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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-07
A Harmless Bomb.

Paris, Sept 6-The bomb found upon
the man arrested yesterday in the bank
of Messrs. Rothschilds in the Rue Lafltte,
was opened by experts today. 1t was
found to contain a mixture of chlorate
of potash and ordinary gunpowder which
the experts declare would not have ex-
plodedIeven had it come in contact with
lighted fuse. There were no projectiles in
tha hoInb
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-07
Self Confessed Burglars,

Biddeford. September George Beau
ment, John Laffan and John Proulx
were arrested tonight for the recent
burglary at Biddeford and Saco Creamery.
They have acknowledged their guilt.
They are about twenty years Of age.
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pionship of Maine. Three games will be
played In each city Sept g. 10 and II
the teams will play in Augusta and Sept.
19, 13 and ID they will play in Portland.
In the case of tie the choice of grounds
for the deciding game will be decided by
toss
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Maine Pensions.

Washington, Sept. 6-Pensions have
been granted to the following residents
of Maine;
SUPPLEMENTAL.
Michael Casey, Bangor.
INCREASE.
John ". Hubbard, Hiram.
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THE WEATHER.
Continued Fair.

Boston. September 6.-Forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Saturday: Fair;
stationary temperature; easterly winds.
r WashiD.ton, September 6.-Forecast for
Saturday for New England: Generally
fair; southeasterly winds.
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William Henry Hnrlbert died at
Cadenabbia, Italy on Wednesday after
noon after long illness.
Mrs Mary Staples of Eliot, Maine, died
yesterday at Portsmouth from the effects
of a paralytio shock aged "a years. She
leaves two sons and one daughter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-07
W00DBURY'S GREAT DRIVE
How He Nearly Captured a Sensa-
tiOnaI Race at Lewiston.
IN 1T A PROVINCIAL HAD DONE A
HALF MILE IN 1.O6 IA.

1t Was Day of Rare Sport-Emma West
land Won the Colt Race Handsomely
Bingen, the Fast Two Year Old, Clipped
Seconds From His Record-The Close of
the Fair,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-07
CuCumberS
Green Apples
Watermelons

Have no terrors for the stomach pro-
tected bv SANFoRD'S GINGER. 1t
is so essential to the preservation OF
health in the summer season, so pure
in ;ts composition, so delicious to the
taste, and SO potent IN SAVING uo:.o'
bills, that it is folly to be without IT,
AySS abs ook for owl trade mark the
1lM0," a,'nar Sold s everywhere. POTTER DRUG AND
TrappefG Tpp Gonp sole Prnnrietnrs- Rostnn-
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
A Missionary Schooner.
BUILDING BY THE AMERICAN BOARD tt
REPLACE THE Il. W. LOGAN.

BUILDING BY THE AMERICAN BOARD TO
REPLACE THE h. W. LOGAN.
A new schooner is building by the
American board Of commissioners for
foreign missions for the use of Missiona-
ries on the island Of Ruk, in the Micro
nesian group, in the South Pacific ocean.
The new vessel will take the place and
name of the r. W. Logan, missionary
craft of the same character which was
lost two years ago on voyage to Ruk
from Yokohama, whittier she had gone
for repairs
Her captain and crew went down with
her. probably in one of the fierce storms
which now and then sweep the southern
ocean.
1t is expected that the new schooner. at
present building in San Francisco, will be
launched in the early part of next month.
She will be commanded by Capt. Isaiah
Bray, for many years commander of the
Morning Star, the fourth vessel of that
name to be built with money provided by
the children of the Sunday schools of the
Congregational churches in the United
States.
The R. w. Logan will be about so tons
burden. its work being supplementary to
that Of the largest vessel, the Morning
Star, In transporting the missionaries to
and from the islands in the archipelago.
Its cost will be about s., 600, which has
been provided almost entirely by the in
snrance money obtained after the loss of
the former schooner. New York Sun.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
The journal and the Tribune.

Last year The Republican Journal Pub
fishing Company had six months contract
with the publishers of the New York Week
ly Tribune BY which the two papers were
furnished to new subscribers at 50, and to
old subscribers paying in advance for 1925.
Another contract has been made on even
more liberal terms, as set forth in our adj
vertising columns. New and ole subscribers
are now placed on an equal footing and all
who pay for The journal one year in adj
vance can have The New York Weekly
Tribune without extra charge. In remit
ting it should be stated that the Tribune is
wanted, as it will not be sent unless the re-
quest is made. The New York Weekly
Tribune is acknowledged to stand without
rival as the leading Republican paper of the
day. 1t is a twenty-page journal and gives
all the news of the world, while its different
departments, political news, editorials, etc,
make it most valuable paper to all. The
Tribune is very cheap at 81 90 per year,
which is its price. The Republican journal
will be maintained at its present standard,
with special attention to local and State
news. Subscriptions may begin at any time
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
Inetficiency Of Country Public schools.


The average pupil Of the average coun-
try school does not even learn to write
with ease or plainness. In arithmetic
such pupils acquire enough to solve the
simple sums in addition, subtract on
multiplication, and division which they
meet with in practical life. But the in
efficiency OF the country school has re
suited in what might quite properly be
called ''tle American peasantry,' being
as illiterate and unlearned as any class of
people in any civilized state in the world
An assertion like this is likely to be called
un-American by those shallow critics who
maintain that Americans should never
speak the truth of themselves and the in
situations which have become debased.
The American farmer of two generations
ago was better educated man than is
the American farmer of to-day. No one
would ever have thought Of calling him a
peasant; he did not suggest such thing
in his manner of life, poor though it was;
nor yet in his manner of thinking, though
that may have been narrow. Let any
candid observer 60 into neighborhood
where the land has been titled by the same
family for generations, and let him find a
farm where there are still three genera
tions upon it. He is almost sure to find
that those Of the oldest generation can
speak, write, and think with more accu-
racy than the second generation, and that
the second generation will show more
evidences Of education than the third.
This shows degeneration, and this degen-
GRAFTON can be directly traced to the deca-
dence Of the country schools, which now
are really beneath discussion, we're there
not hope that by telling Of their badness
some interest might be excited, and that
through this interest they might be i'm
proved We do not want an ignorant
peasantry in this country-we have no
use for peasants. But we are getting such
class, both by importation and by breed
ing. The city schools are bad enough in
all conscience; the principe which con-
trolls their government is both false and
corrupt, but they are fountains of light
compared with the country schools that
prevail in the United States to-day In
country school, as at present governed,
the more teacher knows, the less is his
or her ability to accomplish anything; so
those who are wise and polite do as little
as possible, hoping thereby to escape the
hostile Judgment Of ignorant school com
mltteemen. In country district the
clergymen, the physicians, and the law
yers should be asked to serve on the school
committee, for men of these professions
presumably have some education. But
the noisy and disputatious village busy
bodies are usually those chosen. There
is no use in refusing to look facts square
ly in the face; and the fact that country
agricultural people-are growing
more ignorant, generation by generation, is
SO patent that instances or groups Of in
stances need not be recited to prove it.
The mere spending Of more money on
country schools will not effect any reform.
The States. for while at least, must take
the schools in rural districts under con
troll. [Jno. Gilmer Speed, in the October
Forum.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
Literary News and Notes.

st. Nicholas has secured series of LET
tiers written by Robert Louis Stevenson to
boy relative, describing the author $
romantic life in Samoa.
A Singular Life, by Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps, is concluded in the October At
lantic. The closing scenes Of this remark
able story are full of dramatic interest.
s'Hearts Insurgent'' will end in the
November Harper's. ''Briseis,'' new
serial story by William Black. with illus.
trations by W. T. Smedley, will begin in
the December number.
Second Thoughts, poem by Michael
Field, III the October Atlantic, and Tiger
Lilies, in the September issue of the same
periodical, are the first poems of this pop
ular English writer to be printed in an
American publication
No writer of to-day has made a more
careful study of Japan than Lafcadio
Healn. His paper in the October Allan
tic on The Genius of Japanese Civiliza-
ton shows the result of accurate knowl-
edge and acute observation.
The October number of Golden DAYS
(monthly part contains the conclusion of
R''AN
opening chapters of new ones. with the
usual quota of short stories, miscellany
and illustrations. James EMERSON, pub
Usher, Philadelphia.
Marion Crawford is writing for The
Century Magazine a series of papers on
Rome and the Vatican, for which Andre
Castaigne is drawing the illustrations.
The articles will describe unusual feat
ures of the Sacred City, and the pictures
will include some remarkable RESERVATIONS
Of classical scenes.
Harper's Bazaar for October 18th will be
distinguished by varied array of autumn
gowns and wraps. The season invites to
SO much outdoor life, and the tidal flow
from country to town brings SO much
gayety with it, that journal of fashion
finds opportunity for displaying costumes
Of elegance and taste for all wearers. A
practical paper, entitled s'The Small Din
ner," by Anne Wentworth Sears, describes
infinitely form of hospitality open to
people with limited purses. No detail is
omitted which can make the article really
helpful.
The merry sports of brave old Autumn
live again in Outings pleasant pages. The
October number is strong in text and illus
tration. The frontispiece shows the sports
man upon our border prairies. This cut
illustrates G. NJ. billiards. account of a
Sporting Vacation in Montana. A very
striking full-page portrays a bull moose
in the act Of calling. The accompanying
text is by the late Edmund P. Rogers. In
'Guns and Shooting Ed. w. Sandys
presents much valuable advice to the be-
ginner. Alex. Hunter draws vivid pen
picture of '''rhe Great Dismal Swamp
Walter Camp reviews the situation in
Football and Fred. Whishaw contrib
utes breezy description of Finnish Fish
and Fishermen" The fiction and travel
departments contain pleasing sketches.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
The Bells Of Nine O'Clock.


Sleigh-bells in the winter, ships bells at
Church bells on Sunday-oh! many bells
there be-
But the CHEEKY bells of nine o'clock
Are the merriest bells for me-
School bells at nine O'Clock, and straightway
the street
Breaks into music with the rush of little
feet.
Chatter, patter, swift they go, wide stands
the door,
School bells are ringing now, holidays are
Silver bells and golden bells, and bells with
iron throats,
Cowslip bells and lily bells, and bells with
tripping notes,
Oh! many bells and merry bells, and liquid
bells there be,
But the sturdy bells of nine O'Clock are the
dearest bells for me-
I'M. E. S.. in Harper's Round Table
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
The Tide of the Past.

Sometimes the troubled tide of all the past
Upon my spirits trembling strand is
rolled;
Years never mine-ages an hundredfold,
With all the weight those ages have
amaSSed
thin one SorcerOuS moment grow old,
And blanch as one who scarce his way can
hold,
Upon a verge that takes some fiood-tide
vast.
Then comes relief through some dear com
mon thing:
The voices Of the children at their play;
The wind-wave through bright meadows,
moving fast;
TIE blue-hird's skyward call, on happy
wing;
SO the sweet present reassumes her sway
So lapse the surges Of the monstrous past
Edith M. Thomas in the October Century
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
Autumn Song.

A song of the reaping time,
OF the feast-days of the year;
A song Of the grain and the well-tiiled vain,
And the husking- time that's near.
Here's hey, for merry romp
In the brown Old fields and wales!
And ho, for the mead where the cattle feed,
And no. for the autumn gales!
A hunt through the tall, dim woods
For the fruit of the oak and vine;
A peep at the nest of the last redbreast,
And call where the chipmunks dine.
A smile III the morning skies,
And laugh in the streams that flow,
As they share their joy with the girl and boy
That to-day may a-rambling 60.
Frank Wacott HUT in October ST. Nicho.
las.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
A Mighty Mean Man.

The meanest man in the world is said to
be in Pennsylvania. He sold his SON in
law one-half interest in COW, and then
refused to divide the milk, maintaining
that he had sold only the front half. The
buyer was also required to provide the
feed consumed, and was compelled to
carry water to her three times day. Re-
Gently the COW hooked the old man and
he is suing his son-in law for damages.
The son-in-law AYERS that if the old man
wins the case he will Immediately kill his
half of the COW.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

THE WRITER OF BOYS STORIES. SOME
THING ABOUT THIS POPULAR AUTHOR.
In large and pleasant room. the win
dows of ,v,.;oh ,oo,-.a .,+ <,o,. ~ .,;..
NJ ~ ""''o-
capped waters OF Casco pay, gentleman
beloved by every boy in America-whose
name has bean a hons4hold ward a. a.
,,. 80
80 1"1s nos0'' n. "as nola-
tio Anger, IT,, the writer OF juvenile nc
ton, whose novels are to be found in
every library and many Of whose readers
live in other countries besides his own.
Mr.. Alger is very short man in stat
ure, and looks almost like the boys he
loves to write about. His face is most
kindly one, and although the gray hair
tells Of the years that have passed aud
left this author still writing his delightful
tales, he does not seem at all old, but APP
pears to be as much Of boy as he ever
was. Mr.. Alger looks great deal like
Gen. Benjamin +. Butler, although he is
not quite as old and his disposition not as
severe as that OF the "Hero Of New Or
leans.
MI. Alger gave the Express representa-
tive and his friend most cordial invita-
ton and seated them where they could
OBTAIN a most dellghtful view OF Casco's
bright waters. An hour OF pleasant con-
versatlon passed rapidly. Evidently MI.
Alger IS thoroughly in sympathy with
boys. He speaks OF how he happened to
begin writing for them. lie was a teach
er in large boarding school and found
that. although some Of his charges We're
lhcilned TO pc very WIG, they delighted In
making a conildant and comrade Of him.
iie nag been Writing some for adults vita
TAR success, but when he turned his at
tentlon 20 juvenile fctlon he met with
most llatterlng reception. The first book
ne published was Ragged Dick,' which
mas Deen read by every boy IN America as
ne reached that period When IN book lie
flnds pleasant companion for the long
winter evenings.
his book was published in 1868 and
since then ne has written over 90 volumes
dealing with az kinds ct boys in all parts
OF the country Mr. Alger IS a thorough
American ana devotes his attention eX-
cluslvely TO American boys. During the
conversation with the reporter Mr.. Alger
spoke 81 the change that had taken place
III the street arabs OF New ork in the
last ~ years. me American boy has
been crowded on the streets by the ltal-
Ian, ana the neWsDoys and bOotblackS OF
quarter Of century ago We're an entirely
different class from those who now fight
for living ~ the great metropolis. Mr..
Alger said that he has little sympathy
with the Italian boys, chiefly because they
are much harder to make friends of than
were the American boys who preceded
them.
He has not written very much about
New York street life of late years and
scarcely 1ffnnf1nn a n
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

POLITICAL POINTS. Reports from the
Republican caucuses held in the various
cities and towns of Massachusetts show
overwhelming sentiment in favor of re-
nominating Gov. Greenhalge for governor.
In large majority of cases the delegates
are instructed to vote for him. Many
delegates to the State convention, who are
denomination. The Boston Herald re-
ports upon the authority Of Republi-
can leader of national reputation. that
Benjamin Harrison has withdrawn from
the presidential race and has named Will
liam Mckinley as his residuary legatee.' y
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Relief ~ six noprs.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder diseases
relieved in six hours by the "NEw GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" This new
remedy is great surprise on account OF its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain in
the bladder, kidneys, back and every par
Of the urinary passages in male or female,
1t relieves retention OF water and pain in
passing it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is yonr remedy.
Sold by A. A. Howes & Co., Druggists, Bel
fast, Me.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

AN EBuLL1TIoN OF BRITISH ENVY AND
SPITE.
London, Sept 30. The Evening News
to-day expresses itself editorially as indig-
nant at the fact that Almeric Hugh Paget,
an attache of the British Legation at
Washington, has ordered two and half
rater from the Herreshofs. Commenting
on the subject the Westminster Gazette
also remarks: ''The crop of attaches is
abundant, and we might find better than
this Yankee smirched one.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
Belfast, and Castine Route.
Winter Arrangement tn Effect October
l, 1885.
II STEAMER CASTINE.

rsN-A STEAMER CASTINE. weather per-
mitting, will run every week day
in connection with B. & b. S. Co., as follows:
Leave west Brooksville at 7.2O A. NJ; Castine,
Lime Kim $40; arriving at Belfast, 1880.
*Brooksville, Mondays, Wednesdays and satur-
days.
Returning, leave Belfast at 200 p. M, for the
above named landings.
Passengers going East take steamer Castine
from Belfast at 200 ?. NJ, every Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday. Take steamer next day for
all landings from Castine to Bar Harbor.
Passengers going to Millbridge, Jonesport and
Machias take steamer Castine from Belfast at
200 p. NJ. stop over at Castine, take steamer
Frank Jones next morning for all landings from
Castine to Machias.
AGENTS: II. A. Greer, Belfast; J. R. Ryder,
Ryders Cove; VIM. PendletOn, Hughes Point; j.
M. vogell. Castine; R. "A. Dodge, Brooksville.
Soft c. w. SMAlLIDGE, Manager.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
October.

"Al in a mist, sleep meadow-land and
wood,
Straight falls the leaf, through blue en-
chanted air,
The nest is silent, in the fading bush;
And yet-this magic stir along the blood
This ardor at the heart, that thrills up rare,
Subtle, half-poignant, from the deepening
hush.'
[Outing for October.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
PINE0LA COUGH BALsAM

cold or deep seated cough, often aggravated by
catarrh For catarrh use Ely's Cream Balm. Both
remedies are pleasant to use Cream Balm SOC.
per bottle: Pineoa Basam. 25c. at Druggists. In
quantities of $3.50 will deliver receipt Of
amount
ELY BROTHERS, IS Warren St., New York.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

Once Was Enough. "Why don't you keep
horses. Todd ?" my wife is afraid OF horses. -
For what reason?" "Why You see, we
made runaway match"
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

did Hamlin ever give any advice con-
corning the wedding of two hearts that beat
as one? "Of course! Didn't he say, Aye,
marry; tits custom!'
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
Boston I Bangor ). 5. CO.
Summer x Service, X 1895.

Steamers leave Belfast as follows:
For Camden, Rockland and Boston, daily, ex-
cept Sunday at (aboutl 2.3O N.
For Searsport, Bucksport, Winterport, Hamp-
den and Bangor, daily, except Monday at (about)
500 A. NJ, or upon arrival of steamers from Bos-
ton.
RETURNING.
From Boston, daily, except sunday at 500 J. NJ.
From Rock}and at from 500 to 500 A. NJ daily.
except Monday, touching at Camden
From Bangor, daily, except Sunday at IL 90 A.
NJ, touching at Hampden, Winterport, Bucks
port and Searsport.
FRED W. POTE, Agent Belfast
CALVIN AUSTIN, Genl Supt..... ...... Boston
WILLIAM H. HILL, Genl Manager. -. ;. Boston
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

flag station.
Limited tickets for Boston are now sold at SIS 90
from Belfast and all stations on Branch.
Through tickets to all points West and North
vest via all routes, for sale by f. E. CROWLEY
Agent, Belfast PAYSON TUCKER,
Vice Pres. and Gen'l Manager.
F. p. BooTHBY, Gent Pass and Ticket Agent.
Portland, Oct. 2, 1895.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

Beecham's pills for consti-
patton Io* and 49,. Get the
book at your druggists and
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
Maine Central R. R.
TIM ETA Bile.

On and after Oct. s, 1895, trains connecting at
Durham and Watery lille with through trains tor
and from Bangor, Wateryile, Portland and Bos-
ton will run follows:
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

While women do
all in their power to
hide their condition,
the practised eye
soon detects the
trouble.
M When pains and
aches are felt in
every part Of the
body, when faint
Iness, dizziness, and
that bearing-down
feeling prevail,
when loss of sleep
and appetite are re-
; ducing flesh daily,
when the society of
friends is irksome,
and the hopeless
!" blues Y predoHi-
nate, then the face
is pinched, ha ggard,
and careworn, and
prompt relief is nee
essarv, or a beauti-
full life will be sacri-
feed. 8# #
An American wo-
man, Lydia E.
Pinkham, a student
of women AMI their
diseases, twenty
years 40 succeeded
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

PINCHED AND CAREwORN,
As Worn by Many American Women.
(srECIAL 70 our LADY READERS.

The " tell-tale face " is worn by many
American women, and is symptom Of
symptoms, a signal Of distress.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

In producing an absolute cure for All dis
eases OF women. Lydia 4. Pinhham's
Vegetable Compound stands to-day as it
did then. pre-eminent.
Mrs. H. Wampler, Of Barabo, Wis,
whose letter we were permitted to pub
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

" A'O+N NSN>A V Y " - r.
fish last year, writes
that she hopes Mrs.
Pinkham will continue
to use her name, as the
publication in newspa-
pers of the account Of
her own wonderful cure
/ and relief from years Of
: misery has been the
: means of influencing
many suffering women
70 try Lydia a. Pink
hams Vegetable Compo
well like herself. Mrs,
and rightly, too, that iI
1ns,,r n rrvont ,r,>Al
The Yale expositor., 1895-03-29
New Spring Goods!

We are showing fine assortment
Wash Dress Goods & Wool Novelties.
the Latest and Best Styes at prices
that cannot fail to attract the atten-
ton OF Close Cash buyers. We have q
fine line of Shirt Waists from soc up.
Don't fail To see them Our Capes
have arrived, Better and Cheaper than
ever. Our Shoes are the Best and
Latest STYLES. We ask your inspection
of the above goods before purchasing.