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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29
Nature Studies.

Some OF the members of the Nature Club
have begun field work in birds, flowers and
insects. Many Of the early trees and plants
are awakening from their winters sleep,a and
some orders of insects have begun their sea-
sons work, while the chrysalids OF many in
sects can be gathered now. The woods are
full of certain species of birds, and novice
will be surprised at the amount OF life to be
encountered. The next meeting of the Ma
ture Club will be held in the High school
room Monday evening. April 9th.
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.ontents of To-Day's journal.

PAGE1.
.- at the Week. News of the Oranges. "A
Nm. ro Lena f. Patterson. To Republican
.. uecntion. Old Folks Dance. Transfers
.s.s. Estate. Nature Studies. Obituary. "A
.-iut remembrance. Nv. c. T. U. Notes.
fI. and Boats Newspaper Notes. Wedding
. Local Shipbuilding Notes. Concerning
u.tustries, B. and S...Personals.
PAGE2.
.rYi3al Paragraphs. "A Maine Woman in Cali
with Western Wits. Fishing in Machias
.,,siAper Borrowing. Newspaper Character.
IONS Of a Bachelor. Maine Death Rate
PAGE3.
...L spanish Gypsies. March Magazines {.
Uu~kin..A Question. Literary News and
SEA Pie Feast.
I4 secret Societies. Maine Gems at
ENlu>ition.. Back Numbers County
81. u1ence-, A Suit for SANDER. News Of
IulHersity of Maine.
PAGE ..
.,0s vt Belfast. The Churches.
PAGE g.
NelSn Of sarah. Queer Place for CLANS. Z.
ul reep Water Vessels.
PAGE7.
lYuai Notes Experimental journalism. 4.
5,u4t XII OF News A Madison Woman.
sailing Ships. "A cooperative Cream
.. fed Paragraphs A Pin. strikes III Pros
-ues.. Future of American Shipbuilding.
-.tt4dlons, Bro. Boardman.
PAGE s.
.tI= Locals. County Correspondence Ship
Markers. Births Marriages Deaths.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29
Newspaper Notes.

Editor Langland. of the Slater (Ia) News,
is the father of tripiets. The newspaper
boys of the country should extend their CON
gratulations. Jacksonville Metropolis.
Or condolences.
Charles Henry Gibbs, the keeper of a
light house on Nantucket Island, enjoys a
salary of ST. year.
This paragraph, now going the rounds OF
the press, is an example of condensation
which has eliminated truth. The LIGHT in
question had been discontinued by the gov
ernment and Mr.. Gibbs wanted to occupy
the vacant keepers dwelling. The govern
ment could not rent public property to a
private individual, nor permit it to be occu-
pied rent free, and the difficulty was solved
by appointing Mr.. Gibbs keeper of the
property at "a salary of 81 year.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29
b. and S.

Bryan and Sulzer" is becoming more and
more popular with "de mugs" in New York,
and as ticket it has charms. Its approxi-
nation to Brandy and Seltzer" will not
damage it, although the push of course does
not indulge in that sort of tipple. But for
the burning qualities OF oratory and aggres-
siveness, for business at both ends and buzz
saws all the way down the middle, it will
catch the crowd. And the crowd has got to
be caught, in some way. Bridgeport, Ct.
Standard.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29

WASHINGTON WHIspERINGs. The House
5ommittee on Pensions has practically
decided in favor of extending the pension
"a" january 5, 1893, which increased
.he pension of Mexican war veterans from
y to s12 per month, so that it will apply
70 those pensioned since the date of the
act as we'll as to those pensioned up to
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29
To Republican State Convention.

Tick cts at the rate of one fare for the
round trip will be sold at all stations on the
Maine Central and connecting railroads to
delegates attending the Republican State
iston, April 10th and 11th and to return, 11th
and 18th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29

Mr.. Charles T. White died at his residence,
213 Commonwealth Avenue, March Goth, of
pneumonia. after brief Illness He was
the son of Hon. James P. White of Belfast
Maine, and brother of DR.. James G. White
Of Boston. He married the daughter of Hon.
Jeffrey Richardson, who with two daughters
survives him. Mr.. White was manager of
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29

CURTIS SMALLEY. Robert Leslie Curtis
and Eva Adele Smalley We're married at the
Methodist parsonage Saturday evening by
Rev. e. Edgett. The bridegroom is "a son
of Robert p. Curtis and an empioye of Thomp-
son & Foster. and the bride daughter of
Alexander ID. Smalley, and an employe in
Critchett & Sibley's. They had rooms fur
nished i'll advance in the A. G. Ellis house
on Primrose Hill, and began housekeeping
at once. They received large number of
useful and valuable presents from their
shopmates and friends
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29

Mrs. A. M. Paul returned Tuesday from
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Hopkins,
in Brewer.
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The remains of Mrs Maude Jackson Grant
OF Orono were brought to Troy for inter-
ment in Fairview cemetery March Goth. Mrs.
Grant was the daughter of Nathaniel Jack
son. formerly of Troy. About two years ago
she was married to Willie Grant of Orono,
where she has since lived. She leaves a
husband, infant, father and four sisters.
Troy schoohoase conf condncted s a. hv re Rev Tese G
Lamb. The mourning family have the sym
pathy OF large circle of friends.
Oscar A. Burkett. well-known resident
OF Union, died, March Oath. Mr.. Burkett
mad been in poor health for number of
years: He was farmer by occupation and
an Industrious and upright man. Besides a
large circle of friends he leaves a widow, one
son, Frederic Burkett. brother, Elias Bur-
kett OF Union, and two sisters, Mrs Mary
White of Union and Mrs. Nellie Wiley of
w atertown, to mourn his loss. The deceased
was about 60 years of age. The funeral ser
vice was held Tuesday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29

the Lewis Wharf Corporation, and for many
years manager of the Old Ladies' Home.
His wise counsel will be greatly missed in
many relations. Boston Journal.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29

Henry Randell, son of David Allen and
Esther Randell Webber, died at the home of
his parents No. SS Union street Tuesday
night at the age of 2 years, II months and 10
days, OF tubereular meningitis. He was
lovable child and the parents have the
sympathy of the community.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-29

Capt. Allan C. Holt died at his home in
North Lamoine March 2lst after long i'll
ness. He was sixty-four years of age He
was native of Kennebec county, but near
ly all his life had been spent here. Capt
Holt for many years sailed out of Ellis
worth in coasting vessels. He gained the
reputation of being the ''smartest captain
sailing out of Ellsworth" when it came to
carrying sail and making time, "The man
who beat Allen Holt had to keep going
night and day, fair weather or foul,'' said an
Ellsworth captain to-day. Capt Hollis first
deep sea vessel was the schooner "Mary A.
Holt" built for him in Ellsworth. Later he
bought an interest in the tug Little Round
Top" and ran her for over fifteen years.
He still held an interest in her. About
eighteen years ago the schooner Helen G.
Moseley was built for him at Belfast. and he
sailed her until two years ago, when he was
succeeded by his son Arthur. Capt. Holt
was twice married. His first wife, with an
infant child and one other woman, was
Barcelona off Newbury Neck, Union River
bay, about forty years ago. Capt. Holt
leaves large family. Ellsworth Ameri-
can.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
A Destructive Storm in Lower
Pennsylvania.

YORK, Pa, August 27.-The terrific wind
and rain storm which swept over Lancaster,
York and Adams counties and crossed Mason
and Dixon's line to spend some of IFS wrath
in Mary land, played havoc in this section last
night. The lower townships of York and
Adams counties seemed TO be the center of
the storms force, and from that section come
reports of much damage. A large bank barn
on the premises Of John Deardorf, between
Big Mountain and East Berlin, was struck by
lightning and was soon reduced to ruins. The
live stock was saved, but the crops and lot
of farm machinery, wagons, etc, were con-
sumed with the barn.
In lower Chanceford township, near Col
linsvile, the barn ofThomas Tosh was burned
to the ground, with its entire contents, inclu-
ding the live stock. On the farm of Joseph
Waltmeyer, near the Stewartstown railroad,
a large barn with its contents was consumed.
A bolt of lightning tore portion of the roof
off the Schaffer cigar factory at FELTON,, and
extensively damaged the interior of the upper
portion of the building. The spire of the
Lutheran Church at Shrewsbury was partially
wrecked by lightning and a great hole was
made in the roof The three-story brick,
dwelling on Maple street occupied by Andrew
Brickuer was struck by lightning The dam
age was to the roof, and shower of splinters
and dirt entered the house. The top of the
observatory at Highland Park was wrecked by
lightning, and there was considerable damage
TO trees in the park.
The DANCE to fruit trees in the city and
throughout the rm-swept section is great.
Some fine peach orchards in the lower end
were ruined. Owing to the damage to tele-
phone lines it was difficult to get complete re-
ports of the destruction. 1t is said that near
iy dozen barns were destroyed altogether
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
A Forty Years Fire in Summit Hill
Mine.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Aug. 28.-T'he fire in the
mine at Summit Hill, which has been raging
furiously the past week, yesterday broke into
the Spring Tunnel Colliery, operated by Geo.
NJ Davies. and all efforts to prevent its spread
have so far proved unavailing. On account
of the heat and the attendant risk, the force
of fire fighters was compelled TO leave the
mine. All operations at the Spring Tunnel
Collery have ceased, and 300 men and boys
have been thrown out of employment indeh-
niiely.
The fire in the Summit Hill mine originated
forty years ago, and has since been burning
steadily. 1t is estimated that the Lebigh
Coal and Navigation Company, which owns
the properly, has expended more than a mil
liou dollars in an endeavor to extinguish the
fire. The big duplex pnmp which poured
water into the mine broke down short time
ago, and this, il is said, is responsible for the
spread Of the flames. The FIRE is now eating
its way through the richest veinsof coal in the
Panther Creek Valley. The suspension of
work at the Spring Tunnel Colliery is a ter
rible blow TO the business interest Of Lansford
and Summit Hill.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
Death of a Redemptioner.

HANOVER, Pa, August 27.-Michael Siru-
binger, one Of Hanover's oldest and most re-
spected citizens, died last night Of cancer Of
the forehead, aged 81 years. He was born in
Baden. Germany, his parents in 1915, together
with Michael, then three years of age, and
four other children, started 10 emigrate to
America. The parents died on the River
Rhine, and their bodies were taken ashore for
interment. The children were brought on to
this country and placed in bondage for their
passage money, as was the custom at that
time. Michael got into the hands Of an un-
kind master near Philadelphia, where he en-
dured several years Of great cruelty, finally
being rescued by a man in whose custody was
his sister, He then located in Delaware, and
later in Philadelphia, finally coming 10 this
vicinity, where he amassed fortune and mnr-
ried. He is survived by his wife, three
daughters and one sor, among whom are Mrs.
Jerome Noel, Of Roanoke, Va, and Mrs. w.
A. Noble, of Norfolk, Va.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
nONT TAKE TWO WEEKS OFF
IL AT ONE TIME

But take two or three days at different times
during the Summer, get more rest and feel
better.
A few days on the salt water will inyigorate
the system and revive the appetite.
The Weems Line of Steamers leave Pier s,
Light street, Baltimore, for the Patuxent river,
as far rs Benedict, every Wednesday and Sat
urday at $50 A. NJ, and from Pier 2, Light
Street. every Sunday and Wednesday at L.
NJ. This makes a delightful "trip of about 30
miles on the Chesapeake bay and about 50
miles up the Patuxent, one of the broadcsi
and most beautiful streams in Maryland. A
glimpse of Southern Maryland eau be obtain
ed at the landings as the steamer proceeds up
and down the river.
Steamers leave for the Potomac river and
Washington. D. c., from Pier 9, at P. NJ.
every Tuesday, Thursday aud Saturday. This
makes four.d trip ON the=sali wafer, and
an opportunity of seeing parts of Virginia as
well as the Potomac side of three Maryland
counties, Mt. Vernon and the Capital of the
country.
From Pier 2, for the Rappahannock river
to Fredericksburg, Va, one Of the pretiiest
little cities of the Old Dominion, and one OF
historic interest No more delightful trip can
be imagined.
All boats have comfortable state rooms, and
the meals are just such to satisfy an appetite
resulting from breathing the salt air.
At or near all landings there are boarding
houses on all routes, where those who desire
to remain a week or two to enjoy boating,
fishing and grabbing can obtain board at very
moderate rates.
For Catalogues write TO
HENRY WILLIAMS,
Pier Light Street,
july-21-tf Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
GOVERNMENT BY COMMISSION
Immense Expenditure by the Nc
Kinley Administration for Com
missions.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-Representative
Yandiver, of Missouri, has made study of
the expense entaiIed upon the country by the
various commissions appointed during the
present administration, and has prepared a
table giving the figures as far as obtainabe.
Mr.. Vandiver says:
SIT is impossible 10 give the exact cost of
the commissions created by President Nc
Kinley, but the following is partial list:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
Suit, Overcoau and
Pants Department

We have some splendid things TO show you;
and will sell them at half price, and, if desir-
ed, will make up to order in tirst-class style,
fit guaranteed or no sale. dollar saved is
dollar made. Call and examine our stock
and we are confident we can save you money
and please you, at the old stand, No. "a West
Main street, Westminster, Md.
jan29-tf A. NJ. ANDERS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01

Great bargains in Underwear, at prices that
will compel you to buy. Less than halfprice.
Also n lot of fine Wool Overshirts, former
price S. 90 to 81. so, now $l.00. Also large
line of Gloves at all prices, reduced to less
than half price. In Neckwear we can open
your eyes in prices. Fifty cent goods from
10c up-good goods and good styles. They
must be sold. The balance of our stock Of
Hats at less than half price-some frst-class
styles. Our greatest offer is in our
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
INSURANCE AGENCY
EoR RnNr:

One Of the Most Desirable Dairy Farms in
Baltimore county, at Gwynn Brook Station,
Western Md. Railroad, 2S5 Acres. Posses
sion given March. 1901 None but reliable
farmers need apply.
F. A. DOLFIELD,
July % Ct Owings' Mills. Nd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01

The 70 IRON furnaces of the Virginia Iron,
Coal and Coke Co. 10 Southwest Virginia have
shut down.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Galvanized Felelng Wire at prices that have
never been known in the trade.
Lead and Oil so cheap that anyone can af-
ford to paint this season.
Ice is plenty. We have large stock of The
best make of Freezers and Refrigerators.
Don't you need Gasoline or Oil Stove for
summer cooking? We have them; they are
cheap.
Door and Window Screens of various styles:
A full line of first-class Cooking Stoves and
Ranges, Of long established reputation, at
reduced prices.
A call viii soon convince you that the bot
tom has been completely knocked out OF the
price of Nails.
Glass, Oils. Paints and Putty, Plastering,
Hair and Cement, and in fact everything in
the Building Hardware line can be found, as
well as low prices, at the old established stand
Of
GILBERT Il GEHR,
Corner Main and Liberty streets,
Westminster, Md.
Plumbing, Heating, Spouting, Tin Roofing
is our specially. feb ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
DR1vATE SALE.

DRIvATE SALE.
The undersigned, agent, has for sale the
following described properties
Dwelling house, No. 4S, on Liberty fsss1
street, Westminster; frame, part brick .1s1a
and part weatherboarded; rooms and wide
hall on 1st floor; rooms and bath room on
I'd floor; cellars under whole building; gas and
water; well arranged in every respect.
Lot No. Al, Liberty street; good newly
built stable in rear on alley.
Three lots on Fair Ground containing from
2 to q acres each; now in grass win be sold
separately or jointly as desired.
Also farm of So acres, short distance from
the city of Westminster; improvements are
large brick house, stable and other outbuild-
ings. This land is of good quality and in
good condition; well watered, &c. Will sell
il in whole or any part of it desired. There
are several fine building sites upon it.
Terms to suit
E. LYNCH, Agent,
sept 80 If Westminster. Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01

u o. GRIMES,
LIE Successor to
E. o. GRIMES q CO., AT
THE PRINCIPAL DEPOT.
WESTMINSTER, MD.
Having succeeded 10 the business Of the
late firm of E. q. Grimes & Co., the under
signed solicits the patronage of the firms
former customers and the public generally.
has as complete a stock of
DICE ROCE R 1 ES
as can be found IN our city.
CHOICE TEAS, COFFEES, SYRUPS,
NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, CANNED
GOODS OF ALI KINDS, CIGARS, TO-
BACCO, &C.
The best grades of PATENT PROCESS
and FAMILY FLOUR constantly on hand at
bottom figures Will pay the Highest Prices
for WHEAT, CORN, RYE, OATS, and all
kinds of Country Produce.
Agent for Latin Il Rand's Blasting Pow
der, and Judson's Dynamite for stump blast
ing. &C. Farmers can be supplied with the
best quality of COTTON and FLAXSEED
MEAL, HEAVY MIDDLINGS, BRAN, &c.
at lowest prices.
mar 26 K. U. GRIMES.
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An Attractive Food.

the good things the line if come
but labor
anxiety how thoroughly We Il
do that
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
NEW PERCALES.

/ New fall styles in the finest Percales
just opened-also new shipment Of the
so stylish white grounds, with polka dots
all 36 inches wide, 124c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
CLEAN SWEEP

Balance OF our entire stock at prices you can
not afford to overlook.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
EARM FOR RENT.

160 Acres, on Deer Park road, miles
west of Finksburg. Good references required.
Possession given first of December next or
first Of March, 1901. Apply 10
L. H. ST0CKsDALE,
aug 1885 On the premises.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
s2l.e4s.25s

.sThese items are pnt in a lump and the
purpose of such expenditures is not named.
The books themselves show these expendi-
lures to be unusual and extraordinary, and
they are the only large expenditures which
are not itemized.
'.In these items are contained the expenses
of the various commissions, and il seems inn
possible to learn of what these lump sums
consist. All Of the expenses given are esti-
mated, except those of the Peace Commission
and the second Philippine Commissioa APP
plyipe the rate Of cost known to exist as to
these two commissions, it will be seen that the
estimates of the other commissions, while
based only upon estimates, are probably too
low rather than too high.
Government by commission seems to be
an expensive luxury. But, as the Govern
ment has gone into the commission business,
the people must foot the bills
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
..rhis docs not include lhe pew Philippine

'.'rhis does not include the new Philippine
Commission under President Taft.
s'The Postal Commission and California
Debris Commission are also omitted, as like
wise the Mississippi River Commission and
the District of Columbia Commission, as they
are under continuing statutes.
at is impossible to give the exact expenses
of these commissions, except as to the Paris
Commission and The second Philippine Com
mission. They are charged upon the books of
the Treasury Department to national defense
and emergency, under the unusual and ex
traordiuary column. Under this head, in the
receipts aud disbursements for the year 1899,
appear among other items the following:
Under the head of National Defense in the
War Department, charged 10 miscellany.
is an item off,. 9,yl
Under the head of Emergency. in miscel-
laney, is charged an item of..-.--..... 3,nOO,0OO
Under the head of Navy miscellaneous.
under the item of National Defense-.-.. 6,l97,.Ol
Under the head OF Emergency in the Navy
Department is an item 3S56,26S
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01
WINES s1.oo per Gallon.

l solicit the former patronage of the store
and of the public in general. Fresh goods
at all times and at reasonable prices.
dec9 JOHN |. ORENDORFF.
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OOK, FARMERS
4
CREAM SEPARATORS.

Ifyou want The BEST CREAM sEPARA-
TOR on the market, write 10 me. Price ST..
Weeks trial FREE.
GEORGE L. AWAIT,
ju-16-l2t* Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-01

NTADE h. d. WAKEFIELD & CO.,
w sell s. c. Rock at $I1. 90 per ton.
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july % ct
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-06-09

ChitendeH Brothers are this week moving
the old Carroll house near the Methodist
church to their farm near the Cemetery.
All who suffer from Piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
will give them instant and permanent re-
lief 1t will cure eczema and all skin dis
eases. Beware of counterfeits. J. c, Farley.
Wheat this week brought IS to 4S in
this market and corn for the horses brings
IS at the elevator.
The Chinese ask chow is your liyer?"
instead Of show do you do?' for when the
liver is active the health is good. DeWitts
Little EARLY Risers are famous little pills for
the liver and bowels. J. c. Farley.
Miss Nellie w ood, our fashion
able dressmaker, has moved to Alb
llene where she can have q larger
field to work IN.
Mdckiqae oils at Your own price
to close out at YOSTS'. A IS
cent oil for 35 cents. Bring your
jug.
Smokey Hill city, the new town
IN the gold diggins, near Chetoia, +,
is to be the big town of our county
some day bye and bye and now it
has a post Office, with w / Smith,
one of the gold men, as the PM.