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The Republican journal., 1891-02-19

WALDO SSH Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, on the second Tuesday Of February,
1891. ID. G. NICHOLS and A. J. MCPHERSON,
Executors on the estate of CLARK NICHOLS, late
of Searsport, in said County, deceased, having
presented their account of administration of said
estate for allowance
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, in the Republican Journal,
printed in Belfast in said County, that all persons
interested may attend at Probate Court, to be
held at Belfast, on the second Tuesday OF March
next, and show cause, if any they have, why the
said account should not be allowed.
GEO. f. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy Attest BoHAN P. FIELD, Register
The Republican journal., 1891-02-19

ArfLErpN Mr. John I.o3 tt. N Cam la.. yi4-
jtei her trieud- % Appleton lerrtiy ....J. ".
smith wife amt daughter, 81 lipckItaa, }3-!tpt
friends IN Appleton last weeS Mrs 4. 4. Len
mond ha7 D"ught the Frank Andrews place ~ the
village Mrs John Handy, ut Boston. paid her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Hawks, ami other frianl- ID
town visit few di4v, ago LIZA little son Df
James Pea7e fen from the great beams in the barn
II the floor, distance Of II feet, striking ON h-
feet without any INJURY 1.-The Amo7 Brothers
Will put in a board circular in the -nIiuac .
some of the loads OF iimc casks haulei To- Rock
land this winter by our tcHm-trr- would surprise
some Of your city people. Last Frita2 saw del
more cummings with a three horst load pt 1870 ami
Palmer Martin with four hor-e load containing
30 y. A. sherman is making h-h barrels. lie
has contract for 1000 to 20 90 Warren They
Will be- filled with alew ives ..,.. Jharcs Perry, III
Montvilie visited friends in town recently T.
ID GuShce returned 10 his duties at The State
House Monday. His son, L. g, went To the capt
tai for a few day visit about the same time
Mrs. Clara Wentworth and Mrs. Nellie smith, of
Jefferson, visited in Hope two DAYS last week
g. J. Gushee WIS In Augusta few DAYS last
week, returning home Friday The hon.l Of r
f. Carskin, our detautins treasurer, was -lied
some time ago.
The Republican journal., 1891-02-19

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tN~EL WAHoWOKTH, Sheriff
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
A Reckless JiDEoism.
baltimore SUM-

IL here is any truth in all this. what doe:
It mean except war-wsr to be deliberately
wautonly, recklessly and wickedy pro
voked with Great Britain and Germany
and possibly other European pOwersy Tn,
SUPPORT given by President Harrison 10 the
Mckinley bill and the Force bill Is sufficient
TO recall the trite adage about 1.-The gods firs
making mad whom they wished TO destroy
But can greater madness be imagined than
turks in this Jingoism of Secretary Blaine
this assumption of position from which
when once taken, there can be no retreat
without modification and shame, anC
which cannot be maintained unless TIN,
country, with its defenseless seacOast ant
comparatively feeble navy, is equal TO con
test with the nayies Of the wOrldy
1t is true that there are some politicians
who are so accustomed 10 deception aDC
shams, who are so little in earnest them
selves that they cannot understand or ap
preciate earnestness in others. Ii may be
therefore, that Secretary Blaine's ozark
is worse than his "bite," and that he dosen'i
mean war at all-only buster and, If neces-
sary, "A back-dOwn, before matters reach
the fighting point. But IS this the way in
which the dignity and honor OF the Ameri-
can people sh .uld be trified with and the
peace ofthe world imperilled in order 10 fur
nish capital for Presidential "boom," and
TO divert discussion into other channels than
the Mckinley tariff, the Force bill and gag
law in the Senate? Truly, the straits Of the
Administration and Of the Republican
party must be sore indeed when TO blow up
"a war cloud" is deemed "gsod" politics
and wholesome diversion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1891.


The New York Star, one Of the ablesi
and most Incorporating advocates Of
Democratic principles and doctrines In the
American metropolis, voices popular senti-
wsnt In demanding that some action be taken
looking to the repeal or modification OF the
enerous system OF taxation imposed on the
country by the Mckinley Tariff law. II
well says that prices go up and wages come
down a. the fruit OF Mckinleyism, and that
the people are even more opposed now to
this peace-time exaggeration OF wartime
taxes than they were when they voted
against the abomination two months ago.
Clearly something should be done to
check the growth OF this evil, and If Repue-
llcsns will not move in the matter the
Democratic In Congress should take the in
itistive and force the Republicans TO show
their hands. For six weeks Of the session
the Republicans have been frittering away
their time attempting TO pass partisan
measures TO keep themselves in power by
force to the neglect OF all legislation de-
manded by the people. 1t is time now that
the Democrats apply some force themselves
and compel the Republicans to DO some.
thing or put themselves still more distinc-
lively on record as being perfectly indif-
ferent to the welfare Of the public.
1t 10 not at all probable that any measure
will originate in Reeds House looking to
relief from the taxation OF the manufac-
tursrs' tariff, railroaded through that
House last session by Reeds peculiar
methods, but the Democrats might well
prepare and offer bill with that object In
view. II they do, it must necessarily
rebound to their advantage. The whole
country, but especially the agricultural
classes, are clamoring against the
continuance OF tariff which burdens
them with exactions, but offers them notL'
ing in return. On every article OF farming
implement which they buy which contains
any trace OF iron or steel, and on everything
they purchase for the comfort Of themselves
or families in which wool is a COMPONENT
part, they are compelled 10 pay protective
tax to manufacturers, while, when their
farm produce is offered for sale, they
have not, nor can they have, any benefit
from the protective system. Yet the Re
publican Fiity-frst Congress is fast ap
preaching its end, and instead Of casting
about seeking measures Of relief for the
farmers and the other unprotected classes
Of the country, they are wasting time en-
dsavoring 10 make a law OF . measure
which the people have already overwhelm.
ingly rejected at the polls.
Let the Democrats then take the initiative
10 these relief measures; let them oner a
bill looking to q modification OF the exorbi-
tsnt Mckinley taxation, and the result must
be beneficial. II the Republicans refuse to
entertain il, and kill IT in committee, the re-
sponsibility for so doing will rest with
them, while the Democrats will again show
themselves the true friends OF the people
But II the more conservative Republicans
should unite with the Democracy and pass
such bill, 1t would be feather In the car
OF the Democratic party, and an act which
neither the Senate nor the President would
dare disregard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
Weslth of Boston.

Boston contains 1921 ,026. 100 OF taxable
property, and 500 ,592 400 Of property exempt
from taxation, according TO the report OF
the assessors. The rate per $1,000 was
1880 Nearly all the gain in yalue during
the year was In realty, which the assessors
estimate to be worth s6l9, 400, OF
S2s, 1876, 800 more than last year. The value
of personal estate Is fixed at 500, O4O, 100, a
gain Of S406, 800 in the year.
The records Of the assessors show that
nearly y3,OOO,OOO Of taxes, over % per cent
Of the entire lew, are paid by 253 individ
uals or concerns. Two taxpayers last
wear paid over 500. 900 each. four paid be
tween $4,000 and 100000, twenty-One paid
between $4,000 and $4,000, sixty-thret
paid between $4,000 and $4,000, and 10;
paid over S., 900 and less than $4,000.
The taxpayer that cuts the greatest figure
on the assessors books Is, as usual, tn
Boston and Albany Railroad Company
which contributes $ll4,tO6.Sj toward the
support Of the city and State. Last yeai
this corporation paid 500, 395.S7. The only
other bill that runs over 100000 was palC
by Charles y. Getting, ct al, trustees, anC
it amounted to sos, 1864.
This ~ an increase OF $4,OjS, 400 over las
wear. which 10 10 be accounted for by the
fact that many Of the estates held in trus
have been vastly improved in twelve months
The largest individual taxpayer this year il
Frederick l.. Ames, who pays S64, O2i .53
against $i2, l72.67 last year. In the previoui
assessment this distinction fell to Joshus
NJ. Sears, who then paid $jO,95O.55. Thi
wear he paid So, $500. There are Onll
TWO others whose taxes exceed $4,000
the Boston Gaslight Company, s57, sos 30
and William 5. Dexter ct al, trustees, SA,
24S,86.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
Oyster Farms North and south.
baltimore Americana


MARYLAND has got to wake up to the i'm
portance of oyster farming, or she will sOOn
suffer an irretrieyable loss to her greatest
single source Of wealth. While our oyster
men are steadily impOyerishing the beds
and opposing all reforms, other States are
turning their attention TO the industry be-
cause of the profits they see in it. The nexi
session of the Virginia Legislature will de-
vote a large part Of its attention to the
oyster, and Governor Mckinney Is now col
Letting facts and statistics for message
on the subject.
A still more important move is one being
made by Long Island men. A dispatch from
New Haven to the New York Times state.
that joint stock company Of Connecticut
capitalists is going into oyster farming IL
Georgia. The dispatch further says: "Tnt
company has capital OF $4,000 and con
trolls some valuable grounds in Brunswick
Last spring the company planted lOO,OO
bushels Of seed oysters. and by the great
rate of development in Southern waters, II
expects TO take up in return for the plant
ing 10000 bushels, which would be worth
at least 100000. Such a retu'n will enable
the company to pay a dividend OF - pei
| cent the nrst year, which is not beyond The
figures that many New Haven oyster farms
have paid"
What VIII interest marylanders most II
| this statement at the conclusion Of the
| same dispatch: The company has gone
into business at favorable time, as the al.
most complete failure OF the beds in Chesa
peske Bay will leave large field open tC
| the Georgia planters. This opportunity il
made apparent nom the fact that a Baltl
more dealer has been vainly endeavoring tC
place contract for 200 gallons per day
with New Haven dealers. There will be
little surplus stock to ship to the Southern
dealers from Connecticut, and, in fact, the
local dealers may want oysters from the
South. Oysters are now worth Sl.lO and
81. 30 at Wholesale this year, against 90 cents
and 81 last year.V
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
Theatre Fires.
philadelphia Times. |

The burning OF a popular theatre, such az
the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York
even when there is no loss OF life, Is alway
disastrous TO the theatrical business far be-
yond the immediate losses incurred in the
fire itself. Timid people everywhere al
ways refrain from going 10 the theatres
when fresh disaster excites their fears
anew. The terrible holocaust at the Brook.
lyn Theatre almost enptied the play houses
all over the country. A similar effect wat
produced in Europe by the burning Of the
famous Burg Theatre In Vienna. Fatal
fires are, in reality, more common in fac
.ories and large tenement houses in the
great cities, but such fires are without the
awe OF theatre holocaust, because some
how the superstition still survives that q
theatre 10 the DEVILS kitchen.
Another theatrical superstition IL that
sooner or later ev, ~ theatre 10 doomed TO be-
burned. As matter OF tact more theatres
are pulled down than burned down. Ii
sometimes happens that theatres are older
than any Of the buildings by which they are
surrounded. A case In point Is the Walnut
in this city, which was built eighty-two
years ago. Ind the Arch Is the Wainut's
Junior by only twenty wears. There has
been Chestnut-Street Theatre In Philadel-
phia since 1872, but oniy one Chestnut
Street Theatre lire. With equal care thea
tres are as safe as other buildings as freely
used, and there is no cause whatever for
the timidity that inspires fear OF tires IN
theatres because they are theatres. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

The prospect OF an early and very san
Ruinsry conflict between the Indians and
the United States troops brings home In the
most forcible way the blunders and the
crimes Of the policy which the Government,
during long series OF years, has pursued
toward the Indian tribes in the Northwest.
In recent article In the North American
Review General Miles, who 10 In charge Of
the military operations In the Indian
country, declares that the principal reason
for the present lamentable condition OF
Affairs ia that quarter ls 10 be found In the
conduct of the whites, and all the indie
pendent and impartial testimony that we
have confirms the truth OF his candid ad-
mission.
Granting that the Indians are possessed
bv \ reckless and barbsrcus spirit which
viii not submit TO the memorable conditions
Of civilization, this In itself does not con-
stituts Q sufficient explanation OF the ex-
srems step which they have now taken
Tbs leaders OF the Northwestern tribes are
fully aware Of the mighty power OF the
government which they are now denying
VIA courage and consistency that would
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
The Railroad Presidents,
ftkF.aAlaareAt, IIaal

The combination OF railroad presidents,
OF which but few days ago the public was
led TO expect such great results towards
the unidcistion Of conflicting interests and
the inauguration Of a new era in the railr Dad
business, seems 20 be in danger Of collapsing
before it 10 fairly contaminated.
A number Of the presidents have been In
consultation at Chicago during the past
week with a view Of recOnciling all exist
ing differences prior to the conference
which is TO be held in New York on
Thursday. but at latest adyices the dill
culties that have arisen between the Rock
Island and ST. Paul officials and the new
management of the Union Pacific, be
cause of the Omaha bridge contract, were
~ far from settlement as ever, and 1t
looks as though Jay Gould might be the
rock on which the whole scheme il TO
split.
Railway presidents, at best, are but hui
man, and their agreements are as little
likely 90 De kept, perhaps. as those OF ordi-
nary people; but if they cannot even agree
TO an agreement. what then! A compact
10 which all the leading lines interested do
not subscribe will not be worth the paper II
il written on. as there 10 ne way OF whip
ping In the refractory roads, any more than
there would be Of keeping the consenting
roads Ia, whenever they found 1t TO their In
terest 10 get out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

DO most impressive but for the ferocity ard
cruelty OF the Indian manner OF warfare.
The fault lies at the door OF the American
people, because they have failed to deal
with the Indian with the answering "TRIP
ness, the strict justice, which was demand
sd Of them In their relations with 80 weak
factor in the national life.
The mere fact that the Indians, numesi-
cally speaking, amount TO nothing as a
practical force when compared with the
boundless resources Of the National Gov
eminent, would throw all the guilt Of the
present outbreak upon the national should
srs, even II the Indians were aggressive OF
their own impulse and without justification
| in the impositions Of the whites.
The indians long ago should have been
placed under restraints noe only SUFFICIENT
TO restrict their action, but also 10 funds
mentally modify the general spirit OF theiE
lives. Th8 has never been done. Not only
has the Indian been treated by the Govern
ment In a manner substantially unjust, be
cause lar and careless, but he has also suf
fered from the encr0achments in one form
or another Of that vast army OF settlers VIII
have poured into the country adjacent to hi
reservations, showing, on every occasion
the most unwavering disposition 70 curtal
his rights, TO deprive him Of his property
and 10 eliminate aim altogether from th
soil.
The conflict now in progress is but IN
legitimate result Of what has gone before
'nd it will be repeated indefinitely in tn
future as long as the present Indian polio
is continued and an Indian nation can mus
tor a sufficient number Of warriors to OF
pose themselves 10 the whites.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
BEHkINa SEA DISPUTE.

The incompetence OF the Republican AID
miristration has been exhibited on many
occasions aud in great variety OF ways
but 1t was not until the Indian outbreak
that Its incapacity seemed likely TO precipi
tate scenes OF bloodshed In our American
domain.
As II this was not sufficient mismanage-
ment OF the National affairs, we have now
looming up a prospect Of conflict with
Great Britain in regard 10 certain rights OF
proprietorship in the seal fsheriesI lin
Behring sea.
All the veratious questions which have
arisen between the United States and Great
Britain In relation to these rights, were in
the course OF honorable and smicable settle
ment at the close OF Mr.. Bayards tenure OF
the Secretaryship OF State, but Mr.. Elaine,
with characteristic oficiousness, and with
that desire TO win cheap glory as supper
ter Of American claims, however shadowy
and doubtful, which he showed as the
premier OF President Garfeld's cabinet, has,
after being worsted In his correspondence
win iOIu oensouift iheubWeocN " PNN'N'
90 aggressive and 80 threatening that the
people OF the United States may well con-
graduate themselves II they escape direct
conflict OF arms with England.
Orders have been issued from the Navy
Department for the commissioning OF q
number Of war ships ut San Francisco,
while cruisers now In other waters have
been directed TO proceed TO the North Pa
ciac. There are at the present time six
war ships at San Francisco, while large
available force Of cruisers and cOryettes are
within the range Of call nom the naval sta
tlon In that city.
Ii 10 surmised that in early spring the
American feet, made up Of these vessels.
will take position on the spot which is now
the subject Of dispute. II force is TO be met
by force, and no spirit OF mutual concession
shown, the consequences Of the determined
attitude assumed, both by Mr.. Blaine and
Lord Salisbury, will necessarily be OF the
most serious character, involving not i'm
probably prolonged rupture between the
two cou ntries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
How He Fooled Them

Speaking Of bicycle riding, said friend
10 an Equator-Dem0crat reporter Saturday
evening, about 3 o'clock, as they were
standing on the corner of Duval and Elem
ingtOn streets, there goes little cOl0red
boy who works, or rasher plays. at Colonel
4. o. LOcke's, and who il "A natural bicycle
rider although he never attempts TO ride q
bicl Gle Seeing look of incredibly in the
reporters eyes the friend explained that the
little rascal" was once the happy possessnI
OF a brand new boys tricycle. he took
great care; but one day he broke the left
hind wheel of his fayOrite toy, which greatly
grieyed the little fellow. Being accus-
toned to carry his tricycle. wherever
be went, he could not refrain from
doing the same now, though IL had
but two wheels. Soon that little ne.
gro learned 20 ride his two-wheeled tricycle.
even better and faster than when 1t was
possessed of three GOOD wheels" just
then the "shayer" came up to where the re-
porter and his friend were standing. The
reporter noticed that the boy was "leading'
his Impoverished bicycle. and remarked
upon the same, and candidly added that he
did not believe the boy could ride the broken
bicycle. "Yes kin, do" said lhe little Eel.
low. '"Here. Bill. hold dis bundle what
done fotch frum de store for de white folks
and I'll show desc poor white trash how 10
ride 'ycicle.'" And as he made the last
remark be threw himself astride OF his
broken toy, leaned little 10 his right. and,
before the reporter could say Jack Robin
son. the little black rascal was flying up
the street at rapid rate, greatly to the as.
constituent and delight Of all who witnessed
the difficult perfOrmance.-KeFW Vest Demo
orat,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
AIRAlIOR'S ENDING.
The sufferings of benedict Arnold Daring
His Last Days.

His Last DAYS
John Fiske tells the old story of Benedict
Arnolds treason in an article Of fascinating
interest written for the Atlantic. what
NAV be new to many readers 10 MIR. Fiske's
statement that all the family traditions goes
10 show that the last years OF Benedict
Arnold in London were years OF bitter re-
morse and self-reproach. The great name
which he had so calamity won and so
wretchedly lost left him no repose by night
or day. The iron frame, which had with
stood the fatigues of so many trying battle
fields and still more trying marches through
the wilderness, broke down at last under
the slow torture of lost friendships and
merited disgrace.
In the last sad days in London, in June,
1901, the family tradition says that ArnOld's
mind kept reverting TO his old friendship
with Washington. He had always care
fully preserved the American uniform
which he wore on the day when be made
his escape TO the Vulture; and now. az,
broken in spirit and weary Of life, he fell
the last moments coming, he called for this
uniform and put it on, and decorated him
self with the epaulettes and swordknoi
which W ashingtOn had given him after the
victory OF Saratoga. "Let me die" said
he. lin this old uniform in which | fought
my battles. May God forgive me for ever
putting on any other"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
Reduction In Wages.
Aaxu Nnrl aInr

workmen In the New Jersey potteries art
threatened with reduction OF 33% pei
cent. In their wages. Iron workers in South
Chicago have been shut out; Fall River
mill operatives have struck because Of in'
adequate wages. and more Pennsylyanis
miners have left of work for the same rea.
son. What a splendid thing for wage work.
ers the Mckinley Tariff bill is proving "a
be. The wOrkingmen were promised that
IL should raise their wages. Incidents like
those noted above show how beautifully
tina. promise Is being fulfilled. Increased
cost OF living and lessened wages-that Il
all that the workingman has got or will
ever get out OF the Mckinley business