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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11
The Bay View Poultry Yards, Stockton.

Our Sandy Point correspondent sends us the fol
lowing sketch Of the doings of the Bay View
Poultry Yards of the French Bros, at Sandy Point
Last spring they disposed of their 80 hens and
turned their attention wholly to duck raising.
They had So laying ducks and 80 brakes, and from
June lt, ISIS, to Sept 9h 1885, by the use of three
ncubators, they hatchcd between four and five
thousand They have sent to market some over
5000 and are now dressing and shipping nearly
every day as they grow to the weight of four lbs.
Next season they will keep 200 laying ducks per-
hars more-and will run seven incubators intend
ing to hatch out 10000 for their seasons work of
lSSa
The buildings now in use include one $50 it. In
length and l6 to 20 it. in width, and another 80 by
d #. for ice house, picking and packing room.
These buildings were completed last season, and
heated by two jacket coal stoves, with 1000 feet
of y. in. water pipe. They are now putting up
two more buildings one IS by IA it. and the other
l02 by Il IT, with shed roofs and large windows in
front All the buildings are capboarded and
painted. They are lighted by seventy five large
and small windows, and the sashes drawn
with red paint giving the buildings a fine APP
pearance. The buildings enclosed in a %
acre lot by wire fence with 10 it. cedar posts set
y
is placed next To the ground then strip of board
ill., In width and in. thick is put around, and
then above that coarse wire netting it. wide,
making the fence about six feet high. The posts
are shaved and painted. outside the fence two
deep burrows ploughed and the dirt banked up
under the fence to keep out skunks. weasels, &c.
/ Notwithstanding all their precaution, for num-
Der of mornings few weeks ago. they would find
a duck with its head eaten off. \ watch was set
and the intruder was soon discovered. 1t did not
enter through under the fence, but came on
wings in tie shape of cat owl. The watch sue
ceeded IN shooting him, and the owl is now at Mr..
W. F. Gfiilin's to be mounted and kept as a men,
oral
Nearly all the ducks are shipped to the New
York market. The yards are under the manage
ment of Mr., Manly Richards who has proved a
very efficient worker and gives general satsfac-
ton. The Frenchs will be in Boston during the
winter, when Mr.. f. will have sole charge.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11
The Political Situation in California,

To TIE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL: Thinking
You would like to know how California stands in
this campaign have taken the liberty of writing
few lines. California is not doubtful State by
any means, in Presidential years. having gone
only once Democratic, that being for Hancock. In
the State election two years ago local issues elect
Ell Bartlett Governor. California will surely go
for Harrison this fall by 10000 This city is Demo-
cratic by 1000, but Harrison will carry 1t by 800
Betting is 100 TO 80 that Harrison carries it, Straws
show which way the wind blows, and haye sold
three Republican hats to one Democratic. Oregon
and Nevada are surely Republican as Texas is
Democratic. | would not, however, be surprised
to see Mills defeated in his district. Mr.. Cleve-
land will surely sign the Chinese Restriction Act
(he has signed it since this was written. Ed or
he would not get a vote in the State
The weather continues warm-90 to 50 every day
in the shade. Excursions are late this year; pco-
pie staying at home until after election. No rain
yet and best season yet for grapes and the curing
of them for rasins. Oranges are booming on ac-
count Of the yellow fever in the South.
Yours, l.. a. HARRIS.
Los Angeles. Cal, sept. % ISIS
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

Our farmers will be Interested in the result
of some experiments in potato growing in Ber-
gen county. New jersey. These experiments
grew cut of bet of $50 made by the Rural
New Yorker, and accepted by the Farm Jour
nal. that plot of ground sowed under the new
or trench system of planting. would yield at
the rate OF over seven hundred bushels of po-
tatoes to the acre. Judges were appointed TO
visit the experiment grounds and report results.
The area Of the test PLOT Il l.y 50 feet, col-
tanned five rows of potatoes each So feet long.
hills one foot apart. and represented one-ciShtE-
eighth of an acre. After the five breaches had
been measured by the judges the potatoes We're
dug. The first trench yielded e>i bushels TO
the acre. the second yielded l,0.G bushels and
the fourth GA. The average Of the five
trenches was 5S3 bushels per acre. The i'm
portance of the contest was said to rest il the
fact that the potato yield of the best Western
States. according to the United States reports
Of this year, are only a little over one hundred
bushels to the acre. The advocates of the
trench system claim that by adopting it the
crops throughout the country can he greatly
increased
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11
rolhY correspondence.

The weeks are passing swiftly at Colby. Al
ready upon the green of the campus are scattered
the bright huei leaves of autumn. The winter
supply Of fuel is being stored away and some of
the students who are obliged to pay their own
bills engaging 20 tend furnaces in the city
through the winter. The arrivals are getting
accustomed to their surroundings and making ac.
Quaintance with college CUSTOMS and gradually
the thoughts Of home come less often to the mind
AM lis image grows fainter the attention is oc-
copied with new scenes. But when in the morning
chapel service the friends at home are mentioned
a group of faces is called up before each, and al
though the recollections of one may differ widely
from those of his neiehbor, SO that the one cannot
enter into the thoughts of the other yet the effect
i the same ard the influence of home is still felt
There Ina, been more than usual amount OF
sickness in college this term Fletcher 81. who
has typhoid fever, is improving, and it is thought
that lie will soon he able to return TO his home in
New London, Y. II. His mother and brother have
been here during his illness and will accompany
him.
Mr. Foster, frrm college in Tennessee, has en-.
tered the Junior class.
lanes King, 50. has returned
Miss oxford, teacher from the gymnasium OF
tie Harvard Annex ha= been assisting Professor
Adams III instructing the Young ladies'.
Mrs. McCann. who WAS called here by her sons
illness. returned to her home in New Brunswick
saturday. Mccain has been Suffering with a
throat ;Ionlie, but is much improved
9th" farr, of Oakland, c. c. l., IS has entered
t"lpy. tarr has Just passed the examination fol
aanli--i 10 West Point where he intends to &c
neat wear.
"a. Gilmore, 80, who has been stumping for
the rrohltionistS, is back.
Prot Bailey, teacher of Mineralogy, has return
ell
WAs-, ga, pitcher on the Colby nine, has return
el. lie was met at the train by the college boys
vino bore him iil"n their shoulders to the college
buildings AMID hurrahs and shouting of class
wells.
The first sociable Of the season was given by the
Bapti>t- last week and was well attended by the
freshmen.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

Stetson correspondent writes under date Sept
%: The large stable-lO0 feet in lengtl,-at Cream
Brook Farm, owned by A. S. Rand, was burned
with los feet of sheds, 45 tons of hay, small
quantity of grain, seven harnesses, two carriages
granery and office, with many valuable articles
belonging to the stable. The fire was caused by
the breaking of a lantern. Everything was re-
moved from the house and somewhat damaged
The stable and sheds were erected in 1881 and
were thoroughly furnished. They were insured
for 1920 and valued at $3.50. There was also an
insurance on the hay. The other buildings were
saved by the citizens, with good leadership and
plenty of WATER but had it been a dry time II
would have been impossible to save them.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11
The Ice Business.

1t was reported last week that the bottom had
dropped out OF the Ice business at Bangor Ship
ments have ceased and large amount of ice will
be carried oyer, as result of the cold summer
similar state of affairs exists on the Kennebec
An Augusta despatch of Oct. I'd says: cat this
time there are only some half dozen vessels load
Ing on the river being at the Cedar Grove, kncker
booker and Haynes 4 Dewitt houses, whereas Ii
average years there should be thirty. Seyera
firms which had contracted for ice early In the
season countermanded a portion of their orders
The outcome will be that cold weather will find
more than the usual amount of ice in the houses
and may result in a curtailmcnt of harvesting OPP
nratiOnS =
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11
Two Men Poisoned by Ac0nite.

Geo. A. Williams and Edgar Davis, of Warren
died Friday night from aconite poisoning. vii
liams was weaver in the wooden mill and had
been to a dance and went to L. NJ. Newcomb's sta
BILE where Davis was employed. Both were con
sidcrably under the influence of liquor Davis
went to closet where he had placed bottle OF
whiskey and by mistake took bottle containing
ttncture OF acOnite. Both Of them drank from it
The proprietor returning found them very sick
and started with them for doctor, ut whose house
they died about one O'Clock. an hour after drink
Ing the poisonous drug. Williams was thirty five
years old and leaves q wife and infant child
Davis was nineteen and had no relatives.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

The Belfast Electric Company offered to furnish
40 nights at : 900 year-Or Sl4 p per light per
year: additional lights at 81 per light each year
The present cost the city for street gas lights
including all expenses for lighting, Sc, is about
si1 year, there being some So gas lights. Under
the offer of the Belfast Electric Company the city
would have twice as many lights as now, at ahou,
double the cost of lighting by gas.
Bangor proposes TO have plant of its own. The
city government has accepted the report of com
nlitee in favor of the city establishing an electric
light riant al the Water Works dam to light the
streets Of the city, estimating the saving to the city
over the amount now paid from $1,000 to $500 pei
amman, and estimating the cost of the plant, in adj
tiition to the power already to be used, at from
$4,000 70 SGo00 for 100 lights and from OOt
to So, 900 for $50 arc lights
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

CONGRESS CONDENSED. The Senate has
adopted the resolution calling upon the Secre-
tary of War for statement Of the crcum.
stances under which the Benct circular was
issued......The House Thursday passed reso-
luton for the appointment Of select joint
committee of three Senators and three Repre-.
sentatiyes to investigate the work done on the
Washington aqueduct tunnel. At an evening
session the House passed % private pension
bills.....It is believed that the Senate will adj
jOurn or take a recess before the Goth inst, or
as soon as a few speeches have been made on
the Tariff bill. which it is not proposed to pass
at this session. If the Democrats should de-
sire to continue in session and conduct the
campaign from Washington the Republicans
will probably consent to it.....Senator Allison
opened the discussion of the tariff bill in the
Senate Monday. He was followed by Senator
Vance, in opposition to the Senate substitute
Mr.. A. G. Smalley and his father, Capt. Smalley
very narrowly escaped being killed last Monday
afternoon. Two machines were being hoistcd ui
in four story building on Blackstone street. when
the ropes broke, and the machines fell the street
both the Mr. smalleys having just passed under
the machinery moment before The loss is 5000
tChelsea, Mass, Leader, Oct. 8.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

The Supreme Court has decided that the
Dingley bill does not apply to fishing vessels,
and an appeal has been taken to the Supreme
Court of the United States.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

That letter from President Cleveland endors-
ing Governor Hill does not materaize. and the
Hill Democracy is evidently FESTIVE, not to say
downright mad at the DELAY
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

Gilbert and Sullivan's new comic opera,
"The Yeoman of the Guard" met with huge
success on its first performance IN London.
Miss Geraldine Timer is the star.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

The Journal thinks that as Portland's candi-
date for the GubernatoriaI nomination was
defeated by an eastern man, the Speakership
of the House should be conceded to Portland,
particularly as she presents so good man for
the place as Col. Fred N. Dow. 1t is not good
politics for the eastern section of the State to
claim all the State Offices, and the issue Of
locality having been raised in the Gubernator
contest it may well be taken into consideration
now.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11
iOrcerning Electric LIGHTS.

il may interest Belfast people, in view of the
recent proposition to light the city with electricity
to know the prices paid elsewhere for such ser
vice. Tie Bostun Evening Record gives the fol
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

The New York Sun has discovered '.con-
spiracy to knife Governor Hill" and threatens
that the Democracy will knife Cleveland. All
right; and let it be duel to the death.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

The New York sur says of an esteemed con
temporary who is stumping New Jersey for
Cleveland that he is ''donsa great deal Of good
to the Democratic party" No party needs
goodness more. The stumper is doing mission
arY work.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

Berry Wall, the New York dude, is going on
the stage. lie would appear to better alvan-
tage as the driver OF an omnibus. The profess
slonal beauties are a heavy load Oh the dramatic
profession, and five are to have The dudes too
what will become of the legitimate wearcrs of
the sock and buskin:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11
Timothy Chase Ledge of Masons of this city, has

Contracts for putting steam heating apparau S
into Hotel Crosby and Odd Fellows block will
soon be in order.
All members of the order of Good T,mplars are
requested to meet at the Lodge room on Monday
night next and bring pound or more of some
thing that will be useful to sick and worthy
member.
Robert Whitehead OF this city, fell Wednesday
morning from one of the bed logs of the Mer-
chants Marine railway to the beach below, dis
lance of about eight feet, striking his head the
sharp rocks. His head was badly cut and bruised.
Mr.. Samuel Racklin, of this city, who always
has fire horse, has bought the Phineas Moody
colt which horsemen pronounce a very promising
animal. The mare is named Primrose. She is six
years old and is after Gen. Wthers, the shaw stal
Hon Of Hartand.
Mr. Harry y. Paine drove from Belfast to this
in so bad condition at this OF the year
now The bridge at Prospect had gone out on the
high water necessitating detour Of several miles
The rain has caused washouts in many places
along the road. Bangor Commercial, Oct. 9Th,
An English captain boarded the abandoned
schooner Cargell and saved many things belong
ing To her captain and the vessel From papers or
letters the destination was discovered and he the
| English captain, landed everything saved at Deer
Isle on saturday, \ good ami rarely honest man
a. % l. "
Isle Gazette
Ecv Theodore II Nur,bv. If ,li.n,f .,r,i Roy
IT. " Frohock Of Bar uarhur have returned
home from hunting trip near the head waters Of
the Machias river they brought ont two deer
They reporr game plentiful. ort. 1t eleven were
killed near rorIis-' caup and at one time there
were twenty five deer dead about the callp Cor
| iss is the guide Of the Belfast deer hunters
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interim <,ions until Monday night. The heavy
rain fall made itle River boom and sunday after
noon many drove down to see the water pour over
the water works dana fall Of about twenty feet
I'm immense volume ot water poure'l the
dum making the river below white with foam. Ii
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

SYDNEY, n. S. W., Oct. j. Pasteur's meth
Cd for preventing anthrax among sheep and
cattle has been tried here and has been found
to be great success.
Anthrax is the medical term for carblIncle or
ulcer.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

"Mind in Animals is the title of a new
book. But some animals won't mind.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

NoRrHPORT. Mr.. Lewis T.. Pitcher has been
drawn for the new Grand Jury, and Mr.. James w.
Knight for the Traverse Jury.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

Leopold Morse, of Boston. has declined to lie
candidate for Congress this year Morse il
rich, but this is a Republican year. and so he
has concluded TO drive the bung into his bar'l
and stay at home. What is to become of the
Washington bulnmerS who follow Leopold
about for free whskey and cigars, and in re-
turn write him up in the newspapers:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

Thurman's letter and pleasant weather are
long DELAYED
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

Inc Democratic papers seem to have weared
OF ringing the changes on Mr.. Blaine's health.
as he is proving to be decidedly lively inva-
lid. For example, the New York Herald says
Of his appearance in that city Mr.. Blaine is
evidently enjoying most excellent health for
his check i ruddy ami his frame is well filed
with solid flesh. His eye is is clear and As
keen as ever. while lis carriage is erect and
commanding
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11


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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

The Portland Argus recently published
itcliia concerning the meanne>> Of two ndiyi,l-
uas, and the Boston Herald reprints them with
the caption Of ",iaine Mcame>>e>." The fact
that Maine newspaper, and a Boston news
paper conducted b: Maine men. should publish
such items in manner to imply that meauuess
Is characteristic of our people illustrates
greater depth Of meaunes> than the original l.
Illustrations.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11

BROOKS. 1t beats all ever knew Is the verdict
OF the "olleNl nhahitatt" when speaking of thr
ng continued "spel Of weather" Much glt,,u
has been spoiled in the Fields, many dchi~ ot
potatoes are badly rottcd, and the crop of beans is
almost an entire failure. Every condition has it,
oomPeneation, however, and without douht we
shall find some advantage from this wet disagree
able season hut what ii is the average farmer W5,h
his mnSty, damaged crop ints 1t hard To determine
..- Isaac staples son are making preparations
for an extensive sale OF slriGhs and jumpers tie
coming winter They manufacture their own
work. Friend Sharhle~s has received material
aid in his work at the Quaker Chapel in the person
of Ruth Murray who is dcNoting u month TO labor
In the interest of the society here. she has spoken
twice before the 'ln Dung Peoples Asaociatiou' ana
holds meetings Of some Kind each evening She
makes each meeting Il speciality one being for
mothers, one for Young womcn, for chillrcn one
for business men, etc. She has tray clc extensively
In the old world and makes her talks very interest
Ing The Friends meeting WAS made duuh!y inter.
csting sept 30h 10y reason OF the presence Of Hon
Ezra Hawkes. Of Portland who was pleased to
take part In the services ON the very spot where as
a boy he had often come with his parents for the
same purpose. The old emo, ting house" was
gone and a nice little chapel was in its place, hut
the spot with all its familiar associations WAS dear
to him Rev. MIR. Lewis is to be continued as
pastor of the Cong church during the winter aud
will preach In the afternoon upon alternate sun
days. He is much liked here. Rev Nelson Rich
of Taunton, Mass. has been visiting friends in
town and utliciatcd sunday at the Quaker
church, He was born in this town and passed his
boyhood upon farm here, but by his own excr
tons obtained classical education and has be
come a successful AMI popular minister IN his
denomination. Henry Rich Of Clinton was In
town last week. Rev. David Bracket and wife,
Chas. +. Lane and others have returned from
excursion to Aroostook County Mrs Dow went
to Boston last week to obtain millinery stock and
To post herself in regard to the coming styles.
Mr. Daggett of Morrill, is teaching a term of high
school at the village. and term is also being
taught at South Brooks by Ross G. Higgins
Miss Emma Rich who has passed the summer
here has returned to Boston -. James Il. McTag-
CART and wife have returned from visit to Quebec
and Nc. is In his Old place on the road again.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-10-11
News of Belfast and Vicinity

She was pretty sa,esgirl,
He asked her for kiss;
For he was the accepted
OF this fair and blushing miss
She gave him one, and as she drew
Her rosy lips away
us there" asked she in trembling ton es,
Anything else today"
,rin o field ITninn