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The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
Stamp=CoIlecting.

The collecting of postage stamps, and
the preservation of the same as curiosities,
began Immediately after the issue of the
Mulready envelopes, and the 1910 one
penny black aud two-pence blue adhesives.
The first published notice of such collect
ing is said to have appeared in Punch in
1871.
The first government to follow the ex-
ample of Great Britain was that of Brazil
which issued the large figure stamps in
1913. Other countries slowly followed,
until the growth of commerce, made pos
sible by the railroad and ocean steamers,
ana the consequent increased domestic
and foreign CORE spondence, caused most
OF the other governments to introduce the
same system OF prepayment by stamps
early in the sos. AS the number of dit
ferent stamps increased, more and more
persons became interested in obtaining
copies of the different varieties; but prsb-
ably the most efficient agent in stimulat-t
ing curiosity, and eventually collecting,
was the appearance of the triangular
Cape of Good Hope stamps in 1858. The
shape was SO odd and the design so beauti-
LUZ, mat Uudglng by present prlces) it
would seem as if almost every copy used
was saved. No one who collected stamps
as curiosities was satisfied until he had
one or more Of these handsome postal
labels.
As time went on, boys and girls became
interested in stamps, and q rivalry began
as to who could make up collection of
the greatest number of varieties. Many of
the boys could get large number of the
stamps of one or more foreign countries,
and by trading these with one another
could increase their collections materially.
The usual basis for such trading WAS stamp
for stamp, and thus many rare stamps
went into the hands of children who had
no idea as to their future value. Urfortu-
nately in those early days of philately the
custom was to paste down the stamp on
pages of old blank books, and very few
stamps remain whole after one or two re-
movals. Harper's Round Table.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
From North Searsport to norriII.

We left home Thursday morning, Nov.
4th, for the town of Morrill, to attend the
meeting of the Waldo County Veteran
Association at that place. 1t was as fine
November day as one could wish to see,
and everything in nature seemed to say,
''welcome on your way, old veteran"
We went by the way of Swanville, over to
Waldo Station, by Richie Grange Hall,
over the hills of Waldo county. We
passed some very fine farms and farm
buildings as we drove through the towns
of Waldo and Morrill,. After leaving
Swanville the first farm we came to was
Joshua Littlefeld's, and it is one of the
best farms in Waldo county. Bro. Little
fields latch string is always out for a
weary traveller. As we drove along by
the Station we passed the Levenseller
farm, run by two brothers. 1t is mys-
terry to some why they do not ''jine
drives with some of Waldo's fair
damsels. l suppose they know, and its
none of our business. Then we come to
Bro. Jim Chase's farm. Bro. Chase is
small fellow, but has a good voice. Next
is the farm of Bro. j. G.. Harding, Presi-
dent Of our Association, Master of the
County Grange, and a right down good
fellow. He keeps hens because he does
not like to work very hard.
After leaving Waldo we were adrift as
to the owners of farms, but suffice it to
say they were all good ones. We passed
some large hocks of sheep feeding in
fields by the roadside. Now we are with
in mile of Morrill, village. The sun was
shining in all its spendor, the air was
calm and still, the road smooth, while the
surroundings denote thrift and industry
We drove up to Comrade j. r. Mears'
beautiful stand of buildings. His latch
string was out and we put up with him
for the day. Now, when they do anything
in Morrill, it is not done by halves. They
60 the whole hog or none. Morrill, is one
of the prettiest little villages we ever saw.
The houses are nearly all painted white
and the grounds kept clean and neat They
have Il nice church. a fine schoolhouse,
and as neat a cemetery as we ever saw.
AS we stood in the resting place of their
dead, which commands a view of the
whole village, we could but exclaim,
''beautiful, beautiful town of Morrill, -
J. o. johnson stood by our side and pointed
out the grave of his grandfather, a Revo-
lutionary soldier, and of his father, a SOL
der of 1912. Then we did not wonder at
the patriotism of j. O. In his remarks at
the meeting of the Association he referred
to the patriotism of the people of Morrill,
EYES," he said, zone of your ladies had
courage enough to marry me;' and we
| thought she did have some sand to tackle
| as large man as J. o. After many in
vitations to stop over night we left the
beautiful village for our home, feeling
that the day had been we'll spent and
would remain bright spot in memory as
long as memory remained. We think
some OF Morrilrs prosperity is due to
having a live State Constable We hope
to see you later ONE OF THE BOYS.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
University Of Maine.

President Harris was in Washington, d.
c.. few days last week.
The Glee Club will be enlarged now that
the foot ball season is ended.
Prof Harvey recently delivered lecture
at farmers institute in Brunswick.
Prot. Munson attended the Phi Delta
Theta convention at Brown University last
week.
The new cinder track is now finished and
next springs prospects for training are very
encouraging.
Miss Alice Pottle of Bangor has the re-
signed the position of cashier, the resigna-
ton taking effect Nov. 1st.
To the library has lately been added 200
volumes, among which are IA volumes of
standard law literature, 80 volumes of Ger
man literature, History of the French lam
guage and literature.
The foundation for the new @ 7. V. build
ing has been completed, and without doubt
the work of construction will continue as
late as the weather will allow 1t will be
situated south of the one now occupied by
the fraternity.
The debating society enjoyed warm dis
cu>sion on the question: Resolved. That the
military department is a benefit TO the U nj
versity. Affirmative, 0. 0. Slower, 80, Ben
nett, 1901; negative, Swain, $50, Thenault.
1900. A majority decided the question in
favor of the negative.
With the increasing expense of this insti .
tuition, resulting from its rapid growth, and
at the same time raising the standard of
education, it has become necessary to charge
a tuition of $50 per year, or SIS a term, in
addition to the SIS already charged for the
defraying of expenses for care, lighting and
heating of public buildings; except in short
winter courses, in which tuition is free,
Students who are advanced in their classes
are subject to the tuition charge without re-
bate for absence. Students who in at
tendance, but fail to gain advancement with
their classes, will be charged tuition for re-
peated work Worthy students of Maine who
are in need of assistance may borrow from
the University sum sufficient to pay the tut
ton charges. Borrowers will be required to
give endorsed notes, or other satisfactory
security. The loans will bear interest at
& per cent. per annurl and will be due, s3O
year, beginning with first year after gradual
ton, but may be paid earlier at the discre-
faculty will be accepted as an endorser.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
The Wiscasset and Quebec.

Tie figures of the business Of the Wiscasset
& Quebec railroad for the year ending ,June
80 will be of interest just now when there is
80 much agitation concerning further ey
tensions Of the line, and are as follows:
Gross ealnings, S19,177 IS; operating ex
penses, o20,e@0,44: leaving deficit of ST.
'54,3O. The interest on the funded debt
accrued is given at S6.523,50, and with the
taxes made the total deficit from operations
during the year SIS, AZ. The total deficit
on June 80, 1897, was 1914 81 1913 The
passenger earnings We're 81 ,S36 Al, freight,
Sll,34O,o 81 There was expended for main
tenance of ways and structures, 81, 1850,
maintenance of equipmen6, $1,773 49, The
total length of the road is 43 and As 100 miles.
The par value of the bonds outstanding is
SLY 600 for which SOL ,632 90 was realized
stocks 800, which were sold for $178, 100
I'D cash.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
Col. Fogler for Speaker.

The friends of the numerous candidates
for the Speakership of the next Legislature
do not lose an opportunity to circulate the
report that Col. w. Fl. Fogler of this city is
not to be candidate for the position This
is sample of the paragrap 8:
carl G. King of Caribou is in the field
for speaker of the next House and is seek
ing support throughout the State His friends
argue that Mr.. Fogler of Rockland will not
be in the race, as his health will not permit
it,
The Courier Gazette is prepared to state
authoritatvely that Col. Foger will be a
candidate before the next House, a position
that his health in no wise interferes with.
The Colonel is probably as healthy candi-
date as is likely to be in the field. We are
justified in calling the attention of the other
candidates to the fact that their busy circula-
| ton of statements not in accordance with
the facts is method of campaigning that
Col. Fogler's friends are going to resent
with emphasis. [Rockland Courier G azette.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
The Pension Rolls.

The first annual report of Commissioner
of Pensions II. Clay Evans to the Secretary
of the Interior has been made public. A
summary follows:
There was added to the rolls during the
year the number of so, 1O1 new pensioners
and there We're restored to the rolls 3, OIL
pensioners who had been previously drop
ped, total of "a, O72.
During the same period the losses to
the roll were 81 $50 by death, 1,O74 by re-
marriage of widows and mothers, 1,S45
by legal limitation (minors), 1883 for
failure to claim pension for three years,
and 3, $50 for other causes, an aggregate
of Al, 122.
The whole number of pensioners on
rolls June 30. 1897, was 976, 014 The net
gain the previous year was 1896. 1t will
thus be seen that the pension roll has not
yet begun to show any diminution. Seven
widows OF revolutionary soldiers and nine
daughters of revolutionary soldiers are
still on the rolls. During the year 81, 454
certificates were issued, of which number
80, 10l were original allowance and the
balance were reissues, increase, restora-
lions, renewals, etc. OF this number IA, :
6S1 certificates of various classes were
held in this bureau until July l, 1897,
and are accordingly not credited to the
past fiscal year.
During the same period rs, 234 claims CT
various classes were disallowed.
The amount disbursed for pensions
during the year was s139, 100, 242. II, and
the amount disbursed by treasury settle
ment was $3.50, Alb. %, a total Of $780,
439, 717.35. This exceeds the amount
discussed during the fiscal year 1896, by
the sum of 81, 5S4, 4SO. Is.
The appropriation for the payment of
pensions for the fiscal year of 1897 was
only $40, 900, 900, the average annual
value of each pension at the close of the
year was S133.17. The average annual
value of each pension under the general
law was S162.O4 each, under the act of
June p, 1890, was s1O9 25. The aggre-
gate annual value of all pensions at the
close of the year was S129, 795, 438. There
were "A original and duplicate bounty
land claims admitted and l45 original
claims of this character rejected.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
Will of Charles A. Dana.

The will of Charles A. Dana, which was
offered for probate in Jamaica, L. l.,
Nov. 9th, shows that he left property
valued at between 81, 900, 900 and 81, $50,
600. This, with the exception of his
stock in the Sun corporation, which is
held in trust for the Widows benefit, is
bequeathed to his widow. The estate in
cludes beautiful piece OF property on
the shore of Long Island sound, which
stands clear of any incumbrance and is
valued conservatively at 81 600, 600.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
"The SiIIiest SwindIe."

That is what Cyrus Curtis, of the La
dies Home journal, charactcrizes word
contests. He says further: elbow any
publisher with grain of co mmon sense
in his makeup can deliberately put such
stuff before his readers is beyond my COM
prehension. When | find a publication so
void OF business management, | withdraw
my advertising patronage from it, A man
who will fill his columns with swindle
advertising will swindle me if he gets a
chance, and do not want anything to do
with him.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
Not Snakes, but Spotted Frogs.

Wilson Haskell, of West Penobscot, a
man not addicted to the use of alcoholic
liquors, relates the following wonderful
phenomenon; GA few days since in driving
from Bluehill to Orland, and at the foot of
Marks hill, encountered thousand of spot
ted frogs, hopping at a rapid rate toward
the east. The road was SO filled that for a
long distance ] was obliged to drive nv
horse at walk to avoid driving over these
Jumpers 1T seemed to me the whole valley
of Marks hill was full of them and there
could not have been less than 10000
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
The HOMElIEST MAN IN BELFAST

AS we'll as the handsomest, and Others are invited
to call on any druggist and get free trial bottle
of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, a
remedy that is guaranteed to cure and relieve all
Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis
and Consumption. Price 25c. and SOC.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

81 was completely covered with sores.
Every limb in my body ached. Had been
sick for five years. Doctors could do me no
good. Most of my time was spent in bed !;
was complete wreck. Burdock Blood
Bitters have completely cured me in three
months" Mrs. Annie Zoepen, Crookstown,
Mimi
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

Those editors don't expect to convert
anybody to their way of thinking when
they say that the operation of the Dingley
law has nothing to do with the return of
prosperity.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

''1f taken into the head by the nostrils two
or three times a week, Thomas Eclectric
Oil will positively relieve the most offensive
case OF catarrh." Rev E. f. Crane, Dun
kirk, N. Y.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
A Folsom Compliment.

Princeton, N. j., Nov. 10. Grover
Cleveland's son is to be named Richard
Folsom Cleveland in honor Of Mrs. Cleve-
land father.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

The soothing. healing effects of DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup is felt almost instant
ly There is no other cough medicine that
combines 80 many virtues. Sold by all
dealers.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

Silver still hangs down around the zero
mark. Here's good chance for calamity
howlers to scream about low prices.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

The calamity shrieks died away in the
distance as wheat tloated to the dollar
mark again.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, BIZ.
lousness, Indigestion, Headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 26c.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

NATHAN P. BEVERAGE.
Mr. Nathan P Beverage, son Of Robert
Beverage, was born in North Haven,
Maine, Sept. %, 1913, where he lived un-
til 1869, carrying on mackerel fishing
business During the war of the Rebel
lion he served his country in the United
States navy, serving in the South Atlantic
Squadron, under Admiral John S. Wor-
den, in the monitor Passaic, until the
close of the war. In 1869 he moved his
family to Port Townsend, Washington, on
Puget Sound, where he engaged in the
fishing business with his father in law,
Capt. James Eye, but at the end of a
year returned to Maine, living in Belfast a
year or two, thence coming to Camden.
Here he went to work for D. Knowlton d
Co., as moulder, where he continued
for several years and then entered the
employ of the Knox Wooden Co., as loom
fixer In 1884 he removed to Oakland,
Maine, where he has been engaged as
moulder and as carpenter and builder,
and where he now resides.
Mr.. Beverage served Amity Lodge as
its thirty fifth Master, being elected to
that office in January, 1877.
JOHN P. wELLMAN.
John P. Wellman, Esq, the thirty
sixth Master of Amity Lodge, was born in
Searsmont, Maine, Oct 81, 1927. He re-
ceived his school education in the district
school near Dyer's Mills, in his native
town, never having any opportunities for
attending school after he was seventeen
years of age. Notwithstanding his limit
ed school privileges, lie obtained good
education and successfully taught twenty
three terms of school in various towns in
this section. He continued to make his
home in Searsmont until 1856, when he
went to California, where he spent three
years in the mines, returning to his native
town in 1859, where, from 1861 to 1860,
he was four times elected a member of
the board of selectmen, and during the
same time served three years on the
board of School Committee. In 1867 he
removed to Camden and on July 26 of the
same year was made a Master Mason.
During his sojourn in Camden he was
elected chairman of the board of select
men for seven successive years, from
1878 to 1885, served one term on the board
of School Committee and was three times
elected a member of the board of Di-
rectors of the Camden village schools.
Mr.. Wellman was also for many years
Trial Justice.
In June 1894 he returned once more to
Searsmont and was again elected mem
Der of the board of selectmen Of that
town, which position he still holds.
Mr.. Wellman was first elected Master of
Amity Lodge in 1878, and was re- elected
in 1879.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

With 100, 600 tons of Alabama coal going
to Mexico for her railroad locomotives in
competition with the English coal, it looks
as though the South was putting in bid
for her share of the world market.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

Personally, young Mr.. Bryan did pretty
well in Ohio. 1t is said that he charged
$500 speech and expenses, and he made
a dozen speeches inside of four days, so
that he is probably feeling the return of
prosperity.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
Past Masters of Amity Lodge.

We take the following from the Camden
Herald's sketches of Past Masters of
Amity Lodge, No. 8, F. & A. M:
NATHAN p. RENERAGE,
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

The free-silyelite theory of Mexican
prosperity is for a Mexican to take S25 in
Mexican pesos, every one of which is as
Aald for him to get as is a gold dollar for
his American neighbor, and purchase
with them something which is worth SO
Il American money
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

According to figures taken from the
official reports of the Cleveland administra-
ticD, the flaming element of the country
lost by decreased consumption and de-
creased values during Cleveland's last
administration something like four thou
sand million dollars.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
Editorial Notes.

Silver hasn't reached the dollar mark
yet.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

History has chalked up one more score
against free trade. Now that the Wilson
law has been obliterated from the statute
books and a protective tariff law enacted
and put into operation that has brought
prosperity to the country, it is demon
stlated, and will be recorded by future
historians that the cause of the depression
Of l~9i3-'9 % was due to the Wilson low
tariff measure.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

H0nded tees, H0od SdsCs, San Horse.
terms, Coal Stores. Pats Of all kind,.
Tabs. Churns, Butter Trays, Butter
Stamps, Meat choppers, R0jsin S2eieyt
The Republican journal., 1897-11-18

At last MI. Bryan has admitted that
times are better. But he says they are
due to the foreign ''scarci ty' and TO gold
being taken from the klondike The
foreign scarcity affects directly but the
one acticle of wheat, and that is only one
of a great list Of farm articles which have
advanced; and as for the Klondike gold,
four times as much money has been ex-
pended in fitting out Klondikers as has
been brought in by them.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-18
RAILROADS.
Boston e. Maine r. R.

Trans leave Union Station Tor Scarboro
Crossing. 1O.0oa. NJ. b.15. $40 Pm; scarbo-
70 Z besch, Pine Point, 700. 1000 a. NJ. 3 go
deford. TOO. $40 10 90 a. NJ. 1915, $50.
5 % =; 70 p m; Kennebunk. TOO, 40 a. M
Z 10 30 S;So. b.lb sop. M; Ksnnebunkport.
1 Walls go: ~ H. l2ab, $50 o. p M
worth Berwick, Somerswo TIL, Dover 400,
100; 80 a. NJ. 12.45. $50; 6;15 ?; M;
$50 p. M; Northe u DIV, Laikeport, La
COMA. Plymouth. $40 a. M. J2.45 p. m. :;
Worcester via somersworth. TOO a. M !;
Junction, TOO a: M. $50 p. M;
hill; Lawrence. Lowell, Boston.T t4.o5.
Arrive iTH in Boston, TO. 1915 M. 1856.
4. 2. 7.25. p. m. Leave Boston for Port
land, b.6s. 100 500 $50 a. NJ. 100. 4.I5.
p. m. Arrive Portland, 1913 HOO q.
m, 1900. 1920, 800 500 y. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Scarboro Beach. Pine Point, Old Or
chard, Saco, Biddeford, Kennebunk. Wells
Reach, l2.65. 4.3o D.. M; North Berwick,
ell. Boston. 4.06 a. m. 1855, -4.3o p. nj. Ar
rive Boston, 7.26 a. m. 6.28, 9.45 p. m. Leave
Boston for Portland 3. 10 a. M. arrive Port
land ITO a. III.
EASTERN DIVISION.
For Way stations, 0 a. M; Biddeford,
Portsmouth, Newburyport. salem, Lynn,
Boston. 1900. 1900 a. M, S1.0o. t6 10
D. m. Arrive in Boston, 5.57 b. M, 1880
4.15, 1926 D. m. Leave Boston, for
Portland, 7.30 900 g. NJ. 1890, TOO
.. m. Arrive Portland. lilo "a. M, 1915.
4.30, 1920 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Biddcford Portsmouth. Newbury.
port, Salem. Lynn. Boston. 200 a. m.- 100
p. m. Arrive In Boston, 5.67 a. M. 4.io Pc m.
Leave Boston for Portland. 800 a. M. TOO
p. m. Arrive in Portland, 1929, 1890
p. M.
tConnscts With Rail Lines for New York
South and West.
TDaily except Monday.
sConlects with Sound Lines for New York.
Through tickets to all points for sale at Union
Station.
D. j. FLANDERs. G. p & T. A.. Boston.
GEO. II. THOMPSON. Ticket Agent. Port
land
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-18
HIS sEvENTY-sEvENTH BIRTHDAY.
The Busy Life of Mr.. Augustus Nj
Morgan.

MIR. Augustus M. Morgan, a resident of
Yarmouth, celebrated his nth birthday
Saturday at the residence of his son
Clarence A. Morgan, 13 Woodford street.
Deering.
MIR. Morgan was born in Beverly Mass
October IS, 1920, and was the son of Will
liam and Ruth (Conant) Morgan. Mr..
Morgan, when quite young, after reoeiv-
ing an education in the common schools
OF his town, entered the employ of his
father, who was engaged in contract
work in the construction of locks and
canals and on pubic works. Mr.. Nor
gan, at an early age, commenced business
for himself and one of the first con-
tracts which he entered into was on the
construction of the last 16 miles of track
for the Portland Z Ogdensburg railroad.
Of the other important contracts in which
he has been interested, he speaks of hav-
ing laid the first 90 miles Of track for the
Terra Haute g. Alton road; % miles for
the Northern Missouri, and IS of the
original miles of track laid for the York
u Erie road. He has also been in charge
Of construction work on the Midland
Road of New Jersey, and the work on
the New York. Vermont and Massa-
chusetts. The last railroad work that
Mr.. Morgan was engaged in was in 1878
on a contract with the Rochester Il
Nashua road.
Since 1880 he has been engaged in
granite quarrying and has a quarry at
Yarmouth, his home. Mr.. Morgan said
to PRESS reporter that the methods of
construction of railroad in the days
when he was in active service varies
considerably from those of today. The
rails which were laid at the beginning of
his contract career were known as the
strap Iail. Trenches were dug and filled
in with broken stone to keep the frost
from raising the timbers and rails which
were fiat and were spiked on to the
timbers.
Mr.. Morgan enjoys good health and
says his ancestors have all lived to good
old age; his grandfather was in particu-
lar, we'll man, and died at the ripe age
of SO, and up to the time of his Goth birth
day had never had occasion to call ply.
sician,