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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
IMMEDIATE DECREE
Ordering Temporary Receiver TO Take Charge
oiAsseis Of Maine Benefit.

Boston, Aug. 18.--Judge Lathrop of
the supreme court appointed Alfred
Woodworth, president of the Eagle Ma
tional Bank of this city, and Arthur
Lord of Salem as temporary receivers
Of the Massachusetts Benefit Life AS
ISOLATION. Each will be required to
furnish bonds of $4,000. A temporary
injunction has been issued restraining
the company from doing further bust
ness. The order is seturnable, Septem-
Der 3.
b. N. johnson, counsel for the Massa-
chusetts Benefit people, assented to the
proceedings. For 20 minutes before the
parties went into court the attorney gen.
eral and Lawyer johnson had been in
consultation. and as result all went
smoothly in the court. M
The application for a receiver was not
expected until tomorrow, as this Is not
one of the regular sitting days for the
supreme court, but Judge Lathrop hap
pened to be in the courthouse, and he
consented to open court for this case
alone. +r.
A decree will be issued Immediately or
dering the temporary receivers to take
possession of the assets of the company
and hold the same, subject to the order
of the court, and the officers of the COM
pany will also be ordered to make an as
slgnment of all the property of the COM
pany, to the receivers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.


The third Tuesday in August was the
da, set for further hearing in the case
of n. two young students, Stanton W..
A. Sorscman of Williamsburg, Pa, and
Walter G. Merritt of Danbury, Ct, ac-
cused of killing a COW moose at eau
comgomoc lake. The boys after having
partially confessed the killing were
brought to Dover for trial but waived
the reading Of the warrant, plead not
guilty. and furnished $500 bonds for their
appearance on the third Tuesday in Au-
gust. But not only the boys but Com
missioner Carleton. who is reported to
be i'll at his home, and Lawyer w. E..
Parsons. the counsel in the case, failed
to put In an appearance. Mr.. Hayes
asi-ed Judge Durgin for a capias with
which to send an officer into thewoods
after these boys to bring them here
either to be tried before Judge Durgin
in the Dover municipal court or bound
over to the grand jury. The capias is
being held to allow the other side time
to become acquainted with the moves
in che case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Cripple Creek, Col, Aug. ls.-Further
discoveries have been made OF the won
derfM ice caverns opened up at the foot
OF Cow Mountain. about two miles from
Giilett. Three remarkable Chambers
nave been opened. The first Is about
y by - feet. heavily hung with icfcles
IN every conceivable form. resembling
stahctftes. From the flrst chamber a
small passage leads to still another
more wonderful and beautiful In which
the Ice blends in varied colors. under
the light of candle. refiec ting the raw.
as from the face OF thousand mirrorx
From this cave passage scarcely
Arge enough to admit the body Of !,
man was discovered leading down i;
an angle of about TO- to q large cavern
perhaps 200x300 feet Cllnging to tn.
ceiiing are great masses OF Ice like bill
lows, and banked along the sides of the
walls many feet in thickness are ton.
OF ice taking on the most grotesoue
forms imaginable and casting awesome
shadows. % \
In the center OF the room there is !
AXE about 40 by S. feet, clear as crvx.
tai and quite deep. There must be som,
outlet, for water irlps constantly from
the ceiling. yet the level OF the BODY
never rises nor overfiows. The wafe,
70 sweeFand pure, and as cold a ths
ice-coated walls OF the room In which
! IS situated, 200 feet underneath the
SURFACE Of the ground There are UNI
oou Dteday other caves which have not
yet beensopened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
Divorce Case at Bath.

Bath, Aug. 1S.-(SpeciaD.-A hearing
has been held in the divorce case of
Mrs. Lucy Patten VS.. John o. Patten.
While the decree has not been made by
Judge Whitehouse it is understood that
the divorce will be granted and that
hrs. Patten will receive 5000 this
sum having been agreed upon between
the parties. This divorce is the out
come of the sensational Roberts case
of last winter in which Mr.. Patterns
name was connected. 1t will be remen-
bered that DR.. Percy w. Roberts Sc
cured divorce last spring. At that
time the custody of the two Roberts
children was given jointly to DR.. and
Mrs. Roberts. The latter has now pc
titioned for the full custody of the chill
dren ard hearing will be had at this
term of the court. Both of the parties
have employed distinguished counsel
and the hearing will be an interesting
one and will attract much attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

demand that the hanks be permitted {.
pi osecute their legitimate bushes.
without interference on the part of tn;
government. All other business Is cor
Quoted without such interference. T.
discriminate against banks is unjust
They should be permitted to issue a.
many notes as can safely and profit.
ably be used
II Is idle to argue that 1t would Dc
impossible to make these notes good
careful study OF the subject prove.
chat making the notes good Is a ques.
ton of detail
Bank notes, based on a carefully
matured scheme of credit, and payable
on demand in gold. the best medium
Of domestic exchange. and fulfil all tire
requirement of good currency.
The farmer demands currency to
make and market his crops.
The solvent farmer Justly complains
That the credit he obtains is often Il,
eXorbitant rates, and that frequently
he cannot obtain currency at any
price.
He is entitled to banking facilities.
and we must advocate and encourage
local banks of issue. owned, controlled
and operated by residents who know
i'he financial worth and standing Of
their customers.
Good, sound currency, provided for,
taken with the increase in the produce
ton of the gold of the world, will, ]
believe. settle forever the free silver
heresy of Is to l.
A competent, non-partisan CURRENCY
commission should be appointed; and
briefly II seems to me they should ad-
vCcate-
lst. The final adoption Of the gold
standard.
End. The gradual cancellations of gov
ernment demand notes, said cancella-
lion to be not faster than new currency
IS Issued by the banks; the deposit of
government revenues in the banks OF
the country. and the retirement Of the
government from the banking business.
Bird. They should advocate the re-
peal of the tax on the circulation of
banks. and thereby make possible the
issue of currency which will expand
and contract automatically with the
needs of the country; said currency to
be under the supervision of our nation
a So'Si HiAiciAs anu ~ De SuTTOuHOtu
by ample, practical and efficient safe
guards.
If the currency commission does not
solve the problem and guide the people
90 demand currency reform based on
eternal principles, it is my solemn con-
viction, gentlemen, that. with the in
evitable return of hard times, the peo-
pie will solve the question for them
selves. and free silver may be the least
of our evils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
WAY wArERWLLE UNDERSTANDS IT.
One Version Of the Interest Augusta Takes il
w.. Pennington Railroad.

Vassalboro, Aug. 1S.--There is a syn
own the large share of the Augusta,
Hallowell and Gardiner Railway and
light System. These men are also in
terested in a proposed narrow guage
railroad to run from Augusta and con-
meet with the Franklin, Somerset and
Kennebec Railroad at New Sharon
That Augusta wants this connecting
link is no news. that a company Of gen.
tlemen have duly organized to this end
who have the wealth necessary to it's
success is news which in the sister city
of Waterville will be received very un-
kindly for there are promoters that con-
slider that Waterville has a lien upon
this road which no other place in Maine
should interfere with.
1t seems that there is in existence q
charter for q railroad over the proposed
route which would start from the north
end Of water street in Augusta follow
ing up valley found there, to Lake
CObbOSseecOntee, summer resort then
along it's shores through East Win
throp, Baileyville, Readfield. Mt. Yer
non. Wayne, Fayette, Vinenna to New
Sharon. The country is a fertile one,
the resorts along the route are already
becoming famous and with the connec-
tions made it is thought that a large
bushes would at once be opened up.
Men will ask the city of Augusta to
grant rightaways, give land for depot
and switch tracks. Then the electric
mill 1A TOD,
transportation of freight right to the
steamers freighthouse special cars for
the purpose to be constructed. A sur
vey will commence next week. The
plan is backed by J. Manchester
Haynes, P. 0. Vickery. John F. Hill
and George e. Macomber. Money and
influence will be brought to bear to
bring about the desired scheme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
IOWA'S NEXT GOVERNOR
Nominated BY the Republicans in Convention
Wednesday.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 1S.-Upon
calling the roll on the fourth ballot at
the Republican orvention, today, it
became at once apparent that heavy
changes would be made in favor of
Shaw The ballot resulted as follows:
Fourth ballOt-Harsh, As; Fuller, 1O7 i:
Harlan, &c; PARROT, 1856; Shaw, 572;
Flickender, s.
1t was Immediately moved that the
nomination of Shaw be made unani-
nous. Carried amid great applause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
Will Investigate Trouble.

London. Aug. 1S.-The British adj
miralty has ordered the trial by court
martial. tomorrow. of two of the pris-
oners on board the British battleship
Royal Sovereign, which was about to
sail for three years service with the
Mediterranean squadron so that the
whole trouble on board that ship grow
ing out of complaints by seamen can b.
EccOarted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

sasasia Says d Would Apply IL cuba we're
10 premles.

Madrid. Aug. 1s.-Senor Sagasta. tn.
Liberal leader. In an Interview, today,
is quoted as saying: Even during
Canovas' time dIssensions existed In
the cabinet, and II they are continued
General Azcarraga will be obliged to
decline to hold Office. In any case his
cabinet Is certain TO be only tenn
porary one.
Il am ready to accept Office. AMI
should do 80 would apply reforms T.,
Cuba in the widest sense"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
Reunion 2ad Maine.

Portland, Aug. 1S.-The third annual re-
union of the 23d Maine Regiment WAS held
at Peaks Island, today, and the members
with their ladies. making a party of
about rs, enjoyed the accession immensely
. AT the business meeting the following
officers were elected: President. H. N
Bolster of South Paris: vice president. C.
Al. Prince of Bucktield; secretary, F. A.
Conant of Lewiston; treasurer James
White of Auburn.
These officers compose the executive
committee. The place and date of the
fourth reunion was left for the decision
of the executive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

~ FIN Iiss51g wItaisss1 - fzs,llkl
aaelss u ~ IS 90. s

Glens Fails; n. VI. aAus. Il. The nfth
meeting Of the Grand circuit opened.
today. ct Glens Falls. Winners; go
class trotting purse 5000. Dare Devil,
'br: 8. Mambrino King (Geers,. won:
Judge-at-Law. second: Pastoral, third.
Best time. 21e1s.
The 2.15 pacing. purse $500. Gun
finished). Passing Belle. b. M. by Heir
at-Law (Geers). one heat: Ambulator,
b. s.. by Ambassador (Thomasy. one
heat; w. H. g.. by Marsalles (McCar-
thy). two heats. Best time. 2.13H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
Death Of WeIl.known Ellsworth Man.

Ellsworth, Aug. 18.-John G. Remick,
aged G2, well-known resident of this
place. died suddenly of heart disease,
this afternoon. He went to the stable
to water his horses and was found
dead on the floor. He was born in
Otis, owned mill there and was in
the numbering business for many years
He came to Ellsworth 10 years ago
He Is survived by wife, daughter and
two sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Dog dayp - ~ tls1f hci1lht
i and those Mo have nomIo6 ri r
l hA$fng win h5ite 70 finish Il e = .1l7SSs
I TX year when hard work II mo0k ~ !.
some. md Wht6 lie grass q u dee17 &
edly inferior quality. s.
Seeding down ofsland to ernne 4 80
In order: It Ii M time when rsoas A
Iour Sfass Sseds nfe sripenfqS ~ 49,
sequentIy has the merit Of ba(nk I'm.
lures seeding time: nnfoftun1t 2 II hoe.
ever, our artificial seedlings must g
made. not with the ffS1hIt r5fx62H
seed. but With ssad ~ ,laank ona 4 49,
old, and not unfreqntnfly mixed n
some extent with Nl5df III stlll older
and with the lea1t 81 various foul wee6a'
TO secure ourselves Atainst the az
appointment entaiied ~ sowinw inee,1r.
seed. It IL well to buy ~ heedsmep -
well established reputation. Who haSe
an equal interest with the farmer -
SELLING only 1Atlnfdct03y nftldles.
In seeding hand reKnr0 'shuti1y, - 80
to the quality Of the soil! Thu - ~ !,
plains ana grave1ly land shdeild %
seeded VIII early rip4nin9 ~ II 20 SS
such as June grass, orchard grasx NJ
red clover. red tnp also wiil thfiva q,
sandy land, hut ~ III time OF nirfariaar
II considerably later than stae .aal.ase ~ Z
IL better to sow it with some Of ftT
later grdsse1 or alone. Red ;t0o - S
also thrive on very moist sv,ale lesa
Strong clayey land IL better snlted' ~
the growth OF herdsgrass itfrnofhvJ ~ +.
clover, though we are Inclined fH Niss}I,e
the wisdom of sowing the tvvo to~esS... &
-, tho - - = r~-a =. IL. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
National Temperance Association.

Saratoga. N. Y, Aug. 1s.-The Ma
tional Temperance Association opened
the 18th annual session here this MORN
ing. st
Addresses were made by Rev. DIR.
Poutson Of New York; Rev. DIR. Dunn
of Boston, and Rev. DR.. Corey of Wash
ington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
v. c. fetal Abstinence cssysa.lss.

Scranton, Pa. Aug. 1S.-The National
Catholic Total Abstinence Union OF
America convention began. this morn
ing, in st. Thomas College hall. Rev.
James Ceary OF saltwater. Mimi, tbs
president. presiding. After the APP
pointment Of committee on creden-
tails and the paid convention assist
ants, an adjournment was taken to at
tend the celebration of Pontifieal mass
by Bishop O'Hara in st. Peters cathe-
dral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
warships Going 10 Bar Harbor.

Bangor, Aug. 1S-A dispatch from
Admiral Sicard of the North Atlantic
squadron to the mayor of Bangor. re-
ccived this evening. states that the bat
tleship Indiana will arriver at Bar Har-
bor' Aug. II, and seven other warships
e. he Gath, to remain uptil the soth
inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

New York, Aug. 1S.-Just before the
close OF the market the price of bar
silver fell an additional Nc, to SIN.
making the total decline for the day
csc. The closing price in London was
81 pence, a total decline for the day Of
l 11-1G pence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
wants Cross island for Deer Park.

Machias, Aug. 1S.-Mr. Lloyd Phoenix.
with a party of moneyed men from
New York. is here on the steam yacht,
intrepid, and it is understood that he
Is negotiating for the purchase of Cross
Island for deer park, on which a club
house will be built. The island at
present is owned by the Misses Allen
and Crandon of Columbia Falls, and it
Is stocked with 500 deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
Steamer Floa,ed.

Bristol, Aug. 1s.-The British steamer
Boston City, before reported arrived
here from New York and aground IN
the river Avon. fsated after having
been lightened OF her cargo of cattle,
and has been locked. She is apparent
ly unchanged. Stsn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

POI tland Aug. 1S-Four boys were cap
sized from a boat in the Back bay, this
afternoon, and one of them by the name
of Eddie Dugan, aged IL years, was
drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
SHIPPING NI


NEWCASTLE-Aug 16. cid. ttm
Dephford, Woodruff. Garston Dock
aPORTLAND-Aug IS. az, sim CottaYs
City, Harding. New York: sch36urprise.
Mitchell, Boston. *
Outside. sch Clara E RandAii ffSn
Norfolk. 8
Cleared. sch Anna e J Morse, Bath.
Sailed. stm John Englls. Bragg, New
York. s.i
BANGOR-Aug Is, ar, schs NeyadiA.
Spencer. Portland Augustus Hunt
Phair. Philadelphia: Norombega, Arm
strong. Baltimore.
Sid. schs A K woodward. gificln4fs
Boston; Annie and Rueben. Beniner, ~:
Charles K Schulz. Han. Philadelphi3;
Willard Salisbury. Pordan. New Yokk;
Helenn. Nickerson. do; J II Morales.
Bullock. do; Mary Wiley. Williams.
Portsmouth.
MACHIAS-Aug Is. ar. sch II b
Cakes, Boston: Sanpa, Boston.
Sid. sch Addie n Fuller. Shulee.
BATH Aug Is. ar. schs r + Peikl-
grew, Portland; Ellen n Colder. Boz
ton; w II Childs. do: Henry Wfththg-
ton. do: Maud Robinson. do; Mary -
Bradshaw, Salem: Damietta tiiaa
Joanna, Portland: Ann J Trainer, New
buryport; r 8 Leeming. Boston: r r
Chase, do.
Sid, schs John johnson, PhiladelphtA: !
r D Bibber, Washington: John H Butt
trick. Philadelphia; Jennie Lockwood,
do.
I E1SwOREH-Auy IL, ar, sch Eor-
ester, Rockland.
Sailed. sch VIM Eddy, Boston.
CALATS-sAug Is, sid. schs Freddie
Eaton. Boston: Adsde Sawyer. Nor
wood: F T Lee. Mott Haven; Efk1t,
Vineyard Haven. orders; r L Eaton.
New York.
RED BEAcH-Aus IS. ar. sch Wu
Cobb, Cheverie.
MS. !.
sACO- Aug IS. al. scfs Theod6fs
Dean. Philadelphia: A J Miller, Boakoa. i
Cleared. sch Vim Marshall. BAmg6t.
0thsr psnsssle MN.
GLOUCESTER. aGAss-Aux Ia. a.
sch Serene. Port Gilbexx, Ms.
LYNN. MASS Aug Is, q, son " III:
Solely. Apple Island, N 3. s
BALTIMORE Aug 10. ar. sch aetn
y Hanson. Iceboro.
Sailed, schs Cel1na. Portland; CITY 1T
Augusta. do; Augustus Wen. Fa}Se
mouth. n n. % 49, '.l''' I.
PH1LADE2lPE7fA-Aue Is. Ct. ~
Eleanor W Clark. Kennebec; Rob -
Bangor; Lis4ie Babe0ck, Bootl1
Cornelia Sot1e. vlnA1 maven.
Cleared. schs George Z Ee6sehdeA
Augusta, Ne; Emma, HeHay, fo9flSl9:
John Francis. Saco: John D Raige
Gardiner. Ne. &; s ~ s = s NJ II
Fessloe Rsts.
ST John. N-B~Auss14 ar,istms 1>
Der. Delisle. Montreal via Ha1i1Axs
Madrillno (Sp), LuGerzas i
,chs Cora 4 Nc3ll1ery, Ct
Ruth Robinson (Aml. Ihe6l
for New York. s'' i. .s.. s. ~.
Cleared. stm stxse i go. ~ G
Boston: stm GnnuAlls Izal
erick; sim Couulty Down. Csoi& r.. s I
saSt; sch Ehnuy, IeqnGiy
solden Rule. Howl NocI l1H& -
oerance Bell. H6A91n s.
Riverdaae, usqnl 90 = y, SsE|
~
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seId .uSdsr Hammer.

Boston. Aug. 1S.-The steam yacht ST.
ssa, which Recently grounded near North
east Harb0r, Me-. and was Ifioatesi ana
lowed here. was sold under the hammer.
today for S1400.
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rIss. lals q Nav ce.ssa Crop.

Atlanta. Ca. Aug. 1&-Atianta re-
ceived Its first bale of new crop cotton,
today 1t came from GTiffln and ives
sold for 81 cents.
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EASE sALl.
AT BALTIMORE.

AT BALTIMORE
The champions made 1t three straight
from Brooklyn. Attendance, 2429
1894 s 6 = IS R.H.E.
Baltimore, 0 1 l 3 0 x-6- 81
Brooklyn, 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o. 3-S
Batteries-Hoifer and Robinson; DUNN
and Burrill. Umpire, Kelly.
AT NEW YORK.
New York. made 1t three straight from
the Quakers.
12 "a S 6 rs 9RH.E.
New York, o 2 0 0 0 0 x-S-1l-3
hila'phia, 0 0 0 0 0-5-l6--3
Batteries, Rusie and Warner; Wheeler
and Mcfarland. Umpires. Lynch and
Carpenter. Attendance, 2940.
AT Observation-Disclosures 0; Boston, y.
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HAVE REfusAL
.{contihned from page u

g E T.
kin, Jefferson; Gardner F. Mcdaniel,
Augusta.
In the evening the hall was filled with
the veterans and their friends, who were
entertained with the following pro-
gramme: f@
Music, Gardiner Band
Prayer, Chaplain Scates
Introduction of the Matron, Mrs. c. A. l..
Sampson,
Address, Mayor Walker
Solo, Mrs. A. Rich
Address, Gen. Smith, Bangor
Reading Marion Sfuith
Reading. Mrs. Smith,. Randolph ,
Bone Solo, Miss Clara Clark
Music, Band
Reading, Mrs. Day
Reading. Miss Elenora Wadsworth
Solo, Miss Mildred Wadsworth
Address. Comrade NJ. c. Wadsworth
Address. Comrade Daniel Robinson
Music, America" Band
The members present passed the re-
mainder of the evening in a social way
and left highly pleased with their enter
tainment and declaring the 23d reunion
the most successful one of ALL
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Manchester. N. H., Aug. B--A Dispatch
was received. here, this morning. stating
that Smith Davis. who Is believed 10 he 4
connected in some manner with the death
was captured Mt Montgomery. VT, last
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
Nsw England League.
AT BROCKTON.

New Bedford got but three hits off Nc
Kenna, and three of them were scratches.
The home team won with ease The field
ing of both teams was very loose.
2 4 6 Z 8 9 R.H.E.
Brockton, 0 2 0 0 x-8-10-4
New Bedfd, 0 / 0 0 2-5- "a
observation-disclosures and Shea; Ander-
son and Murphy. Umpire, Hunt. At
tendance, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Prof. Humphreys Of the Johns Hop
Gins University. Baltimore, died,
WcdIesday, 1t Port Antonio, Jamaica.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
AT FALL RIVER.

The Newports set the Fall Rivers back
in a fine game. Although the Fall Rivers
hit Foley much harder than Newport did
Cronin, the home players could moi
bunch their hits
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Ia As 678 R.H.E
Newport, D 0 0 3 0 0 KS 4-2
Fall River, 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 81
,Batteries-Foley and Crisham; CrOnin
and McManus. Umpire. Connolly. At
tendance, 800.
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plicate them with business. The di-
vorce between government and bank
.ng should be absolute.
1t has been we'll said, THE refine
nent in the use OF credit is a pretty ac
eurate measure Of national economi,
progress"
Our currency should be based on
credit. All government interference Il
10 not say supervisory should be with
Drawn. =
The function of government is II
govern. The legimate function Of
banks Is to issue currency, receive de-
posits. buy paper. and make loans.
There should be no more interference
on the part of the government in the
banking business than in the milk
business; but the government should
see to 1t that banks comply witt, rea.
sonable. just requirements, dictated by
experience and common sense, lust az
all good municipalities should see to i,
that the milk supplied the people i,
pure and unauthorized. /"
Once It is understood by the people
that bank note Is not money, tina;
bills of exchange, rromissory notes
checks and bank notes are substantial
~ ofsthe same nature; when they un.
derstand that the issuing OF notes is
not sovereign act; to be solely re-
served to governments: when they an.
preciate that the act Is no more SOW
ereign than the act of the merchan;
when he gives his demand notes. and
that IT is gratuitous Interference on tht
part Of the government to tax or other.
wise forbid a bank to issue currency
while 1t leaves all other corporation:
free to make as many demand notes az
their credit will permit: then they will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
National League Standing.

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