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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
SCORES RUSSIA.
John B. Weber on THE Status
Of the Jew in Russia.
Charges Russia With Being Directly
Responsible for Their Condition.
And Asserts Our Right to Make Protest
and Interfere.

Atlantic City, N. j., July 12.-John B.
Weber of Buffalo, N. Y, late commits
sioner of immigration at the port of
New York, and chairman of the special
commission authorized by Congress in
1888 to Investigate in Europe the causes
melting emigration to this country, was
I speaker today, before the Jewish
Chautauqua on the subject of 1.-THE
Status of the Jew in Russia"
In his address, Mr.. Weber charged
tn Russian restrictive laws as being re-
sponsible for the misery and persecu-
ton of which we read and hear. He
stated that there would be no peace,
no substantial relief for sufferers until
the total disappearance from Russia
either of the Jew or of the special laws
directed against him. Summing up the
status of the Jew in Russia, Mr.. Weber
said
To-day he is an alien in the land of
his birth, a subject who bears an undue
share of the burdens of good govern
ment without the privileges of its
meanest citizens. Fettered in his
movements, handicapped in his voca-
| ton, restricted in his educational OPP
portunities, he is unable to protect him
self and powerless to successfully in
woke the protection of the authorities,
a slave without the Self-intereSt Of q
master to shield him from abuse, he
stands helpless, friendless and defence
less against brute force egged on not
only by religious intolerance but by
contending forces that strive to
strengthen the government on the one
hand and to destroy it on the other the
| irrepressible conflict of the age between
government by autocracy, govern
| ment by the people. The Jew is there
| fore the sport of the rabble, the spoil
of the official, the football of fanat-
| icism, the buffer against which strikes
| the wrath of bigotry, intolerance and
| savagery."
After asserting the moral obligation
| and the legal right of the United States
| to protest to the Russian government
against it's treatment of Jews, Mr.
| Weber said:
1--WE cannot look with unconcern up
! on the arrival of the thousands OF
hunted, terror-stricken human beings
who come to US crushed in spirit and
| impoverished in substance to enter into
| competition with our respected and
self-respecting labor. Neither is it an
answer to say that we have the remedy
in our own hands by closing our ports
against these people. This would vio-
| late our every instinct of humanity and
would war against the policy which has
made this country great and prosper
Gus, and which will continue TO add tc
our progress and prosperity if immi-
grafton is confined to normal causes
alone. The abnormal immigration
from Russia is due to the laws and
methods of that country, and this gives
us a legal and moral right to object
Self-interests and humanity unite in a
loud call to invoke such rights
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
CUT HIS THROAT.
Suicide Of Henry Butter, Sun
!. day. at Watervi|le.
Was III With Pneumonia Committed
Deed While DeIirious.
Also Despondent Over Recent Death of
a Child.

Waterville, Me-. July 12.-(SpeciaD.-
| While his mind was wandering on ac-
count of Illness, C. Henry Butler,
second hand in the Lockwood mills, es
icaped from his bed at his home, 1913
Oxford street, and before he could be
caught cut his throat with a razor, in
lficting ugly wounds that caused his
death a short time later at the Stevens
| hospital.
Mr.. Butler was attacked by pneu-
monia few days ago and was confined
ito his bed at his home. About 6
O'Clock Sunday morning, while only his
wife was with him and While he was
''out of his head" he rose and started
to leave the house. All the doors were
locked and Mrs. Butler did all she could
to pacify him, but he was determined
and managed to secure the keys and
escaped. She aroused the neighbors as
quickly as she could and several went
| in pursuit but We're just too late to save
him as he was found just in the rear
of the old store that faces on Silver
street, rolling in agony with the blood
| running from the wounds he had in
| fiicted. He was still alive and was hur-
ried to the hospital, but died shortly
after his arrival.
child of Mr.. Buffers died few
weeks ago and he was nearly FRUSTRATED
with grief. 1t is supposed that the de-
spondency resulting from this turned
his mind to suicide when it was wan
dering on account of his illness, as
this seemed to be his fixed resolve when
he left his bed
He succeeded in inflicting a terrible
wound, the head being almost severed
from the body and the veterbrae
of the spinal column being visible. DR..
c. W. Abbott was called to attend him
and saw at once that there was no hope,
but as he was still alive he was taken
to the hospital for fear his condition
| might fatally shock his wife. He had
been delirious all through the night.
Mr.. Butler, who was also known by
the name of Breton, had been known
as a good Industrious citizen and had
been we'll liked by his fellow workmen
and neighbors. He Is survived by
widow and one child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
TO SUCCEED GOV. DOLE.
Many Candidates Ready, but He May
Be Re-Appointed.
(By Pacific Cable.)

Honolulu, July 12.-Although the
term of Sanford B. Dole, as governor
of the territory of Hawaii does not ex-
pire until next June, campaigning has
already commenced in relation to his
successor.
Reports have been circulated that Mr..
Dole will not be named to succeed him
self and a large crop of candidates is
expected early next year. Mr.. Dole's
friends, however, assert that his adj
ministration meets with the approval
of President Roosevelt and they conf
IDENTIFY look for his reappointment.
None of those eager to succeed Mr..
Dole has yet announced his candidacy
openly, but it is reported that num-
Der are quietly interesting Washington
interests in their behalf.
Native Hawaiians are particularly
active, it is said. and there is already
discussion among them of the admisa-
billty of petitioning President Roose-
welt to appoint one of their race as the
official head of the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
FIRED SEVERAL SHOTS.
Officers Hot on Train Of Frank Douglass
Who Escaped from Bangor JAIL.

Bangor, Me, July 12.-Frank Douglass,
the prisoner who escaped from the State
prison at Thomaston, last week. was To-
Gated by officers, late Friday afternoon,
at Clifton, about IA miles from Bangor.
lie escaped. however, and went through
the woods in the direction of Otis. Doug
lass was apparently asleep when the
house was surrounded. and escaped only
half dressed. -Four shots were fired by
the pursuing officials, and it is thought
that one took effect, although it did not
hinder the fugitive from continuing his
flight.
Douglass was sentenced to prison at the
last term of court in Belfast, having been
convicted of n series of robberics in Free
dom and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, July 12.-The atmos-
pheric conditions have changed but lit
tie except the temperature in the North
eastern districts. Numerous thunder
storms and showers have occurred in
the Ohio valley and thence eastward
to the Atlantic. The temperature has
fallen generally east of the Appa-
lachians so that with but few eXcep-
tons moderate temperates now prevail
east of the Mississippi. Showery Wea-
Their will continue, Monday, in the
southern portion of the middle Atlantic
states. Moderate temperatures will
prevail. Monday and Tuesday, i'll the
Eastern districts. The winds along the
Atlantic coast will be most fresh south
west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
ONE MAN KILLED
And Another May Die from Lightning's
Effect at Washington.

Washington, July 12.-During terrific
thunder storm which passed over the city.
today, lightning struck boathouse near
the Potomac river in which about dozen
men had taken refuge on their way home
from the bathing beach. One man was
killed outright, another so badly injured
he may die. and still another is in the hos
pital suffering severely from the effects
of the bolt.
Killed-Corbet Smith. aged SO years.
Seriously injured-Charles Slaughter,
colored, aged 70 years, may die.
Every one of the men who had taken
refuge in the boathouse felt the effects
of the bolt. Ten feet of the flagpole over
the house was wrenched off and the
structure itself was wrecked.
G. II. Bannigan, the policeman on duty
at the beach, while hurrying to the emer-
gency hospital for assistance after the
accident was twice rendered temporarily
unconscious from the effects of the light
ming striking trees near him. Physicians
from the hospital succeeded in restoring
most of those who had been hurt to CON
seriousness, and the remainder were taken
to the hospital.
William Lyons, q white man, aged 81
years, was also badly injured. but he will
recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
TERRIFIC STORMS
Break Up the Usual Quietness
of the Sabbath.
Over so Houses Unroofed in Baltimore
300 People Homeless.
Man Killed at Washinston-Beave
City, Neb., Flooded.

Baltimore, Nd, July IA severe
wind and rain storm occurred here,
this afternoon, which was particularly
violent in a limited section of north
east Baltimore, where within a radius
Of about four blocks, so houses were
unroofed, walls demolished and trees
uprooted. Several squares of the
streets were thickly strewn with the
debris of wrecked roofs, bricks and
splintered limbs. Three hundred peo-
pie were rendered homeless for the
time being, and were compelled to find
shelter in neighboring houses. The
damage to houses and household goods
is estimated at 100000. Twenty per-
sons We're injured, one seriously, but
none killed. The rainfall here for the
day was $50 inches and the velocity of
the wind 40 miles an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
AMERICA WINS.
Rifle Team Will Bring Palma
Trophy Back Home.
Scored 1870 Out Of 1900, Beating the
Worlds Best Shots.
Superior at All Points, Except the 300.
Yard Range.

Bisley. Eng, July 12.-America, Sat
urday, recaptured the Palma trophy.
Her team scored an aggregate of 1870
out of a possible 1900, and beat all the
best shots of Europe, South Africa, AUS
tralia and Canada, congregated for the
first time on English soil to compete for
the worlds premier shooting trophy.
Great Britain was second with 1856. The
other teams finished with points as fol-
lows: Canada, 1918; Australia, 1901;
Natal, 1899; Norway, 1874; France,
1890. The work of the Canadians was
far below expectations.
With the exception of the S00-yard
range, at which the United Kingdom
beat them by three points, the American
team demonstrated superiority over all
comers
At the first range the English team
led with a score of 2S2, and the Ameri-
cans were second with 277 points to
their credit. On the second range the
Americans forged ahead.
The scores of half the teams at SOC
yards were: America, 266; United King
dom, 257.
The shooting at 500 yards resulted as
follows: United Kingdom, 554; America,
551; Canada, 536; Natal 513; Norway
447; France, AL; Australia, 31S. These
scores were out of possible 600.
The individual American scores at 500
yards were:
Priv. George Cook, IA; Sergt. ]. Fl,
Keough 70; Corp C. e. Winder, IL;
Corp. w. b. Short SO; Lieut.. K. E. V.
Casey. 81; Sergt. George Doyle, Sc;
Lieut.. Thomas Holcomb, Jr., 66; Lieut.
A. E. Wells, 65; Priv. Cook, with "a,
tied Martin of the British team for the
best score at this range.
When the shooting in the second
stage began, the Americans soon over
hauled and passed their British COM
Kingdom dropped IS points, against
dropped by the Americans.
The victory of the American riflemen,
was celebrated, Saturday night, by a
Palma trophy banquet, given by the
International Rifle Association, at the
Trocadero. Among those present, were
the members of the contrasting teams
and a number of distinguished British
officials The Duke of Cambridge,
president Of the rifle association, pre-
sided, and he and Capt. Merrillon, OF
the French team, congratulated the
Americans upon their success.
Maj. Fremantle. captain of the Brit
ish team, proposed the health of the
winners, saying the best team won.
Col. Leslie G. Bruce, captain of the
American team, responded, in the
course of his remarks, stating that the
| conditions of the match were favorable
for his men, and inviting the other
teams to visit Sea Girt, next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
TWO MEN DROWNED
While Bathing at artford-N arrow
Escape of Third.

Hartford, Conn, July 1.-TWO men
We're drowned while bathing in the
Connecticut river, this afternoon, and
a third had narrow escape from a
similar fate, having been rescued just
in the nick of time by a companion!
The dead men We're Harry Towner and
John Braman. The name of the man
who had such a narrow escape from
death could not be learned. All We're
from Boston and were employed as
brakemen on the Highland division OF
the N. Y, N. H. & H. Railroad, running
batween BOSTON and East Hartford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
Father Antrobus Is Dead.

London, July 12.-Father Antrobus,
the superior of Brompton Oratory, is
dead. He was regarded as a possible
successor to Cardinal Vaughn, as arch
bishop of Westminster. In his early
career, he was in the diplomatic service
and for time filled the post of second
secretary to the British legation at
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
FORCED TO ASSIGN.
Maine & New Hampshire Granite Co.
Hurt by the Cushman Failure.

Pennington. Me, July 12.-The Maine &
New Hampshire Granite Co. has assigned
to Henry p. Cox of Portland, and George
p. Martin of Auburn Only two of the
creditors have signed off SO far. They
are George c. Wing and the National
Shoe and Leather Bank of Auburn.
The assignment is the result of the re-
cont failure of the Asa Cushman Shoe
Co. of Auburn Mr.. Cushman owning
nearly all the stock of the quarry The
embarrassment of the company is only
temporary. as its assets are greatly in
excess of it's liabilities, although state
ment of its conditions has not yet been
prepared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
HAS A BROKEN JAW.
Lewiston Man Roughly Used in Lin.
coin Street Resort.

Lewiston, Me-, July 12.-Frank Landry
of this city, aged 46, was taken to the
Sisters hospital, Friday night, with u
broken jaw. He does not know how he
received the injury He says that he was
drinking and went to place on Lincoln
street. He got into trouble, there with
the man who runs 1t, and they got into
a fight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adnah Rogers, East
Brewster, Mass, Struck by Train.

East brewster, Mass, July ia
shocking accident occurred, this after
moor in the outskirts of this town, when
Mr.. and Mrs. Adnah Rogers, who were
out driving in carriage, were struck
and instantly killed by the locomotive
of the afternoon express train to Bos-
ton, on the New York, New Haven &
Hartford railroad. The double fatality
occurred at a piont where a private
roadway from the woods crosses the
tracks of the Old Colony division of
the Consolidated system. Mr.. Rogers
was 20 years of age, and his wife was
so years old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
BAPTIST Y. p. c. U.
Closes Convention at Atlanta-Next
Meeting Place Undecided.

Atlanta, Ga, July 1.-THE conven-
ton of the Baptist Young Peoples
Union of America ended, tonight. No
decision was made for the place of the
convention next year. that matter be-
ing left to the executive committee.
Ashbury Park, N. j., st. Louis, Mo-,
and Toronto, Ont, are applicants. This
afternoon, the annual convention SER
mon was preached by Rev. John w.
Conley of Omaha.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
Relief Fund for the Jews.

ST. Petersburg, July 12.-The Kish-
ineff relief committee has received the
sum of 192,5O0 roubles from America,
and 363,700 roubles from Russia. The
total receipts up to the present amount
to 10000 roubles and the total eX-
pended has reached 464,5O0 roubles. The
future expenditure is estimated at, at
least, 100000 roubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
REGATTA OFF COPENHAGEN.
r, w. Goeiet's Yacht Swan Wins FIRST
Prize in Class Four.

Copenhagen, July 12.-The regatta of
the Royal Yacht Club was opened,
to-day, in fine. warm weather. Seventy
yachts, representing Great Britain
participated. Robert w, Goeiets
yacht, Swan. won the first prize in
Glass four, defeating the well known
Swedish racer, Khaki. The course was
30 miles long. The Swans time was
s hours, 40 minutes and seconds,
and the Khaki's time was hours, II
Minutes and 81 seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
They Arrive at St. John.

st. John, N b., July 12.-The British
squadron of three warships, Ariadne
Retrinution and Tribune. arrived at Part
arrived III port, this evening. from Bar
Harbor. The United States revenue cut
ter Gresham. Capt. Thomas D. Walker.
arrived in pert this evening, from abr
Harbor. The Gresham is cruising along
the coast and put in here for a harbor.
Admiral Douglas of the British flagship
Ariaene. sent his compliments to Can't.
Walker on arrival. The Gresham will sail,
tomorrow morning, and the British fleet,
Thursday. ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
BEAVER CITY FLOODED.
Heavy Damage by 45-Minute Electri
cal Storm.

Beaver City, Neb., July ia terrific
electrical and wind storm prevailed here,
this afternoon, lasting for As minutes. in
which time "a inches of rain fell. The
wind blew with great violence, doing
much damage to small buildings, wind
mills and the wheat crop which is just
ready for harvest.
The Union Salvation Army of Kansas
ing here, suffered much loss. Nine of
their tents We're blown down. Comman-
der Holland vas struck by falling pole
and sustained a dislocated shoulder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
THE BRITISH SHIPS SAIL
From Bar Harbor for St. John-The
Gresham Arrives.

Bar Harbor Me, July 12.-The British
fleet consisting of the flagship of Vice
Admiral Douglas, the Ariodne. and the
cruisers Retribution and Tribune, which
have been in the harbor for the past week.
sailed, Saturday, for St. John, n. b. The
United States battleship Texas, Admiral
Sands was expected to sail at night for
the westward The revenue cutter Ores
ham arrived in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
TIE REBELS DEFEATED.
Ell Menebhi's Forces Take Taxa After
Seven Days Fighting.

Tangiers. Morocco, July Fit is
confirmed here that the war minister,
FL Menebhi, entered Taza, the strong-
hold of the Pretender, Blu Hamara' Jul
ly 7. after seven days fighting which
resulted in complete defeat OF the
rabellious tribes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
A CLOUDBURST
Does Great Damage in Nebraska-Many
Cattle Drowned.

Hastings, Neb., July IA cloud
burst visited the Little Blue river dis
trict south of Hastings, todty. Nearly
eight inches of water fell. The stream
is out of it's banks. Much property is
reported destroyed and many head of
cattle drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
Colorado River Flood Subsidinq.

Yuma, Arizona, July 12.-The flood of
the Colorado river stands at 24.S feet
ana is receding at the rate of inches,
oaiiy The reports of extensive dam
age along the river, have been grossly
exaggerated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
POSSIBLY SHOWERS.

Washington, July 12.-Forecast for
Monday and Tuesday: New England
fair, Monday, except showers in the ex-
IRENE south portion; Tuesday, fair;
light to fresh southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
KING PETERS BIRTHDAY
Celebrated Throughout Servia-Cabinet
Crisis Is Expected.

Belgrade, July 12.-The birthday of
King Peter was celebrated, to-day, and
throughout the country. A crisis is ex-
pected to occur, involving recon-
struction of the cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
Iookino AFTER s2.ooo,o Estate.

Portland. Me-, July 12.-George McDon-
aid of this city, has gone to Boston to
consult with his brother, Oliver Melon
aid. regarding an estate said to amount
to S2.o0SO0o left to them by the will of an
uncle, who recently died in California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
M Ernest Henley Dad.

London. July 12.-William Ernest
Henley the poet and collaboration in
several plays with Robert Louis Stew
enson, died, today, at the age OF o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
Crops Destroyed by Hailstorms.

York, Neb., July ia hailstorm, to-
day. destroyed all crops in the north
eastern part of the county, covering a
strip nine miles long and three miles
WIDE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
Boston Forecast.

Boston, July 12.-Forecast for Bos
ton and vicinity: Monday, partly cloudy
and generally fair with stationary tenn
perature; Tuesday, fair southwesterly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
BAR HARBOR RACES.
Bat Wins First Race of the HerresFot
35-Footers.

Bar Harbor. Me, July 12.-The first race
of the new class of 35-foot raccabouts,
built especially for the Bar Harbor Yacht
Club by the Herreshoffs was held, Satur-
day afternoon, with nine of the new Is
entered. The other four have not yet ar
rived.
The race was held over the course
Sx-mile course
Races for this class will be held every
Wedne sday and Saturday during the
summer. The boats finished at the fol-
lowing times, the start being made at 2.35:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
POPE is BETTER.
Surprises Friends and Physi-
clans by Steadily Gaining.
Marked Improvement Shown in His
Condition All Day Sunday.
But Owing to Advanced Age Hope Is
Still Slender.

Rome, July 13.--6.45 A. M.-The con-
dition of the Pope was stationary dur
ing the night. He slept at intervals,
but was not entirely tranquil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
1904

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-13
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