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in one end of which, at F, notches are
cut and the slightest elevation of the
opposite end (G) disengages the piece
(E) and lets the block fall.
The trap is so arranged that when
the block drops the pins will enter the
mole track, which is undisturbed ex-
cept by fiattening it down with the
foot even with the surface, just at the
place where the end (G) of the piece
(F G) will come. The block is lowered
once or twice to make sure the pins
will penetrate the soil without diff
Guilty. The trap is set and G just
touches the ground where it is trod-
den down over the mole track. The
block must have a fall of IL to "A inches.
The pieces IF and F G) are each about
IS inches long and made very light.
The slightest lifting at G will throw
E out of the notch in F and let the
block fall. The mole approaches from
either direction. and when he raises the
ground before him springs the trap and
the points will pierce his body.
Experiments have proved that the
best distance apart for the pairs of
wires is inches. letting them enter the
ground about AZ inches from the piece
G. The block (B) is piece of rough
scantling with the piece (C) nailed on.
It is a good plan to put another wire
into the middle of the piece (D) at each
endabout 2h inches from the two outer
ones. which will prevent any chance
~ ifs falling to catch the mole when
sprung. Arsenic mixed with corn meal
and dropped into mole runs usually
soon destroys the animals. Grains of
corn pricked at the heart and q little
arsenic put in and raw potatoes with
arsenic introduced usually prove ef-
fectual also. but require careful prepa-
ration.-Fhrm and Home.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08
White Worms In the Soil.

If plants are troubled with white
worms in the soil an easy method of ex-
termination is said to be sulphur
matches stuck well down into the soil,
sulphur end down. A few drops of car
bolic acid in dirper of water is also
good, and lime water in the proportion
of a cupful Of unslacked lime to pail of
water is the old standby. Put cork in
drainage hole Of pot and saturate the
soil thoroughly with the clear lime
water before allowing It to run away
National Stockman.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08
Accuracy Of Touch.

Never employ two efforts to do any
thing if one will suffice. Never make
two motions where one would do.
Never employ the body upon anything
important without having your mind
go with it. If you follow these direc-
tions carefully and invariably you will
soon be convinced that mind and body
can work together in most delightful
harmony and make toll pleasure
Every Where.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08
.sass
10EHGe(blEI|fD
STORAGE OF ROOTS.
Illustrated Description OF Two Meth
dds Tried with success In Wis.
consin and Nebraska.

The time Of the year is here when
the farmer must prepare to store his
roots for winter use. While of course
a cold storage house is the desirable
thing, yet to many farmers this is an
impossible opportunity, for the rea-
son that most farms are SO far
from cold storage plant that it
would not pay to haul the roots there.
Besides. the farmer frequently wants
to store roots that he intends to use
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

Nothing emits worse odor than tainted
reputation.-Chicago Daily News.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

The baby's little e-BawI.-Golder
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

To Cure q Cold in one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

If woman has dollar every man thinks
he is entitled to share of it, and lawyer
will take it all.-Judge.'
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

- A dull, racking pain-neuralgia. It's sur,
Cure-St. Jacobs Oil.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

"A cruel pain-sciatica. Its cure is sure.
Use st. Jacobs Oil.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

Always trim of the injured roots he
fore planting trees and shrubs.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

THE EXCE, LENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, q knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIa SYRUP Co. with the medi.
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It is
for in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name Of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCIso0. Cal
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW YORK. NJ.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08
Low RATEs 10 THE soUTa.

Hoods Pilis are the favorite cathartio.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. n, \.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-08

You have gone quite far enough. and
now we will be friends again. You have
acted your part splendidly!"
, Acted my part splendidly! was
crushed. I saw she had been making
fool of me.
"Oh, of course, was only pretend
ing," said, bitterly, and then, losing
my temper, 'but I think you have be-
haved disgracefully. Clarissa, in the
way you have fooled me and carried on
with that fellow Jones. I wish you
good afternoon!" and walked quickly
toward the door.
'.George!" Her voice startled me and
looked around.
A few minutes afterward said:
"Clarissa. shall we take Punch's ad-
vice?"
"No. DEAR" she whispered.
"And about Jones?"
"Oh! he has been engaged to Miss
Carr for three weeks"
We were seated in a carriage. and
was engaged in instructing the coach
mar to remove white satin slipper
from the roof.
George. you do care for me?''
eyes. dearest. but made You care
for me during our sham courtship."
"No. George. i loved you before. but
you would not see IT,"
Iput my head out Of the window and
quietly whispered "Hang!"
"What are you doing?" asked Claris-
sa.
Shaking some rice out of my collar.
dear."-Chicago Herald.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29
Papers and Periodicals.

The Eastport Sentinel has entered upon its
S1st volume. 1t is one of the o ldest and one
of the best weeklies in the State.
The Christmas number of the Union
Signal of Chicago is a souvenir number in
commemoration of the twenty fifth anniver-
sary of the temperance crusades, which be-
gun in Hillsboro, Ohio, Dec. 25 1873.
Mr.. II. c. Griffith, who for the past five
years has been foreman of the Age office,
takes the position of foreman of the news
room of the Maine Farmer, Augusta, Jan. 1st
Mr.. Griffith learned his trade in the Farmer
Office, and came here from Augusta. His
many Belfast friends are sorry to lose him
but congratulate him on his promotion.
| The Bangor Whig and Courier, which re
Gently adopted the eight page form. has since
appeared in a new dress of type, and in its
news features have kept pace with the i'm
provements in its mechanical department
Indeed, it IS up-to-date in all respects, an6
there is no discount on its sterling Republi
| canism.
The silver star offered by the Nationa
Press Superintendent of the ". G. T U
to the State making the greatest advance il
press work was won by Missouri. TIL,
Maine State Union came second. Th,
work of the press department includes re-
ports to the Union Signal, the state organs
and the local press.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29
Some Pertinent Questions.

To THE EDITOR OF The JOURNAL: Nav
|, through the columns of your paper,
ask a few questions, which thus far no
one has been able to answer satisfactory
ly.
Is there not law requiring that all
winter vehicles, sleighs, sleds and other
teams should be provided with bells? If
there is, why is it not enforced? The
practise of country teams, especially,
sliding over the smooth ground without
bells is far too common in our streets and
is an unwarranted outrage against life,
limb and law, and should be dealt with
accordingly. 1t seems to me that pedes-
trians have some rights and privileges
that those who are fortunate enough to
ride are bound to respect, and life has a
certain value to the possessors thereof, at
least Now, where is our city marshal?
Is it not his business to look after such
matters2 And why does he not attend to
it? Possibly, in some cities boys might
not be allowed to stand in the public
streets and throw snowballs at people
without some fear of the authoritative
city marshal; but he does not interfere
with their amusement, though the vic
tins find it dsagreeable. A correct solu-
ton of the above conunstrums wonld be
very gratifying to an
OBSERVER
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29
Transfers in Real Estate.

The following transfers in real estate were
recorded in Waldo county Registry of
Deeds for the week ending Dec. 2S, 1898
A. W. B. Foster, Boston, to Newell White,
Knox; land and buildings in Knox. A. E.
Chase, Brooks, to T. W. Rowe, Jackson
land in Jackson. Samuel Kelley, Unity, to
Melzer N. Stevens, do; land and buildings
in Unity, B. B. Toothaker, Belfast to Della
M. Cunningham, Belmont; land in Belmont
Lydia M. Staples, Stockton Springs, to Lucy
M. Richards, do. land in Stockton Springs
Alfred P. Gilkey ct al, Islesboro, to Gee
H. Wilber, Foxcroft, land in Islesboro.
Leila M. Dickey. Stockton Springs to Geo. E.
Payson, Waldo; land in Waldo. Alfred M
Pullen, Palermo, to l.. A. Bowler do; land
buildings in Freedom. Geo. E. Worth ct
ais, Unity, to D. M. Mcfarland, Montville
land in Montville. Eugene Black, Newton
Mass, to Roscoe Black, Belfast land and
buildings in Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29

swANvILLE. Mr. and Mrs. J. W Nicker-
son visited their daughter, Mrs. Henry .Ap-
pin, in Somervlle, Mass, recently. Miss
Julia Chase has returned from Castine and
is teaching in district No. L.. Miss Kathie
Nlcherson was at home from Castine over
Christmas, accompanied by Miss Agnes
Cleveland of Rockland, W. z. Hussy of
Waldo is teaching in Dist. No g.. Hon. A.
E. Nickerson attended the recent meeting
of the Loyal Legion in Portland Percy
Nickerson from the University of Maine
and Ernest from Worcester Academy are
spending the holidays with their father
Hon. A. e. Nickerson.. Mrs. Mary Edge
comb is quite sick. Misses Edna Edge
comb aud Lillian Phillips, who have been i'll
with scarlet fever have ceased to be source
of danger Miss Sadie Lena Nirkerson
who has the fever now, is improving. Mrs
NJ. j, Downs is spending the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Harris horn. Miss
EudayIlla Cleaves is in the employ of Mr..
Richards, Belfast. ohm Morrill, Has his
buildings nearly completed and ready for
occupancy, Although past sixty Mr, Nor
buildings III the fall with an energy and en-
terprise that would put many a younger
man TO shame Many of our young people
attend ed the Christmas bail at North Sears
port and enjoyed il very much. Mr.. and
Msr. Ii. &. Marden have gone TO Mass, for
the winter. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Curtis
are keeping house for them ... Messrs James
Patterson and Guy Peavey have returned
from hunting trip, but we have not learn
cd with what success. Miss Louise Gun
ningham has returned from a visit to
Maiden, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. AlonZo
Damn are spending the winter in Lowell,
Maine. The annual Christmas gathering
of Sylvanus Nickersons family was held
with Mr. and Mrs. Otis B. Patter son. After
partakng of generous dinner at 3 o'clock
they repaired to the parlor where they were
pleasantly entertained with music, singing
and recitations. Santa Claus did not forget
to appear with presents for all, both useful
and ornamental. The remainder of the
evening was spent in social manner, after
| which the guests separated for their several
homes hoping by Divine Providence to en-
joyed many returns of Merry Christmas.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29

SEARsMoNT. There was Christmas tree
at Simmons Hall Saturday evening Mr..
Edward Fitzgera raid of Montana is visiting
his mother. He has been in Montana about
30 years. I'D. W. Farrar attended the State
Grange in Bangor last week Mr. L. L.
Cross and wife. Messrs. j. E. Nc
Farland and j. W. Farrar attended
county Grange in Equity Grange hall, Bel
faot, Tuesday Mr.. E. r. Packard, Mrs.
are quite sick. There are two cases of
scarlet fever at North Searsmont
MONROE. The drama at the Town Hall
Saturday evening was rendered in very
fine manner. The hall was crowded and the
trees were laden with presents and Sanat
Claus was present to distribute them.
Among the presents was fine stuffed chair
| for Rev. John Blair. e. Mr.. F. L. Palmer has
| been very sick the past eek. His suffering
| is mainly due to a wound received in the
war. He was shot through the lung and it
has caused him many sick spells. His many
| friends are anxious for his recovery. Mrs
Freeman Ritchie entertained the Aid Society
Wednesday afternoon and evening. Mr.
Charles Colson's family have moved back to
Winterport and the cheese factory has been
| closed after the seasons work. Mrs. B. A
Curtis is quite feeble. She attended the en-
tertainment at the hall Saturday evening
and was as we'll as usual, but Sunday when
a physician was called it was thought that
during the night she must have had slight
| shock.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29
Don't Re-elect Hale!

Maine Republican, now resident of
another State, has sent us the following
letter as an appeal to the Waldo delega-
ton in the Legislature; and those who
read it will see that his statement that he
"feels very intensely on this question: is
in this feeling we have abundant testi-
mony. The writer says:
81 think it is the duty of The Journal,
as the principal Republican paper of Wal
do county, to come out strongly in an edi-
torial against the reelection of Hale to
the U. S. Senate from Maine. His posi-
Spain has been outrageous, and disgrace
to the State that sent him to the Senate !;
and while the State cannot reasonably be
held responsible for his position, or be
considered as being represented by him
as against the manly, patriotic attitude
of Senator Frye, yet if the Legislature
that assemblies next week should re- elect
him the State would be committed to his
position, and be in attitude of opposition
to the Admi nistration, and direct insult
to Senator Frye, who has so nobly stood
by the President from the first, and been
of great value as a Commissioner in Paris.
"Just look at the spectacle of the Phil
ipinos calling upon Hale as Senator
from Maine to come out in opposition to
his own country in their supposed inter-
Hon. VIM. P. Frye as one of the Peace
Comrs. handi the result of their labors
to the President and receiving his thanks
for SO carefully and completely carrying
out his wishes. The same newspapers
that carry this pleasant piece of news to
the people, also inform them that Eugene
Hale will oppose The ratification of the
treaty, framed just as the President die
tated. hope my native County of Wal
do Il was born in Stockton) will not be
party to placing such blight upon the
State.
81 know Manley is quoted as saying
Hale will be unanimously re- elected, but
is Manley the Croker of Maine Republi-
canism? If he is, the peoples representa-
tives ought to know it at once, and sub
nit like the good tiger" or resent it like
men.
Some say you haven't any availa-
bic candidate. Great Scott. who ever
found Maine short of representative men,
1t would be just as absurd as to say the
State is unable to furnish granite and ice.
"What is the matter with Henry B.
Cleaves? He is in the prime of life and
has had representative and executive ex-
perience, lawyer by profession, citizen
of the largest city of the State, sound
Republican, and thoroughly good fel-
low who loves his State and would at all
times guard and protect its interests, and
never cause blush of shame to come to
the check of any citizen, or native of the
State, because of any of his public acts.
In any event don't re- elect Hale.''
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29
End of the Volume.

With this issue The Republican Journal
completes its 10th year and volume. 1t is
one of the oldest newspapers in the State.
In the past 42 years it has had but two edi-
tors For 22 years W. H. Simpson, one of
the ablest journalists ever connected with
the press of Maine, was its editor, and in
May next the writer will complete IA con-
tinuous service of 20 years. With what
success the paper has fulfilled its mission
during the past year as gatherer of local
news and an exponent of local opinion the
files will testify. There has certainly been
no lack of endeavor to make the paper ac-
ceptable to its patrons and worthy of their
support; and as heretofore, local industries
and interests have been encouraged and
promoted in every way possible.
A representative of the American Press
Association remarked to the writer year
or more ago that The Republican Journal
was the only paper in Maine that does not
use more or less plate matter; and it is
perhaps as well that our readers should
know that this distinction is maintained at
no small cost. "Plate natter is stereo-
type plates of reading matter of various
kinds, furnished at prices ranging from 30
cents to 81 page, and its use obviates the
necessity of employing compositors. 1t
costs The Journal nearly ten times as much
to set its own type that it would to use the
cheapest grade of plate matter, and re-
quires An office force larger than that of
some of the dailies. By the use of plate
matter we could furnish as much reading
as we do now and greatly re luce our pay
roll; but The Republican Journal would
not be the distinctively Maine and home
newspaper that it is to- day.
The country weekly must be local
newspaper, and in giving the news and
views of the community in which it is pub
lished it can defy competition. People
who want to know what is going on around
them must read the local newspaper The
business man must use its advertising col
umns TO attract the local trade.
The subscription price of The journal is
the same as when the paper was less than
one half its present size and contained not
more than one fourth the amount of read
ing matter given to-day. Then it was
printed on hand press; now steam power
and tie best of machinery are used, in
Guiding folder, which folds, trims and
cuts the paper All subscribers whether
new or old, who pay in advance, are fur
nished The New York Weekly Tribune, a
2Opage paper, whose merits are fully S It
forth elsewhere; or the Farm and Home,
an excellent semi monthly. These papers
in connection with The journal, a home
paper, furnish large and varied amount
of entertaining and instructive reading. as
hundreds of our readers can now testify,
And now, as we close the 10Th volume
we must express our appreciation of the
kindly support and encouragement receiv-
ed from many of our patrons, and the cour-
tesies of our esteemed contemporaries TO
one and all we wish happy and a pros
porous New Y ear.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29
How to Treat the Grip.
OBSERVER,

DR.. Michael B Feeney. chief sanitary in
spector of the New York board of health,
saws
The best way to treat the grip is to avoid
having it.
Keep good hours. Eat nourishng food.
Use liquor in moderation.
Above all keep all parts of the body warm,
particularly the feet.
Avoid dampness and draughts.
1t is also good thing to keep away from
persons known to have the disease.
There are so many different phases of the
disease that no specific line of remedy can
be suggested. Each case should be treated
separately.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29
NoRTHP0RT NEWS.

A happy New Year to all.
Mrs. Fannie Chapman is visiting friends
in Belfast this week.
Mrs Lillian Brown of Camden is visiting
her grandmother, Mrs. Arletta Chapman.
Mayhem Move of Belfast spent Sunday
and Monday, with his father, George Move.
Oscar Drinkwater came over from Dark
Harbor to spend Christmas with his family
and returned Wednesday.
Capt. c. E. Drinkwater and wife were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Knowlton of
Belfast Christmas eve and day.
Russell Mahoney, while chopping wood for
Capt. A. F. Elwell last Saturday, received
severe cut on the inside of his left foot Aid
was promptly secured and the wound
properly dressed and it is hoped Mr.. Ma
honey will escape serious trouble. He will
be unable to use the foot for some time.
Christmas was delightful day, but very
quiet one. Doubtless if the sleighing had
been good many would have embraced that
opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather
with the accompaniment of the sweet music
OF jingling bells that adds 80 much to the
pleasure Of sleighride. Christmas trees
were an unknown quantity in this section,
both old and young are exceedingly happy
in consequence thereof.
The disappearance OF a certain young
married lady about two weeks ago, when q
certain man left town about the same time
came dangerously near furnishing a sem
sational story of an elopement, but in con-
sderation of the high standing of the parties
concerned it was carefully kept secret. For
more than a week the whereabouts of the
young woman remained mystery to her hus-
band and to her parents, but within a few
days her folks have been informed of her
occasioned by her sudden departure has now
been removed. Old mother Grundy has
been baked for once, and the community
has escaped the sensational effects OF what
would otherwise have been a sad and pain
ful story. 1t is very gratifying to state that
the young man who was supposed to have
been the principal in the affair is entirely
free from suspicion, and that the going away
of the young lady was matter that he
knew nothing about. Now it is hoped that
in due time, and after sober and deep retiec-
tion, she may repent of the course she has
pursued and return to her home, where all
past differences will be forgiven and hap
py reconciliation will bring comfort, JOY and
happiness to all concerned.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29

Town Topics is New York society
journal, bu5, as recent item from its col
umns has apprised our readers, it is not
unmindful of the value of education. In
later issue Town Topics says: "The
conscience of the people is more tender
about TIE public schools than upon any
other subject. They recognize the fact
that, next to the churches, the schools
are The most important of all things in the
world to their children and themselves.
There are literally no bounds to the liber
ality which the taxpayers are willing to
display towards the schools, provided the
money is property expended"
The Republican journal., 1898-12-29

President Mex nley never made a bet
Dee. 18th, says the st. Louis Globe
Democrat. 1t touched sufficiently on the
subject OF expansion, was broadly patriot
ic, -ribute to the unity OF the people
aud aa eloquent assertion of the national
sentiment. The flag of our country. he
said. mas been planted in two hemi-
spheres, and there it remains, the symbol
of liberty and law, of peace and progress
Whu will withdraw it from the people
over whom it floats in protecting folds9
Who viii haul it DOWN." These are
striking words. No one can misunder-
stand their purpose. The war, the Presi-
de1t continued, was necessary unless we
chose to close eyes and ears against the
pitltCi appeals of suffering neighbors.
II We had not gone to their rescue no issue
OF territorial expansion would have been
raised in the Antilles OF East Indies
THUS far we have done our duty the
President said. shall we now. when
the victory won in war is written in the
treaty Of peace, and the civilized world ap-
piauds and waits in expectations turn
timidIy away from the duties imposed
upon the country by its own great deeds?H
The people have an answer ready for that
question, and it will crafty the President