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The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
Charles Francis Adams.


Charles Francis Adams, third son of Presi
dent John Quincy Adams, died at , Sunday
morning at his residence on Mt. Vernon street
Boston. He was born in Boston Aug. Is, 1907
and graduated from Harvard in 1885. In 1915
he was Il candidate for vice president on the
Free Soil ticket, headed by Martin Van Buren,
He served five terms il the Massachusetts legis
lature and two terms in the national congress
In 1861 President Lincoln appointed him minis
ter to England, he being relieved in 1868. He
was member of the board of arbitrator O
the Alabama claims and in 1876 the Democratic
candidate for governor of Massachusetts. o.
late years owing to waning mental and physi
cal powers, Mr.. Adams ha. lived retired life
His most important public service was render
ed as Minister to England, TO which position h,
was appointed by President Lincoln during til,
critical period of the war and discharged the
arduous duties of the office in those trying
times with much tact and ability.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
State Of Maine.


Bi THE GOVERNOR. APRoCLAMATION.
The President of the United States, in accord
ance with custom instituted by our forefathers
has appointed Thursday, The 25th day of NOyem.
Der, as day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise.
90 therefore, by the advice and the consent of
the Executive Council, recommend that the people
Of the state of Maine on that day lay aside their
usual avocatons, ioyfully gather around the fami-
~ hearthstone and thoughtfully assemble in their
accustomed places of public worship: everywhere
giving thanks and praise to God for His bUuntiful
gifts and fathery protection.
Let us as citizens of highly favored state
especially return thanks to the Glver of all good
for the abundant harvest material prosperity, re
ligious, educational and political blessings of the
year.
Let us be ever guided by the teachings Of the
Christian Religion, and wherever an opportunity
offers, with open hands and generous hearts con-
tribute from our abundance to the wants of the
poor and unfortunate, thus serving to make this
National Holiday joyous Thanksgiving Day
for the whole people.
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta, this
fourth day of November in the year of ouI
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight
six, and of the Independence of United states
OF America the one hundred and eleventh.
FREDERICK Robe.
By the Governor.
ORARMANpEL SMITH, Secretary OF State.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
Thanksgiving Services.

There will be union Thanksgiving services at
the Baptist Church to-day. Rev. Geo. f. Tufts
pastor Of the Baptist church will preach the ser.
mon. Services begin at 1915 A. NJ All are H.
vtcd.
The Initarans and Univcrsalists will Hold union
services at the Unitarian church at O'Clock this
evening. The following is the programme
organ Prelude IN q, Berg
Ahtlein, VIII Magnify Thee, o Lord, Sudus
Reading of the Proclamation.
Chant, Choral Response.
scripture Reading.
Nesper Hymn, Duet
Mis-, Colblrn and Mrs. Quimbv.
Prayer.
Response, The Lord Bless Thee, Bailey
Address, Rev. q. w. Jenkins.
Anthem, Praise e the Lord, Murray
Address, Rev. j. A. savage
Hymn, "America,'' Congregation.
Benedcton.
Postude in Is Hat, Barnbv
Miss Charlotte Colburn soprano, Mrs. j. IL
Quimby, Contralto, Mr. c. NJ, Craig Tenor, Mr., y
q. Pettngill Basso, Miss NJ. L. Faunce Organist
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ENTERPRISE.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ENTERPRISE.
The receipt of the above despatch marks the
successful completion Of an enterprise which
reflects great credit upon the town of Liberty.
The latter part of September the Western I'M
ion discontinued their telegraph line from Bel
fast to Liberty and began to remove the wire
and poles. Liberty was thus left dependent
upon stage line for communication with the
outer world This was condition of affairs
her public spirited citizens were not willing to
endure and steps were at once taken to build a
line. The necessary money was soon subscribe
ed and the work of construction pushed for
ward. Early in October the Liberty and Bel
fast Telegraph Co. was organized. with the fol
lowing as the principal officers: j. J. Walker,
president, George II. Hunt, secretary, l.. c.
Morse, treasurer, G. H. Cargll, superintend-
ent. But for delay i'll receiving the wire, and
further delay in securing the services of
climber to string it, the line would have been
finally completed on Saturday last and the first
despatch over the line was the one given above
from the Journals Liberty correspondent who
also sent the first despatch over the original
line. The Journal congratulates the people of
Liberty and trusts their telegraph enterprise
Our business men should not forget that they can
now communicate with Liberty by Wire. Mrs.
Staples, the Belfast operator for the Western
Union. is also the operator in this city for the
Liberty line
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
Railroads and Legislation.

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL: The United
States Supreme Court has recently made some de-
cisions which adverse to the right to regulate
fares and tariffs on railroads by legislation. We
hope no steps in this direction will be necessary on
the part of the Maine Legislature, and from pres
ent appearances they will not be, as the manage
ment of the Maine Central have concluded to cut
down fares between stations and also to so reduce
freight as to satisfy all reasonable demands of the
public. The new tariff will take effect before Jan.
lst They have also made the long sought for
change in trains for this county, thereby particu
larly improving the mail service. Now the bust
ness of Belfast can despatch their letters late
in the evening to hit the night Pullman, and re
ceive their mail early in the morning. These IA
clities are supplied by the Maine Central at no
little expense.
Inns corporation claim that they have right to
make money. Arguments are brought against
railroads that their stock is valuable and sells at a
high rate. This is due to good management. An
accident by which many lives are lost on any of
these railroads, would give their stocks and profits
setback We wish them prosperity and that they
may always avoid accidents yet we want them to
use us living along their lines Just right, which
they say they willing to do, and will do forth
with
| There are other railroad matters which may
| prove of vast Importance to Waldo county, and
our delegation to the legislature must keep their
eyes peeled. The Canadian Pacific road want to
reach the Atlantic coast somewhere and from pres
ent indications will ask Legislature to grant
| them charter from either Hartland or Burnllam
| to tap their line near Moosehead Lake. This
would make Belfast the objective point, COnsum-
mate the original scheme of our railroad, and
| your city would become place of considerable
| importance. such charter would undoubtedly
be opposed by the Bangor folks as they have the 3
| \ p railroad for sale, yet we of Waldo county
should feel like granting the charter Bangor not
outstanding. BY this line Belfast would be near
| er Chicago than Portland and other cities farther
| west. such connection with the Canadian Pacific
would, we Think be of great benefit to our county
and particularly to Belfast Home interests must
| be looked after first. \.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

Republican of this city suggested the 9TH
er day as subject for a caricaturist. Nast's
hungry and thirsty Democratic tiger devouring
the Mugwumps. This, however, would be an
illustration of cruelty to animals. Such a meal
would make the tiger sick at his stomach.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

1t is said that William II. Barnum raised a
fund of $4,000 to 100000 to carry the Con
neotcut Legislature and elect himself to the
Barnum will continue to represent Connecticut
in the Senate.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

The protesting Deer Isle Democracy have
received Il good deal of attention from tn,
press, and the battle continues to rage. The
Deer Isle Gazette of last week says:
One can fairly infer from the editorial in the
Rockland Opinion of the 11th inst. that the
editor has been informed that the Collector OF
Customs of this District has neglected or re-
fused to appoint G. w. Spotlord to the office Of
Deputy Collector, when in fact the Collector
did appoint this individual to said office. about
three months ago, and said appointment faileC
to receive the necessary confirmation of the
Secretary of the Treasury.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

1t has been discovered that in early life Hen
ry George was pirate; or rather, to be more
explicit was engaged in a scheme for seizing
Panama steamer. He is now moving upon the
property Of others by different methods but in
the same line of business.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

City Marshal Mcdonald has a lame hand, the re-
suit of arrestng Tom Collins, the clothes line
thief.
Mr.. Howes is making preparations to remove the
old house from the the Library lot. Mr. John stew
art will do the moving.
a telegram received Tuesday from Capt.
Sargent of schooner Puritan am ouncing his arr
val at New Y rk that morning.
j. ;. Hartman, Esq, by appointment from the
Court is making examination of the accounts
of the late William Berry, Clerk of Courts.
sherman & Mitchell BARRIERS, have leased the
corner room in McClntock Block, over II. II.
Moody's store, and will occupy it Dec. LIST.
Mr. Sewell H. Black Of East Belfast recently
bought place in Florida and his family are to go
out to spend the winter and perhaps To remain.
The schooner Rilgewood of Jacksonville, lately
repaired here, was in the harbor the first Of the
week, brick laden, from Bangor for st Augustine.
The American Express messenger the Main
line says that the most valuable G. O. D. package
he ever saw was sent last week from Belfast to
Boston. The package called for $4,000.
The tramp nuisance is now at its fun and Belfast
Jail is we'll filed Recently five tramps were about
town hunting for an otliccr to arrest them, Later
|
| A Belfast house joiner SAYS he will the coming
winter figure on the erection OF three buildings for
next season, twodwelllngs amt one business block.
| The nutlool fan, n,<t season j. worry bright fan,
Belfast.
| MI Chapman is loading the Christmas trees cut
| On the east side caIs this end of the bridge.
| The trees are put in neat bundles with the butts
sawed .,,u,ro and .r. loaded nm e,r car. un,.
ear WIS Io,drJ Yesterday and work b,.yp nn
! another
Miss Auyusta ypu. mas .bo,rn r.. fo,,r very,
Iarl,e ..-s f,L,, r,,,, q nm, r,a,tr, lfll.I md,
frh WAS lrok..n III, re,n,.,in, if ,rh. ...,.. ..r.
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l"Ii0eiH 'i Near-Porl am WA" mas many IHehd7
ana r'H''''7 IN inns cry was marie" 'arI evening
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meeting OF the directors of tire BELFAST
N"oaehr"I Lake Railroad Company wa- +" lbs hchl
last evening" when it wa proposed tode lArc Il
'uN"'h' 1i per cent. On the preferred stock ANA
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The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

''China Firedr is the heading of an adver-
tisement in a Portland paper. But people
want the Cinnamon fired.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

In recent item compiled from an exchange
we gave some facts concerning Gardiner, as
showing the enterprise of the place The
Home journal says of our statements: ''This
is all true, but is not the whole truth 1t has
or will have January 1st, free bridge over
the kennebec at a cost of so 900. Besides the
dwelling houses mentioned above, we presume
that at least 100000 has been laid out in paper
mills the present year, or will be when they
are done" And in conclusion our wide awake
Gardiner contemporary says: "Gardincr is
unquestionably the smartest place on the Ken.
nebec, and one of the smartest in Maine. The
man who judges it by its population, in com.
pairing it with other places, does not do it JUS
tino
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

The Fairfield Journal says that at the time
the electric light was started at that place it
was supposed that not over 200 would be re-
CURED for several years to come, but the num-
Der now is something over 300 and call for
more than a hundred more has already been
given. The company recently paid sem-an-
nua dividend of 6 per cent. The journal
says: "Such an enterprise as this is a great
help to village like ours, not only for its
great convenience, but for its safety against
fire, accident and life, for it has removed
many more oil lamps than it now replaces,
with matches and oil in proportion, while in it.
self it is perfectly safe and harmless"
Edwin Libby Post, G. A. r., of Rocklaud,
has voted to give series of entertainments,
both musical and dramatic, the proceeds of
which are to be set apart for the purpose of
erecting a memorial building in that city, and
will form a permanent dramatic club. The
Post now has on hand, as the proceeds of
former entertainments after expanding 81 900
in charity during the past four years, the hand
some sum of $2.7l5. The Rockland papers are
pledging their aid to the project, and the pro-
posed memorial building will no doubt be erect
ed in the near future.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
: q 7 IIINd-V uIIuI NIITSI
M. Very truly YOURS
Columbus, \. j.. Nov. 10, 1886.

"Our George" gives in another column re-
port of the IIartand celebration, with some
particulars of an enterprise in which the city
of Belfast has reason to feel much interest.
Some further facts concerning this new route
to Moo>ehead Lake will receive attention next
week, in connection with other railroad enter
prises in Maine. We will merely note now that
there is rumor that the new line into ARGOS
took means a route from Dexter to Milo, Ka-
tahdin Iron Works, and Mt. katahdin to Patten,
in Aroostook county. thus opening up one of
the best portions of Maine. and bringing into
reach of the public the katahlin region.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

We have received from Messrs. Moore &
Schley, the we'll known bankers and brokers
of New York, a fine engraving of the princi-
pal money institutions of the world. 1t is pub
lished by Root & Tinker, whose engravings we
have before had occasion to commend.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

Last Sunday was ''blue day i'll Boston
The old blue law concerning the observance OF
the day was rightly enforced, and smokes
shaves and beers We're beyond the reach of
many. 1t is proposed to make the law SC
odious that it will be repealed.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

The recent strike ordered by the X. of l.. il
was not a success. The strikers are only toe
thankful to 90 to work again, and are Willingly
signing an agreement not to leave their places
without two weeks notice, under penalty OF
FORGETTING $50 which they must deposit witt
their employers by weekly instaments. On the
part of the packing-house owners it is agreed
that fourteen days notice of dismissal shall be
given; but there Is no penalty in case of failure
to do so.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

Frye. and Representatives Dingley and Bou
telle, and about one hundred prominent citizens
OF Bath, identified with shipping and ship
building, were present. Speeches relating to
the merchant marine and the establishment OF
navy yard in Bath We're made. A. J. Fuller.
president of the Board of Trade. Arthur Sew
all, ship builder and President of the Maine
Central Railroad Gen. I. ". Hyde, g. {.
Moses. Hon. William Rogers, Joseph NJ. Hayes.
Senator Frye and Representatives Dngley and
Boutelle made forcble speeches upon the ship
ping Interests of the nitel States, in which
they advocated the payment of bounties a
remedy that would increase the foreign carry
ing trade by American built vessels Senator
Frye and Representative pmgley spoke of the
excellent facilities Bath ha> for the establish
nent OF navy yard AMI plants for the building
OF IRON vessels. \ letter from Representative
heed, reSretung hl> inability TO be present. was
read. The meeting was enthusiastic and much
interest manifested.
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IN "l-NlhAl-'
Truant> are troubling the public school
teachers Of Bangor.
Business i GOOD at the New England and
Bath Iron Works.
There Is a sentiment in Bath that the proh-
bltory law should be enforced better.
Bradford, with population of 400, has
over 300 children in its schools.
Gen. !. T. CIiiey Of RoeNand, Is preparing a
history OF the First Maine Cavalry.
ed Fr, for ,tiot, f ..Io,.o'
Mt. Haihc small OF Wdolnham. celebrated
An nr'le, for M coo Ken Fro,,,1.r has l,oor
received hy r., Warren Pov,ar Mil
The | uitdrian church at Ellsworth is 10 be
ErLted h1 ,.Iertririi,ri,t say. IN, t,,ari.a,,
Tho Presnne I.Ie Iinr,ii /, h1o' nine, tb i,l.
of an Aroo,tooL short Ime r,iIroaj
movement i now in progre>, at Old Or
Jeremiah Dow +hn oiJ.st nv, ,toaI ,n.r,l,an,
in PnrtIand ,liaI Sat,r,js, ,o,',i ~
II i understand thaf Ii;n Ham. {; Rl,ine
will sueak at the rrI4iI.stiop nf FnrrfatLnr'~
Day in Boston ON December %
The Rar Harhor W.taI Coln,,ou,- has rivnn
notice of a nctitiuu rn inrrpa. # rauitaI Stock
10 $3.50, 900.
The Dominion Line i, TO rim steamers be-
tween portIani anI Rri.tnI Euef .,Itarnata
weeks this winter,
Charles partriI.se uf OrI.nJ has = VOL that
through the ,lry season hrs >rnnIird water for
eighteen families.
The contract for buillino the life ,ayin,, ,ta-
zion ON +he noirt of ('ane EIizaheth ha. hprn
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
Leader of The Republican Press.

The n. Y. Tribune sounded the key note of the
campaign of 1856 nearly year ago. 1t made pro
lection the issue, and it elected the temperance
sentiment of the country by vote of its subscrib-
ers The campaign has been fought, and won
wherever WON on the platform laid down by The
n. Y. Tribune. This excellent Republican news
paper is national in its aims and thoroughly in
cord with the spirit of the times, and a good Re
publican in any part of the country can hardly af-
ford to be without it in addition to his county
paper. Its war stories editorials and special fea-
lures are all of the best order of journalism An
illustration of The Tribune's thorough sympathy
with the current spirit of the day is its preparation
of an elaborate "Tribune Book of Open Air Sports,
which it offers as premium. The "Boy S
Own Books" as a rule, lack thoroughness, and the
most of them are behind the age. i" The Tribune's
Book of Sports is splendid octave, written by
the authorities the several athletic sports
from baseball to fox-hunting and yacht sailing
See prospectus in another column.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

Some interesting correspondence and other
matter is held over for our next issue.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
Chester A. Arthur

Bourbon county, Kentucky, gave a pro-
nounced Prohibition majority. Extremes meet.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
The First Despatch

OVER THE BELFAST AND LIBERTY TELEGRAPH
LINE.
Especial to Republican Journal.]
LIBERTY, Me-, Nov. 20, 1.50 P. NJ. The Lib
erty and Belfast telegraph wire is this day COM
pleted and again we are connected with the out
side world, with wire of our own, and with no
Jay Gould to modest or make afraid. People
jubilant J. 0. JOHNSON.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

The tissue" over the alleged snubbins of
Miss Winnie Davis by Mrs. Cleveland is tenn
porarily lost sight of in the commot ion created
by Miss Cleyeland's retirement from the edi-
are hndmS fresh material for attacks upon
Chicago; Mr.. Elder, the publisher Of Literary
Life. seems to have no friends, and Miss Cleve-
land is the victim of good deal of undeserved
rdicue. silly letters credited to Miss Cleve-
land are said to have been written by ''some
kissing, crawling, viperous newspaper fellow
while the st. Louis Republican says Miss Cleye-
connection with the mean, grasping, mercen-
airy Chicago methods he represented. He and
his paltry magazine will now relapse into their
former Chicago obscurity." This is very sad.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

MORRILL,. Autumn term of village school closed
last week. Miss Della Storer finishes her term of
school at Brooksville and returns home the last of
tbis week methodist Quarterly meeting will be
held AT the church tomorrow (Friday) afternoon
and evening Presiding Elder Pummer is ex-
pected. The sermon of the Rev. Geo. f. Tufts,
at the church last Sabbath text from Rev. % IL,
was an able argument against the "new Theology"
or "Restoration after death" theory, which has
been SO much discussed of late by the Andover
Professors and the press generally.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25

The Prog. Age is unnecessarily alarmed at
list of measures it is proposed to bring before
the coming session of the Maine Legislature.
We should suppose our contemporary had had
sufficient legislative experience to know that a
very small percentage of the bills presented be-
come laws, and rarely in the shape in which
they are originally drawn. Everybody has the
right of petition, and to ask for such legislation
As he or she may deem necessary for the public
good or in furtherance OF enterprises which re-
qure legal enactments. The members of leg
stature are elected expressly to consider such
matters and to act upon them to the best of
their Judgment and ability. From what we
know Of the qualifications of the nlembers-elect
Of the Maine Legislature they are fully compe-
tent for the dutie. deyoying upon them.
The Republican journal., 1886-11-25
Hypocrisy Unmasked.

\ few weeks ago the President suspended
District Attorney Benton. of Missouri, and
District Attorney stone of Pennsylvania. for
participation in the political campaign in their
respective States. Benton is a Democrat and
Stone d Republican. Behold the strict I'M
Partially of this Nindicaton o. the outraged
rules OF civil service reform. How delighted
Were the Mugwump>. How unctuousy they
sang the praises of their ideal PRESIDENT
But the great. only and unterrified Vest, the
senator of that name from the State of Missouri,
had not been heard from. He packed his grip
and started for Washington and there laid
down the law to The President to the effect. ''if
he Were determined to stand by the suspension
Of Mr.. Benton he would find himself without
the support of the Missouri delegation at the
next National Convention" The sequel shows
that the est pulled down the President. Ben
ton has been rein,tated. But that is not ALL
The President Wrote Mr. Benton letter which
set all Washington to roaring at the expense
OF the White House. 1t j. complete surrender
to the Spos-huntin@ Democrats. Of whom
senator Vest i, fair representative, and at the
same time most thorough expose of the in
sincerity of Democratic professions OF reform
IA Wanton display Of weakness and hypocrisy.
What the President tells Mr.. Benton. is in
effect; My dear fellow, you did wrong. you
know You did. and 50 do |; but if YOU will
never do 50 again and in view Of the fact that
your friends are threatening to kill lie off,
III forgive YOU, and here is my blessing