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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29

The movement for establishing an in
stitution for the care and instruction of
the feeble minded in this State is meet
ing with general approval. The Maria
guagus Times in endorsing the project
says: 1--WE must have it. These COM
munities of feeble-minded must be
wiped out and the propagation of the
feeble minded checked" The census
of 1890 shows that the number of
feeble minded then in the public insti-
buttons of this State numbered 1891
100 in Waldo county, and the addition
OF 425 obtained in school census to the
census total makes 2,016. That was fif-
teen years ago and the number has no
doubt increased considerably since then.
These figures do not include the many
III private families, who are never
counted. The State now appropriates
5000 for the relief of the feeble mind
ed, which goes to the maintenance of a
limited number in institutions out of
the state, and it would be true economy,
as we'll as a prudential measure to eS-
tAblish home institution, with a farm
and school, where these unfortunates
can De cared for and kept under sur
veiilance.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29
The Attorney Generals Report.


Hon. George NJ. Seiders of Portland, at
torney general, in his annual report just
submitted to the governor, advocates pro-
vision for an assistant attorney general in
case the Office is put on salary basis. as he
says the business has grown to a point
where it taxes the time and strength of one
man. He also recommends that all the legal
business of the various State departments
be placed exclusively in the hands of the
attorney general. He thinks the laws de-
fining the duties of the attorney general are
very lax and ought to be remOdeled.
Mr.. Seiders says the Incorporation fees
paid to the State treasurer in 1903 were $780,
075 and and in 1904 up to Dec. 1st. $50, O92.
The franchise taxes paid by corporations
in 1908 we're $61,5s5, and for 1904, $49. 400.
Mr. Seider warns the legislature against
making any radical changes in this office,
as the corporation business is too good to
lose.
In relation to corporations which have
not paid their taxes for 1908 it is recon-
mended that law be passed declaring their
charter forfeited as the speedist and most
satisfactory way of disposing of them.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29
The New York Subway.

We have received, with the compliments
of Mr.. August Belmont, very handsome
illustrated book entitled "InterborOugh
Rapid Transit The New York Subway, its
Construction and Equipment" Mr.. Bel
mont is President of this company and Mr..
John Peirce is director. Mr.. Belmont is
also President of the Rapid Transit Sub
way Construction Co., and Mr.. PIERCE a
director. The building and successful OPP
Grafton of this underground railway is one
of the greatest engineering feats of the day
and the illustrations and letter press in this
book present the work in all its details.
The work itself is valuable both as to its
contents and as specimen of the typo
graphic art.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29
Bangor Liquor Dealers Stampeded.

BANGOR, Me, Dec. %. There was IN
unprecedented rush of business in the
office of S. b. McCausland, deputy collector
of U. S. internal revenues, ON Saturday,
when more than 100 liquor dealers crowded
the office to file applications for the cancel
ing of their revenue stamps. So great was
the rush that only about half could be
attended to.
The cause Of the stampede was the
report that it would take a week to get the
stamps Cancelled, and as County Attorney
elect IL. H. Patten will take his Office on
Jan. l, with the announced intention of
asking for indictments on all holders of
stamps, the report caused the panic.
The stamp holders were told that ap-
plications up to Wednesday would be acted
upon by Jan. l.
From present indications the city will be
very dry after Jan. 1. Some dealers will
keep on at the risk of prosecution by the
y. S. government. Most of the saloons of
the city will close.
There never was such time when the
liquor dealers were between the two fires
of Jail sentence if they have y. s. stamps
and government prosecution if they have
none.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29
lions Advocate.

The executive committee of the Maine
Baptist convention met in Waterville Dec.
Goth to decide on some action relative to the
continuation of the publication of lions Ad-
vocate, the State paper of the denomination
now owned by Rev. Henry S. Burrage, who
has recently been appointed chaplain of the
Togus Home for Soldiers. 1t was voted to
continue the publication of the paper and
that stock company be organized for the
purpose. The convention will take a ma
jority of the stock and the editor and mana.
ger of the Advocate will be Rev. DR.. }. K.
Wilson at present pastor of the Free street
Baptist church in Portland. The paper
will be published in Portland as heretofore
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29

LII Bangor, Portland and Rockland
there is talk of new city charters, abol-
iShing the the common council. Mayor
Beal Of Bangor has drafted a charter
doing away with the common council
and establishing board of twenty-one
aldermen three from each ward. The
1rst year seven aldermen would be
elected for three years, seven for two
years and seven for one year. In Port
land commission appointed by Mayor
Baxter to prepare draft for new
city charter has reported, and its most
important recommendation is that the
common council be abolished and that
the city government be comprised of
the Mayor and Board of Aldermen,
the board to consist of IS members.
We do not understand that in Rock
land any official action has been taken
in this direction, but it is the subject
OF newspaper discussion. The Opinion
says that in 1892 the proposition was
submitted to the people and it was
overwhelmingly defeated. In Belfast
The matter has been discussed for some
years, unofficially, and many have ex-
pressed themselves in favor of abolish
ing the common council and electing
two aldermen from each ward; the first
year electing one from each ward for
two years and one for one year, and
thereafter one from each ward for one
year. This would make the board prac-
tically continuous, five members hold
ing over each year, and would no
doubt facilitate the transaction of the
sity's business. If the right men could
be secured for the board the change
would certainly be desirable. The prin-
cipal objection is that it would make
it much easier for a ring to obtain and
retain control of the city affairs. We
have seen two city governments nomi-
mated and elected with a view to pun
ishing certain citizens by taxing them
unduly, and as it proved illegally, and
to carry out schemes that would have
involved uncalled for and unnecessary
expense; and without the common
council the ends in view might have
been attained. In these as in some
other instances the common council has
justified it's existence and its continu-
ance would seem to be necessary. But
ten practical men, free from partisan
ship and from selfish motives, and
with an eye single to the public good,
and with a man of like stamp in the |
mayors chair, would of course make an |
ideal city government.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29
News From Down River.

The R0ckland Star of last Friday says {:
Yesterday it was stated upon reliable au-
thority that passenger station for the new
Northern Seaport Railway would be built
in Belfast and that the ground had already
been looked over there in view of building
the proposed station. It was also stated
that a freight station for this road was to be
built at Searsp0rt and the freight handled
from that point. Plans are reported to be
on foot in regard to the road which will be
of the greatest benefit to the entire Penob-
scot river region.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29
Sch. Waterman Damaged.

PORTSMOUTH,, N: H.. Dec, e.. The sch.
Waterman, Capt. WEIGH. is at this port for
the northwest gale of last Thursday even
ing. The vessel was on her way from Bel
fast, Me-, to Quincy, Mass, with q cargo of
hay' The wind forced the schooner 60
miles from her course, carried away part Of
her deck load of hay and her main cross
trees, and broke her fOrebOOm.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29
PROHIBITION POINTS.
ALiauor Raid in Augusta.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec % The city mar
force, raidesl the Loudon house, run. by
John Cormier. last night. and made one Of
the largest seizures in the last two years,
securing 26 pint bottles of whisky, rs half
pints; II quarts Of Scotch whisky, IL quarts
Of gin and case of other liquor. They
also seized a quantity at the saloon of Fred
Hopkins.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29
Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Druggists refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case, no mat
ter of how long standing. in to IA days.
First application gives ease and rest. SOC
If your druggist hasn't it send 50c. in
stamps and it will be forwarded postpaid.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29
The Worst of the Season.

Tuesdays storm, gentle one here, was
severe elsewhere. Snow, rain and wind
tied up traffic and travel in the eastern and
middle States, while in the west blizzard
ragged, with heavy snow fall aud the mer-
curry at or below zero. A cold wave is now
about due here.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29

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WALDO TRUST CO.,
C. e. KNOWLTON, President,
C. o. POOR, Vice President,

DIRECTORS-J. Manchester Haynes, Au-
gusta Edward johnson, Belfast; Edwin G.
Burleigh, Augusta Clarence o. Poor, Bel
fast Fields s. PendIeton, New York CityI;
Charles E. KnOwltOn, Arthur 1. Brown, Til.
eston Wadlin, William A. Mason, James C.
Durham, Robert p. Chase, Belfast; Albert
Peirce, Frankfort; George E. MacOmber.
Joseph Williamson, Byron Boyd. August:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-29

For chilblains or frozen limbs, battle
freely with Browns Instant Relief, night
and morning.
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DEPOSITS SOLICITED.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
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NOTICE..

ed at Belfast in the State of Malne is closing its
affairs. All note holders and other creditors of
the association, are therefore hereby notified to
present the notes and other claims for payment.
FRANK R. WIGGIN, Cashier.
Dated Belfast, october 10, 1904.
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cHAELls A. rlLsBuRY, Bushels Peto1 Manager nna
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Published Every Thursday Morning by the
Republican Journal Publishing Go.
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Are of great advantage to depositors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Jefferson.

The "hoss'' swapping and other char aeteristics of the life of David Harum were pictured at the Jefferson theatre yesterday to two large audiences by a competent company.
 The play is taken from Westcotts s famous novel and follows the incidents of the book faithfully. The feature of the play is the truthfulness with which the entire production has been made. The managers of the play have followed In every detail the scenes as described In the book and even the wart described on David Harum's cheek has been perfectly reproduced on the face of William II. Turner, who plays the title role.
 MT. Turner has evidently studied care fully the characteristics of David, for he carries them out with a minuteness of detail which is olten lacking in part of this kind. Even the expressions of his eyes are as bright and cunning as those of David are escribed. It needs but a glance at him to see the shrewd horse swapper around whom the story was constructed
 The entire caste supporting MT. Turner is good, Starr King Walker. = John Lenox, c. H. Carlton, as Dick Larribee and P. F. Rutledge as Chet Tinson all deserve special mention. William Hem derson does some very clever character acting as 'Zeke Swinney, the usurer of Bonneville.
 Miss Kathryn Morse, Miss Fife Ger mon and Miss Mary B. Henderson, the only women in the caste, are good. The former, as Mary Blake, gives a most pleasing performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
PUBLIC IS TO BLAME.
Jesse Bartlett Davis Says People Are
 Not Satisfied With Quiet Play.

Philadelphia, January 1-Jesse Bartlette Davis, wife of Will J. Davis. part owner and manager of the Iroquos theatre Chi cago. in speaking of the terrible calamity, said:
 Tt is all the fault of the public that such things occur. In these swift days, the public is not satisfied with good, quiet shows They must have lots of excite ment, color and light, with the result that every actor takes his life in his hands when he goes before the footlights.
 Tn that particular scene in which the awful catastrophe occurred there were 400 persons upon the stage. The wonder is that any of them escaped
 'I do not understand how the asbestos curtain failed to work. MT. Davis drilled his men every day in the use of the appa- ratus in the dropping of the curtain. Never before was there any hitch"
 Francis Wilson, with whom Mrs. Davis is playing "Erminie" said:
 'It is my opinion that there should not be a step in a theatre. Everything should be on a gradual incline. If thea tre-goers had no fear of unexpected steps, I am satisfied the danger of a stampede would be lessened.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
NEWS OF DEMOPOLIS.
Annual Charity Ball Proved Financial
 and Social Success.

Demopolis. January 1.-(Special)-The United Charities gave their annual ball on the evening of the 30th and about forty couples participated in the dance. The ball was financial success as well as social. Many visitors from neghbor- ing towns were in attendance.
 The contract for the sewerage system, let to Mir Gabory of Greensville, Miss. is being pushed as rapidly possible. The contractor states that he hopes to give this town a complete sewerage system in about five months, which will make this one of the most model as well as healthful cities of the state.
 A meeting of Demopolis lodge No. A. I. O. O. F., was held last night and the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing term: Noble Grand, Will liam Morris; Vice Grand, E. l.. Obering; Secretary, E. A. Breitling; Treasurer, w. M. Tucker; Representative Grand Lodge, G. G. Griffin; Altinate, J. D. Rhodes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
"The Eternal City"

Hall Gaines drama, 'The Eternal City" with Edward J. Morgan as star; Sarah Truax as leading woman and cast con- taining such wellknown and talented players as Frederick de Belleville, Frank C. Bangs and W. D. Bonney, will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Monday and Tuesday and Tuesday mati- nee. Few plays presenting so many ab- sorbing situations have been on tours since Mir Morgan as John Storm helped make Mir Gaines earlier drama. 'The Christian" popular. A feature of addi- tional interest in "The Eternal City" is the complete musical setting. composed for it by Pietro Hascagni of "Cavalleria Rusticana" fame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Want Another Site for Buildinu.

Florence, January 1.-(Special. .)-Many signatures have been secured on a peti- tion circulated in Florence asking the government to select another site for the federal building to be erected in this city. Upon the one chosen by the government inspector stands the old synodcal college, built in 1S4s, with its broad galleries and massive columns on all four sides It is ope of the most interesting and pictur- esaue buildings in the state and is dear to the heart of every Florentine The new building would be purchased too dearly at the expense of this beautiful and majestic structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
COL. ADAMS $ REMEMBERED.
Friends Present Him With a Very
 Handsome Silver Tea Set.

New Decatur, January 1.-(Special.)- Col. R. H. Adams, superintendent of the Decatur Water Works, entertained about dozen of his special gentlemen friends al an elegant dinner at his home here yesterday in honor of his sixtieth birth day. His friends presented him with a handsome silver tea set as a token of their esteem. Judge John E. Eyster de- iivered the presentation speech.
 Colonel Adams has been superintendent of the Decatur Water Works for a num- Der of years and has often been voted the most popular man in the Decaturs. Be- fore coming to New Decatur he was a resident of Montgomery, where in days before the civil war he was one of the organizers of the famous 'Montgomery Grays.' which company did such gallant service in the confederate army Colonel Adams was himself gallant confederate soldier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Crop Still Unsold.
NEW YEAR AT DECATUR.
Both Cities Enter Upon 1904 With the
 Brightest of Prospects.

New Decatur, January 1.-tSpecial.)-A quiet New Years was spent in the De- eaturs today There was nothing of es- pecial interest done. The banks and postoffices in both towns were closed during the day as were also several of the factories. At the great shops of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany only necessary work was done and as a result many of the men. spent a quiet day with folks at home.
 The Decaturs enter upon the New Year with brigher prospects for the future than ever before in their past history. The bank deposits are larger now than ever before, new buildings are going up on every hand and many more are con- tracted for to be built in the spring. Foreign capital in large quantities is seeking locations here and all the cti- zens are employed at good wages The farmers obtained good prices for their cotton and are all in better financial con- ditions and are better contented now than ever before. Tbo merchants say that their holiday trade has been bet ter than ever known in past years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
SCOTS AT ENSLEY
 HAVE GREAT FUN
UNIQUE NEW YEARS CUSTOM IS CELEBRATED BY A LARGE NUM- BIER OF scoTsMEN FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.

Ensley, January 1.-(Special)-Over 100 natives of Scotland from all parts of Jeff ferson county gathered at Ark's saloon to- day for the purpose of witnessing and taking part in "the quoting handicap" It is the custor in Scotland for people to engage in these contests on every New Years day. A portion of the yard in the rear of Arks saloon, about 20x5 yards, was wired off. muddy place, termed the goal, was made at each end of the en- closure. The quoits, which are fiattened ring-shaped pieces of iron, were pitched from designated places to the goals. To throw a quoit to this spot counted point
 Prizes were offered to the four throw CTS who made the largest number of points, which were a golu watch lob, one gallon of whisky, watch charm and young pig. Those taking part in the various contests were James Nelson, Will liam Craig, Dave Lynn, John Gurley, George Parks, Alexander Wallace, John Stevens, John Miller A. II. Ramage. John Stevens succeeded in piling up 21 points and the gold watch fob was awarded to him. John Miller followed him with 16 points to his credit and was given the young pig.
 All competitors were required to bring their own quoits. At one o'clock the con- tests were suspended for an hour while all those present enjoyed an elaborate lunch.
 Inferior Court in New Quarters.
 Today the new inferior court that has been occupying temporary quarters In Judge Mandys office, since the court became effective, was removed to larger and more commodious quarters in the city hall. Judge c. H. Mandy and Clerk John Bell are greatly pleased with the new courtroom. Between sixty and seventy cases are already docketed and It is thought the new court will be kept busy all the time.
 New Years Day Observed.
 New Years day was observed in Ems ley today by all business being prac- ncally suspended. The stores were closed, he postoffice only remained open for two hours this morning, and Mayor Scott con- tinued all the cases in the police court until tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
"A Hot Old Time"

"A Hot Old Time comes to the Jeffer- son theatre this afternoon and tonight. Many theatre-goers have laughed at the adventures of Larry Mooney of Mooney . Express and his associates. and in all likelihood many more will do the same thing In the cast will be seen Eddie Wes- ton, Lottie West Symonds, the three Nell son Sisters, John McMahon, Eddie Col- lins, William Sellery, Gussie Nelson, Leola Mayo, Thomas Fortune and H. c. Brown ing. The chorus will be a feature The musical part of "A Hot Old Time has not been neglected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
With Pratt City Churches. '

At the First Methodist church, the Rev. w. E. Foust, the pastor, will preach at the morning and evening services. The congregation of the church has decided to build parsonage Six hundred dol lars have already been subscribed to the fund and the work will be commenced at an early date.
 The Rev. Father Galand will conduct the regular services at St. Catherines S Sunday.
 The Rev. w w. Wolf, pastor of thI First Presbyterian church, will fill his appointment at the morning and evening services Sunday
 The Rev. J. A. Hendricks, the pastor of the First Baptist church. will occupy his pulpit at the morning and evening serv- ices Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
MT. Fitts Will Resign.

Tuscaloosa, January l-tSpecial)-The people of Tuscaloosa will be surprised to learn that w. F. F'itts. Sr., who has been cashier of the City National Bank for more than thirty years will tender his resignation at the meeting of the stockholders, which is to be held on the 12th MT. Fitts is the son of j. II. Fitts, who, since the beginning of the civil war has been conducting the banking house of J. H. Ft.ts & Co.,. until 1902, when it was changed to the City Nat ional Bank MT Fitts has not yet made any definite plans for the future but it is probable that he will go west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
ARTIST COMMITS SUICIDE.
Stopped Up Nostrls and Strangled
 Himself to Death.

Salt Lake City, January f.-T Russell Griffith, a portrait artist. committed sui first tried to sever the arteries in his wrists and throat with key Falling in this. he picked a quantity of wool from his blankets and plugged up his nostrils and stuffed a handkerchief down his throat, and slowly strangled.
 The other prisoners heard him chok lg and tried to attract the attention of v- ficers by pounding and shouting, but f police. thinking it was part of the NJ Years demonstration. paid no attentio to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
MAYOR BLACKWELL POPULAR.
Citizens of New Decatur Present Him
 With Handsome Presents.

New Decatur, January 1.-(Special.)- The citizens of New Decatur presented Mayor Sam Blackwell with a handsome cut glass berry dish and rocking chair as a token of their esteem and appreciation of his services as mayor of the city dur ing the past year. MT. Blackwell has made the most popular mayor the city has ever had and under his administration there have been more arrests and convic- tions than ever before in the history of the city. The city finances under his ad- ministraton are better today than they have ever been before, and this is why the law abiding citizens hold MT. Blackwell in such high esteem.