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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08
PROHIBITIONS FIGHT
The Arguments of Liquor
Men are Busted.
Moral Question for the Drinker and Legal
Question for the Seller p-.-Prohibiton
Does Prohibit,

To the Editor: 1t is not strange that
this movement in North Carolina is Sc
wide-reaching and aggressive. The won
DER Is not that it has come so soon, but
that IL did not come sooner. The time
mas arrived when something must be
uone' and the people know it.
License laws have been and are fail
ure or this movement could never have
peen begun and continued as far as it
mas gone. The people have 'oorne as much
as tney can from the results of a traf-
nc which has by it's excuses demonstrate
ed that society must DESTROY it. or be
destroyed by it. Seeing on the wall the
handwriting that foretells the utter de-
struction of their trade; seeing that thew
have been weighed in the balance and
found wanting in every element of bu-
manity. morality and good citizensb;n
the liquor men are beginning to call q
halt. "
Shall We continue to wage deadly
warfare against our greatest foe? Lot
the noble yeomanry of our State thunder
yes.
1t is said Prohibition should be aban-
doned because it will hurt trade. But
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committee did not report favorably on the
London bill The Watts bill is better
than no bill, but it does not help Fender
county. We have prohibition, but are
cursed with the jug traffic. We are with
in twenty miles of Wilmington. We
have two railroads and four navigable
streams running through our county. If
we had got the London bill it would
prevent this miserable jug business that
is so demoralizing to the country people.
I trust you will, through your powerful
journal, advocate some measure that will
give protection to this and other pro-
hibition counties.
Again thanking you and believing that
the good Lord will reward you for your
efforts in this good cause, l am
Very truly,
r. p PADDISON.
Point Caswell, N. c., Feb. I.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08
An Anti-Jug Law Needed.

To the Editor: Let me in the name
of the good men and women and also the
children of Fender county thank YOU
for the brave and glorious work YOU
have done for the homes and families of
North Carolina in your fight for temper
ance legislation to rid North Carolina of
the blighting curse of the liquor traffic.
l think the cartoon in last SUNDAYS
News and Observer the finest production
of the age I trust you will publish it
every Sunday until the Legislature adj
journs ! wish this cartoon could reach
the home of every whiskey drinker in
North Carolina.
We were greatly disappointed that the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08
The London Bill Wanted.

Especial to News and Observer
Marion, n. c., Feb. WAITS bill I'M
satisfactory; want London bill; no com
promise.
S. w Wood, County Superin-
tendent of Schools; Thomas Morris, Clerk
of Court; T. w. Wilson, Register of
Deeds; E. H. Dysart, B. B. Price, E. l..
CASTOR, w. H. Willis, pastor Nj. E.
Church; w S. Wilson, pastor Presbyte-
iran Church; C. S. Cashwell, pastor Bap-
fist Church
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08
A Substitute for the Watts Bill.

To the Editor: If the Legislature will
re-establish the whipping post and en-
act law requiring the sheriff or chief
OF police to administer thirty-nine lashes
to the bare back of every person caught
under the influence of liquor, as soon as
he or she is sober enough to appreciate
the efforts of those officers, there will
he no need in North Carolina for either
the London Bill or the Watts Bill.
Don't harass people who sell spirits,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08
They Favor the London Bill

Especial to News and Observer
Margarettesville, N. c., Feb. Watts
bill gives no relief; want London bill for
Northampton.
Mark r. Wick, James b. Cove,
P. P. M. Garris, d. e. Bridgers Walter
Garriss, J. T. Bridgers, ]. 4.
Goode, Jordan Edwards, j. G. Bottoms,
]. w. Rose, I. P. Parker j. E. Taylor,
G. B. Wick. w. T. Norvell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08
THE TEMPERANCE LEGISLATION
The Situation in the General Assembly Reviewed. An
Appeal to the Peopls to Make Known
Their Wishes.

Editor appears
longer-peaps two weeks This will give the
legislation looking
the gentlemen
elected them that the hour has struck when decidedly
steps wisely
understand the position
Commonwealth
public opinion No
100, ~ r III, . ns,on put = 40 ~ th;n, +,+ 49, , ,,,
of
by this legislation This no more nor less than should be expected know
the
it
shall succeed eonhnng the of liquors 1000 population
taking
dier Without this population lin it, however the Watts bill will
Intellectual
since it not reasonable
n every railroad STATION s0mew nat OF oar-room we must make our
will CHI Disappointment unless legislation
concentrate the saloons and der as in ou towns and t without CIV
the
distly
bring
fifth
saloons and deies in towns is without unusual cem
dealing with recognized curse
question no
risk in doing anything
no longer question in America The
There is every reason why strong law for establishing b
practicable our
porpose The chief argument for the dis pepsarv is that it DESTROYS the ~
that In system sc
building
ions in South carolina
think permitting people
for dpenaes in local elections
out the shall
With white electorate
put w ~ m0rai e but that n all not be granted shall not deter
Our
has fastened itself
foreign
n problem all
cities nor foreign population
nave cities and the tide
are confronted with is
10 enact and enforce in
Is deeply aroused
OF the business the
sudden
hayeb
the They Will
in the
be
WI" Democrats
JOSIAH
ti-Saonn
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but punish those who drink TO excess.
Let us have the whipping post and tenn
perance will follow.
GEORGE w. GRAHAM
Charlotte, N. c.. Feb. 6, 1903
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08
The London Bill Wanted.

To the Editor: We want no compro-
mise on the liquor question. God knows
it has wrought enough evil to deserve
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08
The Press on Prohibition.
MAY TRUST THE PEOPLE.
CHARITY and Children)

y The temperance people have a bold =
X and able champion in the News and X
X Observer. No other daily paper in X
x the State has done so much for this \
y righteous cause and it will be re- y
\ warded for its fidelity in the graft 4
x tude and esteem of the best people X
4 of North Carolina. AS the Governor =
X said in his message: There is but X
X one way only to serve the people X
X we'll, and that is to do the right =
4 thing" The News and Observer *
X has done the right thing, and it may =
X trust the people to uphold it in its =
= course. y
;: y
~ ~ ~. ]. E'
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER IS RIGHT.
Greensboro Telegram.
The Raleigh News and Observer cour-
Continued on Page Tenn
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eternal humiliation. Now that an OPP
portunity is given, we trust our Legisla-
ture will give it a blow, in our State,
from which it can never recover BY all
means we must have the London bill.
Yours trulv
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08

Cumberland, N. c., Feb. Z.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08

Bethel, N. c.. Feb. 6, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-08
The People Firm for Temperance.

jefferson, N. c., Feb. 4. 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

The Augusta Grocery Co, which has
run as cooperative grocery store on
upper Water street since last spring.
sold stock in trade and good VIII, yes
terday. to Richard Huard. Nh. Huara
has formed an arrangement WITH rat
naude & Pomer1eau, the firm name pc
coming The Patnaude q Pomefieau
Company, which With this acqu.si.ion
controls three stores Q. J. Cote, WIZ
was manager for the Augusta Grocery
Co. and his brother William Cote, VINO
worked for him, have not announced
their plans for the future. Miss Hat
tie Marshall bookkeeper, and CharieS
Brunette, clerk, will remain at the store
in the employ of the new firm. Fal-
naude &, Pomerleau have been IN the
grocery trade in this city five years
and with this deal feel that they nave
made good progress for the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
REAL. ESTATE TRANSFERS.


ALBION-W. w. Edwards Of Water
Vile. 10 Charles l.. Abbott and john G.
Chalmers. both Of Benton, land, s5J4.5J
AUGISTA-4Wili2rd r. Aver Of Augns-
ia, 10 Edwin Lovejoy Of Augusta. iani.
s2E Mary 4. Church Of Augusta. TO Dan
lei T.. Foster Of Augusta, land. 81
BEETOy-FiGrence u. Clifford o. Ben
ton. to John +. Brown Of Benton. lard,
$31.
cHfNA--Emma N. yarney Of China, to
Leila Edith Brown Of China, land ana
buiidings. 80.
CLIEToS-Japheth u. VIM Of Clinton,
10 Annie. NJ Spa ulding Of Clinton, land
duplicate deed, 81
GARDINER-Nancy Bridge Of Gardine-
TO The Trustees Of Gardiner City Free
Baptist Church. land and buildings. 81
CHESTER-Augustu IT. IongIel-
low of HaiIoweil. to Henry r. Cummings
and Charles a. Miiliken, both Of Augusta,
cumberland, 1900.
IaoNafOIsTfi- Aiexander l.. Gray OF
Rocky Ford, Otcros Comfy, Colorado, 70
Martha ). Clark Of Monmouth, land. so;
Jacob 5. R0bifsEon Of Monmouth, to tow.
Of Monmouth. land, s125.
OAKLAND--A. u. Libby, Morrison LID
BY and Bert a. Libby, all 81 Oakland, 10
Prince SawtssIe OF Oakland: land. SIS.
WINsLON.-charles E.s Warren OF
Winelow. to Samuel g. Tilton Of Freedom,
land and buildings. B09.
wINTHROP-Stephen o. Gordon OF
Winthrop, to.Irying Elwood simpson, lana
and buildings. 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
Lincoln County.

Real egtate transfers in Lincoln county
Cor one week:
ALNA-Gliddcn Bryant to John f.
Wright, land, 81
BKISTCL-Mary Huston ct ais. TO John
w Croker, land and buildings 800; FL
bridge r. Turkey 10 Clara j. Ooane, lana
and buildings, $40; VIM. Hutchings to
Daniel Curtis land. sl25; Daniel Curtis 90
Byron y. Wheeler. land and buildings, 81.
DRESpEN-Fred l.. Blenn TO Emily 4.
Blcnn. land. $3.50.
WALDOBORO-Hiram Bliss. Jr., EFT Of,
800. :
WISCASSET-Alfred II. Lennox ct ais.
TO Wiscasset Grain Co., land and build
ings, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

May Eugenia Griffith. the 6-y4ar-
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. g GIif-
fifth, No. 121 Bridge street. while with
party of coasters on Winthrop street,
about o'clock, last evening, was run
into by a party on a big "bob-sled.'
suffering a fracture of both bones of
the left leg, just above the ankle. be-
sides being badly bruised and shaken
up. The dol" then smashed into the
city. team, and Robert Murray, Il g.
.year-old boy, had his ankle somewhat
injured. Little Miss Griffith was taken
by Charlie Kinsman to DR.. Sturtevant's
Office, from which, after an examina-
ton by the doctor. she was taken to
her home. 1t had been q jolly party
of coasters and all regret the injury,
which, seemingly. was one of those
coasting accidents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
You Needn't.

You needn't keep on feeling dis
tregsed after eating, nor belching, nor
experiencing nausea between meals.
In other words, you needn't keep on
being dyspeptic, and you certainly
shouldn't.
Hoods Sarsaparila cures dyspepsia
IL strengthens and tones the stomach,
Derfects digestion, creates normal ap-
petite. and builds up the whole sys-
tenn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

News was received in this city. Mon
day. by Miss Lottie S. Stafford of the
death of her brother, ]. Henry Stafford
in Dorchester, Mass, Sunday. He was
the son of the late Chester w. and
Mary G. Stafford, formerly of this city,
The cause of his death was acute
Bright's disease. His early life and
school days We're spent in Augusta
where his friends and schoolmates re-
member him as a bright and intelligent
boy. He is survived by his wife and
by two daughters and n son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not cx-
ceeding twenty-five words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE, TO
LET. LOST, &c, VIII be inserted once
Cor Is cents and cents for each subse-
quent inzertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT.
In sending by mail remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order as
the charges are too small to open ac-
count for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

In 1894 Clerk j. NJ Arnold of the Au-
gusta postoffice began to keep a record
additional to the office record, showing
among other facts the number of
special delivery letters dispatched
from the Augusta office. In 1894 the
number was 1407 and in 1902, 1877, a.
gain of $50. OF all these letters dis
patched complaints We're made con-.
corning but three, one of which con-
tanned $40 in money that was stolen by
clerk in a distant office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that
he has been duly appointed Executor Of
the will Of Peleg o. Vickery, late OF Au-
gusta, in the County of Kennebec, de-
ceased, and given bonds as the law di-
reefs. All persons having demands
against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present The same for settle
ment, and all Indebted thereto are re-
quested to make payment immedia rely
JOHN F. HILL
dea7sd3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

The Beck Clothing Co. opens its
doors. today, and discloses line OF
overcoats. suits, pants and furnish
ings that are in style, fit and quality,
of the best. These goods are not TO be
sold at auction but when you read
some of the cut prices IN their ad. you
can hardly ask for greater bargains.
The first to call are likely to select the
richest plums from this great clear
ance sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
QUIT CLAIMS.

HALLOWELL-Fred Emery Became OF
HalIogelI, to City Of Hallowell, land and
buildings, 81
Observation-Disclosures Of Joseph WHARF.
late Of Litchfieid. and Heirs o. Nahum
Hildreth, late OF Gardiner, 10 Levi Har-
rfrnan Of Lifcbfield, land, 81.
MONNOUTH-charI NJ Cumston Of
Monmouth, to Town Of MonEcuth, build
ings, gift.
RANDOLPH-Hele r. Dudley Of RAN
doIph, to A. r. Preble of Randolph, land
and buildings, 81.
WINTHROP-Ric Richard d. Carpenter OF
Boston, Macs. 10 Ralph H. Carpenter 81
Winthrop, Mass. land and buildings. 81;
Joseph g Carpenter Of Cambridge, Mass
Mass. land and buildings. 81: Lucina NJ.
Carpenter Of Boston, Mass, to Ralph ii:
Carpenter Of Winthrop, Mass, land and
buildings, 81.
s-And a vallla BE considera ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

Haskell Bros. announce very low
price for mems high cut. or long Leg
sed rubber boots, first quality. Rubber
boots of ordinary length are $500 and
they now make the price for these
thigh boots only $500. See adj for
other bargains equally lo9s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
Annual Meeting.

Notice Is hereby given that the annual
meeting Of the shareholders of the First
National Bank of Augusta will be hello
at the banking rooms of said bank on
Tuesday, Jan. 18th, 1893. at 10 o clock a.
NJ. for the choice of Directors for the
ensuing year and the transaction Of any
other business which may legally come
before said meeting.
c. S. HICHBORN.
Cashier
decor. The Sal. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

Z. P. Boutelle. special agent of the
rural free delivery service was in the
city. Monday, on a brief business visit
and left at night for Boston. He will
return to hold, on January 10. the ex-
animation for rural carriers in the new
Kennebec county service. The ex-
animation will be held in the city goy-
ernment room. City hall building, 10 A.
NJ. January 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

Augusta Lodge, No. al, F. & A NJ,
will hold its annual communication ar
Masonic Temple, this evening. Officers
for the ensuing year win be elected, re-
ports made, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

The Ladies Circle OF the Winthrop
Street Baptist church viii meet with
Mrs. Charles c. Hunt, South Chestnut
Street, Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

Howard Gowell. Irving Kelley and
Russell Morrell are three Belgrade
young men to enter the Shaw Business
College in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
Local Notice.

Miss Sarah Stanley. chiropodist and
manicure. Will be at Mrs. Downes, 10
State street, Jan. 5, fer one week.
janSdlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
Daily Ksnnebsc Jour,l1
Cards Of Thanks. obituar

Cards Of Thanks, obituary mott,
resolutions OF respect. etc, win
charged At the rate Of ten cent, J.
line No charges less than seventh
five cents.
All advertising announcements Of J.
tertainments. whose object Is Il.
raising OF money. win be charged )
the rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form, win /,
excluded from orr local columns =
cept SUCH as refer TO Advertisers J.
cupying space in our ADVERTISE.
columns, and viii be run under
separate head on one of the Ios,,
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive n.
Journal promptly VIII confer a faye.
by notifying the office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journal Telephone Call, 1854
Her Maiden Aim.

What was your maiden manner / asked
4 matron fair one day.
What was your maiden name?v she
bllshed.
Il hardly like to say
Again | asked her maiden name.
She hid behind her fan
And said: .'Of course. my maiden aim
Mas to secure a man
Los Angeles Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
Dr.. En1nnOns'

Monthly Regulator, has brought happiness
hundreds OF anxious women Longest and most
obstinate Irregularities from any cause relieved
Immediately. No risk whatsoever. Have never
had single failure. No palm. danger. or in
reference with work Success guaranteed at
any stage. by mail, s20e. Further particulars
and confidential advice free. All letters truth
fully answered Money letters should be regis.
tered. DR. j. w EMMOSS CO.. 10 fremont
H., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
MISS PARTRIDGE's SCHOOL A,.G
MRs. CRAM. cLAIRvoYANr. CAN
LOST.

A LADY'S SMALL HUNTING CASE
gold watch with monogram ~. u. }.
Lost on NJ. G. X. X. train fer Portland,
Wednesday. A reward OF 500 Will Jc
paid II returned TO Johnson Bros. Hai!c-
well or Kennebec Journal Office. August.
1an6df.@
WILL THE LADY WHO TOOK TIE
wrong cyershoes at the last meeting of
the Cecilia Club. kindly return them for
exchange to 1G Elm Street. jan3d3,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

COVERED SLEIGH, NEARLY NEW,
win sell at bargain. Apply to Fuller
4 Wcbber's Grocery Store.
PAIR HEAVY HORSES, WEIGHT
26G1 Nice yearlng colt. Cheap for cash.
also sEoates and pigs. Grant FARM
Earmingdale. jan3d7r
GRADE JERSEY COWS FOR SALE.
One large fancy, new mich. 4-year-oid
COW; 5ne fine cow, & Years old, been Civ
ing milk one month; two dry cows; ami
two cows giving milk, VIII! be new inilciI
in two months. Roscoe r. Penney.
jan1dlws
A NEW DOUBLE RUNNER DELiV-
cry puns. All steel running gear. For
sale cheap. Enquire of j. NJ. Cults, IS
Highland Ave, Gardiner, Maine.
SHOE STOCK AND FIXTURES FOR
sale. a great opportunity for anyone
who wants a retail business. Among the
fixtures is n complete repair. outfit when
will he sold at a bargain. If this interests
YOU. come and see me at Gardiner. Maine.
Fred a. Burbank. dec31d2w
DRY KINDLING WOOD, s2.oo PER
load. Prompt delivery. Telephone H..
Fred Daniels. Augusta Me, care of
Lawrence. Newhall q Page Co.
Goo. GOLD FILLED SPECTACLES,
SOC. 5.year gold filled riding bow specta-
Gle frames for SOC. warranted: These
goods speak for themselves. Call and
see them a 800 Water st. l.. S. Lewis.
Fine Elgin watch for $500. dec31d1ws
ONE BLACK HORSE, SOUND AND
clever, not afraid of cars, stand any
where. Call at Augusta Fruit Co. 2lS
Water St. Augusta, Me. dec11dtf
A GOOD DOUBLE RUNNER DELIV-
cry Dung, also second hand sleigh both
in good condition. Apply to q. Z. San
born. Cor. Western Ave. and Chapel
street. dec3dtf
EVERYWHERE IN MAINE, FARMS,
Lake Camps and Seaside Cottages. Buy
crs get our Free illustrated Catalogue.
owners send us details Of your property,
Il. \. Strout. Augusta. Me- se3t4dtf
A DESIRABLE HOUSE, WITH GOOD
stable attached, water and furnace in the
house: buildings in good repair and well
located. Appy to John w: Chase, at
Granite National Bank or w. G.. Booth
by. Kennebec Say ings Bank july1dtf
AT EAST SIDE SHOE STORE, 300
pairs Ladies' Gents and Childrens' Slip
pers and Felt Shoes at very low price
to close out, also fall shoes. dec27dtf
ONE SECOND HAND DOUBLE RUN
ner sleigh, pole and shafts, also new and
second hard sleighs and pungs. II. NJ.
Rines, 1o7 Sewall St, Augusta, Me.
dec22d3ws
THE NEW ATHENA CORSET,
straight front, up-to-date shoulder braces
for ladies', best kind for sale by Lizzie
Boyes 145 Northern Avenue. Call in
LIVE BAIT: OPPOSITE OSCARS
Island. Togus Stream near old mill dam,
Togus. Me dec16dlmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06
THE NAMES OF A FEW PERSONS,

men ami women, who have had smallpox
or who are well protected by vaccination,
and who are willing to act as smallpox
nurses. One wanted now. State Board
Of Health, Augusta. jan2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-06

meat and pastry cooking. first-class work.
| Have had club experience. Address
Ralph A. Smith, General Delivery Au-
| gusta. jan5diw'
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-10-09
1T HELPED IN RUSSIA.
"NobIe and Heroic Attitude Of Roose-
Welt ard Hay"

Mr.. ]. b. Greenhut of Peoria, Ill,
who has been abroad investigating the
cause of the massacre at Kishenev
and the present condition of the Jews
under Russian despotism, in his Off
cial report. gives this splendid praise
from all who know the facts:
However. what impressed and
eratified mo most was the settlement
and concensus OF opinion of all these
men-name'y. that while the relief
funds which were so generously for
warded from all parts of the world
were indeed welcome, as II enabled
them to give material assistance to
those poor creatures whose all had
been destroyed and who, II the early
assistance had not been received,
would have starved to death, but
above all they said what they priced
and welcomed most was the noble
and heroic attitude taken by President
Roosevelt and Secretary Hay in their
behalf. They said over and over again
that the moral influence exerted
through the action taken by our Ad-
ministration could not be enforced
officially. 1t nevertheless had imme-
date effect on the Russian govern
ment. and resulted in a change of the
Kishenev. who are said to be less
harsh to the Jewish population than
their predecessors had been"