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The Republican journal., 1899-08-31
The News OF Brooks.

Marion York is visiting fri ends in Unity.
Croquet is the popular amusement just
now.
Philip Holmes and wife of Salem, Mess
are visiting at |. S. Staples.
Work has been resumed on the interior of
the church. George Gould is foreman.
E. c. Holbrook and wife attended the
funeral of Mrs. Holbrook's brother, Ches H
Pratt, in Clinton lest Sunday
Grace Dow left Tuesday for the Normal
School at Castine. She is member of the
graduating class of 1860.
Miss Addie Wescott is visiting at T. l.
Huxford's during vacation. Miss Wescott,
who has taught in Hartford, Conn, the past
three years, has resigned to accepts position
in the schools of Atlantic City, NJ
James Bushfield and wife of Haverhill
Mass, are spending few weeks at the old
Forbes place in West Brooks. Mr. Bush
field is well known and has many friends
here. He is a regular visitor in Brooks, es-
pecially about the partridge hunting season.
M. J. Dow went on the excursion to Mil
iincoket last week He reports a large amount
of work going on there, but no preat call for
anything but rough labor building roads,
digging the canal and constructing build :
ings, mostly of a temporary character. The
skillful advertising of the place has caused a
tremendous rush there, and all departments
Of the labor market are very much over
crowded.
There was what promised at one time to
be a disastrous runaway Saturday night. A
team driven by Mrs. Bradford of Knox was
left at Chase's store. The horse made a cir
cult of the depot and through Isaac Leath-
ers' orchard into the street, and took a wild
gait toward the square, which was crowded
with teams Fortunately he attempted to
pass between the nost-otfice and the large
elm tree in front. L he carriage was instantly
reduced to mass of wreckage, and a mo-
ment later the horse was running free with
only few remnants of the harness attached
to him.
The ready made skirt business of Gordon
q Jones has succeeded beyond all eX-
pectations The business this summer hf Y
attained magnitude which is a genuine
surprise to the firm. Sample orders have
been doubled, trebled and quadrupled. For
two months ardly day passed that mail
orders were not received; dealers in many
instances saying that they far surpassed in
tit and thoroughness of workmanship any
skirt they had ever sold. To-day the genuine
Gordon" skirt has an established reputa-
ton in the market that Ell lures the perman-
ancy of the business.
The Republican journal., 1899-08-31
CONVINCING PROOF.
The Average Belfast Citizen Must Ac-
cept the Following Proof

The great Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most
profound reasoners the world ever produced, once
cut large hole in a board fence to allow favor
lite cat access to two gardens, and cut a smaller
hole to allow her kitten to follow her The weak
ness manifested in Sir Isaac's action was due to
want of thought. Any reader whv mentally de-
bates the proof offered here about Doan's Kidney
Pills and arrives at any other conclusion than that
stated in this citizens statement is as short of
reasoning powers as the philosopher when he
turned carpenter.
Mr.. John Watson, general blacksmith on the
Sabbattus road, Lewiston, Me-, says: "For eight
years had trouble with my back. When suffering
at intervals from attacks, was lame during the
day and in severe pain at night. After hard
days work it was something horrible to endure.
Soon after retired, was compelled to shift my
position, looking for comfort, and as this con-
tlnued all night, arose often in the morning to
begin another days work more tired than when l
went to bed. | read an account of Doans Kidney
Pills curing back like mine and went to a
drug store and got box. Well l kept taking
them until the pain left. Since l stopped l have
done lots of heavy work but my back has stood
the strain
Just such emphatic endorsement can be had
right here in Belfast. Call at Kilgore s. Wilson'S
drug store and ask what is reported.
Doan's Kidney Pills sold for SO cents per
box at all dealers will be mailed by Foster
Niiiburn Co., Buffalo, II. y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-DOAN's-an take no
substitute.
The Republican journal., 1899-08-31
The Church of God campmeeting will be-
gin on the grounds in North searsport to-
day and will continue over two Sundays.


gin on the grounds in North Searsport to-
day and will continne over two Sundays.
Letters received by Collector J. s Fl arri-
man and Mrs. Hartman from officers of the
Texas indicate that they highly enjoyed
their visit to Belfast and Northport; and
this we are sure will be pleasing news to
all our people. We shall hope to see them
here again another season.
We are glad to learn that the hurdy-gurdy
music of Misses Knight and McCorrson is
proving a grand success Friday evening,
Sept. 1st. they are to have masquerade
ball in Searsmont. and S. will be given to
the couple wearing the most grotesque cos
tune. There ought to be large attendance.
Harr ison, Wood & Co, received granite
block weighing over tons from Lincoln
Vile Saturday. 1t was hauled hy Ell. F. Me-
son with six horses. 1t is for the base of
the Pendleton monument, which the firm is
making to set in the Harbor cemetery,
Searsport. The base when finished will be
6x6x1 Is feet
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Burkett's bargain
sale this week includes another big lot of
goods to close out cheap. See advt. for
particulars A big cut has also been made
in the price of dress goods with the intention
of closing out the whole assortment. Geo.
Nickless has opened Hotel Maine, Freedom,
and is prepared to entertain the travelling
public. The hotel has been newly furnished
and repaired, and no pains will be spared to
pleeNe its patrons. See notice of sale of
land in Stockton Springs, known as the
ST overs Meadow. to close an estate. Fred
A johnson, Masonic Temple, offers this
week some unquestionabie inducements to
those in quest of bargains. Read his advt.
| ga very desirable rem of five rooms, suit
| able for a small family. Enquire at % Miller
! street. James l.. James, Belfast, publishes
| freedom notice. Starrett's "Moving AID y
| contains some new bargains this week, in
| Guiding summer dress goods, linen skirts,
| linen collars, etc. Superintendent Brick
calls for the return of all school books be-
| longing to the city before the beginning Of
| the fall term,... See statement of the Sears
port Savings Bank, on the 18th page
The Republican journal., 1899-08-31
HOUSE FOR SALE.

The two story House, Ell, and Barn, owned by
+. IL. Mahoney of Boston, situated Northport
ave-, only five minutes drive from the city. 1t
has just been put in thorough repairs INSIDE and
out. Fine Location. Will be sold cheap. For
further information inquire of
CHAS. z. COOMBS,
t1zS 70 Main St.
The Republican journal., 1899-08-31
Oueeu of Toilet Powders

Is the name given Comfort Powder by NJ. j.
Braden. Trained Nurse of Weston, Mass
"She says it produces fine complexion 2
Cures pmples and all irritations of the skin
Keeps dress shields sweet.
The Republican journal., 1899-08-31
POOR & SON.
Mrs. E. Lancaster.
FLOUR! FLOUR /!

| have just received two cars 800 bb1s., of the
Best Patent Michigan Flour. l have in store
Snow White, Darrah's City Mills. Albion, Lilly
White and Pilshury's Best, which | offer at low
prices. Also hay by the cargo, car or bale. Straw
retailed. ALBERT NJ CARTER
Belfast July 10, 1899-2S
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
ENGLAND MAKES A PROTEST
Objects to Citizens of the United
states Going to Aid
the Beers.

NEW YORK. Nov. ga special to the
Journal and Advertiser from Washington
says; Great Britain has protested vigor-
ously to this government against the or
ganization of expeditions in this country, in
tended presumably, for the assistance of the
Beers. Lord Pauncefote made the protest
at the State department. Secretary Hay
referred Lord Pauncefote to the secretary of
war.
1t is no longer a secret that expeditions of
Importance are being organized The most
notable of these has its headquarters in the
suburbs of this city and another will be
equipped with funds tomorrow in New York
Both of these organizations, 1t is said, have
common backing and are under the secret
auspices of an agent of the Transvaal now
in New York. 1t is understood that there
are millions of Dutch and French money
behind these filibustering expeditions.
The State department, the War depart
ment and the Treasury department have in
formed the British ambassador that every
precaution will be taken to prevent the
sailing of armed expeditions in the interest
of the Transvaa.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
KAISER QUITS ENGLISH PORT
war ships Fire salute and Escort
His Yncht out Into the
Omen sea.

SHEERNESS, Nov. 29.-The imperial
German yacht Hohenzollern, with the en-
peror and empress of Germany and their
party on board, left for Flushing at 1850 a..
m The Hohenzollern was escorted by Che
German war ship Hela and eight British
torpedo boat destroyers, which went twenty
miles out to sea with the German ships
Guards of honor on board all the various
British war ships, which were covered with
bunting presented arms as the Hohenzol
lern steamed down the Midway. AS II ras 3ed
the British battleshlp Sans Pareil, the port
admirals flagship, a royal salute was fred,
the band on board the battleshp played the
German national anthem and the band Of
the Hohenzollern replied with the British
anthem.
The Particular Service squadron took up
tho salute and the roar of tho cannonade
was incessant, the shore artillery here firing
parting salute as the Hohenzollern, with
Emperor William on It's bridge, rounded
Garrison point
FLUSHING, Nov. 29.-The imperial Ger
man yacht Hohenzollern, having on board
the emperor and empress of Germany and
their suite, arrived here today from Sheer
ness. Their majesties were received at the
landing stage by the Dutch minister of for
eign affairs, DR.. de Beaufort, and the Ger
man minister and other notables. The party
proceeded along a covered way, decorated
with plants and German and Dutch flags,
to the royal pavilion at the station, where
they were welcomed in most cordial man
ner by Queen Wilhelmina and the queens
mother
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
STORY FROM BOER SOURCES
Report the English Greatly outnum-
bered Them in Recent En-
Ragcments.

PRETORIA, Monday, Nov 27.-General
Dutort reports that the British made a
sortie from Kimberley early Saturday morn
ing and fired on the Beers with artillery and
infantry in the darkness. The British sor
tied where the Bloemhof Boer force was
stationed. On our (the Boer) side there
were 300 men. General Dutort, who was
nine miles off, hastened to the assistance
of the Bloemhof contingent with a hundred
men. Nine burghers were killed, seven
teen were wounded and there were some
missing. The British left on the field a
private and sergeant.
1t is reported that the British attempted
to leave Kimberley on the east side to as
sist the troops from Belmont. Com
mandant Lubbe was slightly wounded
The British have repaired the damage to
the railroad. The Free Staters engaged
with the British were overwhelmed by num-
bers, and, after a brave stand until the
afternoon, were compelled to take up
another position on the other side of the
railroad.
Delarey says 1t is impossible to give the
number Of killed and wounded Beers, but
the loss is not great. 49,, Co.'S"
The Beers had four guns to the British
twenty-four. The general says the Free
St6ters are full of courage.
(The latter part of the foregoing dispatch,
from the Free Staters engaged evidently
refers to either the battle of Belmont or
the battle of Enslin or Gras PAM
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
CLARKSON TO Be SECRETARY
Iowa Man Will Hold His Old Position
in the REORGANIZATION of the
SENATE.

WASHINGTON Nov. 29.-The Star this
evening, discussing the extent of the SEN
ate reorganization at the approaching ses-
sion of congress, says:
There is considerable talk about the ex-
tent of the senate reorganization early in
the coming session of congress. 1t is gen
orally conceded that General Clarkson Of
iowa will be secretary OF The senate.
The question of change in the office
of sergeant at arms is one that is very
difficult to determine Colonel Bright, the
present sergeant at arms, has made such a
record for efficiency of administration that
regardless of party affliaton there is a
general feeling that the senate would lose
more than they would gain by a change.
Colonel Bright has brought about many
changes in the senate and capital and 1t
is said the building was never in quite as
satisfactory a condition as at present. Not
only has the building been kept in a fine
condition, but the manner in which the
employees under the sergeant at arms are
attending to their duty is said to entirely
meet with the approval of everyone.
THE senate depends on the sergeant-at-
arms for a great deal of work that requires
judgment and constant vigilance and many
senators are 10th to permit politics to inter
fere with their comfort and the conduct
of the senate in a satisfactory way"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
COURT SUSTAINS COL. DURBIN
Military Authorities Have Right to
Close Stores Considered Detri-
mental to Health of Soldiers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. 29.-Two i'm
portant suits involving the right Of military
authority to close stores which are con
sidered detrimental to the health of soldiers
werc decided here today. The United States
was the real defendant in both, although
both were directed against Colonel w. 7.
Durbin, who commanded the One Hundred
and Sixty-Flrst Indiana regiment in Jack
sonvile in the campaign OF 1898.
Two merchants, who established stores
near the regiments camp and sold fruit,
liquor and other prohibited articles, refus-
ing to close on request, were ordered to close
by Colonel Durbin. Both brought suit,
claiming heavy damages. In one the verdict
gave $500 and in the other the finding was
for the defendant.
The claim for damages was based on the
alleged forcible manner in which the stands
were closed and the threats that were said
TO have been made by the colonel. The court
charged that the military authority had the
right to resort to the closing of the stores
il the evidence showed that the injury to
the soldiers was real and not imaginary
and by force if necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
MiLLER'S TRIAL NEXT WEEK
Brother of the Fugitive Syndicate
Manager to lie Examined-The
Records Show Big Business.

NEW YORK. Nov. 29.-An adjournment
until Tuesday was taken today at the re-
quest OF Assistant District Attorney Kel-
logg in the examination of Louis II. Miller.
brother of William f. Miller. the fugitive
syndicate manager.
Among the papers siezed by the police when
they took possession of the Franklin syn
dcates offices was a box of cancelled and
returned checks. on which payment had
been made. There were also dozen ledgers,
journals and cash books For the most part
these account books were blank. but there
I$sre figures in plenty to show that an
enormous business was carried on. There
were probably 1000 names entered alto
gether. Almost every section of the United
States and Canada had representation in
amounts ranging from $40 to $1,000. One
payment of $436 was to the l.. II. NJ. In
vestment company, the initials being those
of William F. Miller's brother Louis II
Miller. From October IA to November l6
the total amount paid out was S215. .559
total received s602545.
Frank H. Field OF Brooklyn. who was ap-
pointed yesterday by Supreme Court Justice
Smith to act as receiver for the Franklin
syndicate, went before the court today and
declined to serve.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
AMBASSADOR WHITE TO STAY
Personally Denies RumOr that He
Intends to Resign on Account
of Old Age.

BERLIN, Nov. 29.-Ambassador White,
who is taking a short vacation in Italy, sent
the following dispatch to the Associated
Press in regard to the report that he in
tended to resign on account OF advanced
age:
The report to which you allude is an
entire fiction"
The rumor had caused no little commo-
tion in Berlin and several semi official papers
there expressed doubt of it's correctness.
John B. Jackson, secretary of the United
States embassy, had declared that the en-
bassy officials were not aware Of any such
intention on the part of the ambassador but
Mr.. Whites denial is the first authentic in
formation on the subject.
Some color had been given to the report
by a recent unpleasant experience OF Mr..
White, calculated to embitter his stay here.
His landlord in trying TO sell the ambas-
sador's residence to the government Of the
grand duchy of Baden, which is anxious to
secure it for its own legation. He repu-
dates Mr.. Whites contention that the lease
of the premises was for the ambassador s
term. Mr.. White finally placed the matter
in the hands OF a lawyer.
Before he left for his vacation he re-
marked that If forced to leave the premises
he would resign, as he was unwilling to un-
dergo again the heavy expense and trouble
of fitting UP a residence
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
FORMER OMAHAN IN TROUBLE
Fred BcnlI Convicted of Attempting
To Steal Valuable Diamonds
In Dcs Moines.

DIES MONIES. Nov. 29.-(Special Tcle-
gram Fired Beall, formerly of Omaha,
was today found guilty of attempting to steal
$500 tray of diamonds from S. Joseph a
local jeweler Beall testified in his own de-
Tense that he entered Joseph's jewelry store,
having $50 in his pockets when he entered,
with the intention of purchasing diamond.
The clerk exhibited tray, which the testi-
mony showed to contain forty-one diamond
rings, valued at $4,000. Beall claims he
examined the rings and was unable to come
to decision or make a choice, whereupon
the clerk told him to take the tray nearer
the light, where he could better see their
brilliancy. Beall took the tray and started
toward the center of the store, he AYERS,
when he accidentally tripped the tray and
spilled few rings on the floor. According
to Beall and his counsel, the thought flashed
through Beall's mind instantly that the ac-
cidental spilling of the diamonds would be
taken for premeditated robbery. Quick as
a flash there surged through his mind the
thought that he was unknown, alone, friend
less. His explanation of an accident would
not be believed and he would be accused, so
he tried to get away.
The only witness for the defense was Beall
himself, who testified that he was born and
reared in Omaha, living there all his life,
until two years ago. when he went to Chi
cago to work. The defense filed a motion
Monday to continue the case until depositions
could be secured of six prominent citizens
Of Omaha as to the character and good stand
ing of Beall. The list included prominent
bankers and professional men. The jury
was out but a short time 1t reported at
o'clock verdict of guilty and placed the
value of the diamonds at s1,500.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
DEFEAT A BIG BOER ARMY
General Methuen's Command Forces
the Passage of MOdder
River.

LONDON, Nov. 29.-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from Cen
eral Butler dated at Capetown, conveying
report from General Methuen:
"MODDER RIVER, Tuesday. November %.
--Reconnoitered at 8 a. m. enemys position
on River Modder and found them strongly
entrenched and concealed No means Of cut
flanking, the river being full Action COM
menced with artillery, mounted infantry and
cavalry at $3.50, guard on right, Ninth bri
gade on left, attacked position in widely
extended formation at $3.50 and, supported
by the artillery. found itself in front of the
whole Boer force, 5000 strong, with two
large guns, four Krupps, etc.
THE naval brigade rendered great as
Bistance from the railway
after desperate, hard fighting, which
lasted ten hours, our men, without water or
food, and in the burning sun, made the
enemy quit his position.
General Pole Carew was successful in
getting a small party across the river gal
lantly assisted by 800 sappers
II speak in terms of high praise of the
conduct OF all who were engaged in one
Of the hardest and most trying fights in the
annals OF the British army, II | can men
tlon one arm particularly 1t is two batteries
Of artillery"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
DISCUSS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
MethOdists AssaiI Arguments of Mrs.
Eddy as Laid Down In Her Key
to Scriptures.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 29.-Prof. North Rice of
Middleton, Conn, addressed the Methodist
Episcopal church congress on "The Findings
OF Science and Christian Faith" The
speaker combated the idea that science and
Christianity were opposed to each other
and asserted that no discovery had been
made or ever would be made which would
contradict the established Christianity
Dr. Matt S. Hughes of Kansas City said
that Christian science, instead of coming
from the bible, as had been asserted by
Mrs Eddy, had been read into the bible
by the leader of this cult, He asssiled the
arguments of Mrs. Eddy as laid down In
her key to the scriptures. designating them
as mass of vague and meaningless words
and phrases.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
ADVANTAGE is SUBSTANTIAL
Battle nt MOdder River Puts Methuen
Nearer NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Battle Expected.

LONDON, Nov, 29.-The expected great
battle at Modder river has been fought and
General Methuen has added another victory
TO his achievements of the last week. That
the Beers defended their positions with all
their oldtme gallantry is amply proved by
General Methuen's dispatch and it will prob
ably be further testified to when the list Of
British casualties is made known.
There appears to be no doubt that General
Methuen has gained real advantage, though
the details must be awaited before the full
effect of his ten hours desperate fighting
can be gauged.
Presumably the burgher army was on the
south bank OF the river, but whether, when
the Beers retreated, they crossed the river
northward or retired in an easterly direction
into the Orange Free State is unknown. Pos
sibly the Beers had repaired the bridge pre-
vlously reported destroyed and managed to
Withstand the British attack with their rear
guard, while their main body escaped over
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-30
.ENTHUSE OVER THE SOLDIERS
SurGinE Masses Bid Farewell TO Cav
RIrymen-Queen Talks 10 Wives
and Families of Troopers.

LONDON, Nov. 29.-Enthusiasm marked
the departure today OF the first detachments
OF the composite battalion OF the household
cavalry going to South. Africa. Surging
masses thronged Windsor, cheering and
singing, and similar scenes were witnessed
in London in spite of the dense fog
Lord Wolseley bade the Horse Guards Uhe
Blues) farewell at Knights Bridge barracks.
He made a speech reminding the men of the
grand military deeds of the Blues saying he
was assured they would do their utmost to
add to the glory of a regiment of which they
were so justly proud and wishing them god
speed, good luck and safe return.
Struggling crowds lined the route to the
station necessarily singing and cheering, un-
til the cavalrymen were entrained for South
ampton, where they embarked on board the
transport Maplemore.
There was an interesting ceremony at
Windsor today, when the queen inspected
the mon OF the Grenadier guards, who re-
Gently returned from Omdurman, and con-
versed with the wives and families of the
soldiers who have gone to South Africa from
the Windsor district. The weather was
beautiful The queen was accompanied by
Princess Henry of Battenberg and Princess
Christian,
After an inspection Of the troops her mai
esty briefly addressed Colonel Halton. con-
graduating him on the splendid conduct of
the guards in South Africa and expressing
deep regret 1t the losses sustained Queen
Victoria's words We're all the more earnest
inasmuch as just before her arrival at the
barracks she received news OF General Me
thuen's great victory in what telegram re-
ceived at the barracks termed the "bloodiest
battle OF the century"
Colonel Halton thanked the queen for her
kind words and the guards cheered repeat
edly.
The wives and families OF the soldiers
were then grouped in front of the royal