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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
SKOWHEGAN.

Hon. II. c.. Weber of Palmyra, was an
interested spectator at Skowbegan's lively
town meeting on Monday. %S'a YL6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mrs. Freeland Howe of Norway and Mrs
A +. Morrison of Rumfoid Falls are guest'
at the Elmwood for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Freight train No. %, VIII oh left this
station Monday tight wa. m,le up COM
pletely of Eastman heaters, 81 in all, loaded
with potatoes for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Miss Alice Brown of Benton, formerly
book-keeper for Dolloff & Durham, was il
the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Rev. J. w. Sparks, wife and daughter
left On the 4.30 train Tuesday for Bangor
to attend the quarterly meeting of the
Episcopal board of mis- sions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
SOUTH GARDINER.

Lawrence Bros mill is doing lots of Gus
tom saving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

eth and Annie knowles went to Liver
more Falls Monday for a visit to their
grandmother Mrs. S. a. Neika.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Ryan Blenn, clerk at II. A. Fuller &
Cos. store, gave his hand a severe cut,
yesterday morning. DR.. Lamb dressed the
wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mis-, Alice blanchard has closed her
school on account of .ickneis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

w ID. Spaulding has accepted the agency
for Wateryille for The Rambler bicy Gle, ont
of the highest grade wheels manufactured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The Coed Cheer Whist Club we're enter
tanned Tuesday evening by Miss Matte
Drummond of Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
GARDINER.

[Citizens who have items of local interest TOR
the JOURNAL will find drop box in which to
place them at Blanchard's book store. Collections
from this box will be made daily by the JOURNALS
Gardiner reporter. No article placed in it viii be
published unless signed by the bona fide name OF
the writer. We do not want such names for pub
ication, but as an assurance that the statements
made are authentic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
HALLOWELL.

Mis-, Jane Record went to Fairfield to
visit friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
OAKLAND.

Miss Matte Click of Bingham is visiting
at Byron Huff's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mrs. j. D.Youog and b gran ioaue'.s !, :
Eva Rsckliff, are visiting friends In uaiei
npr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The kidding wood factory is pressed
with orders and are Obliged to run evenings
to fill them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The numb of defective ballots thrown
at the last election was G3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

A psr'y of young people from Water
vile, tetnpted no doubt by the fine sleigh
ing drove to Oakland Mond ~ evening and
spent the eve, ing with Miss Nelly Benson.
In spite of the danger they enjoyed the
ri 'e. and reached home without any serious
sc .ident. The pstty incl ded Misses Lou
Rensop, Grace Goddard, May and Alice
Nudd, With Messrs. B. II. Cram, +. L..
Durgau and G. 3 kimball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Miss Emma Nortol will go TO Franklin,
Mass, ON the 6 80 train this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mrs. Joseph Savage of Union arrived
yesterday on a visit to her sister. Mrs.
Lloyd Erskine, in the south part of the
CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The survivors of Company /, oath Maine,
will hold their 18th annual reunion at G..
A. r. hall, Randolph, Thursday evening,
March s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The,a will be a scciable this evening al
the Baptist vestry. supper VIII oe soi'
from lunch counter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Miss Temperance Follansbee died at her
home on North street Tuesday afternoon at
80. Funeral services on Thursday,
Mar h slh, at 9 O'Clock at Mrs. Prescott
Follansbes's, 222 Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mr.. Bartlett of Waterville, was in the
div, Tuesday, looking at some of the stores
on Water street 10 the interests of an IN
surance company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Cyrus w. Davis left on the . Is trail
Tuesday for Lewiston, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Judge F.. O. Bean of Resdfielh, was
among the out-of-tosn visitors TUESDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

DR.. C. M. Kent of Madison was at the
City hotel Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Miss Alice Msntvr is sp-nliag lev ua'
W III friends i, Skox hogan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

f. II. Dutton of Skowhegan was in tn
city on business Tue lay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

A. II. Conant of Norridgew ock, was in
the city Tuesday on his way to Pitts6eld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mrs. L. II. Young, who has been visiting
her son, Mr.. A. s. Young, st Hotel Bruins
wick, went to Portland yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Henry Smith has accepted position a
clerk at Coles grocery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Frank Morton, who has been very sick
with pneum onia in Boston, returned to his
ONE in East Pittston yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Henry A. Soule was in Lewiston on bus
mess, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Part of the Famous Paintings" of
which the first supply was exhausted, is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

DIR. R4fter was summoned to his home in
Damari,cotta on account of the severe i'll
ness of his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Benz. Bunker was reported to he les
comfortable Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The Kelley League No. Is of this city
will dedicate its rooms nc xt Thursday even
ing at O'Clock. Mr.. William +. Gould Of
the North Conway institute will be present.
On account Of the large membership the
exercises will be coafined to members and
their families. An entertsi iment consist
ing of vocal snd instrum ntal music has
been arranged. The speaking will be short
ard confined To the foilowin. sentiments :;
DIR. Leslie E.Keeley and His Cure for the
Disease of Jn.emperanc,," Mr.. W.E Gould;
Gardner Lesgue, No. 10. Its Aims aud
Objects, Hon. A. NJ. Spear; 1.-THE Ladies.
No Organization of this Kind Complete
with the Ladies Left Oat," James NJ Lar
rabee; 'Togus League, M. 2, and the
Good it Has Accomplished. Capt. W. s.
Oakman; The Force of Example, Its H.
figencs for Gooi or EsiL" Rev. f. B.
Barber; The Church, It's Duty and Power
to Help" Rev. F. d. George. A social
hour will close the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

a Carleton Of the Elmwood trotting
mark, Norridgewoek, was ia the city Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
A Spanish Cushion.

This handsome cushion in Spanish style
is of perfumed satin faced with plush, across
which is carried struggling branch OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Miss Nettie NJ. Spear of West Gardner,
was calling upon friends in the ciy Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mrs Elmer of Lynn. Mass, il sperdine
a few weeks with her daughter, MRS. ohss'
III Marston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
WATERViLLE.

II w. Tappan went to Norlidgt
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mr.. NJ. c. Wadswor.h had a very pleas
ant expression on his face yesterday morn
ing It's another daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The sober old horse which hanls the
United States mail to the Lsrone post office
commenced to feel frisky as he breathed
the al of the Republican city of Water
vile Tuesday morning and started in to
celebrate along. He left the post office and
when he struck the Electric track on Main
street in front of Darrah's store the stage
was total wreck. The horse made a
jump at the windows, bnt came short of
them. then started for his Waterville home
an Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mayor-elect Knauff was in receipt of
many congratulatory kilograms yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

J. W. Reed of Lewiston. formerly resi-
dent of Farmir glale, was in Gardiner,
yesterday, visiting A. L. Perry, Esq.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Harrison Brnes lift on the Pullman
Monday igh. for few days ia Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
TlRoross rs for PILING-proposal, wi

IL &c receis ed until II NJ. MarchS, 1891 al the
Eastern Branch at N. IL. ID. VS., Togus. Me-, for
iaf,li hing pill & and timber for the foundation
OF BoiArsnd Engine House; the same TO be de-
le cred ststich q point on the Home groundsl as
may be reiu'f.d. spccih atioos giving number
and size and sll other information may be OBJ
tanned On application to Gent Luther Stephenson.
GoN.rpor OF The Home. The right to rejeci any
or all bids res erv-d. Proposals must be sent in
rsaled envelopes. marked .'Proposais for P,iing,n
to j. II. ANDERSON. Treasurer.
/ Io9us, Feb. "a. 1874. marldtomarS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Frank +. and w. B. Lehman went to
Boston, Monday night, on IL business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Wheels appeared on the streets yester-
day. The sleighipg is fast leaving US.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mr.. w. C. Hill, special agent of the
American Fire Insurance Co., of Boston,
was in The city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
FAlRFI ED.

Miss Maud McFadden is visiting rela-
tiges il Guiifor1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The regular monthly business meeting of
the Womeu's Association was has held in
the reac ing rooms, Monday evening. The
report of the 81 cretary sho red an increased
interest in the work of the associa ion. The
nuu ber of visitors at The rooms duliog the
month of February was 3l2, or an aversge
of over l6 a day. The clisses are incress-
ing in interest, and the list of helpers
among the young women of Watervile
shows decided growth which is very en-
couragine. The circulation of books aver
aged lGl per week, the largest circulation
yet known. Five new books were added
during the month, presented by Mrs. f.
Plaisted. These were, "Dombey & Son"
"Our Mutual Friend" Christmas Stories, "
Tale of Two Cities" by Dickens, and
princess of Thule by Black. The rea-
son for so small a number be ng added the
last month is that the money WAS used in
rebinding books and magazines. The fol
lowing periodicals comm= ed being sup
piled to the readi room: Pltsfel Aver
,iser. Fairfield Journal, Some rise. Reporter
and Review of Reviews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mr.. II. ID. Robinson, who has been away
from home for number of weeks, returned
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
Smith was finally elected steward with two
V Jtes to spare.

A telegram xas ,ece we'd about 2 o'clock
Tlt lay sf.ernosn snaounc ng the death OF
Mr.. Frank Col. At Fort Payne, Ala. Mr.
and Mrs. Cole left Gardiner ahont four
weeks ago. he was man Ct excellent
ply steal constitution and the news caused
great surprise to our citizens. The body IL
expected on the Pnllmsn Saturday morn
icg and the the funeral will be held Sun
day. Mr.. Cole was 50 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The Colby Athletic Association exhibit
ton VIII oh occurred at City hall Tue sday
evening was success in every way. The
students showed skill and practice in the
various feats and Prof Curry's training was
shown at the exhibition to be excellent. The
dumb bell drill by 81 was smoothly exc
cuted. The class tumbling and diving
called forth frequent applause. The
parallel bar work was excellent,
Jordan, Hubbard and Bradeen winning fire.
quent applause. The fancy club Swinging
by Padelford and Whitman was nice, as
was also the work on the work on the hori-
zontsl bar. especially that of Hopkins,
Howe and Jordan. The feats of tumbling
by Messrs. Purinton, Wheeled, Howe, Jor-
dan. Hubbard and Dunn were nice. The
sp, cial feature of the trapeze engagement
by Mr.. Brown was warmly received. The
entertainment closed with some finely
formed pyramids of which Mr.. Clark, "a /,
was leader
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Thirty Gardiner people went to Augusta
last evs ming to see Nellie McHenry in "A
Night at a Circus"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mrs. James Weymouth of Clinton is viz
iting her daughter, Mrs. II. M. Foster, on
School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Robert Brown of Gloucester, Mass, was
shaking hands with his Gardiner friends
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

The boys OF the Universalist Y. 2. z. .
ga re an entertainment last evening in Nj :
IN rial hall. The entertainment open d
W ,th lauehable farce entitled "Chums.
W III the following cast of characters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mr.. A. A. Langmaid returned to his
home in Gloucester, Mass, yesterday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

W. r. Msxcy went to Calais on the
Tuesday morning Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Dir. Pickering and Mr.. George Gray
went to Madison, Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Walter Wyman went to Waterville, yes
tnrdgv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Tie Knickerbocker Ice Co. stopped run
ming Friday on account of poor ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mar. 20 Meeting of State Board of Trade, Port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Harry, a college yOut', LouveiIe Heney
Charles FriZze
Mrs. Breed. Ua-ry's mother George Hallett
Tom. EIarry's chun. Carl Wunereu
Fl ra fIepsibah Strong, Earry's cousin end Toms
sweetheart. John Boynton
All tie parts were we'll sustained. Social
games TO lowed the PLY. The proceeds will
be used to purchase a carpet for the Muir
raw yestry,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mr.. William Wiley and Mr.. J. F. Kelley
went to Augusta yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07
= IieguNr

ind seeif High Prices are not indeed "@ lPEo
)UT." Al v, rranted Fresh and Genuine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

n. r. Colby of WoolSich is in Gardiner
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

OF course in 10 limited space only few art-
cles can be given, but oil Others are sold IN Inc
safne proportion. 4 trial will convince you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

the writer. We do not want such names for pub
LEGATION, but as an assurance that the statements
made are authentic.
Walter Wyman went to Waterville, yes
terday.
Mr. Albert Robbins went to Bowdoinham
yestC rlay.
n. r. Colby OF WoolSich is in Gardiner
for a few days.
W r. Msxcy went to Calais on the
Tuesday morning Pullman.
Mr.. William Wiley and Mr.. j. F. Kelley
went to Augusta yesterday.
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Tie knickerbocker Ice Co. stopped run
ming Friday on account of poor ice.
DR.. Pickering and Mr.. George Gray
went to Madison, Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. A. A. Langmaid returned to his
home in Gloucester, Mass, yesterday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-07

Mr.. Albert Robbins went to Bowdoinhan
yestC rlay.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-31
EDUCATIONAL FORCES.

At meeting of the educators of the
normal schools yesterday, says Satur-
days Minneapolis Journal, President
Soaring referring to the turbulent de-
velOpments of this summer expressed
the belief that great responsibility
rested upon normal schools touching
the preparation of teachers for the
work of installing correct principles
and views as to government and So
ciety, the limitations of individual
rights, etc. For the passage of the
country through this crisis, President
Soaring said the country was as much
indebted to the wise cOunsels of the
newspapers as to the executive at
Washington.
This is true. With the exception of
very few newspapers, which can be
numbered on the fingers of ones
hands, the press of the country stood
for the supremacy of the laws against
the dictation of the mob. This
hUy lO1OC UllC WdNCI-
ers and the terrified and the lever of
anarchy found no fulcrum to rest up
on. The newspaper press of the coun-
try deserves credit for it's course.
But President Soaring is right
when he says the educational forces of
the country have duty to perform in
the public schools, in the normal
schools notably, where teachers are
trained for their important work.
The teacher in the public schools is
in duty bound to teach subordination
to law as the foundation of true pat
riotism. The frightful anarchistic
heresies which have been proclaimed
this summer must be held up to re-
probation in every school in the land.
And the normal schools should be
centers of patriotic influence which
shall send forth teachers strong in
the power of true patriotism which
shall insist upon the supremacy of
law and order and the subordination
of the individual to the public good.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-31

AT tWelveoclock Tuesdaynight the
sugar trust tariff bill, the act which
the Democratic party has foisted up
on the people of this country, became
law by the permission of President
Cleveland, but without his signature.
In addition to lodging the question
and allowing the sugar trust to have
It's own way in the revision of the
tariff, thing never before done in
this country, Mr.. Cleveland wrote a
letter to Representative Catchings, in
which he most severely condemned
the bill. Just where his con 'ctBncy
comes in is hard to see. T.5 bill is
now law, and no expla Ion which
Mr.. Cleveland can MAJ. will in any
way lessen the responsibility which
rests upon him, and 7hich he must
share with his party, for allowing the
trusts to have their own way against
the interests of the people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-31
Feather in His Cap.

ga feather in his cap" an express
sion signifying honor, arose from the
custom prevalent among the ancient
Syrians, and perpetuated to this day
among the savage or Semi-civiliZed
tribes of Asia and America, of adding
a new feather to their headgear for
every enemy slain. In the days of
chivalry, the maiden knight received
his casque featherless and won his
plumes as he had won his spurs.
Nothing warlike, however, accounts
for the feathers in the cap of the St.
Paul & Duluth railroad. They are
derived from the fact that the Duluth
Short Line, as it is generally known,
is the popular route between St. Paul,
Minneapolis, Duluth, West Superior,
Saltwater, Taylor's Falls and the
Rainy Lake gold fields, as it enjoys
the widest patronage, holding it and
increasing it from year to year. Peo-
pie like this line because it runs trains
of the latest equipment smoothly and
speedily over picturesque route at
convenient hours and between hand
some terminals, where connections are
made on time for trains destined to
all points. The Duluths,Short line runs
through one of the finest and most
prosperous sections of the Northwest
Ticket agents will gladly supply in.
formation, ETC., or it may be had by
writing to w. A. Russell, General
Passenger Agent, ST. Paul, Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-31

The Populists and free traders who
have been engaged for'-the past four
or five years into pushing the western
farmers into state of bankruptcy,
will not find much consolation in the
census returns on that score from the
state of Missouri. The St. Louis
Globe Democrat says: ''Now that the
census statistics of farm mortgages in
Missouri have been published, the
Populist orators would do well to re-
wise their calamity speeches, and tell
the truth in this important relation.
The figures show that So. 81 per cent of
the farmers of the state own their
farms free of encumbrance, and that
in cases where mortgages exist the in
debtedness which they represent is
less than one third of the value of the
property, while the annual interest
charge is only $6S to each family.
These facts certainly do not Justify
the assertion that the Missouri tillers
of the soil are being 'crushed by the
iron heel of capital"