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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-23
GENIUS IS ECCENTRIC.
As Is Proved by Some Recent Doings
OF Actors.

The ancient wearers OF the sock and
buskin had many draw backs to con-
tend against. The strollers who sol
EMMY performed their parts on the
Insecure boards of a cart must have
felt at times that they were leaving
altogether too much to the imagina-
ton of the open-mouthed auditors.
Yet we have no reason to believe that
they ever cut short a tragedy because
OF these unpleasant restrictions, nor
that they rudely drove away in the
midst of a mutilated comedy. 1t re-
mains for the later-day actor. with
his wealth OF realistic surroundings.
to fare up over trifies and bare his
quivering nerves before a presumably
sympathetic audience. Miss Julia
Arthur stops her performance and de-
nounces the murmur Of a chattering
box party. Actor Richard Mansfield
throws up his hands In disgust and
rings down the curtain because Of a
suffering steam pipe. Perhaps he
felt at the moment very much as the
oldtime actor did when greatly an
noyed by the crying OF an infant child.
breaking off abruptly, he advanced to
the footlights and gravely observed:
Unless the play stops, the child can
not go on" Mr.. Mansfield, however,
said nothing-at least. nothing audi
BILE to the audience. He tacitly con-
fessed his unwillingness to match the
ordinary vocal pipes against the va
pory sort. and rang down the curtain.
Genius has always borne a reputation
for eccentricity, but only in later
years has it burst through the en-
vironments Of time, and place, and
professional obligation. and domi-
mated its chosen field The musical
genius MARBLES or thrums at will; the
actor treads the boards at will. Per-
haps this independence OF action will
mark the other professions in time.
Genius has become, In n measure, a
petty autocrat, and as long as there
are servile necks for It to pirouette
upon. 1t may be expected to show still
further proofs Of unpleasant eccen-
tricitv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-23
An interesting Woman,

An interesting woman has just died
in Russia. Irena Fedossova was one
of the last OF those professional story
tellers who, before the spread OF edu-
cation. were very numerous in the
east. She was quite illiterats, but her
memory was so phenomenal that she
could recite over 100000 lines of heroic
and legendary poetry. She was fire.
9uently In st. Petersburg. and was
often invited to the palaces OF the
Imperial family and nobility to give
recitations. In summer she wandered
from town to village. and had never
been absent from the famous fair of
Nishni Novgorod for sixty years.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-23
DisQuieting.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins. ri wish you wouldn't
read aloud from the newspapers
any more in that unexpected way"
"Why not"
ut makes me jump. Whenever
You mention the smashup in Chi
IA ! can't be sure for several min
utes whether you are talking a.
bout the empress dowager or our
cook"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-23
Audraln Courts.

CIRCUIT COURT Bird Monday in
January, LIST Monday in June,
3D. Monday i'm September.
COUNTY COURT-1st MOnda,
in February, LIST Monday in May,
LIST Monday in August, LIST Monday
in November.
PROBATE COURT-2d Monday in
January, I'd Monday in March, I'd
Monday in May, I'd Monday in
September.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-23
Deauty IL Hood Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. Nc
beauty without 1t. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy, liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, hollis, blotehes, blackheads
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, --beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, SOC.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-23
For Sale.

One of the best dwellings in
LaddOnia. Mo. House five rooms,
out buildings, q acre ground,
splendid water, plenty fruit, etc.
Address the MESSAGE, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-23

DR.. Kay's Renovation a wonder
full system RenOvatOr. Sold by j.
F Llewellyn
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-23

+. B. Coil. Plaintiffs attorney.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-23
Standard Time.
CHICAGO b. ALTON R. R,

*Daily Except Sunday.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
Ecclesiastical Council

At the Congregational Church, Freedom, Me.
Thursday, July 26th, in accordance with
letters mssive, an ecclesiastical council
convened at the Congregational church in
Freedom to advise with the church int re-
gard to the ordination and installation of
Mr. William Alfred Richmond as their
pastor.
Rev. Geo. S. Mills of Belfast was chosen
moderator and Rev. r. G. Harbutt of Sears
port. scribe The roll-call showed the fol-
lowing churches and individuals represent
ed: Belfast, North church, Rev. Geo. S.
Mills, and Mr.. II. NJ. Prentiss North Bel
fast, Willis S. Hatch Searsport, First
z. W. Barker Orland, Rev. II. ID. French
individuals, Rev. Norman Mckinnon of
Augusta; Rev. Charles Whittier of Orono
Rev. Charles Harbutt of Portland.
1t was voted that the courteses of the
council be extended, also, to Rev. J. IIird,
Mr.. Richmond's former pastor, and to Mr..
Calhoun and Mr.. Partington fellow students,
the courteSieS not carrying the right to vote.
The usual formalities as to the candidates
call and credentials having been attended to,
Mr.. Richmond made a statement as to his
religious experience and doctrinal views,
which after an extended but friendly exami-
nation, were in private session of the coun-
Gil voted satisfactory and it was decided to
proceed to the service of ordination and in
Stallation. This service was held in the
evening, with the following program:
Organ Voluntary.
Reading of the Minutes Of the Council
Anthem, Choir
Invocation, Rev. II. d. French
Reading of Scripture, Rev. II. ID. French
Hymn Az
Sermon, Rev Norman McKinnon
Music, Choir
Ordaining Prayer, Rev. J. Hird
Right Hand of Fellowship,
Rev. Chas. Harbutt
Charge to Pastor, Rev. G. S. Mills
Charge to People, Rev. r. G. Harbutt
Hymn $50
Prayer, Rev. c. Whittier
BenedictiOn, Pastor
Organ POStlude
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
The School Committee.

The regular meeting of the school Com.
mittee was held Monday evening, with a
full board present The following letter OF
resignation was read:
To John r. Dunton, Supt., and Members
of Belfast School Board:
Gentlemen: 1t is with feelings of regret
that herewith beg you to accept my resig-
nation of the position as Principal of Upper
Grammar School, Head of the Tide, to
which you kindly elected me for the coming
school year.
would thank most warmly our present
Superintendent, as well as our former ones
for the great help which they have been to
me, while owe unbounded gratitude to the
committee for their constant support and
encouragement; a special sense of gratitude
| feel for Mr.. Hatch, who has been SO faith
full to the wants of my school and so much
interested in our welfare.
| would commend the school, which has
indeed become very dear to me, to youl
kindly consideration, and remain,
Very gratefully yours.
SADIE \. Russ.
North Belfast July 80, 1900
The resignation was accepted, but witt
many expressions of regret on the part OF
the committee and superintendent that Bel
fast is to lose the services of so excellent a
teacher. 1t was the general sentiment thai
too much cannot be said in praise of Miss
Russ as teacher, and the committee take
this method of expressing their apprecia
ton rather than by formal resolution
Miss Russ has a position in the public
schools of New Bedford, Mass, with d
handsome salary.
Voted that the principal of the Upper
Grammer school, Head OF the Tide, be paid
80 per week
Teachers were elected as follows: Poor's
Mills. Miss Carrie f. sheldon; Principal p1
the Upper Grammar school, Head of the
Tide. Miss Edith NJ. Ladd; Primary, Head
of the Tide, Miss Arlene B. Walton: City
point, Miss Hattie kimbal.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
The Belfast Improvement Society.

At the regular meeting of the Belfast I'M
provement Society, held Monday, July 3Oth,
the following committee was appointed tC
cooperate with the committee of arrange
ments for Old Home Week in the floral dec
orations and matters of entertainment: Mrs.
r. P. Chase, Mrs. Fl. II. johnson, Mrs.
Bancroft Conant, Mrs. j. NJ. Leighton; Mrs
F. J. Rigby, Mrs. c. II. Walden, Miss Maud
E. Barker.
The following letter was received from
Mrs. Robert Willard, nee Carrie Williamson
of Cambridge, Mass:
l enclose Sl.0O that my name may be
added to the "Eillage Improvement Society,"
Though long a resident of Massachusetts,
still take a strong and affectionate interest
in all that concerns my native town.
Mrs. ROBERT WILLARD,
Cambridge, Mass.
July 26, 1900.
The thanks of the Society are extended
to all former residents who have expressed
interest in the work in any way, and a cor
dial invitation is extended to others who
desire to aid
The Out-of-dOors entertainment has beer
postponed until a later date.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
THE CHURCHES.

Rev. r. T. Capen will preach at Saturday
Cove next Sunday.
Rev. Geo. S. Mills will preach at Poor S
Mills next Sunday at 80 O'Clock.
Meetings will be held at the Peoples Mis-
sion in the Frye school house, Miller street,
every Saturday evening at O'Clock. All
are welcome.
Following are the Baptist church notices
Thursday evening Scripture, Acts 20: 1913.
Friday evening the monthly church cove
nant meeting. Sunday services morning
and evening.
Prayer meeting at the North church
vestry at 7.3O this, Thursday, evening
topic, "Mystery in Gods Dealings with us. -
The Sunday services will be as follows
Morning worship at lO.45. The pastor, Rev.
G. S. Mills, will preach a sermon appro-
pirate to Old Home Week. Sunday School
at u M; c. E. meeting at 7.30 p. m. topic,
''The evil Of envy" Luke Is: 1882 All are
cordially invited.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
Concerning Local Industries.

A handsome granite sarcophagus of novel
design has recently been cut by Hutchins
Bros for the family of j. F. Smith. 1t will
be set at the Head of the Tide.
Harrison, Wood 4 Co. are working full
crew in their granite sheds on Bridge
street. The work on hand includes pol
ished Oak Hill tablet for Capt. Gilley Of
Bucksport, sarcaphagus for the Jones lot
in Rrooksville cemetery, and black granite
tablet for daughter of Capt Geo. Warren
of IslesbOrO.
A. B. Stantial, the Brooks strawberry
grower, has marketed this season 1928
quarts of berries, all sold in Belfast except
two Small crates, which were shipped to
Bangor. This is exclusive of his local sales.
Mr.. Stantal also had good sale of straw
berry plants and will give more attention to
this branch of the business next year.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
A Pittsfeld Sensation.

There was young fellow in the out
skirts of Pittsfeld, James L. Dunton by
name, who went west six years ago. He had
written home that he was making money,
but when he died at Duluth on the 21st OF
July, at the age of 2Gyears, the undertakers
out there wrote to his people in Pittstield
that he had no money, SO enough was sent
to get the remains home Now somebody
has started all kinds of stories,-the man
isn't dead; it was not his body which was
sent home there has been foul play, and SO
on, and considerable uneasiness has been
caused. 1t takes column of Bangor
paper to tell so much, ,and this is all any body
knows, Waterville Mail
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02

The following transfers in real estate
were recorded in Waldo County Registry of
deeds for the week ending Aug. l, 1900:
L. c. Getchell, by trustee, Freedom, to L.
A. Bowler, Palermo; land and buildings in
Freedom. S. S. Brown ct ais, Waterville,
to Martha H. Roberts, ct ais, Reading,
Mass, land in Northport. Flora NJ. Hayes,
Belfast, to Jeremiah O. Hayes, do. land
and buildings in Belfast. c. A. Milliken
ct ais, Augusta, to c. II. Black ct ais,
Thorndike; land in Thorndike. w. II.
Roberts, Brooks, to Abbe A. Roberts, do :;
land in Brooks. A. A. Brown, Liberty, to
Geo. F. Knowlton, do. land in Liberty.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
The Shoe Situation.

Jobbers in boots and shoes are demand
ing prompt delivery on old orders, but new
business is scarce. Further delay in fall
forces at factories. Shipments from Bos-
ton in four weeks were only 3O2,55s cases
against 394,379 last year, and it is necessary
to go back to 1894 to find as small a total for
the corresponding period. The New York
market is slightly more active, and prices
are fairly maintained, one bid for five hun
dred cases at q cents below quotations fail
ing to secure a sale. Manufacturers are
taking leather only for immediate needs,
but sole is more active, and a large sale for
betting at moderate concession is reported.
Packed hides sell freely at Chicago at the
recently. reduced price. [Dunn's Review,
July 2Sth.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
.,.ors of To-Day's Jour nal.

FACE /.
. Week. Names Old Home Week.
rN Democrats. The School Com
t' kig Of Italy Murdered. Transfers
concerning Local Industries. A
t.. In5rite, The Belfast Improvement
M Plftsdeld Sensation .Old Home
.tu m-rhes. The Shoe Situation. Per
,t, Plan The Situation at Frank
..f -uicide at West Rockport.. Out
PAGE2.
1- klondike. Schools and Col
g,.- il Good Time. Political Points
s -AJli Maine Uncle David'S Sum
concerning Portland. Arbitration
" aldo County Fairs.
TAGE3.
,.r- iA,- spanish Capital. News Notes
lent candidate County Correspon-
. Ntur ShipyardS.
PtGE 4.
-NtS and Boats. The News of
.pIS census of Portland. Obituary
NH Ground.
PAGES.
..- Belfast. .Good Templars Base
. lUaL
FACE 6.
...-ano Notes Side Lights on Life
..1r- opinion w omen and News
..- N.r>,.The Corn Crop. Register
Vessels Demands on China Cy-
TNGE :.
.r- The Passing of the Figurehead
u-. Iypre are Fixed A Seven Master
-. acceptance, Henry Waterson.
rAGES.
u',.-County Correspondence. Ship
....-- iIIihS... Marriages. Deaths.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
Attempted Suicide at West Bockport-

An attempt to end his own life was made
by Rev. Clarence Young at West Rockport
Saturday by taking dose of Paris green.
Mr.. Young is about % years of age and
has been doing evangelistic work among
the Advent people at Simonton's Corner and
places in that vicinity. He has appeared
somewhat peculiar in his actions of late, but
his friends hope that he may come out all
right.
On Friday night he told friends he had
taken poison, but said that it did not seem
to affect him any Saturday morning about
O'Clock he tried the Paris green.
AS soon as it was found out DIR. Weld
man of RockpOrt was summoned who ad-
ministered an antidote and Mr.. Young came
out all right.
He gives as an excuse for his rash act,
that he was tired of life
At the time he committed the deed he was
stopping at the home of Oscar Gould.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
NUMBER 81
PERSONAL

G. D. Marden and wife visited Mrs. Emma
Young Tuesday.
Oracle knowlton is visiting friends in
West Winterport.
Mary and Charlie Robbins of Boston are
visiting in Belfast.
Earl Talbot returned home Monday from
visit of two weeks in Searsmont
Paul c. Kline and wife of Boston were
at the Windsor Hotel last Saturday.
Mrs. L. W. George was in Freeport visit
ing friends Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. Emma Thomas returned Tuesday
from visit of three weeks in Boston,
II. c. Marden and wife went to Thomas
ton and returned by carriage last week
Edward Meservey of Lewiston, formerly
of Belfast, is spending his vacation in Bos-
ton.
Mrs. Simeon Staples left for Brockton
Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Orianna
Dyer.
George Marden and wife of West Winter
port visited Henry c. Marden the first of
week.
Frank Haynes and wife of Passadumkeag
spent Monday and Tuesday with Mrs Emma
Young.
Mr.. James Staples and wife of Bridge
port, Ct, are visiting friends in Belfast and
vicinity
Mr.. d. W. Morey of Morrill, is spending
some weeks with his daughter, Mrs. F. P.
Blodgett.
Mrs. H. 6. Bicknel and Master Arthur
Shales went to Rockland Monday for
weeks visit.
M. X knowlton and wife, Mrs Trussel
and Mrs. John d. Fraser, are spending the
week at The Willows.
A. J. Condor of Denver, Colo, is at pres
ent in Unity with his family and will visit
here next week.
Mrs. John Hinchman and Miss Hinchman
of Detriot, Mich, arrived last Saturday to
visit relatives in Belfast.
Mrs. n. f. Brown went to Rockland Mon
day to accompany Mrs. McCabe, an aged
invalid, who has been visiting here.
Will Langill, wife and son George of
Worcester, Mass, returned home Monday
from a visit in Belfast and vicinity.
City Clerk L. H. Murch is confined to the
house by illness The business of the
office is attended to by Deputy Clerk c. II.
Sargent.
Mrs. W. f. Conrad of Troy, n. V, and
Miss Blanche Schwartz of Camden are
guests of Mrs E. o. Patterson at 81 Church
street.
Mr. and Mrs. John kilgore and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred klgore of Worcester Mass, ar
rived Tuesday and are at the Elwell cottage
Little River.
Frank +. johnson of Maynard, Mass. re-
turned home last week after two weeks
W. johnson.
F. w. Chase. wife and daughter Heloise
of Newtonville, Mass, are spending their
vacation with Mrs. c. parents, J.. L. Rob
bins and wife.
Cards are ont for the At Home of Mrs.
+. O. Patterson and her guest, Mrs w +.
Conrad, Tuesday, Aug. 7th, from I to Is,
at - Church street.
Rev. Clifton NJ Gray OF Millbury, Mass,
arrived yesterday to spend his vacation with
his father, Martin :. Gray. He was
, accompanied by Mr.. Sears, postmaster OF
Millbury.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
The Calais Plan.
Liquor Dealers Assessed on IA Valuation of
Their business.

CALAIS, Me-, July 26. \ new phase in
the enforcement OF the prohibitory law has
been inaugurated in this city by the City
Government. Under their direction the as
SCISSORS of the city have doomed" the liq-
uor dealers, saloon men and hotel proprie-
tors. Their business has been valued from
$1,000 to $4,000 and aggregates about $780,
900 upon which tax has been placed at the
rate of $500 per thousand. Some of the
dealers were very much surprised to have
their valuation placed at SO high figure
when it is Il fact thai they do not have fifty
dollars worth OF goods in their place of
business at any one time. There are many
who say that the tax is illegal and cannot be
collected because the assessors have no
legal right to tax an llegitimate business
The whole matter is one that has caused Il
great deal of talk and it is regarded us one
of the most interesting happenings which
Calais has had for many a day, Further
developments are likely to take place and
on account of the matter being IA novelty i'll
the prohibtory question it cannot fail to at
tract attention all over the State.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
way to make the people understand the law
is to have it impartlally enforced.

way to make the people understand the law
is to have it impartlally enforced.
Mr.. KnOwlton again took the floor to
vouch for the staunch Democratic principles
OF one of the andidates-Wayland Knowl-
ton OF Belfast He told of his political record
as Populist and how the Democratic
party has come around to his way of think
ing; but the delegates failed to see the con-
nection of his remarks with the question
under discussion.
The committee on resolutions asked to
amend the report by substituting the follow
ing for section 3
We believe in the impartial enforcement
OF all laws, and especially the prohibitory
| law, as long as they remain on the Statute
| books of our State and pledge our county
officers if elected to that effect.
The report was accepted and the resolu-
| tion adopted as amended.
Mr.. Wadsworth reported that W. P.
Thompson said that if he decided not to
accept he would come into the convention
and say so. AS Mr.. Thompson did not
come in he was declared nominated for
County Attorney.
The County Committee was authorized to
fill vacancies in the nominations
Adjourned.
After the adjournment County Divi sion
of the Maine Democratic Club was formed
with W. P. Thompson of Belfast Vice
President of the State Club and President
ex-otfico of the County Division, and Adel-
bert Millett of Searsmont, Secretary.
The Democrats have nominated the fol-
lowing for Representatives to the Legisla-
ture:
Belfast, Nathaniel j. Pottle
LincOlnville, Belmont, Searsmont, North
port and Islesboro, Arno w. Knight, Lin
colnville.
Liberty, Montville, Freedom, Palermo.
Waldo, Morrill,, Albert j. Skidmore, Lib
erty.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
Names Old Home Week.

.'' hardly town in the State that
IN reeognize the week in some way
'''iLi Wl}l lead off in the matter. Bath
,, H'- celebration of her own. and will
Ie tlrSt siX-masted schooner ever
Nausor is to hold celebration rival
'"a ot Portland in nagnifcence. Cas-
IT, h"tia>t, Biddeford, Bar Harbor and
i, land have planned at least one great
f,. Many of the smaller towns are to
qi,,l Vy'hes beside some pond or lake, to
-55' 5l.4 al visitors are invited. In fact, it is
.e7!.aAIeSt week that Maine has ever
hs,l aud unless signs are misleading
IL j. o4 more visitors in that week than
js5.,, history of the State. kennebec
The Republican journal., 1900-08-02
Out of Danger.

Be..l >stls, July 30. A dispatch from the
Ts Gl' admiral Alexieff, dated at Tien
tir,. a !. ll} 10 and communicated to the for
irg V.llee .lllee states that the latest news con-
Al r. ne report that the foreign ministers
r., '''u are out of danger
,-. Ds dispatch is accepted in London as
ss ' Oul there is still doubt as to the fate OF
ministers and missionaries.