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The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

Sam Small says the newspaper reporters
shave punctured more shams and hypocrisies
in this country than all other influences COM
bined.' \ very creditable amount of punctur-
ing has been done in this city i'll the past few
weeks and the good work will go on.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

Lewiston and Portland have turned the ras-
Gals out.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

The Thieves Own, ms-named The TaX-pay-
er, expired Saturday. Like the traditional tai
Two dip it went out spluttering and sinking
and has left only bad smell behind it.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11
Look to the Assessments,

1t is intimated that the devotion which Ger
tain citizens have manifested to the Taxpayer
ring, is really matter of dollars and cents. In
other words, their property is said to be asses
Sed far below its real value, or rather below
that Of other citizens and this has been a suf-
fcient inducement for them to sustain a cause
which they know to be bad. and to approve of
methods which should carry with them their
own condemnation. This is Il matter which calls
for investigation, and if the facts are ;s repre-
sented We hope suits for back taxes will be III
stitutcd The men who have been working to
increase the already heavy tax burdens of
others, while enjoying an illegal exemption
themselves, ought TO be made to disgorge. They
are not taxpayers but taN-dodgers. Worse
than that they are parties to a steal of which
all those who pay taxes are the victims. There
seem, 10 be no end to the rascalty and cor
ruptiOn of the late Taxpayer ring.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

The Knox County lime kilns are smoking
amain
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

The recent election in Bath was the most
holly contested one for years and ended con-
test that had been waged for a long time with
much bitterness. Capt. Charles f. Patten, a
very wealthy retired shpmaster, was support
ed by the Democratic party, the Republican
Mugwumps, a large portion of the Knights of
Labor and the temperance party. Mayor
Wakefield was supported by the Republicans
The great contest has been to condemn the
Governor and Council for rejecting James
Bailey as a State constable The verdict has
been rendered by the reelection of Mayor
Wakefield by 80 majority, which the Republi-
cans doom to be a nlagniticent majority.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

The Taxpayer ring made some changes in
their candidates, for obvious reasons, but they
We're not changes for the better. 1t was an
exchange of brains for brass
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

The shysters and Shylocks must go
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

Rev. Edward Palmer formerly of this citv and
brother of the late Chas. Palmer died in New York
City, Feb, 18th. In early life he was Il printer
and was one of the proprietors and editor of the
Maine Farmer and Political Register, a newspaper
established in this city in 1929 He subsequently
became Il Unitarian clergyman and was settled in
Natick, Mass He retired from the ministry several
years since. His funeral took place from the
Church of the Messiah Park Avenue and 34th ST..
and the remains were taken to Woodbridge, Mass,
for interment
Personal. Capt. Joseph 5. Thombs arrived in
Belfast last week from Minneapolis, MIMI near
which place he has bought place and will engage
In poultry and small fruit raising He starts with
stock of 1000 hens. Capt r. and family will soon
leave for their new home in the West and have
rented their house in this city to Rev q. w Jcnk-
ms Mr. Will Rivers, of Boston, is in belfast on
visit. Capt. Clarence Packard and wife, of
Rockland, are at Mr.. G. W. Haney's in this city ON
visit. Capt. Packard Il few years ago had il ter
rlble experience on shipboard, having both feet
frozen SO they were amputated MIR. Charles H.
Hazeltlne returned home from Jacksonville last
week.. Misses Hattie and Carrie Gilmore return
ed home on Saturday after a three months absence,
which included visits to jacksonville Fla, Bruins
WICK, Ca New York and Boston Mr.. c. NJ Gun
bingham, of Belmont, has gone to Massachusetts to
work in Il car shop. Mr.. Frank Mathews, of Bos-
ton, is at home on a vacation. Edward johnson,
Esq, returned from Washington, ID. c.. Saturday
to vote at the municipal election Monday and left
for Washington Monday afternoon. ...George
Bailey and Clinton Ferguson came home last week
for a short vacation. MIR. Will Crawford, of Bel
fast, school teacher at Thomaston. was in Belfast
on Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. l.. W. Pendleton,
| Of Portland, arrived in town on Monday for brief
visit.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

FOX CLERKS.
ward IF E. Cottrell, 1856; W. IL. Quimby, 1874
G. S. Bickford,
ward b Ii. Conant, l54; G. 5. Bckford, l5i.
ward 3-F, E. White, l57; d. S. Cressey, ~
Ward 4-Llewelyn Gay, 81; James d. Tucker
II.
Ward Byron NJ Rogers, 96; Henry Written,
70.
10 summarize, the Tax Payers have the Mayor,
aldermen and counclmen in wards one and five.
The Tax Reducers have the Aldermen in wards
three ana four, and Counclmen in two three and
four, with no election for Alderman in ward two.
The Tax Re,lucers have Il majority in joint ballot
which gives them all the city Offices.
At the election for Alderman in ward Two, ON
Tuesday, there were ll5 votes thrown, all but one
of which were for Thomas w Pitcher.
AT the meeting of the city government on Mon
day next the question of Alderman for ward Two
Will come up. 1t is believed that another election
for Alderman will be held.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

STOCKTON. At our town meeting Monday am
appropriation of SIG} WAS made to buy books to
complete the series now in use in most of our
schools and thus establish 4 uniformity. Hereafter
the town viii furnish all new books, which will be
delivered To tho scholars in school and charged to
the parents and credited back to the parents when
returned and If not returned At the cud of the term
the value of the book will he collected of the par
ents, like any liability to the town If parents wish
to buy the books 50 they can keep them after their
children are done using them, they will he at librr-
" to Ito so. All new series Of books will he here
after introduced by vote of the town when the
same have been recommended by the SUPERVISOR
agents and teachers and called for in dur, form in
the town warrant. The object of this change is
to get rid of the brides So frequently offered bv
publishers agents to get their books introduced
The written statement of teachers is Of great value
in determining what the best books to intro
duce, ana probably when another series is intro
duccd all the teachers will examine il and recon.
mend 1t to the supervisor and by him their report
will be submitted with his recommendation to the
t"Wh''-...Ah effort was made to have purely
citizen BOARD of town officers but some of the Dem.
o'ratS concluded to make party stand. They
lalled, however, to unite their party as there was
nothing but an ancient sentiment to stimulate them,
anu at time too when union is called for under
which we have done SO well with our debts for the
past few years. The towns liabilities are reduced
To less than 5000 and the of the town are
over $1,000. This is the best financial condition
the town has been in for many years. The drama
The Turn of the Tide" played here two weeks
ago Thursday and last Thursday by stockton tai
ent, with Frank Nichols of Searspor as the lead
en- was given in Searsport village Monday even
The Republican journal., 1886-03-11

| BrKNnAM. Mcssrs |, c, Libby of Burnhau
and j. W. Harmon Of Unity Who bought out IN.
D. Dyer and sons pill factory (aee first page will
| Immediately fit up the basement of the factory for
an engine of 10 horse power with improved
machinery for compromising and manufacturing
medicines. They win also put in printing press
for printing advertising matter. The firm will re
tain John F. Dyer a. travelling agent for one year
at salary of 81 600. This new firm have ahund-
ant capital to push the business as fast as the
trade may demand. Mr. Harmon will have the
general supervision Of the medical department.
few days ago we paid Mr. W l.. Shaw visit at
his fine stable and examined his horses. He has
year old Won Moltk colt that hard to beat. This
! fine colt - by Won Moltk, dam by gen. Knox,
is a mahogany bay with black points and stands
l5-3 high and weighs about 1000 lbs He Is good
style, clean lmbed, symmetrically built ana can
show two forty clip with but little handling Mr.
;. has a fine brood mare by Monte Cristo, dam in
bred Messenger, which stands about u hands high,
dark bay and weighs Il5o lbs. She has two colts
by Harbinger a ycarlingand aweanling, that show
a rapid open gait. Mr.. :. has a three year old
mare by Young Rolfc which is very promising.
James Louvic Whitney died 1T his residence in
this place Feb. 2sth, at O'Clock T.. NJ. The tuner
Il
village Sunday, March It'll. Rev. Mr.. Curtis of r.
L. officiating. The church filed to its utmost
capacity with mourning and sympathzing friends
The deceased leaves wife and two children to
mourn his loss. The afflicted family have the en-
tire sympathy of large circle of friends. He
was born in Gorham, Me, in 1881, moved to Burn.
ham in 1874, with his mother then a widow with
six children all Of whom have died except one
sister. In 1862 lie married Elvina only ,lauybter of
Oshra Written late of BUnham who now surv;v
cs him with two sons, MIR. Whitney had bean u,
business in Burnham since 1859 For several yao,.s
he was station agent at the NJ. C.. r. r. st.tio,,
and the remainder Of the time in trade IJe ,os
member of peMolay Commandery, *. II. of show
hogan. He was kind husband and father and
pleasant and obiiging neighbor, and having an
extensive aeq"ah'ahce' viii be missed by large
circle Of friends. In politics he Wa aluovs
Democrat. Miss Clara E. Graves died s,tnrdo,
Feb. 9Th, OF consumption, aged 81 vears re
funeral services We're held at the Mnunt cohnni
house. Tuesday, March 9Th VIZ 4Aouii' 'ohooi
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

will be an unromantic soul who has not
had some experience at a gate. Mrs
Fay Hampstead read a very amusing
piece entitled, WHO runs may Read; !"
and Mrs. Fred Hanger read piece,
which was thoroughly enjoyed and ap-
preciated-a description in poetry Of
putting up a stove. Mrs Hanger puts SO
much expression in her reading. that it is
irresistible. After the regular programme,
Mrs. Glib reelted very handsomely, by
special request.
Altogether, this evening was most de-
lightful; and the handsome supper,
served by Rossner, was thoroughly en-
joyed by all.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

We were much interested this week in
hearing portions Of a letter read which
was written to a friend here by Mrs.
lhoS' K. WEIGH, whose husband was
formerly the beloved pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, and who is now
y. $. Consul to Canada.
Dr. and Mrs. WEIGH reside in Hamil-
ton, Can, and from the letter, seem to
be much pleased with the cold climate.
Mrs. WEIGH says in her letter, that in
taking walks, you meeta curious obiec,
which resembles a wild animal at q dist
ance' but upon nearer view Won see
that it's gentleman clad in his i'm
lnenSe tur overcoat, made Of the skin of
alllerent animals, and his fur cap pulled
uown over his face. Ladies also wear
Iur coats entirely, of Astrakan and Per-
sian lamb, and the seal skin saco,,as
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23


We give below an account .r i h.
from the St. Louis "6teefe'% . n, n,
wedding of Mr.. Walter l. g onI'5'- lake.
Miss Emma Peak near o'''
Arkansas. tr.R
Mr.. Johnson is a cousin q ,anr friends
Johnson of this city and mas ,, na;+ SINCERE
here who extend to nm '"''
congratulation; IL. Of tie
..one of the notable evS WALTER !
month was the marriage : = !. % MS
1,.G-z.,a formerly ofSt. LOUIS
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23


WI which are of course, the mo,tb..5
n nsS'' a. are h also to0oganans l, oss,
laas ss. wear n: Mrs. Wscb '' s.y y''s 3s
and they have not had '' snea 'a, WINTER ,i,
aiming on their slides-as al s. 'ooogg-
love this sport-which is meral G'n'd''n'
say to Us who live in the south. p as',.
Of having 50 little sunshine thst ! lhinE
seems 't to show only his profile, ;. "'' !, sun
said, to the Canadians. % ! IS
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

On Wednesday. a pleasant party of
young people were entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. Won Harten and Miss Gleason.
Lotto was played, and some very hand
some prizes were won by the lucky
guests; Miss Annie Martin and Mr..
Pomeroy being the most lucky.
There were present, Misses Whit
thorne, Newton, Cribs, Martin, Cohen,
Hyde and Loughborough. Messrs.
Lynch, Boicourt, Hampstead, Glib,
Pomeroy, Hoskings and Lafferty.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

Our limited space last week prevented
our mentioning two or three delightful
entertainments which occurred during
the week. Principal among these was
the Halcyon evening, when Judge and
Mrs. W. c, Ratcliff, assisted by Miss
Whltthorne, entertained this club in the
most charming mannec. The programe
was well selected and admirably execu-
ted' and the day was thoroughly en-
joyed throughout.
Mrs. Radcliffe entertains with an ease
and grace that makes each guest feel a
pleasure in being present, and no young
lady of our acquaintance is better adapt
ed to assist an elegant hostess, than Miss
Whitthorne.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

There is a movement on foot among
the young society people, to give grand
charity ball during the coming month.
The invitations will be issued, after
which the tickets can be purchased.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

At the last meeting Of the aesthetic
Club, held at the residence of Mrs. L.
II. Roots, there was very large meet
ing, the new President, Mrs. DeShon,
presiding. The minutes of the Club. BY
the new Secretary, Mrs. J. L. Palmer,
were SO amusing and interesting, that
they were read twice, by request. Mrs.
Palmer took the last meeting, held at
the residence of Mr.. Sol. F. Clark. and
described it in the most approved cara
bian Nights style. Saying that Mr..
Clark was direct deseendent of King
Solomon, as his name would testify ::
and upon that basis she wrote up the
meeting, saying that the guests were
served BY Nub1an slaves, from fountain
OF nectar, in solid gold cups studded
with precious stones, these cups being
heirlooms from his illustrious ancestor !;
and each guest was given cup at her
departure, after the original plan by
Cleopatra.
The manuscript of these minutes was
In long roll, which fell to the floor
after the papyrus style.
The next meeting will be held at Mrs.
Van Ettens. The subject of reading
will be, "The unfortunate Charlotte
Corday."
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

Miss Fannie Scott, of Van Buren,, is
the guest Of Mrs. Harry Jabine. Miss
Scott is a great favorlte in Little Rock,
and will be warmly welcomed by her
friends.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

The entertainment of the Social Club,
BY Mrs E W, Glib, at the Standard
Club rooms last week, will long be re-
membered by those who were SO fortn-
nate as to be present. The programme
was unusually interesting,
DIR, Breysacher, the President
Of the Club read humorous piece
upon "Plumbers.' Mrs. Battle read .
little love poem about "A Gate, and #
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23
DEAR JOURNAL:

DEAR JOURNAL:
1heHsthetic CIubhaving installed q
GERS for the coming year, met under 1 a.,
new regime on Thursday, Jan. 10Th ' :,
the spacious mansion Of Mrs, LOGAN i y
Roots. The large parlors were fus1
with guests, feeling doublv welcomed l.
the graceful cordially Of Mrs Nortm
and Mrs Roots, ably aided BY thebrgbt
eyed baby who cooed her pretty ,n,,or
al of all-often extended her little dim.
led hand, and nothing seemed to escanp
her bright black eyes.
There was very full and pleasant
programe. Music executed with skill.
full touch by guest of the house, Miss
Taylor, Grand Waltz de Concert
Crosses of the South finely rendered
by Mrs. Hampstead ; song in her never
falling felicitious style, by Mrs. Edge-
ton, Legend of the Cross Bill encore,
kathleen Mavourneen, by Miss Bes.
sic Cantrell; sung with much spirit;
cts the Fragrant Summer Time
reading, most effectively, by Mrs. Ed
win Bentley; Toms Little Star are
markable recitation by Mrs, Upper
of mountain, Mount Blanc Cham
ouni, a medley, in part Original; PN-
tracts from Canon Farrar and Colendge
concluding with chant suggestive q
emusic of the Spheres. "
The exercises commenced and enuVu
with reading of the minutes, whIcn' a.
cording to the secretary took more
minutes than is proper to devote 70 'A'
purpose. The witty lady plead want
familiarity with parliamentary r u,
The club adjourned to meet " ooI =,
dav at three O'Clock, JAM 2Ist' l00''
Mrs. Van Etten's. Yours
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

The German Club will be entertained
next week at the residence Of Mr.. Albert
Cohen, on Scott street.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23

The Standard Club held pleasant
meeting on Wednesday evening, this
week, at their rooms.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-23
Society Items.
MISS JEAN LOUGHB0R0UGH.

Miss Taylor, Of Jefferson, Texas, will
be the guest of Mrs. Logan H, Roots,
for some time yet.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25
State News.

The official printing for the parish of
Calcasieu has been awarded to the Echo
and Commercial jointly.
We were shown yesterday at Mr.. NJ. f.
Smiths Enterprise Saloon pumpkin
weighing one hundred and ten pounds.
The pumpkin was raised on Mr.. h. c.
Minors Southdown plantation.-Hovasa
Courier.
In this parish, the game law prohibits
the killing Of wild turkies, cartridges
and deer before the first Of October, and
suitable penalties for its violation. A
word to the wise Is suficient.-Patriot
Democrat.
We are informed by Mr.. j. L. Williams
manager Of the Cslcasieu Lumber Com
pany. that he is shipping bill Of lum-
Der to Panama, and has on hand another
large order for Italy, and is expecting
more orders soon from the same places.
He has also had offers to ship to Belgium
and other foreign countries. - Lake
Charles Echo.
The fencing in Of the Railroad track
with 4 wire fence, has been completed
as far as Bayou Blanc and is progress
ing as rapidly as possible under the dis
advantages in securing right Of way and
other causes. II the people along the
road do not receive the proper crossings
it will be their own fault as we have been
assured by Gen. Patterson, the agent Of
the road, that due attention would be
paid to all applications and all reasona-
BILE requests granted.-Rayne Signal
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When America Will be
Crowded.
Bankers Monthly.

A teacher Of a high school was asked
how long itwould take the United States
to reach the relative population Of Eng
land at our present rate Of increase,
doubling every % years. The knight Of
the birch after little thought. allowed
that it would take about IS years. The
same conundrum was prOpounded to the
superintendent, and he concluded that
it would be longer tim say 100 years.
But when requested to take his chalk
and figure it out on the blackboard by
geometrical progression the astounding
result was attained, that II we kept up
our present rate Of growth in 1900
years we shall have as many people to
the square miles az the mother country.
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A Strange Family.

For several days parties have been
searching on Parsons Creek, Washington
county, for four persons known as the
wild family" consisting Of a man, wo-
man. girl, aged about 10 and child.
Yesterday the search ended in the cap
ture of the entire family. The man.
woman and girl have black hair on their
faces and the man much hair on the body
That on the girls face is very fine. The
color of the faces of all is ashy gray.
The parties cannot talk. but the woman
makes a peculiar noise, something be-
tween grunt and grOan, which the
girl appears to understand. On top OF
the heads Of the man and woman are
slight evidences that they have been
scalped. The opinion prevails that they
have been scalped by Indians years ago
and became insane and have wandered
in the woods ever since. Doctors pro-
pose to perform an operation on the par
ties in hopes of restoring their minds
The man struck Mr.. Andrew one Of the
party after him, with club fracturing
his arm.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25

Dana of the New York Sun goes to
work at II o'clock, dictates his editorials
to stenographer quits ut 4 o'clock and
get $2O.OOO a year. The country editor
goes to work at Z o'clock has his edito-
rails dictated to him by his subscribers,
quits at 8 o'clock and gets In debt.
That is the difference.-Eewall Qa.)
Union.
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Republican Tribute to Mr..
Tilden.
Texas Republican Platform.

1eX8S republican rlAtIOlu.
Resolved, That we will also ever hold
in grateful memory the services to his
country Of one of the greatest men of
his party-the late Samuel ]. Tilden. Of
New York-for having in perilous cri-
sis set to his party and to his country
the shining example of bowling to the
fiat Of the highest legal tribunal Of the
land created by the laws Of Congress In
accordance with the constitution Of the
United States, as is incumbent on all our
citizens alike.
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Inventor Edison says that his adapta-
ton Of earth currents. when completed
may change the meteorological bureaus
system and make 1t possible to forecast
the weather exactly. He has an idea
that it will do something still greater,
but does not care to talk about this
yet.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25

Prof. Proctor says that earthquakes
are assurances that the earth Is not near
death; that hundreds Of thousands OF
years will still pass before the end is
seen in the steady disintegration and
removal of the land without renovation
or renewal by the action Of subterra-
mean force. Thanks, professor.
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Somebody lied about Sedgwick, there
fore Secretary Baysrd ought to resign.
Such is the logic of the organs. Hadn't
they better hold Bayard responsible for
the earthquake.
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Value Of a Proscript.
BlOodhOuse Qd) Eye

At an early hour this morning, Squire
Bixby's barn four miles east of town, was
consumed by fire. It was supposed to be
the work of incendiaties. Four shoats
persisted in the flames.
Later.-Since writing the above we
learn that there was no fire.
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What it Means.
ROckland Gazette.

mark my word for it," said an elderly
Rockland lady there's going to be a
war. All those boy babies that have
been coming along lately mean some
thing,
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NEWSPAPER AGENCY.
The Postmaster will receive
subscriptions for all American
and Foreign Newspapers and
Magazines.
For particulars apply at the
Post Office.
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Martial BienVsnu,
Dealer In
Dry Goods, Shoes. Hats, Fancy Goods,
and Family Groceries.
A speciality Of Ladies fancy goods, such
as Flowers, Feathers, ornaments and all
kinds of trimmings for ladies hats,
Mvery and Feed Stable.
Main Street, st. Martinsville, La