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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
YACHTS AND BOATS.

Macomber put Palmer engine into the
last week.
S. B. Holt sold a sail boat last week to
Irving Clement, who will use her at Temple
Heights.
William HOFFMAN received a 31-foot steam
launch with a hunting cabin by rail from
New York and launched her yesterday af-
ternoon. She is named Titania.
The steam launch Idalette, which had
been at moorings above tine steamboat
wharf awaiting the arrival of her owner,
MI Groeschner, from Watertown, Mass,
went into commission last week.
O. II. Webster's new launch, now in com
mission, has been named Flora. She is a
pretty craft, % feet over all, six feet beam
and equipped with a 7-horse- power Palmer
engine she shows good turn of speed
There was quite a spirited race last week
between the launches Oh Lake Megunti-
cook. Three gasoline launches and the
steamer were III the race and JOS Crane S
| lannch, which, by the way, is called the
"Reiance,' came out the victor Mr.. Crane
q
of the Lake-Camden Herald
| While |. NJ. Cottrell is engaged on his
sewer contract, W. L. Walker is in charge
of the boat shop. Among the work on hand
| is IA very pretty row boat for the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. K. Harris, who
! have a beautiful summer home on Hol-
| brooks Island. The seats are of mahogany,
| planking of cedar.
| E. L. Macomber has at his shop a 3O-foot
! launch belonging to Mr.. Blake, summer
resident at Castine. The boat is very hand
| somely finished and furnished; has hunt
| ing cabin and torpedo stern. and is said to
be one of the finest boats of her class in
| Penobscot waters. Mr.. Macomber is taking
out an s-horse power Buffalo engine and is
! to put in d 12- horse kerosene engine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
ALONG THE WATER FRONT.


The water front is just now ousy place,
In marked contrast to the comparative quiet
there in recent years. At the ioot OF COM
mercial street, near the shore end of the
wharf of the Eastern Steamship Co., is the
boat shop of l. NJ. Cottrell, commodious,
well lighted building, with facilities for
turning out steam or sail yachts, gasoline
launches and row boats. Going north you
come to the boat shop of E. l.. Macomber,
where for more than year work has been
rushing, and a dozen or more gasoline
launches, yawl and row boats have been
put af1oat, in addition to repair work. There
are facilities here for hauling out yachts,
and the beach in rear of the shop is the
winter home of quite fleet OF steam and
sailing yachts. Next above is the granite
and marble works of the Hutchlns Bros,
who use steam power and do fine work in
both granite aad marble. In the shipyard
of the Pendleton Bros, adjoining, four
masted schooner of about 500 tons is on the
stocks and nearing completion. Then comes
the marine railway and shipyard OF George
A. Gilchrest, where there is always "some-
thing doing.'' handsome four -masted
schooner for the McQuesten's OF Boston is
about ready to go overheard here. The Bel
fast Fuel & Hay Co., and the Cooper lumber
yard come next; and then, on the right,
what is known as the Dana building, now
occupied by the Foster Estabrook Clothing
Co., manufacturers of clothing, and the
creamery of F. j. Gerry & Co., both COM
paratively new but tlourishing industries.
Opposite are the buildings OF the Duplex
Roller Bushing Co., who in addition to their
specialtes are doing an increasing business
in the foundry department.. Such old con-
Germs as the Swan & Sibley Co., jobbers OF
grain, feed, groceries, ETC., and dealers IL
coal; n. S. Lord, sailmaker and dealer in
naval stores; L. A. Knowlton & Co.,
groceries, feed and fertilizers; Z. II. Con-
ner, carriages and meats; A. NJ. Garter,
hay, flour and grain, hardly call for men
ton 1t may be noted, however, that the
Swan & Sibley Co. have greatly improved
their wharf and the facilities for handling
grain and coal. Lewis wharf is the landing
place of the two steamers on the Bucksport
and Camden route, the Golden Rod and
Merryconeag, both arriving and departing
twice daily, and the Castine starts from
here on her frequent excursions. The north
side of this wharf is rarely without its fish
ing boat with live fish and Holsters for sale.
At the railroad wharf, next above, are facll-
tiles for shipping paving, and the berth is
frequently occupied of late. Then we come
tn tho we'll known boat landing of S. B. Holt,
and so ends stroll along the water front.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
WEDDING BELLS.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. George f. Darby
and Miss Agnes A Pendleton were mar
ried Wednesday evening, July 10Th, at the
Catholic parsonage by Rev. Fir. j. E. Kealy.
They were attended by the groom's brother
and sister, Ralph ID. and Mildred Darby.
The bride was dressed in white muslin
with lace trimming and carried bride roses
The bridesmaid wore white silk muslin and
carried pink roses After the ceremony the
couple went to their new home, NO. Miller
street, where the two immediate families
were assembled and where refreshments
were served. A little later in the evening
Washington Hose Co., of which Mr.. Darby
is member, appeared, and gave the newly
welded pair an old-time serenade. Follow
invited into the house and served with re-
freshments Before taking their departure,
the company presented Mr. and Mrs. Darby
with an order for Il S24 parlor stove. The
happy couple were the recipients of many
other useful and valuable gifts, including a
Morris chair from the stitching room of the
shoe factory, rocker from the cutting room
and clock from the employees in the base
ment rooms. Mr.. and Mrs. Darby begin
their welded life with the best wishes of a
large circle of friends.
BRAwN-GRANT: HANsON-GRANT. A
happy, event took place at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew d.
Grant, of Conant street, Bridgewater, Mass,
Tuesday July IA, 1908, when two charming
weddings were quietly solemnized. Their
oldest daughter, Miss L. May Grant, became
the bride of Mr.. A. II. Brawn of the firm Of
Brawn & Lambert, Somerville, Mass, and
their youngest daughter, Miss Fannie L.
Grant, the bride of Mr.. VIM. G. Hanson,
electrician of the State Farm, BridgeWater,
Mass. The nuptial knots were tied by the
Rev. A. S. Hill, pastor of the first Baptist
church of Middleboro. After short trip
through Maine Mr.. and Mrs. Brawn will
reside in Somerville, and Mr. and Mrs. Han
son at the State Farm, Bridgewater.
BROCK MATTHEW'S. Miss Ora Villa
| Matthews formerly of Lincolnvlle was uni
ted in marriage to Richard s. Brock of Man
chester, England, at the home of Henry w
Langlan, 27 Lorraine ST., Roslindale, Mass,
at 9 o'clock Wednesday evening, July 10.
The bride was beautifully attired in be-
witching mauve silk gown and carried an ex.
quisite bouquet of carnation pinks. Pinned
| to her waist was a handsome gold watch, the
| gift of the groom. After the ceremony a
collation. was served and music and dancing
was INDUCED in until late hour. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brock were the recipients of many
valuable presents and after an extended
wedding tour will be at home to their many
| friends in Roslindale after Sept. 1.-Boston
] Transcript.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
A HAIL STORM

Does Great Damage to Growing Crops.
Mr.. Phinney of Morrill, called at The
journal office last Thursday about noon,
and said he had something to show us.
Lifting some gunny bags at the rear of his
wagon solid mass of hailstones almost
as large as Daniel Webster's head was dis
closed, while in the bottom of the wagon
were few quarts of the hailstones.which at
a first glance looked like rock salt. Mr..
Phnney said that the shower came on about
midnight, Wednesday, and that Thursday
morning there were five or six bushels of
the hailstOneS collected at the end of the
L. of his house, while the ground was COW
cred. All his growing crops were destroyed.
Mr. Phinney lives about miles from Bel
fast, miles from Smiths mills. Our Nor
rill correspondent this week mentions the
storm, but gives no particulars. The storm
is also said to have done much damage in
Palermo and South Liberty. The daily
papers give the following reports from King
field and Monson:
One of the worst hail storms for years
swept over kingfield Wednesday noon. 1t
about ruined all cultivated crops and strip
ped the leaves from the trees to quite an
extent. The farms on the foot of Vose
mountain were white with hail for hours
after the storm. Ruel Williams reported
the hail feet deep where it came off the
stable and house at his place.
A very heavy thunder shower passed over
Mcnson, Wednesday, accompanied by a high
wind, while rain, and in some sections hail,
fell in torrents. Mrs. H. F. Bray, living
about one mile east of the village, brought
up pail full Friday forenoon, taken from
day to the depth of 16 inches Crops were
badly damaged in and around Monson, one
man having ten acres of beans ruined
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
Frank Douglass Caught.

Detective Bollieu of Lewiston and Deputv
Warden Wyman of the Maine State prison
arrived at Lewiston last Thursday night
with Frank Douglass, who escaped from the
Maine State prison July I, whom they
captured in township Is in the wilds of
Hancock county. Bolieu had been chasing
him for eight days and nights. AT one time
he got sight of Douglass and fired four shots
at him. At that time he got Douglass grip.
blankets, food and a long knife Douglass
was found by Bollieu alone in d house and
was arrested without any difficulty. lie
had obtained another grip, blanket, knife
He was taken to the State prison Friday,
and will not work in the hay fields any
more.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
A Farmers Electric Road.

recently granted charter for an electric
railroad from Presque Isle to Perham, both
in Aroostook county. The road is to be
sixteen miles in length and when completed
will run through an exclusively agricultu-
raj country. The road is an experiment, in
a way, for its chief purpose is to be for
passengers will also be Accommodated. II
will be built almost wholly with local capital
Already large blocks of stock have been
taken by the farmers along the line, one
small community having subscribed fol
1000 worth of stock, and it is deemed
probable that all will be taken and paid in
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
Ma inc Normal Teachers.

State Superintendent W. W. Stetson Of
Auburn, J. w. Fairbanks of Pennington
Prof. H. L. Chapman of Bowdoin, Hon
George NJ. Warren of Castine, G. A. Rob
ertson of Augusta and W. J. Knowlton o.
Portland, trustees of the State norma
schools, met in Rockland, July 18th, ant
elected the following teachers for those
Institutions:
Castine normal school-A. F. Richardson
principal, E. E. Philbrook, assistant, Mel
lie F. Harvey, NJ. F. Simmons, Kate A. Rus
sell, Mabel p Ridley, Mary L. Mudgett
Caroline S. Housman, Mary B. Bills, Bert
n Allen.
Pennington normal school-George c.
Purington, principal, w. G. Merritt, Hor-
tense n. Merrill, Ella p. Merrill, Lillian L
Lincoln, Catherine E. Abbott, with one va
cancy.
Gorham normal school-W. j. Corthell
principal, w. E. Russell, assistant, V. NJ
White, Catherine Halliday, Gertrude l.
Horn, NJ. Grace Pickett, Miss Nourse, Miss
Dillingham;, Ella F. johnson, Isabel L
Reed.
Madawaska training school-Mary P. Now
land, Rose A. C0nry, Mary Brown and
Joseph Mollin.
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Contents of To-Day's Journal.
PAGE !

PAGE1.
N.n. Field Meetings. Another Fire iniRock-
6'A' -04ath of Pope Leo. The Shoe Situation. :.
laM Politics.. A Hail Storm. Yachts and
sI sIl' transfers in Real Estate. The 18th
h@' Eunion, Along the Water Front. We'd
Ni.'t l, Farmers Electric Road Old Home
4A- 1US Maine Normal Teachers. Concern
WI,N nj Industries. War Ships at Bar Harbor.
a7 ..,ral Frank Douglass Caught. .Sautelle's
- >Wallower Dead A Cleveland Heir.
PAGE2.
r...a2 sheep. Hay Crop Statistics. County
I,.pondeuce. Newspaper Notes. Demand for
L hur. Maine and the Railroads. Capt.
pershing The master Paying Good
nNN".'
,,.a-g. capital of the meas. Novel Fighting
Positions at Saratoga. State School Fund.
PAGE4.
t......us Obituary County Correspondence.
nH.'
. .as Of Belfast. Belfast Weather Report.
PAGE 6.
....l Ihe Week. Maine Insurance Literary
... Notes. .Dreamwold. Register of Deep
,rlS...TWice Bridesmaid kansas
Gf Hmnor.
PAGE7,
... Nem. Con. story. The Broncho of the
>.> .tfn.
-7 correspondence. Ship News. Births.
,t.. g.. Deaths.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
The Maine Granite Business.

Since noting last week the boom in
the Maine granite business news has
been received that the big granite man.
ufacturing plant at Clark's island, closed
about year, is to be started up again at
once. j. c. Rogers, the millionaire granite
manufacturer, who, in company with Mr..
Mclean, conducted the business there so
successfully till its close, is the moving
spirit in the revival of the industry. He is
the largest stockholder in the Clark's Island
Granite Co., and also is largely interested
in granite business in Stonington. Taken
in connection with the starting up of the
quarries at High Island by William Grany
& Sons of Philadelphia, and the great re-
vival of the granite industry all along the
coast, Maine in 1908 will surely lead all
other States in granite production, as she
did for the first time in 1902.
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a county commissioner serves but one term
Mr.. Bradley has served on the board OF Sc
lectmen of Vienna 13 years, and was ap'
pointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff Ham,.

The Boston Globe has a write-up of what
it terms the ''six-cornered contest for Re.
publican nomination for Governor OF
Maine" and which it says has already be.
E light is between Manley and Cobb, and that
Cumberland county holds the key to the
situation $50 soon as the delegates shall
abandon Col. Prescott, if they see fit to
abandon him at all. If the Manley inter
ests can control the Cumberland delegation
then Manley is the winner. Otherwise, the
name of the man who will head the Maine
Republicans in 1904 is Cobb of Rockland.' y
This forecast from Democratic newspaper
is given for what it is worth.
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Grange Field Meetings.

county field meeting of the State
4H4r will be held in Waldo County Aug
and at Glen Cove, Knox county,
It tith. These meetings will be ad-
~ed by speakers, including Hon. n. j.
'i. i.l-lder of New Hampshire, lecturer of
nttional grange; Hon. }. H Brigham.
a-' MASTER of the national grange and as
'aar secretary of agriculture; Hon. W.
.I"mpson of China, lecturer of the State
n-e Prof. A. E. Rogers of Orono, Hon
l- Merrill of st. Albans, O. Gardner,
i''-' Of the State grange, and DR.. Il. M
eli of Augusta, editor of the Maine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
Reward for Incendiary.

aI-AND, Me-, July Is. The National
of underwriters has been looking in
matter of the incendiary fires in this
'4ly and 3, and has offered reward
tor evidence which will lead to the
.ou of the incendiary. To this
nt the city adds reward of $4OO, thus
the largest price on the head of
4ndiary which has been offered here
,feat many years. The fire of July
ed property belonging to the Spear
t'stroyed property belonging to the
4 place within "a few days, including the
letlon of large barn belonging to the
estate
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CONCERNING LOCAL INDUSTRIES.

The Duplex Roller Bushing Co. shipped
a large consignment of sheaves and bush
fngs to the Norfolk navy yard and is now
at work on government order for vessels
in the Philippines.
The Belfast Creamery received hurry
order for $50 worth of cream from Islesboro
one day recently and as the steamer had
made the last trip for the day the cream
was sent to Saturday Cove by a special
team and thence to the island by boat
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
War Ships at Bar Harbor.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, July IL. Seven war
vessels, the first of the fleet which will par
ticipate in the war maneuvers off Portland,
came in here today. Their appearance was
unexpected. TOday's fleet consists Of the
battleships Indiana and Texas and the tor
pedo destroyers Chauncy, cambridge, Barry,
Dale and Decatur. The training ship Hart
ford is thought to be off this port. The de-
stroyers took coal Immediately after arrival
at the government station at Lamoine. The
battleships remained in the harbor. \
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
Sautelle'S Sword Swallower Dead

BRIDGEwATER, Me, July 10. The sword
swallower of Sautele's circus, while in the
act of swallowing knife, slipped, and the
knife cut into the windpipe. He died at
the Riverside hotel and having no relatives
in this vicinity, was buried by the town.
His name is supposed to be William Griffin.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
OLD HOME WEEK, 1903.

August 9th to August 18th, Inclusive.
"The hills are dearest which our childish feet
Have climbed the earliest; and the streams most
sweet
Are ever those at which our young lips drank,
STOPPED to the waters o'er the grassy bank"
In recognition Of the desire manifested by
the people of Maine for an annual Old
Home Week, the last Legislature passed the
following Act:
''The week commencing with the second
Sunday in August of each year, is hereby
designated and set apart as Old Home
Week and cities and towns are authorized
to raise appropriate money for the due OBJ
servance thereof"
In behalf of the citizens of our State, / ex.
tend cordial invitation to every son and
daughter of Maine, as well as their families
and friends, to visit, at the time designated,
their old homes and scenes so strongly
associated with the memories of youth,
assuring them of heartfelt and sincere
welcome and the generous hospitality of
her people. JOHN F. HILL,
Governor of Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
Another Fire in RoCklard.

A'D NLAND, Me-, July 49, fire, believed
l'e been Of incendiary origin, Saturday
IT.. Quilted large frame building on
vi 'H'5 wharf, occnped by Simmons,
" Co., wholesale grocers, and caused
d. JOSS of S14,50O The fire started in the
H'ge at l1.30,. and before midnight the
9".'ding was practically in ruins. David
Son, the owner of the building, loses
-oo and Simmons, White Il Co. $4,000
~ loss is partly covered by INSURANCE.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23
Death of Pope Leo.

ROME, July 30. Pope Leo XIII. died at
il4 this afternoon in his chamber at the
atlean, surrounded by many Cardinals and
members of his official household. The
p'htill's end was peaceful, and his life
seemed to go out like the fickering of dy-
4- candle. Cardinal Oreglia announced
Iie death to the public from ST. Peters. All
rome is in mourning.
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The Shoe Situation.

Western jobbers are operating freely in the
Boston footwear Market both on contracts
and supplementary fall orders. Eastern
wholesalers are also purchasing additional
fall supplies, and New England factories
are fully Occupied.-Dun's Review, July IS.
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A Cleveland Heir.

BVzzARDs BAY, Mass, July IS. A son
was born to former President and Mrs.
today.
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MRS. BLAINE DEAD.
a at the Old Homestead in Augusta
july 18th,

July 18th.
ct Stanwood Blaine, widow
distinguished statesman, James
me. died at $50 o'clock Wednes-
T ,rning, July 18th, at her home in
l.tt. About six weeks ago she
- tt augusta from Washington,
which time she had been con-
confined to her bed and most of
r did not recognize her children.
neral was held at i o'clock Sat
. sfternoon, Rev. George Harris,
d-ut of Amherst College, otficia-
remains were taken to Wash
a. where they were inferred, Mon
side those of her husband, in
fI8ll cemetery. Many kilograms
Golence were received by the be-
family, Wednesday.
Elaine was born in Augusta, IS
70, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
~tanwood. Her father was a ma
1t Ipswich, Mass, and came to
-ta i'll 1922. His business was that
poI merchant. He died January
falling dead of heart disease in
oms of the Freeman's National
here he was transacting huSj-
Ills second wife was Sally Caid-
Ipswich. There was one child,
by his first wife, and eight, two
and six daughters, by his second
Of these nine children, Harriet,
Blaine, was the eighth, and was
~ survivor.
Il Young woman Miss Stanwood
teacher. and while teaching at a
ladies' school at Millersburgh,
met James q. Blaine, who was
uctOr in the Western Institute
lick Springs, few miles from
-'drgh. They We're married in
Atter their marriage Mr.. Blaine
3 .aW and taught for two years
au came to Augusta III 1874,
.e became one of the proprietors
heunebec journal. The intlu-
. MS marriage upon his life can
.N he overestlmated. as 1t was
NUieh brought him to Maine,
ms lllustrious public career be
borrower all through his busy
'- intelligence and devotion of
r We're always stimulating and
ug force. For many years Au-
VAS their home, and it was to it
jrart OF Mrs. Blaine turned at
With resistless force. Since the
"a Mr.. Blaine, in 1898, size had
Washington most of the time,
edsional summer visits to Au-
d to Bar Harbor. OF her seven
u, three survive her, Mrs. Wal
Mrosch, Mrs. Harriet b. b eale,
tales q. Blaine, and all were with
4u the end came.
t-~TA, July Is. The funeral of
'anes g. Blaine was held at 4
IS this afternoon at her late home
Ity. The body was taken to the
and placed in special car to be
10 Washington for interment
lie remains of her distinguished
nd. All her children now living
at the ceremony, besides many old
Is and neighbors. The floral trib-
were beautiful, sent by friends all
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23

The committee on parade are requested
to meet at Dr. G. p. Lombard's office this,
Thursday, afternoon at i o'clock.
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and will enter upon the discharge of his
new duties Aug 1st Mr.. Berry has had
general oversight over the Belfast shoe
factory since it came under the Leonard &
BarrOWs management, about a year and IA
half ago, and has been the resident super
intendent for about three months. The
operatives of the factory, and our people
generally, regret that he is to leave here.
With Mr.. Berry we are also to lose George
II. Lake, who has an advantageous offer
for his services from the Syracuse factory.
Mr. L. will be much missed in musical
circles as he is a member of the Belfast
ba nd and leader of Lakes Orchestra,
Mr. John Allyn of Boston, Miss Alice
Allyn of Cambridge, Mass, and Mrs. Ger
hard Gade of Christana, Norway, arrived
at Mrs. Reinhart's on Cedar street last Fri
day. Mr.. and Miss Allyn returned the next
day, but Mrs. Gade is to remain some time
longer. They are son and daughters of the
late Rufus B. Allyn of Belfast. The eldest
son, William Bradford Allyn, fell at the
battle of Petersburg in 1864. Samuel Brad
ford Allyn is proprietor of a cattle ranch on
the island of st. Joseph, Texas. John is a
member of the well-known firm of Allyn Il
Bacon, publishers of school books, Boston.
Mrs. Gade, nee Helen Allyn, is the wife of
Gerhard Gade, for 2S years U. S. Consul at
ChriStana, Norway. Mr.. and Mrs. Gade
are spending the summer in America and
expect to return to Norway in the early
autumn. He is now visiting their eldest
son, Herman Allyn, Mayor of Lake Forest,
ILL.,, university town 2S miles from Chi
cago. Miss Alice c. allyn resides in Cam
bridge, but is now. at her summer home in
Magnolia, Mass.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-07-23

A celebration appropriate to the fiftieth
anniversary of Belfast becoming city is
Week, and the details of the program are
being arranged. A meeting of the central
committee was held last Friday evening at
which the following letter was read