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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-03-05
NUMBER 10.
Personal.

r. F. Dunton, Esq, went to Augusta yes
terday on business.
Miss Minnie Hilton went to East Boston
last Friday for week 8 visit.
| Joel E. Dodge arrived in Belfast Saturday
morning from Boston for visit.
Capt, j. W, Bennett of Brewer was a
guest at H O. Dodge's last week.
Miss Eta Holmes is visiting her sister,
Miss Linnie Holmes, in Rockand.
E. J. Morrison went to New York last FRI
day on business for the Belfast Ice Co.
Mrs, Lillian Bailey of Knox spent few
days last week with Mrs Geo. W. Frisbee.
Frank J. starrett was in Boston few
days last week buying goods for Starrett
& Co
Mrs. Cordelia Drinkwater OF Northport
visited her daughter, Mrs. E o. Hall. last
week.
Adoniram H Banks left Saturday fer
Chicago where he expects 70 remain several
weeks.
W c. Tuttle went to Gardiner last Friday
for a visit Of a few days to his sister Mrs.
z K. Mason
Mrs. A. L. Crockett OF Rockland came to
Belfast last Friday to attend the funeral of
Mrs. j. ". Knowton.
Joseph Miller Of Lowell, Mass. visited
his cousin, 1. Y. Miller, last week They
had not met before for IS years.
W. C. 7. Hamilton of Minneapolis, who
has been visiting friends in Searsport, left
by train for home last Thursday.
j. NJ. Mossman, agent OF the Sargent &
Greenleaf Time Lock Co., was in Belfast
last week, guest Of Messrs John H. and
v H. Qulmby
We suppose II is high compliment the
Bangor Commercial pays TO one of our Waldo
county teachers. 1t says he ranks among
the fore-entertainment in the eveningt Ygad
Ga most teachers in the State"
At the last regular meeting Of the Cam
den Young Woman's Christian Temperance
Union it was voted 10 have Miss Charlotte
T Sibley Of Belfast lecture in the Camden
Opera House Monday evening, March q, on
Over Palestine Hills on Horseback
Dr.. J. Craig, former well known resident
Of Waldo county, now OF White sulphur
Springs, Montana, writes under date OF Feb.
22nd We are having an ideal winter in
this section of Montana. No snow and as
warm as April weather in Mane. Stock is
winterng without any loss whatever"
Rev. E. P. Parker, who lectured here last
week, had 10 drive from Bueksport 10 keep
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-03-05
Books were circulated as follows:

The greatest work Of the year has been
the publication Of general catalogue. No
books haze been carried away from the
reading room. The Librarian suggests that
more time be given the public for use OF the
library and reading room.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
F. 81. Welcn. {. B. Farrar and W. W.
Gates, Finance Committee, report settle
ments with the City Treasurer and Collector
Of Taxes, and the refunding Of the debt
They submit the following figures TO show
the net gain to the city on the refunding of
the bonds:
Received premium on the S10S, 800
bonds delivered Woodbury. &
Moulton, and Library Fund 9
l b9lU. Observation-Disclosures. 81 S3 .b5
Received for accrued interest on
bonds delivered Woodbury. &
Moulton, Library Fund after
Dec. LIST. Observation-Disclosures. 1912
1851
Less
Advertising sale of new bonds and
call of old bonds. s.......... 1860
Brooks Bank Note Co. for new
bonds 800
Express on bonds. 30
Telegram. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5.39
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-03-05
Obltua ary.

MIS- Asehalh T. hno"lton died at her
home, No. = Miller street, Wednesday af-
ternoon, February 18th after d loug aud
very painful illness, which she bore with
remarkable f9rtitude. Four Years ago she
lad IA grippe. which was followed tv rb4r-
nlatism and neuralgia. and finally resulted
il death from paral7sis. For a long me
she was entirely blind, but her eves5gtt r.
turned before her death. For rw-rrv-one
weeks she was entirely he.piess and a.
though she realized that death was near and
suffered intense bodily pain. she bore all ln-
comp ianingly, and thankfully apur-siated
every 4ct II kindness or attention shown
her. Ms. kncwrcn Was daughter Of
George Brown of Liberty. where she was
born December i, ls40. She was married
in January, l>t1, 10 MI John Watson
Know ton, and sixteen Years lat-r came
with him to Belfast, where th-v have since
resided Hers was a life # charitable ,i-4.Is
and unseifsh devotion tothe want. IL others.
Her home life was very near the idea. no
Lnkind word or act ever rlarrinr irs Serenity
Size was an active and influential mem,
Of the Universalisr parish and wa, identified
with all It's charitable and benevolent work
| As member of tie Good Templar order she
proved herself steadfast. attending the lodge
, meetings and doing her part toward keep
ing " the interest when the prospects loon-
Ell dark and others advised giving up the
work. She was also an honored member
Of Aurora Rebekah Lodge, I. Q. @. F OF
her fathers family OF nine children. but two
survive. Alden NJ. Brown Of Plymouth,
Me, and George Brown OF Worcester, Mass.
Her only son. DR.. Frank a. Know ton, re-
brother. Edward " Knowiron If MALONE
Ny, 10 whom she has b.-en az ,nn+bsr
since the death of his naran-. ub.r
| small child. remain. with the hareav-i
t husband. to mourn the loss of on. who has
been n rtern iii rba- ~ ,.o-a. ,a
..n,rha- !, -bsi- --,,.... ;,rl,. IT,.
49,,
tun71ai as HFlu at htf iatt nome frdaE
| forenoon, and was attended by large mum
/ Der of friend, and acnrainrancas all ~
|
| "''on ~ oio 9-nceie AlouIhels loF the LOSS OF
one whose true worth entitled her to the
| love and esteem of ALI who knau h.- Tba
| p TIL,
heoeAan louge attended IN oooy' Inc
services by Rev. Charles II. Wells were
J touching and impressive The 7o,aI ofrar-
'nss were very handsoHe' anu Included
pillow from the Rebekahs, crescent from
/ Mrs Mary E Chase pinks from Mrs G Fl
| ual5., bo,,a,,... -, N;.. 1,,,,...
- -iN-
"lggin ana the Misses crawford, roses
| from Mrs. Elmer l. Rankin. Mrs Elmer
sherman. and Mrs lanes Fl Hor.s
cal1a. 49,, NJ. pa-+ E.1,a- ILL., -.
cai'as lEoH- -h's' orhJ' he''eS' anu roses
| pinks, smllax and hehotropes from the
family
NJ, e-,.-,..,
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n = HaaDEN, SEAIVN.
Number of deaths in Belfast ..55
Died elsewhere and buried in Belfast. 13
1. W. HAMMoNs, sEc'Y BOARD OF HEALTH.
In the past year IS places have been look
ed after, and some of these as many as or
10 times. All of these places have been put
in shape or abated. This work 1 have had
to do alone, except 3 calls with DR.. Filing
wood. No. of days service IS.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-03-05

F. E. COTTRELL, CHIEF ENGINEER.
Whole mum Der Of fires 9, 8 of which were
outside the fire limits. They were as fol-
lows: On Lewis wharf; at round-house, NJ
c. depot; store Of II. W. Clark; shed of
Thomas Ellis; at Mcdonald & Browns
shipyard; Crosby Inn; house of James
Bowen; in store Of ]. c. Thompson; Samuel
Sleeper's fish market.
Expense of hydrant rental. ........s s., ,1200 90
osp -
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-03-05

The Old Town Enterprise has entered
upon its ninth volume. i is a promising
youngster.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
KNEW ALL BUToNE.
A Whole English Regiment Made Up of
 OustionabIe Characters.

A Whole English Regiment Made Up of
 Qustionable Characters.
 Tine story is told of an English mill itia regiment whose reputation was none Of the best that on one occasion a detec- tive from Scotland asked to be allowed to inspect the regiment to discover if possible if certain malefactor were in the ranks. Permission being given, the detective, accompanied by the adjutant of the regiment, made tour of the vari- ous companies, front rank and rear rank. When the official had got to the last man of the rear rank of the rear company he stopped suddenly andgazed earnestly at the rather embarrassed warrior. ''Why, you surely have made a mistake" exclaimed the adjutant. in dignantly; ''why, you have pitehedsfn the best man in the battalion. He has been with us for more than 20 years, and he is our pattern soldier. His arms are a mass of good conduct badges, and he is the example of all that is best in the life of soldier. You surely do not know him?" 'No," replied the detec- tive, q do not-but I know all the others"
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
"FORM" IN BICYCLING.
How Society People Go a Wheeling-At-
 tending Grooms and Maids.

AOW SOcloby IcOplo UO Wnoollug-AC-
 tending Grooms and Maids.
 The form" of bicycling is beginning to be studied. Grooms on wheels must follow their mistresses as they did on horseback; it is probably only ques- ton of a short time when the lady's maid will have to include wheeling with her other accomplishments to secure a situation. On tine road the woman who wishes to ride a la mode has to know a number of little things that are over looked by another woman, just as the smart set have a code for riding and driving that is as memorable as that they should not eat with their. knives or put sugar on oysters. Society in- sists on an upright position, with, of course, no attempt at racing pace. It also frowns upon constant ringing of the bell-that will Go for the vulgar herd who delight in noise; the well-in- formed wheelwoman keeps eyes and ears alert and touches her bell rarely.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

I. N. Bell, Robert Hudson, c. w. Grouse, c. M. Sturges. D. M. Purmar Win. Freeze, Lincoln Fowler, Chas. W. Pugh, N. A. Morford, T. J. Wolfey F. A. Hartwell, M. H. Calderwood. L. !. Wood, c. M. Frazier.
 Political meetings-Thomas Fitch, M. H. McCord, Jos. H. Kibbey.
 Correspondence T. J. Wolfey, J. B. Early, J. A. Kilroy.
 Primaries-Pierc Evans, I. M Purman, c. M. Frazier, T. J. Woifley W. H. Stillwell, Lincoln Fowler, I. N Bell.
 Reception-Jerry Mi,lag, W. A. Han cock, c. W. Johnstone, c. W. Grouse R. A. Lewis, J. D. Monihon, H. Good. man.
 Printing-N. A. Morford, c. w. Pugh, c. M. Sturges.
 Naturalization-C. W. Grouse, J. L. Cant, Wm. Webster, Robert Black Geo. A. Mintz.
 Order of business-F. A. Hartwell, J M. Damron, H. Goodman, c. H. Knapp A. B. Hinton.
 Celebration and transportation
  W. s. Pickrell, G. H. Honshen. Ira P Smith.
 Executive-Jos. H. Kibbey, G. H. Honshell. Frank B. Moss, H. B. Kemp M. B. Collins, A. J. Sampson.
 Organization-Wabster Street, L. H Goodrich, J. B. Early, H. B. St. Claire Jerry Millay. Registration-L. J. Wood, F. A Hartwell, A. J. Porterie, Robert Hud. son, Wm. Widmer, T. A. Jobs, Wm Buck, F. Prothero.
 Finance-J. M. Ford, Wm. Christy Geo. Hoadley. T. W. Hine, Lincoln Fowler. Programme-C. M. Frazier, c. W Pugh, J. A. Kilroy, c, w. Grouse, L. B Hayes. Enrolment of membership-M. H Calderwood, T. H. Molloy, L. J. Wood W. H. Ward, M A. Heissman.
 Political education-A. J. Sampson Thos. Armstrong, Jr.. H. c. Magne w. H. Rulings. Walter Bennett.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
BOUGHT TANOTHER'S MUSTACHE. Paid the Price, But Failed to Get the
 G0Oda.

A singular story is reported from St. Calais. A few days ago several per- sons were sitting at table in local hotel, when the splendid mustache of a horse dealer became the subject of conversation. One of the members of the party complimented the horse deal CT and asked him for what price he would sell his mustache. '"Ten francs," replied the latter, laughingly. T will buy half of them," said the would-be purchaser, placing five francs on the table. The horse dealer put the money in his pocket and later in the evening left the hotel. Not quite approaching the joke, the man who was minus the five francs sought the aid of the county court process server, and having laid the information in regular form brought action against the horse dealer for 800 francs damages for non-execu- tion of his contract.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
Statesmanlike Horse.

The successful horse-dealer is never at a loss. Witness the following incident from an exchange: A young English man was negotiating with a dealer fo1 a horse. The horseman eXpatiated on the many good points of the animal under discussion.
 Tt seems to me, MT. Mugg;ns,' re- marked the young man, "that the horse has rather big head"
 The retort came at once: Big 'ead, big 'ead, do you call it? Why, look at Gladstone; what 'ead 'e's got!"
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
THE BENEFlCENT CROW.
What He Does for the Farmer Despite
 His Reputation.

What He Does TOT the tarmer DeSp1te
 His Reputation.
 If farmers would make a study of natural history and it's bearings on their property-the relation of hawks to their hen GOODS, for instance-there would be better paying crops.
 The Year Book of the department of agriculture tells about COW black birds and what they eat. About 2,30o of their stomachs have been examined, and of these 2,25s contained food. The birds were killed in 26 states. Forty eight per cent. of the food was animal, AS per cent vegetable and four per cent. was mineral. The blackbird has a variety of things it eats.
 ''The animal food" says the report, consisted of insects, spiders, myria- pods (thousand legs), crawfsh, earth worms, sowbugs, hair snakes, snails. fishes, tree toads, salamanders (newts), :, lizards, snakes, birds eggs and mice.' To these might have been added young birds, fish cast up by the tide, minnows caught while swimming in shallow water, and probably meat and carrion of various kinds. Most of the animal food is, of course, insects. These con. stitute 46 per cent. of the total, the other two per cent. being the larger things, like mice. The animal food Is taken mostly in the summer. In win ter the food is mostly vegetable matter. The insects the bird kills more than make up the damage he does, especially as his nest robbing appears to be only an accidental habit not often indulged in. A large flock of the birds would of course destroy lot of grain. Some 5o,000 would eat about 5000 pounds a day, but they would consume as many insects, which would more than de. stroy the amount the birds do.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
MONKEY LIGHTS MATCHES.
But Has Not the Intelligence to Kindle a
 Fire with Them.

But Has Not the Intelligence to Kindle a
 Fire with Them.
 No creature but man has ever made use of fire. An African traveller, indeed. has told story of apes making thiev- ing raid on camp of natives, and car rying torches to light their way; but this story lacks proof, and is not ac- cepted as true by zoologists.
 There is, however, says the Youths Companion, in the Philadelphia zoologi- cal garden a monkey who has learned to scratch matches perfectly well. This accomplishment he is willing to exhibit on any occasion. He has learned to hold the match by it's middle part, so that his fingers are not burned by being too near the flame, and so that the match will not break by being held too near the other end
 This fact involves another, that he is aware which end has the sulphur, and does not attempt tc scratch the unsul- phured end. He has furthermore learned that rough surface is better to scratch the match on than smooth one, and his care in looking for the rough places is very diverting..
 But with all these intelligences, the monkey has no notion of kindling an- other fire with the one that he has caused by the friction of the match. He simply lets the match burn out, and if he lights another does it for the pleas ure of seeing it burn.
 This monkeys keepers, and the men of science who are experimenting with his intelligence, hope to communicate to him eventually an idea of fire making and using; but from the moment they succeed in doing so-if they ever do sue ceed-it will be necessary to keep matches out of his reach
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
Pointed and Witty.

A lawyer residing in the north of England and noted for his laconic style of expression sent the following terse and witty note to a refractory client who would not succumb to his reiter- ated demands for the payment of his bill: ''Sir, if you pay the inclosed you will oblige me. If you do not I shall oblige you"
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
A Barber's formidabIe Sign.

Over the shop of a barber in the Isle of Man, who supplies his customers with all kinds of fishing tackle, may be read: "Piscatorial Repository, Ton sorial Artist, Physiogno1nical Hair dresser, Cranium Manipulator, Caph- lary Abridger, Shaving and Haircutting with Ambidextrous Facility, Shampoo ing on Pathological Principles"
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
REF FUBLICAN LEAGUE OFFICERS
 AND COMMITTEES.

Oficers-C M. Frazier, president; Pierce Evans, vice-president; Wade H. Hullngs, second vice-president; T. A. Jobs, secretary; T. W. Hine, treasurer.
 Board of directors-Pierce Evans chairman, Thos. D. Molloy, secretary J. M Ford. treasurer: A. J. Sampson, J. B. Early. J. A. Kllroy, Jerry Millay,
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

The following is the electoral vote of the states as based upon the apportion-
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

But, notwithstanding they are now in tn city itself, there are few lots for sale yet at prices corresponding with the "Sound Money Doctrine of President Cleveland and his cuckoos, which means that kind of dollar which will buy two dollars worth of property. These lots are near the new elec- tric car line which is now in operation. The lots are in the city and their occupants do not need to ride into town, but the presence of electric street cars is popular and adds market value to the property. Inside of five years this will be business property. Buy lot now for residence and when business crowds you out the rents will SUD- port you in house outside in some addition where you can keep horse and drive into town and collect your rents. Terms, cash
 5 in one year, in two years at 10 per cent
 interest.
 CLARK CHI RCH1TT,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

Mr.. Bynum, chairman Of the national
party. said in his speech notifying
Palmer and Buckner Of their nomina-
ton. that never was a campaign for
the exalted office Of president Of the
United States made upon such a low
plane as has been made by the Chicago
nominee today. He referred to Mr..
Bryan's appeals to class and sectional
prejudice and said: There is no con-
fict between the classes OF this country.
The prosperity of one depends upon
the prosperity Of all. The appeal to
the workingmen Of this country and 10
the agriculturalists, in an attempt to
make them believe that they are OPP
pressed by the Weather classes, is an
appeal that no true, sincere patriot
ought to make in appealing to the peo-
pie for their ~suffrages." There will be
no dissent from this by right-minded
men, who can understand the tendency
Va aN NNAha6DbA1 dAd hAAoNAAANNOAo dp-
peaIs which Mr.. Bryan constantly
makes to the passions and prejudices
Of those who hear him. His efforts to
array employees against employers and
to instill into the minds Of wage work
ers and producers hatred Of all other
classes-to divide the people into an
~tagonistic element-cannot but be rep
rotated by every citizen who desires
peace, order and a government Of law.
In1aming the spirit Of discomfort and
melting popular discord is most repre-
hensible on the part of a man occupy
ing the position before the country that
Mr. Bryan does and marks him an I'M
mitigated demagogue. The people,
however, are rapidly learning his true
measure and it is needless to say that
the knowledge is not to his credit or
advantage.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
MYSTERY.

How the human system ever recov'
ers from the bad effects Of the nause-
Gus medicines often literally poured
into it for the s%uppositive relief Of dys-
pepsia, liver complaint, constipation,
rheumatism and other ailments, is a
mystery. The mischief done by bad
medicines Is scarcely less than that
caused by disease. II they who are
weak. bilious, dyspeptic, constipated or
rheumatic, would oftener be guided by
the experience OF invalids who have
thoroughly tested Hostetter's stomach
Bitters, they would in every instance
obtain the speediest aid derivable from
rational medication. This medicine is
a searching and at the same time a
thoroughly safe remedy, derived from
vegetable sources, and possessing, in
consequence OF its basis Of pure spirits,
properties as a medicinal stimulant
not to be found in the fiery local bit
tiers and stimulants often resorted TO
by the debilitated, dyspeptic and Ian
guild.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
FIXING THE PRICE OF SILVER.


One Of Mr.. Bryan's favorite state
ments is to the effect that any pur-
chaser who stands ready to take the
entire supply Of any article at a GER
tain price can prevent that article fall
ing below hat price; and so the gov
eminent can fix a price for gold and
silver by creating a demand greater
thar the supply. This sounds well, but
it Is irrelevant and misleading. OF
course, If the United States should Of
fer to buy all the silver in the world at
a fixed price, with the assurance Of
ability to do so, nobody would sell sill
yer at any lower price. But this has
nothing to do with the question Of free
and unlimited coinage. That theory
does not involve the idea Of the buying
Of silver bullion by the government.
1t means that the owner Of the bullion
shall be allowed to take it to the mint
and have it coined and returned to him
in the form Of silver dollars-only that
and nothing more. Under such a policy
there would not be a single Of
silver purchased. The bullion would
not change ownership by reason Of
passing through the mint and coming
out as coin; and the only function Of
the government in the case that would
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
astoria and Portland Steamers.
II 1. POTTER

7, j. POTTER.
Leave Astoria Tuesdays. Thursdays
and Saturdays at 6 a. m. Leave Port
land Mondays. Wednesdays. and FRI
days at 7 a. m.
BAILEY GATZERT.
Leaves Astoria Tuesdays. Thursdays
and Saturdays at I p, m, Leave Port
land Mondays, Wednesdays. Fridays
and Sundays at 3 p. m.
II. II. THOMPSON.
Leaves Astoria Mondays. wednea-
days, Fridays and Sundays at 7 p. m.
Leaves Portland Tuesdays, and Thurs
days at $ p, m, and Saturdays at II
y. m,
TELEPHONE
Leave Astoria Mondays, Wednesday,
and Fridays at 0 a. m, Leave Portland
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays nj
I a, m,
For rates and general Information call
q, w. LoUNsBERRY.
Agent.
W. II. HURLBURT,
Gen. Pas. Agt., Portland. or.
Il. McNEILL,
President and Manager.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

be that Of certifying to the amount Of
silver contained in the coins,
MIR, Bryan's way OF stating the mat
ter conveys the idea that the govern
ment would purchase and coin the bull
lion on its own account and that all OF
its power would be exerted TO keep
such currency at par, This is a gross
deception, whether intentional W not,
Mr.. Bryan knows very wen that free
and unlimited coinage is a proposition
to dispense with the protection that the
government now gives 70 silver, and
simply require II 10 coin Tor the owners
all the bullion that may be presented,
As for the fixing VI a price, that would
depend entirely upon conditions out
side OF the act OF coinage, The relation
~ the government to the transaction
would be merely that " an agent, With
out any responsibility except that Of
accuracy in Weighing and stamping the
metal, In other words the prop that
now sustainS the silver dollar-thc
pledge to maintain the parity NJ the
two metals-would be withdrawn, and
the new dollars would have 20 stand
on their own merits, which is 20 say
that they would be worth only the value
OF the silver contained in them This
point is n that can not be too often
repeated. II Is Of more importance than
any other OF the pending controversy,
because It shows the fallacy OF the free
coinage scheme SO far as the continu-
ance OF thu present advantage Of the
silver currency is concerned. That ad-
vanage would at once disappear, and
the inevitable result would be a shrink
& Of value to the extent OF the differ
ence between the actual and the nom
inal value Of such money.