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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Sunday-school at GAS p. NJ Evening
prayer at $3.50 o'clock.
WATER STREET GOSPEL MISSION:
, Sunday School at 1890 A. M; Gospel
meeting at and 80 p NJ, Meeting every
night in the week except Monday,
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH on North
| ern Avenue Meeting at 1890 A. NJ, in
charge of Rev. F. o. Ward, Sunday
school at T. M. Social Service in the
morning at 1870 o'clock. Sunday-school
at the close of the service. Prayer-meet-
| ing in the evening at 73O. Prayer-meet-
| ing Wednesday evening at 7.45.
State street:-High Requiem Mass at 10
A. M, for repose of soul of Pope Leo
XIII, with, special music by choir and
eulogy by the pastor. Rev. c: w. Doherty;
Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament at 7.30 F. M.
STATE STREET FREE BAPTIST
CHURCH, Rev. c. G. Mosher pastor
Preaching service at 1890 sermon by the
pastor rsr Subject Who is my nghDGGr
tendant Christian Endeavor Meeting at
615 Gospel Service at $50 Mid-week
meeting Wednesday at 73O.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: -dorn-
ing service at 1890 with sermon by the
pastor, Norman McKinnon. Subject
The ile. Pilot of the Soul: a Study of the
Faith Facuity and Is Influence in Life
and Conduct" This will be the closing
service before vacation. Union meeting of
church with Y. P. S. c. E., at $50. Md
week meeting on Wednesday evening at
730.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, on VIM
throp street, Rev B. P. Hope Pastor:--
Services at 1890 A. M, with sermon by
the pastor, subject. with an Eye to the
Harvest Sunday-school at noon: Y. P.
S. c. E., prayer-meeting at $50 P. M;
evening service at 7.30, with sermon by
the pastor, subject: The True Test Of
Eternal Life" prayer-meeting, Wednes-
day evening at 7.3O.
Harry oipic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Among the new bargains Buckley &
Goodrich have added to the list at the
great sale at The Peoples Store are a
few ladies' $40 and sR suits at 1898
each to close Them quick; &c. corset
covers at 15c. each; Pearl corset shields
at 10c. each instead of 25c. (prevents
corsets from breaking) and all 25c.
toilet article at 15c. each today. This
includes Cuticura, Woodbury's facial,
Pears glycerine and Packers tar soap,
Hoods tooth powder Sozodont and
Sheffield creme for the teeth, Men
mems talcum powder and Young's
witch hazel and almond cream. Don't
be too late to get your share.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

A spaniel dog belonging to John
Thompson of Maple street, was caught
under the merry-go- round, Friday af-
ternoon, and was so badly injured that
1t was necessary to kill him. He was
very intelligent dog. and a great pet
with his owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

There was lively work in the hay
fields, yesterday. A great deal of hay
was out, considerable having been cut
during the few hours of fair weather,
Monday afternoon, and yesterday was
the first day for the week when any
thing could be done in the hay fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

1890. morning worship with sermon by
the minister, subject: The Miser Losing
the Generous Man Receiving; 11.45 A. M.
superintendent: five departments. Cradle
Roll Mrs. l.. D. HaZelwood. supt.; Be-
Primary Dept. Mrs Kirkpatrick, supt.;
rN~-t NJ Geo Libby supt.,
Senior Dept, Mr.. L. D. Hazelwood.
supt.; $50. Epworth League prayer-meet-
..~-.-.t llc Gospel in the Isand"
Oren Frost, leader: $50, evening worship
with sermon by the minister. subject:
1.-THE Measure of Man. Wednesday,
mid-week service, address by the minis
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders

for Children. Mother Gray, for years a
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, treated children successfully with
a remedy, now prepared and placed in
the drug stores. called Mother Gray S
Sweet Powders for Children. They are
never fail. A certain cure for feverish.
ness. constipation, headache. teething and
stomach disorders and remove worms. At
stitute Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted. N. 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Deputy Marshal Scannell of Lewiston,
brought an insane person to the hos
pital, Friday. 1t was the same patient
that he brought earlier in the week
and who was refused admission be-
cause of lack of proper commitment
papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

DR.. and Mrs. E. ]. Roberts. DR.. Chas.
Bryant and William McDavid, have re-
turned from Kineo, where they attend
ed the Maine Dental convention. They
report very good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

When the work of changing the
grades of the road ways leading from
Capitol street to the State House has
been completed the change in the ap-
pearance of the grounds will be very
marked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
reports from Boston saw that

Reports from Boston say that the
Eastern Steamship Co. contemplates
a policy of building one fine new
steamer each year. One report says
that it is believed that within a few
years the company will be able to do
this and also pay a dividend of 4 per
cent on all stock. This would indicate
that the Eastern was doing some bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

7 After a vacation of nearly a week the
sun made its appearance again, Fri
day morning. Needless to say it was
welcome change from the weather
of the preceding five days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Services to Which All are Cor
daily invited.

PEOPLES CHURCH,: Preaching SER
vices at 1890, by Rev. Mr.. Brown of Au-
burn; social service at p NJ.
ST. MARKS CHURCH Rev. Geo. F.
Oegen. Rector. A. NJ, Holy Com
munion. II, High celebration and sermon
$50 p. M, evensong.
ST. BAPNABAS CHAPEL, Bangor
st. Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Mothers have you seen the bargains
III poNs' suits c. H. Bilodeau is offer
ing. You can make the little store in
the purse go much farthe- low than
little later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

The private car of C. E. Doyle of
Richmond, Va, general manager of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, passed
through the city, yesterday, attached
to train No. II, en- route to Bar Har-
Dor with Mr. Doyle and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

The schooners Ames and Marion
Draper are reported in the lower river
with consignment of 700 tons of hard
coal for this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
Business Chances.
WE CAN SHOW YOU

How 5000 earned $1,000 in a safe legit-
mate enterprise. Absolutely reliable.
No fake mining or stock scheme. This
offer is made by an old established firm
OF Il wears standing. Fitzgerald 4 We'll,
1S2-iN LaSalle St, Chicago. July25d1t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

.se,.. Health and Com fort 10 sott'
Child ~
IRIS WINSLOW'S SOt THIN SYi
l.t. Ell ,teething, softrus the gums,
a,immaIion, allays all pam, and cur
lic Perfectly SAFE III all cases ",
yto eve.y mother no has a sufrerlia
20 not let your prejudice, nor tbepr. y
1 others, stand between you anu Jour
ng child and the relief that will be sur
,bsolr ely sure-to fol DIV the use OF ,
nv isl.e ie.tu,sly used Price 25c. 'oi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Posters announcing the Old Orchard
musical festival, to be held at Old
chard, Aug. Is and 16, under the direc-
ton of William r. Chapman are out.
Invitations have been received by the
Augusta Chorus to participate. 1t is
probab BILE that it will be represented
there ee N <
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

City Marshal Plaisted and Officer
Leather1 of Waterville, were in the
city, yesterday, with inmates for the
Jail and insane hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

One Lot Fancy Silks, were $1.00; sale
price ,.,..x4ees !, 49c yd.
One Lot Fancy Silks, were soc and
75c; sale price 29e yd.
Those 75c Bed spreads at SEC are
are fast disappeari1 g.
We are running lotions in this sale
for less than the g,,ods can be bought
at wholesale today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Ten thousand demons gna wing away III
ones vitals couldn't he much worse than
the tortures of itching piles Yet there
cure. Doan's Ointment never fails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

A wheelman's tool bag isn't complete
with a bottle of DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. Heals cuts, bruises, stings,
sprains. Monarch over pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's Eek
tract of Wild Strawberry Cures dysen-
terry, diarrhoea, seasickness, nausea
Pleasant to take. Perfectly harmless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

membered. Those soft and nice cocoa
nut drops (wae cakes) only 1Gc. today.
Nice chocoiatc pepperrlin:5 only Ice.
and also chocolate coffee drops Ice. per
III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

'ohii Coughlin today encourages you
IN having clean hands and nails. One
OF those neat hard wood handle little
brushes, &C., other days, today only &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Women love clear, healthy complex
ion. Pure blood makes it. Burdock
Flood Bitters makes pure blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

everything is native today with f.
w. church. Telephone peas, green and
wax string beans, cukes and fowl also
fancy bananas, cantelopes, water
melons, California plums. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Shore dinner, Sunday, at Pinkharl's
Lake View Inn, The Outlet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

RUSSELL d Weston's stores are turned
oFer TO one grand special sale. Par
Iicalarly is this so On the second floor.
See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

+. Z. Leighton offers one of the very
pest bargains ever given. They won't
last long as she has only dozen. A
good komona, this summer styles
fresh goods, in pink, blue, black anc
white. only Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Remember there is an abundance CT
fresh telephone peas today at r. L.
webber's at favorable prices. The
huge refrigerator groans with the
large stock of fancy meats. native
broiers, roasters, lamb and piles of
green stuff. The yellow chickens Mr..
Weber is famous for finding are in
stock. Ye lovers Of sweets ?ou are re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Merrill Bros. boast of their home
made bread and of their meat depart
ment. This is a season of the year
that is trying to a meat department,
but an examination of this one is re-
freshing to customers. Here today,
are fancy beef, native fowl. broilers,
roasters, lambs, veal, etc. Much de-
ponds on the artist who carves the
meats and prepares them for the eye of
the cook. The cutter here excels and
is an expert. All green stuff in
abundance and Of the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

IL Is log cabin cookies today at half
price and no city can have a bakery
more accommodating than +. NJ.
Hayes, Jr., who every Saturday cuts
the price in two for such standard and
delicious goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Sherburne & Dailey's large ad tells
the story of a wreckage of prices that
people will do we'll to heed. The peo-
pie are fast learning that July is an ex-
cellent time to invest money in cloth
ing. boots, shoes, etc. Don't wait toe
long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Whitman & Adams Co. have a large
line OF beautiful beaded neck chains,
all colors, about " price today. Also
in lovely neckwear you can find some
great bargains, lots of them one-half
price. A large line of sample dress
skirts have been received, no two of
them alike. These should be seen at
once to secure Il choice. The price of
these is not much more than half for
mer prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

The Augusta Fruit Co. has re-
markable showing of fruit today. Could
you see the new arrival of Rocky
Ford" cantelopes you would realize the
difference in cantelopes. Big water
melons, blackberries, blueberries and
plums are also features in this fancy
display Great banana sale today.
Notice also the fine Bartlett pears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Swift & Turner have some very nice
boxes of writing paper and envelopes,
25 of each. Today, the price is only &c.
per box. Those sure fly catchers, with
the balloon tops of wire, will sell today
at only &c. each. Shoe backing, yes the
boxes with the handy handles, two
sizes, one-half price today, 10c. size &c,
and &C. size &c. Must take this quick
~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Bowditch & Webster are undeniably
1T" with a capital I, in toilet paper,
Their latest is four rolls, twelve thou
sand sheets of perforated paper, with
nickel plated fixture for one dollar.
They still sell four of the large ten cent
packages of eel Captain" for a quar-
ter and six packages of the Daisy for
the same money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Frederick Pulos at his corner candy
store offers the record breaker in his
special candy sales. Today, fresh as
sorted Ga fine miXture) chocolates for
only 1Sc. per 1b. Mr.. Pulos says it is
really Acc. mixture. Cream cocoa
nuts, 13c, and fresh molasses chips for
zoe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

E. E. Davis & Co.'S stock is so i'm
mense the great clearance sale, al
though so successful, has made but lit
tie inroads into the huge piles of
clothing to the eye of the casual OBJ
server All is bargains in fact are still
there in great abundance and more ia
vorable a time to buy is seldom offered
the purchaser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Locke & Hewett Co. serve those very
fancy boxes of chocolates and bonbons
Ga summer luxury at only 21c. per
pound box. Also 40c. grade chocolate
chips at 24c. Native ducklings can be
found in this grand meat market,
broilers, spring lamb. etc, also the
height of the season is fully and re-
markedly represented in the line of
vegetables, fruits and all garden
truck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

All 25c Toilet Articles in this sale at
15c, this includes Cuticura, Woodbury's
Facial, Pears Glycerine, and Parker's
Tar Soap, Hoods Tooth Powder, Sozo-
don't, and Sheffield Creme for the Teeth.
Mennen's Talcum Powder, and Youngs
Witch Hazel and Almond Cream. Can
you match these prices anywhere else?
Don't be too late to get your share.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Stevens & Ballard make specia
prices today and Monday on ladies
Patent Colt boots, the $500 grade, for
$2.39. These are of the latest sum-
mer patterns and the stock is from the
best Corona Colt. Children's Dongola
kid boots, sizes to 6, 15c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

c. H. Pettis & Co.'S neat and pretty
candy and ice cream parlor is very in
viting. Today, a rich cream mixture
only lac. A chief attraction is "our
own" chocolate mixture for only 19c. 1t
is tempting treat to those who know
the quality. Toasted marshmallows,
such as you love, only 21c. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

One Lot Ladies $1,000 and $1,000
Suits to close them quick S3.e8
One Lot Felt Hats form $1,000 to S3.e2
This is only a sample of many other
bargains in Hats
Many Odd Lots of Flowers and
Foliage at prices so small they would
scarcely show in an lad"
Ladies' Csc Corset Covers at 15c each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

AT II. Chernowsky's grand depart
ment stores you will find great bar
gains today. Ladies' ribbed top, black
hose, 15c. quality, for only &c. Also
gauze undervests, 12114c. quality for &C.
each. White hemstitched drawers for
19c
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-07

the fact that as the needs of the coun.
try change 1t may be necessary to
meet these new needs by changing
certain features of our tariff laws.
Still less can we afford to fail to rec
ognize the further fact that these
changes must not be made until the
need for them outweighs the disad.
vantages which may result; and when
II becomes necessary to make them
they should be made with full recogni.
tion of the need of stability in our &c.
onomic system which has now become
a settled policy in our national life
We have prospered marvelously at
home. AS a nation we stand in the
very forefront in the giant interna-
tional industrial competition of the
day. We cannot afford by any freak
or folly to forfeit the position to
which we have thus triumphantly at.
tanned
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-07

of them now enjoys rights to In
liberty, and the pursuits OF ~
ness" such as we're never Nm
known in all the history OF 1' y
lands.
The Congress which has just q
journed has passed legislation
high Importance ana great wisdom .
the interests of the Filipino peOf'
First and foremost, they confenr
upon them by law the present ADM
able civil government; in addlu@
they gave them an excellent CURES
cy; they passed a measure allosin
the organization OF native eonS'~
ulary; and they provided In me -
terests OF the islands. for ned''Nv
of twenty-five per cent In me a. -,
on Filipino articles brought 70 w.
country. I asked that a still iur'n7'
reduction should be made. 1t Wss NOV
granted by the last Congress Uu'
think that in some shape II WIZ
granted by the next. And even
out it. the record OF Legislation ~ II
interests OF the FiHpinos is one VIZ
which we have a right TO feel s'''
satisfaction.
conaress Acted Generously
Moreover. Congress appropF''' [
three million dollars, folloN'hs
precedent it set when the pe0ps
Porto Rico were afflicted by saa'
disaster; this money 70 be u'.-
the Philippine government in ora@
meet the distress oecasioned pn'.
ly by the terrible cattle
which almost annihilated the -
or water-buffalo. the chief ana a
important domestic animal u a,
lands. Coming as this disasH
upon the heels OF the hsyic -
by the insurrectionary W~
suffering has been caused; an
misery for which this Governn, -,
in no way responsible will doays -,
in turn increase the difheuiues
Philippine government for Ins
year or so. In consequence the'- ~.
doubtless here and there oceaI -
econtIuusd On page svsl
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-07

WHOLE OUR TROOPS sHowEc
NOT ONLY SIGNAL COURAGE ANC
EFFICIENCY, BUT GREAT HU
MANITY AND THE MOST SINCERE
DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE VEL
FARE AND LIBERTIES or THE
ISLANDERS. In series of exceed
ingly harassing and difficult cam
paigns they completely overthrow
the enemy, reducing them finally 70
a condition OF mere brigandage; and
wherever they conquered. THEY
CONQUERED ONLY TO MAKE
WAY FOR THE RULE OF THE
CIVIL GOVERNMENT, FOR THE
INTRODUCTION or LAW, AND OF
LIBERTY UNDER THE LAW. When
by last July, the last vestige OF organ.
lied insurrection had disappeared,
peace and amnesty were proclaimed.
AS rapidly as the military rule was
extended over the islands by the de-
feat OF the insurgents. just so rapidly
was it replaced by the civil govern.
ment.
Civil Law Supreme.
Al the present time the civil gov.
ernment is supreme and the army in
the Philippines has been reduced un-
Ill IL is sufficient merely TO provide
against the recurrence OF trouble
IN GOVERNOR TAFT AND HIS AS.
socIATEs WE SENT TO THE Fill.
lPlNos AS UPRIGHT, AS coNscI.
ENTloUs, AND AS ABLE A GROUP
OF ADMINISTRATORS AS EVER
ANY COUNTRY HAS BEEN
BLESSED WITH HAVING. With
hem and under them We have asso-
slated the best men among the Fill
1inos. so that the great majority OF
he officials, including many of the
highest rank, are themselves natives
# the islands. The administration
S ineorruptibly honest; justice is as
ealously safeguarded as here at
lome The government is conducted
'nrely in the interests of the people
4 the islands: they are protected in
heir religious and civil rights; they
ave been given an excellent and well
school system. and each
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-07

u have found a positive cure Tor head.
ache. With which I nave been afflicted for
Years. In the use of pr Miles Anti-pain
RUS. I always have them In the house
aud heartily recommend them Tor headache
OF any pain"
MRS. JOHN HORAN.
Duluth. Mum
~ have heen a great sufferer from head.
ache aud neuralgia, A friend told me to try
" ALLIES Anti Pain Pulls, aud after taking
headache since l think Il Is the hest rem.
edy on earth ADA ANDERSON,
hankatO. Minn.
II have used nr. Miles Antl-Pa Pills
Tor severe headache, and they work like a
charm III NJ NFWKIRE
StraWp KanS
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-07
The Great Headache Cure
QUICK SAFE SURE
MILES ANTI PAIN PILLS
Gore aft kinds of Pains and Aches.
DIR.

- had suffered Nith headache Tor years,
and could set NO relief | nnally heard of
nr Miles Anu'ran pills, commeaced us.
they cure every time.
MRS Lucy MNlCOI.
East Grand foFks Mlnn
n thiuk your laln Pllls are the greatest
remedy tor headache aud neuralgia.
keep them constantly ON hand, aud rec.
ommend them 20 my frlends"
n. IA SANFORD
fipestone. MINI
n hnd nr Miles Anti Palm Pils ex-
tism recommend them highly.
H. ~ VrLEl,
Minneapolis, Minn,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-07

CONTINUED On page h'sl
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-07

show their mastery in the hard, com
plex. pushing life of the age. There
will be fluctuations from time to time
in our prosperity. but It will continue
to grow just as long as we keep up
this high average of individual cit-
zenship and permit It to work out its
own salvation under proper economic
Legislation.