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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
THE WEATHER.

Partly cioudy weather tonight and
Saturday; not mach change i'm temper
atarc.
j. NJ. sIIEgtER, Local FOrccastcr.
Temperature ar : "a. m.. 20; nj 3 y. M.
~. Maximum temperature in last ~
tor-s, -; minimum. GO. Velocity of
wind "a; "a. M, = miles per hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
j. Nj. sIIEgiER, Loci
RIVER BULLETIN,

A falling tendency will continue il
the Mississippi from Dubuque to Mus
catine.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09

Office: bern 1871.
i9GS-Diplo .natic relations severed be-
tween tie United States and vene-
Zuela
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07
Home rule for Alaska.
Had Tried All Kinds.

A noted heavyweight pugIlist, who for a time in the heyday of his fame occupied the chair of sporting editor of certain journal, gloomily remarked to friend one day:
 "Say. Jim. I don't mind standin up in the ring an Givin' an takin' few hot punches in the ribs or wherever they happen to iand. but this here plckln' up pen an slingin' of col umn or so of litcratoor every day or two is what makes me tired. believe I'll halter resign"
 "No use resiSning, John, old boy, advised the friend. "A job like yours isn't picked up every day. To make it easier for you would suggest your getting an amanuenSis."
 "Oh. thunder! Whats the use? eX claimed the great editor wearily. "fve tried common steel pen, n styler' graff, newfangled fountain pen, patent ink pencil an half a dozen other writin' contraptions, an 1t ain't at all likely that an amanuensis T work any better'n the rest of 'em No; reckon I'll halter quit
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07

When on your way home drop into the Board of Trade and take with you some bottled beer. It's always nice and cold,-we keep 1t on ice.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07
HEALTH FOOD.

The doctor Is sure that my health is poor, he says that I waste away; 20 bring me can of shredded bran and bale of the toasted hay: oh, feed me on rice and denatured ice. and the oats that the horses chew, and a peck of slaw, and g load of straw and 8 turnip and squash or two. The doc. tor cries that 1t won't be wise to eat of the things like; if I make a break at sirloin steak, my stomach is sure to strike; l dare not reach for the luscious peach, or stab at the lemon pie; if l make pass at the stew, alas. I'm sure to curl up and die. If 6 thing looks good. 1t must be es- rhewed, if bad, may eat 1t down;
 so bring me a jar of the rich pine tar from the Health Food works up town' and bring me bag of your basic sias
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07
They Were Changed.

While serving as commandant Of a district in India General CreaGh had on one occasion presented the prizes t--s.v-o -I'UTNayv- -Iu-h.- infantry regi- ment-approachcd him q few days later and begged to know If he would be allowed to change his prize for something more useful.
 What was your prlze?" asked the general. In reply the man produced a long case from under his arm and showed handsome carving set.
 "Very nice. l am sure" said General Creagh. What do you want to change them for?"
 Well, you see. sir" replied the man, Il find them rather difficult to use at mealtime. and if 1t is all the same to the committee, sir. I would rather have q knife and fork of the size to eat meat with"
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07
He knaw He Mas Alive.

A certain young mans friends thought he was dead. but he was only fin A state of coma. When in ample time to avoid being buried he showed signs of life he was asked how It seemed to be dead.
 Dead" he exclaimed. "l wasn't dead. I knew all that was going on, And I knew I wasn't dead, too, be- cause my feet were cold and was hungry"
 But how did that fact make you think you were still alivc?' asked one of the curious.
 "Well. this way: I knew that If were in heaven wouldn't be hungr! and if was in the other place my feet wouldn't be cold"
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07

Patronize home industries.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07
| Mean !"

Barometer %. 92 Cloudy and South wind
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07
ONE WORD MORE ANENT THE
 TRAiFF

The Payne tariff bill has passed both houses of Congress and was sign ed by President Taft late Friday at- ternoon. It is now law. It will be in force for at least four years, for sui ficient pressure cannot be brought to bear upon Congress to make any moie changes in the tariff until another presidential election shall have rolled around.
 It is needless to re-iterate that the Payne tariff bill is not a performance. in the spirit of theword at least, Of the prediction pledges of the Repuo- licau party. It is revision" but that Is about all that can be said. It cannot be denied that the standpat' ters who represent the Interests have been forced into making some trEning concessions; but in the main the schedules average quite as high Ss those of the Dingley tariff act, which for fifteen years has mulcted & tax from the pockets of the con ing public of the United States, has rostered trusts, and stifled competi ton.
 But this is an old story. Any one who has given the economic aspects of the Dlngley tariff the slghtes study realizes its uneQuitability. l has been largely responsible for th' increased cost of living in the United States. ...
 This is the question: What will tn, people do about it?
 The Republican party promised taI vision, particularly in the west. Ant in all fairness 1t must be said tha the Republican Congress and the Re publican President have failed to liv, up to their pledges. It was for gone conclusion early in the presen session of Congress that the Repub hcan leaders were going to reced' but slightly from their standpat atti tude. The Republicans are not alone 10 blame. The Democratic Congress men in many instances worked hand in glove with the Republican learders Only few Insurgents" stood stead last for tariff reform.
 For four years more this country must continue to groan under an un. just and iniQuitous tariff. Then again the remedy will be in the hands of the people.
 Win they repudiate those who have handed them stone when they ask ed for bread?
 Or will they have forgotten and again be blindly led by subtitle and empty promises?
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07

and sack of your bolted prunes, and a bowl of slop, from the doctors shop and ladle 1t in with spoons! l will have to feed on the jimson weed, and the grass that the COWS may leave, for the doctors sure that my health Is poor, and know that he'd not de' ceiye.-Walt Mason.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07

FOR SALE-Barber Shop with two chairs and bath; good building; four living rooms and neat appearing shop; all well furnished; good busi- ness. Owner must leave country on account of health. Address Box 15, Haines, Alaska. If
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07

Skagway is not alone in the disa Yreeable weather of late. The Port land Oregonlan states that July was the coldest and had & greater rainfall than any July since the U. s. govern. ment has been keeping weather re- cords in Oregon.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07
Pride.

 Could one ascend with an unheard Of flight
 And skyward. skywOrd without limit soar.
 As if the pinion of god he wore. Till earth were left dwindling star, Flew faint upon his track-at las. his height
 All height would vanquish. There in deeps of space Were neither upper nor inferior place. Distlnctions little zone below him quite. Oh, happy dreams of such a soul have l. And softly to my heart of,him sing whoso seraph pride all pride doth over wing, Scars unto meekness. reaches low by high And, as in grand equalities of the sky. Stands level with the beggar and the king!
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07

You can spend a pleasant half hour in a game of Pool or English Bill lizards. The Board of Trade has the best tables in Skagway. Drop ln,- we'll be glad to SC you.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07

There Is more Catarrh In this sec ton of the country than all other 5ls eases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be In curable. For a great many years doc tors pronounced 1t local disease an prescribed local remedies, and by con stantly failing to cure with local treat. ment, pronounced 1t incurable. Sclenc has proven catarrh to be constitn' tional disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Halls Ca tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the mar ket. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucou surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case lt fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO, To ledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti patton.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07

Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.-Corinthians, Chapter 1l-SS
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07

Harry Thaw is getting to be frost from a news standpoint.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-07
UN.TRYING HARD TO SHINE
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The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Aug. g. 1909, Is as follows
 Temperature time observat'n 53 above Max. temp. preceding "A hours 65 above Min. " B above Mean |" 54 above
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
PERSONAL.
Geo. H. Robinson has moved from North
port avenue to IA Union street.

Geo. H. Robinson has moved from North
port avenue to IA Unicn street.
Mrs. Carrie Kaler arrived home Tuesday
night from a visit in Eaowell.
Mr.. and Mrs M. W. WEIGH will leave Satur-
day to visit their children in Massachusetts,
Fred Tibbetts arrived Tuesday to spend the
holidays with relatives in Belfast and Palermo
Will R. Howard of Pennington, N. H., arriv-
friends in Belfast,
Miss Emerald Bradman arrived home
Wednesday from Colby college to spend the
Christmas vacation.
Miss Beulah F. Philbrook of Brewer was in
Belfast last Tuesday to attend the Centennial
banquet of the Baptist church.
Mrs. J. W. Harmon of Windermere Park,
Unity, was guest of friends in the city this
week.-Old Town Enterprise.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Faunce Woodcock went to
Boston last week to spend the Christmas holi-
days with friends and relatives.
Miss Alice E. Simmons will arrive Friday
from Uhrichsville, Ohio, to spend Christmas
with her parents, Mr.. ard Mrs. V. A. Simmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. William HOFFMAN are at Hotel
Latham, New York, for the holidays but will
come to Belfast early in January to visit Mr..
and Mrs H. E. Mcdonald.
Mrs. George o. Bailey will go to Rockland
today to spend Christmas with her brother, A.
C. Philbrook, and family, and later will be the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J. Rigby in Rum
ford.
Joseph B. Pendleton of Boston attended the
dinner of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
to Commander Robert E. Peary, u. S. N,
Theta, UT. at Hotel Astor, New York. Satur-
day evening, December 18th.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
The Churches.

The Spiritualist Society will hold services at
O'Clock next Sunday afternoon in Knowlton s
hall on High street
There will be services in the chapel at East
Northport Sunday, December 26th, at 10.45 m,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. G. Wnslow,
followed by the Sunday school
First Parish (Unitarian) church. Service
next Sunday at 10.45 a. M. with sermon by
the pastor, Sunday school at noon. Castle
Claiming K. o. K A, meets Friday even
ing at 7o'clock
The Christian Scientists hold services in
their hall, 127 Main street, Sunday morning at
II o'clock, subject, Christian Science.
The Sunday schools of Mason's Mills and
Trinity Reformed church are to unite in hav-
ing a Christmas tree and concert at Trinity
Reformed church Monday December 9th.
The services at the rIniversalst church next
Sunday will be as follows: preaching service at
l0.45 a. M, with sermon by the pastor, Rev. A.
A. Smith; Sunday school at IL o'clock. Broth
erhood of David, Saturday at 8 O'Clock, pm. Lin
coin Castle, K. 0. K. A. will meet Saturday
evening at 7 o'clock.
The devotional services for the week at the
NJ E. church will be ss usual The church in
vites its friends to join them in the Sunday
School exercises and Christmas festivities on
Saturday at 7.3O p. m. beautiful cantata
Jack Frost Christmas Shower, will be present
ed followed by the distribution of gifts.
There were two special Christmas programs
in the churches last Sunday. The Christmas
and the Christmas concert by the little folks
at 7.30 p. m. at the Jniversalist church. Both
were interesting ard we'll attended. Special
services for the day will be held in the other
churches next Sunday.
Services for the week at the Baptist church
will be as follows: this, Thursday, afternoon at
ing the prayer meeting, topic, Personal Remi-
niscences of our Church Life; Sunday at 1045 a
H., Christmas service; Sunday school at noon
The Sunday school will give an entertainment
in the evening at 730 o'clock. You are cor
daily invited to these services.
The services for the week at the Congrega.
Thursday, at 800 p m., and prayer meeting al
t.ou p. M; sunday morning worship at lO.45
with sermon by the pastor; Sunday school at
noon; c. E. prayer meeting at $50 p. M; even
ing worship at 7.30 p. m. Castle North, X. O.
X. A, will not meet again until New Years
Eve, when social for its members will be held
There will be Christmas service next Sun.
day at the Unitarian church, at 1O.45 a. m.
with special music as follows:
Voluntary, Allegretto from Op. GO, volkmanr
Anthem, Story of the Christ Child, Sheppard
Response, Berceuse, Konsnetzof
Cello and organ.
Solo, Under the Silent Stars, Coomb.
Mrs. Wescott.
Cello obligato Miss Pitcher.
Postlude, Christmas March, Bartholomew
| Choir:
Mrs Wescott Mr.. Hazeltine
| Mrs Pitcher Mr.. Pitcher
Miss bennett, Organist
Miss Pitcher, 'Cellist
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

King Leopold II of Belgium died December
18th. He had no direct heir and will be sue
ceeded by Prince Albert, only son of the late
Kings brother Zelaya resigned from the
presidency of Nicaragua December 18th. 1t
was case of had to. although he says he re-
signed from patriotism and to prevent the in
tervention of the United States "A Copen-
hagen dispatch of December 10Th says: THE
Associated Press is informed by high author
ity that the committee of the University of
Copenhagen in its preliminary examination of
his records failed to discover proof that DIR.
Frederick A. Cook reached the North Pole. -
The committee has not concluded its labors,
but this announcement would appear to settle
the matter. Fred A. Thurlough, sheriff of
Aroostook county will be the target for the
bill brought by the Boston liquor dealers, who
alege that Maine sheriffs have seized LIQUORS,
protected by pure food and interstate laws. .
Fire, which was discovered shortly before l
o'clock Tuesday morning, swept through the
Bangor House stables in Bangor, burned alive
AZ horses and caused loss of $4,000.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
in her last illness. The funeral was held De-
cember 18th, Rev. C. H. Bryant of Searsmont,
pastor of the Methodist church, officiating.

Llewellyn K. Clifford, who was visiting at
Hiram o. Eaton's in Brewer on his way to
Sailors Snug Harbor, was taken suddenly
i'll and died early last Friday morning at Mr..
Eaton's home. Mr.. Clifford is survived by one
son, Percy j. Clifford of Bangor, and two broth
ers, John M. Clifford of Massachusetts, and
Samuel j. Clifford of Brewer. The funeral
was in the Wood & Huggard chapel, Brewer,
Sunday afternoon at 2.30, and was private
The remains were taken to Stockton for inter-
ment. The deceased was at one time resi-
dent of Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
Contents of Today's Journal.

Personal. Secret Societies. The
Churches. The Belfast Baptist
Church, 1s09-1909.. Obituary. The
Knights Templar Christmas. Will
iamson's History of Belfast.
Editorials. In Memory of Hattie E.
Black. (poem) The Bells of Christ
mastide (poem). Prize Speaking in
Freedom. Mt. Desert Correspondence.
Names Game Record. School Build,
ings in San Jose. The Red Cross
Christmas Stamp. Newspaper Notes.
Maine Men in Washington. Univer-
sity of Maine. The Survey of the
State. Shaw College Students 25th
Reunion. The Semi Annual Bank
Tax...County Correspondence. Trans
fers in Real Estate.
Editorials. School Buildings, East
and West. The Churches. News of
the Oranges.
The News of Belfast.
A Fortune in Mushrooms. Divorce a
Patent Medicine. The Mission Mail
Bag, Obituary. "A New Maine Book.
Probate Court. Freedom.
Searsport's Maritime Record. Sher-
ifs Win. New Prize Speaking Con-
test. Reform Legislation. County
Correspondence. Letter from Okla
homa.
Searsport.. Born. Married. Died.
Stockton Springs.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
Anniversary Church Services in Thorndike

The anniversary services of the Congrega-
tional church at Thorndke Station will be held
Sunday January 2, 1909. The special preacher
for the day will be President David N. Beach
of the Bangor Theological Seminary. He will
preach at o'clock in the afternoon and at
o'clock in the evening. Special music will be
rendered by church choir, with solos by
friends interested in the church. This is DR..
Beach's second visit to Thorndike, he having
delivered the dedicatory sermon last January.
Owing, however, to the stormy day but few
from outside the village were able to be pres
ent. He is speaker of exceptional ability and
many will avail themselves of the opportunity
to hear him.
On Monday evening, January 3rd, there will
be picnic supper at the grange hall. After
the supper the evening will be spent by the
members of the parish in amusements. There
will also be solos, readings and short addresses
by members and parishioners. The entire
evening is free to all and cordial invitation is
6od
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Silver Cross Lodge, Knights of Pythias, con.
ferred the third degree on three Candidates at
its meeting on Wednesday evening, December
18th. There was good attendance and re-
freshments were served. Several applications
were received.
Penobscot Encampment, 1. o. o. F., elected
officers Tuesday evening as follows: Chief Pat,
riarch, Austin j. Fernald; High Priest, Edward
T. Littlefeld; Senior Warden, Lewis J. Sanborn;
Junior Warden. Orrin J. Dickey; Scribe, John 5.
Davidson; Financial Scribe, Charles H. Sargent;
Treasurer, Ralph II. Howes; Trustees, M. Y.
Murch, l. T. Shales and D. F. Stephenson -.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
-LlAMSON'S HISTORY OF BELFAST.

rueasing Demand for the Publication Of
the Second Volume, Completing the Rec
ard for 100 Years.
-5 The EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL. | am
.-s>ed to note the manifestation of fresh in
crest in the publication of the concluding
-slme of Williamson's History of Belfast.
al you not obtain from Mr.. Williamson of
.glsta, and publish, definite information up
tne following points
In how complete state was the manuscript
4 the second volume left by his father;
= The amount of subscriptions already made
It the same;
s. he probable cost of publication
Very truly yours
JAMES C. WHITE.
Boston, December 10, 1909.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
OBITUARY

The family and friends of Mrs. Sarah ].
Aoorn were shocked and grieved December
Ieth by news of her sudden death from heart
failure at the home of her daughter Mrs. Julia
A. Collins. in Rockport, where she had made
her nome for the past few years. The deceas-
ed could trace her ancestry in a direct line
back to the Mayaower colony and her immedi-
ate ancestors were among the pioneer settlers
OF Belfast She was the youngest of the four
teen children of the late John Gorham and
Elizabeth (Miller) Brown; and of this large
family only one brother remains Mr.. Arther
Brown of Bangor. Her husband, Mr. James
Aborn of Knox, died December IS, 1901, and
was buried the 21st, just eight years to day
prior to her death. Eight children survive
John Gorham Aborn of Belfast, Mrs. Julia A.
Collins of Rockport, Miss Elizabeth P. Aborn
of Lowell, Mass, James C. Aborn of Belfast
Miss Alice l.. Aborn of Taunton, Mass, Miss
Hattie G. Aborn of Rockport, Bertrand L.
Aborn of Knox and Mrs. Stella A. Kenney of
Raynham Center, Mass. One step-daughter,
Mrs. E. L. Cobbett of Dover, N H., and two
grandchildren, Prescott Kenney and Arthur
Cobbett, also remain. The name of mother is
revered by her children, and it was a pleasure
for them to do everything possible to make
her life bright and happy. She had always
lived true Christian life and was Universal
list III belief, although never afiliating with
any church organization. She was blessed
with strong personality, bright mind and
firm principles. Her home life was ideal and
left lasting impression for good with all who
came under her influence. Her going out of
life was beautiful, falling into peaceful sleep.
A short prayer service was held at her home
in Rockport Monday morning, conducted by E.
A. Burpee of Rockiand, and the remains were
brought Monday afternoon to the home of her
son, J. G. Aborn, in this city, where the funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, Rev. David L. Wilson of the North
Congregational church officiating. Her family,
with the exception of Arthur Cobbett of Dover,
N. H., We're all present. The remains will be
placed in the receiving tomb at Grove ceme-
terry and in the spring placed in the family lot
in East Knox.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-23

Warren Wentworth knowlton passed away
at his home in North Vassalboro last Monday
afternoon after brave struggle with i'll health
for many years. He had endured several op-
erations, from which he derived only temporary
relief, and the general weakness induced tuber-
culosis, which caused his death He born
in Liberty, the Oldest child of Wayland and
Linda Wentworth Knowlton. He came to Bel
fast with his parents when about ten years of
age, and had lived here until seven years ago,
when he moved to North Vassalboro, which had
since been his home. He was educated in our
public schools ,and worked for some time in the
shoe factory. Later he learned the BARRIERS
trade with Edgar M. Hall. He was a member
of Silver Cross Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and
after going to Vassalboro united with the
Masons. In youth he attendant at the
Baptist church and in early manhood joined
the North church, but on going to Vassalboro
he again attended the Baptist church. He
always led an exemplary life and made many
friends wherever he went. He is survived by
his wife, formerly Miss Grace NJ. Hammons of
this city and by two children, Dean Wentworth
and Donald Hardy. His parents, two brothers
and two sisters remain. They are Marshal 0.
Knowton, Mrs. Bertha NJ. Robbins, Guy
Merton and Idella D., all of this city. His age
was 3S years and 8 months. Prayer services
were held in Vassalboro Wednesday and the
remains will be brought to this city this noon
and services held in the Baptist church this,
Thursday, afternoon at 2 o'clock, Revs. David
L. Wilson and Arthur G. Roberts officiating.