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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-05-26
The Maine Law.
What a British omcial Says Concerning

What a British Official Says Concerning it,
Mr.. j. B. Heating, the British vice.
consul at Portland, in the report to his
governm emit, which he is just completing,
will touch upon the operations of the
Maine liquor law. The report will say
concerning the success of the system:
"From the inquiries | have made from
many competent authorities, l gather
that the condition of the Maine farmer
has been improving in every way during
the last 40 years, and the neat, progress
sive and thriving farms now existing
throughout the State stand as proofs of
this statement. 1t seems to be the gen
eral opinion that a great deal of this
progress and prosperity are due to the
Maine liquor law. am told that little
over 40 years ago farmhouse shingled or
clapboarded, was rarely seen, and that
the average farmer of that period who
was able to give his front door a coat of
red paint was considered fairly we'll off.
The farm laborer at that date, before
beginning his daily work, require d
an allowance of Medford or Jamaica rum
and his refreshment during the day is
stated to have consisted of liquor instead
of oat meal water.
IL Is universally dutHitteu ludl tue
Maine liquor law is not enforced in the
cities, but l think it may safely be said
that throughout the rural districts the law
has had a wonderfully good effect, and
whenever the mass of inhabitants desire
its enforcement the law is on the statutes
to support them. While, however, it is
allowed that temperance may be credited
with much of the improvement that has
taken place during the last 40 years, it
must also be remembered that the cover
ing of the State with railroads, the open
ing up of new markets and the work per
formed by the experiment station and ag-
ricultural societies, has also had much to
do with the present condition of the Maine
farmer.
Gas connected with agricultural pro-
duets, | may allude, in passing, to the
efforts which are being made by the State
board of trade to obtain reciprocity with
Canada. Resolutions favoring the project
have been adopted and forwarded to
Washington.
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tinual changes of the meaning and pronun-

tinual changes of the meaning and pronun-
citation of words; so that the written words
of three hundred years ago, while under
going no change to the eye, no longer
convey the sense or the sound of the
original to the brain. These vernacular
changes have been such that we now
either misunderstood, or wholly fail to
understand, even famous passages of
Shakespeare, which we imagine we APP
preciate, because the sound and the mean
ing, and ofttimes the spelling, have been
SO changed He makes a strong plea for
all writing to be done in bold straight
forward English words, because ''such
habit of direct expression would surely
bring with it clear thinking. The teach
ing of English would become what it
ought to be,-the training of the mind to
think clearly, to formulate thought I'M
consciously, to get knowledge through the
channels of thought worn for it by count
less generations of English thinking
minds
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On Rag Carpetings.

T here is an age of progression in rag
carpets, as in the more elaborate works of
life. One may even 90 into the mountains
and learn many new things. There the old
women, who for years have been carpet
weavers, no lon ger sew their wooden and
cotton strips together for their rag balls
but follow an ingenious method of slip
knotting two ends together
Cut the rags in strips about one-half
inch broad. Snip near each end of each
strip little slit or opening large enough
for rag strip to slip through. Place the
Sits of two strips to be joined one over
the other; take the opposite end of one of
them and pass it through both Sits; pull
the loop together gently and firmly; then it
holds as thread never can. The noun
taineers of Maryland use this plan in pre-
ference to the old time style with satisfac-
ton.
Extremely pretty rugs for the bath
room are made by having balls of white
cotton strips woven upon blue thread
These rugs should be three yards in
length, and have fringe of the blue thread
at each end.
They wash easily, and are very pretty,
and quite repay the trouble of cutting up
all the old bits of white cotton, which
would otherwise descend to the rag
bag.
But all these simple fashions are not to
be mentioned in connection with the beau
tful "catalon'' made by the weavers in
Quebec. They manufacture the most
beautiful and artistic carpets or hangings
out of cotton scraps, and it is well to
known, now that there is SO much travel
into the Queens dominion in summer,
that the Quebec weavers will work up
for trfling price any quantity of colored
cotton into beautiful designs. 1t is not
necessary either that the cotton goods
shall be prepared into strips for them, as
there is no additional charge for cutting
and piecing out the balls Quebec also
makes a speciality of silk porteres, and
it's workers take the utmost pains in their
combination of colors. Rag carpeting has
been called native American tapestry, and
sometimes in out Of theway corners one
comes upon an unexpected display of
native taste. [Harper's Bazaar.
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THE DUTY OF MOTHERS.
Daug. aters Should be Carefully
Guided in Early Womanhood.

What suffering frequently results
from a mothers ignorance; or more
frequently from a mothers neglect to
properly instruct her daughter!
Tradition says woman must suffer-"
and young women are so taught.
There is little truth and great deal
of exaggeration in this. If young
woman suffers severely she needs
treatment and her mother should see
that she gets it.
Many mothers hesitate to take their
daughters to a physician for examina-
ton; but no mother need hesitate to
write freely about her daughter or
herself to Mrs. Pinkham and secure
the most efficient advice without
charge, Mrs. Pinkham's address is
Lynn, Mass.
The following letter from Miss MARIE
F. JOHNSON, Centralia, Pa, shows what
neglect will do, and tells how Mrs.
Pinkham helped her:
"My health became SO poor that 1
had to leave school. was tired all the
time, and had dreadful pains in my
side and back. l was also troubled
with irrcgularity of menses. l was
very weak, and lost so much flesh that
my friends became alarmed. My
mother, who is a firm believer in your
remedies from experience, thought per-
haps they might benefit me, and wrote
you for advice. | followed the advice
you gave, and used Lydia E. Pinl1ham's
Vegeta BILE Compound and Liver Pills as
you directed, and am now as well as l
ever was. l have gained flesh and have
a good color. am completely cured of
:~reeularitv'
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At a Probate Court heId at belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo on the second Tues
day of May, A. D. 1898.
pRADsTREET H. MASON, grandson of HAN
ID NAH y. PATTEE, late of Monroe, in said
County of Waldo, deceased, having presented
petition praying that Waiter Bartlett of Monroe
in said County may be appointed administrator
of the estate of said deceased.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing a copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
the Republican journal printed at Belfast, that
they may appear at Probate Court, to be held at
Belfast within and for said County, on the Sec
ond Tuesday of June next, at ten of the clock
before noon, and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. 2. HAZELTINE, Register.
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SHERIFF'S SAIL

WALlpO SIS. Taken on execute"
w the inhabitants Of the town
Springs against Anna Kelley, lato
now of Pressure Isle, IN AruoSI"'N
will he sold at public auction Ga o'i
second day of July A. ~. 1898. or i
clock in the afternoon. at the store oI
bert. in Stockton Springs, III said c"u
right, title and interest which the SAM A
ley has or had on the oath day of vi.
hours and no minutes A. NJ, A. ID. lS9t' '
time of the attachment on the Or-lha
and to the following described parcel oi
the buildings thereon standing, situate
Stockton Springs and bounded as TOM"
Beginning in west line of the mill road '
at northeast corner of Annie Nj. B'
thence westerly, by said Berry's land ana
Amanda S. Costigan to the shore OF me p.
said Stockton Springs; thence noIiheit
said shore to land of Mrs Mary f Neaf'
easterly, by said Nealey's land TO sad u.
thence southerly, by said road to ms
bound, containing ten acres, more or lt,-
Dated this tenth day of May A. ID. So
EUGENE BLANCH ARD, DEPUTY
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DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE. The subscriber
N hereby gives notice that he has been duly
appointed Administrator of the estate of
AMELIA S. ERSKINE, late of Montville,
in the County of Waldo, deceased and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having de-
desired to present the same for settlement and all
indebted thereto requested to make payment
Immediately. SIMON S. ERSKlNE.
MonJville, May TO- 1888
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE. The subscriber
n hereby gives notice that he has been duly
appointed Administrator of the estate of
LOUISA THOMPSON, late of Unity,
in the County of Waldo. deceased, and given bonds
as the law directs. All persons having demands
against the estate of said deceased are desired to
present the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment immedl-
ately. JOHN M. THOMPSON.
Unity, May 10, 1898.
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WALDO SSH Court of Probate. held at Bel
w fast, on the seond Tuesday OF May. 1898.
GEORGE WORKS, Guardian Of JUDSON j.
HARDING, minor child of JEREMIAH c. HARD
ING, late of Unity, in said County, deceased, hav
ing presented his first and final account of guar
dianship of said estate for allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully. In the Republican journal,
printed in Belfast, in said County, that all persons
interested may attend at Probate Court, to be
held at Belfast, on the second Tuesday of June
next, and show cause, if any they have, why the
said account should not be allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest
CHAS p HAZELTINE REGISTER
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many theories as to how the battle hould
have been fought, etc.
The Maine Commandery is congra tulat-
ed for giving to the public book
of such valuable suggestions, careful mar
rative and historic significance. 1t is
hoped that the imprint, Vol. l. may be
the promise of second volume at an
early date. portland Press.
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THE HOMEl|EST MAN IM;BELFAST

As well as the handsomest, and others are invited
to call on any druggist and get free a trial bottle
of kemp's Basam for the Throat and Lungs,
remedy that is guaranteed to cure and relieve all
Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis
and Consumption. Price Csc. and soc.
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Proposals for Collecting TaiS

Sealed proposals for collecting the Stai rl
and city taxes of the city OF Belfast 10Y ~. ,r
cipal year 1898, will be received by the y
until Monday, June 9, 1903, at S o'co'h 81
the City Council reserving the right t. t''''
of said proposals or to reject all. ,,f.
L. II. MURCH, Clt5 NN
Belfast, May 5, 1S9S.-4w19
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School Teacher. NOW, Willie Higgins.
you may tell me what Commodore Dewey
did on the first of May, 1885,
Willie. "He did the Spaniards, ma am. -
Harper Bazaar
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ENECUTOR'S NOTICE The subscriber herei
IL gives notice that he has been duly appointed
Executor Of the last viii and testament of
SAMUEL CHASE, late of Monroe,
in the County of Waldo deceased, and given bonds
as the law directs. All persons having demands
against the estate of SAID deceased are desired to
present the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment immedi-
ately. OLIVER z. CHASE.
Belfast May 10, 1898.
EXECUTORS NOTICE. The subscribers hereby
L8give notice that they have been duly appointed
Executors of the last will and testament of
MARY REILLY, late of Frankfort,
in the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds the law directs, All persons having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement and
all indebted thereto requested to make pay
ment Immediately. THOMAS F. REILLY,
MATHEW w. REILLY.
Frankfort, May TO- 1898.
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"All that am afraid Of, said Mrs. Sprig-
gins. sis the possibility of an invasion.
Suppose Spain should land 100000 men on
our shores?'
"That would he easily handled, nay dear, "
said Mr.. Spriggips. Congress could i'm
mediately pass a tariff act charging 60 per
cent. duty on all Spanish troops. 1t would
ruin Spain to pay it," [Harper's Bazaar.
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WALDO SS.-In Court of Probate, Ie.
w fast, on the second Tuesday oi ST.
GEORGE A. WARREN, Administered
tate of MILTON |. WHlTCOMB, late al
in said County, deceased, having lr.-i
first and final account of adminisrFat
estate for allowance.
Ordered That notice thereof be g
weeks excessively, in the Republic
printed in Belfast, in said County thai
interested may attend at a Probate tr
held at Belfast, on the second Tuesda
next, and show cause, if any they hI}
said account should not be allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON.
true copy, Attest:
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PROBATE NOTICES.

At a Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for
the County of Waldo, on the second Tuesday of
May, A. ID. 1898
GEORGE H. FISHER, Executor of the last will
" OF WIN. f. LOW, late OF Frankfort, in said
County OF Waldo, deceased having presented
petition pray ing that he may be licensed to sell AT
private sale and convey certain real estate belong
ing TO the estate OF said deceased, particularly de
scrbed in SAID petition in accordance with an add
vantageous offer therefor.
Ordered That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing a copy OF this
order to be published three weeks successivelv in
the Republican journal, printed at Belfast, that
they may appear at Probate Court to be held
at Belfast, within and for said County, on the
second Tuesday of June next at ten of the clock
before noon and show cause, if any they have why
the prayer Of sand titioner should not be granted
GEO. e. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy, Attest:
CIAS T.. HAzELTINE. Register.
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Onfort Powder

1t soofhes and heals all irritation, and is called a
healing wonder" B. F. Mum, of Florence
Mass, saws he is very heavy, truss, and
gets great comfort out of it. % and so cents.
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A Ilut COPY. ATIesU.
CHAS. r. HAZEL1INE. B

WALDO SSH Court of Probate. D..
w fast on the second Tuesday of 81
OTIS &. BOWEN, Administrator ON Oh.
OLIVE W. BOWEN, late of Belfast, lh F.
ty, deceased. having presented his FRS
administration of said estate for ALLOW
Ordered, That notice thereof he 81
weeks successfully, in the Republics
printed in Belfast, i'll said county, that b
interested may attend at Probate II.
held at Belfast, on the second TucSda'
next, and show cause, if any they have
said account should not he allowed.
GEO. L. JOHNSON
a true copy. Attest:
CHAS. z. HAZELTlSt- N
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DMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE. The subscriber
n hereby gives notice that she has been duly
appointed Administrators with the will annexed,
of the estate of
MARY JANE FRENCH, late of Palermo,
in the County of Waldo decease and given bonds
as the law directs. All persons having demands
ag anst the estate of said deceased are desired to
present the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment mmedi-
ately. .
MARTHA BLANCHE HARRINGTON.
Skowhegan, May 10, 1898.
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DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE. The subscriber
IA hereby gives notice that he has been duly APP
pointed Administrator of the estate of
CHARLES CLARK, late of Belfast,
in the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are de-
sired to present the same for settlement, and all
indebted thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately to VIM. p Thompson of Belfast, my
authorized agent. CHARLES CLARK.
East Sound, Wash, Nav 10, 1883.
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WALDO SSH Court Of Probate. tt
w fast, on the second Tuesday of VI.
MARY A. LIBBY, Administrators on RI
of BENJAMIN LIBBY, late of Belia-
County, deceased, having presented he
final account Of administration OF SAID
allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be -is
weeks excessively, in the Republic.
printed in Belfast, in said county, thar p
interested may attend at a Probate ...
held at Belfast, ON the second Tues.ilv
next. and show cause, ii any they har
said account should not he allowed.
GEO. r.. JOHNSON
A true copy Attest:
CUAS, L. HAZELrlNE III.
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At a Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for
the County of Waldo, on the second Tuesday of
May, A. d. 1898.
MARIA A. ORDWAY, widow of GEORGE Is.
N 0RDWAY. late of Swanville, in said County
of waldo, deceased, having presented a petition
praying for an allowance out of the personal es-
tate of said deceased
Ordered, That said petitioner give notice to all
persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully
in the Republican Journal, printed at Belfast,
that they may appear at Probate Court, to be
held at Belfast within and for said County, on
the second Tuesday of June next, at ten of the
clock before noon, and show cause, if and they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
GEO. f. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. z. HAZELTINE, Register.
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Al Probate Court held at Belfast, Within and for
The County of Waldo, on the second Tuesday of
May, A. D. 1898.
MARY J. SMEDBU re, widow of JOHN S
NJ SM ri re- late of Unity, III said County
ot Waldo. deceased, having presented petition
praying her dower in the real estate of which said
deceased uled seized anu possessed, may he
signed and set out to her and that commissioners
may he appointed for that purpose.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing a COPY Of this
oroer to be published three weeks succeSsivey
i'll the Republican journal, printed at Belfast
that they may appear at a Probate Court To he
held at Belfast, within and for said County, on
the second Tuesday of June next at ten of the
clock before and show cause, If any they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner should
not he granted.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. p. HAzELrINE, Register
At a Probate Court held at Belfast within and for
the County of Waldo the second Tuesday of
May, A. D. 1898.
John f. CREASEY, administrator of the estate
y of WILLIAM T. CIEASEY, late OF Morrill,,
IN said County OF Waldo, deceased, having pre-
sented petition praying that he may be licensed
to sell al private sale and convey the whole of the
real estate of said deceased, and particularly de-
scribed in said petition.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in
the Republican journal, printed at Belfast, that
Belfast, within and for said County, on the second
Tuesday of June next, at ten of the clock before
noon, and show cause if any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
L, HATFITINE. RpplRfpr.
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II gives notlce mat she mas been duly appolnt
ed EXecutrix of the last will and testament of
RICHARD S. GAY, late of Belfast,
in the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto requested to make pay
ment Immediately. ELLEN c. GAY.
Belfast, May 10, 1898.
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AT Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for
the County of Waldo, ON the second Tuesday Of
May, A. ID. 1898.
yMEALTAY Low, widow of WIN. F. Low, late
w of Frank fort, in said County of Waldo, de-
ceased having presented petition praying for
an allowance out of the personal estate Of said
deceased.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing a copy Of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
the Republican journal, printed at Belfast that
they may appear at a Probate Court to be neld
at Belfast within and for said County, the
second Tuesday of June next, at ten of the clock
before noon and show cause if any they have,
why the prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted.
GEO. t. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. F, HAZELTINE, Register.
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At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for
the County of " aldo on the second Tuesday OF
May A. d. 1898.
4 certain instrument, purporting to he the last
MORE, late of Belfast, IN said County of Waldo,
deceased, having been presented for probate
ordered, That notice be given to all persons
interested by causing a copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in the lie
publican journal, printed at Belfast, that they
may appear Probate Court to he held at
Belfast within and for said County, on the
second Tuesday of June next, at ten of the
clock before noon, and show cause il any they
have, why the should not be proved, ap-
proved and allowed.
GEO. L. JOHNSON Judge.
~ true copy. Attest:
CHAs. p. HAzELTINE, Register.
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4 tTUt COPY, AtttSt.
CnAS. z. HAzELTISE, r.
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True copy. Attest:
CHAs 2. HAZELTINE, Register.