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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23
News of the Oranges.

Seaside Grange will confer the third and
fourth degrees next Saturday evening on a
large class. The harvest feast will be part
of the work of the evening.
Waldo County Grange will meet with
Sunrise Grange, Winterport, next Tuesday
Jan. 18th. The creamery and leap year
questions will be discussed
A public installation of the officers OF
Seven Star Grange was held Saturday even
ing, l.. E. Prentiss acting as installing Off
Ger, assisted by J. X. Barker: Master Miss
Bertha Hillman, Overseer; G. l.. Tyler,
Lecturer; Mrs. A. S. Tyler, Steward Elias
Seavey, Assistant Steward; Lutte Rogers,
Treasurer; Mrs. L. A. Tyler, Secretary; I.
+. Tyler, Gatekeeper M. r. Ferguson, Po-
mona; Miss Minnie Hilman, Flora; Mrs.
Kate Prentiss, Ceres; Mrs. Sarah Shaw,
Lady Asst Steward. A picnic su pper was
served, after which IA literary and musical
entertainment was presented, as follows
Recitation, Eva Moore; song, Lorena Hard
ing; recitation, Bessie Weymouth; song, l..
E. Prentiss and daughter Leora, recitation,
BERTHE Jordan. The band rendered several
selections in a very creditable manner.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23
DIVORCES

Rosetta Hall, Liberty, from Silas j, Hall,
Warren; custody of minor children to hoel-
lee, with right of libellant to see the chill
dren at reasonable and proper t'ues.
Cynthia N Grant, Belfast from Woodford
N. Grant, Stony Creek, Ct, custody OF
minor chill dren to mother.
Ida Belle Rowell, Montville, from Chas
M. Rowell, do.
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
Tuesday afternoon Daniel O'Connell was
brought into Court under an indictment
found at the April term, 1894, and on which
he was committed at the October term oil
that year. He was sentenced to four months
imprisonment in the county Jail and fine
of $500; in default of payment to six months
additional
None of the other defendants in liquor
cases We're brought in as none could be
found except Robert Brownrigg, and he es-
capped from the officer having him in charge.
After the arrest, ON capias, the officer al
lowed Brownrigg to go into a room IN the
Windsor Hotel for few minutes, but the
prisoner left by back door and an all-night
search failed to discover him.
The other criminal cases were continued
on account of illness of witnesses.
Both jurles were discharged Wednesday
forenoon.
The court finally adjourned Wednesday
afternoon.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

An open winter has it's penalties, direct
and indirect, the latter not easily com
putable, while the effect upon business is
immediate and generally felt. For ex-
ample, it is reported that in Aroostook
''lnilis ale idle for want of lumber that
cannot be hauled. Bark haulers and lum-
bermen can do nothing, and business of
all kinds is about at standstill. Farmers
claim that the grass fields are greatly
damaged on account of winter killing. -
The same conditions prevail throughout
the State. The numbering interests are
suffering most, and the lack of snow now
not only leaves thousands of men unem-
ployed but unless there is change soon
will seriously curtail employment in the
future, from driving the logs to the ship
ment of the manufactured lumber The
earnings of the Boston and Maine railroad
are said to show a considerable falling off
owing to the decrease in the shipping of
general merchandise due to the lack of
snow. Payson Tucker, manager of the
Maine Central, said the other day that if
Maine could have foot of snow the
Maine Central earnings would increase
so, 600 in three months. OF the direct
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Good TempIars.

The annual session of Waldo District
Lodge will be held with Belfast Lodge, Feb.
18th. Particulars will be given later.
Brooks lodge initiated eight candidates at
its last meeting. This lodge promises soon
to be the banner lodge in the State.
Two new lodges were added Jan. 18th,
viz, Centreville Lodge, No. 1870 at Booth
bay. by Rev. E. j. Prescott, Jas A. Reed,
deputy; Millbridge Lodge, No. 1852, at Mill
brige, by U. A. Caine, Samuel Wallace, dep
uty. This makes 20 new lodges during ten
weeks.
Belfast Lodge gave the first of a series of
questions for the training school at its meet
ing Monday evening, and the following pro
gram was given:
instrumental Duet,
Cora Lord and Mabel Webber
BANJO Solo, Lillian Spinney
Recitation, Matte Flemming
Floral Love Story, Sadie Richardson
Vocal Duet
Mabel Weber and Bertha Knowlton.
Miss M aud Johnson, Pianist
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23
sensational Prayers in Congress.

WAsHlNGToN, d. c., Jan. II, 1896 Speak
e M;, heed once said of the blind chaplain,
S niIinurn, Then IN the House, now in the
Senate, that he could "give heaven more
news in prayer than any other man he
had ever heard, but he will have to admit
that the blind chaplain, Couden, makes even
more sensational prayers on current topics,
LOT f to-day, for the first time in the history of
congress, the House chaplain's prayer was
applauded by many members because he
prayed Tor the Cuban revolutionists. This.
from parliamentary point of view, although
II touched popular chord in the House.
was worse than Chaplain Couden's extra
ordinary prayer apropos of the Venezuelan
controversy, and 1T may very we'll be that
Speaker Reed will caution Chaplain Couden
TO conhne his prayers to non political SUBJ
]ects, as it is said he had to do in the case of
chaplain Millburn. Especial to the Boston
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

We take pleasure in presenting to our
readers the poem read by Mr.. Frank II.
Colley at the recent annual me citing of the
Maine Press Association in Portland The
Portland papers not only complimented
the poem highly bat its delivery as Well
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

A movement has been started in Wash
ington to abolish compulsory pilotage so
far as it relates to coastwise sailing YES
sells. 1t will be opposed by the pilot as
ISOLATION, of course.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

kilauea volcano, i'll Hawaii, is in active
eruption. The fiery floods have suddenly
returned after Is months of quiescence
and the whole fearful display is on again
in full force.
Fortunately the ex Queen appears to be
in state of quietude, and little thing
like a volcanic eruption will be lightly
regarded by dwellers in the pearl of the
PacitcN
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23
The Churches.

Rev. ]. f. Tilton will preach in the City
point school-house next Sunday at 2 o'clock
standard
Rev. ). l.. Hanscom will preach at the
White schoolhouse, East Belfast, next Sun
day at 80 p. IN.
The subject of Rev. j. NJ Leighton's Ser
mon at the Unitarian church next Sunday
The ladies of the Unversalist church are
preparing for a sale for the week following
Easter. The kingsbury Aid and the Altar
Society are also to have tables at the sale.
There will be soeiabe at the Baptist
vestry next Friday evening for the church
and society to which they are cordially iuvt-
ed. There will be a musical program and
refreshments
Presiding Elder W. W. Ogier held quar-
terly meeting at Searsport last Sunday morn
ing, preached in the Wood schoolhouse in
the afternoon and in the Methodist church,
Belfast, in the evening.
The subject of Rev. Geo. S. Mills dis
course at the North church last Sunday
evening was "The Master and His Dis
ciples." There was a special song service,
including soprano solo by Miss Sally Dur
ham with chorus accompaniment, and bass
solo by Mr.. j ohm Parker.
The regular meeting of the Rockland Dis
trict Ministerial Association and the En-
worth League Convention will be held in
China Feb. Sd to 9th. inclusive Rev. S. l..
Hanscom of this city is on the program for
an essay on "Shall we follow the discipline
in all things and for a sermon. Rev. 0. Fl.
Fernald of Searsport will have an essay on
The Ministry and Church the times de-
mand"
The first of the "unity Sunday evenings"
was held at the Unitarian church last Sun
day evening. The subject was "Patriotisnl7
ana the parts We're as follows: John Adams,
by Miss Annabel Swan; Thomas Paine. bv
Rev. j. NJ. Leighton; George Washington,
by Mrs. j. NJ. Leighton, and reading from
Lowell's 'Under the Elm, by Mrs. Leigh
ton. The next of the series will be Feb ID.
subject, "Philanthropy
Young Peoples Sunday is to be observed
Morning service at 1915. Subject, The
significance of the Young Peoples Move
ment." Sunday School at II M. Y p. c.
mon at =. Topic, "Onward'' The third
evening lecture is given at o'clock Sub
Ject, SIS There Need of a Liberal Church ?"
All strangers welcomed
Following is the program for the services
at the Baptist church next Sunday: Subject
OF morning sermon, "The Quest of Great
ness; Jer 49,. The morning anthem will
be HE Maketh Wars to Cease" by Calcott
SUBJECT of evening sermon, "a Military
Leaders Question" great question series,
NO LII The music will include selection
Come, Thou Fount," by Emerson, and trio
Abide With Me-" by Marsh.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

A despatch from st. Louis of JAN goth
says: ''Hon. J. H. Manley of Maine to-
day declared himself an cut and out Reed
man. Is this news?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

Inc Mount Lebanon Shakers have invent.
ed great many valuable things. They
were the first to make brooms by machinery
the nrst to put up seeds in the little pack
ages the hrst to manufacture cut nails
now they are out with a method of curing
dyspepsia by resting the stomach. Their
remedy is known as the Shaker Digestive
Gordlal. 1t supplies food in an artificial
ulgestlve form and at the same time aids
the digestion of other foods in the stomach
IN other words, by the use of the Shaker
digestive Cordial, dyspeptic virtually gets
along without the use of his stomach until
IL Is restored to it's natural strength and
vigor. A single 10-cent bottle will oft times
give marked relief Get bottle from your
druggist and try it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

New York tried hard to get the Nation
al Democratic convention, but Chicago
carried the day and the convention will
meet in that city July It'll A Washing
tor special to the New York Herald SAYS
1t was evident that, notwithstanding all
The efforts supposed to have been made by
the members of the National Committee
to keep secti0nalism out of the contest.
the great bugabon of ''gold bugs and
wall street carried the day against
New York, and left her high and dry on
the twenty-seventh ballot, with the votes
of Rhode Island, New Jersey and New
York to her credit.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

The formal announcement that ex- Pres
ident Harrison is soon to be married
ought to set at rest the oft-repeated rumor
that he is chasing political rainbows
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

In the numerous summer visitors who
come to our shore and inland resorts
Maine sometimes entertains unawares.
not ''angels'' exactly, but beings of OPP
posite attributes. One Dole full novelist
has hbelled Fort Point and its people, and
correspondent writes in terms of righte-
Gus Indignation of his unwarranted and
unfounded assertions. There ought to be
lists of this class.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

Joseph A. Homan, the veteran editor of
the Maine Farmer, celebrated his sOth birtb-
Gay, Sunday. Judge H. K. Baker, now in
ms eoth year, was for many years in the edi-
torlal harness. Col. d P. I4ivermore, now
IN his 9lst year, was for long term of wears
OF the firm of Masters & Livermore. The
GoioheI celebrated last Sunday by attending
church service, where he was a most inter
ested listener. Hallowell Register, Jan 1S.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

The Daily and Weekly Times plant Of
Blddeford was sold Friday to W. A.
Roberts, the former proprietor of Hotel
Thatcher, who took immediate possession.
1t has always been Republican paper, but
under the new management it will be in
dependent in politics.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

The Reed Club of Maine was organized
in Portland, Jan. 15t h, with Governor
C.eaves as President and vice president
from each county. There was large at
tendance of Republicans, stirring speeches
were made, and great enthusiasm prevail
ed. Governor Cleaves voiced not only
the sentiment of the Republicans of Maine,
but we believe also of New England when
he said;
1t is not necessary for the Republicans
OF Maine to meet here to declare their
choice for the Presidency, for it is known
throughout the length and breadth of the
whole country. We have but one choice,
we have but one candidate, and this grand
organization will emphasize our earnest
ness and our loyalty and devotion to the
distinguished son of our own State, who
occupies SO prominent a position in the
councils OF the nation, and who is the
leading candidate for the next Presiden-
tial nomination. (Applause.) We tender
INN our support, not because he is citi-
zen of Maine, for he belongs to the whole
Union. (Applause.) We urge his nomi-
nation, not because he has conferred hon
or upon our State by his distinguished
career in Congress, but because he has al
ways shown his devotion to the great
principles of the Republican Party, be-
cause he has always met every emergency
as it arose, and in the interests of good
and pure and patriotic government, and
for the welfare of the great business in
terests of the country. (Applause.) We
support him because he will make bold,
fearless, a determined, safe and sue
cessful leader and under his administra-
ton the rights and interests of the whole
people will be secure, and the majesty
and honor and dignity of this great, free
republic will be upheld in every portion
of the world. Enthusiastic applause.)
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

Chicago Tribune: When the Maine man
is elected President we suppose that the
cuckoos will become Reed birds.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

William A. Slater of Norwich, Ct. has
suspended his offer to the board of educa
ton in that city of SO, 900 toward a nor
NAL training school, which he intended to
endoW with an annual income of 81. 900.
on account OF the antagonistic spirit shown
toward his plans.
Mr.. Slater evidently has the misfortune
to be bloated bondholder, and there is
no doubt party organized to drive him
out of his native place. That seems to he
the regulation proceeding with regard to
public benefactors. Nova days people
who want to do good must do it by be-
quest to escape persecution while living.
In The Authors journal Mr.. EDGAR
Fawcett, winner Of one of the New York
Herad's literary prizes, commends such
literary competitions as enabling "new
talent to find helpful and hopeful stimu-
lus, ." and severely criticises certain lead
ing magazines which ''pet assiduously a
few preferred authors and 90 to the
English market for serials when thew
might be had of native authors. In this
connection we are glad to note that the
Napoleon fever has had its run in the
magazines, although liable to reappear in
plate matter serials which nobody
reads. Instead we have in Harper's a
new life of Washington, and in McClure's
new life of Lincoln, change for the
better which we trust will be permanent.
American magazines should be written
10y Americans and devoted to American
themes
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

The New \ ork Herald of Monday morn
ing last printed in four pages portion of
the evidence taken by the special commit
tee appointed by the New York yacht
club to investigate the charges by Lord
Dunraven. The evidence is so overwhel-
ming}y conclusive that it renders super
tiuous the report OF the committee itself
1t admits of only one verdict-that the
charges are utterly and totally false.
The rumor that Dr.. Hill has withdraw II
from the gubernatorial contest is now CON
tirmed by the gentleman himself. His rea-
son for withdrawing is apparently that he
had no chance of success because most of
the Republican leaders had committed
themselves to MI. Powers before he took
the field. Portland Press.
We think DR.. Hill underestimated his
strength. There are times when leaders
do not lead aud when they ought not to
lead.
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Obituary.

Capt. James D. Mathews died last Satur-
day noon at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. j. W. Crockett, after an illness of six
days. from paralysis. He-was born in Sears
port, Sept. Is, 1918. In early life he follow
ed the sea, and was for several years a cap
tain in the West India, South American and
Southern coasting trades. After retiring
from the sea he engaged in salmon fishing
in Stockton Springs. Ten years ago he came
to Belfast and has since made his home
here. His wife, formerly Hannah r. Cliff
ford of Stockton Springs, died Jan. 7, 1880.
He leaves one sister, two daughters and one
grandson. The funeral, at which Rev. c.
H. Wells OBLIGATED, was held Monday fore
noon at his late residence and the remains
were taken to Fort Point for burial in the
family lot
Mrs Eliza Sheldon died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs Mansfield Clark of Lin
colnville January Goth at the age of so years.
She was the widow of William Sheldon of
Northport, who died in this city about 20
Years ago. Since that time Mrs. Sheldon
has made her home with her daughter, Mrs.
at Mrs. Clark 5 when taken with her fatal i'll
ness. She leaves one son, John w. Sheldon
of Medford, Mass, and five daughters, Mrs.
Clark, Mrs. Staples, Mrs. VIM. Shaw of
Winterport, Mrs. A. B. Orne Of Rockland
and Mrs. Albert Corthell of Rockport. The
funeral will be held at Linconville to-day,
after which the body will be placed in the
!, in, tn. burial in
Morrill, in the spring.
Henry Morgan Burdette died at his home
in New York City, Jan. 10th of heart disease.
He was born in Brooklyn, n. Y, but spent
the greater part of his early life in Stamford
Ct. He was a graduate of Harvard Univer-
ity, class of IA, and soon after graduating
began the practice of law in New York City.
He was a member of the Union League Club
and of the order of knights Tempars
| Though he never aspired to office he was
strong in his political opinions-a lifelong
Republican. His wife, who survives him,
was Miss Margaret P. Crosby of this city,
and he leaves one son, two and half years
Old, who bears his name. The funeral was
held Saturday, at the home of his father in
Stamford.
MIS- Lucy A. leGcHef, WIDOW OF NaGhAn1et
c. Fletcher died at her residence, 40 Chest
nut street, Camden, Jan. 18th, aged 81 years.
She had been in feeble health for many
years, but at the time of her death was sit
ting in her chair, and, without warning
passed peacefully to a higher life, Mrs.
Fletcher was most estimable lady devoted
and sacrificing in all her family relations
and beloved by "a large circle of friends. She
leaves to mourn her death two daughters
Misses Adelaide II. and Annie J. Fletcher
and one son, E. c., and grandson, Ralph
Thorndike of Rocklaud.
A telegram was Received in Rocklaud Sat.
urdiy morning by Mrs. @. E. Litteteld,
conveying the sad news that her brother,
John Aver, died Friday at his home in Cali
tOrnia of consumption Mr.. Aver passed
his youth at Montvile, removing to Callfor-
mia some % years ago He was about 80
years of age.
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In fact anything which You cannot ret at YOU
local shops and requires expert Judgment.
We do not charge for getting samples, bu
charge five per cent. on all purchases. Remit
lance must accompany all orders or goods can lN
sent c. o. D. if desired, except those known to t,-
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

Laxoi is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-23

erect OF the absence or snow IN causing
scarcity of the work natural to winter
the Boston Journal says: Not until one
all parts of New England does the i'm
portance of this trouble appear. Every
where the demands on the public relief
have become enormous. There has been
little or no snow shoveling to be done.
Where ice can be cut the absence of snow
has Il d to the employment of fewer men
naturally affects general business and
thus is felt by every one. The cause of
droughts is well known and, with the
remedy, is indicated in the following
paragraph from tile Boston journal:
Drought last summer and again this
winter has given us some severe lessons
of the dangers of decreasing our hills and
valleys. Will Congress and the State Leg
islatures heed these lessons and protect
the trees, or must we wait for more disas-
trous experiences in the futures
Fairfield had fire alarm the other day
and the nearest hydrant was found to be
frozen. A hose pipe from the engine
house was put on, but the pressure was SO
Tow that the stream would not reach the
fire. The pipe was finally carried up and
the fire was subdued. The Dexter Ca
zette, which severely criticised the Crosby
Inn fire, saw in this Fairfield incident
''only another example of the splendid
system of water works that are furnished
Maine towns by corporations whose only
object is money making" and expressed
the hope that Dexter ''wculd never per-
nit any outside parties to invest in sys-
TEN there And then Dexter's turn
came. A fire broke out in the Dexter
bank building and press report says sit
looked for time as if the business sec
ton of the town, or goodly portion of
it, was doomed" We also read that the
fire department was ''sadly handicapped
by crippled water works" The Dexter
correspondent of the Bangor Wing says:
One thing seems to have been pretty
must have steamer, not alone because
of it's greater effectiveness and reliability,
but for the disgraceful shameessness of
SO many Of our men citizens who, utterly
regardless of all honor, stood calmly by
and looked on the fire while the ladies
filled the brakes and assisted the fatigued
tiremen to pump the engines.
The same correspondent goes on to say
that there is now great call for a
steamer and water works. A steamer
must come-water works may This
does not agree with the reference above to
''crippled water works. but we believe,
in fact, that Dexter has no water works.
OF recent fire in Bangor, we read that
''the loss was principally by water" and
that sounds a good deal more like it,
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A CARD.

AS we have had large number of our friend,
and customers outside of Boston frequently asB
Gowns, Coats, Garments, Wraps, and Material.
where it has been impossible for them to come t
Boston, and where the nature of such purchas,
and enquiries required good taste, knowledge Of
Styles and judgment, and while offering to ia,
us well for such trouble we could not undertake
the responsibility without detriment to our estab
lished business as DressmakerS, with the facili
ties which we had then Having recently acquire.
such additional facilities to make it perfect
practical to undertake such business in conjunC
ton with our Dressmaking and Tailoring, we ar,
now at your service to do such shopping as yu
REQUIRE in
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A telegram was Received i'll RockIaud Sat
urday morning by Mrs. @. E. Littetield
conveying the sad news that her brother
John Aver, died Friday at his home in Cali
tornia Of consumption. Mr.. Aver passed
his youth at Montvlle, removing to Callfor-
MIA some % years ago. He was about 80
NearS of AGE.