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The Irish standard., 1900-08-11

quest is not in our principles; 1t Is in
consistent with our government"
Right Kind of Expansion.
The forcible annexation of territory to
be governed by arbitrary power differs as
much from the acquisition of territory to
be built up into states as monarchy dif.
fers from democracy. The democratic
party does not oppose expansion, when
lie and incorporates land which car be
settled by American citizens, or adds to
our population people who are willing to
become citizens and are capable of dis
charging their duties as such. The acqui-
Texas and other tracts which have been
secured from time to time. enlarged the
republic, and the constitution followed the
posed to seize upon distant territory al
ready more densely populated than our own
country, and to force upon the people
rant in our constitution or our laws Even
the argument that this earth belongs to
those who desire to cultivate 1t and have
be invoked to justify the appropriat ton Of
the Philippine islands by the United States.
If the islands were uninhabited American
and till the soil. The white race will not
live SO near the equator. Other nations
have tried to colonize in the same LATITUDE.
The III Netherlands have eontr9lled Java Tor
than 10000 people Of European birth scat
tered among 25,6oO,OOO natives After a
century and half of English domination
in India, less than one-twentieth OF one
per cent. of the people of India are of Eng
lish birth, and 1t requires an army Of 1000
British soldiers to take care OF the tax
Philippine islands for three centuries. and
yet, when our fleet entered Manila bay,
there were less than 10000 Spaniards re-
siding In the Philippines.
A colonial policy means that we shall
send to the Philippines few traders, few
'taskmasters and few office holders and
an army large enough to support TIE au-
thority. Of a small fraction OF the people
while they rule the natives.
Increase in Regular Army.
II We have an imperial policy. we must
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ored institution has an influence that is
far-reaching and is one of the best in
situations in this section of Maine to
obtain an education. Prof. Sanborn Is a
tireless worker and every possible adj
vantage is given the students. The
school is we'll equipped for work and
the coming year promises to be one OF
the best in its history.
At the annual meeting of the library
association, Thursday evening, the fol.
lowing officers we're elected for the en-.
suing year: Mrs. Mark Emery, Pres /;
John M. Getchell, Sec. Miss Mary Por.
ter, Treas. Mrs. w. G. Robinson and
Mrs. L. p. Lincoln were placed on the
board of trustees for the the term of five
years. The treasurer reported the re-
ceipts for the year, $25855; amount
expended, $232.03; of this 800 II has
been paid out for books; balance in
treasury, 1926 SO Forty five yearly cards
have been taken, and quite number
six months and three months cards.
The library is in prosperous condition
and the outlook for the coming year is
very encouraging The circulation for
June was 143. A set of Thackeray's
works has just been presented by Rev.
w. r. Small of Richmond.
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Athens.

Rev. l. e Staples of Lowell, Mass.
gave us nice sermon, last Sabbath
Other members of his family were also
present at the service, the congregation
was large one and the weather fine.
Master Harry Emery is down with the
measles, having contracted them at the
beach where he has been stopping.
There are also several other new cases
in town
Geo. Poland returned to his business
in Fairfield, last week, his wife remains
few days longer.
MI Gaylord went to his fathers in
Skowhegan on his wheel, Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Spofford of Scion
were at church, Sunday.
A game of base ball between the
married and single men of town is to
come off very soon.
On Sunday evening last DR.. Tarbell
gave us a very interesting talk on what
he saw and knew of the Chinese during
stay of some time in that country,
which was eagerly listened to by full
housA, as every one is interested in that
nation at the present time.
A party of young people from Show
hogan, including Mr.. Ernest Holman,
passed few hours at the Holman
house, Thursday afternoon, partaking
of lunch and returning in the evening.
Mr.. Clarence Hight of Scion was in
town over Sunday.
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Miss Ilene Stafford of Boston is pass
ing the summer in this place with her
her aunt, Mrs. Richard Wells.
Rev and Mrs. +. W. Peakes and baby
Olive of Ashland, Mass are visiting
Mrs. Peakes' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Pratt.
The measles have been paying a visit
to this place and found several families
with whom they had not met before.
Ernest H. Pratt, principal of Ellis
worth high school, is passing his vaca-
ton at his old home here.
All seem anxious to appropriate as
much time as possible of the assembly,
this week.
Miss Ella Wells, who is teaching in
Torrington, Conn, is passing the sum-
mer vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Wells.
Harry Ellis has bought the Burrill
place ON the river road.
Mrs. John Ames of Shawmut is pass.
ing some time at her fathers, Howard
Wells.
Work on the new ferry boat is pro
crossing finely.
1t is feared that the low water will in.
terfere with work at the saw mill.
Mrs. Minnie Brown Of Lynn, Mass,
who has been visiting at j. M. Petit
CREWS. returned home Friday.
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SOIOfl.

Mr.. Warren Brown of Skowhegan was
in town one day, the last of the week.
Judge Boswell went to Portland,
Wednesday, on business, returning Fri
day evening.
Mr.. Arthur Thomas of Waterville was
in town, Wednesday evening.
Lawyer Simmons of No Arson was in
town, Thursday, on business.
Mr. John Mahoney and wife passed
through town, Thursday evening.
The measles are still the talk of the
day here. A good many are expecting
to have them but few have had them as
yet, waiting for school to begin, prob
ably.
Mr.. Lowell Ward was down river,
Thursday, on business.
Mr.. Blanchard of South Gardiner was
in town, Wednesday night.
Miss Blanch Nye has got home from
Skowhegan, where she had been visiting
relatives.
Mrs. Ed. Magoon of Bingham was in
town, Thursday night. Miss Flora Col
Inns returned home with her.
Mr. F. K Lindscott of Boston, has
BObO hOmC3 oub WIZ 10 SoCih6 W
remain here some weeks longer.
Mr.. John Swain was up from Skowhe-
gan, Sunday.
Mr.. Fred Murphy and wife of East
Madison passed through town, Sunday
evening.
Mr.. Newell Nye is better, getting
along nicely now.
Miss Edie Grant, who has been caring
for Mrs. Newell Nye for the past few
weeks, went home, Sunday.
Mrs Tara Martin of Pleasant Pond
was in town, Monday.
Mr.. A. b. Wilson had cucumbers,
corn and potatoes from his garden, July
9th. He is a little ahead of the rest
of US.
Mrs. Webster Williams of No. Arson
was in town, Sunday.
Mr.. Forrest Goodwin and Mr.. E. P.
Viles passed through town, Sunday.
Capt. A. B. Chick OF Boston is here
for short visit with his wife's people,
Dr. and Mrs Moore.
Miss Bernice Whitney celebrated her
fifth birthday, Tuesday, July 31st, by
having party. There were 10 little
girls there all dressed in white. They
had refreshments out of doors, consist
ing of ice cream and cake. All went
home highly pleased with their after
Moons enjoyment
Mr.. Charlie Moore and Capt. Chick
we're at Pleasant Pond fishing, the first
of the week
Mr.. o. o. Vittum was up river on
business, Monday, returning, Tuesday.
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East Fairfield.

Good viii Pines is the programme of
the day with the greater part of the
people in this vicinity.
A sister of Mrs. S. Pishon has visited
her the past week from Foxcroft.
Mr.. Walter Hall and family will start
for Brooks, Friday morning, to visit a
few weeks If Mr.. Hall remains we'll
enough. He has engaged man to take
his place as foreman on this section for
few weeks time, or until he is able to
attend to it himself.
Mr.. Erwin Boyden has been confined
to his bed, the past few days.
w. B. Blanchard and wife of Burn
ham visited at Mr.. Ernest joys over
Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Walker has bilious fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Parkman of Fair
field are staying with her, also Miss
Gerry Moody of Canaan.
Mrs. Lizzie Joy and little daughter
are visiting at North Fairfield few
days
Mrs. Emma Schumacher and little
grandson, Alexander Katscher, visited
at Mrs. ). j. Tracy's, last week. Miss
this week
Mrs Alice Nelson and little daughter,
Ruth, have returned to Hallowell.
Manly Holt and wife, also Percy
Kicker and family start for Northport
camp grounds, Friday morning, for a
weeks outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Baker of Boston are
visiting at James Tuttles, also Mrs.
Angie Smith of Boston. II
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North COrnViIle.

There was family reunion at the
residence of Mr. Isaac Freeman, Thurs
day, July 10, to celebrate the Goth
birthday of her mother. Ii is the first
time they have been together since the
death of their father, over 80 years ago.
She has one brother living, Mr.. Lead
better, being the only one out of six
children, he being 50 years old. There
were about 80 In all at the house and a
very pleasant time was enjoyed, especial
" by the children, there being seven
grandchildren and as many great grand
children. There were relatives from
Boston and Lexington, Mass. and from
a number of villages around No. Corn
vile. Mrs. Freeman. has chair she
has had since she was married about SO
years ago, which she uses and is very
much attached too. She is enjoying
very good health for one so advanced in
years and can read and knit very well
without the use OF glasses. She has
knit great number of fancy table mats
within the last two years and was just
finishing the Tooth one on her birthday.
Still as old as she is none OF her children
can do as fancy knitting as she.
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Fairfield.

The many friends Of Deputy Sheriff W
F. Mutt are greatly panied to learn that
his Illness has assumed serious form.
Miss Lucia Conner arrived home last
week from her trip to Milwaukee and
other cities. She was accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. VIM. Brooks of Haver.
hill, Mass, who will pass several weeks
at her old home.
Mrs. Wyer received word last week
that her son, Hugh Wyer, who is at
Klondike, on June 81, met with severe
accident breaking his leg in two places.
He has many friends here who will be
sorry to know of his misfortune.
For some weeks past flowers have been
stolen from the lots In Maplewood Gene
terry, vases broken and other damage
done by boys that are we'll known.
Saturday Supt. Bradbury had the law
read to them and their names are in the
hands of the officers of the law.
Should either offense be repeated the
reform school will be likely to have new
inmates.
The work OF laying the new heavy
rails on the line of The Watervile and
Fail field electric railway began Monday
morning and the work will be pushed as
tast as the rails can be obtained. The
new rails are heavier and better adapted
to the work required by the line than
he old ones.
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CLEVELAND BAKING POWDER CO,
NEW YORK

evening, Aug. 10. All are cordially
invited.
Monday forenoon DR.. Wing extracted
a piece of cedar stake 10t inches long
from the breast of three-year-old colt,
belonging to =. Bunker & Son. The
colt is doing we'll.
Rev. w. f. Small of Richmond came,
Monday forenoon, for vacation with
the people here. All are pleased to see
him, the old as we'll as the young.
Next Sunday he will preach in the Uni
versalist church at the usual morning
hour. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
A look into Orlando Hooper's sweet
corn field, the Goth instant, revealed the
fact that he has one of the best pieces,
if not the best, in this section. 1t stood
from three to five feet high, is spindled
and silked, strange as it may seem, and
this corn Is growing on land that has
been titled 120 years and more. Mr..
Hooper's crops are all in thrifty con-
dition and shows the attention that has
been given them. He has lately repair
ed his buildings, and his farm is as well
located as any other in the Kennebec
valley.
G. W. Spaulding informs us that his
BURBERRY and blackberry yield will be
great this season Already he is selling
large quantities of blueberries. He is
the best gardener in this section of the
State, in fact, the only man, 80 far as we
have learned, that has made success
along special lines of fruit culture. His
large acreage of fruit trees, plants and
berry bushes in their varieties are a
beautiful sight and show the possibility
of what hard work, painstaking care and
a liberal knowledge will do.
Wiseman Mckinney, a longtime citi-
zen of this town, was found dead in his
moving field, about 7 o'clock, Saturday
evening. For some years he run card
ing mill in this village on the mill
stream where the shank factory stands,
after which, about twenty years ago, he
moved on to farm In the south part of
the town. Mr. Mckinney was highly
respected by all, an industrious, kind
hearted man. He leaves a wife, three
sons and daughter The funeral was
held Monday afternoon, Rev. T. G.
Mitchell officiating. The burial was at
this village.
These are days when secretary clarke
of the Somerset House, is very busy
man. Aside from his business cares at
home, the success of the State fair de-
ponds largely upon his ability and
enterprise in keeping everything moving
in the right direction. In this particu-
lar Mr. Clarke has never made failure
but has constantly built the fair up
under his management and placed it
along In the first place among the State
fairs of the country. He returned Sat
urday evening, after several days
absence op business pertaining to the
coming State fair. .
For the first time in the history of
this institution, Ansen Academy will
begin the fall term on Tuesday instead
of Monday. This custom has been
adopted by most schools of this class
and has been found to be to the general
advantage of the students. The fall
term looks propitious. This time. hon
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Madison Center.

Sunday was fine day and the excur-
sion to Lakewood was success. Many
thought there was the largest crowd OF
people that ever met there.
Mrs. Robert Hayden of Athens drove
over to Madison Center, Sunday. to
meet her mother, Mrs. j. W. Bixby,
who has been in Boston, Mass, since
last April.
Show at Lakewood every night, this
week.
Milford Withee, who was hurt on the
electric cars, July 4th, was on the cal
for the first time, last Sunday. His
many friends are glad to see him back
again.
The Ladies Aid Society of Spiritualists
met with Miss Olive Hayden, July oath
They found plenty of work as they are
getting ready for their fair. Adjourned
TO meet with Miss Myra French at heI
cottage, Tuesday, August 7th.
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w. Pittsfield.

Mr.. Sceva Powers was in Bangor
several days, last week.
Mrs. Sarah Powers of East Fairfield
returned home, Saturday, from visit to
Mrs. Walker.
Mr.. Seekins returned home from Bos-
ton, Saturday.
Mrs. Smell is visiting in Skowhegan
and Norridgewock.
Frank Robb from n. B. arrived to his
brothers, A. Robb, recently.
Miss Georgia Phillips Is visiting rela-
tives In Massachusetts,.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Patten from Massa-
chusetts visited relatives here, last
week.
Miss Eva Nelson and lady friend
from Skowhegan were guests OF A. f.
Nelson and family, last week.
Mr.. Seekins estimates his cultivated
raspberry crop to be nearly 40 bushels,
this season. One or two crates are start
ed to Boston, every night. G
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Brighton.

Miss Clye Walker is at work for her
aunt, Mrs. G. l.. Hayden.
Mrs. Leander Haskell was thrown
from her carriage and Injured severely,
W lille riding one evening.
Miss Mollie Farrin and sister, Lucy,
went to Waterville, sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. B. Foss and daugh-
ter, Albra, of Harmony, spent Sunday
with ID. II. Foss and family.
Mr.. Manfred Maxcy of Providence,
r. l., who has been spending few days
with his friend, George X. Foss, return
ed home, Monday.
Miss Isola G. Farrin is visiting rela-
tives in st. Adams.
Mrs. NJ. w. Eastman and daughter
from Boston are visiting at d. H. Foss's.
E. A. Pattee and friend from Harmony
were in town, Sunday.
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Embden Center.

Malon Boyington and wife of Madison
visited their parents in this town, sun
day and Monday.
About half the farmers are done hay
ing, the others need few more sunny
days.
Grain is looking we'll and will need
cutting soon.
The apple crop in this section will be
light.
The Representative district, made up
of Embden, Concord, Bingham, Brigh-
ton, Moscow and plantations above, held
convention at Bingham, the 2Sth, to
nominate candidate for representa-
tive. The Republicans nominated John
w. NORM of Embden as their candidate
and the Democrats nominated Randall
w. Ellis, also of Embden. w
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VIM. D. Mitchell, who died about two
weeks ago, was born in 1888. He was
an old citizen of this town, and served in
the civil war. He has filled several
town offices and was good citizen. He
had been sick some three years.
Miss Matte j. Hanson of Quincy,
Mass, is visiting her uncle, g. W.
Hanson.
James Frost, who broke his leg the
first day of MAY, is on his crutches, his
leg being swollen very badly.
Miss Ina G. Rich formerly OF this
town, who has been In Springfield,
Mass, for the past few years, is visiting
at d. S. Robinson's.
Some have finished haying with less
crop than last year.
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Pomona Grange.

Somerset Pomona Grange will hold a
regular meeting with Cambridge Grange,
Aug. 14th, 10 d. m. Address of welcome
by Mrs. Florence Wilder, Cambridge;
response by w. S. Bemis, Harmony;
music; recitation, Ida Bailey; reading,
Imogene Ring; paper, Mrs. Fred Lucus
Ut st. Adams, subject. Are not Women
inclined to favor Wealth rather than
Merit?" music; recitation, Ray Nutter;
question, "The best and most promising
branch of farming for the farmers Of
Somerset Coz" discussed by 2. B.
LaBree, Vim. G. Bailey, Fred Lucus,
Washington Foss and others; song,
Lena Whitney recitation, Earl Lowell.
1t is expected that BRO" l.. W. Jose Of
me ex Com" of the State Grange will
he present and address the Pomona.
Cambridge Grange choir will furnish
music.
ANsEL HoLwAY, Lecturer.
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h.. s.1~esaszsH
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns.
North Arson.

North Arson.
: Deputy Sheriff Parsons was inESkow-
hogan, Friday. a...t&s sAha
A. Simmons, Esq, went to Boston,
Monday, on business. ,Lr sssAak
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. French went to
The Forks, Friday. Mrs. French return
ed here, Tuesday.
. Some large strings of white perch are
being taken from Fahi and Sand ponds.
! The sweet corn is looking unusually
we'll and favorable August will insure
large yield.
Mrs. Avando Jones of Dexter, arrived
here Monday and is the guest of Miss
Lena b. Smith.
Miss Mary Roberts Is at home from
South birmingham, Mass, for a vaca-
ton of few weeks.
The grasshopper is here and in some
sections they are said to be doing great
damage to the grain crop.
The Universalist church is being
newly shingled, the first time since IT
was remodeled some 20 years ago.
Mrs. Chancey Cragin and son, Arthur,
of Rondout, New York, arrived here,
Saturday, to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Mantor.
The farmers speak favorably of the
apples. The crop is reported to be 81
per cent. This means good canning
business in our local factories, this fall.
The work train that has been grading
on the new depot site for the past few
weeks moved down to Old Point, Thurs
day, where they are doing some grading.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Pease were the
guests of their son and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Fl. Pease of Madison, Friday.
l. H. James has yellow corn in his
garden which stands II feet high on an
average, all spindled and the ears set.
FL. Dutton, M. P. Dutton, Misses
Alice Moore, Lula Smith and Emile
Whittum of Augusta, are spending the
week at Embden lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Aver and Mrs.
Grant aud children of Somerville, Mass.
arrived here, Thursday, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Norton.
Miss Isabel Smith of Charleston,
Mass, arrived here, Tuesday evening,
for few weeks visit with her aunt,
Mrs. Amanda M. Thompson.
Prof, B. o. McIntire of Dickinson
College, Carlisle, Penn, and his wife
and three children are spending the
week with Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Merry.
Mrs. P. f. Williams of Somerville,
Mass, and Mrs. Edwards of Topsham,
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Webster Williams, during the week.
At business meeting, Tuesday even,
ing last, the Congregational society
voted to change their preaching service
from the afternoon to the forenoon,
beginning the 18th of next month
The members of the Eastern Star lodge
will entertain the masons of Northern
Star lodge, their wives and ladies', at
Lake Embden, Friday afternoon and
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Canaan.

Mrs. v. M. Pingree, Lewiston, and
ing at George w. Smiths.
Miss Ollie Gleason is at Waterville at
tending the summer school.
Owing to the large number who wish
to attend the services at Good Will Pines
next Sunday, there will be no Sunday
school here.
Fred Nelson died at his home about
two and one half miles below this village,
las, Friday morning The death was not
unexpected as he had been In falling
health for several months. Mr.. Nelson
was born in this town 20 years ago and
was the second son of the late Morrill,
Nelson and wife. He was a young man
of promise and greatly beloved by all who
knew him. During the last days of in
tense suffering he was very patient yet
anxious to enter the life beyond. His
death seems particularly sad as he is the
third one to be taken out OF the family OF
seven children, little Mabel, aged about
I3 years, having died little more than one
year ago. Two brothers ano two sisters
are left to mourn his loss, Mrs. Mark
Holt of Clinton and Lester, Anna and
Carl, who have the heartfelt sym pathy OF
all. Funeral services were held at the
home, Sunday p. m. at 2 O'Clock and
were very largely attended, Rev. MI
Dodge officiating. The many floral trib-
utes spoke eloquently of the love for the
deceased, who was worthy member OF
Canaan Grange, No a39, and was buried
under the auspices of that order at the
village cemetery. The family wish TO
express their gratitude to the grangers
who so kindly aided them during their
dear brothers illness and also thank
those who gave flo "ers.
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The Fuller Corner school closed, last
week, after one of the most successful
terms for many years. Mrs. Burton,
who had already established a reputa.
tion as one of the best teachers 10 this
section deserves the sincere thanks of
the students and parents as well, and
our wish Is that she may continue on the
roll of teachers. The school continued
10 weeks. The whole number OF pupils,
80; number that attended the entire
term, 2S. Names not absent ene half
day, Samie Damon, Ina Ford, Elsie
Ford, Erold Burton, Hunetta Ford,
Winnie Wellington, Edna Thompson,
Georgia Russell, Amanda Ames, Ger
trude Davis, Ralph Wyman, Elsie Ham,
ilton, Lizzie Ford.