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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
Sebra L. Blake

Sebra L. Blake died in the Home hos
pital Tuesday night. Mr.. Blake was horn
In Searsbcmf wyshrd vbgkq cnfwyp xzfi
in Searsport Me, Nov. II, 1916. ana was
ropemaker by trade. He enlisted in Co.
A. Me. Coast Guards. from Searspolt
Feb. &c, 1864. and was discharged in Port
land May IS. 1865. He was admitted to
this Home from Belfast Aug H. 1906
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

At the meeting of the Kings Daugh-
tiers Tuesday it was voted to have the
annual New Years dinner next Tues
day evening. The following were ap-
pointed committee to solicit and ar
range for the dinner: Mrs Harry Law
renee. chairman: Mrs. Edward Smith.
Mrs. A. b. Libby. Mrs D. Thurlow.
Miss Annie Lawton. Miss Marian
Lawrence, Mrs Roscoe Beedle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Gen. and Mrs. c. W. Tilden enter
tanned party of friends at dinner in
the private dining room at the Hal
lowell House Christmas. Among those
present We're Rev. j. w. Steele, pastor
OF the First Universalist church. and
George Tenney and wife. Mrs. Celia
Hurd Tcnney. with their two children,
from East Walpoie, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Contrary to the general impression
the majority of the local merchants
report a very good Christmas trade. In
many ways the Christmas has been n
quiet one, but trade has been good
with most of the merchants of the
town. One of them remarked that not
only had the Christmas trade begun
earlier with him but that it had been
very good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Bertha Emerson has returned
to her home in Skowhegan. after pass
ing her Christmas vacation with her
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Rev. r. A. Rich will preach New
Years sermon at the Methodist church
next Sunday morning. In the evening
will be another lecture in the series ION
the Life of Christ" which will be il
Illustrated by stereopticon views.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Twenty-Five Christmas dinners We're
sent TO needy Hallowell families by the
w c. r. L. The baskets We're well
filed. chickens roasts, cooked food ana
dainties for the sick being included.
This comlnendahle custom has been
carried on by this organization for
ahOut ~ wears,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

There was d beautiful Christmas ser
vice at St. Matthews Episcopal church
at 10 O'Clock Wednesday morning. The
vested choir rendered fine music. The
rector, Rev. w. +. Livingston gave a
sermon and Holy Communion was ad-
miniSterCd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Senator Henry Clay Hansbrough of
who have received praise from President
Roosevelt directly. After the passage OF
tie denatured alcohol bill last session.
an act which meant great denl to the
farmers. and for which the Senator
waged a persistent fight, the President
sent a personal letter commencing hin,
and inciosed the pen With which the hill
was signed. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
Daniel Luce.

Daniel Luce, a respected citizen of
this town, died at his home early
"Wednesday morning.
\ widow and TWO children, DR..
Thomas Luce of Portsmouth, y. H.,
and Miss Gertrude Luce survive. Fun
eral services will be held at the home
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

The Duchess of Portland and her
daughter are Stlict veGctarianS. II NJ
WAYS feel 50 greedy when dine with her
Grace" confesstd = friend CT the duchess
once: "she drinks no wine and cats only
vegetables u makes one arrear 4 ner-
feet cannihal." Skin milk. biscuits but
tor and cheese are the urly items on her
Grace's menu at lunch While invariably
for breakfast more skim milk. lettuce
and a boiled egg form her daily repas.
wear in and year Out."-T.ondon Bystand-
or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

A. w. Snare and J. l. Frost returned
TO Bangor yesterday after a visit TO J.
A. Snare OF this city. Mrs. Snare and
daughter. Florence, will remain for 4
longer visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
Mrs. John n. Mayhew,

Mrs. Emma r. Mayhem, wife of
John II. Mayhem, died Thursday noon
of pneumonia. Funeral services will
be held from the Congregational
church at ESQ Sunday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

The funeral of the late Bernard Early
will be- held at o'clock this afternoon
from the Home chapel. Rev. Fr. Nel-
gan will oficiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

r. a. Shepherd has severed his con-
nection with the Oakland Wooden Co.
and has begun work as clerk in the
store Of ]. II. Morse Il Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Mack and little
son passed last Saturday with Mr.. and
Mrs. &. p. Smith. Mr.. Mack is con-
nected with the Fenberg stock Co. now
playing in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Watts left yes
terday for their future home in Barre,
Vt, Mr.. Watts having secured posi-
ton there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

The Santa Claus exhibited during
Christmas week in the windows of j.
II. Morse's clothing store. was award
ed to No. 56o1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
JELLISON- DEARBORN.
Quiet Wedding In Hotel Parlors at
Foxcroft Thursday Morning.


Foycroft, Me, Dec. 26.-(Specian.-A
quiet wedding took place At o'clock this
morning in the rarlors ut the Rlethcn
House when Miss Eda Dearborn Of DO
vcr was joined in marriage to Fred t.
Jellison of Bar Harbor. The ceremony
was performed by Rev a. Gertrude Earle.
pastor of tie First Cniversalist church of
Dover. Only the relatives and immediate
friends Of the contracting parties Wit
messed the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs Jtllison left on the after
noon train for Franklin Roads. from
where they will go TO Easthrook for
months soiourn in camp. Those pres
ent from out Of town We're the parents d
the groom. Nj. ana Mrs. Fred A. Jellison
Of Bar Harbcr. and Master Jack Jelltson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

The subject Of the lecture Mt the
CongTegationalist church next Sunday
evening will be the second in the series
on THE Family The Choice of 4
H1IShnndu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mother Shipton was title bestowed
upon Ursula Southiel Shpton Q4S"-
1850. an English prophecies, whose
prognostications eXertrd Il powerful in
f1uence over the common people. ana
were Needed by the higher classes als'.
Henry VIII Q509-15iO and Elizabeth
Q55S-l602) consulted her. According Z"
tradition, She predicted the death 81
Lord Percy and of Cardinal Wolsey,
the suppression of the monasteries. the
marriage of Henry VIII to Ann Boleyn,
the execution of Mary Queen of Scots.
and the accession Of James VI Of Scot
land to the throne Of England In 1851
Richard Head published book con-
tanning many apoCryphal tales in whish
Mother Shiptor figured as the heroine;
and in 17G7 S. Baker issued in book form
her prophecies, together with those Of
Nixon, the Cheshire prophet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

The morning freight train leaving
mere about $50 met with an accident
yesterday nj the Academy street cross
ing. on" car being derailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Winifred Beedle, who passed
Christmas with her mother. Mrs. Ros-
coe Beedle, returned to Boston
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss O'Lena VileS left yesterday for
her home in Lewiston. after passing
Christmas the guest of her sister, Mrs.
g. W. Alexander, Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
OAKLAND.

Harry Folsom is at home from
school as the guest Of his mother, Mrs
e. w. Folsom. for the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs Archie Evcleth returned
to Boston yesterday, after passins
Christmas v 18th his mother. Mrs. j. ".
Eveleth, Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Matte +. Snow went to West
Gardiner yesterday for a visit to Miss
Nettie NJ. Spear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
Death of Fillmore r. Clary.

Fillmore r. Clary died at the city
farm Wednesday, aged "a years. The
funeral will occur at > O'Clock SATURDAY.
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Myra Parker has been the guest
of her parents in West Farmingdalf
during the holidays. She is employed
at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
WINTHROP.

c. A. Dyer Of Livermore Falls was
in town Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

w. F. Marston is making a visit to
New York State and will no doubt
touch at New York City, where three
sons are in business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Hadley Kelsey, Moses Brown School,
10, is PASSING his Christmas vacation
at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
!A!'Fami|y s sss Old
Medicine Young

- Acadia, Me-, Aug. 3, Ieo6.
MY family has been using the true
L. F. Atwood's Bitters for many
years, and they are perfectly salts.
he'd. 1t is now a family medicine 70
U.s." Yours truly. Emily Violstts
The surest safeguard against sickness
IS L: r.. Atwood's Bitters. YOUNG
and old can always depend upon then
IN diseases of the digestive organs S'e
at the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Captain and Mrs Brewer of South
port passed Christmas day with Mr..
and Mrs. jerome Farrell. CAPTAIN
Brewer returned home Thursday Mrs.
Brewer remaining for a few davs'
visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Reuel Foster has returned to his HON,
at Round Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Flora Bailey OF Augusta was
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Frank
Hammond, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Jane Merrill Hayes of Portland
passed Christmas at the AdminiStra J.
ton building at the Industrial school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Burton Cochran reported for duty yes
terday from a furlough raised in West
Midway, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss MAY Hanson of Bangor il visit
ing her parents. Afr. and Mrs. Frank
Hanson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mrs. Abraham Mute and her daugh-
ter, who is visiting her, visited Mrs
Mute'S son in Madison Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris Of Mt
Vernon passed Christmas with Mrs
Harris mother, Mrs abb" c"ch-
rane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
WINTHROP CENTER.

Mrs. Curtis and son Clifton Of Au-
burn are the guests OF Mrs r. "A.
Eail"y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

j. w. Whittier reports finding ROBIN
wintering near his hen house, a sure
sign Of an extended open winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. w. W Brewer Of New
York are spending Christmas week in
this vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Frank Stevens of East WaIpoie Is
passing the holiday vacation at ms
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

John g. McGreGor of Boston is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. 4. ID. McGregor, Mid
die street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

James I. Wescott, who has been or
an extended furlough to Pawtucket, r. I.
returned yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

The Misses Russell of Augusta were
the guests Of Mrs. Henry WinsloU
Christmas day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
HALLOWELL.

Ben Tenney left yesterday for a shor;
stay in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Grace Gatchrll Of Som"rvilln.
Mass, il visiting h"r parents. Mr. ana
Mrs. George Gatcheil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

John Golf has returned to the Home
from n furlouGh to Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Archie Black Of Portland passed
Christmas with his aunt. Mrs Joseph
Black, Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Edith Averill of Pittston passed
Christmas day as the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

John Trask and Mr. and Mrs. James
Trask OF Hall"well passed Christmas
with Mrs. Ed. Moulton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Charles Cluft of West Gardiner, who
has been i'll for some months, IS now
on the mending hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mrs. A. F. Huff and family are pre-
pairing for their removal to Boston
where they will reside in the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Japanese spinning companies number
forty three al LOT which are working. The
monthly OUTPUT of yarn is about $1,000
bales using 81, 10000 pounds of raw cot
ton. consisting OF 16.5Oo010 pounds of In
dian. 1900 600 pounds of American. $500. 600
,pnnrds OF Chinese and 100000 pounds of
other groWths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Marcus FREEMAN. the Home bugler, has
resigned his position and left the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

The American Glue Cos. plant Is
closed, except the shipping department
until Jan. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

William f. Merrill of Boston is pass
ing the holidays with his sister, MIS-
w. f. Overlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Bishop Of
Auburn visited relatives in town
Wedns Sday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Earl Penniman of Boston is visiting
his father f. Fl. PenniInan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mrs Annie Davis is caring for Miss
Maxim, who is very i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
COW TESTING ASSOCIATION
FORMED at Winthrop THURSDAY bv
hennebee Valley Men.

AT AZ the Grange hall Winthrop this
we. .'erhoon was formed the Kennebec
valley Cooperative Cow Testing AS
soeiation. which elected the followine
ouic-rs. President. W. G. Hunton
neaoheid; vice president. Hon. +; Al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Mildred Averhill returned yes
terday to her home at Round Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

C. /. Parker and daughter, Elra OF
Lewiston, passed Christmas with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt Thomas J. Cd
lum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mrs. Emery Adell is spending the
week at the home of her parents in
Rome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mrs. Fred Wiley of Farmingdale
was in town yesterday, calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sawyer and in
FAINT daughter returned home to New
York Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lenox are
spending the week at WiScaSset
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Carl LongfclIow of Gardiner visited
relatives in town Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
Local Notice.

Neri's class in dancing will give an
extra Friday evening. Dec. q. dec27d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
SOUTH GARDINER,

Miss Louise Atkins passed Christmas
with relatives in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Dorothy Alden Of Readfleld has
been visiting friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Thomas Bullock OF Boston is passing
the holidays with his mother, Mrs.
Rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Willia Mcnamara Of Madison is visit
ing his brother, L. T. Mcnamara.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Miss Ida Wiley passed Christmas
as guest Of her nephew, Pcrley Law
renee, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Mrs. Emery Wood was at home from
Augusta over Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

Harry Lawrence left for Jackman
Thursday, to be gone a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

F. 6. Wood Of Belgrade has been Wis
jtlug his mother. Mrs. A. &. II. Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
Watertown and Brighton Live Stock
Markets.

amount Of Live stock at the Markets
Dec. "a, 1907
Cattle 4is1, sheep 4499, calves 1856. hogs
3O,Gi3.
PRICES OF MARKET CATTLE.
A few choice s. 5e16.50; extra $4.50fr5.JO;
first quality $3.75n450; second quality $50
d3. Is; third quality $1.50G2.5O.
PRICES OF STORE CATTLE.
Mich cows from So 10 so; farrow
cows. $40 ais; fancy cows. $G0l,sD 3-yeal-
old $1S to $25; yearling S. to ST.; 2-ycar-
old 81 to SIS; Western fat swine. live.
~ to 3 cts; Northern dressed hogs. 81
6l6"l cents per III. stores, retail, s. to
$50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pulls ~
sold ~ John Coughlin. Aigusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27
PRICES OF SHEEP AND LAMBS
TUESDAY AT BRIGHTON.

Sheep from 8 10 cts. per ID. Lam
5MGc. Veal calves G TO &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-27

amount Of Live stock at the Markets
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-03-08
Business Locals.

Save those natural teeth, thereby re-
tain your facial expression. DR.. Gill;
land -the dentist" Office over Drug
Store. EIko.
The l. J. wintermnntel Co., Jewellers
are prepared to 10 repairing u; the most
reasonable rates at their place OF bust.
uess. Engraving Tree Of charge Oh all
articles sold.
Beginning ON March lst, the Palace
Restaurant will stop the sale ~ bread.
The people should take hottie nnL gov.
era themselves accordingly.
Mr.. J. W. Thompson hns put Il team
on the street and IL prepared tn do all
kinds Of hauling. All work entrusted
TO him will receive prompt attention..
II safe, certain, reliable little pills
tEnt do not g-ipc or sirkrn are DADA
Little Liver pIll.. Best foI sick head
aches. D~illIousurHs AMI lazy liver. Sold
10y Elko Druge c..
For sale.-A new iell Incubator.
capacity, 30 eggs, toge tLer with broci-
er. Will sell cheap. Inquire Ut IsnE.
PENDENT office.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-03-08
CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES.

q few years ago 1t wns generally con.
coded that the constitution Of the United
States, the supreme law OF the land.
WINS like the laws Of the Modes and
Perslans :hAt changed not. But a new
theory hns been put for ward by those IN
high places that expediency is Of more
importance than preserving the constitu
ton intact. They would read in clauees
that are not there and override other
to obtain Immediate reeults on the basis
OF their W Interpretation OF what
should or ehouId not be. TO keep
governments FROM disintegrn;ion ind
despotism. even in Il republic, there
must be q fundamental law, before
which all muat bow, until necessity
forces a change, which under the con-
%stitution oi the United Suites 10 vory
difficult TO obtain IL requires t o..hirds
Of congress, or two thirds 81 the legts
lntures Of the statee TO Propose amend.
monte and three.fourths Of the states to
ratiiy such amendments. Public
opinion mutt be woll nigh unanimous to
accomplish the change. and this our
republican, reformers oannot wait FOR.
10 they propose "a stretch or comfort tho
law to accomplish their purposes.
Those who would abei them IN their
Unconstitutional proceed should
remember that the righis OF all tho PEG
Pile are very fully protected and the
rights OF the states pro 'orved by the
constitution aud the amendments
thereto. and that II breach Ia made In
tue onter wall The citad | itself will be
In danger, which would mean chaos or
dospotiem. There In, however, uo.hinR
sacred about the constitution; II was
made 10 be amended. and what the
United States cannot accomplish under
IL, the states Individually can do, and
what neither can do is reserved TO the
sovereign people.
Tho work for those who would make
changes mus, heretoro be done do.
Gently and In order. and the proposed
now laws must be 80 surely oi advnni.
ago and necessary tba, almost none viii
question them. Tie gtent mass OF the
people have more 70 lose by stretching