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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

The Augusta House, the old and we'll
known hostelry of Names capital city,
closed its doors to public business at mid
night Sept. 30th. for the first time since it
was built A. W Thayer the proprietor,
owns the furniture and will remove it.
Ii lie walls of the old house could speak
they could tell some strange stories, in
Guiding many political secrets that other
wise will no doubt remain secrets. The
house has been the scene of much gaiety
as we'll political headquarters for more
%han half century.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07
Cures

Prove the merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla - posi-
tive, perfect, permanent Cures
Cures of scrofula in severeSt forms. like
goltre, sweed neck, running sores, hip
disease. sores in the eyes
Cures of Salt Rheum. with its intense itching
and burning, scald head letter, etc.
Cures of Boils. Pimples and all other erup-
tons due to impure blood.
Cures of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
good stomach tonic was needed.
Cures of rheumatism, where patients were I'M
able to work or walk for weeks.
Cures of Catarrh by expelling the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
Cures of Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood.
Cures of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book of cures by
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

OF the recent Democratic State conven-
titu n Massachusetts, the Boston Travel
len says: ''Turgod Of all those influences
Nlitl wee handieapping the advance of
Dem' cracy, the new convention with all
its ~quabbles and differences stands out as
Tie inst honest one i'll generation" The
context If the article indicates that this
is intended as y commitment
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

Frank Morey, II years old, was drowned
at Castne Friday while out cunning The
accident took place about one o'clock and
later his boat and sail were found drifting
along the shore. He was son of Sylvester
Morcy ard eight years ago he had brother
drowned net over mile from where lie met
his death.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

The close time is off on sportsmen-or
rather deel-and the first victim was
Louis Fottier of Stratton. He was shot
aud instantly killed by Theodore Good
rich, who mistook him for deer
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

The Massachusetts, Democrats have de-
the ratio of 16 to /; and the ratio of their
vote to the Republican vote will be as l to
16
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

Mr.. Robert Halves, one of the oldest, and
most esteemed residents of Troy, died at the
home of his son, T. W. Halves. October 1st.
aged 81 years and Q months. Mr.. HAYES
was born in New Hampshire, but came to
Troy in early life, W nere he has since resided
He was one of large family of children,
four of whom are still living-Wilham
HAYES of Norwich, Conn. George of Au-
gusta; Mrs. Belle Phillips of Weld and Mrs
sons, and one daughter-Mrs. Lizzie Smith
of Troy; Charles, George, Walter and
Everett of Massachusetts,; Fred of New York
city and Timothy of Troy, with whom he
made his home. MIR. HAYES was beloved by
all who knew him, and it has been truly
said, that "He had not an enemy in the
world" Always genial, and cheerful, he
was welcomed into the society of young and
old alike. He was representative type of
the true Christian gentleman. He had been
in failing health for some months, and al
though not a great sufferer, he knew that
the end of life was at hand. He had no fear
of the King of Terrors. but rather welcomed
him as the Prince of Peace. His influenc
in the home. in the community, and in every
place where his presence was known, will
be sadly missed. A good man has fallen !;
but at evening time all was light. The
funeral was from his late home, Rev. E. S.
Burrill officiating. The floral tributes were
many and beautiful. A large gathering of
friends and relatives were present, and all
his children except Fred, (who is detec-
tive in New York, and who was in the West,
were privileged to be present at the last
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

"Now they are substituting women for
men in the brass factories, says an ex-
change. This is simpA natural devel-
Opment of the ''new woman
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07
Supreme Judicial Court.
CHIEF JUSTICE PETERS pREs1n1s,

CHIEF JUSTICE PETERS PRESIDING.
The September term of Supreme Judicial
Court adjourned Friday noon, after a term
OF ten days. There were Jury trials in four
civil cases and one criminal case. Eight
divorces We're decreed. The Grand Jury
found Is indictments. Liquor fines and
costs We're paid in II cases to the amount of
Sl695. Two prisoners were sentenced to
State prison, one for years for burning a
building, and one for years for cheating
by false pretenses. One candidate was adj
mitted to the bar
Following are the matters disposed of the
last two days of the term:
VIM A. Bragg. collector, VS.. VIM. G. Mar
shall, action for taxes on real estate in Lin
co.nville: defaulted for 500 50, and costs
Sarah E. Frye vs.. Mary A. Cram, action
of trover for hay; defaulted by agreement
for S24
Howard F, Mason, collector, vs.. Joanna
Brewster; action on taxes on real estate in
Belfast; entered neither party.
Tryphosa E. Erskine ct ais, vs.. Frederick
A. knowlton; action to recover for malicious
prosecution in previous case; non suited.
James 7. Pottle in equity vs.. The Dana
Sarsaparila Co.; bill in equity on work.
mans lien on building of the defendant
company for labor performed. Decree for
plaintiff for 1925 and costs, the building to
be sold to satisfy the decree and costs.
Benz w. Downs, appellant from decree of
the Court of Insolvency, by which dis
charge was denied to the appellant; decree
below affirmed.
Chandler R. Merrill, appellant from the
decree of the County Commissioners, vs..
Winterport Water Co. Action on an award
for land taken in constructing water works.
At the April term, w. 2. Thompson, R. F.
Dunton and d. B. Southworth were appoint
ed commissioners they held a hearing, and
awarded damages for the appellant for $3.50
with costs. The award of the County Com
missioners was for $500. Mcclellan for ap-
pellant. Bowden for defendant.
Charles A. Schiren < Co. VS.. The Belfast
Light & Power Co.; action of trover for
betting sold to the Belfast Illuminating Co.
The case was heard before the Chief Justice
who gave the plaintiff leave to amend his
writ. Knowton for plaintiff. Dunton for
defendant.
Howard F. Mason, collector, vs. Hannah
Gilmore; Mary E. Shute, James A. Curtis,
Geo. G. Wells, Sarah d. McCarty and Wal
ter 81. Richards actions on taxes on real
estate in Belfast; judgments against the de-
PENDANTS and property taxed.
Lydia NJ. Larrabee vs.. Inhabitants of Bel
fast; action 10 recover for property destroy
ed III a political bonfire: continued.
Lorenzo d. Jones, Jr., of Brooks was ad-
mitted to practice law in the Courts of this
State.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

Lily Langtry is to marry Prince Esterha
zey. The Prince will please accept our
cond olences.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

The late MIS- Oliphant was informed
fourteen months before her death that
she Was suffering from fatal malady
Net Size wrote steadily on almost to the
last lay OF heI life.
AID Why not? That would seem to be
the only coluse for such a woman to pur-
she, and Nc doubt she lived longer than
mad Size laid down her pen when she re-
eeived the dread verdict
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07
CRIMINAL DOCKET.

AT previous terms a large number of liq-
uor cases We're sent to the Law Court on eX-
ceptlons or demurrer, and We're reported
back in June with Judgment for the State.
The following defendants in these cases
We're sentenced to a fine of SlO0 and costs.
SO, l.. l.. Gentner ? cases, Edward A.
Jones, Thomas Haugh, r. II. Moody, NJ. r.
knowlton, > cases, Joseph A Gilmore,
Clarence Poor, II. A. Bolan Walter B.
Twombly S. w. Freeman, A. A. Howes.
&. c. kilgore, Melvin Grant.
Geo. NJ. Miller, appellant, single sale, find
so, paid.
Henry W. Colson of Stockton Springs, in
dicted for arson and for setting fire to a
building, was tried on the latter and the
former was placed on file. In the night of
the 22d of July last the buildings of Eliza
Il. Mcfarland of Stockton Springs We're
burned, the fire being set in the barn, from
whence it was communicated to the house,
then occupied as a dwelling. The Grand
Jury found two indictments, on the same
offence, the penalty for one being imprison-
ment for life and for the other imprisonment
for term of years. The court thought it
best to try the respondent on the lesser
charge. No direct evidence was introduced
that Colson was seen to set the fire, or that
he was seen near the place at the time. One
witness teStned to seeing man, who in the
darkness he thought was Colson, leaving the
fire The principal evidence against the ac-
CuSetl was bTOuDle eNlSClng between COISOn
and the owner of the buildings, and threats
made by him that he would ruin her hlls-
band. The defense tried to prove an alibi,
one witness testifying that he saw the re-
spondent that night in Bangor. The jury
after being out from 5 80 p. IN. until mid
night returned a verdict of guilty. The
Chief Justice sentenced Colson to six years
in the State prison, County Attorney Bow
den for the State. Mcclellan for the defend
ant.
Anthony W. Perry pleaded guilty to cheat
ing By false pretenses, aud afterwards eX-
planned to the Court that he was not guilty
but pleaded so because he knew he would
be convicted. He asked for the leniency of
the court. He was sentenced to two years
in State prison. His offence was i'll issuing
check on the Peoples National Bank in
his own name, when he had no deposit. He
was not represented by counsel.
Charles Drake vs.. +. G. Perkins & Co. on
trial when The Journal was printed last
week, resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff
Tor s 134 26, the amount sued for.
The following additional divorces We're
decreed:
Eugene Young Burnham, from Sadie r..
Young, Skowhegan.
Mazda l.. Nelson, Monroe, from Edward
L. Nelson, Monroe; custody of minor child
to mother.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

A literary club in Bethel has been
formed fer the purpose of studying the
State of Maine. 1t is a big subject and
one that ought to be studied more than it
is in many clubs and schools in the State.
Bangor Commercial.
Quite light The more of such clubs
the better
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07
A CARD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H Monroe desire to ex
tend thanks to their friends and neighbors for
many kindnesses extended during their late be-
reavement, also to Penobscot Engine Co. and
school friends of their son George for beautiful
floral offerings.
searsport, Oct. 6, 1S97-1w4o-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07
! God s
SarsapariIIa

To c. I. Hood & Co.. Proprietors, Lowell. Mass.
>.,, are the best after-dnner
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-10-07

News has been received of the death in
San Francisco, Sept. Goth, of Hon. Maurice
c. Blake. An obituary will be published in
the next issue of The Journal
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10

Bimetalllc Comnlssloners Hope That
Results May Come FFoA Far.
theR Negotiations.

Under the provisions Of the act Of con-
gress approved March : 1897. for the pro-
ittS ' day or Of April. iss7 Hon. Edward g.
Wolcott Of Colorado. Hon. Adlai Il. 6tev-
f Payne Of Ma s =: special en-.
voys to represent the United States. They
have been diligent In their efforts to sc
European countries in an. international
settlement OF the question, but up to this
time have not been able to secure the
agreement contemplated by their mis-
The gratifying action Of our grcat sister
republic Of France. in joining this country
ment between the principal commercial
nations OF Europe. whereby fixed and
relative value between gold and silver
% alone &c
national al enarsc,er of the problem and in
the desire Of reaching some wise and prac-
The British government has published
resume OF the steps taken Jointly by the
special ss,a ENJOYS . q the United States, with
whom our ambassador in London active
ly co-operated, in the presentation Of this
subject TO her majesty government. This
Our special ENJOYS have not made their
final report an further negotiations. be-
s O
tries. are pending and In contemplation.
They believe that doubts, which have
been raised In certain quarters respecting
the possibility OF maintaining the liability
Of the parity between the metals ana
kindred questions, may yet be Bolved ~
further negotiations.
Meanwhile II gives me satisfactiOn TO
state that the special ENJOYS have AL
ready demonstrated their ability and dt-
ness to deal with the subject. and It II to
be earnestly hoped that their lAbOrS may
result In an international agreement
wn,i H VII n Crins ano1t rec0Smnt,cm ~ Ug,n
and with suoh safeguards ~ will secure
the use Of both metals upon basis whsch
shall work NO injuries to any class OF our
| citixens.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
5 Message.
|m1Y-FFTH CONGRESS.
|tty Of Special Importance Receive
' Man, The Pacific Coast and
''' ih,I,, No Aid for Cuba
xcAGE's PLAN FOR CUR
kCRETA vrrORM APPROVED.

Dec. 6.-The full text OF
Wasnli.e McKinley's message. as read
teAdent so,ss and the senate. Is given
dow and House Of Representa-
Ives: uoe pleasure to extend greeting
n gives m'e ain congress. assembled IN
the lesion at the seat OF gove1hmen..
tgula msny of whose senators aI ssor epte
.n,styss .,I,,vs hs Service peel Their meeting
the leg iisIci,ous conditions. tustifying
under ieennrstulations and calling for
ncere cum SnS acknowledgement to q ben
w glapurovidence, which has SO stgnally
n Ics.sd and prospered Us as nations
wee s,seN and good VIII WIN ,'nhr al e
the s GO, Of genuine satisfaction 10 tne
ma feeling of fraternal regard anu
FoxlnS n.y. of all sections of our country.
lninea. a,u,nnleteness of which has too long
n as.yed realization Of the nisnesr V VrssS-
bes Of , !he r' and is ever increasing In
10 Is The public questions which now
evoi n,ornss us are lifted far above eith-
o1 set,ssanship. prejudice or former sec
~! III differences They anect every part
our G, coi diVision on ancient lines. Ques-
III. Oh ~ ~ foreign policy. Of revenue. the
nons W Of the currency. the inviolabili-
suo Of national obligations. the improve We
,s II Of the public service appeal 10 ,n Inc
ndlvluu "a whateyer party he belongs or
s'', whatever section of the country he
Bay reside. ..,o, -, this congress-
sns closed during July last. enacted
n uor legsati ton. and while us toll
ln1 sas a1ready accomplished assures US
1 i its timeliness and wisdom. To test
IL, nsrmanent value further time will be
u,n I,,da and the people who are sat
sssd with its operation and results thus
|ar are in no mind willing 10 Withhoio
u n fair trial,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10

salvador I';sd S': ana Costa Rics. shaii procssd
to San Jose. Costa Rics: a and mere ~ !s ~
i look this action for what REGARDED
r. the .a: upon an
lion BY the secretary Of state that the
Koye,no. q E = his 1Hs
q the compact concluded June %, -.
yaSoS syna sh' 5sSSS9s i soem nSss :
t1sl e. Ing h.S
csiss snS . sss snes
diet was not willing 20 accept him because
Ssos G sesysS S% s. & 81: Sc. s soy
s sia no. .'e 81 S.ssr shs Prs:ss:
m 10 pr.ssnt II his Hia Of recall.
Mr.. Godfrey Hunter has likewise been
accredited 70 the governments OF Guste-
dscessor Gustsm;als !: ro1 ms Hsr,c q
e ens mne' decline to Sscsive him. Se has
ssss snd % sws Il iarsr s nsrss
4 subject Of largo Importance 70 our
country and increasing. appreciation ON
tse Rs , the sSss Il Il h as
NicaraEuan canal. Its value 10 American
commerce IL universally admitted. Tho
commission appointed under date OF July
"a last, ITO continue the surveys and eI-
amnations authorised by the act APPROX
ed March ? 1875. In regard TO the proper
route. feasibility and cost Of constructlou
making complete plans Of the entire work
OF construction OF such canal" Is now
ture / shall take occaslon to transmit to
congress- tho report Of this compilation.
making, At the same time. such further
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10

Believes That Caba Would he Ruled
In Moderation.

But should such a step be now taken,
when 1t Is apparent that hopeful change
has supervencd In tho policy of Spain
toward Cuba? A new government has
taken ONCE In the mother country. 1t is
pledged In advance 10 the declar alton that
al the enort IN the world can not suihce
that vague promises OF reform after sub
jugation AFFORD no solution OF the insular
problem: that with a substitution of com
manders. must come a change of the past
system OF warfare for once In harmony
with a new policy which shall no longer
aim to drive the Cubans to the honorable
succumbng in misery: that reforms must
be instituted in accordance with the needs
and circumstances of the time. and that
these reforms. while designed to give full
autonomy to the colony and to create a
virtual entity and self-controlled admin.
istration. shall yet conserve ard aff1rm
the sovereignty of Spain by Just dtstri.
button Of powers and burdens upon
methods of selfish expetiiency.
The first acts Of the new government III
in these honorable paths: The policy Of
cruel rapine and determination. that Sc
Icing shocked the universal sentiment o.
humanity. has been reversed. Under thu
new military commander "a broad elem
been set on foot to relieve the horrors o
| starvation. The power OF the Spanisl
armies. 1t Is asserted. Is to be used. no
| to spread ruin and desolation. but to pro
tural pursuits and productive industries
| That past methods are futile to enforc
| a peace by subjugation, Ii freely admitted
| and that ruin without Cancellation mus
inevitably fail to win for Spain the fidelit
OF a contented dependency.
DEGREES In application to the fore
Swallowed reforms have already been pre-
mulgated. The full text OF these decree
has not been received. but a. furnished
a telegraphic summary from our minister
are:
All civil and electoral rights OF penr
! sular SpaniaTds are in virtue of existin
constitutional assembly. forthwith e1
tended to colonial Spaniards. A schem
!! OF autonomy has been proclaimed by d.
cree. to become effective upon ratincatio
by the cortes. 1t creates q Cuban pa
Lament, which. with the insular cxecutiv
can consider and vote upon all subjec
, affecting local order and interests. DO
. sessing unlimited powers save As to ma
! ters q state. war eo1 the navy. -
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10
HAWAII Is TO COME IN
Every Consideration OF Dignlty and
Honor Requires Confirmation
Of the Treaty.

By . special message, dated the 18th
day Of June last ! laid before the senate
day by the pienipotentiaries Of the United
States and OF the republic OF Hawaii, hav.
Ing for its purpose the Incorporation of
the Hawaiian Islands AZ An integral part |
OF the United States and under It's SOW |
ereignty. The senate having removed the |
is still pending before that body, the sub
ject may be properly referred TO in this |
message. The necessary action OF the
isiation many details Of the eventual un-
ion. should the fact OF annexation be &C.
complshed. as I believe 1t should be.
very early period any aggressive policy
OF absorption In regard to the Hawaiian
group,a long series o OF discussions through
ed I'd the Vital interest OF the United States
in the Independent life Of the Islands and
on this country. At the same time It
event. could the entity Of Hawaiian state-
other power than the United States. I'm.
der these circnmstances the logic OF
offered but declined. should, IN the ripe;
ness Of time. come about as the natural
10 o.s ana & hs 81 Inc
free will of the Hawaiian state;
| That treaty was unanimously ratified
prssaent os she rspuSe "a" Of 1 Mava
the 10th Of September last. and only
awaits the favorable action OF the Ames
Of the United States. VIVA. the condi-
reaon TO sns United nj
the character OF the local administratio
the quality. and degree Of the elective
sion Of the federal laws to the territory or
peculiar condition thereof. the regulation
treaty has wisely reieKated to Congress.
ydxnH ana honof
the wisdom Of congress- wni see to II that
avoiding abrupt assimilation OF elements
t ese Sfshess franchise. Of eiti.ensnip. ana
having due regard to the geoEraphica
conditions. the most just provisions fol
political liberties as an integral part o
our nation. will be accorded to the Ha
waiians. No less Is due to a people who
! capacity to fuinil the obligations OF self
, governing statehood, come. OF their FREE
will: to merge their destinses In our bod!
The questions which have arisen be
' tween japan and Hawaii: BY tI, reason n. g
|, waiian.J apanese convention OF 1855 ar
. In satisfactory stage OF settlement b
: been invited to mediate and. on the othe
;, hand. has sought no Intervention In tha
e matter. further than to evince its kindl
!. est disposition toward such speedy an
y direct adjustment between the sovereig
y states in interest as shall comport wit
equity and honor. 1t Is gratifying I
. learn that the apprehensions at first di,
> played on the part of Japan. lest the ce'
IS sation Of Hawairs national life throuE
n annexation might impair privileges
r. which Japan honOrably laid claim, ha,
given place to q purpose to deal with a
l. possible Interior questions in the broade'
TX spirit OF friendl!ness.