The Republican journal., 1903-01-15

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tory law. In nearly all our country towns
The law is respected and obeyed. 1t is In
been most frequently and rersistently vio-
lated. This condition of things is appar-
emily due TO the fact that in the larger
places there has been wanting an active
and healthy sentiment in support OF the
law. and indifference and opposition have
made its enforcement more difficult.
Disrespect Of one law breeds disrespect
Of all law, and there is a growing appre-
citation OF the farreaching Decentralization
that comes from the failure to honestly
and fearlessly administer every law upon
our statute books.
Officers whos3duty it is to see that the
law is observedVaye no option In the mat
ter, If they respect their official obligation
and are true to their official oath; but It
IL most important that every law should
be sustained by an, uhquestioned pubic pubic
suffrage seldom rise to higher conceptions
of public duty than is represented by the
prevailing sentiment of their constituents.
Good citizens may differ among them
selves as to the best method of contending
with the liquor evil, but they cannot af-
ford to be otherwise than unit in de-
mandng the faithful. fearless, and impair
tial enforcement of every existing law, so
long as it continues to be the law.
Among some of the most earnest ana
sincere friends of temperance In the state
there is a strong feeling that the proh1bl-
tory amendment should again be submitted
to the people, that they may have an o1p-
portunty to declare themselves upon the
question. They believe that such an ex-
preston of the popular will would give re-
newed strength to the law. and lead to
more complete and thorough enforcement
In those portions of the state where OH
cials have failed to do their duty.
If you are satisfied that the people de
sire to express themselves upon thls mat
ter, it will be your duty TO gve them an
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whole question at the polls.
AGRICULTURE.
The commissioner of agri" itur" rcFrr's
that our agricultural interests are in a
fourishing condition. and lbas there Is a
strong feeling of encouragement among me
farmers of the state.
The experiment station and the S,Ntc
University are aiding much by teaching w."
science of agriculture. They are constant
ly bringing to light new truths and new
methods, which have marked effect III
stimulating every line of farm work, ne
more general use of modern farm machln'
cry and better scientific knowledge have
served to stimulate production VII h"nl a
corresponding increase in cost. Crops. with
the 1fpoh haTs OF heen h sp pd
farmers have found a ready market tor
their products.
The commissioner further says that the
condition of our farmers as whole IS con
stantly improving Their Indebtedness has
largely been decreased and many mort
cages have been cancelled. Farms are bet.
ter equipped than ever before, and thrlft
and nrosnerty are everywhere noticeable.
The usual number of farmers Institutes
tanded na"e oee r JEW work r is of rrea educstional
missioner has endeovored TO secure the most
practical and successful agriculturists in the
country as Instructors. and the corps of
teachers an the University of Maine have
aided greatly in promoting the success of
these meetings
Cron bullet;ns have been issued quarterly
durinp the year They are sent to between
seven and eight Thousand farmers of the
state going largely to those who have per-
snnallv nynressed n desire TO receive them.
The Naina Dairvmen,s Association, which
includes in its membership MANY Of the
most progressive dairymen in the state. ad-
v9ces du OF tit hal H o npge pa m hetter meth
ods in the nroduction and handling of milk
and cream. the work to be under the direc-
swriculture- s,pi htu .'n''o' u ''e
Much can he done for the advancement
m,de Ia, ,long fba ripht lines and the value Of
A man thoroughly equipped for the work
and comnetent TO give instruction could
1reativ Stimulate the growth of this indus
frv hy the introduction of the best methods.
II Is unnecessary for me to urge the i'm
nortance Of encoura gng in every possible
way the interests Of acriculture upon
vvh hjoh If
smnInvmsnt and sunnort frha nrosnerjty
Of fhe farmer means the prosperfty Of the
Ghoia s+nta and his interests are fhe most
,rnnr+ont that ar" arc % entrnsted to our care
MAINE CA1urI r COMMISSION
1
Tho oa+t,o commissioners have condemned
80 1ostro,od nnnro ont.ia and horSas DIR
sn w. no:+ tn,n reors +h.n 90 oror hofore in
ths ens & pas, riod eso n.,nnrs of cattlo ara
,;s. sane " +p i ~ dorstond tho danaers Of
t,'hnro,,,osis oei ond ~ he "nmmissinnars are
Ia1 ner r.. raa, ,rnar n,mhar or in
ast;not " m rasni+ n.nr moro 20 sas
s; S.onod i hnttaor nr,toct;on
are neing @ mlscpveteu, anh peatel plot'trf ~ fon
is Delna ahoroea iroli tae oahsei VI ihiee
tion. u;o.,o H., tho ,os+ ,oo;s-
hppfopa.,on pd ,liaue us lnu md Eo, Vii
.ature mas proved lnaanq4ate. ana you VII u
pe ashea 10 glaht M sun aarSer t sun tho in,s
nrt. nan+imMinu @ +hPiS PEn. orI Lnnw
portan;e,e OF Gon,inn.ns tnis worK nnt hnv%
you VII wai1lls9 ~ ppotIoe +h a1urs
may De needed TO enapiH M tnt d hreas
TO pay prohip,E 11p & aii eaaole % anu ~ noi So'
aa waach they may hiio ~ necessary " ue-
slroy'
r1,E NAr1oN.r crApn
- inH Ma io->1AA "ofAnD'
r,o .o+o, nrrhar of o;tizons of +his s+o+o
,o'at tb aoe OF OF aial+sn u and fortv
S oI tne t Sfor, VI d,aH u onoarS
Ing to the last returns. is lO4, ,2bS. Under