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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-10-17
OLD HOLLAND.

| A talented Augusta lady writes from
Amsterdam an interesting letter to a
friend, and we take the liberty to copy
a portion of the same:
| We are among the strangest looking
people l have ever found in my trav-
els. Just fancy country from
twelve to fourteen feet below sea
level, whose inhabitants pay annually
six hundred thousand pounds to keep it
from the waves. They are trained at
college to fight against water, as other
| countries train soldiers to fight against
each other. 1t is perpetual battle for
existence, not only against the sea,
which is forever striving to get in, but
against the rivers as we'll, which are
just as eager to get out. The North
sea is literally walled out by dykes,
which are among the wonders of the
| world. We find miles and miles of
canals stretching in every direction,
and it does surprise one to see great
Dutch ships and steamboats, sailing
apparently through the highest of green
fields, which were lakes before the
Dutchman pumped them dry. The fine
looking black and white cattle and the
countless number of sheep are fenced
in by the canals and as for ducks, this
must be their Paradise
In this country it is the work of man
that arouses our wonder and admira-
ton, instead of the works of nature:
man has actually made it, and then ten
| thousand W ind-mills must keep at work,
or the sea will claim it again. 1t is
pump or drown. There are no leafy
lanes here as in England, but plenty of
! willow trees, out of which the wooden
shoes are made. The picturesque old
houses and bungalows lean in every
direction like drunken men. Wonder
ously neat, the wooden shoes are al
ways left on the door-steps; there are
no cellars, of course, so the space under
the roof is used instead. The hunks in
which the family sleep shut up just
like cupboards.
The men wear short, loose frocks
and knickerbockers, just as wide and
full as they can be made. With their
wooden shoes and pipe, they look i'm
mensely picturesque. The costumes of
the women and children are simply
indescribable. The head-dress is in
five pieces, ''fes.rfully and wonderfully
made of white cloth, red flannel, lace,
and very bright colored cap over the
whole. Skirts are short and as full as
possible of dark stiff cloth, bound with
red, worn over large hip pads The
waist is very gay; elbow sleeves; and a
half square of still brighter cloth is
pinned smoothly about the neck. A
black felt apron, made with three inches
of red or blue and white bingham, sew
ed at the top to gather into binding,
which is also Of Bingham. Wooden
shoes complete the costume. The fash
ions and customs of the world have had
no effect upon these people. They dress
today as they dressed four hundred
years ago. This costume l have tried
to describe is peculiar to the island of
Marker in the Zuyder Zee Other vii
lagos adopt different ones. Here in this
great city the wealthy dress in the
height of fashion.
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Ten Cents will buy a trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm; enough to convince you that
it is the greatest Of remedies for nasal
catarrh or cold in the head Full size 80
cents. All druggists. We mail it.
ELY BROS, IS Warren ST., New York.
Messrs. Ely Bros. Il suffered greatly
with catarrh and tried different remedies
without effect. After using one bottle of
your Cream Balm found relief and can
not praise too highly such remedy.
Sept. 81, 1899. Miss Cora Willard
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brarian. The library has from time
to time been increased by contributions
from other sources. There are now
about 400 volumes of well chosen works
of history, science, religion, biography,
high class fiction, etc. The gifts in
clude valuable works from Rev. Geo.
E. Tufts, Hon. Joseph Williamson and
others. Mrs. White gives the library
annually the subscription to number
of magazines, which for 1901 are Nc
Cures, Harper's Magazine, Harper's
Bazaar and Youths Companion.
The following statistics in regard to
Northport schools are from the annual
report of Hon. W. W. Stetson, State
Superintendent, for 1900:
Number of children between the
ages of 4 and Observation-Disclosures. 143
Registered in spring and summer
terHS. 10
Average number in spring and sum-
mer terms. 66
Registered in fall and winter terms, 50
Average number in fall and winter
Terms. ..............-..... %
Percentage of average attendance. 40
Different pupils registered. ........ IS
Average length of spring and sum-
mer terms, days per week. 10
weeks and day.
Average length of fall and winter
terms, weeks and day.
Aggregate number of weeks of all
the schools. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 118
Number of school houses in town.. 8
School houses in good condition.. 5
School houses supplied with flags. 2
Estimated value of school proper
ty.. ...:...: ......:.::....:. 81 10000
Female teachers, fall and winter
terms. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -.
Female teachers, spring and sum-
mer terms. Observation-Disclosures. 5
Graduate of normal school. ........
Average wages of female teachers
per week, excluding board. $625
| Average cost of teachers board per
week. $500
| Paid for school superintendent. $4,000
Money voted by town in 1892. 100000
| Excess of amount required by law $47.OO
Amount raised per scholar. ....... $42O
| Percentage of valuation assessed
for common schools. ........... .OO2
Available from town treasury from
| Apr. l, 1899, to Apr. l, 1900. ..... $626.OO
Available from State treasury from
Apr. 1, 1899, to Apr. 1, 1900. ........ 1896. 90
Total school resources. Isl ,O22. 90
Expended for public schools from
Apr. l, 1899, to Apr. 1, 19O0....... 1886. 90
Balance unexpended Apr. 1, 19O0.... $36. 90
The school fund and mill tax due
the town Jan. 1, 1901. ............. 1851. IS
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A Pleasant Duty.-"When l know any,
thing worthy of recommendation, consider
it my duty to tell it," says Rev. JAS Muir
dock of Hamburg. Pa. CDR. Agnew's Ca
tarrhal Powder has cured me of Catarrh of
five years standing. 1t is certainly magical
in its effect. The first application benefited
me in five minutes. so cts. Sold by Ed
mund Wilson and A. A. Howes Il Co.'S
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Across Country In an Automobile.
Mr.. and MS. Harry Decker's auto
mobile trip from New York to Beau
mont, Tex. =the oil town." IN which
they are now engaged. is one of the
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& Coz
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Skin affections will readily disappear by
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Look
out for counterfeits. II you get DeWitt's
nd positive cure for piles. R. h. Moody.
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Mr.. W. J. Baxter of North Brook, N. c.,
says he suffered with piles for fifteen years.
he tried many remedies with no results
until he used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
and that quickly cured him. r. 81. Moody
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Contagious
Blood POiSOn

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that the disease was only covered up
Like Begets Like. s a,1xss IRON To b9s sae
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cation find those nearest and dearest to
them have been infected by this loath-
some disease, for no other poison Is 90
surely transmitted from parent to child
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Catarrh, Scrofula OF severe skin disease,
an old sore or ulcer developing in middle
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Our little book on contagious blood
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THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, GA
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cures Contagious Blood
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BELFAST FREE LIBRARY.


Special List of Books ON Philology and Eng
lish Composition.
Ayres. Some ill-used w0rds..... 425. Ay
Bates. Talks on writing English. 428 B 8
Bigelow. Mistakes in writing
English. 1888 B 4
Bigelow Punctuation and other
typographical matters. ........ 421. B
Earle. English prose. ........... 42S: E
Elwyn. Glossary of supposed
Americanisms.. Observation-Disclosures. AT. Ell
Higginson. Hints on writing and
experimenting. ................. 42S. ID
Hill. Our English. ............... 4O4. II 5
Hodgson. Errors in the use of
English. .......... ............. 1888 II
Lounsbury. History of the Eng
llSh language. ................. 40. L. 9
Marsh. Lectures on the English
language. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 42O. NJ So
Muller. Lectures on the science
of language. 2v.....:.......... 40. NJ 8
Nisbet and Lemon. Everybodys
writing desk book. 42O N 6
Parker. Aids to English COM
position. Observation-Disclosures. 1913. Pc
Phelps and Frink. Rhetoric..... 1923. P 5
Phyfe. Seven thousand words
often mispronounced.. 421. 5P
Trench. The study Of Words. 1888 T Z
Wendell. English composition. 428. w 4
White Words and their uses. 1883 W 81
White. Everyday English. ...42S3 W SO
Whitney, Oriental and linguistic
studies. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4O4 W 6
Wilson. Treatise on English
punctuation. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 421. w
The. library contains four English diction-
aries, the Century, the Encyclopedia, Wor-
cesters and the Standard; and also die
tionaries of the French, German, Italian,
Spanish, and Latin languages.
October, 1901.
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TAXES FOR 1901.
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

COLLEC TOR'S NOTICE..
A discount of two per cent. will be allowed
on all taxes paid on or before January 1, 1902,
shall be in my office in Memorial Building daily
from $50 to 11.30 A. NJ and SATURDAYS from 80 ia
$50 p. M.
M. 6. HILL, Collector.
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One of the finest cottages in North
port was built by Ira M. CODE of Chi
cago i'll 1898. 1t is located at the north
erly extremity of South Shore, near the
Campground, on bluff IS feet in height
and presents a fine view of the Bay. 1t
is in Queen Anne style, 54x22 feet. with
a 1O-foot veranda on two sides, making
the whole 64x34 There are 6 dormer
windows.
South Shore is a secluded settlement
of numerous cosy cottages, and is a
favorite resort, most of the people
owning their cottages and remaining
throughout the season. A. "A. Groesch-
ner of Watertown, Mass, has been
here several years with his family and
friends. He owns a fine cottage and
brought here the first steam yacht, the
Guinevere. He subsequently brought
the Idalette, a steam yacht 81 feet long,
and with roomy cabin and accommoda-
tons. He has sold the Guinevere to
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12

oSaa. pounds of finest Note and Cap
 Paper, worth 2Oc to 35c a pound,
 at 1Oc a pound.
 One bale of extra Crash Towellng,
 4ac a yard, from Sc. oO dozen Ladies' winter weight ter
 sey Vests and Drawers, usual
 price 25c, our price 19c.
 90 dozen mems and boys heavy sweaters, worth dollar anywhere, you get them of us for 49c each. 75 dozen mems and boys white laundered dress shirts, all sizes, from 75c, now 39c.
 90 dozen mems and boys unlaun- dered white shirts, 29c, from 5Oc. 43 dozen mems cotton nigntshirts, handsomely trimmed cut full and long, all seams double felled, 43c, from 75c.
 p dozen Ladies' Jersey Knit Corset
 Covers, long and short sleeves, silk
 crochet trimming, 19c, from 39c. 10000 Ladies' beautiful embroidered
 ard hemstitched Handkerchiefs,
 121ac, from 25c.
 90 dozen mems heavy cloth working shirts, 29c, from soc. These shirts are all double scanned, made with yoke collar and wristbands and just half what you usually pay. 100 dozen Lace Trimmed and En-
 broidered Collars, over 15 different
 styles, newest effects, 5c each or
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12
JOSEPH MURPHY.

The return of popular Joseph Mur- phy after an absence of six years will bring out a large audience to witness his presentation of shaun Rhue" next Tuesday evening at Poli's, and when sthe sale of seats opens on Monday there will undoubtedly be very lively demand. The fact that MT Murphy's song, "A Handful of Earth,' which is sung in "Shaun Rhue," has reached the enormous sale of over a quarter of million copies, and is still in great demand, is not strange. This song has been sung by it's author many thou sands of times, and before a total, probably, of over two million people Heard in the second act of "Shaun Ruhe." when Larry Donovan Joseph Murphy) takes his broken heart to Ine' grave of his mother-a farewell visit previous to leaving the home of his birth-it is morally certain that it will not only bring tears to the eyes of majority of the hearers. but that half of them will resolve, then and there, to possess a copy of the composition if it is obtainable. By the way, shaun Rhue' is still a reliable standby among managers on the lookout for sure thing bookings. 'I do not see'' said MT Murphy, ''that I have any li- cense to shelve Shaun Rhue" when managers insist that I shall present it to their audiences. This insistancc would not appear if, back of it. was not a demand from the people" Prices for the engagement are 9, 35, 50, T5 cents and S1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12

for 25c, not half what the mater ials cost. 100 dozen Boys Heavy Wool Under wear, % cents. from 75 cents. 25 dozen Children's Splendid Heavy Cotton Hose, 12 1-2 cents, from 25 cents.
 10 gross Fine Violet Toilet Soap at 1O cents box, 3 cakes, sold by best houses in the country at 20 cents a-box.
 10000 Fine Envelopes at ? cents al package of 25, or 19 cents box of 250. 10000 Fine Envelopes at cents al package of 25, or 23 cents box of 25O.
 1000 handsome boxes of fine linen Note Paper and Envelopes, per- feet goods, at 9 cents box, worth 9 cents. 50 dozen handsome Morine finish Pet ticoats, 49 cents each from $1.25. 9 dozen Childrens Knit Underwear, 5 cents leach, from 10 cents. X 1000 pairs of splendid Single and Double Blankets. 39, 49. 59 cents, up to the very finest. The great est value opportunity ever pre- Sented
 8 cases Mems Camel Hair Doub1eI Breasted Shirts and Double Seat
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12
COMING EVENTS.

At the Jacques, October 10-12-The Rays in "A Hot Old Time"
 At Polls theater, Monday, October 14-Ethel Barrymore in Captain links of the Horse Marines"
 At the Jacques. week of October IA Waite comedy company.
 At Poli's theater, Tuesday, October l15-Joseph Murphy.
 At Polls theater, Friday, October IS and Saturday, October 19-"Lover's Lane'
 At Polls theater. Wednesday, Octo- Der 23-James O'Neill in ssMonte Cristo.'' ; At the Jacques, October 24-2e- '.T'he Crazy Guy.'
 At Polls theater. Thursday, Octo- Der 24-Kellar.
 At Polls theater, Friday, October 9 James R. Waite in Uncle Terry
 At Polls theater, Saturday, October 26-' MaAeppa.''
 At the Jacques, October 2S.3O-"Kid- mapped in New York"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12
ETHEL BARRYMORE.

There was big rush this morning to secure seats for Ethel Barrymore's presentation of Captain links of the Horse Marines on Monday evening at Polls, and everything points to very large audience. The play had run of 200 nights at the Garrick theater, New York. last season, and was one of the noted successes. Nothing on the stage pleased more than Clyde Fitch's successful effort in Captain Jinks'' to reproduce the atmosphere of New York life in the flush times that fol- lowed the civil war. It made the s'old- sters" feel young again and it amused the youngsters to see how foolish their parents were. It is equally certain that nothing was more gratifying to lovers of the theater than the sudden prominence attained by Miss Barry
 more. She had been held in high es- teem for her family connections and was winning admirers for herown good qualities, but the opportunities given
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12

ed Drawers, 39 cents, from 75
 cents.
 3 cases Mems Heavy Scotch Wool
 Camers Hair and Fleece Lined
 Underwear at 8 cents the gar
 ment. Considered cheap anywhere
 else at 50 cents. Our entire stock at closing out prices,
 nothing reserved.
 POO dozen children's extra long seamless ribbed cotton hose, fast black, all sizes, 5 to 91a, at pairs for 25c, from 121sc.
 300 yards of handsome Hamburg 1ouncings, 11a yards wide, worth $1.5O, at 59c a yard.
 1000 yards beautiful fine torchon lace edging and insertion, Dc yaro, from 10c
 100 dozen fine colored bordered handkerchiefs, for 25c. from SC. 100 dozen corded bordered handker- chiefs, hemmed, 25c :. dozen. from 5c each.
 50 dozen ladies' fine muslin corset covers, lace trimmed and hemstitched, 19c, from soc. Items on this list are for quantity
 mentioned, so come early in the
 day and don't be disappointed If
 others have been here before you Wanted - Experienced salesmen in
 Domestic and Mems Furnishing
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12
WAITE COMEDY COMPANY.

One of the regular annual visitors to Waterbury, and an ever welcome one. will be at the Jacques next week. when the Waite Comedy and Stock company plays an engagement in repertoire. It stands among the most representative of the repertoire organizations, as may be understood from the fact of carry ing Mir Waite's name at it's head. The leading lady this season, Miss Louise Reming. is capable actress, and with the excellent support she receives gives a fine series of performances. An at- tractive feature is the Ladies' Philhar- monic orchestra which plays at every performance. The opening play is Mckee Rankin's Golden Giant Mine, 7 and it is good one. Prices are popu- lar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12

her in Captain Jinks'' shortened the tedious process of becoming a prime favorite and she discovered, indeed, that we'll hidden byway, the royal road to fame. So Captain Jinks'' and Miss Barrymore were made as accepted, leading features of theatrical diversion The entertainment is as fantastical as the plays full title, designed mainly to amuse, but sacrificing in no degree the high standard MT Fitch has set for himself in the pursuit of his art as a playwright. Prices are 25 cents to S1 30
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12

brilliant career Miss Coghlan has won a most enviable reputation, playing 1t with all the grace and effectiveness that have placed her among the lead- ing actresses of America. She has an excellent company, Including such well known people as Louis Massen, w. '. Montgomery, William Elton, E. T.. Ringgold, w. L. Branscombe, Ferris Knevitt, Walter Pleghn, Myron Doug lass, Frank A. Ferguson, Henry Buck Ter, Thomas Seavey, James Calheane, George T. Carter, B. NJ. Lester, Miss Minna Phillips, Miss Agnes Roslyn, Miss Mary Abbott, Miss Kate Colville, Miss Helen Busby and others. Sale or seats Tuesday.
 1.-THE BURGOMASTER."
 The clever musical travasty, "The Burgomaster," Thursday evening 1T Polls.
 ssTHE ALTAR OF FRIENDSHIP"
 If John Mason could be induced to return to Waterbury again this sea son and present his new comedy drama, he could be almost assured of a house crowded to the doors Last night there was but a meagre audience present, but such a performance, as those who did attend. witnessed, has not been surpassed, no, nor equalled, in many seasons. It was not possible last night to pick 8 flaw in any part of the production from MT Mason him. self down to the smallest part in the comedy. It was not possible to dis cover any little fault in the manner of production nor in the stage settings, in, fo ir, ,o1sfi0 i0111o rasl ff of the whole performance. It was one of the prettiest, brightest and best comedies that has ever been presented in this city. It was produced by a company in which every character was in the capable hands of clever actor or actress. It had an interesting story of life just as it is without any exag- geration, and humor and pathos were intermingled in pleasing and entrance ing comedy. It is almost impossible to find sufficient words to praise the comedy too highly, but it is sufficient to know that never was a better one presented on any stage in this city. There is used in the production of the play white poodle dog. That dog was missing last night and the prop
  eral weeks of his salary if the animal is not found. The dog was locked in the property room yesterday afternoon but when the rpoperty man went to look for him the animal had myster- iously disappeared. How he got away is unknown. The stage hands were all questioned very closely and while no one individual is suspected of taking the dog, he must have been re- moved from the property room by someone who was pretty well ac- quainted around the theater. Stage Manager Robinson would give much to locate the individual and perhaps before the day is over he may do so. At any rate there will be something happening within a few days unless the dog is forthcoming.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12
ROSE COGHTAN.

Another old-time Waterbury favorite comes to Polls on Wednesday evening in the person of Rose CoghIan, who comedy, Peg Wellington. Tn this role, as in the many others she has played during long and xceptionally
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-12
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT SATURDAY.

Bulger, the king; Joe Cawthorne, the nurse; Johnny Page, the president; Ella Snyder, Beauty; Viola Gillette, Prince Caramel; Jane Whitbeck, Algic; Nora Cecil, Reggie; Phoebe Coyne, the witch; the Hengler sisters, Flossie and Jocelyn; Birdie Sutherland, the stat uesque English beauty, fairy queen, and the liliputians, Franz and Elsie Ebert, Lord and Lady Imburbas. Forty of the English chorus came to America by the steamship Furnessla two weeks ago and the flying ballet Of forty and the Grigolatis troupe arrived on the steamship City of Rome last Saturday. Marshall Moore, stage di- rector; NJ. D'Auban, ballet master, and Mrs Mckenzie, wardrobe mistress, or the Drury Lane theater, also came on this steamer. The stage equipment ar rived last week on the steamship Mas saba, with William Mckenzie, the stage carpenter of the Drury Lane in charge. This equipment is the most extensive ever imported into this coun- try for any theatrical presentation. II consisted of seventy-eight eases coll taining 800 costumes, everyone of which will be used in the production here; 169 cases of properties, POS cases containing the 2S,000 sheets of glass used in the Crystal Palace scene, sew enty- eight trunks filled with armor and various other appurtenances, and forty two loads of scenery.