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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04

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No other citizens deserve 50 well Of
the republic as the veterans. the survi-
vors Of those who saved the Union
They did the one deed which. IL lett I'M
done. would have meant that all else In
our history went for nothing But for
their steadtast prowess in the greatest
crisis OF our history. all our annals
would be meaningless. and our great e1-
pertinent in popular freedom and seis-
government a gloomy failure Moreover.
they not only left us u:;ited nation. ous
they left US also a heritage the memory
OF the mighty deeds by which the nation
was Kept united. We are now indeed
one nation. one in fact as we'll as IN
name: we are united in our devotion to
tle: flag which Is the symbol OF national
greatness and unity; and the very COM
pleteness OF our union enables US all. In
every part Of the country. to glory IN
the valor shown alike by the sons OF tine
North and the sons OF the South in tho
times that tried mems souls
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04
THE TARIFF.
Any General Change at This Time Most
UnWisc

Any General Change at This Time Most
UnWisc.
On the tariff the message is emphatic,
declaring there is general acquiesence IN
the present system.
Nothing says the President. could
be moro unwise than to disturb the bust
ness interests Of the country by any gen.
eral tariff change at this time. Doubt,
aprrehesion, uncertainty are exactly what
we most wish to avoid in the interest OF
our commercial and material wel!-beins.
Our experience in the past has shown
that sweeping revisions of the tariff are
apt to produce conditions closely APP
preaching panic in the business world.
Vt it is not only possible but eminently
desirable. to combine with the stability
of our economic system a supplementary
system OF reciprocal benefit and obliga-
ton with other nations. Such reciprocity
is an incident and result of the firm es-
Establishment and preservation of our pres
emf economic policy. 1t was specially
provided for ia the present tariff law.
For Reciprocity.
..Reciprocity must be treated as the
handmaiden OF protection. Our first
duty is to see that the protection granted
by the tariff in every case where 1t IS
needed is maintained. and that reciprocity
be sought for so far as 1t can safely oe
done without injury to our home indus
Rfries. Just how far this is must pc de-
ierrnined according to the Individual case
remembering always that every appilca-
ito of our tariff policy to meet our shl1t-
Ing national needs must b. conditioned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04
TRUST QUESTION.
Urges DelibcratIon In Dealing With Comb;ua.
lions OF CapItai.

The portion of President Roosevelts
message dealing with what is known as
the Trusts Is of peculiar interest. He
says:
AN additional reason for caution in
dealing with corporations is to be found
In the international commercial condi-
lions OF to-day. The same business con-
aitions which have produced the great
eggregations of corporate and individual
wesith have made them very potent fac
tors In international commercial compe,i-
lion. Business concerns which haze the
largest means at their disposal and are
managed by the ablest men are naturally
hose which take the lead in the striIe,
Tor commercial supremacy among the ma
lions Of the world. america has only
lust begun to assume that commanding
position in the interna tional business
sorld which We believe will mors AID
more be hers. II Is of the utmost M
I ,ortance that this position be not Jcoraic-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04
FOREIGN POSSESSIONS.
Recommends Development Of the Island Ct
Hawaii

IdW6ils
The message treats at great length OF
the new possessions Of the United States.
It recommends the. development of Ha-
waii along American lines, calls atten-
ton to the thriving condition of Porto
Rico and intimates that Cuba will soon
be in condition to start life as her own
mistress.
In regard to the Philippines, the mes
sage says:
I'm dealing with the Philippine people
we must show both patience and
strength, forbearance and 'steadfast res,
olution. Our claim is high. We do not
desire to do for the islanders merely what
has elsewhere been done for tropic peo-
pies by even the best foreign govern
ments. We hope to do for them what
has never before been done for any people
OF the tropics-to make them fit for self
government after the fashion OF the reall;
free nations.
History may safely be challenged to
show a single instance in which a master
full race such as ours, having been forced
by the exisencies, of war to take pos
session of an alien laad. has behaved to
it's inhabitants with the dsinterested yea!
for their progress that our people have
shown in the Philippines. To leave the
Islands at this time would mean that they
would fall into a Weiter OF nlurderouS
anarchy. Such desertion Of duty on our
part would be a crime against humanity.
The character of Governor Taft and OF
his associates and suEordinates is a proof,
If such be needed, of the sincerity OF our
effort to give the islanders a constantly
increasing measure off, selt-government,
exactly as fast as they show themselves
fit to exercise it.. Since the civil govern
ment was established not an appointment
has been made in the islands with any.
reference to considerations Of political in
huence, or to ausht else save the fitness
of the man and the needs OF the ser
vice.
Encourage Business.
.It is necessary continues the Presi-
dent, that the Congress should pass
laws by which the resources OF the isl
ands can be developed; so that franchises
(for limited terms OF years. can pc grant.
ed to companies doing business IN them.
and every encouragement be given TO the
incoming of business men o. every kind
The need Eof a cable to Hawaii and the
Philippines is pointed out, and Congress
Urged to make some provision for II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04
CIVIL SERVICE.
Recommends Extension Of the Rules TO Dis
trics of Columbia.

The President comes out strongly for
civil service. He commeu6s the merit
system and says all applicants should
continues:
81 recommend the passage OF a law
which will extend the classified service
to the District of Columbia. or will at
least enable the President thus to ex-
tend it. In my Judgment all laws pro-
vidIns for the temporary employment OF
clerks should hereafter contain a prori-
sion that they be selected under tho
civil service law
On the Indian question the President
has pronounced views. He favors recog-
nizins the red man. and not as tribe.
On this subject he says:
The Indian should be treated as an
individual-iike the white man. During
the change of treatment inevitable hard
ships will OCCUR: every effort should be
made to minimize thcse hardships; but
we should not because Of them hesitate
to make the change. There should be a.
continuous reduction IN the number OF
agencies
He commends next the st. Louis and
Charleston Expositions to the goodwill
Of the people; favors public libraries
and recommends that the Census Office oa
made permanent Government bureau
Rural Free Delivery
In speaking of the great growth Of tho
postal service the President says:
.'It is Just that the great agricultural
population should share IN the improve
ment of the service. The number OF ru-
raj routes now in operation is 5000. prac-
tically all established within three years.
and there are 6.oG0 applications awaiting
action It is expected that the number
in operation at the close OF the current
fiscal year will reach $500. The malt
will then be daily carried to the doors
of 5000 of our people who nave mere
tofore been dependent upon distant OF
fees and one-third of all that portion
of the country. which is adopted to 1t
will be covered by this kind OF service
The Open Door.
The recent Chinese inbroglio is next
treated at some length. and the subject
is concluded as follows:
we advocate the open door with all
that it implies; not merely the procure
ment Of enlarged commercial opportuni-
ties on the coasts, but access to the III
terror by the waterways with which emma
has been so extraordinarily favored Only
by bringing the people OF China into
peaceful and friendly community of trade
with all the peoples OF the earth can the
work now auspiciously begun be carried
to fruitionl In the attainment OF this
purpose we necessarily claim parity OF
treatment. under the conventions.
throughout the Empire for our trade and
our citizens with those of all other pow
ers.
The message Is brought 10 u close with
these words:
I'VE reverentIy thank the Almighty
that we are at peace with the nations OF
mankind; and we firmly intend mat our
policy shall be such as to continue un-
broken these international relations OF
mutual respect and good will.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04
SOUTHERN UNlTARiANS.
Officers Elected at Yesterdays Session ID
Chattanooga, Tenn.
iBy Associated Press.)

CHATTANOOGA. TENN, Dec. at
to-day's session of the Southern Uni
tartan Conference the following officers
and directors were elected for the en-
suing year:
President. Frank y. HartwelI, OF Louis
vile. Ky.
First vice-President, John l. Moore, OF
Atlanta, Ga.
Second vice-President. II. S. Spinning.
OF Memphis.
Secretary, Fred v Haley, of LouisviIle.
Ky
treasurer. ". G. MUM, of Louisville.
Ky.
Dlrectors-J. E. Mcgowan. OF Chatta-
nooga: E. S. Read iof Highland Springs.
Va: Rev. D. H Limbaugh. Of Dallas.
Tex; Rev. G. A. Lausston, of Atlanta:
T. C. Dukes, of Shelton Neck, y Z; tilt-
ton NJ Gray, of Charleston, 5. e.
Hon A. c. Mum. of Louisville. VINO
presided to-day. delivered an eloquent adj
dress. The report OF the secretary OF the
conference was adopted Rev 7. Lauss-
ton vas appointed Chairman OF TIE COM
rrittee or Resolutions. ana .-eF. -a-II1o
Hare on Nominations.
The reports from the various churchss
ir, the Southern Conference were caie~'
and reports from the following churches
were read and adopted:
AsncvilIe, " c.; Atlanta Ga: Birmins-
ham Ala: Bristol. Tenn: Fayetteville,
Charleston. Shelton Neck. Chattanooga
Cincinnati. Dallas Richmond. Va: Ne"
Orleans, Bursoyne. y. &, and whitehall.
n G.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04
ROANOKE REACHES PORT.
Arrived at HoDolulu ia Distress With carg
Of Coal Aiire.
{By Associated Press.

HONOLULU. Nov 2s-via San Fran
CISCO. Dec. The American ship Roa-
noke which was thought TO have been
lost at sea. being 1s2 days out from Nor
folk Va. bound for San Francisco. ar
rived here to-day Il. distress with her
cargo of coal or fire. she left Norfolk
last Juae and was shortly afterwasd re-
portsd a,ire on the Atlantic coast Later
she was reported as again being all risas
and it was thought that she WAS, sara
but when she failed to arrive in San
Francisco on time fears began TO be tele
for. her. and when u resse, was reported
as a;lre from South America. It was su2-
posed that the Roanoke was again ost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04

dustrial world: while scrupulously safe
guarding the rights of wage-worker and
capitalist, OF investor and private citizen,
SO as to secure equity as between man
and man in this republic"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04
yes: I proposed TO her by lettes"

Eyes: proposed to her by lettea''
and what was her reply
''she simply referred re to eeStatn
chapter and page in The Life OF Paul
Jones.
ut says: After fruitlessiy applying ter
command of the ship by letter. he wstt
in person to see about it; and then Ia
SECURED it.'''-Lica.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04
lSTHMIANa CANAL.

New Treaty Ready for Confirmation of
Senate.
On the very important subject Of the
Nicaraera Canal the MASSAGE says:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04
Tribute to Veteran,

TO the Gray and the Blue the P.esi-
dent par. this tribute;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-04

The President next recommends the ere.
known as the Secretary of Commerce and
Industries. This course. he says ..is one
phase OF what should be a comprehensive
and far-reachins scheme of constructive
craftsmanship for the purpose of broad
ening our markets. securing our business
interests on a safe basis and making firm
our new position IN the intarnatianal In
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07
The Rialto Dramatic Club.

The Rialto Club met with great success in
Pittsfeld, Fairfield and Skowhegan last week.
They were greeted with full houses every
where, anu received the most fattering
notices from the press and high praise from
the public. The following are from local
papers:
The entertainment given by the Rialto
Dramatic Club of Belfast Tuesday evening
in Fairfield Opera House was thoroughly
enjoyed by very large audience. The en-
tertainment was of double interest to our
people, being for the benefit of the newly
organized orchestra of the Odd Fellows and
because two former Fairfield people, Charles
Maxfield and daughter, were to take part.
y The company gave better satisfac-
tiOn than many professional trOupes which
have visited our town. Miss George Bur-
rows, the leading lady, was very pleasing in
her work, as were Mr.. Maxfield and Miss
Maxfeld. Mr.. c. G. Dickey sang some of
the latest songs and received much applause.
Mr.. Tom Davis gave some fancy dancing
which was very amusing. Miss Webber,
soprano singer, gave some very sweet
songs, and was recalled. Miss Burrows
gave some literary selections which were
much enjoyed, showing herself to be first
class elocutiOnist.-Wa Mail.
The orchestra of Fairfield Lodge of Odd
Fellows made ten strike when it secured
the RialtO Dramatic Club of Belfast. n
The performance would compare favOrably
with some New York companies. Every
seat in the house was sold and even stand
ing room was well taken-Waterville Sen
tinel
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07
The City Elections.

Elections were held in 13 Maine cities
March 4th, and in several cities the regular
nominees were opposed by a sO-called Citi-
zen party and the contests between the op-
ponents were exceedingly spirited. The
most conspicuous victory of the Citizens
movement was in SacO, where VIM. May
bury, the Republican candidate for re-elect
tion, was defeated by plurality of more
than 200 votes, and six of the seven wards
were carried by the Citizens. In Portland,
Eastport and Bath the result was unusually
close, but the Republicans won.
Only one ticket was in the field in Halo
well, and there was but one candidate for
mayor in Waterville. In both cases ward
contests served to liven matters a little. In
Gardiner two Republicans and a Democrat
were in the field for mayorality honors and
the regular party candidate won out by a
good margin.
Col. F: F. Boothby, Rep, was elected
The city government is Republican.
ROckland, electing their entire ticket
In Bath the Republicans succeeded in
electing their candidate for mayor and elect
ing their entire ward ticket.
In EastpOrt Charles NJ. Buxton, Rep,
candidate for mayor, defeated VIM. 0. Grady,
Citizen, by only "a votes.
The municipal election in Ellsworth re-
suited in the reelection of Arthur W. Grady,
Dem, over Charles L. MOrang, Rep, and
Orrin B. Burnham, Ind. Dem, by major
ity of 81.
In Lewiston Mayor George W. Furbush,
Republican, was reelected, by ma
jority of 1874 over Menander bennett,
Dem. There was little cutting.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07
Powers Nominated for Congress.

BANGOR, Feb. %. The Republicans of
the Fourth Maine Congressional district, in
convention this afternoon, nominated Hon.
Llewellyn Powers of Houlton as Represen-
tative in Congress to succeed Hon. Charles
A. Boutelle. The convention was one of
the largest held here for years. Of Al del
egates entitled to seats, 431 were present.
The name of Mr.. Beal of Bangor was not
presented before the convention.
The vote resulted as follows: Whole num-
Der cast, 431; necessary for a choice, GIG;
4 Pexers had ss Frank F.
E. Hall, %; scattering, TO- Ex-Governor
Powers addressed the convention briefly
and thanked the party for the honor con-
ferred upon him.
Resolutions introduced by DR.. D. A. Rob-
insOn of Bangor were unanimously adopted
in recognition of the faithful service Of
Hon. Charles A. BOutelle, who represented
the district in Congress for more than twen-
ty years. Thomas White Of Bangor is the
Democratic candidate.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The estimates for county tax have been
presented to the Legislature That for
Waldo county is $4,000.
Gardner of Patten has introduced a bill
providing that in the future the salary of
the members of the legislature shall be $500
instead of $3.50 and no member shall use a
railroad pass.
The committee on agriculture has report
ed bill providing that the State shall pay
for all sheep killed by bears or other wild
animals: This is done in place of proposed
bounty for bears.
The State treasurer has sent in commu-
nication showing that there are now pend
ing appropriations for 1901 and 1902 to the
total Of $4,7OS,572 If all these We're passed
it would be $359,O49 more than was appro-
priated for 1899 and 1900.
The Judiciary Committee gave hearing
Feb. 26th to large number of merchants
from various parts of the State who appear
ed for and against the bill prohibiting the
use OF trading stamps. An adjournment
was taken soon after midnight. No definite
action was taken.
In the House Feb. 26th Davis Of Water
vile presented d bill, based on the MaSSa-
chusetts law, allowing druggists to sell pure
liquor to any person for medicinal. mechan-
lcal or manufacturing purposes They shall
keep such liquors in public view, shall keep
record of all sales, Shall pay to the town
or city treasury 5 per cent. OF the receipts of
all sales, and shall not sell for tippling pur-
poses. The bill was tabled for printing.
TIE committee on temperance met Feb.
2Sth for the first time since the hearing on
resubmission. A short executive session
enabled it to dispose of the matters before
it. There will be two reports on the resolve
calling for the resubmission of the prohibi-
tory amendment. The majority report,
''ought not to pass will be signed by eight
of the ten members of the committee The
minority report, signed by two members,
Representatives Kelly of Lewiston and
Ross of Lincolnville, will be sought to
pass" The two reports were to be sent to
the House yesterday, and Mr.. Kelly's mo-
tion to substitute the minority for the ma
jority will bring the matter before the
House for debate. The eight members who
signed the majority against resubmission
are Senators Stearns, Ttcomb and Dudley
and Representatives Sprague, Tufts, Fuller
of Kennebunk, Phoenix and Cain. The
committee also voted to report ''ought not
to pass" on bill left over from the last
Legislature making certain changes in the
prOhibitOry law.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07
Receipts for the year ending Feb. %, ]
$1O7 o.
Assistance to Students and Clubs.

To accommodate those who sometimes
want '.solid Reading" but who always want
novel also, the Non-Fiction or Study Card
was issued. This enables one person to
draw two books at one time. AS in years
past the Required Reading" for the High
School classes has been selected from our
library. Every school term printed list
of % OF 80 books chosen by the teachers has
been posted in the Reading Room and the
books reserved for the pupils. Besides this
assistance to students. it would be easy to
write a long story of the help given to
teachers of nearly every grade; to the
Chautauqua Literary Circles who every
season find their required books here to the
History Clubs who have had many needed
books purchased for them; and Of the ad-
vantage the Field book have proved to the
clergymen. The Charming League, the
Shelley club and other literary classes have
obtained much assistance in their studies;
material has been furnished for Christian
Endeavor missionary meetings, the Bible
classes studying Genesis have used nearly
a score of our books, and persons arranging
programs for reading circles, for church
and society entertainments often find sug-
gestive books on our shelves.
Our Library continues to receive pictures
for exhibition from the Library Art Club in
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07
News of the Oranges.

Seaside Grange conferred the third and
fourth degrees, Saturday evening, on q can
didates, and gave a harvest feast in their
honor. There was very large attendance
South Branch Grange, No. 142, of Pros
pect Village conferred the third and fourth
degrees and had harvest feast March End.
There are more candidates to take the first
and second degrees next Saturday evening.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07

Cambridge, Mass. The Orvieso views and
haph@l Photographs were OF special inter-
est. In conclusion would suggest that we
extend the privileges to the more distant
parts Of our city, that following the m eth
DDS Of many Maine libraries smaller than
our own. we arrange system Of delivery
stations, perhaps IN the country schools,
and thus widen our influence for go0d.
wish our Library might reach all sorts and
conditions Of the people Of our city. l wish
tney might zeal that the books belong to
each and all to enjoy and use as recrea-
t1on and q blessing. 3
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH MALTBY POND.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07
The Hospital Fair.

The fair in aid of hospital in this city
VIII be held, as previously announced
March 18th, 10th and 21st. Tuesday even.
ing, March 18th, the farce-comedy in two
acts entitled s'Mr. Bob" will be given, with
the following cast:
Robert Brown. clerk to Benson & Benson,
jenkins, Miss Rebecca's butler, r. T. Chase
heDecca Luke, maiden lady,
Katherine Rogers, her niece,
Miss Georgia T. Burrows
Marion Bryant, Katherine's friend,
Mrs. w. j. Havner
Patty. Rebecca's maid, Mrs. C. 81. Field
The program for the concert is not vet
completed, but SO far as arranged it COM
prlses selection of first-class numbers,
by some of our best local talent.
The committees in charge of the various
departments are meeting with encouraging
success. Contributions are coming in very
literally, and number of outside manu-
facturers have given goods not on the tick
cts, which are fully as valuable as anything
yet announced.
4AO POOpAC VI tAlC IOWuS are
taking great interest in the matter, especial
ly in Lincolnville, where fair was held for
the benefit of the hospital. Every ticket
admits to all the sessions of the fair. Lu-
vile j. Pottle, assisted by Misses Ada Cum
ningham and Florence Clough, will make
house to house canvass of the city to sell
tickets.
Chase & Sanborn's coffee and Bensdorp's
cocoa will be served, and the ladies will fur
nish sandwiches.
81. L. Woodcock has given $25 picture,
which is on exhibition at Woodcock's. and
Mathews Bros. will give mantel. .
The Maine Central Railroad Co.. an
nounces the following reduced rates to Bel
fast and return while the hospital fair is in
progress: From Burnham, $1.2O; Winnie
cook, $1.1o; Unity, e5 cts; Thorndike,
80 cts; Knox Station, 70 cts. Brooks, 45
cts; Waldo Station, 25 cts. Citypoint, 10
cts.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07
Secret Societies.

Governor Crosby Commandery, Knights
of Malta, elected the following officers last
Thursday evening: Sir Knight Commander,
n J. Pottle; Generalissimo, F. J. Stephen
son; Captain General, c. B. Patterson
Prelate, Sanford Howard; Recorder, M. C.
Hill; Treasurer, Walter Cooper; Senior
Warden, Chas. R. Coombs. They will be
installed this, Thursday, evening at Odd
Fellows Hall, by Past Commander J. W.
Chase of Pittsfield.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-03-07
Transfers in Real Estate.

The following transfers in real estate
were recorded in Waldo County Registry of
Deeds for the week ending March 5, 1901 !:
Curtis E. Mitchell, Unity, to Joseph P.
Libby, do. land in Unity. Clifford Wood
man, Winterport, to Fred H. Woodman, do. :;
land in Winterport. Herbert G. Howes,
Montville, to John G. Peavey, do. land in
Searsmont. James E. Lovett, Liberty, to
Arthur E. Esancy, Appleton; land in Liber-
tv