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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Knew the Sex.

"Your wife Is g very sick woman, /"
said the grave old physician, and
while I do not wish 10 alarm you, ]
have my doubts a. to her recovery"
"Oh, she'll pull through all right,
doctor" replied the wise husband.
"Her dressmaker sent home q new
gown yesterday and she hasn't tried
4 on."-Cineinnad Enquirer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Not the Same.

Chumley-Oh, We can't hold our con-
cert in that hall. The acoustic proper
ties are wretched.
Dumley-Thst amt one Of the KoOs-
tick properties; it belongs to old man
Jones. and he's all right-Philadel-
phia Press.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Under Cover.

YOungun-when did you see Miss
Carmine last?
oldbOy-I haven't seen her face for
years.
Youngun-I thought she had supper
with you last week.
oldboy-So she did, but I didn't see
her face, nor did anyone else; she uses
too much makeup for that-Ally sloper.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Fond Memories

she-Do you remember the hrs,
night you called?
He-Oh, yes.
81 had some sort Of a flower in my
hair, didn't II"
Yes; and / had some sort Of -four
on the lapel Of my coat when I got
home. "-YOnkers Statesman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
his RAcnrd

Il stand squRrely upon my record"
aid the political candidate.
well" yelled the little man at the
rear end Of the hall. you can hardly
De blamed for wantin' to keep the
blamed thing from bObbin' up."-Chi-
ago Record Herald.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
UGLY little Thing.

Everybody says the baby looks like
you Doesn't that please you?"
Il don't know" replied Popley,
but I tell you what; I'm glad nobody
thinks of saying look like the baby"
Philadelphia Ledger.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Another Lie Nailed

She "a bride Of six months)-Every-
body says you only married me for my
money.
He-Everybody Is wrong, my dear.
! know you look It; but, honestly, I
didn't-IndianapOlis Sentinel.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Her Error.

First Society Woman-What Is the
natter with her7 Isn't she a social sue
cess?
Second Society Woman-No. She
doesn't seem to know what the public
Brooklyn Life.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
His Nickname.

why do you call your little baby
brother Radium?" asked the pre-
socious boys uncle.
Because father and mother think
he's worth about a million dollars,
but nobody else does. Washington
Star.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
An Inpaniona Plea.

your honor" said the confidence
man, the man who tempts anOtheE
man to do wrong is as bad as the man
Who does wrong, isn't he?"
Il believe 1t has been so held"
We'll. then, send that hayseed to
jail. He's such q fool that be Just
tempted me to iimfam him."-Chicago
Post.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Whynesa 81 &c Whersfore.

Fred-I always enjoy eonversing
with a spinster at a social gathering.
Joe-Because why?
Fred-She never bores one half to
death by talking about old dmes.-Cin-
einnad Enquirer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25

Wondsr-Why on earth ola you al
low your daughter to marry that fell
low Bounder3
Old Crosscut-Becauss I hated him
so.-Ally Sloper.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Avoiding Crush.

Bacon-They say when that Mormon
elder was married the last time be did
not have bis other wives present at the
ceremony.
Egbert-No; It was said that he hates
sroWds.-Yonkers Statesman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
How the TiR Started

He-wasn't it brave of Farragut to tie
himself to the mast?
She-oh. don't know. I tied myself
10 = stick. but nobody gets excited over
tn. Y Sun.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Caution Up-tosDafa.

Mother-Yes. children. yon may run
out and play on the railroad tracks,
but be sure and keep OF the street or
the automobiles win get yon.-Puek.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
That's What

The man who really knows Il all,
And never tells Il, we adore;
But he who only thinks be knows
And tells Il Is a bore.
-Clnclnnau EnQuirer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Wen, What Of ItP

The melancholy days are always hare,
For man will rail. no matter what his lot,
This week he kicks because It's wet and
cold,
And next he'll kick because it's dry and
bot.
Chicago Journal.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
A Similarity,

The race horse and bland politician
Finds life but a chance at the most.
Sometimes he wins out with precision
And sometimes he gets left at the post
-WashinKton Star
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Optimistic

Hewitt-what sort Of a fellow Is
Gruet?
Jewett-The sort that thinks he can
live a strenuous life on eight dollars
q Week.-Brooklyn Life.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
Highly Successful

Jack Sprat took Anti-Fat,
HIS wife took Anthem,
And 90 to-day the both Of them
Are sleeping IN the green.
-Lipplneott's Magazine.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25

she-Whsn set ny face against
anything I mean f.
Hs-Would you-er-mind setting
your face against mlnsl-chicagO
Daily NeWA
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25

Miss McFlirter-Isnt It strange
how the young men gather round met
Miss Smartsett-NOt at all; they
probably think there is safety In num-
bers.-Chicago Chronicle,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25

He-Did Jon read my last book Of
smart sayings3
Shell hops sO.-DetrOlt Frss PrssA
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25

which suits his tastes and inclinationsr
and there is every prospect that he VIII
remain in England as long as Mr..
Roosevelt Is president.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25

- % 5aeksOn's brigade thro,.b,,,-,
ne var. and It certainly is 80 s -.
y uhien its drst commander viii n.
800 800 oe known Is one of he mos,
OIilliant and formidable Of Ansr,c -, !
inc Battle Of Bull Run has hssn
.Assed as one Of the decisive bs,tI..
o. the late civil war. As TIE nJtchoS
s-eue-the nrst trial Of strength ~
sesh tne north and south-its inceD-
uon and issue were pregnant Win
sla'e consequences to the futura ~ :
sousgie In which the two eombstsnts
were yet hesitating to engage 7, is
purely military results; 1t has been
Wen said that the cannon OF Bull Rum
eSnoed henceforth on every battlefield
The meeting Of the national eonven-
IONS has 30 far over-shadowed the
osoihet changes as to leave the latter
@lnost entirely without comment Cor
Porauons' interests have been far more
interested = In the successor OF ATTORNEY
SeherA Knox than in the man who is
q oe the future head Of the department
Oi commerce and labor. These inter
ess would have preferred some man
outside Of the cabinet, and are said 10
nave presented the names OF several
Dig New York lawyers for the position
arguing that New York would be Jeff
without representation in the cabinet
upon the retirement Of Secretary Cor
1eiyou- The president, however. did
not look with favor upon the men pro-
posed and win undoubtedly name Sec
Rotary Moody for the place in the near
future.
Moody is . lawyer of exceptional
ability, and one who knows the pur-
poses and policies Of the administra-
uon- He has announced his desire 10
retire from the cabinet on several oc-
caslons and take up again the practice
OF law. This he would probably have
oone had not this opportunity for a
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25

Binks-Hov does Jones' wife treat
him?.
Banks-Like q dog.
Binks-Cur?
Banks-No; poOdle.-Chieago Daily
News.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1904-06-25
MRS. A. WILSON.

Nicely furnished rooms to rent for
gentlemen. Reasonable rates. 2252
Indiana aVsUna
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-02

From twenty-five to thirty stock
holders. representing nearly 4SO shares,
attended the annual meeting of the
Honolulu Investment Company, Ltd,
at its offices last night The directors
held a majority control and, although
one or two breezes sprang up between
them and the minority early in the
proceedings. the meeting transacted
important business without much
wrangling.
Thomas Lindsay called the minutes
of last annual meeting in question, in
sisting that motion was passed to
distribute amongst the stockholders
about $4,000 of a surplus then shown.
Secretary May thought it was but
suggestion assented to by the direc-
tors. President Gears recollection
was that the understanding was to dis
tribute the surplus 'if available" but
was while available = The officers
consented, however, to have the min
utes corrected according to objection.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Emmett May, secretary and treasur-
er, read the annual report as audited
and found correct by w. R. Harrington
and John D. Holt, Jr. Its main fig
ures were as follows:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-02
JAPANESE ARE
Bull DING To |
WIJU
Transports Still
Running toChe-
muIpo Port.
Cassini Confers With
Secretary of State
Hay.

ASSOCIATED PRESS oAsLEaRAMs3
TOXIC, The building military railroad from
to Wu has begun
CONCENTRATING CHEMULPo
cHEFoo, Mar. a.-Japanese transports arriving
Chemupo Japanese prove
unserviceable.
CHINESE TROOPS GO NORTH
TIENTsIN, troops
have blizzard
Vadivostok is reported quiet.
CHINESE BRIGANDs ACTIVE.
ST. PETERSBURG Mar. a-Five Chinese brigands
terrorzng district of Ningata.
(Name probably wrong)
JAPAN EXPLAINS ITS COURSE.
TOXIC Mar. a-The Japanese government a long
powers ustfes making before issuing
military preparations
are responsible
RUSSIANS IN KOREA
a-Fourteen hundred Russians chongiu
and 500 a Kusong.
cAssINI GETS ASSURANCES.
WASHINGTON Mar. a.-Secretary Hay Count Cassni
conference last night in which Cas-
States considering the
tension of the Japan.
long Count Cassni dprecae the
proJapanes American people unWaranted
THE AFTERNOON REPORT.
PARIS France March Japanese general staff is said
to have gone to Chenulpo
RUSSIAN CRUISER BLOCKED CANAL.
SUEZ 1.-The Russian battehip Os-
1ava the transport will the
The Russian cruiser Aurora at present
blocked in the canal.
LAO YANG Korea March The Japanese troops have oc
Ichioyang.
PORT ARTHUR FIGHT UNCONFIRMED.
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia March mo confirmation has
been received engagement place
terday at PortA Arthur
MOBS SCARE DOWIE.
MELBOURNE 2.Dowie the Zionite has appealed to
the American Consul for protection against mobs
NO TROOPS FOR PANAMA.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-02

Mr.. May also read a statement of the
affairs of the Fidelity Insurance Co.
Investment Co. Details of the assets
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-02

and liabilities of both companies have
been extensively published in connec-
ton with the action taken by the In
surance Commissioner to revoke the
license of the Fidelity. The sum OF
$12.Soo was owing by the company on
certain of its properties.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-02
MOBS SCARE DOWIE.

MELBOURNE, 2-Dowie the Zionte has appealed tc
the American Consul for protection against mobs
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-02
DICK ELECTED SENATOR.
fAssooIAEED PRESS oABLEeRAMs.)

(AssoOIATED PRESS 0ABLEeRAMsl
COLUMBUS, Ohio March 1-Congressran Charles Dick
odav elected the State Legislature
Dick elected unexpired of the late Senator NJ A
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-02
NO TROOPS FOR PANAMA.

WASHINGTON 2The Cabinet has decided not to send
troops to Panama will continue duty there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-08
BRITT COMING EAST.
Ready to Make Matches with Any One
in His Class-Gans Ready for Cali.
fornian,

New York: April Jimmy Britt, the
crack california lightweight who
whipped Young Corbett few weeks ago
Is coming East to negotiate with some OF
the ambitious pugilsts who are after his
scalp and incidentally to fiji theatrical en-
gagements in Chicago. Washington. Bos-
ton. Philadelphia and this city. Britt ex-
poets to leave San Francisco in company
with Slider Kelly. who is no stranger in
these Parts. Britt's arm. which he in
1ured In his encounter with Corbett is still
sore; but he thinks that with careful
nursing 1t will be all right again by the
time he arrives in town
Mhen Britt gets here he will in all prob,
apllity be met by AL HEREFORD on behalf of
Joe Cans. Herford has posted $1,000 in
Cincinnati to bind match with Britt for
the negro at 1873 pounds. weigh in at )
o'clock. or 134 pounds at the ringside The
mo money t,. has been up several days, but SO
iar brltt mas not sent any response IL rs
likeiy that the forfeit and challenge VIII
go unnoticed. for Britt. 1t Is said, VIII not
entertain bout unless Cans IS willing 70
scale IL; pounds at the rlngside, which Is
admittedly the proper time to weigh IN.
Her1ord says that this rule has not been
aonered to for years, and that ne does
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-08
Death Of James M, Dunn.

James NJ. Dunn, one Of the we'll
known members of the Home, died at
the hospital. Wednesday night, aged
SIS years. Mr.. Dunn was born in Ire
land in 1886. He made his home, al
ways. in Boston, and enlisted from that
city in October, 1862, as a private in
b Co. of the 43d Mass. Vol. lnfy, from
which he was discharged in the follow
ing July with the rank of sergeant. He
came to the Home in October, 1896, and
was for some time quartcrmastcr ser
geant, then failing health compelled
him to give up the arduous duties of
this position. Later he was the Home
correspondent of the Journal. He had
been a patient in the hospital for the
past two years, and always courteous
and affable, had made many friends
in the Home who will regret his demise.
The funeral Will be held at the chapel
at o'clock. this afternoon. Father Mel
ligan officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-08
WANTS HIS WIFE.
c. W. Morse Takes Initiative to Refs.
tablish Recent MARRIAGE.

New York April The Sun saws:
supreme Court Justice Truax having
decided that the divorce decree obtained
by Mrs Clcmence C: Dodge against
Charles +. Dodge is valid. her second hus-
band. Charles w. Morse. the bank presi-
dent has decided to claim her once more
as his lawful wife. Acting upon his in
EtructionE. his counsel. Samuel Inter
myer. served upon cX-JudEe Fursman,
who has appeared throughout for Mrs
DodGe-Mcrsc, an order directing him to
show cause why the interlocutory judg-
mcnt entered on Jan. 4, 1901. annulling the
marriage Of Clcmcncc c. Dodge to
Charles W. Morse. should not be set aside
and dismissed The order was signed ex
rartc by Supreme Court Justice Blanch-
ard. and is returnahle before Justice
Davis in Part ]. at 1890 o'clock on Friday.
The order to show cause was granted on
the affidavit of Moses Weinmen of Gug-
Scnheimer. Untermyer & Marshels Of
flce, TO which was attached copy of Jus
tiCe TruaN's order restraining the divorce.
Mr.. Weinman says that Mrs. Morse is
not in the jurisdiction. therefore the order
should be directed to her counsel He
also points out that more than the statu-
tory period of three months has elapsed
since the interlOcutory annulment decree
was entered and that it can now be made
permanent at any time by the application
Of Mrs Morses counsel. But. Mr..
Fursman, on behalf of Mrs. Morse. will
assent to the setting aside of the decree.
A copy OF Justice Truaxs order was
served upon 4. II. Hummel. counsel for
DOuSC- MI Hummer Sal0 tnat ne WOulu
Immediately take the case up to the APP
pellate Division. An appeal from an or
der may be preferred and heard within
few weeks.
THE Appellate Division" said Mr..
Hummcl. has time and again refused to
countcnance or sustain any divorce judg-
mont the record in which seems even to
point to possibility of fraud or collision.
There have been dozens of DEGREES set
aside for far less collision or fraud than
is transparent here, and l have not the
slightest doubt that the court will sustain
me and order this divorce set aside"
Mr. Untermyer did not seem to he much
worried over Mr. Hummel's projected APP
peal. He smiled at the mention of II, but
declined To q " ANYTHING
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-08
A Pleasant Reception.

"A most pleasant reception was ten
dcred by the Epworth League to Rev.
Walter Canham and family in the ves-
tries of the Hallowell NJ. Z. church,
Thursday evening.
The vestries We're prettily decorated
with bunting. and an entertaining pro-
gram was rendered. Those partici-
patinS We're the following: Solo, Mrs.
Ridley. accompanied by Miss Clark of
Augusta; reading, Miss jenkins: solo
Mrs. Ridley.
After the musical program was COM
pleted, speeches were made by the fol-
lowing: President Cowan of the Au-
gusta League. DR.. Cobb of the Gardiner
League. ex-Mayor Johnson Of Gardiner.
Rev. Mr.. Dunnack of Augusta. Rev. Mr..
Livingston of Augusta. Rev. Mr.. Josse-
Ign of Gardiner. Rev. Mr.. Canham and
-. w. Church. Following the speeches
light refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-08
COLBY COLLEGE.
Spring Term Openine-The Baseball
Squad-Nctes.

Colby College opened for the spring
term, yesterday. with nearly all the
students back, ready for the work OF
the remainder of the year. Some menu
bcrs of the student body, who were out
of college, last term, have returned.
The first chapel services took place,
yesterday morning, and the regular
schedule Of recitationS was at once
put into operation. Owing to the ill
ness Of Prof. Webster Chester, there
Will be some delay in the work of his
classes. The announcement made by
President White that Prof. Chester is
rapidly recovering was received with
pleasure by his large circle of friends.
Baseball practice, which was contin-
ucI with considerable activity during
the vacation ana which received a de-
cided boom, Wednesday, when nearly
every candidate was on the field, got a
setback from the rain of yesterday. the
diamond was sOftcned and outdoor
practice had to be abandoned. The
spirit Of the men, however, is excellent
and all indications point to Il successful
seasons campaign.
Track Coach Frank NJ. Kanaly Of
Cambridge, Mass, is expected, Satur-
day. Manager Cotton considers him
self fortunate i'll securing his services
as coach, as it WAS solely through the
influence of Tony Harris, who coached
Colby in football. last season. that
Naualy was induced to come to Water
Vile. He had received better offers
from other sources, but Harris account
of tn royal treatment he was accorded
by the Colby men and the excellent
spirit behind the athletics of the insti-
tuition, was considered a sufficient in
duccment, al things considered. Mr..
Kanaly is assured the hearty support
he sets foot on Colby campus Colby
considers itself fortunate in getting him
this year, as he has Il brilliant record
aud knows athletics from start to fin
sh. He holds the worlds champion
ship for the fvc-mile run.
Baseball Manager John p. Roberts
is still at his home in Caribou, i'll with
pneumonia.
Prof. Anton Marqu&rdt. who has
been OF Il business trip to Germany
during vacation, returned to Water
VILE yesterday afternoon.
The chief objects of interest to some
of the students during the two weeks
respite from study. have been the big
wood piles on the campus. The boys
have stored up vast quantities Of mus
Gle as 4 result of strenuous attacks on
the woodpilcs and it is expected that It
will display itself later on the athletic
teams.
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KNOWN IN WATERViLLE.
DR.. Charles A. Eastman, Charged With
Serious Crime.

The past history Of DR.. Charles A.
Eastman, arrested. Wednesday in Low
ell, Mass, charged with Il serious
mixed with that Of this city To begin
with Dr.. Eastman's first Wife, who was
Miss Emma Keyes, and who he marri-
ed in Lewiston more than 80 years ago.
1T present resides here. A daughter
by this wife and 4 son by the present
wife also reside here. DR.. Eastman
has paid this city several visits in
calling on the two last mentioned. DR..
Eastman while on Il prospecting tour
through central Maine, last fail be-
came involved financially and to such
an extent that several editors and
other individuals will follow with
great interest the present proceedings
against the doctor that they may know
just what to expect OF him in the flu
turc.
There ar" several people here who
nave Known the dostor well for years,
and from these it is learned that the
doctors past has been frought with
matrional incidents ana condolences
to the extent that the several changes
happening in the course Of events
make up Il story that may be Of in
tcreSt to readers of the Journal
Miss Reyes was a weaver in Il Lew
iston cotton mill when she first saw
DR.. Eastman, who was then quite a
young man and something of Il swell
IN and about the twin cities. living
with his parents in a tenement over
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NAVAL RELIEF SOCIETY.
Org anization Incorporated to Give Aid
to Widows and Orphans.

Washington. April THE Navy Re-
lief Society. whose object is to afford
assistance to the widows and orphans
of deceased officers and enlisted men
of the navy and the Marine Corps. has
been incorporated here. Among the in
corporators are Mrs. Anna Roosevelt
Cowles. the Presidents sister: Admiral
Dewey, Secretary Moody and Rear Ad
mirals Taylor. Van Reypen, Kenny
O'Ncil and Higgnson.
President Roosevelt is one of the
honorary vice. presidents. Life mem :
bcrship in the society costs SIS, mem
bers pay 81 and Junior members SO
cents a year. and those who contribute
S. arc designated as benefactors. Aux
Hilary societies are to be organized
throughout the United States.
In an appeal to the public Mrs. Fran
els j. Higgnson. the president of the
society, says there has never before
been a charitable organization that in
cludcd in its benefits the enlisted force
of the navy. and the promoters Of the
present society consider that some ac-
ton should be taken to enable charita-
BILE and philanthropic persons to DEM
onstrate their appreciation of the ser
vices of the men behind the guns.
IN no way" Mrs. Higginson adds.
"can their appreciation be better mani
tested than by caring for those left
helpless and often homeless by the
taking away by war or disease of their
only means Of support"
Subscriptions and donations should
be sent to Rear Admiral A. s. Kenny,
u. S. N. 1iO2 Chaplin street, Washing
ton, D. c.
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WATERVILLE.
Water District Bonds,

The Governor of the state of MaSsa =
chusctts on Thursday signed the bill
authorizing the savings banks of that
state to purchase water district bonds.
The bill in question was drawn up by
Harvey ID. Eaton, Esq, of this city.
and introduced into the Massachusetts
Legislature by Representative Peabody
Of Cambridge at the request of Mr..
Eaton. The savings banks Of Massa :
chusctts have little over nine times
the resources OF the savings banks of
Maine, so that the market for the sale
of the bonds is very much broadcned.
and more than that, the securities of
water districts are new and compare
lively unknown in the general market,
50 that this action of the Massachu-
sets Legislature puts upon them "A seal
of approval which is of decided value.