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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
Lidht in Darkest Russia.

II the Car of Russia can enforce the
great decree which he has promuIgat-
ed, it means the dawning of a hap
pier day than that vast empire has
ever known. He is a man OF good will
and humane impulses. This was
shown by the calling of the conference
at The Hague and by many acts as a
man and a ruler since ne assembled the
throne, but even the Car cannot have
things always as he wants them with
in his domain. In attempting reforms,
he is handicapped by the ponderous
machinery of his government and by
the activeaoppositipn of many of the
most powerful. men OF the empire. If
Nicholas II has the strength of will to
bring to- PASS sthesthings which he has
decreed, he win have a place in history
not second to any in the long line of
Cars.
His decree, which was issued March
II, in celebration of his fathers birth
day, proclaims freedom of religious
belief throughout the empire. This is
not only for the Catholic and Profess
tant, as well as for the Greek church,
| but also for the Jews who have so
long been cruelty prosecuted in Russia.
| To escape this persecution they have
come to this country in large numbers
not Il wholly desirable class of immi-
grants,-and now, if religious liberty
| is allowed them at home, it is prob
| able that fewer will leave Russia in
| the future. The decree goes beyond
the matter of religious freedom, and
declares that there shall be no more
slavery under the guise of forced la
| Dor" of the peasants. This means
more to the masses of Russia than
religious liberation and is a step for
ward whose significance and import
ance we can hardly realize. The de-
cree further provides that there shall
be other reforms in church and state
and especially in the local government
|
things the ministers and all imperial
officers are peremptorily ordered to
execute.
For generation after generation
while the rest of the world has rolled
on into the light, Russia. to almost as
great a degree as China, has re-
| ia1 i, JaN Tte.,
has been the synonym of oppression,
despotism, and barbaric rule. In no
land have the masses suffered more.
After the fashion of Markhams Man
With the Hoe they have toiled, and
the famine has swept millions of them
into unmarked graves. Through the
wonderful 10Th century, and into the
more wonderful goth, Russia has come
with a political, social and industrial
system belonging to the darkest period
of the middle ages. And now rises
the young Czar-for Nicholas II is a
4 man of only 35--and-With something
of the autocratic spirit of the grand
sires he proclaims reforms which
amaze the world, and his own en-
pire most of all. Perhaps he knows
there must be reform or revolution
The old system could not always en-
dure even in darkest Russia. The
Car is acting wisely and we'll and in
his efforts for the welfare of his pco-
pie he has the sympathy and moral
support of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
CLAIMS.

The Committee on Claims will give a
public hearing in State Assessors room
No 49, State House, on the following re-
solves:
FRIDAY. MARCH 20. at 9 o'clock A. M
On resolve in favor OF the Town of Ed
munds.
PEASSIGNMENTS.
FRIDAY. MARCH 20, at Q o'clock A. NJ
On resolve in favor of the City of Rock
land
Per order of Committee,
GEO. w. STEARNS, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

but-er-really I felt rather hurt that
Won didn't introduce me to the gentle
man who was with you.
Mabel-My dear, | don't consider him
the proper sort of n man for you to meet.
Maud-The idea, If he's the proper
sort for you
Mabel-O, can't help it; he's my hus-
band,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
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The water mcccasin, which seldom ex-
omous snake and is more to be dreaded
than the rattleshake. as it will attack
ANYTHING and everything on sight and
without apparent provocation. With its
and darts forward with a rapid spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
SEA AND SHORE FISHERIES.

Meetings OF the Sea and Shore Fisheries
Committee will be held In the ASncul-
turaI Department, Room u, state house,
Triesdays at 2 =. M, throughout the ses-
sion. 49,
per order Of the COMMITTEES:
SUMNER p. MILLS,
Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
Corrected.

"Hello," cried the iovial fellow, slap
ping Grumpey on the back how are
you, old man." fI'i - 80
Don't old man me-" snapped, Grum-
age, Il don't look like the old man. do
IL n
well. no; Just this minute you look
more like the Old Roy.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
WAYS AND BRIDGES.

The Committee an Ways and Bridges
will be in session on Wednesday OF each
week at 2 o'clock +. NJ, In the pension
once, Room 70. state House, augusta.
LUTHER MNDDOCKS. Chairman
ALBION CAKES. Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

Justice Day appears to have had a
very narrow escape from making a
record for the shortest term of service
on the Supreme court. May his restor-
alton to health be complete and may
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
Boston Produce Market.

Boston. March IS
ELCuE.Quiet: spring patent, 41Ju4 lJ
CORN-Steady; No. yellow, 81
0ATS-Steady; No: clipped, AK.
PORk-Steady; .25Gi22 %.
LARD-Steady: 12AG13.
BEEF--Steady; extra sides, 7@7;l; light
grass and cows, giLdU6
I4AMB-Steady; SOLO,.
NEAL-Steady; 1o0l11.
BUTTER-Firm; northern. c1G2S.
CHEESE-Firmer; new, 15@151h.
20dD2l
POTATOES-Steady: Hebrons. 75q7S.
SuGAR-Steady; AS
MILL FEED-EaSier
COTTON SEED MEAL-27U27.
MINED FEED-22. 50QD23. 80.
BRAN-Spring, 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Under WAY.

Ascum-How are the plans for your
new house coming along?
enthusiastically My wife has fin
ally laid out all the closets she wants
and now al the architects got to do is to
build the house around them..la
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
NOTHING Doinu.

Hello. Father. is that your the col
lege youth called over the long-distaanee
wire. II was beginning to. get anxious
about that check I wrote to you Tor;
thought perhaps it had miscarrled
No" replied the wise father. It's safe
safe in my check book. Good-Dy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
REVISION OF STATUTES.

The Committee on Revision OF Statutes
will hold Its regular sessions at room In
the State House on TUESDAY OF each
week at 3 p NJ, until further notice:
g. S. THORNTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
EOUCATION.
H. II. sTURGIs, Sec

The Committee on Education will give n
hearing
THURSDAY. MARCH 10.
Resolve to provide for the expense of
examination of candidates for Cecil john
Rhodes scholarships.
Act to provide for the assessment and
expenditure of the income arising from
the permanent school fund in certain
towns.
by order of the Committee
II. l.. RANDALL, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
JUDICIARY.

Regular meetings Of the judiciary Com
mittee will be at o'clock on Tuesdays
wednesdays and Thursdays Of each week
until further notice.
Per order of the Committee,
MORRILL, N. DREW.
Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
MERCANTILE AFFAIRS AND IN.
SuRANCE.

The Committee on Mercantile Affairs
and insurance will meet Wednesday, OF
each week at +. M, until further notlce'
Per order OF Committee
d II. BUXTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.

The Committee on Appropria tons and
Financial Affairs will meet at the state
'rreasurer's office every TUESDAY anu
,,hursday at 2 o'clock r. M.
THURSTON s. BURNS. Chairman.
e. C. DUDLEY, Sec'y.
1an1Edtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
TAXATION.

The Committee on Toxation will give
hearings as follows:
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1903 at P. M.
No. 81 On An Act relating to taxation
of land in unincorpoIated places.
J. +. BODWELL,
Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

The government report shows that
the profits from the beer sold at To-
gus, last year, We're s27,104, or POS per
cent of the cost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
INTERIOR WATERS.

The Committee on Interior Waters VIII
hold regular meetings on Thursdays OF
each week at 3 = M, In room numper
v. A. PUTNAM, See.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

All wan and dazzling overhead,
The Arctic food is loosed and spread,
Methinks the spring itself is dead
- Boston Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
STATE LANDS AND STATE ROADS

The Committee on State Lands and
state Roads will be in session on Friday
~ 0 o'clock A. NJ. each week, IN Land
once room, no. ~. State House, Augusta,
until further notice.
per order OF the Committee.
]. CALVIN KNAPP, See.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
TOWNS,

The Committee on Towns will hold Its
regular meetings In the room Of the Com
missioners OF Inland Fish ana Came
sruaydav Afternoons, at three o'clock.
h ii. STURGIS, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
LEGAL AFFAIRS.

Regular meetings of the Legal Affairs
Committee will be held at O'Clock on
T,esdays, Wednesdays and thursdays OF
zach week until further notice:
JOHN w. MANSON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
EDUCATION.

ThA Committee on Education VIII hol1
sts regular meetings in State Supt OF
6choois' room. State House, ihursoa'
sfternoons at two o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

The Bangor High school is to have
trophy room for the cups, banners
and medals won by the athletic teams
and the pictures of teams and leading
athletes. No Maine preparatory school
can make a better showing in this
line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

Successful experiments lhave been made
in generating electricity to light railway
trains by placing fan on the front end of
the locomotive. The pressure of the air
rerolves the fan and produces the power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
FEt,SICNS.

Tha comm,ttee on Pensions will meet
- the state House, Tuesday afternoons,
n 4 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
CCUNTIES.

The Committee on Counties will meet
Wednesday OF each week until further no.
tice at o'clock +. NJ. in room 30. under
r. L. SNCWE, Sec,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
LABOR.

The Committee on Labor VIII hold its
regular meeting on Wednesday of each
week at o'clock p. NJ. in room 155. Bn-
reau OF Industrial and Labor Statistics
I'm state House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
Converted.

he2"
Yes. but he took a trip up TO Boston
recently and now he insists that he's Il
biscuit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

They predict a great salmon year or
the Androscoggin, but they are mol
allowed to prove it until April l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
COUNTY ESTIMATES.

The regular meetings Of the COMMITTEE
on County Estimates will be neio a
Room 30 In State House, on wednesday
Up. N Of each week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

ica..o New York, March 10.
q lotion futures closed steady. March.
60 81. Apgli, go; May, 9.75. June, 9.tJ; An,
susl, 9;5t; September. $50; October. SIS.
November, S.4S;. December S.45. '.o''
= spot cotton closed quiet. Middling In
iands, III, do. gulf. Is. Sales. 900 bales
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
TAXATION.

The committee on taxation, will. for the
remainder of session, meet in the office OF
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

The Aroostook farmers are market
ing their potatoes in. Houiton at the
rate of 5000 barrels a day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

South Paris has a well deserved rep
utation as n church-going town. The
Oxford Democrat gives the statistics
for Sunday. March Is. The aggregate
of the four congregations, Baptist
Copgregationalist, Methodist and Uni
versalist, was 613, and the total at the
four Sunday-schools 339. Considering
that, though it was pleasant day
the travelling is about at it's worst
this is a pretty good showing for 9
village of 1900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

Maine journalism loses one of it's
strongest men in the death of Lemucl
II. Cobb, for over 80 years with the
Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
New York Money Market.

New York. March Is.
Money on call closed firm last loan at
per cent.
Prime mercantile paper per cent
Sterling exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bills at 4.S7.65ui.$I 10
for demand and at 4.S5.65Qp4 $40 for 90
days.
Posted rates 4S4Ih and ASS.
Commercial bills 4S3l4S3l2.
Bar silver 48M.
Mexican dollars IS.
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds steady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

"a Business Woman" writes to- the
Portland Express pleading for an
Improvement in women's manners in
public places, particularly on the
street cars. She gives numerous in
stances of rudeness on the part of
women Of apparent responsibility
which increase our sympathy for the
patient and ng-suffering conductors.
Portland isn't the only city where
many women are sadly in need of a
similar sermon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
The Bachelors Desire

The sort of single blessedness'
That / consider fun
Is what will come to me and Bess
When she and i are one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
Circumstances Alter Cases.

Maud-1 was so delighted TO nase met
yoii again yesterday after all THESE 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
New York Cotton Market.

/ 1904. ''ie'ou
III Enthusiastically to firm; 13@b. ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, March Is.
tive, today, and with the exception of
wheat, with an easier tone. Trading in
provisions was on an active scale and af-
ter q small decline at the start, influenced
by the weaker hog market, prices adj
vanced materially.
The leading futures closed as follows;
oWIfEAT-May, 74h; July, 71A@s; Sept,
,, Co2RN-Merch, ~; May. A; July, 1890
oATs.March, Ss7s; May, si7s; July, sl7s;
PoRK@May, 1854; July, 1s.S7E; Sept,
LARD-May, s.s7A; July. q.72K; Sept,
:, sHoRT R1es-May. go; July, ol5;
Cash quotations were as follows:
TlQU R-Dull and steady.
=, Wli II o spring, 1901; No. 8. COG
S0RN-No 2, AZ: No. 2 yellow, e.
OATS-No. 2 white, S31agD34.
BARLEY-Good feeding. 42as3
MALTING-Fair to choice, 44u5l.
ia n1t.AhSE ;a l, Ito; No. 1 north
MESS Pokk-1Z 75@17. S7K.
SHORT RIBS, SIDES-0.55Sl9. 20.
SHOnLDERS-Dry sailed, S.S7h19.GO.
SHORT CLEAR SIDIES-1037 isml050
CLOVER-1225.
Receipts Shipments
rlpur ................... $500 37.bOO
Wheat ................... 51,S00 1850
Gorn t................... 33l,sOo 1890
Pae '...''''........... 5gS,2OO 2l9, 500
n!g .'................. 10,500 -.
nu2rER-Fiirm; crea,n 1essoe ,soos, e s. 800
bees Easier; at market, cases inc;ud.
Il Enthusiastically to firm: 13@k.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

The long marsh in the windy vale,
With sedges tighten and turns pale,
Pointed one way before the gale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
| \ NagQNgD Gossip
March Winds.

The March winds rave between the hills
Cold run the steel blue shining rills
Through the wide void a wailing shrills.
Ice gathers on the scarce-loosed food,
The sap stands still within the bud,
Chill slackens soon the hearts younf
blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19

| In a somewhat different way, the
death of William A. Deering of Brew
er, is as much of mystery as the SEN
| sational Burdick case of Buffalo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-19
E. H. JENKINS.
march14, eod3t

skENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate
! Court at Augusta, in vacation, Mar. 3,
GEORGE s. PAINE, Executor of tho
last will and testament of EUNICE ~
SfRATTON. late of Winslow. in said
County, deceased, having presented his
nrst and final account us Executor of said
will for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be civ
en- three weeks successfully prior 10 The
fourth Monday of March inst. in the Ken
mebec Journal, newspaper printed In Au-
tend at a Probate Court then to be bela
az az augusta, ana show cause. IL any. why
the same should not be allowed '
Attest: W. "A. NEwcoMnBs, MERE Rssi. ssaSe.
.sst Mch51awSw
The Washington times., 1903-05-18
RAILROAD TRA|hMEN
ARE HERE FOR A DAY
Nearly 200 Employees Going to Con-
vention at Pittsburg.

Nearly two hundred delegates to the
convention OF Railroad Trainmen. which
is to begin Wednesday at Pittsburg. ar
rived in the city this morning over the
Southern and were transferred TO the
Baltimore and Ohio. which viii take
them over its lines 10 the Smoky City.
They are living in the cars. and were
to have LEFT Washington this afternoon,
but changed their minds and will not
go uutiI tomorrow. Local railroad en-
ployes are showing them the city.
The convention is CT employees only.
The matters TO be discussed are wages
ard hours. and the general treatment
OF men.
I'VE have no particular grievances. -
said one of the delegates this morn
ing, "as the roads are generally inclined
10 treat us fairly. Then, too, there has
been a tendency to increase wages. a
number OF the largest lines putting
up wages 10 per cent without any so
licitation on our part. The end OF the
troubles on the Northern leaves the
situation clear. We have 40 strikes on.
and at present none is in sight"
The Washington times., 1903-05-18
WORK ON WHITE HOUSE
GROUNDS UNDER WAY
Through Passage of Pedestrians to
Be Interrupted.

Actual work on the changes in the
White House grounds. along the Penn
sylvania Avenue front of the mansion.
was begun this morning under direction
OF Colonel Symons. In addition TO al.
tering the main driveway from q fifty
loot asphalt pavement 10, a twenty five
foot park drive OF macadam construc-
ton. with twelve and half foot
stretches OF parking on each side, a new
carriage entrance TO the White House
Offices Will be made frcn near the Penn
sylvania Avenue gate to the offices.
This will also be of macadam.
During the alterations the grounds
will be closed for a part of the time
eech day. The walk running from the
plaza in front OF the north porte
cochere OF the mansion TO the steps
opposite The State. War, and Navy
Buildings. has been torn up. and until
it ia replaced with gravel walk. the
passage Of pedestrians / tsc.-l thesy
departments, and the northeast gate
of the grounds. Will be interrupt ad
Sightseers Will be allowed insida the
gates, however, in such portions of TIE
grounds as are not at the time torn up
1T IS our desire" said Colonel
Symons today. as he inspected the
progress of he work, ITO have the alter
ations completed before the President's s
return few weeks hence. At any rate
everything will be finished before the
1st of July, IN order that the cost may
be met from the general appropriation
for the White House improvements
There Is just about enough money lefr
from that appropriation TO meet this ex.
pense. 1 believe; some six or seven
thousand dollars"
The Washington times., 1903-05-18
MISS MARTIN REGAINS
PLACE ON SCHOOL ROLL
Board of Trustees R.instates Her in
Cathedral Seminary.

Katherine Martin, the granddaughter
OF Mrs. E. NJ. Collin. and author of the
now famous Dooley parody on the teach,
ers OF the National Cathedral School
was this morning reinstated in the
school from which she was suspended
May =
Her temporary dismissal was ordered
by one of the principals, Miss Whilon,
and backed up by Bishop Satterlee. presi-
dent of the school board of trustees. Be-
fore the whole school Miss Martin was
formally restored to her former position
On the school roll. This formal and
public ceremony was demanded by Miss
Martin and Mrs. Cotton. so that every
one who knew that Miss Martin had
been suspended should know that she
had been reinstated.
The suspension of Miss Martin has
caused much comment in Washington.
both in the homes of society eolk and in
the press. In a parody on the popular
air, Mr.. Dooley," Miss Martin portrayed
the various peculiarities OF her teachers.
The bits in the song were clever, ac-
cording 10 the girls, but only in fun and
without malice. At a meeting On Sat
urday of the board OF trustees, of which
Bishop Satterlee is the president and
Admiral Dewey, Wayne MacVeagh. John
A Kasson. and Bishop Mackay- Smith
are members. the case was considered
from all sides and decision reached To
reinstate Miss Martin.
The Washington times., 1903-05-18
MILES HAD ORDER TO
REPORT TO GEN. DAVIS
Commander of Army Subor-
dinated to Inferior.
DEPARTMENT ADMITS THIS
Di-ectsd ta Cossa,s,,,.s;s...s Del. u
DEPARTMENT ADMITS THIS
Directed to Communicate Result of His
Investigations in ilippines-Only
One New Case Reported.

The fact was admitted at the War De-
partment today by officials who are in
position to know that Secretary Root
directed Lieutenant General Niles.
while the latter was IN Hongkong, to
report to General Davis, the command
ing general Of the Philippines, upon the
alleged atrocities in the islands This
was after General Miles had completed
his tour of inspection in the Philippines
and had issued his order forbidding z
cruel treatment of the natives, against
which complaint had been made to him
General Miles, since the publication of
his report, has asserted he was request
ed by Secretary Root to make the report
and this statement is now confirmed by
the War Department It has developed.
however, that the only new case reported
TO General Davis was one in which II
was alleged that 600 people had been
suffocated in concentration camp. In
vestigatioa, however, showed General
Miles had been misinformed in regard TO
this matter and no such case ever oc-
Cured.