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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-04
Town Bridges .

Mr.. Thomas bill relating to county
aid in bridge building provoked con-
siderable debate. The bill provides
that when a town board Of supervisors
shall die q petition with the county
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
A Good Dig School.

The biggest public school that has
been on this planet since Adam was .
bow is now in full blast; the scholars
are hungry, poor, despairing, ragged,
mad all over; but they are being edu-
Gated at rate to make your eyes hans
out. The miller cannot grind with the
wafer that has passed. And the men
plutocra.y swiadled out Of their votes
in 1896 can't De cheated again In 1885,
The futtering flags of despair. pendan.
beneath their coat tails, will remind
them OF how they were played for
suckers" They have had enough
Don't despair. God rules and the reo-
PIE begin to think. There are great
many fools. but vey co not constitute
the entire population. Take possession
of the government. How? Work
among your neishbors. Spread Popu-
list literature al around YOU A little
ieaven leavenerh great mass. WORK
as you never worked before-for home,
| country and ciyilization.--ignas1us
Donpel!y in Representative.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Populists are not in favor of "divid-
ing up" as Is often charged. That is
just what they are kicking against
they object to giving the lions share
to corporations. trusts and syndicates
that produce nothing. They believe that
every man is entitled to and should
have what he produces. ard that IF
any will not work, neither shall he
eat
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

II all the so-caIled surplus shoes and
clothing and food was distributed
among the needy there would not be
enough to go round and make them
comfortable. Yet there are millions Of
people who are idle. and the men who
know all about it. say 1t is because
there Is an over-production. II is one
OF the devils lies which centuries of
experience have been unable to explode.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The word Socialism" is like the
word Democratic" There are grades
of democratic government. A pure
democracy is where the people vote on
the laws themselves and not through
representatives. There are socialists
and socialists, and most people in this
country are socialists to some extent.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
New York's Poor.

New York special: During the year
1896 51,72s families were evicted in
New York city for non-payment Of
rent. Reckoning four persons to a fam
,lv more than 100000 men, women
and children were forcibly elected by
the strong arm Of the law.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The Standard Oil trust has taken
more from the people unjustly-that is
over and above fair profit--than all
the plain robberies that have been
committed In the country since the
adoption OF the constitution would
amount to, yet this is civilization.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Enforced idleness results in crime
and dishonesty. In this land of great
natural resources no man should be
ienied the right to live by honest toll,
yet our system robs men of that right.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

II yRl can't legislate a man rich
or poor why do the corporations want
legislation in their interests? Legisla-
tion has much to do with the pros
perity of the people.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The government should foreclose its
mortgages on the Pacific roads, but it
should see that there is no dead African
in the wood-pile when the sale is
made.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The declaration Of independence
states as an evident truth that "all
men are endowed with the right to
life, liberty and the pursuit Of happi-
ness," yet our system robs men of all
Of these. Surely. there IS something
wrong with the declaration or the sys-
TEN.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Why should people be poor when
there Us plenty? And why should they
be II 3 when there is so much to do?
The are questions that involve the
problems Of the present situation.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Why follow a precedent that was
made when conditions were entirely
different? We should progress in the
science sOf government as well as in
the arts.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Capital is but the child Of labor, but
1t seems to have taken possession OF the
ranch and orders its parents around
without ceremony.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Improved methods Of production
should lessen the hours Of labor in.
stead of throwing men out OF employ.
ment
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

And now it is the Nicaragua Canal
company that wants s100,0O0,00O: q
very modest request.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The people pay more unnecessary
and unjust taxes to the railroads than
the aggregate Of their taxes to the
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Interest has cost more dollars and
more human suffering than war, pes
thence and famine.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Fools learn only in the school of ex-
perience, and some are too big fools
to learn there.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

What the government can do better
and cheaper to the people than the in
dividual, that 1t should do.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

AS long as laboring men are divided
against themselves capital will take
undue advantage Of them.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The Loud bill is blow at our pos.
tai system; every Populist should op-
pose it.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Whoever does not work Is a drone--
consuming the products of another's
labor.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Put your money in the banks, il you
have any-and lose it.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The greatest anarchists in the coun-
state and national governments.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
VOL. III.
Bees kill drones; human beings elect
them to Office.

Every man has right to demand
and obtain labor.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Free homes and fair wages consti-
tute the strength of a nation.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Now Is the time to push the demand
for government ownership of railroads.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The comptroller don't seem to be
controlling the banks much.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Deny men justice and they become
listless slaves or dangerous fiends.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
NATCHITOCKES, La, APRIL 8. 1897.
NOTES AND COMMENT.
Snap Shots Taken at the Passing Pro-
CessiOn.

CessiOn.
When Bryan was making his phe-
nomenal campaign he declared that the
election Of Mckinley meant continued
hard times and financial disaster. All
the Republican orators denied this and
declared that the election of Mckinley
would at once restore confidence and
make times better. The plutocratic
papers ridiculed Bryan and called him
an ignorant fanatical young man that
did not know what he was talking
about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
EXTENDING THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Steam and Electric Cars to Be Utilized in
Reaching the Suburbs.

Washington, May "a vigorous
policy Of extending mail facilities fc.
the suburbs of the large cities as far a
possible by both steam and electric ca
has been adopted by Second Assistan
Postmaster General Shallenb2rger
Many of the big cities will be givei
material additional service for the out
lying districts, if the citizens of thos'
points cooperate with the department
to make it a success and the statement
will be a welcome announcement tC
numerous places where feeling is evi
denced that the demands of the suburbs
are not met.
Mr. Shallenberger is giving the mat
ter careful attention and as an initia
tive has just made contracts at Pitts
burg for additional train service tC
various suburbs there, within a range
Of about 80 miles from the city, where
by from one to three extra mails day
will result from the use Of acccmmoda
ton trains. Electric cars will figurt
largely in future postal operations
owing to the large number of settle
districts where the steam roads do not
touch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
MORE CAUcUSES
Elect Delegates to the Coming
Third District Convention.
There Is Not a Break in List Instruct
ed for Hon. E. c. Bur|eigh.
Fairfield, Oakland, vassaIboro, Clinton, Ben.
ton, Skowhegan, Chelsea and Others.

Skowhegan. May S.-tSpeciaD.-At tn;
Republican caucus held this evening and
called for the purpose Of selecting dele
gates to attend the Third Congressional
district convention. Hon. l.. l.. Walton
was chairman and Hon. J. A. Smith Sec
rotary The following delegates wers
chosen: A. G.. Blunt A. r. Smiley T. II
Anderson, X. b. Shepherd, \. W. Brain
ard. A. X. Bixley. l.. A. Marston. S. j.
Walton. Nathan Fowler, j. p. Oak and J.
n. Merrill.
Resolved. That i'm the death of Hon.
Seth l.. Milliken, we have sustained the
loss of an able representative, a staunc !
Republican and a sincere friend. whcSs
every effort was for the advancement OF
Republican principles and the interests OF
the district which he represented; whose
loss will not only be felt by his constitu-
ents, but by the whole country.
Resolved. That the delegates nominate
by this caucus use every honorable means
to secure the nomination of Hon. Edwin
G. Burieigll as Representative to Con-
gress from this district. Recognizing hi
personal worth and marked ability In all
public affairs. we believe the interests OF
our State win be best served by his NOM
nation and election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
MYRTLE ADAMS
Tells Story of Inhuman Treat
ment by Her Uncle.
Bickford Denies All But Is Held for
TriaI--Committed to Jail.
Strong Feeling Against Him Among Citizens
Lucky to Escape Rough Usage.

BoWdoinham, May 9.-(Spec al. -Chas
H. Biekford. the alleged abductor OF his
li-year-old niece, Myrtle Adams of Bow
Goin, in the fan of &C. was arraigncd be-
fore Trial Justice Lewis NJ. Fulton. Sat
ufday morning. The respondent was rep
resented by c. ID. Newell of Richmond.
Courty Attorney Rogers appearing for
the State.
The Town hall in which the hearing
was held, was packed to the door with
residents of Bowdonham and surround
ing towns. Miss Adams was attended by
her adopted parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Os-
ear Adams. with whom she has lived for
the past dozen years. She was the only
witness called by the prosecution. telling
the story CT her wrongs in Il clear and
concise manner.
waived examination and in default of
bail, which was fixed at $1,000, he was
committed to Auburn Jail. Saturday after
noon. The case Will be heard at the Au-
gust term of court at Bath.
Bekford, who has been on farm in
Massachusetts since last fall, appears to
be in a tight place If by some technic-
criminal assault upon his niece he might
be prosecuted for incest. the penalty be-
ing about as severe in one case as the
ether.
Public sentiment is very strong againS
him, there being no eXtenuating circum-
stances attending the commission of the
brutal crime with which he is charged.
While here he was confined in the village
lookup. Deputy Sheriff Cornish guarding
every poss ihle avenue of escape. Whether
he will make a defence in the higher
court or not is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
THE FAIRFIELD CAUCUS.
Resolutions Acknowledgements Instructed
for E C. BurIeish Of Augusta.

Fairfield, May 9.--tSpeciaD.- caucus
to elect delegates to the convention to be
held May u. ut Waterville. was held in
the Steamer hall at $50 Saturday after
noon Frank Purinton called the meet
ing TO order and S. 5. Weeks was elected
secretary. committee consisting of w.
w Nye. W. +. Mutt and S. NJ. Chapman
was elected to make out a list of seven
delegates and alternates During the alb
sence of the committee the following res
olutiOns We're approved:
Whereas the gavel of death has again
fallen and the great Speaker has ruled
that our representative take his seat in
the Celestial quorum. and
Whereas. that since Maine has been a
State, her great sons, typical OF her tail
pines, have represented her at the ma
tional Capitol that we feel more than
we can express our great loss in the
death of our orator statesman, the Hon.
Seth l., Miiliken.
Whereas, he was of such qualifications
that today, it seems difficult to MI his
place. that in his death the people Of the
Third district lose a faithful loyal, at
tentive representative.
Resolved. that the Republicans of Fair
field recognizing in Hon. E. c. BurleiSh
a true exponent of the principles of the
Republican party and one who, il elected
as our representative to Congress, will
give his energy and ability to the per-
Torrance of the duties of that high
office,
Resolved. that the delegates elected at
this caucus be requested and instructed
to ust. all honorable means to secure his
nomination at the convention to be held
at Waterville May L.
The following list of delegates was
then presented to the caucus and accept
ed them:
S A. Nye. w. r. Winslow. J. +. Ken
rick, s. Merrill. j. T. Blackwell, V. r.
Connor and A. T. Farnham.
Alternates-Ira Virgins. II. X. Purin-
ton. G.. A. Savage d. King. a. II. Ellis,
Chas. H. Hoxie. G. &. Eaton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. May 9.-The pressure is
relatively lower in New England, the
Lake regions and in the upper Mississippi
valley with no well-deiined storm cen
ter. The pressure is high on the south
Atlantic coast and in the east Gulf
states, also on the middle Rocky Noun
tain plateau and the north Pacific coast.
The barometer has risen in all districts
east of the Mississippi river. also on the
Rocky Mountain plateau. and risen on
the southern Rocky Mountain slope.
The temperature is higher on the At
lantic coast and in the Rocky Mountain
districts. and cooler in the middle Missis-
sippi and the Ohio valleys. Showers and
thunder storms have occurred in the
Lake regions. the Ohio. Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys
Showers are indicated for New Eng
land, the middle Atlantic states. the
lower Lake region and the Ohio and mid
die Mississippi valleys. with generally
fair weather in the other districts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
PRAISE FOR Gov. WALCOTT.
Or. Lorimer Endorses from the Pulpit Hi.
Stand in Gen. Martin Case.

Boston, May 9.-In the course of an
eloquest address on The New Elijah.
temperance address in fremont Tenn
pie. Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Geo. c.
Lorimer, praised Governor Wolcott for
his stand for what DR.. Lorimer termed
the highest state and municipal gov
eminent" as exemplified by His Ex-
eellency's words on the General Martin
investigation. The audience applauded
the appreciation. DIR. Lcrimer remarked
that he was not speaking as a partisan.
He simply wished to commend the Gov
ernor for his brave stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Vassalboro, May 9.-(SpeciaD.-At an
enthusiastic and well-attended caucus
held, Saturday afternoon, to choose dele
gates to attend the Third district con-
vention at Watervile May IL, the follow
ing We're elected:
w S. Bradley H. ID. B. Aver, Isaiah
Clifford, H. p Halves. G. III. BuZZell and
c. NJ. Dickey.
The following resolution was also given
unanimous passage: Resolved, that the
delegates elected to the Third district
convention at Waterville, May II. use all
honorable means to secure the nominal
ton of Hon Edwin c. Burleigh as repre-
sentative to Congress from this district
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
55th CONGRESS.
A Rather Busy Week Is Ex-
pected in Both Branches.
Senate Has the Morgan Cuban Reso-
luton and Committees.
House Will Keep in Session and Discuss tht
Sundy Civil Bill.

Washington. May 9.-There is no Ger
tainty as to the line of proceedings il
the Senate during the present week
The Morgan Cuban resolution probabl.
will be taken up. Monday, and it ma!
lead to a prolonged and spirited de
bate. Senator Morgan is quite de
termined to press the resolution to al
issue and Senator Hale just as de
termined to prevent its passage. MI
Hale ultimately win move to refer TIL
resolution to the committee on foreign
relations, and an effort will be made t.
enlist the friends of the administration
against it.
The committees will be filled. Monda!
or Tuesday, but as this viii be done OF
the basis heretofore agreed upon, ther'
will be no friction over the proceedings
The conference report on the Indian ap
preparation bill may cause some debate
but the probabilities are that the agree
ment OF the conferences will be gen
orally acquiesced in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
And Peace Continues Over Sunday.

Saco, May 9.-The county officials did
not attempt to close drug stores, sun
day, and all did business as usual
Mayor Lord detailed II officers TO Dc
police duty and they patrolled the
streets from early morning. Had tbs
county officials attempted to close tbs
drug stores the city officers would inn
mediately have stopped the Electric
cars and taken the names of all VIC
lators of the Sunday law. No further
trouble between Sheriff Thompson and
Mayor Lord is predicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

The House programme of three day al.
tournaments will be suspended this We k
The sundry Civil appropriation bill has
passed the Senate and now returns to tn
House for action on the amendment. The
programme pursued when the Indian bill
came back to the House probably will h
followed in the case of the sundry civil
bill. That is the amendments will he con
sidsred in the House before the bill is sent
to conference. There is a great deal o.
bitter feeling among the House factions
which may break out as soon as opfor
tunity for debate is given and some yer!
lively ora torical displays are expected.
The conference report on the Indian APP
preparation bill will also he ready for con
sid ration before the week closes. The
que stions involved in the opening OF III
Uucompaghre reservation III Utah will, OF
course. furnish the main source of con-
tention in the debate on this report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
ELLSWORTH AND DEER ISLE.
BurIeigh Delegates Elected for the Third Dis
trict Convention.

Ellsworth May AT Republican
caucus held, Saturday, to choose dele
gates TO the Third district convention to
be held at Waterville, next Wednesday
the following were chosen and instructed
to use their votes and influence to secure
ex-Gov. Burleighs nomination for Con-
gress: H. T.. Hamlin. A. r. Devereaux,
C. L. Morang. Omar w. Tapley, l.. f.
Hooper c. c. Burrill John F. Knowlton,
Henry r. Davis. I. J. Holmes, f. w.
Rollins. II. b. Saunders.
At Deer Isle Saturday. the following
were chosen as Burleigh delegates: f. p.
Spofford, f. A. Gross. J. J. Spofford, w.
p Scott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
Clinton Delegates Are for Burleigh.

Clinton, May 9-(SpeciaD.-At the Re-
publican caucus, Saturday afternoon, at
Town hall, Nathaniel Jaquith was chosen
chairman Dr. A. A. Shaw. secretary
The following delegates were chosen to
attend the Third district convention at
Waterville, May II:
Willis |. Cain. chairman. DR. A. A.
Shaw. d. Y. Sullivan and Selden Manson.
Alternates. ID. b. Abbott. Arthur Wood
cock Fred Hatch and Charles Went
worth.
The delegates Were instructed to vote
for Hon. f. c. Burleigh.
Continued on page %
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CHELSEA.
A Burleigh Delegation EIected-Patrick Hayes
Endorsed for Postmaster.

Hollowell, May 9.-tSpeciaD. The. Re
pubicans of Chelsea held a caucus which
was largely attended. Saturday afternoon,
at which the following named persons
were chosen delegates and alternates to
attend the district convention:
Delegates-E. c. Stevens, Mark l.. Roll
lins and James +. Blanchard.
Alternates-C. A. Jones. II. A. Farnham
and f. G. Meader.
The delegates were instructed to- sup
port Hon. T.. c. Burleigh for Congress.
The caucus voted unanimously to sup
port Patrick Hayes for postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
PEACE RElGNS AT SACO.
The Threatened War Over Closing the Drug
Stores Is Declared of.

Saco. May 9.-Peace and quiet reign in
this city. and the predicted battle be-
tween Sheriff Thompson and Mayor Sam
uel Lord over the closing of drug stores
Sunday which has been the talk of the
residents of this section of the county
since Thursday, has been declared off
as Sheriff Thompson says he only meant
that liquor should not be sold in Saco
Sunday. That order he viii enforce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington. May 9.-These postmaster
have been appointed: Frank J. LeaVitt
Hollis vice H. r. Bradbury; A. Il. Burn
ham Hollis Center. vice Adelbert Brad
bury: Llewellyn Bradford. knightVille
vice ]. A. S. Dyer; Hardy II, Mckenpy
Limington. vice F. NJ. Bradbury; c. V
Minott. Jr, Phippsburg. vice G. G. Pease
/. b. Wcllman, Popham Beach, vice Jas
n Perkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

The difficulties at the Slovenian Ro-
man Catholic church at Bridgeport. CT.
are at an end. The leaders in the dis
turbanee called ON Father Pribyl, Sun
day, and acknowledged that they had
been in error. There was a consulta-
ton and the delegation of callers
promised to do all in their power for
the building up Of the church. The
services were largely attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
MISS GRAY RETURNS HOME.
Wanted to GO TO Greece as Nurse But Her
Services Are Declined.

Portland. May 9.-Miss Hansen a.
Gray, a trained nurse, who left Port
land fer New York intending to sail
for Greece. returned home on the
steamer Manhattan, today, being one of
45O nurses whose services were refused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

The steamer Merryconeag, winch
went ashore at Green Island reef, sat
urdav. was toWed to Portland, Sunday.
and placed upon the marine rali"dy'
Every blade of her propeller Is gone
two-thirds of her keel torn OH; her
stern post badly twisted and consider
able of the planking from the pof'
side of her stern torn OH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

An anonymous doner has sent the sum
Of eS1. 500 to the committee CT manage
mont of the charity bazaar in the Rue
Taan Couion Paris which was the seen
of last weeks terrible tragedy from IRE.
This amount with the proceeds of the
first days sale. el.soo equals me lull re-
na;ntS Of the bazaar of 1896, and the com
mittee is thus enabled to make distribu-
lions as before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
Washington Forecast.

Washington, May 9.-For Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont: Rain
southwesterly winds. For Massachu-
sets, Rhode Island and Connecticut;
Showers and threatening weather.
warmer; southwesterly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
dropped on him at North Grafton

His apprehension is largely due to tn
work of Deputy Sheriff II. w. Cornish OF
Bowdcinham. Mr.. Cornish had reason
to believe that Bickford's brother Calvin.
living i'm Medford, Mass. was in commu-
nication with the fugitive, 50 decoy let
ters were res0rted TO locate him. 1t was
finally ascertained that a letter sent TO
Percy Garland in Boston was rem lied
to John d. Williamson North Grafton.
Through the assistance of Alfred Hodges
of the Massachusetts district police Mr..
Cornish was able to spot his man and
bring him back to Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
AUGUSTA MAINE. MONDAY MORNING. MAY TO- 1897.
SHOWERS FOR MONDAY.

Boston, May 9.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Monday: Show
ers; southwest to west winds.