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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1893-01-19

The Boston journal has been }nlb iSh
inc "reminiscences IF the w,ii and they have
brought out this good strry By LEROY /.
{ arleton ot Winthrop. Who belonged 10
the 32d Maine 1t was some time III The
fall Of 1865, | WAS a mere boy / sergeant
ia Company f. I hirty- second Maine Re-.
nent, Second Brigade Second Division
Ninth Army Corps. in front of Peters
burg. There had been an understanding.
between the picket lines Of the contend
ing armies for some time for no firing
and all day long the Blue and the GRAY
We're plainly visible to each other and in
close proximity. Jokes were frequently
passed back and forth and it was not I'm
common tor two on three of each side to
meet midway between the lines and swap
for johnny hoe cake. A Massachusetts
captain who had thus gone between the
lines was one day ''gobbled up'-taken
prisoner when orders were issued to stop
this proceeding One cold, drizzlv Sun
day. not long after, / was on the picket
line. and a New Hampshire captain Mas
officer of the guard. In the afternoon we
saw down at the left a rebel wave a paner:
not receiving an answer he moved NJ in
front OF ON picket post and waved his
paper Our captain of the guard waved
paper ip return, whereuIon the rebel
commenced to advance toward our post
ON captain said lie would brine him in On.
dle IN the attempt, and started to meet
ham. they met about midway. shook
hands and ON captain did not let 90 his
grasp. drew his revolver and brought him
into ON lines The Johnny was very mad
ana Swore rountly, calling it a i d Yam
kee Trick. He had on a fine Steel gray tn
form and silver spurs and said he WAS
an oltlcllN to General Lee. lie was taken
t. General Griffin headquarters 'the gt-,i-
el:ll WIS brigade commander and from
thence to General Potter $ headq lartel>
General PVttcl was ON division ,aJni-
nlandei There my dutN ceased. Wr
learned soon tftelsward that our prisoner
WAS no loss parsonage han MaioI t,en-
elsii ln@ei A. lrIor. now NJ famous lHw
Ncl IN New Noik city suid ~, VI TIL.
counsel tol Nil. Tilt0m III his SHIT against
Henry Ward l5enc!er. Ii tlJ9 sketch is
read by anyone who was wv TIRE picl5et
hue that day ana saw this pceulrnrc. 4
would like to have them write me
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1893-01-19

while pursuing an aggressive pohry against
agencies that tend to lessen the fish food
supply Of the people, would suggest that,
before legislation is passed tending toward
its determination, the place tile seal oc-
cupes in the economy Of nature be estab-
liShed by proper investigation.
In the town Of Phipsburg. at the mouth
of the Kennebec river, is Winnegance
creek, nearly three miles in length, which
has been. the commissioner states, the
source OF great deal Of trouble. 1.-The
peculiar conditions existing in this local
ity,' he says, ''render it of more than
ordinary interest. 1t is the only place on
the coast Of Maine called to the attention
of the commission, where striped bass
make their winter quarters. In former
years they We're taken there in large
numbers and size, frequently, it is said,
weighing 40 pounds and upward. Con
tipuous and systematic poaching has
and size, until they now, in many in
stances, weigh not over one on two
pounds That Winnegance should be
carefully nurtured and etfectual y protect
ed by the State goes without saying. We
have had many object lessons in such
matters which should suggest to our PEG
Pile that immediate and effective legisla-
ton is necessary to protect ihi> winter
home Of the striped bass. and thereby
preserve them from utter extinction.
Ma \ nets are taken and destroyed annn-
ally by the Nartlens and many pounds Of
fish seized. but this seems 70 make no an
probable difference With the pGacllels,
Who are continuously on the alert ior i
chance to st thcil Illegal nets.
The amuunt u cash paid county treas
nrers as the result Of the penalties impo~-
cd Tor infringemcnts "t the laws regMlat-
ING the sea and Shore fisheries for the
past Two years is S4S10.:;S.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1893-01-19


5@ Ai'~ MthN A. iaf NAME stN
goA A'blNs llit MANY Nii f'lct r.
W.T. WITH WHICH they HAVE HAD ro
3A hNi4' ANi MltA' Il NlSHihl IH
'iaN lAi + liti-N. no" fiIi lAN@ AEE
'a"NAsNe
'i- Fh@lh W. ''@tilti- e"inNl~>'"iiel ~
NNt aA'l sh"le llStfllvo. IN ills report Of
Id a',ei7t1iolis d lli~ department fel the
~ Ill., y,.,rS s.S. tfn 5..ne,4,t ,,..,,}t.
t. 54r, t.,,rsiit.li1o I'M .tf,rI .,.,na
LIZ ,n.oi,,.'7.' t7',,l,,.1' ..>f,,,.I,-7, 49,
3ia ;.,,..,.ni ,,.I,,l,7r ,,s-.n, ,,,a ,n.,,
r..l,,fv. t;lt.iIifi4. tol. ,4r,,s4ly tntn,,,,..0
-H,. l5y,.,t.lft u,otec1ivt4 laws
c,i.glt ti~i4.ri,S,f Nair.. r,s
.-;- naed S,..iias,.l, lii. xs,id .,,. nt a,..,
=.,,fra,.r,.ia| at,,,.st and ,,.,,,.rt MA j,..s
xr,ri,,,S ~ n,e,.i III, ,,.,,y-ins .,.1,,,,i,, Z,
asb and Inc ,.onseutl4nl adv,n,e N ,,,.;ca.
,ei,i,l, in SOM. 2.,,inti,.s X s,,t,iiion,l,
,,.ll5ed IL ,.u,stit,t,. tL..,n ,lnns+ i,,l,,'
,ies The increased demand Inwcv.,.
ia, Lad MANY excellent ntf.,ts II III.
.,,.trd ~ i stimulus nnnu ~. tl;nl,;,I,,
l,orrion IN an, tshi,g ni,Ilarinn IL, 1.,l,.
M them 10 observe liz. conditions af isl
ofnlyrh And ,nahliuo thrn, IN ~,rmaut
means Whereby .vils MAY he r4me,lieJ
and The GREAT interest nt the fisheries 49,
jnnted
Commissioners (:o,ild has },bore.} nnd4,.
MANY ,itfirnltips he states II, a,f,,,.i,,,
tIit laws RELATING to tbe ..n,st tisheri..s
Vhe four PRINCIPAL ones Are. me pxtrnt
ot coast 10 he prot.cted. tie. lark ii :, mn.
line l,oliee boat.a lack If finds skilf,,]
evasions Of the law
referring to The first he saws .Tbe
eosst III Maine from Eastpo,t "a kitterv
WITH its numerous ipdentatjons And Il
lands is many hundred miles in lrnuth
Mann III Ties, Islands are situated # snch'
u distance from tbr mainland As 10 rende,
Il practically Impossible for warden fl
aplroach without Giving sufficient warn
ifs IL, the fishermen Of liz nr4srnc4 i,
4 unnecessary ia say Thar ali Indications
II ;lanl ,fli,. - ;,,,,,l;+ III
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1893-01-19

A circ ular concerning the short course i'll
agriculture, which begins on February
7th, has been issued by the Maine State
College. The course will be Of ten weeks
and embraces the following branches, -Ag
ricultural chemistry, animal industry,
dairy husbandry, horticulture, veterinary
science, agricultural engineering, ento-
mology and business law The course is
designed to meet the needs Of practical
farmers and young men who are unable t"
take full college course. The tuition is
free Particulars may be obtained by
writing to Prof Walter Balentine Oronu.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1893-01-19
TILE INCREASE OF FISH.

The attention of the commissioner
while inspecting the coast, has been re-
peatedly called in a practical way to the
hair seals and their destructive influences
on fisheries In relation to these seals he
says: 1T has been strongly urged that
they exist in large and increasing numbers
at the entrances of our rivers and bays.
appropriating large number of the best
fish to their own use, thus greatly in. ur-
ing the fishing interests of the State, es
pecially for salmon. The many conflicting
interests involved may well be Of sufficient
Importance to lead our Legislative bodies
to consider the expediency Of offering a
sufficient bounty as an inducement to the
fishermen to lessen the number of the
seals and thereby limit their destructive
agency The bounty Of so cents per seal
is practically imperative. If bounty is
to be offered, it should be an appreciate
one, say from 81 to -. This commission,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20
MOURNING AT FREMONT
Preparing to Place tho Remains Of Gsl.
eral Hayes In the GfiIa
RESPECT OF THE NATION
Orders Issued by the Heads OF
Various Governmental De-
partments-At the
Hayes Home.

FREMONT. Ohio, Jan. le.-Ths cltissns
OF this little place were busy to-day pre-
pairing for duo honor 10 tho dead patriot
and statesman, whose remains are lying
In state tonight 1t Spiegel Grove. No
ostentation 10 anywhere evident. but
tokens Of mourning were sssn on every
hand, simple and touching as bsfits the
memory of the illustrious departed. To-
night detachment OF the Sons OF Vet
Grams stands In military order In the hall
and by tho bier. while some Of tho many
friends Of the late General Hayes pass by
viewing the familiar face. He lies In no
pose, peacefully asleep in the trust Of
Christian faith.
Few friends have yet arrived from out
OF town. The principal display tomorrow
will be by the military. The First cavalry
troop Of Cleveland. of which Webb Hayes
is member, will be the squad Of honor.
The Toledo cadets and Sixteenth rcgi-
ments with battery d Of Toledo, will add
to the quiet majesty OF the funeral proccs-
sion. General Hayes old regiment, the
Twenty-third Ohio volunteer infantry, will
not only be represented, but by Governor
Mckinley and by Ben Killam, secretary
Of the regimental association. and delega.
tions of Grixxled old veterans who loved
General Hayes like father. Flowers In
elaborate pieces are coming In great mum
bers.
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FOR THE FUNERAL.
Arrangements Completed for the bar
Ing OF the Dead President.

Arrangements Completed for the Bury-
Ing Of the Dead Presidsnt.
FREMONT, Ohio. Jan. 19.-Hall and other
public places and private residences have
been placed at the disposal Of committees
for the accommodation of visitors. 1t has
been decided at the urgent request Of citi-
Gems TO forego funeral at the house and
conduct services at tho Methodist church.
The ceremonies will tako place at Up. IN.
Friday. The body will lie in state In tho
Hayes mansion tomorrow forenoon.
School children, civil bodies and tho gen.
eral public will be permitted to view the
remains tomorrow forenoon, beginning at
Q so'clock. The services will be simple and
impressive. At 2 o'clock the family,
friends and dignitaries from abroad
will assemble within the parlors. The
23d psalm will be read by the pastor Of the
NJ. E. church, Immediately followed by
Hayes favorite hymn, sung by Prof. Al
fred Arthur Of Cleveland and Davis H.
Kimberly Of the Twenty-thIrd Ohio, az
sisted by q quartette. Prayer will be said
by DIR. James W. Bashford, president Of
the Ohio Wesleyan university. There will
be no sermon. The services will close
with singing and the Lords prayer. The
Grand Army ritual, which 10 simple. will
be used at the cemetery. The Ohio ma
tional guard and other military bodies will
be in procession. Col. Henry C. Corbin.
assistant adjutant general Of the United
Statcs army. who will have charge Of the
ceremonies, will arrive from Washington
this evening.
Letters and telcg rams Of coincidence in
endless numbers continue to pour In from
all over the world.
Several trains bringing people TO Ere
mont are delayed. Tho Washington train
is reported several hours late. President.
elect Cleveland will arrive tomorrow
morning at o'clock. and will be the guest
of Col. II. S. Burchard. The coming OF
Cleveland occasioned wide and pleasant
comment and great qualification to the
family and friends OF tho illustrious cit.
izen. II 10 regarded a. the most delicate
and dignified tribute Of . worthy man who
was once president and chosen for the
second time to MI the highest Office In the
gift Of tho people.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20
FOR The NATIONS GOOD
Meeting 0! the National Board Of Trade
at Washington
INTERSTATE COMMERCELA LAW
Some OF the Changes Recon-.
mended-In Support OF the
Proposed Ship Canal
Schemes.

wAsIuNGToy. Jan. l9.-The national
board OF trade spent the morning session
to-day largely in discussing the pro.
posed amendments TO the interstate COM
merce act. II resolved that amendments
should bc favored giving effect to tbs o..
dcrs of the interstate commerce commits
sion, eNempting witnesses from criminal
penalties. making corporations liable and
punishable for violations. The scope OF
the act covers all carriers and persons en-
gagged in interstate commerce: imposing
demurragc for unreasonable delay and
ensuring freedom from unreasonable
declarations Of exemption In contracts fos
interstate carriage. The resolutions pro-
posed favor granting financial aid to tbs
Nicaragua canal project.
After "A brief debate il was voted to in.
struct the officers Of the board to prepare
a memorial to congress embracing all the
points covered in the several propositions.
National naval reserve 10 advocated.
Upon tho subject Of ship canal around
Niagara and from tine lakes to the 80
n resolution was adopted praying congress
to appropriate sl00, 900 to make the survey
for the proposed canals.
Hon. Carroll ID. Wright, commissionse
of labor, by invitation addressed the board
in favor of the establishment Of q perma-
nent census bureau, and also In favor Of
procuring business statistics upon scien.
tiiic basis outside the governments con-
| troll. Wright's proposition was uuani-
mously approved and the following
adopted: THAT the national board Of
trade recognizes the exceeding poverty Of
the country even amid its riches, in the
universally dcpioraple condition Ut its
| ,ublt, hi.,hvaxs IL CON silera the nAmo n
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20
TO THE MILITARY.
Orders Regarding tho Funeral Of Ex
President Hayes.

Orders Regarding tho Funeral Of Ex.
President Haysa
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-In the general
orders issued to-day announcing the death
of Ex.President Hayes. Major General
Schofield directs that on the day Of the
funeral. nj each military post, troops and
cadets are to be paradcd and the order
read to them, after which all labors Of the
day will cease. Tho national flag will he
displayed ut half mast. At tho dawn Of
the day 13 guns will be fired, and after
ward and at intervals of 30 minutes be-
tween the rising and the setting Of the
sun. and at tho close Of the day the ma
tionnl salute Of A guns. Officers will wear
Grape on their left arm and on their
swords aud tho colors Of tho battalion,
and tho engineers of the several regi-
ments Of the United States and corps Of
cadets will be put In mourning for period
Of six months.
BY direction Of the secretary Of war the
following officers have been detailed TO re-
pair to Fremont. Ohio. and attend the
funeral: Brigadier general, Joseph c.
Breckenridge; Inspector general, Col.
ID. RuRgles; assistant adjutant general,
Lieut.. Col. Marshall Ludington; deputy
quartermaster general, Lieut.. Col. Corbin
assistant adjutant general. Capt. Tasker
II. Bliss. and aides to the major general
commanding the army.
The acting secretary OF the navy depart.
ment to-day issued q general order to the
navy in reference to the death Of Mr.
Hayes. The order directs that on the day
of the funeral where tho order mny bo re.
ceived in time. otherwise on the day after
receipt. the ensign Of each naval station
and Of each Of the vessels of the United
States navy in the commission, be hoisted
at half mast from sunrise to sunset. and
at each naval station and on board of flag
ships and vessels acting singly o gun be
fired at intervals of every hour from sun.
rise to sunset. The officers Of the nav,
and marine corps are to wear the usua
badge of mourning attached to thsiI
sword hilt and Oh the left arm for 10 days
Il is in accord with the wishes of the
family that the usual military honors be
omitted at the funeral. The military
escort for the ex-president includes nearl,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20
yyoodmeu OF the World.

OMAHA, Jan. l9.-The executive council
Of tho sovereign Camp Of woodmen Of the
World is I'm session here. The secretary's
report was submitted and showed 62,is5
members have been added to the Sover-
eipn jurisdiction during the year. and I, 80
added to tho Pacific jurisdiction. losses
amounting to $i06.jOO were paid In the
same period. AT the forenoon meeting
there was considerable discussion over
the proposition TO reduce the age limit OF
55 to 80 years. There is n probability that
the change will be made.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20
FROM POCATELLO.

A Proposition tn Bond Bingham Cessty
For tho New school.
Special DISPATCH To the standard.
PocArELLo. Idaho, Jan. l9.-The COM
missioners Of bingham county have de-
cided to issue bonds to the amount OF
Sl.5 600 to fund the Indebtedness OF the
county. TIE bonds are to bear interest
mt the rate of per cent.
The trustees Of the school district OF
Pocatello will submit to the voters Of the
district proposition to issue $1,000 In
bonds to complete the new, school house,
and purchase a site for another building.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20

PARIS. Jan. l9.-Stephane. . clerk. ives
recalled to-day by the parliamentary com.
mission of investigation. he reiterated
his statements ms to the list ~
ceiyed by him from Baron De Reinach
and it's delivery to Clemenceau, contra
dieting i'm every particular the denials
made yesterday by the latter before the
commission. Andrieux's list Of . hum
,lred and four compromised deputies was
shown Stephane and he Recognised Il -
q copy Of the list Reinach dictated to him,
aud which he gave to Clemencesu. Asss-
lion Siephanes. superior clerk, testified
that the latter mentioned the list to him
before ls9o. but had not mentioned any
names. Hyeronimus. chief accountant Of
the Panama company, gave details OF the
purchase Of the Telegraph.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20
It's THE TALK OF PARIS.
Excitement Occasiopsd ~ the Psna0a
Trial Increasing.

PARIS, Jan. i9.-Public interest In the
Panama trial is evidently increasing ~
the case draws to n close. To-day the do
fenso opened aud the court room IVES
packed with people anxious to hear MAJ
tire Barboux's speech opening the case for
his clients. Political considerations, he
declared. had much to do with the prose-
cution. and he empbatically insisted that
the men he defended should not be made
scapegoats for the advantage OF any party
or faction, or to advance the designs OF
ambitious men. lie declared that ths
construction Of the Panama canal
was far removed from the
speculative aims in its inception
and progress of the scheme had m hon
orable foundation. He dealt with the
charges agains, the DE Lesseps and en-
deavored TO show that they were un-
founded.
In concluding. Barbourx declared that
he proposes to prove that the public was
misled regarding the heavy outlays OF the
company, which he declared were fully
justified. When Barbourx finished tho
court adjourned till Tuesday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20

LONDON, Jan. Ex-senator Jones and
family started for Paris to-day. After o
brief visit to that city they
will sail for America on the
Gascogns Saturday. The senator
Was visited whilo here by numerous
members Of the house of commons and
other public men interested in the silver
question. The senator says he 10 agree
ably surprised at the evident awakening
in England Of tho value Of bi-metallism.
He believes tho monetary conference will
renew It's session in May, and he hopes to
be able TO return at that time. Owing 10
his position as senator he 10 unable to ac-
cept the invitations to address the meet
ings In the commercial centers Of Great
Britain.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20

The sntirs stssaeth q The army. - ~
omissiou On this occasion maaus . grees
deal.
Orders we're issued hy Gen. S 6. yeasr,
commander-in-chief OF tho Unioo Vet
srans' union, that each dspartmsnt bad
quarters and precinct command OF the
Union Veterans union plsce bseomins
svidsnes Of mourning In their rsspeestve
halls Ter 90 days; that zach command take
steps to hold at an early date msmerial
ssrvices expressive Of tbs esteem and love
Of the late comrado.
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Buys an all wool suit of clothes
good stock. made well and fits too.

We have been cutting the
prices of clothing down. so far
down that it will do you good to
call and see the suits we are now
selling from $40 to SIS, they
formerly sold from SIS to $40.
sIS and $50 buys our s., to S25
suits. You can get a good idea
of these bargains by looking into
our window.
Overcoats and Ulsters-Wc can
offer you at good liberal discount.
1t is getting late and we must
dispose of them and the price
will move them.
Ten per cent off on all boys
and children's suits and overcoats.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20
IN the HOUSE.


WASHINGTON, Jan. i9.-In the house to-
day Patterson called up the bill amending
the Interstate commerce act. The report
accompanying the measure says: 1T Is
intended to ohviate the construction
which the courts have placed ON the words
same line,' rs they appear In the 9Th sec
tion." Tho pooling section Of the act Is
amended by striking out the word "pooI"
and inserting the words contract, agree
ments. arrangements" 1t further pro-
vidcs that railroad companies may make
contracts. agreements or arrangements
for apportioning among them
selves traffic or gross or net
earnings under certain conditions
TO be imposed by tho interstate commerce
commission" The bill further provides
that common carrier who is corpora
tion may be indicted for violation of any
provisions Of the act.
Mr.. Lind of Minnesota moved to strike
out section .. amending the pooling Sec
tion Of the original proposition. but O'Neill
of Pennsylvania strenuously objected.
The motion WAS agreed to.
Boatncr of Louisiana offered an amend.
ment requiring all railway common car.
riers TO accept from connecting lines
loaded cars or trains, to be hauled 10 their
point Of delivery at rate not exceeding
the charge for similar service over their
own lines. Agreed TO, so to IS. The bill
then passed.
The next bill called up was one by Mr.
Storer. republican. of Ohio, amending the
interstate commerce Law. The only OBJ
ject sought Is to make tho printed and
written documents in the possession oi
the commission admissible rs legal eyi
n - =
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20
More Than Expected.

WASHINGTON. Jan. l9.-The announce
meat was made to-day from an au,horita-
tive source tina, the council Of the dominion
government. by the order agreed upon last
Saturday. has determined to Withdraw
for the season Of ls13 indiscr!miuaie tolls
respecting vessels. persons or commerce
in tho wclland and ~. Lawrence canals.
This is said tn he more than our govern
ment asked. Information of this has not
been officially conveyed to this govern
ment.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20
wsrid's Fair Mattsrs.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l9.-The quadro-
centennial committee introduced bill in
the senate to-day instructlng the secretary
Of the treasury not TO deliver any souvenir
coins until tho Worlds Columbian exposi.
ton delivered good and sufficient bond.
conditional that II for any reason what
ever the worlds fair be opened TO the
public Sunday. the corporation pay the
United States the sum of money which IL
might have received from the sale Of
coins.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-20

Statistics of the cost of the late general
election in Italy show the amounts spent
on Treating" TO aggregate total OF TO-
600. 600 lire. about S2.O0.OQO. In sorne die
tricts the peasants had meat and wine, all
they cared for, at the candidates. expense
for a whole week before the election. and
one candidate Is said to have spent iO,-
90 lire for electoral purposes"