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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
important Work by Prof. Sprague.

When Andrew Carnegie gave S10,0U0,-
600 for the funding of the Carnegie in
stltute in Washington, the leading pro-
vision was that it should be devoted to
scientific research, in connection with
the work of other institutions. Since
that time much has been accomplished
nv an expert staff of trained lnvestlga-
tors and writers and many valuable
books of reference in regard to economic
conditions in various parts OF THIS coun-
try have been compiled.
One of the features mapped out is an
economic history of the United States,
and, IN pursuit of this object, the spec,
lallsts are end -avorlng to collect all
available matter bearing upon the eco
homie conditions in various branches
of activity throughout the country.
An important division OF this great
work. which it Will take ten years or
more to complete, is that relating to
the history and development OF bank
ing. That part of this SUBJECT winch
relates to the middle west has been
placed i'll the hands of Prof. Robert j.
Sprague of the chair of economies aud
sociology at the University OF Maine,
he having formerly been a resident OF
that section after he left this, his native
State, where he was engaged III teach
ing for many years.
Upon this work Prof Sprague has
now been at work for couple of years.
At the present time he is devotlng his
attention to the subject Of banking i'll
Illinois. He spent his last summer va
cation in that State, finding Chicago
and other parts of the State particular
" rich in material for his work, which
he expects to finish, so 1ar.as Illinois is
concerned, by tue last of next summer.
The trustees of the Carnegie institute
are now seeking a man to take charge
of the same work for New England.
They offered the post to Prof. Sprague,
who felt Obliged to decline, as he pre-
fers to devote himself to certain other
work in which he is more directly IN
teresttd personally and which has been
obliged to wait because of the demands
upon his time in connection With the
middle west banking investigation.
At meeting of the Tax Association
of North America, held last fall at
Columbus, o., Prof. Sprague read
paper on taxation in Maine which was
very favorably commented upon and
will be published i'll full in the minutes
of that convention. He is now prepar-
Ing series VI dItlCleo vi Iho oouIo
subject.
Prof. Sprague is one of the most
thorough and best equipped students
on questions of economics, sociology,
taxation, banking aud similar problems
in this country He is not only famil-
lar with these subjects in European
countries where he studied them per-
sonally, but is also completely familiar
with them under American conditions.
A brilliant member of the faculty of
our State University, as cultured as he
is modest, in love with his work,
diligent and hard working scholar hav-
ing the benefit of years of experience
back of him and wide future before
him, Prof. Spraeue is yet to take the
highest rank among experts in the
specialties named, of any scholars in
this country.-Bangor Commercial.
Prof. Sprague is Waldo county man.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs IN LEWISTON.

LEWISTON, Me-, Jan. II, 1908. DIR. Ed
win A. Porter of Pittsield. Most Excellent
Grand High Priest of the Most Excellent
Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maine, made
his annual inspection of King Hiram Chap
ter No. 9 of Lewiston Friday evening, Jan.
10th. The work of the evening was in the
Mark Master Mason Degree. DR.. Irving
Pendleton, a former resident of SearspOrt,is
an officer of King Hiram Chapter. This
gathering was made particularly notable
from the fact that there we're present "a
present and past High Priests, and OF this
number DIR. E. A. Porter is present Grand
High Priest, DIR. F. E. Sleeper of Sabattus
is present Grand Lecturer and Past Grand
High Priest; Geo. W. Cess, District d. G..
High Priest; Albert NJ. Penley of Auburn
Past Grand High Priest.
There were also present five 32d degree
Masons: Elbridge G. Heath, Chas. E.
Libby and Albert NJ. Penley of Auburn
William j. Burnham of Lewiston and
Frank e. Sleeper of Sabattus.
At late hour the line of march was
formed for the banquet hall, where was
from "a Masonic table. The menu included
escolloped oysters, mashed potatoes, cold
turkey celery, cranberry sauce, hot rolls and
butter, coffee, bananas, oranges, cakes and
cream.
Later Mr.. Lane, High Priest of King
Hiram Chapter, called for post prandial re-
marks. DR.. Porter spoke of the good work
of the evening and of the pleasure it al
ways gave him to meet with the companions
of King Hiram Chapter. High Priest Mer-
ril of Bradford Chapter of Auburn, which
was present in IA body by special invitation
spoke of the kindly courtesies extended tt
his Chapter and in well chosen words
thanked King Hiram Chapter and hoped
soon to be able to return the favor. Rev
E. }. Hatch Of St. Georges Chapter, Liberty
spoke of his long acquaintance with DR.
Porter, the honored guest of the evening
st. Georges Chapter considered it theil
greatest honor that the present Grand HIgf
i Priest was by them made Royal Arcl
Mason. The speaker considered it a grea
honor to himself that DR.. Porter wa:
pr esent and assisted in comforting part o.
! the chapter degrees upon him.
There were about 200 at the banquet, bu
those from the neighboring towns were un
able to remain as they were obliged to re
turn to their homes on the eectrics.
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Rum Cases at Rockland.

RoCKLAND, Me-, Jan. IA. A general
exodus of alleged liquor dealers was
noticed today when Judge King came
to inspect the criminal docket III Knox
county supreme court. There ale 81
cases pending, but only five respond
ents answered in person and only seven
cases were mark ed for trial when the
criminal docket is called Thursday
morning.
In the other 30 cases there was no re-
spouse when the principals were called
into court by clerk Butler. Bail to the
amount of nearly $4,000 was forfeited
and prompt action will be taken to
collect it.
Writs were also issued against the
principals, who will be arrested i'm
mediately upon their return to Knox
county.
Fear of extreme severity at the
hands of the presiding justice is said to
have caused I. hurried departure of the
defendants.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE NEWS.

In looking over the new catalog of
the University of Maine, it is of es-
pecial interest to the farmers OF the
State to learn that the College of Ag-
riculture has made the largest increase
in the number of students among the
several colleges of the University.
According to the catalog, the College
of Agriculture has total enrolment
of 81 students against Sc for last year.
This gives an increase of nearly IS per
cent, and taking into account the num-
Der of students who were enrolled In
the special poultry course, the present
total enrolment would be sWelled to
1903 or an increase of 81 percent. How
ever, it must be said that a part Of
this increase is due to the Department
of Forestry being transferred from the
College of Technology to the College
of Agriculture But taking this into
account the College of Agriculture has
certainly made healthful growth and
the results are or ought t. be, very
gratifying to the farmers of the State
and to the faculty Of the College of
Agriculture.
Next year with the new Agricultural
building, real home for the College
of Agriculture, new and better equip
ment for class and laboratory work,
this increase in the number of students
should be duplicated or made larger.
Now would be good time for the
young farmers to decide to help the
boom along by arranging to attend the
College of Agriculture next autumn.
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RUNDOWN CONDITION DUE TO OVER
WORK.

Battle Creek Woman Describes Her symp'
toms and Tells How DR.. Williams Pink
Pills Cured Her.
The symptoms described in the following
case are SO common today wherever over
work ana worry have resulted In decline
in health that the means by which cure
was effected deserves the careful ATTENTION
OF every thoughtful man and woman. 1t Is
such conditions as are here described that
are commonly neglected until the injury to
the health is past repair. 1t is therefore the
part OF wisdom to take the remedy that
cured Mrs. James StruWin, of 4SS west
Main street, Battle Creek, Mich, as soon
as the first warning symptoms are noted.
She says:
anBmia and part of the time had to remain
in bed. 1t was brought on by overwork
which produced a rundown condition L
didn't have much of an appetite and had tn
be careful what l ate. My kidneys were
weak and the secretiOns contained sedi-
ment. My cheeks and lips were white, l
had bad headaches, dizzy and fainting spells
and would see black specks floating before
my eyes. l would often have palpitation OF
the heart, could get no rest from sleep, was
nervous, iOW-Spirited and weak. My Dlooa
was watery and | didn't have strength
enough to work.
ave employed doctor for six months
but without avail Then l read about Dr.
Williams Pink Pills in ii paper and soon
after began to take them. few boxes
cured me, giving me strength and plenty OF
blood and l have been well and strong ever
since"
| 50 general is the success of DR.. Williams
7 Pink Pills in curing anamia that it may be
safely stated that they are the most certain
remedy for all conditions OF thin, weak ana
watery blood. They are alsu tonic Tor the
nerves and have cured indigestion AID gen
eral debility, where the stomach and other
organs of the body a.e weakened anu diS'
ortiered simply through lack of proper nour-
lshnent They have also been especially
successful in curing rheumatism and alter
effects OF the grip and of fevers. -,
pamphlet on "DiSeases OF the Biood
and a copy of our diet book will be sent free
on request.
Dr. W iliams' Pink Pills are sold by al
druggists, or will be sent, postpaid, Oh re-
ceipt of price. 80 cents per box; six boxes
for 50 so, by the DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, n. Y.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
The Worlds Politics in 1908.

LONDON, Jan. 3. Sir Charles Dixie, NJ.
p. in an interview today on "The Worlds
Politics in 1905" expresses the opinion that
there will not be war between the
United States and Japan. "Why should
there be ?" asks Sir Charles. "You cannot
have war unless one side wants it. What
possibly could be gained by war? Japan is
supposed to eovet the Philippines, but she
has not yet digested the slice of Manchuria
that the Russo-Japanese War gave her. nor
has she even settled Formosa. Does she
not know that even if she did defeat the
American fleet her triumph would not be
forever, since the United States would build
a new fleet and Japan's expenditure in
blood and treasure might be for nothing.
Referring to the cruise of the Dattleship
fleet under Rear Admiral Evans to the Pa
cifc, Sir Charles says this is demontra-
ton of the power of the American Navy
and likely to enhance its prestige. The only
black spot in the foreign outlook, Sir
Charles goes on, is in South America, and
this on account of the unsettled frontier OF
Uruguay and Paraguay. Sir Charles sees
no danger in the American situation.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
DOES THIS DOG REASON?
How He Kept The Butchers Meat
Called For

How He Kept The Butchers Meat Till
Called For.
To the Editor OF The New York Times {:
1t is all very well for people who only
care for animals to hunt or to make of
them playthingS or slaves, to talk
about their lack of reason and preach
to "uature fakirs;" but ! doubt if any
right-minded man or woman could live
in sympathetic companiOnship with an
intelligent collie dog for fifteen years,
as have done, without believing that
he does reason.
NV dog early learned that at 10 A. M.
and I Z. NJ, Sundays, he is not expect
ed to follow as he does at other times;
consequently he remains contentedly
behind, although there is no change of
habits. and often no difference in dress
to suggest 10 him the day of the week.
At other hours on Sunday he shows his
usual expectancy. Last Sunday for
tie first time in fourteen years he evil
IDENTIFY lost his reckoning, and started
to follow. l said nothing, knowing he
would come to his senses sooner or la
ter. When l entered the church he
stood watching me moment, looked
foolish, then went home without a
word from me, although he is often
allow ed in the church and enjoys it IN
other occasions.
Where we lived when he was young
he could open the door from the car
liage house into the back hall, but the
outside hall door had to be opened for
him. One day, when he wished to
come in the latter way, l was busy and
told HIM to go around the other way.
The first time he failed to understand,
in thnnOht
SO / repeated it, and Immediately he
went around and let himself in by the
other door.
On another occasion he was bring
ing package of meat from the mar
ket, as he is IN the habit of doing, and
| forgot him iii my hurry to finish some
work. Two or three hours later, need
ing the meat and remembering that l
had not seen him since he brought it
home, | called him, and, after brief
conversation, his part OF which con
sisted of cooked head and ways of tail,
made HIM understand what l wanted,
and could plainly tell when he had rea-
soned out to his satisfaction what it
was all about. The puzzled look left
his eyes and he ran out to the garden,
dug up the package intact and proudly
brought it to me, none the worse for
it's burial. This has happened many
times since, but on that first occasion
how could memory or instinct serve
the purpose? Instinct buried the meat
perhaps, but surely reason brought it
to me. y
If these few instances of the many
could cite are the result of guesswork
merely, my pet is certainly Yankee.
How is it that animals have attri
butes of the mind such as memory,
teachableness, and all the emotions
love, hate, pride, fear, shame, suspicion,
and jealousy, if they lack intellect?
Make companion of your pet, be,
lieve in his intelligence, and he Will
soon prove it. E. P. FROST.
Belfast, Me-, Dec. %, 1907.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
Samuel Fessenden's Will.

STANFORD, CT, Jan. Is. The will of
Samuel Fessenden, fl ed in the probate court
Tuesday, disposes of an estate worth about
S75O.OOO There are no public bequesrs Be-
quests ranging in sums from $4,000 to $40 600
are made to brothers and sisters of the tes-
tator and Helen Davenport Perry, a friend
of Mrs Fessenden's daughter, is given S1n,-
O00 because she took the name of Helen
Davenport, which was the name of his FeS-
senden's) wife. The residue goes to Mr..
Fessenden'S son, Gladstone, and his daueh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Archibald of New York and
Miss Content FesSenden, share and share
alike
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
For Over Sixty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for Diar-
rhGa. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold by
Twesty. five cents bottle. It's value is in:
calculable. Guaranteed under the Food
and Drugs Act, June 3Oth, 1906, Serial
November. 1898.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
To Manage Maine Central.

PORTLAND. ME-, Jan. II. Morris Me
Donald was elected vice president and gen
eral manager OF the Maine Central Railroad,
succeeding George F. Evans, deceased, at
the monthly meeting Of the directors of that
road this afternoon. lie also was elected
vice president of the Washington County
and Somerset railroads. Mr.. Mcdonald has
been general superintendent Of the Maine
Central. George 5. Hobbs, comptroller, was
elected second vice president and given
charge of the traffic department.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23

In the February number of the New
Idea Woman's Magazine, the etiquette
of mourning as well as some very at
tractive costumes for street and house
wear appropriate for this period, are
discussed at length in the regular fash
ion article which is also supplied with
some very graceful drawings. A page
of photographs of hair ornaments con-
tains some excellent suggestions for
women of every age, and for that very
perplexing situation when the winter
hat is just too weather. beaten for
another days wear. and it is to early
for the Easter millinery, there is a
practically helpful article which tells
you just how to make a stylish mid
season hat of silk for the sum of five
dollars, appropriate for any occasion.
Our regular departments pertaining to
the household contain much useful in
formation which no one can afford to
miss
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
Maine G. A. R. EnCampment.

PORTLAND, ME, Jan. II. The next en-
campment of the Department of Maine, G..
A. r., will be held at Auburn June 10th and
18th, the dates having been selected Friday
by the council of administration. The vari-
Gus auxiliaries will meet at the same time
and place
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
Two UnweIcOme Visitors Here

At this season La Grippe and Pneumonia
cause more deaths than consumption. Fo-
iey's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs
that may result i'll pneumonia over night
Do not take chances with a cold when Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar will quickly cure 1t.
Il Ii. Moody.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23

Whenever you have d cough or cold, just
remember that Eoey's Honey and Tar will
cure it. Do not risk your health by taking
package. r. II Moody
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
Names Largest Twins.

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 16. The larg.
gest twins ever born in Maine came
to Mrs. Ohanus Kasdarian of 131 Ian.
caster street today. There was boy
and a girl, each weighing 10 pounds.
The woman is all Armenian and is 80
years old. The twins are healthy. and
the mother is rapidly recovering.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23

Jess-"Did he tell you that he loved you %
Tess-"No; but he Rugged me-"
Jess-"That's q roundabout way of letting
you know t."-BrOOklyn Eagle.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23
FARM, FOR SALE

In Montville, on Ayers Ridge.
Farm of the late Albert q. Porter, containing
rs acres, well divided into tillage. pasture and
woodland Good house and barn, good well OF
water. apple orchard, schoOlhouse near by. Il. +.
D. delivery from both Liberty and Freedom, Me
also a telephone in the house. For terms inquire
DIR. EDWIN A. PORTER,
tf32 Pittsfield, Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-23

tFlag station.
Limited tickets for Boston sold at
$500 from Belfast and all stations on Branch
Through tickets to all points West and Nortl
west, via all routes, for sale by LEWIS SANBoRN
Agent, Belfast.
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice President and General Manager.
F. 4. BOoTHBY. Gent Pass. and Ticket Agent.
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9lI5N Zg[g,S{tlil6

On and after Oct !, 1907, trans connecting
at Burnham and Watervile with through trains
for and from Bangor, Watervie Portland and
Boston, will run as follows:
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-19
MAKE CHAR E
 OF CONTEMPT
Tha Rock and Iron Mountain Apply for Citation for
 Commissioners

Little Beck Nov. 17.-The Iron Mountain and Rock Island railroads yesterday applied to Judge Jacob Trieber for a cita- tion for the members of the Ar kaasas llilroad comm ission and Pro cutting Attorney Roy D. Campbell, charging them with contempt of court. The clta- tion was granted.
 The attorneys for the railroads claim that the penalty suits filed against the roads Saturday be- cause the roads violated the or derlof the commission by putting into effect higher rates when in- structed not to do is a violation of the injunction granted by the Railroads against the commission.
 The attorneys claim that the commission have made new rates inst oad of insisting upon the enforcement of the rates en- joined by the courts.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-19
peNITeNTIARY MAIL INCREASED

Little Rock, Nov. 17. Nine tenths of the mail received at the penitentiary now is address ed to Elijah Skaggs, each of his followers writing him a long epistle each day, and all proclaim him as the King of the Gentiles. The letters are fervent prayers for his release from bondage, and tender missives of love and de- votion from those of his band who are outside the walls. Super intendent Pitcock allows Skaggs to receive the mail and spend considerable of his time reading them, but as soon as the alleged prophet is hardened sufficiently through the performance of cdd jobs about the walls to perform manual labor, he will be sent. to one of the railroad camps and the correspondence reduced to a minimum.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-19

This morning at 9:3O o'clock Mir. Karl Copenhaven of Marion, Virginia, led Miss Florence Wat )n to the altar and their lives were united by the words of Rev. H. M. McLain.
 The wedding took place at the beautiful Watson home on Christ ian Ridge, and immediately after the wedding the happy couple left on No. , for southern points and will be at home to their many friends in the city after Thanks giving.
 The bride is one of our choicest young ladies and from a little girl she has grown up in our midst, honored by old and young alike. She has ever been a 1 bright star in the home circle and now she has gone to reign as queen of her own home.
 The groom is a stranger to us, but judging from what the bride is worthy of, he is a good and noble man.
 The many readers of the Pic ayune join Mir. and Mrs. Copen- haven with best wishes down the stream of life.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-19
NO WHISkEY
 AT WASHINGTON
M. w. Wilson of Washing. ton Withdraws Petition
 Prohis Win.

The whiskev case came up be- fore County Judge Briant in Washington Monday and through an unexpected compromise was settled in favor Of the prohibi- tionists.
 M. w. Wilson had made ap- plication for license to conduct a saloon in Washington. and cir culated a petition among the people who lived within three miles of the school house. The prohibitiorists hearing or this, proceeded to call on residents of the district with a petition which opposed the one which Wilson had circulated. It was suppos- ed by many interested that the petition for license was the stronger and Wilson would win, but when the case came up with up enol nous number of wit nesses to testify on both sides, Wilson withdrew his petition, very much to the surprise of all corned. and the ease was decid- ed for the petition against h. cenSe.
 Wilson paid the sheriff's cost and the prohibitionists paid all other costs.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-19
Commissioners Sale

Pursuant to an order of the Chancery Court of Nevada County, Arkansas. the undersigned Commissioners will on
 Saturday, the Sth day of December, 1905, at Hatleys Store in said County. offer for sale to the highest and best bidder, on a credit of 30 days the following lands belonging to the estate of Louis Blake, deco .sed. and lying in Nevada County, Arkansas. to wit: Beginning at point ten chains north of the southeast cc,rer of the Southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section thirteen. Q3), township thirteen Q3) south. Range twenty t20) west runnlng west three chains and fifty links. thence north fifty chains, thence east twen,y-three chains and fifty links, thence south twenty chains. thence east five chains. thence south twenty chains. thence west five chains, thence south 65 deg. west to point of beginning and containing one hundred and seventeen and one half acres.
 Said sale will be made for the purpose of making partition between the heirs of said es- tate.
 w. F.. MARSH,
 w. A. GLADDEN..
 w. C. THOMPSON. November 9 1908. Commissioners.