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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-08
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Expresses will give 3 public hearing in Its
room at the State House In Augusta, as fol-
lows:
Wednesday. Feb. 15, 1899, at 2 o'clock p. m.
On an act relating TO the charter OF the WIZ
casset ana Quebec Railroad Co.
privileges OF the Franklin, Somerset and Ken
nebec Railroad Co.
ON an act to incorporate the Patten, Ale
cash and Northern Railroad Co.
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(Signed)
William Mckinley.
GETTING REPORT READY.

Washington. February 7.-The war in
yestisation commission today heard nc
witnesses, but was in executive session,
going over the report to be made to tn,
1resident. Several reports OF chemists
who have been examining samples OF The
beef have been received and their reportt
are to bs Incorporated in its report,
which was adopted at this MOI ning's ex'
ecutive session and probably will be pre-
sented to the President tomorrow evening
or Thursday morning.
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MasCKLLANEOUA.
father & SONS
CURED OF
ITCHING RASH

Y I had an itching rash under my chin, which
kept spreading until IL was all over my body.
1 could not sleep but was compelled 70 he
awake and scratch all the time. My father
and two brothers were afflicted with the same
thing, at the same time. We all suffered
terribly for year and half, trying In tho
meantime ALI the remedies We could ind, bus
received no benefit. bought three cakes OF
CurrcuRA soar and three boxes Of CurrcuRA
fointment) and they cured the four efas cors-
ol,fe,y. RICH'D ANDERSON, Geneva, Utah.
srxrpy curr TrrArsrxr yos Tokrrnrc. pfsyio-
r,,,a u,ron. wrra Loss OF HAis. warn bafhs via
c-r,rr. eol r. gentle snontings with CurrcrnA (sane
,n.a,l md mild doses Of curicuRA REsoLvnsr.
so,a throughout the world. Porrus Dxra Arp Cssu.
coes Prop. Bosscn. How 10 Curs skin Dissases. ffss
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Judiciary will give pub
Augusta,
Thursday, Feby. 2s. iess at 2.so O'Clock P. M.
No. l24. On an act TO regulate the FIRE depart
ment OF the City Of Portland.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Railroads Telegraph and
Expresses viii give q public hearing In It's
room at the State House IN Augusta on
Wednesday. Feb. s, 1899, at O'Clock p. m.
On an act to incorporate the Boothbay Har-
Dor and Newcastle Railroad Company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-08
PORTO RICO CELEBRATES.

San Juan. p. r., February 7.-Thers
was a public demonstration today to ceie-
brate the ratification of the peace treaty.
The circulars distributed ueseriDeo tne
afYair as .scelsbration in honor OF the
incorporation of Porto Rico among the
United States.
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WOULD IhPRlS0N THEM.
PEOPLE Who Think Rumsellers Should
Be Jailed.
SOME PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
PROHIBITORY LAW.

Hearing Before Cemmissss st Augusta.
The Portland Rssubmissionists
Failed TO show Up--Ths No Vote Ne
Tsx People Given Leave % With-
dr.w--Osher Hesrinss Yesterday ss
Augusta.
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LEGIsLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Financial Affairs VIII give
public hearings as follows:
Thursday, Feb. Q,
On an order In favor Of the Maine scnooi ior
the Deaf.
Thursday, Feb. 9.
On Resolve In faver OF Maine Eye and Ear
Per order. HI.HIX. Secy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-08
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The COMMITTEES on Legal Affairs will give a
public hearing In Its room at the State House In
Augusta, Tuesday, Feb. "a 1893, at 2.30 O'Clock
p. IN.
No. A.-on an act to Incorporate Portland
Past Cha ncellor's Association.
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Hope Has Been Entertained lnsur-
gents Would Retire.
Cen. Miller Will Be Reinforced
Before HostiIities Begin.

Foreign Residents Believed TO BE i'm More
Jeopardy Than III the Matters Were
Settled-No Further Anxiety Regard
ing Forces i'm Manila-Text Of the
Treaty Has Been Cabled to Gen. Otis
Seizure Of Filipino Ship by Dewey
Provoked Attack.
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LEGISLATiVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Military Affairs will give
public hearing In Its room at the state House in
Aususta, Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 1899, al 80 O'Clock
p. m.
No s-On resolve recommending additional
compens alton TO be paid the Adjutant General
for unusual services rendered
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1e99, at 2.30 O'Clock p. m.
No i4-On resolve to reimburse the city of
Portland for soldiers who served In late war
with SPAIN
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The committee on Legal Affairs will give a
public hearing 10 tts room at the state House in
Augusta,
Tuesday. February q, lses. at 2so O'Clock p.
m., No n on an sctto prevent certain kinds Of
nuisaHces.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-08
1-EGIsIATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Legal Affairs will give
public hearing In Its room OF the S'a" mousse
In Augusta,
Tue,day. Feb. 2s, 1899. at 80 o'clock p, m
NJ "a On an act to amend section II OF
chsnter "a OF the Revised Statutes relative TO
cIsarins snow from the sidewalks In cihcsl
"wednesday. March /, 1899. at 2so O'Clock p m.
No. "a. On a petition Of ?. H. Gillen and 80
others for amendment 70 section ss o. cnspter
practice OF law.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-08
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Legal Affairs will give
public hearing IN its room at the State House
N Augusta
No. ss.-Tnur sdsy. Feb. I6, 1899, at 2.SO
O'Clock p. m on an act relating TO weights anc
MEASURES
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
LE0IsLATlvE NOTICE.

The Committee on Legal Analrs a WI kEnnss
In Augusta, ~
Thursday, March 2. 1899, at 2so O'Clock ?. m.
No. Co. On an act TO create S1asu s,,,. o. 81 tns
Cfty of Portland.
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IEGIsLATIYE NOTICE.

The Cumberland County Delegation will give
n public hearing In the loom of the COMMITTEES
on Legal Affairs At the State House In Augusta
pn
Thursday, Feb. .. 1899. at 10 o'clock q. m.
On an act to nx the compensation OF the
Register of Probate for said countv.
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A TOWN CAPTURED.

Manila. February s-l0 a. m.-Lieut.
Afford. Co. L.. Goth Kansas Infantry.
and . private of that company were killed.
and six others members of the regiment,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-08
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Agricu ture win give q
hearing at the rooms OF the Board OF Agricur
ture on
Wednesday, February sth.
On petition Of w. b. Tobey and other direc-
tors of the North Berwick Agricultural Asso.
citation asking for an appropriation In aia oi
the same.
Wednesday, Feb. 18th.
On an act to regulate the sale and analysis oil
food.
Wednesday Feb. 18th. sEB
On an act additional TO chapter 30 oil tne
Revised Statutes establishing bounty on hen
hawks. ,o~y o..,,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
sloc Reward, 500.

Tne readers ef this paper will be pleased 70
learn that there s at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able TO cure in all
is stages and that IS Catairh. Halts Catarrh
Curs IS the only positive cure known TO the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being consti-
tuti nal disease. requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken In
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system, thereby de-
stroylng the foundation OF the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the const tuition and assisting nature I'm do
ing its work. The proprietors have 80 much
faith in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that IL
fails 70 cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY Il CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
No Right to vgliness.

The woman who is lovely In face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac.
tive must keep her health II she ia
weak, sickly and ell run down, she will
be nervous and irritable II she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her i'm.
pure blood will cause pimples. blotohes,
skin eruptions and wretched COM
pIexion. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify
the blood. 1t gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth. velvety skin, rich
complexion. 1t will make good look
ing. charming woman Of rundown
invalid Only 80 cents at NJ NJ Lewis
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
Death Of a Soldier Who Was Wounded
When Carrying stonewall Jackson
From the Field.

Mr.. John J. Johnson, of Fluvaupa
county, an aged and honored Con
federate veteran, whose name is
linked in history with that of Stone
I'll Jackson. has passed away.
Mr.. Johnson died at his home, IN
Fluyanns, on Thursday, October 26
He was member of Company Il,
rwentY-second Virginia Battalion,
and was in his 18th year.
Mr.. Johnson was one of the litter
bearers who removed General Jackson
when he was mortslly wounded at
Charlottesville, May 3, 1853. There
NJ. Johnson lost an arm under mem
orsble circumstances.
Mr.. II. W. Sadler, of Fluvanns, a
member of the same company as Mr..
Johnson, gives the following &C.
count:
"a few minutes after Jackson was
wounded an officer dashed up to our
lines and ordered Johnson to take his
litter and follow him. Comrade
Johnson refused, saying he could not
leave his own officers. The officers
then turned to the major of the bat
talon, who WAS near johnson, and
said, in low voice: Let him go
with me, for an important officer has
lien, badly wounded The msjor
told him to 20 and help wounded
officer of the field.
"A few minutes after getting the
General on the litter, aud as they
were moving down the road toward
our lines, he and another of the
bearers were severely wounded and
fell, throwing the General to the
ground. Other bearers we're obtain
ed. Comrade Johnson was sent from
the field, and his arm was taken off
near the shoulder the next day. He
always said to the members of his
company when going into a fight;
Boys, il any of you are hurt | will
take care Of you and take you off the
field, Aud he always did it.
"He was tried and true soldIers,a a
man of sterling worth, strictly honor
rsble. and for number of years q
member of Lyle's Baptist Church"
Mr.. johnson was IN Richmond at
the time of the uDveiling Of the l.
monument. He was recognized by
the old soldiers from every part of
the S ate aud llonizsd. His death
will cause much SORROW among his
old friends aud comrades. Richmond
Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
A SERIOUS AFFAIR
We Mean Business.
Others Know It.
Why Not You ?

Two weeks ago We declared our
purpose to close out our present busi
ness, and since then we have been
dong Just as stated, selling every
thing in the store az reduced prices
Some people seem to doubt that we
are closing out, and like all doubling
ones are staying away and missing
the bargains that others are getting.
Others foollshly listen to our com
petitors as if they expected other Dry
Goods Stores to advise them to come
aud buy at reduced figures. Others
don't believe because we haven't told
them Just what we had in view AS our
reason for selling out. To all the
doubling ones We want TO say we
have never ye. advertised to do a
tbirg or sell at reduced price that
We didn't do it, and when the things
YOU want are sold you'll say, well,
beard it, but didn't think you meant
It," II am sorry didn't come
sooner" When you can buy dollar
Corsets for S0s., and soc ones for
40s., or dollar KID Gloves at SOC, you
are saving a good deal Of money, and
money saved is money made. Come
and see for yourself.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
STAFFORD.
Hard Luck OF Colored Preacher AdIudsed
Lunatic Notes and Personals

(Couesp ludence to The Free Lance }
St,foId G II Va. Nov q 1899
As sequel o the paragraph in The
Lluce Of about week ago, in relation
to the love affairs Of one Of cur local
lorod preachers. 1t appears that he
in comp my with three of hi' church
members. proceeded to call upon his
buxom widow and demanded return
II ms household goods-a wordy argu-
ment cn-uod the preacher using his
mouth. the widow a club, which waxed
so warm, the preacher was compelled
t. re,reat. with his membership under
fire and the rout was as disgraceful as
the one at Ladysmi,h on the pMt
oi the British In South Afri-
cA. A. PER recent kilograms from that
section
Mr Alvin Lowery. one Of cur bet
yCuag citizens. who lives near Brooke,
Is lying seriously nj with fever. aud is
being attended by Drs. H,les and Bal
ney.
Visitors at the O H. this week,
Messrs Hugh Adie. A W. Gill, K. A.
Moncure. ID W. Oakley. Commissioner
Of. K, venue, John n Frilter. Vale
" ,Gmsley. sheriff, Mr. and Mrs Cbas
Bryan, Dr. IL Stone and John W
Payne
Professor Gilbert Walden gave an
entertainment Saturday night, which
was we'll attended and much enjoyed
Geo Massey cjlored. was adjudged
a lunatlc last Saturday by a commits
sion composed Of Justices Bryan.
Payne, and Garrison, and committed
= Jail On Sunday whilst the jailer
was absent, he tore down the stove tore
off all his clothing aud burnt them.
After quite a battle he was secured in
one Of the cells Geo was sent to the
Central Hospital about six years ago,
aud had been returned to his home
five years ago as cured.
Mr. Kenny Bradshaw, Of Prince
William county, is visiting friends at
Garrisonville
Mr. John W. Waller and his bride,
have returned from their wedding
tour
Mr. d. Mercer Waller. Of Oulpeper
county. who has been visiting friends
at Garrisonville. returned to his home
this week.
Grand jury term Of the county court,
Bird Wednesday. from present indioa-
tions, they will have very little to do.
There is nothing on docket OF conse-
quence
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09

| Even verbal assurances Of smbasss.
doris to the desired feet are not
wholly satisfactory, since diplomatic
ingenuity Is equal TO the task Of ex-
planning them away. What the Sec
retary asks ia a formal engs cement
t continue permanently the llber,
policy that Russia, Germany ard
England now OBJ serve during their
own good pleasure. Il has been sug
gested to him, il is said, that the
United States should itself sCquir'
some part Of the coast Of Cnine ss q
sphere of influence with view to de-
yeloping trade with the interior, as
other powers have done. But this
alternative has been rejected. The
United States will not participate 10
the disme NJ berment of China, but
will rather insist upon the mainten-
snce of commercial rights obtained
by treaty with China, not only in the
parts Of Cana still absolutely subject
10 the Pekin government, but also in
those parts OF China that haYe been
recently converted into ind, fate
spheres of influence Of other powers
WHAT Secretary Hay asks, IN fact, is
simply that the powers shall Obligate
themselves by written engagement
to persist ia their present recognition
Of the tresty-secured rights Of citi-
zens Of the United States. These
powers profess to intend to keep the
door open to al comers; it is there
fore not unreasonable to ask assur
auces of a solemn character that
would not be revocsble at their con
venience.
"If the powers refuse to convert
their existing offers and professions
into definite written engagements, it
is said to be the policy Of our State
Department to fall back upon our
treaties with China as giving I II that
we ask. Should Russia, France or
Germany definitely annex their re-
spectlve spheres of influence. the sit
ustion would of course be radically
altered. The right of power to an
mex the territory OF another power is
recognized, and such snnexstion-as
illustrated in the case of Madagascar
Carries with il the right to impo Q
prohibitory tar # rates at all the ports
of the annexed territory. But the
spheres of influence in China have
not been annexed. Manchuris and
other parts of China are at present in
the anomalous position Of being treat
ed rs subject to Pekin for some pur'
poses and for other purposes subject
to st Petersburg. The sovereignty
ls equivocal till 1t suits the stronger
power TO assume complete control.
WHAT Secretary Hay asks, accord
iUgly, is not that Russia shall promise
TO abstain from annexiDg Msnchuria,
but that the Chinese tariff shall
continue go long as that province
continues 10 be nominslly part of
China. There will be DO opposition
to annexation, it is implied, if it
comes to that, especially if we ere
definitely assured that the annexed
ports Lre to be open to all the world
after as well as before annexation.
Our interest in the Far East is COM
mercisl, not a politicsl, interest, and
we have no desire to be mixed up in
the tsngle Of the conflicting ambitions
Of the powers 10 that quarter OF the
globe"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
" Spheres Of Influence.

The Baltimore Sun says; l, is
announced from Washington that
Secretary Hay has asked the various
governments of Europe that have re-
Gently acquired spheres of influence
in China for written assurances that
they will not at any time in the flu
ture impose at Chinese ports tariff OF
other restrictions on American com
merce other or greater than those
which exist under the present treaties
Of the United States with China. Wee
bal assurances to this effect have
been obtained, it is stated, from Rus
sia and Germany, and, doubtless,
also from England, but not from
France. Russia has announced to
the world that by the Czar's good
will commerce is, for the present at
least, to be free at Talienwan at Ger.
tain wharves apart from those re.
served for Russian use. Ii may be
inferred that the same guarded priv.
ileges will be accorded at New
ch wang, which is the centre of our
largest cotton goods trade with Chine
when the contemplated and impel ld-
ing appropriation by Russia OF that
important port is consummated. Ger
many has similarly offered the world
freedom of intercourse with her &C
ouisitions in the province Of Sbsr.
tuup. her purpose il deed being. it is
given out, to make k'ao Chou Tree
port. after the model of Hongkong.
&" But these gratuitous offers, beir &
acts of grace. msy, it is said, be at
sny time withdrawn, if no definite
obligation to other powers exist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
BLACK GOODS.

A hundred women know aud can
testify to the merit Of the Black Goods
sold here during the past six years
There are some of them here today and
if you buy at these prices you IL save
enough on the material 10 buy your lin
ings
IS in. Black All Wool Bourette Cloth
worth soc, reduced to 80 yard
55 in. Black Mohair, sold at 81 &c. re-
duced to 25c yard.
45 in. Black Granite Cloth. sold for
75o, reduced to SOC yard.
80 in. Black Extra Heavy Mohair, ele-
giant wearer. sold for : 20, now
SOC a yard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
SILKS.

Probably there are more Silks here
than you II find in any other two st res.
They must be sold, and whatever your
silk wants may be you can find It here
at greatly reduced prices.
Rich, Heavy. Black Satin q in. wide,
worth today 6719o, for 500 yard
Fig. Taffeta and India Silks. worth
75c, for SOC yard.
S711c quality for 69c yard.
Come and see the others. They
are here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
WRAPS.

We have a splendid line Of Ohil.
dren's Refer Jackets and Ladies'
Cloth and Plush Oapes, probably bet
ter assortment OF the former than any
house here. and these are all going at
reduced prices We have some elegant
warm Jackets for women, that are good
for cold, stormy weather, especially to
save your good cloak, suitable for wear.
ing TO work and for service. These are
at greatly reduced prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
TRIMMINGS.

Handsome Jets. Passamentries
Gimps, Spangle Nets, Rich Laces, Jewel
Bands, Braids. 60, Pearl and Jet Or.
naments, Points, Collars. Yokes. All
Over Laces, &c.
25c saved on every dollar means a
saving when you buy trimmings
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
CASSIMERES.

A big advance has been made in
the price Of wool, and consequently all
wooden goods, but instead Of advance,
here it's reduction because We are clos.
ing ont. We are selling heavy All
Wool Kerseys at 400, worth today SOC.
Cassimeres at 500. worth 75c. Those
worth 87Lc and 81 for 60c and 75c.
Kentucky Jeans. worth 25c for lSc ;
zoo grades for l5c sc grade for l2c'
60.
Anything you want in Dry Goods
can be bought here at great deal less
than elsewhere, because we are closing
out for cash. Come and see.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
Liquor Dealers.
p. McCracken. Bro. & Co.
AND RErAu

-WRoLEaALE AHp RETAIL-
GROCERS AND LIQUOR DRALERB.
offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE BYE
and BOURBON WHISTLES, from the fol.
owing well known distilleries: Graft Il Co.
II Ohio; Boone County Distilling Co., OF
Kentucky Monticello Distillery, OF Mary.
and, and W. +. Gray, OF Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner & Engle' Lager Beer
hey also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural Inpiemsnts, 6eeds, Gusno, and
Cement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
GOSSAMERS,
MACKINTOSHS.

Here is an article Of wearing ap.
parel that you IL need many times dur
ing the next six months. and we have
a good assortment OF nice ones.
s. 90 kinds for 81 95 50 90 kinds for
81 70. 50 30 kinds for 81 %.
81 90 kinds for 81 25
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
MRS. II. E. TOMPKINS,
Main Street, 816.
Let us Talk Coffee.

After an experience Of buying end
selling coffee for forty.two years, we
claim to have some knowledge Of the
good and inferior article. For nice,
mild and emooth drink we cannot too
highly recommend the ROYAL
ARMS, A" roasted Mocha and Java
Oau be had of rs
MAGRATH & CHESLEY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
SEED
New Fall Millinery

We can show a very handsome stock of Fall
and Winter Millinery this season. Our stock
is now complete, aod we will sell some good
bargains in many things. In paying cash for
our goods and no rent to pay, we can afford
to sell goods cheap.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
ELK RUN VIII 5KEY.

This celebrated brand Of KENTUCKY
proof and years old at 81 per gsllon is for
sale by Mrs. ]. F. Monroe, Commerce
Itreet, Fredericksburg, Va. For favor Il
las no superior at the prics. 1t is smooth,
pleasant to drink, and there is not head
ache in gallon. Come and try it. and you
will buy no other.
mch25-6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-09
Z. W. StearnS,
onnn. uo11sr npY Gnnns STORE
FEED STUFFS.

Oats, Mill Feed, Oat and
Corn Chop. Meal, Hay, &C. Wher In
want, call on
MAGRATH & OHESLEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-17
Homer and Jewish Rites.

A passage in Popes 'Iliad'' C'Chandos
Classics has stirred my intellectual curl
osity and proves that one touch of ritual
makes the antique world kin. The an.
Gent Jews were great upon washing OF
hands," with the ceremonial laws OF
which one tractate of the Talmud largely
busies itself. This "laving Of hands, is
regarded with such veneration by the
rabbins that they crystallized its impera-
tiveness by stamping it with seal as of
Mosaic sanctity. Living in such an
atmosphere and trained from childhood to
cherish this specific rite as indigenous in
Judaism, felt some amazement when ]
read page 165 of above:
Now pray to Jove what Greece demands;
Pray in deep silence and with purest hands
Buckley adds a note which displays a
wide outlook: This is one of the most
ancient superstitions respecting prayer,
and one founded as much in nature as in
tradition. Notes and Queries.