Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

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pect to go to the soldiers home. But
there are people who are Just as worthy
az brother Lincoln who receive but 81
per month from the State. What will
that do towards supporting himself and
his wife? Perhaps they gel ~ per month.
WHAT does that do? We find many
friends among those who never Went
south 10 participate in the war. but we
do expect those who are not well hxed
to stand by the old soldier. We have
voted quite liberany for other institu-
lions. and now the soldier comes and
asks for a small pittance here of about
$1,000. a few months ago | was rather
opposed to this measure. but. II Is gem
orally through Ignorance that we cry out
against "a scheme or plan" and was
ignorant. l did not understand the mat
ter properly. The Emitted States govern
ment have promised TO furnish $i00 every
year for every soldier that shall 90 10 the
soldiers home. Now II the soldier and
his family are dependent. they have got
TO be cared for somewhere. ! do not
want TO the soldier going TO Togus
and his wac TO the poor-house. want
TO see them living together. "a they
commenced the Journey of life: and If
they have u resurrection l want them to
join hands In that land where wars
shall cease. whore peace shall prevail
where the tear OF sorrow shall neyermore
fail and where Joy shall be- In every
home. tApplauscb
Mr. Shaw of Saco: | do not think any
attempt should be made 10 ridicule "a
subject OF this kind. The gentleman
from Perry tAr Lincolni looks like
soldier who has a home Of his own. but
there are hundreds of soldiers who have
no home. ! want this question TO be de-
for this opposition TO this measure. We
have changed the name Of the instiiu-
iion from the Relief Corps Home TO the
Soldiers Home" so that this OPPOSE
lion f1i.FEt hu aOns with W. have
n lady ~ the State OF Maine who stands
the peer OF amy lady In this land In her
honevoience. her devotion and her good
deeds to the old soldier: and | believe
that the opposition 10 this measure arises
from jealousy. The people OF Maine want
this home established. | wish TO read a
few documents furnished me by the cour-
tesy OF the gentleman from Skowhcgin
Mr.. Walton.p
This certihes that | have MOI signed
my remonstraucc against the soldiers
home at Newport as ! am in favor OF IL.
My name was placed on the remon-
DENNIS MURPHY.
skowhegan. March 5. 1887.
To whom IL may concern. and especially
to the members Of the legislature:
] know Of no reason why the proposi-
ton 10 erect home for old and INDECENT
soldiers and tneir wives nj Newport is
not mertorious one and should receive
" S. j. WALTON.
have here two statements OF members
Of Russell Post, q. a. r.. OF Skowhegan.
one signed by J. ii. Wyman. commander
NJ the post. and n others ard the other
signed by Charles Smith and "a others
in which they state rs follows: we
view with regret a protest or petition by
some misguided members OF this posi-
against a Soldiers Home nj Newport. and
we emphaticaliy stand by the action of
our post al a regular meeting. asking our
representative 10 work for an appropri-
alton therefor
| have here a document signed by G.. A.
Moody. Henry Williams. Joseph Pomlow
aud Nathan Fowler reading as follows:
The undersigned respectfully represent
the Soldiers Home at Newport under II
not fully understanding
the facts of the matter before the Legis-
lature
This $4,000 called for by the resolve. is
for building fully completed and
equipped. as far as the $1,000 will go. and
II viii be done this year, it will be nn-
ished before cold weather so that as
many old soldiers as can be aceommo-
dated can be taken in and cared for. The
garment Will be cut according to the
soldiers of Maine have no home. Put the
State of Maine with the 25 states of this
Union who nave accepted the benevolence
of the United States government estab- |
iish this home and the government will |
see that you are helped out In your ex-
penses. From an economical point of
view this measure is wise. BY opposition |
to this measure the State is kept out of |
$4,000 or s2a.osa a year that she might he |
receiving. because these old soldiers are |
nal aimed by somebody | hope that
motion to indefinitely postpone
Mr.. Cox of Randolph: | don't know as |
the members of the House fully under
stand , the nature Of the case. The old
at Togus provided he can get in but the
wife and children are dependent upon the |
town. and therefore is 1t not an object to |
the towns and the cities of the State thai |
this Home should be established and 4
maiav' ined? leave il on that point and |
on i'yesligation | think you will all see
state that you can possibly do.
= Mr.. Stetson of Bangor: OF these % or
20 states which have established homes
for the care of the old soldiers and their
wives and children. l want to say that
Maine is the only one of the New Eng
land states that nj the present time Is
feeling of generosity and kindness toward
these men who have risked their lives
and perhaps negiected opportunities to
earn a living for themselves after they
returned from the war. and | say that
We should do something to support these
men and give them an opportunity to fin-
ISL their lives in peace, and happiness
with their wives and children. | trust
that the motion to Indefinitely postpone
this resolve will not prevail. and that the
gentlemen here present will have an OPP
L
yea and nay vote on this question
Mr. Hamilton of Mattawamkeag: | am
n favor, of taking action at this time on
The resolve itself. believe 1t is a very
important matter. The fact that We are
going to receive from the general gov
500 for each veteran per wear.
who shall be cared for in this Home
seems to me to be Il sufficient reason why
his measure should be carried Ii is said
hat SO soldiers may be cared for at this
lone. at cost of $4,000 by the State.
That would bring into the State 5000 of,I
government money which will be nut in
circulation among the people. Some OF
sur veterans can care for themselves
lone They are well fixed. This home is
lot for those, but 1t is for those who are
n need. and it will keep the wife and
children in many cases no doubt in the
ears to come from the pauper's home
I is certainly a sad thing to separate old
Deople in their old ageA especially the
wife from tile veteran who has taken |
'hances that you and l would not he
willing to take. today. Let us be reason
lble about this matter. and when We vote
rive the resolve such u majority as shall
'e an honor to the State of Maine. {An.
)lauseD
Mr.. Philbr0ok Of Waterville: I think :
must have been misunderstood in my mo.
ion to Ky the resolve upon the table. I |
wish to explain my action. When fo,,ndI
hat there was liable to he. a tliscnsvinn
n regard to this matter. | desired fn cn,
Omcthing in favor of this home nj Neu;, ,
,ort, but ! felt myself entirely ,,n,ra- .
Jared TO say anything this mornine
when could interest or instruct the mnn1 |