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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The gross earnings of IS roads for the
first week in March. AS made up from re-
turns received by the United States In
vestor' were $1,l53,552 against 81, 2l659i,
for the first week in March, 1897, an in
crease Of $S96.956. Fifty-three show in
creases, and three decreases. Since Jan.
/, the roads referred to above earned SOL,
$50 100. an increase of 1884 S12 over the
so. 315,31S reported for the corresponding
period of 1897. For the longer period. "A
roads show increases and two decreases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The river was filled, Saturday after
noon. with ice, moving toward the sea.
It's appearance was that it came from
above the dam at Augusta. Since then
the river has been free from ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Daily Chronicle says: Spain has init
mated to The government Of the United
States that 1t has new plan of autonomy
10 propose AMI trusts that tho United
states VIII induce the fubanS to accent
it, The details of the scheme are as
yet undiVlnged: but it is believed the
project would. give the cubans virtual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The ice in Water street has melted
away fast. the last week, and if the
present warm weather continues, a week
will find it all gone. As fast as it melts
the mud is scraped off and cartcd away
50 that at present it presents Il very
good appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The Current Events Club will meet with
Miss Elizabeth Otis at the Vaughan home
stead. this afternoon. THE Witchcraft
Tragedy will he discussed. This meet
ing will probably be the last of the sea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Rev w. f. Berry of Biddeford. will
deliver lecture in the (TniverSaliSt
church. Wednesday evening. at 73O
O'Clock. Mr.. Berry is president of the
Christian Civic League of Maine. and
is an interesting speaker on issues IF
reform and good citizenship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mr.. Edgar Hersey of Boston, passed
Sunday in the city. Mr.. Hersey is "A for
mer resident of this city. and was pleased,
Sunday. to grasp the hands of friends
whom he has not seen in % years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

An adjourned meeting of the Board Of
Trade will be held at the city council
rooms. this evening. and much important
business will come up. 50 a large attend
ancc is asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Marietta Lowell has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. L. X. Day. at
Rumford Falls. during the past two
weeks. returning home, Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Winnie Haskell. who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. H. X. Morrell re
turned, Saturday, to her home at Liver
more Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The next teachers meeting will be held.
Monday evening. April 1, at which state
Superintendent of Schools Stetson will
deliver an address
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Rev. {. $. Parsons preached at the
Baptist church, Sunday. in exchange
with the pastor Mr.. Parsons is much
liked by all. and it is to he regrett I'd
that his pastorate must come to a close
at the April conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
Grape Shot and Canister.

Grape Shot and Canister.
/ A good deal of work has been accom-
| pliShcd on the fortiiicatiOns at damon
island. Portland harbor, and it is though
! that 300 men will be at work before III
/ close of Tho week.
The Rome Fanfulla says the Italia,
! government has declined TO sell 10 TIN
| United States the warship Santa Buona
! for which 30 go 400 lire were offered be
! ing 300 600 lire over her cost price.
! The Berlin Boerson Courier pubIshe
! q dispatch from Vienna saying that &C
cordnE to Information from the beS
| source. European mediation bCtWceE
| Spain and America Is being undertaken.
! The list Kentucky Regiment has been
ordered 1" recruit to lis fun compliment
/ and be ready T." leave the state on q
/ hours notice. Several company Offices
remain constantly at the armory al
/ Louisville
/ Naval officers on the retired list who
! are now resident in Chicago haze reCeivef
notice from the navy department that
\ they are expected 10 hold themselves 1T
readiness for service and restoration 10
the active list.
+ IN order To expedite the enlistment 0f
men far hr naval service the navy de
part me ~ has issued an or icr waving
the r,dfjrncntS as 4" height IN the c;isc
"f all landSmeu. and mess attendants
This applies to all the recruiting stations
The government hrs acquired two small
vessels. tn contracts for the purchase Of
which wcre closed. Friday evening. One
viIt b. elni,ioyad as nrnliln,,',I to,,,.5n
/ boats. Thu department declines to maze
ruhii' Their tamt@.
AI,,,,..r \in',.rt I ii,,, M.
ni.It Inn .,nrb.r.J H. pnetnn G.rb,,,1 a,
2 A NJ. Saturday. She made this move
nm accordance with u Telegram from the
LEA r.r,,,Tt al Jn.tr, ..t ,,,,.. - '
~,
RI d''L,Ii tiE S'4tlnh Whch me navy
." pau ,H'' n, iE'1 "i'.u" ~ 't"'ir ester faS
/ '''' hi'4 ! - r. i applicants, or per
f'Nt ~ ~, whereas q" rHltinE St3tMn~
m '', i''i "l 'il, o"u9Iy
,n, ~ ,I ,,,,,,i,' .,i i,.tt' ''"" -
ven tun@r"d men of the naval Mill
tii ~ Now York 'nd Jersey CITY are I'M
"'l "Id'fs. Ih"N W"r" notified. Sailr-
H"H. mat th'lr services VIII h" required
by ihe government. and that they ar To
ll't themselves M readiness tor can to
'ulH nj amy moment al tn" day or night. !
Another shift was made in the. plans for |
painting ne Warships. SATURDAY. ana
nv an nv w., "a ,h {'+i3
,.'. ,'i' ,HI St'tt' - lh' h2 NY Nnouil ~
ir ~ ~ ,,.}' i;. ,,i III - ~; ~
var ana * said tn A." fbo hasf ..ti,,tti,-,.
rulor''
Af,., w. YAH, pr;,o.,,,, l,,,a., =.
t,rf,,.,, i'''-i il'r'.2m ut',d - a.
d,ui CL,al,nd IL. .sltod III o,,jri,, ~ |
th, present cuban situation In rrnt ne |
stated: = think the government at
dNIlhAl"h Is pursuing exactly the aEht |
"ti - - CUM 10 i"tiliG 'I9e ana
HHi'''"i,' 'ht "a tl''i'ai honor
Rear Admiral Slcard, with his wife and |
uauSntrr. lett NeE West, saturday on |
> W. Strdnl l Mlami he% are gong I"
80" anu meme ~ ann btdCh. ne /
retin O. ItIia ~ srvHu $500 WSchN
SAMPSON Has taken formal cbsret = ,he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

There is one business firm that has
felt the war scare and it is the Oakland
Manufacturing Co. They went into the
hard pine business last year, and this
winter, Mr.. McCausland went South to
purchase more, to be shipped by boat
when the river opened. As is the custom
the company WAS to insure the Cargo and
when the insurance company was APP
preached an advance of per cent. was
asked as war risk" So far this is the
first effect of the scare otherwise than
talk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Johnson Bros shoe mandatory is
running at its full capacity. and extra
hours are often necessary in many de-
partments to attend to the rush
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

William Fuller is to take up his resi-
dence in Gardiner, on Maine avenue and
was transferring his household goods. Sat
urday. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller have been
residents of this city for many years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Ardelle r. Fitzpatrick went 30
Boston, Saturday, for a weeks visit
On Tuesday. she will attend Coburn
Institute alumni dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Thursday. at the home of Elder Man
son in Farmngdale, Herbert l.. Gold
smith and Miss cynthia +. Sears We're
j. rried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

NJ. G. konkey a railroad contractor of
HammontoWn, n j.. states that, al
though only small amount of new rail-
ROAD work is being done, all the roads
are making extensive repairs and i'm
provements, which keep matters lively in
all branches of the business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mrs l.. Nj. Talbot. who has been visit
ing her son. $. w. Talbot. returned, Sat
urday. to her home at Gloucester, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Rev. John II. Eoardman, who supplied
the South Congregational pulpit, sunday,
was the guest of Mr.. Frank WinGdtc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs Waiter Nelson If Port
land. passed Sunday in this city, the
guests of Mrs. Nelson's mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Belle Narney has returned to
Berlin, \. H.. to take up her school
work, after a vacation of two weeks.
passed in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Principal George w. Singer returned
Saturday evening. from the two weeks
vacation passed i'm i'amariSrotta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mrs Robert Matthews. who has been
the guest of Gardiner friends, returned to
Portland, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Charlotte +. Coombs will teach at
the Burns school in West FarminGdale
during the spring term which will com
mCncc next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The coroncrs inquest on the Quattiro-
PAM poisoning case will again be in SEES
sion, Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mrs Louis LanCmaid entertained tn"
A. r. c. Literary club, at her home on
Loudon Hill. Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Misses Lottic and Carrie Johnson re
turned, Sunday, from two weeks visit
to Lynn, Mass, relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The Penneesseewassee Club is to hold
a whist party az q. A. K. hall, on
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Prof w. l.. Powers arrived home from
Boston, Saturday, and reports very en-
joyahle trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

q. W. Cross arrived from Boston, Sat
urday, where he has been on a business
trip of several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Maude Dudley of WcSthrook, is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. ana Mrs.
Henry Dudley on loudon hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Matte f. Snow returned from
West Gardiner saturday, after two
weeks visit Ia Mis-, Netti, NJ Spear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Maude Wentworth who has been
a Boston studying music, arrived home.
Saturday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Mabel Coombs returned, Saturday,
from "A two weeks visit to relatives in
Manchester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

NJ A. Haraden and family will move,
today. into the house on River avenue
formerly used as the Ensor Institute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Ellwitt Libby of Richmond, who has
been visiting Gardiner friends, returned
to his home, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Arthur Reed went to Watcrvlle. V =
terday. where he has secured q very me
position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Annie Dunbar has returned Ia
Waterville. after a visit to relatives III
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mrs. G. A. White and Miss Anna White
spent Saturday with friends at Rich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

from a trip to Boston, where she pur-
chased spring goods for her trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

w. 7. Atwood of Lewiston. spent Sun
day with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mrs. Georgia Burnham returned yes
tArday. from a visit to friends at Bruins
wick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

A. |. Hamlin. who has been in Boston
on business returned. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Miss Gertrude Jackson returned. sat
urday. from a visit to Richmond friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Arthur Currier arrived from Boston.
Saturday afternoon, and will enter the
employ of Cross Il Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

BurdoCk Blood Bitters gives man a
clear head. an active brain, q strong. Wig
orous hody-makes him fit for the battle
of life.
mon wed& fritz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

"A Stranger in New York Company
played at Togus. Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mrs. F. T. Bradstreet very pleasantly
entertained the teachers of the sewing
school at tea. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

George Newell spent the day, Sunday,
with Portland friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

J. F. Bodwell returned from business
trip to Boston and New York Saturday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Charles f. Dinsmore returned, Satur-
day evening, from a business trip to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mrs Baxter MARI returned, Saturday
afternoon, from an extended visit tt
friends at Haverhill. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

l.. j. Turnbly of Boston, is visiting
Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Harry Pinkham returned, Sunday
from a brief business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Preston Peckham has returned from a
visit to his old home in Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mayor Stafford returned from Boston,
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

tomorrow, and every regular day there
after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The city schools will commence, today
after the pleasant vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

F. f. Fuller was in Bangor on business
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mrs. James Fields is slowly gaining
from her illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Fred Niles returned from Portland. Sat
urday night. to pass Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Philip Carey is at home from Redstonc
n H.. for a brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
HALLOWELL.

Mayor Stafford returned from Boston,
Sunday.
F. f. Fuller was in Bangor on business,
Saturday.
Mrs Osborn Reynolds is recovering
from her illness.
Mrs. James Fields is slowly gaining
from her illness.
Philip Carey is at home from RedStonc,
n. H.. for a brief visit
The city schools will commence, today.
after the pleasant vacation.
Fred Niles returned from Portland. Sat
urday night. to pass Sunday.
Preston Peckham has returned from a
visit to his old home in Lynn, Mass.
Harry Pinkham returned, Sunday
from brief business trip to Boston.
Books may be taken from the library,
The silver lance., 1898-02-25
SENATE STIRRED UP
MAINE DISASTER DISCUSSED.
senator Mason Wants = Rigid Investiga-
don-Wolcott and Lodge Deprscat .
Unnecessary Excitement.

washington, Feb. ia debate, de-
cided In its sensations, was unexpect-
edly precipitated in the Senate yester-
day over the consideration Of the reso-
luton of Mr.. Allen of Nebraska direct
Ing the committee on naval affairs to
investigate the disaster to the Maine.
An arrangement has been made for its
adoption with a minor amendment,
without debate. Mr.. Mason of Illinois,
however, proposed a substitute provid-
Ing for an investigation to be conduct
ed by a joint committee of the two
branches of Congress.
Upon this the Illinois senator, disre-
garoing an appeal not to force a dis
cussiOn at this time of SO melancholy
an affair, delivered a speech in which
he said that the people demanded the
truth concerning the explosion, and de-
clared that they would not be salts
ned with the investigation to be con-
Quoted by the officers of the navy, who
would virtually try their own case and
would cover up any blame that the Of
hcials might show attached to them.
He fiercely denounced the policy of
the government in dealing with the Gu
ban question, into which he went at
length, and declared that the United
States had adopted the policy Of Spain
In putting off until tomorrow.
Sharp replies to Mr.. Mason's charges
were made by Mr.. WolcOtt Of Colo
RADIO and Mr.. Lodge of Massachusetts.
The speeches of both senators bristled
with cutting criticisms of the remarks
made by the senator from Illinois, and
1t was clear that both senators regard
ed the situation as grave in the ex-
treme. Senator Wolcott freely admitted
that war might come and that he
thought the day might not be far dis
tant. He, like Senator Lodge, depre-
Gated any utterances on the floor Of the
Senate calculated to further aggravate
the serious state of affairs.
The resolution which precipitated the
discussion finally went over to the cal
endar.
Soon after the Senate met Mr.. hale
of Maine obtained the floor and intro
duced the following joint resolution:
That the secretary of the navy be
and is hereby authorized to engage the
services Of wrecking company or
companies having proper facilities for
the prompt and efficient performance
Of submarine work, for the purpose OF
recovering the remains of the officers
and men lost on the United States
steamer Maine, and of saving the yes
sci or such parts thereof, and 30 much
OF her stores, guns, material, equip
ment, fittings and appurtenances as
may be practicable; ana for this pur-
pose the sum Of 5000. 1000, or SO much
thereof as may be necessary, Is here
by appropriated and made Immediately
available"
The resolution was prepared mt the
Navy Department and introduced AT fhe
request Of Secretary Long, who in for
warding 1t to Mr.. Hale also sent let
ter explaining its purpose.
The secretary enclosed table show
ing the cost of number Of items Of the
ordnance outfit of the vessel, all aggre-
eating 500, 152.
After amending the resolution so as
|. to provide for bringing bodies home for
burial, the Senate adopted 1t.
The silver lance., 1898-02-25
A SPANISH CRUISER.
The vizcaya visits New York-wiu BE
Carefully Guarded.


New York, Feb. 19.-The Spanish
armored cruiser Vizcaya is in New
York harbor. She dropped her big an
chors five miles south of Sandy Hook
lightship at $50 p. M, after thirteen
day voyage from the Canary islands.
When her officers and men learned the
startling news of the disaster to the
American battleship Maine in Havana
harbor and of the downfall of former
Minister De LONE, they broke into a
wild uproar of talk. For a couple of
minutes all discipline on the great
warship seemed to vanish to the
winds. Men rushed below to tell their
comrades in the lower decks.
Early tomorrow morning the Viz
caya will come up to the anchorage
selected for her in the upper bay.
Rear Admiral Bunce has given final
instructions to Lieutenant John Dough
erty, who will have charge of the pa
troll tugs, six in number, to guard the
Spanish cruiser Vizcaya during her
stay in this vicinity.
While on duty the boats are to pa
troll carefully the waters in the vicinity
of the visiting Spaniard, and no boat
or person will be allowed to approach
the Vizcaya without the sanction OF
the commanding officer of that vessel
At night it is intended to keep the
vixcaya brilliantly illuminated with
electric lights, and the watch boats
The silver lance., 1898-02-25
PEASANTS IN OPEN REVOLT.
The Agrafian Socialist Movement in Hun
gary Has Reached Serious Proportiens.

The Agrarian Socialist Movement in Hun
gary Has Reached Serious Proportiess.
Vienna, Feb. 16.-The Agrarian So
cialist movement in Hungary is be-
coming most serious. At Kistarkany
in the Kaschau district, a thousand
peasants are in open revolt. They have
murdered the local magistrate and are
holding the village against the troops
sent to restore order.
At Agrade, in the same district, in q
desperate fight between the gendarmet
and the peasants, four were killed and
twenty wounded.
At Karasz, the Socialists tried to lib.
crate their imprisoned comrades, and
the gendarmes were obliged to prevent
an onset with leveled bayonets.
woman tried to wrest the rifle from a
gendarme, and the later stabbed her
in the breast She fell dead.
There have been many arrests and
much disorder in other districts. Al
Sathmar a rioter has been killed
The sale of gunpowder has been pro
hibited In the disturbed localities and
nobody is allowed out Of doors after
Z O'Clock in the evening without a spe.
cial permit. There is talk Of proclaim
ing a siege.
The silver lance., 1898-02-25

The record of crimes and disasters
for q year ought not to divert atten-
ton from the list of gifts, personal or
by bequest, to religious. educational
and charitable objects. Small dona-
tions not being taken into the account.
the gifts throughout the United States
in 1897 aggregated, in round numbers.
thirty-three million, six hundred and
thirteen thousand dollars. Over thir-
teen million dollars came from women.
TIE summary from which these figures
are obtained shows that for churches
and religious societies more than Eve
millions were given, while the munifi-
cent sum Of ten million, two hundred
and three thousand dollars went to
colleges. Glad and discriminate CIV
ing thus made the year a period to be
remembered with thankfulness.
The silver lance., 1898-02-25

The district council Of the Brother
hood OF Carpenters and Joiners is pre-
pairing to ask the Illinois Legislatul e
for . new law relating to the subject
of the collection of wages, which will
be q radical departure from any now
in existence In this country. and which
will place an employer who fails to
pay his men in a position where he
can be committed to jail by q justice
Of the peace. The proposed bill will be
framed after the law now in existence
In Liverpool, where all that is nee
essary for q workman to do is to COM
plain to the magistrate that his wages
have not been paid. The employer is
summoned before the magistrate to
show cause why he should not pay the
wages and is given a certain length of
time in which to pay them. II the
money IL not forthcoming In that time
the employer may be committed to jail.
Omcers of the carpenters unions say
that some law of this character II ab-
solutely necessary to protect the work
mem of Chicago against irresponsible
contractors. The present lien law,
they declare. has proved wholly made
quate.