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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
BUCKsPORT OR STOCKTON SPRINGS
Which Shall BE the Starting Point of "A
Proposed X. f. ID. Route?

Some time ago there was laid out r. F.
D. route from Stockton Springs to Prospect
Upon the arrival of the morning train in
Belfast the mail would be forwarded to
Stockton Springs by stage. At this point
the carrier would connect He would not
be able to complete his rounds early enough
for his mail to be sent that afternoon to
Belfast in season to get the evening train.
Letters and papers would be obliged to lay
over ten or twelve hours in Stockton Springs
A remonstrance, signed by almost all the
people on the proposed route, was sent on
to Washington protesting against the ar
rangement and asking that the distributing
center be Bucksport instead. If this were
done mail matter could always be sent out
on the 600 O'Clock train.
Inspector Edward "A. Boutelle has been
in town during the week and has carefully
investigated the matter. All the phases
have been studied. What his recommends
tion to the department was, no one knows.
But it seems to the average man that Bucks
port instead of Stockton Springs is the
natural starting place of the proposed route.
delay of half day in these times of
rapid transit is most serious matter, not
to be tolerated for an instant if there is any
way by which it can be avoided. In this
case there is no need for mail to be in Bel
fast when by right postmen should be de-
livering It in Massachusetts
Times.
Our Prospect correspondent, whose let
ter will be found on the End page, has
something to say on this subject.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
The Lewiston Fair.

The trustees of the Maine State Agricul-
tural society held their first meeting Of the
year in Auburn Jan. 21st. Superintendents
of the different departments were appoint
ed as follows:
Superintendent of horse department, b.
A. Parker, North Berwick.
Superintendent of cattle department.,
David W. Campbell of Cherryfeld.
Superintendent of tickets, Hon. L. C.
Morse of Liberty.
Superintendent of halls, Z. l. Barker of
Lewiston.
1t was decided to have the entries for all
exhibition classes close at about the same
time as in former years, notwithstanding
the fact that the fair is held three weeks
later. This will be of special interest to
breeders of pure bred stock.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28

From Dec 9th to Jan. 9th inclusive,
lr mercury was at or below zero Is days,
r one half of the time. On two days it was
Glow zero all day The storm of JAN 22d,
4 and oath was peculiar, Early Friday
orning snow began falling with the mer-
ury at zero, the third time this has occur
el this winter Later the storm changed
hail, then to rain and again to snow.
N;Un, hail and snow alternated with short
oriods of no precipitation until Sunday
,ening at about S o'clock, a period of more
uan - hours. During that time there was
'dIcely an hour without a change in the
Ilme of the storm The skies cleared Sun
lay night and Monday was clear.
While many bays and harbors along the
.aSt were blockaded by ice, so that even
E-e steamers We're stopped, Belfast har-
.u. Was not wholly closed even to the bay
Nl river boats The Silver Star made her
--ular trips To and from Castine and Isles
1ru every day, and the Merryuoneag was
. tlne every day on the Bucksport and
3mdeu route. She had some difficulty
ria Nteele'S Ledge Saturday morning, but
.u'e through all right. The Golde Rod
as obliged to return to Camden Friday
t.rauuu and remain there until Saturday.
.r Silver star made an extra trip Sunday
q load Of grain Vessels went out from
"- upper harbUr under sail Monday MORN
<. The ice thickened Tuesday and the
'.dan Rod failed to make her trip that
.l or Wednesday. The Silver Star did
t start Wednesday. The Merryconeag
lur her trips as usual.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
Concerning Chain Letters.

line Union Signal of Jan. 81, 1904, says in
ltrd to chain letters:
Worthy objects no longer appeal through
'haln letters. We are informed there is no
leh society as the "United States Moral
>"e'ety' of Philadelphia; and that these
riterS are piled up in tn dead letter office
Instead of influencing Congress to pass a
aN prohibiting the manufacture and sale
y cgaretts. Therefore, let us burn all
etain letters and cards
lhe Union Signal, published in Chicago,
's now the property Of the National w G.
l. U. 1t is well edited, and ought to be
read by all our members. The subscrip-
'ion is only $1.OO a year.-E. F. Miller.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
Chadbourne Pardoned.

Mrs. Getchell Refused. Haines Petition
Postponed.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan %. The Governor
and council in their regular January ses-
sion, this afternoon, pardOned Benjamin
Wallace Chadbourne, who was sent to
State prison for life in 1883 for the murder
of Alvin Watson in Parkman He has
been in the prison hospital for some time
was sentenced with him for the same crime,
has died in prison. Josiah Crosby Of Dex-
ter, who defended Chadbourne at his trial,
presented the case at the hearing The pc
titioners for the pardon of Mrs. Clara f.
Getchell of Sidney, sentenced for life in
1896 for the murder of her husband, were
voted leave to withdraw: The hearing on
the petition for the pardon Of Samuel D.
Haines, sentenced for murder in Rockland
in 1876, was postponed to the next meeting
of the council. Feb. 5.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
THE CHURCHES.

Christian Science services are held at No
55 Cedar street at II O'Clock every Sunday
morning, Rev. Henry S. Fiske, first reader
All who are interested are invited to attend
Rev. E. S. PhilbrOok will preach at the
Gospel Mission, 58 High street, next Satur
day evening. A full house is expected
Next Sunday at 2 p. M, in addition to the
Sunday school, there will be black board
talk for the children, but it will be inter
esting and instructive to the old as we'll as
the young. All are invited.
The services at the Universalist church
next Sunday will be as follows: At 1O.45
a. M, preaching by the pastor, Rev. Ashley
A. Smith subject, s'The Evil of Gossip; at
IL NJ, Sunday school; at 7.3O p. M, fifth in
the series of Union Lectures at the Unita-
rian church; address by Rev. Harry Lutz
topic, claw and the Citizen"
Meetings at the Auxiliary Mission, Sc
Church street, Tuesday and Friday even
ings, and sunday at 2.3O and 73O D. m.
Rev. Mr. and Mrs johnson would be glad
to receive at the Auxiliary Home, 56 Church
street, any cast-otf clothing for distribution
to the needy this winter. Mrs. w. b. Con-
ant, the President, will superintend this de-
partment of the mission.
Services at the Methodist church next
Sunday will be as follows Morning SER
vice at 1O.45 with sermon by the pastor,
Rev. G. E. Edgett; Sunday school at - m.
Epworth League at 6 80. At 7.30 the pastor
will give an address and there will be a
cornet and violin duet by Messrs Crockett
and Keyes.
Prayer and conference meeting at the
Congregational church this, Thursday,
evening at 7.15; topic" Sources of Cour-
age" Sunday services: Sermon by the
pastor, Rev. G. S. Mills, at 1O.45 a. m. Sun
day school at noon; e. E. meeting at $50 p.
M, topic, "Every Christian called to be a
missionary" Address by the pastor at 7.30
p. m., subject, "The Two Treasures
Gospel meeting at the Baptist Church
this, Thursday. evening at 7.30; topic,
"Does it really pay to live a Christian life ?"
Friday evening, in the vestry, the Brother
hood of Andrew and Philip will give an en-
tertalnment, consisting OF mock TRIAL.
Preaching service Sunday at 1o.45 A. M,
with preaching by the pastor, Rev. E. S..
Philbrook, on "The Persuasion of Better
Things" Sunday school at noon; mems
meeting at $50 P. NJ. Christian Endeavor
service and women's mission circle at $50
P. NJ; gospel praise and preaching, with
baptismal service, at 7.3O p NJ.
At the Unitarian church next Sunday
regular morning service at 10.45 O'Clock,
with preaching by the pastor; subject,
"The Evolution of Conscience )" Sunday
school and Bible class at - o'clock. Union
vesper service and lecture in the evening
at 7.30 o'clock, with the following program
Organ Voluntary, Miss Faunce
Anthem, We Need not Fear, Macy
Reading, Rev. A. A. Smith
Selection, Refuge, Williams
Prayer, Rev. a. A. Smith
Response, Choir
Lecture, CLAW and the CitiZen,''
Rev, Harry Lutz
Hymn.
Benediction
A cordial invitation to all
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
Will Champion Clam and Lobster.

The Belfast Journal joins with the
Press in wishing confusion to the boil
weevil and the dogfish, and asks if it may
not hope this paper 'sWill stand with us
in championing the cause of the clam and
the lobster" Certainly, as regards the
Shellfsh, but, not as regards the human va
riety.-Portland Sunday Times.
That is all right. We referred to the
shellfish only,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
Maine Finances.
A Cash Balance of ses7 ,e7s in the rreasur,

AUGUSTA, Jan. %. The annual report
of Ormandel Smith, State Treasurer, was
presented to the Governor and Council at
tO-night's meeting. The report shows that
the total receipts from all sources during
the past year amounted to $3.50, 343 90 and
the total expenditures $2,351, ,55S %, leaving
a cash balance in the treasury of $685., ,67S. 38.
lied plantations for the year 1902 have been
paid in full. The report shows the bonded
debt of the State to be $1,913,OOO. which is
being cut down $4,000 each year. The
State Treasury also holds $8O7, ,SO6 in trust
funds upon which interest is paid. At the
close OF the year there were warrants to
the amount of $226,S65 drawn upon the
treasury and unpaid.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
Annual Meeting Maine Press Association

The Maine Press Association is holding
its 41st annual session in Portland this
week. The address of the President at the
session yesterday afternoon is published on
the third page. The literary exercises take
place this afternoon. A paper by Mayor
Boothby will be read by Mr.. Coe, as the
Mayor is unable to be present. The essay
will be by F. W. Sanborn of Norway, and
the poem by Frank II. Colley, Esq, of
Portland. The title of Mr.. Colleys poem is
"The Whispering Pines"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
The Oxford Scholarships.

President Fellows of U. of M, who is
chairman of the committee appointed to
decide the matter of adjusting the Cecil
Rhodes scholarship among four Maine col
leges, has announced that the scholarship
will be awarded to the different Maine col
leges on successive years, according to their
formation, namely, Bowdoin, Colby, Bates
ship, open to all who have completed one
college year of study, gives to the holder a
stipulation of 81 800 a year at Oxford univer-
sity, England.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
The Reach Frozen Up.

Jack Frost has practically sealed up the
Reach Wednesday nights mail was un-
able to get across before Thursday fore
till about noon to-day. Crockett'S boat
was unable to get farther east than Sar-
gentville Thursday and returned to Rock
land after making that landing. day OF
two more of the prevailing weather will
probably harden the ice in the Reach so
Deer Isle Messenger, Jan. 22nd.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR BALL.
A Brilliant Social Event. Fine Music, an
Excellent Supper, and good Time Gen.
orally.

A Brilliant Social Event. Fine Music, an
Excellent Supper, and a good Time Gen.
orally.
The ball of Palestine Commandery,
Knights Templar, at the Belfast Opera
House, Monday night was a success in all
respects despite the change in the musical
program necessitated by railroad accident
in Massachusetts which detained some of
the members of Brigham's Orchestra. Fail
ing to connect with the train for Belfast
they came to Rockland and the Merrycon-
Gag made a special trip to bring them to
Belfast, arriving here at II p. m. Mean
while the dancing had gone on with the
members of the orchestra already here, re-
inforced by our local musicians.
The hall was decorated with bunting,
flags, banners and emblems OF Masonic and
Knights Templar orders. The entrance to
the floor was through vestibule partition
ed off with flags, and between two pillars
connected by the Royal Arch. The emblem
of the Knights TemplarS, brilliantly illumi-
mated, was suspended above the stage. 1t con-
sisted of a Maltese cross in black, with the
poihto liiuiilHobCu W lhSfAHuOoSCHU liS iGS'
The cross and crown were on the centre Of
the larger cross; the cross was in red, illumi-
mated with red lights and the crown in gold.
The new banner of Palestine Commandery
stood at the right of the stage, and an
American flag and beauseant at the left.
large flag and the square and compasses
of the Blue lodge hung on the rear wall
above the balcony. The balcony rail was
festooned with red, white and blue bunt-
ing, with the banners and emblems of the
Royal Arch Chapter. The front of the
stage was draped with flags and bunting
Sir Knight W. c. Libbey was floor direc-
tor, with the following aids: G. ?. Lom-
bard, S. A. Parker, F. T. Chase, R. H..
Howes, r. p Chase, j. H. Howes, l. T.
Dinsmore, +. r. Woodcock, F. A. johnson,
j. Stevens.
The committees were as follows:
General Committee, Ralph H. Howes,
James II. Howes, W. c. Libbey.
Decorations, f. O. Smith, w. J. Dormap.
F. ID. Jones.
Printing, r. z. Chase, John Stevens, S.
A. Parker
Reception, G. P. Lombard, F. O. Smith,
c. Is. Hall.
Supper, F. T. Chase, NJ. f. Brown and
the general committee.
1t was nearly nine O'Clock when the Sir
Knights in their handsome uniforms enter
ed and after the usual evOlutions formed
for the grand march, which was led by
Eminent Commander Frank L, Field and
Miss Caroline w. Field When all were on
the floor the four sides of the hall were
al of, IL
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
No River and Harbor Bill.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %. The House COM
mittee on rivers and harbors today decided
that there should be no river and harbor
appropriation bill at the present session
of Congress although few surveys may be
authorized
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
WEDDING BELLS.

WHITTENWRIGHT. Mr.. Nathan II.
Whitten of Burnham and Miss Nellie
Wright of Troy were married at the Uni
versalist parsonage on Forrest street Thurs
day evening, Jan. 14th. Rev. L. W. Coons
performed the marriage ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Whitten are well known here
and their many friends will extend con-
neutrality-suspicious. Advertiser.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
SECRET SOCIETIES.

The officers of Enterprise Lodge, A. O.
U. w., will be installed this, Thursday
| evening.
Aurora Rebekah Lodge, O. o. F., con-
ferred the degree on five candidates Tues.
day evening.
Waldo Lodge, I. O. O. F., conferred the
third degree last evening "wednesday. J
Refreshments were served.
The regular meeting and installation of
officers of Phoenix Lodge of Masons will be
held next Monday evening
The officers of Silver Cross Lodge, K. of
p, will be installed Wednesday evening,
February Sd. Grand Chancellor Lyman Nc
Dougall of Boothbay Harbor is expected to
be present. A smoke talk will be held after
the Installation, and oysters will be served
1t is earnestly requested that all members
of Tarratine Tribe of Red Men should meet
at their wigwam on Monday evening next,
when the newly elected officers for the
present year will be installed The install
latlon service will be conducted by Fast
Sachem Leo NJ. Sargent, acting under in
struction of the District Deputy Great
Sachem.
Tarratine Tribe of Red Men of this city
Will hold grand masked ball at the Bel
fast Opera House on the evening of Wash
ington's Birthday, February 22d The hall
will be prettily decorated and in every way
an effort will be made to have the affair a
pleasant one. A very large number of
maskers will be in evidence. Good music
will be furnished and the floor will be ably
looked after. The committees appointed
thus far are: Hall and music, Orrin j.
Dickey, William A. Kimball advertising.
c. NJ. Smalley, George Innis, Joseph A.
Montefore.
The executive board of the grand lodge of
Maine, Ancient Order of United Workmen,
met in Portland, Jan. 10Th, for the purpose
of selecting dates for holding the annual
convention of the order. 1t was voted to
meet at Rockland, Feb. 25 and 26 The first
days session will be rather informal, and
the session Of the second day will include
the election of officers, etc. Between two
and three hundred members of the order
are expected in attendance and elaborate
plans are being made for the entertainment
of the members and delegates.
Thursday evening, Jan. 21st, the Ancient
Order of United Workmen and the Degree
of Honor held joint installations IL the
Cleveland hail. Camden. Senator L. NJ
Staples of Washington, Maine, Grand Mas
ter Workman, installed the following Of
ticers of the A. O. U. W.: P. NJ. W., John
j. Paul; M. w., Fred N. Thompson; F., S.
V. Blanchard, o., Elmer B. Drinkwater !;
Recorder, Reuel Sanford; Guide, Frank E.
Nutter Financer, John F. Soper; Receiver,
NJ. L. Sedgwick l. w., James D. Schwartz
0. w., Arthur n. Halford Mrs. Lucy A.
Davis of Bangor, Grand Chief of Cere-
monies of the Grand Lodge of the Degree
of Honor of Maine, installed the following
d. of II. officers: P. c. of H., Mrs. Reuel
Sanford; c. of H., Miss Eunice Sedgwick
L. of H., Mrs. George Kitching; c. of c.,
Mrs. Veaze Blanchard; Recorder, Mrs.
Clara Groves; Financier, George kitching
Receiver, James Schwartz; Usher, Mrs.
Grace Drink water; l. W., Mrs. James
Schwartz, o. W., Reuel Sanford. The in
| stallations were followed by supper and
| dance
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
He Is Not Elijah!

| AS a result of profound study of him
self, Dowie says: 81 am either Elijah or
great impostor." The analysis may be re-
duced one more step.-Rochester Democrat.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28

Mrs. A. II. Terry, who has been con-
fined to her home by sickness, has so far
recovered as to be able to be out again
Waterville Sentinel.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
Belfast Weather Report.

following is a summary of the weather
cord of the Belfast station of the U. S.
Weather Bureau for the week ending JAN
.,fy %, 1904:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28

Thomas W. Dunn, known as Names old
est shipbuilder, died at his home in Thom-
aston, Jan. 23d, aged 80 years. Mr.. Dunn
was native of Boston. He began business
in 1864 and retired about a year ago. Dur
ing this time he constructed As schooners.
He was treasurer of Orient Lodge of Ma
sons for more than so years.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28
Wind, sky, etc.

n. Cloudy. Snow, / inch; pre-
cipitatlon, IL of an inch.
n. Cloudy.
n. E. Cloudy. Snow, rain and
hail; snowfall about inches
precipitation, .l9 of an inch.
n. L. Cloudy. Snow, rain and
hail; snowfall, inch; precipita-
ton, .24 of an inch.
n, Z. Cloudy. Snow, rain and
hail; snow fall, 2 inches; preci-
pitatiOn, Al of an inch.
W. Clear.
wv. Gear in the forenoon S.
E., CLOUDY and snow in the after
noon; not enough snow to meas
ure to 6 p. m, but during the
night 10 inches of snow fell and
drifted considerably.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28

P. e. Morrill,, prominent citizen of
Stonington, died Jan. 18th. lie had been a
patient sufferer for the past two years, hav-
ing been disabled while engaged in the
stone business at Crotch Island, where he
had an interest in a quarry at that time. He
and Juanita Chapter, 0. E. S. He leaves
wife, two daughters and one son, who have
the sympathy of the community in their
bereavement.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-28

OF the costumes of the ladies it can only
be said that they were generally dainty and
becoming Further than that we cannot
venture, having in mind former occasion
when arrangements were made to describe
each individual costume, but W hich resulted
in one omission for which we fear The
journal has never been forgiven.
Supper was served at intermission at
small tables in the hall. The menu includ-
ed hot rolls, cold meat, chicken salad, ice
cream and cake, coffee. During intermis-
sion, Brigham's Orchestra gave the con-
cert, with the following program:
! Overture, Morning, Noon and Night,
Suppe
. Cornet Solo, Reception Polka, Casey
Mr.. Bert ii. Fisher.
) Selection. The Mocking Bird, Roberts
String Quintette,
Dance of the Bumblebees, Bagley
5 Finale, Medley, Saddler
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-28
MR.. ETHEREDGE HURT
In Accident al Railroad
Crossing.

On Tuesday morning while coming
tu0 Batesburg, in his buggy, Mr.. Uriah
lstheredge and bis son, John, were
TN hrown out and badly bruised up by
oming in contact with freight train
on the Carolina MidiinS. The horse
WAS killed outwriebt aud the buggy
fAad!y demolished. The eng ineer blew
his whistle for the crossing, but Mr..
Sthe.edse thought that hs had time
ro cross but as the engine was ON the
Eather end OF the train pushing long
soad of box cars he msjudged the
distance hence the accident The
ca iisi on occurred at the rail road eros.
sing near Westmoriands place. Mr..
Etne-edge said he heard the whistle
blow but thought lie had plenty Of
time To cross ana Inat his horse was
::ot afraid u trains. DIR. f. h. Har-
din attendrsi hnm on mis- Hriv;s;s IN, the
city and pronounced has wounds Sc
veTe but not serious. HIS son was no,
hurt,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-28
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW.
Like Birds of Passage, They Are Here Today and
Gone TOmOrrO

One OF Leesvi.le's best men. Mr.
Owen Canon, was on our streets this
week.
NJ. and Mrs Joe padsett, oe Mt
willing, was IN the city Monday
shopping
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Jones, of
Wards, visited reh,iscs in town
Tuesday.
Misses B.nthl aui Ella Lou A BILE. of
Leesville, vas III the city on visit
Monday.
Messrs Press and Rell Quattlebaum.
OF Samaria, were in the city Saturday
en- business.
Mrs. NJ. +. Harmon. of Lexington,
is visiting her grandson here, Mr..
killian Harmon.
Mr. IL. :. Paruell has returned from
pleasant visit to his father at Lamar,
Darllngto: count.
Mr.. \. Il. Fal,aw. of Mon atta, visit
ed Batcsburg one day this week and
paid The Advocate 4 call.
MessrS Norris CAN'T, of Monetta, and
Wilber Whittle, OF Newberry, were IN
the city Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Lillian Riser, of Saluda county
passed through town on Tuesday on -
visit To friends in Leesville.
Mr.. Curtis X. Rish. prominent
farmer of the Rocky Creek section
spent Monday night here with friends.
Messrs George and Frank Wight
OF Green Spring Valley, BaI.Imor.
county. Md are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
n. X. Bayly.
Mr.. Gregg Riley, formerly one of
our Young business men. bat now OF
Saluda county, - here on visit Mr..
Riley was accompanied by his father.
MIR. l.. -. Riley
Mr.. j. W. Edwards, of >;aluda, called
on The Advocate while in the city last
Friday. In the fu;nre h. viii be the
regular correspondent from Saluda for
The Advocate.
Sr. ana Mrs. y. viii Quattlcnaum
returned from Grover. y. g, Monday
night. M. QIatt' ebau:n. and little
dauG liter. have been on II visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Turner,
Tor the pnst month
Mr. Henry Eodic, one Of LeeSville's
"a liant young men, WAS in town Mon
day.