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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

As they sst .ide by side, they sighed
On, ms dol" be said, and then idled
Dear Like. ssd she, as she leaked, II
viii we'd thee il shon wis., sad he wil.ed.
Ire hcaey moor pared in an excess of Joy.
Excess ia estins rich food brings lodges
nan: alex hesdsche, Ard frequent stacks
OF dizziness. Dr.. P;efce's Pleasau. Pei
lets VIII enrs all these. They are tiny.
sugtc-eoaied. and essy to swallow. No
other preparation compares with them a. q
Liver iii. They are guaranteed, and one
t. = da9s- mar2d& xfolYm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
Education.

the &c rimitf,s on sdncatiou &il 1--WE public
h'trisRs 10. toIoE- az sh. s-a''l -Hr1'. room a.
itc StSie liouae
March Z, 1891,
Hii 20 susBd ,rction lcs- chapter II, %
Beyiscd Sta:atr-, witb rrtft,ur . appoint
isent 1t trustees 81 Norma Hcnsuis.
on resolve "a faypy ,f t"ri4nA Union Ac.
sucmy,
On resolve 10 las5r ~ rat4sa.ke TraislnR
School
- KrF4kx. Sre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

A csse Of cruelty to animals wss noticed
1t the depot yesterday afternoon. An open
cattle car was attached to the dswn fTsish
and it was loaded with cows snd calves
that were huddied together and were shiv'
esing with the cold air. How long they
had been standing there it 10 not known
but their journey to Brighton. Mass, to
~hich place they were billed ~ quite .
distance for them to ride in an open car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
COMMITTEE HEARINGS
JaeifisFI.

The judiciary commit ~ gre pabiis seAf
aga at their rsons a. ssass ESsss. AaxnssA 81 fol
Opsg
March 1, am.
Cbon ST. asissr1Si8g CITY Of LsNistos q
fssaDd part Of ia fnasbfcdHPss- s.
Cpoa act 70 ate3.sa ths sss~'Eier C1ar' f9i
Kennsat,ec equity.
Upon orGsr rplztiug 10 secfiOp e., shaptsf II
X. b.. about Faistng shVseY tar seso3ls.
8arch g. a. &g. ~
- r y Dgn scsa III Aaisas s'cti0s g. o6sptsr y
e. 4. relating - x2ys.
upen act 70 s.HsHd charter q city - Ross
iaad.
eoa 80 % smsRa seGti0a :, ga&pleF :, X
H.. ref&ting 70 hsts d ggtrrs.
swAskIIs T.. r. rsos. sesgetarT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Rev. J. nj. Wyman lectures this evening
at the Y. M. c. A. parlof before the mem
bers and invited ffiends, on "Ahsb,
Naboth and their successors" Each mem
Der Of the association and Ladies' Auxiliary
is entitled to two free course tickets. 6aid
tickets may be obtained At the secreta'ys
Office. Lecture promptly at Z ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

The aoHsEit}se on pea5ions hereby give nsties
hat the p guisr aes4Egs Niis BE- led q sns Pen
ssas 5sse % Iasseag 81 sscs sesk, - Rslf .ssi
ssgo o,FiacA p. 81. ag.tH flgtaes ordered.
'an!sfsf e. II. ALLGs, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Salem Towne Of Bangor, editor Of
The Word ard the Work, is expected in
town next Thursday, March 81 for the
purbose Of holding a series of religious
meetings. Mr.. Percy Smith and Miss
Carrie Allen have gone to Fort Payne Ala,
The annual donations to the Rev. J. T.
HAYES took place at the parsonage Thurs
day evening, February %, and was well
attended. About twenty. five dollars were
presented in behslf of the people by Mrs
DR.. Kendrick in = very pleasing manner.
Mr.. Halves is ninety-three gears cid and
still holds his passorste. He has lsbored
here during the last twept5 five years -
The drama which vas 10 have been pre-
sented by Richmond parties at
Stewards Hall, Wednesday evening
under the auspices Of L bby Post G. A. r
was postponed one week on accom-. of the
otm,-Litcbfeld Academy opened last
Tuesday, with Mr.. Edgecome az principal
MIR. J. Frank Smith AID wife Of Rox-
bury, Macs. are in town for few weeks
Mr.. J. +. Chase ard Miss Gertie
Lydstcn attended the Governors reception
at Augusts.-Tbe Lsdias' Home Circle
will meet next Tuesdsy, March Sd, With
Mrs. Dennison.
Somerset.
ST. ALBANs
While riding on Indian pond with Mr..
Frank ViniDg. Miss Vira Osborne was
thrown out of the sleigh and one bone of
her ankle broken. II was a very unfortu-
nate accident for Miss Osborne ~ she will
be unable to walk for some time.-Mr II.
c. Baxter of Baxter Bros, corn packers.
was in town one day recently, looking after
his acreage Of sweet corn to be planted
this season. Mr., Baxter is square hon
orahle man in his dealing with the farmers
and they should give him a chance TO make
up his loss of last years pack Mrs.
N. b. Turner who has been in Bos-
ton the past few weeks visiting friends, has
returned and is en- the sick list having con-
tfacted severe cold.-Frank Foss living
on the Ha,tland road died March lat, after
a sickness of several months -The town
fathers are busy making up the reports for
the annual meeting March lG.
Waldo.
BURNHAM.
The funeral Of Mrs. I. B. Perry was Oh
served Sunday. Mar. 1st attended By q
large circle Of friends. Rev W. L. Brown
Of Clinton officiating Libby, Murray &
McAlliste. are building refrigerator for
cold storage for eggs. which business they
intend to engage in quite ex,ensively.-A
number from this place attended the Gov.
e.no,'s reception.
Warrington
COLUMBIA FALLS.
Mr.. Walter Bucknam, postmaster of
this place, has resigned and Mr.. r. l..
Allen has been appointed and is fitting up
an office 10 his atore,-There il much sick.
ness here. The High School closed today {;
mary ct the scholars haze been unable 10
attend the past week Mr.. Cole, teacher,
returns to his home in Eliot with the re-
spect and best wishes of ali. He hs.
taught four terms here successfully.
HARRINGTON.
The Sunday School Convention held Feb.
Gath, was we'll attended. The new church
was full and many could not get seaf..
There were forty present from the Sunday
school at Columbia Fails
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

The eanssgi.ss~ On change Of name viii rass
Tus st&ys II o'ct0sx r. a. anta further notice.
rsf css.sr u sekaszitsse.
H.a wIrxEBogsE. 5ee'Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

80 ao'{1e ~hatrver vii be takea @; unsigned
oo.a uaBisatiGus. All saoh w.l De- put into 'he
waste E'.-&e3 safeat.
TIE JgERSAE CAS NOT sE aET.D ZEsPOyaIrLs
Fot s7,s FHgsEs sTlDz OK gsTtfks or sxJKCr.
~ agHs Hsfy &rIoSs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

The committee on commerce vii give hear
lug Thursday evening. March s, lot. at O'Clock,
oa the bill rr'atipg 70 size appointment Of barber
eummiss,cnrrs 70 hser fho SUPERB isiuB over she
navigsble waters cf the kennfhec river and Us
tributaries.
CBAKi Ks r. GyF11LL. Sec'g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
seresstile Ansirs and I.ssrs.ee.

TIE 0orunfttae on Mrscaa.fie Afxtss and u
ssrsnes vii bod regular neetfrss =: fheff recz
- lha-s<ag % Zach week NJ cfeioeE r. n cr
III c.hsrxts~ sr7ese9.
Fl st1@S o. fae scEnf1.se.
G. A. NAzsfos. 5es'7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

The eoms5sses or nAnafasfsyss vii NEE. IN
Easg rSes % Taursssys az Z o'siocx r. n. snts
@Eysher lesfcs-
PR aressy o. soxsnaf.tes.
H.R- TGrEEsogss, sss'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
DO You Cough!

Don't delay. Take Kemp's Bslsam, the
best cough cure. 1t will cure your coughl
and colds. 1t will cure sore throat or 9
tickling in the throat. 1t will cure PAIN
in the chest. 1t will cure influenza and
bronchitis and all diseases pertaining to the
lungs because it is pure balsam. Hold
it to the light and see how clear and thick
it is. You will see the excellent effect
after taking the first dose. Large bottles
SOC. and 81. feb26deod&w4w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Sestcs Is hereby given ,ss. puAaa Aeasinsa aa
forv Ike Cassmi;tec "a s.Sacsi:qn vii take piacs
Ia the seaooi sagsriessEasa,fs rs1Es 81 tSa ssSss
apNsr On " 0s,aesiSes Aaa fvlsssys$g two o'sfeSl
~ II. unsN ssAer-risa afiefee-
4aa Is. fsSi. ,. " sSeAs SasaY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Tbs snuattss % fisheries 4sA gxrse vfN meet
"a t>sag gassa a. Ire 5szts n os3s, On Wednesdays
= s'1soes, P N-, Ensi. es4er~iss ordered.
s. P. HCsr, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

faFfs VII b, r guar meeting Of the commit
sss on ssgs sad bridges aatd 0fkersiss ordered
On Igs-tisgg 3f 1ses wssz A. 2 oclcc5 r. NJ, in
isa so-sIfafsee T99sa III ths basrlebt.
q. y. 9ouLD, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
Les1I lRair..

The L<Sai Axsass cSaasst:.ss VIC nse. h .Aesr
fsss, % Txs<d&7s asd Thassdays - : e'ctocx
| r. ~ sE-i ss-srsfzs ordered.
AozxrEL n. DEW. sesy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
He Yelled Kemp's BaIsam.

l yell Take Kemp's Balssm, the best
cough cure" always do when hear 4
man cough, and cant help it. 1t saved
ne and it will cure you. l was threatened
nth pneumonia last winter aud i. broke i,
Up. 1t helps the children cut when theil
.hros.s are sore, cures their coughs, and
tastes SO good. The first dose helps you.
So writes A. r. Arnold, engineer on the
West Shore Ry.. at Canal ohsrie, N. Y.
feb26deod&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
COMMITTEE NOTICES.
FinsnSN.

The committee o. Asxnoe VII meet In tAetr
room. STATE fsQAsGreF's as1cz, on "Wednesday Of
zach week a n p. 81, unfd otherwise ordered
PR order Of Lac committee,
iseaoitt rtfos- =. SsAvs.
Szr~-~4 .p=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

IL. ecuatnistee ca eosses sra feiaiaS viii raeei
evesy Tuesday st e'sssk p ". In tae ter.psr
arce committee FooF1 anti .aetae. ncsiSs.
y y. SUsags. GHsrTS
Ses-stsrY. Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
MAINE GOSSIP.

Biideford Times: Il seems very fitting
hat Portland's mayor should select a Bsp-
tist clergyman as chairman Of the ci:y =
water board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
Towns.

fhese xsh be 3 ysgrlsr meeting Of nc corn.
miisee Ga towns, uasG o;Ae-wiSe o-seree, ar
assaass % iaeh weak ~ O'Clock. Y. NJ IL
shrsr eessgaittsse raorr In thN eSsenests
Fer or9er,
WAhDc rErTisGf1I, Ckairnssa-
c, A. nIIrcy, See'y. ispzntf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

A successful dancing school closed let
evening 1t Union Hall. The class hss
been under the instruction Of Prof. II. n.
Pullen and 10 composed Of the young clefks
on Water street. A Hrst-class supper vss
served at Viewers restaurant daring intsf.
mission, turkey being the principal dish.
Pnl,en's orchestra furnished music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Ths .smpsrAnea e1Rnistes viii EJECT IN theil
-oeln On rhaKsfAy Of each ycek At O'Clock p. n
aas4 olaeFy5se ordered
A,N. MAxLy, 5eeTetasJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Th1 eogssstfss % fHssrfoF " strrs Yisi meet IN
fssst soaeus o. 'fHsssesgs AZ o'eioeS, r. NJ, az
~ 1fhsfsfss Ggsstsa
A II. ToTssa, S.c'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

II is sad that the Spring bonnet this
year will eclipse that Of all previous
ses4,ns. 1t generally DOES 20 70 The head.
-Rcches.er Poet Exqress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
The National Council Of Women (-bo'

The National Council Of Women who's
iriennial meeting has just closed in wash
ington, ID. c. 10 confederation Of
workers committed to the overthrow Of gu
forms Of ignorance and injustice and @e
application Of the Golden Rule to society,
custom and law" II 10 . union Of vomens
societies Of national character or nasioSe'
value, Hence all national societies fren
the missionary society 10 the board Of lsdy
msnseers Of the Columbian Commis'ioa
sers there, the latter represented BY Mr..
Porter Palmer. ME-. L. NJ N. Stevens q
P,rtland vas unanimously elected tfessufsf
Of the council which holds IL next session
in 1894.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
Banks and Banking ,

Tho committee on backs She banking vii meet
10 fni1dla room on .tifd noor 81 State Hoase
I1csdsYs at ? N, v. l. TaArER,
9se'y pro TEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Rev. Mr.. Williamson has inaugufsted .
new departure in the manner Of announcing
the meetings to be held during the week
and the topics to be discussed. 1t cousists
in distributing among the audience neatly
printed folios containing the informaiiea
usually announced from the pulpit concern.
ing the weeks services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Ths etzse Pr1ssn caKzt,tss VII meet tn their
ROMA On IAazssaT ~ sash seek st r, NJ Until
otherwise lsSlegs<.
c. A. rnros. ssc'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

The eommitess oa aeliisNFy sgsirs vii raaeE
cyesY "Wednesday ~ : g. N'riozs T., ~. q the
a ttusAat apneFss's af1oe. ions ussrN's
p. D. SsvSaSs, CAai7r7aa,
serrVtAsF.
.sSr - lat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Bangor Commercial: A little fellow
whose parents live cut on Hammond street
surprised both parents sad MS school
tea her nos little oae day recently ~hiie
At dinner. He propounded the follow nc
scientific question TO the teacher: (which
is she quickest, heat or cold:' The teacher
rss a nttle slow about yenturing a reply,
but finally said she thought heat was.
That il right ssid the youngster, "be-
cause you can catch cold" All present
had q hearty lsugh at the boy's reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Much hope j. felt that the postal sub
sijr part Of the tonnage bill may become
a 'aw before :he tiual adjournment of
thr present Congress. This bill author
i<rs Che postmaster general 10 enter into
.u.h a contract for not les4 than five nor
mere than ron years, with American
efii ,us. FOR carrying the mails on Amer
lean steamships between United States
ports and foreign ports, the Dominion
af Canada excepted, as viii eubserve and
prnmote the postal and commercial in-
terests OF the United States; the mail
service to be equitably distrib.
urod among the ttlantic, Mexican,
Calf and Pacific ports. The vessels
contracted with must be of American
build. and differed by American
citizens. Some time ago senator Frye
announced that The establishment Of an
American ocean mail line to Europe,
with finer vessels than any now atloat.
awaited only the passage of a postal
subsidy measure If this IS the best
which can he secured al the present SEES
sion of Congress. il il to be hoped that
the Senate may concur. 1t Is not Just
what the country wanted, but il is step
in the righ, direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

DR.. W. II. Harris, formerly Of Dixneid,
Me-, where he enjoyed an extensive prsc.
tice. has moved into Augusta and located
at 1l9 Grove street. His card will be found
elsewhere,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
Commerce.

Ths committee on commerce will meet FRI.
| days Of each week 10 fbeR room 1t O'Clock ?. N
! qa'i 0stSrrfsr ordered. G. 9uPruL, seo'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

us s9ttetars Committee wiii nret in tAea
fyef4. u taeSaAys, Neslzsss&ys. az-S5sYs and
Fti&s8ss ~ . 47Ss9sS s; NJ. eesa eshs--stsa ef
Gsrsi 6SgSktss &, sssxsgass $780,
stsi&9f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Snow has made q grand bore of himself
this winter; and every body hopes be will
remember now that spring, who never tol-
rates him, has come 10 tow ne will leave
Just as soon as possible, His place is now
up towards the North pole where he belongs
dill next winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Miss Mamie Doe the efficient clerk at
Gallerts store has resigned her position
there and has accepted . more lucrative
one Is cashier with Bussell 4 Weston.
This firm has recently placed the Fuller
cash carrier ~ stem in their store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

$1,000 reward offered by l. s. johnson
4 Co, Boston Pamphlet with full psr.
tisuiars free. m.,adx-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

a caucus Of the Republicans Of Aususta for n.
purpose Of nominating Q an1idate for mavor NJ,
be held ct 1eonian Han. rAufsday, MaFcS 81 =
80 r. II. FER order Republican city CcUniffss
FKssuARY =. 1891. fenssSfS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

The man ia the rncoa probably drinks
OUT Of tie sks's Big Dppsr. and ,.sss why
he gets full 90 oftsn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

There was . meeting Of the Augusta
Park association yesterday when ii vas
voted to hold races on the Fourth Of July.
Fine inducements will be offered 10 draw
some Of the best trotting stock to these
races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

March opened with cold weather. Yss-
terday the thermometer Registered .
degrees below zero at Kinsman's drug
store at 7 A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

A teacher p one Of our city Sunday
schools recently referred in her class to
Washington's birthday. why" she
asked, should we celebrate his birthday
any more than miner because he never
told lie" was the instant response from
nunil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
Ward 5.

The Republicans Of Ward 5, are reauested IA
meet NJ the Middle street schoolhousc, Fridsv
evening. March 9Th, At go O'Clock, for the ~.
pose of nominating . candidate for Ald<rrsn
two candidates for Common Council, and trss.
sac'inG amy other business that may properly come
before them. Per order,
RxrupLlcAH WARD COMMITTEE
Augusta, Feb. %, VI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Tbs LADIES Of Aususia Know an econcs'
ical thing Wien they see II. and that 10 ~
they al nse Brussels scsp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

The head horse Of . team hitchsd tan.
dem was backed over the dump in the rear
Of the State House yesterday morning. He
rolled over in the snow but reached Afm
footing without any Injurious results,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

= Good sleighing yesterday and teams from
the country were numerous. Market Square
vas filled during the greater part Of The
day with teams waiting to dispose Of their
respective kinds Of produce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

At the organ recital on Thursday evening
Mrs. Elias Milliken and Mr.. Coombs will
give several vocal numbers with the, orssn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

The Ladies' Auxiliary will meet in thu
Y. M. c. A rooms this afternoon 1t three
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03
WARD CAUCUS,
Ward /.

purpose Of Soninatisg caadiaates for s,dss.s.
and councilmcn Will Be hsAd Of the Court Hs.ss
Friday, March ct 80 r. 4.
Per order Republican Ward Committee,
FER. %. 1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

See add--W. n. Harris. n. d.
Proposals--6ranite Hall.
For sale-Manure.
Wanted-Girl.
Male Help Wanted.
For SAle-Fafm and buildings.
Keep swect-W. q. FtHeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Fresh flowers from Burf's today at Phi.
ridges nearly opposite Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

The W. G. T. U. will meet In their reon
Wednesday at s so p. NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-03

Miss Eudo-a Rebinson slipped on the ice,
Sunday morning, and fell, breaking her
knee-fan. DE-. Kindrick attends her and
pronouncss it a bad break" and says she
will have a painful time. Rev.
The record-union., 1891-12-30
THE FARMERS. ALLIANCE
VIII Its Noble Mission be Destroyed
by Politicians.


1t is melancholy thought that the pure
purposes and principles of the Farmers
Alliance should be thus abused by selfish
politicians who have crept into its secret
counSels. There was nothing wrong or
unjust, unpatriotic or unwise, in this or
ganlZatlon as it was first established.
Neither was it weak in its influence on
public policy. 1t was powerful organ
1zation for political resistance to political
wrong and injustice. 1t was inspired
with the thought in which the higher
Liberties of the people have often had
their blrth-the redress OF grievances. It
was made necessary as a means of resist
ance to Iegallzed monopoly, to legaliZed
taX-robbery, to trusts that sprang up
everywhere to choke down business ri
yalry and honest competition and to the
accumulated advantages given to corpora
tions and great combines by the legisla-
ton of the country. 1t was the first grand
effort or the farmers TO combine in resist
ance to others who had combined for ag-
erosion upon them; and its future, if it
is destroyed by misplaced confidence in
It's political leaders, Will result IN weak
enIng, II not in diSsipating, an influence
that would otherwise have blessed the
country. The sincere defenders Of the
people against the aggreSSions of
monopoly, trusts ana combines. armed
with the control OF taxation and finance,
will miss the powerful support of the Al
lance, when its noble mission has been
degraded into a diSreputable hunt after
ot1ce.-Senator John T. Morgan in Fo-
rum.