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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12
To Amend the Constitution.


Massachusetts statesmen now in Con-
eress are making a name for themsel-
in which they seem to seek distinction
is bv Introducing amendments to the
Constitution Three propositions aim
ing at changes in the national Consti
tuition are now on file in Congress. and
it is a singular fact that all three of
these were introduced by Massachu
sets men.
Senator IIoar has proposed to change
the date of inauguration from March
18th to April 30th. The principal object
of this amendment is to avoid the in
clement weather of March. Represea-
tative Lowering has proposed to give
Congress the power to regulate the
hours of labor throughout the country.
The chief aim of this amendment, which
has been proposed in other sessions 3y
at least three Massachusetts congress-
men, is to equalize hours. which now
range from IS to - per week in various
safes. Representative Fitzgerald has
proposed to change the Presidents term
of office from four to six years and TO
make the President Ineligible for re-
election.
Al! of these proposed amendments
In 81 i'll in then.
favor. but it is not an easy thing to
amend the Constitution. 1t is a long
and labolious process. 1t requires
two-thirds vote Of both Houses of Con-
gress ana the ratification of three
fourths of the states to amend it.
Since the Constitution was adopted
in l7S1 there have been added to it 10
amendments. OF these the first 10,
making up the 50 called bin of rights.
We're adopted together, and We're de
clared in force December Il, 1871. The
1lth amendment relating to suits
against a state was declared in force
January.S. 1898 The 18th amendment
relating TO presidential electors, ami
changing the only feature of the orisl-
nal Constitution which was found no
to work Well was declared in force
September IS. 1904. Connecticut. Della
ware. Massac husetts and New Hamp-
shire refused to ratify this amendment
The 18th. 14th and 18th amendments
growing from the emancipation of the
slaves and the reconstruction Of the
South. We're proclaimed respectively in
1860. 1856. and 1870 In case of each of
these amendments several states re-
fused TO ratify.
What will lie the 18th amendment?
No doubt there will he one sometime.
but whether it will br one Of the thre"
proposed hy the Massachusetts con-
SresSmcu, or when it will he adopted.
no man can say 1t is right that it
should tie very difficult to change the
Constitution If changes and additions
are absolutely needed they Will come
all right in time, and perhaps all three
of the proposed amendments mention
ed above Will lac ratified before many
years. Perhaps. on the other hand,
they will att fail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12
Democracy Against PIutocracy."

Do the silver men think that their
cry of "Democracy against Plutocracy''
will deceive the intelligent American
people? The Democracy of today
stands solely and solidly for the silver
mine Plutocracy, the class of million
aires who would double their wealth at
the expense of the common people of
the country.
The Democracy of today is as far re-
moved as the poles are apart from tn"
old time Democracy of jefferson and
honest men. who stood for national
integrity and honor. and held de-
based currency in its deserved con-
tempt. Were they living today they
would no more join in this silver mine
conspiracy that holds the present
Democratic party in its grasp than
they would join Spain in IA war against
the United States. Their views on cur
rencv were as utterly opposed to those
held by the degenerate Democracy of
the present time as can we'll be imagin
edand ii is only part Of the Democratic
policy of deception and mlsreprcSenta-
ton that their names are claimed ana
hlazoned on the banners of the party.
1t is false and misleading for tho
Democracy tn cry out against wealth
and the power of money, and to claim
it represents the common people. and
aims to restore the simplicity and
equality of other times. The Democra
tic party is owned body and soul b.
the western millionaires who own tn"
silver mines and who want the govern
ment to buy their wares at more than
double value. The hrelingS of these sill
arouse the people by prescribing a
silver panacea for all business ills. real
endangered the safety and welfare of
the country. Their representatives in
the Senate where Is silver senators
represent no more people than are rep
resented by the two from Maine, are
able to control Senate legislation to
suit their masters, and to aSSail the
financial integrity of the county at
their pleasure-in vain. however, thanks
to a Republican House and Presiden;
democracy against Plutocracy," in
deed, The phrase no doubt has a pleas
ing sound to Democratic audience.
but it means nothing except a parado%
The expression contradicts itself. Tho
Democracy in every movement is fur
the great silver plutocracy, the most
gigantic and atrocious trust that ever
sucked the life blood of a nation.
Change this war cry then to a phrase
that is honest and means something.
Change it. for instance, tn democracy
for PlutoCracN.' or democracy acainS;
Honesty" or democracy against
Wage Farmers" or "Dcmocrary
against Everything that Stands fns
the Welfare and Progress; of the Ma
tibu -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Paris Will soon he almost a horseless
city. The electric cab. which is rapid
ly doing away with the horse in Paris,
can be run at an expense of thirteen
cents a day, a cab and horse cost
folty-four cents. The difference will
keep the city in the best paving. give
people and leave a surplus in the NUM-
cipality's pocket. The electric ca ,
and asphalt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Joe Letter is a great joker. His best
joke was to deposit So 000, 900 in the
bank controlled by Mr. Armour whom
he is lighting and defeating in the
wheat pit This is a part of the money
Mr. Armour had fondly hoped to de-
post on his own account, but TIL" best
laid nanS. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

free silver statesman. according 10
the Mail and Express, cant distin-
guish between hint and bale Of
hay" The Kansas City Journal says:
This is remarkable if true. Ordinarily
animals Of that species recognize hay
as soon as it comes in sight. and bray
for it Justify
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

The latest from DR.. Schenck is that
he is hedging on his first assertions
He says the possibilities of his Disco
cry have been much exaggerated, and
that he does not claim to absolutely
control sex, but that he can correct nd-
ture in certain exceptional cases. Still
he has hundreds of letters daily ana
their constant burden is Boy wanted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

KansaS-beeding, blooming bOurgc-
oninE Kansas-where they are always
reforming something. has a new reform
crusade on. This time it is the great
American chewing gum. Bishop John
church, who is no less a person than
the founder of the Chautauqua move
ment. is the Peter the Hermit of this
modern holy war, this onslaught on the
intidel for the good bishop evidently
SO regards all gum chewerS. male an.
female, since he declares the gum
chewing habit to be not only an offenSr
to society, but AN abomination in the
sight of the Lord" The bishop is in
deed earnest about il too: and at SEES
sion of the Methodist annual conven-
ton in Topeka recently, speaking t.
an audience of several thousand he ap
pealcd to them to take up the subject
of this curious habit. and not cease
their efforts until it was crushed out Of
existence in Kansas" He declared tho t
gum chewing encourages dangerous
habits. and urged a social boycott
against all who offend in this respect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

A peanut trust? Never, The great
American people can stand anything
hut that. The right to buy a lin cup OF
Virginia ground fruit and scatter the
shells to the breeze is one of tho india-
soluble badges of our liberties. States,
will rise in rebellion at the prospect of
ury for the wealthy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

In its issue Of Friday morning. the
Eastern Argus refers to Mr., Frank K.
Partridge of this city, as a Democrat"
This is a mistake. Mr. Partridge is a
Republican. He came of a family of
Republicans. his father before him be-
ing Wing. While he has never been
an active politician he has never voted
any other than the Republican ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12
A Short Session Needed.
CBrooklyn Standard Union. }

The country needs short session of
Congress. We have Il tariff that we will
let alone We have n very good currency
that we will let alone. We have a dec
laration of war against Spain by Senator
Mason; and that will do for the present
The Democratic party has staked out the
ground where it shall surely die. The
true policy is to annex Hawaii by Joint
resolution. and then as soon as the APP
preparation bills can he put through
Congress should adjourn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

If strong navy is the best guaran-
tee of peace, then England has no rea
son to fear war In addition to he"
present naval strength she has III war
vessels now in progress of building.
Still many people believe she will pres
emily need them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Gold has just won a victory in the
silver Senate. That body has actually
decided by a vote of 20 to - to re2ild
with gold the goddess of liberty on the
dome Of the capitol at Washington.
Some of the silver mine senators stood
out for a white goddess instead of a
yellow one and Senator Chandler made
a speech in favor of a bmetallic god
dess. hut this was labelled a joke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

1t will continue to be President Paul
Kruger of the South African republic
His people know "A good thing. ami
have given him the almost unanimous
reelection he deserved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

There has been an outbreak of Span
iSh trouble in South Dakota. a Span
ish uobleWoman has just secured a li-
vorce there. The court was a teN
hours slower than usual in dissolvinS
the marriage bonds of the lady on ac-
count of her name. She is the Countess
Marie de la Conception de la Cantera
Y Clark de Gobel Fernandez.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The Reward OF Merit.
ti<ansaS City JournalD

The Republican party regards it as a
great honor to have the confidence of the
business men of the country remarks
the Terre Haute Express. 1t is a great
honor but not an unusual one. The Re
publican party is in the habit of enjoy
ing that honor. 1t has the confidence Of
business men because its principles. pol
icicS and record are such as to command
confidence If is thc reward of merit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

1t is now New Jersey that proposed
TO levy "A tax on bachelors. What SELF
respecting girl would risk her Napp-
ness with ii man who accepts matrl-
mony as an alternative to paying two
InllaI TAX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

More than 1000 miners in the iron ore
region of Lake Superior are about to
receive a 10 per cent. increase in wages
But the calamity bowler will not hear
of this. He hears only the wall of his
own voice and thinks nothing else is
vigorous or active.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

The session Of the English Parlia
ment. which came together this week
promises to he most important one,
All England is disquieted over the sit
nation in the East, and the great ques-
ton OF peace oI~wa faces the govern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

France is in a sad state when IA
cx-president upon the witness stand
is forced to admit that he cannot tell
the truth in the Drcyfus matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Burn this letter" is a good post
script for diplomats and lovers to add
TO their letters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

A week ago the snow vas many fc-t
deep in the streets, now most all In"
cities complain that the paving stones
are bare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Kennehec ice men We're not sorry to
hear that the warm weather had
stopped all cutting on the Hudson,
with the houses half full
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Though Lincoln's birthday falls on
Saturday this year he sure the pupils
in all the schools understand and ap-
preciate the significance of the occa-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Congress hopes to adjourn by May ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

| One little Pellet Is gentle laxative, and
| Two d i.''d ,a'hh',N my utFct Rfipt.
49,, ,,,;i 49, i,at;,; - - 81, 'iu, u Va
then be discontinued ,vi,hou, n ,a,,,,, ~
the trouble They stimulate invipora,e
and regulate the stomach liver and bowels
Medicine stores sell them, and have no
othef pins that are JUST as GOOD
= -
genuine cake walk" far tha chanrin,,
! shin of IN. STATE Rpsides these ayau. .
m. nosts and frames far nur,aro,,,
Yachts. steamers and vessels are in
! Mace and the electric. railroad has be.n
| ding ont from npder tn. snow drifts
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4
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! Pt''uH S''S'H III " sugar "i'iiala'
"'aNS covering ~ SNOW always con
| Hi'"''H l" N"'' '''" u sap
South Gardiner claims to yet NOR.
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/
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,;. .,
/
'd'iN munster SOILS 'uiI OUT iicte -
/ Col. ti"orG" T. Nj puillan Of Portland.
4 Ills father vas a noted cyauceIi,.aI
! minister and preached many a good
sermon. and vet his son il in poIitic.;
and Ili.II ia hr th,. Democratic can
/ tidata for MAYOR of Portland The fact
hat th,. fthor.it,-l,w of Col Mrou,I-
4 Ian is tX-tiovcruur Rul,ie may have had
I something II do Win his downward!
y few worthy littSii"ld residents "N-
/ prct some time within the next half
dozen years. if they are then alive, /"
/ sit down H. one, of the craudcst ban
,i,,,i, ,,,,,.,,,,.,,, t. .,I.,,+ ,+ 49,, ,..,
/ the gold Gcld, of the klondikr ana b.
/ ing one II tn" best liked and most re-
/ Specie" gen 'e''iei' ~ we town StNeFal
~ ~ '''' SOW mn q "PPei an"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

unsigned communications.
The journal cannot he held respon-
stble for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communication relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers, Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Bath is the first city to announce its
candidate for mayor but the others are
coming right along now. Caucus talk
is in the air, these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Bath is full of excitement and at
fractions. She has hen club. a st.
Bernard pup only six months Old tina:
weighs 104 pounds. and is to have Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

West Sullivan no. br4athes easily
once more. The Bar Harbor Record
should correctly answer this conun~
drum: In what respect do West Sui
livan people. and people in general. re-
semble tug boats" Everybody guessed
and the town was much stirred uD.
Scores Of answers We're sent in and no
two alike. The correct answer was
Some toe out and some toe in"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

This is Lincoln's birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Adios. Senior de LONE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Most villages and cities have Main
street and the general public sup
posed that Brunswick had one, but the
Telegraph arises to explain that it is
Maine street. the name being given
at the time this State was admitted to
the Union. Federal street. another
prominent thorOughfarc of the old col
lege town. received it's name from the
fact that in the early part of the cen
fury most of its residents belonged to
the Federalist party. On this street
LongfelloW lived for several years. and
there Mrs. Stowe wrote a large part Of
Uncle Toms Cabin" while her hus-
band was a professor at BoWdon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

genuine cake walk for the champion
ship of the state. BESIDES these even. :
the posts and frames for numerous
yachts. steamers ana vessels are in
place and the electric railroad has been
dug out from under the snow drifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Sacns Tuesday club discussed The
Dcvil'' at its regularmee,ng this week.
What conclusion the club reached as TO
his majesty is not made public; but it
is said some interesting personal ex-
periences were related.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Biddeford's strike has the effect of
promoting the cause of temperance
there. Not half dozen drunks before
the court for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

Wa,c~viI~ Mail: The Bath w G. 7.
establishment Of curfew ordinance
The demand for such Law is pitt
able confession on the part OF HS-ents.
for it implies either that they haven't
proper control over their children or
else that they are so careless of the
welfare of their children that they give
the subject Of their Whereabouts no at
tention at all. If those good Bath
women would take a little time off from
reforming the world and give it 20
their children-ff they have any--they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-12

South Gardiner claims to get NOR
tramps than any other place in Main.
1t is too hoSpltablr.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
EARNINGS OF FRENCH WRITERS.

Dumas pere was paid centime a
letter for his feuilleton Of ia San Fe-
lice." He had been paid by the line,
but the lines were so short that the
publisher felt that he did not receive
full, value.
Louis Blanc sold the copyright Of his
"IIistory Of the Revolution" for $780,
OOu. Theirs obtained the same price
for the copyright Of his History Of
the Consulate aud the Empire" Cha
tsaubriand received half rs much for
his memoirs.
Flaubert sold the copyright of Mad
anne Bovary" for $50 to Michel Levy,
who made a fortune out Of that book
and Remains works. Renan signed an
agreement, which he never sought to
evade, when he was a mere essayist.
He wns to receive fixed annuity from
Levy in return for al he might write
and he bound himself to furnish q
certain number Of works in n given
time. The income seemed wealth to
him. when he signed the agreement
but the merest mess of pcttage In after
life.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

A RECENT dispatch from Eldora, H.,
stated that It was proposed to estab-
lish . national military college by G.
A. r. men and Sons of Veterans A
committee has been appointed, and
reports will be made Mt the national
encampment which meets at Omaha
in September. The scheme Is to dedi-
cate the institution to patriotism and
70 be q living monument 10 the mem
DRY Of the soldiers Of the union army.
Through education along the lines OF
civics and patriotism It is proposed to
bring about higher standard Of citi-
zenship, and through good citizenship
20 have good government
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
TO CELEBRATE.
Colorado Wants q GRAND Demonstration
Over tho Louisiana Purchase.

Colorado wants . oFbuu Domonstretioh
Over the Louisiana Purchase
DENVER, COL. Feb. 16.-Maj. s. X.
Hooper, of the Denver & Rio Grande
railway, is receiving communications
from different parts of Colorado asking
him to take decisive steps toward paw
ing the way for q grand patrioMc
demonstration in 1908, in honor Of the
Louisiana purchase, of which Colorado
was part He says:
There Is no doubt that celebration will be
he'd. Whether It is held in Denver depends on
tho people OF this city. I will no. undertake to
assume the responsibility OF calling meeting
TO consider the subject This convention and
excursion committee OF the chamber OF COM
merce Is the body which should take the initia-
tive OF one thing. however we may be as
surcd, and that is o celebration Will be held
somewhere within the limits Of the Louisiana
purchase. IL will be grand affair and the city
that secures the prize will reap large benefits
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Mr. HARBERT, of Chicago, makes q
novel suggestion to obtain q national
basis Of compromise between the advo-
Gates of the gold standard and their OPP
ponents. The plan is for q circulating
medium consisting Of coin certificates
payable half in gold and half in silver
"A g certificate, for example, to be re-
deemed by 81 in gold coin and 81 in
silver coin. II the relative value OF
one metal should diminish, the value
of the other. according to Mr.. Harbert,
would relatively increase and the
value of the certificates payable in
both metals jointly would be substan-
TALLY unaffected.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

c. C. HALL, chemist for.the Union
Steel company ut Alexandria, Ind, has
just applied for patents upon a pro-
cess whereby he is enabled to make
softest, whitest wool, from the
1lnticst, toughest limestone, which Is
used in skyscrapers in all large cities,
In fact, in all lines where there is q
demand for stone. A firm in Boston,
one OF the bestknown wool weavers
in the country, is making experiments
In converting the wool he manufac-
lures into clothing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

The the question of barring from the
pension rolls the widows and children
Of soldiers who marry hereafter was
debated In the house committee on in
valid pensions the other day. A meas
1re with this end in view was intro
duced in the committee by Representa-
tive Samuel Smith which had the in
dorsement Of Commissioner OF PEN
sions Evans. The vote disclosed five
members in favor of 1t and seven against
II, the division not being on party
lines. This probably ends the effort
to secure the enactment Of general
measure along these lines at this scs-
Rion
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
Favor Compul.orr Eaueatlon.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. T.-Knnsas
City principals OF schools went on rec
ord ut the regular bi-weekly meeting as
favoring compulsory education in the
state of Missouri, and had the pleas
ure of having their notion commended
by President r. II. Jesse, Of the Mis-
souri, state university. The resolutions
recommended that law be passed
fixing the minimum annual attendance
mt some school by children Of school
age, and the passage Of an anti-truancy
act, and Of o truant school, TO facilA-
tate the operation Of the law.