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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
Prohibition in Vermont.

The people of Vermont seem pretty well
satisfied with the workings of their pro
hibitOry law. Ii has stood the test of for
ty seven years ana the deputy secretary
of state. who for forty years has been
sergeant -at-arms Of the legislature is re
ported as saying that there is about rs
much likelihood Of the Legislature re
pealing that law as there is Of their pass
ing a law to hang themselves There
are only thirty five police officers in the
entire state. not an open gambling house.
and but TWO known houses of ill-fame.
The total expense OF all jails of the state
fer 1888 was less than Sll6ou. ana less
than $4,000 Was paid for all court eN
penses. including jails. sheriffS criminal
prosecutions, clerks. attorneys, Judges.
etc. The fines and costs collected in pros
ecuting violators of the prohibitory law
have paid all expenses of prosecution ana
returned about S230,J00 into the star
treasury besides. The increase in popula
ton since prohibition went into effect,
has been six per cent. Twenty nine out
of every one hundred inhabitants of Yer.
mont have accounts in savings banks
more than one out of every family. In all
the cities of the western half Of the state
where Illicit liquor is said to be most
plentiful. there is not place where u
stranger can get liquor without resorting
to strategy, except at St. Adams. ana
there one must make diligent inquiry for
the bars are all hidden in back rooms up
stairs. These are a few of the facts gath
cred by New Voice reporter which pro
hibition workers will do we'll TO make a
note on"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

farmers wife and her chickens is that
she fancies she can take out of herself i'll
daily cares and tolls what she does not
put back i'll the form of nourishnent for
nerve and body. But she can't. Sooner or
later the woman who tries it breaks down.
The warning signs of physical break
down are, among Others, headache, weak
stomach, hatulence, pain in side or back,
difficult breathing, palpitation OF the
heart. These are only some of the in
dications of arrangement of the stom-
ach and organs of digestion and nutri-
ton. The one sure remedy for this con-
dition is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, which strengthens the stosn-
acll, puri6es the blood and nourishes
and invigorates the nerves.
Mrs Martha f. Barham of MELVILLE Prince
George Co., Va, writes: " | commenced to take
Dr. Piercc'S Golden Medical Discovery in Iune,
1897 also his Favorite Prescription and can
not express the benefit l have received from
these medicines. / was suffering with what the
doctors called chronic indigestion, torpid liver
and vertigo The doctor did not do me any
good. MY symptoms were giddiness i'll head.
pains in chest and an uneasy feeling all over |
also suffered with female weakness. | was all
rundown and could not do any work at all with
you for advice. You advised me to use DR..
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery and Favoritc
Prescription When l commenced to the
medicines I weighed only II2 pounds,
weigh 40 pounds. / thank God and DR.. K. v.
Pierce for my recovery"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
The State Convention.

The State convention will open Tuesday
morning, September 10Th, in the Second
PariSh church ttongregatIpnaD, Congress
street, Portland. Me There Will be- a dr
Notonal meeting AT $50 in the morning
The convention will Ice called to order by
the state president. Mrs. Stevens, at 1919
After the appointment of committees
ETC., The address of the State president
will be given, followed by reports al
state superintendent
Tuesday afternoon. after the devotional
exercises, the report of the correspond
ing secretary and the treasurer Will be
given. followed by report Of the Star IN
the East. The reports Of superintendent;
Will then be continued.
In the evening there will be ada tsScs
of welcome on behalf of the city. IN,
churches. the local W. c. 7. L.. etc. Miss
Ellie ldttlcfield will give the response ~
behalf of the Maine Wuman'S Christian
by Miss Sarah Munroe Han of Rockland.
1t is hoped that the children will partici
pate in the evening meeting. and there
Will be "a short address by MISS Anna a
Gordon. vice president large Of the
National W. &. II. L. ANA superintendent
Of Worlds Loyal Temperance Legion.
ON Wednesday the reports of superin
tendcnts Will he continued. followed by a
memorial service.
Wednesday afternoon the work OF thu
young women will be considered ana re-
ports Of county presidents presented.
In the evening there will be excellent
music. The principal address viii b.,
made by Miss Jessie Alderman. round
the world missionary, followed by county
songs.
Thursday morning the election Of off
GERS will take place. also the election of
delegates To the National W. &. +. Il.
convention AT Seattle. Wash. Oct ~ r.
ana the delegates 10 the worlds w. 4. Il.
l.. convention. To be held in EdinburS.
Scotland. June. 1905
Thursday afternoon the reports OF SUI
perintendents Will be completed. the re-
port OF the resolution committee ana all
unfinished business attended to.
Thursday evening there will be a special
musical programme The principal al
dress will be by Rev. Anna Howard
shaw. Singing Of the county songs Will
follow.
There will be an executive committee
meeting. Monday evening. al o'clock in
the same church in which the c0nven-
ton is To be held an
The convention bids fair to be large.
ana this outline programme will show
that it certainly will be Of interest ami
profit. II is sincerely hoped that every
local union in the state will be represent p
ed. No better expenditure can be made
than for a local union to pay the tx-
penSes Of some delegate if her union
would otherwise be unrepresented.
The usual rates of travel cone fare for
the round trip will no doubt be granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
The Islands Under the FLAG.

OF all the islands which have rev
Gently come under the American flag
and for whose future welfare the
United States has become responsible
Luzon is the only one where the flag
has been attacked and the authority of
the United States government defied.
1t is not strange, therefore, that the
attention of our people is focused upon
this island to the exclusion of the
questions presented by the possession
of Hawaii and Porto Rico and the oc-
cupaton of Cuba. This is only natur-
al, and it does not mean that the peo-
pie are Indifferent about the future of
these other islands or careless of the
progress of events there.
In Porto Rico, Cuba and Hawaii
there is satisfaction with present con-
ditions and future prospects: there is
contentment of the masses and pride
in the presence of the flag which typi-
fies to them all that is desirable in
government. In these islands there
are great questions to be settled, but
they are working themselves out
logically and peacefully, and their final
settlement is in the hands of Congress.
In ordinary times the issues involved
in the possession of any one of these
islands would be considered important
enough to occupy the attention of the
whole country. But these are not or
binary times; it is an epoch of marvels
for expanding America.
But while the administration is
directing its energies to crushing the
Luzon insurrection, and to the per
manent establishment of American
sovereignty n th-t c-t.-..r-laJ, The
other newly acquired possessions are
receiving careful attention. In Hawaii
and Porto Rico little remains to be
settled except the details of govern
ment. Destiny has decided the main
points and hasedecreed that the islands
shall soon be as American as the flag
flying over them. They are passing
through the transition period in a
manner which is not only encouraging
but inspiring. Hawaii has half
century or more the start of Porto
Rico, but the latter is getting Ameri-
-caniZed at phenomenal rate. The
devastation of the island by the hurri-
cane and the prompt and generous re-
lief given by this country will do more
to bind the heart of Porto Ricans in
loyalty to their new flag than years of
ordinary events. Both Hawaii and
Porto Rico realize that the new order
of things will be as greatly to their
own advantage as to ours. This lesson
is yet to be understood by the deluded
Filipinos.
In Cuba there are other things to be
considered, and at present the future
is less clearly indicated. Our occupa-
ton of that island is but temporary,
though it is not unlikely that it will
be made permanent by the wish of the
Cubans themselves. Anyway, per-
manent freedom is assured to the long
oppressed island and the pledges of it's
liberators will be faithfully carried
out. The exact form which Cuban
liberty is to take will later be deter
mined by the Independent decision of
Cuba itself In the meantime the
American flag will fly there, and
America will be responsible for it's
welfare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

. The automobile may occasionally run
over pedestrians. but it will never
reach out its neck after you have
lodged in front Of it and bite a piece
out of your shoulder blade.-New York
Press.
Very true. Neither will the auto
mobile whinny a welcome when you
go to the stable in the morning, nor
eat dainties from your hand and be the
ret Of the family, nor dodge obstacles
when on the road in the dark, nor be
ready for work all the time. nor show
an intelligence that often makes hui
mainly seem small and mean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

Boston is immensely delighted with
the news that Dewey Will visit ii about
October 80. 1t plans to give him a
grand welcome, not on the New York
scale. but still a hearty and patriotic
welcome worthy of New England and
of the returning hero. No part in the
exercises has yet been assigned At
kinson or Garrison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

The statues of the naval heroes to be
placed on the Dewey arch in New York
are those of Hull. McDonough, Porter,
Cushing John Paul Jones, tarragut,
Lawrence and Perry, and we may eX-
pect to hear that they Joined in the
cheering when Dewey rides by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

Dewey. 1t claims to be the senior
company in the senior regiment,and al
most the only one in a condition 10 go,
thus showing that it's patriotism is only
exceeded by its modesty. Capt. But
Ter and the signal corps will represent
Maine on that occasion. 1t would be
nice to have COMPANY | go too, but.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
10 CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS,
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING TWO BAR.
RACKS.
Treasurer's Office,
Eastern Branch. n. II. ID. V. 6
IOguS, Maine Septpmhar u 80

ioSuS, MAINE, september Is, 1899.
sealed proposals will be received at
TINS Office until II o'clock A. Nj Sentani
per .; 1922 for furnishing materials ana
i ir Tor ana the erection of two wooden
barracks upon the Home grounds. tn he
punt in accordance with plans and speci-
i nca.lois furnished by John Calvin STE.
Nens, architect. Portland Maine
oeParate Dlds. VIII be received for steam
all complete. rs tiis'
Pians and specifications can be ex.
ainlhed ana all necessary information al
tanned by applying to the treasnrar ~ ~ ~
M ioHino' or to the architect at Portland.
,I Inc lone reserves the right to reject
formalities therein. "hs ~
hliVeiopes containing proposals shoui'
b be endorsed. Proposals for building tw|
BARRACKS. and addressed to :"
.nr,o, A. /. SMITH. Treasurer
Approved: $. IL ALLEN. Governor.
Septl4dtill25th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
You May Bend the Saping but not The Tree

When disease has become chronic
and deep seated it. is often difficult to
cure It. That is the reason why it is
best to take Hoods Sarsaparilla when
disease first shows itself-in pimples
headaches, indigestion, or other troup-
les which tell of poor blood. weak
stomach or disordered liver or kidneys
ms great medicine regulates the whole
system. 1t never disappoints.
HOODS PILLS are the favorite family
cathartic A"ii'iy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
Maine 410ssalN|
The Autumn Girl.

She comes with sweet September days,
Returned from hill and sea;
Her checks Drowned by the sunshine
rays.
Eyes trimming DER with glee
Some say she's but the summer maid
ROBBED in new disguise
\ very stunning masquerade that takes
us by surprise.
But whether this be false or true
Ill toast again her eyes Of blue.
Her sun kissed checks ana hair a-curl-
Here's to the golden autumn girl,
Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

1t is in the eternal fitness of things
that the golf championship of the
country, as determined at the recent
tournament at Baltimore, should fall
to player bearing the name of Willie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held rcspen-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
address all comm unications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

This cry of imperialism" is nothing
new. 1t has echoed all along the
march of the great public for almost a
century and a quarter. The danger of
an ''imperialistic" form of government
is much less now than it was in
Washingtons time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

W. {. r. L. convention mas been changed
somewhat since announced. Mrs. Eugene
FoSS will attend as delegate, also Mrs.
George r. Friend as treasurer of kenne-
bee county ana Mrs. Chas. L. Hunt. as
State superintendent OF scientific instruc
ton in schools. These ladies are dele
gates cX-UiiciU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

can 1t be that the re-enlistment of
200 members of the goth Kansas is in
any way a result of that organization
OF Kansas maidens pledged to marry
only members of the gallant Goth?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

We blush for the Bath golf players.
They haven't even learned the Ian
guage. The Bath Times finds it nee
essary 10 administer the following re
buke: Even the players here some
times persist in pronouncing the | in
golf 1t is goff.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

The proposed substitution OF the
electric chair for the gallows III
Georgia will not prevent the trees ana
telegraph poles from getting most OF
the business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED 1S4s.
Banking Rooms 236 Water
Street.

mish. Lendall Titcomb, B.'E p.r Go,-
Treby Johnson 1dFEot's
80 Deposits are placed on interest the ,rs,
Der. 9ss anu NoVem-
interest paid or credited on acoour.
gust. ~ udFy ana Au-
deposits are exempt by law from an
tial. siic'Iy connoeh-
Especial privileges afforded to Execu-
lees m maurlrni,nnist traitors, Guardians. Trus-
EDWIN C. DUDLEY. Trsaa. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
Railroads and Steamboat,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R
IN Effect June 40, 1890.
Trains leave Augusta as folovr

'AsDCbAi BAlSS
GOING WE5T-e.35 A. NJ, for L..
Pennington. Rangeley. RocklanS ~gaa
iana; Bostton' G9nbcc and Montrs.lr,Ts
main line points,, express for grnny ,sr
Lewiston, Farming ton, Ph!lllps Nx
ley. Rockland, Portland and psans.
connecting for Wfdtc Mountain sIr.as
Brunswick. Bath, RDckland, Lsas
Portland. Boston. Montreal and
cage; 'IO.55 +. NJ. (nlght Pullman, Vi
cry night for Lewiston, Bath, P5,s!r
and aai,d BOSTON, '2.S A. NJ, Portlandss
GofNG EAsT-r.35 A NJ fniyn
press), for Skowhegan, Belfast, r.
MOosehead Lake and Aroostook ~
via =. & a. X. r.; Vancebot%
stephen; st. Andrews, 81; John, VII
ington counties: 50 a. NJ. Bansrs
Bar HarbOr; S.07 A. NJ, for Watsa@
Belfast and Skownegan: "z.35 +. M
press daily for Bangor. Bucksport n
Bar HarbOr; 3.35 T.. ~, for Waters
Oakland, North Anson, Bingham, 81,
hogan, Belfast, BangO., C.d Town =,
Malta wamkeag; 7B T.. NJ, for Wa.
Vile; g.l5 A. NJ. Sundays only, for Ws,..
willie and Bangor
Train leaving Augusta at 3.08 P NJ
ing West runs daily, Sundays incIVtss
TO Lewiston, Portland and Boston
The night Pullman train gong Ear, n.
l35 "A. NJ. going West at 1855 +. NJ, ~,
every night, Sundays included, conusc,'
ing for and from Lewiston, but not I.
Skowhegan on Monday mornings. or ID
cepting TO Bar Harbor), Sunday MON.
ings.
.Dally for main line points.
ACCOMMODATIONS TRAINS.
South Gardiner to Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
Conducted by Mrs 3. M. Friend,
Press Supt.
STATE HEADQUARTERS:
$50 Free Street, Portland.

MOTTO: For God and Home and
Every Land"
OBJECT; To unity the methods OF
womans temperance work the world
over.
BADGE: A knot OF white ribbon.
HOUR OF PRAYER: Noon.
METHODS: ASitate. educate, organize.
DEPARTMENTS. Preventive, educa-
tional, eVangeiistic. social and legal.
CITY OFFICERS.
PREsIDENT-Mrs. Oscar Holway.
SEcRETARYA AND TREAsURER-Miss Susan
Waldron.
Regular Meetings-Tuesday afternoon
of each week.
Gospel Temperance meeting at w. G. T.
L. rooms every Sunday afternoon at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
Augusta

With Professor Howe Of Augusta
and two score Maine musicians com
posing the regimental band of the 39tn
Volunteers, that regiment is to be con-
graduated. The little leader is a star,
as was demonstrated at Chickamauga
where he made the Maine band the
best among the dozens in Camp
Thomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

Inc case of Consul Lange at Bremen
should discourage the practice of an
pointing hyphenated Americans to the
country of their birth. Such men are
only Outlanders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

topeka sends out the report that an
"''ei'pt Will be made to change the
mamie OF the state to Cornsas, in honor
Vi the unprecedented crop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

Snow has fallen in the Adirondacks
but Maine is still enjoying a comfort
ably cool summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch. D. V. s.. at Togus.
KennebeC Central R, R,

Central Railroad, and A. III. e. q EIac.
S Grlc Rallroad to Augusta, and Kennebec
summer arrangement, in effect Monday.
Leave Randolph: Ar. at Nat. Home:
tx ana "a 70 Y 4; NJ: 7.42 & 1912 A. M.
l.IV, 250 4 Y p. NJ 40. $50 4 4.42 p. N
SIS and Ills A. NJ SIS e. II SSaauo,ph'
l.5O. 800 & p. NJ. 2.I0. $40 e < On u n
Sun suNP , TRAINS r.; will run as follows:
rive at National Home, 2i0 and AIN
NJ. Leave National Home. 24O and s p.
N Arrive at Randolph, 800 and { % p
BAND CONCERT everv dow
Monday and Saturday at p, M nv AZ
t home oand. inspection and parade 81
c cie veterans saturdays at p. NJ. Spe-
+. A. LAWTON, Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

The clear demonstration by a Con-
necticut authority that men have a
right to die has not caused a notice
able increase in the death-rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

The national motto of the French
republic, Liberty, equality ana
brotherhood, is thought 50 much OF
that they keep it for ornamental pur-
poses only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

Inc University of Kansas is the
.''es' 10 establish a chair Of journal
ism. But newspaper men ars M
made that way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

Temple of the Living Cod Rev.
Mr.. Sanford said that the vast
structure would be completed. October
>, but it looks as though he would have
TO guess again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

The coon is abroad in the land and
likewise the coon hunter and his dogs.
The coon is after the corn and the
hunter is after the coon, and some
merry old times they are having. these
moonlight nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

Reserve fund. per cent ......
Policy claims i'll process Of
adjustment .....-..........
Present value Of So. 900, here
after payable on matured
instalment bonds .............
Allowance for Unpresented
ana contingent claims ......
Dividends due ana unpaid
Premiums paid in advance 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

1t was characteristic of Mr.. Gerald
to give the 400 Sunday-school children
of Fairfield a free ride to Merrymeet-
ing and dinner there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

The West says that it needs more
small bills. There are others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

Those who have investigated the
matter say that the red ears are un-
usually numerous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

No pairing bees, this fall, but the
huskings are coming right along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
$61,7O2.412 g..

Surplus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $4,517, 563 50
Surplus by legal standard Of
y. j., y. Y. etc. based on
market value Of assets and
per cent reserve .............. S5.S9i.1S9 Il
Policies issued and revived in
1898, 1852, insurinE ......... S5,949,66S ca
Policies in force January 1st,
1899. 1854. insuring ......... 2i6 $50 7SS On
The company has paid over 100000 in
Maine and has larger per cent or ali
the insurance it has written in the State
now in force than any other company.
c. +. DUNLAP. District Agent.
Sc Exchange S.. Portland. Me.
20. J. HUSSEY. Nassalboro
Special Agent.
mar4.eOdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18
The farmers wife who raises chickens,

o raises chickens,
knows that they
must have food
enough first to
satisfy bare
hunger, t Il G II
enough more
than TIL at to
make flesh and
fat before they
will begin to lay.
In plain words
you've got TO put
into the hen i'll
the form of food
what you get out
of it in the shape
of eggs. An i'll
nourislled h G II
lays no gig S.
T he difference
b e t W cen the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

The hammocks and mosquito screens
are being stored away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

"Worlds fairs on the programme
this week, for Windsor and Durham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

If all employers and their employed
used as much sense and forbearance
as they do at Pittsfield. strikes and
lockouts would be unknown. They
trust each other and work together in
model fashion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

The friends of the Shiloh colony
arise to deny the rumor that any at
tachment has been placed on the great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

The feeling is gaining ground that
Maine farmers should raise more cat
tie and sheep in the next few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-18

a trolley ride to Boston will be pos
Sible in a year or two, from the pres
ent outlook. And a consolidation of all
the Maine lines into one great system
is not unlikely.