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The Republican journal., 1896-03-19
Secret Societies.

At the special meeting of Phoenix Lodge
last Thursday evening two brothers of diff
ferent lodges met, and brief conversation
revealed the fact that within the past year
they had lived six months next-door neigh
bors. AS both worked early and late and in
different parts of the city they had never
met, although their families were quite well
acquainted.
A special meeting of Phoenix Lodge, F.
and A. Masons, was held last Thursday
evening for work in the third degree Dis
trict Deputy r. A. Packard of Northport
made an official visit to the lodge Refresh
ments We're served. Visitors were present
from the following lodges Timothy Chase
Belfast; Quantabacook, Searsmont; King
David, Linconville; Excelsior, Northport;
Pownal, Stockton Springs; Lewstown
Lewstown, Mon; Eureka, Tenants Har-
Dor, Me. Mattawamkeag Mattawamkeag, Me.
Court Waldo of the Independent Order of
Foresters was instituted at knights of Pythi-
as Hall last Friday evening with "a charter
members. Messrs. Lockett and Flagg, who
We're reported in last weeks Journal as
working here in the interests of the Order,
acted as instituting and installing officers
Following are the officers of the new Court
Court Deputy, Matthew W. WEIGH; Chief
Ranger, B. A. Roundy; Vice Chief Ranger,
Frank o. Drake; Recording Secretary, Chas.
NJ. Craig; Financial Secretary, Edward F.
Carrow; Treasurer, A. T. Condon Senior
WOodman, Frank W. Prescott. .Tunior
Woodman, Altana E. Stevens; Senior
Readle, Sears Braley Junior Beadle, Con-
stantine L. Wright; Past Chief Ranger, Ed
win E. Jones; Chaplain, Henry o. Archi-
bald; Court Physician, John c. Ham. The
meetings are to be held in Knights of Pythi-
as Hall the second and fourth Tuesdays of
each month.
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made several experiments in this direc-
ton, and that they were not successful.
The present system is open to abuses, no
doubt. With "a competent, practical
road builder as superintendent there
might be an improvement-better roads
at less cost-but it would depend alto
gether upon the man appointed. If in the
hands of ring the city might fl d itself
We are quite in accord with the Mayors
views as to the fire department and wa
ter supply. We do not think we should
be compelled to go to the expense of buy
ing steam fire engine. 1t is not needed
if our water service is what the city con-
tracted for, and it should be seen to that
the city has what it pays for. We are
glad to see a recommendation for contin-
uing the sewer system. That is matter
of the utmost Importance and the work
should not be delayed. AS to schools,
while the new law may work to the dis
advantage of some it is the law and must
be observed. We know of no instance in
which the country schoolhouse has been
''pointed to with derision." On the con-
trary, ''the little red schoolhouse'' was
never more honored than it is to- day, nor
the cause of education so much in evil
dence. We are heartily in accord with
the Mayors suggestion as to what should
be done when the Southworth legacy is
received-that "the city should at once
add a sufficient amount to build and equip
a modern schoolhouse'-and also that
there should be no large outlay in enlarg-
ing OF renovating the old houses. That
their sanitary condition should be i'm
proved at once, all will agree. 1t is not
creditable to civilized community that
the school children should be subjected to
bad ventilation. insufficient heating and
| imperfect drainage. Some other features
of the message may receive consideration
later.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

The May ors message is of unusual
length ard would have been greatly i'm
proved ly condensation. While some
might team it demagcgical, it is perhaps
as well to waive criticism for the present
md aocu tie Bangor Commercial S des-
ienatien Of the message as character
istic." Many Of the Mayors suggestions
ard lect n mel dations are worthy of con-
sideiatier and some of them merit COM
mel datit n. AS to the board of assessors,
which tie Mayor would have free from
''cutside infuences,' We think it quite
as important that they should be free
flo m ''iIs side il tluence also, and that
tLey should he men OF experience and
good judgment. And of course the Mayor
would not have board constituted espec-
tally 10 punish certain citizens and favor
certain Others. In regard to abolishing
the present system of highway surveyors,
it is recalled that Belfast in the past has
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tlcularly in this section. He practiced law
IN Augusta years ago aud later engaged in
various business enterprises. He was a
man OF marked ability in his profession, of
sterhng character and a we'll known temper
ance advocate. All can speak we'll OF him
ana none can say aught against him. ~ IS
survived by nephew at Branch Mills, a
cousin, MIS- j. E. Kingsley Of Augusta, and
other relatives in the West.
Mrs. Eimira Homer Arey died at the home
OF her son, Capt Benjamin K. Arey, 81 Will
son street, Brewer, March 12th at the age of
VI years, months and 10 days. Mrs. Arey
was woman of most estimable qualities
and her death will be greatly regretted by all
VINO knew her Prayers were held at her
nome IN wilson street last Friday at p. m,
anu the remains We're taken to BuckSport
Centre for burial Saturday morning.
Mrs Amelia Simpson died March 18th at
her residence on Hovey street, Newton,
Mass. She was born in Boston April 26,
1878, and was the widow of the late Hon.
Amos b. Simpson of Sullivan, Me-, where
| she resided until 1881 Since then she has
lived with her children at Newton. The
funeral was held from her former residence
at Sullivan Monday.
Henry c. Noyes died March 18th in Revere,
Mass, aged 70 years He was formerly OF
Portland and was in the carpet business
| there. He leaves son, Mr.. H. W. Noyes
| OF Portland, and two daughters, Mrs. A. S.
Kinds OF Portland, and Mrs. Alice F. Prime
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

Noting the departure of the President
last Thursday for the lower Potomac the
Washington, D. c., Times calls attention
to the fact that every time he has any
thing to do he goes down the river, shoots
at ducks, and then comes back and does
it. For example:
Fist it will be recalled that when Lord
Salisbury sent the President the blue en-
velope on the Venezuelan embroglio, Mr.
Cleveland went a ducking and kept the
county waiting ten days for the news
Then he came back, and said or did,
something which most people have for
gotten and to which Lord Salisbury paid
no attention except to intimate that it
was none of the Presidents business.
Then the Cuban matter became very
pressing Tie President went away again.
Premier Olney and he agreed on pro-
nunciamento. Mr.. Olney fired it off 1t
sizzled, it fizzled, and MI Cleveland re-
buked Mr.. Oiney and declared that he
didn't know whether the manifesto was
his OF not. In fact, he denied the allega-
ton and seemed tie alligator.
Tie President has returned from the
atcvt mt ntio rcd tlip ard as yet no special
message, OF suoden change of policy, has
been foltAco ming. Puhal duck-hunt-
ing Las lost its inspiration. When the
liNus flaw cut, Why not thy fishing for
suckers.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19
The Churches.

Rev. S. l.. Hanscom will preach at the
Woods schoolhouse next Sunday at go
p. NJ.
The Maine Methodists expect about two
hundred and fifty visitors at each of their
conferences in this State, which are booked
for next month. Auburn and Old Town are
to have the distinction of entertaining these
gatherings.
Another very success I'll sociable by the
Baptist church and society," under the aus
pieces of the church social committee, was
held in their vestry last Tuesday evening
Refreshments We're served and a general
good time enjoyed.
Services at the Universalist church next
Sunday will be as follows Morning wor-
ship with sermon at 045. Subject, "Chureh
Membership" Sunday school and rehears-
al of Easter service at II. Young Peoples
Meeting led by Harry French s p. M Topic,
"Walking with Christi
The Free Baptist church of Rockland
has extended an invitation to Rev. j E.
Whitmore of Cambridge, Mass, to become
their pastor. Mr. Whitmore preached at
the church last Sunday, very acceptaby.
He IS Name man, native of IslesbOro,
and brought~up in Hampden. He is about
40 years of age, and an able preacher He
has been pastor of churches at Danforth
and Bath, Me, and for some time at Cam
bridge. 1t is thought that he will accept
the call, which he has under advisement
Rockland Opinion.
There will be services at the Baptist
church next Sunday as usual, with the fol
lowing music:
Sentence "The Lord is My Shepherd
Anthem, 81 will Love Thee, All My
Treasure Macy
EVENING.
Selection, Gloria, from 18th Mass, Mozart
Solo, "Guardian Angel" Gounod
Mrs. Pitcher.
The fifth of the series on "World Help
ers" at the Unitarian church was held last
Sunday evening, on the subject of ''Anti-
Slavery" The papers We're of interest and
literary merit, and We're as follows GA bra
ham Lincoln by Hugh ID. Mcclellan;
civilian Lloyd Garrison" by Mrs. A. |.
Brown, read by Miss Adele Mcdonald
John Brown by Miss Louise Hazeitne.
Whittier poem, "Brown of Ossawatomie,"
read by Miss Lu Littletied
Secretary E. M. Cousins of the Maine Con-
gregatonalist Society has completed the
collection Of the statistics for 1895 and finds
net gain of three churches five new
churches having been added and two Or
CARNATIONS dropped, making total of 242,
exclusive of the five home missionary
churches which belong to the Maine confer
ences. The additions to memberships have
utS on Nt,I
movals by death were 800, by letter 366, by
discipline or revision 307 total 1868 leaving
net gain of 800, which is reduced to an
actual gain of 314 The benevolences
amount to ST. ,436, considerably less than the
unusual figures of last year but about the
average of recent years. The Sunday schools
show falling off from the marked gam of
1900 last year. The c. e. societies report
1856 in number with 9,7S7 in members, gain
of eight societies and about 800 members
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

The Democratic Anglomaniac press
went into ecstacies over the British Blue
look On Venezuela, accepting it as a final
settlement of the question, and as giving
t. England all that she has claimed of
Y oneznelan territory, Bat this presenta-
ton is, of course, purely eN parte. If the
English case is really as strong as repre-
st nted by the clever special pleading in
tins Blue book, it is difficult to under
stand the reluctance on the part of Eng
/, nd to submit it to an impartial tribunal
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

NJ. G. Dlworth of Belfast has been in the
printing business for - years, with the ex-
ceptlon OF three years that he devoted to
army 81 Nv ee during the war, 1t is a matter
OF regret that failing health has just compell-
ed Mr.. Dilworth to resign his position on
the Aroostook Pioneer and return home
Bangor Daily News.
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Only Seventy Miles Away.

Cuba is only seventy miles from our
shores, but, all the same, the action of Con-
parture from our traditional policy of not in
terfering in European affairs. If denounc-
ing the atrocities of Weyler is an otfense, it
leans long way to virtues side. [St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

by way OF Washington and Bangor
comes TIE announcement that DR., &. c..
r gone Of Belfast will 90 before the
I,n4ocratic Congressional convention as a
er4didate for Congress from this district
!as, GeSl lite the absurd claims put forth
Is To o5eIccming the large Republican
Haiolity would he an empty honor, and
no doubt it can be had fol the asking
Tie same holds tire Of the Democratic
b-Jtluatolial nomination, to which May
i Haas d aspirts. Tie nominations may,
-oHc}cl, be worth their cost for advertis-
Ing lmtoses, ard that is probably the
Object il view.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

An incident of the ''reform' conven-
ton at Pittsburg, Pa, was a TRADE
against the churches and the press. That,
and tie participation of Coxey in the
meetings, sizes up the gathering.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

The Women's Press Club honors itself
in IGNORING Harriet Prescott Spofford to-
day. There are few women conspicuous
in literature who are more gracious and
winning than she. Boston Herald March
18th.
Mrs. Spotford is a Maine woman-a ma
tive of Calais.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

Seals are abundant on the Newfound-
land coast. They are not the kind that
furnish seal skin jackets, but they will
supply the needy Observation-Disclosures W it'll
jackets, and something to put under them
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19
Inhuman Treatment

The Rockland C-G. says that the Lewis
ton Journal is generally read by the prison
ers at Thomaston.
Their punishment is harder than we be.
lieved. bath Independent.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

The Ohio Republicans have declared for
protection, prosperity and an honest dol
lar That is good platform.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

If strength is what you want, you should
study what causes your weakness.
1t is practically lack of food.
But you eat three meals day, and all you
can eat at time.
Yes, but do you digest it?
Food undigested, is not food. 1t is not
nourishment.
1t doesn't create strength.
To digest your food take Shaker Digestive
Cordial at meals. After while you will de
gest your food without it. Then you will
get well, and strong and healthy.
Shakers Digestive Cordial cures indig, s.
ton and all its symptoms, such as nause" I,
headache, quotations, pain in the stomach,
giddiness, loss of appetite, etc. 1t makes
your food nourish you, and makes you strong
and fat and hearty.
Druggists sell it. Trial bottle 10 cents.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19
Obituary.

Deacon Newell Mansfield died at his home
No -, Franklin street, Monday morning.
March 10th, after severe illness of four
weeks duration. He was native II Cam
den, where he was born Nov. -, 1912. He
learned the blacksmths trade, carried on
the business in Camden and Linaoinvilie a
few years, and came to Belfast in 1910. In
1877 he formed partnership with Charles
Treadwell, and under tie firm name of
Treadwell & Mansfield carried on the manu-
facture of carriages in the shops on Beaver
street. About twenty years later Mr.. Mans
field bought his partners interest, and final
ly closed out the business in 1869, to enter
the grocery business with his son, A. P.
Mansfield, in the new store at the foot of
Main street. He continued in this until
1878, when he retired from business. He
was interested in shipping and was large
owner in deep water vessels and in the local
coasting fleet. He was for many years a
prominent member of the Congregationalst
Church, and at the time of his death was one
of its deacons. Always steadfast and out
spoken for his religious and political beliefs,
firm and enterrrising in business, Mr.. Mans
field was one whose influence was felt IN
whatever circle he moved. He leaves wife,
one son, A. P. Mansfield of Belfast, and one
daughter, Mrs. j. P. Nutting of Washington,
D. c.; also two sisters, Mrs. R. G. Howe and
Miss II. A. Mansfield, both of Camden. The
funeral will be held this, Thursday, after
noon at 2 O'Clock.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

At the Probate Office al Belfast, within and ,
the County of Waldo, on this eighteenth da'
March, A ID 1896
A certain instrument, purportiug to be the '-
"A will and testament of WILLIAM Hoo I
late of Belfast in said County of Waldo, decel@yd
having been presented for probate.
ordered, That notice he given to all person
interested by causing copy Of this order ~
be published three weeks successfully i'm Mo
Republican journal, printed at Belfast, that tlt
may appear at a Probate Court, to be held ID
Belfast, within and for said County, on the SID
ond Tuesday of April next, at ten of the r|H.
before noon, and show cause, if any they h1't
why the same should not be proved, approve
and allowed
GEO. L. JOHNSON, judge
true copy. Attest
JERE'H ID. PARKER, RegiSttf
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The Economy of Free School Books.

The average cost per pupil for books,
drawing materials, and stationery used in
the Boston public schools last year was 81
cents. 1t used to be a great deal more than
that when pupils bought their own supplies.
Boston Globe. ..s.. t~s,. A..
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old homestead at Branch Mills. China, of
general debility, after long period of fail
ing health. The funeral took place from
the church, Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Gree
ley was we'll known throughout Maine, par
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

William Holt died last Saturday at his
home at the corner of High and Green
streets, at the age of fourscore years. He
Was son of the late Richard Holt and was
born in Belfast, Dec. -, 1915. He learned
the calkers trade, at which he worked until
about 90 years of age, when he retired from
active labor. He was twice married, his
first wife being the mother by a former mar
riage of Capt. David H. Libby Of this city.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Harriet Bray,
and one son, Samuel B. Holt both of this
city. Mr.. Holt was a very prudent and
economical in all things, and careful in bus
mess transactions and Investments He was
very fond of children, and the little ones of
his neighborhood will greatly miss his
cheerfully greeting and many friendly
deeds. The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon. Rev. G. H. Wells otficiated, and there
was large attendance The floral offerings
We're handsome and included large pillows
marked Father and "Grandfather." and
several pretty offerings from children and
young people of the neighborhood who had
learned to love "Grandpa Holt
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

Pittstield had quite a circus at her town
meeting. The Advertiser says III its report :
j. G. Conner rose in his place and made
the accusations, that surprised his fellow
toWnsmen, violated all established rules of
courtesy, and were afterward repudiated by
the town. There have been pickings and
Steallngs all along the lire" exclaimed Mr..
Conner. Turn out all the Old town officers
and elect an entire set of honest officials, -
was his concluding advice. Sorrowful to
relate, the town did just the opposite.
Or mel Murray, member of the water
Wor ks construction committee and superin-
tendent of the system, replied, explaining
Several times he was politely invited by Mr.
Conner to sit down
Then Mr.. Common made another speech
repeating his charges of theft and knavery
at length and in detail.
The Plttstield Advertiser prints portraits
of the town officers under the heading of
Pittsheld's Rogues Gallery, 1886" Two
Waldo county men figure in the gallerv-E.
M. Dollotf, second seectman, and Oramel
Murray, Water Commissioner and Superin-
tendent of Water Works. The town clerk
is e. B. Haskell, editor of the ADVERTISER
That paper says:
We present herewith portraits of the lead
ing officers of the town of Pttstield for the
past year, especially those charged by Mr.
Connor with theft and acknowledgement
The portrait of D. VI. Parks, big man, but
one of the little pilferers, we had hoped to
print, but ii nd TIL we cannot in this edition
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

IN an editorial notice of the recent re-
union Of the Sons and Daughters OF
Maine at the National Capital, the Wash
ingtcn, D. C., Evening Star said:
While the people Of the various States
If the Union have in the history of their
respective States much over which they
love 10 tXult, nene has a heritage which
ootianks that which was the subject of
proper &C nglatulation in the assembly of
Maine folks who are temporarily or per-
mantntly residents of the national capital.
The Increasing number of these organi-
cations all over the country attests that
Maine people are everywhere present, and
that whatever their surroundings they
retain their love for their native State.
This spirit finds due appreciation here,
and should prove a stimulus to Maine
people at home and abroad to cherish the
brilliant past and make glorious the fu-
ture OF tie dear old Pine Tree State.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19
Sons and Daughters of Maine.

SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, Mass, March IL
tiers of Maine was held in Masonic hall to-
night About 175 ventured out into the
storm to take part in the festivities. The
hall was prettily decorated with pine
trees and potted plants. Every native OF
the State present wore a sprig of pine and
pinks.
| The reception committee was composed of
Mr. and Mrs Thomas C. Porter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Adams, Rev. and Mrs. E. G.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Hilton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sumner Pooler, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
L. Fales, DR.. and Mrs. 0. w. Collins, Mr.
and Mrs N. N. Dennison Mr.. and Mrs. B.
t. Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs Harry G. Rice,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. o. Staples, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Washburn.
Lieut.. James w. Jones, DR.. o. w Collins
| and John III. Parsons made up the commit
tee on entertainment.
At the banquet was served, an orchestra
rendering selections. AT the close o. O.
Davis, president of the association, raped
for order and welcomed the guests DR.. O.
W. Collins responded to the first sentiment.
The School Teachers from Maine" Rev.
f. G. Smith spoke on the "Clergy," Walter
Adams on "The Statesman of Maine" Rev.
+. E. Enrich on "Women of the Pine Tree
State, James w. Jones on the "Maine
Business Man." and Thomas c. Porter on
the "Pluck of the Maine People,
Miss Dennis of Worcester read an inter
esting paper on the Women of Maine, both
young and old, which was replete with
bright thoughts At the conclusion of the
addresses the company was entertained
with choice musical and literary program.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

The Mckinley boom is waning. 'Rah
for Reed.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

Ii tie people of this State do not have
d pretty clever idea OF what constitutes
libel and what doesn't constitute it the
fault ism attributable to Maine Judges
i heir opinions respecting the law of libel
are tie reverse If ambiguous, and should
leave 30 room for doubt that the news
aper is strictly within it's province in
cliticising matter of public importance
and freely SO long as the criticism is made
honestly and without malice. kennebec
Journal
1t too oftt II happens that those who are
clothed IN "a little brief authority'' think
themselves the masters and not the ser
wants of the people, and beyond honest
criticism. 1t is well that they should
1ealn Otherwise The newspapers can dc
no better sely.ce to the public than by
exposing ficial wrong doing, and the
courts very properly sustain them in the
performance Of this duty.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

Frank W. Berry, formerly of Belfast, died
at the home of his brother Fulton in Fresno,
Cal, March 18th, aged about "A years. He
was son of the late Col. Watson Berry, one
OF the old-time prominent business men of
Belfast. For short time prior to the war
he was in company in the grocery business
with the late Col. Thomas II. Marshall He
afterwards went to Boston, where he en-
gagged in the commission and brokerage
business. He was a lover of fine horses.
and was actively connected with the racing
and track interests. For few years past
he has lived with his brother Fulton in
Fresno. He was married three times His
first wife was daughter of the late Thomas
Marshall, his second the widow of Benjamin
Brown, and his third Mrs. Belt of New York.
He leaves one son, Charles M. Berry He
was made Mason in Phoenix Lodge in early
life.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-19

Mrs. Nelson Mullen died very suddenly at
her home in North Haven Tuesday night,
March 10th, presumably of heart disease,
aged IS years, 6 months and days. Except
her husband, she leaves no very near rela-
tives. For many years Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen
have entertained summer boarders and the
travelling public. She was thus we'll and
widely known. She was woman of more
than common mental powers and intelli-
gence, engaging manners, kindness of heart
and moral worth. At North Haven she was
greatly beloved and in her untimely death
that community has suffered very great
loss. Mr.. Mullen, long one of the leading
merchants at the Thoroughfare, and a highly
of all his many friends in his sad bereave-
ment.