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The Republican journal., 1903-06-18

We hear a good deal about the deca
dence OF the American merchant ma
rine. and of the small percentage of
the foreign trade under the American
flag. Yet recent statistics show that
our merchant marine is second to that
of England, and almost equal to that OF
all the other maritime powers combin-
ed. 1t has more than half the tonnage
of that of Great Britain, and nearly
three times that of Germany, winch
ranks next to us. 1t excels the aggre-
gate tonnage Of Germany, France,
Italy and Japan. Its mere increase III
the past twelve years has been greater
than the total amount of shipping now
sailing under the flag of any other
country except England and Germany;
its absolute increase has exceeded that
OF any other country except England,
and its relative increase has exceeded
England'S OF course it is our coast
wise and lake slipping that enables us
to make this showing, but this is legi-
innate part of our maritime resources.
It is we believe the general opinion
that the graduating exercises of the
Belfast High school last Friday even
ing We're the most successful ever
held. and this must be accepted as an
indication Of the increased efficiency of
the schools. For the second time chorus
singing by the school took the place of
a band OF orchestra, and this year we
had in addition solos, vocal and instru-
mental, by members of the graduating
class that cab for the warmest com
mendation, While member of the
Junior class acquitted herself finely as
an eacCumpanist on the piano. 1t
was an object lesson as to the value
of musical instruction i'll the public
schools not to be overlooked. The eS-
says, of which we give barely an out
line. We're well prepared and well deliv-
cred, and the spirit manifested through
out the exercises was such as to greatly
encourage the friends OF the schools
and most cleditable to the pupils. With
this spirit prevailing, with our efficient
superintendent and d corps of inter
ested, paihstaking teachers, the public
schools Of Belfast must continue to
improve.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
THE CHO0-CHOO BOATS.

s'Won't you have sail?" is phrase that S
now passe;
ssIt's come for SPIN on every pleasant
For those puffy, smelly, tea-kettiy things
Have replaced the yachts with dainty white
wings.
No more you read of the capsized yacht;
But d rather be drowned by a good big lot
Than be blown to bits as big as a pin
AS we all expect when we go for spin.
Once, to be becalmed was considered quite
a lark,
But now when those COMPOUNDED engines
simply will not spark,
Even Methodist deacon is tempted to say
things
That surely will not help to sprout those
beautiful golden wings.
So to sloop and knockabout we must bid
adieu,
To schooner, yawl, and cat, ard even the
cutter, too;
For if you would keep up with Fashions
sprightly jig
You must be the owner of boat with a
tea-kettle rig.
NJ. D. P.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
DRUGGIST SUED.
Widow of Poisoned MOntyille Man ASH
For &2l 600 DamaceS.

Widow of Poisoned Montville Man Asks
For 5000 Damages.
RoCKLAND, June Is. Mrs. Addie Jack
son of Cambridge, Mass, has brought suit
Knox county druggist, claiming damages in
the sum of $4,000 on account of the death
by accidental poisoning OF her husband,
Warren j, jackson, on Sept. IS, 1902. The
complaint accompanying the writ alleges
that the accident was due to the negligence
of Mr. Burns, who sold the poison, suppos-
ing it to be an innocent drug.
The poisoning case made quite a Sensa-
ton at the time MI. jackson was a native
of Montville, about fifty years of age, and
had lived in Cambridge, Mass, number of
years, holding the position of receiver in
the county Jail there. He had been to
Mortville to attend family reunion, hav-
ing driven over with his brother, Axel
jackson Of jefferson, and the two were
returning to Jefferson.
Late in the afternoon of that day they
reached Washington, and Warren Jackson
entered Mr.. Burns store, asking for a small
dose of Hubbard, as he was feeling i'll. He
drank aconlte instead and died III about
forty five minutes.
Mr.. Burns acknowledged some measure
of responsibility for the accident, and at
once notified the family of his willingness
to make such financial settlement as he
| thought would be just, An agreement
could not be reached ana actlOn was
brought.
The defence will probably be, besides a
claim that the damages are excessive, that
there was contributory negligence on the
part of the deceased. Mr.. Burns has from
| the first claimed that Mr.. Jackson selected
the bottle of aconite himself, and took it
| from the shelf. The bottle, it is said, was
plainly marked "Poison." 1t is, however
admitted that Mr.. Burns poured out the
| liquid into glass and mixed it with water,
not noticing the label or detecting the odor
of the poison.
1t is quite possible that settlement may
| yet be effected without a trial
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
SECRET SOCIETIES.

A dozen or more Communicates of Knights
Templar will take part in the field day exer-
cises at Portland on June oath. Palestine
Commandery of this city will not attend.
The Cantons of Patriarchs Militant, l. O.
0. F., of this State are having three days
outing at Old Orchard, closing to-day. The
program includes meeting of the council
Tuesday afternoon parade in Saco and Bid
deford Wednesday forenoon, with inspec-
ton of the Cantons and dress parade at Ola
Orchard in the afternoon, and a grand ball
on the pier in the evening. Thursday will
be devoted to amusements and general
good time Canton Pallas of this city is not
represented, although the program includes
Major R. H. Howes as one of the assistants
of Brigadier General Charles E. Weeks OF
Rockland.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
YACHTS AND BOATS.

The steam yacht Dreamer, which ex-
Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard OF New
York recently purchased from Thomas W.
Lawson, is to be hereafter known as the
Roamer. Mr. Lawson reserves the name
Dreamer for new boat.-BostoD Journal
The spars, standing and running gear and
sails of the Shamrocks |. and III. arrived at
New York last week on the Anchor Line
steamship Ethiopia from Glasgow. There
were eighty-fve pieces in all, of which fifty
eight are for. Shamrock III: and twenty
seven for Shamrock |. The two ShamrOcks,
in tow of the steam yacht Erin and tug
Cruiser, arrived at New York last Sunday
after rather rough passage from Gourock
Scotland, of IS days and % hours,
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
W. c. T. U. County Convention.

The twentieth annual convention of the
Waldo County W. c. T. U. will be held in
the Baptist church in Belfast, Thursday
June 18th, instead of in Brooks as first an
nounced. Delegates from all the unions are
expected, and their reports will make the
day sessions interesting. In the evening
Miss Carrie Lee Carter, National Organizer,
a compatriot of Mrs. Burger, will speak.
The fact that Miss Carter is engaged by the
State officers for three months tour, to at
tend conventions and give addresses, argues
that she is first-class speaker. Those who
heard her in Portland at the National con-
vention last fall will agree as to her ability.
The public is cordially invited to all the
meetings. It is hoped that every union will
be well represented, and has, or will at
once, send reports and pay dues.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
Improvement Society Notes.

At the regular meeting of the Belfast In
pr0vemeut Society, held Monday, June 18th,
plans were discussed for 4 dinner to be
given the members of the Maine Press As
ISOLATION, Who are to visit our city Thurs
day, June 25th and the following commit
tee Of arrangements appointed Mrs. II. II
Johnson, Miss Maude Z. Barker, Mrs F. j.
Rigby, Mrs f. ". Pote, Mrs. George A.
Qumby, Miss Mary Faunce, Mrs Joseph
Tyler, Mrs Edith WaldrOn, Mrs Ben Haz-
eltine, Mrs George W. Stoddard, Mrs A. o.
Stoddard, Mrs. c. A. Pilsbury, Mrs James
IL. II0wes, Mrs +. H. Conant, Mrs. Ban
croft H. Conant. Miss Mabel r. Mathews,
Miss Carrie N Cutter, Miss Sue NJ Part
ridge
This committee, together with the local
members of the association, will have
charge at the hall. A committee Of young
ladies viii solicit food.
/. is hoped Shat our people will respond
readily. We DO not want to fail in hospital
ity to the press of our State, TO which we
owe SO much They have honored Belfast
by including it in the itinerary Of their
summer excursion, and let US entertain
these "knights Of the PEN as royalty as
has been the custom Of other cities
\ meeting of the above committee of ar
engagements Will be held at the home of
Mrs Geo. A. Quimby, to-day, Thursday, at
go p. NJ.
The regular meeting of the Improvement
Society is called for Monday, June 22nd,
at P. NJ, at the home of the Pres, Mrs II
II. johnson. Important business will be
transacted and members are earnestly re-
quested to be present.-Secretary.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18

The news of the death, June 18th, of
William C. Williamson, Esq. comes as a
surprise and shock to the many friends
of the family in this city. 1t seems but
the other day that his brothers George
and Joseph, the one younger and the
other older than himself, passed from
their spheres of usefulness to the life
beyond; and now of this family, that
for 50 many years has been closely
identified with Belfast there only re-
mains a sister. Mrs. Caroline Cross Will
lard OF Cambridge, Mass, who is over
whelmed with this new SORROW, follow
ing so soon after the death Of her other
two brothers.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
FRANKFORT.

FRANKFORT.
The whole town mourns the loss of Mrs.
Seth Averill, who died Tuesday night.
She had been sick some six or seven weeks
and was thought to be getting better. Her
age was 81 years. She leaves husband,
two daughters and three sons to mourn
their loss. Mr.. Il. L. Clark is painting and
papering his house. The X. of P. held
their first meeting in their new hall June
10th. ;. The store Of Ward & Cummings
has been bought by Byron Larrabee, who
in tends running barber shop.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
500 Reward 500.


The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreadful
disease that science has been able to cure in
all it's stages, and that is Catarrh: Halls
Catagrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
EFSold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best. 5w25
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18

And now it is said that the drouth is
also broken in Portland, the sheriff OF
Cumberland county having let down
the bars.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18

One f the inundated suburbs of st
Louis is called Venice. Evidently this
is one of the instances where there is
something in a name.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
Belfast Weather Report.

Following is summary of the weather
record of the Belfast station of the Z. S.
Weather Bureau for the week ending June
II, 1908:
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
Wind, Sky, etc.

The drouth, which had prevailed since
April 18th, period of more than weeks,
was thoroughly broken Friday, June 18th,
when storm began in which there was Il
rainfall Of 2.73 inches in ~ hours. After
April 18th the only rainfalls were .:33 of an
inch May 9Th, IL May 18th, 90 May Goth,
and Sc June 9th, a total of but LOO in near
ly two months. There was an absolutely
rainess period fir m May Goth to June 9th,
in which vegetation suffered for moisture
and forest fires ragged. The rain of the 9th
was great help, but the 18th and 18th
brought rain that thoroughly saturated the
ground and relieved the fears of blighted
crops and of the fires again springing up.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: In advance, $500
wear; 81 90 for six months: so cents for three
months.
ADVERTISING TERMS: For one square, one
inch length in column rs cents for one week, ana
% cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18

The Eeeley Institute in Portland, Maine,
on Munjoy Hill, is successfully curing
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18

Mrs Hannah Shea died recently in Port
land and the remains were taken to Rock
land for interment. The deceased was for
merly a resident of this city and was the
widow of the late John Shea. From Bel
fast they moved to Rockland some years
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
Stops the Cough

and works OF the Cold.
Laxative Brom0- Quinine Tablets cure cold
in one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price %
cents.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18
Iron
For
Color

In no other preparation has Iron ever
been so effectively and agreeably COM
bined as in PEPT-IRoN - specific
remedy for all forms and degrees of
anemia, curing not only the paleness
but also the nervousness and dyspepsia
from which anemic patients so COM
monly suffer.
Pept-iron is a blood nutrient, nerve
and stomach tonic, beneficial to all
pale, nervous, dyspeptic people.
Mr.. Chas. Dinwoodie, East Lexington,
Mass, writes that his daughter was pale
and had spells of not wanting to move
Pepr0n IS: ::::s: : =: s. !; )
not. Then she began taking Pept-ron and
it gave her color, animation and good
appetite.
1t leaves no inky or metallic flavor in
the mouth, is agreeable to the taste,
does not injure the teeth nor cause
constipation.
Peptiron is make in two forms: In liquid
an aromatic cordial elixir-at 81 per bottle.
also in chocolate-coated pills at Soc, or 81 per
box. By C. l. HOOD Co, proprietors Hoods
Sarsaparilla, Lowell. Mass, U. S. A.
r. n. Moody, Selling Agent in
Belfast
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18

Iron has been given for
the cure of anemia or
paleness from a very early
date in medical history,
and has always deserved
the high praise it has re-
ceiyed.
The Republican journal., 1903-06-18

it is
county talk!
The big sale of
Men and Women's
low shoes.
This sale met with an
enthusiastic response to our
announcement of last week.
Buyers were delighted
thy told their friends
and so the good news
passed around.
Each day the crowds
are growing greater.
THE GREAT SHOE SALE
is now at its height
Join the throngs
and secure the greatest
value ever Offered in Belfast
in the shoe line.
Don't delay
Come today.
Arizona republican., 1903-07-14
GLOBE MINING NEWS.

B. Coplen, of the Pacific Mining & Metals company, accompanied by his family, arrived from Tucson last week, to remain for some time. MT. Coplen is having the assessment work done on number of mining claims recently acquired by his company
 Dan Callahan returned to Globe last week from a protracted absence in Tonto basin. where he has been en- gagged in prospecting and mining. Dan has a gold claim near the mouth of Gun creek, which he says has all the indications of making a paying mine and he expects to return to it before long to resume development work.
 J. A. Tucker has been awarded the contract for 100 feet of tunneling on the To Tsmbien mine, Pinto creek, at S10 per foot and will begin work within a few days. The tunnel which is a few feet above the level of the creek is now in about 250 feet. It is the intenti n of the Pinto Creek Mining & Smelting g company to drive this tunnel some 500 or 900 feet farther to cut the ledge and connect with the shaft now being sunk and which is now over 400 feet deep.
 Frank Boston, who has charge of the San Carlos Copper company's property on the Gila, came in from camp last Friday to spend the Fourth and re- mained until Monday. No work is be- ing done on the property at present. pending a legal contest for title to q portion of it.-Silver Belt.
 
 Bathing suits will be shorter before la1,
Arizona republican., 1903-07-14
noHAvE COUNTY MINES
New Deals and New Finds, With Flat
 tering Future Prospects.


 Rumor has 1t this week that the Pil grim group of mines owned by Demp- sey & O'Dea. has been sold for an i'm. mense figure.
 Operations have been suspended al he Fl Dorado Canyon mines for the sumrner and will not resume until the middle of September. on account oi | the extreme heat down there. | Jotn Kay and Wife. of Mineral Park are said to be taking out fine native copper ore from some of their mines al the Park, and expect to make a ship llent soon.
 | Frank Hunt. who went to Gold Road last week, writes friend here that he has succeeded In bonding a mine own ed by himself and others in that rich district tc some San Francisco parties for $.5,000
 "hos. McGraw and partner have talk en lease on the Argo mine on Sher- um's peak. owned by Thos. McNeely, ard have couple of men at work.
 Louis Cuzino of the Park. was in town Thursday. He informs us that he has encountered very rich ore in his Mexican mine in Union Basin, and that he is about to form a corporation with Los Angeles people to work the proper ty.
 Thor is a rumor that the Minnesota Conner will resume operations in a short time. This property is too valu- able to lie idle for any length of time, and when it resumes there will be something doing according to all re- rorts.
 4. NJ. MacDuffee has been out to- wards Fl Dorado Canyon a couple of times during the past ten days making examination of some mineral lodges, and taking samples. He made about forty assays the other day. but we did not learn results.
 F. w. Theis has made an important strike in the Silver Age, located near the Minnesota Conner. The ore streak is large, running over 262 ounces in sil- ver and e per cent lead. This kind of ore will net S3OOO a carload. and the lucky owner will make a nice little pile out of the new ore body he has opened up. MT. Theis is a worker and deserves his good fortune.
 l.. Hoffman, president and manager of the Chloride Gold Mining company, op- erating the Samoa and 4th of March mines at this place. has purchased "a pack train of burros and in future the ore shipments, which amount to over a carload a month. will be packed direct | ly from the mine to the depot instead of to the landing from where it has formerly been moved to the depot in wagons. MT. Hoffman is building a corral at the depot. where the pack train will be kept. He is also erecting a platform the height of the car floors in order that the burros may be un- loaded directly into the cars. thereby greatly reducing the lAbor of handling the ore.-Chloride Arrow
Arizona republican., 1903-07-14
MINING NOTES.

E.. E. Bethell came over from Du- quesne yesterday and on the way stop ped at the camp of Rhodes and Blom- berg. who are working on the Sham rock and Red Lily mines. He says that these properties are showing up won derfully. They banned out a number of pans of the rock and all showed gold in large quantities. MT. Bethell has an interest with the boys, and they are sure that they have sruck it rich.-No- gales Times.
 Last Monday evening, Dr. w. F. Chenoweth and Colby N. Thomas, gen. eral manager of the Nogales Copper company. which ownes the great gold mines at Cerro Prieto, Sonora, Mexico, returned from a business trip to the City of Mexico. They spent two days and half at Mexico's beautiful capital city and report having had a most de- lightful and successful visit It is with pleasure that The Vidette can now an- nounce that all real and imaginary troubles. regarding the titles to the Cerro Prieto mines. have been adjusted and the Nogales Copper company is now and always will be in undisputed possession of the properties they recent ly purchased for the princely sum of l $500 000.-Nogales Vidette.
Arizona republican., 1903-07-14
COLD FLOODED MURDER
Mexican Killed by Countryman at
 Hetcalf, Ariz.

Metcalf, in this county, was the scene of a cold bloCded murder last Sunday morning. the assassin lying in wait for his victim. as he climbed the trail to the shannon mines on his way to work
 Deputy Sheriff Peralta arrived in Solomonville on Thursday and landed the murderer in the county jail and from him the Solomonville Bulletin learned the particulars.
 The man who was waylaid and kill ed was named Petronilo Bales and at the time of his death was on his way to work at the shannon mine, climb ing the trail, in full view of almost all the inhabitants in Metcalf. He had proceeded only a short distance when his assassin fired upon him from be- hind rock. The first shot missed, but as Bales turned and faced the rock. the assassin fired again and Bales fell mortally wounded, and died within "A hours. The killing occurred in full view of a number of people. Deputy Sheriff Peralta was informed and with in one hour was in pursuit. The slayer travelled in the direction of Harper ranch and after a chase of six miles he was captured.
 Before dying the wounded man stated that some woman knew all about the trouble between him and Jose Amaya. his assassin
Arizona republican., 1903-07-14
KEEPING PROMISES
Phoenix Appreciates Always When
 Promises Are Kept.

Every time you read about Doan's Kidney Pills you are told they cure ev- cry form of kidney ill, from backache to urinary disorders. How are our promises kept? Ask any citizen who has tried the treatment. Ask the man who makes the following statement:
 H. T. Diehl miner. of 15S E. Alameda St., Tucson, Ariz., says: My eXperi- ence with Doan's Kidney Pills proved that they are everything claimed for them. In the month of February. 1902, I first felt slight pain across the small of my back directly over the kid neys, probably caused by a cold set ting in those organs. It was not seri- ous, but it struck me if neglected it might lead to future trouble, and read ing one night in a Tucson paper about Doan's Kidney Pills my daughter went to Martins drug store for box. took them as directed and when I had com i pleted the treatment the pain in my back disappeared. I was so surprised at the prompt and efficient relief given by Doan's Kidney Pills that I recom- mended them to a number of my ac- quaintances and even went so far as to mail a box to a friend of mine living in Orc Blanco who had kidney trouble. " Just such emphatic endorsement can be had right here in Phoenix. Drop into the Brisley Drug Co.'S drug store and ask what their customers report.
 For sale by all dealers Price 30 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo. N. Y, sole agents for the Unit ed States. Remember the name Doan's-and take no other.
Arizona republican., 1903-07-14

which has always been lost by other methods of mining, is taken up and saved by this machine.
 Being only the surface dirt which was run through on the start not much gold was expected as everyone thought the operators would have 90 dig down to richer dirt. but gold could plainly be seen to be gathering on the rollers be- fore the machine had been running ten minutes. This surface or poor dirt. was a severe test, as it has never been known to be handled by placer ma chimes, when 1t could be gotten out of the way. This surface dirt will yield from $1 to $10 per ton in flower gold. when in the ordinary placer mining no trace would be found. This will give one some idea of the bonanza the op- orators have cornered
 MT. Fred J. Hoyt. the inventor and patentee of the machine, was on the ground and was highly elated over- the results obtained. He has had other machines working on other placer ground of gravel formation and their success was the same as this one has proved itself in treating the clay, adobe and gravel formation. which is to be found in Gold Gulch where the present machine is located.
 Dr. Sloane will leave the fore part of next week for his home in Detroit. Mich, where he will report the success of this machine to the stockholders of the Dos Cabezas Gold Mining company and the Nebraska Gold Mining com pany. The former owns the ground and the latter the machine.
 It is the intention of this company to operate machines in other placer dirt wherever 1t can be obtained.