: Mllbridge and Cherryfeld, II. E. Frohock :;
Midtown, &. G. Winslow; Machias, T. H.
Murphy; orIand, East Bucksport and West
Penobscot. H. w. Norton; Orrngton, d. H.
sawyer; Penobscot and North Bluehill, X. l..
Charlotte and Perry, r. A. Hold don; Searsport
and North Searsport, c. l.. Haskell South Orring-
ton and Orrington Center, W 7. JEWELL Surrv G.
L. Banghar; sullivan, c. A. Maine; South West
Harbor, Cranberry Isles and Swans Island, o. II.
Fernald and J. 3. Conley; Wesley and Crawford
supplied by W. J. Kelley.
Rockland Dstrict-C. A. Plumer Presiding
Elder; Boothbay, w. F. Chase: Bristol, +. A.
Glidden: Camden, J. r. Clifford; China and Wins
low, supplied by W. b. Eldridge Jr. Clinton,
Rurnham and Benton, J. 5. thompson Gushing
and south Waldoboro, supplied by NJ. W. Newbert
wick; Dresden, J. \. Morelen; East Boothbay and
South Bristol, w. l.. Brown: East Knox and Nor
rll, w b. Eldridge; East Pittston and Whitefield
i. Il. Byrne; Friendship, c. Rogers; Georgetown
and Arrow sic, supplied by W. b. jackson; Lincoln
vile and Northport ;. ;. Gross: Montville and
Palermo, f. ). Gahan; North and East Nassalhoro,
j. Z. Simonton; North and West WalIoboro j. II
Bennett: Pittston and Chelsea NJ. f. Bridgham
Rockland, l.. l.. lIanscom; Rockport. c. l. Mills
Round Pond and Bremen, W. w. Ogier; Sears
cost: southport, j. ID. Payson; South Thomaston
and Ninalhaven, ). NJ. Dunton; Thomaston c. b.
Ecsse; Union, J. Il. Baker; Unity and Troy. :. II.
Beale; Nassalboro and Cross Hill, supplied by W.
Wood; Waldohoro, O. Tyler; Washington to he
supplied; WGstport, supplied hy George stllphen
more Wiacassct, /. II. W. Wharn; Woowich, j.
Biram.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13

Hon. James Weymouth of Oldtown, Grand
Master of the Ancient Order of United Work
men, visited Lodge in Roxbury, Mass, Tues
day evening, May 4th. The Lodge on this oc-
casion initiated 80 candidates and received 40
applications for membership. The evening
closed with banquet and speeches.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
Cr0ss-eyed Democrats and Mugwumps

When Mr. Blaine said that the Republicans were
robbed of the trust of Government by Bourbon out
RACES in the South he was ''wavng the bloody
shirt" But when JEFF. Davis talked rank treason
the other day at Montgomery he was merely "wrap
ped in the mantle of regret" The Democrats and
their allies have convenient eyes and can cross
them at WILL IN. Y. Tribune.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
Fish and Fishing,

Shad are plenty in the Kennebec but there are
no salmon. Among Maine rivers, the Penobscot
and the st. Croix have practical monopoly of the
king of fish
Salmon fly fishing at the water works dam, Ban
gor, has furnished good sport of late. Fish have
been taken weighing from 16 to 10 pounds.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13

Mr., Powderly has addressed an important
circular to members of the knights of Labor,
in which he gives them wholesome advice in
regard to boycotting and the use of violence to
carry their point
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13
Thorndke's London letter, which is very inter

ing, will be found on the fourth page.
Miss southworth's millinery opening Friday
was very fine and attracted much attention.
Frank f. Wiley has consented to take the fore
manship of No. engine and will organize new
company.
The Bangor Commercial reports that rain or
snow fell in the town of Troy during the six weeks
ending last saturday.
| The Belfast bicyclists have had an addition to
their ranks. Charles Black has bought Star, and
has one Of the finest wheels in the city.
Attention is called to the notice, in another col
umn, concerning fast driving in the streets of Bel +
fast. The city marshal proposes to enforce the
| dnance.
Some of the State papers have announced that
Col Fogler, of Belfast, would speak at HaoMelI ,
on Memorial Day. The Colonel invited hut |
| declined.
A drunken named Cunningham fell over |
/ board from wharf Tuesday night, and would
have drowned but FOR the night watehmen who
rescued him.
Sch. Lyra, recently sold hy ID. W. Dyer, Of this |
city, ha@ been libeed by New York parties and
ship keeper placed board. Doubtless the vessel
1 Will be sold.
/ y special meeting of No. ; engine company is |
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Cut. Ausustus Mcdonald, Of this citv. arrived
from Boston last week with q Newport catrirged
boat III about five tons which how'll fit mn for 4afl
ing partic, and take to Bar Iarbor the coming
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The Republican journal., 1886-05-13

Augusta isveiy much excited over the water
supply question. The local Assembly knights
of Labor held meeting last Thursday evening
and voted to act in favor of contracting with
the Augusta Water Co. upon the terms and
conditions offered. Monday afternoon the cti-
zen7 voted to instruct the City Council to con-
tract with the Augusta Water Company.
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13

thc inside WORK anu finish of new church to be
built at North West Harbor, Deer Isle, The church
Will be G3 by 42 feet, amt will be built by James r.
Potte, Belfast.
Mayor Baker on Tuesday discharged Mr.. Robin
son from the night watch. As no provision had
been made for night watchmcn the Mayor conclud
cd to run without any. At the earnest solicitation
of citizens a temporary watch put
The Alvin Joslin company which played at the
Belfast Opera House Tuesday evening was
greeted with a fair house. The comedy abouuds
in ludcrous scenes the orchestra is very fine and
the solos were well received. The display of lila
monds in the last act was dazzling.
SEARsMoNr. John Z. Woodcock took charge of
the post office ON Monday james Barker re
turned from California ON Tuesday, much improv-
cd in health.
BROOKS. Among the events of last week was
the marriage Of Miss Mittic Lane of this town toa
gentlcman from Freedom. Mittic is one of the
most interesting and talented Young ladies of this
town. and was of much benefit in all of our special
society entertainments. We shall miss her here
but it is the natural of events for the young
lady has mind Of her own and would be Gorc,t.
TIE ELECTRIC LIGHT. Mr. stacy agent of the
American Electric Manufacturing company was IN
the city this week, He wants to locate plant here
of fifty lights and then dispose OF The plant to To-
cal parties. The city has given permission To erect
poles and wires. and Has directed d committee to
investigate and to report concerning the city'-
lighting the streets by this method ElecttirIfglt7
may be among the probabilities this year,
MoRRILL Mr. G.. W Pearson has lately been
delivering fruit trees for D. X. Gerri-h ~ GO. of
Portland The trees give perfect ~atSiartion....
Soho i'm, J.;
The Republican journal., 1886-05-13

Cooperative Industry No. ). by c. S. Griffin,
Esq, was received too late for this issue but
will appear next week