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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
Our National Bonfire Bill.

Here are a few facts from Burnt
Money!" Samuel Hopkins Adams amaz-
ing indictment of American fire waste, in
the January Everybody's:
'ln ten years we have had million
fires in this country-an average of 100
600 year.
"Our fires cost US $6OO,OOO,OO year.
''Berlin and Chicago are about of a
size. Berlin pays its fire department
$4,000 a year, and sees $4,000 go up
in smoke. Chicago's departmental bill is
So, O87, sos; it's bill for fire loss runs to S.,
100000 annually.
yearly we pay into the fire insurance
companies some $195, 100000. Except
in a catastrophe year like 1906, where a
CONFUSION of nature upsets all calcula-
tons, we receive back about $95, 900, 600,
leaving comfortable little margin Of
$500, 600, 900 as profit and the cost of doing
business.
"Fire rates in the United States are
twelve times heavier than in Great Brit
ian and twenty times heavier than in
Italy. On the average we pay too much
for insurance, even on the basis of our
highly inflammable communities.
''There are some II, 500, 900 buildings in
this country, valued at $14, 600, 600, 600.
About 5000 Of these are fireproof, if that
elastic term be charitably stretched to
cover a multitude of sins. The other II, =
$4,000 are at the mercy of a defective
flue, a fire in the adjoining edifice, or the
high financier with the insurance policy
in his breast-pocket and the kerosene can
in his strong right hand.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
RESCRIPT FROM THE LAW COURT

A rescript in the Waldo case, VIM. R.
Marshall, administrator, VS.. State of
Maine, has been received and is as fol-
lows:
Rescript, Savage, J.
l. The Statute creating the office of
estate assessor, Chapter 103, of the Laws
of 1891, provided that at the first election
one assessor should be elected for two
years, one for four years, and one for six
years, and that assessors thereafter
elected should hold office for the term of
six years each. The first State assessors
were elected by the legislature April LIST,
1891. Held, that the terms of office of
the assessors elected at the first election
expired A pril l, 1898, April l, 1895, April l,
1897, respectively, and that assessors elect
ed after the first election except when
chosen to fill out unexpired terms, hold
office for the full term of six calendar
years, beginning April l, of the year
when elected.
Held, that the term Of office of Will
liam G. Marshall, elected in 1897 to fill
out an uneXpired term which began April
l, 1895, ended April l, 1901, and that he
was entitled to receive his salary until
that date.
2. When the State, by resolve, per-
mlts itsef to be sued on claim, interest
will not be allowed in the amount found
to be due, unless the resolve permitting
the suit so provides.
Judgment for the plaintiff for $3.50.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

at Probate Court held at Belfast within and
for the County OF Waldo on the second Tues
day OF January, A. ID. 1909.
A certain instrument, purportng to be the last
n will and testament of Lewis Reynolds. late
Burnham, in said County of Waldo, deceased,
having been presented for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons in.
tereSted by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in The Re-
publican journal, published at Belfast that they
may appear at a Probate Court, to be held at
Belfast, within and for said County, on the sec
ond Tuesday of February neXt,.at ten of the
clock before noon. and show cause, if any they
have, why the same should not be proved, APP
proved and allowed
GEO. E. JOHNSON Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAS. p. MARITIME, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
AZURE AT BATH
More Proof, Near at Hand, Of
the Value of the Tonic
Treatment for St0m.
ach Trouble. q

There are plenty of remedies by which
you can relieve for the time heartburn,
pain and gas on the stomach and can
smother nervous sensations and induce
artificial sleep. But when you take
your next meal all your troubles begin
afresh.
Experience shows that these troubles
vanish just as soon as the stomach is
made strong enough to digest the food.
In other words, it needs tonic that
will rouse it to do the work of changing
the food into nourishment. The tonic
used ought to be one that will agree with
the most delicate stomach
Mrs. James N ellis, of No. 9 Tarbox
street, Bath, Maine, found quick relief
in DR.. Williams Pink Pills after seven
years of Indigestion. Upon their results
alone DR.. Williams Pink Pills deserve a
thorough trial by every victim OF stom-
ach trouble. Mrs ellis related her
case as follows:
-"For seven years was in poor health
owing to stomach trouble. 1t was caused
by overwork and grew worse each year
had but little appetite and everything
I ate distressed me. was troubled with
gas Oh the stomach. Nv limbs became
numb and I would think they were
going to give out any minute l had
such dizzy spells that would fall to the
floor was also afflicted with terrible
sick headaches and would be so deathly
sick and dizzy that 1 would be confined
to bed for two or three days. was
greatly run down and lost considerably
in weight.
81 took the doctors medicine for over
a year He would help me for a time
but l would always get worse again.
Through a friend l began using DR..
Williams Pink Pills. The first few
boxes helped me so that Twas encouraged
to keep up the treatment. When had
taken the pills while became strong
and healthy Ny stomach trouble has
been cured and can eat Hearty meal
without Distress"
Every dyspeptic should have a copy
of our diet book which is mailed free tc
any address. Send postal card request
for copy today. DIR. Williams Pink
Pills are sold by all druggists, or by
mail, postpaid, on receipt of price, 81
cents per box; six boxes for 81 So by the
DIR. Williams Medicine Co., Schenec
tady, N. Y.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

At Probate Court, held at Belfast. within and
for the County of Waldo. on the 18th day of
January, A. ID 1909.
T AURA j. PEASE. who is appointed trustee in
IL the will of Miles Pease, late of Belmont. in
said County of Waldo, deceased, having present
ed petition that said appointment be confirmed
and that letters of trust issue to her.
Ordered That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing a copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully
in The Republican journal, "A newspaper pub
ished at Belfast, that they may appear at a Pro
bate Court to be held at Belfast. within and for
said County, on the 9th day of February, A. d..
1909 at ten of the clock before noon, and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted
GEO. L. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy, Attest:
CHAS. 2. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

At a Probate Court, held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo, on the second TneS
day of January, A. ID. 1909.
A certain instrument, purpOrtng to be the last
n will and testament of Cotton W. Mears, late
of Belfast, in said County of Waldo, deceased,
having been presented for probate, together with
petition praying thar Ralph fl. Mosher may be
appointed administrator of the estate of said de-
ceased, with the will annexed.
Ordered, That snotice be given to all persons
interested by causing copy of thi, order to be
published three weeks successfully III The Re-
publican journal, published at Belfast. that they
may appear at a Probate Court, to be held at
Belfast, within and for said County. on the sec
ond Tuesday of February next. ten of the clock
before noon. and show cause, if any they have,
why the same should not be proved, approved
and allowed and prayer of said petitioner grant
ed. .-.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy, Attest;
CHAs. T. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

Drop by drop the offensive discharge caused
by Nasal Catarrh falls from the back of the
nose into the throat, setting up an inflamma-
ton that is likely to mean Chronic Bronchitis.
The most satisfactory remedy for Catarrh is
Ely's Cream Balm, and the relief that follows
even the first application cannot be told in
words. Don't suffer day longer from the
discomfort of Nasal Catarrh. Cream Balm is
sold by all druggists for so cents, or mailed by
Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street, New York.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
THE FARMERS HAPPY LOT.

There are about 5000, 600 farms in the
United States, and after division is made
among them it will be found that the
average amount for each farm is about
1920. This is comfortable sum for the
living of family which has house rent
and greater part of the food consumed
thrown in. The agricultural population
of the United States is about rs, 900, 900
persons; that is, there are 10, 381, 765 en-
ployed in agriculture, and the rest, nearly
100000, are dependent on them. If
the earnings on the farm, over and above
the amount fed to livestock, should be
divided equally among those who have to
live on it, each one would have $245. The
value of the crop of 1908, as estimated
by the Secretary of Agriculture, is about
double that of 1900, according to the CEN
sus of that year. We have seen that by
dividing up this great crop among those
who have to live upon it the figures be-
gin to appear not so big, after all. And
yet they are big enough to make the
farmer very prosperous and contented.
In recent years he has paid off his mort
cages and has opened bank account.
He lives comfortably and, although in a
portion of the year he works very hard,
yet he has more leisure during the twelve
months than most men in other occupa-
lions. Baltimore Sun.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
PROBATE NOTICES,

At a Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo. on the second Tues
day of January, A. D. 1903.
A certain instrument purporting to be the last
n will and testament and cOdlciIs thereto OF
of Fred Atwood. late of WinterpOrt, in said Coun
ty of Waldo, deceased having been presented
for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons in
tereSted by causing copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully in The Re
publican Journal. published at Belfast. that they
may appear at Probate Court, to be held at
Belfast, within and for said County, on the sec
ond Tuesday of February next, at ten of the
clock before noon, and show cause, If any they
have, why the same should not be proved, APP
proved and allowed.
GEORGE E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
Brief Farm Comment.

Use horse muscle and human brains in
all farm work.-D. 0. Bowen, Waldo
County.
Grass fields are looking the poorest l
have seen them for years. 20. T. Good
ridge, Penobscot County.
want to emphasize what l have said
very many times, no man can afford to
be in the dairy business unless he knows
precisely what each cow is doing. R. w.
Ellis, Somerset County.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

At a Probate Court held at Belfast within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 18th day of
January, A. ID. 1909.
CDWIN A. PORTER, guardian of Agnes A.
II Porter of Brooks, in SAID County of Waldo,
having presented p-tition praying for a license
to sell at private sale and convey certain real es
tate of his said ward, as described in said petit
ton.
ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing a copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully
in The Republican Journal, newspaper pub
lished at Belfast, that they may appear at a Pro-
bate Court to be held at Belfast within and for
said County, on the 9th day of February, A. ID.
1909, at ten OF the clock before noon, and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
GEORGE E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. attest:
CHAS. r HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
A POSER FOR THE JUDGE.

A colored woman was brought before a
West Virginia magistrate charged with
inhuman treatment of her child. Evil
dence was clear that she had severely
beaten the youngster, who was in court
to exhibit his marks and bruises. Before
imposing sentence the magistrate asked
the woman if she had anything to say.
kin All ask 20 honah question:"
His honor nodded.
We'll, then, yo' honah, I'd like to ask
yo' whether yo' was ever the parent of a
puffeckly wuthless culled chile?"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County of aldo. on the second Tues
day Of January, A. d. 1909.
A certain instrument, purporting to be copy
Il of the last will and testament of Sarah
Evelyn Morrison late Of minneapolis. in the State
of Minnesota, decea sed and of the probate thereof
in said State of Minnesota, duly authenticated
having been presented to the Judge of Probate
lowed, filed and recorded in the Probate Court
for our said County.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons
interested by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully i'll The Re
publican Journal, published at Felfast, that they
may appear at Il Probate Court, to be held at
Belfast, within and Tor said County, on the sec
ond Tuesday OF February next, al ten of the
clock before noon, and show cause, if any they
have. why the same should not be allowed, filed
and recorded.
GEO. f. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAS. z. HAZELTINF Register
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
Simple Remedy for La Grippe.

Racking la grippe coughs that may develop
into pneumonia over night quickly cured
by Foleys Honey and Tar. The sore and in
famed lungs are healed and strengthened, and
a dangerous condition is quickly averted
Take only Foley's Honey and Tar in the yell
low package. R. H. Moody.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
GOOD THINGS FROM EvERYBODY's
A LITERAL ANSWER,

Two men met on the street. They
hadn't seen each other for months One
of them had a wife who occasionally
figured in the society columns. After
they had exchanged views on things in
general, the other man asked him-''Is
your wife entertaining this winter"
''Not very" said he.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

At Probate Court held sf ,...
for the County of Mala5 M .a v.l-
January, A. ID. 1909. N+ i-r
HARRIET AVERIIL l,,.-
u Frankfort, in said Coupr, w., ..I tLulE
zie I. :Averill and Helen r i,.--.A 3 7rEtl
sented petition prayug tor 3. .,... 't ID, s
s plid" War sae d ase fh"a'Ty tsDa @
All p pasged, That inieTt the h,a saia pen
order to be published ihr,u- "'N ~
IN The Republican JUuual. .r .. -.O ~
ed at Belfast. that they my '.,I., w.. F.b
Court, to be held at BruaSi v .'.'g fo5s
County, on the 9th day OF f.1r..'.. a... e. \
at ten Of the clock before no,. ,s. Dl Ia
II any they have, why tn pa,e. ....''..I1 q
er should not be grantee 500 1l r
GEO l. mE\,..
A true copy. Attest ''-'r I.tq
CHAS. l.. Itt-t...,..
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

All but nine of the 1872 members of the
Maine legislature are natives of Maine,
and the Kennebec Journal doubts if
there is another State with so many
native born members. 1t would also
like to know how many natives of Maine
are members of the legislature of other
States. There are good many, and
perhaps there are as many in all as there
are in the Maine legislature.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
VAST WEALTH IN FORESTS.
Tot,, Now About $50, 900, 900 Acres.

Total Now About $50. OOO,OO Acres.
Few people have anything like clear
idea of the amount Of forest wealth left
in this country. Those who think at all
about this natural resource which has as
sisted in material development since the
landing of the first settlers are usually
too much influenced by the condition OF
that particular State or section IN winch
they are most familiar.
If they live in a much deforested or
treeless region, the people usually
imagine that the country's timber supply
is even more limited than is actually the
fact: on the other hand, with those whose
homes are located in section where a
pinch in timber has not been experienced,
the feeling is likely to be altogether the
other Wav, and some become so indiffer-
ent at times as 10 think there is really
not much reason to worry about timber
problem. Both can profit by reading
of the actual facts.
The forests of the United States now
cover about $50 million acres, or about
one-fourth of the land of the whole coun-
try. The original forests covered not
less than $50 million acres, or nearly
one-half.
The forests owned by the Government
cover one-fourth of the total forest area,
and contain one-ffth of all timber stand
ing. Forests privately owned cover
three-fourths of the area, and contain
four fifths of the standing timber. Be
sides having three times the area and
four times the forests, the cumberland
privately owned is generally more valu-
able. Forestry, or conservative lumber
ing, is practiced on seventy per cent OF
the forests publicly owned and on less
than one per cent of the forests private
ly owned This covers the country s
forest resources as they stand today.
Senator Smoot, chairman of the section
of forests of the National Conservation
Commission, in outlining the future has
said:
| ''By reasonable thrift, we can produce
a constant timber supply beyond our
present need, and with it conserve the
usefulness of our streams for irrigation,
water supply, navigation and power.
Under right management, our forests
will yield over four times as much as
now. We can reduce waste in the woods
and in the mill at least one-third, with
present as well as future profit. We car
perpetuate the naval stores industry.
PreServative treatment will reduce by
one-fifth the quantity of timber used il
the water or in the ground. We car
practically stop forest fires at tota
yearly cost of one-fifth the value of the
standing timber burned each year, MOI
counting young growth. We shall suffer
for timber to meet our needs until oul
forests have had time to grow again
But if we act vigorously and at once, we
Shall escape permanent timber scarcity.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

There is no case on record of cough, cold or
la grippe developing into pneumonia after
Foley's Honey and Tar has been taken, as it
cures the most obstinate deep seated coughs
and colds. Why take anything else. R. H.
Moody.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

WALDO SS.-n Court of Probate, held at Rel
w fast on the 18th day of January, 1909.
William A. johnson. administrator on the estate
of Elizabeth johnson, late of Belfast in said
County, deceased, having presented his first and
final account of administration of the estate for
allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully. il, The Republican journal,
a newspaper publish, in Belfast in said Coun-
ty. that all persons interested may attend at Il
Probate Court. to be held at Belfast. on the 9th
day of February next, and show cause, if any
they have why the said account should not be
allowed. GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. p. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

sist the temptation to inspire facetious
request. Hence the merriment IN the
Beacon street office of Small, Maynard
& Co., and it has not yet subsidized. -Bos-
ton TRANSCRIPT
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

Many little lives have been saved by Foley S
Honey and Tar, for coughs, colds, Group and
whooping cough. 1t is the only safe remedy
for infants and children as it contains OPT
ates or other narcotic drugs, and children like
Foley's Honey and Tar. Careful mothers
keep bottle in the house. Refuse substi-
tuteS R. H. MoOdy
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

WALDO SS.-In Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, on the 18th day of January, 1909.
Silas E. Bowler administrator on the estate of
David F. Hail, late of Palermo, in said County,
deceased. having presented his first account of
administration OF said estate for allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given, three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY, in The Republican Journal,
a newspaper published in Belfast, in said County,
that all persons interested may attend at a Pro-
bate Court, to be held at Belfast, on the 9th day
of February next, and show cause, if any they
have, why the said account should not be allow
ed. GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. r. HAzELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

a ALDO ssh Court m /
W fast, ON the l2Ill Ua
Fred l.. sawyer, adMmD-U
Freeman \. Dyer, late ut l.a.
ty, deceased, having pt-.'
account OF adminlSudIuu
loWdHce.
Ol0trrd, that notice o.
weeks SucctsslYe,I, lu ~" 4
a newspaper publiSN,I N .
~, THAT all persons W,t 70
Probate Court. to he hrr
day OF February next, H.
they have, why the >alp
allowed.
GlD. .
A true copy. Attest:
CHAS. q. III.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

You would not delay taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy at the first sign of kidney or bladder
trouble if you realized that neglect might re-
suit in Brights disease diabetes. Foley's
Kidney Remedy corrects Irregularities and
cures all kidney and bladder disorders. R. H.
Moody.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
OVERTAKEN.

A wizened little man charged his wife
with cruel and abusive treatment His
better half, or in this case better two
thirds, was big, square, awed woman
with determined eye.
The Judge listened to the plaintiff re-
cital of wrongs with interest.
''Where did you meet this woman who
according to your story, has treated you
so dreadfully?" his honor asked
well, judge replied the little man,
making a brave attempt to glare defiant
" at his wife, Il never did meet her
She just kind of overlook me-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

At Probate Court held a, g.,-
for the County of Waldo h neli ast Win, =
January, A. ID. 1909. vi tht lgiS,Ug ID
IT l.. HUXFORD. tnepbev ~
L. OF James s. HuxfoId ,shd len ..
said County of Waldo drrs .Slt q Bfo,4t =
sented a petition praying t5b",ed. hg9,a !
pointed administrator OF HE '1 s,, D, na5 4
Ordered, That the said petilon.
a ar, pef ta he n nnbshsd by eaG's
in The Republican Journal weeks s.s;s,t.. i
ed at Belfast, that they az an ne" ,palef5'.la
Court, to be held at Belfast NJ L 4, ~
County, on the 9th day o. a ",,nlh lld q, Y
al ten of the clock before moan lai D n
II any they have, why the playa, aug 'lV a., ~
er should not be granted. A" sat r-,.i
A true copy. Attest: i'NNeN ina.
CHAS. T. H,yt--
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
HANDSOME is AS HANDSOME DOES.


Augustus Thomas, the playwright, told
in recent speech of hunting trip he
had taken in the South. They We're after
'coons and 'possums, but the only trail
the dogs struck was one which made
them put their tails between their legs
and turn for home
Just what does polecat look like?"
Mr. Thomas asked one of his negro
guides.
"A polecat, boss? Why, polecat's
somefin' like kitten, only prettier.
Yes, polecat's heap prettier'n a kit
ten, amt it, SAM" he said, turning to
another negro for confederation.
Sam did not seem so sure He hesitated
a moment.
Well, he replied, scratching his wool,
cts always been nah contention dat
handsome is as handsome does. livery
body's Magazine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21

and seemingly absorbed in thought.
stirs the Imagination. What tales OF
shipwreck, of battling with the seas, OF
long night watches and of strange lanes
could they not tell?