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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
PERSONAL.

A. L. Brown ana MS son Arthur went to
Augusta Monday.
Mrs. VIM. Fl. Quimby left Tuesday for
visit in Portland.
Miss Charlotte T. sibley lectured in Oak
land Tuesday evening.
Miss Esther Colson went to Boston vester-
day for an extended stay
Rev. Geo. W. Field, D. D., returned home
to Bangor last Saturday.
Miss May Jefferds went to Lewiston Mon
day to spend the winter.
Orlando Herrick of Castine called on
friends in Belfast last Saturday.
Miss Martha Hartman of Prospect Ferry
is bookkeeping for CHM & Field.
Miss Isabel CHM went to Boston yesterday
to take music lessons of Prof. Hubbard.
Russell Sanborn went to Augusta Mon
day, where he has position in Hotel North.
Mrs. E D. Ryder and Capt. John W. Ryder
went to Rockland Monday for d short visit.
Willis Briggs returned Monday to Ames-
bury, Mass, from visit to friends in Bel
fast and Brooks.
Representative W. L. Littlefeld went to
Augusta Monday to assume his duties in
the Legislature.
Henry L. Kilgore went to Mercer Monday
to visit his father who is 90 years of age and
in feeble health.
Michael Quinlan, wife, daughters and SON.
in-law left by steamer Penobscot Monday, as
Michael said, never to return
Capt. E. P. Nichols, who has been doing
business in Bucksport under his own name
changed Jan. 1st to E. P. Nichols & Co.
Hon. W. G. Marshall went to Bangor last
Friday to attend a meeting of the trustees
of the Maine State Agricultural Society.
Mr.. Daniel Lane and Capt. Charles Baker
have been seriously i'll the past week, but
both were considered as gaining yesterday.
Mrs. Albert Meade and son of Natick ),
Mass, returned home Saturday from a visit
to Mrs. H. B. Cunningham and Mrs H. D.
Clough.
Rev. j. M. Leighton returned Saturday
from visit to his brother in Biddeford,
VINO Is dangerously III. Later reports Sbate
that specialists pronounce him better
Misses Nina Poor, Annie L. Barr, Sarah
r. Fletcher and Edith A. Ellngwood left
yesterday to resume their studies at Welles-
ley college. Mrs. c. 0. Poor accompanied
her daughter and will spend week at Wei
lesley. She will then visit in Worcester,
Mass.
DR.. W. Ii. Winslow OF Pittsb Pa,
was here last week visiting his mother,
Mrs. Anna c. Winslow. Dr. Winslow las
retired from the practice of his profession,
and spent the past summer at Martha s
Vineyard. He is going South this winter.
e. 4. Thompson OF Belfast IS again in
luck. Some time aga he guessed on the
weight of doll in a store in Warren aud
the matter passed out of mind. Last week
he received notice that his guess was within
one-eight of an ounce of correct, and the
doll was sent him by express.
Albert Nj. Rich, first officer OF the steam
ship Comancile of the Clyde says in a note
to The journal "This is tie second winter
the Co,uanche has run. SO far she has
proved herself tine ship and we pride our
selves on her speed. Although we have NOT
been in company with La Grande Duehesse
We feel that we can hold her down. We
have lots of passengers from Maine, and all
enjoy themselves ON the Clyde line.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
Concerning Local Industries.

Hutchins Bros. have bought the Halloweil
granite that was in stock IN James f. Fer
maids yard.
The Cream Publishing Co. was organized
in this city Monday afternoon, with capi-
tai stock of $50,OOO; par value of shares
800. The directors R. E. Briggs, Ames-
bury, Mass, Charles Baker, j. W. Wallace,
F. A. Greer and E. F. Hanson of Belfast.
Capt. Baker is President; Mr.. Greer, Secre-
tary; and Mr. Hanson, Treasurer.
Critchett, Sibey & Co. are taking account
of stock at their shoe factory this week. On
account OF the amount of work on hand they
have not shut down the power, but close one
room at time while the stock is being taken
there.
The annual meeting of the Dalton Sarsapa-
rilla Co. was held Dec Both and the following
directors were chosen for the ensuing year ::
C. o. Poor, F. H. Welch, James Pattee, O.
S. Erskine, M. D., j. W. Wallace, G..
W. Boulter, j. B. Small, Phi. D ) Capt.
j. H. Perkins, Hon. J. o. Johnson,
Elmer Small, M. D., Hon. Isaac H.
Jackson. The directors subsequently elect
ed the following officers: President and
Manager, Elmer Small; Treasurer, o. G.
White; Secretary, Francis H. Welch. DR..
Small's office will be at his new rooms in
Hayford block. F. A. Greer will be in
charge Of the shipping and other routine
business at the laboratory. The directors
report good years bust ness, and promis-
ing outlook for the coming year.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
Go vernon Powers Council.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 5. The several executive
delegates met tonight and chose the mem
bers of Governor Powers council as follows
E. s. Marshall, York; E. D. Freeman, Port
land; R. G. Boothby, Livermore Falls: E.
Fl: Twitchell, Bath E. P. Spofford, Deer
Isle: H. W. Mayo, Hampden and V. A. Cot
fin, Harrington.
At the legislative caucuses A. R. Day and
S. L. Larrabee were named for Senate and
House presiding officers, and the other of
fees were mainly filled by those who held
the positions in the last legislature.
1t seems assured that Hon. w. T. Haines
will be the Attorney General.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
sst Circulation in City and County.
.sntcuts of To=Day's Journal,

PAGE /.
he Oranges. Governor Powers Ccun-
vi Roberts Important Law Court
lty Government. Good Citizenship
a County Business. school Statistics.
. iivial Court. Personal. Belfast in
-7liug Local Industries.
PAGE 2.
l7a6 c0ntinued).
PAGE 8.
s9e continued. Badly Frost Bit
istlcs- Papers and Periodicals.
PAGE /.
Eram Convicted. The Belfast
-.rHcr Societies. Obituary Transfers in
.T1e Churches. To the Comrades of
Me-
PAGE 5.
.- Belfast. Social Season.
PAGE 8.
- Niaaragua. Register of Deep Water
t1i Rigged Ships. Phelps on the
a-I5N..NeW ears tpoem).
PAGET.
he Week. Marine Miscellany. News
....--Cs " What Maine Editors are Saving.
spundenGe. Golden Wedding of
Mrs. Gates .Barges iii the Southern
PAGE s.
"r I0ea's.. County Correspondence.
>rf- MARKETS. Births Marriages. Deaths.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
REHABILITATION,

The recapitulation of the resources and
liabilities of the county show a very gratify-
ing increase of excess of resources over liza
b1lities. Dec. 81, 1894, the liabilities exceed
ed the resources 81, ,237.29. Dec. 81, 1895, the
resources exceeded the liabilities, SO, ,556 83,
an increase in favor of the county of 50, $780,
12. Dec. 81, 1896, the excess of resources
was $S, ,826.42, gain of $500 50 over one
year ago, or an improvement in the county
finances of $1O,O99.n in two years Follow
ing in a compilation of the reports for the
years 1894, 1895 and 1896
RESOURCES.
1894. 1895. 1896.
Unpaid county taxes. 1894 43 $965713 66
Due for wood sold.. 5000 1880 1000
Due from Police Court $500
Fees due at Clerk Of
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
News of the Oranges.

4u-e store at Brooklin has made
ant t. Robert A. Friend of Brook
use OF the assignment is said to
ec-ions.
-ier Daniel A, Wadlin OF Farmers
Se installed the officers of Equity
5st Saturday evening, assisted by
Cunningham. An excellent
.4, served.
Moody of Liberty installed the
.r ol Union Harvest Grange,
t.urviile, last Saturday evening.
sisted by A. d Ramsay. picnic
social hour followed the install
orange had very large at
saturday evening, and an inter
-an After the close of the
s- lnartette composed of Messrs
White, Mixer and Hutchins,
eetons before an open meet
.rday the officers will be in-
r-l served and a literary pro-
Age, Morrill,, has elected of
follows: NJ, D. O. Bowen
H., GtauIe Bowen; s., Geo.
a, s., Geo. Collins Chap,
.4rs: Treas, Israel Woodbury.; :;
r1a GRAY. G X, Henry Rogers.
Collins F., Dora Paysou; c,
- l. A. S Minnie Woods
-u Uagg, tt.
-w0n as Branch Mills grange,
.4z Branch Mills, Friday even
"itL ~ charter members, by
Windsor Officers We're IN
as Master, H. L. Pinkham
u. Diusnore lecturer, G NJ
e-setary, Winfred Worthing;
Emma Worthing; treasurer,
G.s- steward, Fred F. Worth
Steward, Sadie NJ. W Worthing
Os Ada Northrop; Flora, Mrs.
ng; Ceres, Alice Parmeter;
j. Bradstreet.
lse. Freedom, installed its of
" ensuing year Jan 2nd after
sttr stew and pastry supper
a4arge number of its members.
are as follows: Master, B. F.
erseer, c. Johnson; Lecturer,
81 NJ Atehell; Steward, John Aver;
rr" lrt, Joseph Bartlett Lady Asst.
".H. Mrs. Joseph BARTLETT Chaplain,
ua Mutt; Secretary, Mrs. Mary
treasurer, MIR. W. H. Beal Po-
Miss Lizzie McGray; Flora, Mrs.
"-e Ceres, Mrs. Mary Foster; Gate
7i- l. = Evans
Progress Grange, Jackson, held a
7tetldtion, Saturday evening, Jan.
~. Harding was the installing Of
i7s-Ied by Mrs. Harding. Candy and
was served at recess, after which
wing entertainment was enjoyed by
logging by the choir rec, E. O. Fogg;
"a A. Cilley, rec, Austin Stevens
L'erttt Cilley; rec, Genie Bachelor;
MIS Rose Cilley; rec, Miss Abbie
Vas. rer., Frank Gould rec, Bradford
remarks by c. E, Foss and DIR.
'h Bi0oks. Mr.. j. G. Harding spoke
leu minutes on the benefits a COM
9eis from grange. Singing by the
'U' 'ul-d the exercises. We wish to ex-
'' '"fe Of thanks to our visiting friends
A-IbQted to the entertainment.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
The County Business.

The annual reports Of the County Com
mssioners, County Treasurer and Sheriff
are in the hands of the printer to be printed,
as usual, in pamphlet They show favor
able condition of the county finances, and
also that the good work Of keeping down
the county expenses, lnaugurated by the
County Commissioners and in which they
are seconded by the Sheriff and his depu-
ties, still prevails In addition to the mat
ter shown In previous reports, this years
| report will contain statement of the crmi-
nal costs, as allowed in cases originating
before the Belfast Police Court and the vari-
GUS Trial Justices of the county, and also the
amounts allowed to the various officers on
commitments. In connection with the pub
lication of the report for 1895 The journal
said:
The report of S. G.. Norton, Sheriff and
Jailor, shows very large decrease i'll the
number of prisoners committed during the
year, as compared with former years. The
action of the County Commissioners in pro-
viding for hard labor un.ler a special keeper
of all who were committed as tramps, vag
rants, etc, had salutary effect. The posi-
tion taken by Sheriff Norton and his depu-
ties in arresting none except bona tide cases,
Is To ne Hlgnly COnnlGuubu, anu Gne pf0SeCu-
tion of the constables for illegally working
the tramp business tended largely to put a
check on too free expenditure of the coun-
tvs money.
A comparison of the number committed as
vagrants, tramps, vagabonds and drunks, in
Mr.. Norton's two years with two years by
each of his Democratic predecessors makes
remarkably favorable showing. The totals
are as follows 1891 and '92. 39s; 1898 and
'94, 935; 1895 and '96, 1876. The Jailor's
report this year is as follows:
Prisoners in Jail Jan. 1, 1897. ............. 81
+" committed in 1896. 96.............. 135
AS vagrants. Observation-Disclosures. So
For drunkenness. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is
" assault, debt and larceny, each. ....... &
" breaking and entering. Observation-Disclosures. 3
" liquor selling, and furnishing liquor to
prisoners, each. ................ .
For slander, keeping gambling house,
contempt of Court and conspiracy, each.
CRIMI VAL COSTS.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07

The County Commissioners organized Jan.
1st, for the year 1897, as follows: Joseph W.
Brock, Searsport, Chairman; Mark S. Stiles,
Jackson and Frank A. Cushman, Montville,
Associates.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07

cial and municipal events, etc, for the
year 1896. AS compared with one year
ago there is a noticeable Improvement in
nearly all lines, and the outlook for the
year now opening is decidedly encourage
ing.
LOCAL INDUSTRIES
The Critchett, Sibley d Co. shoe fac
tory had a steady business, with gradual
increase, until autumn, when it worked
to its utmost capacity, and for several
weeks many of the departments worked
extra hours. This factory not only easily
holds its position as the leading industry
of Belfast, but its work has a reputation
in the market second to that of no factory
in New England.
Mathews Bros, manufacturers OF doors.
sash, blinds, etc., had steady work
throughout the year fol a full crew on
full time, and the work, as heretofore,
was on the best classes OF buildings. both
public and private.
The Belfast Machine & Foundry Co.
changed hands, and is now principally
owned by A. G.. Burgess. The concern
has had a fairly prosperous season, in
creasing towards the latter part of the
year A number OF yacht keels were
cast, considera BILE vessel, mill and quarry
work done and there was good run of
job work both in the machine and foundry
departments.
The East Side industries held their own.
and improvements We're made in some of
the plants. Sherman & Co. had a good
demand for leather board, and made and
shipped the usual quantity.
Kelley & Co S axes continue in good
demand, and there were large number of
shipments to the lumbermen of Aroos-
took, and to other sections.
Rankin d Co. s saw mill was well pat
ronized, farmers for miles around bring
ing their logs to be manufactured into the
various kinds Of long and short lumber
In October the caldlng mill OF j. F
Noyes at the Head of the Tide was burn
GU anu ii7 d1 once leased the heiley card
my mll, where ne has continued to du
good BUSINESS
lhe plant ot the Belfast Light x Power
Co., at the mouth OF Goose kiver was
greatly improved, including q complete
arrangement OF the macMneE%, s!aftlng,
etc. The dam has been Streng huuea and
the WhVe astdouShhent put M ills,-ClaSs
Goholtlon' Inc dam at tAe "l" sllst-mli
Sue d ShoFl INSTANCE 'ooYt' oh1 pWhtd Dy
the same company mas 3een repaired. and
put IN good condition lhe plant Of the
company Ill the oltl both i"r electricity
and cas-, has been tiln"ustdN "Nelh"Uled,
ahG belaS' is no" 'teeIN'hs good service
IN pom branches ol ilSHtiLS'
lheIe we've hlnibei OF changes la tle
granite BUSINESS y. g NAN Oh. III. lita'ty
* ca. has been t.Is> 3lNe@ Nh, .HrHr9a oft
the llm uniting With tAe .irm of ilUteA-
lIlS Bros, ana SlessIS' hta-t} ana Vuai'4
Hh0illS ehPtUE menu eiSe""eie' th" I'-
lsn;h5 "oIAH ol Ia'iich hio@ah' Wh'-N
were ihoNcu 20 " he" 'H'p oli 'i''" OLE
IA lH ff
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
School Statistics.

We have received the report of W. W.
Stetson, State Superintendent of Schools, for
the year ending June 1, 1896, from which we
compile the following in relation to Belfast
and Waldo county:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07

John Sylvester had his left foot quite bad
ly bruised Monday by sheet of iron falling
upon it, while he was at work in the Nation
al Bank building.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07

BELFAST.
Children between the ages of and
Il. Observation-Disclosures. ,6O5
registered in spring and sum-
mer terms. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. oSu
Average mum ber. Observation-Disclosures. S54
Registered in fall and winter terms. 917
Average " " 1856
Percentage of average attendance. "a
Numoer OF different pupils register
ed. ..................... 99i
Average length of spring and sum-
mer terms, 5 days per week, II
weeks and day.
Average length of fall and winter
terms, II weeks and days
Aggregate number of weeks OF all
schools 900
Number of school-houses in town 1S
" in good condition. ....... 13
&c supplied with hags...... 7
Estimated value of all school prop
erty. lo,OOu
Male teachers, spring and summer 2
fall and winter terms. 2
Female spring and summer Il
&c /" fall and winter terms. "a
Graduates of normal schools. 3
Teachers who have attended teach
ers' meetings. Observation-Disclosures. 29
Average wages of male teachers
per month, excluding bOard.....S o4.9O
Average wages OF female teachers
per week, excluding board. .....S 500
Average cost Of teachers board
per week. Observation-Disclosures. 5 70
Amount paid for school superin-
tendence ...................... 10000
Amount voted in 1898 ...,,. ...... S,075 90
Excess above amount required by
3,S4o 90
Amount raised per scholar 0G
Percentage of valuation assessed
for schools Observation-Disclosures. o02 5 10
Amount available from town treas
ury from Apr. /, 1875 to Apr. l,
1sfN; * o0S 90
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
BELFAST IN 1890.
The Journals Annual Review Of the Events of
the Past Year.

Following is the Journals annual re-
view of local happenings, business, So
cial and municipal events, etc, for the
year 1896. AS compared with one year
ago there is noticeable Improvement in
nearly all lines, and the outlook for the
year now opening is decidedly encourag-
ING
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
Sso1.74
Salaries of county Officers.
Following are the bills allowed by the
County Commissioners in 1886:

County Commissioners in 1896:
Board of Prisoners at Jail 223.7O
Copies of lnittimuses 81 26
Turnkey fees .................-... $3.50
Physician at Jail -.......... .......... -. % so
Clothing and bedding at jail. 6534
Superintendents at Jail workhouse. 54.OO
Fuel at Court House and al........... 1925
Water :" 90 g " " .......... 126l5
Lighting =" " ............. 1862
Repairs =" I" ............ 547 80
Postage, stationery, printing and bind
ing g.................i i........ ......... :. 7o761
Indexng in Registry of Deeds otice... 63 20
Janitor at Court t. ouse, salary :. $50. 1873 90
80 extra labor...... 1O56
Monuments county roads ..... $50
}. R. Mears, Special Liquor Constable. 473.26
Legal services. 1855. ,........ 25 90
Officers serving road notices. .....-.. % 90
Law Court entries in criminal cases.. 1900
Conveying persons tc Reform School,. As 80
Agent for Prevention of Cruelty ...... $50
Miscellaneous items ............. ...... $3.50
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07

$12,951. rs $1l,447.98 $12,77l.O7
COUNTY ESTIMATES,
The estimates for county expenses per
year for 1897 and 1898 are as follows:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-07
$27,243.31
EXPENDITURES.

Bills dAoared by the S. j. court.
Paid Grand Jurors. ........-.S 541 SO
" Traverse Jurors. Observation-Disclosures. 2,757 40
" Sheriff and Deputies ...... S2S. .65
" stenographers. ...--............. 32316
" Officers serving venires. 80. 1873 so
" Referees. ........ ............... 1000
" Costs in criminal Cases.. ....... $4,000
$6, 434 81
Bills aIoued by Clerk Of courts and Co. 4tty.
Paid s. A. Payson, county commissioner, $273 80
Z" M. S. Stiles, g -. :. 296 9
"a j. W. Brock, i" ...... 231 SO
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
TIE WESTERN FLOODS.

The yearly losses by floods along the
banks Ct the Mississippi and Missouri riv
crs strongly suggest the adoption Of per
manent system Of improvement OF these
great national water ways. Much of the
money spent in repairing levees is liter
ally thrown away, most OF the work be.
ing done SO hastily and mperfectly that
1t is washed away with every
recurring flood, showi.s concihsively
''i't 'he sooner this plan OF pre-
''oV'o' YES place to one OF pc, ma
"' 20 and fully in accord with the de-
munds of the situation the better it will
be for the property owners, along the river
banks and the United States treasury,
from which the money is appropriated.
The creation of immense reservoirs along
the heaiwaters of these streams is one
of tho plans proposed, but while it has
been much talked about, little has been
done comparatively in that direction. 1t
is proposed to turn the water that comes
down in the spring into these reservoirs
and hold it there, to be gradually empticd
in the course OF the year. This would
give time for more durable improvements
MI along the two rivers, and by tn,
adoption of Il proper system, i'll the cours,
of time they might become to America
what the Rhine and Danube are II
EIrope.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
WHY SUPPORT The ',OIING MEMS
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?

because 1t is a wholesome social resort
open TO- young men seven days in the
Week.
Because it is the best substitute for the
home which hundreds Of homeless young
men are able to find; and because many
homes need the supplementary influences
which are at work in the association
Because it is a great economic school,
teaching young men the importance OF
proper attention to business, the value of
character. of proper citizenship, and Of
money.
Because it is an effective educating and
restraining influence.
Because it furnishes recreation without
temptation, and rovdes for the physical,
mental, social and moral welfare of
young men.
Because :nen of any, or of no, religious
belief, are welcome to it's privileges
Because it helps all churches, ami does
not interfere with any of them, and is a
training school in Christian work, teach
ing men how to work in practical, efIl- :
cient manner.
Because, like n college. the association
furnishesprivileges much in excess of the
AMOUNT oil. money rec eived from those who
enjoy its privileges. Otherwise large
proportion of the membership could not
avail themselves o. the privileges.
RBecause the association is touching and
helping constituency greatly in excess of
the membership. The reading room. re.
lgious meetings, lectures, the time Of the
secretaries, are at the dis,..osa of the pub.
lie, and are used literally; use;l by very
large number Who could not pay for the
privileges.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28

change is that in the divisions Of the d.
plomatic service at Constantinople min
lister counts Tor very little. No matter
what the talents or deserts of the incum-
bent of the office may be, his minor
grade of Office renders him in great meas.
ure powerless. Ambassadors alone have
what in their vernacular is called "the
pail" Side doors and big front doors
alike fly open at their approach, and they
alone are able by virtue of their Office to
get heering ut any time for theiy bus
mess. But even ambassadors in Tur-
key, as has of late frequently been de.
monstreted, have no great powers. Still,
"a Is suggested, it would be we'll to have
the United States occupy there one of the
front seats. The reason why x.Secre.
tary Foster would accept the position of
ambassador to Turkey is sai6 to be his
desire to promote the interests of Chris
tianity in that country. He has travelled
extensively through the East and has
made study of the missions over there.
This fact, coupled with his ability and ex
perience as diplomat, makes his FRIEND,
believe that he is just the man to renre.
sent the United States at the court If tbo
sultan.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
AMBASSADOR TO TURKEY

The Eastern question takes on a rlcw
interest in the United States just noT be
cause of II rumor respecting the mission
to Turkey. This rumor is that the mis-
sion has been rendered to cN-Sec.atury
John w. Foster. ana that he iigs the
matter under ad risemcnt. The refusal of
General Foster To discuss the WniMor
seems to encourage some heief in it.
When his attention was cullril 20 an ear.
lier story connecting his name with the
mission to China, he promptly denied
that
AS the story goes, General Foster will
accept the mission il the post is raised to
the dignity OF IN ambassadorship. The
President is said to favor this But the
question rests with Turkey. II the sui.
tan should for any reason decline To be-
stow upon his representative here IL COR
responding promotion, the American rep
resentative ut Constuntinopic would con
tinue to occupy the present grade of min
lister.
The reason offered in support of the