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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22
Meeting of The CkiIdren's Aid Society

IhCSlli2 vi lG AhllUlSn , Alu oUlIEtt
The fourth annual meeting of the Chill
dren's Aid Society of Maine was held at the
Girls Home Northport Avenue, Belfast,
Tuesday, April Goth Mrs. E. A d. Bur
rington, the president in her annual adj
dress said that The Home was now we'll
known charity of the State and its oppor-
tunities for good work rapidly developing.
She referred to the loss the society had sus-
tanned in the death of Hon. Seth L. Millken
who had ever been a strong and helpful
friend to the Home. AT the close of her add
dress a vote of thanks was extended to Mrs
burlington for the untiring efforts she had
given in every department of the work dur
ing the year.
The report Of the treasurer, Mr.. A. G
Sibley, showed an expenditure of 1892 80
for the year with balance of S164Sl in the
treasury. Twenty children have been
cared for in the Home since it was opened
Mrs Florence c. Porter, the Field Secre-
tary, reported that less work had been done
in her department than in the previous year
because the existence Of the Home was now
very we'll known. Plans We're being made
however, for presentation of the cause in
several places in the near future.
Mr.. A. c. Sibley chairman of the little
aper called The Girls Home, quarterly
publication established year ago, reported
3oS paving subscribers with total receipts of
$50 80 and SCI expenses
The next business in order was the elee.
ton of officers for the ensuing year. On
motion of Hon. W. r. Swan, Mrs E. A
u burlington was unanimously reelected
as president by reclamation. The other
otficers-Dr. D. G. Brooks. WIN. b Swan
Hon. J. w. Symonds Rev. Geo s. Mills and
Mrs. Matilda Bureigh as vice presidents
Mrs. " J. Gammans, Recording Sec'y.; Mr.
a. c. Sibley, treasurer; Mrs. Florence u
Porter Field Secretary, and Mrs. Georgia
S. Porter, Corresponding Sec'y. We're also
reelected.
Of the board of Managers tweuty-ona III
number the term of office of seven expired
by limitation, aud the following persons
We're elected 70 serve until 1900 Mrs. G. A.
Pl!sbury, Mrs. A. @. Sibley, Miss Mary
Wood; Mrs. J. G. Nickels, Mrs H. p
Thompson, Mrs. Florence q Porter, Mrs.
F. H. Beale The other members Of
the board OF managers are Mrs
n. Fessenden, Fit. Fairtield Mrs. G. NJ
DEMO, Bangor; Mrs. j. A. Clark, Caribou
Mrs. A. |. Brown, Belfast Mrs. Sarah Craw-
ford. Belfast; Mrs George Blodgett, Bucks
port Mrs. Matilda Burleigh, whose terms
expire in 1898; Mrs. NJ. J. Gammans, Bel
fast; Mrs. A. A, Howes, Belfast Mrs A G.
Paul, Fit. Fairfield Mrs. Sarah F. Hamilton,
Saco; Mrs. Anna F. Osborn, Pittstield: Mrs
Byron Stevens, Brunswick: Mrs, G. q.
Winslow, Belfast; whose terms expire in
1899
The legislative committee reported an ap-
preparation of 81 800 from the State towards
the current expenses of the Home for the
next two years and $500 for repairs.
The affairs at the Home were found Ivy the
managers to be in very satisfactory condi-
ton. After referring all unfinished bust
ness to the executive committee the meeting
al iournpI
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

Read our North Dakota correspondent S
letter and you will never again complain
of the severity OF Maine winter. Just
think of having snow SO deep that you can
only enter your barn through the roof!
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

There is no mistake about the adver-
tising that certain litha water is getting
in Boston these days.
Yes, and an interesting fact in this con-
nection is that the water contains not even
a trace of lithia!
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

1hirty-seven herds of cattle in Foxcroft
and vicinity have been examined recently
fo1 tuberculosis and not a single case has
been discovered
We believe this tuberculosis scare has
had little OF no foundation, other than a
desire to get money out of the State or
the farmers, or both.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

1t is reported that "a tidal wave of
temperance reform is sweeping over Ma
chias and East Machias.' A cold water
movement, as it WERE
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

The dogs of war have been let loose in
nfope. Greece and Turkey have en-
!. aged i'll hostilities on the Macedonian
boIdeg, with no decided advantage as yet
10 eitbeI side. Here as elsewhere among
civilized people sympathies are with
Gieece-''the under dog
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

Michael Fell1er died March 31st at the res
idence of his son in Searsport at the age of
"A years and 10 months. Mr. Felker was
born in Embden, Maine, and in 1913 moved
to Searsport, where he was employed for
many years as a ship-carpenter His wife,
Jane H. Felker, died March 18th, just IS
days before her husband Mrs. Felker's age
was - years and months. Mr.. and Mrs,
Feiker We're active Christians and We're al
ways interested in church work. Their son
Herbert took good care of them in their de-
clinng years. They also leave another son,
James The funerals were attended by Rev.
M. Andrews.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

Mrs. Mary A. Kimball died April 10th at
her home in Patten. Five years ago she fell
and broke her hip and since that time she
has been an invalid and nearly helpless.
The immediate cause of her death was a
cold which developed into pneumonia. Mrs.
Kimball was very patient through all her
years of suffering, never complaining. She
had been Christian from her youth and a
member of the Methodist church and was a
most exemplary woman. Her age would
have have been 80 May 4th. Her maiden
name was Mary A. Bracket, Of Hermon,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22
Bicycles
FOR SALE.

w yE wish to call attention Of the cycling
w. public to our line of bicycles and
sundries. We handle this year, as
before. the REMINGTON - a leader,
bicycle in many respects the best in the
market The demand for a lower priced
wheel has induced us to put in line, not of
cheap wheels, but of good, reliable bicycles
at moderate prices.
This line includes the FOREST CITY
for $4,000, and the FALMOUTH for
$4,000. In style, finish, ease of propulsion
and fittings these wheels are not excelled by
any sold this season.
Options are furnished on tires either Vim
or Morgan & Wright; enamel, maroon or
black; saddles, Sayer hygienic or Duplex
pedals, rat trap or rubber.
These wheels are covered by broad guar
antee and we can say with the maker, that
"better value in bicycles has not been offer
ed" comparison will verify this state
ment w" Discount for cash,
GEO. R. POOR, 'ewe'er'
PHOENIX ROW, BELFAST.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

Thomas Greeley Of Chelsea, Mass, died at
Dedham April 9th, at the age of II years.
He was a native of Belfast a son of William
Greeley who built the residence later known
as the "Pane house" on Waldo avenue. In
early life he was clerk for the late Daniel
Haraden, and afterwards went to Chelsea
and engaged in the grocery business, which
he followed through life. He married Miss
Mary Burrill, a sister of the late VIM. Fl.
Burrill, Esq Two daughters, Mary and
Alice, and one son, Rufus F. Greeley, sur
vive him
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

EAST THoRNDIKE. Donald Chase of Unity
was in town Saturday looking after veal
calves. $. .. Mr., and Mrs. stephen Files We're
in Bangor several days last week. n, A..
Litteteld attended the Pomona Grange at
Swanvllle Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Putnam, who have been stopping in town
during the winter, have gone to Bar Harbor.
HI L. Wing is quite sick with Ia grippe.
49,. Mrs Lincoln Ward spent Wednesday in
Belfast. George Cilley and Barney Hig-
gins are in Montville packing apples.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

George A. Innes died at his home in Sears
port April 18th, after an illness of four years.
He was born in the Parish OF Old Deer,
Aberdeenshire, Scotland, May q, 1885. He
came to America in 1872 and had been a cit-
zen of Searsport for over twenty years. He
was stone cutter by trade and a member of
their Union, having worked at the business
in many places. Mr.. lines was a member
of an Episcopal church in Scotland and was
an upright, honorable man and had the re-
spect of all who knew him. He left a wife
and four sons George, William, John and
Alex. d. The only daughter, Jessie Ann,
died recently. He is survived by sister,
Mrs Geo. Sutherland Of Crookshank Brae,
Scotland. The funeral services were held
Monday aftern Don, Rev. j. E. Adams of
Bangor officiating.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

sister of the late George Brack EFT, she being
the last member of her family She was
united in marriage to Samuel Kimball of
Durham about 60 years ago. In 1910 they
moved from Burnham to Stacyville, where
they lived for few months when they
moved to Mt Chase, where they lived about
80 years. From there they went to Patten
where they have lived some a years.
They had family of nine children. She
leaves husband to whom she was an etfic-
eut helpmeet, and five children-Samuel
Kimhall, Ambrose j. Kimball and Elbridge
Kimball, Mrs. Cynthia Towns and Mrs.
Rose Anderson--who have the kind sympa-
thy of large circle of friends.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

John W. swazey, prominent citizen of
Bucksport, died April 14th of general debil-
ity after long decline. John West Swazey
was the second son of Col. John and Sarah
Buck SwaZey and was born at the family
homestead on Franklin street, where he
breathed his last, in October, 1919, nearly rs
years ago. His life was an active one, he
being a member of the firm of Sewell B.
Swazey 4 Co, extensively engaged in ship
building and lum bering in which he was sue
cessfu through good business methods and
judgment. Later, he with his only son, AL
bert c., under the firm name Of J. w. and
A. g. SwaZey, conducted a general lumber
ing business, owning and operating upon
several large tracts of land in Bucksport,
Orland, Dedham and Ellsworth, and control-
ing mill privileges in Orland His wife,
Elizabeth Cunningham of Belfast, died a
little over year ago His son, Albert G.
Swazey, survives, as do two brothers of the
deceased Alfred and Edward both we'll
known citizens of Bucksport.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-22

A really palatable Castor Oil can now be
had under the name of LaxOl.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

In Austria a law has just been passed
making IL n punishable offense for
parents 20 take young children into
bed with them. This arbitrary Interior
cnce with 1.-THE liberty of the subject"
has been rendered necessary by tho
large number OF deaths OF infants
through being OVERLAND, the annual
average having been for some time
past as much as 1000. In England,
where no such law as yet prevails, the
average is still larger, possibly in con-
sequence of the extensive insurance of
one kind and another on infant life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19
WISDOM OF IHg PRESIDENT.
A chief Executive Upon whom the
People Rely.

/ fE0NlG hffts
1t is said in Washington that Presi-
dent Mckinley Is convinced that the
effort which is being made to embroil
this country with Spain has for it's pur-
pose the elevation of the silver ques-
| ton.
The prospect of war would unques-
tionably be followed by depletion Of
tendant on placing the country on a
war footing would soon take the cash
balance out of the treasury. Then, Of
course, an appeal would be made to
congress for emergency funds, and with
senate controlled by the silver ele-
ment il is not difficult to imagine what
would follow. The silverites would
command the situation. and. as they
place silver above everything else, the
white metal would come to the front
and have its innings at last.
The silver crowd is composed of men
singularly fertile in expedient. They
have made many attempts TO project
their theories and commit the country
20 their policy. Everything else fail
ing, they are not averse to plunging
the country into war. This seems TO be
monstrous proposition. but as we
know they were not averse TO inviting
universal bankruptcy in order TO adj
vance silver. IL is obvious that they
would not hesitate to bring on a for
cign war IL such proceeding would help
their cause.
Fortunately for the people they have
president in the white house and
speaker of the house of representa-
tives sagacious enough TO comprehend
the schemes of the desperate conspira-
tors who are bent on turning this coun-
try over on n silver basis. President
Mckinley and Speaker Reed sympa-
thize with the struggling Cubans, but
they cannot support any policy in be-
half OF the Cubans which threatens the
financial integrity Of our own land. To
do so would be rank treachery. But 1t
will not be done. The dispatches bring
the intelligence that the Morgan reso-
luton will not be taken up in the house
of representatives at present, nor are
they likely TO be considered until the
president has read the special reports
from Cuba which he will cause to have
made.
The country will not act until the
president is ready TO move, and he will
not move until every possible contin-
gcncy has been considered.
On many occasions Mr.. Mckinley has
exhibited great wisdom and discretion,
but on no other occasions have these
qualities been brought into view more
distinctly than they have in this in
stance. The country sees that the right
man is at the nations helm, and in con-
sequence the country is to be congrat-
ulated.-Albany Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

The great bulk of the American peo-
pie only need TO know that our ships i'm
the foreign trade can be protected by
the tariff again, as they were from 1889
TO 1928, when our ships carried 90 per
cent. of. our foreign commerce, 10 de-
mand that the same policy shall be pur-
sued now, when our ships carry but II
per cent. of our foreign commerce. The
latter disgraceful condition Is due TO
the fnct that protection by tariff has
been withdrawn from American ship
ping, since when the proportionate car
riage of American foreign commerce
In American ships has constantly d.
minished.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

CURrousLY enough. the United States
government has its bank note printed
on paper made by private firm, the
pulp being mixture of linen, cotton
and silk, the silk threads coming into
prominence after passing through tho
printing machine. There are some
nine kinds of Bank OF England notes.
all Of them printed on somewhat sim.
liar paper, but they are now always In
two or three colors in Scotland. French
notes are Of paper that has hair in its
pulp. the hairs coming out so strongly
when photographed as 10 render any
attempt at forgery on that line Impos
able
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19
doubts as TO the future and resume bust.
ness with energy and confidence.

doubts as TO the future and resume bust.
ness with energy and confidence.
SOUTHERN PRoTECTIONIsTs IN CON-
GRESs.
The Omaha World-Herald, Mr.. Bry-
ans organ, in it's extremity over the
agony that IS southern men in con-
gress are supporting the protective
tariff bill, charges that they are north
ern carpet baggers and do not repre-
sent southern sentiment. An examina-
ton OF their autobiography in the con-
gressional directory shows that this
statement is without foundation, as a
very large per cent. Of the IS south
erners supporting the protective tariff
bill are natives of the states which
they now represent, or, if not, are ma
tives of the south.
SILVER THEORY THAT DIDN'T PAN
OUT.
The theorists who insisted during the
last falls discussion of the silver ques-
ton that the adoption of the silver
standard would prove advantageous to
cur foreign commerce will probably be
surprised TO find that il is this very
subject which led both Japan and Peru
TO adopt the gold standard. Statements
by the officials of these two nations
show in each case that they found that
their foreign commerce was suffering
by reason Of the fluctuations In the
value of their currency. since foreigners
In accepting their coin simply classed
il as bullion, while they forced II upon
the citizens of those countries at it's
face value in payment of their exports.
This testimony as TO the real effect OF
silver standard on foreign commerce,
coming simultaneously, as IL does, from
two nations widely separated. is ex-
tremely valuable and must show 20
those who were inclined 10 accept the
foreign commerce theory Of the silver
proposition last fall that Il was an err
roneous one.
AS TO EXPORTS OF MANUFACTURES
The apologists of the Wilson law are
now seeking refuge in statement that
il has at least increased our markets
abroad for manufactured goods. 1t is
true that our sales for manufactured
goods abroad foot up larger total now
than they did before that law went
into effect. but il is also true that this
total, measured in dollars, is due TO
great extent 10 an increased price
obtained for articles sold, rather than
an increase in the quantity for which
a market was found. Illuminating oils
which brought twenty odd million dol
lars of money to American markets in
1896 more than in 1894 did so solely be-
cause of the increased price of oils, the
number of gallons exported in 1896 be-
ing actually less than in 1894. The same
is true in many other instances. The
other cause Of the increase in exporta-
tions is due to the fact that American
markets were filed with foreign manu-
features and that our own markets
found IL necessary 10 either seek
market abroad at any price or close
their establishments. In many cases
they were obliged TO sell at loss in
order TO dispose Of the stocks on hand,
for which they found no home market.
C. d. KING.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19
Mr.. BRYAN's OBJECTIONS.
Fears the Result of an international
Monetary Conference.


Mr.. w. j. Bryan and other extreme
silverites are putting in a good deal of
time just now in abusing the bimetal-
lie commission that President McKin-
ley has dispatched to Europe. This is
in curious contrast with the assertions
they are constantly making that Euro
pean nations arc willing and anxious to
join in any arrangement leading TO the
free and unlimited use of silver, but it
is on par with most of their perform.
ances.
The fact is, silverites realize pretty
thoroughly now that the appointment
of these monetary ambassadors was in
effect OF playing n game of political
diplomacy. Mr.. Mckinley was elected
upon platform pledged distinctly 10
three things: The revision of the tariff,
currency reform and the attempt TO
bring about international bimetallism.
The tariff bill is we'll under way, and
the appointment OF the commission and
the work it is doing are all that can
he done TO fulfill the third pledge.
There is little doubt that Mr.. Mckinley
has acted in good faith in This mat
ter; the character of the committee and
their well-known friendship for silver
prove that. At the same time II Is per-
fectly plain that Messrs. Wolcott, Ste
yenson and Paine can bring back only
one report. This will be that Europe
regards bimetallism not only as UNI
sound in theory, but also as imprac-
ticable even with the aid OF all nations
As all the financial experts and the
financial officers of the great govern
ments will have been interviewed. their
opinions will very nearly be accepted
as final. II the unity of nations can
not accomplish result so much TO be
desired, an individual nation certainly
cannot do more, and thus independent
bimetallism, or silver recommendation,
is out OF the question.
The commissions report is therefore
likely TO prove very severe blow 10
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." theory and
its advocates. Mr.. Bryan realizes this
and so do the inner circle OF his follow
ers. They understand perfectly well
how easy IL is 60 make general asser-
tions and how different IL is 10 prove
specific ones. There is the widest diff
erence in the world between swearing
that silver monometallism would be OF
the greatest benefit TO a country and
then proving that IL ever was beneficial
in the face of the fact that every pro-
eressive nation has now abandoned IL.
No wonder then that they denounce the
commission on which two warm friends
of independent coinage and one advo-
cate of international bimetalIism arc
serving. - Louisville Courier-Journal
(Dem.).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

ABNER MCKINLEY, the presidents
brother, has just secured control OF an
Invention which he believes is worth
millions OF dollars, and his friends
trust that his hopes may not BIO ILL.,
founded. IL is process for adulter-
ating silk with a fiber made from wood
pulp. A fabric half silk and half
fiber is difficult TO distinguish from
the genuine article, and is said 20 be
even more durable for dress goods and
Innings than pure silk.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

PORE LEo has opened the Borgia
rooms OF the vatican after spending
500, 900 on their restoration. The
whitewash has been removed from tho
freseoe and the pavements restored
TO the original designs in majolica
tiles. The decorations OF the great
hall were destroyed at the time OF the
sack of Rome by the constable OF
Bourbon and were replaced by paint
dngs by Raphael's pupils. The work
OF restoring OF the ancient glories was
accomplished In four years. as the pope
was very anxious that the repairs
should be complete before his death
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

THERE are now TIC fountains for hu-
man beings, $50 large troughs for
horses and cattle and 476 small troughs
for sheep and dogs in the streets and
suburbs OF London. During period
of "a hours the fountains have been
used by more than $500, 900 persons,
while at the troughs 10000 horses
have quenched their thirst
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

A LOT of ground at the corner Of
Fifth avenue and Forty-Fifth street.
New York, 80 feet front by 100 feet
deep. was sold few days ago for siio,-
600; that is, IS, 200 front foot, and
es2 per square foot That is the highest
price ever paid for residence property
la the United States.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

A REGULARITY among Dutch farmers
who live at n distance from n town is
TO have coffin in readiness for their
burial 1t is by no means uncommon
TO see a still sturdy old patriarch going
TO an clubhouse and gravely contem-
plating that which is To hold his body
when he shufiles off this mortal coil.
This characteristic has also appeared
In President Kruger, who's has recent
ly imported coffin, at a cost, too, Of
klOO
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

NUMBERS of experiments have been
made TO test the speed and destination
of corked bottles thrown into the sea
at various portions of the world The
most remarkable example ever heard
OF was that in which bottle travelled
5000 miles in about two years and a
half; roughly at the rate of six and n
half miles a day 1t travelled from 63
degrees south latitude and go degrees
west longitude TO Western Australia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-19

RUSSIA has method all It's own for
dealing with professional labor agita-
tors and walking delegates Sixty OF
them, who had assembled at Moscow
for tho purpose Of organ Eng huge
strike, have just been arrested, all on
che same day. and exiled TO Siberia,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is TO say,
without trial. The majority OF them
are said to have been men OF un ivcrsi.
ty education, who had, however,
worked for short time as common
mill hands with the object OF winning
the confidence OF the laboring classes