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The Republican journal., 1901-01-10
Meeting of Waldo County Veterans.

The Waldo County Veterans Association
met at North Searsport Jan. 3, 1901. On
account of the cold and bad travelling there
was not large gathering, but the towns of
Belfast, Swanville, Monroe, Brooks, Frank
fort and SearSport were represented. A
good dinner was provided by the people
of North Searsport, and after the inner
man had been satisfied, and a smoke, the
secretary, in the absence of the president,
called the afternoon meeting to order and
called Past President ii. R. Dawson of
Monroe to the chair. The records of the
last meeting were read and approved. The
committee on time and place of next meet
ing reported as follows: Time, Feb. 7th
place, E. M. Billings Post Monroe The
following program was then given Prayer
by the chaplain; singing by the choir;
address of welcome by A. Stinson; response
by II. r. Dawson. Captain n Smart of
Swanville gave a vivid description Of the
battle of the Wilderness and of the part
taken by the 10Th Maine. He commanded
Company E. on that occasion and helped
carry Col. Carver from the field in that bat
tie, losing leg. Select reading, Carrie B.
Stinson. Then followed remarks by Com
rade Lorenzo Jones select reading by Mrs.
o. B. Patterson; singing by the choir. Re-
marks were made by many comrades, who
seemed to vie with each other to make it
pleasant meeting. Many experiences were
given of prison life, as there happened to be
quite number present who put in some of
their time in those death-traps. A vote of
thanks was given the people of North Sears
port for hospitalities and the meeting ad-
journed to meet at Monroe. A. Stinson,
Sec'y.
The Republican journal., 1901-01-10

CAMDEN Knowlton Brothers iron foun
dry, one of the Oldest business establish
ments in this town, was badly damaged by
fire early Monday morning. Many valuable
patterns, which could not have been repfac-
ed had they been destroyed, were stored in
one OF the burned buildings, but nearly all
OF them were removed to places of safety
The loss will be about $4,000. The cause
OF the fire is unknown. The firemen had
great difficulty in saving nearby buildings,
as the water pressure was so light as to be
almost worthless. The pressure usually is
strong, and an investigation to ascertain the
cause of the trouble will be made. The
plant will be rebuilt at once.
The Republican journal., 1901-01-10
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Legislative News and Notes,

In the joint Republican legislative caucus
wednesday evening, Jan. End, the following
nominations were made:
Secretary Of State, Byron Boyd, Augusta.
state treasurer, Oramandel Smith, Iitch-
field.
Attorney general, Geo. NJ. Seiders, Port
land.
State assessor, F. M. Simpson, Carmel.
State printer, G. B, Burleigh, Augusta.
State binder, II. E. Smith, Augusta.
Prescott, Biddeford; c. S. Cook, Portland; !;
NJ c. WedgewoOd, Lewiston w. T. Haines,
Waterville; E. E. Chase, Blue Hill; II. W.
Mayo, Hampden; and d. A. FL. Powers,
HOultOn.
All the nominations were by acclamation,
except that of attorney. In this case
ballot was taken resulting Geo. NJ. Seiders,
Portland, 100; L. c. Stearns, Bangor, %.
When nominations became in order for
State assessor, Senator Peirce of Waldo ad-
dressed the caucus. He said that the friends
of Mr.. William C. Marshall of Belfast, the
present incumbent, had hoped and believed
that Mr.. Marshall would be accorded the
usual honor of a reelection. But they
found that other men wanted the<blace and
the rule was not to be followed. Mr.. Peirce
said he was requested by Mr.. Marshall to
withdraw his name, thanking his friends for
their support up to this time.
Senator Plummer in presenting the name
of Hon. F. NJ. Simpson of Carmel, the pres
ent State treasurer, argued that while it was
the intention to make up this board with
regard to representation of the different
sections of the State, the east had not had
its share. Mr. Plummer spoke of Mr.. Simp-
sons fitness for the place and then declared
that the failure to re-elect Mr.. Marshall was
not a reflection upon him, as Mr.. Marshall
had served nearly six years, a period which
by statute in the case OF the State treasurer
and by custom in other offices was the limit.
Mr.. Plummer added that this was one of
those rare cases where the Office had sought
the man, Mr.. Simpson not having been a
candidate until repeatedly urged to become
one.
The Republican journal., 1901-01-10

During the past year Col. E. C. Milliken
of Portland, State pension agent, has had
2,2Sl claims for pensions On the pension
lists are 1,3O1 men, S4s women, So mothers, II
fathers, 19 sisters, 10 sons, % daughters
and six Spanish war veterans. The total
amount expended was $76,721, of which
$4,044 was paid to Waldo county people.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
The Difference.

On one of the Cunard boats a member
of the crew while the passengers were
at dinner) picked up a menu, and see
ing on the top, Table d'hote," inquired
of one of his mates the meaning of it.
Joe, taking the menu, gazed ON it with
a puzzled air, scratched his head, and
said:
81 can't make nothing of it. Let's ask
the bO'sun; he's a scholard, and sure to
know" On giving the menu to the
boatswain, he thoughtfully stroked his
chin, and said:
"Well, look ere, mates; it's like this
ere. Them swells down in the saloon
have some soup, bit of fish, a bit OF
this and a bit of that, and a bit OF
summat else and calls it table dottie
We have table dottic,' only we mixes
it all together and calls it Irish stew
or hash"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
The smothering Scene.

AS to stage appointments, there
were no plush or velvet curtains or
couches draped with satin in early
days. The furniture was as unpreten-
tiouS as the costumes. Indeed on one
occasion when lady was playing Des-
demona to her husbands Othello a dis
aStrous and at the same time ludicrous
effect, though of course unrehearsed,
had been imminent through the lack of
even a nail or two to make an old stool
steady.
1t was the sm0thering scene, and the
couch was made up of two chairs and a
rickety stool covered, of course, with
the simplest draperies-a red merino
curtain trimmed with yellow worsted
fringe. Imagine Desdemona endeav-
oring to recline gracefully, all the while
feeling portions of her couch sliding
from under her. This is how the scene
was played out:
Desdemona-Kill me tomorrow; let me live to
night. Q'm falling, dearD
Othello-Nay, if you strive (Keep quite still }
Desdemona-But half an hour. (Oh hold meD
push the stool under)
Desdemona-But while say a prayer Do be
quick. Robert, it is slipping.)
Othello-It is toe latel
Which, indeed, it was, for the bed col
lapsed, and Desdemona's body lay up
on the floor. her head upon the sole
chair, which stuck to its post faithful
ly.-- Gentlcman'S Magazine.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
Great Forests of Arizona.

Few of those who travel through the
territory by rail realize the extent of the
Arizona. Following is from the report
of Governor Murphy:
ARIZONA has the largest unbroken
pine forest in the United States, cover
ing an area of over 5000 square miles.
This timber is usually found at an alti-
tude of between $500 and 1900 feet.
The total quantity of pine timber fit for
saving purposes within the boundaries
of the territory amounts to 10,000,000,-
600 feet, which can supply the needs of
a populous State for more than a cen
fury. The principal forest area is in
Coconino County and borders the
Grand canyon of the Colorado, although
ella, Apache and Yavapai Counties
have considerable timber. In the Mo-
COLON mountains, in Yavapai, COconino
and Gila Counties, there are large bod
les of oak timber suitable for the man.
ufacture of farm machinery, wagons,
etc, and for furnishing lumber, but at
present it is too inaccessible to be of
great commercial value.
"The Government has created some
large forest reserves in northern Ari-
IONA and promulgated rules for their
regulation, with view to their preser-
walton from spoliation and to prevent
destruction by fire."
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
The Echo at Work.

When we had climbed to the top OF
the mountain, we observed an old man
sitting on a rock with pair of field
glasses in his hands. Every now and
then he would look earnestly through
them and then whoop continuously for
a time with vigor astonishing, con-
sidering his age. For time we OBJ
served him from a respectful distance
till finally. being naturally curious,
went up to him. ''Why," 1 asked, "do
you rubber that way and then yell SO
loud?'
He turned and eyed me calmly, with
a dignity which could have been born
of nothing but great responsibility.
"If you talk to me-" he said gravely
you'll take my attention, and I'll lose
my job. l, sir, am the echo at the
Mountain House down yonder."
At this point it became necessary for
him to howl again, and l retired much
mpressed.-Priuceton Tiger.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
The best of am medicines for am humors.
The squeaking Shoe No More,

"Squeaking Shoes" said q dealer,
ARE no more, though of course you
haven't noticed it Stop a minute,
though, and think. Isn't it true that
for years you haven't come across a
squeaking shoe? The thing that caused
the trouble was loose piece of leather
In the sole. This, as you walked. work
ed somewhat like bellows or an ac-
Gordon, and great was the sound there
of. All shoes are now sewed-many
of them used to be pegged-and sewing
does away with any loose pieces Of
leather in the sole and, therefore. with
the squeak as well. don't believe
that if you searched week you would
be able to find a squeaking shoe i'll
Philadelphia. "-Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
NJ. nturins your Man.

Put this IN your pipe and smoke it:
There is always some chap smarter
than the clap you think is the smarteSt
on earth meaning yourself. Tou are
a wonderful judge of human nature.
but don't measure your man too conf
IDENTIFY. for 30 times in 100 you'll find
the suit doesn't fit. Never play favor
ties. The lightweight today. in your
measurement, will be the heavyweight
tomorrow. Old friends. like old wine.
will in the end prove best. Never go
back on an old friend unless you have
plenty of money well invested Pos
sessed of Il big bank account and
flushed with success-the mischief take
friends. old and new!-New York
Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
cANADA's NEW 81 BILLS.
The Dominion Humiliated by the Vig-
nette of the American Locks.

The Dominion Inundated by the Wig.
nette of the American Locks.
Uncle Sam is not usually partial to
Canadian money, but our new fourdol
lar bill will have his best wishes for an
enduring circulation. On it's honest
face it bears a fattering picture of the
lock on his Sault canal. Being a person
age who takes a dollar-and-cents view
of things, he will perceive that this
vignette on a Dominion note is some
thing more than a compliment to his
progressiveness. 1t is, indeed, an offer
ing of very substantial service to him.
Our big neighbor knows we'll the value
of a free advertisement, and where
could he get better one except in
first class newspaper that goes into the
homes of all the people? Our circulat-
ing medium, especially in the denom-
nations that are most in demand, is q
capital advertising medium. The Amer
lean canal at Sault Ste. Marie is beau
tifully displayed on the considerable
issue of fOur-dollar bills our finance de-
partment has just let loose. Who would
travel by the Canadian canal after the
Canadian Government gave such a GER
tificate as to the superiority of the
American lock? 1t is true, our own
canal is a grand work, one of the Won
ders of engineering science, but the
Government fancies that one on the
other side of the river more. AS these
four-dollar notes pass from hand to
hand, the wistful gaze of those who
part with them will rest on the Ameri-
can lock-the gateway through which
the Government would direct their
travels. Since they came into office
the Canadian ministers have tried to
forget their old disparaging language
about our canals, and have lately
spoken very favorably of these. But
money talks. A picture of our Sault
canal, or of some other great Canadian
work or scene, should occupy the place
given up to the American canal. This
foreign canal lock depicted on our four
dollar bill is a humiliation to us. That
picture is a record of laundering or
something worse that will never be
forgotten. Specimens Of these four
dollar bills will be preserved wherever
there is a collection of monetary Curl
osities. The people of Sault Ste. Marie
are deeply offended at the Government
for its selection of the American canal
as the object most worthy of depletion
on its new issue.-Toronto Mail and
Express.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
The star-spangled scotchman.

An Englishwoman living n New York
says that the first time she ever heard
of Andrew Carnegie was about twenty
years ago, when one of her friends in
England was invited to go on a coach
ing party he made up to drive from
Lands End to John O. Coats. He spent
all he could for everybody, and gave all
the guests such good time that those
who had never before even heard the
phrase good time" adopted the Ameri-
canism for their own. Since that time
the words have come into very general
use with LondOners. In the days of
the long coaching trip from the south
ern end of the United Kingdom to the
most northern Mr.. Carnegie was known
as ''the star-spangled Scotchman"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06

''I1aNc you ever noticed" asked a
Germantown veterinarian the other
day, THAT tvtry horse left standing by
a curl.st9ne for any length of time in
variably turns around so as to place
his fore feet on the sidewalk? He al
ways does ii if tie road on which he is
standing Slopes TIE least bit in either
direction This shows that the horse
has a great deal CT plain, common
sense. He Will not allow himself to
be worn OIL where it Is not necessary.
If people only lad his wisdom. there
would lie Il great deal less sickness in
the world than there is at present.
When n th0GTttleSS driver leaves his
horse standing On slope or at an angle
Of the street. all the animals weight Is
thrown upon enc side, causing strain,
and if left long enough painful eX-
haustion. Twenty minutes of such an
ordeal viii fatigue a hurse more than
n whole days travel. But when he is
able TO plant his fore feet on the curb
stone it gives him Il better plant and
adjusts his weight more equally. Many
of the muscular ailments from which
horses suffer are brought upon them by
being continually obliged to stand by
the gutter side on streets which slope
decidedly. \ good driver will always
seek to rest bis horse on level when
possible. Philadelphia Record.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they canno
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood
or constitutional disease, and in order to cure i
tarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly
on the blood and mucuous surfaces. Halli
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t wal
country for years, and is a regular prescrip
ton. 1t is composed of the best tonics known
edmbined with the best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfec
combination of the two ingredients is wha
produces such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists. price 75c.
Halls Family Pill are the best.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
SARAH AND THE INDIANS
Rernhardt Played Fedora Tor Then,
at So Cents Head.

RerDhardt Played Fedora Tor Then,
at Sd Cents n Head.
Sarah Berntardt, the great French
actress, once played in Sullivan, Ind
at 80 cents a head.
1t was many years ago, and Bern
hardt was making a tour of the coun.
try. On the way from Louisville &c
Indianapolis the train was stopped al
Sullivan by the news that a serious
freight wreck had occurred a few miles
up the road completely blocking the
tracks and making progress to Indian.
apolis impossible until the next day.
every WELL" said the manager in ex.
cellent French and with forced calm
ness. "Since we cannot leave town
we will give a performance here"
impossible" said Nine. BerEnardt
also in French. Quite in. 3os,ibie'
mot atbit," said tie manager, and
he went about it. The divine Bern
hardt, being under contract to play a
certain number of nights, was induced
to consent. There was no Opera
house" in Sullivan, but the Masonic
hall was rented, and some of the seem
job office got out lot of handbills in
a hurry, and messengers were dispatch
ed TO the adjoining towns to spread
the glad news that Bernhardt, the di-
vine Sarah, was to play in Sullivan
that night and that admission would
be 80 cents.
mo use trying to charge metropoli-
tan prices here" said the manager to
the treasurer, and that gentleman sigh
ed and said he supposed not.
In the early evening there began to
come into town long lines of green
farmer wagons, each holding a family
party. When the house was full, the
great Bernhardt cautiously took a peep
ut it from behind the fiimsy curtain
''Ion Dieu" she cried, raising her
jeweled hands. Look at the Indiansr'
But she played Fedora for them, and
she played until II o'clock.-Philadel.
phia Saturday Evening Post.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
One on the Old Man.

do you know what my father would
have done if 1 had been caught doing
such a thingY asked an irate Memphis
father of his little son.
The latter did not consider the situa
ton at all alarming, and said in a rather
jocular manner:
"You must have had a pretty baC
daddy"
This cool, sarcastic manner nettlet
the old gentleman all the more, and il
his loss of temper he exclaimed:
"Well, sir, 1 want you to distinctly
understand that 1 had a better daddy
than you'll ever see the day to have."-
Memphis Scimitar.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
A VETERAN
Tells of d Thrilling Experience
in the Civil War and How
a Newspaper Article
Saved His Life
From The Beacon, Leonqrdsto,cn, Md.

Many veterans of the Rebellion can
recall incidents as thrilling as the cav
airy charge in which the narrator of
the following experience nearly lost
his life, and, unfortunately, many of
the old soldiers have disabilities that
are unpleasant reminders of their days
in the army. To all such this story
will have peculiar interest, and may
show the way to restore health,
strength and energy Mr. William H.
Whiting, of Mt. Holly, Va, says:
when the Civil war began I was
living in Buffalo and there 1 joined
Co. F, of the Tenth New York Cavalry
In 1868, while serving with my COM
pany, received a sabre cut that caused
paralysis. For eight months 1 was
Obliged to lie in the hospital at Wash
ington, D. c. 1 afterwards tried many
doctors, but the paralysis remained as
bad as ever. 1 suffered from chills
and my general health was not good.
This continued until about eight
years ago, when I read in a newspaper
of the cures effected by DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People 1 began
taking the pills and soon found they
were doing me good. In six months
time | was completely cured. The pa
ralysis has not returned and 1 never
have the chills now. My general health
is also better than when 1 began TAX
ing Pink Pills for Pale People. I al
ways keep them with me, and, in the
eight years that have passed since
first took them. 1 have never had oc'
casionto call on a doctor.
81 have recommended DR.. Williams
Pink Pills to many people, and goot
results have always followed theil
use"
Signed, WILLIAM H. WHITING
Subscribed and sworn to before MI
this 14th day of January, 1901.
JOHN L. BEALE,
ISeal1 Notary Public
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pal
People are sold by all dealers, or will
be sent postpaid on receipt of price, s.
cents a box, or six boxes for $2.5
(they are never sold in belk or by tn
hundred) by addressing DR.. William
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
The First kindergarten.

The first kindergarten was opened by
Froebel in 1887 at Brandenburg. Ger
many. and Is years afterward he died.
This short period was sufficient TO es-
tahliSh n SYSTEM of education that has
made life different for e.ttle children.
When the king of Prussia in 1851 for
babe the establishment of kindergsr
tens. the old man died of broken
heart, not dreaming that his life work
had been uoble success.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06

a coronation without Il crown sounds
distinctly Irish. yet Sti i WAS III effect
the ceremony in which Henry III took
the most prominent Part at Gloucester
on Oct %. l21G Oh this occasion
a plain circle WAS used Instead of a
crown which had been lest with the
jewels aid ether baggage of King
John in paSsinL the marshes of Lynn
or the Wash near WtShrach. London
Telegraph
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06

Professor Riley showed that our prai-
RTE locust made delicious dish when
fried, and he always contended that
there were numerous insects that were
just as wholesome as oysters. In New
Zealand large grub. or, as Americans
say, worm" is found in dead tim
Der and is as eagerly sought for as we
seek for mushrooms. They call the
worm hUhu.-Meehan's Monthly.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
NIP 1T IN THE BUD
First Appearance of Dandruf FOrerun-
ner of Future Badness

ner of Future Badness
That such is the case has been con-
clusively proven by scientific research.
Prof Unna, the noted European skin
specialist, declares that dandruff is
the burrowed-up cuticle of the scalp,
caused by parasites destroying the vi
tally in the hair bulb. The hair be-
comes lifeless, and, in time, falls out.
This can be prevented.
Newbro's Herpicide kills this dan
druff germ,s and restores the hair to
it's natural softness and abundancy.
Herpicide is now used by thousands
of people-all satisfied that it is the
most wonderful hair preparation on
the market today.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-07-06
Some Childish Humor.

Here are some specimens of childish
humor from the Chicago News:
"Oh, mamma" exclaimed 4-year-old
Flossie as she observed the moon in its
second quarter, come and look at the
moon. Half of it is pushed into the
sky, and the other half is sticking Out"
Tommy, aged 3, had been busy whit
Ting and managed to raise a blister on
his hand which caused slight break
in the skin. Running to his mother, he
showed it to her and said, Mamma,
guess I'm beginning to wear out"
did they sing any pretty songs at
Sunday school?' asked a mother of her
little 4-year-old daughter upon her re-
turn home. "Only one," replied the lit,
tie miss. 1T was something about
Greenland's ice cream mountains
Papa-Well, Willie, have you been a
good boy today? Small Willie-Did
you ask mamma? "Why should l ask
her? Don't you know whether yoU
have been good or not?" Eyes, but
mammals idea of goodness differs from
mine, and don't want to go back on
anything she says"