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How Capt. Allen Went For Them

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Day
3
Month
May
Year
1888
Copyright
Public Domain
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Some of the Maine congressmen called tbe river and harbor bilĂ­ a conglomeration of 8teals, and pointed especially to the amounts designated for Michigan as 6ample9. Oapt. Allen went for them in true western style. He showed how Maine received appropiiationa for her river8 and harbors when Michigaa was a howling wilderness. Michigan has more coast line than Maine. M&ine, set down here in the west, would make only a fair summer resort. Afier getting all the money she wants, she is now like the man who never lends nor borrows wheel barrows. Capt. Allen lias a sharp tongue, and he lashed the Maine congrega unmercilully. ______

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Ann Arbor Register