The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-05-25

The Sea Breeze would like to do some of
your printing
Lancaster & West expect TO receive an
other carload of horses to-day.
FIRE IN KNOX The farm buildings, in
Guiding house, L and barn, of Prescott Shi-
bles near Knox Station were destroyed by
fire at O'Clock Wednesday morning The
loss of stock included four horses and nine
cows, The fire is supposed to have been the
work of tramps, The buildings were parti
ally insured.
Anthony W. Perry, who was sentenced in
the Waldo county court in 1897 for two
years on the charge of cheating by false
pretenses, released from the State
prison one day last week, his time having
expired. Perry was well known in Waldo
county at the time of his sentence, but was
native of Prince Edwards Island.
THE DRowTH BROKEN. The much need
ed rain came Saturday, continuing until
Sunday night. There had been practically
no rain since the first week in April and as
strong north and west winds with bright
sunshine had prevailed the country general
ly had become dry and parched. 1t was
favorable weather for planting, but unfavor-
able for vegetation. Although it was cold
rain it has done much good but should be
followed by warmer weather to start the
growing crops. This spring drouth has
been confined mainly to northern New Eng
| land. All over the South and West the
rainfall has been normal and even in south
ern New England there has been fair
quantity of rain.
BELFAST OPERA HOUSE. The best of all
burlesquers, the Wi ite Crook Burles quers, :"
is the Offering at the Belfast Opera House
next Monday evening, May 29th. The cur
tain-raiser. "A Hot Old Time" serves as
vehicle to introduce the cream of the best
comedians, vaudeville artists and vocalists
From the minute the curtain is raised, until
it descends on the finale THE Bombardment
of vanilla" there is a continuous offering Of
something to entertain and amuse, and the
whole performance is as bright and lively as
could be desired Such we'll known people
as Miss Minnie Evans, Miss Sadie Roam lie
Roy & Woodford, Barrett & Gibbons and
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During the performance the startling, snap
ping sensation that set greater New York
talking will be presented-"An Affair of
Honor"
THE CHAPMAN CONCERT. Rarely, if ever,
has such an audience assembled in the Bel
fast Opera Hose as that which greeted the
artists under the management of Prof. Chap
man Wednesday evening, May 17th. The
hail was filed, but not crowded and it
seemed as if everybody was there of our
own people, reinforced by many from ont of
town. Many of the ladies were in evening
costume, and all came the expectancy of
enjoying a musical treat and were not dis
appointed. The fame of the artists alone
did not attract this large and representative
audience and it is only just that the Belfast
chorus and its leader, Mr. E. S. Pitcher,
should be given credit here for their wholly
successful efforts in making the concert a
financial as well as musical success. Ma
conda, the soprano Weeden, the tenor
Kronold the 'celist, and Bessie Silberfield,
the child pianist, each won their special adj
mirers, while all the artists were encored
after each humber, and Prof Chapman
proved an admirable accompanist Mr..
and Mrs. Chapman were called for at the
close of the concert, and in the course of Mr..
Chapmans remarks he said of this Belfast
audience that, like the Belfast chorus, it was
the best in the State, and paid handsome
tribute to the work done here by Mr.. E. S.
Pitcher.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. W. A Swift, Jr,,
16, NJ ain street. has the Franklin shoes for
men, boys and youths. 1t is claimed for these
shoes that they iii the foot, fit the eve and
fit your purse Call and examine John
w. Jones, hardware dealer, 60 Main street,
has some attractive bicycle advertisements
this week. He sells the Columbia Hartford.
Stormer and Pennant wheels The we'll
known George NJ Knowton farm in East
Northport is offered for sale This is a
very desirable place aud not likely to re.
main long on the market. Apply to G. G.
Rose on the premises. j.. The j. N White
place of about 100 acres, with buildings and
orchard. will be sold cheap to close the estate
1t is on the Belmont road, ) miles from
Belfast. Apply to Edgar NJ. CUNNINGHAM.
Remem Der that Mr.. r. C. Rankin will omen
class in dancing in Memorial Hall to-mor.
row. Friday, from to 4 P, M Further par
ticuIars at the hall....At the Dinsmore store
this week you will find large and complete
assortment of the "Sorosis" shoe for women
! This is celebrated shoe See advt. head.
ed Haroldson, 2. % IL This ia a we'll
known stallion and needs no Introduction ia
horsemen. Capt VIM. F. WEIGH advertises
for sale sch. Eliza May, of about 10 tons.
with sails, rigging, anchors and travis.
J Apply at 81 Northport avenue, or on board
the schooner. ...,.At the Francis Shoe Store
you will find the new Wilhelmina S3 shoe
one Of the best in the market. Call and
examine. A small number of ladies' sample
) Oxfords at less than wholesale price Time
to buy your spring hat. Harry W. Clark,
SO Main street, has them, all sizes, styles
and prices. Steel edges for road machines
and T. B. Hussey plows at Mason & Halls.