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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-09

ment: This is a complacent philosophy. J
" obliterates the distinction between
| right and wrong and makes individuals
and nations the helpless victims of cir
cumstances.
vertebrate, who, lacking the courage to
oppose error, seeks some plausible ex-
/ cpse for supporting 1t; Washington said
that the destiny of the republican form
staked on the experiment entrusted to
ths s American people Hoy dIferens
the republican definition! The republicans
say that this nation is in the hands of
destiny dst. " Washington believed that not
government throughout the world was
entrusted TO American me-. hands Washing
lie is in the hands of it's own people.
Upon the success Of the experiment
fsrer rests the hopes Of humanity No ex
no foreign influence should be permitted
TO change it's course. What the future
mas IN store re for this ina nation nc has
has his own idea of the nations mission.
and he owes 1T to his country as we'll as
to the fultillment of that mission.
| Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the
(, c cor | can never fully discharge
countrymen for the honors which they
have so generously bestowed upon me:
but, sirs, whether it IS my lot to occupy
has named me. or TO spend the remainder
of my d.iys in private life, it shall be
my constant ambition and my controls
Ing purpose to aid in realizing the high
ideals of those whose wisdom and cour-
age and sacrifice brought this republic
into existence
Our True Destiny.
can conceive of Il national destiny sur
passing the glories of the present and the
pasta destiny which meets the response
b!litles /, Of today and measures up TO the
possibilities of the future. Behold a re-
public resting securely upon the founda-
tion stones quarred by revolutionary pa
"a republic applying In practice and pro-
claiming to the world the self-evident
proposition: That all men are created
equal; that they are endowed with In
alienable rights; that governments arc
Instituted among men to secure these
rights; that governments derive their just
powers II from the consent of the, gov.
earnest endeavor and i'm which the law
restraints every hand mplifted for IA neigh
bor's injury-a republic in which every
cares to Wear a crown. Behold a republic
standing erect while empires all around
are are bowed beneath the weglt of their
loved while other flags are only feared.
Behold republic Increasing in popula-
ton, in wealth. in strength, and in influ-
ence, solving the problems of civilization
sal brotherhood-a republic which shakes
thrones and dissolves aristocracies by its
silent example and gives. light and in
Behold republic gradually but surely
becoming the supreme moral factor in
the worlds progress and the accepted
arbiter of the worlds disputes-a republic
"is az a shining light that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-09

indianapolis, Aug $. William j
Bryan, in reply to the committee for.
nally notifying him of his nomina
ton, spoke as follows:
Mir. Chairman and Members OF the
Notification Committees:
snail nj ;cn early day and In a more
r n.,'ina manner, accept the, nomination
time discuss the various questions coy,
cred by the democratic platform. /, may
NOT be cut of place. however to submit n
Few observations a this time upon the
general character of the contest before
us and upon The Question which is de-
cared 70 ac of paramount Importance
II! TINS campangn.
When j say that the contest of 1900
is Il contest between democracy on the
one hand and plutocracy on the other, i
90 rot mean TO say that all our opponents
sanized wealth !, prcdominating influence
III the affairs OF the government. but | do
assert that on the important issues of tue
q. the, the !, repuh'ican party Is dominated
pN those influences which constantly tend
e elevate pccuhiarN considerations and
lsNote hunlhd rights.
IN 1879 Lincoln said THAT the republican
party believed in the man and the dol
lar, hut that IN ease of conflict 1t believed
II the man before the dollar. This is the
proper relation which should exist be-
tween the two Man. the .handiwork of
God, comes first; money, the handiworl
az man. is of inferior lmportancc. Man
= me master, money the servant; but
Nlon all Important questions today re-
publican legislation tends To make money
'hs master and man the servant
The, maxim of Jefferson, equal rights
70 all and special privileges to none"
and the doctrine of Lincoln that this
should be Il government "of the people,
bN the people and for the people, arc
being disrcsarded and the nstrumentali-
lies OF government are being used to adj
vance the interests of those who are In
u position TO secure favors from the
government.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-09

NO one has right to expect from So
c M, more than fair compensation for
", u service which he renders to society
II he secures more, it is at the expense
OF someone else. 1t is no injustice to him
-. prevent his doing injustice To another.
J., J. . mn. MN who would, either through class
legislation, trespass upon the rights OF
n..,m9ther,, the democratic party saya
Thou shalt not"
Against us are arrayed Il comparativelv
Small, but politically and financially pow
ertul. number, who really profit bv re-
publican policies; but with them are aus
soclatcd a large number who, because of
lheir attachment to the party name. are
Ewing their support to doctrines antago-
l n,s'ic to the former teachings of their
%W 'a parly Republicans who used To adj
nocate pimctallism now try to convince
tIeniselNes that the gold standard is
good, republicans who were formerly at-5
. "a, TO the greenback are now seeking
an excuse for giving national banks con.
lroi OF the nations paper money; Republic
cans who used to boast that the republic
G 5 PARTY was paying off the national
pqIi a perpetual and increasing, debt; re-
puo!lcans who formerly nbl,orrcd u trust
1 ny, p ,.' themselves with the delusion
Wnile. IN their minds, the line between
ne two is becoming more and more OBJ
. ~, repnb,icans who. In times past.
.n ,,,. Of our standing army, are now
making light of the objections which are
urged against large increase In the per
iinahent military establishment Repub-
i1,N who s!!oried In our Independence
when the nation was less powerful now
look with favor upon a foreign allianca.
fei,apllgans who three years ago con-
n ,,,.n., "a aforeible nnncxation' as i'm
nsoiai una even criminal are now sure
.h . " j. both immoral and criminal 10
oi'pose forcible anneXatlon. That purti.
s"nship has already blinded many to
present dangers is certain; how large a
PORTION \, OF the republican party can be
a ar q, over to the new policies remains
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Not Wurrine On Wen,th

WY N"TfiiiS oi MeaIln.
The democratic party is not making
war upon the honest acquisition of
wealth; 1t has no desire to discourage in
austrN, economy and thrift. On the con-
'falN, II gives TO every citizen the great
est possible stimulus to honest toll when
v promises him protection In the enjoy
met OF the proceeds of his labor Prop.
rights are respected Democracy strives
ipr a civilization In which every member
9. society Will share according to his
me ritS,
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Make ready TO pay the debit
For the God who ruled over Babylon
Is the God who is rcigning yet
Some argue that American rule i'm the
Philippine Islands will result In the bet
ter education of the Filiptnos BE not de-
ceivcd. II we expect TO maintain coll
onal policy, we shall not find II to our
advantage to educate the people The
educated Filiplnos are now in revolt
against us. and the most ignorant ones
have made the least resistance to our
without their consent and give them no
Voice In determining the taxes they must
pay we dare not educate them lest they
learn TO read the declaration of indie
pendence and the constitution of the
United States and mock us for our incon-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-09
The Pccuniarv Arnun,ont

The permanent chairman of the last re-
publican national convention presented
me pecuniary argument In all its bald
ness when he said:
We make no. hypocritical pretenses Of
being interested in the Philippines sole
~ on account of others. While we regard
the welfare of those people as a sacred
trust, we regard the welfare of the Amer
lean people first. We see our duty to our
selves as we'll as to others. We believe in
means within the province of government
and constitution, we mean to stimulate
the expansion of our trade and open new
markets"
This is the commercial argument 1t
is based upon the theory that war can be
rightly waged for pecuniary advantage.
and that 1t is profitable to purchase trade
by force and violence. Franklin denied
both of these propositions. When Lord
howe asserted that the acts of parlia-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-09
|RRYAN'S ADDRESS
AT INDIANAPOLIS
Eloquent Speech Of the Democratic
Candidate at the Notiica.
Ito" Meeting.
IMPERIALISM is The KEYNOTE
Grra' issue of the Campaign 10 the
,scpnhl,c vs.. the Empire-- Ar
snmsnt~ "f ltcpnhli-
cars Answered.
IMPERIALISM is THE KEYNOTE

Indianapolis, Aug. 5. William j
i5fyan, in reply to the committee for.
nlally notifying him of his nomina-
ton. spoke as follows:
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but that did not compel us to hold Cuba
The shedding of American blood in the
perative that we should retain possession
forever: American blood was shed at San
Juan hill and Ell Caney. and yet the pres
pendence. The fact that the "a. American
flag floats over Manila does not compel
US to exercise perpetual sovereignty over
the Islands; that flag waves over Havana
haul 1t down when the flag of the Cuban
republic is ready to ride in Its place. Bet
ter thousand times that our flag in the
the idea of self government than that the
flag Of this republic should become the
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tively.'
Franklin, whose learning wisdom and
virtue are part Of the priceless legacy
pequeathed to us from the revolutionary
days, expressed the same idea in even
stronger language when he said:
Justice Is as strictly due between
neighbor nations as between neighbor
citizens. A hishwayman is as much
robper when he plumbers in gang as
When slngly; and the nation that makes
an unjust war is only a great gang
Natural ltiA hits.
Men may dare to do in crowds what
they would not dare to do as individuals.
but the moral character of an act is not
determined by the number of those who
Join IN 1t. Force can defend right, but
force has never yet created u right If 1t
was true, as declared in the resolution of
intervention, that the Cubans ARE and of
right ought to be free and independents,
Language taken from the declara ton of
i1nn.ddependence) it is equally true that the
Filipinos are and of right ought to be
free and independent" The right Of the
Cubans to freedom was not based upon
their proximity to the United States, nor
upon the language which they spoke, nor
yet upon the race or races to which thew
belonged. Congress by practically
unanimous vote, declared that the prin-
clples enunciated at Philadelphia in 1776
We're still alive and applicable to the Gu
bans.
Who will draw a line between the nat
ural rights of the Cubans and the Fiu.
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What ColoniaIism Involves.
colonial policy means that we shall
send to the Philippines few traders. n
few taskmasters and Il few office holders
authority OF Il small fraction of the peo-
PIE . While they rule the natives.
,,., AZ we nav! nave AN imperial policy we must
ana NECESSARY compliment. The spirit
which viii Justify the forcible annexation
ea me p9Giinpine islands win justify the
seizure oil other Islands and the do,nina-
llon OF other people, and with wars of
conquest we can expect a certain if not
r ,,ai, growth r,T% of our military establish
ment. Ihat large permanent increase
IN our regular army is intended by the
republican leaders is not ii mere matter
81 81. conjecture but matter of fact In
president asked for authority TO incrcase
the standing army to 100000 In lS96 the
army contained about $4,000 men Within
Two years the president asked for four
tlmes that many, and Il republican house
OF representatives complied with the re-
quest after the Spanish treaty had been
with the United States. If such am army
Is demanded when an imperial policy is
contemplated cont. but not openly avowed,
what may be expected If the people en-
courage the republican party BY endors
Ing Its policy at the polls? A large stand
i,s an, army Se is not only pecuniary burden
compulsory service, a constant source Of
irritation. but 1t is ever a menace to a re-
publican form of government. The army
Is the reorganization of force, and mill
tarism will inevitably change the ideals
OF the people and turn the thoughts of
our young men from the arts of peace to
which relies for it's defence upon its citi.
zens Is more likely to be just Than one
which has at call a large body of profess
and a well equipped and well disciplineSg
state militia are sufficient IN ordinary
times, and In an emergency the nation
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Arguments OF Impcrialists.


Third: That the spread of the Chris
tian religion will be Facilitated by a col
onl;l policy.
Fourth That there is no honorable re-
treat from the position which the nation
has taken.
The first argument is addressed to the
nations pride and the second to the ma
tons pocket-book. The third is intend-
ed for the church member and the fourth
Tor the partisan.
1T is sufficient answer to the first ar
gument to say that for more than a CEN
fury this nation has been a world power,
For ten decades it has been the most po-
tent influence In the world Not only has
1t been Il world power, but 1t has done
more to affect the politics of the human
race than all the other nations Of the
world combined. Because our declaration
OF Independence was promulgated others
nave been promulgated; because the pat
riots OF l116 fought for liberty others have
Fought for 1t; because our constitution
was adopted other constitutions have
peen adopted. The growth of the princl-
PIE OF self-government. planted on Amer
lcan soil, has been the over-shadowing
politlcal fact of the nineteenth century
IT has made this nation conspicuous
among the nations and given 1t place In
history such as no other nation has ever
eeIn1oNed. Nothing has been able to check
me the, onward march Of this idea. l am not
the omnipotcnt weapon of truth to seize
again the weapon of physical warfare. /
would not exchange the glory of this re-
PUBLIC for the glory of all tho empires
that have risen and fallen since time be-
gan.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-17
Browns Corner.

Mr.. Frank Hubbard has had the
measles the past week.
|. Crowell and son have finished their
drive and returned home, last Monday.
A man from Rumford Falls, driving
across the country to Mllinocket, where
he expects employment at painting,
stopped at /. CrowelPs, Monday night.
Mrs. Sophia Drew and daughter, Mrs.
Atherton and children. who have spent
number OF weeks visiting relatives and
friends, here, started on their return trip
to the Pacific coast on Wednesday last
Freeman Nevans, who has been very
sick of typhoid fever is reported better.
His adopted son, Roscoe Hart, has also
been very Ill.
Laforest Barnes is in very poor health,
this spring. He is suffering with rheu-
matte trouble.
The death of James Kimball of
Greeley, Mich, former resident of this
place, is reported by Il friend in Alpena,
Mich. More extended notice next week
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-17
Athens.

Freeland Kincaid of Skowhegan was
in town, Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Hinckley occupied the pulpit,
last Sunday, very acceptably to the peo-
pie.
Mrs. Josiah Hight, who has been quite
i'll, recently, Is improving.
Herbert and Harry Turner are reioie-
ing in the possession of new bicycles.
Mrs. Mary Lttlefield's goods were
sold at auction, Saturday, and those re-
maining unsold by private sale. They
soon return to Massachusetts.
Mr.. A. F. Thompson drove to his home
in Skowhegan, Friday, returning Satur-
day.
DR.. L. n Ellingwood would have been
sick, last week, were he not DR.. Filing
wood with no time to be sick.
Nj. G. Greene, who has been on farm
In Cornville, the past year, has returned
TO his place in this village.
Geo. Doe has moved most of his goods
to town and will soon 20 into his new
home here.
The Chapman Brothers are very busy
men. They have Just shipped carload
Of cattle, or are about to do so, among
them being some extra fine ones, viz ;
One heifer, ] year, months old,
weight 1160 lbs. and measuring IT.
in., also one steer, l yr. IL months of
age and which measured It., 2 in. and
weighed 1460 lbs., with other very nice
ones. They are also buying wool, this
season.
Wayland leighton sold his promising
colt to John Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Goodrich made the
trip to Skowhegan, Wednesday after
noon last, returning the same day.
Mr.. Benjamin Flanders of Cornville
was in town, Sunday.
Miss Carrie Poland is at work at
Flanders hotel.
The village primary school is under
the instruction of Miss Vira X. Barker.
Forrest Williams Is building an ell and
shed for the convenience of his new pur.
chase.
Very many people are experiencing
much difficulty from lameness, owing
perhaps to the cold, wet weather.
David Corson of West Athens has con-
tracted to put up number of new build
ings in town, this summer. We under.
stand that Mr.. Corson will soon move
his family into the Kinsman house.
M. S. Cleaveland has taken the lob to
place the large lot of pine logs in the
Ware field, belonging to the Thompsons,
into the pond.
Rev. Mr.. Lombard attended his ap-
pointment at Harmony, last Sabbath.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. w. Bailey drove to
Harmony after church, Sunday morning,
to see Mr.. Bailey's aunt, who is very
poorly.
The Church Aid Society met, Tuesday,
with Mrs. Laura Rowell. G
Died, May 11th, Mrs. Lovina r., wife
of Llewellyn Green, aged 63 years. She
leaves husband, two daughters, and
many relatives and friends who mourn
their loss. She was much beloved and
respected by all who knew her. The
funeral services were held at the family
home, Tuesday, May 10, conducted by
Rev. j. W. Hinckley. II
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-17
Bingham

Mr.. and Mrs Parker of Boston, who
have been spending couple of weeks at
Bingham Hotel spent few days at Pleas
ant Pond and are now hunting in the
Dead River region.
Thursday of last week ice froze an inch
in thickness in several places near by.
Perley Carl has gone to No. Anson 10
work for Tilson Spaulding.
Parties from Bangor, last week. put
new awnings on several stores and resi-
dences in town.
Ethel Andrews and Peter Mahoney
were united in marriage the 10th inst, by
John E. Kealy of Belfast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Corliss have rented
Mrs. Cyrena Carl's furnished house for
the summer, Mrs. Carl having gone to do
cooking at Rowe pond sporting camp.
Mrs. Tilson Jones and Mrs. Padham
and daughter OF Solon were in town, last
week.
Mrs. Peter Smith. who was with her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Moore. short
time, is again housekeeping for Ben Ste
ward.
Mrs. George Clarke of N. Anson secur-
ed the services of Eta Connors cf Bing-
ham as table girl, last week
Robert Savage of N. Anson passed
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-17
SOlOn.

SOlOn.
Miss Blanch Nye was at Skowhegan,
Saturday.
Mr.. F. H. Colby of Bingham was in
town. Friday, on business for the K. L
d. Co.
Mrs. S. H. McAlpine of Portland was
in town. over Sunday, the guest of her
cousins, Mrs. w. Goodwin and Mrs.
L. S. Merrill
Mr.. c. E Fentiman was at New Port
land. one day last week
Mrs A B. Wilmington arrived home.
" ednesday night, from Pittsheld, Mass,
where she has been spending the winter
with her daughter.
Mr.. P. S. Longley was at Skowhegan,
Friday afternoon.
Mr. George Wymap OF Brighton was in
town. Saturday.
Dan Steward and lady from No. Anson
were in town. Sunday.
Miss Anna Whiteside was the victim of
quite serious accident. Friday afternoon.
She and her father, Rey. Y Whiteside,
were riding their wheels on the road not
far from Mark PoIlard's. There was a
horse belonging to w. L. Whipple which
had become unhitched and was feeding
beside the road and as they passed by it
became frightened and turned toward
home. over,urning Miss Whiteside's
wheel Both horse and wagon passed
directly over her. 1t seems almost a
miracle that she should escape with one
bone of her wrist broken and some slight
cuts about the head and face Dr.. Green
set the broken bone and she is doing nice
ly. Her wheel is total wreck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Benjlman of No.
Arson. with gentleman and lady friends
were in town, Sunday.
The Ladies' Home Circle will meet with
Mrs. Edmund Coolidge, Thursday after
noon, May 2sth. All members and all
interested in church work are especially
invited to attend.
All the schools in town were visited by
the Supt last week, and found to be in a
very satisfactory condition. There are
I73 pupils registered, larger number
than ever before.
Mr. Will Jackman was at No. Arson,
Sunday.
Mr.. Herbert Irvine and Fdie Witham
were over in Embdep, Sunday.
L S Merrill was at Waterville, Mon
day
Mrs. c. A. Moore arrived home from
Auburn, Saturday night.
Mr. John Swain was in town over Sun
day
Mr. Wright Cram was home from Madi-
son over Sunday.
Mr. Ernest Doyen of No. Anson was
in town, Sunday
Mr. David Rowel was at Skowhegan,
Saturday.
Merrill & Wilson are painting the A
ID. Brown cottage.
Lawyer Brown of Hartand was in
town, Monday night.
Judge Buswell was at Watervile, Mon.
day, on business.
Mr.. Blanchard of New York was in
town, Monday, on business connected
with the pulp mill.
Quite gathering of members OF North
ern Light Rebekah Lodge assembled a
the home of Mrs Angie Priests on Noitf
Main ST., Wednesday evening. May 2
After the party had enjoyed themselve:
socially for an hour the sisters presented
Mrs. Priest with beautiful set of tea
spoons The Presentation speech wa,
made by Mrs. Jennie A. Jones with a few
we'll chosen words. Mrs. Priest appro
priately responded. q.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-17
East Cornville.

There is scarcely any farming done in
this neighborbood yet. The land is so
wet and cold.
Ed Forbus has hired for the season
with Jacob Gardner. Mr.. Gardner has
pair of grade Hereford steers, one year
old. that are finely matched and girt five
feet and six inches. They are beauties.
Cornville grange held an interesting
meeting, May 10. A class of ten were
instructed In the first and second degree.
This is young grange but a live one
and is fast coming to the front.
Ezra York has moved on to the
william Flanders place. | learn Mr..
York has bought the farm.
F. E. Blaisdell will preach at No. 4,
school house, the first Sunday in June.
Let US give him a full house.
Ed. Mitchell had one of his horses so
badly kicked by his mate, that he is
afraid he is spoiled
j. Moody, who has been in poor health
for the past month, is now improving.
Miss Mary Fogg, who passed the
winter in New York, with friends, re-
turned home, last week.
Mrs. Jane Blaisdell has been in Hal
lowell, visiting her daughter for few
days.
Following is a list of tax payers Of
Cornville, who pay tax of $50 and up