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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-17
WHICH SHALL 1T BE?

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL: A contin-
uance of the policy which seeks to defend the
freside from the sting of the serpent, strong
drink, or base surrender to those whose love
Of lucre blinds them to every hopeful human
interest? Were this question decided on its mer-
its there could be but one answer. Would it
be reasonable because of occasional robberies
to leave community at the mercy of thieves?
The enemies of prohibition, however blind to
its blessings they may be, or desirous of see
ing the sale of intoxicants legalized, make no
attempt to justify it. There can be no justifi-
cation of this accursed traffic, and some future
day, under more happy, economic conditions,
when the wellbeing of our fellow men will be
an emphatic point in our training, men will be
in calling that deliberately. for price. slow =
ly poisons and destroys. During a short visit
to your beautiful city l saw on every hand evil
dences Of temperance and thrift. Your in
nocent. happy children.wi your young misses
and women SO full o. promise, appeal eloquent
ly for prohibition. In choosing for beverage
the crystal water that bubbles from the God
given springs on your hlllsldes you may have
lost few paltry dollars in revenue but you
have gained something immeasurably more
precious than gold. May your people, combin-
ing with their fellow citizens of the grand old
Pine Tree State, on election day point to their
children and say with the mother of Gracchi:
these are our jewels and under God we shall
defend them.
Sincerely Yours
JOHN H. CAMPBELL,
754 Harrison Ave-,
Boston, Mass.
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WESLEYAN GROVE cAMPMEErlNc.

The Wesleyan Grove campmeeting at North
port will begin its annual session Monday,
August 21st, and continue until August 26th,
inclusive. Rev. Bertrand P. Judd Of Bar Har-
Dor will be the leader. The meetings will be
conducted by the pastors of the churches
within reasonable radius Of the campground
and it is expected that the membership Of the
many pastorates represented will rally to the
support of their pastors and make the session
profitable and pleasing one.
Among the special interesting features of
the week is the Sunday school institute con-
Quoted by Rev. C. ]. Brown and his workers.
One hour daily will be devoted to this in the
program of events. The daily Bible readings
given by Rev. F. K. Gamble of Presque Isle
are expected to be of much profit. There will
be special work for the children under the
charge of c. W. Bradley and Miss Ina L Nor
gan, deaconess. This branch of the work will
include sports excursions and young peoples
services.
H. G. Humphrey will speak Thursday after
noon. August "a. on The Temperance issue.
This lecture will be given under the auspices
of the w. c. T. u, and in view of the present
widespread campaign for temperance being
conducted for the coming special election what
Mr.. Humphrey has to say is Of considerable
moment.
The musical program for the week is the
product of much care and skill. Rev. L. G.
Marsh of East Vassalboro is the director and
Miss Ethel G. Taylor, instructor in music at
the Bucksport seminary, will be the accom-
panist. Every singer is urged to join in the
chorus the first day and special effort will be
made to render the chorus practice instructive
to the young people, source of pleasure as
well as help to the service. The Epworth
Hymnal No. g. will be supplemented with
special choruses and solos.
Pastors Of all churches participating in the
annual campmeeting will assist in evangelistic
services and this work will be made feature
of the 1nual session this season.
The NJ. C. R. r. will give the usual excur-
sion rates, commencing August 18th and con-
tinuing in force until August 18th and all
steamboat lines touching at Northport will
give the usual excursion rates for the week.
There will be special rates given by Manager
French at the Northport hotel for this week
also.
The season at this popular summering place
is now at its height. There are great many
of summer vacationists now on the grounds
and more are arriving daily. With the advent
OF campmeeting week the influx of summer
travel is expected to reach its height and
there is every reason to believe that the sea-
son this year will be larger and more profitable
than ever before.
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POINT COMFORT, IsLEsBORO.

The writer was the guest last Thursday of
Capt. and Mrs. D. Chaplin Warren at their
beautiful summer home Point Comfort, Isles
boro. After pleasant trip across the bay in
the steamer Golden Rod we went ashore at
Warren's Landing, formerly known as the
Lime Kiln, and once the scene of what should
have been a prosperous industry. A short
walk brings one to wood road, lat the entrance
OF which is "a large sign bearing the words
"Point Comfort" and an index finger pointing
the way through pasture land to one of the
Comfort was formerly known as Parker's
Point, and the cove still bears that name, but
the present owners who, after voyaging on
many seas and travelling the country over,
have returned to the old farm home of their
fathers and grandfathers, have named their
summer home "Point Comfort" and it is no
misnomer Everything a modern city home
can furnish is at their disposal, and their visit
ors are cordially welcome and share in their
enjoyment. The Warrens come early and
stay late, and in reply to an enquiry as to where
they spend their winters the captain said prin-
cipally in Boston. Everything about tie
premises shows loving care, but nature laid
the groundwork for this ideal retreat. The
cove has natural breakwater that separates
it from the broad bay, and on the outer ledges
lies the wreck of the schooner Alice E.
Clark on her beam-ends. with masts in the
water. The shore of this point is bold and
rocky and without trees. From an open field
IL <1a -
rocky point to a private landing, where motor,
sail and row boats float at their moorings The
cove terminates in a clean, sandy strip of
shore which is called "Crescent Beach," and
in the rear is delightfully."- cool pine grove,
"Bayview," which has been cleared of every
vestige of underbrush, making an inviting
place for the growth of ferns and mushrooms.
The grove and beach are separated from the
point by deep ravine over which is rustic
bridge, "Echo," the planking taken from the
cabin of the Clark that washed UP on the
shore. The home place has been brought up
to-date internally and externally, and from
tall flag staff Old Glory floats on the breeze.
large wind mill in the rear furnishes an
abundant water supply. The sun parlor, with
its fourteen large windows, is the latest inn
provement. The house is occupied this sum-
mer by Prof. Mather A. Abbott his wife, two
little daughters, Elizabeth and Gynne, and SER
want Prof. Abbott is in charge of the Latin
and Greek in the Grotton Preparatory School.
Mrs. Abbott's sister and her husband, Col.
jefferson Twining, of the English Army, sta
toned in India, are their guests, and all are
enjoying every hour of their stay. A rustic
bungalow, built this spring, is occupied by
Capt. and Mrs. Warren and the family coon
cat, Admiral Schley, who is evidently worthy
of the title. The bungalow faces the cove.
with pine grove on three sides. Here the
happy family live the simple life. The captain
has many plans in view that, when carried
out, will add to the attractiveness of Point
Comfort.
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News of the Oranges.

c... c..y lzte Of the Waldo County Field Day at
sa1ial Park, Montvlle, is Wednesday,
s4s' goth, instead of the 29th as given last
A he speakers will be as follows: Hon.
ne" Eliot of Gault, Ontario, will speak on
'fy nperance question; Hon. Howard Davies
H.. aFin,outh, Me-. on 1.-The Direct Primary"
s- -o'@ Master c. S. Stetson on "Good Roads,"
o.. axe Lecturer B. Walker McKeen on
N. mere was an attendance of nearly 300 at
n, ~ 4eld day of Penobscot Pomona Grange at
5,irs; h'yIersity of Maine, August 11th. The
5.d 5dd'Psl exercises were held in Agricultural
ers -', Where number of distinguished speak,
ds tlsde Sa addresses. c. S. Stetson, master of
.GAte Grange, presided and Pres. Robert
ssIay Of the University gave an address of
gay. gasome Hon. Andrew Elliott of Gait, Ont,
T "a talk on agriculture in the provinces and
nJIesihperance. A. M. Gallup Of Skowhegan
Nasta Named the direct primary movement. State
Rsiesst stetson talked on good roads, and B.
ascrsl anef Mckeen, lecturer of the State Grange,
h Stlbussed tba the parcels post. Dinner was served
yste.l H. University gymnasium, after which the
pmt.ss inspected the experim mental plots,
sbrs yards and stock barns under the guild
tuIh,.l VI the instructors of the college of agri-
''e' The orono band gave a concert.
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of Today's Journal.

Wedding Bells News of the
oranges. :. Board, of Trade Meeting.
Which Shall it Be?... Obituary.
Wesleyan Grove Campmeeting.
W. C. T. U. Notes. =. -. =. Resolutions
Of Respect. {. . Waldo County Fair.
Point Comfort, Islesboro. >. Per-
sonal.
d Agricultural Exports. Watch Maine
Grow. Suppression of Illegal Sales. I.
frankfort Hotel Burned. Mrs. Anna
{. NJ. Tillinghast. Literary News and
Notes Jack Ashore. A Moxie Bot
ne Sc Feet High. Old Times in Bel
fast The Grange and Prohibition.
The Importance of One Vote. Eliza
beth Akers Allen Dead. The Hills
# Paradise (poem). The Divorce
Evil The Care of Fires. The Saloon
as Social Center.
4 Editorial. The Churches Transfers
N Real Estate. Probate Court.
-ounty Correspondence. Where the
Money Comes From.
The News of Belfast.
RI ountry Editors Mail List. The Va
1ation Outfit. What Maine Papers
say Business Proposition. So Say
We All of Us,...To the Men of Maine
uoem) -. Border State Ballads,
Yoems) Bryan Endorses Prohibi-
tton.
county Correspondence, Family Re-
unions. Obituary.
Searsport. Stockton Springs. Ship
News. Market, Born. Married.
Died. .No-License Rallys.
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The Shoe Situation.

In footwear buyers are not disposed gener-
ally to take larger amounts than for current
needs, preferring to await more certain knowl-
edge as to sty les. Leather is still in moderate
demand, buyers operating only in limited
way, New England shoe manufacturers feeling
that the volume of footwear business does not
warrant any considerable anticipation. In
sole leather prices are not quotably lower, but
holders make no effort to secure last advances
asked. Domestic hides continue to sag, with
further reductions in certain varieties Of
packer stock and country hides. Sales are on
q smaller scale and tanners are generally hold
ing off in anticipation Of still lower prices
Dun's Review, August 18th.
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Lib erty Lodge, No. Ill, F. & A. M has
adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Archi-
tect of Heaven and Earth to once more enter
our ranks and take from us our beloved BROTH
er, Ambrose P. Cargill; therefore. be it
Resolved, That Liberty Lodge has lost one
of its most faithful members, one who was
always present with smile.
Resolved, That page of our record book be
set apart to his memory.
Resolved, That his picture, which hangs in
our hall. be draped in mourning for 80 days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to his family. also to The Belfast Jour-
nal and the Bangor Commercial for publication.
oREN W: RIPLEY, Committee
J. c. SHERMAN, on
L. C. MORSE, Resolutions,
Liberty, August S, 1911.
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THE WALDO COUNTY FAIR.
Excellent Exhibits in all The Departments.
Entries Exceed all Previous Records.
Fine Racing. Baby Show Today. Bal
loon Flights Every Day.

Entries Exceed all Previous Records.
Fine Racing. Baby Show Today. Bal.
loon Flights Every Day.
The annual cattle show, fair and races of the
Waldo County Agricultural Society opened on
the grounds of the society in Belfast last
Tuesday under most favorable weather con-
ditions. Many improvements have been made
on the buildings and grounds since last sea-
son. The poultry house has been enlarged
and 400 birds were entered Tuesday. The new
swine pen was fully occupied, the cattle pens
were all filled and shelters had to be impro-
vised to care for the overflow. There was
good display of fruit and vegetables. and the
ladies' department on the second floor of the
hall made the best showing of fancy work,
especially embroidery, ever seen here The
floral display was small but good, and with the
other exhibits will be given fuller notice in
our next issue. The main floor of the hall
was, as usual, occupied by local and outside
business concerns. Every available foot of
space in the midway was occupied, and the
merry-go-round, side shows, lunch counters,
etc., did thriving business.
The balloon ascension Tuesday by Prof.
Hutchinson of Vineland, N. J., was an inter-
esting feature of the day. He made an ascent
of 1000 feet. coming down in three parachutes,
and the excitement was intense as he ex-
changed parachutes Prof. Hutchinson landed
in the Shuman field on Waldo avenue and the
balloon went over to the Applin pasture in
East Belfast. The Empire Comedy Four from
New York, troup of negroes, gave a vaude-
vile entertainment of songs and dances from
a platform opposite the grand stand, and the
Belfast Band furnished excellent music during
the afternoon. The gate receipts were $40 in
excess of those on the first day last year, and
everyone present says that this fair is the best
ever.
The races we're exciting. Good judges said
that the 2.25 class was the prettiest race on
this track for years. The twelve entries in
cluded horses from the Chenery and Smith
stables. There were several accidents. Mas
conomo, Jr., lost shoe in the first heat of the
2.29 class, but made good showing In the
2.25 class Young Constantine had to contend
with the loss of tire. and Orta's check rein
broke in the second heat, and went to the 5th
place. Following is the summary:
THE FIRST DAYS RACES.
2.29 class, trot, purse 5000
Bermuda, A. Richardson. Jr., Clinton.
Santa Rosa Girl, College Stables,
Earlyson, L. E. Prentiss, Waterville...
Masconomo, Jr, G. 0. Lord, Belfast.
Time, 2.29 Ia; 2.29 1-2; 22s 1-2.
2.25 class, trot and pace, purse 5000.
Orta, Horace Chenery, Belfast. 5
Lady Wilkes, R. W. Burrill, Ban
gor Observation-Disclosures. 8 l 8
Oracle Braden, Pearl Brook
Farm, Belfast. ast........... 2
Young Constantine, E. McKen-
ney, Bangor. gor....,...............
Tom Marshall, W. L. Davis,
Time, 2.20 IA; 2.23 IA; 212 IA; 2.25 ia;
2.2O1-4
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-17

Mrs. Jere L. O'Reilly of this city. Mrs. Dam
lal o. Connell and Miss Lizzie Marsano of Bel
fast returned Friday morning from Quebec,
NJ Montreal and Ste Anne. Mrs. O'Connell and
Miss Marsano will be the guests of Mrs.
O'Reilly for few days.-Bangor Commercial.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-17

Next Thursday afternoon the campmeeting
program will be in care of the Federated W,
c. T. U. Unions of Penobscot, Somerset and
Waldo counties. There will be addresses by
Miss Edna Rowan of Kansas, and Rev. U. G.
Humphreys, Supt. OF the Anti-Saloon League
of Minnesota, and good singing from the am
paign song books. Rev. Wesley Wiggin will
probably conduct a series of "Questions and
Answers" 1t is expected to secure reduced
rates on railroads and boats. A party will 90
from this city. Enquire of Mrs. L. A. Dec
row.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-17

Because of the heavy rain Tuesday night
yesterdays events were postponed to today,
Thursday. Announcement was made by mega
phone on the streets yesterday that admission
to the grounds would b. free to all for the day.
The stores will be closed this afternoon. A
special train will leave at p. m. to accommo-
date those attending the fair from up the line.
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w. c. T. U. NOTES.

Away off in Montana there is little Young
Peoples Branch of the W. C. T. u so inter-
ested in Names battle for constitutional pro-
hibiton that they have sent So to help win the
day. No doubt many sons and daughters of
Maine, living in other States, have also sent
their mites to aid in the work. If not, it should
be done quickly. Pennsylvania is license
State, but at recent meeting acollection was
taken in aid of Names campaign for prohi-
btion.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-17

John H. S. P. Wilson Of Auburn has been
elected chirman Of the Democratic State com.
mittee to fill the vacancy caused by the re-
signation of Fred Emery Beane, who was
appointed judge of the Kennebec superior
court.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-17

The Young Campaigners for Prohibition"
are gaining in numbers, strength and populari-
ty. In Bath they started in with 100 members
and Rev. G. R. Chappell of the First Baptist
church is director. In Cornish, Miss Gordon
organized company, whose director is Mr..
Mckero, the superintendent of schools. In
Houlton committee visited the schools and
secured several hundr. signatures to the
muster roll. In Appleton, Belfast, Guilford
and other places the children appeared at the
county conventions. In Guiford. the Bow
Scouts assisted in many ways. One woman
tells how she worked. II send what names
have-102. l walked q miles one day and se-
cured one large school, leaving literature with
the teacher. 1 walked three miles another day
and left literature from house to house. Have
just had very interesting meeting in the
schoolhouse. The children were we'll trained
and did finely
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-17

Mrs. Anna Tilinghast of Livermore Falls
has been working in the county this week and
spoke at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon
and in Brooks in the evening, This, Thursday,
evening she will be in Morrill,, and Friday in
1slesboro. She can speak from experience in
license States and is most logical speaker.
Next week Miss Edna Rowan of Kansas, AS
sociate Secretary of the Loyal Temperance
Legion Branch of the W. C. T. u, will be in
the county. speaking in Burnham, Unity, Jack
son. at Northport Campground and in Frank
fort. She is very charming young woman,
fine speaker. and the young people will find
her interesting. 1t is desired to make her
meeting rally for the Young Campaigners,
and all who have signed the muster are re-
quested to be present. See hand bills for par
ticulars.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-17

Cassus R. Dickey died at his home, % Main
street, August 18th, aged As years, 2 months
a4d day. He was born in Prospect, the son
of Almerin and Adelaide Studley Dickey, but
nearly all of his life was spent in Belfast.
At different times he conducted pool rooms,
but for the past few years had carried on a
secondhand store on Main street. His wife,
formerly Georgia NJ. Rollerson of Belfast, and
one son, Herbert, survive. He is also sur
vived by his father and stepmother; sis
ter, Mrs. Rose L. Sprague of Belfast and by
five brothers: Homer of Limestone, Maine,
Harry, Custer, Clarence and William all of
Belfast. The funeral was held at his late home
Monday, Rev. Adolph Rossbach officiating.
The bearers were Messrs W. G. Preston, Jesse
Staples, Elvin Hanson and Everett Condor.
Lawrin Greer died July Both after long ILL
ness, aged Sc years. He leaves a widow and
daughter. He was native of Morrill,. Me-,
where he was born February 8, 1855, and was
the son of Alanson and Mary Thomas Greer
For nearly twenty four years he was in busi-
ness on Main street, Charlestown, where he
was well-known. He continued in business
until last May, when he retired because of i'll
health. He had wide circle of friends, who
knew him as an agreeable associate and kind
ly man, and he was especially fraternal with
the members of Olive Branch lodge of Odd
Fellows, of which he was fellow-member
since March 5, 1884, and with the Charlestown
Veteran Firemen's Association, of which he
was also an active associate member. The
funeral took place Thursday afternoon August
Bird, from his late residence, % Fenwick street,
Winter hill and the interment was at Wood
lawn.-Somerville, Mass, Journal.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-17

An active campaign has been entered upon to
interest the potato growers of Aroostook
county in the cooperative movement for the
better grading, branding and marketing of the
crops, as well as the proper growing and
elimination of disease
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1911-03-09
MEANEST MAN
IN NORTHWEST
BLIND MAN ON WAY FROM MINNESOTA
TO CANADA RELIEVED OF CASH
AND RAILROAD TICKET "

Bowbells, N. D., March ga
blind man and his wife and four
children en- route from Minnesota
to Regina, Can, met with a sad
experience on train los. Some
where between Enderlin and Valley
City the blind man was robbed of
his railroad tickets and purse con
tanning $50 in cash.
Conductor Peters, who was in
charge of the train, knew that the
man had the valuables he claimed
to have, but has no idea as to the
identity of the thieves. When the
unfortunate family arrived at
Portal they had about 81 in change
and their grief was indeed pitiful.
1t is said the Masonic lodge at
Portal will relieve the immedia to
necessities of the afflicted strangers.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1911-03-09
COUNCIL met
MONDAY NIGHT
EXPERTS HIRED TO CHECK OVER BOOKS,
MURRAY CONFIRMED As CHIEF
SALARY FOR The MAYOR

The city council met in the coun-
Gil chambers Monday evening with
all members present. In addition
to the general routene of bills the
subjects mentioned above were ta-
ken:up. Two expert accountants
from the Warwick & Mitchell Co.,
of Minneapolis were hired to check
up the different city departments.
An ordinance was introduced and
placed on its first reading fixing
the salary of the mayor at fifty
dollars month. This puts it
where it was when Mayor Bruegger
was elected.
The chief of police proposition
was taken up again and the ap;
pointment of::Murray as chief was
confirmed. 49," p
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1911-03-09
SHERFF'S FORCE !.
STOPS PRIZE FIGHT
PRIZE FIGHT BEING PULLED OFF NEAR
ulNor STOPPED AND
NEGRO m FIGHT

Minot, March What prom
ised to he an interesting prize
fight between Kid Flanders and
big Bill'' was stopped at ten
o'clock last night by Deputies
Dougherty and Slaberg of Sheriff
Kelley's force when at 10 o'clock
they appeared at the Bohemian
hall north of town and ordered
tho fighters to disperse. -:
When the officers appeared at
the hall. the two fighters were
dressed in tights and three rounds
had been pulled off. There was
large crowd in attendance and
from the preparations that had
been made, it looked As if it was
going to have . great contest.
The officers informed the pro-
&moters Of the contest that prize
lighting was against the law, and
that the sheriff. of Ward county
would not stand for it. The dep
uties were sufficiently emphatic in
their orders, that the promoters
decided to abandon the fight with
eut interference, and the crowd
quietly disappeared. ..-<
Three rounds had been pulled
of. Art McGahey was referee,
and it is understood that there
we're some big bets up. Flanders,
it appeared, was getting the best
of Big Bill. Slaberg rushed into
the hall, made his way through
the ropes and gave the fighters to
understand that they had to quit.