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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-10
THIS SNAKE WAS A ROOSTER
FLASHED Its Tail FuriousIy, It's PieEc-
ing Eyes AGame With "A differing
Light"

From the Waterbury Democrat.
Col Atwood a Well-known survivor OF
the civil war, eX-veteran, and indefatl-
gable narrator of hair-raising escapades,
had an experience with a snake last week,
The colonel who, by the way, is a dis
penser OF groceries, was driving past
SHADES mills on the road to Waterbury,
when his attention was attracted by the
singular actions of three youngsters who
were trying TO dislodge something from
the leafy foliage of tree by throwing
stones.
The colonel halted his team in front Of
the scene, and inquired the cause Of their
exertions, when the boys replied that a
ferocious black snake was up in the tree
Kissing at them, and all were afraid to
go up and dislodge him. The old veteran
could not believe the explanation, so,
climbing out of his wagon. he looked up
and saw the long wiry form of black
reptile entwined about the branches, LASH
ing It's tail furiously from side to side, its
piercing eyes ahame with glittering
light.
After trying all manner OF inventions
to drive the reptile from his place Of
retirement Mr. Atwood fortunately saw
Frederick Warner coming on his Wheel
and hailed him for assistance. Between
the two the tree was shaken, and the
snake crashed through the branches
aDBhtnB upon tne stdllleu AoLu VI lhS
colonel, and winding it's subtle form about
his leg.
In an instant it's fangs sank deep through
his pants while the colonel grappled with
the reptile, who In turn struck him re-
peatedly with his fangs, causing the blood
to spatter over his hands and clothing.
Mr.. Warner, seeing a favorable oppor-
tunity, sprang forward and rained blow
after blow upon the furious reptile, who
gradually succumbed to the unmerciful
attack of its human enemies.
The colonel was to some extent fatigued
by his severe exertion and loss of blood.
The reptile Is one of the largest seen here
abouts and all who heard Of the encoun-
ter think It decidedly uncommon for a
snake to roost In a tree, Mr.. Atwood's
hands swelled to an abnormal size, but is
greatly reduced at present He is not
likely to forget the furious battle for
some length Of time
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-10
DISEASES M COURT BIBLES.
Microbes Poison the Books Kissed
BY the Thousands of Witnesses.
From the Chicago Chronicle.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
Queen Victoria's magistrates are re-
volving the question whether or not the
Bibles used in administering oaths can
carry infection and spread disease. The
matter was first brought up by physi-
clan summoned to testify in a London
court. When the clerk handed him the
Bible he kept for the administration of
oaths he refused to take it. He explain
ed that in his judgment the cover of that
book long in use in the court and hav-
ing been kissed by thousands of lips, was
pregnant with thousands of microbes and
thus might be the means of conveying in
lection. He asked permission to disinfect
the cover and then expressed his entire
willingness to take the oath in the usual
manner.
The magistrate was at first startled at
this novel proposition, but finally, seeing
that the witness was a sensible man of
science he consented. Thereupon the ply
stefan took from his satchel a small vial
of prenic acid, opened it and poured some
drops therefrom on the dingy leather COW
or of the Bible. He then spread the
LIQUID over the entire cover by means of
his handkerchief and having rubbed 1t
we'll in he took the required oath.
The incident created widespread COM
ment and the physician was bombarded
with letters and queries on the subject.
He made public statement in which he
maintained that the time-honored custom
of administering an oath in courts Of law
was contrary to the elementary principles
of hygiene, and that it was, in fact, one
of the most dangerous practices of mod
ern times mo one" he insisted would
consent to drink in public house where
only one glass Is used, and why, then,
should anyone consent to kiss a book
which thousands have kissed before him?"
Naturally many persons have followed
his example. Almost daily some witness
asks the judge If he may disinfect the BIZ
bile before he puts his lips to 1t, and walls
containing disinfectants are becoming
quite a common sight in English courts.
some magistrates refuse to grant the de-
sired permission, claiming that every ar
ticle i'm the court Is clean and as 1t should
be: others, on the contrary, grant permis-
sion. though they grumble little at what
they consider a wilful waste of time, Sci
entists approve of the physicians conduct,
and the general public Is so worked up
over the matter that league is being
formed with the object of purifying all the
court Bibles In England.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-10
DESCENDED FROM KINGS.
transformations New Workers whose
Ancestors Ruled Kingdoms

Ancestors Ruled Kingdoms.
From the New York Mail and Express.
There is an unwrltten nobility in the
United States, nobility that is proud of
its blue blood, it's origin, its forefathers
who held exalted rank and wore titles
that were in some Instances royal. A So
ciety was quietly organized some years
ago with the avowed purpose of regener-
ating those neglected and forgotten sprlgs
of nobility, and tracing the family trees
TO their very roots. uncovering the Sc
crets of an ancestry that might extend
back to the crusaders. This society made
considerable Roadway and exposed the
royal connection In very many instances,
and the researches so thoroughly satisfied
a certain number Of their blood-so in
tenseiy blue was it-that they i'm turn
formed themselves into a second society,
consisting of those whose line extends
back to the throne-to some throne whose
Importance among the then nations of the
earth was not considered, so long as it
was a bona fide throne, with a genuine
ruler sitting thereon welding a scepter
and wearing the imperial purple.
The members Of this inner circle are for
the most part New Workers by birth and
residence. The most conspicuous proba-
aid. Mr. Bennett Is a direct descendant
on his mothers side of Edward / of Eng
land, and the probability OF his sitting
one day on the throne of Great Britain IS.
II must be confessed, not altogether clear,
although it is not outside the limits of
possibility. He Is the forty-seventh in the
line of heritage, and a revolution might
bring him much closer. AS to the pres
ent mode of addressing Mr.. Bennett. as
he has practically become a Partisan,
would no doubt prefer Son Altess to his
highness should he conclude to claim the
title TO which 1t is certain his descent
gives him every right to use. AS rela-
tive of Mr.. Bennett, the distinction of roy
atty naturally belongs also to Marmaduke
Richardson, who is Duke OF Schomberg
and has voluminous documents to prove
not alone his regal lineage, but the ac-
tual personal claim he possesses TO the
title of duke. 1t must be understood that
in corresponding between the various
members of this society their ancestral
titles are always employed, and they are
addressed as "My Dear Prince. as In the
case OF Mr.. Bennett for example or
my Dear Duke" as with Mr.. Richard
son. And many members have letter pa
per emblazoned with their individual po-
sition.
George Mclean, an official in one of the
large fire insurance companies on Broad
way New York, Is a leading member OF
the society, and enjoys the title of earl Of
Iona, distinction that has been recogniz-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-15
Growth of Christian Endeavor.

1he feature of the July Sth meeting of the
Christian Endeavor convention in San Fran
cisco was the annual report of Secretary
John Willis BHr. Speaking of the growth
of the movement he said
Careful observers of the onward sweep of
this river of Christian Endeayor have noted
that 1t has wldened during the past year.
Since last We met, this great current has
been swelled by 5000 new societies. Rejoice
with exceeding joy, for the worldwide en-
rollment is now 50,147 local societies. What
swift and mighty flood In 1881, one So
ciety and tifty-seven members. In 1897, 50,-
$50 societies and total membership of 81
On 1000.
OF its large tributary State and Provincial
streams III this country that have over one
thousand local societies, Pennsylvania still
leads with 3,443; New York, 3,049; Ohio, D
3S3; Illinois has now passed to the fourth
place, with 2,0l3; Ontario, 1,7S3; Indiana,
1857 Iowa, $50 and Michigan, with ,071
for the first time is entitled to place in this
class. These figures do not include the
Junior societies with their boys and girls,
the intermediate societies, with their lads
and lassies, the Senior and Mothers socie-
ties and those who in years are no longer
considered young.
deavor has flowed into many and unlocked
for fields, for there are Christian Endeavor
societies in colleges, in public institutions of
various kinds, in prisons and schools of re-
form, in almshouses, asylums, institutions
for the blind, etc, on board ships, men-of-
War, at navy yards, in life stations and
among hfe-saverS, among the boys in blue
in the United States army and navy, in
large factories, among car-drivers and police
men, in the Travellers Union, etc, to the
total number of 241.
The Juniors now claim our attention-Jhe
springs that feed this mighty river. The
Keystone State, Pennsylvania, still leads
with 1887 New York only little behind
with ,2SS; Illinois, 993; Ohio, $40; Califor-
MIA has made a mighty leap and passed into
fifth place with 551 Indiana, $40 Iowa, SIS
Massachusetts, 517, this ending the list Of
States with more than five hundred Junior
societies enrolled. The Junior badge banner,
given to the State that has made the largest
gain in Junior societies during the year.
was first presented at Montreal to New
York, and at the three annual conventions
since that time Pennsylvania has proudly
carried it away: but this year our good "pig
iron" friends must pass that banner over to
the buckeyes" of Ohio.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-15
Non=Pal tisan w. c. T. u. Field Day

Tie Field Day of the Non Partisan w. c.
Searsport Alliance, at Mosuaus PARK,
Searsport Cordial greetings We're extend
ed by Mrs. Nickels of Searspurt response
10y Mrs. Burlington, Belfast The County
President, Mrs f. A Griffin, Prese utrd her
report, which was listened TO with much M
terest. Since the last i eld Day July ",
1896, two of the members have joined the
vast union above. Mrs. A, c. Paul, State:
President, sent a very helpful letter Of greet
ings. 1t was full of suggestions, which
could they be put in working order, would
surely aid all to do for the fallen and dis
couraged. She very truly saId I'VE soar
too far skyward;' We need to come down
to earth and rise above sectarianism,
to work continuously and patiently To-
gether. Her letter called forth many
helpful remarks from Mrs. burlington and
Mrs. Pisbury of Belfast, Mrs Hopkins
Mrs. Nickels and others of Searsport. Miss
Frances j. Dyer, a guest Of the Belfast Alli-
ance, gave a very interesting talk on mat
ters Of temperance education. The moder-
ate drInker and the resulting evils called
forth some very pertinent remarks. Mrs.
Nickels read letter of kindly greeting
from Mrs. Florence c. Porter which was
happily received. The election OF officers
resulted in the reelection Of last years
board. Adjourned to meet at the call Of the
President. Lunch baskets We're next sought
after, The Searsport Alliance had made
very pleasant arrangements for tea at the
Park on the shore of the beautiful Penob-
scot, where the tea hour was pleasantly and
socially spent, and we hope much good may
result from the Interchange of ideas and the
stronger cementing of the bonds of trater-
nal union.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-15
City Government.

An adjourned meeting of the City Council
was held Monday evening, as per vote passed
July 9th. A petition of Joanna Brewster for
abatement of taxes was referred to the COM
mittee on finance. Th e question of putting
in police alarm system was discussed. L.
W. Hamnons, ex-City Marshal, by invita-
ton, explained the system in use iu Water
vile and urged its adoption here. No action
was taken, but the matter will no doubt
come up at the next meeting. Hiram P. Far
row was elected engineer on the new sewer
work at 81 per day. 1t was voted to accept
the offer of Fl. J. Morrison and F. E. Cot
trell to build sewer on Church street. 500
feet, from the manhole on Pearl street to
Grove street, for S1,507. The original bids
feet on Park street. Morrison & Ccttrell's
figures for the whole were the lowest offered,
ST. 1857 Deducting the Park street part their
bid was ST. ,507. still the lowest, and the bid
was accepted accordingly. The committee
on cemeteries was instructed to ascertain
the several amounts deposited with the city
for care of lots in Grove Cemetery, by whom
and when such deposits were made, and re-
port at the next meeting. The question of
relaying the sidewalks on Main street, be-
tween Church and High streets, in concrete,
having the same properly graded and paving
the cutters was discussed; action was de-
fer red to a subsequent meeting.
Adjourned
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-15
Base Ball.

A post-mortem game of ball was played
by the Belfast team against local nine July
7th in which the professionals were defeat
ed by score OF to 6. The mines were
made up as follows: Professionalism
|. f.: McDermott, Oh. and c.; Maizena,, c. and
3b.; Collopy.s 8. $. and p; Reagan 3D. and
1b.; Dilworth, c. f. and 3d.. ; Webster, r. f.
and c. f.; Donahue, h.; Ulmer, p. Will
Johnson,r. f. Locals-McLel Han, 2b. George
Darby, c.; O'Connell. 5. s.; Colcord, c. f..
Wells, p; Dickey, T. f.. Bert Darby, 3b. ;
Estes, c. f.; Bagley, 1b. The Professionals
got II base hits with total of 19; Locals, Is,
with a total of 10. Two-base hits were
made by Hill, Ulmer, Mcclellan. Darby 2,
Wells ., Estes, and a home run by Mazena.
Ulmer gave men bases on balls and struck
out i Collopy struck out l and Wells g.
Double plays We're made by Ulmer, Mazena
and Reagan; Webster and McDermott. UNI
pire. Deering. Scorers Dilworth and
Conant.
The Belfast ball team played fine exhi-
bitlon game with picked nine Wednesday
and then disbanded Belfast was prepared
to last the season out in the Maine league
all right. There is some sporting blood in
that town that Portland ought, if possible,
to arrange to get Portland Press.
The Belfast Athletic Association has set
tied with the late manager and all the play
ers in full, and the men are anxious to play
here another season. At the beginning of
the season contract was made with Mana
ger Bacon to manage the team and hire the
players for a given sum per month. He has
been paid in full and $50 over, but he owed
the players one weeks salary when the
league disbanded he Belfast directors
hired the players the last week and paid
them in full.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-15
NUMBER %.
PERSONAL.

Edgar V. Pratt went to Boston Monday
| for a short visit.
Otis Blood of Worcester Mass, arrived
Tuesday to visit relatives.
| Miss A. F. Southworth made brief busi-
ness trip to Boston last week
| Miss Lovisa Hart left yesterday morning
| for visit in Watervile and Hallowell.
John Gibson and party of Waltham Mass,
are occupying the Pottle cottage at the Bat
terry.
Mrs F. G. Rowland of Barre, Vt, arrives
this morning to visit her brother, Rev. c. H.
Wells.
Mrs. H. B. Rackliffe and children of
Corinna visited relatives in Belfast last
week.
George Barnes of Leavenworth, Kan, IS
visiting his sisters, Mrs Sleeper and Miss
Barnes.
Mrs. Austin has returned from Boston,
where she spent the winter and is at the
Brooks House.
Mrs. A X. P Moore went to Boston Mon
day for short visit, after which she expects
to visit friends in Michigan.
Mrs. Evelyn Shute, who has been living in
Massachusetts, for some years past, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Hill
Mrs c. NJ. Walker and two children of
Rockland are visiting Mr. aud Mrs H. 5.
Richards. Mr.. Walker spent Sunday with
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Cally, Mrs, Kendall
son and daughter of Newton, Mass are
spending the week at Stony Point Cottage,
Quantabacook.
Drs. F. E. Freeman of Belfast and W l..
West of Ellsworth went to Watervlle yes
terday to attend the meeting of the Maine
Veterinarian Association
Miss Lou Carter returned Tuesday to Port
land, where she has a position in the Maine
General Hospital. She has been taking d
two weeks vacation at home.
W. E. W. Felt of Worcester, Mass, was
called to North Searsmont by the illness and
death of Mrs. F. mother While in Belfast
he made very pleasant call at The journal
office.
Misses Bertha I. Bird, Isadore Piper, AL
berta Wadsworth, Edith and Ethel Thomas,
teachers in the Belfast schools, went to
Orono Tuesday to attend a summer school
for teachers.
Messrs. {. O. Poor, Eugene Rust aud Henry
| Staples expect to leave to-day for week )
| visit to Matinicus. They go to Rockland by
| steamer and there take the steamer VIM G.
| Rutnam for the island
DR. and Mrs. E, A. Wilson arrived home
| Tuesday morning. Since the commrncemeut
at the Vermont University they took car
riage ride Of two hundred miles through tue
Green Mountains as far as Newport III tou.-
pany with Prot H c. Tipkham and Mrs.
Richmond.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-15
News of the Oranges.

There will be a strawberry festival and
entertainment by Seaside Grange this,
Thursday, evening. Straw berries and cream
served from to 8. Admission 10 cents.
Victor Grange, Searsmont, conferred the
first and second degrees on one candidate
last Saturday evening. The third and
fourth degrees will be conferred next Satur-
day evening. Ice cream will be served dur
ing the evening.
At the meeting of Hillside Grange, East
Thorndike, the evening of July 4, degrees
were conferred on three new members,
after which the Grange celebrated the
seventh anniversary of it's organization.
The members were treated to apples by c.
G. Hogan ice cream was followed by fine
ly rendered literary program. The next
meeting will be August 11th.
The following resolutions of respect were
adopted by Rising Sun Grange July 10, 1897
Whereas, our sister, Viola Farnham, has
been called from this life to the life eternal
therefore be it
Resolved, That we have lost a member
who, when able to be with us, was ever ready
to do her part of the work for the good of the
order.
Resolved, That we extend our sympathy
to the bereaved family and especially to the
daughter, Flora, who has so kindly cared
for "mother" through her long illness.
Resolved, That our charter be draped for
thirty days, that copy of these resolutions
be sent to the family, a copy placed on our
records and sent to the Belfast papers for
publication.
J. D. McGRAY, Com
S. j. KENNEY ) on
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-15
The Belfast Ban d at Ellsworth.

The Catherine. Capt. Crockett at the
helm, with the Belfast band and about 100
excursionists aboard, steamed up the river
shortly after l O'Clock, July 9TH, and landed
at F. S. Lords coal wharf; they were met
by Mayor Davis and aids, all mounted. The
band was composed of twenty, six pieces, F.
J. Rigby, leader. Headed by an imposing
drum major, they marched up Water street
to the post office square. and thence direct
to the fair grounds. After the events at
the park, the two bands combined and
marched down town, the combination of
forty-six pieces making most imposing ap-
pearance. In the evening Monaghan's band
gave an open-air concert in the square,
while the Belfast band played in front of
Hancock ball. By an unfortunate over
sight, adequate light had not been provided
for the visiting band, and was not discover
ed until it was too late to remedy it. They
played until it was dark, however, and then
quit, greatly to the regret of the throng
about the hall. Rarely has finer music been
heard in Ellsworth, and it is greatly to be
regretted that it could not have been heard
to better advantage. Ellsworth American.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-07-15

| WASHINGTON WHISPERINGs. Senator
Quay of Pennsylvania, when asked July
Sth concerning the statement that he
would retire from public life at the close
of his term, said he was making no Off
cial announcement that he would not be a
candidate for re- election, but unless he
changed his mind he would not remain
| longer in the Senate. -. The Senate put S74
amendments on the tariff bill. That beats
the record of German and Jones, who
loaded the Wilson bill down with 600
amendments. The president has accept
ed the recommendation of Secretary
Long and Judge Advocate Gen. Lemly,
in the case of Paymaster Corwine, late of
| the Newport torpedo station, and has dis
missed him from the naval service, while
remtting that part of the sentence of the
court martial which called for his i'm
prisonment for ? years. The remission
was made not only upon the recommended
ton OF the secretary and judge advocate
general, but also upon the court martial's
expression that the case called for Glenn
ency in view of the officers fire record see.
Senator Isham G. Harris of Tennessee
died at his residence here July Sth.
Among those at his bedside when death
came were one of his sons, Edward X.
Harris, and Representative Benton Nc
MILAN of Tennessee. The remains will
be taken to Memphis for interment..
The Senate adjourned Friday out of re-
spect to the memory of the late Senator
Harris. President Mckinley will pass
his vacation on the shores of Lake Cham
plain. He leaves Washington August 1st.
FISH AND GAME. If reports are true,
there is work for the game wardens in the
vicinity of Green Lake, says the Ellsworth
American. The reports are that many
fishermen are taking young salmon, from
six to ten inches long, from the brooks
flowing into Green Lake. They profess
ignorance, claiming they thought the fish
trout. But suppose they were trout, was
there not special law enacted last winter
prohibiting fishing in the tributaries of
Green Lake for term of four years?...
The fish and game commissioners report
good feeling among guides over the regis
tratlon law. The case of Geo. A. Smith,
the Moosehead guide who refused to take
out license, has not been settled, but
Commissioner Carleton reports that the
guides condemn Smith.....A striped bass
caught in the weir of S. w. Heath off
Verona July 7th is the largest fish of this
kind ever taken in the Penobscot river.
ho uaoo HiCdSuIeu . Ictt, ~ luCueS III
length and weighed IL pounds. ... Many
applications for trout and landlocked sal
mon stock have been received by the
Maine Fish and Game commissioners in
the regular form, from various parts of
the State. No action can be taken on
them until the fall when the amount to be
at the disposal of the commissioners is
determined. Then the allotments are
made