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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
The Mayors Annual Supper.

Mayor Elmer Small gave the usual COM
at the Windsor Hotel Monday evening,
after the close of the City Council meeting.
The tables were very attractively spread
and adorned with palms and potted plants
Twenty-Five guests were seated at the
table, including the Mayor, the five Alder
men, nine members and the clerk of the
Common Council, L. H. Murcb, City Clerk :;
James Pattee, City Treasurer F. H. Welch,
Chief Engineer; DR.. f. l.. Stevens, Chair
man of the Board of HEALTH DR.. John
Stevens, Jr., City Physician; DR.. G. P
Lombard, Chairman of the Board of Regis
tration; John R. Dunton, Superintendent
of Schools; Chas. A. Pilsbury, editor of
The journal; A. l. Brown, Postmaster and
A. d. Smalley, Constable. The supper was
one of landlord Knowlton's best and was
nicely served with Ernest L. Burgess as
head waiter. Following is the
MENU:
Oysters deep Shell)
Cold turkey Cold chicken Cold tongue
Cold ham
Hot mashed potatoes Green peas
Lobster salad
Celery Lettuce Cucumbers RadsheS
Hot rolls Cold bread
Charlotte Wine jelly
Oranges Apples GRAPES
Water crackers Roquefort cheese
lea Coffee Milk
After ample justice had been done to the
appetlzlng viands, and cigars had been
lighted, Mayor Small rose and paid merit
ed tribute to the members of the city coun-
ell and the heads of departments for the
good work done by them during the past
year, and spoke of the harmony and good
feeling that had prevailed. He made special
acknowledgment of his indebtedness to the
City Clerk, L. Fl. Murch. The after-dinner
talk which followed was participated in by
nearly all present, the remarks of the guests
being highly complimentary to the work of
the City Government in producing the best
results from a moderate expenditure of
money and with a low rate of taxation.
The best of feeling prevailed, and the party
broke up in time for the guests to reach
their homes before the midnight hour
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The CITY ELECTIONS.
Ten Cities go Republican,: two Democratic

Republican candidates for mayor were
successful in 10 of the II Maine cities where
the annual elections We're held March Sd
The weather conditions were nearly per
feet and with hard contests on in several
cities heavy voting was the rule. The
at Saco, between the Republicans and
Citizens, and at Lewiston between the
Republicans and Democrats. In the former
place the Republicans won out by the
narrow margin of six votes d. j. Nc
Gillicuddy, the Democratic candidate, was
elected at Lewiston by majority of 1853.
The closest contest was at Westbrook,
where the Republicans defeated their
Democratic rivals by two votes The Demo-
Gratis Will demand a recount. The elections
at Gardiner and Hallowell went to the
Republicans by default, there being no
Democratic nominees.
ROCKLAND. The Republicans elected
their candidate for mayor by substantial
majority, carrying five of the seven wards
In the city with a tie in one of the remain
ing two, and elected seventeen of the q
members of the common council The
Democrats carried ward 1 by IA votes.
Edward X. Gould, Republican, received
954 votes against 794 for LucIen Keen,
Democrat. A special election will be held
in ward to settle the tie.
BATH. The Republican party carried
every ward in the city and elected Edward
W. Hyuc HIdsoI ny plurality OF 4OI and a
majority of 215. Charles L. Farnham, the
Democratic nominee, received 655 votes,
and Arthur } Dunton, the Prohibition
nominee, 1872 votes.
ELLSWORTH Arthur w. Greeley was re-
elected mayor for his fourth term, and the
new government stands three Democrats to
one Republican,. Mr.. Creeley's majority
over Harry l.. Crabtree, the Republican
candidate, was 1865 o. r. Burnham, the in
dependent candidate, received only nine
votes.
SACO. In the closest and hardest con-
tested election in the history of this city
VIM. .. Freeman, the Republican candidate
for mayor defeated Geo. l.. Crossman, Cit,
by majority of six out of total of 400
votes. The citizens ticket was victorious
in four wards and the Republicans in two,
and in one, ward ), there was tie
AUBURN. The entire city went Republi-
can, E. G.. Eveleth was elected mayor
by majority of 1877 votes over Hastings.
Inc Republicans carried every ward.
EASTPORT. Charles nj. Buxton, Republi-
can. was reelected mayor over Elisha Pike,
Citizens, by majority of 127 votes. The
Republicans elected their candidates in
three OF the four wards All the Republi-
can aldermen were elected
LEWISTON. Excitement reigned supreme
IN Lewiston when the municipal election
was held, resulting in a decisive victory for
the Democrats, they having elected their
mayor, Hon. d. J. McGillicuddy, and car
rled four out of the seven wards. The con-
test was close, McGillicuddy's majority be-
ing 1853.
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BELFAST FREE LIBRARY.


To the Trustees of the Belfast Free Library,
Gentlemen: The fourteenth annual re-
port which | have the honor OF presenting
to you shows little variation from the
routine of previous years. The increase of
the circulation of books in the homes of
our people is welcome though small The
purchase of a larger number of books than
last year has had some slight effect upon
the circulation.
Among the most valued accesSionS are
the sets of French histories by Guzot and
by kitchin, the "ConSulate and the Empire"
by Theirs, and the "History of the French
Court and Society" by Lady jackson, all
these have been widely used. Among the
biographies added are new life of Robert
Louis Stevenson by Balfour, Scudder's
Biography of Lowell, a Life of William
ters, a Study of Eugene Field, and the
Autobiography Of Booker I. Washington
"Up from slavery" There has been a
greater demand than usual fer books on
art and the additions on this subject have
been most welcome. A set of the ''World' 5
best orations' edited by Justice Brewer has
been well read by the lawyers OF the city.
The number of bound volumes of maga-
zines purchased is larger than usual \ ct
many sets are still incomplete. We have
bought a few more duplicates of the most
popular novels to supply in some sort the
great demand, and consequently the circula-
ton of fiction has been somewhat larger
than usual, greatly to the enjoyment of the
public. Yet if we could afford to buy
twenty copies of the novels most often
called for, the supply would not equal the
demand during their short lived popularity.
The following, figures show the clasStica-
tion, and general condition of the Library.
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CITY SOLICITOR.

Geo. E. johnson, City Solicitor, reports
that at the beginning of the year there were
two suits pending against the city: One
was in favor of the town of Unity to recover
for alleged pauper supplies furnished to
one Eben Hall and family. This suit has
been disposed of without cost to the city
The other suit was in favor of Mary E.
Dickey, brought to recover for damages
said to have been OccaSioned by defective
sidewalk. This suit has been settled by
the city paying $40. A suit was commenced
against the city during the year by the town
of fremont and is now pending in the
Hancock County S. }. Court. This suit is
brought to recover for pauper supplies fur
nished to one II. A. Dyer and family, was
tried and resulted in a verdict against the
city, O. F. Fellows, Esq, of Bucksport,
conducting the defense in behalf of the city
| learn that exceptions to the rulings of
the presiding justice have been filed, also a
motion Tor a new trial on the ground that
the verdict was against the law and evil
dence | would recommend that the atten-
tion of my successor be called to this suit
as soon as possible if the exceptions and
require time, labor and expense to prepare
the questions for the Law Court.
The two suits mentioned in the last
clause of my report of March 4, 1901, as in
charge of Hon. Joseph Williamson were
tried at our last january term of Court and
gyuuS ~, HoHt ieHueleu ~ laFoi VI IHe clly.
The prosecution of these cases was con-
Quoted wholly by Mr. Williamson.
During the year suit was commenced
against w. 0. Whitcomb to recover for the
expense of commitment and support of his
wife at the Maine Insane Hospital. The
suit was tried at the last January term j;
judgment in favor of the city for S179.62
and costs, and afterwards settled, with all
the other claims against the said Whitcomb
for 5000 and the officers fees on the execu-
tion amounting to $15.
All suits for taxes commenced during the
year have been settled, and so far as l am
at present advised, the only suit now pend
ing in which the city is interested is that of
fremont VS.. Belfast, above mentioned.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
BELFAST, MAINE, THU URSDAY MARCH 6.

tant parts of our town, to those children
and aged persons who cannot come to the
library themselves. 1t might be of little
use to establish stations where not asked
for by the residents themselves, but if a
real desire should be expressed in anV
neighborhood, and responsible persons
would care for the safe delivery and return
OF the books, the Library should be only
families on Swan Lake Avenue are indehted
to Miss Elizabeth A. Kelley for giving them
Library books from her home as a delivery
station. This privilege would be aprreciat,
ed, / think, in other districts
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH NJ Pom.
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The Story of the Storm.

t- General Throughout New England,
Hut more Disastrous Elsewhere.
part of New England escaped the
vi the heavy rains and warm tenn
lie of Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where streams are swollen bankfull
her and reports of damage are general,
h not reaching great proportions in
-rtiOn.
greatest damage is to highways,
r>, steam and electric railroad beds
the flooding of cellars and base
far as known, no lives were lost in
I.lgland.
Nalne the melting of the snow in the
Is IS serious for lumber operators, and
, more snow comes thousands of logs
Idre to be left in the woods
yughout New York, PENNSYLVANIA and
' Jersey the floods have proved disas-
In the three States fully 1000 fami-
ave been rendered temporarily home
IND near Wilkesbarre six more lives
"St Sunday, making total of 10, and
Jared others have been drowned Al
Nt"n a boy was drowned, and it is
III another lost his life.
ErSbarre reports the worst flood in
airs.
ages and parts of roadbeds in all parts
eHnSylyanla are gone, and railroad
' IS at standstill in some sections.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
BOARD OF HEALTH.

DR.. E. L. Stevens, Secretary of Board of
Health, reports that the number of nui-
sances reported during the year was some
what larger than last year. All cases have
factorily adjusted. There have been cases
of diphtheria, with 2 deaths. Quarantine
was established in all cases and no new
cases developed
On account of the prevalence of small
pox all suspicious cases of eruptive diseases
have been Investigated. The city has thus
far fortunately escaped.
But one case of typhoid fever has thus
far been reported-and upon investigation
that was found to have been contracted ont
of town. This certainly goes to prove the
excellent sanitary condition of the city
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the presentation of number OF line pic
tures. renrOductions of famous works of
art. The Improvement in the appearance
of the rooms is most noticeable and the
presence of such works of art can but be
beneficial to all who are brought in daily
contact with them. 1t is to be hoped that
the work so literally commenced will be
taken up by individuals and carried out
until the walls of all the rooms are covered
with copies of the choicest works of art.
The committee sustained loss of one of
it's hardest working members in the death
of Mr.. Geo j. Grotton, who was member
at it's organization and had continued in
office nearly all the time since. Constant
in attendance, he gave his best thought to
cessantly that all might enjoy its privileges
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-5ntents of To-Day's Journal.


FACE /.
SO. rhe Story of the Storm. City Gov
Inc Mayors Annual Supper. Belfast
report. Town Elections. The City
- Personal.
PAGE2.
Nmbers..A Queen in Washington. The
.- u' Wood Advance spring Fashion
Iul Corn and Pretty Girls. Wealth in
PAGE 3.
uush West Indies. To Become Wander
It Against Express Company. Farm
| 'fltrS Literary News and Notes. One
.... lie Bicycles Exit. .Justus Greeley.
PAGE4.
.-.-4.S The City Affairs. In King Edward $
. 10 rdding Bells. High School Notes.
ai News.
PAGES.
Nuw~ OF Belfast. The Churches. How
.nr In News of the Oranges.
FACE
phs Frances Saved the Farm. tOrigi-
dyor Works at His Trade Register
.0 j,l Vessels.
FACET.
lr Week Pointed Paragraphs. End
I-i--Od Home Week -. Poems. The
.ud The River, The Cod Fisher, Painter
gg The Stage Villain. In School Days,
I.5s Ambition.
PAGES
-l' jorals. Comfy Correspondence. Ship
h,tS... Births 1arriages Deaths.
off trookS. Concerning Local Indus
uSterS sn Real Estate.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Alderman Hazeltine and Councilman
Waterman Of the Finance Committee re-
ported that they have examined the books
and accounts of James Pattee, City Treas
urer, and find the same correct. The bal
ance in the Treasury Mar. 3, 1902, was $11,-
S7217. Also find deposited to pay interest
coupons, $1O,263. Outstanding orders on the
Treasurer's books, $9S.SO. Have settled in
full with M. G. Hill, Collector of taxes for
1900. Have cancelled $500 bond No. 1854,
the last of the old IS. Have cancelled and
destroyed all coupons paid, amounting to
$4, 800, and examined the coupon account,
finding it correct.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06

The report for the month of February
shows the mean temperature to have been
22.9 against 150 for February, 1901, and an
average of 21.1 for February for 43 years
past. The highest was 400 the 9th day,
lowest % below zero the 18th The greatest
daily range was 800 the oath day. There
was snow on 6 days. The total snowfall
was 2o.5 inches, against 20 inches is Febru-
ary, 1901. Rain fell on but day, not enough
to measure. The total precipitation, melted
snow, was 2.59 inches, against 216 inches
in February, 1901, and an average of 400 for
February for II years past. The ground
was bare of snow on the first and last days
of the month. There was thunder the 1st
day, hail the I'd, and a solar halo the oath.
Number Of clear days II; partly cloudy
8; cloudy 8.
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Republican Nominations.

The Republicans held their city and ward
caucuses last week and nominated full
ticket The caucuses of ward and we're
held Wednesday evening, and the general
caucus and those for wards 1, and 8
Thursday evening. The general caucus
was called to order by Hon. Geo. E. John
son. Ex-mayor c. O. Poor was chosen chair
man and Frank R. Woodcock, clerk. Mayor
Elmer Small was re-nominated by acclama-
tion. The ward caucuses resulted in the
following nominations:
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TRUSTEES OF FREE LIBRARY.

To the Board of Aldermen and Common
Council of the City of Belfast:
At the close of another municipal wear.
the trustees of the free library are gratified
in being able to report the increased pros
perity of the institution, not only in its
practicable workings, but in its financial
condition. Notwithstanding our temporary
public business depression, the circulation
has exceeded that for 19OO-9l; while the
number of persons now having cards is 1857,
being a gain of go.
OF 722 books acquired, 61S were by pur-
chase; an excess of 1Sl over those added
during the previous year. This is exclusive
of numerous pamphlets, the most important
of which have been classified and arranged,
but not entered in the accession book.
The report of the city treasurer shows
that the trust funds held for the support of
the library amount to S44, $50. 36 as credited,
with an estimated value of $50, ,s44 81, pro-
ducing an annual income of S1,91663. The
interest on the Field and Otis gifts remains
unimpaired, and is carried to the accumu-
lated income of the year.
The insurance on the building and con-
tents is $4,000, an additional policy for
$1,000 on books, portraits, furniture and fix
lures, having been written since the last
report.
In connection with the donation of Mr..
Albert Crane, tablet in memory of the late
Albert Boyd Otis has reached the library
and will soon adorn the reading room. From
the same source has been received an elabor-
ate book plate, engraved in Paris, impress
sionS of which are intended for the volumes
purchased from the fund.
During twelve Sunday afternoons of au-
tumn and winter, the library was opened un-
der the management of Mr.. Frank L. Field
The limited attendance rendered further
continuance of this experiment impractical
BILE.
Under certain restrictions, the privileges
OF the library are now open to all citizens
OF Waldo county.
Increased room for books and larger facil-
tiles for reading and consultation are the
pressing needs of the library. The trustees
beg to repeat their suggestion of last year
upon this subject. Except the bequeSt of
the Rev. DR.. Field, which was without re-
Striction, the other funds cannot be used for
any enlargement of the building. 1t is there
fore serious question from what source
this imperative demand can be met.
Respectfully,
JOSEPH WILLIAM Chairman.
Belfast, March 3, 1902.
Financial statement of the Belfast Free
LibSaSE, for the year ending March 3, 1902
Dr.
Balance from income of last year. 1904 10
Interest on Investments, exclusive
of the Field and Otis fund. d........ 1873 81
FINES, cards and catalogues....... 40 SO
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The Republican Journal has nrinted fre

The Republican Journal has printed free
of charge % lists of books and furnishes
copies of these lists for distribution.
The Library subscribes to 81 periodicals
and receives the gift of 16 others.
Care Of the Books.
Nearly 60 volumes of fiction, most of them
chlldren'S books, on account of their worn
and soiled condition have been discarded
Many more soled books must be discarded
the coming year. We can hardly demand a
careful handling of soiled books. Many
children and some of their elders are often
thoughtless in the handling of our books
How to prevent this lack of care is prob
lem. The time spent repairing books at the
Library is enormous. The Withdrawal
Register numbers at this date ia and the
Accession Catalogue records 11,099, the
actual number in the Library is the differ
ence, 10,3S5. Not one book is now missing
During the past year 13S volumes have been
sent to the bindery to be rebound; and
1,420 have been repaired at the Library.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
CITY AUDITOR.

The report of Frank r. Woodcock, City
Auditor, contains detailed statement of all
orders drawn and the balances under the va
rious appropriations AS substantially the
same facts as to balances are shown in the
Treasurer's report it is unnecessary to print
the Auditors.
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years and over 80. Seventy seven died in
the city, II of whom were carried out of
town for burial, and 25 were brought
here who died away. Interments were
as follows: In Grove Cemetery, 81 Head
OF the Tide, 4; Citypoint, /; West Belfast,
2; South Belfast, l !; on Hartman lots, .;
and Is are now in the tomb.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
Yachts and Boats.

tp.. A. A. Rox is putting new oak
.H INTO the Edna.
+. Page has bought a large double
if boat which he is fitting up with a
-N" Tie engine and propeller.
Macomber has about completed the
ne launch he is building for William
''.,-r of Waterville. 1t viii have d stan d.
Nung, and will be ready for use when
,...D.d
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
Justice Spear Confirmed.

GtsTA, March 1. Hon. Albert NJ
r,a' Of Gardiner was this morning con-
med as an associate justice of the Su-
flhr Court, at $50 O'Clock. The oath was
'l. 'hIStered by Gov. Hill. A number of
l'ofS were present. Justice Spears first
~ viii be at Belfast, Waldo County, in
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
Higher Insurance Rates.

,rr he New England Board of Fire Under
.., .'efS has raised the rate for insurance %
S,' cent for all New England except the
p'ye p'u' OF New Hampshire and the city Of
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he announcement in Saturday mornings

p ne announcement in Saturday mornings
Itsa that Sioux Falls would soon have a
.lt 'aeker factory is confirmed by the receipt
5,,e5Ssterday of a dispatch from Pierre an
bnauheing that articles of incorporation
ave ave been filed for the Manchester Biscuit
V%nnpany. The incorporators are L. D.
NSiaileIhester of Luverne, Mimi, and w. r.
Nj Nj snail and Andrew Kuehn of Sioux
'Ho a'iS g.. The company is capitalized at $780,
sioux falls, S. d., Press.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.

The final meeting of the City Council of
1902 was held Monday evening, March 3d.
full board was present Il the Aldermen's
room and nine members of the Common
Council. Roll of accounts No. 10 was pass
ed. Following are the amounts under the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06

From the Library Art Club we have re-
ceived sets of pictures for exhibition and
If the expressage is not considered too
much of an expense, l hope we may con-
pictures are much enjoyed by many of our
patrons. In conclusion allow me to suggest.
as in former reports, that we extend the
privileges of our Library to the more dis
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06

The many friends of Mrs. F. B. Cooper
of Newport will be pleased to learn that She
has so far recovered as to think of going
out of doors and would have ventured out
on Tuesday last if the weather had been
gO0d.-Pittsfield Advertiser.
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sUPT. OF GROVE CEMETERY.

James F. Fernald, Superintendent of
Grove Cemetery, reports that from March /,
the deposition Of ios bodies, II ss males and ID
56 females: Of this number 81 were over 90