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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
PRAISE NOT CENSURE
For Fort Williams Soldiers Who As.
sisted in Fighting Fire.

Portland, Me-, July 20.-Oficers at
Fort Williams deny the statement of
an evening paper that soldiers who left
the reservation without permission,
Sunday, to fight the fire at Hotel Bel
mont had been placed under arrest.
On the contrary. the commanding Of
ficer was pleased at the good work done
by the soldiers and is reported to have
said that had he known of the fire he
would have sounded the fire alarm and
despatched the whole command to the
scene. equipped with the fire apparatus
of the post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, July 20.-The weather
continues showery and unsettled over
the middle Atlantic and New England
states. In all other districts fair Wea-
Their has prevailed. Numerous thunder
storms and showers have occurred in
the middle Atlantic states and western
New England. The temperature
changes have been quite irregular.
Showers are probable, Tuesday, in New
England. 1t will be warmer. Tuesday,
in the middle Atlantic states. The
winds along the Atlantic coast will be
light and variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
Capt. Elliott Wins a Cup,

Bisley, Eng, July 20.-In the Key
stone Bergundy competition for a sill
yer cup, valued at 500 and $225 in
money prizes, distance, 1000 yards, 10
shots each, Capt. Elliott of Canada,
was first, with a score of Al. Private
George Cook, LIST Regiment, District of
Columbia, and Spearing of Canada,
scored 40 and AZ respectively
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WtI.

The following have filed petitions in
bankruptcy: Harriet S. Melville,
Westbrook: Simon d. Mitchell. Lewis
ton; Frank Willette, Millinocket; Hi
ram Delbert. Stevens, Fort Fairfield;
Duncan l.. Whitmore, Portland.
Heslin. s-year-old son of Capt. Ed
ward Lunt OF West fremont. was
drowned, Thursday afternoon, while
bathing. The body was recovered in a
short time. Funeral services were held.
Saturday, from the home of his grand
mother, Mrs L. NJ. Lunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21

Mrs. Helen M. Rockwell died from old
age, early Monday, at Chicago. She
celebrated her 101st birthday, April Q.
Mrs. Rockwell was born in Cold Brook,
Conn.,, in 1902. Among the interesting
incidents of her life, she had seen all
the Presidents of the United States,
except Washington. Upon the occasion
of the return of Lafayette to the Unit
ed States she met him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
IDLE SINCE MAY 5.
Thousands Return to Work After Long
Loaf at New York.

New York, July 20.-Thousands of
men, members Of the unions which have
signed the employers plan of arbitra-
ton, returned to. work, today, after be-
ing out of work in many cases since
May S. In most cases all the work that
can be done where work had been sus-
pended is in the way of clearing up
and getting ready for active resumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21

The expense of the July riot to the
town of Middleboro, Mass, already ag-
gregates $455, the selectmen having re-
ceived bills for that amount. The most
of the expense was created by the sher-
if and deputies, who were called to
work on the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
Senator Hanna at Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor. Me-, July 20.-The steam
Yacht Alvina, with the owner. Clement
A. Griscom, and his guest, United
States Senator M. A. Hanna. on board.
arrived TODAY on her cruise to the
eastward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21

Mai. Foster of the United States
army, fell from Colorado Midland
train at Colorado Springs, Col, Sun
day night, as the train was rounding
a curve and it Is thought he is serious
" ir ',lred Mai. Fc~ter Voc IN his wav
to Denver from the Philippine is
lands to attend courtmart.ai.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
Bound for Frenchmen's Bay.

Boston, July 20.-The converted gun
boat Peoria arrived at the navy yard,
today, from Newport, on her way to
bay, Me-, where she will
join the North Atlantic squadron, dur
ing the maneuvres. The tug Iwana will
leave the yard, tonight, for Frenchmen's
la
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

washington, July 2o.-The following
star service changes in Maine, are an
nounced:
1927. Chesterville to Dryden. Omit
Beans Corner, disc: no change in dis
tance. :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
Whitaker Wright Surrendered.

Washington, July 20.-Acting SecreI
tary Loomis, today, issued his warrant
for the surrender to the British authori-
ties of Whitaker Wright, the London
promoter, charged with large financial
irregularities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
SHOWERS

Washington, July 2O.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday: New Eng
land showers, Tuesday and Wednes-
day; light to fresh south winds, becom-
ing west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
SHOT WHILE CUNNING.
Rackliff Boy Probably Fatally Wounded
While Cunning at Corinna.

Corinna. Me, July 20.-Snowdcn, the
13-year- old son of Bazella Rae klif Of
Boston, was probably fatally injured by
being shot in the abdomen while gun
ming. Monday morning. with John, the
young son of II. Il. RackliiI of Corinna.
The accident happened while the gun
was being passed from one boy to the
Other
Immediately after it occurred Drs.
Tabor and Redman were summoned
and upon their advice the injured boy
was removed TO the Eastern Maine Cen
eral hospital at Bangor on the afternoon
train, being met at Newport Junction
by the boys mother, who was at Old
Orchard when notified of the accident.
Young RaclSliff was visiting his uncle,
Hosea Rackliff of this town. His father
is in the South.
The doctors held but slight hopes of
the boys recovery.
Bangor. Me-, July 20.-Snowden
Racklifl. who was brought to the East
ern Maine General hospital from Corin-
ma. today. is in a critical condition. The
hospital physicians say that his chances
for recovery are very slight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21
Boston Forecast,

Boston, July 20.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Partly cloudy weather,
Tuesday and Wednesday,; possibly local
showers, Tuesday; light, variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-21

A. Mabel Richardson of Castime, a
graduate of Colby College, has been
elected Preceptress of Gould's Academy
at Bethel. --.-.
The Washington times., 1903-03-25

III, along with other young noblemen. at
the so-called school o. pages at St. Pc
tersburg, and on graduation received in
accordance with the usual custom a
commission as officer in one Of the cav
airy regiments Of the guards. This hon
c. ne declined. 10 the establishment Of
the monarch and to the dlsmay Of his
relatives. and obtained his majesty's
permission to perform his term OF obIi-
gatOry military ser vice as a mere pri-
vate in an ordinary line regiment sta
toned in one OF the Polish provinces.
As soon as he obtained his discharge
he entered the Ecclesiastical Academy
at Moscow. and began his studies for the
priesthood. In order to appreciate the
sensation caused by this course il is nee
essary 70 point out that in Russia the
priesthood do not occupy n high place
in the social scale and that for mobiles
TO join it's ranks is exceedingly rare.
II cannot be said that the priests are
treated as a class with reverence or
even respect, and in nearly all OF the
popular comic stories and plays il is
always the priest who is held Up to rid
icule. and who is the butt OF all merri-
meut-
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
The Filtration Problem.
Is 1t to Be Again Entangled in Gov
eminent Red Tape?

1t Is a proverb that nothing can be
done III Washington without red
tape. Perhaps that Is one reason
why the population increases 50 much
faster by immigration than it does by
direct growth. 1t may be that the
trailing clouds of glory to which
Wordsworth referred get tangled IN
red tape on the way. But however
that may be, certain 1t Is that any
sort of enterprise i'm which the Gov
eminent Is concerned Is too often
wound up in some yards of red tape
which must be united and mtangled
before any satisfactory conclusion is
reached. Let this not be the ease
with the filtration plant
1t does not follow that because the
people of TINS city have been taking
large quantities Of Potomac mud into
their systems for the past half cen
fury, they Will do so contentedly for
an indefinite time in the future. We
have had u glimpse of a means of
escape. Visions Of pure and spark
ling water, without any real estate in
It. have lowered in the AIR, and the
thought Is too tempting to dismiss
without a struggle. Filtration Is
agreed upon as the remedy for the
familiar muddineSs of the Potomac
water. and the quicker we have fl
tration the more grateful it Will be.
The history of sanitary investiga-
ton has shown that the health of a
city depends mainly on It's water and
ar The mountain races Of the
earth have almost invariably been SUI
perior IN strength and activity to the
jewellers in the lowlands. and this in
spite of hard work. coarse, and often
insufficient, food. and manifold pri-
vations. They had pure air to
breathe and pure water to drink.
There Is no reason why the people
Of the modern city should not have
both. Especially is this true of
Washington. With our wide streets
and freedom from crowding. we are
IN no danger Of suffering from want
of air. 1t Is time we stopped drink
ING mud instead of water.
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
What He Could Do.

But now il appears thas his real pur-
pose was not 10 gain these ends. but
rather that the people Of those Ter
ritOrics in their gratitude 10 him for
his efforts might pledge their delegates
to the Republican convention to do and
vote as he should say. The discOverer OF
this motive asserts that Quay expects
To do d heap with these half dozen dele
gates. and that with them. ana the
delegates from Pennsylvania, and the
other Territories of Hawaii. Alaska, and
Porto Rico. who would naturally be i'm
pressed with Quay's leadership. and eX-
pecting similar aid from him in their
own cases in the future. viii also place
their delegates at his disposal Then
&c is figured out Quay could master the
convention. and dictate his own terms.
write the platform. and nominate the
candidates. An effort 10 pick up scat
tered delegates. it is called. Now that
the plot has been revealed il remains
TO be seen whether anything can be done
to counteract the influence OF Quay and
prevent him from dominating the next
convention with the delegates from the
Territories.
The Washington times., 1903-03-25

lage, dealing death and damuation all
around. We can see the Long Juju
dragged ont of It's temple and, amid
kicks and curses of indignant Chris
tian soldiers. conveyed to the place
Of execution. Smart? Why, Of
course, its smart. It's even "to
laugh"-in British eyes.
But why Is it that the Anglo
Saxon mind Is incapable. apparent
ly. of freeing itself of this miser-
able cant2 Why pretend that such
wars e God save the mark are
carried ON to suppress idoIatry and
put u stop to slavery and head-hunt-
ing. when everybody knows that they
are undertaken for the acquisition
Of territory and the expansion of
commerce?
The Long Juju Is but poor pre-
text
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
A Remarkable Service.

II was a remarkable service. that mass
Of Father Tolstoy in the catacombs. the
first OF the kind that had been cele-
brated there since the days OF the early
Christians long before the schism be-
tween the Latin and Greek rites had
taken place. A large congregation. COM
posed Of people OF various nationali-
ties. was present. including q number Of
Russians. and before bringing Il TO a
conclusion the young priest. who was
garbed in his Muscovite vestments. Of
fered up prayers for Leo XIII as the
most august and highest ecclesiastical
authority On earth coupling Lis name
with that of the Car as that OF the
miehtiest temporal ruler Of the uni
verse. imploring Providence 10 bring
about the reunion of the two sister
churches.
The next step was the conversion of
Cunt ToIstoy 20 the Church of Rome
by no less a parsonage than the Holy
Father himself. followed by his conse-
Grafton as a priest OF the Roman rite.
He was even appointed TO the Office Of
domestic prelate. with the title OF mon
signor, that is TO say. as q dignitary Of
the Papal household. by the venerable
Pontin. who looked upon this fair
haired. blue-eyed enthusiast as destined
20 become a valuable instrument. both
by reason Of his aristocratic connec-
tions in Russia. and by his knowledge Of
the Russian clergy, in bringing about
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
Reed and the Spanish War.

One of Che late Tom Reeds friends and
colleagues WAS telling story toda, illustrative
ot the distinguished Speakers opposition to the
Spanish war and interference I'm Cuba About
the time war was declared Reed came ont of
ms hotel one morning boiling mad To a friend
h" declared II would not give "a drop Of Amer
lean blood for all tine 'dagoes aud negroes I'M
the island of tuha. Z would not give the life Of
"nc American % save 100000 OF them. No. sir
] would not. except perhaps here O. smile
spread over his big face and he relIpsed into
his down Fast draUl-''yes / believe 1 might
sacrifice senator ----'' and hc named Sanat1-
wnciu he held responsible for much OF the feel
lnE chat resulted ia the war with Spain and
who is stil a member Of the senate Y. ashina.-
ton Correspondence Philadelphia Press.
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
France and the Peanut.
Dainty Becoming as Popular in Gaul as
the Baked Bean Is in Boston.


Can II be that the hot roasted pea
nut Is destined to be To France what
the baked bean Is Ia Bostou2 Strange
things have been uncarthed by the
State Department, but none stranger
than that the Yankees pet fruit Is
rapidly becoming the Frenchman's
perpetual delight.
The American "goober" has already
stomed the French vaudeville thea
ters and opera houses, and the latest
adviees declare that it is successfully
holding the fort against all corners.
The floors of popular restaurants are
carpeted with the shells. and the
walks in the public grounds are
speekled with the shucks.
Marseilles alone consumed 10000
bags of the American dainty and
loudly called for more. The merry
note of the roaster's whistle is heard
ON the street corner, and every day is
circus day over there.
1t seems. however, that a plebeian
product from Africa Is having the
audacity To question Americas SUI
premacy as the peanut country of the
world. Ii is cheap, this African pea
nut, and on that score 1t appeals to
frugal and discriminating public.
But cultivated taste declares unre-
servedly for the American nut. re-
CARELESS Of expense. Score another
triumph for our glorious institu-
tiOnS.
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
His Immense Majority.

In 1896 he was reelected from the
State at-large. receiving a majority of
nearly 100000. the largest ever given
any candidate for any Office in any
State When he retired ar the cxpira-
tion Of the Fifty-seventh Congress at
The age Of eighty he was the oldest man
in the House, and the oldest in Con-
gress with the exception Of Senator
Pettus. Of Alabama. who is Two years
his senior. and has just entered upon
his second term in the Senate. In The
closing hours Of the House. the Penn
sylvania delegation sought to have
resolution passed expressing apprecia-
tion OF Mr.. Crows public services a
memorial signed by the members from
that state was presented 20 Speaker
Henderson. praying that he recognize
one Of the delegation to move the adOp-
t;on of the resolution. II was at the
time the Democrats were conducting
their flibuster. and when 80 was evi-
dent that the usual resolution of thanks
The Washington times., 1903-03-25

having been decided upon. The Hon.
Galusha A. Grow was first elected 10
Congress in 1850. succeeding the Hon.
David WilmOt. OF Wilmot PrOvlso fame.
He was then the youngest member OF
the House. and was chosen for six con-
seeutive terms. three times as a FREQ
Soil Democrat, and three times as q Re
publican He was Speaker OF the Thirty
seventh Congress. He then retired from
the House and did not return until The
Fifty-third Congress, lapse Of more
than thirty years. but in the meantime
he held various Offices Of trust and lis
tinction
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
Conceived a Great Scheme.

Immediately on being ordained Count
TolstOy accepted the titular appointment
OF chaplin 20 his relative, Prince Uru-
son, and thereupon embarked upon a
series OF long voyages TO the Holy Land
India. Persia. China. and Japan. during
the course Of which ne conceived the Co
l.ssal scheme Of effecting a union be-
tween all the churches OF the world
convinced in his own mind that not on
" the various sects of Christianity. but
also Buddhism. Brahmanism. MOham-
mechanism Judaism. etc. had derived
the inspirations OF their religious teach
ings from common source.
on his return 20 Europe he made his
way 10 Rome where he was presented
10 Leo XIII, who was greatly inter
ested in his project. The Holy Father
himself made him acquainted with the
learned Benedictine monk Caluno and
with the two cardinals Nanutelli. and 10
was through them that he soon after
The Washington times., 1903-03-25

TO the Speaker would not come from The
minority as is customary. Speaker Hen
dersOn did not entertain the petition
The Pennsylvanians were accordingly
obliged TO torego the presentation OF
the resolution, and 10 meet and adopt
IL themselves. which they did Now il
IS proposed TO give Mr.. Grow a testI-
mouial at his own home. and all the
prominent Republicans OF the State. and
some from outside the state. have been
invited 20 attend An invitation has
also been presented 20 the President
He has not definitely decided whether
or not ne viii attend. but he viii make
an effort 20 be present
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
Quay's Motives.

Some Of the Industrious persons who
make it their chief occupation to ascer-
tain the secret motives which actuate
the Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay in what
ever he does. who attribute an occult
purpose to his every action. who enjoy
nothing better than attempting to clear
up mysteries and work out intricate
political problems have discovered
another cause which prompted the Penn
syIvania Senator to make the fight which
he did in the last Congress for the ad-
mission OF the three Territories OF Ok
lahoma, New Mexico and Arizona Listen
while the secret is revealed: It is that
the willy statesman from Beaver Is de-
sirous OF controlling the delegates to
the next national convention from these
three little borOUghs-six Of them there
viii be. all told-and for their votes the
Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay formed an
alliance with the Democrats. mounted
riders on appropriation bills, and, hgu-
ratively speaking. held the Senate by
the throat against the wall for three
months, while measure after measure
49, anu N'S"hOoIS pIedSea Win MN %
remove the legislative blockade. From
time TO time other motiV es We're ascrib-
ed as influencing Senator Quay 20 fight
for Statehood. such as the defeat by
inaction Of the eight-hour bill. the anti
trust bills and other measures obnoxious
TO certain private interests. another ex-
cuse offered for his interest in the
admission Of the Territories was that
he sought to own and control two and
perhaps four new Senators. and still
another that Pennsylvania capital was
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
Republicans in Distress.

A cry OF distress has gone up from
the Republicans OF Cleveland. who are
making an effort 20 defeat the Hoa-
Tom l. Johnson for mayor by the cleo
tion OF the Hon. Harvey Goulder. and it
has been communicated 10 the ears OF
the Hon. Marcus A. Hanna. Although
somewhat reluctant to do so for several
good and sufficient reasons. the Senator
has hurried away from Washington and
back 20 Cleveland 20 take a hand in the
campaign. The Republicans feel that they
needed Uncle Marks guiding hand,
not only in steering the ma-oralty troll
ley car which is the leading issue. but
also ar the check book. and In response
20 their appeals he has gone 10 give aid
and perhaps comfort after IL is all over
With the prospects OF the defeat Of
Goulder and the election of Johnson. the
Senator did not quite relish the idea Of
being forced into the conflict. but he has
responded TO the call OF duty and IS
prepared to take the consequences
The Washington times., 1903-03-25

ward published in the "Osservatore Ro-
mano." the principal newspaper organ
of the Vatican. a number Of remarkable
letters in favor OF q reunion between
the Roman Catholic Church and that
known as the Orthodox
To what extent he enjoyed the favor
Of Leo XIII. who has never made any
secret Of his earnest wish 10 illustrate
his pontifcate by a restoration Of the
union between the Greek and the Latin
rites. may be gathered from the fact
that he actually permitted the young
Russian priest TO celebrate mass accord
ing 10 the orthodox Muscovite fashion
in the cata.ombs Of st. Sebastian.
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
IN THE COURTS AND CAPITALS OF THE OLD WORLD.
rvaas nneOE Fife aUnon Between AnHeCh nhaf new
The Story of Nicholas TOlstoy.

The Story of Nicholas TOlstOy.
Count Lyor ToIstoy. the celebrated
author. whose works enjoy such extern
sive fame in the United States. is not
The only member Of his house who has
incurred the anger Of the Orthodox
Church. There is likewise Count Mich
olas TOlstoy. one of his cousins. and
whose father was for many years one
Of the heads of the department Of for
eign affairs at ST. Petersburg. who has
been in the past an object OF wrath 10
the Holy synod. and especially TO it's
late procurator general. Pobiedonotsoff.
who, indeed. caused him to be impris-
oned I'm a monastery at Moscow and was
about to have caused him TO be deprived
OF his civil rights. Of his nobiliary hon
ors. and or his property. when young
TOlstoy was suddenly set at liberty and
allowed 90 90 abroad by the personal
order OF the present Gar.
Nicholas II already in those days in
dictated his disapproval Of the attitude
Of the Holy synod and Of the govern
ment in treating apOstasy from The Rus
sian Orthodox Church as an Offe1se
against the laws Of the land. and as
treason to the crown. views to which
he has given since the beginning Of the
present month public and official expires
sion by his ukase of March IT, grant
ing full religious liberty 10 all his sub
iccts; and il is probable that the Mus
coyite legation accredited TO the Vatican
viii now cease its demands upon the
latter to compel Count Nicholas Tolstoy
to absent himself from Rome during
the impending visit OF the Car 10 the
Eternal City and to the Holy Father.
Indeed. since the issue Of the imperial
proclamation Of March 10 there is no
reason way the Car should not receive
Count Nicholas Tolstoy during his stay
at Rome f. spite of the fact that the
young nobieman has not only become a
convert TO the Roman Catholic Church.
but also one OF It's Drelates.
The Washington times., 1903-03-25
Arrested on the Frontier.

On crossing the Musc0vite frontier he
was at once arrested and conveyed TO
Moscow. where he remained a prisoner
In one Of the great monasteriss there
until pardoned and released by order
Of the present Gar RE straightvay
made his way back 10 Rome, where he
has made his headquarters ever Since
the Russian envoy at the Vatican re-
framing from Offering any further pro-
tests against the presence ut the Nati-
can or one who had been an object OF
the Cars good will.
II was only recently when the ar
engagements for the Russian EmperOr's
visit TO Rome and 10 the Vatican were
made that he urged that Mgr Count
TolstOy should be kept away during the
Muscovite mOnarch's stay in the Eternal
City. recommendation which. however.
viii have been stopped By the Cars
ukase OF March To-
MARQJ Isl DE FONTENO1-