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The Republican journal., 1896-04-16
A Bonanza for the Girls Home.

The lady bookkeeper in one Of our bust
ness houses was prompted the other day to
draw up the following paper:
TO CLEAR THE ATMOSPHERE AND INCREASE
OUR SELF-RESPECT
BELFAST, Me, April s. 1896.
We the undersigned, having come to a
realizing sense of the weakness (as we'll as
wickedness) of using profane language, do
hereby promise to try to abstain from it for
one week ending April 18th, and to forfeit
five cents for every oath that escapes our
lips during that time-said money to be
given to the Girls Home.
The paper promptly received four sigma
lures, only one declining to sign, and a box
was prepared with a slit in the lld and the
cover tied and sealed, to receive the nickels.
The first day is thought to have realized
about so cents, and then the nickels came
more slowly until some varnsh on the fix
lures created a slight boom. The box was
opened yesterday afternoon and it contained
$14O.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16

The following transfers in real estate We're
recorded in Waldo county Registry of Deeds
for the week ending April Ii, 1896: Dorothy
Foss, Brooks, To James G. Gibbs, do; land
in Brooks. A. j. DonnelI, Belmont, to
Frand z. Moody, Windsor; land in Belmont.
A. A. Brown, Liberty, to w. j knowlton,
do; land Liberty. Reuel NJ. Berry, Unity,
to o. P Estes, Troy land in Unity. Horace
F, Myrick, Troy, To Fred A. Myrick, do ;;
land and buildings in Troy James FL. Han
son, Waldo, to Selden |. Cur ney, do. land
and buildings in Waldo. Henry Harwood,
Llncolnville, to w 5. Pendleton, Islesboro;
land in Lincolnville Ezra NJ. Dollotf, Pitts
field, to W Neathy A. Grant, Monroe land in
Monroe. Augusta b. Richards, Belfast, to
Frank b. Fiagg do land in Belfast. A bert l..
Newcomb, Monroe. to Forest Curtis, do;
land and mill IN Monroe. Louis Sylvester
Ell ais, Knox, to A. X. 2. Strout, Gardiner;
land in Freedom \. X. ?. Strout to Ephraim
Bragdon, Freedom land in Freedom Chas
w. F. Wiley, WlnJerport, to sullivan Niles
Winterport. Z. a. Shaw, Bangor, to Arthur
w. Shaw, Winterport; land and buildings
in Winterport. Elijah C. Richie, Monroe,
to Elijah kitchle, do; land and buildings in
Monroe. w X. Mason, Swanville, to Alice A
Mason, do. land and buildings in Swanville
John NJ. Getchell, Plymouth, to Mary E.
Pane. Troy: land and buildings in Troy
Walter 7. Bessey, Freedom, to Silvia E. Me
Farland, MontvIie: land III Montviie. James
j. McHugh, Bangor, to Daniel 0. Cannon,
Brewer: land in Frankfort.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16

An order was passed that the contract be
awarded to Messrs. Conant and Howard,
the lowest bidders.
Order No. 21 was passed as follows:
Ordered, That a committee of five, to be
known as the bridge committee, consisting
OF the Mayor, two Aldermen and such of
the Council as nay join, be and hereby is,
authorized and empowered to procure speci-
htatlons and receive bids for both sub-strnc-
ture and super structure Of a trst-class
bridge, and to provide by contract or other
Wise for the building of said bridge, as set
forth III the proposition submitted to the
voters Of Belfast aud dated Aug. !, 1895, and
voted upon Aug II, 1885, said committee to
report progress to tie city government at
edch regular meeting, or at any special
meeting that may be called.
The committee is as follows; Mayor f f.
Hanson, Aldermen F. H. Welch and F II.
Mayo, and Councimen J. E. Wilson and d.
L Guptil.
The Mayor was authorized to draw orders
from time to time, not exceeding S25 in all,
for the purchase of shoes for needy school
children.
Petition of J. W. Waterman that his name
be stricken from the voting lists was read
and the petitioner was given leave to with
draw.
Alderman Welch proposed the names of
A A. knight and NJ. W. Welch for police
men. The names We're not accepted, by
vote of 3 to ., Aldermen Welch and Russ
voting yes, Mayo, kilgore and Shure no.
\ motion by Alderman WelcA that the
City Marshal be authorized to appoint the
members of the night police was voted down,
Aldermen Welch and Russ voting yes and
Mayo, kiigore and Shute no. NJ. c. Murch
and 2. S. Edgecomb We're elected as night
police.
The resignation of ". A. kimball as Citv
Marshal was read. In the discussion on the
City Marshal and police questions in the
Board OF Aldermen, Aldermen Welch stated
that the City Marshal should have the ap-
nointment Of the night police, for the rea-
son that the members should be il svmpa-
thy with the Marshal To this Mayor Han
son objected, saying that, to carry tue point
little farther, the Mayor alone should be
elected by the people, he to have the an
pointing Of all members d tile CITY Govern
ment and city officers, which would insure
perfect harmony in the management of city
affairs. The Boards went into Joint COLI
vention To act on Mr kimballs resignation
ami the matter was laid on the table until
the regular meeting in May.
Petition of A. u, Hayes for appointment
as Inspector on bridge was laid ON the table
III the Board of Aldermen.
The res EQUATION Of the members of Wash
lngton Hose o., to 20 into effect May 5th,
was read and laid on the table until tile reg
ular meeting in May.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16
w edding Bells.

WEssENGER-L -LIBBEN. The home of Mr.
David f LIbbey, two miles east of this viii
lage, was the scene of a happy morning
wedding, April Sth His eldest daughter,
Miss Alice, was welded to Mr.. Everett Wes-
senger, prominent resident of Masariis,
one of fertile Aroostook's most favored
localities. Rev E. A. Reed offciated Miss
Libbey is we'll known here as a successful
school teacher and is much appreciated for
her many admirable qualities. The best
wishes of many friends will accompany her
to her new home. fPittstield Advertiser
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16

JoNEs-INGALLs. Walter S. Jones formerly
Of East Palermo, Maine, and Miss Eva l.
ingalls, of Central Falls r. l., We're united
in marriage at the residence of the brides
parents on Madison Avenue Tuesday March
81, 1896. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. J. j. Wooley. The Times extends
congratulations and best wishes. Union
Times
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16

CENTEE MoNTvILLE. Mrs. SppAroula
Ramsey had slight paraiNtjc shock few
days ago....M. f. Herman Is convalesceut
after long illness. Clarence Sylvester of
South Freedom has bought Willis Jaekson's
blacksmith shop and Will soon move in. F.
A. and j. w Wentworth, who have been
running the shop, have already moved out.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Ramsey, who have been
in New Hampshire for some years, are visit
ing old friends in this vicinity I. W
Nickerson will soon vacate the George f.
Nash farm and move to his own....J. w
Wentworth and George l.. Edmonds have
been in Pittstield on business for "a few davs
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16

The State taxes amount to about SSOO0O
less this year than last. Somerset towns
are required to pay 3S,256.16; S4 ,4., less
than last year. This is a reduction of about
10 per cent. and we don't object to it.
(Somerset Reporter.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16
City Government.

The adjourned meeting of the City Coun-
Gil Monday evening attracted considerable
attention and there was large attendance
of spectators. There was full attendance
in the Aldermens Board, and two absentees
from the Common Council, Messrs. Gates
and Strout. The bids for repairing the
Upper bridge, so-ealled, were opened in the
Board of Aldermen, and were as follows:
A. D. and II. H. Hayes. 81 ,140.C0
Hazel McKeen. ..................... l ops 90
H. F. Mason. .......... ............ 1000 90
II. A. Babbidge. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100 90
j. F. Wilson. Observation-Disclosures. ,325.71
B. H. and Conant and Sanford How
ara .....'....... 9i2.5O
+. S. Shuman Observation-Disclosures. 975 90
An order was passed that the contract be
awarded to Messrs. Conant and Howard,
the lowest bidders.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16

Smith & McNellie, publishers of the
Somerset Reporter and Somerset Argus,
have bought the Union Advocate of North
Ansor, and will hereafter issue it as an in
dependent paper from the Reporter office
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16
Circulation in City and County.

"Yl is THE PAPER for Maine sea
turing people,
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16

Mrs, Martha Evans died at her home in
Waldo April Sth, after very brief illness
Mrs. Evans was born in Gorham, Me, in
1921 In early life she married Mr. Hunt
and resided IN Portland. Two children
We're born to them, Mrs. Emily Richardson
of Portland, and Mr.. John Hunt of Waldo.
In 1899 she married the late Jeremiah Evans
and has since that time lived in Waldo until
her death. One son, Edward Evans, was
born to them, with whom she has lived
since the death Of Mr. Evans in lSS5. One
sister, Mrs. Shales of Belfast, is the last If
her fathers family. Mrs. Evans was kind
wife and mother, a.good neighbor, and uni
versally respected by all who knew her.
The three children ard sister We're present
at the funeral, which WAS at her late resi-
dence. The services We're by the Rev. o. H.
Wells Of Belfast and were largely attended
by sympathizng friends
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16
Obituary.

Deborah Mathews, widow of Richard
Smart, died at the home of her youngest
son, II. P Smart. in Hubbardston, Mass,
Feb, %, 1885, in the SSth year of her age
She was the last of family of eleven chill
dren She was born in Prospect, Me-, and
lived in Maine until few years ago, when
she came to live with her son in Massachu-
setts Her beloved companion passed on to
his reward June l, 1894. For more than
sixty years they had lived together. She
was a kind and devoted wife, considerate of
her husbands every interest. Her kind
words, wise counsels, faithful prayers and
helpful instructions made her the true moth
er, eXemplfying the high, st type of noble
womanhood. In her early life she gave her
heart to God and united with the Congre-
gationahst church. For seventy years she
was a true and faithful member. During
the last few years Of her life, not living
church Of her choice, she attended, when
health permitted, the Methodist: neverthe-
less, she was ever true to her vows for the
Master. She was an earnest worker in the
Sunday school and church. She was a faith
full student of the word of God. 1t was in
teresting to hear how readily she could
quote passage after passage of the precious
promises and commands of God. Her life
in word, act and influence was only a more
complete expression of the truth learned
from careful study of the Scriptures and
as reproduced in her conduct and life She
was a woman of strong character. When
she saw the truth she seized upon it with
tirmness that made it her own. Faith in
God and faith in His promises gave SYM
metry to her character and strength to her
Christian life. Her last sickness, though
brief, was attended at times with severe
suffering, yet she never murmured, but was
calm and patient, and only waited with
spirit of resignation to join her companion,
who had gone to his reward. Her life was
one Of rich benediction upon all who knew
her. She came to the grave like a "shock of
corn fully ripe and prepared for its Masters
use" BLESSED are the dead which die in
the Lord Her funeral was attended by
Rev. Wesley Wiggin. w. W.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16

ar Saiute lroIx The Competition
Bicycle LAM. poem New Meth
NMu2. .rhe New England Fisheries.
- pr- ->men.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-16

.- Week Wedding Bells. Water for
Transfers in Real Estate ews ot
'\ noTerl meut, Concerning Io-
Bonanza III The GIRLS Home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
Royal Welcome uomo.

Boston, May s.--Boston's laureled VIC
tors were given on ovation when they
reached home last night. Park square
station held a crush of people, all anx-
ious to pay tribute OF welcome to the
athlete winners in the Athenian games.
The men hardly reached the steps OF
their buntinG-Grapcd car before they
were tossed on the shoulders OF the
crowd. and anil an uproaiious demon
stration the procession pushed itself
through the station. with Champion
Burke in the lead The men were placed
on a tally-ho. ard before n cheering
crowd rode 20 the Borton Athletic asso-
citation club housc, whore, after more
cheers, an Informal reception was held.
Manager Graham reported that Burke,
Clark. Arthur Flake aad T. Z. Curtis
were in fine connection. and that j. Il.
Connolly, the other member of the team,
was expected home next week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
An Indian Execution.

Antieis, I. T., May S.-Charles Homes,
O full- blood Choctaw, was legally shot
at the Pushmataha court grounds for the
murder o. Charles Kiotubby,, his step
son-in-law Homes was led out of the
courthouse, where religious services had
been held, and placed on box before the
courthouse and five PAGES from the door.
blindfold was placed over his eyes, and
two deputy sheriffs stood on either side
OF him, holding his hands. Deputy
Sheriff Jackson did the shooting. stand
ing just inside the courthouse door.
Jackson missed the mark placed over the
victSn's heart, striking two inches b.
meath. The murderer lived for 10 min
utes. suffering great agony. Homes
wife was present, but did rot seem to be,
affected To any great extent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.


The city of Mexico is to have an electric
railway.
Vice Admiral Sir Robert o'Brien FitE
Roy. X. c. b.. is dead
Kurds are blamed for the present out
RACES against Arrnenians.
The owner OF the New York Tribune
will purchase The Sun building.
A second British Blue Book on the
Venezuelan matter will be ready May 10
DR.. william j. Scott. leading physi-
clan of Cleveland, is dead aged IA years
John Soultus. an Indian killed
near Pictou, N. S., by train. he was
deaf.
Malcolm Mcdonald was elected cap
tain of the Harvard university fresh
men crew.
Everett Skinner a Waltham Mass }
barber. was fined $25 for not shaving q
colored man.
Authority has been given for the build
ing Of the Woburu and Reading (Mass.) }
street railway
There have been 27 new cases OF
cholera and IA deaths from that disease
at Alexandra.
his wife. Dallas Tyler, ct Hartford, April
20, will be examined as to his sanity.
AL Roonle. the comedian, died at
Bridgeport, Conn, from asthma and
heart failure. He was 80 years Of age.
l.. II. Brigham WEI rOuTId dead m bed
at Palmer, Mass. He was prominent
In Masonic circles, having taken the S3d
degree.
Henry $. Adams, cashier and account
ant at the Boston postofIlce, has COM
rleted so years of service in the postofIice
department.
Captain Roger s. Littleheld OF the
United States engineer corps died at
Beaunon, Or. lie WAS a native OF Ran
dolph, Mass.
The ice in Moosehead lake has broken
up, and is moving out. Trout arc Bit
ing, and fishing is accompanied with
good catches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
CHAMBER OUTFITS.
MICHIGAN, TOO.
Declarations I'm Favor Of Mckinley,
Sound Money and Protection.

Sound Money and Protection.
Detroit, May Sat the Republican
convention here yesterday. kilograms OF
greeting were read from California and
Indiana conventions. announcing in
structions for Mckinley In both cases.
The temporary organization was inside
permanent. ana the resolution commit
tee was given further time. the money
plank discussion having delayed IT. The
election OF delegates was proceeded with,
and X. A. Alger and Thomas j. OBrien
were'unanimously chosen.
For third delegate at-large there was
nominated John Duncan and Perry Han
nah. After votes by counties had been
Temporarily" withdrawn, and the bal
lot OF the convention went to6punoan.
Mark S. Brewer was elected for fourth
delegate-at-large.
The fight on the convention arose over
the currency plank of the platform.
The majority report asserted unswerv-
ing fidelity TO the protection tariff prin-
ciple. and insists on the repeal OF the
present ''unwise. un-American tariff
act" IL demands re-enactment of the
Mckinley law, with whatever modiflca.
tions present conditions may require
and commends the principle OF reciproc.
ity. 1t also declares for a revival OF pro-
tection TO shipowners, to encourage car
rying goods In American bottoms, and
expresses sympathy with the Cuban in
surgents in their struggle for liberty
The national delegates are instructed
Ito use all honorable means to secure
the nomination OF William Mckinley
so long as his name shall be before the
convention"
The financial plank was as follows:
1--WE are unyielding and uncompromis-
ing in our demands for sound and honest
money. We are In favor OF the use OF
gold and silver and paper dollars in ouI
currency all TO be maintained at par
ity as TO their purchasing and debt-pay-
Ing power. We are opposed to any Pre-
vision that will invite depreciation OF
any portion OF our currency, and, there.
fore, we are opposed to the free and un.
limited coinage OF silver by this country
alone, under present conditions, and We
believe that such course would de.
stroy the parity of, and contract the
currency"
S. w. Hopkins and w. II. Smith of the
committee presented n minority sub.
stitute. Several delegates supported the
free silver substitute, While many of the
gold delegates were shouting Time!
and demanding vote After consider.
able confusion, T. w. Cressey moved tc
substitute the Crrrency declaration OF
the Minneapolis platform OF '92 for both
the committees reports on the money
question. The motion prC.gailed amid
cheers. The remainder of the majority
resolutions were adopted.
The contest for chairman of the state
central committee was between two un.
willing candidates. both of whom had
declined the honor. They were General
j. a Alger and Dexter M. Ferry OF De-
troit. MIR. Ferry won the honor and il
is believed he will be induced to accept
The convention concluded shortly after
o'clOCk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
I:ay state Legislature.

Boston, May S.-sThe house passed an
appropriation bin of 100000 for state
highways, and rel, ctod the bill provid
ing for q uniform railroad rate bin of 2
ccrts a mile, The house committee on
ways and means reported In favor of a
bill appropriating 100000 for the ex-
termination OF the gypsy moth. The bill
was ordered TO a third reading under
suspension of the rules. Thc house held
an evening session to consider the mat
ter OF "a lease OF the Boston subway. The
fight was against a 50-year lease, and a
monopoly lease. and finally the bill re-
duclng the lease from soto 1C years was
passed to a third rasding. all amc-d
ments to IL being killed. and a bill to pre-.
vent an exclusive lease being also passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
Lived Beyond His Income.

Springfield. Mass, May s. - Deputy
Sheriff Studley- ana-DaPHty- United
States Marshal Waters brought to this
city last night Chester Cross, until a few
weeks ago teller of the Palmer National
bank. Cashier Fisk says that he thinks
the peculations OF young Cross will not
exceed $500 or $400. Cross has been keep
ing fast company of late. and was dis
charged from the bank for this reason
solely, no suspicion OF him having been
entertained until his stealings were dis
covered by accident Cross has been
married. but recently was divorced from
l,fu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
SEEKING A LOOPHOLE.
South Africa Company Trying to
Wriggle Out of Raid Episode.

London, May s.--The Times this morn
Ing publishes communication from Mr..
Hawksley solicitor for the British Char
tered South Africa company, which con-
tains the minutes Of the board meetings.
Its correspondence, etc, during the
period of the excitement over the Jame-
son raid and since, showing that Cecil
Rhodes, before leaving London, on his
return to Rhodesia, empowered Mr..
Hawksley to tender his resignation to
the Chartered company, If 1t should
prove advisable, he being actuated by
supreme desire 10 preserve the COM
pany's charter
The directors OF the Chartered South
Africa company, on Monday, cabled 10
Cecil Rhodes. at Gwelo, as follows:
Hesitate to accept resignation. What's
your view?"
Mr.. Rhodes replied. from Gwelo, on
Wednesday: Let resignation wait.
We fight Matabele tomorrow"
The directors theroupon deferred their
acceptance of the resignation. Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain has intimated TO
the directors that the government has
not considered it its duty to advise the
directors in the present situation.
A dispatch from Gweio, dated May Z,
says that two Cape boys" have arrived
there from Belingwe, and they report
that 40 white persons have been COM
PEELED to stop there through the loss OF
their cattle. The messengers report that
these men are holding their own against
the enemy The boys" had narrow es-
capes from being shot.
Cecil Rhodes, who has been delayed
there with his column, on the way from
Salisbury TO the relief of Buluwayo, has
made an address to the people of Gwelo,
In which he said they should lose no time
fr roughly thrashlng the rebels, and Civ
ing them an everlasting lesson. I'VE will
attack the enemy massed at Mavin,"
Rhodes said, within a day or two, and
will then proceed TO Buluwayo with the
smallest possible delay" Rhodes in
tends, he said. TO remain in Rhodesia
nth the rebellion is crushed.
) The advance of the imperial troops be-
yond Mafeking has been cancelled .on
Earl Gray's statement that the back of
the rebellion has been broken and that
their assistance was not required at
Buluwayo. Earl Gray also requests
Governor Robinson not TO increase the
difficulties involved In forwarding sup
plies by sending ary more troops.
A Pretoria dispatch to The Telegraph
says: John II. Hammond's wife had
long and touching interview with Presi-
dent Kruger last night, at which she
pleaded the cause OF her husband and
the other prisoners. President Kruger
promised To consider everything, and
he said he hoped that the matter would
be settled by the end of the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
No Cause 10 Cnmnlnin.

Buenos Ayrcs, May S.-The congress
OF Argentina opened yesterday. Presi-
dent Uriburu's message referred to the
settlement OF the boundary dispute with
Chill which has SO long been a source
of irritation between. the governments,
and the settlement of which causes
great satisfaction in both countries. The
president points out that during 1896
the exports from Argentina exceeded
the imports By s2500l,000. Abiding to
tho improving condition Of the couR-
try. he said that the government already
possessed, Ia Europe, enough funds to
pay 81 armament contracts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
voEED 40 INVESTIGATES.
sepators wiii Look Into the Bond Issue.
Picker Blocks Legislation.


Washington, May S-By the decisive
vote OF IL TO 6, the senate yesterday in
augurated an invc st!sation. to be con-
ductci by TIE renata committee on
finance, iro the facts and circumstances
connected with tle sale OF United States
bonds by tie cccre:ory OF the treasury
during The lat three years. The Elk
adverse vote were cast by Senators
Caffcry Ua.). TaulEer (w Na) Cray
ODel). I'LL CS -, Mitchell (Wis) and
Palmer qlls), cll pcmocrcts
The Gcb1ic was animated. and ut times
sensational. throughout TIE early hours
o. the cay. ar rala,r's opposition 90
the. resolution aud h!e reference 90 snap
conventioas" brought on n heated coli
loquy with Mr. Vest ard nfr Cockrell
The forler arralgned the president and
the administration FOR i1Cuer Gins pub
Tic opinion Spd political conventions
against silver and specified conventions
IN Michigan and Nebraska h.r Hlll
rlosod tho q bate. The rert OF the day
was riycn n The river ard harbor bill,
ionoidcrnblo r~of.oss being made.
The net r-tIlt 90 the az hours session
u the house was the passage II bin O.
amend tho act creating the court OF
appeals. 90 as 60 sllow appeals from tho
suprcme courts of the territories TO thc
,Jgrt OF appeals.
Nr ricl,,r tKep.. 8. D. attempted O.
secure his revenge for the defeat be SUI
fored Wednesday night when the hous
refused ~ rema'- IN session & nass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
Digna's Forces Farlng Badly.

Sualdn. May s.-The dervishes have
arrived at Adarama, in a dismayed con-
dition. The families Of Osman Digna
and the other leaders have fled TO El
Damir on the Nile. II is reported that
a000 dervishes have been ordered 10 re-
enforce Dongola.