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The Republican journal., 1886-02-25
Taxpayer Libels on the Dead.

The Tax Payer two weeks ago had considerable
to say about the cost of taking care of the Wilson
fund. 1t said: "Upon examination of the severa
accounts filed by said trustees find they have
charged and received for their services the sum d
S3,21933' The "said trustees We're the trustees
from 1919 to the present time. We gave the names
OF two of the trustees now deceased, who haG
charge for the greater part of this period anG
stated that the charges what the law gave
and that the court allowed them. The Tax Page,
replies as follows:
| The Journal accuses the Tax Payer Of digging
up the bones Of two of Beltasts' honored citizens
Who, as the journal SAYS, were, in their life time
trustees OF the Wilson estate. The Journal is mis-
taken The names Of those gentlemen have never
been introduced into these columns in connection
With that matter. The Tax Payer has quarre
with the dead. De mortuis nihH niSi Jonam.
This is to say that you say what you please
about the living or the dead using the most direct
language to designate them, and it is al right il
| you don't ''introduce' the names. Comment is un
necessary
In another paragraph the Tax Payer speaks Of
this introduction of ''the names of two deceased
| trustees as an act of ''atrocity" and shows its
usual procivty for blarkguardi-m. ! tit was act
of 'atrocity' to "introduCcH the names what shall
we call the act of alluding to thCm in the way ii
was done, without giving the names: 1t must be
SO extremely and supcrlatively atrociouS a to
come within the jurisdiction of the police court
We think the Judge Of that court ought to take no
tee of it. The ''perpetratul' should bc punished
IN another place, the Tax Payer, replying to our
statement that the trustees were ch:rgeable with
interest and to get il had invest the fund ana be
responsible therefor says that Sl3.S0O invest
ed by Mr.. Wilson himself and the Investment has
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25
The Vital Question.

1t is no use going into ancient history, or
wandering through mazes of meaningless fig
ures which even those who put them forth do
not understand. There is just one question to
be decided at the coming municipal election
which appeals to every one who pays taxes,
and that is, shall taxes be reduced now, or in
creased now, with the certainty OF a steadily
increasing tax rate for the next four wears
That is the question the voters of Belfast are
called upon to decide March sth. If they vote
the Taxpayer ticket they will vote to increase
taxation, and 10 perpetuate selfish and I'M
scrupuou> ring who have already done meal
culable damage to our city. Turn the rascals
ont
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

We have called the attention of the Chair.
man of the Board of Assessors for the four
years previous to 1882, to that part of eX-
Mayor Johnson's article in the last Tax Payer
relating to overlays and an answer is promised
for next weeks issue.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

Hard times and high taxes facilitate the pro-
cess of squeezing poor men out of their farms
and placing new mortgages at 10 and II per
cent That is the reason one man is Tax
payer. 1t is for the interest of everybody else
to be TaX-reducers.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

Judge Stallo, the American Minister at
Rome, is credited with this remark: Il call
myself an American officially, but the more !
see of German civilization, the more | feel
that in comparison with it the Americans are
barbarians." 1t is evident that this country is
now represented at Rome by barbarian, and
he should be succeeded by an American.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The President has been deceived again. He
has appointed Raisin, one of Germans tools,
naval officer at Baltimore. Congressman Finay
says "Higgins is a saint in his shroud compared
with Rasin." The appointment is raisin' a
storm of Indignation.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The journal has never questioned the III
tegrity or efficiency Of the tity tax collector and
has frequently commended his efficiency. But
We are not alone i'll thinking that he is too highly
paid for his services. If he has to divide his
commissions, much the worse for him. but it
does not help the city treasury.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

| the 18th, the teacher having recovered from his
late illness. 1t will keep this week and then close
| for good. .Sas Bryant who went to Oldtown
with his team to work had the misfortune TO lose
one of his horses and has returned home. The
loss falls heavy on him.. Friend Ira Wiggin
leaves us this week for Connecticut. . The Ball
given at Higgins Hall, East Knox, the evening of
Washington's birthday a success in every
particular.
I CAMDEN. The Camden Law and Order League
held their first annual meeting since organization,
Feb. lIIh, and reelected the same officers The
I first years work shows an entire suppression of
the liquor traffic. The town has over 5000 inhab-
tants. About $500 was turned into the county
treasury. Four cases are pending. Rev. William
J, Clifford died Monday aged 49, He was Il native
i IF e'rantham, y. II. He leaves two sons, Rev j.
k, Clifford, OF Camden and Rev, y. D. Clifford,
| president Of Wiley University, Texas, amt one
/ daughter thc wife OF Rev. =. &. Wentworth, Of
lioulton, Me. also a SON, Rev. A. J. Sltnord, of
Kansas city, died last December. An were Meth
"dist ministers including the daughter husband.
/ He was well known, able and highly cstcemrd....
Tuesday With the permission Of the KNOX County
Lime Association, seven ku- started ur None
Will follow ~oon.-.. Camden anchor works cum-
menced saturday weekly cash payments instead of
monthly H. heretofore
WINrERroRr. The infant dau-ltnr of Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Ford ,lird uf pneumonia on Friday
morning. The funeral services were heId oil sun
day afternoon. conducted by Rev. A. 4. Lcwi-...
Mrs. Geo Hayener returned from her visit ii Bo7-
ton lnd New York ou Wednesday, boat... Capt.
John Dorl and family moved from Butter Island
last week. They will occupy the ~jl~ty house..
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

Under Mayor Woodcock's administration the
commission Of the city tax collector was l IA
per cent. This Taxpayer government, without
inviting proposals, increased the compensation
to 81 per cent. The several hundred dollars
increase comes out Of the pockets Of those who
paY taxes
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

1t is downright robbery, and the meanest
KIND of robbery, to compel men who work for
the city to submit to shave of five per cent. Oh
their earnings. That has been the practice under
this Taxpayers government.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

When the best citizens Belfast has ever had
are stigmatzed as liars and thieyes-the living
and the dead alike condemned-one is led to
enquire rs to what the authors of this abuse
have ever done for Belfast, or what claims they
have to public confidence or respect
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

Our candidate for postmaster at Gardiner
was MI. Landers OF the kennebec Reporter.
AS the Senate will no doubt refuse to confirm
White, the President may yet follow our advice
and appoint Landers.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

A very large proportion Of the city taxes are
brought to the collector. He does not collect
but receives them. Why should he be paid
l "a per cent for doing this business.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

We've got the Knights Of Labor on our side
they don't know any better" remarked one OF
the eleetioneering Taxpayers. This compli-
ment to the intelligence of the knights of La
bor-any one Of whom is superior in all the attri-
butes of true manhood to the author of the re-
mark-will no doubt be remembered and APP
preciated as it deserves
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

WASHINGTON, D. g, Feb. Is, 1856, !
ALEXANDER MCLEOD, II. S.-Dear Sir | have
not seen the bill to which You refer, but can
you that every sound and reasonable measure to
better the condition Of the working men and wome.
of this country, whether i'll government employ
ment or out of it, will meet with my hearty ap-
prevail and receive my cordial support. ! will at
once give my attention to the bill introduced by
Mr.. Foran. Very truly yours,
S. l.. MILIIKEN.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The Calais Times speaks of the opposition of
Republican Senators to the confirmation Of
Chase and Pillsbury as ''an exhibition of parti-
sanshpu'
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25
Tax paying WOmen's Petition.

GENTLEMEN CITIZENS OF BELFAST: Now that
the necessity for our previous high rate of taxa
ton does not exist, we the undersigned tax paving
women, humbly petition thai you by your right OF
suffrage CALAMITY protect who have no repre-
sanitation
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

Mr.. W. X. Vanderbilt is to have steam
yacht built in this country that will cost $780,
900 and steam IL knots an hour. He intends to
have the largest and finest steam yacht atloat.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25
SearspOrt Locals.

schools in Union district closed Friday
One of the lowest tides ever known here Sunday
morning.
The Congl. sociable will meet with Mrs. David
Nickels this Thursday evening.
Bark Edward kidder Capt. E. L. Griffin, has
chartered at Hong Kong for Portland, Oregon.
Sen. Brunette, Capt. Wilson n West arrived
Monday with cargo of corn and flour for Nicker
son.
several Of citizens went to Swan Lake Fri
day BY invitation Of J. IL. Lane and partook of "a
camp dinner
The Congl. vestry is undergoing extensive re
pairs. The floor is to be leyeled and the desk
changed to the western side.
In the notice of the appointment of Il. W. Rob
bins, Justice, his residence was given swanyilie
but should have been Searsport.
a. Z. Nickerson has loaded sch. Petrol with hay
for Cheslcy Berry, Boston, ana has about two
hundred tons in the storchouse here for shipment.
The supper and entertainment givenb by the ladies
Of the Cong, society at Union Hall last Thursday
evening ven attended and the sum of 5000
was realized
The scholars Of Uuion High school made their
teacher, Albert Stephenson, present of pair Of
silver gohlets gold lined He also received a
beautiful napkin rins from Nelic Quin'hy.
4 good gathering at tIle temperance talk at NJ
~ church lat sunday evening The subject for
ntNt sunday evenings lecture with he The moral
ana lcga character of the traffic"
Many If our citizens have lost letter. recently,
Which wa probably occl7oned by the change of
ting mail agent, the main Huo who have not
/ lrul1 MA
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

ppm Taxpayer. | don't own any real
estate aud do not care what the taxes are"
Remark of Taxpayer.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The last issue of the Taxpayer clearly comes
under the head of indecent literature, and those
circulating it are amenable to law
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

Poor Belfast. with the Age. thr Journal, Tn.
Reducer and The whole pack of pro@-huntcrS
myRthinG and rcndng her, ~hc docs seem to be
the "undrr io- in the fight" Taxpayer.
Here is check of the most bralen kind. The
idea OF the little ring who have been hanging
likt leeches to the city treasury for the past
four years calling themselves Belfast. Why,
Il every one OF them should Ne transported to
the Cannibal Islands, they never would be
missed, they never would be niis>ed''-saye for
The city's good.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

One of the Taxpayer leaders endeayored not
long since to obtain five thousand dollars OF
preferred stock and was greatly disappointed
because he could not yet it. some one paid a
little more than he offered and secured the
stock. Had this very Jealous Taxpayer obtain
et Ills stock would he NOW be engaged III Ni-or-
ou>ly dcnounting himself as 4 foDbcr and IA
thief: And docs the los Of hat he then con-
,idored a roo, aGA safe intestine mt intensity
NOW his Virtuou> denuneiation> OF the preferred
stock It0ldtr>5
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The LATEST man on earth is an express agent
In Minneapolis. He writes the name of the
place in money orders, "Mpls.,
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25
News of Belfast and Vicinity.
City election occurs Monday, March Sth.

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"''n ny al Aien 'n'p'o
49, pii'"'o's ia''iie' oh "oh''as evening
| Sch A. liayford has been taken out of white
quarters and Is loading potatoes for Philadelphia
4 Later accounts contradict the story of Edward f
Cartoons death in Texas 1t is said he is alive ant
well.
The Clerk If court,s stoton,ent ~ 6nes a., vio,a
ton of the liouor laws at the last term Of Court
will he fouud In the ADVERTISING columns
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| Founders are IN the local markets. These dsl
have not Vet left their winter beds. but the enter
nrisnr fishermen have invaded their muddy ouar
| ters VIM enears
f = ~ - Pf
llG Boston packets are beginning % move. Last
week Capt, George Ryan hauled the oh. James
Holmes out of the tier, and has sailed on his first
trip Of the season for Boston.
Nn,,.l,,. ,,-.s tI ,,,,,i ,,,,,- ~ f-,,.,.o u--,
ire,tnn,s hirtbIay ma h,nl,. nn.toa;ce cp.+o,s
house and the schools were closed bta. otbely u
tha,a ,,e,,a mo- Indications of q la,ol holiday
.
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The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

OF course the city tax collector is disnterest-
ed in his endeavors to keep up the present
high taxes. reduction of % per cent in
taxes would make corresponding reduction
in his commissions
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The tout enseAtble Of Ill., Henry,s Minstrel
Troupe embraces TWENTY-FIVE people, Lincoln
County News
How many persons the individual members
OF The troupe embrace i, something that proba-
bly, no fellow can find out. The al .fresco enter
taInmeht given here was very good, and the
mise en- scene Of the hall performance was way
up i'll G.. How is that for Hi.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

Washington county finances are in good con.
dition. As reported by the Treasurer, Ignatius
Sargent, ESD, There is neither permanent MOI
temporary debt outstanding against the county, ?
which has a balance to her credit of so, 2SS e
to carry to a new account 1t is perhaps hard,
necessary to add that the county officers are
Republicans.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

Taxpayer financiering paying "a per cent.
to collect money to beinvested at 3 per cent. to
meet debt bearing per cent. interest.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The New York Herald reports that the ice
crop secured on the Hudson is but little below
the average. Over million and half of tons
have been housed and stacked and as much
more will be harvested
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

1t is time the people of Belfast had voice In
their own affairs. Four years of ring rule is
four years too long.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

When the Taxpayers took posse, sion Of the
cltN government four year, 40 they pronlis, d
an lmnediate reduction Of taxes. That promise
remains m1uIhlI,d. Now they promise a 10
ducton after 1890 But even if thel are per-
mitted to carry out their present programme
lh'H VIII not be able to reduce taxes 10 any al-
pf'elaoie extent, 4, with Yearly Increasing
TAX fa'e' winch Is inevitable under their plan,
tine valuation Of the city would be reduced
y lo'V thil tile TAX on the remaining property
would be as high as il is now.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

II don't care damn for the public" said a
member Of the city government recently.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

y BRIEF >asadahoc Assembly Knights of
Labor have made demand upon the ship
builders of Bath for an increase OF wages Of
the employees of all branches from fifty to
>eNenty-llNe cents Per day, to take effect March
lst. and continue two months. The n. +.
ohipbulittlng Go. has contracts at low prices
which Will require 10000 days of labor but it
Is thought the 1irm cannot accede to these de-
mad> without serious loss. The Lewiston
strikers refuse an advance of 10 per cent. rather
than 20 back without the associate whose dis
charge caused the whole trouble. The report
OF the Commissioner OF the National Bureau
OF Education has lust been published The
following is a brief summary of Maine: The
school statistics Of Maine show increase in eX-
ptndlture> and III the number Of Schools Civ
my instruction above the rudiment> and teach
trs salaries have advanced in a number Of dis
lrlcts; the length OF the school term decreases
ABOUT day each year...... The Knights of Labor
OF Gardiner have nominated Joseph b. Laid
a. candidate for mayor. Mr.. Ladd ha, already
served III that capacity. having been elected a.
prohibition candidate in 1SN1....The Ellsworth
democrats have nominated III. b. Mason for
Mayor. and tile Auburn Republicans have
nominated II. Wesley Iiutchin>. The Plri,
Manufacturing company'> factory at South
ldri>, Me-, was burned sunday morning. The
los i 100000. The factory was insured for
S2o0o0, and Will he rebuilt At oncc......A tidal
wave visited 81. John n b.. saturday. The
Wlarve> We're submerged and many stores and
dwelling houses Were 1loodei.....A burning
river steamer set fire TO wharf in Wilmington
\. :. Yesterday afternoon. The flames spread
anu were not controlled until last evening.
De loss : soN-oOo.....A movement has been
in'dr 10 form III Boston Maine club of resi-
dPIit> OF ho>ton and NlclnIty who are natives
Of the State Of Maine..... Another call has been
issued for the redemption of ten millions of 3
per ccnt>.....portland Republicans have nomi-
mated Hli;t>. D. hapman for Mayor. Mayor
Deering declines to he a candi,IatcThe Sen
ate mas continued the nomination OF c. b. lIar-
mon [. ;. Marshall for Maine.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25
S. L. MILLIKEN.

Sch. Lizzie Lane, Herrck, from Philadelphia for
Para, at Bermuda in distress, was ready to proceed
Feb. l5 having repaired
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

A city official in elcctonccring in the out
skirts Of the city tells those who complain OF
the heavy taxes that they can afford to hire
money to pay taxes with At l. per cent.-by IA
mortgage on their property, We >uppo>e-from
now till 1890, when they will @et it all back ana
more too. 1t i more probable that they will
have no taxes to pay in 1880, for their property
viii then be in the hands Of the man who lends
them the money at IL per cent
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The Fairfield journal. (Dem.1. saws of the
appointment of c. A. White rs postmaster at
Gardiner:
Mr.. White was an office holder under Bu-
chanan, and his age renders him totally unit
Tor the position 81 postmaster, 10 say nothing
about MS unsavory record a> trading politi-
clan. This i, positively the worst nomination
IN Maine, and will prove 50 unpopular thar the
Democratic party must feel the effect OF it in
the coming campaign. Mr.. White was the
candidate Of the Portland syndicate.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

For four years the city has been in the hands
of >hy>tcrs and ShylockS. Turn the rascals
out
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

We do Hot Know what al anonymous black
guard j. hiuting al in the last number Of the
Taxpayer iii His reference to the journal ana
The city printing. For year, the journal had
been publishing tho city advertising for a Ger
tain compensation, and was asked each wear
under Taxpayer rule 10 continue the contract.
Last year the city officials refused to pay a few
dollars due thy journal, bat paid the Prog.
A. fifty pe- cent. more than that paper had
agreed 10 do VI, work for, aecoriin. t. the
statelAent VI NY chairman ot the committee on
printing. We decided ii tliat time t. refuse 10
accept The city advertising Oh ally terms. lut
subsequently,, IT Thy request Ut member of
the committee, agreed to publish the ADVERTISE
mtnIs lAc amount !. Insignificant, Tut no
q3uH. some eng ID he city government wanted
Il division, W. preferred, however, to be
a"luplr9 oui % the amount due IL rather than
grease anyboly's itching palm OF even to sub
lnlt to d shave vi live per cent.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The Taxpayers are taking money from the
citizens of Belfast to invest at a net percentage
OF l ii per cent. And those who have to pay
taxes are told that they can afford to pay -
per cent. for the money to be thus invested.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

The increasing interest and prominence given
to base ball warrants the belief that our colleg-
es VIII graduate some first class players; and it
VIII be better TO have more good ball players
and fewer poor lawyers.
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25
A Few More Figures.

showing now the Taxpayer government began
with a reduction of taxation and ga saving ~ to
the city Extracts from the City Treasurer's Re
ports.
March &, 1852, balance of liabilities over
1hefe Is also due from the Masonic Tenn
pie Association one thousand dollars.
AUGUSTUS PERRY, City Treasurer.
March D, 1885, balance of liabilities over
AUGUSTUS PERRY, City Treasurer.
The above extracts show that the in
crease OF liabilities assets during
Ntdi Nde..- 81 Jos 20
The report also states that there was re
celved from the Masonic Temple Asso-
citation. ......... -...................... 974.91
The Republican journal., 1886-02-25

he IDEA that the Journal could he influenced
Ill IL course or have any i'll feeling toward the
members of the city government because ii was
swinded out of a few dollars of ii, inst dine
could only originate with a man 50 small. men,
tally and morally. that he might easily be passed
through the eve of cambria needle. The
journal contributes more 10 the city of Belfast
in one month than such men would do in a life
time if they lived to the age Of Mcthu~elall.
And it viii Vet be ACKNOWLEDGED that if has
never done better service 10 the city than in
opposing thi, TAXPAYER ring. which it la~ done
from the start.