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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
BLOODHOUNDS AFTER HIM.
Negro kavisher and Murderer in Ten
neS5ee Is Wanted"

chattanooga. Tenn. Aug. 23.-Mrs.
charles Williams. wife of prominent
farmer of Franklin county. Tenn. was
"hot ana Killed, today. by Henry Noles.
negro. who attempted to criminally
assault her. After shooting Mrs Viii
MANS the negro fired upon her little
son. inc bullet grazing his head. Shcr-
III Stewart and a posse with two
bloodhounds arc in pursuit of the ne
gro. Excitement is high over the
crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
RtM;isS or SENIOR WCUNa
Arrive a, Washington and Are Temporarily
Placed in Rock Creek Cemetery.

Washington. AnE :3.-Thc remains ~
senior Murl1 Vienna. late minister Of
Ch.it 10 tho United States. arrived in
Washington. today. from Buffalo. Tho
funeral CurtcLc was met al the depot hy
A number ~ officials ana members ~ the
diplomatic corps including col W H.
Michael In hchalf ~ tine state depart
meut ". e Fox. acting chief Of the bu-
rcau ot American republics, the Peruvian
and Costa Rlcan ministers ana repre-
srntatiycs from the Mexican. japanese.
Venezuelan. Dominican and other lega-
tipns.
The funeral party proceeded to Rock
Creek cemetery. where the CaSket was
Deposited ~ thc receiving vault. pending
a determination cn the lual disposition
II the remains.
over the CaSkot We're dra ped the
Gillian ana American flags. while a pro-
fusion of beautiful floral offerings were
arranged about it. There were no serv-
ices at the cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
A S4,O0O,OOO CHECK
Handed Over By schwab on Option on Bsthle'
hem Steel Co.

Philadelphia Aug. :3.-A check for 81
rM.an0 IL said to have b"en received. to-
day. by the Grard Trust %. to be paid
Stockholders Of the Bethlehem Steel Co.
on acCoInt Of the controlling interest IN
the company on which Charles NJ.
Schwah held an option The Girard
Trust 90. is acting a5 a depository for
thC stock. officials Of the company de-
cline to furnish any information concern
ing the reported receipt OF the $in.0,mo.
At a recent meeting of the stockholders
Of the bethlehem Steel Co. ii was agreed
90 sell to MIR. Schwab at the rate Of 81
a share and he was given an option until
Aug. -. The total amount Of money IN
voIVed in tne sale II said u be Ml.OW.OtJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
THE CONFEReES
Include Mine Workers. Engineers. Firemen,
Garment Workers and Others.

Pittshu-E Pa. Aug. 2f-presiJcnt Shat
fer announces that President John Mitch
ell OF the United Mine Workers Of Amer
lea. Grand Master 81 gent ~ tho
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firsmen.
President White " the Garment Work
"rs of America. Ralph NJ. EaSIey of tn"
National civic Fcdcratio-i. ana J. VI.
jerks of the industrial commission would
meet with him at AmaiSamated head
quarters at o'clock this afternoon.
The meeting. ~ said. had not been
prc-arrauged. They came her" without
instructions and with 4 desire only to
look over the situation. \ statement will
probably be issued AZ the close Of the
meeting.
outside sources state that the outcome
Of the conference Will either bc com
pcte plan to end the struggle or more
comprehensive effort at forcing the fight
into the StrorEholds Of the combine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
MUST GO ON RECORD.
Palma Must Show How He Stands Before
Being Make President.

Havana. Aug. 23.-The committee re-
Gently appointed by prominent revolu-
tionar1 leaders to address / letter to
Senior Estrada Palma. asking iof
more specific statement from him re-
sardins the program he would follow
it elected president of the 'uban re-
Iublic. designated Juan Gualherto 60
mez to draft the communications. he
has rcI formed the task and the letter
has been approved by the committee.
Referring to the matter. today. senior
Gomez said the letter was private pul
was in the nature Of advice to Senior
Palma. suggesting that he should
make declarations on certain points Of
rtIiCy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
IRISH CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT UNION
Votes $50 and $500 Tor Death Beasiil- Msn
at Pittsburg in 1902.

WilkeSbarre. Pa. Aug. 23.-The Ia
tional convention of the Irish Cathonc
Benevolent Union, which has been III
session in Plymouth since Wednesdas'
adjourned sine die. this afternoon.
officers elected include; Presiden''
Daniel Duly. st. Clair. Penn seer
tary. John T.. Davis. Philadelpoi"
treasurer. Thomas ]. Foley. Glouees-
tar.
II -yas agreed 90 make the dea'n
benefit fund $50 and SEQ. Pitts0ure va
agreed upon as the pace for hoi'h's
tie next convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
KING EDWARD
Visit WiiheImsiohc. Prussia, the Guest Of
Emperor William

WilheImslohc. Prussia Aug. .sS-kinE
EDWARD arrived here. TO-DAY. and WAS met
At the railroad station lv Emperor WI
liam IN the Uniform of British adj
n'raI. ana The officers of the hea duuar-
ters stan. The King wore the uniform
of the Dragon Guards.
After cordial greetings the sovereigns
entered an open carriage. drawn by four
horeSs. and We're drivcu to the castle
where they had luncheon
The center of the table was adorned
with the crerGna designed by Empcrnr
Ni'iah as present for King Edward
night "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Hubert Merric<. who has been spend
ing a short vacation at his old home in
this city, returned to his business in
Penacook, n. H.. Saturday. Mrs Mer-
rick. who accompanied him on the visit
to this city, has gone to Starks. for a
short visit to her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
Headquarters for Fruit Jars.
All Kinds of Fruit Jars and Jelly Tumblers
at Wholesale and Retail.
WEBER Bros, GARDNER. Me-
SEND FOR SAMPLE.
s. s. Lghtbody & Co.. Waterville Me-.

S. S. Lchtbody & Co, Waterville. Me-.
MinslOw, Me.
Dear Sirs:-For twenty years | tried all
sorts of so-called headache remedies but
never with satisfactory results. was
advised to used LiGhtbodys Headach
Powders. whicu / did. and can say that l
have been the same as cured. l hardly
ever have headache now. but when | do
your powders always stop them. l take
them at any ,ime and experience no
trouble from them whatever.
MRS. ROBERT MAXWELL.
Do not take any other when you ask
for Lightbody's. He will mail you n
cent box on receipt Of price.
aUri6.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
IOWA POFULISTS
Meet at pes Moines ana Nominate
State Ticket.
pcs Moines. IA, Aug. 23.-Ab'

pes Moines. Ia, Aug. s3.-Abou'
.cuie Of Middle Of the Road Fopuhs's
assembled IN s'2tN 'on"cni'n He'N
TO-DAY. ;I.d raiuin tea T. rs ticket:
coycrnor. il. II. Nci-c.. -Nas..a
lieutenant governor. Henry ingie' Ne
ton: Judge " tac supreme court =
Il. MELON ri. ! cs y ilcS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

on Labor day. Sept. 2. Col. Merrill
has arranged fine program for the
Fairfield Driving park. There will be
ball games and other athletic sports
with some good horse racing. The pro
gram will cover the larger part of the
day and one admission to the grounds
will cover ii all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
ANGRY HARyeSIERS
Eniiced to Winnipeg by False inducements
Arc Worrying Authorities.

in a state of turmoil. due 70 the presence
Of several thousand angry harvCStcrs.
who claim they were brought here from
every part of Eastern Canada under the
promise OF big wages and employment
for several months.
About 600 who came here from Mime
sofa and Dakota say that if they are not
given work or free transportation to the
States they will make an appeal to the
American consul
The situation has caused much worry
to the provincial government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
PRICE ADVANCES.
Casing Tubing and Pipes Go Up from
10 "a 90 Fer Cent.

Lima. Ohio, Aug. 2S.-The prices Of
casing, tubing. line ana drive pipes
we're advanced 10 per cent. and prices
Of smaller pipes % per cent. today.
Tho advance II the result Of the scar
city of material caused hy the steel
strike. Scarcity OF stock and the high
or prices will have the effect of re-
Iarding drilling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
MAINE PENSIONS.

washington. Aug. 2J.-The following
pension changes. resulting from the is
sue OF Aug. s. 1901. are announced:
Maine-Increase. restoration, reissue,
ETC., Albion T. Hutchinson, Soldiers
Home, Togus. So; Isaac Mason, Bel
fast. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

DR.. f. G. Thayer. grand captain gen
cral of Maine. Knights Templar, left.
Saturday, for Louisville. KY, to at
tend the trennial cOnclave in company
with the other grand officers of the
Grand COmmandery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
RAN INTO LAKE.
Train Wreck al Kings Ferry. n Y.--0ne Miss
ing Several Hu-..

Ithaca n. ~. Aus s3-The Lehigh
Valley passenger train which left Auburn
for Ithaca at $50 r. NJ. on the CuyaGa
Lake division was wrecked just south of
King Ferry. % miles north OF Ithaca. at
O'Clock, today. The engine ran into the
lake. Fireman Dennis Fitzgerald Of this
city. is missing. and Engineer La France.
also Of this city WAS injured. Engineer
La France had ms arm badly crushed
but managed 20 Set clear Of the wicckagc
and swan ashore.
The passengers were badly shaken up
but none seriously injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Miss Alice Pride. who has been pass
ing two weeks vacation in town. re-
turned to her home in Deering, Satur-
day. She was aCcompa MED hcme by her
father w. f.. Pride. who VIII return.
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
....... IS II T. II % 10
WATERVILIE.

stolen bases-IIaniilton. :; Allen. q
Smith. Charlton. Pacia1. Dpub,r pIav-
smith and Clements. Struck cu,--Iiy Rus
sell. King, Charlton: by name. Bradbury.
2, Flood. Passed bails-king. z. wild
pitch-kane. Umpire Donovan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mr.. GIeenlief Wyman Of Dover
fiains. n. ". who has been visiting
in Belgrade. arrived here. Saturday. for
a visit at the home of A. w. Leonard.
Church street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
Elk GOV. STONE
Doe.n't Want Prceiiency but United
States SenatorSh:p.

st. Louis, Aug. 23-Formcr Governor
stone is not candidate for the Demo-
cratic, Presidential nomination in 1904.
He announces that he is a candidate
for the United States senatOrship and
nothing else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs. N. c. Kendall and littlc son ic''
town. Saturday for their home III YAK
land, Calf, af,cr having passed INC sum
mcr with her parents, MI ana M's'
Truman Fletcher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Things were very quiet in the police
court. last week, the spell being brok-
en-. Saturday morning. by woman
" no was up on the charge Of drunken
ness and who paid the usual fine of So
and costs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Tho town was billed. Saturday, Tor ~ j.
O. Scammons Side Tracked. winch VIII
appear in Cohurn Opera house. Aug. 3D.
This is Il return engagement for this play
which was received very favorably here,
Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs. Hendrickson and daughter.
Miss Florence. of Nebraska. are the
guests Of relatives in the city. Mr.. and
Mrs Hendrickson are planning to re-
side here in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs. w. NJ. Aver of Oakland t"se.her
with her two sisters. Mrs. }. II. newman
Of Staten Island. New Yorn. ana MIS- H.
w. Greeley of Oakland. were guests IL.
Hotel Coburn, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
SKOWIIEGAN.

Miss Ethel Pari!n returned to Bangor
Saturday. having passed six weeks ;"
town with rc,atives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Miss Ethel Piper. who has been
spending the past few weeks with
friends in town. left. Saturday. for
Brunswick. where she will reside in the
future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
The Gar Will Visit the Kaiser.

Berlin. Aug. 25-Jt is semi-off;ciaII, an
nounccd that the Car definitely accepted
emperor Williams invitation to attend
the naval maneuvcrs at Dantzic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Farr and son
Kenneth. who have been visiting rel
atives in Harp3Well. returned home
Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

special car was attached to the az
commodation train. Saturday. Tor '"oSo
who attended the Fairfield races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs. Arthur Bannon Of Winslow.
vas the guest of her mother. Mrs.
Grace Smith over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

From the offensive fusil oil the
skill of the chemist has been able to
extract, the doors of several flowers
and fruits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs. ID. l.. Parsons and daughter
Mary returned. Saturday. from a two
weeks stay IN N"rridgewock ard Mad
iSOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
TINE TO MOVE.
America. Japan and England TO Force Russia
evacuate Niu- Chwa-g.

London. Aug. 2i-"Appaicn entity there is
a movement on foot on the part of Great
Britain. Japan and the United States"
says dispatch i'm the Morning Post from
Che Foo. dated yesterday. Ito force Rus
sia to cvacnatc Niu-Chwang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
OAKLAND.

George Foster spent the Sabbath Ut
his home in Bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs. David Gallert AMI family left
for New York city, Saturday. where
they will reside in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Rev. w. f. Berry of this city. will be
one of the speakers at the temperance
rally at the Richmond campmeeting,
Aug. 2S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Fred Barnes Of Lynn. Mass. has
been making j brief visit with friends
in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs w. E. Smiley and daughter.
Miss Bertha. who have been enjoying
an outing at Ocean Point. returned.
Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Merrick of
Hartland. are spending a few days
with friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. NJ. Marshall We're
the guests Of relatives, in North Anson,
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. J. II. stevens IF North
Arson, spent Sunday with relatives in
town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs. Irene Leonard. who has been
visiting relatives in Belgrade. returned
home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs viii Lampson returned. Satur-
day from q visit with friends in Au-
guSta and cooper's Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Miss Harriet Marble. who Is a'teno'nS
the Ithaca Musical College at lthaca' ~
Y. is passing two weeks vacation III
town with her parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Arthur Thomas Of Millinocket. IS
passing a vacation At his home in this
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

T.. u. Cole Of Portland. was guest
at the home Of Mir. and Mrs. G.. W.
Goulding over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

There will be 4 stated meeting of
Waterville Lodge. No. 33. F. and y. NJ,
at $50. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

AS OUR
FIRST MOVE


to ourcu STONE
policy Of these
and wi e o consum
.v.rv
Sundays and
trouble causing
service
safeguards will Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Miss :. J. Hallctt " Watervillc, was
at her home in town over the sabbath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. J. 3. RodeTick are the
guests Of Pennington friends for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Frank Blanchard was calling on rel
2tives in Augusta. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Miss Ruby IIallctt was the guest al
friends in Bingham ovfT the sabbath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.. Harris spent sun
day at Merrymeeteing park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

George BachcIdcr was the guest 81
relatives in North Arson over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

John Farr will return. today. from 7
weeks vacation spent in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Miss Evelyn Plummer left. Saturday,
for Il visit with relatives ia Lisbon
Falls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Archie Jordan went to Auburn. Sat
urday. and spent Sunday there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
Union Gas & Electries{
Waterville & Fairfield Rai}Ray { Light Co.
Announcement!

The Messalonskee Electric
Company has recently acquired
extensive water rights about
three miles from WaterviHe.
This power will be developed
for electricity as rapidly as en-
gineenng and construction can
be pushed.
Requests for electric ser
vice Of any kind may be
left with
HARVEY D. EATON,
WALTER S. WYMAN,
EDWARD L. MEADER.
Watsville, Ne.
Junetdt0n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

NJ. J. Roderick spent Sunday with
North Wayne friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs. chester r. a. Winslow returned.
Friday night from \ visit 70 Auburn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mrs. Lucy Williams left. Saturday,
for two weeks visit to her son
George in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Gilpatrick of
Danforth, are the guests of Waterville
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

T. f. Vose went to MerrymeetinE
park. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
MAINE STREET, FhRMlNGOALE,
THURSDAY; AUGUST 29,

Commencing at 10 o'clock in the A. NJ.
and continuing until the entire lot is sold
The goods consist in part Of six cham
Der sets, two high cost marble topped oak
sets. springs, hair mattresses, wool blan-
kets. sheets and pillow slips, plush parlor
furniture ogant mirrors one antique
mirror, very old. one antique parlor table,
very old, large oal hat rack. nearly new
dlnlng-room set. oak table and chairs,
dlshtS. both china and croCkery, one
Frankiin stove. large lot of pictures. sew
eral pairs of elegant lace curtains. portl-
erS. Kitchen utensils. lawn mower garden
tools, grind stone wheelbarrow hay-fork
and hundreds of other articles
rms is good. clean LOT of goods and
should command the attention of any one
looking tor home furnishings. Sale posi-
tive.
NJ a. HARADEN. Auctioneer
aug26dltSp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26
Daily ksnnebsc journal
WATERVILLE.

$40 REWARD
will he paid for information lead
ing to conviction Of any party ste0S-
tug the journal from doc rs1eVs or
dOOrways, where left by our ear
~Aere.
DUULEIGH 4 FLYNT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-26

Il. Nj. Gilmore spent Sunday in
Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-31
Tuesday, June 18th,
AT 10 A. NJ.

The T. s. Staples farm situated u
mile below the Insane hospital Au-
gusta. Said farm containing 80 acres
under good state of cultivation and
well watered. good buildings. Also
one horse years old. farming tools
and household furniture. Sale positive.
rain or shine. Terms cash or satisfac-
tory note.
T. S. STAPLES.
R. ". SOULE. Auctioneer.
may99toirnai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-31

you may put upon your statute books can
ne enforced; not absolutely, but pr1cti-
caiIy. enforced: but no law will hc en-
forced except so far as Is demand "a ~
public sentiment.
1t is for this, then that | plead con.
timent so strong. so vigorous, so healthy.
that it shall keep up steadily and reso-
iutely upon the course which duty and
destiny have marked out for the Rc,ub-
lie.
The world cannot be reformed in n day
Failures Of plans there will be. Cam
paigns will prove unsuccessful; companies
/, will be annihilated. brigades decimated
and leaders slain. Each day win have IL,
Bull Run. as well as its Apprentices
Bat in II all and through it all and over
1t all. will be the Providence of Almighty
God. And in some way, at some time.-in
his own way, which is the right way. and
In His own time-which is the right
time.-his power will be made manifest.
His will triumphant.
The American spirit of human freedom
and human brotherhood will rule the
world.
o. like to think of my country, "tne
land OF the free and the home of the
brave, strong in all that makes for
moral and material greatness, leading the
Kingdoms Of this world upward ana on
ward into the kingdom of God.
On the occasion of d recent great pub
lie demonstration. | CHANGED to be in the
city of New York The streets were
ablaze with bunting. Broadway, from
Union Square to the Battery, was a sea
of flags. One crisp. Clear night, | started
TO walk down that great thoroughfare
that | might pass under those flags and
feel a touch of the patriotism which they
inspired. On and on | walked. my feet
shod as with the fire OF youth, my feel
ings mounting higher at every step, till
suddenly | found myself rivcted to the
spot whereon | stood; barred my head :;
"All my mother spirit came into my
eyes and gave me over to tears; my
emotions overcamc ne. For stretched be-
tween TWO Of those towering monuments
OF American enterprise and American in
togrity-hiGh. and higher and higher yet
there waved odd Glory three beautiful
banners. holding. in soft embraces, the
winds OF even losing their biJe in the
azure of the dome o'er-archng. and m nG-
ling their stars with the twinkiing night
lamps OF the Almighty. And | thanked
my God that the time had come when thu
kingdoms Of this world, even unto the
Isles Of the Sea. had lifted up their gates.
even lifted up their everlasting dooI5.
that this new King of Glory might come
in.
0. my friend If this means anything t.
you, If you love this flag. be then resolve
that, so far as in YOU lies. no star snail
lose its lustre and only your blood, If
necessary. shall stain its stripes. And 40
this end. pledge You your lives, your for
tunes and your sacred honor.
Now, my friends. | have met my cX-
pcctations in one respect have told you
nothing new. | have simply repeated to
you the old. old story OF patriotism. and
mutual helpfulness and right living
IT, for the hour, | have conferred your
thoughts on these thinGs--if I have given
YOU ono single up-life-I shall be salts
fed: for YOU have done much more than
that for me.
And for it all l tender you my sincere
thanks.