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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

At Probate Court held at Bel,as.
for the County of aldo, on the the, :, With Al.
day Of December, A. d. 1902 @eelc la
A certain instrument, pur lortine 70
q "a ps VIII and testament Of Lucy Re es q
having been presented for probate aeceasss
Ordered. That notice be given In ,u
terested by causing copy of This or ri, pels3d
Ii he'd three weeks successfully in nv 5pb'l- 5s
journal, newspaper published Ar p nSesl5lb6ss,
they appear at Probate Court to he oTsltiast Ia
fast, within and for said County. on 9 wy AZ ss
Tuesday OF January next, at ten Of M '.s ID
fore noon, and show cause, if any thev i. Ct y
the same should not be proved, arnI may 1a'F NJ,
lowed. iFi''eO sbls
GEO. E. JOHNSON
true copy. Attest: '' dags.
q AS. P. HAzELIlSr. pa....
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25
The Christmas Dinner.

In spite of the fact that the word dyspep-
STA means literally bad cook, it will not be
fair for many to lay the blame on the cook,
# they begin the christmas St Dinner with
nausea. 1t may not be fair for any to do
that-let US hope so for the sake of the
cook! The disease dyspepsia indicates a
bad stomach, that is a weak stomach, rather
than bad cook, and for a weak stomach
there is nothing else equal to Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. 1t gives the stomach vigor and
tone, cures dyspepsia, creates appetite, and
makes eating the pleasure it should be.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

At Probate Court held at Beisasr r7tf,,.
the County of Waldo, on the aib dSs ~ ~ ~
cember, A. d. 1902. '' 10y Ds
WILLIAM p. THOMPSON, rna.Ic s.,.....
" tor OF the estate of John Wsii4 ',fa'
jackson, in said County of Waldo. dert.. VI
ing presented petition praying that '1,s l'''
may determine who are entitled H. ibs I,,i.. "
the estate now in his hands thelI .o.s.f
accordingly. 20
Ordered, That the said petitioner p,ys.....
all persons interested by causing IN, w, 70
order to be published three weeks suces.. Jus
The Republican journal, newspaper p0p9.Sl93
at Belfast, that they may appear Al .Ipy.'ael
Court, to be held at Belfast, within AM ''' ae
County. on the 18th day of January A a ,s s,l
at ten of the clock before noon and sb '@l5i
if any they have why the prayer Of sail. ,a,i.'
er should not be granted. ''-."e
GEO. Z. JOHNSON linda.
A true copy. Attest: is
CHAs. p HAzFIuNr Rea.-..
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

At Probate Court held at Belfas,- ~
day Of December. A. d. 1902 10 secosd.
A certain instrument, purportipp =.
Of Monsvis /" s.ia County nt M "a
having been presented for probate "'do, d,ea,
Ordered, That notice be piven
interested by causing copy of No all v4,.
published three weeks successiye,y y otuei,'S
lican journal, published at Keli.iaa HER.
may appear at Probate Court .N, Tia, ~
belfast. within and for said County be hey
Tuesday of January next, at ten ~ % u Tie ~
fore noon. and show cause. if any ,h zoe Go,I \
the same should not be proved, apn ues hage Il
lowed. approved AZ
GEO. E JOHNSON :
A true copy. Attest: ~ Judg.
CHAs. p. HAzELrlsE D..
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

@1OO-Dr. +. Detchon's Anti Diuretic
may be worth to you more than 800 if you
have child who soils bedding from inc0n-
and young alike, 1t arrests the trouble at
once 81. Sold by A. A. Howes 4 Co.,
Druggists. Belfast,ssMe. 1y47
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Diseases
relieved in six hours by"NEw GREArSoUrH
AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" It is q great
surprise on account Of its exceeding prompt
and back, in male or:female. Relieves re
tention OF water almost Immediately. II
you want quick relief and cure this is the
remedy. Sold by A. A. Howes u Co., Drug
gists, Belfast Me.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

EXECUTRlX'S NOTICE. The subscriber here
IL by gives notice that she has been duly APP.
pointed executrix of .the last will and testament
of
ELIZABETH D.JOHNSTON, late of Winterport
in the County vi Waldo, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de
ceased are desired to present the same for set
Element, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately.
MARY A. HALEY.
Winterport. December 8, 1902
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The Poor Boys Christmas,

Observe, my child, this pretty scene,
And note the air of pleasure keen
" it'll which the widows orphan boy
Toots his tin horn, his only toy.
What need of costly gifts has he?
The widow has nowhere to flee,
And ample noise his horn emits
To drive the widow into fits.
MORAL.
The philosophic mind can see
The uses of adversely.
Frank Leslie's Monthly.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

WALDO SS.-In Court OF Frpta-, ..
w fast, on the 9th day OF Dec II e,
Albert l.. Blanchard, adminlstfa... -I. '5r
of Mary S. Wood late OF BeIias- U.-...I ~.
deceased, having presented his rr-. !
admlnistr ton of said estate tuf u. 0lbI.
ordered, that notice thereof rs ft
weeks successfully in The Republic. .n-
newspaper published in BeliaS; ~ .O. t.-'f
that all persons interested NAV atr,l &c ''
bate Court, to be held at Belfast No. a"E
or January next, and show raUse ""
have, why the said account shuuld H. ..r .ef..
GEO. E.lpHNSu. I.H-r
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. Z. HAZEIrrsr Lye.-s
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At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for

At Probate Court held at Belfast within and for
the County of Waldo, on the 9th day of Deem
beI, A. d 1902.
GEORGE W. RICHIE, executor of the will of
u Frederick W. Richie late of Winterport, in
said County of Waldo De oeased, having present
ed petition praying that this Court may deter.
mine who entitled to the balance OF the estate
now in mis- hands, their respective shares therein
and order the same dis rlbuted accordingly.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
the Republican Journal, newspaper published at
Belfast, that they may appear at Probate Court,
to be held at Belfast, within and for said County
on the 18th day OF January A. d 1908 at ten Ci
the clock before noon, and show cause if any they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest
CBAs. 2. HAzFLTINE, Register
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

At Probate Court held ar Beliasi 81. ......,
the County of Waldo, on the u.a y,
cember, A. d. 1902.
d TRICK H. KANE admiui,1faa
1 tate of Julia Kane, late vi Fllu ..f
County of Waldo, deceased ha,iN- .u- ...
petition praying that he MAY i've is.... Do 80
puonc or private sale and conyeF .rs ....
tate of said deceased described -l -.5.. I..s
Ordered, That the said petitioue ....a.
all persons interested by causueu .. .. a.s
order to be published three We-4 -. .7
in the Republican journal, aneN-FlIu. ... -a'
at Belfast, that they may arpea. . NE
Court to be held at Belfast wltrrI.U.. a.. ,.t
County, on the 18th day OF Juuua. tu..tE
at ten of the clock before ruuI 4I..-. N.I--
If any they nave, why the prayer u -lu Hn
er should not be granted.
GEO. f JOHNSON .-.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzrtr,s. B.. .,-
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A DMINlSTHA rOH'S NuIICE The subscriber
n hereby gives notice that he has been duly
appointed Administrator of the estate of
JOSEPH WILLIAMSON, late of Belfast.
in the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are de.
sired to present the same for settlement, and all
indebted thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately. AERBERT T. FIELD,
Belfast, December 8. 1902.
EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE. me subscriber hereby
u gives notice that she has been duly appoint
ed Executrlx of the last will and testament of
DANIEL x. THOMPSON, late of Stockton
Springs,
In the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds As the law directs. All persons having de.
mAnds against the estate of said deceased are de-
sired to present the same for settlement, and all
indebted thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately. ABBIE N. THOMPSON.
Stockton Springs. December 8, 1909.
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WALDO SS.-In Court of Pr0harf .rr,t '-'
" fast, on the 9th day Of nee-ua.N Hs'
Fred b. Glidden, administrator ou lHr .s'Al III
County, deceased, having preseutco ms t'.' li
final account of administrator ~ sod =s.'rlf
allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof re -t'rl -'ls
weeks successfully, in the Reptile '"T'. =
newspaper published in Belfast, 10 saH o..
that all persons interested may atrUH ir iI-
bate Court, to be held at Belfast Do, 300 ~
or January next, and show cau-r IF " i2
have, why the said account shouui nor .' 'R''
GEO. f. JOHNS,ih o. l-r'
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. 2. HAZEL .l>s tI -
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25
At Probate Court, held at Belfast gui,..
for the County of Waldo. on tle mi +,
DeCemher ID 1909 roo ~

At Probate Court, held at Belfast Qnt...-.
for the County of Waldo. on Ill, MI Ia, '44
December, A. ID. 1902. N
CHESTER B. STEPHENSON ana Fr.5
" stephenson. having presented a lerf.r ..g
resentlng that they and other heirs ~ snl ytI ~
residing in different States of Lucms sr-r.s,
son, late of Belfast, in said Cmma t 0,s
deceased, who left real estate II SAID p.,,.,
Waldo, anu praying that Chester Z s.aI-s,ol
may be authorized to sell said rea rsts5. Al Trfu
lie sale and distriblt tie the proceeds 45ef .-,,
the expenses, among said heirs S
Ordered, That the said petitioner ri,. ..-...,
all persons interested by causing a ...I....,..-s
ordeT TO De published three weeks sac .,ps.gb
the Republican Journal a newspaper rll,ssl
at Belfast, that they may appear Nh = prI5s
Court, to be held at Belfast, within ed .Tv
County, on the 9th day OF Frbrusr j. "A
at ten of the clock before noon. ami 81 Ira .,n-
II any they have, why the prayer & SAL ED.
Ell should not be granted.
GEO. E.,TuHNspE
A true copy. Attest
CHAs. p. HAZELrlN- u-.-..
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

A DMlNIsTRATOR'S NOTICE. The subscriber
"A hereby gives notice that e has been duly an
pointed administrator with the will annexed, of
the estate of
CHARLES H. RANDLETT, late of Islesboro,
in the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased ire
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
LINCOLN N. GILKEY.
Islesboro December 8, 1902.
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A DMIN1STRATRIX'S NOTICE. The subscriber
n hereby gives notice that she has been duly ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate of
ISABELLA c. CALL, late of Troy,
In the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds as tn law directs. All persons having de-
desired to present the same for settlement and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately
MARY F. MYRICK.
West Troy, November II, l9O2.-49
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Register Of Deep Water vessels.

SHlHSs
Abner Coburn, sailed from Baltimore Ang
II for San Francisco at MOntevideO Oct "a
with cargo heated.
A G Ropes, d. Rivers, Penarth via Nagsa-
aki arrived at a Japanese port prior to Oct A.
A Fuller, arrived at Cape Town, Oct.
80 from Everett, Wash:
Aryan, A: S: Pendleton, cleared from
Baltimore Nov. for San Francisco; spoken
Nov IL, lat "a N, lon 63 w.
Bangalore, Blanchard, arrived at Phila-
delphia Dec Is from Honolulu.
b Sutton, } p Butman, arrived at Ma
Mia Oct from New York.
Fort George, Chas. C. Mcclure, arrived at
San Francisco Sept. from Honolulu.
Gov. ROBBIE, arrived at New York June "a
from Cape Town.
Henry B Hyde, cleared from Baltimore
May II for San Francisco; sailed from Cape
Town Oct. 4
Luzon, Park, from Newcastle, N SW, for
Manila; at Hong Kong Oct %, repairing
Mary l. Cushing, sailed from Port Lud-
low, Wash, Aug. % for Cape Town.
Manuel Llaguno, d C Nichols sailed from
Hong Kong Dec for New York.
Puritan, A N Blanchard, sailed from San
Francisco Nov for Hull.
Gamble, Wash, Oct. 81 from San Fran
cisco.
Reaper, arrived at Honolulu May 80 from
Newcastle, N. S. w.
S D Carleton, Amsbury, sailed from Ia
coma, Nov. IA for Honolulu.
st Paul, + W Treat, arrived at Seattle
March 5 from Manila.
State of Maine, L A COlcOrd, arrived at
Singapore Oct 81 from FOOchOw to load for
New York.
Tillie f Starbuck, Eben Curtis, arrived at
New York Dec u from Philadelphia.
VIM ii Macy, arrived at San Francisco
Nov. 2 from Ladysmith.
Alice Reed, sailed from Turks Island
Nov Is for Boston, wrecked Dec. 3, off Ma
peague total loss.
Edward May, sailed FROM San Francisco
Nov Is for Maxwell and Honolulu.
Ethel, Williams, arrived at Black River,
ia, Dec 3 from Barbados for Boston.
Mabel l Meyers, n Meyers, sailed from
Pernambuco Nov. Is for Montevideo.
Penobscot at Boston Nov. -, repairing.
Rebecca Crowell, NJ G Dow, arrived at
Philadelphia Nov "a from Rosario.
Rose innis, Melvin Colcord, sailed from
Santa Cruz Nov % for New York
Sachem, Nichols, arrived at New York
Feb % from Hong Kong.
Thomas A Goddard, arrived at Buenos
Ayres Nov. from Boston.
scHooNERs.
Georgia Gilkey, W X Gilkey, arrived at
New York Nov. % from Savannah.
Henry Clausen, Jr, arrived at New York
Nov. - from Brunswick, Ga.
Gladys, H B Colson, arrived at New York
Nov % from Brunswick.
Harold C Beecher, S Mcdonald, arrived
at Ponce Oct q from Guanica, P K.
John Smith, arrived at Providence
Dec from Fernandina.
Mary A Hall, Haskell, arrived at New
York Dec II from Jacksonville.
r w Hopkins, Hichborn, cleared from
Wilmington, C, Dec for Boston.
r F Pettigrew, abandoned at sea prior to
Nov IA.
Willie L Newton arrived at New York
Nov. IS from Brunswick.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE The subscriber
n hereby gives notice that he has been duly
appointed administrator of the estate of
ELIZABETH j. PENDLEToN, late of Islesboro,
in the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de
mands AZ ainst the estate of said deceased are de-
sired to present the same for settlement and all
indebted thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately. ARTHUR j. BEACH.
Belfast, December 8, 1902
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

At Probate Court held at Belfast within and for
the County OF Waldo. on the second Tuesday of
December, A. D. 1902.
A certain instrument, purporting to be the last
"A will and testament o. Sewall b. Fletcher,
late of Belfast, in said County of Waldo de.
ceased having been presented for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons in
terested by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in The Repub-
lican journal, published at Belfast. that they
may appear at a Probate Court, to be held at
Belfast, within and for said County, on the Sec
ond Tuesday of January next, at ten of the clock
before noon, and show cause if any they have,
why the same should not be proved, approved
and allowed
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAZELTINE Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

NALDO SS.-ln Court of Probate Nr
w fast, on the 9th day 81 pt'N '@
Hannah M. Turner, exeoutriS OF t-. I-e' "'.
V. r. Turner, late of Palermo, IN ss''l' N.|'
ceased, having presented her second l1 .i
count of administration of said es;' '. - '
with her private claim, for allowarr'
Ordered, that notice Thereof rr -.' -'"
weeks successfully, in The RepubieW
newspaper published in Belfast "a -.'d "
that all persons Interested may @,'rHN
bate Court, to be held at Belfast, "r I' 70. .%
OF January next, and show cause -0' .'t
have, why the said account aua prNI. '-'
should not be allowed.
GEO. L. J0H &-uN. jsN--
A true copy. Attest
CHAs. T. HA2ELrlNI t-''
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo on the second Tuesday
of December, a. d. 902.
A certain instrument purporr'ng to be the last
n will and testament of Eliza Emma Coson.
late of Searsport, in said County of Waldo, de.
ceased, having been presented for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons in.
terested by causing copy of this order to be pub.
l1shed three weeks successfully in The Republican
Journal published AZ Belfast. mat hey may APP
pear at Probate Court, to be held at Belfast
within and for said County, the second Tues.
day of January next, at ten of the clock before
same should not he proved, approved and allowed,
GEO. L. JOHNSON, Judge
A ture copy. Attest
CHAs z, HAZEITINE Repister
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The Rich Boys Christmas.

And now behold this sulking boy,
His costly presents bring no joy;
Harsh tears of anger fill his eye
Tho he has all that wealth can buy.
What profits it that he employs
His many gifts to make q noise?
His playrOOm is SO placed that he
Can cause his folks no agony.
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WALDO SS.-m Court of Probate helu ., Az
w fast, on the 9th day of Decempe', "a, ii
Levi D. Holmes. administrator OF The e1a@' ssid
County. deceased, having presented his ,, il 1t
final account of administration of said fs''''
allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof he given nsl
weeks successfully, in The Republican ,oGGngTty
newspaper published in Belfast, Iii sal1 'o'pf FRA.
that all persshs Interested may ATTEND At osh iay
bate Court, % be held at Belfast ON the los" tbsS
Of January next, and show cause, II su3A esd.
have, why tie said account should not be S an
GEO. 4. JOHNSON 'u"e'
A true cspy. Attest: .,.,se,
CHAs. p. HAzELTINE, Resi''
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A DMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE. The subscriber
"A hereby gives notice that she has been duly ap.
pointed Administrative of the estate of
MARIA ATWOOD, late of Monroe,
in the County of Waldo, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de
mands against the estate of said deceased are de.
sired to present the same for settlement, and all
indebted thereto are requested to make pay ment
Immediately to X. F. DuntOn of Belfast, Me- nv
authorized agent. ABBiE L. SEWALL,
Boston, Mass, November IL. 19O2.-49
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WALDO SS.-ln Court OF Prola' n
w fast, on the 9th day OF Dec .H'l
F. L. Blanchard, administrator uu $50 's''
Abigail H. Berry, late of Stocilt'p s.
said County. deceased. having rrcsc '
account of administration OF sal
allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof he n"
weeks successfully, in The Repuoli
newspaper published in Belfast, II sou
that all persons interested may a.'.' -t
bate Court, to be held at Belia7' .
day of January next, and shWN ''H'
they have, why the said account '
allowed
GEO, E. johns
A true copy. Attest;
CHAs. P. HazFLr1Nf r.. t'-
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WALDO ssh Court of froiHir "g.. I'd
w fast, on the 9th day of pprT" ..I.
Adnah j, Mitchell adminsrator "r y" si...
ty, deceased, having presented his hi-'
of administration of saidestate inr aI'"''
Ordered that notice thereof he give"
weeks successfully, in Tie Repubhcau 'Y,l..,'-'r
newspaper published ir Belfast, lu sal" ....
that all persons Interested may attend y. la,
bate Court, to be held st Belfast, on The iSID 10y
of January next, and show cause II ,ul
have, why the said account should n"I
lowed. ..Ics
GEO. e. JOHNSON 'Net'
A true copy. Attest ,..,.,.f
CHAs. p. HAZTLTlSE, htA'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

At a. Probate Court, held at Belfast within and
for the County of Waldo, the 9th day of
December, ID. A. 1902.
CARAH +. CURTIS, widow of Albine H. Curtis
~ late OF Winterport, in said County of Waldo
deceased having presented petition praying for
an allowance out of the personal property of said
deceased.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing COPY of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
Ihe Republican Journal a newspaper published
at Belfast, that they may appear at a Probate
Court, to be held at Belfast, within and for said
County, on the 18th day of January, A. d. 1908
at ten of the clock before noon, and show c~use
if any they have why the prayer OF said petition.
er should not be granted.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. p. HAZFLTINE Register
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At a Probate Court, held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 9th day of
december, A. d. 1902.
A RABELLA A. harden, widow of Frank F.
a Barden, late of Monroe. in said County of
Waldo, deceased, having presented petition
praying Tor an allowance out TIE personal estate
of said deceased.
ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
The Republican journal, a newspaper published
at Belfast, that they may appear at Probate
Court, to be held at Belfast, within and for said
County, on the 18th day of January. A. d. 9O3,
at ten OF the clock before noon, and show cause,
if any they have, why the prayer of said petition.
should not be granted
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy-Attest:
CHAs. p. HAzELTINE, Register
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

WALDO ss.-In Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, on the 9th day of December, 9O2
Robert f. Duntor, administrator on the estate
County. deceased, having presented his first andf
final account of administration of said estate for
allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully in The Republican Journal,
that all persons interested may attend at a Pro
bate Court, to be held at Belfast, the 18th day
of January next, and show cause, if any they
have, why the said account should not he allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-12-25

Mere worldly wealth does not possess
The power Of giving happiness.
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he u De Cnfdmpln on the gOOQ 1r1nQS OF
him, and thrampin' out the tinderness
as wud make the good man of hissilf,
and niver know that he wor more hurt
by his hadelessness than thin. That's
why I'm thankful to the Lord that I'd
the right kind to pattern him by" con-
cluded the woman fervently; and no
light retort fell from Mr.. Kane's lips
now.
What if this were so? What if he
were crushing the better nature that
was struggling in him when he turned
from them? What it the loss were his
pie were sent to awaken his conscience
and show him where he was drifting?
1t was a new thought to him that the
claim of humanity might work both
ways. From this point of view, he
might owe something to the Mulligans
instead of their owing everything to
him. Suppose he turned them out,
foreclosed the Taft mortgage, seized
the Hope farm, fostered the spirit of
greed and selfishness and thrust aside
responsibility, as his impulse had been;
how would his gain weigh in the bal
ance against-what?
Surely, the opening vista held more
than he had considered thus far. 1t
was not only that he would shatter
their faith in mans goodness by shat
tering the idol they had made of him.
There was the hardening of his own
heart, the turning from his chance to
become an uplifting force to the people
about him. He was no better and no
worse than the majority of careless,
thoughtless men; but did he not have it
in him to be either better or worse?
And which should he choose?
He was still wrestling with that prob
lem when small shadow fell across