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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-06-16
Seaside Chautauqua Circle.

Possibly some readers of The journal
may be interested in G. L. S. G. studies
and this brief sketch of our Circle may
give an idea of the Chautauqua work done
in Belfast. Two ladies of our city began
this course Of reading or study, one in
1888, the other in 1884. They succeeded
in pers,lading others to join them, and in
June, 1885, they met in the Baptist
Vestry and organized Seaside Circle with
eighteen members. The officers were:
President, Secy, Asst Secy. and Treasur-
er. Meetings wero held every week and a
leader was appointed at each meeting,
were added each year to the c. /. S. c.
ranks. Of course some grew faint heart
ed and fell out by the way, but goodly
number continued through the full course
of study. The order of studies is: Greek,
Roman, English and American History
and Literature; Grecian, Roman and
Medieval Art; Economics, Geology,
Astronomy and Psychology, with some
work on Current History and some
Religious work. The Chautauqua Maya
zine gives a: summary of each month ac-
tiveties among men and nations. This is
excellent for those who have little time
and wish to keep informed. A diploma
is given for reading the full four wears
course. Seals are given when the four
and twelve page memoranda are filed.
Fifty cents paid at the Central Office,
Buffalo, n. Y, will secure the member
shipbook containing help and memoranda
Garnet Seal courses of reading are also
connected with the regular course each
year These are optional. Seals are
given for special readings. The number
of graduates of Seaside Circle, according
to the class to which they belonged. is
Glass of 1887, one graduate; class OF 1~S~,
five; 1889 one; 1892, one; 1891, one: 1896,
two. 1897, one, and the class of is9@, two.
who will graduate next August Three
members are reading tie special SEAL
course A very common excuse f51 not
ldHluS lIC - L. 49, StutlN - " dul ti
time, but Seaside Circle is made up OF
busy people. Some read early in the
morning, others late in tile evening
Many have the book OF magazine always
at hand, and one is surprised How much
valuable reading may be done in spare
moments if carefully utilized. Most per
sons can devote five hours in week. at
least, to this system of reading, and that
will accomplish the general reading and
writing.
The thirteenth anniversary of Seaside
Circle was observed June 9th. at tine
home of Mrs. T.. r. Carter, Commercial
St. Mrs. Carter was one of the first men,
Der of the Circle and graduated in the class
of 1SoS. A special program had been
arranged, including quotations and a
historical sketch of the Circle Letters
from absent members were read, incidents
and "reminiscences told by members, papers
read on: The Benefit of c. L. S. C. study.
Experience of o graduate, and Expert
ence OF a 9G graduate. Incidents of
Summer Outing and recitations occupied
the time until refreshments We're ser Jed
by the hostess, who presented each
with a souvenir card. The next meeting
of the Circle will be with Mrs g. r.
Carte Monday afternoon June 10th
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tribute of love that fell from her lips Danish
ed all tears, and her words fell like bene-
diction upon the bereaved ones. Her well de-
served tribute to the deceased and her cheer
ing utterances of consolation found respon-
sive chord in every one present. The floral
contributions from relatives and friends
were beautiful and profuse, fitting testimo-
malls of their love and respect to their de-
parted friend.
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Evidence 80 Convincing that Even !,
skeptics Believe.

Mrs. wcstman, Lewisville, Chester Co..
Pa, says: '.Munyon cured my son Of in:
aammatory rheumatism four years ago, and
he has had no trouble since"
Mr.. r. n Jennison, Cochituate, Mass,
says; Zone bottle Of Munyon's Kidney
U.r d enred Of that and ha aye
same excellent results"
Mr.. W: H. Clark, 1917 s st., N W. Wash
s9n D. O. ssy faad eaaarrh Mh 1or
yon cured me of that trouble and also Of
rheumatism
Mrs. D. Cakins Aurora. N. Y, says:
doctors told me that could not be cured
OF catarrh. Munyon cured me in short
time
Mrs. Grace A. Daniels. Hartford. Conn,
says: 'Munyon CURED me OF dyspepsia and
nervousness He also eradicated catarrh
which had made me deaf thereby restoring
my hearing"
Guide TO Health and medica! advice abso-
iutey free. Prof. Munyon, 15Oo Arch ST.,
philadelphia
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Admiral Sampson has sent warning to
Admiral Celvera that il he destroys his
ships that Spain will be held to pay an in
demnity at least equal to the value of the
vessels. Uncle sam has mortgage on
that fleet and proposes to foreclose it,
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1t has been supposed that the mooeln
projectiles and munitions of war must be
very destructive to human life, but il the
present war with Spain there has been
little loss on the American side, and the
Spanish casualties, while larger, have no
doubt been exaggerated.
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seuol >agasta said in a recent interview
that since tile United States was the ag-
gressor proposals for peace must come
from Washington. That means, we sup
pose, that Spain intends to perish in the
last ditch
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I'VE lefer with pride to our delegation,
as a whole, in Congress, but desire on
this occasion, to express our particular
appreciation of Hon Edwin C. Burleigb.
The representative of our own district.
and to extend to him our fun endorse
nlent OF his public and official acts.
IFrom resolutions adopted by the henne-
bee Republican county convention.
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James + Doak passed away at his home
III Marlboro, Mass, on Thursday, June 9th,
from paralysis with which he was stricken
on Memorial day. He was born in Sears
port, Maine, May %, 1871. but his parents
moved to Belfast few years later, where
they resided until their death The deceased
followed the sea the greater part of his life,
When the first call for troops vas issued bv
President Lincoln he was among the early
volunteers in Belfast and was mustered in
June Is, 1861, He went to the front in Com
pany X, 4th Maine Infantry, and was cor
poral and sergeant of the company. He was
with his company in every battle until
severely wounded at the battle of North
Anna river, and was mustered out for dis
ability July 80, 1864. He was three times
wounded and carried the bullet received in
his last illness until his death In 1881 he
married the daughter of VIM H. Fay of
Marlboro, Mass, and moved to Slayton,
Mimi, where he engaged in the coal bust
ness. He was prominent in business and
social circles there and active in politics.
and would have been nominated for Con-
gress this year had he lived. He was also
prominent in the work of the G. A R, and
OF Masonic and other societies. He leaves a
widow and son, two sisters-Mrs Joseph
Marthon and Mrs. j B. Crocker-and one
brother, Geo. r Doak of this city.
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The State of Oregon, like the cruiser of
thar name, has done nobly.
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David Z. Hill and Tammany are said to
he .out Hill has been out of sight for
some lime.
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Julia, widow of the late Lorenzo S. Smith
OF Belfast, died at the home of her daughter
Mrs. J. FL. Gilmore, 10 La Fayette Avenue
Chelsea, Mass, June Sth, aged IS years and
months. She was born in Belfast, the
daughter of the late Robert and Abby Brier
She is survived by one sister, Mrs L.
Cobbett of the Head of the Tide, one daugh-
ter Mrs. j. II. Gilmore, and son, E, l..
Smith of Chelsea. She had been an invalid
for many years, but the immediate cause of
died in 1865. They formerly lived in the
Smith house on Congress street, but for
many years Mrs. Smith has lived with her
children in Chelsea. She was member of
the North church in this city and to the day
of her death held her membership and re-
tanned her interest in the home church She
was loved by all who knew her and had
many friends in this her native city The
funeral was held at her late home in Chel-
sea and the remains brought here Friday
night. Saturday morning prayer was offer
ed by Rev. Geo. s. Mills and the interment
made in Grove Cemetery by the side of her
| husband. Mrs. Gilmore and Mr.. Smith &C.
companied the remains to Belfast and re-
turned on the noon train Saturday
Sarah Louise, wife of Lee J. Galley, died
of heart failure at her home, 116 Chestnut
street, Newton. Mass, Monday evening
| June 18th, aged At years, months, % days.
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Some one nicknames Cervera's fleet
t'bottle ships"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-06-16

Old Glory is flying in Cuba, and the
boys i'll blue are there
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Our flying squadron is "corker. "

Manila rope is going up, but Manila
will soon fall
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BELMONT. The Republicans of Belmont are
requested to meet at the school house in District
No 4, on saturday June 18th at O'Clock P. NJ,
to choose one delegate to attend the Republican
State Convention at Augusta. June Is 1898.
Per order TOWN COMMITTEE.
Belmont, June 10. 1898.
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OlTe A, widow of the late Rev. ). S.
Gross died at her home on Cedar street
June 18th aged II years, months and IL
days. She was born in Knox, the daughter
Of MI and Mrs. Nathaniel jackson Her
mother died about IA years ago aud her
father is at present living in Morrill, She IS
survived by one sister, Mrs Margaret
Snauldiug Of Whitman, Mass, and by three
brothers, Hon. /. II, jackson of this city and
Lauren and Riley NJ. Jackson of Morrill,
She was twice married First to james
Clary of Brooks, wing died about Is years
ago. From this MARI age two children, y
B. Clary Of Winchester Mass. and Miss
Lizzie NJ Of this city, survive. Later she
married Rev. S S. Gross, Methodist clergy
man, and resided with him in several places
in Eastern Maine, Nj Gross died three
years ago. For tine past year Mrs. Gross and
her daughter Lizzie have lived in the Swift
house on Cedar street. She was a Christian
woman, uniting with the Baptist church il.
Morrill, IN her younger days; but IN later
years she identified herself with her hus-
bands church. She had been an invalid
iNA ~ l. Ce'lo3 pttt iltl iitSl severe SICKNESS
was of four weeks duration. Prayer services
We're conducted at her late home by Rev G.
q. Wlnslow Tuesday morning and the re-
mains taken to Morrill, where the funeral
services were held in the church. conducted
by Rev. H. W. Norton Of Searsport, from
The text found in Rev. 18th chap er. last
clause of 18th verse, at the request of Mrs
Gross The floral offerings We're very beau.
titut and included pillow with the word
mother, from her son and daughter cres-
cent, with word sister on ribbon from broth
ers and sister; bouquets, from Mrs Geo
Swift, Mrs. Sherman G. Swift, Capt j. A
Partridge, Mrs. II, b. Cunningham, Miss NJ.
p. Henderson, Misses Stella and Hattie
Deefing, Miss Ella Frye, Mrs Ella Harmon:
Miss Ida W hitcomb, basket of flowers Miss
Mary SWEET; pansy crescent, Mrs. Frank
Blodgett. pansy crescent, from neghbors
cut flowers, from Mrs. Spencer W Mathews.
Mrs. John Morrison Miss Nellie Colley.
Mrs. Thomas Barr; also several pieces from
friends in Morrill, The relatives wish to ex.
press thanks for many kindnesses from
neighbors and frieuds
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Obituary.

Capt. Allen Orcutt died at his home on
Green street in this city, Thursday morning,
June 9th, after a weeks illness Of bronchial
pneumonia. He was born in Brooksville
Sept. 4, 1918, but had lived in Belfast since a
young man. Very early in life he began to
follow the sea and was master mariner at the
age of thirty. Among others he commanded
schs. Eastern Star and Despatch, brig Abbie
Ellen, and the three-masted schooner Charlie
Buck, which was built for him. During his
life at sea he visited many European and
South American ports and never met with
shipwreck. When Salem, Mass, was not
ed port of entry of the East India and Afri-
can ports Capt. circuit brought from the
West coast of Africa to Salem very valua-
bic cargo of palm oil and ivory He was
mate under Capt. Snow of steamer Saxon
during the capture of the forts on the Missis-
sppi, and the steamer was also used by Gen.
Butler on transport duty. Capt. Orcutt
while in New Orleans in company with
Capt. F. A Griffin of this city saved Capt.
Griffin from accidental death. About ten
years ago Capt. Orcutt retired from tine sea
and has since lived quietly at his home in
this city. Early in life he married Mary E.
daughter of VIM. Holt, the 1st, and she sur
wives him He also left two daughters, Mrs.
l. A. Conaht and Miss Eleanor j. Orcutt,
one granddaughter, Mrs r. II. Howes, and
one great grandchld, little Allen Moody
Howes Capt. Circuits death is deeply
mourned i'll the family circle, the neighbor-
hood has lost good neghhor, and all his
little friends-and he had many of them-a
kind-hearted friend for whom many tears
have been shed. The funeral was held at
his late home last Saturday afternoon at
j so O'Clock Rev. George +. Tufts officiating.
The floral display included pillow Of roses
and lilies from his wife, broken wreath of
flowers and ivy from Mr.. and Mrs ] A |
Conant, basket of flowers from Eleanor j. |
Orcutt and many other beautiful offerings
from relatives and friends
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bee Republican county convention
In view OF the probable issuance. short
ly of ciIc lar by Secretary Gage. ask
in. for subscriptions to the loan author
ized by the war revenue bill to the amount
IF 5000, COO GOO, the National City Bank
of New York, the Central Trust Com
Iany of New ork and Vermilye 4 Co.
have informed the secretary that they will
subscribe fo1 the entire loan of 500. 900.
900 or such part thereof as may not be
subscribed for by the public, in order to
insure the Immediate success of the loan.
Rear Adm raj Lord Charles Beresford
of the British navy has issued an appeal to
the press for an increase of the navy. He
says: THE war between the United
States and Spain has taught US a useful
lesson. 1t has taught US the absolute ne
cessity of complete and thorough organiza-
ton previous to war instead of trusting to
chances. 1t has taught us the value of a
proper number of cruisers and the inef-
fectiveness of obsolete guns against the
strength and accuracy of modern guns
No other nation has ship on the effective
list armed with muzzle loading guns:
whereas England has 45 Any nation that
sent men to fight ON blue water or relied
for harbor protection on such weapons
would certain " get short shrift.''
The st. James Gazette, London, pub
lished long editorial June 10th pointing
out the hopelessness of any further resist
ance and suggesting that the Americans
seek a settlement of the Cuban question
in Spain. Among other things it said:
There is no need of an invasion. but
the mere presence on the coast of strong
armament, which the Spanish navy could
not drive off, would produce tremendous
effect, and there are numerous unfortified
anchorages where the Americans could
coal at leisure.
''Of course there are Powers in Europe
who would witness the operation with
great disgust. But if the Americans are
going to be frightened by the vague ex-
traction called Europe, they must be very
timid. Let them consult the sultan anC
remember that England is their Russia fol
ho,,,
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
AFGHAN NEW WOMAN.
Told the Ameer She Wanted Freedom
and She Got IL, Along with
Male Dress.

The new woman has penetrated even
to the harem of the ameer of Afghan
istan, where she wears male attire and
does as she pleases, says the Ladies'
Pictorial.
The ameer picked her up on his re-
turn journey from the northern part of
his dominions q good many years ago.
She had been brought before him by an
angry father and proposed husband for
punishment. She would not conform
to the usage Of the country fand enter
the married state, though she had then
reached the age when It was incum-
bent upon her TO desc.
The girl declared she had run wild
all her life, and did not wish TO give up
her freedom, to be shut up in q harem.
She sought the ameer's protection and
obtained it.
"All right" he said, "sipce you want
to be free you shall be, but free you
must also remain; that is your punish
ment. You wish to live like a man;
you shall live like one, and for your
own protection you must wear mems
clothes"
On her arrival IN Cabul she was given
the title of older, or chief, and was
made the harem's messenger. She
comes and goes as she pleases or is or
dered, both by night and day, and no
cne even in slanderous Cabul has ever
brcathed word against her fair name
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
COULD RUSSIA TAKE IND1A7
German Military Expert snys No
European Power Could Do SO
Sing'ehanded.

incidental to the question of.Russias
possessions, present and prospective,in
China, and the outcome of which NAV
be war between Russia and England,
the question looms up: "Could Russia
take India?" 1t is discussed by Col.
Won Bieberstein, German officer of
ability, who has made a special examin-
ton of the subject. Promising that
Afghanistan is the buffer state that sep
arates the areas of British and Rus
sian influence in Asia, Col. Won Bieber-
stein tells us that Russia has about 4O,-
600 troops Immediately north Of At
ghanistan in Turkestan, which is Rus
sian territory to all intents. She has
rail, communication with the Caspian
sea which extends to within 240 miles
of the Afghan fortress OF Herat. Rus
sia, therefore, he thinks, could seize the
fortress long before the British could
reach it, and could mass 10000 troops
in and about it within two months.
But then would begin the 700 miles
march through Afghanistan over high
mountains, which would occupy ap-
proximately three months An i'm
mense amount of stores and ammuni-
ton must be carried with the army, and
large cannon could not be taken dt all.
Moreover, the line Of march must be
protected, and the army in consequence
diminished, and In short, Russia could
not reach the borders of India with
more than two-thirds of her original
army.
To oppose this army the British could
bring up nearly equal number.of IN
dian troops and still leave 10000 for
the maintenance of British supremacy
in India. In addition their fleet, carry
ing $4,000 troops, could twice make the
Journey to India and back before the
Russians could reach the border Be
sides all this they could be drilling the
warlike tribes of India and thus In
oreasing their forces.
Then, too. they would have several
lines of defense, even after the Indian
border had been crossed, and the Rus
slams would be fighting far from their
base of supplies. Unquestionably, how
ever, there are various eventualities
that must be taken into consideration.
as for instance, Fronoe and Russia
might be united, and IN that case the
French feet would interfere somewhat
with the sending Of troops from Eng
land to India.
Again, Col. Won Bieberstein suggests,
the Afghans, numbering population
OF 100000 bitter and warlike Mohan-
medans, might be induced by hopes of
plumber TO Join the Russians in an in
vasion of India. Still, again, there
might be q revolt IN India stirred up by
Russian friends of thatempire. Then
hammedan population Of India is dis
oontented and encouraged by Turkeys
success in Greece is inclined TO re-
ligious war, which would be naturally
against British power in India.-Pitts-
] burRh Post.
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
A BICYCLE WEDDING.

A wedding OF unusual character was
solemnized in the private apartments
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarkson Jennings at
the Hotel Jennings on Monday evening.
A young couple, Samuel Powers,o of New
York, and Miss Lulu Teipel, of Balti-
more, arrived at the hotel on their
wheels about 10 O'clock in the morning.
They spent the day at the hotel, and
took dinner and supper there. At Z
O'Clock in the evening Rev. w. L. S.
Murray, Of st. Paul's NJ. e. Church, ar
rived at the hotel and the party was
ushered to the private apartments of
Mr. and Mrs. Jennings, where the cere-
mony was performed, the bride and
groom wearing natty bicycle costumes.
Shortly before O'clock Mr. and Mrs.
Bowers left the hotel, a shower of rice
and good wishes following them. They
took the S.04 3. & o. train for Balti-
more.
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
HOME TALK.

June Home Talk, the womans popu-
lar illustrated journal. published by n.
Snellenburg & Co., Seventh and Mar
ket streets, is now ready for free dis
tribution at their store. You are in
vted to call for a free copy June Home
Talk has an attractive and appropriate
new cover. specially designed by S. Y.
Wendell, the well-knOwn artist is pro-
fusely Illustrated with the latest fash
ion plates for the big folk and little
folk, as we'll as the newest designs for
home decoration, and is replete with
instructive and helpful information
and suggestions for ALI that concerns
the home circle The special depart
ments, Home Dressmaking, For the
Busy Woman" and Our View of II, !"
are a boon to every woman. Music
lovers will enjoy the beautiful musical
selection entitled "At Twilight" by
Hawthorne, and all will be interested
in solving the Cuban Mystery story,
entitled "The Beauty OF Banes." for
valuable prizes will be given, to those
who are successful. The children's
stories, written for children by chill
dren, are as popular with the little
folk as ever and pretty French dolls
are presented for the best stories.
Home Talk should be in every home.
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
METHODS OF BURGLARS.
Experienced Thieves Arc Often Cap-
tuEed because TbefF traits
Arc Plain.

A well-known detective of several
years experience has this 70 say. OF
burglars: "If one were 10 become Q
professional burglar, his work would
require study and practice, Just as sue
cess In legitimate business demands ed
ucation and experience. The burglar
who does several Jobs and eludes the
officers of the law is keen observer, q
man OF forethought, and one whose eN-
eeutive ability is unquestioned. Houses
are not entered because they have
brown-stone fronts, nor are stores
broken into by professional thieves
without an investigation. When the
sldllful burglar is to 90 Job be
studies the. habits of the resident or
proprietor, =
ain q case few years ego o jew
elry store was robbed. Apparently
there was not elew. Detectives were
placed on the case and named the
thieves by the method employed by get
ting into the store, and subsequently
the thieves were convicted. Certain bur
glars always enter cellar and come
up through stairs, boor OF trapdoors.
Others have skeleton keys. Others 60
above and come downstairs. Sorbe
break in rear and others front doors.
"In the robbery above referred TO the
two thieves had been in the city three
successive Saturday nights. They had
fastened O silk thread on all entrances
in such a wny that If anyone entered or
left the store the thread would be
broken. Thus the burglars learned that
the proprietor and clerlfs did not en-
ter the store after closing Saturday
night until Sunday. ThS fourth Sat
urday night they cracked the safe.
Except for their methodical way OF en-
tering (by the cellar) no suspicion
would have attached itself TO them.
.''Even burglars have some style. Peo-
pie living in modest homes, unless they
have large sums of money or jewelry,
need not fear visit from the profes-
sional. Heis always posted on the plum
der for which he seeks. As a rule, bur
glars are towards, and it Is only in
emergencies that revolvers are used.2--
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