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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
The ToguS temperance

The Togus temperance meeting
Tuesday night, had a good attendance.
After song and Scripture reading,
prayer was offered by Mrs. DR.. Tuell
of Augusta. Mrs Tuel gave q very
interesting talk which was helpful and
much appreciated, also poem, alone
With My Conscience" Mrs. Holway
was present and gave words of good
cheer as she always does. There were
remarks by members. The meeting
was pronounced one of the best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Judge and Mrs. G. A. Sufford and Mr..
and Mrs. John NJ. Robinson arrived
home on the Pullman, Tuesday night
after very pleasant camping eXper-
fence in the woods at Moosehead lake.
The judge captured and passed sen
tence on buck, and Mr.. Robinson shot
two doe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The list of voters for the coming cleo
ton in November. has been revised and
verified by the Board of Registration
and are now ready to be posted pre-
vious to the election and as provided by
law. The board will be in session three
days the week before the election to al
low any new names to be put on the
lists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Presiding Elder Southland will hold
his second quarterly meeting at Oak
land and Sidney. next Saturday and
Sunday. Quarterly Conference at Sid
heys Saturday. at 2sso'clock. He will
preach, Saturday evening and Sunday
morning. in Sidney, and in$ Oakland
Sunday afternoon, and lead the meeting
in the evenings, sAe4 -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

ladies. The following committees were
arranged for: Reception committee. o.
B. Clason. Weston Lewis, Will c. At
kins, Frank L. Amesbury and Walter *.
Wakefield Ushers, A. Howard Chase. B.
W. jackson. Wallace A. Purnell and S.
ID. Marson. Refreshment committee Fred
M. Noyes, Frank III. Goodrich, William
M. Fcoter, c. c. Wentworth and c. NJ.
Drake. Entertainment committee. E. S.
Lincoln, A. j. Burns and A. G. Chase
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
May-GaIIaqher.

The home of Captain and Mrs. S. j.
Gallagher was the scene. Wednesday,
Of a quiet but rarely beautiful home
it being the occasion of the
of their only daughter. Alice
NJ. to Mr.. Charles Leslie May of Bos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

meeting of the executive committee
of Gardiner Lodge, knights of Pythias,
was held. Wednesday afternoon. and COM
mittees were appointed to have charge OF
the arrangements for the exercises at the
dedication of their new hall which will
be held, as before announced, Nov. TO-
These exercises will be confined exclu-
sively to the members of the lodge and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
Miss Sadie Iudkin.

The sad news twas brought here.
"Wednesday morlling.tof the dea IN froiif'
consumption of Miss Sadie JudlSinsss.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Man1ey judi
kins Of Lakeside. Miss Judkins. was"
well known here. Being graduate Of
the Oakland High school, class of s97.s
She was IA bright, lovable Young lady
end the bereaved family have the sym
PATTY of the entire community. The
deceased was about Is years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
This Evenings Concert.

The concert, this evening. will consist
of the following numbers:
March-"The Colored Ragamuffins,'
Henry
Overture-"Comique," Keller Bella
"A Social Chat" Eugene
Medley Waltz-'My Carolina Lady"
Smith
Fantasia-'In the Deep Cellar
Loewenberg
"The Irish Wedding" (characteristic)
Puerner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Queen Esther Chapter, 0. L. s.. will
visit Mt. Carmel Chapter at Richmond
this afternoon, leaving on the 3.15 train.
Reduced rates. Banquet served ut $40
o'clock. All members invited to make
special effort to attend the inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The remains of the late Mrs. D. r.
McFadden arrived from Superior. Wis.
Wednesday morning, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. E. S. Moore, and af-
ter short services were inferred at Ma
pie Grove cemetery in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The lodging business at the police
station is now on and has started as a
result of the several cold nights of this
week and last and every night some
homeless traveller seeks the shelter of
the hospitable station and it is not
such a bad place in which to pass a
night either
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

There is no opium or other harmful sub
stance in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. II
NAV be given to baby as confidently as to an
adult. It is pleasant to take, too, and always
(: cures. and cures quickly. 1t is favorite with
mothers of small children for colds and Group.
L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Maurice Fish, aged Ii years son of
Frank Fish. died, Wednesday after
noon, of diphtheria. Mr.. Fish is nov
sick with the same disease The other
cases of dirhtheria in town are all bet
ter and some of them out of quarantine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

City Clerk Howe entertained several
of the members of the city government
Gays ago. The party enjoyed a cruise
in the naphtha catamaran, and later
partook OF one of Landlord Emery's eX-
cellent repasts at the Lake House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
Gen. Black III at washinaton.

Washington, Oct. 21-Gen John G.
Black. commander- n-chief Of the
Grand Army of the Republic, is at Car
field hospital in this city. suffering
from severe attack of rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs. Capt. Frank Meady and son Will
bur of Randolph. who joined the schooner
l.. G.. Ballard on a trip to Philadelphia
have returned to their home in Randolph
after having arrived in Boston from
after a rough passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Two recruits reported for admission,
Wednesday. John Conlin of Rutland
Vt. late II Co.. 14th VT. Infy, assigned
to l. Co.; and William Pearson of Mil
ton, CT. Late E Co., LIST CT. H. A., as
signed to e Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

A. H. Jordan. who was seriously in
jured in a runaway accident some six
weeks ago, is still contend to his home
on Lincoln street and suffers consider
ably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The Ladies Aid of the Free Baptist
church will hold a sale and supper in
the G. A. r. Post rooms, Friday next
Supper from $50 to o'clock Admis-
sion, Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Thus far electricity has not been allowed
IN Turkey. Even the introduction of the
most simple scientific and medical appa
ratus always met with obstruction on the
part of the Turkish customs officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Miss Kate Brooks. who has been for
several weeks visiting at the home Of
Y. +. Copnor, left, Wednesday, for her
home in Haverhill, Mass. She was ac-
companied by Miss Lucia Connor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Miss Eva Mitchell OF Worcester.
LIts.., is in town, the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Clarke. Miss Mitchell was
formerly a resident of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
WINTHROP.

Frank Wadsworth is making visit
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
Mrs. Lincoln Gleason.

Edith, wife offLincoln Gleason, died,
Wednesday morning. at 4 O'Clock, from
complication of diseases. at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Marstoll. ID
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. ". II. Winslow and Mrs.
Esther Scribner made a short visit
with Harvey p. Winslow at Bowdoin
COLLEGE, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

G, r. Haley with crew of some 25
men left. Wednesday. for Greenville.
where the men will be employed by
several lumber companies in that vi
cinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Jerome Farrell has moved into DR.
Ldbby's house, recently purchased O
Mrs. Martha Neal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The following officers of the Young
Peoples Christian Uuion have been
elected to serve for the ensuing year:
President, hiss Anna Drew; vice .presi-
dent, Miss Maud McFadden; secretary,
Gladys Totman; treasurer, Harry Bur-
I'LL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs. s. r. Marston left. Wednesday,
on the return to her home In Ports
mouth, N. H.. after visit with John j.
Marston In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. C. II. Clary,
at P. M. Thursday. A cordial invitation
is extended to ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

John j. Slattery was among the num-
Der returning, Wednesday, from fur
Tough. Mr.. Slattery has been in Boston,
for the past month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs f. a. Robbins is in South Paris
attending the Baptist Sabbat h-school
convention. She will also visit friends
in West Bethel before her return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Jonil oafroii. who has been at work for
the Iayntor Granite Works, has accepted
a position in Redstone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Tie Ladies' Circle connected with the
Congregational church, gave supper
at the vestry, last Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
Local Notice,

The retail clerks of Gardiner and
Randolph are requested to meet in S.
of V. hall. Davenport block, Friday
evening, Oct. 90, at $50. Per order.
oct2Od3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
EAST WINTHROP.

This coming January our faithful
postmaster. G. A. Wadsworth, will
have served Uncle Sam 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

James Fl. Gle, who has been at Jack.
son, N. H.. for a few weeks past, re-
turned to camp, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
oct13eodtW

success of the ladies of that society in
affairs of this kind in the past would
warrant it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Capt. John Collins delivered very
interesting lecture on War Times in
Maine" at the Methodist church, Tues
Cay evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

/. Il. wood is in attendance to the
meeting OF the Maine Undertakers AS
ISOLATION at Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Thomas Curtis has bought a half in
tcrest in q place in Gardiner. with Mrs
Curtis's father, Mr. Jackson, and NOV
ed into it, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Rollin Clarke have re-
turned from a two weeks visit with
relatives in Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Miss Charlotte M. Hoffman of Bos-
ton, is the guest of her cousin, Miss
Georgia Wyman, Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The tenement inspectors in New York
city have found over 1926 1000 occupied
rooms which have neither light or
ventilation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

A meeting of the Third liank degree
team will be held in Knights of Pythias
hall at Z O'Clock. sharp. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Thomas Page has moved into town
from Chelsea, and now resides on Con.
nOrS street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. james Brown and son of Skow-
hogan, are in town visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Fred A. Wescott is visiting relatives
in Orland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

John T. Lougee reported for duty,
Wednesday, from az extended furlough
20 Dresden Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs. Hiram Bachelor is at her home
i'll. She was not able to attend the fun
elaI of her sister at Georgetown, Sun
Gay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Michael Barker late 3rd Mass. Cavy.
on furlough to New Jersey, has been
transferred to the Central Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The Sigma Kappa Society of Colby
College will hold its annual banquet at
The Gerald, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

A. w. Penney of Wells, was visitor
to the city, yesterday, being registered
at the Hallowell House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

John Williams arrived in camp
Wednesday, from Il months stay il
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs. Mary E. Heath is making visit
to New York friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs. n. u. Carter is making visit to
her SISTER, Mrs. Walter 5. Wood, at
Jamaica Plain, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
Daily kennebee Journal
Journals Telephone Call, 3.12.

Postman John w. Grant resumed his
route in Randolph. Wednesday, after
two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Cen. Jno. Marshall Brown of Port
land, local manager, is making an Off
cial visit to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
HALLOWELL.

Col. A. S. Bangs is in Portland, on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Anthony Mcdonald. who has been at
Lowell, Mass, far a visit of some three
weeks, returned, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

MIS-. fo"ers mas returned to Norridge-
wock, after visit to her son. LLOYD
Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The supper and entertainment at the
FIRST Baptist vestry. this evening,
neopaises to be largely attended and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
OAKLAND.

Mrs A. A. Parker is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. w. A Davis in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. burgess and SON.
William, are spending Il few days in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

The Albert H. Frost Relief Corps
will be entertained in Augusta, this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs. Everett Hunter of Clinton, was
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Warren, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fairbanks have
returned from Fryeburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Stephen Small has returned from a sew
eral weeks visit to Vinalhaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

| Mrs. a. A. Lane has gone to Boston,
to spend Il few weeks visiting her son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Elisha Towle has returned from a short
visit to friends in Carribasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
NATIONAL HOME.

Samuel Veazie has returned from
visit to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Michael Dwyer reported for duty
from fUrlough, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs S. S. Robbie of Boston, is making a
visit to friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Della McPhee went to the Portland
hospital, Wednesday, for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs. w. E. Quinn of Boston, is max,
ing visit to relatives in Halloween
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

iting Mrs. Mary Getcbeu vii, return |,
Roxbury, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Cobb went to
Bogton, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs. Idabelle J. Green, former
teacher of the intermediate school,, is
visiting friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22

Mrs Frank Chisam, who has been Wis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-22
Your Liver

Will be reused 10 its natural duties
and your biliousness, headache and
constipation be cured II you take
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-05-29
Tonopnh Labor rr1ubir.

W. Brougher. Of TonOpah, who is at
present in Reno, tells the Telegram tina.
there is likely to be serious labor
trouble III Tonopah. and it is not at all
impossible that the mines may he tied
up for II length Of time.
Tonopah is the strongest union camp
Of its size in the United States. Every
body there who labors belongs to either
the Miners Union or the Anne rican La.
bor Union and whatever course the form.
er decides on will be backed up by the
latter. Should strike he declared il
will be fought to finish.
As nearly as can be learned the Min.
ers' Union objects to contract work on
The ground TINT the men 30 employed do
not receive "a a shift which is the scale
Of the camp.
The matter is now being discussed
among the members oi the union, the
representatives Of the foreign owners
and the owners OF the mines who are on
the ground. The trouble has assumed
serious proportions and II is hard tc
| fotetell the outcome.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-05-29
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Before the Brooklyn Democratic club
at it's recent banquet ex Senator
Charles \. T,wne 81 Minnesota, in "A
common sense talk, gave utterance to
many practical views Of party affairs,
but most deserving Of commcndation OF
all thu, he said is the following:
TO restore the ancient landmarks Of
the constitution. to wrtst from private
interest the control Of the cover rnme mt
ami bring the people to their own again
is not this a programme in which all
genuine Democrats can unitr? And il
man honestly join ~ such ID cause is
he not "a Democrat? Spenking for my
self, ~ a man who advocated before
hundreds of thousands of citizens in
many states the principles Of the Dem.
ocratic platforms of 1896 aud 1900 and
who believed in these principles then
and believes III them row as applicable
to the same conditions. | an. very frank
to declare my conviction that both JUS
tice anu cxpedicncy demand that no
greater test 0f II mans Democrac,
should be required today than hls be-
lief i'll and readiness to labor for the
principles that are at stake today. liza
man ia sincerely with me now | have
moi the right either to deny him the
glory "f fighting nor to deprive myself
OF his assistance III our common cause
on the ground that we we're not agreed
upon Il former OCCASION"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-05-29
To Much For senator clark.

Tho troubles Of the rich received n
torcible illustration III a recent conver.
cation between Senator Clark of Mon
tana, and one OF his friends. Tho Sen.
ator said no had once received from nm
English syudc cate mn offer NJ ss0, ,0On, 200
for his mining property.
"Why didn't you tako itY- nskcd HE
friend.
Fl want TO live II little longer" was the
Ambiguous answer.
"What do you msan?'
-Wcll.- eaid tho Senator, slowly, "it
may secm strange to yon, but IL I Lad
sold ont for sS0,0O0,0O0 | wouldn't be
alive today, firmly believe. just
think what II means to invest sSO,O00,.
600! All tho work and worry suffered
10y NIL mankind since the death OF Adam
would not DO equal to the work and
worry involved in trying h invest II
right. No. cir; want to live, and do
clined the Job. I'm too old for work
! liko that"--Now York Timcs.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-05-29
Elllo. Nevada, Friday. May 80 1908
TnE SCHOOL HoND EXCHANGE.

The exchange %: United States bonds
for Massachusetts bonds, by the State
Bonrd ot Education, is causing good
deal of criticism. The Silver State
| claims il has evidence OF rrouk"tlncss on
the part OF the State 3onrd md charges
that the agent Of the Kansas City syn.
dicate thHt engineered the exchange
made e handsome cleun.;!p at the "N
pense ~ the State school fund. When
! the matter was first DISCUSSED by the
Silver State. the Car-On News replied
with an article III Niich II stated that
the irausac;inn WAS pcrf'c city Legitimate
aud neitcd "a substantIIi Iu..rrnsc in the
principal of the Stat" sch,nI fund and
its earning capacity. !; also stated that
the Board acted upon the advice of tile
Attorney General and the Iroposcd ~
change Of bonds was considered and
approved by the joint committees on
education OF tho Senate and Assembly.
Senator Rafticc, Il member OF the Ser .
ate committee un education. in an in.
terview published in the last issua ~ the
Eureka Sentinel, states that JOINT
meeting Of the SenaIe and Assem- bly,
committees WAS called to consider the
proposed exchange, but no action WAS
taken at the meeting and that he was
opposed to il and that the sentimeI
around the Capitol was against the
move. Assemhlyman Foster Of Eureka.
-. =. -. l. =.
corroborates Senator Raiticr as to tl"
continent OF the Legislature at the time
the proposition was under consideration.
Senator Raftice and Assr mbly man Fus.
aXchange of school bonds had the ap
proval OF the joint committees on cdu
cation Of the Senate and Assembly.
Whether the exchange WAS made with
mittees is very small matter compared
tO the charge that the State school fund
Inns been impaired by the transaction.
That is the charge that directly in terests q
every citizen OF the State. II the ex-
change did not impair the principal Of
the Slate school fund OF its earning
capacity, the lNDEPENnENT cannot see
where the State has been injured. IL,
however. the principal Of the school
fund has been reduced and its earning
capacity curtaiIed 10y the exchange. the
State has suffered II gricvous injury.
While the INDEPENDENT has the ut.
most confidence in Governor Sparks,
DR.. Stubbs and State Superintendent
Ring, the members u! the Board Of Edu.
cation. and believes that they acted for
the best interests Of the State IN making
the exchange OF school bonds. il would
respectfully suggest to them that they
make nm olllcial statement Of the trans.
actor. This. and this alone, will satsfy
the people OF the State