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The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

An Old friend, and a very loyal sub
ject of King Edward, takes The Jour
MAJ to task for recent article Oh The
AUGMENTATION of England" That
article was merely synopsis of papers
appearing in three of the leading
monthileS, and one of them was writ
ten by an Englislman, 1t was the
OPINIONS of the writer's of these arti
Giles, and not those of The journal.
that were presented. We spoke of Mr..
Stead as regarded by some as crank.
and by others as a prophet; and in our
opinion his idea that England might be-
come part OF this country is too absurd
for serious argument 1t is neither
probable nor desirable That the two
countries should stand together we are
fully convinced. and believe it to be not
only tor the interests of the two coun-
tries Immediately concerned, but of the
whole civilized world. England has
not friend on tie continent today.
She is like 4 sick hon, with the whole
European pack sitting on their launches
around her awaiting an opportunity to
attack. England needs the sympathy
and support of this country more than
we dc hers; but now, and in the future.
the United States and Great Britain.
standing together, can hold the balance
of power even against such powerful
nations as Russia and Germany. Those
countries are growing, but this country
is growing even faster, in wealth, popu-
lation and resources.
Our correspondent foresees the com
ing of the Empire and the adoption OF
a protective policy that will shut out
American goods and thus kill our boast
ed prosperity at blow. But we shall
not attempt to dip into the future fal
as human eye could see" The facts OF
today more vitality concern us, and VIZ
will leave the realm of prophesy to Mr.
Stead and our correspondent, each o.
whom will find in the other a foemar
worthy of his steel.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

Why does not the Maine Press Asso-
ciatiou follow the example of the Ma
tional Editorial Association and supple
meut It's literary exercises with ad-
dresses from men outside of the frater-
nifty? For example, could we not have
an address on the libel law by Hon.
Herbert NJ. Heath at the next meeting
ia augusta? Then, when we meet again
N Portland cali on Mayor Boothby to
tell what has been done, and what NAV
be done to encourage summer travel to
Maine.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

80 s. Cloudy Snow in afternoon.
rain p. m; snowfall II inches.
precipitation 49, inches. !
10 IS NV. farHcIoudy.
p W. Clear
The weather summary for January. 1902
shows the mean temperature to have beer
1885 against Is % for January. 1901, AM
an average of 1872 for January for A.
years past. The highest temperature wa
II the 9th day lowest, > below zero tn.
goth day; greatest daily range 30 the 9l~t
day. Rain tel on 6 days and snow on D.
days total snowfall, IA inches against -
inches in January, 1901. The precipitation,
rain and melted snow, was 3.37 inchr-
against 4.5l inches in January, 1901, ami al.
average of 4.55 inches for II years pas
There was no snow on the ground eithe.
the first or last days of the month. Their
were - clear days II partly cloudy and
cloudy. In January, 1901, there were
clear, Il partly cloudy and L. cloudy. The.
were no thunder, hail, Sleet or auroraS.
The annual summary IF THE New En-
land Section Of the I. :. Weather Bureau e.
issued by }. W. Smith of Boston, section
director. We make the,following summary u'
the weather conditions, etc. of Belfast fu,
the year: Last killing frost in spring MAJ
l first killing frost in fall Sept 26 mean
annual temperature, 43.1 highest, 967, july
IL; lowest 20, Jan. 20 temperature recori~
kept for AZ years; total precipitation fo.
the year, 90 inches greatest monthly pre-
clpltatlon, 9.74 inches, in December; lpd-t
monthly precipitation, 0. SO inches. in june.
total snowfall, 80 inches; precipitation rec
ords kept II years; number of rainy dal>
81; clear days, 1870; partly cloudy days, 50
cloudy days, 1876; prevailing direction @.
wind west. The annual mean Temperature
was 3 OF degree below the average for the
~ years past, and the annual precipitation
was 4.S0 inches more than the average for
ten years past The height of the Belfast
station is 165 feet above tide water. John
S. Fernald is observer. Postmaster A. l.
Brown is forecast distributor, and sends
out 1875 cards daily, to neighboring post
offices and to persons living on the rural
free delivery or star routes
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06
g MAn~+
This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative Br0mo=Quinire Tablets
the remedy that cures "a cGf.' IL, enc day

EXECUTOR'S. NOTICE. The subscriber here
~ by gives notice that he has been duly APP
pointed executor of the last will and testament
of
ELIZA j. BARLOW, late of Freedom,
in the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately.
HENRY G. BARLOW.
Freedom, January IA, 1902.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

Dr.. Mary Walker says she was taken
Iof man IN northern New York. She
wouldn't be taken for a deer even in
Maine Woods.-Lynn Item.
Nor would she be taken for dear.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06
Unclaimed Savings Bank Deposits.

A level head hath Bank Examiner Tim
berlake as to the suggestion as to unclaimed
savings bank deposits, that the banks be
required to advertise them in the local pa
pers. Indeed, precisely that suggestion
-BridgtOn News.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06
SWANVILLE.

SWANVILLE.
Mr.. John Twombly got double team into
the lake last week. =: Miss Nina Spearing of
Monroe is visiting friends in town Mrs.
Elzada Nealey, who has been stopping with
her sister, Mrs. VIM. Clements, has gone to
visit her daughter in Hartland. We are
glad to hear that Mr.. Jewell Bowling of
Maiden, Mass, who has been very sick with
diphtheria, is improving The storm Sun
young people were just beginning to enjoy.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

TO write a semi-historical novel is
not easy says the New York Tribune,
1t seems quite easy, however, to write
a wholly hysterical novel.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06
There was a small attendance Monday

The committees of the Literary Club
have met and organized and the members
are signing the constitution. The
entertainment committee have arranged
the following "Maine'' program for to-
morrow, Friday, evening: Essay, Fa-
nous Maine Authors, Mr.. d. Clement !;
Recitation from a Maine poet, Miss Darby !;
brief sketch of Longfellow, Mr.. Condor ;
recitation from Longfellow, Miss Wood :;
essay, "Maine People in the Musical World
Miss Dilworth song. 'The Old Town Clock, -
Miss Kate Quimby; "1olman F. Day." Miss
Pilsbury: reading from Laura E. Richards,
Mr.. Gould; piano solo, Miss Morrison; reel
tation, 1.-The Hills of Home" Miss Hill.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

Many Maine editors are bald headed.
but Major Shorey of the Bridgton
News is raising hare
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06
Farm at a Bargain,

I'm acres, estimate over 400 cords wood much
NV cedar some large good soil; good build
ngs; well Understanding water to barn; about
miles to railroad station; quite an orchard
good chance to increase Age and poor health
cause OF sale. bargain for prompt buyer. AID
dress, FRED ATWOOD,
Winterport, Me.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06
High School Notes.

In the removal from town of Clair Deer.
ing, the class of 'O5 ''mourns the loss" OF
another member.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

The Longfellow house in Portland
must and shall be preserved.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06
Stops the Cough
nd Worke oft tho Cnl6

axative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure cold
one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price %
cents.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

hnn's Review for Feb. lst thus re
ports the shoe situation: Footwear.
shops IN New England have large or
ders tol spring goods and are still busy
Oh 'easonabie lines, while weekly ship
ments continue to exceed those OF last
year Wholesale buyers are in the
Boston market. but show an inclination
to delay placing contracts at the pres
emit advanced prices There is no dispo-
Sltlon ON the part of manufacturers to
make concessions, however, while
leather IS so strongly held, Local job
bef7 lave advanced few lines only.
In both leather and rubber footwear
retail sales were increased by the snow.
and collections are consequently easier.
Hides have declined still further"
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06
WANTED, for the High school

WANTED, for the High school:
An encyclopedia.
Pictures, portraits of famous people, re-
productions of famous pictures, buildings,
etc, suitable for mounting in a scrap book.
A mineral cabinet.
Reference books.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

For some years past we have heard
more or less in general way of the
New south, of It's growing Industries
and the prosperity which has come to
1t though Republican tariff laws. Now
We have something official from the
census bulletins. We quote from a
compilation by the editor of the Manu-
tactuGer's Record, Baltimore, the fol
lowing paragraph:
twenty years ago the total value OF
TIL" manufactured products of the IA
southern states was $40, 900, GEO: by
$500 tHs had increased to S9l7 600, 900
and ne present census shows total
ion 1900 81 466. 0Ou,000 To the value
OF tie manufactured products of the
Neuth should be added S12O 900 600 as
tlr value OF the mineral products of
that section, making total of manu-
featured and mineral output of nearly
ii 500, 600, 900.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

Ii reply to the question Do the sue
ce~Ses and failures of the athletic teams
lave any influence on college attendance
at BoWdoiu:" Pres. William Dewitt
Hyde agreed in the main with the ex-
preston Of Pres Eliot of Harvard in his
report. 4 think, said he, "a healthy
condition Of athletics in an Institution
IS an element Of strength in that
institution But ] do not think that
the Victories CT defeats of a particular
season have an effect on the size of the
next entering class" Dr. Frank n.
Whittier, director OF The gymnasium,
thinks the defeats and victories of a
season may have some effect on tile
size Of the entering class, and several
of the professors at Bowdoin hold the
same opinion.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

The Senior Literature class revisited the
"scenes of their childhood this week.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

20f0 yards remnant pieces
Hamburg mostly 5-yard
pieces, worth from Zoe. to
soc. per yd., only ne. per
~ yd.
The Republican journal., 1902-02-06

rsS @e@@&~@@ ee%@%%@%aA$
> Our guarantee of money .
. back takes all the risk =
: away from buying. 9
80 y 90 sc $500 a@eo@e@@ 9 . Z
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
THE WEATHER

Boston. Jan. sS.--For New England:
Fair tonight ard Wednesday. somewhat
colder tonight; brisk westerly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
BOERS ACTIVE.
N'chsnsr's Latest Report Of
Operations in Suu.h Africa.

London. Jan "A long dispatch from
Lord Kitchener. dated Johannesburg,
Monday, Jan. 81, gives details Of the mill
taTy operations since Jan. u. They are
mostly unimportant, but indicative OF eon-
tnue1 activity on the part Of the Beers
Gen hethuen's ysomanry got into trou-
bla near Ristolei Western Trsnsvaal, and
lo-t eight men killed. ivs wounded and
forty-one made prisoners.
The latter have since been released.
This was Offset by Gon. Bruce Hamilton's 2
pursuit OF Gls Beers in the vicinity Of
Ermelo. TrensvRal colony. resulting in
the dispersal OF a Boer lsager at Netspar
The Boer losses vcre two men killed.
-four wounded and ninsty-four mads pris-
oners. including Field Cornet DE villlers.
Capt De JaEer and Lodwa: DE Jager, a
former member Of the hrst Volksraad. In
edition Col. P1umsr captured NJ oers.
Lord Kitchener reports that Field Cornet
Bode- command quarrslcd while dis
cussing the question OF surrender. Bodies
and three Of his followers surrendered.
The other encounters have already beeH
reported. The weeks Po1r losses were "a
men killed. 20 wounded. g.. made prison.
ers snd ~ men surrendered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
MANY CHANGES.
Big Shift Made in Fire De.
plT.m,nt Today.

The Following changes were made in
the Are department today:
jeremiah 8. Mcdonald. from Hose "a
10 Hook and Ladder 1, as laddermau.
Edward r. Curtis, from Hose 20 to Hose
ii. as hosemar.
Lewis A. Cutler. from Hook and Ladder
] TO Hose 20, as driver
Nahum K. Willard. from Eneire Com
psny 10 90 Hook and Ladder /. as ladder
man.
Itaae W. Wyatt, from Hook and Lad
der to Hook and Ladder 8. as ladder
man.
Walter s. Browne. fron Hook and
Ladder - Hook and Ladder ., as ladder
man.
Frederick l.. Caprsn, driver of Hose
-. 90 be hoseman with the same COM
psny.
George A Brown. driver OF Hose II 20
be hosemsn with same company.
Clinton NJ Chsee. substitute. detailed
a. driver Engine Company 40
Howard A. Reynolds, substitute, de-
tailed 10 Hose !, ar hcseman.
Hugh Mooney. substitute. detailed to
Hes> "a q. hosensn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
Fined for Contempt Of Court
He Declares He Cannot Pay.
TROUBLE OVER AN OLD LOAN.
When Examined 10 Supplementary Prscssd-
Tags Rev. Mr.. WsIicn Was Found 10
Have Sill 10 His Credit.

Hampstead, l.. l.. Jan. cs.-The Rev. 4.
Burpee Welton, pastor OF the First Bap-
list church at Rockville Centre, which
numbers among It's members some Of the
most prominent summer residents OF the
south side of Long Island. after being cx-
smlned in supplementary proceedings.
was fned se5 for contempt of court by
Judge Robert seabury in the Nassau
County court. He says he cannot pay tho
fine and may have 10 SO 10 Jail.
Suit 10 recover 500, advanced as a loan.
wac brought against the clergyman sew
crsl months ago, by Mrs. r., Brown
Smith. OF Rochester, -. y. who nOs
lives in Novs Scotia. Her attorney Lin
coin q. Haskins. OF Hempstead, not wish
ing AZ first To bring the clergyman into
court, requested the Rev. sherman II.
Marcy. OF Hampstead. and other promi-
nent Bsptists 10 have the matter settled
out OF court.
The clergyman informed ali his callers
that he could not pay 10 the debt After
a lapse OF several months supplement-
sry proceedings were begun in Nassau
county. before Judge Seabury. ". T. Corr
bett and j. Msrtingale. of New York
trustees OF the church, were subpoenaed.
and IL was discovered that there was due
by the church on the salary OF the clergy
man Sill.
This amount the clergyman was inform
Cd by Judge Seabury he must not dispose
OF under any circumstances. These in
structiors were apparently disregarded by
the Rev. Mr.. Welton, for upon his re-
turn from court he issued an order 20
Mrs. r. N. Clifton, with whom he boards
giving her authority 10 collect from the
trustees the amount OF his board bill and
that OF his daughter.
When Judge Seabury learned of this ne
at once fined the Rev. Mr.. Welton SIS
for conttmpt of court, and unless the
amount is paid within A week the clergy
man will be committed TO the county jail.
He contends that he is without funds.
and members of his church will endeavor
70 raise the amount ~ prevent their rec
tor from going TO jail.
The action OF the clergyman has caused
a split in his church and the congregation
is now divided. One of the members OF
the board of trustees has resigned and
another has prepared his letter Of resig-
nation. The clergyman admits borrowing
the money. but contends that he is with
out funds 10 repay the loan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
OLMEYVILLE.

Mrs Mitchell, wife OF Douglas Mitchell.
ard Mrs. Mitchell's sister. Kate, had rather
on unpleasant experience on Broadway
rear Bcll lstreet tevening, for Mrs Mitch
ell was grabbed about the waist by an un-
known man. Both ladies screamed and
the fellow ran away.
The police are Of the opinion that the
forced to walk with their heads down.
when they came In contact with the young
n1anaceidently colided and the man grab
bed the woman To save her from falling.
and as the women screamed he did not
care 10 be mixed up in any such an affair.
The funeral OF John Kirk will he held
tomorrow afternoon at the residence of
his daughter. Mrs. Daniel Tanish. II
Leah street, at o'clock. The Rev. Mr..
Geer will officiate and the intermcnt will
be at the Interdale cemetery.
Willow camp. Woodmen OF America,
held largely attended meeting last even
ing. when seven candidates were initi-
sted,
Under the head nf the good Of the order
remarks were made by State Deputy
Mode NJ Pierce, Chief Fitzgerald, Broth
ers Wilson and Donnelly.
At the session OF the Eighth District
court yesterday Fra1k German, the man
who was arrested by Chief of Police KIM
hail on Sunday on the charge OF keeping
a Iouor nuisance on Hartford avenue,
pleaded not guilty ana Was heiu untli req.
II for trial.
The officers-elect OF Narragansett as
senobIy Of Good Fellows will be installed
this evening.
Albert Harris, one of the old time resi-
dents Of Thornton, Is critically i'll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
Warned OF FIRE.
Dogs TIms|y Barking Saved
Many llvas al BIookfisld.

Sruoktield. Mass, jan. S-A small dog,
owned By John J.. Mulcahy, saved the
town Of Brookhcld from serious con-
rsgration st an early hour This morning.
and. because OF his warning bark. the
frenen were enabled 20 conflne the fire
20 three tvo-story frans buildings. which
were q total loss. The damage is esu-
mated ~ sS.0oo fully insured.
The three buildings were situated IN q
row very close together, and the fre
started frcm some unknown cause In che
middle ore. John l.. Mulcahy. a baker
who uses the building for a bakery. was
aroused from his sleep by the barking Of
his little dog and barely escaped IN his
night olcthes. The dog. bew1ldered bS
the flames. ran back into the building sno
The two other buildings were owned
respectively by Derrick Delaney and
John Mulcaliy. One was occupied as a
meat market, the other as an undertek-
ins shop. The. middle building IN which
the ire started. was also owned by John
Muicahy. The loss on each building ara
contents Is estimated az 5000
The gnIe which prevailed during the
night forced the flames and burning WOOD
high in the air and they fen over the
nsarby buildings
Hsslstance was asked from the North
Brookheld department. and soon after II
arrived a number OF the firemen with
town officials were standing near one. ct
the burning buildings without warning
The side wall fell on them and the follow
ing were injured: a. n. Bellows, North
prookheid fire department. back Injured {;
Fred Clapp, North Brookfieid FIRE depart.
cut. George r. Chaplin. town clerk, head.
face and shoulders burned; ". Richard
SON Irwin, head cut and ankle sprained;
Jamcs Boland, North Brookheid Ere de.
partment, head and shoulders eat ana
ne ls expected that all will recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
NOTES FROM THE HlRsoa.

Sh. following vessels have arrived ana
sailed during the past "a hours. Arrived:
Steamers Massa husetts. Applehy. Rhode
leland fremont, New York; ". :. reve-
nus cutter Dexter, Newport, Fall River
Geor. New York; Bay Queen. Lake, Fan
River snd return; City 90 Newport. Rick
srtson. Newport and return. Ssiiedi
Steamers Nashua. Rhode Island. Appishy,
fremont; New York: l.. b. revenue cut-
ter Dexter; tugs Y. Y. little, Reliance.
Richmond: barges Emma
The steamer Rhode Island came int
port today % take the place 81 the MAJ
sachusetts. which has been tied up for
the season and the Chester ". Chaplin
takes the plsce " The Rhode Island on
the Stnninaton line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
IN ROW WITH CLERK.
Jerome and Murray Use Their Fists
After a Hearing Before Coroner
at New York. Threat of Arrest.

New York. Jan. sS.-DiStritt Attorney
Jerome had a personal encounter in the
eoroner's court room yesterday afternoon
at the preliminary inquiry into the cause
of the explosion with Coroner's Clerk
John Murray, a Tammany leftover from
the Van Wyck regime
County Detectives Hammond, Wooley
and Reardon Policeman Oscar B. Spencas
of the West Thirtieth street station,
Coroners scholer and Goldenkranz and
Clerk Cook took active part in the en-
counter and friends of both sides became
badly mixed up In an effort 10 straighten
out the tansle.
Mr.. Jerome. Clerk Murray, Detective
Reardon and Policeman Spencer were
punched. Clerk Cook was trampled on.
The district attorney says he did not hit
Murray, but that some one else struck
Murray over his (Mr. Jerome'D shoulder
while he had hold OF Murray, intending
70 puf him under arrest for disorderly
conduct. Murray says that Jerome hit
him. He also boasted in the eoroner's
office OF having hit the crazy district
attorney
Murray went before Sergeant Langan,
accompanied by Coroner Goldenkrsnz and
Clerk Cook, intending 20 have the district
attorney arrested for assault hut with
drew the charge for the time being He
says he will have Mr.. Jerome arrested
today on a charge of assault and battery
and will 20 10 the Centre street police
court to make his complaint
The row followed heated proceedings
before Coroner Goldenkranz in regard 20
the explosion. In the course OF the pro-
ceedngs the district attorney told tho
coroner that he would proceed against
him for oppression IL he held three pris-
vners in what Mr.. Jerome called ar Ill
isgHl manner.
Coroner Goldenkranz had adjourned his
court and the jurors were making their
way out of the jury box. The coroner
was already near the door from the court
xnnxn Inside the clerks enclnxure Mr..
Jerome was talking with William Barclay
Parsons and Lawyers Cornelius Sullivan
and James A. Dunn. suddenly Murray,
who is undersized. appeared in the jury
hox and jumped on a chair.
"CIear the court, he yelled IA this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28

policeman sstsnea to the court room.
Clear everybody cut. Clear out the
district attorney.
who are y5u?' asked Ar. Jerome,
turning frou Hr Parsons.
None of YOU God id business Yelled
Murray. jumping over tho back OF the
jury box and fleeing for the door.
Like a sash, followed BY his county
detectives Mr.. Jerome sprang after him.
The mix-up that followed was 50 fierce
and the struggling crowd 40 thick that no
outsider could see just what did happen.
Mr.. Jerome saws he Immediately seized
Murray and held him. 20 put him under
arrest FOR disorderly conduct. He says
that someone hit Murray over his shoul-
dsrS and that he does not know who IL
was. but he had a. suspicion.
Murray proudly declares that he hit
Jerome and certain bystandsrs say that
Mr.. Jerome hit him.
Have Jeroms arrested" yelled Coro-
ner 6oldenkranz. who had been put
through hard half-ho by thc district
attorney. and was already under threat
OF Indictment for oppression.
You bet your ID life I will. yelled
Murray.
No enc paid any particular attention
to the prisoners. two of whom. Con-
looked in amusement The third, Me-
crsth, who is Irish. was plainly over.
joyed and excited. and In the joy OF
battle forgot all about his own griev-
ance Of being arrested for getting knocked
down In the explosion. Mr.. Jerome came
down stairs and joined Mr.. Parsons.
What have you cot to say" he was
asked.
Nothing, guess" he said with o
laugh.
Have you been arrested2''
Not that l know Of"
did YOU hit him
81 didn't, he hit rs.
Murray by this time was hack in the
coroner's office, tho centre OF group of
admiring and excited friends and fellow
employees. HIS face vas Hushed and had
q lump ON H.
Il hit the crazy district attorney ne
said and laughed with glee.
You bet you did. johnny said Clerk
Buns "and ! saw him hit you first"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
EAST PROVIDENCE

Mar Kelley. n very estirabls ysung
LADY OF Riverside, died AZ stJoseph's hos
pstsi yesterday. Miss Kelley ives opera
ted upoR for appendicitis ara Vas sick
hut few dsys. having beer one cf .
birthday party that met Of the residence
81 II n. robin, Thursday evening.
She he'd been for numSsr ~ years or-
EsnIst st a. Demands Cstholis church.
al Rivsrrids.
Levi 3. Winchester sss DECIDED 20 &c
into business again this tim. In provf.
cence and viii make doer ara windcv
screens on an extensive scale