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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-12-02
Alaska Looming Up.
President Will Devote Considerable Attention 10

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25. The President
in his message will, it is expected, devote
more attention TO Alaska than has been
given to the big territory heretofore
since its purchase.
1t is known that the Executive will
recommend speedy legislation to secure
the best posi- BILE government for Alaska
and that he will also take occasion to
point out the difficulties which the peo-
pie are under and will urge that some
thing should also be done to protect the
property of the government In this con-
nection he will allude to the fact that the
government is losing large sums because
there is no way of protecting the timber
from indiscriminate use.
Commissioner Hermann Of the general
land Office has submitted information on
this point to the President and has also
taken occasion to recommend some radi-
cal changes in the laws relating to the
permit system for cutting timber in other
sections. At present large camps and
corporations are cutting timber under
the permit system, supposedly for use in
the mines, but the commissioner has in
formation that tranload after trainload
of lumber has been taken from the forests
and paced in the lumber yalds in varions
cities and towns and never used for min
ing purposes at all.
better system of permits for cutting
and inspection of timber, not only for the
mineral States of the West, but also for
Alaska, has been presented to the govern
ment officials will endeavor to have legis-
lation speedily enacted for the better pro-
lection of the forests.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-12-02
Stock Raising Boom in Nebraska.

In an interview Edward Cudahy, of the
Cudahy Packing Company, asserts that
there are more cattle and hogs being fed
in Nebraska at the present time than ev er
before. He says that next year more fine
cattle and hogs will be sent out of Nebraska
to the Chicago and Omaha markets than
the cattlemen of the West ever dreamed
of, and he makes his calculations from
figures which he has received from every
precinct in the State of Nebraska durin1
the last two months. Mr.. Cudahy expects
a greater increase in the sheep market of
this season than in cattle and hogs. He
estimates that 5000, 600 sheep are being
fed in Nebraska at present. That is g..
600, 900, above the average. Most of these
sheep are in large lunches and are beino
well taken care of. They are sent into
Nebraska because the winters are mildar
and loss consequently lighter
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Overdue Vessels.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. 23.-In-
surance and shipping men are becoming
anxious for the safety of the British bark
Taymount, which sailed from Liverpool
206 days ago with a oorgo of gene raj
merchandise consigned to the Speckles Co.
She is new vessel. Since her departure
from Liverpool the vessel has not been
spoken though great many vessels have
arrived here which passed over the course
supposed to have been taken by the Tay-
mount, though most of them report ad-
verse winds and bad weather conditions.
Two other over-d due vessels are the
British ship Natuna from London. and
the American bark Alexander Mcneil
from New CAST e, Australia. The Natuna
is 1913 days out. She was spoken on July
20, in latitude 4S south and longitude SO.
A west. The Mcneil is 90 days out
from New Castle with cargo of coal.
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and profitable returns upon capital in

and profitable returns upon capital in
vested.
Although in coffee culture, as in many
branches of business, the saying holds
good, sit takes money to make money!
there is no doubt that under proper con-
ditions more money is made in coffee with
less labor and anxiety than in almost any
other agricultural product The details
of coffee growing are much the same every
where, with slight variations owing to
soil and atmosphere. In Costa Rica, the
farmer who makes his own nursery plants
the seeds in May, SO as to be ready for
setting out the young trees in May on the
following year. Two years afterwards
there will be sprinkling of coffee, and at
the end of three years, fair crop. The
yield will continue to increase each year
until the grove is seven years DID, when
full crop is produced. In setting out
groves trees are placed from 10 to Is feet
each way, making as an average 500 trees
to the acre. The coffee is a delicate plant
and needs protection from wind and sun;
and to this end bananas are planted be-
tween and a quick growing, wide spread
year small crops. such as potatoes and
beans, may be grown between the rows.
Where the land is very fertile, the young
tree is topped when one year old, and two
branches only allowed to put out, which
are topped at the end of the second year
and allowed to throw out two branches.
This "topping'' is to prevent the trees
from growing SO tall as to make it incon-
venient to gather the berries; but it is not
practiced now so much as formerly. After
the plantation begins to bear. five or six
weddings are needed every year. This is
done altogether by hand labor, aud the
culture must be very shallow. The an
nual cost per acre of working a coffee
plantation varies in different localities ac-
cording to the nature of the soil, but fair
average may be stated at So. In the first
week of December the berry is a bright
Ieu CUlOI. W uiCl luulCdltS t1dl Lne CoIee
is fully ripe. Then every man, woman
and child is pressed into the service of
picking coffee, and with basket swung
around the waist, picks from sunrise to
sunset. The operation is delicate one,
and is watched very closely, to pervent
the leaves from being broken, as the next
crop starts from the angle formed from
the leaf and branch.
FANNIE BRIGHAM WARD.
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Sch. Edna Scuttled at Bangor.

kenduskeag stream on Thursday had a
real, live wreck such as are generally seen
only on the coast: at least it had that ap :
pearance with two masts and the bow
spirit sticking up out of deep water. Many
people gazed curiously at the unusual
spectacle. Shortly before noon the sch.
Julia Edna, Capt Driukwater, of Rock
port, with a cargo of lime for r.. B. Dun
ming x Co, from Rockland was towed
up kenduskeag stream to the wharf OF
the Dunning concern to be discharged.
The work of discharging had been begun
wher it was found that the vessel was
leaking. 1t is supposed that the leak was
caused by the ice in the stream opening a
seam in the vessel.
The captain tried the pumps when the
schooner went through the draw bridge
and there was no leak then. When the
water reached the lime in the hold
it began to burn and clouds of smoke
came up. Two bells on the fire alarm
were rung in and Union Hose company
came to the scene. 1t was found neces-
sary, to prevent a spread of the fire, to
scuttle the craft, and after the deck load
of 100 casks of lime had been taken off the
Edna was towed by yawl boats out into
the middle of the stream and sunk.
This measure extinguished the fire in
the hold. The crew saved part of their
clothing and effects before the craft was
scuttled. Later in the day the Edna was
pumped ont and taken back to the wharf
The schooner is owned by Capt. Drink
water and his brother captain of the
schooner w. H. Jewell The lime in the
Edna was loaded upon the Jewell at
Rockland, Wednesday, but as it was found
that the Jewell was leaking the cargo was
transferred to the Edna. The lime in the
hold was total loss. The Edna was
built in Ellsworth in 1879 Bangor Wing
d Courier.
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Free From
Rheumatism,

If the people generally knew the true
cause Of Rheumatism, there would be
no such thing as liniments and lotions
for this painful and disabling disease.
The fact Is, Rheumatism is disordered
state of the blood-it can be reached,
therefore, only through the blood. But
all blood remedies cannot cure-Rheuma-
tism, for it is an obstinate disease, one
which requires real blood rem<ay-
something more than a mere tonic.
Swift's Specific is the only real blood
remedy and promptly goes to the very
bottom of even the most obstinate case.
Like all other blood diseases, the
doctors are totally unable to cure Rheu-
matism. In fact, the only remedies
which they prescribe are potash and
mercury, and though temporary relief
may result, these remedies produce a
stiffness of joints and only intensity the
disease. Those who have had experience
with Rheumatism know that it becomes
more severe each year.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-12-02

The trouble lies in the fact that too few
women enjoy perfect health and strength
of she special womanly organism. A wom-
an who is not we'll and strong locally can
not enjoy good general health. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription cures all weakness
and disease of the delicate and important
organs concerned in wifehood and mother
hood. II is the most perfect and scientific
remedy ever devised for the peculiar all
ments of women. 1t restores womanly
power strength and virility. It tones and
builds up the nerves which have been shat
tered by suffering and disease. 1t corrects
all irregularities and arrangements and
stops exhaustiug drains. 1t restores weak,
nervous invaids to perfect health II is
intended for this one lass Of disorders and
is good fog no other. 1t is the discovery of
DR.. r. v Pierce, for thirty years chief CON
sultirg physician to the Invalids Hotel and
Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, n. y. No
other known medicine can take its place
have heen troubled with female weakness
that my physician called catarrfl OF the womb"
writes Miss Team Conner. of Catfish Clarion Co,
Pa ! doctored for il and did not get better.
AT last commenced taking Dr. PerCe's Favorite
Prescription. I got better right along and when
] had taken four bottles was cured. l recon-
Of mine. She has been using it and thinks it
Is wonderful.
Constipation is little illness that if
neglected builds big one. Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets cure constipation One
little Pellet - is a gentle laxative and two
q mild cathartic. They never gripo
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Snow BalIing.

About one
young woman
in ten nova
days would
dare to run out
bare b e a d e d
and bare hand
ed and frolic
and snow ball
in midwinter.
They have to
be n,umed up
like hOt-house
flowers before
they dare VEN
ture out in Sc
we're weather,
and even then
would shudder
at the thought
of rollicking in
the sn ow a 8
their gran d.
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flag station
Limited tickets for Boston are now sold at So 90
from Belfast and all stations on Branch.
Through tickets to all points West and North
west via all routes, for sale by l.. NJ. GEORGE,
Agent, Belfast. GEO. +. EVANS
General Manager,
F. E. BooTHBy Genl Pass. and Ticket Agent
Portland, Sept. "a, 1897.
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An attachment for $500 has been
placed upon the Warwick Cycle Mfg. Co.
of Springfield, Mass, in an elton brought
by James Bannigan, whealthy capitalist
of Providence, R. L., to recover on notes
for money loaned.
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Maine Central R. R.
TIMETABLE.

On and after Oct. 4, 1897. trans connecting at
Burnham and Waterville with through trains for
and from Bangor. Waterville, Portland and Bos-
ton will run follows:
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The case of Mrs. James Kell, of 61r
Ninth Street, S. E., Washington, D. c.,
should convince everyone that it is
useless to expect doctors to cure Rheu-
matism. Under recent date she writes:
ga few months ago had an attack of
Sciatic Rheumatism in its worst form.
The pain was so intense that my ner-
vous system was Frustrated, and was
for long time perfectly helpless. The
attack was an unusually severe one,
and my condition was regarded as
being very dangerous.
81 was attended by one of the most
able doctors of Washington City, who is
also a member of the faculty of the
leading college here. He told me to
continue his prescription and I would
get we'll. After having it reflled twelve
times and receiving not the least bene-
fit, declined to take it longer.
"Having heard S.S.S. (Swift's Spe-
cifc) recommended for Rheumatism,
I decided, almost in despair, to give
it a trial. After taking a few bot
ties I was able to hobble around on
clutches, and very soon had no need
at all for them, for SIS. cured me
sound and we'll. All the distressing
pains have LETT me, my appetite has
returned, and | am happy to be again
restored to perfect health"
S.S.S. never disppoints, for it is made
to cure these deep-rooted diseases which
are beyond the reach of all other rene
dies. Itcures permanently Rheumatism,
Catarrh, Cancer, Scrofula, Eczema, and
all other blood diseases. 1t is the only
blood remedy guaranteed
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containing no mercury, potash, arsenic
or other dangerous mineral.
Books will be mailed free to ATTY address
by the Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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hood are always healthy and strong. She VIII
be a capable and healthy wife and mother
The best medicine for the treatment of
weakness and disease OF the organs dis
tinctly feminine IS DR.. PieTce's Favorit-
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acts directly on the organs that make wife
hood and motherhood possible. 1t makes
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Mrs H. r Reynolds. of North Fenton Broome
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and using il in my family. have )ust taken an,
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The newly-wedded wife, above all other
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Pierce's Common Sense Medical ADVISER
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ALL SERENE.
The Oppenheim Litigation Has Been
All Wiped Out.

At last the efforts toward a peaceful
and satisfactory settlement of the OPP
penheim estate affairs have been ac-
complished. Judge Prewett of Placer
yesterday granted the motion for the
dismissal of the complaints of Mrs
Louisa A. Oppenheim against her son
Philip, who holds the estate in trust,
also a motion for the dismissal of the
case of Emanuel Oppenheim against
his sister, Mrs. Callie Thompson, and
the other members of the family
Some weeks ago Emanuel Oppenheim
transferred the remainder of his
interest in the estate, amounting to
but few thousand dollars, to c. w.
Clarke, and as soon as the disturbing
element in the business was out of the
way there was no difficulty in settling
the matters at issue
Mrs. Oppenheim is now with her son
Philip, who has, it is said, removed to
Canada with his family and every
thing is now harmonious
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DIED.

WEBB-Near the Union House, Sacramento
County, Cal, March Sd, Mrs. Eleanor Webb,
mother of George and Arthur Webb, a ma
tive of New Bedford, Mass, aged 70 years 3
months and days.
Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral to-day
at 10 a. m, from the residence OF her son,
George Webb near the Union House. In
terment City Cemetery.
STACK-In this city, March I'd, Mary A.
Stack, wife of John G.. Stack and mother
of George b. Stack and Mrs. j. j. Bu-
chanan, a native of Ireland, aged 50
years and II days.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
to-day friday ut p. M. from her late resi-
dence No. 222 NJ street; thence to the
commencing at 1:30 O'Clock Remains
VIII be shipped to Oakland for inter
ment on the p; IN. train Friday. Re-
mains will be taken TO the undertaking
parlors of Joseph McAvoy No SI3
Washington street. Oakland, and buried
from there Saturday. at 10 a. m.
THOMPSON-In this city, March Sd, Mrs c.
r. Thompson, a native of Germany, aged
II years.
Friends and acquaintance are respect :
fully invited TO attend the funeral to-day
at 2 y. m, from George II. Clark funeral
parlors. 10l7-l019 Fourth street.
ELLIOTT-In this city, March Sd, Warren
Gates Elliott, son of Mrs. $ A. Elliott
(brother of Ernest, Milton and Alice Elliott
ana MIS- annie tdI Il naIlNe OF
Siuslaw, Lane County, Oregon, aged 20
years, months and 2i days.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfuly invited 20 attend the funeral
Sunday, at 2:30 p. m, from his mothers
residence, i7l9 Fourteenth street. under the
auspices of the Capital City Wheelmen
BURNETT-In this city, March 4th. F. w.
Burnett, father of IL. a. and G. G. Burnett
and Mrs ID. De Merritt, a native of Betcher-
town. Mass, aged 80 years, Il months and
20 days.
Funeral notice hereafter.
VEACH-In San Francisco, March ID
1897, Thomas J. Veach. son of Mary and
the late Silas Neacb. and brother of
Mrs. j. +. Mayo. a native of California
aged 36 years and 23 days.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully invited TO attend the funeral
this (Friday) afternoon at O'Clock.
from the funeral parlors of Miller & Nc
Mullen.
Funeral under auspices of the 1. O..
O. r. General Relief Committee
RFID-In this city, March g. 1897, Fran
Reid a native OF Sacramento CAL aged
l year. l month and II days.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
this (Friday) afternoon at o'clock
from the residence of the parents 4061,
street: thence to the Cathedral
Eleventh and X streets, where services
Will be held.
BUDAIIN-Near this city, March a. 1897,
Mary Budahn formerly of Elk Grove,
Sacramento County, aged So years, a
native of Germany.
Funeral notice hereafter.
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WORSE THAN A MOUSE.
A Squirrel Liberated From His Cage
Causes Trouble.

A customer went into Navlet's florist
store, on ] street, on Wednesday, and
while waiting his turn opened the cage
Of a squirrel that was being tanned, just
TO see what it would do.
He saw. and he felt, too.
The squirrel first laid hold of his left
thumb and bit it almost to the bone,
and then climbed all over him. In
trying to remove the squirrel the Gus
toner got his right thumb bitten and
scratched. but got rid Of the squirrel.
The other customers were much in
terested in the little scene, and soon
became more so, for the squirrel next
attempted to climb over and under a
lady, and she fled.
He then got inside a mans trousers
and commenced climbing up, but find
ing them tight about the knees, he
came down again, much to the mans
relief but followed the man into the
street.
In the meantime quite a crowd had
gathered. and the usual small boy was
not missing. Some thirty little fellows
thought they could catch the squirrel,
but although thirty pair of hands were
outstretched and thirty hats were ready
to be dropped on the squirrel, he eluded
every attempt at capture and drove
away every one of the boys and fright
ened every man and woman in the
crowd.
At length he was driven into the rear
room of the store and into a corner,
something after the manner of a rabbit
drive. and was finally captured and put
in his cage.
But that customer will make no more
experiments with SQUIRRELS.
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THE RED POCKETBOOK.
Inquiry to be Made Into the Scandal
by tire Grand Jury.

The Grand Jury yesterday instituted
an inquiry into the so-called boodling
combine. as alleged to have been
brought to light by entries in Won Ar
nold's lost pocketbook and which the
Bee" claims 10 have in its possession.
Subpenas were yesterday issued for
all the persons mentioned in connec-
ton with the matter, and a long list
of sporting" men who were referred
to as having been corrupting city Off
ciais.
Won Arnold is. of course among those
to be interviewed. The Grand Jury has
apparently cut out a laborious but evi-
IDENTIFY an interesting bit of work for
themselves.
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THE HYDRAULIC DREDGER.
The Wonderful Machine to be Used
on the Sacramento River.

1t is believed by the Times Herald
Of Chicago that the problem of render
ing all large rivers navigable has been
solved by the hydraulic dredger invent
ed by l.. W. Bates of that city and used
by him in making excavations for the
rev drainage canal. 1t is thus de-
scribed:
This machine will go through a
sandbar at a speed of from five to ten
feet a minute, cutting it's way through
solid bank and leaving behind it a
channel forty feet wide and twenty
feet deep. OF course it could not do its
work at such an amazing rate as this
it it We're not for the water which 1t
has to work with. That is the secret
of the whole performance.
In front of the machine are six in
take pipes, turned downward. Sur
rounding each of these is a cylinder
fitted with knives, which is kept in rev
olution all the time, so that the knives
cut and chew up the sand and mix 1t
with the water. This process, it should
be remembered, goes on all around the
intake pipes, and in these pipes the sue
ton of great centrifugal pumps is pull
ing away at the loosened mass of sand
and water 1t is easy to imagine the
result. Great solid streams of debris
flow in the pipes at a rapid speed. The
hydraulic engineers have calculated the
speed to a nicely. They know to the
fraction of a foot what speed the cur
rent must have through those pipes in
order to carry the sand in solution.
Thus the problem of maintaining a
channel in the Mississippi River at low
water is solved. Where there is now
but four and one-half feet of water in
the autumn there will be after a few
of these dredgers have been put to work
fourteen feet. In two years it is pOssi-
BILE to have fourteen feet of water from
st. Louis to the sea every day in the
year. Five hydraulic dredgers will do
the work if employed four or five
months a year at a cost of Sl0,OOO a
month each. This is almost magic
modern magic
The significance of this achievement
is that the problem of maintaining low
water navigation in all alluvial streams
is solved. 1t is applicable to the Mis-
souri,, to the Illinois, to the Sacramento,
to the Volga, to the Danube, to the
Dnieper. to the Hoogly in India, to the
La Plata, to rivers in all parts Of the
world. 1t is fair to predict that no in
ventiOn or achievement since the de-
velOpment of steam navigation has
done as much for water transportation
upon rivers as this successful applica-
ton of hydraulics to river-bed dredging
will do in the near future"