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The Republican journal., 1888-04-26
Constable Stevenson Resigns.

An Augusta special of April % to the Bangor
Commercial says: Constable Stevenson sent his
resignation as special constable to enforce the
liquor law to the Governor this morning. lie has
also placed his resignation as depNy sheriff in
Sheriff McFadden's hands," Mr.. Stevenson want.
ell to resign some time ago, but advised to the
contrary ny some of his friends. He had ne desire
for the offices he has now laid down.
BURNHAM. by running accident Edward
Davis had valuable road horse so badly injured
that the animal had to be killcd..... Mrs. Nancy
Twitchell sprained one of her ankles quite badly
some two weeks ago and has been unable to bear
any weight on it since. .Horatio HUFF, aged So,
and his wife, aged 81, have lived together for 80
years. They have had Ii children, ii of whom are
now living, They have ss grand children and II
great grand children. Joseph liatrOrn has
bought very promising 2 year old colt of VIM.
IIOXie of Pittsfeld. This colt was sired by
NedO Irvin he by 10. Irwin, dam by Gen. Knox.
The price paid was near 5000. -. Mrs. Bradford
blanchard had paralytc shock of the right side
Thursday the 10Th inst, and considering her adj
vanced age her recovery is very doubtful.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26
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Third Party Men in Convention.

The Prohibitonists of the Third and Fourth
Congressional Districts of Maine met in conven-
ton at City Hall, Bangor, on Monday last. Rev
Geo. NJ. Park, of Presquc Isle, was President and
Prof l.. e. Bateman one of the Vice Presidents
Sixty four delegates were reported present. Del
egates to the National convention in indianapolis
were chosen as follows: Fourth District-Vo lney
B. Gushing. Bangor; Rev. George NJ. Park, Pres
que Isle. Third District-H. II. Harvey, Augusta
Professor l.. G. Bateman, North Searsmont. They
were instructed to vote for Gen. Clinton b. Fiske
for President. The resolutions adopted denounce
high license as ga humbug and fraud" favors no.
thing less than prohibition, Municipal, State and
National; free ballot and woman suffrage; dis
countenance fusion with either of the Old parties
advocate pensions for the soldiers of the rebellion
The following resolution introduced by Prof Bate
man was rejected, after considerable discussion,
at the end of the afternoon session:
Resolved, That the knights of Labor have our
hearty sympathy in their unequal struggle with
organized capital, and we hereby invite them to
join with us in overthrowing Old party rule pledg-
ing them that with accession to power the Prohibi
ton party will aid them in all just efforts in secur
ing to the workingman fair share of the fruits of
his labor,
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26
The Hazeltine Library.

The Belfast Free Library,
whose history, with full details
of the building. ETC.. has been
published in the journal. will be
open for the delivery Of books
May l>t, and every afternoon of
this week from . to ) O'Clock
for registration. Through the
courtesy of the Board of Trus-
tees we give the accompanying
excellent cut of the building.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26
Personal aud Political.

Many towns have elected delegates to the Cub.
ernatorial convention in advance of the call, which
will he issued Immediately after the State Conven-
ton at Bangor.
Col George A. Philbrook, of Augusta. aide-de-
camp on the staff Of the Governor and Command
tn-Chief, has rendered his resignation, to take eff
feet at once
Gov. Marble and his Councillors left Augusta
yesterday afternoon for Bangor, to attend the
C. Burleigh will also be present during the con.
vention. These gubcrnatorial candidates will be
at the Bangor House, where they can meet their
friends.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

j. ii. Bates the well known advertising agent,
is to remove his Newspaper Advertising Agency
May LIST into spacious and commodious premises
in the Potter Building, 80 Park Row, New York
MIR. Bates first engaged in this business in 1863
and is the successor of the firms of Bates 4 Locke
and S. NJ. Pettingill & Co. With these firms and
with Mr.. Bates the Journal has had pleasant and
profitable business relations and it wishes the lat
ter continued success in his new quarters.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26
Maine Good TemplarS.

Tic annual session of the Grand Lodge of Maine
Good Templars was held at Bangor Tuesday and
Wednesday, April oath and 18th. Among the lead
ing officers of the order present ut the opening of
the session were Grand Tempar, NJ. J. Dow; Coun.
secretary, George +. Bracket; Treasurer, l.. T..
Norton; Past Tempar, A. J. Chase; +. w. Gowen,
Freedom; Mrs. II. 4. Estes, Watervlle A journal
representative had an interview with Grand Secrc-
tary Bracket before he went to Bangor and OBJ
tanned the following facts concerning the standing
Of the order; .'Iou may say, said MIR. Bracket,
''that we have held our own and are in about the
same condition as one year ago. We number 525
lodges and 10000 members in round numbers.
Three hundred of our lodges healthy and in
first class condition. Twenty five are weak and
need reviving. We have made during the year be-
tween 30 and GO new lodges, but about the same
number have surrendered their charters. The Ju-
yenlic branch now numbers 60 Temples and 5000
members, is increasing, and is great help to the
ORDER
NJ. }. BOWS report Chief Templar also shows
an encoura sinS state of the order and contains
many valuable suggestions for the coming years
work.
The early part of the evening session Thursday
was taken by the discussion of the enforcement of
the prohibitory law. State Constable j. W. Nit
chcll very ably presented statement of the treat
mcnt he bad received from Deputy Collector Page,
the liquor law which he had witnessed since the
afternoon session. The election of officers result
ed as follows Grand Chief Templar ,sJ. ii. Hami-
ton Mattawamkcag; Grand Counsellor, StOrcr s..
knight, Deering; Grand Vice Templar Mrs. Josie
X. Pollard, Biddeford; Grand Secretary, George
Gipson Stctson; General Superintendent of Juve-
nile Temples, Mrs Il. E. Cain, Waterville; Grand
Chaplain, Rev. Marion CrOsley, Portland; Grand
Marshal, T. +. White, Lisbon Falls.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

The tributes to the late Roscoe Conkling,
whose death was briefly announced last week,
have done full justice to the abilities of the de-
ceased, who at one time occupied command
ing position in the political world. OF late he
in the practice of his profession, and his sue
cess at the bar had been marked,
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26
A Decision Against the Schooner St. Johns.

In the L. S. District Court at Boston April p a
decision WAS rendered in the collision case between
the Belfast schooner ST. Johns and the British
tramp steamer Fern Holme. The particulars are
familiar to our readers. In its report Of the de
cision the Boston Advertiser says:
In giving a decision in favor of the steamer the
judge said that the case turns mainly on the testi
mony given by the master of the Fern IiOlme and
the second mate of the st. Johns, who were the
officers in charge of their respective vessels at the
time of the accident Alters full consideration of
all the evidence in the case, he had come to the
conclusion that the account which the master of
the Ferne IIOlme gave of the accident was sub
stantially correct, and accordingly found the prin.
cipal question of fact in dispute, whether the ST.
Johns changed her course from starbOard to port,
against the schooner. The schooner was con-
demneti for the consequences of the collision and
in the case of the Ferne Holme against the St
Johns an interocutory degree was entered for the
libeants. The cross libel of the st. Johns against
the Ferne Eolme was dismissed with costs. But
Ter, Stilman 4 Hubbard of New York for the Fern
Holmc; +. Dodge for the St. Johns.
There was no "dispute' as to the st. Johns
changing her course, and it was done with the
hope to avoid collision. The decision as here
set forth seems unjust, and unwarranted. When
the other side are heard from as to the amount OF
damages claimed the owners of the schooner will
decide whether to take an appeal to the Circuit
Court. The st. Johns is under ~ 900 bonds.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

One of the oldest and most celebrated hotels in
this country is the Revere House, Boston, which
has probably entertained more distinguished peo
who founded it, gave it world wide reputation
for refined elegance and delicious fare reputa
ton which has been maintained throughout its
career; and day it is the favorite resort of those
who most fully appreciate the good things of this
life. Mr. John F. MerrOw the present proprietor, is
one of the most popular and efficient of hotel men,
and well sustains the pre- -eminence of this famous
hOstelry.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

Capt Fred A. Gilmore at Jacksonville, sent by
express live alligator to Mr.. Fred H. Francis of
this city. The gator arrived on Tuesday, but was
! dead.
! The Bangor Commercial thus concludes n re-
| port of leap year party in wintcrpcrt "No town
on the river can boast of more wide-awhke girls
than Wintcrport'
| The covering rock and about cord of earth fell
into the reservoir In the Court House yard, Satur
day night. This is the reservoir that supplies the
gas house with water
The members of the Belfast High school Lvce.
UNI gave public meeting last evening, to which
many of our citizens were invited. We go to press
too early to report the exercises.
Governor Marble last week appointed Ru ell W.
Rogers, Esq Judge of the Belfast Police Court, in
place of Emery Boariman, whose term expired
April 2lst. Judge Rogers received his commits
/ sion yesterday
Mr.. +. F. Frost, Of this city, is an enterprsing
| business man. On recent business trip he sold
large quantities of clothing, AMI Monday the side
walk in front of his store was piled with goods he
was shipping away
WALDO Mr, Eugene Bryant lost valuable
| horse on Tuesday in remarkable manner. The
horse went against crowbar which was sticking
in the NOV, the small end Of the bar penetrating
the body of the animal.
\ The many friends of Mr. Albert l.. Midget of
this city, Of the granite firm Of ternad Mudsett,
| congratulate him on his marriage which event
took place on saturday. Mrs. Mudge,t is one Of
| aldo'> fair daughters.
Daniel Lane Esq, had an i'll turn Monday MORN
ing while sitting in H. j. Lorkc'- iewclrv store and
was assisted into Charles Bakers wagon and driv-
| en- home. Mr.. Lane was quite comfortable in the
evening and will soon be about again.
Tie Ocean Packing Co. at Hurricane Island en-
pioy about sixty hands and are putting up CLAIMS
at the rate of 100 bushels per day. They will can
| Holsters as the season advances, and when the
mackere' arrive Will run The factory to Its full
capacity,
The annual address before the Scientific Associ-
alton will be given in the sunday school room of
the niarian church on next Tuesday evening at
80 O'Clock. The subject of the address, or lecture
will be, "Astronomc Factors that Change and De
terminc Climate
Pensions have been granted as follows. Origin
al, invalid, John F. Ieathers, Monroe; increase
,,... 4- -. Elm, -.
'"eNso"' inrit"se' Lorenzo Jones' H"u'h BROOKS :
widow Of Thomas w. alias warren rvIcr Cam,
- ~
"en'
MI IT, r. Pelrce' OF Belfast offers for sale his
excellent water-po"ef amt lee privileges on the
cast sac. ffefe Is water power uhehp'"Eeo' oil
l'ooo morse power th"' ought 10 DC moving large
factories. AIS" one OF 'he best zee privileges III
Maine. ne right parties can make fortune in
TINS purchase,
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

Boys seeking eggs in a birds nest under a
railroad bridge at Findlay, Ohio, found three
dozen gold rings instead Of eggs.
Some one had laid the rings there.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

Charles Parkhurst.
Thn .Iosin.r business session, r-,s hold Nnlo,-
c,nsn With the Iist Of nnnintmrntn ei NJ fnIlns
r,>cnn n,srn,,r
BANGOR DISTRICT.
+. II osgood Presiding Elder.
Argyle Circuit H. b. Nuttcr
Bangor, mon street, T. O. Rogers
Belfast, B. c. Wentworth.
Carmel and Levant, W II. Powleslan,i.
Clinton Circuit, W. l.. Brown.
Dexter. J. r. Clifford.
DiNmont. y. Prince.
Dover. W. IL. McAlH>ter.
East torith and Curintl A. j. Lockhart.
East knox and Morrill,, supplied bv L. W. Bur
rows.
Exeter and Corinna, supplied by W. ii. Dun
mack:
Guit"r'l Circuit. J. I. Crosby.
Hampden and Nealiey's Corner ID. il. saw
Yer.
Nartland and It. Adams, supplied by g. II
Hamilton.
Harmony and Ripley, y. r. Pearson
Lagrange and Bradford, $ I. Page.
Newport and Palmyra, j. Timing.
Old Town and Co-tigan, W. +. Chase.
Orono and saltwater, j. l.. Hill.
Pitt-eld and Detroit. +. Freeman.
>earsport, \. LaMarsh.
>eher Circuit, supplied by \. K. Turner.
Unity and Troy. W. Larmond.
Winterport and Prospect, W Baldwin.
nr,kSpnpT ,usrr,cr
~
-iiuAah"cf airN cooper, Suppilcu ~ = VI
9iitl!' - ,
nt IA. ~ - =. n i,'n"nn' =
Cook. "
Bucksport, o. Ii. Fcrnald
Buck>port Center and No. Sucksp"rt, r. L.. Nan
ton
Caitis' y. W. I: Anderson.
Ca,tinr, F: T. W hitham.
Columbia Fails circuit, supplied by W. L. John
son.
Cutler w. b. Edlidgc.
Deer Isle, g. /. Bradford.
T.. BuckSport and DC,iham, supplied by 1. W
Lowell.
East Maclli> anu " hltney, W. \. McGraW
PASSPORT, NJ g. Prescott
EdmundS and Marion, David smith.
Ellsworth, Y. T. ariwell.
Frank supplied by L. A. Carter.
Goultisb"ro ami >teuben, y T. NoWiail
Iia,lli's ~ , 'mu Noi'''''"i' W r. 9'e"'r''
Machias. f. II. Hovnton.
Mcd'yLcmn. and ihar,ottc. to he su,plial.
Mil!lridge and Cherrytiell. ID. b. Dow.
Nilltown {, G.; Winslow
OrIand and West Penobscot II w Norton.
orrnnton r. $ Arry
Pembroke, r. f. Brown.
prnohscot and Huphill g. III FulIrr
Rohbinstnn and Perry. Il, a. I!oIg.ion.
south Orrurton ana Centre w n Jewell
south West Harl,or Slnpliri nv ~ q Haskell
sullivan sunuliei IN II n phnIan
surry and Trenton. sunnlied ny Is Il. phean
fremont. supplied Dv i. il. Conlev.
Wesley Crawford and Northteji II. s. Ross
II Chase. ph. Is princinaJ If last Maine
Confrrcnrr seminary " '7'
III II Clark. Ihouiain T. 8 Navy
II II TrhoI. Chanoin T. : Na;v
.
HocLroS DISTRICT.
j. ". Day, Presiding Elder
Brookton and Eaton, supplied by j. Mct;raw
Caribou supplied BIZ NJ. w. Herbert
Danforth, to be supplied
Easton and Mars Hill g. C. Whiuden
Forest CITY and Nancehoro f. S. Walker
Fort Fairfield ana Limestone, H. b. Withec
one, to be supplied.
Glcnw to be supplied
Houlton Circuit, &. l.. Haskell
Kingman Circuit, +. W. Brooks
Lincoln Circuit {. l.. Banghart
Mapleton Circuit NJ. H. Siprelle
Monticello, f. W Towle.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

The debt Of Bitlieford was Increased $4,000
la>t year. Democratic city governments come
hi-h, and fortunately Bi(ideford and Watcrville
are the only cities in Maine that indulge in
Them.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

IL veterans of the 14th Maine will he inter.
e-;e,i in The letters from Comrades BowLel
"i,, >!iute. published on the first page. The
lutter. Il Stockton boy, makes a good claim to
h,Iir the Youngest man in the 18th. We have
III type another letter from Lieut. Roberts for
publication next week.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

They "A. that Pa,son Tucker has the inside
track for delegate at large to the Democratic
National Convention. and that the ponderous
Clifford is Ilrraile,l.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

'ihe 81 District convention held at Water
Vile Yesterday renominated Congressman MILE;
kt.N
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

The Boston Transcript might he in better
business than in giving editorial endorsement
to the falsehoods of the brewers organ, the
New York World, concerning prohibition in
Maine.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26


CoNGKE>> CONDENSED. "Wednesday, 18th.
in the Senate the Rild!cberyer open session
resolution WAS reported adversely. Mr.. Sher-
iiiaa cHn>ured the Democrats for opposing the
admission Of Dakota. The House passed bill to
establish Il department of labor, and bill for the
settlement Of labor troubles The 18th the bill
for admission of South Dakota As Il State. was
passed by a strict party vote of 20 to 23. The
House had the Indian appropriation bill under
ron>idcration.....Th 10th the House passed
the Pension Appropriation bill. 1t appropri-
ate ei-hty millions. The river and harbor bill
also came up for short discussion. Monday
the >nate discussed land bill. Private bill
day in the House. River and harbor bill dis
ru>>ei but 10 action...Bu>ineSs in the House
during this week will probably consist of de-
bate on the tariff bill, with night sessions and
occasional gaps, which will be filled in with
action Oh appropriation bills. The animal in
duStry bill is the unfinished business of the
Senate. When it is disposed of Senator Plat
will seek to bring forward the North Dakota
bill. and Senator Chace will try to get Il hear
inc for his international copyright bill. Senator
Plumb will endeavor to have the bill to forfeit
uncarned land grants brought forward in the
lnor;ling hours, if no better opportunity offers.
1t is expected that debate on the fisheries
treaty will begin before the end of the week.
1.-The majority of the Ways and Means Com
nittec with real Bourbon instinct, have smoth-
cred the wise and Just bill for the removal of
the sugar tax, Introduced into the House by
Mr.. Milliken.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

"Those who are intimately acquainted with
General Sherman, say that he retains to this
day a boys delight in a circus" says writer
in the New York Tribune. Well. he has seen
good many. The writer once met Gen. Sher-
man at Forepaugh's show in Washington. The
canvass was packed and no seats were avail
able except lower tier, from which nothing
could be seen but the heads of the riders when
they stood erect on horseback 1t was intense
Iy hot. and the air in the tent was Sutfocating,
and the writer soon took his leave but the
General remained.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

Eight horse thieves were lynched in Indian
Territory recently.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

The Prog. Age starts out with IA falsehood
when it says: The editor of the Republican
journal claims to have had an interview with
County Attorney Carleton of Kennebec.' etc.
a correspondent of the Journal in whom we
have the fullest confidence called upon Mr..
Carleton and showed him an article in the
Prog. Age in which he was reported as saying
that the prohibtory law could not be enforced
Mr.. Carleton denied having made any such
statement and authorized an explicit denial.
In reply the Prog. Age reiterates tne statement
and vouches for the veracity of its informant
and his Repubicani>m. We submit that the
Prog. Age is not an authority in either respect.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

Three boys ''between the ages of five and
ten years" were intoxicated on the streets of
Halowel last Thursday, and one of them
without provocation or warning. shot and SER
iously wounded young man who was pass
ing. This is one of the fruits of ''personal
liberty"
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

If EN-Mayor Baker, of this city. makes the
race is Democratic candidate for Governor he
will have TWO newspaper organs at his own
honc. and that is something no other can
elate can claim. still, il may not be a very
great advantage. II is reported from Portland
that the Democrats there say Baker must run.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

Tribune is dated at "Old Tom, Me-" A mis-
print, Of course, for Oldtown.
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

Il. W. Rogers ESD of this city has been APP
pointed by Governor Marble Judge of the
Belfast Police Court. Mr.. Rogers was recon-
mcnded for Tie position by the Waldo county
lar and 10y leading and representative Kcpub-
Leans aud business men Of this city and county.
He j. i iartiring lawyer, has served one term
a, County Attorney. and i, in every way quail
fed fer The place to which he has been appoint
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

About two o'clock sunday afternoon fire
broke out in the bushes, part Of Monmouth
village, and ragged until about five. sweeping
AWAY twenty buildings. including the Cochne-
wagan House and se>"ra! large business blocks.
BY that time the fire had reached the railroad
station but steamer. which had been sent for
arriving from Lewiston. the fire was soon
brought under control and >ubdued. The los,
is estimated al 1000. Sixteen families were
rendered homeless. losing nearly all their pos
sessions. Amid the excitement there wa- no way
TO ascertain the individual loss. which is i'm
mense. and poorly covered by Insurance. some
losing thousands, with only Il few hundreds in
sured. 1t is probable the Village will be quick
~ rebuilt. as most of those burned out are de-
trrniupd and rOlrnrpouS
The Republican journal., 1888-04-26

PERSONALS. Mrs. Charles A. >ihlev has arrived
from Boston and wi tn her husband is at Mr.. and
Mrs A. G. Sibley's, on High street Mr. Maurice
Hervcy has returned home from southern trip.
lie brings good reports of the Belfast people in
Georgia and Florida Mrs. George +. Bracket
arrived home from Portland last Thursday even
ing. She bore the journey well and is doing nice
", we are glad to learn. Grand Secretary Brack
EFT is attending the annual session of the Grand
Lodge in Bangor this week. james Jones and
Frank II. Gray, formerly of this city. but
the road, were in Belfast Monday Mr.. f. H.
Francis of this city, is in Boston Mr., and Mrs
Winfield s. Carver, of Ninalhaven, arrived in
town on Monday and are now at Poor's Mills -. b.
p. Field, Esq. returned home from Bangor on
Monday Prof l.. &. Bateman was In Belfast
Tuesday on his way to his home in North Sears
mont. lie has closed IL very successful lecturng
tour in the eastern section of the state, and will
now get ready to tackle the black bass in Quantc
bacook. &c. Il. Hazeltine, ESD arrived home
from Jacksonville, Fla. Wednesday Mr..
J.. Pendcton, of Islesboro, of late a resident OF
Boston, and Il contributor to the Transcript anu
other publications, was in Belfast Tuesday, nav
ing been called home by the illness of his father,
Capt. Mark Pendleton. The Journal is indebted
to Mr.. Pendleton for call. MIR. and Mrs Arnold
Harris arrived home Tuesday evening from New
York, where they passed the winter Capt En-
nest o. Patterson, of steamer Mt. waldo Is at
home, in Belfast, on a vacation Mr.. r.. H. Stick
ney, now with Mr.. f. H. Francis will start for
Bar IIarbor about May LIST to engage in the buying
and selling of horses, the same as last year,.
County Commissioner Thompson was in the city
Yesterday having partially recovered from his i'll