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The Republican journal., 1897-02-11
1.-THE Charter Oak"

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL: There
has just come to our notice the loss of the
coal barge Charter Oak, which foundered off
Fire Island Jan. 25th. The name "Charter
Oak recalls to mind, no doubt, to ,aany
citizens of Searsport, the grand old ship of
that name which plowed the blue ocean for
forty odd years, afterward sold and convert
ed into a coal barge; finally to lay her bones
on the bed of old ocean, after a long and
Ship, as did the poet:
"We know what Master laid her keel,
W hat Norklnen wrought her ribs OF steel,
no made each mast and sail and rope
What anyils rang, what hammers beat,
In what forge and what heat
Were shaped the anchors of thy hope
We have it that the ship Charter Oak. 954
tons, was built in Searsport. Maine, in 1854
in the Carver shipyara for Benjamin Carver
We remember we'll when she was built and
also recall her palmiest days, when she
was employed in the cotton carrying trade
also remark made by master John Carver
to Capt. Phineas Pendleton. "Well Phineas,
the Charter Oak has cleared for Liverpool
with thirty bales of cotton in the cabin
guess freights are good" We would be
pleased to hear if any of the captains OF this
once proud old ship are living. Her history,
could it be published, would make very in
teresting reading, particularly to the natives
OF Searsport. Probably no ship of her day
and class ever made more successful voyages
OF paid larger dividends. Her long and
eventful career is proof of the excellence in
workmanship and quality of material which
her builders employed in her construction.
VIII, some one say a word further for this
grand old ship, and aid in giving her suit
able obituary? E.BB.
Lynn Jan 2Sth
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(which is, in brief, to give the local news.
"And in doing that work it will, IN the main,
exert powerful influence for the right, and
will aid in building up and benefiting in
many ways the community in which it
exists" George S. Rowell of Portland was
the duly appointed poet Of the occasion, but
as he expressed it in note to the writer, 81
can't write poetry any more than a cow )"
and he finally prevailed upon Frank H.
Colley, formerly of Belfast, now practicing
law in / ortland, to take his place. Mr.
Colley read with much acceptance the poem
printed in The journal last week and then
in response to an appeal from all sides he
read the poem written for and read at the
annual meeting in Portland last January.
The best thing the Association could do
would be to elect Bro. Colley Poet Laureate
and then the poetical part of the program
for the annual meetings would be in good
hands After the literary exercises the
members called upon Governor Powers in a
body and were given cordial welcome. In
the evening President Burleigh gave a re-
ceptiOu to the members and their ladies at
his house on State street, and it was a most
ENJOYABLE occasion.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11
Ex-Governor Davis.

Daniel Franklin Davis was born in Free
dom about the middle of September, 1873 at
the home of Deacon Eli Fish, near the Fish
school-house, about one mile west of Beaver
Hill. His parents were Rev. Moses Frank
lin Davis and Polly French Davis Rev.
M F. Davis and Rev. Jacob Couillard came
to Freedom when they were young men
and preached there for several years, then
took a trip to Swanvllie and from there to
Nova Scotia, and preached i'll Darlington
when the well-knowu aunt Hepsy Lewis
resided there. They returned to Freedom
where Mr.. Davis taught school, and soon
married Polly French. Their first child
was girl named Lucenia, who died when
but II months old. Daniel Franklin wa
the second child. When he was one or tive
years old his parents moved to South Free
dom to a settlement, long years ago callaG
Sodom, ana later styled Antioch; and from
there they went to Ornvile, as before men
tioued in The journal Mrs +. G. ROYAL
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The Republican Journal Thursday Morning. February H. 1897

Villas. He received every Republican
vote. After many days Of unsuccessful
balloting George F. Turner of Spokane,
who received the caucus nomination of
the Populists and free silver Republicans
was elected U. S. Senator by the Legisla-
ture of Washington Jan. both on the first
ballot, receiving 81 votes. "A Montgom-
cry, Ala, despatch says the House has al
ready passed a law repeating the Austria
liam ballot, which has been in effect in Ala
bama four years, and re-enacted the old
election law..... The fusion Democratic
Populst Legislature of Oklahoma Terri :
tory passed bill Jan. Goth prohibiting
gold contracts in the territory, and also
one abolishng the militia, alleging it was
used to protect corporations aud Cypress
the people. The debate was very sensa-
tional. -. The Kansas Legislature has pass
ed a vote instructing the Kansas repre-
sentatives in Congress to work for the
passage of an act to secure the free coinage
of silver at a ratio of Is to l.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11

Mr.. w. W. Hart of ) West Third street,
has recently received from Alaska moose
head which in size exceeds any head that
we have ever seen. In spread of antlers,
breadth of palm and length of prong it
seems more nearly suggestive of the head
of the fossil Irisba elk than any recent
head that has com under our notice. The
antlers are not of the de-spreading
type, for the horns, starting at right an :
giles to the axis of the skull on rather
light shafts, soon turn backward almost at
right angles, SO that the long diameter of
the palm is inclined only at small angle
with the axis of the skull.
The skull had been split for ease in
transportation, but fitting the two halves
together, the spread of the antlers is
10 4 inches. The length of the right
horn, measured from the brow antler to
the most distant prong of the palm on the
posterior side of the horn, is 50 2 inches;
the length of the palm, measured along
the curve, is Al inches, and a straight line
drawn from the burr to the most distant
point of the palm is 40 inches The Cir
conference of the shaft of the right ant
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11

Ter at 3 inches from the burr is I / ,
inches. The width Of the palm, measur-
ed along its posterior side following the
curve, is 43 inches. The great size of the
palms makes the shafts of the horn just
outside the burr seem very small. We
believe that we have seen many horns of
the elk (Cerrus canadensis) which were
heavier at this point.
This moose is said to come from Alas
ka. Not very much is known about its
history, but the locality is given as thirty
miles back from Cook Inlet. 1t is stated
that the animal measures 1-2 feet at the
shoulder; but this, of course is a mere
hunters statement, and very likely a
guess. The teeth of the animal show
that it was old. but by no means past the
prime of life. The incisors have been mu-
tilated so that nothing can be said of
them except that they were all present.
The m"lars are worn by many years use,
but by no means show great age.
1t is understood that this head will be
exhibited at the Sportsmen's Exposition,
where Mr. Hart advises us that he will
have an exhibit showing much good work.
Forest and Stream, Jan. %.
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From Way Down in Arkansas.
From a Personal Letter. |

SLOAN SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, Jan. %, 1897
We have had very pleasant winter until
yesterday, when the thermometer ran down
nearly to zero, and this morning touched
that point. The result was small congrega-
tions in the morning and only one service at
n;ght-too cold for us Southern people.
We are building new church here, base
ment of stone, upper story of brick. Hope
to get into the building by Easter.
he times are still very dull out West.
We hope for better times in the near flu.
ture.
Missouri is fine State and making rapid
progress. Arkansas moves more slowly.
The educational advantages are poor.
l hope Belfast and The journal are both
moving along rapidly. l should like very
much to spend few weeks there next sum-
mer, but fear cannot do so.
Yours truly,
W. II. WILLIAMS.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11

POLITICAL POINTS. The senatorial
contest in the Idaho Senate terminated
Jan. 2Sth by the election of Henry Heit-
felt, Populist, to succeed Senator Du-
bois. Heitfelt is a German with limit
ed command of the English language. He
has several times represented his county
in the Legislature and is at present a
member of the State Senate, but has
never been known to make speech. He
has only rudimentary education and is,
of course, a free silver man. 80. In the
joint legislative assembly at Madison,
Wis, Jan. 26th, john G. Spooner was
elected United States senator to succeed
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Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City,
ILL.,, was told by her doctors she had con-
sumption and that there was no hope for
her, but two bottles of DR.. Kings New Dis
saved her life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida
St., San Francisco, suffered from dreadful
cold, approaching consumption, tried with.
out result everything else then bought one
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery and in
two weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results, of which these
are samples, that prove the wonderful eff
cacy of this medicine in coughs and colds.
Free trial bottles at Kilgore & Wilson's City
Drug Store Regular sizes SOC. and 81.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11

WASHINGTON WHIsPERINGs. Those
who knew Col. Henry c. Merriam in his
younger days in Maine and have followed
his brilliant career as a soldier. will like
to know that some of his friends in Con
gress want him made a brigadier general.
There are 25 colonies in the regular army
who are looking for that appointment
from President Cleveland. Col Merriam,
who now commands the Seventh United
States Infantry at Fort Logan, Col, is
second on the list of % in point of service
and undoubtedly is far and away the first
in point of valor and soldierly qualities. ).
Unless he should change his mind in the
meantime President elect Mckinley will
call an extra session Of Congress Monday,
March Is. This information was given to
Congressman elect J. S. Sturtevant by
Maj. Mckinley in Canton few days ago.
.....It is said that the lumber schedule of
the new tariff bill is practically decided
on. 1t restores the Mckinley rates in
most instances, while on several items a
higher duty is stated. see. Senator Sherman
has written note to New York man in
which he expresses confidence that the
arbitration treaty with England will be
approved by the Senate with some minor
amendments. Secretary Olney and Sir
Julian IdunCeIOCe signed, Jan. oOtn, the
convention for the definition by a com
mission of so much of the boundary line
between Alaska and the British possessions
as is marked by the one hundred and
forty-frst meridian. The treaty was sent
to the Senate Feb. 1st..... The Senate Com
mittee on foreign relations has agreed to
report favorably on the arbitration treaty
with amendments. 80. The Mckinley cabi-
net to date may be given as follows: Sec
rotary of State, John Sherman; Secretary
of the Treasury, Lyman j. Gage; Secre-
tary of War, r. A. Alger; Secretary of the
Navy, John D. Long; Secretary of the In
terror, Judge McKenna, California; Secre-
tary of Agriculture Jas. S. Wilson. -.
Mckinley has fixed upon Chas. G. Dawes
of Evanston Ill. for Comptroller of the
Currency when Comptroller Eckels COM
mission expires in 1898. .... The Secretary
of the Navy has turned the cruiser Brook
Ign back to Cramps as an uncompleted
vessel. The firm will repair the vessel.
The plates have been ripped from the
bottom of the Brooklyn for 125 feet on
each side of the keel .... The debt state
ment issued Feb. LIST, shows net increase
in the public debt, less cash in the treas
ury during January, S15, 07S, 1856. %. e. : 1t
is said that the arbitration as amended by
the Senate is Objectionable to the admin
istration and will not be proclaimed dur
ing the present administration or during
Lord Salisburys incumbency of Office in
England.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11

THE BEST SALvE III the world for Cuts
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChlbIains
Corns, and all Skin EruptIons, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Kigore 4 WILSON,
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11

The mortality among sheep is much
greater and may reach fifty per cent. The
snow is lighter in Montana and the losses
will not he 50 heavy. The National Wo-
man Suffrage convention at Des Mones,
Thursday re- elected the old officers with
practically no opposition, as follows
Susan b. Anthony, presidents; Rachael
Foster Avery, corresponding secretary
Alice Stone Blackwell, recording secre-
tary; Harriet Taylor Upton, treasurer;
Laura Clay, auditor; Carrie Lane Chap
man Gait, chairman on organization.
Mrs. Mary Z. Flood, widow of the famous
bonanza king and multi millionaire,
James c. Flood, died at San Francisco.
Jan 9th, after an illness of two days
The British and Foreign Arbitration As
ISOLATION has cabled to Washington pc
tition to the United States Senate in favor
of the ratification of the Anglo A melican
arbitration treaty.. Major General AL
bion Paris Howe, U. S. A., retired, died
at his home in Cambridge Mass, Jan.
18th, He was II years of age. A widow
and family survive him. Gen. Howe was
native of Standish Me. His career dur
ing the rebellion was a very distinguished
one..... The New York grand jury has
found indictments against Herbert Seeley,
| Theodore D. Rich and James Phipps in
connection with the recent notorious See
ley dinner. In the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture Jan. 27th Mr.. Pitcairn introduced a
bill prohibiting the wearing of high hats
in theatres and providing a fine of not
| more than S. and imprisonment of not
more than five days Mr.. McElhanny in
! troduced a bill regulating the sale of
| liquors and providing penalties for treat
/ ing. The London Chronicle prints the
text of the Manitoba school settlement
which is now on its way to Rome for sub
mission to the Pope. The paper says it
believes that powerful influence will Sc
cure the Vaticans approval Of the settle
ment, the terms of which are more favor
able to catholics of Manitoba than to those
negotiated by Sir Donald Smith, Canadian
high commissioner. Gov. Sadler of Ne
vada has signed the bill licensing glove
contests. The counsel for Thomas NJ.
Bran, convicted of the murder of Capt.
Nash of the barkentine Herbert Fuller,
, filed their bill OF exceptions Jan 30th. ...
A bill has been introduced in the North
Dakota legislature making it a misdemea-
nor for any person to engage in game of
|. football and providing for fine of from
ten to fifty dollars for an infraction of the
law.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11

A cough is danger signal of worse trou
bles to come. Cure the cough and prevel
its results by using DR.. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11
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The Republican journal., 1897-02-11

President Burleigh's suggestion that a
history OF the Association be compiled and
published provoked some discussion, but
found favor generally A counter PROPOSE
tion calls for the reprinting of the REPORTS
for the years 1S67-S-9 and if this is done the
secretary can supply all the members who
do not now have complete file with full
set of the reports from the organization For
reference the complete reports would be
much the more valuable. In compiling
history the reports of the county historians
and the biographies of deceased members
would naturally be eliminated, and probably
much else of interest For one, we should
very much like to have these missing re-
ports; but have no desire for the proposed
history.
Boothbay was selected as the objective
point of che summer excursion, with side
trips to points of interest in the vicinity
Such trip was suggested by Bro. Dunbar
some years ago, but the Association voted to
go elsewhere. We believe that the annual
excursions should be confined to Maine
save in such exceptional cases as Worlds
Fair. We ought to know our own State
thoroughly, and there are many pleasant ex-
cursions yet to be made in Maine without
visiting any place second time. With
Messrs- Kendrick, Ogier and Dunbar as the
committee of arrangements the excursion of
1897 cannot fail to be a most enjoyable one
The literary exercises took place Thursday
afternoon in the Senate Chamber, and des-
pite the storm there was a good attendance.
The essay, by Arthur E. Forbes of the Oxford
Democrat. was entitled "Sixty Years of a
Country Newspaper" He gave an excel
lent history of the Oxford Democrat from its
initial number and clearly defined the mis-
sion of the country newspaper of to-day,
The Republican journal., 1897-02-11
THE FAMILY MONEY MAKER!

Worth $4,000 a year and more to all who
own land a garden, orchard or conserva-
tory; covers in plain language, by practical
men, the care and cultivation Of flowers,
fruits plants, trees, shrubs, bulbs, &c, and
, 1897-10-21
EIGHT HOUR LAW.

Washington, Oct. 2O.-The case o: AL
bert F. Holden, plaintiff in error, vs..
Harvey Hardy, sheriff OF Salt Lake
county, Utah, which involves the con.
stitutionality of the Utah eight-hour
law for miners engaged in underground
mines. was argued in the supreme court
today. The case came up from the SUI,
preme court OF Utah. Holden was con.
victed for employing Anderson, "a min
err. for 10 hours a day and sentenced to
pay a fine OF $50 and serve 81 days in
Jail. On the trial, Holden, while ad-
hitting the employment OF Anderson
sor 10 hours a day, pleaded not guilty
because Anderson voluntarily engaged
in the service, because the facts charged
did not constitute a crime, the statute
being repugnant to the constitution OF
the United States in that it deprived
the employer and employe from maxi
ing contracts in a lawful way for law
ton and deprived the defendant of prop
erty and liberty without due process OF
law. Upon conviction he filed a petit
ton in the supreme court OF Utah for
a writ of habeas corpus which the court
denied, whereupon it was brought to the
supreme court on assignment OF errors,
that the Utah supreme court erred in
holding the law unconstitutional.
Judge Jere NJ. Wilson appeared for
the plaintiff.
, 1897-10-21
IN DENVER,
BY the Funny Man OF the Evening
Post.

"A Sheridan firm, in the silent watches
OF the night, when only the stars were
peeping, got cut its delivery wagon and
left a barrel Of apples at the door OF
every minister OF the town. Inasmuch
as We did it unto one Of the least OF
these. my brethren, you won't lose any,
hing by it in the long run.
Rev. Stewart OF Sheridan used q
t~hree-decker conundrum for a text last
Sunday. What Do l Most Want? Can
l Get 1t? How Can 4 Get it,"
The Rock Springs Independent thinks
the man who means everything he saye
usually hasn't much to say. That truth
wouldn't feel a bit uneasy or out OF its
element in a Sunday school book.
Indian Guide: Shot Gun is one Of the
greatest hunters among the Arapahoee
and has never farmed, but last week he
e to Captain Wilson and told him
he wanted to farm. He asked him to
survey a ditch FOR him so he could dig
this fall and be ready for spring work.
This has been done and Shot Gun Is at
work on his ditch.
Editor E. A. Slack of the Sun-Leader
Is circulating about the state working
up interest in the coming Texas excur-
sion OF the Wyoming newspaper lum-
inaries. He wants to see a crowd that
will call for a two-eng!ne team up every
little railroad hill.
IA Rock Springs dealer is advertising
"ox breeches,' and an envious rival in
Inmates that he should also handle dog
pants.
, 1897-10-21

his Office over to some one who can,
THAI is, unless the emperor, irritated by
parliamentary obstruotions, should de-
eide to dispense with the assistance OF
parliament. Sucn Z course would almos,
in the Austrian form OF government,
and might prepare the way for a socia.
upheavel. 1t Is evident that in spite o,
the premier's efforts to make a perma,
nent settlement between the Germans
and Czechs, he is not much nearer sue.
cess than he was last March.
, 1897-10-21
NEW GOLD FIELDS.

Victoria, B. c., Oct. O.-Nsws has been
received from Omineca, in the northern
part OF this province, OF the discovery
OF New and Rich creeks and the re-
mains Of Walker Gid. Hathaway and
Jim Robinson, who went there nine
years ago and lost their lives.
The expedition was sent in headed
by an Indian who had been there sew
eral years before, but the second day
out the latter lost his bearings. How
ever. Hugh Grant, who was really the
head Of the party. with what informa,
ton he could gather from the Indian,
managed, after a very hard trip to find
the creek. He found the remains and
signs Of Hathaway's and Robinson's
work. They prospected the ground and
found prospects sufficiently rich to in.
duce them to stake off claims for all
those interested.
The samples Of gold brought back
are the purest seen in British Column
'bia. Grant and his partner intend to
spend this winter IN New creek. which
it was decided to name in honor OF
Hathaway and Robinson. Grant estl.
mates that he can make from SO to Sc
per day rocking.
When the news of the discovery
spread, word was sent to all prospect,
ors in the district who could be reach
ed and an old-time rush ensued. A num-
Der OF Claims have been staked and re-
corded since. All who came back with
samples seem we'll satisfied with the
prospects and are going back in the
spring.
, 1897-10-21
ANOTHER sTAGD oLD-UP

Spokane, Wash, Oct. 20.-A special
from U~niontown, Wash, says:
The stage running between Lewiston
and Uniontown was held UP last night
by masked men and the United States
mail and express box rified. One pas
senger was compelled to break open the
treasure box with an ak held in readi-
ness. after which the sage was ordersd
forward. None OF the passengers were
molested. There is no trace OF the per-
]petrators. 1t is believed but little booty
was secured.
, 1897-10-21

"A Philadelphia scientist declares the
idea that whisky is a cure for snake
bite has been completely exploded. Gu.
good citizens who put it to the test many
times every year during the fishing sea-
scendant OF the late Mr.. Annanias.-
Denver Post,
, 1897-10-21

Cy Wanman switched off from rail.
road verse for the time being and sane
q pastoral song about country girls
and chickens with plump hard legs"
It may not be immodest to talk that way
made such reference to the underpin-
ming of the girls.-Denver Post.
, 1897-10-21

Bryan is @ making two speeches
q day in Nebraska, and is telling the
people OF that state that the hydra>
headed goldites OF the east are trying
to steal that state by stealth.
, 1897-10-21

In their fight for office the politicians
have lost sight entirely o. the silver
question. George has branched OF into
a TRADE against the government and Is
In opposition to everything that is. and
he Is the only man who endorsed sill,
yer in his platform.
, 1897-10-21
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1897.

The enterprising Chicago reporters
stood around on the housetops and
watched the Luetgert jury from afa>
with field glasses.
, 1897-10-21

Gladys-"Papa's going to give ms a
check at the wedding instead OF a pres
ent, Tom" Tom-"Au right; we'll have
the ceremony at high noon instead OF at
4 O'Clock" Gladys-"Why, what Tor,
dear?" Tom-"Banks close at a.
Detroit Free Press.
, 1897-10-21
PREMIER IN TROUBLE.
BADENI HAS NINE DISTRICTS TO
LOOK AFTER AND HAIR
MONTE.

The Great Empire is Divided Into Two
Bitterly Hostile Political Camps
He is Pretty Good at Governing a
Province, But an Empire IL Too
Much for Him. ,
, 1897-10-21
KJONDIKE WALL PapER

KIONDIKE WALL PAPER.
10000 rolA For 80 days it will pay you
to buy for next years hanging. Seven,
ty-five-cent paper for 40 cents. Am
closing out at cost. Large lots below
cost.
, 1897-10-21

'Reapers' drill, so children, at Maen.
nerchor tonight
, 1897-10-21
OMAHA-CHICAGO SHORT Line,

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The magnificent Limited train OF the
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail.
way leaves the Union Pacific depot at
Omaha daily at 5:45 p. M. arriving In
Chicago at SIS the next morning. En-
tire train lighted by electricity and
heated by steam. Ask for ticket via the
milwaukee Route"
F. A. NASH,
General Western Agent,
1904 Farnam st., Omaha.
, 1897-10-21
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