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The Washington times., 1903-09-13
THE DEVELOPMENT OF FRIEZE

Portraits of Jefferson. Livingston, Ma
poleon and others shall be introduced
Over the Department OF Justice shall
be the evolution of the Code Napoleon,
the old Cabildo at New Orleans and
other objects that suggest themselves as
this historical frieze develops.
Over the space occupied by the Bureau
OF American Republics shall be painted
scenes along the route OF the proposed
isthmian canal and intercontinentaI
railway. worked out with a suggestion
as TO what their successful operation
would mean to the territory contiguous
to the Mississippi. the great waterway
OF the Louisiana Purchase territory.
The history of the War and Navy
Departments would admit of fine treat
ment in this frieze. The Treasury and
Postofice Departments, Smithsoniaa and
National Museum, Department of Com
merce and Labor and Library OF Con-
gress could be similarly treated with
good effect
II the plan is not accepted by the Gov
ernment board IL might be utilized by
some Of the palaces on the Exposition
Grounds Carl GutherZ. of Washington.
one of the finest painters OF ornamental
friezes in the world, is most fayorably
impressed with the idea.
The Washington times., 1903-09-13
PECULIARITIES OF AUTHORS

TT is interesting TO read in the bI-
ographies of authors how much
they believed in the influence Of
their surroundings. even dress. upon their
writing. Dumas. for example. used TO
take of his coat and vest, turn up his
shirt sleeves and unfasten his collar be
fore beginning to write. Button. the
famous French naturalist, when COM
posing his Natural History" attired
himself in full court dress. rufies, frills,
silk. and satin. Beranger. the ballad
writer, always wore a red rose in his
buttonhole when he sat down to write.
Wagner is said 10 have worn a fancy
costume Of black velvet and a sort of
Tam o'shanter cap while he was com
posing his operas. A signet ring given
him by Frederick of Prussia was worn
by Haydn while at work. and Beethoven
washed his hands dozens of times before
he could write a note. Mascagni, author
OF the familiar intermezzo, while writing
his Japanese opera arrayed himself in
flowing Eastern garments and drank cup
after cup OF strong coffee in Oriental
surroundings as a stimulant to inspira-
ton.
II is related OF Lewis Carroll that
he drank enough tea TO float a good
sized boat while he was writing Alice
in Wonderland" He was accustomed
TO walk I'D and down. back and forth.
swinging a teapot while the tea was
sleeping. Edward Fitzgerald, of Omar
Khayyam" fame, was possibly one Of the
most eccentric authors known. He
wrote while seated in a high backed
low seated arm chair in a dressing
gown and slippers. His clothes were
coarse and somewhat like a seaman s
in texture, and II was his custom 10
The Washington times., 1903-09-13
NOVELIST TOM DIXON'S
VIRGINIA COUNTRY HOME

IT HoMAs DIXON. jr.. the novelist
and author OF several able
pamphlets on religion and social
science. owns what Virginians regard
as one of the most beautiful estates on
the shores Of Chesapeake Bay. He has
a mile or more of beach on his own
place. and the bathing is as enjoyable
as that at any OF the great seaside re-
sorts II Is s drive OF two miles from
his front gate to his front door.
Not content with this privacy, Mr..
Dixon has built himself a tiny log
cabin in a quiet spot near the water
where his novels and essays on social
and religious topics are written
The house is very imposing and con-
tains thirty-fYe rooms Hundreds OF
giant shade trees are scattered over his
lawns and constant attention is given
the grounds. II is al ideal place for
novelist 10 live. The effect OF this
beautiful home should be apparent in
Mr. Dixons works
The Washington times., 1903-09-13
BOSTON'S COURT FOR WOMEN
A Washington Police Officials Impressions of an Ex-
pertinent as Gained From Recent Visit

A n ATTACHE of the Washington
a Police Court was recently In
Boston, and while there visited
the special court held for the trial of
female pI isoners. II appears that Bos-
ton is the only city where the trial of
women's cases Is held apart from those
of men. According to The Times In
formant the experiment has proved high
Iy satisfactory to the court officials. and
it is believed beneficial to the prisoners.
The experiment grew out OF the great
number OF female cases coming to the
police court, and a feeling that they
should be tried separately from men. The
result has been less publicity of the
trials, and the crowd usually attending
the court is measurably absent.
In connection with the separate trials
Boston has introduced a probation sys-
tenn for the punishment Of women con-
victed OF crimes. which appears 10 work
we'll Each morning before court opens
one of the female probation officers
visits the women in their cells at the
house of detention. interviews them.
takes the name. age. height, weight.
complexion, occupation, and address OF
the prisoners The number OF her chill
The Washington times., 1903-09-13
INTOXICATED MOUSE
MEETS D0lEFUl FATE
slT SAW a little tragedy the other
night which would furnish

Il SAW Httle Tragedy the otheT
night which would furnish a
strong argument for a Mouse
temperance Union" said a suburbanite
We had been troubled by mice in our
house. and my wife got a cat. A few
evenings later / heard a scratching
noise in the cellar. and taking puss
with me, l started to investigate.
''The sight presented would have
shocked temperance mouse. bottle
OF claret had fallen over on one side,
cracking the botter and permitting most
OF the wine 10 run out on the shelf. a
dissipated young mouse had found the
bottle and had evidently started in 10
have a regular toper's celebration. And
he succeeded.
when I appeared the mouse was Ger
tainly the possessor of a jag of large
proportions. He stood up on his hind
legs near the broken bottle and blinked
at me in an am!abie manner, as if ask
ing me TO join in the festivities. Then
he toppled over on one side, and wagged
his head from side to side. after which
he started in TO drink more of the
spilled elaret- In the meantime puss
had espied the mouse and wasn't losing
any time in making after Il.
The mouse saw the cat plainly
enough ard had plenty of time 10 get
away. But he wanted one more drink.
In addition | think he had reached that
state OF vinous amiability where he vas
disposed TO look upon even cats with a
friendly eye The instant the cat
gained the shelf she went for the
mouse with a dash. Even then the
mouse didn't seem TO care much. Il
didn't display any terror until the cats
Jaws closed on IL. Then il gave a little
squeak. But Il was too late"
The Washington times., 1903-09-13
PECULIARITIES OF THE
WICKED FILE FISH

NNE of the most curious specimens
~ of fish in the aquariums OF the
United States Fish Commission Is
the grange file fish. This fellow IS guilty
of the charge OF carrying concealed
weapons These are sharp. three-cor-
nered files in the top of the hack. Ordi-
narily these spines or elongated scales
lie along the back of the fish and are
harmless. But when the file fish has
score to settle or scents danger. these
files are raised. and prove 10 be very
formidable weapons. These pugnacious
fish dart for the belly of their opponents
and stick them with the files in the soft
flesh beneath the armor of scales They
are capable of inhicting some painful
wounds a much larger fish is willing 10
go off pretty swiftly after being once
tickled by the file fish.
The Washington times., 1903-09-13

fifty or sixty yards of the monument.
1t was probably the intention of the
artist to make the animal appear more
natural by arching his neck. This would
undoubtedly have been the result Cwho
has not seen a restless horse swing his
head in Just the same way, but unfor-
tunately the position OF the pedestal
throws the figure sharply against tho
sky line, and the head is not to be seen
at a distance when facing the statue
The Washington times., 1903-09-13

" HE position of the equestrian hg-
ure surmounting the new Sher-
man Monument. at the south oi
the Treasury Building, is causing a good
deal os comment. A person cOming
down Fifteenth Street to the Avenue
cannot see the head Of General Sher-
mans horse: in fact, the head is invisi-
BILE until you take up position within
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
KERNEL BY KERNEL
The Stolen Corn Was Traced to Its
Hiding Place.

Pittsfleld. Me-, April IA hearing
was held, Thursday afternoon, on a
case whereby one George Hanscom of
Mainstream. had been arrested on a
charge of stealing grain, breaking and
entering the store of A. B. Cooley of
that place, in the night.
Several witnesses were present for
the government. They testified to hav-
ing lost grain and having suspicion
that the several thefts were committed
by one man. However, on last Satur-
day night, it is evident that the man
did not choose his booty wisely or care
fully. for one bag contained a hole,
from which the corn fell, kernel by kerr
mel. until it was at last landed at the
home of the aforesaid Hanscom. 1t was
this tell-tale trail that finally led to the
arrest and conviction of young Hans
com.
He was bound over to the grand Jury
in $500 bonds. G. H. Morse appeared
for the State and J. w. Manson, ESQ.,,
for the respondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
CONCERT AND BALL
BY the Textile Workers Union at North
Vassalboro, Last Night.

North Vassalboro, Me-, April IL
(SpeciaD .-The Town hall here was the
scene of one of the most pleasant and
brilliant social affairs, tonight, that the
village has ever seen, the occasion be-
ing the grand concert and ball given
by the Textile Workers Union.
The hall can comfortably accommo-
date so couples or SO, but there were
about 100 on the grand march and ev-
cry available inch of space was packed
with the warm but happy crowd. About
40 weavers were present from Water
VILE
The concert, from to o'clock, was
by KcnGalrs orchestra of Skowhegan,
which also furnished the dance music.
The grand march was led by Mr..
Daniel Conroy president of the Textile
Workers Union, and Miss Izelle Mona
han of this place.
The affair was patroniZed by Mana
ger +. n. Jealous of the American
Wooden Cos. mill, Supt. ]. II. Williams
of the same concern, and many promi-
nent citizens.
1t was ably managed and furnished
an evening of unalloyed pleasure to all
in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, April I7.-Warren L.. Rich
was appointed postmaster OF the fourth
class at Newburgh village, Maine. Friday.
The following rural free delivery service
in Maine will be established, July list:
Bangor, Penobscot county additional
service). Leave A. NJ; arrive lao P NJ.
Biddeford. York county. Leave 1890 a.
Greene. Androscoggin county addition
al service) Leave 1890 A. NJ; arrive 4.05
p. NJ.
hiram. Oxford county Leave 1o.4o A.
Lewiston. Androscoggin county (addi-
tional service). Leave l P. NJ: arrive.
p. M, May l6 to Nov. 81. Leave 7.30 a. NJ
arrive p. M. Dec. to April 81.
Lincolnville Waldo county additional
serviee) Leave A. NJ. arrive Ais p. NJ
Mechanic Falls, Androscoggin county.
Leave 10 A. M; arrive p. NJ.
Newport. Penobscot county: Leave o.SO
A. NJ: arrive 30 or $50 p. NJ
South Poland. Androscogsin county.
Leave IL a. NJ; arrive go P. NJ
Warren, Knox county, by Pleasantville.
Leave LIS A. NJ; arrive $50 P. NJ
Westbrook Cumberland county taddi-
tional service). Leave $50 A. M; arrive
8 50 r. M.
York Corner, York county. by Brixham.
Leave 1890 P NJ; arrive P. n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
BoWDolN's BASEBALL SEASON
Will Be Opened, Today, at Brunswick,
With Exeter.

Brunswick, Me-, April 17.-(SpeciaD.
game of the season. at P. M. today
with Exeter on Whittier athletic field.
The weather has been unfavorable, this
week, and Coach Irwin has been unable
to work his men as much as he desired,
but the practice was good, Friday, and
the team will doubtless made a good
showing, this afternoon. Exeter has a.
strong team, this season, and an in
teresting game is expected If the
weather is favorable. Winslow and
Hodgdon both of 1906, are strong candi
dates for third base and it is yet unde
cided which one will play in todays
game. All three pitchers will be in the
box and both catchers will be in the
game. The makeup of the team as
nearly as can now be ascertained is as
follows: Cox, Coffin, Cakes, p; Munro
Blanchard. c.: Havey, Capt, h.; Bly,.
OBJ; Winslow, Hodgdon, 3D.; White, S.;
C. f.; Clark, ]. f.
Coach Lathrop arrived, this week
and has commenced work with the
track team. More than so men have
thus far come out to try for the team
and several more are expected. The
freshman class is well represented.
Capt. Harry J. Hunt, '02. Bowdoin
Medical School, has reported for prac-
tice and will make the Worcester trip
Last year, Hunt was entered but did
not enter the race, and is therefore,
eligible, this year.
The weather has been unusually I'M
favorable, but the work is going on
and next week will doubtless show
good results. The date of the Maine
meet is May Is, only three weeks ahead
and the candidates will put in good
deal of work before that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
EAsTPORT MAN MURDERED.
Killed in Arizona, but Particulars Are
Still to Be Learned.

Eastport Me-, April ia telegram
has been received here bringing the
distressing news that Charles Blakely
of this city, son of Harris Blakely, but
for some years past a resident of the
West, had been fatally shot near King
man, Arizona. From the meagre reports
thus far received here, it is supposed
that the deed was done without the
slightest provocation.
The following particulars of the
crime are from the San Francisco
Chronicle, being special dispatch
from Kingman, Arizona:
News has just reached Kingman of
the horrible murder of Charlie Blakely,
known as the Cowboy Pianist" and
Roy Winchester, a young miner, on the
train 40 miles south of this place. Moth
ing definite is known of the cause of
the murder, but it is thought that the
deed was done by the man who is
wanted for the killing of William G.
Lynn at Porterville, Cal, last July. 1t
is supposed that he mistook the mep
for officers and laid in wait for them
on the trail. Blakely was shot in the
breast and Winchester in the back,
with buckshot.
After the shooting the supposed MUIR
dere went to a ranch and compelled
the proprietor to shoe two horses for
him, and then rode away. The rancher
failed to report the killing until three
days after the occurrence. sheriff S
posse is now in pursuit of the alleged
murderer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
.STRUCK A LEDGE.
British Steamer Falmouth Goes
Ashore at Portland.
Soon Pulled Leaking Badly
from Hole in the Bottom.
Belfast Schooner Julia Edna Dismasted
During Storm.

Portland Me-, April 1.-THE three
masted topsail British schooner Fail
mouth with cargo of plaster from
Windsor, N. s., for Philadelphia,
struck a submerged ledge, today, while
approaching the harbor through White
Head passage. An hour later with the
rising tide she was liberated and came
to anchor nearby. The damage was
confined to a hole in her bottom which
caused her to leak badly. The rising
tide prevented more serious injury.
The Falmouth found the sea so rough
that it was decided to enter this port
for shelter. Instead of taking the regu-
lar channel the captain attempted to
bring his deep laden vessel through the
White Head passage and when short
distance inside brought up on one of
the many lodges. Two tugs found little
difficulty i'm taking her Off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
MAKE 1T OVER.
Change of Diet Will Build An Entire
New Body.

People can be entirely made over by
a scientific course of food and
drink. Even old, chronic diseases
and hereditary ailments are eliminated
by the wonderful processes of recon-
struction under modern methods of
feeding.
An illustration is worth attention. A
lady writes: Il feel this letter. will
can l be brief when have so much to
tell First about myself. l inher-
tied nervous headaches and half inva-
lid condition. 1 had to give up tea
and coffee but some months ago q
friend insisted that 1 start on Postum
Food Coffee and Grape Nuts break
fast food.
Il prepared the coffee myself, care
fully according to directions on the
package, and used good cream. The
first cup seemed the most delicious and
satisfying drink / had ever tasted.
drained it and filled it again, l was
impressed with the idea that it was
just what my starved nerves demand
ed. So l used Postum and Grape Nuts
with good rich cream. Now for about
four weeks l have been entirely free
from headaches and nervousness. and
am feeling unusually strong and WELL
There has also been a marked change
in my appearance. | am AZ years old
and my hair is very white, but the hag-
gard, care-worn look is entirely gone
from my face, by cheeks and body
have filled out, the face shows a fine
color. flesh firm and smooth, eyes clear
and lips red. My friends comment on
the change and say l look Is years
younger. They are incredulous when
tell them that skillful feeding on
scientific food like Grape Nuts and
Postum Food Coffee has wrought the
change.
"Now as to my son 26 years old
who has been afflicted with epilepsy
from infancy. l hardly dare tell the
facts but he is here in the body to
prove them. He has had the best treat
ment in this country all without per-
ceptible benefit. His memory was
gradually growing weaker. At the
time I started on Postum and Grape
Nuts he started also. and the change in
him has been so wonderful that l can
hardly describe IT, Now he carries
himself erect instead of in his former
careless way, his eyes are clear and
bright, and best of all his memory is
growing stronger and stronger every
day until I am fairly overcome with
establishment. He shows decision of
character quite unusual and has lately
expressed a strong desire to study. !
dare not say what hopes his improve
ment has raised.
ut is perfectly evident that bodies
and brains can be rebuilt by skillful
feeding and that means Postum Food
Coffee and Grape-Nuts." Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
SENATOR SUTTON
Of burlington, W., Does Not Wait for
Sickness.
HE USES
PAINE'S
CeIeryCompound
The Spring Health oiver, Whenever
He Feels Out Of Scrts, and Thus
Maintains Eegliar Health and
vigor.

Paine's Celery Compound is more
talked of in the springtime In each
state, city, town and village, than any
other medicine now before the public
1t has place i'm the homes OF the
wealthy, influential and intellectual II
is the disease banisher that has the
entire confidence of our men and
women who toll daily in workshops.
stores, offices and homes. When the
first warning symptoms of physical
weakness and disease are experienced,
wise and prudent men and women in
variably seek new vitality. health and
strength in natures health builder,
Paine's Celery Compound. IL the
reader of this article finds II difficult
to obtain restful sleep, II nervousness
and weakness are causing alarm, II the
blood is impure and sluggish, IL rheu-
matism, neuralgia, dyspepsia, kidney or
liver troubles are commencing to an
noy follow the safe and wise example
of Ex-Mayor Sutton. of Burlington.
VT, use Paine's Celery Compound and
promptly Danish the little Ills: do not
wait till you are sick. One bottle. as
rule, will brace the nerves. correct
impaired digestion, cleanse the blood,
and make you robust and strong. Read
Senator Sutton's cheering testimony:
People have often asked me how I
managed to keep so well, for although
out in nearly all kinds of weather, and
travelling considerably. / have no aches
or sickness. My one answer has been,
that instead of waiting until am sick
in bed and forced to stop work for a
while, whenever l feel out -of-sorts the
least bit. l take Paine's Celery COM
pound, which keeps me well and strong.
1t is great deal better, in my opinion.
to take medicine that keeps one well.
rather than to wait for sickness and
then hunt around for a medicine or n
doctor. ! have been a hearty advocate
of Paine's Celery Compound since It
was first made great many years ago.
and have yet to hear of case in which
it has failed to fulflll its promises"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
BISHOP ANDREWS
Presides Over Methodist Con-
ference Business Meeting.
Advancement Of Students Deaconess
and Missionary Anniversaries.
Next Conference Will Be Held at Rum :
ford Falls.

Bridgton, Me-, April 1.-THE sessions
of the Maine Methodist Conference
have been slimly attended owing to the
continued inclemency of the weather.
The half hour devotional service, today,
was conducted by Rev. c. A. Southard,
presiding elder of the Augusta district
and the business session was opened by
Bishop Andrews at o'clock.
It was voted to invite the general
commit tees of the Methodist churches
to hold their next session in Boston.
Rev. Arthur #. Craig, Wilton, Charles
D. Lamb Durham, Frank H. Hall.
LivermOre, and Harry l.. Ryder, North
Arson, were advanced to the confer
enoe studies of the fourth year. H. b.
Seliger, Auburn, Frank o. WinsloW,
East I.iyermcre, and Harold o. Sher-
man, Peaks Island, We're continued on
trial and advanced to the studies OF the
second year. George r. Martin OF
Runford Falls, was also continued on
trial and advanced to the fourth year.
Rev. George d. Stanley, Ogunquit,
Rev. Frank Beane, Chebeague, and
Rev. F. f. Griffith, Portland, were ad-
dressed by Bishop Andrews and admit
ted to the conference. Rev. Mr.. Crit
fifth was graduated from the conference
course of studies and elected to receive
elders orders.
F'raternal delegates were received
and addressed by the bishop. President
Lovengood of Austin, Texas, spoke of
the work Of the Freedman's Aid and
Southern Educational Society in the
South. Rev. John Marshal Baker of
Boston University, and Rev. Gowan c.
Wilson, superintendent of the Maine
Bible Society, also spoke.
| 1t was voted that the next session be
held at RumfOrd Falls.
| Rev. G. r. Palmer presided at the
| DeacOness anniversary and addresses
We're made by Miss Josephine Fisk and
| Miss Orinna F. Harding of Boston.
| The anniversary of the General Mis-
sionary Society was observed, tonight,
with Rev. II. A. Clifford presiding. The
| meeting was addressed by DR.. F. D.
| Gamewell of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-18
PASSAGE ENSURED.
Irish League Solid in Support
Of Wyndham Bill.
Important Amendments Proposed and
Endorsed by the League
But Passage of Bill by Parliament 10
But Passage Of Bill by Parliament 10
Assured.

Dublin, April 1.-THE Irish national
convention concluded, this evening. In
two days it got through large amount
of controversial work and emerged, to
quote T. p. O'Connor, "scathless and
honored from a test which the whole
world was watching. 1t was not only
shaping the destinies of Ireland, but
it held in it's hand the fate of the pow
erful British ministry"
John Redmond. replying to an en-
thusiastic vote OF thanks for his chair
manship, declared that the convention
was a credit in every particular to
Ireland.
In statement Mr.. Redmond makes
the important announcement that the
amendments adopted by the convention
will be accepted at the joint confer
ence at which Lord Dunraven. Lord
Mayo, Capt. Shawe- Taylor, John Red
mond, VIM. O'Brien and T. w. Russell
will meet. This practically ensures the
passage Of the Irish land bill. The dele
gates returned to their homes. tonight,
in happy frame of mind, ccholng
John Redmond's parting words: May
the God of our fathers once again visit
this land with the peace and plenty
that are her due"
#. P. O'Connor. summing up today's
proceedings, wrote the following for
The Associated Press:
This was the day for agreeing on
the amendments to the land bill. which
are considered essential. Most Of these
were proposed by William O'Brien.
They covered several important ques-
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