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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08
GHOST OF A MULTITUDE

One day this week the State Farm
ers' Alliance met at Topeka. The pa
per-s, that is the partisan papers, viii
fully unfair at all times. say there
were thirty delegates present Allow
ing partisan arithmetic its usual DIS
count. let il be said in the interest OF
fairness that there were probably pres
ent at leaSt-SiXty.
But sixty, what is sixty numerically
TO that vast multitude, that once In a
heaving tide of protestation swept up
against the dykes of Kansas politics,
pierced them, and rushed through,
flooding everything, the meadows oil
political promise, the valleys of stand
n-with-the-ring, the caves where
the fixer and the slate-virtuoso droop-
ed over poker. and arranged the de-
tails for the next convention TO carry
out? On it swept. The pins of the
up-stuck Ingalls, were carried away
beneath him and he went down twice
at least. and may be three times. In
the awful pillows, Bill Higgins waded
out and carried Lyman L. Humphrey,
so 1t said, to the island of a second
term.
That election night brought the lugu-
brious news that something was the
matter with the Third precinct in the
Steenth ward; hitler later that the
ward itself was out of whack; at y
o'clock, that the city had been by some
curious circumstance, lost; at 10
o'clock that the congressional district
was a goner; at IL that the state had
performed a double-back fiip-fiop and
landed among the Alliance people.
That moment, in its heighth of vic
torious elation, the Alliance was as
pure as the beautiful snow. 1t had
protested against statu quo and won.
The next day it began waning. There
were BiIIies and Johnnies to satisfy;
with victory came spoils to distribute;
and with the distribution came dis
elimination between men; and with
discrimination came political trickery,
low-down political chicanery, and the
Alliance dissolved from view, and, in
its stead, came the Populist party of
rank demagogy, and affected rancor
and humbug pretensions and weak
compromise, until it became more rot
ten and more irresponsible and as
much an object of protestation as
those against whom it had risen in pro-
test.
The Alliance rose and fell. And
to what end? To some good end
surely, even if these sixty, the ghost
of legions, merely rise in spectral shape
to warn politicians of dominating par
ties
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08
HOW PREsmEN s. MESSAGES BEGAH

The constitution provides that the
president shall from time 10 time give
to the congress Information of the
state of the Union and recommend 10
their consideration such measures as he
shall Judge necessary and expedient"
This provision OccaSioned considerable
debate in the first congress, glimpses
of which, so far as the senate was con
cerned, we get from Senator Maclays
Journal. The question was, how
should the president communicate with
congress? In person, by minister Of
state. or by his chamberlain or aide
de-camp!
Connected with it was also the query,
BY what title shall the president be
addressed? Some were in favor Of
calling him His Highness the Presi-
dent of the United States and Protector
of their Liberties and this was ser
iously debated for a number Of days
One irreverent wag having suggested
thar he be called His SuperiOus tx
celIency," amid the laughter that en-
sued, the subject was dropped, the
constitutional title, president Of the
United States" being adhered to.
Washington himself solved the other
question 10y appearing in person be
fore the senate and house IN joint as
sembiy and reading an address after
the manner Of the king Of England's
speech from the throne. He began by
addressing his fellow citizens OF the
senate and Of the house Of representa-
tives," then the part relating 10 reye-
nue. was submitted 10 the gentlemen
Of the house Of representatives and
the conclusion was a summing up 70
the gentlemen OF the senate and house
OF Representatives"
The president having retired one or
more days were consumed in construct
ing an answer. When this was fOrDu-
lated both houses proceeded in state
TO the executive mansion and delivered
their reply u the address
AL this stately cermcniai seemed con
sonaut with tie heroic surroundings 81
Washington. a1d 10 one made o5Jec-
ton until after Adams came il, be
having continued The practice
An uneou1A and exceedingly Demo
cratic freshman. q representative from
Vermont Matthew Lyon by name, was
the nrsI man 10 Object and upon h4s
appearance u congress IN l7g7 asked
the house TO excuse aim from attend
ing OF the ceremony Of reply. Ia
great derisi0n the house granted TIE
request. but the aext year. when tes
rAauest vas repeated, refused * ssesns
that the MATER was growing s-rtOos-
Th.s led . more or Iess azitzsioa on
the sub5ees- and IN lS5f. lie sat %
governmeaE hsyinz beea removed 70
Washington - TIE meantime, 5eGsrsoa
tfsos advantage q ne distance besEeea
tgse Waite HosSe aad the caplle3.
roadway Ect be.8g Wen established, =
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

ssnd IN a message InSiesd % sPI'eslF-
is., fa r,er1an % make . sIse'sciL he
ala tl.ls with 81 Tie EDors slsfTiiT' D.
cau.e be vas one q taese usen ~ias''
when ~zsesi Pm N haod. GA write
and r..assn IKE al angel. aalt uaea
Standing on his fe.st fsds al hls fus
ar-ursez,s sssin< Gus a. kis xE@s
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Prom fhat DAP she written m@@a<s
Ia. Isesn ~ rnosie - ceuaauascatloa
between the sTeczfsFe and legislative
brzaeaes - ths xeTeFuuent. znd 80
formal answer has i-arD saas5s - co
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Ia 1913 rsse seuate enG~zTore - -
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08
TaEIATEST CRAZE

The present rush 10 the Cripple Greek
mining district proves once more that
the investing public is willing TO take
many chances of loss for one of max
ing quick money. We talk learnedly
Of conducting business ON business
principles and dwell upon the dearly
bought lessons of experience. bur the
opportunity for speculation is no soon
er offered than all conservatism and
experience are forgotten, and We rush
headlong into the most reckless trad
ing, at the imminent risk OF losing
every dollar invested. Ii seems too,
that the mania affiicts all classes alike.
1t is not only the adventurer and the
speculator. but the plodding, cOnserva-
tive class, the millionaire with an in
the wage-eaFner who by close economy
can save "A few dollars from actual
living expenses for investment. Meth
er IS il an American trait alone. The
crowd of English investors who won
and lost in the South African gold
fields are dumping their millions into
Colorado for investment Their knowl-
edge OF the district, or the ore it con-
tains must be quite limited, yet they
pour out their cash into doubtful
of profitable returns.
Such methods are not only reckless
to the last degree, but it shows that the
estimate placed upon money is lower
than it has ever been. We are forced
to this conclusion by the fact that 1T
no former period has there been such
eagerness 10 hazard the sure dollar
in hand for the chances OF the uncer-
tain ten or one hundred in the bush.
1t may come of the increased facilities
for gambling III futures. 1t may be
that the masses of poor and moderately
well-to-dO people are driven 10 it by
the innumerable labor-saving devices
which have reduced millions to idle
ness. 1t supplies the possibility for
turning even small amount of money
to profitable account, which is better
thanf or both money and muscle TO
remain idle. 1t may be the national
and international tendency toward the
gambling habit, or it may yet be a
part of the process of natural evolu-
ton in business which is to render life
less irksome, and To bring to the whole
people more comfortable conditions.
If it proceeds from any or all of these
causes it may not be discouraged so
long as the good results predominant.
If the sum of happiness is multiplying;
if labor is less laboriOus and the stan
dard Of intelligence raised TO higher
plane, it will prove a benefaction in
the end. But these premises are not
established by the experience of such
booms 1t is safe yet to rely upon
the good old way of rendering a full
equivalent for all gains and profits.
Money earned is money made in the
true sense OF the term. Money gained
by the turn of dice, or the still more
uncertain turns in speculative deals is
seldom turned to other channels than
those through which it comes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08
The aa1itita Daily Eagle smmaau g orriuo 1mber s. 1885,

yer in the interest Of the creditor. and
all values reduced one-half in the in
terest of the goldbug. and the people
should demand. and be satisfied with
nothing less. than the restoration of
both their credit and their property
values AS for foreign countries they
may do whatsoever they can afford TO
do in the premises, but rs for the peo-
pie of the United States there is but
one thing. and that IS the return Of
that of which they were robbed. and
its return without reference to the dis
position OF the home robber. or the in
terest Of the foreign particeps criminus.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Advertisers cannot be tyrantS. The
western Kansas paper that had pat
ent neNt-tO-reading-m advertise
ment discontinued because il ahutted
on the presidents mes---e has the
sympathy of the whole country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

After great pressure brought by
the Republicans OF Iowa. Senator All
son has at last consented u allow his
name 10 be used in connection with
the presidency. Coxey ought 10 try
that pressure" scheme among his
friends.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

TIE fsrsslleaf - Sstras ezsnET~sS for
conxsl;zfsen % fOrsixa aS4sszs bst
Msdison Refused
Sine then ro sfsszgFsf 1zz hses1 rsafss
% revive The sc~zle a@es1tzfson AL
r,orsu * sase a-ssthsss administration
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

In scoring ingalls, for failing 10 ap-
pear in Chicago. the intense friends
of Mr.. Burton should remember that in
the whole range Of MaSSillnn there is
nothing appropriate FOR an eulogy on
n barrel of Ben Davis apnies.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

DR. Ahlwardt viii find. before he has
been in This country long that he will
have to mark his tickets Of admission
down half and give present TO all
purchasers in order to get an audience.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

II Is said 10 be useless to try specu-
lation at Cripple Creek with less than
$500. People who are really anxious
tie lose money in gold mining viii find
1t profitable ro learn the lesson thor
oughly by dropping At least 5000.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Before Bach invented the present
system of pianO-forte lingering the
thumbs were not used at all Since
PaderewsIi'S advent both fingers and
thumbs and also the hair are used.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

a Kansas man in California on be-
Ing asked TO return home wrote: How
can you expect me 10 come back 10 a
state where they haven't raised any
1hing in the last six years but the age
of CONSENT"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

If. besides turning down Rev. Fisher.
Reed refuses To give any of the Kan
sas crowd Craftsmanship. Mckinley
Will see an exhibition Of seismic anger
nn the part Of Kansas that will do his
hnar-f srn.nl
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

That Oklahoma reader Of the Eagle
who discovered that the presidents
message was twenty-five feet long
should be given n place on the U. S.
GeOdetic corps at once.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

There is. in the course Of human
events. the sombre possibility that be
fore the opposition is through with Cy
Leland they will look like they had at
tended the rehearsal of a railroad
wreck
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08
WHERE ARE VIZ Arq

That imperSuasible collaboration Of
worldly wisdom who employed twenty
one thousand words in saying nothing
TO seventy millions az people who were
dying 10 know what the matter is with
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

An Oklahoma specialist has discover
ed that a skunk is an excellent diSin-
fectant for diphtheria 1t kills all the
material upon which the diphtheria
germ feeds, and doesn't leave it a
Smpll
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

1t is painfully tbatas Europe
gets nearer and nearer to war, war
like Emperor William grows more and
more in love with the peaceful pur-
suits of art
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

''Trilby" has become so old to Du
Maurier that he flies into rage when
the book is mentioned to him. This
confirms out early opinion that Du
Aiaurier is a chumD.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

PETERS long spell of reticence sug-
gests that it may be necessary to prime
him by pouring few words down his
throat and working his right arm in
order to get him started.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

f.saar Cacaass-zsoasr Bird hAs Hal
sr.zl aaa sass s--~n asquiss~L he al
- neat - = eiveru essFt AL zAx
sAag ~ eassasy d Assz-<sf b. s.s~s
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Mrs. Nansen, in Sweden. has just re-
ceived a carrier pigeon from her hus-
band. He is doing well and is very
happy. 1t is very cold where he is.
but there are no water pipes TO freeze
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

People should read presidential mes
sages IT is an editorial utterance Of
the president and should have the at
tention of every thoughtful American.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Surely Mr.. Ingalls, cannot hope TO
precipitate the town of GAINESVILLE, Wis
consin, into Kansas politics, with i'm
punity. II is too much.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Plainly from the long delayed crisis
in Turkey, it is apparent that there is
almost as much diplomacy among ma
tons as among pugilists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Professor Dyche brought back from
the Arctic region n stuffed specimen
of the famous Esquimau north pole
dogs. He already had a stuffed pole
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

From the way the ''Sick man" kills
people off secretly, it is evident that
Holmes principal mistake was in not
being born sultan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Senator Ingalls, is very positive in
the epigram that ''the worst never hap
pens" And singularly enough, when
YOU think about it there is 10 'Worst."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

That man who wants an Oklahoma
divorce court to restore him to his
bachelor name is an instance of Dor
rowing names) dulling the edge of
luSbandry.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Perhaps congress will let Oklahoma
come in as a state and at the same time
allow Oklahoma TO extend the Monroe
doctrine over the five tribes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

AS the Turkish situation now stands
Said Pasha said that Said Tewhk
said something that no Said should
have ever said to a Said.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Pugilist Maher threatens to lick the
newspaper man who said he was going
To marry an actress. And the actress
mentioned may horsewhip Maher.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08
9ailu eagle
NJ NJ. MURDOCH, Editor.

Although he was right in the vicinity
it will be noticed that Schlatter went
on without stopping to cure Cripple
Creek, Colo.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

That confession OF Miss Aub's pub
lished in the Eagle is intensely interest
ing, so much so in fact, that at crit
zeal point the reader saw ******.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

los a ia Ezs<D~ss. AZ otssrvinx
pBtsir saagif nose. al o. eroxtarz =
~ woris ea@lsd De ~ oDca - sas.
eaee e wIls.Aza MeKlnl~z.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

Readers of this paper are notified
that the linotype machines viii soon
agree as to whether it is ''Sid," "Sad"
or "Said' Pasha-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-08

SEND Your Wants 70 Our rlail Order pepartment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30
REPAYlN6 A KINDNESS.
Insurance Exchange Will Reduce Rates in
Maine.

The New England insurance exchange
will repay the kindness Of the Maine Leg
islaturc in repeating certain hostile insur-
ance legislation by reducing the fire insur-
ance rates of the Pine Tree State
The last Maine Legislature repealed an
for companies to combine to make insur-
ance rates uniform. This law made it
impossible for the exchange, which is a
rating organization, to interfere with the
rates in force in Maine, and took that
much of New England territory out of its
jurisdiction.
Now that the law is repealed the ex-
change has assumed Jurisdiction again,
and one of its first acts is to consider a
reduction in rates. Last Saturday Mr.
j. H. Leighton, chairman Of the commit
tee on Maine, reported to the exchange a
plan for re-rating the State
The plan provides for dividing the
cities of the State into five classes accord
ing to their fire and water service 1t al
so provides for certain allowances on rates
for the repeal of hostile legislation, and
for reductions to be made in rates when
the so per cent. co-insurance clause is
used
According to custom the report was
laid on the table for two weeks. After it
has passed, and it doubtless will pass. it
will take effect, July /, 1895 Boston
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

The Kennebec Electric Light g. Heat
Company has just received some of the
Kinsman's desk lamps from New York
which will be placed in offices about the
city, orders having already been taken for
several as the State House. The ingeni,
ously made fixture is adjusted to the desk
and the light furnished is by electricity.
The incandescert globe fits into tube
tector, 50 that the light is thrown down
upon the desk and the eyes are thereby
protected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

Cobbosseecontce lake promises to be n
much more lively resort this summer
than any previous one. Many of the cot
tages are being repaired and made attrac-
tive. Il. w. Soules cottage is about
ready to move into and J. F. Pierce's cot
tage is undergoing some changes. Daniel
Davis and family Ct Boston are expected,
today, and will occupy one of the Ham
mond cottages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

Enterprise" would be a good motto
Tor Gardeners noted hotel, the Evans
House. Mr. Lowell has just secured the
services of famous cook, who was at one
time the chef at Hotel Atwood, Lewis
ton. The Evans is becoming exceedingly
popular with the travelling public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30
New Corporations.

The Boston Condensed Milk Company
organized at Portland. for the purpose of
conducting a general milk and creamery
business has filed certificate at the secrc-
tary of States Office, with capital stock of
$40, 900, of which $500 is paid in. S. X.
Roberts of Maiden, Mass, is president
and j. II. Whitaker of Maiden, treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

A trip through Forest Grove and Mount
Pleasant cemeteries, yesterday, found
everything in the prime condition for
the Memorial day decorations which will
occur. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

George f. Dunton, who was in the
electrotyping department of the Il. c.
Allen publishing house for several years,
and of late has been at Washington, d.
c., arrived home, last evening, to remain
about two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

A very large stock of room moul ding
has been received byH. r. Randall 1t
runs from one to four inches in width
and is in sufficient variety to suit all
tastes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

1t is rumored that d. p. knowlton of
Knowlton 81 Young. fish Dealers will
build green house near j. II. Cogan' S
residence at the lower end of State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

The many friends of Mrs. b. A. Turner
will be pleased to learn that she is re-
covering from severe attack Of typhoid
pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

If you attempt to enter the upholster-
ing and repair room of A. A. Soule and
find your way impeded by furniture new
and waiting to be renewed, you will
natula ly conclude tho proprietor is pros
Dcring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

Since Baggage Master Haskell has as
sumed full charge at the Maine Central
depot, loafcrs are scarce and general neat
ness prevails at every part of the plat
FORM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30
Proposals for Barrack Wardrobes.

EASTERN BRANCH, N. HID Vs.
ToGUs, Me-, May "a, 1895.
sealed proposals will be received at the
Eastern Branch N. II ID. V. S..until Saturda v.
June ! 1885, at II O'Clock noon, for supplying
and delivering at the Home, 1900 small barracS
wardrobes. sample Of wardrobes to be seen
at the office of governor OF the Home,
The Home reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
Envelopes should be marked "proposals
for W ardrobes,' and addressed to the treas
urer. A. l.. SMITH, Treasurer.
Approved, LUTHER STEPHENSON, Gov.
may25dtojune1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

Cross 81 Folsom nave just received 500
fancy pineapplcs which they will mako
special sale on for the day at an extremely
lew figure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

City Marshal Bean tells the journal
or State streets, today, during the forma-
ton or march of the Memorial day pro-
ccession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

Remember the grand summer exhibition
of trimmed millinery at Mrs H. +. lib
belts, Friday and Saturday, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

+. W. Kinsman of this city, was thrown
from his bicycle in New York, the other
day, and had three ribs broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

The sewer being laid on Court street is
about 400 feet long and in many places
the workmen dug over eight feet deep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

p. j. Feeney, manager of the Postal
Telegraph Cos. Bangor office, was in the
city, yesterday and witnessed the kenne-
bees defeat the Bangors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

The bills for Hoyt's Temperance
Town." which will be here, June ), have
been put upon the bill boards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

Mr.. j. f. Wade is one of the most sue
cessful trout fishermen in this city We
can vouch for this statement. James
knows where to find them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-30

Probably large number of people from
the suburbs will attend the Memorial day
exercises in the city, today.