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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
Japanese Cannon Destroyed.

Berlin, Aug. 26.-Dispatches 10 the
Lokal Anzeiger from Liao Yang in
dicate that the japanese have not oc-
cupled Anshanshan. but have advanced
barely to Haicheng, on the south front
One correspondent says the japanese
hold fortified line one mile north OF
Halcheng. and on August 25. 81 Jap
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27

London, Aug. ga correspondent of
the Morning Leader at Lisbon says the
British steamer Lisbon, which has ar
rived there. reports she was stopped
by Russian cruiser in the Bay of
Biscay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
SHAW SPOKE TWO HOURS.
Secretary of the Treasury Discussed
Political Questions at Spokane.

Spokane, Aug, 26.-Leslie NJ. Shaw.
secretary of the treasury. spoke for
two hours tonight before an enthusiasts
tic audience. He confined himself
chiefly to the tariff, the financial ques-
tion, imperialism and the trusts. Sec
retary Shaw, accompanied by Senator
Ankeny, will leave tomorrow morning
for Walla Walla. He will speak there
tomorrow night and will go to Seattle
Sunday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
FIRE NEAR BROWNSVILLE.

Destruction Of Timber Between Gala
pooia and Mohawk.
Brownsville, Aug 96.-Forest fires
are raging in the contains between
the Calapooia and Mohawk rivers,
about Is miles southeast OF here, and
much valuable timber has been burned.
About 2b men went from here to help
save Sawyer Bros min, which was en-
dangered, the mill owners having tele-
phoned to Brownsville for aid. The
fire was still raging east of the mill In
fine body of timber AT last reports.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
NO PROSPECT OF SETTLEMENT
Committee of Chicago Aldermen Can
Do Nothing to End the Strike.

Chicago. Aug. 26.-The conference
committee appointed earlier In the
week to attempt a settlement of the
stockyards strike resulted in nothing
There is no present prospect that they
will result in anything in the future
and the chances of agreement between
the packers and strikers appear meager
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
PLANS FOR SECRETARY SHAW.
When Through With Tour Of West Will
Go to Mississippi Valley.

Chicago. Aug 26.-The republican
national committee has arranged when
Secretary Shaw completes his speech
making tour In the far west. that he
shall enter upon similar campaign
in the Mississippi valley.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
TRYING TO SAVE MEN.
Believes Long Siege Will Be Necessary
and Assault 10 Useless.

Paris, Aug. 26.--A Toxic correspond
ent OF the Matin declares the Japanese
minister of war has confidently In
formed his colleagues that there is no
hope of taking Port Arthur by direct
assault, and long operations will be
necessary Therefore, the minister has
ordered Field Marshal Oyama to avoid
attacks entailing heavy losses. This,
the correspondent says. has been con-
cealed from the public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
Purse and Hso Makers Strike.

New York, August pa general
strike of all the purse and bag makers
in Greater New York has been ordered
TO take effect today. 1t involves 5000
men who demand recognition Of their
union.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
Senator Hoar Growing Weaker.

/ Worcester, Mass. Aug. 26.--The fol-
the home of Senator Hoar: Action
of the heart has been weaker today but
the patient is more comfortable to-
night"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
Today,s Weather.

Portland, Aug. 2e.--western Oregon:
Saturday fair; western Washington
fair, except possibly light showers near
coast.
Eastern oregon and eastern Wash
ington, fair and cooler.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
HISTORIC HOUSE BURNED.
sehsnek Homestead On Long Island
Built 1852 Years Apo.


New York, Aug aG,-- Fire has de.
stroyed the Benjamin Shenck home.
stead, one Of the oldes, houses on Long
Island. II WAS built "a mile from Saga
more Hin. 1872 years ago and contained
a highly priced collection Of curios fur
niture and heiriooms.
Mrs. +. v, Foster, aged &c, n descen-
dan, OF the first Schenek to own the
property, returned 70 save Some treas
ured relies ard WAS overcome by
smoke. She was rescued unconscious
from the smoke.
President Roosevelt watched the fire
from his summer home on the hill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
Battle in PROGRESS.

|. LAO Yang, Aug. ga big battle
commenced today 20 miles east of Lao
Yang. The Russian front from the
Taitse river south was engaged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
Fighting Near Lao Yann.

Liao Yang, Aug. 26.-The fighting
which began yesterday continues at
Liandiansian, 90 miles southeast of
Liao Yang.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
TURNER SEATS MULLEN.
Twenty Round Contest at Ogden Cut
Short by a Foul.

Ogden, Utah, Aug. 26.-The decision
was given on foul to Rufe Turner of
Stockton, CAL, over Barney Mullen of
Boston in the 18th round of the 20
round contest tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
Pacific National.

Pacific National.
At Boise-BoiSe, /: Spokane. ..
National.
At St. Louis-St. Louis. 6; Boston. 2
At Chicago-Chicago. 5: New York. O.
At Pittsburg-Pittsburg .: Phila-
delphia, s.
American.
At New York--New York. 8; st
Louis, 2,
At Boston-Boston, 81 Chicago, /.
At Washington = Washington, 0;
Cleveland. l.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., I;
Detroit, 4.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
ExampIe d Japane.s Patrioti.n.

st. Louis, August 2S-world's Fair
Grounds.-For the aid of the Red Cross
Society of Japan there has been more
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
BIG HORSE RACE TODAY.
"Futurity" at sheepshead Bay Said to
Be Worth $4,000.

New York. Aug. 26.--The futurity,
worth $4,000, at Sheepshead Bay to-
morrow, promises to be the best race
ever run for this classic event. The
field that probably will start is be-
lleved to be one of the best ever en-
tered for a race on the American turf.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27

Portland, Aug. --wheat-walla
walla, 76c; bluestem, sec; valley, S5c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27

sador Won stefnberg nho. for the oc-
casion acts AS Emperor Williams spe-
cial representative.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
Stubbornly Standing Their Ground and
Fighting With Desperation the Rus
slams Have Surprised the World.
Dispatches From the Seat Of War Beginning Tell Of Japanese
Losses..Late Reports From Toxic State That Japanese
Minister Of War Has Decided There Is No Hope Of
Taking Port Arthur by Assault.

1 anese cannon were destroyed In bat
| tie to the westward
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27

San Francisco. Aug. 2S,-Cash wheat
$1.45.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27

Tacoma, Aug. s.-wheat-Bluestem
see; club, 7se.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
BASEBALL SCORES.
Pacific Coast.

At Seattle-Seattle. lS; Los An
geles, ..
At San Francisco-San Francisco, IA;
Tacoma, ..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-27
MARKET REPORT.

Liverpool Aug. 26. = September
wheat, rs 3&d.
New York Aug. 26.--Silver. SIC;
Union Pacific. sS4sc; preferred, 947sc
Chicago, Aug. 26.--September wheat
opened. SLOPPY: closed. $LO57s barley
49@52c; flax, s1.1s12: Northwestern
s1.25M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25
FOR VETERANS.
Inform alton Concerning Recent Rul-
ing Of Pension Department.

Veterans in this vicinity. whether pen
sioners or not will he interested IN the
following concerning the ruling OF the
pension department of March Is last:
The order entities a claimant who has
passed the age of 81 years to $6 month";
after G5 years. to IS; after hs years. 10 ~
the former practice of the office, hxinS
the minimum and maximum at '' ana %
years. respectively. In carrying OUT tnis
order official red tape has been cHectually
done away with. If n veteran. who S"rN-
ed ~ DAYS or more. in the civil war ana
was honorably discharged, and VINO nus
passed the age of ". VIII WITH ~ ny ~
supplied to him an application blank ana
the necessary instructions 1hr srrVi.,.S
of an attorney are not required, anu INC
the notary'S fee.
If a veteran is now n pensioner, but is
receiving less than the amount to winch
he would be entitled under the age limit,
he should simply follow the same course
When he has filled out his new appllCa-
ton and his affidavit regarding his age
Is verified by the records of the war dc
partment, the pension office places him on
the new roll at whatever his age 1ustltleS,
and the old pension becomes inoperatiNe.
Veterans must understand. however that
they cannot draw two pensions. If they
are now drawing Sc or IS or so month
under the general law or under the act
of June q. 1890. and have reached an age
which, under the OTueT, tHtltleS tltili w
an increase. they can have 1t by making
the necessary application. but they must
relinquish the pension they have been
drawing up, to the time their names are
placed on the new roll.
The effect of the order on those now
having pensions will be to increase such
pension up to the age limit if the pension
already allowed is below that amount.
AS the maximum rate of pension provid-
ed for under the act of June =. 1890. is
81 month. the order will benefit no per,
son who is in receipt of pension of 81
or more 1t must be remembered that
the pension office will make no change IN
its pension rolls unless an application is
filed and the age of the claimant is salts
factorily established. Then pensioner
will be transferred with the least posi-
bic delay. Veterans must exercise their
own judgment in applying for pensions
under the age limit: If they can benefit
themselves by making new applications.
such applications will not prejudice the
pension they are now receiving, and the
government expects that they will take
advantage of this further slight recogni-
| ton of their services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

Frank Daley and w. II. Bassett We're
before the court, Saturday morning,
DALEY for drunkenness and Bassett Tor
assaulting an officer. Night Offcer
White. who made the arrest, was in
court and in his testimony said that he
WAS passing the Edwards block, on up
per Water street. at about 1870, FRIDAY
night. and that the two men mentioned
above were near the doorway which
leads to the boarding house in the
block. AS he passed them Daley made
an insulting remark about him. ON his
return. on his way back down town,
DALEY made some further remarks ana
the officer ordered him into the house.
The man opened the door with one
hand and as the officer stepped up 10
see that his order was complied with,
DALEY struck at him. This was 1ol-
lowed by an arrest and during the
struggle Officer White stated that the
man BasSctt kicked him in the side ana
again in the elbow, causing him TO drop
his irons. whereupon BasSett kicked tho
irons down the sidewalk. At about this
mncture Night Officer HARDWOOD ar
rived and the two men were carried
over to the station The court held
both of the prisoners guilty and i'm
posed a sentence of 50 days in Jail on
Daley. while Rassett was fined $40 ana
costs. He could not pay, however, ana
was committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

The work of clearing up the ruins
of the piggery at the Insane hospital
which was destroyed by fire, Friday
eveting, was commenced, Saturday,
and the debris Is being removed as fast
as possible. The concrete floor of the
basement, and the foundation of the
building are found to be in good con-
dtion. and practically unframed by
the fire. A curious fact was noticed In
the stonework of the basement, when
an examination Of il was made. sat
urday morning. With the exception OF
n small room in the basement, the
stone work was WhitewaShed, having
been treated with several coats, whlle
that in the room spoken of, had peeii
left as it was put into the wall. In tiilS
room. the heat had caused the stone 10
crack and cleave off. but where the
wall was whitewashed, although the
heat must have been just as INTENSE
the stones were not affected. In re-
gard to rebuilding the piggery, there
is no pressing need of new one I'M
til cold weather, but it is Intended TO
erect ore on the foundation of the OLD
one. The new building will be similar
in outward appearance to the one de-
.troved. hut regarding the inside fin
ish if has not yet been decided upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

Chief Engineer Kicker changed two
Are alarm boxes. Saturday, box 81 be-
ing one Of them. and box 4S. the other.
Box q has heretofore been located on
Mt. Vernon avenue. at the entrance OF
the lane leading to the site of the old
Weber & Gage mill. but by the change
It's location will hereafter be at the
corner Of Mt. Vernon avenue and Mill
street. Box 4S, at Pettingills Corner.
was changed in order to clear the
electric light wires, and Is now located
At the corner of Bangor street and the
Belfast road. facing the store. Other
boxes will be changed. Of which due
notice will be given The object Of the
change Is to get the boxes away from
the electric light poles. and to central
lie them, as far as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
DSOR,

In the death of Mrs. Eunice w Merrill
the community mourns the loss Of one
of its oldest and most valued residents.
Mrs Merrill was born at Bethel. Me-. in
1870 She was converted at the age of 10
She was married to John Merrill of ny
icr's Corner. at the age Of ~ ard they
lived together here most happily for
nearly - years. Aunt Eunicc" lived an
exemplary Christian life, in the church.
in the family. in the community. Many
rise up to call her blessed. The funeral
services were held at the Baptist church.
Thursday. at L. NJ. Fitting rema rks
were made by her former pastor, Rev
Charles Lowell of Randolph. and appro-
pirate music was furnished by II mixed
quartet. consisting of Rev and Mrs
Jones. Burr Jones and Mrs. Lena Cowan
The hereaved husband and children have
the sympathy of many friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25
Brutally Tortured.

A case came to light that for per-
sistent and unmerciful torture has per-
haps never been equaled. Joe Golobick
of Colusa, Calf, writes: For IL
years l endured insufferable pain from
rheumatism and nothing relieved me
though l tried everything known. l
came across Electric Bitters and it's
the greatest medicine on earth for that
trouble. A few bottles of it completely
relieved and cured me- Just as good
for Liver and Kidney troubles and gen.
eral debility. Only zoe. Satisfaction
guaranteed by Bowditch & Webster,
Augusta. and Simpson Drug Co, Wa
terville Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

broken truck frame under the express
car. The car was Sset off on n spur,
and the train left for up river at lilo.
A relief train came down from Water
vile at $50, and after three hours
work repaired the crippled car. and
took it to Waterville. The accident
happened soon after leaving Halo
well. about one-third of the distance
to Augusta, and the break allowed
portion of the truck frame to drop to
the track. The men in the express
car heard the noise it is said, but did
not ascertain what had happened until
the train reached this city. Railroad
men said, yesterday, that it was most
fortunate that the broken truck frame
was at the rear of the car, as had it
been the forward one, the train would
have probably been derailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

The hay crop of 1904 is nearly gath
cred, and although there will be few
farmers who will not be through hay
ing before the first of August the most
of them will finish the work by the
middle of the present week. The ma
jority of the farmers have already got
through their haying. and have turned
their attention to their crops. The hay
crop this year will be an average one.
The weather has been good for speedy
harvesting of the crop. much better, y,
fact. than has been experienced for
long time. and the hay. which Is OF :
very fine quality, will command gool
price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

Berry pickers have turned their at
tention from Strawberries to raspber-
ries, now. The former berry is prac-
ticaily q thing of the past for this
year. though an occasional few will be
had for the next week or so. but it will
not be wise to make plans for having
them. Raspberries and blueberries are
said to be fairly plentiful, this year,
and each day sees scores of women and
children in the country around the
city gathering them. Even on Satur-
day, when the bushes and fields We're
wet and in anything but favorable con-
ilition for working in. large numbers
of the pickers were at work. Many of
these sell the berries at the stores. but
for the most part they are either sold
from house to house or are gathered
entirely for home consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., OFFICE
ZOE COMPTROLLER OF THE CUR

TREASURY DEPARTMENT., OFFICE
}RENCY.
Washington, ID. c., July II. 1904.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence pre-
scented to the undersigned. 1t has been
n1ade to appear that THE Granite Ma
.teonal Bank of Augusta located in the
City of Augusta, in the County Of Ken
rtcbec and State of Maine. has complied
with all the provisions of the Act Of Con-
sress TO enable National Banking Assoc
cations to extend their corporate exis-
tence, and for. other purposes approved
July Il, 1852. as amended by the Act ap-
proved April u. 1902:
RIDGEi4Y. Comptroller of the Currency,
90 hereby certify that THE Granite Ma
tional Bank of Augusta" located i'm the
City Of Augusta. In the County Of Kenne-
pee, and State Of Maine, is authorized to
nave succession for the period specified I'm
rs amended articles OF association: name-
IN UTE TEs s1se Of business on July II ls24
my hanf and Seal of office this Eleventh
day OF July. 1904.
WILLIAM b. RIDGELY.
,,,,~,...o. Comptroller OF the Currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

Or Friday, there was shipped from
the CAPITAL Case Cos. factory a large
consignment Of suit cases to the urn
of David Story & Co. Sydney. N ;. ".
Australia. The sale was effectea
through the ]. +. Parkhurst & Son o.
of Bangor, which handles all the OUT
put of the Augusta shop. The pur-
chase was made by the United STATES
representative of the Storys. who says
that but few of the cases are seen u
Australia. He. however, predicts tha'
they will soon become very popular
This Is the first shipment Of goods u
Australia which the Parkhurst ~
has ever made, either from its Au'
gusta or Bangor factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

Combination car, No. Is, of the trolley
service, was in trouble. Saturday after
noon, and had to be sent to the shop
for slight repairs. Some difficulty was
experienced in getting the empty car
up Rines hill. On the first try she went
as far as the machine shop and stopped.
After running the car back to the foot
Of the hill. one Of the men scattered
nearly two pals of sand upon the track
and the second try was made. This
time the car made the ascent though
not at great speed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25
Contracted Chronic Diarrhoea While
in the Philippines.

"While with the u. S. Army in the
Philippines, contracted chronic diar-
rhoea. / suffered severely from this
terrible disease for over three years
and tried the prescriptions of numerous
physicians, but found nothing that did
me any good until I tried Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, two small bottles of which en-
tirely cured me and I have since had
no return OF the disease."-Herman
Stein, 212 N. Union Ave-, Pueblo. Colo
RADIO. This Remedy is for sale by John
Coughlin. Augusta, c. H. Beane, Gar
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

One Of the veterans fishermen Of the
city, who makes his home during the
summer time among the shady pines
OF Hammond's grove. at CobbOsseecon-
tee, Ii authority for the statement that
the black bass are now taking frogs as
bait very greedily. and that as the
spring hatch OF frogs is n large one.
and at present the frogs themselves
are just the right size for bait the
fishing ought to he correspondingly
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

The Gounod Ladies Quartet Of Au.
EuSta. composed Of Sarah r. Miller.
1st soprano; Elizabeth Noble, I'd 50.
prano; Laura Parks Ridley. 1st con-
tralto; Mrs. c. S. Yorke. I'd contralto;
is booked for concerts at the following
places: Opera house. Boothbay Harbor
Aug. a: Hotel Samoset. Rockad
Rreakwater. Aug. s: Hotel Kineo
Mount kineo. Aug. and 10; Poland
Springs House. Poland. Sept. Is. The
dates for the Oceanic, Kennebunkpot,
and Hotel Rangeley at Rangeley, are
rot yet set.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

Anthony Barrett. principal Of school
for boys at Newburg, N. Y. has been
the guest Of Col. f.. G. Harrington at
his cottage at CObbosseecontee for the
past few days. The friendship between
Mr.. Harrington and Mr.. Barrett dates
back to the time. when the latter was
a small boy in Portland when he
formed strong attachment for the
colonel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

The funeral Of the late Miss Peai
Stevens was held at the Peoples
church, Northern avenue. at 10 O'Clock
Saturday forenoon, many relatives and
friends being rFessnt.a TIE services
We're conducted by Rev. Mr.. Ksarney
and music was furnished by the church
choir. The intorment was made at the
Mt. Vernon avenue cemetery. The bear.
ers We're MILFORD Phelps, Frank Fish.
or, Charles Hill and Albert Pratt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

r. M. Hayes, Jr. and his crew put In
a busy day, yesterday, baking circus
bread for the Forpaugh & Sells Bros
shows, which will exhibit In Augusta,
Tuesday. The contract calls for sou
pounds Of bread. or about 300 loaves.
Another point in the contract Is that
the bread be two days old. one reason
being that bread of that age handles
better than the freshly baked article.
Hence the activity about the oven,
Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

In connection with the coming nation
al encampment Of the Grand Army of
the Republic. at Boston, in August. the
Eastern Steamship Co. will issue tick
cts from all river landings to Boston,
from Aug. Is to 90. at 81 per capita for
the round trip. The tickets will be Is
sued from Aug. 10 to 10. inclusive. with
limit for return. leaving Boston Aug.
%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

The private Pullman car, Grass
mere" having on board Geo. S. Bow
doin and family of New York city,
passed through Augusta, Saturday
morning, attached to train No. !, bound
for Bar Harbor. The train was heavy
one, Saturday, and did not leave Au-
gusta until 9.42.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-25

Four special freight trains We're run
through this city over the Maine Cen
trail, during the day, Sunday, two in
each direction. One of them was made
up entirely of empty cars, there being
go OF them in the train.