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The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
To the Voters of Belfast.

The question involving high or low taxes in
the city of Belfast is TO be fought out in the
election of Alderman for Ward Two on We'd
neSday of next week. Upon the election of
that Alderman hinges the whole financial poll
cy which was the key note of the spirited con-
test in March last-whether the money now in
the treasury OF the Railroad company and due
the city shall 20 toward reducing taxation or
whether it shall remain locked up and the ruin
Gus policy of high taxation continue. Here is
the difference. At the May meeting of the city
council the party representing high taXeS-thc
so-caed Tax Payers - voted to appropriate
S6O,500 for the current wear: the party repre-
>enting low taXes-the so-called Tax Reducers
voted to appropriate only S2S.500 for the
current year. The difference is to be made up
from the accumulation now due the city ON its
railroad stock. The first named party would
assess s4l 900 for salaries, contingent and in
tere>t on the bonded debt. while the other par
y would assess but $4,000 for the same our
poses. That is the question in a nut she'll
The Tax PAYERS have been battied at every
point. They attempted TO seat Il man at the
board of Aldermen who WAS not elected They
told lis tile Court had no jurisdiction and would
take no notice of the matter But the Court
has taken notice of it. and has undonc the high
handed work which they attempted to do.
This in itself is sufficient for all fair-mindcd
persons to rcpudiate a party that would at
tempt such outrageous practices i'll the face of
right and justice. There are many who will
vote against the party for this fact alone.
Voters of ward Two, see TO it that on We'd
nesday next an Alderman is elected who will
vote 10 reduce ycur taxes.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
The KNIGHTS Of Labor Assembly

The general assembly of the knights of La
Dor, after ten days session at Cleveland, Ohio,
adjourned Thursday sine die. The Portland
Press says of the closing proceedings: Bad news
comes from the Convention of knights of La
Dor at Cleveland. In the constitutional amend
ment which this convention has endorsed the
control of strikes and boycottS is taken from
the district assemblies and vested in the gener-
al executive board. The only exception to this
Is IN case OF emergency" very vague phrase,
which was inserted against Mr.. PoWderly's
wish. However, the new arrangement in
creases very materially the importance of the
general executive board; and in the good sense
CT this board, presided over by Powlerly. con-
sentative Knights have based their hopes of the
order. But the election of the additional MEM
bers of this board has resulted in the defeat of
the conservative element, and the elevation of
men who belong to the radical wing of the or
der. This wing centres in what is called the
Home Club, an association of knights whose
ostensible object is the arrangement of homes
for aged members, but whose real purposes are
said to be intriSues against Powderly and his
methods. They are hostile also to the trades
unionists, who, as they are skilled workmen,
form the most respectable portion of the
Knights of Labor; and arbitration and conci-
alton in the settlement of labor disputes are
condemned by them. With such men OH the
order are dark. Even under wise management
the success of the Knights of Labor as means
of eevating the laboring man is not wholly as
sured; how much more is the task complicated
when men like Martin Irons are raised to high
places.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
The Democratic Platform.

The Wing LAY, Of the platform adopted by
the Democratic state Convention at Bangor
that it follows the lead of Chairman Clifford in
bidding for the labor vote; which by the WAY
j. not TO be caught by Democratic clati As in
years past Ii practically indoT-c, the Morri-
son free trade bill by an attack on the protect
i've tariff, but Whack> the Democratic majority
i'll the House by denouncing ii, extravaganza
i'll general and the River and IIarbor bill in par
ticuar. Thi, simply affords an illustration of
the difference between Democrats when out of
power and Democrats when afforded an oppor-
tunlty 10 get their fingers in the public treasury
The platform also makes a bid for the soldier
Vote by adN coating liberal pension laws. but
love for the veteran is in direct opposition to
the record of the Democratic party. and thi,
sudden conversion will be taken for what it i,
worth. The course of the Administration in the
fisheries dispute is mdorsed, but tine fact is the
seNerest denunciatiom of the Administration in
connection with this matter bas thus far come
from Democrats themselves. No reference
whatever is made to civil service reform, indi-
eating that this alleged cardinal virtue Of Pre-
sident Cleveland has nothing in common with
the Democrats of Maine.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

The closing exercises of the nineteenth year Of
the Eastern state Normal school were held last
week at Castne. Wednesday was devoted to
examination of the classes, and to teaching eNer-
ciscs by members of the graduating class From
the former the visitor gets Il glimpse of what the
regular work of the school is like, where each
subject is treated thoroughly that at the end of
the term the pupil is able to think and reason for
himself on the knotty points which arise in his
study. independent thought is encouraged. and
original investigation is part of each scholar 5
work. From the teaching exercises the visitor
learns how much stress is placed on methods. The
work does not stop when the future teacher knows
his subject; it is Of even greater Importance for
him TO know how TO mpart his knowledge to
others
Wednesday evening was devoted to the exercises
of the Glass of ST. The entire program was
successfully carried through. The parts were as
follows: >alutatory, Frank ;. Dollif1, Monroe
Reading, 'Hcro Of the Tower" Alice NJ. Dyer
Iincolnviile: Class history, Caroline NJ. Ham,
West Wnterport; Reading, "Thc Telephone "
-tddic p. Norton, Castine; Prophecy, Martha L.
Crahtrcc south Hope; Reading, "Ride Of Jennie
McNcai," Alberta G. IIincklcy, Jonesport ode,
Mary +. Benson, BrentS, Wash. r.; Naedictory
Simeon \. Lovcjoy, West Charleston. Amherst
ing feature was the music, consisting of both vocal
and Instrumental selections.
Thursday morning the graduating class was
finally examined by the trustees and the diplomas
were conferred.
The Castine Normal school presents greater
advantages than ever to young men and women
who wish to fit themselves for teaching. and to
any one who seeks a practical English education
The beloved principal, Prof. Il. Woodbury., has been
at his post the past year with improved health
Changes in the faculty have been made by the
resignation of Mr.. Potter, and the temporary
absence of Miss Comstock. Miss Mabel f. sim
mons of Stockton and Miss Helen f. Emerson of
North Castine have been added to the board of in.
structlon. The long services of Miss Hughes and
Mr. Foster continue. Instruction is also given by
pr. Philbro"k of Castne. Miss Lucia Haskell
formerly of stockton, is the teacher of the model
school. instruction i'll elocuton was given during
the spring term by Sarah A. Iaughtun.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
Our Candidates.

The Third District Congressional Convention
was held at Wateryille Tuesday and the State
Convention at Lewiston Wednesday. The
Nater'illc Convention paid Hon. ;. J.. Milli-
ken the merited compliment of nomination
by acclamatOn. and in September next he will
lac elected to hi> third term in Congress. Mr..
Miihene record as the Representative in Con-
sre>s Of this district has a@reeably surprised
even the most >angune Of his supporters. He
made liz mark during hi> first term. in Il House
controlled by hi political opponents. and las
since taken high rank a debater and commit
tee worker. 1t i mainly due TO his eXertons
that an appropriation was secured for public
building at Augusta, and more recently an ap-
preparation for Tie extension Of the public
building in thi, city. The work he has done
for hi> constituents. AMI we use the word in
the broades1 >cn>c has occupied much OF his
time. No letter has been lett unanswered and
no request Neglected. Much attention has been
given topension cases. and all legislation affect
ins the Interests OF OFF people has been care
fully followed and opposed OF advocated as lis
merits demanded. Ii must pe admitted that
Mr.. Millikcu ha~ fairly won The honor Of
tAir nomination, and tli> should be empba-
sized hy rou>in2 majority from those he has
served SO well.
The State convention at Lewiston. A. antiri-
pated, selected for the Republican standard
bearer m the coming campaign Hon. J. X. Bod
well. Of llalloWcll, man who needs no intro
ductou to Maine people, and whose in>tru-
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
Edmund SOuder Atwood.

The funeral services of Edmund Souder Atwood
whose sudden death on Sunday morning was an
nounced last week, were ED at his late residence
ON Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Revs. A
"A. Lewis and VIM. L. Jewell. The services were
short and very appropriate large number of
relatives were present and the house was filed
with sympathizing friends and neighbors. Among
those present from out of town were classmates
from Topsham and Hon. T. W. Vose of Bangor
The flowers were abundant and very beautiful
Among the decorations were broken column
composed of roses, carnations, heliotrope, Sc,
from the family beautiful crescent from f. II.
Moses of Bucksport; Il wreath from Mr.. and Mrs.
James McManus of Brunswick; basket of roses
from the Misses. Hubbard and beautiful bouquets
from Mrs. ID. II. smith, Mrs Babbdge Mrs Elem
ant, Mrs. L. F. Littefield, Mrs. J. NJ. Snow, Mrs.
men who were his associates escorted the process
sion to the cemetery, where the family lot was
beautifully decorated with flowers and cedar, the
grave being entirely hidden from view. This sud
den death of a stalwart young man just beginning
life for himself, with bright prospects for the fu-
ture, is one of the saddest events which has occur
red in town for long time, and the terrible blow
fails with almost crushing force upon the father
$500 ''''iiNi
having buried their little daughter some years
ago-;tnd upon the young wife to whom he
recently married. Expressions of sympathy are
heard from every lip. Letters, kilograms and mes
sagcs of coincidence have been received from a
large number of friends, among whom are Gov
Robic, Hons. j. r. Bodwell, L. W. Nosc, }. f.
Cobb, L. Cushing, j. II. Manly, W. q. Davis, j. Z.
Moore, W. :. Badger, ;. L. Boardman S. l.. Mil-
ken and c. b. Davis, Hgganum, Ct, Prof. {. +.
knowlton, Bucksport, j. :. Rowe, DR.. a. w.
SWEET, Bangor, ii. NJ. Bartlett Esq, Edward A.
Kelly Esq, titzroy Kelly Warren IIapgood, ID.
NJ. Garrett +. l.. CLARK, Boston, George III. Miller,
Worcester, Gen. q. W. Tilion, Hallowell Gregg &
CO., Johannesburg, y. Y Out of the mass of let
tiers received we will give one from $. G. Condo
of Johannesburg: Mr. and Mrs. Atwood, Dear
Frlends-Through the Bangor press l learn that
You have been called to meet great in the
loss of your son Edmund. Pardon me fol entering
the circle of your alliction, but by of my in
innate relation with Edmund and my appreciation
of his sterling qualities, ! desire to extend my
heartfelt sympathy. Sincerely yours, $. e. Condo.
The Young widow will make her future home
with her husbands parents.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
Ward Two Election Case.


THE sI-r!,ruE I-DrtIAI. ,nI-rr utrt,rrs rt =,
NEITHER Mr.. u,yFY >ur Mr. I,rrrIIi, " =
rIErrFn InrnuA> rI,nW w,Nnt, ru-n y
~ ,'" wv"
eieFh OF courts bcffN, OF TINS cltN, received
SATURDAY evening the decision in tine ward Tive
ol,,ti,,,, ...,, ..l ,,c, +, , m =, . a..
.I'i'' 81 ~ y 49, ''e i'" N'"i' 'oi 'I''
Mldlle District at Augusta, last week. The court
declares that there. was no election for alderman NJ
49, "
t'e annual e'''loh' ana also th'tt the b"ard OF
Aldermen has not adjudgcd Mr.. Hanev elected
The Court also declare. that NJ, pit,,n,. ,,,. NO,
'' '''''' - - u.s. was 'o'
e'ec'cu Alderman 1"f Nalu Two.
The Court is severe on Mr. IJoncv If sa,s he
uss,,,oes in ere,ciso tbc ,;,,,.tj,,, a.. u, All. J.
~ " '' "'' '''''f""' y q" 'Wtt "
Thich he has neither beeA eIrcted nor adjudg,a
eletcd by tie bodU h0riD4 Do,rp, To So 1er1,r IN,
.,
iol'o"ihS are inc TWO opinions
In the action State by Information v. Charles
w. llaner, transferred from the docket of the
supreme Judicial Court, in the county of Waldo
as Il case marked law Ordered that the (,Iprk
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
The Republican State Convention.
HON. j. r. BODWELL, OF HALLOWELL, Nom
MATED For GOVERNOR

HON. j. r. BODWELL, OF HALLOWELL, NOMI-
MATED FOR GOVERNOR.
Especial despatch to the Journal
LEWISTON, June 8. The Republican State
Convention held here to-day was large and
enthusiastic gathering. Whole number of del
egates present 1874. Waldo county was repre-
scented by IS delegates. Orrin Learned, of
Burnham, was vice president Of the Conven-
ton from Waldo County. I. c. Libby, of
Burnham, was Waldo's representative on COM
mittee on resolutions, and George Pierce, of
Frankfort, on committee to receive. sort and
count votes.
Hon. j. r. Bodwell of lIallowell, and Col.
a. c. Hamlin of Bangor We're presented to the
convention as candidates for Governor. $. W.
Mathews. of the Aroostook Republican made
the speech of the nominating speeches The
ballot:
j. K Bodwell. ................ ......... So
Hamlin's friends made the nomination of
Bodwell unanimous amid great enthusiasm.
The platform is an able exposition of Republic
can principles.
Col W. H. Fogler. of Belfast, reelected on
the State committee for Waldo county.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
Ben Bunker at Bangor.

The redoutahIe Ben Bunker. of the Fairfield
journal was one of the bright and shining
lights at the recent Democratic convention in
Bangor, and returned home with IL string of
scalp> dangling at his belt. including those of
Sar>aparia Bass and the Portland Custom
Hou>r ring. Bunker went TO Bangor in the
interest Of harmony, and told friend on the
eve of the convention that "he was going TO
have harmony even if he had to use club to
get it," In this he reminds lis of Buck Fan
shaw one Of Mark Twain'> best creations of
whom an admrer said 'lIe could ua any
galoot OF hi~ inches in America. It was him
thar put down the riot last election before it
got a start; and everybody said he was the
only man that could have done il. He waltzed
in with spanner in one hand and a trumpet
in the other, and sent fourteen men home on Il
shutter in less than three minutes. He had
That riot all broke up and prevented nice be-
fore anybody even got chance to strike Il
blow. He was always for peace. and would
h"re pca"c-hc could moi stand disturbances"
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

The trial trip last week of the new steamer Wig
liant built for the Boston board of health for quar-
antine service, and commanded by Capt. George
T. Ranett, a Waldo county man, was 4 decided
success. The boat made nearly IA miles an hour,
and everything worked smoothly. A pleasing in
cident of the day the presentation of Il solid
silver ice pitcher, of chaste design to Capt George
T. Ranlett, Engineer b. n. Smith and their associ-
ates on the steamer. 1t was inscribed
''BE SOBER, BE VIGILANT. l. Peter, s.
presented to the quarantine steamer Nigilant by
George +. Babbitt, June, 1885,
Capt Ranlett responded through the steward,
presenting his reply in the form of very appetiz
ing chowder, with the usual concomitants
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
The Democratic Candidate for Governor,

Col. Clark S. Edwards was born in Otisfield,
town in the northern part of Cumberland
county, and is 62 years of age. The old Ed
wards homestead is at Otisfield, where a broth
er of Colonel Edwards now resides. He has
another brother in Portland At the time of
the war, he organized and was made captain of
Company |. Fifth Maine Volunteers. Company
|, was the first to be sent from Bethel. Colonel
Edwards remained in the service three years and
half, during which time he was promoted to
the rank of Colonel. In his county he has been
the Democratic candidate for Sheriff, and in his
town candidate for Representative to the
Legislature.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
The Presidents Honey.Moon,

As stated last week the President was married
ut the White House, Wednesday evening June ?
to Miss Folsom. The wedding was private. Short
ly after the ceremony the bridal couple took a
special train to Deer Park, Nd, where they are
spending the honey in a cottage, from which
all visitors and business are rigidly excluded
Twelve detectives keep close guard over the prem
lses The enterprising daily papers manage, how
ever, to keep the public informed as to what the
welded pair eat, drink and wear with other de
tails that might well be placed under the head OF
drivel. We think the Presidents wish for privacy
might have been respected.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

y saying of Chief Justice Peters, recently
quoted in the Journal, furnishes the following
editorial paragraph in the Alta California of
San Francisco:
Judge in Maine recently advised an appli-
cant for a divorce to 20 back and live with his
wife, notwithstanding her temper, Why"
said his Honor, 81 would not give a snap for
person without TEMPER there's nothing like
it, if its bladed right
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

The Mayfiower that ''bloomed in the spring."
in the yard of Lawley & Sons, South Boston,
has had some trial spins, and is said to have
met the .pectations of the owner and the
designer. May good fortune attend the Boston
sloops i'll the coming regattas.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

The Boston Herald insinuates that the bait
which attracts our fishermen to Provincial
ports is put up in bottles and put down the
Threats of the buyers.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

Henry Ward Bcccher now compares the
Democrats to pigs squealing over swill." He
has a son at the trough, by the way.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

The Bass end of the Democracy was down at
Bangor last week, and Chairman Brown and
his forces were in the ascendant.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

The story that the President is devoting his
honeymoon to study of the fishery question
is decidedly fishy.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

Buddensiek, the New York builder of man.
traps has got his deserts. He is doing time in
the jobbing shop, Sing Sing.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
1t Did Prove q Decided Success.

The Belfast Journals summer resort enterprise
proved decided success. As an advertising
scheme for the Journal, it was bright idea
WaterVille Sentinel.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

Secretary Bayard is said to be very deaf !;
perhaps he has not heard of the seizure of our
fishing vessels
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

Clara Louise Kellogg says men are mis-
take. Is it because no man has taken Miss
kellogg?
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
The following resolutions of thanks are self

The following resolutions of thanks are self
explanatory:
Headquarters of Boneman Post, No. %, Dept of
Name q. A. X.
Whereas: Through the kindness and generosity
OF Prof. l.. Z. Bateman, of Searsmont this Post
has been made the recipient of Il beautiful and
costly silver eagle to ornament the staff of our
beautiful banner presented to the Post by the
same generous hand, therefore
Resolved That we accept the aforesaid gift in
the spirit III which it is given. and that unani
nous vote of thanks be extended to Prof Bateman
for his beautiful and appropriate gift.
Resolved: That recognize in the action of
our generous comrade, the true principles of fra
ternity charity and loyalty.
Resolved That these resolutions be Incorporate
Ell IN our records and that copy of them be sent
to the Republican journal and Lincoln Co. News
for publication.
4. $; BowDEN,) Com.
II. B. WRIGHT on
j. l.. BURNS, J Resolutions
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

The conundrum, What is so rare as day in
June! is doing good service this year.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10
The Congressional Delegations.

Last Week Hon. /. Il. Reed WAS rc-nomi-
mated for Congress in the first Maine district.
and Tuesday, June sth. Congressional conven-
tons Were held in the second third and fourth
districts. and Mes>rS. Dingcy, Millken and
Boutcle rc-nomnatcl. The Maine delegation
in Congress is second to none in ability and i'll
tuencc and our people will Keep it 50 by re-
turning the sitting members in September next
by handsome maioritie>.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

Henry Ward Beecher denies the report that
he dropped dead in Brooklyn.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

Secretary Bayard is informed that American
merchant vessels can purchase fresh fish of all
kinds in the Provinces.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

John Most. the advocate of wholesale muir
der. arson and poisoning, and hi> brother an
archi>tS. Richard Braun>chweis and Adolph
Schenck, are in the Penitentary on BIackwel'>
Island. wearing the convicts' stripes and hard
at work. Most was sent to the Island for one
year and a 500 fine imposed. and his dupes
got of with lighter sentences. In imposing
sentence the Recorder said that Most wa, the
most c0n>ummate scoundrel he had ever heard
of. that his appeals TO the ignorant to commit
murder were atrociou> and that it was to be
regretted the law does not permit the infection
OF a greater punishment.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

I.o, the poor (John b. Redman.
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

An occasional correspondent OF the New
ork Tribune concludes letter from Bur
lington: Blaine was never 50 much beloved
and admired in Vermont as he is TODAY. and
Republicans here regard his nomination in
lSss Il, certain as any event of the future can
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

In one item the Boston Herald speaks of Col.
Edwards, the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor, as Zone of the hraye>l and most success
full of the Union soldiers in the late war;" and
in another item, in the same column. SAYS he
sis stranger to the people of the State and,
That there is nothing against him i about the
strongest argument for him."
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

There is no longer any Disgusting the fact
that M Blaine is again in the field as Pre~i-
@ential candidate. Jacksonville Time>-J Mon.
There is no longer any Disgusting the fact
that many who opposed Mr. Blaine in 1891 are
now regretting that they did 50, and that Mr..
Blaine was never stronger with the people
than he is to-day. Still, in the usual accep-
tation Of the term he is not I'm the field now,
nor wa, he in 1854. His nomination in that
year WAS brought about by a spontaneous
movement which is likely to he repeated. ijudg-
iMG from the pre.eMt signs Of the time..
The Republican journal., 1886-06-10

The President, marriage called forth an
immense amount of newspaper >lop. Half IL
column would have told the story well, but it
was padded into half dozen or more columns.
The New York Herald went to the trouble to
feel the European pulse by cable. OF course
everybody was ready With congratulations and
we can only hope that Mr.. Cleveland will make
better husband than he ha, President