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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
THE ICE EMBARGO.

The weekly ice report is shortening up
and we hope it may soon be discontinued
Last Thursday 2S teams crossed from Isles
boro many of them returning with heavy
loads, including some freight for Castine,
which was hauled to Ryder's Cove and
then shipped on the steamer Silver Star.
But little ice boating had been done since
the snow storm of the 18th and the snow
fall of Friday last put stop to the sport
for time. Friday MessrS. Bragg and Preble
drove over from Islesboro and returned with
supplies and Saturday two men walked over.
The tidal current is fast wearing away
the ice in the upper harbOr. There has been
an open space in front of the Swan & Sibley
Co.'S wharf for some days, and Sunday
there was an open channel from the lower
bridge nearly to the marine railway. The
steamer fremont left her berth at the Rail
road wharf Saturday and hauled into the
Swan & Sibley dock to make some repairs
to her condenser She will be ready for
service as soon as the ice goes out. 1t vas
reported from Northport Saturday that
there was an open channeIF on the western
shore as far up as Shore Acres. The cutter
Woodbury. is said to have made an unsuc-
cessful effort last Thursday to break the
ice in the western bay and gam an entrance
to Belfast harbor. Sunday open water was
to be seen along the eastern shore from
abreast Turtle Head nearly TO Fort Point
Last weeks thaw and rain removed most
of the snow from the ice, but left it rather
rough, smooth places alternating with the
half-melted snow. Two of the smaller ice
boats were out Sunday, and Monday the
COttrell and EstabrookS boats had great
sailing with brisk northwest wind. There
| were no arrivals from ISlesboro Monday.
The revenue cutter Seminole came up the
Eastern bay Monday afternoon and found z
| clear channel to point about half way
between Fort Point and Standpoint. Here
she struck solid ice and after making a few
| attempts backed out and steamed back
towards Rockland.
| Tuesday two OF three ice boats were out.
and one team came from Islesboro. There
| were three men and One-horSe team. They
returned in the afternoon with IA load OF
| merchandise. The ice was tested and found
to be IS inches thick In the afternoon a
revenue cutter, supposed to be the Semi
mole, was seen down the western bay with
a three-maSted schooner in tow, one of the
phosphate vessels bound here for knowl-
ton, and working this way. She had open
water to Shore Acres and late in the after
noon had not reached the Camp Ground. A
cold rain set in Tuesday afternoon, con-
tinuing all night and Wednesday morning.
| but clearing at noon.
| The cutter made another attempt yester-
day, but made very little progress, and
finally gave it up and went down the bay
| with the schooner in tow.
| The ice is 13 to IS inches thick, including
8 inches of fresh water ice.
| Ice boats were out yesterday, with the
prospect Of good boating today.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24

bearers were GeOTRe T.. oOAHcOus H. T
Dunton, R. W. Rogers and Llewellyn
Wood.
Abiatha R. Cunningham died at his
home in Waldo Wednesday,, March 10th,
after a short illness Of paralysis, at the age
Of 81 years, months and 8 days. He was
born in WaldobOro, and when he was ten
years old his parents moved to Waldo, in
which town he has since made his home.
He was farmer and stone mason, of in
dustrious habits and honorable dealings
one who held the respect of all who knew
him, He married Sarah Curtis of Swan
Vile, who survives him with one daughter,
Bertha, wife of Edmund Nickerson of
Waldo He leaves five brothers and three
sisters, Jacob N. Cunningham, Sarah,
widow of Emerson Elwell, and Nettie, wife
of Oscar L. Staples of Waldo; Ellison D.
and Samuel Cunningham of Swanville
Philip and Emerson Cunningham of West
Acton, Mass, and Ella, wife of Geo. W.
Davis, of Belmont. The funeral was held
Friday, March 18th, at his late home, Rev.
David Bracket of Brooks officiating.
Mrs. Oleta II. Wood died at her home
on Congress street, March 18th, after short
illness. She was born in Stockton Springs,
twenty-three years ago, d daughter of Capt.
Edgar and Nettie Renouf, and was the wife
of Augustus T. Wood. Her husband sur
wives her and she left an infant son, Rem
wood Kimball Wood, only seven days old,
who passed away three days after the moth
er. The two were laid at rest in the same
casket. Mrs. Wood also leaves her mother,
widow of Capt. William F. Thomas, who
died in Belfast Jan. 3Oth; two brothers,
Lewis Renouf of Bangor and Hosea Re-
nouf of Stockton Springs, and one sister,
Annie, wife of Asa c. Cobb of Belfast. The
funeral was held at her late home March
18th, Rev. E. S. Phibrook officiating.
Clara Josephine, eldest daughter of John
and Ella Sylvester, died of acute meningi-
tis at her home in Knox, March II. at the
age of 10 years, months and 25 days She
was bright, lovable child, a favorite of
all who knew her and in her death the
family lose a gentle and loving daughter
and an affectionate sister. The funeral
was held at her late home, Sunday fore
noon, Rev. Mr.. Stetson of Oakland officiat-
ing. The floral offerings were many and
beautiful.
Susan, wife of Homer Cole of Manchester,
died at their home in that town March 18th
of apolexy, aged 70 years, months and 12
days She is survived by husband, two
daughters-Mrs. John Babcock of Man
chester, and Mrs. Lucius Cony of Augusta
two brothers, Turner Berry of Portland ;
and Nehemiah Quigg of South Liberty
and two sisters, Mrs. Wilson Whitten of
Vinalhaven; and Mrs. Jefferson Davis of
Liberty. The deceased was one of the old
and we'll known residents of Manchester,
and enjoyed the respect and esteem of a
large circle of friends.
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THE NEWS OF BELFAST

The next cotillion party will be in Me-
mortal Hall tomorrow, Friday, evening.
The regular meeting of Phoenix Lodge, F.
and A. NJ, will be held next Monday even
ing, March 2Sth.
The Improvement Society will meet with
Miss Inez Crawford next Monday after
noon at go O'Clock.
A gang of carpenters is at work erecting
a new after deck house and making other
alterations to the after cabin of Edward
II. Blake's steam yacht Aria. The Aria is
at Chelsea, Mass, where she was laid up
for the winter.
On account of the Universaist fair, I.
II. Marshall Relief Corps will postpone
their supper announced for next Tuesday
night until further notice. The sewing
circle will meet with Mrs. Julia McKeen
next Tuesday afternoon.
Work has been resumed on the summer
residence of Mrs. McLane Of Washington
D. c., ON Northport avenue, to complete
changes and improvements begun last fall
j. G. Aborn has charge of the carpenter
work and NJ. W. Welch of the painting, etc.
Under the apportionment of delegates to
the Republican conventions this year
Waldo county drops off from IS to 81. The
apportionment is made on the basis of the
election of 1902, and as that was an "off
year," when there were no presidential can
didates in the field, the vote was naturally
light and in consequence the delegates
governed by that vote would be correspond
ingly less.
ANOTHER BELFAST DWARF. Admiral
Don 0. Robbins, the famous Belfast dwarf,
has cousin who would be an attraction in
any museum, although not SO small as Don.
The cousin is Daniel E. Dunbar; he is 4S
years old, stands feet inch in height and
weighs 80 pounds. He is good sailor and
has been a high-line fisherman, but for a
few years past has worked with his brother,
Wellington f. Dunbar, digging CLANS for
the Belfast fish markets and dressing poul-
| try for the meat markets. Daniel is an ex-
! pert in the latter branch, and his birds are
all clean picked and neatly drawn. His
voice and that Of his cousin Don are so
|
one from the other.
| A MODEL HENNERY. The hennery OF
James w. Wallace on Waldo avenue is well
worth visit from any person who is inter.
est in poultry. Mr.. Wallace keeps num-
ber of breeds of fowls and has his houses
fitted to the wants of each. He has two g
story buildings, several 1-story pens, and a
number of large coops. The latter are
feet square ON the ground, shaped like al
A tent, with the side drop l foot high
Twelve hens are kept in each, and they
have plenty of warmth in the coldest
weather without artificial heat The prin
cipal varieties kept are the White Wyan
dotts, Barred Plymouth Rocks, Brahmas
White Leghorns and the famous old breed
the Buff Cochins. The Plymouth Rocks
are from the Orono 2OO-egg strain.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
EAST sEARsMONT.

EAST SEARSMONT.
Fred E. Wyman of NorthpOrt was in town
March 18th, the guest of his sister, Mrs.
Arad Mahoney. Henry Mahoney has sold
his farm, formerly known as the Caleb
Lamb place, to Horace Thurlow, Jr., of
LincOlnville, and Mr.. MahOney has moved
to his other farm, formerly the Ira Brews-
ter place. Arad Mahoney was in Liberty
on business March 18TH. Oakes Aldus of
Everett Donnell. =. A. A. Daley of Vinal-
haven was in town recently..... They are
making some repairs on the schoolhouse in
this district, laying new floor and putting
in new seats. l.. S. Mariner OF this place
and C. S. Adams of South MOntville are
doing the work. .... Leroy Mariner has
started up his saw mill and is doing big
business.
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Belfast Club Dimes.

ia- ielfast club of Boston dined at Bel
'aat Saturday night, and it being the
"A Gathering the ladies were also pres
'u mes. VIM. c. Crawford presided and
'4-s We're made by Washington Howes,
Hannah S. Dyer, Hon. Charles F.
aud Hugh ID. Mcclellan.
ile following rendered an enjoyable
-idm- Miss Florence Jones, violin,
"I1age Billings, monologue, Miss June
us. The work of Miss Hills on the
I'tIu Vas one of the features of the even
1- Her playing showed her to be an art
N 'l uncommon ability.
AZ he business meeting the following
4'r'N were elected: George p Field
fip7 Frank W. Chase, Miss Frances j.
,.- +l and George r. Poore, vice pres, Au-
sl'l1s c. Knight, Sec, Mary E. Pierce,
'tc, Elmer f. Murch, treas.-Boston
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
The CHURCHES.

,,ll be no services at the Unita-
4,h next Sunday. Rev. Harry
pastor, is i'll.
... rs q Ilarbutt of Searsport has ac-
.... al for six months from the Con-
....l church in CaStine.
A session of the east Maine con-
Jhe NJ. f. church will be held in
ref. April 5-1o. Bishop j. n. Vincent,
D. will preside.
-4I science services are held at No.
.. street at II O'Clock every Sunday
g, Hey. Henry S. Fiske, first reader.
.-e Interested are invited to attend
.s at the Methodist Church next
..Y. viii be as follows; preaching by
.H,ro at 10 10 a. m, subject, "Hnman-
Ie.t SIM Sunday school at - m.
.HuNI League at 80 p. m.
.--yiceS at the UniverSaiSt Church
-UtIay will be as follows at 1O:45
gular service; preaching by the
.-.. bev Ashley A. Smith; subject, The
eaching of a Great Tragedy. ALI
ially invited. At u o'clock sun
-oI.
I..~- meeting at the Congregational
. tlIS, Thursday, evening at 7.15,
ue Judgment Test, Matt 25: 31-46
.I. services sermon by Rev. j. Sci
.. ng Of Riverside, Me-, at 1915 a. m. :;
, aa -houl at noon; C. f. meeting at
M topic, Jesus work for His own
- what | can do for mine," Matt.
A 81. Address by Rev. J. S. Strong
..pD
AiIl be meetings at the Gospel
7, High street, Monday, Wednes-
tpay and Sunday evenings. Sun
.'.D at p. m. and meeting at 3 p. m.
school concert has been postponed
s.eount of sickness. These meet
.- undenominational, and are well
lu- All are welcome. There will be
-iaIee lecture in the hall in the
- alr-.
tl- BaptiSt church this, Thursday,
meeting for prayer and praise
hell. Sunday services Preaching
II a Iii. by the pastor, Rev. E. S.
uk; sunday school at noon mems
u 80 p M; {. f. colsecration
FL. $50 p. m Other appointments !:
FOR women and girls, Monday
Meeting of Brotherhood of An
4H Philip, Wednesday evening with
yoH entertainment for men and
--l-s at the Auxiliary Mission, IS
1-i street, Tuesday and Friday even
-.. ND Sunday at 7.30 p. m. Rev. Mr..
Nls, johnson would be glad to receive
Auxiliary Home, 56 Church street.
>j-ott clothing for distribution to the
. 's winter. Mrs. ". B. Conant, the
-n,, will superintend this department
weSion. A female employment bu.
hes been added to the work of the mis-
j Viii be open every Wednesday af
from 1.30 to 4.30 Girls wanting
-H Maut may call on or address Rev
Iohnson, manager
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NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

A contest is in progress in Georges River
Grange, Liberty, the Brothers against the
Sisters. The Sisters have the next meeting.
Georges Valley Grange, Appleton, has
improved the interior of its hall, dining
room and anterooms very much by the ap-
plcation of paint and paper to the walls
and ceilings. Pomona Grange will meet
with this Grange March 25th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
HOW MAINE WAS SHAKEN.

AUBURN, March q. People in both cit
les were woke up about O'Clock this MORN
ing by heavy earthquake shock. The
shock was severe in the vicinity of the COL
tendent Voyer said the poor house fairly
cracked The inmates were scared, some Of
the women jumping out of bed and scream
ing. He felt little nervous himself. The
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24
Married Fifty-six Years.

Ina tAN NGoR, ME-, March 90 Mr.. and Mrs.
NH s5'uel Nichols of Bangor, celebrated the
d,, ds'u anniversary of their marriage, Satur-
,9sr p5, Mr.; Nichols is prominent business
srin' riat' and, in spite of his 80 years, he is
ogl. "t active. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols were
II i''' lled in East Corinth by Rev. R. B. Cur
~ ItmOving to Bangor later.
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,outents of Today's Journal.

The churches. Concerning Local In
PaSe Ibstres. Belfast Club Dnes.. Boston
Ample shipments. City Government
1Itanzed Old Town strongly Repub-
An. Obituary. The News OF Belfast
An Earthquake. Personal. The Ice
Embargo News of the Oranges.
The Portland Convention. :. Up the St.
FSts fohns Sight Seeing in Sicily. .Repub-
Gcan Conventions. Obituary.
s1range Customs In Chill. " hat Japan
F's7 Oemanded of Russia. Another Bogus
Good MAN.. The Maine Woods. ..
Maine News Items.
4 Editorials. Town Elections. Trans
fHs frrs in Real Estate. :. Resolutions of
Respect.
E The News of Belfast.
.t Health Suggestions. Literary News
,ud Notes. .Sprlng-This Spring pOem)
Express Companies Immune. Regis
-rr Of Deep Water Vessels.
..... -. Important Decision in Pauper Case.
dduty Correspondence.
-.. county Correspondence Ship News
aGgton Live Stock Market. Belfast
l..'e current. Births. Marriages..
Deaths.
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Boston Apple Shipments.

bhi.oSroN, March 21. The total apple
spI from this port for the week
Liyarrss March 49,. was 1854 barrels. The
in nr'tssslp0ol " market is reported as UNCHANGED
." 'he absence of fresh arrivals.
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Old Town Strongly Republican.

OLD Town, Me-, March 21. Mayor H.
Franklin Bailey (Republican) was elected
today by majority Of $50. The city gov
ernment will be Republican.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24

REPORTED BY COUNTY CORREsPoN DENTS.
Standpoint. Early Monday morning peo-
pie were awakened by the shock of an
earthquake, the worst ever known by the
oldest inhabitants.
Dodge's Corner (Searsport) The resi-
dents here were awakened early Monday
morning by a heavy shock, then followed
by second, which Jared houses, ratified
windows and frightened dumb beasts
Troy. Two heavy shocks of earthquake
Monday morning. jarring the buildings per-
ceptibly, rattling doors and windows and
awakening people from their slumbers gen.
orally.
Monroe. An earthquake was felt in this
vicinity early last Monday morning. It
Jared beds and ratified dishes, and was ac-
companied by heavy rumbling.
Centre Montville. A slight shock of an
earthquake was felt here Monday morning
little after one o'clock. The jarring of
the houses and rattling of the windows was
sufficient to awaken the sleepers.
Swanville. Monday morning at half past
one three distinct earthquake shocks were
experienced here, accompanied by what ap-
peared to be heavy thunder. Houses were
shaken, windows and stove covers ratified
The third shock was very light.
Freedom. Quite a shaking of the earth
accompanied by loud rumbling much like
| thunder was felt here about l a. m. Monday.
Brooks. At a few minutes past O'Clock
Monday morning the residents of this town
were awakened by quite a severe earth
quake shock. This was followed by a light
er one and occasional rumblings were heard
for the next half hour. They were also
heard again at about daylight In the MORN
ing canary bird was found dead, killed
presumably by the shock, and windows
were broken in some parts of the town.
South Montville. The people in this
vicinity were startled from their slumbers
Monday morning between 1 and O'Clock
| by what seemed to be an earthquake II
shook the houses and the glass ratified
causing many to wonder if the world was
i coming to an end.
| Winterport. The earthquake did moi
skip Winterport on its journey Monday
morning. Everybody got shaking up.
Halldale. The people in this vicinity
were suddenly aroused by the earthquake
last Monday morning. The shock was
very heavy. 1t occurred a few minutes
after one O'Clock. The vibrations lasted
several seconds, then died away like dis
tant peals of thunder. In few seconds .
lighter shock than the first was felt. Build
ings creaked, crockery was ratified, and
clocks were made to ring.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-03-24

Nina E., wife of a. T. Nickerson, died in
Swanville. March 3rd, aged q years,
months and days. She was born in Mon
roe, June 30, 1876. Before she was two
years old her mother and only brother were
called home and she was left without
mothers gentle care. A kind father and
relatives cared for her until she was four
teen. Eager to obtain an education she
made rapid progress in the school at home,
and began teaching at the early age of four
teen, and but for an occasional term of
High school followed that occupation until
two years ago, with remarkable success.
In the spring of 1902 she was united in
marriage in Winterport to A. T. Nickerson
of Swanville, where she lived until her
death Her life was marked by devotion to
every duty, this being equally true of the
home of her girlhood and of the new home
to which she came With her husband Her
kind disposition and gentle bearing endear-
ed her to all, and her industry and willing
ness to do whatever came to her hand were
marked characteristics of a lovely charac-
ter. She leaves beautiful baby boy, Ker-
NIT Spearing Nickerson, only eleven days
old when his mother died. The funeral
was held at the church in Swanville, Rev.
A. A. Smith of Belfast officiating, and her
four brothers acting as bearers. The floral
offerings were as follows: pillow from
her husband; a basket and wreath from
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. r. Nickerson and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. Damn; a crescent from Comet
Grange; a bouquet of roses and 27 pinks
from Mrs. Walter Brown; bouquet of roses
and pinks from Mr.. and Mrs S. ID. Greeley :;
basket of flowers from her brothers; bou-
quet of roses and q pinks from Mr.. and
Mrs. W. S. Nickerson; bouquet of white
roses from Mr.. and Mrs. n. Smart bouquet
of roses and pinks from Mr. and Mrs E. B.
Greeley y pinks from Edna Nj. Edgecomb
John II. Poor died at his home on Cedar
street March 18th, after a short illness, at
the age of 81 years, months and 90 days.
He was born in Belfast, son of the late
John and Eliza Poor, and had followed the
business of painting and paper hanging all
his life. He worked first with his brother
| Hollis, and was afterwards for several
| years partner of Matthew w. Welch. The
| firm of Poor & Welch was dissolved in 1880,
since which time Mr.. Poor has been carry
ing on business by himself. He was mar
ried Sept. II, 1869, to Miss Vena W. Vickery
of Belfast, who survives him, with one son,
and one daughter, Miss Edith w. Poor of
Providence, R. l., and Percy J. Poor of
Belfast. He also leaves one brother, Amos
NJ. Poor of Waltham, Mass, and one half
sister, Mrs. Julia NJ Emery of Waterville.
He was member of Enterprise Lodge, A.
o. U. w. MIR. Poor was thorough master
OF his trade, faithful and conscientious in
everything he undertook, and was held
in the highest esteem by all with whom he
came in contact, either in business OF
in social life. The family loses kind and
faithful husband and father and the com
munity an honest and upright citizen. Ths
funeral was held at his late home Monday
afternoon, Rev. A. A. Smith officiating. Tn,
floral tributes were numerous and included
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a large emblematic piece from his lodge
and offerings from many friends. The
bearers were George E. johnson. r. F.
Dunton, R. W. Rogers and Llewellyn
Wood.
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A well equipped and efficient fire depart
ment is Indispensable to our city for the
protection of our property. For further
information, | will refer you to the report
of the Chief Engineer. lie makes several
recommendations, which you will carefully
consider
For further information in regard to the
several departments, | would refer you to
the excellent reports of the Trustees and
Librarian of our Free Library, City Solici-
tor and Trustees of Cemeteries.
| presume you will honestly differ in
opinion on some questions, but in all our
deliberations, we shall have but one object
in view, the welfare of the city Of Belfast.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-20
.PLAT7 IN new YORK TO.
TAKE CARE Of EP''E ]: Y

especial to Tho rl.nes. plspa.ch..)

Especial TO Tho Times Dispa.ch.)
S58 SEW YORK, Dec. 49, sena tor Platt,'
who returned frorr, Washingt last night,
to-day took a hand IN the: sena torial sit,
nation. He announced that he would
spend several @ days testing sentiment
and that ne would give everybody who
wished "a chance to be heard on the sub
!asect. His opinion was i that the senti-
merit Is overwhelmingly in favor OF Sen Z
Satora Depew' 81 re elect ion and he declared
that that sen iment would surely pre-
vail. Senator Plat talye sl freely about
his plans. N y s;s
Probably there will be n conference
this week In regard to the sena torship.'.
he said, "and nfterward, ma y be able
10 give you some news z
..Will 1T be a Dspew confcrence?Y was
asked. M & g
4'''It will be a Republican con ference."
replied the Senator. sss:nly. 5
do you expect to see Governor odell?1,.
Ell he calls. oil me. I sha.: certainly
see him But I shall not call on him.
shall be glad To see anybody who Is In
troduced in this senatorship, "a
FIX Governor Black S newspa per or
ga in Troy has announced that Mr.. Black
IS n .candldat e., said the interview AK
"Is that so 2 Well, ] guess that's Of.
ficial,' said the Senator.
"The paper also says Mr.. Black VIII
be elected. y
''That's not official" answered the Sem.
ator witt, emphasis on the not Then
he laughed heartily