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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
MACkEREl BEING CAUGHT.
Big Fares Being Landed at New
York.

Portland. Me, May Am three weeks
mackerel will be caught of th.. Maine
coast. This deduction is made from re-
ports received in Portland Wednesday
morning. from New York, where dur
ing Tuesday, thousands of fish We're
landed by the fleet now in southern wa
tiers.
The best trip reported was that of the
schooner Speculation, Capt. VIM. Cork
UNI, Who had $50 barrels of fresh mack
er"l TO his credit which is looked upon
as an exceptionally good fare. The next
best trip was that of the schooner Vera.
Capt. Gourley Anderson, which brought
1000 fresh nackerel in count. Another
seiner, the schooner Nourmahal Capt.
Wallace Parsons. brought in so barrels.
The following meters brought i'm trips:
Schooncrs. Estclle s. Nunan. Coz fresh
Matt;,o omet. 400 fresh; General Hancock
| otD fresh: Hester. 200: Alert, 1850: Evan
gelinc. 800: Alcna l.. Young. 30; Lconi,
| -; Wooden. 100: Marguerite. -G6: Nokomis
| ~: Sarah {. Wharf. l:5G; steamers. Vigil
LIANT. +h; Joppaite. 50: Don cas-. u: Lydia,
| 80.
Among the fortunate ones to land flsl,
for the first time in three weeks. the
| names of none OF the Portland boats APP
| pear. The city has fairly good fleet ia
| southern waters. among which are two
| Seiners. the John NJ. Piummer. Capt. Eu-
gene Dickson Of Gloucester, who has sue
ceeded Capt: Dunton and the Maud $.
| Capt. Geo. Gushing. who was last season
| In the Plummer. capt. Hobbs who was
| in the Maud s., last summer. has bean of
| the Florida coast all winter alter shad
| and Is now taking a few months leisur.
| on shore. Among the Portland draggeis
| In the southern .icCt are the Bernie and
Bessie, Capt. Lewis doughty; Dread
| Capt. Elijah Doughty. 5. 81. pinkham.
| capt. VIM. York: Forest Maid. Capt. W.
| Sinnctt; and two B!dd"ford Pool schoon-
| ers. the Mabel F. BrysOn. Capt Chas.
Hatch, and the Mabel l.cavitt, Capt T..
| a. Leavitt. News of these boats is eX-
| pected at any moment
The reports from the mackerel fleet say
| that the fsh being caught are large and
are bringing a good price. the i.Sh are
| said to he moving northward and il mum
her have been reported of Newport II.
l.. but no poats have yet made their APP
pearance there. In three weeks it is eX-
| pected the mackercl will he OF the Maine
coast.
| The large number of fish landed in
| New York. Tuesday. will give fair sup
| ply to all the markets along the coast,
| and Portland will come in for her share
| along with the rest. The first fish are
| expected either Wednesday night or
| Thursday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
MISS LAOD'S WILL.
Sum Of S150,000 for New Hampshire
Academy.

Epping. n. H., May 4.-According to
the will of Miss Lydia w. Ladd, a re-
cluse of this town. sum of $159.688 is
set aside for the establishment of an
academy here. Miss Ladd inherited the
bulk of large estate left by her father.
For many years the woman lived in the
handsome, family residence. but sell
dom left it, After minor requests the
will provides taht the trustees or their
successors shall hold the estate and
add the income thereto yearly until by
'accretion. donations or otherwise" it
shall reach the sum of $500. 900.
Then sum not exceeding $4,000 of
the fund is to be devoted to the cree
ton of an academy building in which
schools for both sexes are to be main
tanned.
The will also states that Miss Ladd's
father left a sum Of money for a pur-
pose similar to the object of her be-
quest, but that the fund had in her be-
lief. been temporarily misappropriat-
ed to aid another school. Provision
is also made for scholarships for the
proposed academy. Miss Ladd was the
daughter of Daniel w. Ladd, who died
about % years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
THE MURDOCH CASE.
No Move Will Sc Made for Ten
Days.

Portland, Me-, May Judge Hale Of
the United States court. returned
home, Wednesday noon, from Boston,
where he has been officiating and in the
afternoon he resumed his duties Of the
May term of the circuit court The
jury reported for duty at O'Clock and
the trial Of the first civil case of the
term was begun.
Many inquiries as to when the SEN
tence in the cae of David +. Murdoch
will be imposed are daily heard. No
definite move in the matter will be
made, this week. District Attorney
Dyer's nerves We're somewhat I'M
strung. after the tension of the busy
criminal term, and following the ad-
vice Of his physician. he is out Of town
on 10-days' rest. Until his return the
Murdoch case will not come up for ac-
ton. The respondents counsel on the
day Of the verdict gave notice of an in
tention to file motion in arrest OF
Judgment. but the formal motion has
not yet been filed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
IN THE NIGHT.
Brother and His Half Sister
Found Dead.
New York Community Aroused by the
Double Crime.
One Was Shot While the Other Was
Stabbed.

Buffalo. N. Y, May A special de-
spatch from Angelica, n. ", says:
Early Wednesday the bodies of John
Van Gorder and his half sister, Miss
Farnham, brother and half sister of
former Sen. Van Gorder Of Angelica
We're found in the sitting room Of their
home on a farm in West Almond. They
had been murdered in the night.
Mr.. Van Gorder had been shot
through the back and his sister was
stabbed to death with stiletto made
from q file. The bodies We're discovered
by a neighbor, John Rice, who had
gone to the place to borrow a farming
implement.
District Attorney Church OF Olean
was Immediately notified and is now on
the scene Of the murder. Robbery is
supposed to have been the motive of
the double crime as the house had been
ransacked from end to end. Both the
man and woman were fully clothed
when killed, indicating they had not re-
tired when the burglars got into the
house.
A pile Of charred papers was found in
the center of the kitchen floor, evidence
that the murderers tried to burn the
building before they left it.
a red handkerchief was found out
side the door and the officials are look
ing for the murderer among the labor
ers employed on the Shawmut railroad
extension.
Sheriff Hancock arrived at the scene
of the murder, this afternoon. and has
looked the ground over for clues in adj
dition to the red handkerchief and the
file steleto. So far as he could discov-
er. there was no money or jewelry
missing.
Later he visited the camp Of the Ital-
ian laborers in an endeavor to obtain a
clue.
Farmers from all over the region are
securing the country for the murderer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
AT OYSTER BAY.
Will Receive Notification OF
Nomination.

Washington. May 1.-THE President s
vacation is giving the Office force at
the White House much concern. Those
who ere 10 accompany Mr.. Roosevelt
10 Oyster Fay would like to know what
program will be carried out fer the
sake of their comfort in the town. Will"
those who are 20 leflain here &re anN-
ious to find out so that they can ar
range their vacations to suit the ex
iIenciaS of the work best. If the pres
elt planS are carr! Il ont. the President
will leave the capital for his summer
nome about July /. VIII return to
Washington the latter part of the same
month for three week, of work and
handsh2klng, and then will go 10 Oyster
Bay again for two or three weeks more.
AS Il IRENE .llol'S quantity Of Office
stationery, records ald implements
must be carried back and forth every
time the President moves his base, the
quick marching plan outlined above Is
filing the hearts of his subordnafpS
With conservation Il Secrt tai les LocD
ana Barnes could prevail. it is probable
that he would make only one trip. The
President has abb at decided TO max"
y y
{ rider to avoid az mach as POSSIBLE the
visits which so broke III III on his ot.-
erSWfSe pleasant Vlt alton last yer.
If he received Il telegram or a letter
from some prominent man saying that
he was to be in New York OF such n
date, and that he would like t. pay his
respects to the President at Sycamore
Hill. common politrness compelled the
chief ni12i.tratc To say: Come ahead;
Will be very glad To see you when YOU
get here" The result was that ne en-
tertainci almost as many guests at
Saglnore Hill as no would have done
IL similar tiJ9c at Washington. But
ii he can reply to such hints this year
by saying, Il viii b" in Washington Tia
first two or three weeks of August:
visit ME there lie can have 4 goo
excuse for enjoying his rest undis-
turbeh in the short time he is home.
1t il practically ctrlliE that the
President v i'll rec Give the official noti-
iiration Of nomina tor at his home in
Oyster Bay. 1t is considered better
for the candidate to receive this notice
at his home than at his business office
AS the President feels it incumbent
on him to be 'get-at-alle" in the live
Hest part of the campaign, he will
spend The last five or six weeks before
election day at the capitol. Oyster Ra,
can offer no accommodations To march :
ing clubs and DELEGATIONS. and for their
SakeS. as well as for the peace of mind
If the quiet little town on the sound,
The President will spend October in
WASHINGTON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
SAFE AND SOUND.
Rescue Of Crew of the Schooner
Maggie Miller.
TenaciousIy Cling to Their Capsized
Vessel All Night.
Strikes on Ledge OF Hills Point, Near
Calais.

Calais. Me-. May 4.-After clinging
to their capsized vessel all night the
crew of the Nova Scotia schooner Mag
gle Miller, Capt. Howe, We're rescued
early, today. as they drifted past Red
Beach.
The schooner, which left here. yester-
day afternoon. struck on a ledge off
Hills point and was capsiZed during
the night. All the crew managed to
retain a hold on the vessel, but they
passed a most uncomfortable night.
Efforts were made to right the
schooner. but it was found she was con-
siderably damaged and it probably will
be necessary to beach here for repairs.
The schooner was bound to PARIS
boro, " s. The crew consisted OF the
captain. mate and two seamen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
TWENTY HUSBANDS,
New Jersey Man Organize Horne Pres
ervation Society.

New York. May Twenty husbands
who reside in Bayonne. n. J.. have met
and Of ganiZed the Married Mems Anti
Euchre and Home Preservation SOci-
ETY.. They declare it is high time their
wives and other mems wives We're
cured of the progressive euchre habit
and propose to use all their efforts to
establish such a cure. A gentleman
named Hicks. in accepting the presi-
doncy of the new society said: 1T is
high time we asserted our manhOu
and made a demand 10 down this habit
which threatens to wreck our homes.
Many night have had TO walk the
floor with the baby until Or o'clock.
waiting until my wife returned from q
euchre party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
PREPARING FOR BOLT.
Tamnany Laying Plans to Stampede
National Convention.

New York. May 4.-Tammany is ac-
lively negotiating with Democratic
politicians In the south and west for the
working out of plan to stampede the
National convention at St. Louis to
Grover Cleveland or Mayor Mcclellan.
The Tammany leaders are confident
that Judge Parker cannot be nominated
and that Cleveland or Mcclellan can.
The plan, so far as Information of 1t
can be obtained, is to first attempt a
stampede to Cleveland, and if that fails
then to put forward Mcclellan as a
compromise candidate. In u national
convention where balloting begins OH
the nomination of Il candidate for
President the roll of states IS called in
alphabetical order. Alabama IS the first
state called.
Tammany has in some way ascer-
tanned that there Is q strong Cleveland
sentiment in that state. The Alabama
delegation will also contain some good
orators, including Cong. III. ID. Clayton,
the national committc eman, and j. j.
Wiliett. #
When the roll OF states is called for
nomination or balloting one state ear
WELD to another further down the al
uhabctitIl list. Alabama Could yield L
New York and then Tammany could
put forward Broukc Cochran or Z. a
Towne to speak for Cleveland or NC
-Clellan and start the stampede. ~:
The unit rule adopted by tine Demo
cratic state convention applies only t.
voting. 1t would not, in the opinion o.
Tammany politicians. lar one OF the
delegates from this county from max
ing a speech placing IN nomination
some man other than Judge Parker.
Tammany politicians who kno" o
the plan arc jubilant over. and they be
lieve that it will succeed. Tamman!
stampeded the Democratic state con
yention in 1894 to Hill, and Cochran
was the orator put forward at tina
time to upset the wei laid plans of tn
state leader.
The nomination CT Bryan at Ehicag
I'm 1896 was the result Of a stampede
The real candidate of Tammany. If tn
stampede plan as attempted. will PROB
ably be Mayor Mcclellan. because tn
leaders are of the opinion that his nom
nation would not be opposed by tn
Bryan men in the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
OFF FOR EUROPE.
Passengers Who Sailed on the Oceanic,
"Wednesday.

New York. May 4.-The White Star
line steamship Oceanic sailed for Liv-
erpool today with large number of
passengers, among them J. Bruce Is
may. the new head Of the International
Mercantile Marine company. Mr.. Is
may said that he expected to remain
in England until the last part of Au-
gust. Among the theatrical people on
the Oceanic We're Ted Marks. Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Lennon marie Tempest)
who has been appearing here in THE
Marriage of Kitty" Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter DE Frece. the latter known on the
stage as Vesta lilly and Jas. Sullivan
who has just closed in "a Red Feath-
err" The Duke of Sutherland. who came
over two months ago to inspect the
condition of the Pacific railroad in
which he is interested, sailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. May 4.-The weather
in Western districts continues to be
dominated by an area of high pressure
that is moving slowly east southeast.
1t has thus far retarded the progress
of the Western depression which, to-
night, stretches from eastern Colorado
northward to the British provinces.
second area of high pressure has
advanced slowly nolthward from the
California coast and is moving east
ward over the north plateau.
The wind along the .:.iddle Atlantic
and New England coast will be fire 81
southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
UNDER OLD GLORY.
Uncle Sam Now Engaged il
Digging Canal.
Formal Possession Of The Panama
Tract Taken, Wednesday.
Stars and Stripes Now Float Over
Canal Offices.

Panama, May 4.-The United State.
canal commission, today, took formal
possession of the canal route and of the
property OF the Panama Canal Co.
William r. Russell, the retiring United
States minister to Panama (recentiy
appointed u. S. minister to Columbia)
Secretary Lee Of the u. S. legation, and
DR.. Pierce, superintendent CT SANTA
ton work. We're among those present.
From today the canal works will he
under the direction Of Major Mark
Brooke. of the engineer corps Of the
u. S. army, who represented the canal
commission at the ceremony of the
transfer.
Immediately after the transfer the
United States flag was hOisted over the
legation and over the canal offices in
the Cathedral Plaza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
INDIANA ELECTIONS.
Republicans Successful in Nest Of the
Cities.

Indianapolis, Ini., May 4.--Reports
from elections held throughout Indiana
have been received from AZ towns. In
IS of these the Democrats elected TIE
mayor and the majority of the NUM-
cipal officers. The Republicans won in
% cities, making clean sweep in five.
Warsaw elected its first Democratic
mayor by small margin. and Con-
|nersville, which has been Republican
for Il years, elected a Democratic
MAYOR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

The Maine council of the KNIGHTS NJ
Columbus met. Tuesday. in Millinccket as
guests of St. Martin of Tours council
The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected: State deputy, John
j. Boyle. Portland: State secretary. James
E. Neillion. Biddeford: state treasurer
Nj. II. Costello. Rockland; advocate. In.
seph p. Grenier, Augusta: warden
George z. Thompson, Orono. In the
evening a banquet was served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
BRYAN CONTROLS
8ut No Names Mentioned as Presi
Dental Candidate.

Lincoln, Neb., May 4.-W. ]. Bryan
tire Democratic convention
in his home county. today, and a plat
form reaffirming the Kansas City plat
form was adopted. No names for
Presidential nomination were men,
TONED, the convention voting to adopt
The unit rule and practically agreeing
TO act as Mr.. Bryan thinks best in the
national convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
CHARGE OF GRAFT.
Police commissioners in New Orleans
Asked to Re: ign.

New Orleans. May 4.-Mayor Cap
deyille has asked the members OF tn"
board of police commissioners TO re-
Sign as n result Of CHARGE, ny Com
missioner John 4. Woolviil". that the
commissioners arc "4yr;tftcfs' and art
responsible for C'ml'iirg houses ana
lottery shops. Ri"tous 3cci.eS attended
the meeting of the board and on adj
iournment Woodvi.ir was chcrrci ana
carried about by | crowd OF ms sup
portprS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
SMUGGLING CHARGE.
Arrest Of a Maine ANA New Brunswick
Man.

Bangor, Me. May i.-n"outy unitsi
c,,te. Marshal y. q. Norton Of Port
land arrived in :l,is city, today. having
under arrest S. T. Purse oil hooso'''''
Me- and William Martin of Richmond
N. B.. for alleged smuggling OF pota-
toas across the boundary. They were
arraigned before United States N''"
..,;ssicnar Burleigh in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

captain Johnston Of the steamer p ,s,as
Eia Sar ke taas On ana the night
r re Nav 3 n mirage of the fash OF tns
% 81 Ma iightshp appeared and r LASTED
several hours When the mirage n G;,e mrsf from
psarsd the Per os SEEING was it. Sounding
the r.l tEaken and the vessels head put Oh
more to sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
"P,LeRlM's PROGRESS"
An Elaborate Spectacle to Be Produced
nv Frohman.

: London. May 4.--chas. Frohman mas
ARRANGED for the presentation OF ri
grinl's Progress" which Will be pro
duceds next season IT. New YORK anu
! this seatson in New York ?nd London.
sThers viii be 10 scenes ana over 2ou
VERSIONS i'm the cast. MIR. Frohnian says
I n ,.ill be one OF the most elaborate
( snectacular plays ever played by him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
Loss Will Reach s1O0,O 900.

Detroit. Mich, May A Free Press
special from Republic, Mich. says a
large part Of the business portion OF
Republic was destroyed by fire, today,
The loss will reach 500, 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
Instructed for Roosevelt.

Peoria, ILL.,. May 4.-The Republican
of the 10th Illinois district
has renoninated Joseph v. Graft. Del
egates to the Chicago convention We're
instructed for President Roosevelt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
MON EY
TO LOAN.

on HORSES. CARRIAGES FURNI-
TURE. LIVE Stock FARM CROPS.
WATCHES and JEWE.RY. Reasonable
rates. Business confidential.
COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
219 Water Street. Opp. Cony House.
ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
FAIR, TODAY.

Washington. May 4.-Forecast fl"
New England: Fair, Thursday and Fri
day; fresh southwest Winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05


Port Arthur is effectually "corked."
London, May 5.-The opinion gains
ground here that the japanese have at
last effectually blocked Port Arthur.
No official Japanese report on the sub
ject has yet been received but the Toxic
correspondents are very positive re-
garding the matter and describe the
determination with which the enter
prise was undertaken.
There is no confirmation here of the
Paris rumor that an engagement be-
tween Russian and Japanese squad
rons had taken place Off 'Vladivostok
and St. Petersburg knows nothing of
the rumored capture Of New Chwang.
1t is reported that the Japanese adj
vanced to within Is miles Of Feng
Wang Cheng and that another engage
ment is expected almost Immediately
English correspondents with the jap
anese forces on the Yalu are permit
ted to send the most ample descrip-
tions of the people and the country
traversed but not a word about the
fighting.
ST. Petersburg, May 5.-3.E P. M
j
Lien Cheng were 1000 men and 40 OFF,
cers-far greater than previous reports
indicated.
This is the official estimate of Major
General Kashtalincky, who directly
commanded the division that suffered
the brunt Of the attack and whose re-
port was received. yesterday. by the
Emperor. Many are inclined to place
hfov1nr
The magnitude of the Russian losses
had an almost stunning effect on the
authorities and aroused general grief.
mitigated only by satisfaction at the
bravery displayed by the Russian
troops.
Not for n moment was there any in
tention to pay such a terrible price for
delaying the enemy's crossing of the
Yalu. This fact was shown throughout
the city and gave rise to renewed re-
ports. attributed to afficial sources. that
General Kuropatkin had officially CEN
sured Lieut.. General Kassalitch. II
this was so. Gen. Kuropatkin's tele-
graphed criticism of Zassalitch was
carefully cut out Of the dispatches
which have been published and the
general impression now held Is that he
will remain in Manchuria.
General Kashtalinskys report estab-
fishes the fact that the Russians sus-
tanned the greater loss in order to save
the two regiments which were occupy
ing Antung.
"Kiu Lien Cheng is history and we
must now deal with impending events"
said an officer Of the general staff to
The Associated Press.
The idea has prevailed that the Rus
SLAMS would not make stand at Feng
Wang Cheng. but the fact that jap
CONTINUED on page ~
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Boston Forecast.

Boston. May I.-ForeCast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair, Thursday and Fri
day; light southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
BOTTLED up!
Believed That Port Arthur Is
tfectualIy "Corked." \
Japanese Have Not Captured Town Of
New Chwang.
Troops Of Gear Now Concentrating
Near Mukden.

London. May 5.-The Toxic cores.
pondentc of both the Daily Telegraph
and the Daily Chronicle assert that
Port Arthur is effectually "corked." Z
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-19
Day OF Atonement.

Today was the Day of Atonemen'
and was fittingly observed by the An
napolis Hebrew congregation, who
held services in Pythian Hall. About
so or go local Hebrews were present.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Falk FriedIander, of Baltimore,
and the Rev Nathaniel Greenfield, of
Annapolis, who were the officiating
clergymen The weird sounds OF
blowing the rams horn attracted
many on the streets. The services
were held all day until sunset this
evening. Prayers and forms of wor-
ship were read from large book, re-
sembling the Christian Bible, the
reading of which is from right TO left
and not from left TO right as in the
English custom In Hebrew every
thing is done beginning with the
right. A child is taught TO put on
the right shoe first. the right trousers
leg first, etc, and a woman always
puts her right arm in the right sleeve
of her waist first The services today
were very impressive. AT the Hebrew
worship all the men as well as the
women keep their hats ON. When asked
the reason for this today by Capital
reporter the reply was. They lift
their hats TO man because they honor
him. but in the presence of God, who
IS always honored, they keep their
hats on. They cannot honor God by
anything they can do. He is supreme
and man cannot honor Him