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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-03

''Uncle Tom" is an oldline Democrat
and always voted with his party on all
questions. Although he has been n menu
Der OF the West Virginia State Demo-
cratic Committee for thirty years. he
never held Office until eight years ago.
when no was elected to the Legislature
from an overwhelmingly Republican dis
trct. He represents the district from
Z which the late William L. Wilson. nu-
thor OF the Wilson tariff law, came to
Congress for MANY terms. Since Wilson
left Congress the district was represent.
ed by Republican until Uncle Tom"
accepted nomination. He Is a brother
of tho Hon. Henry Gassaway Davis late
Democratic candidate for Vice-Presldent,
and the two old men, who are strongly
attnched to each other, live quietly To-
gether in washington.
The Hon. Joseph c. sibley. at least
i've times millionaire, has had perhaps
tho most checkered political career OF
any man In the House. There are few
parties to which he has not at one time
or another given allegiance. He has
been Republican,. rampant free-silver
Bryan Democrat, Popultst, and again
q protection Republican. But 1t has mat
tered little or not at all what ticket no
ran on, no has always been elected
| whenever he was q candidate. He made
his last flop boldly In the House five or
six years ago, whom. after having been
! elected as q Democrat, he turned a COM
| plete somersa,,lt, on tho Philippine ques-
| ton, and landed squarely In tho Repnb-
lican ranks where he has since remained.
slbey made his money in oil, In man
ufaoturing, farming and stock raising.
He Is extremely popular on both sides
OF tho center aisle. ana ono OF the best
! natured mon In tho House, Tho Joe
sIbley smile Is something to drive away
care from the most dowpcast. He Is
fond OF ft,st horses and blooded stock OF
all kinds. and Is an expert Chauffeur.
Since no has been In Congress Mr., Sibloy
has never appropriated penny OF his
$4,000 salary to his own use. Ho divides
1t equally each year among five hospitals
In his district. He Intends to retro from
public life at tho close OF his present
term and WIN spend much OF his time In
Florida. where he has purchased an ex-
tensive orange grove and built q hand-
some residence,
Made Money in Gloves.
Luoious N. Iittauer Is a glove manufac-
turer, and Inherited tho business from his
father, but he had greatly Increased the
output Of tn efactory and the income Of
profits 1t is said that his Income Is Slt)
day from his business. After serving
ten years In Cingress he Is about to re-
tire to devote his time to his business. He
Is young man. not yet forty-eight years
OF age. AS member OF the committee
on appropriations he ia q ceaseless work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-03
Water Will Not
Evaporate---The
Faith Of Slav.

water home with them. It Is ciaifnea
that this sacred liquid will not evapo- I.
rarr a Russian woman told ME that 4
while packing UP some effects BELONG
ing to her mother she discovered q h
small utensl! containing GONE holy wa
ter which had kept for ten years IN
a perfectly pure condition All stock
must be housed during the winter for
the reason that there is no grazing. and
no peasant will think Of turning out his
animals in the spring until they have
been blessed. The ceremony of blessing
the fruit occurs in August. At this time
there is a big service at the church,
which resembles the floral hall at a coun-3 4
try fair on account Of the innumerable
displays arranged II booths.
The Faith of the Slav.
When new house Is in progress OF
construction n cross Is always placed
on the scafoldiny outside, and after It
Is completed no one can start doing 4
business In It, or occupy 1t as a homo,
until 1t has been blnssed. Even clerks {
In the employ of English firms will not
begin work In new, building until the I
usual ceremony has been performed. at =
Easter every man. woman and child 4
tries to hold his candle lighted through 3
out the SERVICE afterward carrying itl@
home through the streets without having (
1T IL Is supposed Liltit SOOu =
luck vii certainly attend any one who I
can accomplish this feat. When a child \
IS baptised tho little ones hands and feet I
are first touched with water. after which
the infant Is ducked under the water
three times. It is IN every sense q bapc-S
tism. Tho little convert may howl and 1
scream and kick, but under he must co.
Then the parenta turn their backs on
the priest and spit as far as they cam.
This Is eschewing the devil. y
1t must be conceded that the russ
slams are religious, as far as the outs
ward observance Of form is concerned.
They attend church regularly on SUM
days and holy days, always make the
sign when they pass cross or an ikon.
take the holy sacrament when required.
abstemiously~ deny themselves animal
food on oil Wednesdays and Fridays
keep long fasts ut other periods and
observe punctualy all other require-a
ments made Of them. But this Is h, all
that can be said. They are absolutely
Ignorant Of the Holy Writ and have
no conception whatever OF the spirlt&
Of Christianity. That the Slav ap-s
proaches death with tranqui1hy Is due
to his unbounded belief and confidence$
In the saving efficacy Of the rites which
he so slavishly practices. is',S
FREDERIC J. HASKIN.ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-03
THE CATHEDRAL IN ST PETERSBURG TWO PRIESTS

paintings and art. and the monasteres
are reputed to be very rich. the parish
priests are nearly always poor. They
are accused Of extorting money from
the peasants BY refusing to perform the
rites Of baptism or burial until certain
price is paid, but. the excuse is made
that they Snutd get nothing for their
work unless they forced payment in
this manner.
The people have little respect for the
members OF the priesthood. They look
upon them with contempt. and feel their
support a burden. Most OF tho humor-
Gus literature contains gibes at the ex-
pense ct the priest. his wife or his la
borer. The proverbs and popular songs
also contain uncomplimentary refer
ences to them. In confirming this atti-
tudc Of the people one priest said: when
I make my periodical visits can see
that the peasants grudgc every hand
full OF rice and every egg that they
give me. can often hear their sneers
when go away. Often they will fasten
their doors when they see me coming,
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How the Firms Were Converted-Why the
Priests Are Unpopular The Numerous
Forms Of the Blessing Ceremony

and although pretending to be away from
home will not even tako the precaution
to keep still until am out Of ear shot.
Priests Fight at Altar.
Dlsrespec, for the priests is widespread
and many hard stories are told of them.
government agent who spent much
time in trying to ascertain the cause OF
the disafYection OF the people and the
clergy, reported an Instance where
priest stole money from Under the pill
low of n dying man; another where two
members of the clergy had fight during
service and hammered each other with
the crosses they held in their hands.
Many cases we're reported where bad
language had been used at the altar
during service, and drunkenness was
found to be quite common.
At the place where priests are hired
to conduct services In private chapels,
about sthe same sort Of hard bargain
ing occurs ny one hears III the nearby
bnzanrs. The members of the clergy
try to put the price up on those who
would employ them, and the servants
try TO get them as cheaply as they
can for their masters. One witness tells
about priest who held slice of bread
In his hands as he dickered With tho
servant OF a rich noble. III you don't
pay me what I ask Will settle the mat
ter right here by eating this bread,
said the priest. and that would have
settled It, for It Is against tho rules
OF the Church for an ecclesiastic to con-
duct services II ne hos broken his fast.
In this case the dodge did not work,
however. as the lackey was expert
enced. Flo laughed at the threat and
replied. "All right, Father help your
self. II you don't want to como for the
usual price can find plenty more OF
your kind who will.
"The Gear is Far Off.
Tho feeling OF dlsrespect for the priests
is so great that It's manifestation often
takes Che form OF physical violence.
This Is particularly true OF priests
whose churches are located on private
land. In the olden times the members
of the clergy were almost as much
b in the power OF the landlord as the
serfs. On one occasion proprietor en-
tertained his guests by having the neigh
horhood priest ducked In, the pond sew
eral times on cold winters day. An.
!, other member OF the clergy who failed
to tip his hat when passing the land
lords house was put in barrel and
rolled down hill to make him more mind
f,l Of his manners in future. The diff
Guilty OF obtaining redress for such mis-
trea tment is shown In the oft-quoted
Russian proverb. I" Heaven Is high and
the Car is far on
The ritualistic trend Of the orthodox
religion Is shown by the innumerable
forms OF the blessing ceremony. Early in.
January the waters are blessed. I'M
mense crowds gather with pans. buckets.
cups and pots to carry some OF the holy
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largest producers of gas and steam coal
in the United States Mr.. Hun has al
ways been an active. politician, and in
1850 he was a delegate from Pennsylvania
to the Republican National Convention,
and was one OF the 30s'' VINO followed
the lead OF Roscoe Conkung in the men,
orabe fight to nominate General Grant
for third term Before coming to Con-
gress he served four years In the State
Senate. and he Is now serving his fourth
term in the House. Like millionaire Nc
Klnley, millionaire HUFF is great lover
OF the automobile, and has several ma
chimes. He goes to the Capitol every
morning in big touring car, and every
evening after adjournment he drives
Speaker Cannon. Floor Leader Payne and
Representative Dalzell to their 'respe6fN.5
homes.
Keeps Eleven Personal Servants,
OF all the millionaires Of the House, Mr..
Morrell. Of Pennsylvania. Is the one who.
more than any of the others looks and
acts the part. lie Is tall, handsome
fellow, OF swarthy complexion, and In his
attire Is veEtnble fashion plate. In
manner he Is most versatile. Among the
common people. without the loss OF any
of his dignity or bearing. he is one OF
them. while In fashionable society he Ia
an artstocrat. He is good mixer with
all claHses. In Washington he resides In
what are perhaps the most elaborate
bachelor quarters In the capital. He lives
alone. and eleven servants administer to
his personal wants and corfort, These
are In addition to his private secretary,
the clerk to his committee, and messen-
ger, who are provided for by Congress-
He Ia an elaborate entertainer. but his
hobby Is working for the National Guard
Flo formerly commanded the State militia
of Pennsylvania. and Is at present chair
man OF the House Committee on tho
Militia. sE
Mr. Morrell Inherited largo portion OF
Z his wealth. but his fortune was greatly
augmented by hts marriage to the daugh-
ter OF Francis A. Drexel, Mrs, Morrell Ia
4 an invalid, and remains In Philadelphia.
Because of her Ill health, Mr., Morrell Will
retire from Congress at the CLOSE of his
present term. and take up his residence
at his magnificent country place near
Philadelphia.
Thomas Beall Davis, OF West Virginia.
was ono OF the first employees OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, nearly sixty
years ago, and he might easily be taken
to-day rs tho old crossing fagman. with
about one weeks wages In his pockets.
instead of a builder and owner Of rail-
roads, coal Mines timber lands, banks
and vast commercial interests. "Uncle
Tom, MS he Is Familiarity known, is sew
enty-eight years OF age, the second old
est man In the House, but he is remark
ably we'll preserved, He never misses n
session OF the House. despite the fact that
he finds the work uncongenial, 80 much
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-03

Randolph Hearst, the third richest man
In the House, than 1T any one OF the
other thirteen millionaires. Certainly lie:
has received more advertising within his
own string OF newspapers and other pub.
locations. Mr.. Hearst inherited large
share OF his fortune from his father, the
late Senator Hearst, OF California, but
common report has 1t that he has added
largely to <hs fortune by the profits from,
his newspapers which he now owns at
least seven. besides a standard magazine.
1t Ia said that when Mr.. Hearst went
to New York from San Francisco, where
he had for several years owned and con-
Quoted a newspaper. to enter tho jour
nalistio field In the metropolis, he car
r!ed with him q check for something like
81, 100000, Ills various exploits in news
paperdom and In politics since that time
are we'll known. 1t has been estimated
that his unsuccessful campaign for the
Democratic nomination for President two
years ago cost him In tho neighborhood
OF p1illiop and half dollars, but 1t Is
said that hts newspaper ventures have
generally proved financially successful.
and that he has added to his wealth since
he went to New York.
Mr., Hearst Is serving his second term
In the House. and Is now a candidate for
governor of New York He seldom at
tends the sessions OF the House. So 6sl-
ways present at the meetings OF the COM
mittees on labor when vote Is to be-
taken upon any important measure It
was to the committee that he asked to be
assigned, because OF his interest In labor
matters, and his reduest was granted.
Despite his differences with the minoFfty
leader. John Sharp Williams. the latter
at the opening OF the present SESSION
made him the ranking Democrat on that
committee, position which will entitle
( him to be tits chairman should the Demo-
Gratis carry the next House, and Mr..
Hearst should be a member
Only One Speech in House,
Mr.. Hearst has made only one speech.
and that was short one. since he has
been g member Of the House. 1t wat
during tho controversy between himself
ana Representative Sullivan, Boston
Democrat growing out of Mr., sullivan's
criticism Of Mr.. HAarst's railroad bill
Upon several occasions he has appeared
before committees ana talked upon
measure sof ereotlng corporations and
labor, Whit emo tan orator, he makes
fairly good talk with no attempt at
eloquence, but an occasional effort at
making epigrams, Riy,.
other OF, the silent millioRaires hut q
conscientious worker for his constituents.
>As q youth he learned q trade In the car
shops OF the Pennsylvania Railroad, and
left that employment to enter the bank
Ing business. in which he Is still engaged, i,
Z He Is interested In a score OF enterprises.
but the bulk OF his fortune has heen
made In coal. He Is president Of a coal
and coke company. which y one Of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-03
The Part Ikons
Play in the Life
Of the People.
Special Correspondent OF The Times.
Dispatcn)


Dspatcn.)
ST. PETERSBURG, May 1.-The re-
lgion of the Greek orthodox Church is
q mass of mysterious rites supposed to
have supernatural power. The absolute
lack of the spiritual, and the inordinate
Importance If the ceremonial. are nanl-
tested by the following Instances, which
arc only few Of many that might be
quoted. A robber Killed a traveller ana
,itlcd his baggage, but rcfrnined from
eating piece OF cooked meat when nc
found In the victims belongings. pc
cause 4, happened to be a fast day..
An assassin about to attempt tho MUIR
der OF an nttachc OF the Austrian EN-
bassy in st. Petersburg, went first 10
the church to commend his undertaking
to the protection OF the saints. On an
other occasion when burglar was loot-
ing a church he found It hard to ex-
tract the jewels from the frame OF one
of the ikons. The thief paused IN ms
work to make a prayer to certaitl
saint, Offering to place q rouble's worm
OF tapers before It's image II given as
s,stunce .n securing the valuablcs.
lkons play an important part in all
the religious obscrvances OF the Rus
sian people. These sacred pictures are
found In every dwelling and In every
public house. They are even seen III
dining halls and railway stauons The
ikon is usually half length figure rep
resenting tho Savior. the Madonna. or
some saint. It Is usually executed upon
d yellow or gold ground. varying In sizo
from square inch TO several square
feet. Frequently the whole picture. ex-
cepting the hands and face. is covered
with metal plaque 80 arranged as to out
line the form and have thu effect OF
drapery. These sacred emblems are Of
ten ornamented with pearls and other
precious stones OF great value.
Wonder Working 1kons.
There are two kinds OF ikons. ordinary
and miracle working. Those supposed
TO be of miraculous character are
kept in the churches. All such have
a mysterious origin inasmuch as they
are not believed to have been make by
mortal hands. A monk or some Church
official will have vision and then an
nounce that miraculous ikon is to be
found at certain place. Sometimes 1t
will be buried. or again it will be hang
ing from a tree. The sacred treasure
will be removed to the nearest church,
the news OF its discovery creating
sensation in the community Crowds a
devout worshippers congregate to pros,
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5LIGION OF THE RUSSIANS AN INTERESTING STUDY
Greed Of Greek Orthodox Church Mass
of Mysterious Rites-Worship Distinguish
ed for Much Ceremony and Little Spirit.

trate themselves before the Heaven
sent picture. and many cases are report
ed where sufferers have been cured from
disease.
One OF the famous Madonnas Is kept
in church in Moscow. Whenever tho
Car visits that city he usually goes
direct from the railroad station to pray
in the chapel where this particular ikon
Is located. Rich parishloners have tho
privilege OF taking this Understanding
picture to their homes. The carriage
containing It is always recognized be-
cause tho driver is bareheaded. The
people in tho streets Invariably take
off their hats as the sacred possession
passes. Wherever 1t Is taken short
ceremony is performed before 1t, after
which 1t is carried through all the rooms
of the house. Tho servants kneel on the
floor SO 1t may be carried over them
a notable thing concerning the travels
Of this famous symbol is that whenever
It Is absent from the chapel 1t is re-
placed by copy 80 nearly like the
original that only an expert can tell
the difference. consequently there liz no
interference with the dcvotions Of The
faithful, nor check In the flow OF con-
trbutions from the worshippers.
Converting the Films.
When the authorities of the Russian
Church determined TO proseyte the Firms
little difficulty was encountered because
OF the temperate demands that were
made upon them. The principal require.
ment was that the new converts should
be baptised, and little resistance was
offered to this performance so long as
1t occurred during the summer. Thus
We find whole people accepting the
sembancc OF regeneration without any
knowledge or understanding Of the Sig
nincance OF the religion they were en-
bracing. The priests found that little
brides judicYously distributed proved
great stimulus In securing candidates,
and 1t is significant that as result Of
tho pay system many OF the converts In
sisted on having the ceremony performed
several times.
One OF the objections the Firms raised
against accepting the new faith was
on account OF the long and numerous
fasts imposed on its followers, but this
exception was met by intimatng that
there would be no serious consequences
II tho abstinences were not strictly OBJ
served. However. tho attempt was male
to enforce the rules OF the Church by
crcularing THE gtory that the ikons
which were hung up In each house had
the power Of communicating to the
priests the names OF all who were negli-
gent in their religious duties. For awhile
this was popularity believed, but expert
ence tended to gradually weaken the
faith in the power OF tho ikons to spy
on the people. But IL is said that some
OF the more prudent louseholders stin
take the precaution OF turning the faces
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-03
APPLIES TO RICHMOND.
Habits That Leave Trail Of Dirt
in Every Street.

The porter or janitor who sweeps
refuse into tho street
The teamster who drives through the
streets with dirt sitting through cracks ,
In his wagon or falling from the running
gear. where 1t was loft after dumping.
The smoker who throws Cigar or olga
rette stubs. cigarette boxes, tobacco
sacks or burned matches to tho pave
ment. K
The man who mows his lawn and i
throws the grass into tho street or ais
Icy
The woman who Is neat and tidy att
home, but who drops theatre pros
grammes, candy boxes and equally often. /
slve things on the street
The man who reads a letter, tears III
up and throws the pieces ON the pave-l
ment
The fruit vendor who throws tissue !,
paper wrappers. banana stems and ref.i
use into tho gutter In front Of his stand.
Tho ice-cream merchant who places
free.ers on the curb and let's briny water !
run into the gutter, leaving q sediment 4
OF salt. sS
The conduit digger who never pretenda
to clean the street AFTER tearing up the
pavement. sS$
The store clerk who does his sweeping
out after the streets have been cleaned.
The man who repairs buildings and
throws tho refuse In the street s
Tho drivers OF meat wagons who littePs,
the streets with brown paper
The man who gathers garbage from
residences and restaurants and scattersE
1t about. ~
The billboards. which are constantly
dlscarding slabs of old posters.
The foregoing are soma OF tho enemies
OF clean Kansas City. II the nrdi-,!
nanoes were enforced tho people who do |!
goa things mentioned would be subject
toS&lrrest and fine. Until these pracucesk
are Mapped clean streets will BIO impos-S
sihle. -AEhnsas City Times. -...a...ssaA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-03
OF the pictures to the wall whenever
a forbidden meal Is about to be taken.
A Devout "Knocker."

A writer well acquainted with the
characteristics OF the Films gives this
Instance OF their straightforward man
ner of praying: Look you, On Nicholas
God! Perhaps my netghbor. Michael. has
been slandering me to you, or II he has
not. perhaps he will do SO, because
think he Is mean enough to DO almost
anything. If he ISLANDERS me you must.
not believe htv1. He is worthless
beast He really does not respect you
and merely plays the hypocrate when he
pretends that he does. But honor you
from my heart, and hereby prove It by
placing a taper before you.
A custom OF the Films which Is called
laying the ghost Is another indication
of their simplicity. as well as further
proof that their religious pretensions are
only skin deep. At certain intervals they
proceed to the cemeteries and place por-
tons OF cooked food on the graves OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-03
An Old-Line Democrat.

50 that he has declined to stand for re