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The advocate., 1889-08-31

Topeka Capital: Senator Preston
B. Plumb arrived in the city yester-
day morning quite unexpectedly and
spent several hours with his political
friends in the capital city. He had
just returned from a trip TO Monta-
ma and the Pacific coast with the spoc-
ial senatorial committee which is, by
direction Of congress, investigating
the subjest Of irrigation, matter
which has heretofore received very
little attention from the national leg
islature. They have collected fund
OF valuable information which will be
presented to congress soon after ii re-
assemblies II is whispered around
that the senator was consulting with
two or three leading republicans
about the United States attorneyship.
A Capital reporter yentnsed 10 ask
the senator for some information on
this subject.
Young man." he replied Slam as
ignorant about the United States at
torneyship as that wooden Indian
pointing over in the direction Of ci-
gar store
The senator left in the afternoon
for Washington, d. O., where he has
official business which will detain him
for several days. He will return to
Chicago next week to attend q meet
ing Of the beef combine investigating
committee.
The advocate., 1889-08-31
How inconsistent.

The writer mot a gentleman on the
streets Of Meriden u few days ago,
representing the OskaloosN hdepend-
emit and soliciting subscriptions for
that paper. He said the paper was a
friend Of the farmer. How inconsist-
ent he is to ask for subscriptions from
farmer when tho Independent is not
true friend Of the Alliance; and not
only that, but the gentleman referred
to, in conversation with some others
in oneof tho stores said: 'If tho
farmers would stay at home, and not
come to town so much and sit around
on the goods boxes and whittle, they
would get along better" Now / want
to say to tho representative Of the
Independent, he has n good deal OF
cheek to ask an Alliance man or any
other farmer to subscribe for a paper
that is not in sympathy with the
farmer. Now Brother Alliance
men and farmers, il you will submit
to being dictated to, what you
shall take for your labor and also what
you shall do when You come to town,
how long will ye be free men9 Now
brother farmers let me say word to
you, Alliance men and all; spum such
men as these as you would a viperi.
they arc your enemies. ychcwers
Of wood and carriers Of water rise in
pr might. throw off the shacldes
are seeking n aslave Won nndI
The advocate., 1889-08-31
Farmers stand Firm.

TUNE -",Iohn Browns body" etc.
There Is music ut the Capital, there's "muslc'
IN the air."
Wen have music ut election too-and music
everywhere
The farmers are trlumphaht--et monop0llsls
beware,
our cause Is marching on,
The delegates Mt Blsmark gave monopollsts
10 know,
That In our rconsiitntlon-they would have but
little show
Aud they told the railroad lobby that they
might have leave ia 10,
For truth Is smarchlng on
The Alliance Is advancing 1t has proved grand
Although reyllcd by usurers and slandered by
the press,
These fellows bow and scral( tOus-for Office
now guess,
AS we gomarchmgon.
Let not the farmers hatiercd be by any such
pretcnse--
Let us keep om eyes wide open and act with
common helhe-
Let us sean the records closely Of the fellows
ION the ience,'
AS we gomarchlngom
Let us work and act together with due 70
spect for laws,
Let Us choose our ablcsi wOrkmen to represent
our cause.
Let us say TO all monopolles "Just loosen up
your claws
For we are marching on.
Wehayo farmer who presdes with jealous
ciIc,
Whose rulings are conceded to be always just
ana fair,
let us have him for our GovemOr-the first TO
MI The chair,
As go marchingon.
Let us study up the outlook and seek for fur
ther light,
Let us deal IN simple Justice and be noble in
our might,
Let us realize the principle, that might does
not make right,
For God is marchLngon.
s, A. FISHER.
In Dakota IhlraIlst. August 10, 1880
The advocate., 1889-08-31

Wecan say todOy, andw could not
say until recently, that the most Of
the people of atleast four ofthe great
est western states are showing a live
ly interest in the project the people
Of Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Mis-
soGri. In oil the west moro or less
enthusiasm is felt here and there, but
in these four states the whole people
are enlisted in tho cause and see in
it, If not their salvation from tho iron
grip Of Che east and the wastefull cost
liness Of transportation to the Allan
tic seaboard, ut leOst the promise Of u
vast Improvement in their present
condition and u grand Frightening Of
the prospect.
The Capital has always presented
this subject, and trusts that it will al
ways everywhere bo presented Os Il
scheme in behalf Of the whole west,
from the Mississippi to the Pacifc and
from Manitoba to the gulf. Nothing
but failure so to consider and 80
present itcan now intervene to cut us
off from the speedy success Of the en-
terprise. If factions are permitted to
arise ind local interests are allowed
to conflict with one another to the dis
paragement Of the whole plan, the
present agitation will be abortive md
worse than ifnothing had been done.
The deep hOrbor movement is not
for the benefit Of a state or n section
Of the west, nor for the injury Of one
city or state, but for the whole west.
This is the fundamental fact which
more than anything else promises the
best results and should be last Of all
to be overlooked.
The advocate., 1889-08-31

your children. Ever hold up your
calling; support those who have your
interest at heart, and are battling for
your rights, and lot your motto be,
and let it be engraved on the tables Of
your hearts, "an injury TO one is the
concern OF ALL"
w. H. RIcKETTs.
The advocate., 1889-08-31
In Dakota TnraIlst, August 10, 1880
Neglected Wealth.
s. A. FISHER.
kansas City 1'imes.l

What the Mississippi is to eastern
Missouri and Arkansas, what the lakes
are to northern Illinois, Wisconsin
and Michigan, the Missouri river
should be to Kansas. 1t is the water
way, open to all comers, by which
cheap transportation can be secured.
To own labor saving machine and
leave it unused would be accounted
folly on a farm. Yet Kansas owns a
share in the greatest of western rivers
and like the other shareholders has
allowed it to fall into disuse, giving
control Of transportation to railroads,
each of which is in essence monopo-
ly, since its road bed can be used by
no other company or individual. Fed
eral and state Legislation has been ap-
piled to prohibit discrimination and
overcharges, but many of the laws
have only had the effect Of hurting
railroads without helping the people.
The natural check and regulator Of
railway rates is water carriage and il
the people of the cOnntry were able
to exert the influence their welfare
suggests, they would have lines Of
steamers plying on all lRavigable wat
ers.
The Missouri is more valuable in one
way than the Mi@ ,pt
The advocate., 1889-08-31

The Supreme Legion Of the Select
Knights A. 0. U. w. met in annual
session az Kansas City, this week,
Supreme Commander Geo. w. Reed,
Of Topeka presiding. A large num-
ber Of representatives were present
from all parts Of the conntry. AT the
present writing we are not in posses
sion of reports Of proceedings. There
are some important questions to be
decided at this session which will be
noted hereafter.
The advocate., 1889-08-31
DlspIayed some AblIlty.

Emporia Republican; A had the au-
dacity to question BIS veracity. b
took it up with asperity, assumed a
look Of austerity, SworO with severity,
leaped upwith celebrity, rushed for
ward with temerity and struck A with
dexterity. But A in spite of senility
was a man Of virility as well as utility.
He dogded with agility and struck
back with ability, in fact; licked B
with facility into state Of humility
and general debility. Thus ended
hostility and all was tranquility.
The advocate., 1889-08-31
Deep Water for the Whole West.
Topeka Capiiall

Those who are keeping a lookout
for the future ofthe great west which
shall within the life time of every
young man now living contain with
in it, and not far from the Missouri
river, the center Of wealth Jas well Of
population of the United States saw
in the resolution OF the farmers OF
Missouri who met at Springfield last
week another sign that thswest is g.
wakening to the promise Of q vast de-
velopment Of its resources md evtep-
sion Of it's poyer held oui
deepWaAsT project. Y
The advocate., 1889-08-31

states, From the Kansas line to the
eastern boundary it flows nearly east
ward giving cut off on east and west
bound freight. The bulk Of internal
commerce moves on east aud west
lines and the Missouri fora distance
coincident with about 300 miles of
railway has n course directly along
the path Of transportations backward
and forward between Kansas and the
east.
A distinguished engineer said in 18-
u that in the future Of navigation on
the Missouri more was 10 be feared
from the failure Of improper methods
than from any inherent difficulties.
He foresaw the event. The princi-
pal and perhaps only organized effort
TO establish u freight line on the river
was abandoned because the boats used
were utterly unsuited to the work they
had TO do All competent opinions,
theoretical and those growing from
actual experience, unite in the conf
dencc that boats built for the bust
ness will be not only vast assistance
to the west but profitable to the own
ers.
Kansas voters and Kansas congress
men should understand this: That tho
newspapers and towns which oppose
Missouri river navigation are playing
directly and Intentionally into the
hands of the railroads. Several rail
road systems are determined to pre-
vent river navigation ifthey can and
their allies are fighting their battle.
Congressional action is. made up,
unfortunately, Of combinations of To-
cal interests. This bad method pre-
vents the effective use Of Nppropria-
tions where they will benefit COM
merce. Money is spent for the ad-
vantage of private property or the en-
ployment Of labor in particular local
tiles, instead Of in the way and in the
places where navigation will be inn
proved. Only a we'll understood pub
lie demand can change the habit, and
for that reason the people Of Kansas,
Iowa and Missouri should
join in asking for river improvements
which Will be for general commerce.
The congressman and senators from
those states by uniting and defending
a scientific application Of federal mon
ey TO the Missouri could do more than
an interstate commission TO relieve the
hardworking masses Of their constit-
uents from railroad exactions.
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The advocate., 1889-08-31

SAN FRANcIsco, Aug. 27.--The y. >,
circuit court was officially informed
to-day that the charge Of murdar
against Justice Stephen j. Ficlf
hegn dismisaedby BY the sIccb' .,.E.s
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04
CITY ADvERTssEmEN
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Azss~ Ho~;-

WHEREAS, James p. Baxter and
w others, have petitioned the City Council to
lay out a new street or public way In said city,
beginning at Portland street, and extending par
rallefto Green street and distance one hundred
and seventy-ive feet therefrom, to the CascO
Tannery lot, and whereas said petition was re-
ferred by the City Council March 14tn, 1887, to
the committee on laying out new streets for them
to consider and act upon, therefore
Notice is HEREBY given TO all parties interested.
that the Joint Standing Committee OF the City
Council on laying out new streets, will meet
to hear the parties and view the proposed way on
Saturday, the seventh day Of September, 1885, at
ESQ O'Clock In the afternoon at the corner Of
Portland and High streets, and will then and
there proceed to determine and adjudge whether
the public convenience requires said street or
way to be laid out.
Given under our hands on this goth day Of
Augusta. ID. 1883.
HOLMAN s. MELCHER, Mayor,
JOHN II. RAND, fo,,.,t,... -
ROBERT A. MCCLUTCHY, NYniultseo On
GEORGE w. SYLVESTER, N nayHSs out
WILLIAM b. IRISH, NC" oreets
v. RICHARD F0SS.
au30 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04

the city government has been appealed to to
strike out the provision making the contract
SUBJECT to the approval of the Back Bay Com
mission.
The final upshot of the controversy was
that the government contractor turned over
his contract, for consideration, to the city
contractor, and departed from these waters.
Since then there has apparently been no
reluctance to use mud from the government
channel to build the Marginal Way. The
complaint now is that under the present
government contract the mud cannot be
dumped on the Marginal Way but must be
deposited in Hussey's Sound. Why the city
contractor refused to take the mud from the
government contractor in the first place we
do not undertake to say. 1t is easy to draw
an inference from the circumstances, but the
inference might do him injustice. But that
refusal was unfortunate all ronnd. The
building of the street has been delayed In
consequence and it is difficult to see In what
way the city contractor has reaped any ad-
vantage from it. Whether it is possible now
to make any arrangement by which the mud
dug out of the channel can be- used in filling
the street we do not know If it is possible
we hope it may be done, for it will greatly
facilitate the construction of the street.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

The renowned Mt Zircou spring at Rum
lord, with two hundred and fifty acres of
land, has been purchased by Mr.. William N.
Whitmarsh, who is president OF the Putnam
Nail Co., Edward Buglies, Augustus Seavor
of Boston and Thos. 4. Moody of Lynn,
Mass.
These gentlemen will build a club house
and summer house, where they can pass tbs
summer with their families. They will also
make stock farm of it. Raising horses will
command their attention.
The relic of Puritan worship, the old meet
ing house at Alma, by the considerable benefi-
cence of the sons of the old church and town,
Albert Averili, Esq. of Chicago, and resi-
dents, descendants of the Donnels, Pearsons,
and others, has been repaired and painted
with view to the perpetuity Of the old
meeting house in all its antique features.
On the 18th instant public memorial services
are to be held In it in which it will be
attempted to reproduce the old-time Puritan
f0rmular of Sunday worship in full detail.
Father Norcross will preach, old-time song
sters from Jefferson will fill the choir. Pur-
itan historical Renaissance of worship
usages and persons active in the building OF
the old meeting house, and Of the times and
place will be given by r. X. Sewall, Esq, Of
Wiscasset, short poem by Charles H. Den
nison Of Wiscasset, with volunteer speeches
to close. This old church has already be
come Mecca to tourists as rare relic O
Puritan congregational worship, in the earl,
days OF New England.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04
Or. Major p. MacRae,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.

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The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04

While no sensible man will claim that pro-
lection will prevent all labor troubles. or put
an end to the ups and downs of business, the
big labor strikes now going on in London
ought to make those statesmen and journals
that have been accustomed to proclaim that
all such troubles were the indirect conse-
quence Of that system pause and reconsider
their theory. England is the greatest free
trade nation on earth, and there that policy
is brought nearest to perfection. Yet the
world has rarely seen so extensive strikes,
so widespread discomfort on the part of la
Dor as is now to be witnessed in its great me-
tropolis. We are not foolish enough to con-
tend that they are the direct outcome OF Eng
lands economic policy. We simply point to
them as conclusive proof that free trade does
not prevent strikes and does not avert dis
content on the part of laboring men.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04
DEXTER & PIsCATAoUIs.

President Sewall, Superintendent Tucker
and Chief Engineer Allen of the Maine
Central Railroad, accompanied by the Presi-
dent and Directors OF the Dexter & Piscata.
4uis railroad and invited guests, inspected
the latter road Monday in Superintendent
fuckers private car. This is the first pas
Central officials are well pleased with the
construction of the road. 1t is the intention
to have it in full operation December i.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04


In one of the speeches at Sebago Lake it
was asserted that reduction of the hours of
labor tends to increase consumption and
production of wealth with rise in wages.
Carried to its logical conclusion this would
seem to be an argument for reducing the
hours of labor not merely to eight, but to
six or four or even better one, for If reduction
OF hours of labor tends to increase the con-
sumption and production of wealth, the less
hours the better. But the speaker would
not, we suppose, carry it to its logical con-
clusion. He would stop the reduction for
the present at eight hours. Let us see if the
proposition is sound when thus limited. The
assertion is that eight hours of labor will re-
suit in an increase of production and of con-
sumption with consequent rise in wages.
If production increases it must be by reason
of more men working, or the same number
Of men working harder. And If there be in
creased consumption it must be
because of more men having
money to buy with or the same
number of mem having more money to buy
with. If the increased production is by rea-
son of more men working, the aggregate
wages will be increased, but they will have
to be divided among more men so that indi-
vidual wages will not be any more. The
supply will bear the same relation to the de-
mand as at present. There will be m in
crease of consumers, but there will be an in
crease of producers to Offset IL, and there
will be just the same liability to overproduc-
tion as at present. IL the increased produc-
tion is by reason Of harder work of the same
number of men then the number Of consum-
ers will not be increased and there will also
be the same liability, and greater, to over
production. The increase of leisure may
tend to increase the wants and de-
sires of the laboring man, but it will
not increase his means for gratifying them.
aud consumption is determined not by wants,
but by ability to meet them. The common
argument for a reduction of the hours of
labor has been that 1t would reduce produc-
tion and thus prevent overproduction and
also that it would give increased opportuni-
ties for work inasmuch as more men would
be needed by reason of the diminution OF
the hours of labor. But if it is going to in
crease production, even If it increases con-
sumption in corresponding ratio, which is
hardly possible, it is difficult to see how it
Is to benefit the labOring man who is now
employed, as far as the earning of wages is
nnpaarpad
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04
SCHOOL for BOYS and YOUNG MEN,
No .511 ~ Congress ST. near Cor Of Casco

Careful instruction in all branches as well as
September "a, 1889. Application should be
made to the Principal.
EDMUND A. DEGARMO,
au31d3m 404 Cumberland St., Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04
RAILWAY MATTERS.
BANGOR & p1scATAours.

Dzk-NOOIF IIoCAIAQUISs
1t is believed In Bangor that syndicate
Of moneyed men, some of whom are con-
nected with the New Brunswick and Cana
dian Pacific roads, will soon make an effort
to purchase the Bangor & Piscataquis road,
and that they will buy it If it can be obtained
at reasonable figure, The. purpose of the
syndicate is believed to be the building of a
road from the Katahdin Iron works iuto
Aroostook county, and also to build the
Bangor u Piscataquis to Bangor, provided
the road can be bought This would open
up rich territory and give shorter route
than the proposed direct line" located by
has been consulted, and negotiations are
progressing Independently Of the Canadian
Pacific, but 1t is believed the syndicate have
some understanding with that road.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPT. A.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu
nlcations. The name and address Of the writer
are In all cases indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee Of good faith.
we cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-04
LIVERY, BOARDING and SALE STABLE.

"AYING again taken the management Of my
i'll former stables am ready at short notice
to furnish first class livery teams of all sizes,
Coupes Hacks &C., and we have special advan-
tages In boarding. over almost any other stable
Ia light and ventilation. Cali and see us at
"ROBINSON'S STABLES,
81 & 80 Green ST."
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