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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE
Said to Have Been Inflicted on Rus.
sian Ships.

Toxic. Aug. IF p. M.-Admiral
Togo has reported as follows:
ON Aug. 10. our combined fleet at
tackled the enemy's fleet near Gugan
rock. The Russian vessels We're emerg-
ing from Port Arthur, trying to go
south, We pursued the enemy to the
eastward. Severe fighting lasted from
1 o'clock. Wednesday afternoon. until
shutdown. Toward the close the en-
emy's fire weakened remarkably. His
formation became confused and then
his ships scattered.
The Russian cruisers Askold and No
vik and several torpedo boat Destroy
ers fled to the southwark. Other of the
enemy's ships retreated separately to-
ward Port Arthur. we pursued them
and it appears that we inflicted con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
THE OLDEST LIVING THING,
A Cypress Tree Near Chepultepec in
Mexico.

The statement recently made that
there are yews in England which are
the oldest living things on this earth is
not correct.
These yews are old, very, very old ::
there is no doubt about that; some of
them We're stalwart trees even before
Caesar landed on these shores. There
is ore now standing in the churchyard
of Portugal, in Perthshire, which De-
candole, nearly century ago, proved
to the satisfaction Of botaniSts to be
over twenty-five centuries old, and an
other at Hedsor, in Buclas, which is
3240 years old.
How Decandole arrived at an appar-
emily correct estimate of the enormous
age of these living trees is a simple
thing, and the principle is doubtless
we'll known, today, to all. The yew,
like most other trees. adds one line,
about the tenth of an inch to it's cir
conference each year. He proved this
after an investigation extending over
several years and we know now, a hum
dred years later that his deductions
We're correct. The old yew at Hedsor
has 81 trunk twenty-seven feet in dame
ter. proving its great age, and it is in
q fiourishing, healthy condition now,
like it's brother at FortingaI
Their years are few. though compared
with those of the trees | had in mind
when | made my first assertion that the
statement printed about them in scien-
tific Journal was incorrect. In one chapter
of his writings Humboldt refers to a gil
ganic boahab tree in Central Africa as
the oldest organic monument in the
world. This tree has a trunk twcnty-nine
a
series of careful measurements. demon
stratcd concusively that it had lived for
not less than $50 years.
Still 1t is not the oldest organic monu-
ment in the world, as Humboldt declared.
for now Mexican scientists have proved
that huge cypress tree standing in Che
pulteEec, with n trunk lis feet and 10
inches i'll circumference. is older than it
Older. too, by more than Thousand years
for it has been shown. as conclusiveIy
is about 62O years To become impressed
with wonder over this. one has only to
dwell on that duration for little while
in thought.
Yet 1t is not so remarkable when one
steps for moment to remember that,
given favorable conditions for its growth
and SuStenance. the average tree will
never die of old age-its death is merely
an accident Other younger and more
vigorous trees may spring up near it,
and perhaps rob its roots of their proper
nouriShment; insects may kill it; floods
or winds may sweep it away. or its roots
NAV come in contact with rock and be-
come so gnarled and twisted because they
have not room to expand in their growth
that they literally throttle the avenues
of its sustcnance: but these are acct
dents. If such things do not happen a
tree may live on for century after CEN
fury still robust. still flourishing, shelter
ing with its widespread branches the men
and women of age after age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
SON AND HEIR
Born to the Gar and Czarina OF
Russia.

st. Petersburg. Aug. 12.-2.15 p. NJ
son and heir to the Russian throne
has been born. The empress and the
child are doing well. The accouchment
occurred at 1890, Friday afternoon. The
child Will he christened Alexis.
The birth SO greatly wished for. tina.
of an heir to the Russian crown. occur-
red not in the great palace at Peterhoe
but IN the Alexandra villa. one Of =
group of four small palaces in a secIud-
ed corner of the magnificent Peterhof
park In one of these buildings the en-
press had been living for weeks Tho
other three are occupied by members Of
the imperial family. gathered there in
expectation of the event, incIudinp H..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

siderable damage We found life buoys
and other articles belonging to the
Russian battleship Czarevitch floatlils
at sea. The Czarevitch probably was
sunk.
We have received no reports from
the torpedo boats and torpedo BOAT de-
stroyers which were engaged In the
attack on the ships of the enemy. Tine
Russian vessels. with the exception Oh
the Askold, the Novik, the CzareVltch
and the cruiser Pallada. appear to nave
returned to Port Arthur. Our damage
was slight Our fighting power has not
been impair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
IN NEUTRAL PORTS.
Said That Russian Ships Are Taking
on Coal.

Che Foo. Aug. 12.-An undoubted au-
thority confirms the reports that Russian
warShps have arrived at TsingCEon. He
says that they consist of the protected
cruisers Novik and Askold and battle
ship of the CZarcvitCh type. Two of them
and one torpedo boat destroyer, he adds,
are taking Cardiff coal on board.
one cruiser ami one torpedo boat de-
stroy.r are now nearing Shanghai.
There are indications that the remain
der of the Russian squadron has returned
to Port Arthur.
The japanese are guarding all points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

right of an uninjured warship to seek
a sanctuary i'm a neutral port when not
forced to do so by stress of weather Or
lack Of coal and provisions all the dip
lomats agree as to the absolute illeg-
atty of belligerent ships entering neu-
trail ports and there committing hos
tile acts. The case, SO far as the facts
are known, is considered much more
fagrant than that at Chemulpo where
all the foreign commanders, except tho
commander of the Anserican warskip
there protested against the proposal
of the japanese to enter and fight the
Russian cruisers Variag and korietZ i'll
a neutral harbor.
St. Petersburg. Aug. l2.-2.10-P. NJ.
The papers consider that the squad
ron is taking desperate chances, but
at the same time they are loud in their
praises of it's dash.
The Russ saws: THE squadron is
now somewhere in Pacific waters, dis
charging its heroic duty. The prayers
OF all Russia accompany 1t.
The Novoe Vremya believes that the
vagueness of Admiral Togo's report
shows that he is trying to hide unpleas-
The armored cruiser Bayan did not
accompany the squadron. the injury she
sustained by the explosion of a floating
mine having rendered this impossible.
The admiralty refuses to confirm or
deny the che Foo report that the Nltd-
ivostok squadron has been reinforced
by the purchased warships, but the re-
port IS given credence.
st. Petersburg. Aug. ESQ r. NJ
The Associated Press is able to an
nounce clearly that Russia has already
formally protested to Japan through
France against the action of the Jap
anese torpedo boat destroyers in at
lacking the Russian torpedo boat de-
stroyer Ryeshitelni at Che Foo and
towing her away from that port and
that the protest has been communicate
ed to the powers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Recuperative Effect.

Considered with reference to its re-
operative effect, there Is not so much
good in the ordinary vacation as there
is In single bottle of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. The latter costs ST.; the
former-well. that depends; how much
did yours cost last year?
Hoods Sarsaparilla refreshes the
tired blood. sharpens the dulled appe-
tite, restores the lost courage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
It Is Believed.

London, Aug. 12.-AImiral Togo re-
ports that the Russian battleship Car
cvitch was probably sunk, Aug. 10.
1t is believed here that a ma jorIty of
the Russian fleet has returned to Port
Arthur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Prof. Hugh Ross Hatch will supply
the nulpit in the First Baptist church,
Sunday, in the absence of the PASTOR
Rev. L. C. Whittcmore. who is on Dis
vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Sunday services, st. Marks church
(EpiscopaD, Center street: Eleven"
Sunday after Trinity. Holy EuchariS1
7.30 A. NJ; mathis, 1920 A. NJ; even
song. 100 =. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Train No. IL, the afternoon express
from Boston, was an hour late, Friday
the delay being caused by poor connec-
lions Oh the Boston q Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Many of the horsemen who na'.
been in the city during the Breeders
meeting became tired of waiting io'
the big free-for-all race to be Pulleu
off and left for their homes on the cary
trains, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The Jere McAuline Co. will ha'e
special matinee performances, az I'''
O'Clock, this afternoon, preSeh''
THE Young Wife," one OF the pe''
plays in the company's repertoire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Lombard Of
Boston, are visiting their daughter,
Mrs. George J. Carbon. on College
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

An artesian well which it Is expec''
ed will furnish a bountiful supply ="
fine drinking water is being boreo
the grounds Of Howard c. Mofse ON
Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Seldom f. Whitcomb left. Friday
evening, for Richmond, p. O., where he
will join his family who are passing
the summer there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The marriage intentions of Vielleaux
FiSue and Miss Mabclle Shea have
been filed at the office of the city fcIerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Mrs. A. 7. Dunn and son, Fred. went
to Boston, Friday morning, for visit
with Mrs. Dunn's sister, Mrs. Walker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The many friends Of John u. M'
Cone win be pleased to learn s.iia'
has so far recovered from MS recen'
illness as 10 be able to be about nav
ing been down town. Friday, ior ''o
first time in several weeks a -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Rev. o. S. French of Dover, Will oc-
cupy the pulpit in the Adventist church
on Nudd street, Sunday, exchanging
with the pastor, Rev. T. j. Coolbroth'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Miss Edith Merrill Of Newton Cen.
ter, Mass, is visiting her sister. Mrs
Charles w. Nigue, Park Place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Lots of people have found it an en-
joyable habit to provide a box OF
"Hawkers special chocolates, for Sum-
day. Only 2Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Harr'ccn $. Pearl of the city staff
of the Bangor Daily News. was in the
city, Friday, on his way to Portland
for visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Edwin A. Parker, who has been In
the city during the Breeders meeting.
Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Stinneford A..
visiting in Greenville for a short finn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
MUST LEAVE HARBOR.
German Orders to Commanders Of
Russian Ships.

Berlin, Aug. 12.-Thn foreign office
confirms the arrival. Thursday night at
Tslngchou in the German concession on
tn" Shantung peninsula of the Russian
battleship CZarcvitch mot the protect
ed cruiser Askold). the protected cruis-
or Novk and an unnamed torpedo boat.
The CZarcvitch is i'm unseaworthy con-
dition, having been damaged in,
Wednesdays fight.
The foreign office is sending instruc-
tions to the German authorities ut
Tsingchau to the effect that the Novik
and torpedo boat must leave the har-
Dor within the "a hours prescribed by
international law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

MIR. and Mrs. III. l.. Kelley and fam.
lily have returned from a stay at Peaks
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Harry Lord of the firm Of Horny
Lord & Co. of Bangor, was in the CITY
Friday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The French psychologist Fere has made
experiments which show that the process
of digestion dimnishes the capacity for
work fully one-half. AS re-
CARDS the effects of stimulants like to-
bacco and alcohol. he has found that
while they diminish fatigue. the effect
never lasts more than ten minutes. and
is followed by greater degree of fatigue
than would have existed If they had not
been INDUCED in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Miss Bertha Butterfield is visitjp,
friends at Squirrel Island for a sbor,
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

William Marston Of Rockland. for.
merly of Waterville. is visiting in tina
city for q short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Col. j. W. Blunt of Skowheyan w,,
a business visitor to the CITY. Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
JAPS WON VICTORY
And They Won Not Only at Sea but
on Shore.

London. Aug PA dispatch from To-
ko to the Japan legation here says:
According to reports received up to the
present. the Russian squadron emerged
from Port Arthur. was attacked by our
fleet south of Yentao and dispersed The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Nh. and Mrs. Roy Simpson have re-
turned from trip to the st. Louis Ex-
position and other points in the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Suite and
family have returned from a visit TO
Mr.. Suites old home in Scotland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

There was clean slate in the mur,
cipal court, Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The record for climbing Pixies Peak was
made recently by H. H. Robinson of Col
orado Springs. Colo. The mountain is
H147 feet above sea level. and the former
record was made in three hours and five
minutes. Mr.. Robinson made the ascent
in two hours and fifty-siX minutes. He
wore heavy pair of shoes carried an
umbrella, and the last mile walked in
two inches of snow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Frank Merrill of BluehilI. was IN -.
city, Friday, attending the races
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Daily kennsbss journal
JOURNAL TELEPHONE, 117.s
oFFIcE-so Main S.

Waterville citizens will conf.
FAVOR by leaving or teIsphonino it,.
OF news interest TO the Jov,,.r
WatervilIe editor. The of;e. !. 49,.
during the day. In case In. -.
should chance to be out at snv o.
during the evening, news item. m,v !.
lett IN the mail box on the door and -,
be found by him in season for tn. nav,
mornings issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Mighty interesting and profitah.
rcacing, Anterior Furniture Co.'S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Croker are yisi,,r.
Mr.. Crocker's parents at Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Z. NJ. Runnels of Bangor. was IN a.
city, Friday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

ST. Petersburg. Aug. 12.-2.12 P. "
The action Of the Japanese torpedo
boat destrcyers in attacking and tow
ing off the defenceless Russian tofpe-
do boat destroyer Ryeshitelni at che
Foo is regarded in diplomatic circles
as being a grave matter for Japan.
When the facts are officially estab lish-
ed no doubt exists that Russia will
promptly call the attention of the pow
ers to this breach of the neutrality of
China.
Aside from the possible questionable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The Saddle islands are about $50
miles from Port Arthur which place the
Russian squadron left at ~. NJ,
Wednesday, Aug. TO-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Shanghai. Aug. PA Russian tOrre-
do boat DESTROYER arrived here, Friday.
1t is reported that four Russian bat
tleships are off the Saddle islands
(IbOut 20 miles southeast of this port.
Three Russian cruisers are reported
to have arrived ut Tsingchou on the
Shantung peninsula.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Leon S. Merrill of Solor, was in -,
city, Friday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Now we can wait for the big fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

St Petersburg. Aug. 1.-THE En-
peror has received the following dis
patch from Viceroy Alexieff, dated
Aug. II:
According to a report from the COM
mandant at Port Arthur the squadron
put to sea Aug. 10. The steamer Mon
golia followed the squadron. The fol-
lowing Japanese vessels were on til"
horizon-three first class cruisers. eight
small cruisers and Il torpedo boats.
The port had been bOmbardel with
siege guns for the past four days.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-17

Washing White SILK Walsts-ls there any
way to wash white SILK waist and
keep It from getting yellow? J. 3. i.
I know of no reliable method whereby
waist Of white silk may be washed and
without injury to the silk. Either a pure
white or cream white silk can be washed
SO it will be beautifully clean and have
only a slight tint of cream resulting which,
from an artistic standpoint, adds rather
than detracts. Proceed in the following
manner and am sure you will be pleased
with the result. Shave one-fourth4 of an
ordinary bar Of white laundry soap in a
quart Of hot1:water, dissolve and strain
thru a cheese-cloth bag into a tub one
half filled with lukeWarm water. ! en-
phasize strain as any particle of undis-s
solved soap lodged on the silk would cause
a shiny yellow spot when the garment was
ironed. Plunge the waist in the suds and
gently squeeze all parts until saturated,
let soak for ten or fifteen minutes, repeat
the squeezing process, rubbing only when
absolutely necessary; then rinse quickly in
two clear lulkeWarm waters. Put plenty
! of clear, cold water in a tub, dissolve a
| little bluing in a quart of water and strain
enough of the fluid thru fine muslin to
slightly tint the water Very little must
be used or the silk will look blue and
grimy. Always test the water by dipping
into it a small piece of silk. Hang the
garment in a strong wind out Of the sun
SO it will dry quickly; while still damp,
but not wet, iron 1t on the wrong side,
using as cool an iron as will suffice to
i remove wrinkles. Hot or very warm water
or irons, coarse soap and much soaking
or rubbing will ruin the texture and color
! of white silk waists.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-17

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Acknowledgements for many courtesies
received are extended by H. L. Patthey
for he J urna1:
To the many exhibitors who contrib
/ uted to the shows success.
TO the ladies who SO graciously full
filed their duties as patronesses and
| hostess.
To the judges of exhibits who per-
formed their duties SO fairly. n
To Colonel Frank T. Corriston and the
! local militia companies, who SURRENDERED
the use of the armory for the show sc
kindly.
/ To the many others who assisted ir
making the pleasant summer event g
great success.