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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01
The Belfast Band in Ellsworth.

The Belfast Band returned by Thursday
nights train from Ellsworth where they
filled an engagement with the Dirigo Ath-
letic Association for a concert and ball
Thanksgiving eve. This association was
originally fire company and has a mem
bership of over one hundred, representative
men of city noted for it's hospitality, its
culture and refinement. For twenty years
this association has given ball on Thanks
giving eve, and no expense or labor has
been spared to ensure their success. They
have had all the crack musical organizations
of the State, and some from out of the State,
and the Belfast Band felt honored when
they were engaged for the ball this year.
How they felt after the engagement had
been fulfilled it is difficult to say. Words
are inadequate to express their enthusiasm
for Ellsworth and Ellsworth people when
they returned home. They were treated
like princes and complimented as never be-
fore Nothing is too good for them to say of
the Dirigo Athletic Association, and of the
Ellsworth people.
Through the courtesy of Editor Rollins we
are enabled to report the Ellsworth end of
the affair. His paper, the Ellsworth Ameri-
can, will say this week:
The concert preceding the ball was given
by the Belfast military band of twenty ii We
pieces, under the leadership of F. j. Rigby.
Those who heard this band in Ellsworth on
July 4, 1897, remember the delightful treat,
and remember regretfully that they did not
hear more of it on that occasion.
1t is not surprising, therefore, that the ad-
vance sale of seats for last Wednesday night
was so large. Promptly at s so Director
Rigby raised his baton, and what proved to
be the best band concert ever given in Ellis
worth was on. Following was the program
as printed:
Overture, Raymond Thomas
AmaranthuS Glider
Ballet music from Faust Gounod
Hungarian Fantasia Myrelles
Selection from Faust Gounod
Miserere from ii Trovatore Verdi
Badlnage Herbert
March, Charlatan Sousa
The selections gave wide range in which
TO present the capacity of the players.
w neither grave or gay, the band was equal
to the work in hand, and from the dainty
"AnaTanthus to SOusa's latest march, the
performers held the audience as by a spell
Between the parts, selections from Mas
cagni's "Cavaleria Rusticana" We're played
in response to d vociferous call for "more,''
the intermezzo being especially well rem
dered, although not intended for brass in
struments.
The "Miserere' from "Il Trovatore" was
perhaps the best rendered piece, the duet
being played by cornet and baritone horn.
The concert lasted for an hour and the
large audience thoroughly enjoyed every
Il
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

We are surprised to see so many OF our
exchanges publishing what was private
letter from Honolulu concerning the con-
duct there of certain young men in the
military service who were en- route to
Manila The first publication of this let
ter would seem to be a breach of conf
deuce, and if the idea was to make politi-
cal capital, because the fathers of these
young men are Republicans, it was moth
ing short Of contemplate
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

There are two State offices at least
over which there is not likely to be any
contest. State Printer Clarence B. Bur
leigh, who has given the best Of satisfac-
ton and has Thoroughly equipped estab-
lishment fo. doing the work, is again a
candidate for the office, and no other per
son is named. The same may be said Of
the State binder. As to the Speakership
of the House, that is quite another thing.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

Spain had her choice between takin 9
$50, 600 600 and 0 for the Philippines; and
after due deliberations has consented to
accept the twenty millions. She is to re-
En0uish Cuba and cede Porto Rico Guam
and the Philippines without condition.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Dwight P Palmer,
Masonic Temple, has word to say about
holiday goods and it is worthy of attention :,
In addition to the usual fall lines of mems
furnishing goods, Palmer has silk umbrellas
for ladies and gentlemen, pictures, books
Bibles baskets, porcelain, sterling silver and
leather goods, all new and up-to- date %. We
do not intend joke when we say that they
will not be undersold AT the Francis Shoe
Store, Main street. Better yet, lambs wool
soles are given away. Then dom forget the
baby, but get pair-two pairs if twins bless
your home-of those warm felt bootees, fur
trimmed, all colors, for only 25 cents. .
Fred A. Johnson, Masonic Temple contin-
ues to offer wonderful bargains, some of
which enumerated in his advertisement
this week. Don't forget about the beauti-
full Oil painting to be given away. ...B B. G..
Dinsmore, SO Main street, announces spec
ial rubber sale. These are very seasonable
goods,a good rubbers will be sold at about
one-third off the regular price. Overshoes
of all kinds for men and women. Chase &
Doak have a big and up-to-date stock of
holiday goods, all marked down, and of
which they invite inspection. A So clock
for 81, and % cent silver thimble for 10
cents.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

We doubt if some of the candidates for
the speakership of the Maine House
would have entered the contest if they
had thought their portraits would be
published in the daily papers. 1t looks
like deep and diabolical scheme to kill
OFF those who travel on their looks.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

There are the usual reports which pre-
eede the assembling of the legislature of
proposed raids upon the State treasury
increase Of salaries, appropriations for
various institutions, existent OF which 1t
is sougll to establish, etc. We believe,
howeve, it win be a very cold year for
all sucl undertakings. 1t is generally
understood that Gov. Powers in his mes
sage will take decided ground against
any IN ease of appropriations and in ia
Won Of 'euenchment where possible and
that is certainly the policy which should
prevail
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01
lleeting of the Waldo County Grange.

A regular meeting of Waldo County
Pomona Grange was held Nov. 22nd with
Georges River Grange, Liberty. The Grange
was opened in form in the fifth degree
The pro TEN officers We're Arthur Richie.
Lecturer w. H. Moody, Chaplain; H. N.
Dennis, Steward; c. NJ. Howes, Secretary
The other officers were present. class of
SO was instructed in the fifth degree The
following persons were appointed commit.
tee on time and program for next meeting
Arthur Richie, j. Fl. Nose, Horace Barker,
Ada Dolloff and Caro- Mariner Noon re-
cess was then taken On calling to order
again it WAS voted that the afternoon session
be made public.
The roIl-call found 10 Oranges represented
by members Music was then given by the
choir. The topic, "What shall farmer
plant or SOW 10 raise money to pay taxes and
other expenses" was discussed by W. II
Moody, J. W. Farrar, c. M. Howes, B. F.
Foster. C. E. Gilman. Edward Packard, A
v Martin, 7. r. Pentacost and Arthur
Ritchie.
The following program was furnished by
Georges River Grange: A very able essay
on Robert Burns by Carrie Hatch reading,
"The Old Oaken Bucket" by Carrie Aver !;
parody response by j. 0. Johnson; parody
response by W H. Moody; music; reading
by Blanche Moody essay. "The Rights of
People" by Arthur Richie.
The next meeting will be December 9th
with Equity Grange, Belfast, with the fol-
lowing program: 1st opening exercises; 2,
comforting fifth degree 3 address of welcome
by sister Cunningham 4, response by d. O.
Bowen 5, report of Oranges 6, appointment
of committee; 7, noon recess; s. music, 8,
question: Resolved, That the United States
should annex the Philippines; aft, J. G..
Harding; neg VIM. P. Thompson; 10, re-
mainder of program to be furnished by
Equity Grange.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

That falling off of Gl23 i'll the Demo.
Pop vote in Nebraska in the recent cleo
ton, as compared with 1896, and the in
crease of 1872 in the Republican poll
shows the drift of politics in the State
in which the head Blyanite lives. The
fusion candidate for Governor got a pIu-
rality Of only 3422 Bryan two years ago
had lead of ID, 40 in that State. A
change like this in 1900 would put
Nebraska solidly in the Republican col
uIEn.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

The editor of the Atchison Globe ex
plains that Eat one place the overture of
Tannhauser sounds exactly like big row
in saloon
Now people will want to know how he
acquired the knowledge that enabled him
to make the comparison.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

The reported pluralities in the Novem-
Der elections foot up 1873, 600 Republicans,
4S6, 600 Democratic, giving the Republicans
a lead on the popular vote of PAT, 600
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01
Masonic Temple, Belfast NJ


company of Sunday school ,
ed at Mr.. VIM. Smiths last SID
to study the Bible. Miss lG.
Standpoint has begun the tsa
and Mr. George Pierce of IT..
teach the Roberts school. NJ
Partridge and her two brothg7 N
fast on business recently
Hopkins of Stockton Springs
ing apples around here to slD t'
Emery Calderwood saw iiva "
pasture near his house last Weol
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01
Remember
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Best that Money Can Buy.
Hence take only Hoods.
Wedding Bells.

SToCKER-SIMMoNs. A very pretty wed.
ding occurred IN Waldo Thursday afternoon,
Nov oath, when Marcia Edith, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Simmons was united in
marriage to Charles Frederick Stocker of
Billings, Montana, by Rev. A. D. Thibadeau
of Morrill,. Miss Simmons was attired in a
dainty cream colored silk gown, trimmed
with silk tringe, having an underdress of
grained silk, and carried a beautiful bouuuet
of pinks. Mr.. Stocker wore the accustomed
black Gut-away. The ceremony was per
formed in the presence of the immediate
family. The best man was Lawrence A
brother of the bride while her sister, Miss
Rose SIMMONS, acted as bridesmaid The
company was further composed of Mr. and
Mrs. A. j. Simmons, Mrs. B. Daggett of
Morrill,, Mrs. Shorey of Montana, Mrs. Neil
of Pittsteld, MIR and Mrs. r. Ray of Bath
and Mr.. Haugh OF Belfast, a friend of the
groom. Miss Simmons is an estimable Young
lady bearing the highest esteem of all who
know her. Possessing many charming ways
she has won host of friends. Mr. Stocker
is young man of sterling qualities, owning
an extensive sheep ranch in the west, where
the happy couple soon depart to make their
home. All their friends unite in wishing
them long and prosperous life.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

oh, no. Let tile discussion proceed },
remarked the Blidgton News recently of
the Australian ballot controversy in the
newspapers, But the advocates of the
present law seem to have suddenly grow n
weary. Their attempt to mislead the
public a. to the cost of the existing cleo
ton machinery was a dead failure. In
setting the figures at $50, 600 the Maine
Farmer understated rather than over
stated the amount. For example, we
find that it cost the city of Portland, in
1898, s., 1870 66 for advertising and print
ing, and while the amount paid by the
State to the Portland papers is not at
hand it would no doubt bring the figures
up to 50, 900. Somehow the situation re-
minds us of the old story of the man who
was tried for stealing pig. The evidence
was dead against him, but he was prompt
ly acquitted. The counsel for the defence
was puzzled, but on interviewing his eli
ent was informed that each one of the
jury had had piece of the pork
That was pretty tough storm Sunday
bu do not say that it was the worst ever
of Belfast will tell you to the contrary,
and the writer recalls seeing three yes
sells ashore on the east side near Goose
River with the seas breaking over them
"a
1850. Nov. 2 and 3, 1861, Little River
bird e and the Condor wharf were near
ly destroyed, and a schooner lying near
the wharf was driven so far on the shore
til at she had to be launched. The storm
was accompanied by high tides and the
store of S. S. Lewis on his wharf at the
boats, and the lower part of the city was
submerged. Nov. 5, 1865, Their e was an
other severe gale. Several vessels we Mt
ashore and the old monument was wash
ed away. Sept. 8, 1869, occurred What
as known for many years as ''the great
Sept ember gale Eleven sch oone1s broke
from their moorings or from the wharves
and beached on the opposite shore. Two
of them were totally lost. Nov. I'd, the
same year, southeast gale damaged
some of the exposed vessels and wharves
A schooner at McGilvery' shipyard was
driven ashore and badly Injured. At the
height of the gale the spray flew as higf
as her maStheads Rut after all that
was quite breeze last Sunday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

Observation-Disclosures, Warren W. Knowl-
ton and Miss Grace NJ. Hammons were mar
rled yesterday noon at the residence of the
brides parents, DR.. and Mrs. l.. w. Ham
mons on Belmont avenue. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Geo. S. Mills in the
presence of small company of near rela-
tives aud friends. The bride was dressed in
a blue travelling suit, with blue hat trimmed
with white. The happy couple left by the
1.15 train for short wedding tour. They
were accompanied to the train by large
party of young people, who greet ed their de-
partnre with the blowing of horns and show
ers of rice They were the recipients of a
large number of beautiful presents, and
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

WILEY WHITE. AxeIWill an Wiley and
Miss Ethel &. White were married on
Thanksgiving eve, at the home of the brides
grandmother, Mrs. James W. White, at the
Upper Bridge settlement A large number
Of relatives and friends We're present and
the evening was an enjoyable one to all.
The ceremony was performed by Rev Geo,
E TUFTS. The bride was very becomingly
dressed IN blue. The many friends Of the
happy couple showed their appreciation Of
the event and their regard for them by ntl-
merous and valuable presents. Mr.. Wiley IS
a we'll known and highly respected young
man, an employe i'll Critchett, Sibley 4
Co. s shoe factory, and his bride is a daugh-
ter Of the late Capt. Fred a. and Jennie
White, and has a large circle of friends in
the vicinity in which her early years have
been spent. They will board with Mr..
Niley's father, Chas. A. Wiley, No. SO High
street.
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-12-01

MATTHEws-tIlLLs. Thanksgiving day a
numerous company of relatives assembled
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Joel Hill in
Union, to witness the solemu14tion of the
marriage of their daughter, Minnie Olive,
and Mr. Edward Adams Matthews. At
high noon the chimes Of the wedding bells
were heard, and then the approach of the
bridal party to room tastefully decorated
with potted plants, where Rev Henry Per
kins, pastor of the Congregat onalist church,
performed the uuptial rites in a pleasing
and impressive manner. Mrs E. V. Oxton,
sister of the bride, was maid Of honor and
Mr.. E. Y. Oxton best man. Many friends
were present at the reception in the evening
and sincere congratulations and many beau
tiful aud valuable presents We're received by
the bridal couple. Fruit lce-cream and
cake Were served, followed by an enjoyable
social. Mr.. aud Mrs, Matthews viii make
their home in MON
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struck by a heavy fire, but it swept
on, passing San Juan blockhouse on the
left Of Wikoff's and Hawkins troops,
driving the Spaniards from hill to hill
to their trenches over the crest. TAX
varying from 400 to 1000 yards from
the advanced Spanish trenches and
batteries, the brigade held out against
a terrible fire. The men lay down un-
der the shelter of the crest and fired
steadily, not having time to intrench.
The experience of Pearson is an ex-
ample of the complications that may
impel a subordinate to anticipate his
chief. After the brigade had established
itself on the front line, to the left Of
the captured blockhouse, one of Kent s
aids came up with an order to Pearson
to make the very, move he had already
carried out. During the day Kent had
modified his original orders to Pearson.
1t is, Of course, impossible to depict
the condition of the troops in the line
when night closed in. Words fail to ex-
press it. The heat was awful; the men
were soaked through and through: they
had had no food since morning and no
prepared meal then, and had none that
night, excepting in few cases where
packs were brought up from the bed of
| the creek on the shoulders of already
wornout soldiers. The ground was very
hard, being composed in some places of
calcareous rock. There was no grum-
bling, no depression of spirits, only de-
termination to hold on, and a wish for
support. although, while they did not
know it, there was none to give them.
All the infantry and cavalry were on
the front line, and the only help to be
| looked for was the coming of Lawton
down the FL Caney road to threaten the
| Spaniards on the unprotected side of
| Santiago.
| Lawton moved up, it's true, but not
until after midnight, and then unseen
| by the Spaniards until he reached their
pickets, about 600 yards from the right
of the cavalry line on the crest, as be-
fore stated. There he halted, and sent
| back to Shafter for renewal of orders
Calls for support for the troops in
trenched on the San Juan ridge had, of
course, reached Shafter at various times
during the afternoon and evening of the
1st, and he told Lawton that as things
stood the quickest way to get in position
ia aid of Wheeler's line was to coun-
termarch to the crossroads southwest
Of Ell Caney and come back to Ell Poso
thence to San Juan ridge.
Nothing definite has yet been made
known as to the strength of the Span
iards on San Juan ridge. The garrison
lof Santiago is placed at 10000 before
the much talked-of Pando's column
reached there. 1t would have been pos
sible to have sent half the garrison OF
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Devious Definitions.

Bunko-One of our many national
games.
Vanity-The greatest handicap TO
greatness.
Shylock-The one that lodges your
zlatchkey about a. m.
Ice-The only thing that is really
what it is cracked up to he.
Agnostic-A man vino doesn't believe
in doctors until he gets sick.
Fame-Something that enables a
mans creditors to keep on his trail.
Awe--The thing that keeps some
men at a respectful distance from la
bOr.
Congressman-A contributor who gets
all the space he wants in the Congress
sional Record"
Optimist-A man who insists upon be-
lieving that everybody is comfortable
because he is.
Enthusiasm-Someth that often
carries people away and leaves them to
return in disgust.
Diplomatic person who can success
fully substitute lot of misft informa-
ton for the real facts.-Chicago Daily
News.
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There IL no spot between Duluth and the
Atlantic Ocean I do not know. In 1872
was in the employ of the Detroit and Cleve-
land Navigation Co., and for fifteen years
was at my post as chief engineer on one Of
their big passenger steamers. Ny first boat
was the R. N Rice, which was burned at
the docks. Then I was transferred to the
Rubie. which was chartered to make the
run between Detroit and Cleveland:
brought out the new steamer the City
of the Straits and for years acted as her
chief engineer. 1t is great responsibility,
the position Of chief engineer on those big
passenger palaces. Thousands of lives ara
held in the keeping of the engineer. Few
realize the dangers that might befall them,
and on the engineer depends the safety Of the
passengers. The anxiety causes great
nervous strain, and the strictest attention Is
necessary during the trip. Not for mo.
human freight above him is absolutely in
his care
For fifteen years I carefully watched
the big engines and boilers without single
accident, and only noticed that was getting
nervous. Suddenly without warning was
taken sick, and in less than a week / wsD
prostrated. I had the best Of physicians,
and hoped to be at work again within s
week. / grew gradually worsa, and .. the
council OF 0Octor6, they SAID naQ nervous
prostration, and had destroyed my whole
nervous system and would never be able to
be up again. They said had worn myself
out by the long nervous strain caused by
watching and worrying about the machinery.
No man could stand such nervous strains
over seven or eight years, while had been
fifteen years in destroying my nerve centres.
For three long years was unable to move
from my bed without assistance. The doctor
said had locomotor ataxia, and would
never be able to walk again.
"The pains and suffering experienced
during those years arc almost indescribable.
My wife used to put eight or ten hot water
bags around me to stop the pain. Those
thet came to sec me bid me good bye when
they left me and was given up. The doc.
tors said nothing more could be done for me.
In fact had given myself up, and thought
there was no use trying to get well.
,"We tried every known remedy, and my
wife kept reading the articles about Dr.
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more from the main trenches to San
Juan ridge after it was apparent that
the Americans were to attack there in
force. Why it was not done only the
Spanish Generals can explain. A French
officer in the Spanish service told one Of
his countrymen in the. Third Cavalry
that the Spaniards were amazed at the
persistency of the Americans in push
ing forward against San Juan ridge in
the face of the pitiless fire which was
poured at them at the crossing and
while ascending the slopes He also
said that when the Spanish troops were
driven over the crest Of the ridge the
men in their second line had to hold
their fire for fear of killing friends, and
that that resulted in demoralzing them
quite as much as those driven out of
the front trenches were demoralized by
being compelled to beat a retreat; hence
there could be no attempt at a coun
ter charge, just at the time when it
would be more effective-that is, at the
very moment of American success. 1t
is we'll known to fighting men that the
very moment of success and high exul-
tation is the most dangerous for the as
saulting column. Strength is exhausted
in the effort to take a position, but once
the victors have time to get breath and
come to a full realization that the posi-
items is theirs they will die in their
tracks before giving it up. Every mo-
ment that the Spaniards delayed coun-
ter attacks on San Juan'ridge made the
Americans so much stronger.
GEORGE L. KILMER.
The man who cannot change his opin-
ion belongs" either to the grave or the
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Williams Pink Pills for Pale People to me.
Finally she said they only cost so cents,
and she wanted to know if would try them.
To please her I consented, and the first box
gave me relief i continued to use them for
about two years before could get strength
enough to walk, It came slow but sure, but
what 1 am to-day is due, wholly to DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
Nearly everybody in Detroit knows how
long l was confined to the bed, and of my
wonderful cure. 1t is almost a miracle to
some people that saw me when the doctors
had given me up, but DR.. Williams PinE,