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The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

Cyphert 2. Gillette of What Cheer, keokuk
Co., Iowa. will receive about $4,000 in arrears
and a monthly pension in future of So This
is said to be the largest sum ever paid to pri-
waite soldier as q pension.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

THOMAsToN. The annual town meeting March
26 chose Atwood Levensaler, Moderator; William
f. Vinal, Clerk; +. o. Burgess, Treasurer; Eli NJ.
O'Brien, supervisor; VIM. F. Gay, Road Commits
sioner; James Beverage, Silas J. Starrett, and A.
o. TObie, Selcctmen; Z. Prince w. l.. Garland
and j. B. Watts, Assessors; +. X. O'Brien, Rail.
road Director. The Board of Sclectmcn, Asses
sors, Treasurer and Supervisors were the nomi-
nees of the Knights of Labor Assembly The town
voted to adopt standard time
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

The New York Herald evidently thinks it a
great stroke of enterprise to print one or two
columns in German. There are quite a num-
Der of daily papers i'll this country printed en-
tirely i'll German. Why not try Nolapuk.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

That the horse, if not already so, is coming
factor in Names prosperity none can doubt.
Indeed our local and advertising columns each
week bear witness to the growing demand for
Maine stock and to the efforts put forth to
meet this demand.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

The Boston Herald tells its readers almost
daily that tom Reed has insulted somebody.
or has been sat upon by some nobody. This
duty has evidently been assigned to the men,
Der of the staff whose speciality has been the
maligning of Mr.. Blaine. His ear marks are
plainly seen.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

Adam Badeau, who is suing the heirs of
Gen. Grant for preposterously large sum,
for alleged services rendered as secretary. is
said to wear mammoth medal of unknown
significance. He probably got it in porcne
contest at a country fair.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

Here is centre shot from the Billeford
Journal: The Standard wants to know why it
is that Republican editors in abiding to Demo-
cratic papers generally call them Sheets 1t
must be because people lie in them 50 much.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

\ citizen of Newport is reported AS EXPRESS
ins the belief that Peter Benefits money is
held by local syndicate. or trust, and he
thinks that ''the number of those who pity the
Newport miser are mighty few
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

The editorial page Of last weeks issue of the
kennebec Democrat was an illustrated variety
show. Ben Bunker's jacknfe had cunningly
wrought birds, beasts and bummers, to COM
mcmorate the fact that the French had captur-
ed WatcrNillc.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

Toby Candor" of the Boston Herald was
III Belfast Tuesday. We do not know the
object of his visit, but he probably brought IA
jug to be filled at the fount of '.personal liberty"
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29
Washington Whisperings.

Senator Sherman said Friday that he does
not believe that IA tariff bill will be passed this
session in Congress.
The election of United States Senators by a
direct vote of the people is favored by the
House Committee Oh Revision of the Laws.
The International Council of Women was
formally opened in Washington Monday.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton delivered the address
of welcome.
In reply to request by the Senate for copies
of the minutes and daily protocols of the meet
ings of the Fishery Commission Secretary Bay
ard SAYS there is nothing further to commune
cate.
The House has passed Lii providing that
on the trial of all civil aid criminal eases in
Circuit and District Courts the Judge shall
charge the jury in writing. if required by
either party.
The WAYS and means committee. by a party
Vote has authorized Chairman Mills to report
the revenue bill favorably TO the House. \
minority port Of the Republican members
will be made by Mr.. Mckinley.
The Senate committee on foreign relations
has authorized Senator Frye to report favor
ably the McC reary bill, recently passed by the
House. providing for a Congress of American
nations in Washington, \ prii i, 1889.
ne OF the HOUSE on inc cltt-
ton OF President and Wee President, have re-
ported tavorably 10 the full committee the
joint resolution PROPOSING an amendment to
the constitution looking to the election of the
President and Vice President by the direct
votes of the people.
The House bill, 10 provide for the purchase
of United States bonds with the surplus was
discussed at length i'll the Senate Monday. An
amendment by Senator Stewart requiring the
treasury TO buy silver bullion at not less than
four. nor more than eight million a month,
coin the same and buy bonds with it was
adopted by vote of y TO D.
\ petition has been presented to Congress
from the Boston Fish Bureau It representing The
fishing interests Of New England. which gives
employment to $1,000 men and 100 sailing Ve>
sells. a>kn" that four life->aN iny stations be es-
tah>hed on Nantucket island. The petition
states that 1000 vessels pass through Nantucket
and Vineyard sound yearly, and the nearne>> of
Georges banks 10 the Island and the frequent
jams of ice in Nantucket shoals which delayed
and blocked in ,3 vessels at one time this VIII
ter, make the establishment of the station "A
necessity.
The President will not appoint a new Chief
Justice at once. He has. of course, given the
matter 10 consideration a> Vet. But the news
of Chief Justice Waite'> death was no sooner
told than senators. representatives and others
began to speculate about his successor. The
names most mentioned We're those of Speaker
Carlisle, eN-Gov. IIoadly. Secretary Bayard,
Secretary Villas. Postmaster General Dickin-
son. Solicit or General jerks. Hon. William l..
Putnam of Maine. John Randolph Tucker and
w lillian +. Niblack of Indiana.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29


the upper part of Knox county. Two bridges over
the Medomak river, between Union and Washing
ton have been carried away.
Some apprehensions are felt for the safety of
schr, Henry 5. Culver, of Alexandria, which left
Baltimore March Sth for Portland. Mr. Geo, W.
West of Belfast, was mate. The vessel was in
company with schr. Sarah w Lawrence when the
blizzard of March 18th struck them on Long Is
land. Doubtless the Culver lost her sails and was
blown of, and will be heard from in a short time.
CHURCH NOTES. \ temperance meeting
under the auspices of the Belfast W {. I. L.,
was held in the Unitarian Church last SUNDAY
evening. Remarks were made by all the resident
clcrgymcn and the attendance was large. Twelve
persons will be admitted to membership in the
North Church next SUNDAY two lay letter. The
tniversalist church society has voted to settle Mr.
Payson us pastor. Mr.. Payson uill graduate from
Tufts College in June and i'll the meantime will
supply the pulpit once in two weeks. lie has
preached here several times and gave excellent
satisfaction. He is native of Hope in tins state.
CHINA. At the annual town meeting March 18th
the following officers We're chosen: Moderator,
f. o. Irainerd; clerk, W. W. W;lshhuru: select
men, j. Il, Fish, q. F. Snowl, j. f. Plummer, >u-
pervisor, J. +. Hammond; treasurer, +. u. .Jep-
son. auditor, {. +. Dunton; collector Martin Web
her, who bid OF the taxes at nine mills truant Of
hcers, Branch Mills, j. r. - pinsmorc, Weeks
Mills, +. Hanson, South China, T. F. Harrington,
China Village, L. O. Brainerd Appropriated for
roads $1,000; schools, Sl700 poor 5000; incident
ais 5000. An article in tn, warrant to establish
liquor agency was voted down by large majority.
No contest was made on choice of officers and all
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

There are some apprchensions that President
Cleveland may appoint JEFF. Davis Chief JUS
tice. If Lamar, why hot Davis:
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

The Sentinel says of the Democratic victory
in Watervle: 'From the time of the whole
sale naturalization of the French residents it
was seen that the contest was to he desperate
one and that desperate methods of carrying
the day were to be employed. The addition of
about 12O names of foreign voters to the Demo-
cratic side, when the Republican margin was
not much more than that, nearly settled the
contest of itself. Then heading their ticket
with the name of a Republican gave it addi-
tiOnal strength"
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

The Portland Press well says that ''if Mr..
Stevenson had not been a liquor constable
neither the Belfast Age nor the Kcnnebec Dem
ocrat would have questioned the honesty of
the jury" which failed to convict him. "They
are prejudced against him because he has done
something to suppress the liquor traffic.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

We are indebted to Hon. Charles J. Chap
man. Mayor Of Portland, for a copy of his
third inaugural address. 1t is an able docu-
ment.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

Senator Edmunds Wears only silk underwear
Of particular make and pattern, which is
made to order for him in Europe. That settles
it.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29
Acknowledgements.

We are indebted to Chase & Sanborn, Boston.
for a photo-engraving representing, "Picking the
Coffee Berrics'-a scene on coffee plantation
controlled by the firm.
We have received an interesting SKETCH publish
ed in pamphlet form, of the Beethoven Musical
Society, of Portland, by Ira Berry. This was the
first musical organization of Portland, fourshing
from 1919 to 1925, in which is also list of the
members with such facts and "reminiscences as
were Obtainable.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

We follow the letter of Lieut.. Roberts, pub
lshed last week. with one from Prof. l.. c.
Bateman, also member of the 14th Me. Prof.
Batenan's letter will be found on the first
page. No doubt there are others of the old
14th who could tell us something about the
regiment, or their personal experiences, and if
SO our columns are open to them.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

1t is stated in Pittsburg that all the Labor
parties will unite Oh one Presidential candidate
ut the convention at Cincinnati.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

A vigorous crusade against liquor selling
was begun in Concord, N. H., last week. All
the liquor dealers in the city have been pros
ecuted under the ''nuisance' act and held to
answer at the Supreme Court in April, and as
result every saloon closed last Friday night,
the proprietors refusing absolutely to make
any sales. The parties were all summoned and
held, whether liquor was found in their places
or not. under statute passed some years ago
which makes the sign over the door, United
States license. with glasses and appurtenances
of a bar, prima facie evidence of violation of
the law. A temperance mass meeting was
held in the Opera House Sunday evening, in
which the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union and the pastors of all the churches in
the city participated. The crusade creates
great sensation, and further developments are
confidently expected.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

At Il meeting in Damariscotta, largely attend
ed by former builders. owners and working
men. Mr.. Daniel :. Glilden spoke briefly of
the depressed condition of our shipping inter-
est. driven from the sea by foreign COMPETE
ton. He called attention to the fact that all
over the country our people are beginning to
realize that the time has arrived for action on
the part of those who do not desire to see this
business eNtngui>hed, and he hoped the meet
ing would give expression to the sentiments of
the community. Hon. +. W. Stet>on follow
ed i'll similar vain. BY an unanimous rising
vote the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, British subsidy and the subsidy
and bountie> of other foreign countries have
driven our shipping from the seas, therefore
be it
Resolved. That we heartily endorse and APP
plaud the action of the Hon. Amos }. Cum
mings of New York. for the introduction of
bill in the House of Representatives, granting
tonnage money to all vessels built and owned
in the United States, and engaged in the for
eign trade. believing that by such assistance
only can our flag be restored to its cd time
prestige on the seas.
Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions
be forwarded to Hon. Nelson Dingley. Jr.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

The discussion of the school question through
the columns of the journal shows no falling
off in interest. This week we publish--on the
first page-two letters from Maine men in the
West. The letter from Mr.. Cole, in Dakota,
fifty supplements the letter from Minnesota
by all well wishers of the school,
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

In the large cities the working men are hold
ing meetings to endorse the Cummings bill.
We see in our exchanges reports of resolutions
passed by the Vulcan Association foundry
mem and the Berwick Association Of Copper
smiths. of New York. We regret to say, how
ever that Belfast has not seen fit to act in this
matter, nor has our near neighbor Searsport.
although no communities in all the land should
have deeper interest in measures for the
benefit of ships and those who sail them. Let
us all pull together, and with will, and restore
the American flag to its former proud pre-
eminence on the ocean.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

Stripping ITEMS. SChr. Sariniam, Lord, with
coal for Mr. Harrison c. Pitcher, arrived at this
port saturday, five weeks from Port johnson.
....Capt. Rufus Condor and wife arrived home
last week. Capt. Condor has been two VOYAGES
master of sch George X. Hatch Of Boston. The
vessels captain was i'll and Capt. Condon took her
tor two trips. sch St Johns, Gilmore, has load
ed ice and hay at this port for Jacksonville, and
sch. Flora Condor, French, will load ice and hay
tor same port. In the marine news will be found
an account Of the abandonment Of sch. W. L..
White, of Rockand. The White was built for
Capt. George Ames, of Belfast Sch. Minnie W :.
Griiling, of New Haven, Ct, which wintered in
Overs dock, is to be new decked and receive other
repairs at Carriers yard. The brig katahdn of
Bangor, in Dyer's dock, will be repaired. A new
stem will be put ON. .....Capt. John G. Pendlcton
of Scarsport recently went to Minneapolis MIMI
on II visit, AMI while there sent for to 20 to
san Francisco to take command of the ship Henry
b. Hyde. Capt, Phineas Pcndlcton the former
commander, is coming home. The Belfast and
vinalhaven packet, p. NJ. Bonnie, arrived in Bel
fast on saturday, having been frozen in at Nina
haven for five weeks Sch. Welaka, Capt. Cot
trell of Belfast arrived at Delaware Breakwater,
on the Goth, with the loss of forcsl and forestry
sail. The Welaka sailed from Mobile Feb. 9th
for New York, and as she was on the coast during
the late blizzard some apprehension for her safety
was felt We have been shown the statement of
Mr.. Edward Sbcy, agent of the sch. Penobscot,
covering his settlement of the collision case with
the Old Dominion steamship company The state
ment is model of neatness and accuracy and
must be very satisfactory to the owners. The cost
Of repairs and of all expenses caused by the col
lison was $7,lss5s. Capt Lindsey, of Iarring-
ton, with crew, arrived in Belfast Tuesday, and
will take away the sch. Annie l.. Mckeen recently
sold to Addison parties. The schooner will be
taken directly to Addison. Capt. Lindsey came
across the bay steamer Electa. =. Sch Sadie
Corey, of Wntcrport has discharged at this port a
cargo of phosphate for A. A. Howes II Co. Sch.
Abraham Richardson now undergoing repairs at
this port is found to be perfectly sound and in
good condition. When a new deck is laid and
other repairs made the vessel will be good for
! many years. ...Sch. Mary A. Hall, of this city.
has chartered to load lumber at Mobile for New
Hayen at $3.50 per NJ. Sch. Harmona, of this
city, will load scrap iron at New York for Provi
dencc at 81. 10 per ton j. W. Frederick Go. Of
this city, have chartered the SCH A. Il NJ. Carlisle
ia Beston, to load hay and potatoes at Belfast
| for Charleston. Mr.. GOrham will furnish the car
go.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

James G. Blaine. in Il private letter from
Florence TO a London friend. states that he
will visit London in May. and reach New York
by the end of June.
Z. {. Strout of JAY, a graduate of Kent's
Hill. IN the class of -. is editor of the Utah
Christian Advocate AT Salt Lake City.
The story that there is 10 he IA change at
Togus. and that General Banks is to succeed
Governor Stephenson, is denied at Washing
ton
Mrs. senator Hale. who has been i'll Paris
the past year. educating her sons. i, expected
to return this summer.
Mrs. {. W. Goddard of Portland and .iaugll-
tiers will 90 abroad i'll May to be gone three
years.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

The subcommittee of the House on the cleo
ton OF President and Wee President, have re-
ported favorably 10 the full committee the
joint resolution PROPOSING an amendment to
the constitution looking to the election of the
President and Vice President by the direct
votes of the people.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

The Senate committee on foreign relations
has authorized Senator Frye to report favor
ably the McCreary bill, recently passed by the
House. providing for a Congress of American
nations in Washington, \ prii i, 1850.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

ID. B. Jewett, Esq, of Maysvile Centre, was
elected one of the vice presidents of Prohibit
ton Club in Presque Isle but protests against
the use of his name as he is not third party
man, but is ian honest temperance man and a
Republican," In a letter to the North Star he
says:
believe there are issues-living issues which
are of the highest Importance to the people at
every republican, believe that any and every
effort on the part of third party, which will
tend to divide the Republican party and thus
be the cause of electing Free Trade DEM
ocratic administration for the next four years,
is uncalled for. and would be of incalculable
injury to our country.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29
DEATH OF EDWIN MOVES.

Hon Reuben Fostor. the new Mayor of
Watervle, was born in Hanover. oxford
county. He graduated from WatcrNile College
III 1896, read law and settled in Waterville. In
1898 he represented the town as a republican
i'll the legislature and was chosen for three sue
ce>>ive years, and again in 1870 when he was
made speaker. He was Senator from kenne-
bee county and president of the Senate in 1872
The republicans elected him town agent and
selcctman. lie has been inactive in politics for
several years on account of local matters. but
always voted the republican ticket. and saws he
is lust aS much of a republican as ever.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

Bark Hope has recently sailed for Alaskan
waters upon venturesome expedition. She
is going fishing and canning salmon. She is
fitted out in The most complete fashion. with
steam launches, seine boats and expert fisher
men. The Hope is commanded by Capt. j. II.
kelleran, Jr.. of Thomaston, who has been i'm
the employ of the Alaska Commercial Company
for two seasons. The Hope goes from San
Francisco to Astoria, where she takes on the
frame for a cannery and 30 Chinese laborers
Thence she proceeds directly to Kodiak river,
where she vii! arrive just at the opening of the
fishing season.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

iii. BOSION NIOBF. ) "UIIGIN.I IDEAS.
The Boston Globe advances some boldly
original ideas about the Republican nomina-
ton for governor in this state. 1t says that
Mr. Burici.h il the most prominent candidate.
with Fred Atwood. whom nobody in Maine
has heard of i'll this connection. "a good see
ond. Other more or les, discussed names are
given. including :. w. Matthews. David Motl-
ion OF Rockldnd. by whom is probably meant
Hon. ID. y. Mortand. Gen. TilI>on. whose res
dence is given as Hurricane Island. Il. l.. Fogg
of this ely. and L. K. Simonton of Camden.
But the most astounding information given.
Howard sway OF BuckSp0rt. who has been
dead several months. and Neal Dow, in prefer
ence to whom the Maine Republicans would
vote Tor any man of amy party, living or dead.
The Globe must have wonderful facilities for
a>certaining the sentiment among our Repub-
hcan friends. Rorkland opinion.
The Republican journal., 1888-03-29

BELFAST DRAMATIC COMPANY. number of
young people OF this city, styling themselves the
Belfast Dramatic Company, have been rehrar~ing
for some time the drama "Above the lnuls," and
last Friday evening went /" Linconvic Centre
and presented the drama at the Band Hall. quite
a number from this city attended the performance
and the yelling was so bad that most ~ them ~
manned over night, returning home saturday morn
ing. The young people were greeted with iiir
sized audience amt acquitted Themselves admin
say II they will repeat the drama they vii De- itrur
Ell "A full house. The following l. the east ut char
acters: Philip Ringolj, GRAY rhil,' NJ a.
Pendleton; Alfred Thorne, q Cay >ah"h' NJ O.
l.. Gilkcy; Amos Gaylord. a Country DsHtl fntu.
Mr.. A. &. knight, Howard CAs l'ri. ~ 800. W.
Z. }. Godfrey, Titus Turtle. ,souru,snf' W.
W. Moody: Curtis Chapman. 't hip Ia ~ l4s'ssa
Mr. +. T.. Clifford, MAI Nsyl"r. Th"tIs'- ~ 'tis
Miss Matte Wentworth; H~~isr rhaHr1f. t-st
lords IIousekeeper. Miss LrHa HaR~f ~sf
aylorl, ayloris Daughter, MI tsa t.faf
Iucretia Gerrish, $50 rumantie. Nj hian
was cleared and the company tan 90 tn ~ aHe.
by the L.inrainyilc Band, Ihc hansi ia@t# srH'
generously gave the dramatic roinpaaF tsf ~ =
use of their hall and charged nothiag - sisif s.
sic The company will -oon give ~ afaHa -
this city and have been invited IN - 10 Castles
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A TRIP SOUTH-Mr. l.. NJ. Martin a
prominent Iowa railroad man. and Sup
erintendent of the St. Louis. Des Moines
& Northern h. r.. says: lon my return
from recent trip south, where the wster
was very impure. was attacked with a
violent case of cholera morbus. Having
heard a great deal of Chamberlain Col
ic, Cholera. and Diarrh9a Remedy, l
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NOTICE-LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

The public is hereby notified that the
undersigned have this day formed a lmi-
ted partnership for the purpose of doing
a general practice In medicine and sur
gerry in Thomas county, Kansas. DIR. w.
M. Edwards is the special partner. The
conditions Of the partnership are that
neither party can use the name of the
other, or of the firm. except in the actual
practice Of the business of the partner
ship. Colby, kansas. March eth, 1888.
Dr. w. NJ. EDWARDS.
Dr. G.. X. Sites.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-29
Notice, Farmers
Three Premiums
Given.

Take good care of your mares, those who
have mares with fOal by Young BirdO.
We will have a colt show about the first of
September. ju. -ges to be chosen by owners of
mares, and will give three premiums, as fol-
lows:
lst Ten dollars for the best colt of its age.
3D. Ten dollars for the best colt considering
quality of the mare.
The third premium will be determined this
way: For every mare that is with fOal by our
horse. we will give a ticket, and the day of the
colt show all of the tickets will be put in a
hat: some one will be chosen by the ticket
holders to be blir dfOlded and draw all of the
tickets out. The last one drawn out gets the
third premium, ten dollars.
BirdO will make one stand this season at the
barn of Ira Thompson. where you will always
find some one to tend to him.