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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

All who are interested in athletics
should witness the exhibition at Way
erly hall. at o'clock, this evening.
The program includes n basket hall
game between c. F.. 5. e.. and the
Gymnasium team. high jumping, med.
icine ball. etc. Admission. 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24
Special Advertisements
WAN TED.

KITCHEN Girl. at once lit the Adams
House. East side. Augusta. ian-ii3t
PHOToGRAPHS-Do delay while
this offer is afforded you. Can and see
the photographs ] am making for Sl.01 a
dozen. finished in the latest steel mat
carbon effect. J. nj Foutman. Photog-
ranher. over American I'm. 10
ian17d2w"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

l. y. Dyer. whose notice of appoint
mcnt as deputy collector Of internal
revenue was announced in "Wednesday
mornings Journal. has received the
notice of the assignment of the dis
trict in which he viii work. 1t IN
cl1des the counties Of Franklin. An
drosc ocgin, Kcnnebec. Lincoln ana
knnN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

The officers Of Morrill, Commandery.
L. o. @. g.. will be installed. tomorrow
evening. the 24th, the Halloyen de-
gree team assisting in the work. All
members should make special effort to
he present. Refreshments after the in
1tallation and literary exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

{. II. Dill. the local supervisor of the
Ancient Order of the United Workmen,
accompanied by G. c. Sheldon, E. B.
Richards and F. H. Leighton. Of High
land Lodge. No. p. went to Winthrop.
Tuesday. and installed the officers Of
Montana Lodge. No. >. in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

The employees at the postoflice are
having lots of amusement over The
number of incubator circulars that are
being received by two members of the
force. and it is confidently expected
that the poultry business in Augusta
will receive a great impetus when
spring arrives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

w. J. A. Collins. manag ger of the Au.
gusta Beef 90. is the proud father Of
z 3i4 pound boy. Young Mr.. Collins was
born at o'clock Wednesday morning
and is rs vigorous a youngster as
could be wished for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

Miss Lott!e Stafford. l. .'in,sr
Court. announces her annual ,a..
sale Of stamped linens, Battenou. saisls.
terms figured silks. table linen. toN sale
handkerchiefs, etc. at cost "a ron.
begins Thursday mornihs' on ,reek,
tinues throughout the foilowihs
Saturday, Jan. %. ,ort-st,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

The management Of the Cony min
strcls arc corresponding with Win.
tAFHp parties, with a view to presenting
an entertainment in that town. 1t i
probable it will be given in ahout
three weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

DANCING.-Mr. I. r. Lass in
will commence a beginner monday
dancing at q. A. r. hail. on
evening, Jan. IS, at 5 O'clock, ,oodst'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24
FOR SALE.

FURNITURE - Handsome sideboard
oak bookcase refrigerator. kitchen range
rugs. etc. Must be sold Immediately.
No. Chapel Street place jan2ld&tE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

Antique China sale. Woman III
cl.angc. SEE Want col. jan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

Niolets, roses and carnations, today
al Partridges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24
ORDERS OF THE DAY.

Mr.. CARLETON of Winthrop. Mr..
Speaker. | move to take from the table
an act to supply the town of Camden
with pure water. which was tabled on
my motion. yesterday.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. CARLETON. | move that the
bill be referred to the committee on
the judiciary
Mr.. ANDREWS of ROckport: mas
much as l presented this bill l think
that due regard to me requires that
should have something to say in nam
ing the committee to which this bill
should be referred. With all due re-
spect to the judiciary committee,
think that the committee on legal af-
fairs are equally competent. and
think 4 proper committee. and / there
fore insist that it be referred to the
committee on legal affairs.
Mr.. DEERING of Saco: | don't know
where this precedent comes from that
we can refer the remonStranceS per
tanning to the same subject matter to
one committee and refer the bills re-
lating to the same subject matter to
another committee. 1t seems to me
that it is casting reflections upon the
judiciary. upon their wisdom and their
judgment when we say that they are
capable of taking care of remonstran-
ces in such cases but are not capable
of handling the bills. Now | saw to
you. gentlemen of the House. that we
ought to refer every matter relating to
the subject of this case to one com
mittee. We don't know where il will
lead to if we don't do this thing. Fur
thermore, the judiciary committee has
the subject matter before them con-
tanned in the circumstances and +
think as a matter of justice to them
that they should have the bill
Mr.. SPOFFORD of Deer Isle: For
months the people of Camden have
well known that the act which is now
known as House document No. o
would be presented to the Legislature,
and many of the representative citi-
zens and tax payers of that town Join
ed in remonstrance against this pro-
posed legislation. That remonStr. nee
was forwarded to the Legislature and
vas duly presented to the House some
| two weeks ago. and it was moved that
1t be referred to the judiciary commit
tee. The House voted to refer the bill
10 the Judiciary committee. and there
was not one voice raised at that time
III protest against such action. Taking
the regular channel, the matter went
to the Senate. and motion was there
made that it be referred to the Judi
'iary committee in concurrence with
the House. This motion was objected to
and after complete hearing. as | I'M
uerstand it. and full discussion. the
senate. by practically a unanimous
vote. voted to refer in concurrence with
the House: and by such action the iu-
dietary committee acquired jurisdiction
ever the subject matter contained in
the act which was introduced. yester
day.
Now I protest. Mr.. Speaker. that it
is not the intention OF any member to
cast reflections upon any committee
and it is not for the purpose of replv-
ing to any matter of that kind that
raise. but the judiciary committee
having acquired jurisdiction Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

"nh-u tne grip lcrt mo my nerves and
heart were badly affected. but / began
taking pr Miles %cryinc ard Heart cure
ANN wa4 soon all right Vim. Rovrichl.
i.aI Claire. N!s.
..! was given up NV dir from hcari aui
nervous troubles caused 10y grip Six bot
Ncrviuc cured M. Mrs John Violet,
Jun rsun WIS.
..Afy heart wa= halIv affected INV an at-
tack M Frip aEd ! suffered intense agony
Until I began taking Or Miles Heart
Cure. 70 made M Il well man. 5. u.
Holman. IraSbGrg, VI.
III was I'm hrd .ye weeks with the grip
nerves shattered stomach ana liver badly
u-rauEct WAS cured with Dr. Miles Ntr-
y.ur ara Nerve ana Liver pins. d. 4.
Walker fl3llsvllIe. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

b,- F~rd T.. williams. SolGu: Silas s
IIaauo. Group. Marks PhcHia. Auburn;
Alfred T.. Gooiiil, IdttietoG; Daniel Muir
ghy. Ir. Lewiston Geo. M NiIoa.hhS
IGurNt.k. lf.Nard II. Hanson. Gorham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

An act to abolish the fees and per diem
compensation and establish the salary .,
the stenographer OF the Superior court
for the county of kennebec
The speaker joined on the part % the
House, to the committee to prepare suit
able resolutions upon the death Of Queen
Victoria Messrs. Bennett of Hollis. Eel
lows of Backsport. Pattaneail Of Ma
chias PlImmer of Portland. Gilmore Of
Turner Irving of Caribou Hill of Exeter
Mcnamara of Thomaston, Carleton #
Winthrop Hammond Of Paris anu
EnoWlton of Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

BY Mr.. Farnsworth of Pembroke-Bill
an act to amend chapter 96 of the Public
Laws of 1895 relating to the taxation o
collateral inheritanceS.
Also bill. an act to regulate the taxa
ton of corporate franchises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

f. A. Reed and l. others Of Lee for mil
itary pension for Laura J. Darling. Also
petition of ii. J. Brown and others of
Springfield for same
TAXATION.
By Mr. Farnsworth of Pembroke-Bil
an act to amend chapter 96 of the Public
Laws of 1895 relating to the taxation of
collateral inheritances.
Also bill, an act to regulate the taxa
ton of corporate franchises.
ANDROsCOGGIN COUNTY DELE
CATION
BY Mr.. Kelley of Lewiston-bill an act
to increase the compensation of the COM
mssioners of Androscoggin county.
Mr.. Weymouth of Biddcford presented
the following-Bill an act additional to
chapter Sc of the Revised Statutes regu-
lating costs of parties summoned as trus-
tee.
On motion Of Mr.. Weymouth this bill
was tabled for printing pending its refer
cnce to any committee.
On motion of Mr.. Mead of Bridgton,
Ordered. that the use of Representa-
tives' hall be given to the committee on
inland fisheries and game for the after
noon and evening of January 31st for the
purpose of public hearing.
On motion of Mr.. Fuller of Auburn.
Ordered. that the Androscoggin county
delegation be required to inquire into the
matter of the compensation of all cleo
tive county officers of Androscoggn coun-
tv who now receive fees with a view OF
providing for their compensation by sal
arv. and report by bill in each case OF
otherwise.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Carleton from the Judiciary com
mittee reported ought not to pass on bill
an act to secure the secret ballot and
avoid the defects and expense of the Aus
tralian ballot law.
Mr. Eogcl from the committee on
claims, on petition of Daniel II. Lambert
of Orono praying for reimbursement fol
expenses in 1899 while contesting the cleo
ton of Marion f. Tyler TO a seat in the
e9th Legislature, reported leave to with,
draw.
Mr.. Webb from the judiciary committee
reported ought to pass on bill. an act &c
amend an act entitled an act to provide
for printing and distributing ballots al
the public expense and regulate voting al
State and city elections. Printed under
joint rule.
Mr.. Chase from the same committee, OF
bill. an act to extend the charter of the
Agamenticus Water Company. reported
the same in a new draft and that ii ought
to pass. Printed under joint rule.
Mr. Bennett from the committee on ed
ucation reported ought TO pass on bill al
act to amend section 1914, chapter IL. oi
the Revised Statutes defining the duties
of the State superintendent of schools
Printed under joint rule.
Mr. Walker from the same committee
reported ought TO pass on resolve in favor
of the town of Bristol. Printed under
joint rule.
PASSED TO RE. ENGROSSED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-24

T., A. Reed and l. others Of Lee for mil
litary pension for Laura j. Darling. Also
petition of ii. J. Brown and others of
SPRINGFIELD for same
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-22
rlr. Philbin's Statement.
THE STATEMENT issued by
Representative Philbin in
- definition of his attitude

THE STATEMENT issued by
Representative Philbin i'm
- definition Of his attitude
with regard to the ripper
M commands respect for it's mani
Test sincerity. Yet with proper defer
"l1ce To its author, we think he has
mdgnit"d unduly the temporary at the
expense of the permanent part of the
problem. When he says the perma-
n"rt welfare of the cities affected by
me hill Is of far moro Importance than
ne temporary triumph of any man
"r az any faction" he states truth
which is indisputabIc; and it is along
this very line that his opposition to
tho ripper bill is open to criticism
from . practical standpoint.
W" think we made it clear in AN
"'it"ridl printed Yesterday that when
IN" city charter superSedes another il
'iuSeS all existing official commissions
10 fall unless renewed and extended
AN arbitrary grace or the charter
making power In other words, every
new charter Is necessarily u ripper and
the only dcbatabc ground, when A
new charter is to be enacted. concerns
'lI@ temporary details as to how the
ripTing shall be effected In the bill
now pending the charter-making
power puts the duty of installing the
charter in the governors hands. Ey-
tension of his appointing power past a
municipal election Is, as we said yes-
lflpay, ,indefensible, and we are con-
ihept 'tIar II the bill is not In this
aspect amended by the legislature II
win be by the courts But with this
"fception noted, there remains In the
blllg.nn unwarranted encroachment
upon ,lle rights Of the people and no
more playing of factional politics than
IS inevitable when factions exist, each
lager to- turn every item of legislation
TO Its particular account. If a charter
iS to be adopted II must be enforced
II cannot be operated automatically.
Nor, until II is In operation, can popu-
lar elections be held under it's pro-
Visions. IL must ne started by the
power which created II otherwise IL
cannot move. Either the governor
must dictate" or the legislature must
dictate its moving agents, subject
10 the governors veto. We see no
difference, 70 far as the people of the
three cities are concerned. between
pttting the power to designate the in
tioductory officers Of tine new charter
into the hands OF the governor and
leaving II In the hands OF the legis-
lature. The vesting Of II in the gov-
ernor has, In fact, this advantage:
that he is an executive officer always
prepared to carry responsibility. I'm
der no circumstances can this power
Of initial selection be exercised by the
people. They cannot elect until the
charter Is in motion.
So that this carries US plump against
The question: DO we want new
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-22

charter? Whatever may be true as
to Pittsburg and Allegheny, which in
years gone by have been fitted out
with carefully devised special legisla-
ton not effective locally; however well
Or Ill the people Of those cities could
get along IL no comprehensive charter
for second class cities were to BE-
framed by the present legislature, we
think that Representative Philhin
must admit that a charter, so far as
Scranton's needs are concerned, Is i'm
peratve. We have been declared a
second class city yet are without q
chart or compass TO guide in efecting
which this declaration necessitates
and involves. There is no enabling act
to permit us to retain the third-class
garments no, specifically in conflict
with the incomplete provisions for
second class garb; and the only reason
cause the courts. under rule OF neces-
stty. recognize q de facto government
during the interval necessary to make
II de jurc. 1t is not an attitude of
hostility to the present legal govern
ment of Pittsburg" which Scranton as
sumes when she appeals to the legis.
lature for charter wherewith to
clothe her nakedness; 1t is an attitude
of pressing necessity; and our neces-
sity Is such that to get a permanent
fit we are willing to pay the tempor-
ary price.
AS to Mr.. Philbin's apprehension
that, II the ripper bill passes, Scran-
ton may have to share in the future
political yicissitudes of the state. this
is probable in any event, being one
OF the hazards of influential position
Scranton, however, has held her own
in the past and must do her best to
maintain this record, facing each diff
fculty boldly and never crossing
bridges before they are reached.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-22
NOT YET CONVINCED.
lie Pitt,burg Commercial Gazette.

From the Pittsbug Commercial Gazette.
Commenting upon the objections urged by tue
Commercial Gazette TO the charter amendments
by which the Offices OF city treasurer city con.
uolicr and assessors are made elective, the
scranton Tribune admits that perhaps mistake
was made in the case OF the treasurer, but It
contends that at least the controller should be
elected by the people, so as 10 be check upon
the recorder and be a safeguard to the public
III case a rogue should be elected recorder
Checks Of this sort are wholly tsllscious. Peo-
pie don't steal trust funds for the advantage
OF other people, but for themselves, and rarely
then nj deliberate intent, but by getting involved
and then by sending good money after bad in
struggle 10 eNtTicate themselves from difficulty.
Now, granting, Tor the sake Of the argument,
that the people will elect as recorder man
whose intention Is TO steal all he can. How
would his power to appoint a treasurer and
controller help him? Would he be likely to fnd
any capable man 10 accept the appointment
with penitentlary risk TO go with it? But IL
the recorder, the controller and the treasurer
were all elective officers, already associated in
election expenses, there might be already In en-
istence tacit understanding that their Offices
should reimburse them for their election e1.
penscs, well as pay them for their work.
In one way or another the Offices must pay the
expense OF getting into them. and in the case
OF elective eustodians Of public money there 10 .
feeling that II is not fair TO lie eNacting as to
how they the money, provided they can
make good at the end Of their term.
There is where the real danger comes in,
and that is the cause Of the numerous defalca-
tions which have occurred in elective treasurer
ships. They rarely occur in appointive treasurer
ships, because the oflce comes without encum.
brance aud involves no expenses not covered
by its legitimate emoluments. When they do
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-22
The Last Words
Of Washington

IN A PATRIOTIC address, referring 70 the last
words of Washington, at is WE'LL" Rev. Dr.
r. j. Y. Pierce recently voiced the iol.
lowing sentiments. 'we cherish in mem.
ory the last words of departing loved ones. ON
,alyary's cross our suffering, dying Lord gave the
last word OF His earthly ministry,It is finished
1t was the triumphant shout OF victory; trials
past, conflicts ended. atonement made, redemp.
tion sealed, victory complete, heaven reached;
the veil rent and the Great High Priest, the
worlds Saviour aud mans Rcdccmcr entered
into rest
MANY Of the lowlv ones OF earth have spoken
prophetic words when the shadows Of death were
falling sthwart their weary pilgrimage. On
that memorable night, when the sacred hush Of
sorrow tell upon Mount Vernon and our Young
republic, the saviour OF bis country breathed
forth those words OF sublime faith and Chris.
tisu heroism, 1T is WE'LL aud peacefully entered
into rest, aurclol with the gratitude ot a loving
people and loyal union, and crowned with
peace by the God of nations. His last words
arc significant when applied to the historic events
o his private public aud cminontly patriotic
career
"It is we'll that in the hour OF the nations
birth and cry tor liberty God had a Washing.
ton whose heart beat with patriotic devotion,
whose arm was neryed 10 conquest by the love
Of God and home and native land 1t is we'll
that when the destnies Of the new nation le.
qured hand of power, heart of courage, and
mind Of wisdom, God had Washington born
10 command 10 counsel, 10 CONTROL 10 execute
in righteousness, and govern in Justice. 1T is
we'll that when misguided zeal would place a
crown Of regal honor upon the brow of him
who was 'hrst in war, FIRST in peace, and first
in the hearts OF his countrymen Washington
declined the profered git and proclaimed that
every honest, loving, loyal, true American should
be king in person and estate. IT is Well that
when the soldier, statesman, citizen had served
with honor his country and his God, he might
rest from his labors with his soul committed
TO the keeping OF his God, and the nation com.
mitted 10 the keeping Of his countrymen
I" 1T is we'll that we commemorate the day
Of his birth, and with national pride and enthu,
sasm recount his deeds and rehearse the lessons
Of his noble life to the rising generations. For
ii in the on'coming years dangers shall threaten
our national life, the name OF Washington will
be our tocsini or struggling on toward a nobler
manhood and glander civilization his name shall
be our talisman.
What man more beloved than the hero Of
Princeton,
And the champion defender Of Liberty's cause
Shall not we who enjoy the blessings OF freedom
Honor his name and with reverence pausep
Inscribed on the Americans Temple Of Fame
Not gem in the realm OF Columbias right
Gives a lustre more bright than washington's
name,
The Americans bosst-peer Of Justice and might
On the altar Of freedom may Liberty's fires
ever burn,
Never quenchcd by di,honorr-ssvcd by dear
Washington"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-22
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-22
The Happy Medium.
- HERE is room for argument,
as the Pittsburg Commercial
proposition that appointiv

Il Gazette shows, upon the
proposition that appointive
officials held rigidly subject to close
supervision by an appointive power
are more likely 10 be faithful and
efficient than officials elective at stated
intervals and between elections re-
sponsible to nobody. But our contem-
porary forgets that as the new charter
stands, the elective controller, who, by
reason of his commission received di-
rectly from the people, is not be-
holden politically or personally to an
appointing power, is nevertheless liable
to investigation by the chief executive
power without notice. Thus the con-
troller not only serves as a check upon
the recorder but the recorder in turn
also acts as a check upon the con-
troller. constituting an excellent sys-
tenn of check and counter-check.
No doubt the inhabitants of Pitts
burg who are not beneficiaries of the
existing Tittsburg municipal ring feel
strong opposition to the concealment
Of responsibility in a, government diff
fused through councils. But because
Pittsburg has suffered from an en-
treme in decentralization constitutes
no reason for demanding an extreme
in the opposite direction. Experience
teaches that one extreme is generally
as bad as another. The happy me-
dunn Is conducive in the long run to
the best results. This has been reach-
ed in the ripper bill as amended large
~ through the interposition and in
fluence of Congressman Connell. Leav-
ing out of consideration in this con-
nection the ripper part, which at
worst is temporary and which, in
some degree, Is a necessity of any
comprehensive programme of charter
revision. the skeleton of government
provided in the pending measure is
admirable from every standpoint and,
from Scranton's standpoint, it is alb
solutoly necessary.