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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

IN American citizenship we can cue
coed permanently only upon the basis
Of standing shoulder 20 shoulder, working
In association, by organization, each
working for all and yet remembering
that we need each other 70 TO shape
things that each man can deyelop 20 best
advantage all the forces and powers at
his eommand.--H'rom ROoseyelt's speech
to Locomotive FIremen at Chattanooga
TenR., Eept. 8. 1902
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
parker,s snnnort I'D Rrrnn.

Alton =. Parker and Henry q. Davis
both say that the gold standard is ire
yocably established by law But there
is no law Of the United States which
ca1 not be repealed if Congress aud the
President agree on its repeal. Parker
in 1896 and 1900 supported Bryan for
the presidency. and thereby aided the at
tempt Of the Decorate party TO discs
lablish the gold standard and put tile
country on a silver basis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
Nothing TO Say.

80 Democratic party docs not now
deny that il blnrdered grossly ia de-
maDding free silver in 1896 and in 1900
Its leaders do not. however care 30 OPEN
ly admit the incapacity the party twice
showed in taking up with this great
quack financial 'get rich quick theory.
The middle ground theory OF say nothing
is n0fg preferred.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

At the end Of the third year Of
Grover Clcyeland's last administration
the money In circulation IN the United
States was, IN round numbers, $500
OOD.ffj0 At the end Of President Nc
Kinley's third year it was $2,000.000,
900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

At the end Of President CIevelanPs
third year the amount Of gold In circu-
lation was S490.000.0O0: az the end Of
President MeKinley's third year II vas
STS6, 10000, an increase Of nearly $780,.
100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

During the first three years Of the
second Cleveland administration our ex-
ports amounted TO S3,5Ts.O00. 900 and
during the first three years Of the Nc
kinley administration they amounted 70
S3.S2S.ooO. COO difference Of $50. CO.,
GO Ia our favor In exports.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

This is a young mems campaign. Join
a First Voters Club. IL one has not
been organized in your community. DO it
yourself Literature and buttons VIII be
snI piled clubs Apply to the chairman
of your State Central Committee or to
the Republican National Committee. Au-
ditorium. Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

On important questions Of national
policy the Republican party does not ask
the people TO depend On promises. 1t
points to its reco;' Of things done as
sn earnest OF what il win do.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
Stealing the PIatformoftke Peop1e's

Stealing the Platform of the Peoples
party in 1896, stealing that of the Re-
publicans in io04-How can the ID e.
mocracy now pretend 10 be q party
based upon couNictionsE cannot see
in the management of the national
party anything oz earth except an ef-
fort to find which is the best bait to
nut on the hook. - Thomas L. Watson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
FAVOR SOUND MONEY
WHY FINANCIERS WILL SUPPORT
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.

New Workers Fear the Democratic
Party and the Past Record of Its Cam
didate, Who Voted for W. J. Bryan
and Free Silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
RUSSIAN PRESS.
Tone of Papers Does Not Mean Con.
citation.


st Petersburg. oct. 2S.-Thc morning
papers. Friday. print Vice Admiral Ro-
JcStNcnsky's report on the North sea
incident with extensive comments. the
tone of which does not mean concilia-
ton. The Russian admrars report is
accepted without reservation as the
true explanation Of the happenings at
Dogger Bay and stress is laid upon the
concurrence of Vice Admiral Rojest-
vensky's report that he was attacked
by the torpedo boats with the declara-
tion Of the fishermen that the torpedo
boats. of which the Russian fleet had
none. ran in close to the trawlers be
fore leaving for the vessel of the Rus
sian squadron
Attention is also called to the state
nent by the fishermen that a small YES
sci remained six hours at the scene Of
til" disaster while Vice Admiral Ro-
jestvensky reports that the whole
Russian squadron proceeded to the
southwark.
While it is the general disposition to
throw the blame for all the loss Of life
upon the japanese, some of the news
papers do not hesitate to intimate that
it is Great Britain's private affair.
The Novosti boldly suggests the pos
Sihility that torpedo boats described by
the Russian commander were boats
loaned to the japanese by the British
government.
The NoVoe Nremya says that. not
wlthstanding Great Britain's numerical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
ALEXlEFF'S FAREWELL
The VIceroy Talks tc Men Before
Leaving fer Home

Hardin, oct. 2S.-Viceroy Alexieff
Friday, issued his farewell order Of the
day. 1t is as follows:
In execution Of His Maiestys order
am leaving for St. Petersburg. I
thank all the officers Of the Pacific
fleet most heartily for their self yacrj-
hcing work at sea during the last few
months which, in the matter Of de-
stroying the enemy's mines. has been
connected with grave danger / con-
Slder It my duty TO thank particularly
NE sealneE at Port Arthur who, while
showing great fighting powers. haya
worked tremendously and zealouslv IN
conjunction with tie gallant soldiers
IN the fortress and with their guns.
their valor and their knowledge. helnef
IN the heroic defence of the fortress
against he adversary Of a self-wiilea
stubborn eremy."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

Charles w. Wilson. Jr. who was on the
hunting trip with his brothers Herbert
and II. Stanley Wilson. which resulted
in the latter being killed as reported else
where in this issue told this story TO a
Commercial reporter:
The three Of us. Stanley, Herbert an,l
myself left home. Thursday noon and
went to Pushdw, crossing over to the
other side of the lake. We pitched out
sleeping tent and, early Friday morning
got out to see that there wasn't anv game
around before we started our campfi-e
Herbert climbed tall pin" to take a look
around big chopping; Stanley went
down towards tn" lake to look for ducks
while ] vert off in the opposite direction
Il was gone an hour perhaps. when
heard Herbert calling out, Come, come
Charley
II went to him and he took n, !,
where Stanley was lying in the under
brush. Herbert was in the tree Think
ing that Stanley was down at the lake
when he saw a slow movement in tn,
thick underbrish, right near the tree h.
supposed IL was deer and when ne "a "
something brown moving there he fired.
stanley wore a brown coat ana wa,
evidently bending over as h. wake,
along. as the bullet entered the back %
his head and came out through hi.
cheek. Death must have been instanta
ne0us as there was still a smile On hi.
face when | first saw him W. tool
the body to our canoe ana padded acros,
to Lakeside landing. where w. got ON
team"
Coroner Abel Hunt viewed the r,
mains but deemed an inquest unnecessary
The funeral service will be held SlIn,Ia,
afternoon. at 100 O'Clock
Young Wilson was a pupil in the com
mcrcial department at the High schoo
and was held in high regard by his as
sociateS and teachers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
THE LAST STRUGGLE.
Garrison Ready for Final Stand at
Port Arthur.

Shanghai, Oct. ga private le'''F
from Port Arthur, dated oct. Il, relch-
ed here. Friday, and says:
Gen. Stoessel wired the Russian en-
peror and court recently:
i now bid you all gnnd-bye forever.
Port Arthur is my grave.
Gen. SLoessel has iilslill"d the Garrl-
son of the beleaguered fortress with the
spirit that to court a glorious ceath Is
preferable to capitulation.
THE japanese shells are intlctlng
great damage to the Russian fleet N
the harbor and to the Qualifications.
The arsenal with its contents Of ammu-
milton and small arms has been de-
stroyed and preparations ar beng
made for the last deGdly struggle at
close quarters. The water supply being
cut off, the situation is bad. Provisions
are low. Only timed meat is left.
Gen. Simmonon. it is said, would
surren Ter but is overruled by Gen.
Stoesscl.
Certain troops included in the gar
rison have to be closely watched at
present for fear of desertion or treach-
ery.
The field and naval hospitals are
crowded and general conditions are be-
coming desperate.
over one-haIf of the original garrison
is dead, wounded or sick.
The high angle at which their artil-
lery fire is directed by the Japanese has
practically destroyed the new town.
When the fleet attempted to break
through the blockade some time ago the
garrison was to have made a desperate
sortie and inhict as much damage az
possible. and. if necessary. capitulata
The failure of the fleet to escape frus-
trated the plan.
The besiegers are pressing closer
daily and it is hard to say how long w
can hold out. When the end comes
there will be a desperate fight and sur
prise Thousands of the enemy will
perish AZ everything is mined"
This letter was entrusted to q native
boatman who ran the blockade and
mailed il ut Che Foo.
The recipient is a prominent CONT
mental business man of this city with
branch houses at Port Arthur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
AT PORT ARTHUR.
Claimed that Ten Thousand Russian
Soldiers Are There.

Che Foo. oct. 2S.-5 ?. M.-Jaranese
at Dslny report the continued arrival
of huge siege gurs.
A junk from Port Arthur with Chin
ese who left there. Oct. 10, on account
Of the costliness of food. arrived here,
Friday They say that several of the
Russian warshipS nave been hit ny
dropping shells but have not been sunk.
They estimate the able bodied soldiers
there nov at 10000 saying small
force woulG be insufficient to garrison
the various positions.
Scarcely a night passes without
small engagements over minor posi-
tions ana artillery fire is exchanged
daily. opium is scarce. The Chinese
economically inclined, eat it. as smok-
ing requires much larger quantities.
Last winters clothes are being worn
by the soldiers who are now mostly
supplied with canvas shoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
Mr.. BALFOUR'S SPEECH.
CONTINUED from page ID

Legged torpedo craft would choose a
posltion for attacking the Russian fleet
in the center OF 4 fishing fleet. The
premier EXPRESSED disbelief in the eX-
istence of these Japanese ships an"
said the nearest Japanese Warshlp was
$4,000 miles away. Such story as
that told by the Russian admiral was
the rurest fancy. The premier hoped
the truth would he made manifest and
clear as nOonlay. when the inquiry
which the Russian Emperor welcomed,
took place. The Russian government
had not al any time under-rdted the
gravity Of the crisis or failed to do
what it could to diminish it.
Mr.. Balfour thought the difficulty
WIS surnounted At tie same time
recklessness or indifference to cruelty
ought to be avoided ty every man who
had the interests Of civilization or his
own conscience ut heart. It would not
for q moment he supposed tina,
throughout I'll the channels of com,
merca from ST. Petersburg to VIadi-
vostok and fife narrow way Of com.
mercc, like the English channel and
the Red sea, an admiral of another
power should be allowed to pass under
SUCH circumstances unscathed, I'M
challenged and UNPUBLISHED, after such
a deed as that of the night of Oct 81
1t would be a position which it would
De impossible for Great Britain as a
neutral to tolerate. Hence the Rus
sian government had promised to make
an inquiry and had ordered the de-
tention of part of the Russian squad
ron AT Nigo.
The Russian version of the occur
renee of the night Of oct. 21. was
equivalent to an attack on Great
Britain's national honor. The tor
pe'lo boat spoken Of by the Russian
admiral We're phantom ShipS-crea tons
of pure fancy-aEaillSt which MI. Bal
four entered a most emphatic protest
he was glad to say that the Russian
government had agreed with Great
Britain concerning the necessity for
an investigation. The responsible Of
hcefs would not be permitted to pro-
coed to the Far East and the persons
found guilty would be adequately pun
lshed. In agreeing to these things
Russia had taken the view which com
=.
Russia had given a pledge that she
would prevent recurrence Of the
tragedy which filled all hearts with
sorrow and the hearts of most men
Wlth Indignation.
Inc Russian ambassador had an
thorlzed the statement that the Rms
sian government, on hearing of the
North Sea incident. at once expressed
profound regret and the Russian E,r~
pefor telegraphed to the King in sim
iiaf terms. The Russian government
NAG also promised the most lhern,
compensation. The Russian govern
lleht hdd shown an enlightened a.
sire that truth and justice in this maj
Yer should prevail. The entire fact.
must De brought out by the inyestisa-
tloh. which, Mr.. BaIfour pointed 1T,
would be made by the three distinc,
ouies-ilrst by the international corr,
iiiiSSioh' second, by the board Of trada
inquiry and, third, by the coronar,s IL
quest II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
FOR DEER.
Bangor Boy Killed by
Brother While Hunting.
\. Stanley Wilson, Aged II
Years, Is Instantly Killed
av Bullet from Brothers Rife, at
Pushaw Pond.

Bangor, Me-, Oct. 28.-H. Stanley
Wilson, 1, years old, son Of Charles
W Wilson who lives four and half
miles out on Essex street was shot ana
instantly killed, Friday morning, at
Pushaw by his brother, Herbert VIII
son. who mistook him for a deer
Stanley. Herbert. aged %, and third
brother, Charles, aged Is, left Thurs
dav afternoon for hunting trip on
the other side of PushaM lake. Early
Friday morning, they started off on tn
trail Of deer. Herbert got up IN 10
a tree TO take survey Of the country
and IL was from his perch that he fired
the shot that killed his brother.
He saw the bushes moving and sup
rosing that his brothers We're in al
other direction and thinking that the
rustic was caused by a deer, pulled tn
trigger Of his rife. The bullet went
through Stanley's mead, killing him in
stantly.
The distracted brothers took the body
and, putting it into their canoe. pad
died across the Lake and started by
team on their sad journey to their
home.
Stanley was member Of the sophie
more class a Bangor High school. Be
side his parents he leaves four brothers
Herbert. Charles, Edwin and Henry O.
Wilson, the last named being a mem
Der of the common council from Ward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
An Old Carriage

can readily and cheaply be
made to look like new with
one coat Of our READY
MIXED COACH COLORS.
These are strictly high grade
Carriage Paints, consisting Of
our portland" Japan Colors
combined with a durable copal
varnish. They are made in
Black, Car1nine, Yellow, Yer
million, Greens, and Wine
Color,-all Of great brilliancy
and durability. They are
easily and quickly applied by
anyone, will dry hard, cover
we'll and give entirely salts.
factory service. Send for our
sample card, also mention
your dealers name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
SUIT OVER OIL FUMES.
Many Witnesses Testify in Marcus
Hook Damage Case.

Media. Pa. Oct 2s-Two hundred citi-
count here as witnesses or persons in
terested in the suit brought by Mrs
Maggie Kerr against the Sun Oil Com
pany. Mrs. Kerr seeks to recover q
money consideration for da mage said to
have been done her property and injury
to her health by fumes emitted from
the plant of the Sun Company at Marcus
Hook in 1902.
Many witnesses testified that they can
not sleep and others said they cannot
eat when the wind is glowing from the
north and the fumes are emitted
Mrs Kerr testified that the gases took
the paint off her roof and damaged tha
siiverware in the house. the wall paper
and the furniture
Five attorneys are interested in the
trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

superiority on the sea, there is no need
to fiaunt the fact in the face OF the
Russian people who are able TO await
eventualities. trusting in God. The pa
per added:
The japanese lesson given IN the
early days of the siege Of Port Arthur
has not fallen upon sterile ground. The
Japanese now find il harder TO sur
prise Russian fleet than it was Tor
merly."
The Russ congratulates Vice Admiral
ReJestvensky upon beating off the
japanese ATTACK" and says his report
in which it was expected, puts an en-
tirely different face on the whole mat
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
FIERCE NIGHT ATTACK
Said to Have Been Made by Japs Near
Port Arthur

Toxic. oct. 2S.-i.:0 r. Mt is re-
ported that the Japanese orened des-
7erate general attack on the eastern
forts Of the keekwan group. north of
Port Arthur, during the morning of
Oct 26 an silenced the Russian bat
teries. A Shell exploded in two maya
Zires.
simultaneously the Japanese at
tackled the forts on Rihlurg mountain
and Sunghehcwian mountain silenced
the Russian batteries and storned ana
occupied tie forts in front of these
mountains.
on the night Of oct. % there was A
confiaSratiun in Old Port Arthur ana
on Oct. p. shell hit the Russian bat
tieshlp Sevatipol and two Russian
steamers were sunk.
Official confirmation of the above is
lacking but the reports are believed to
be true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
PUT TO FLIGHT.
Eagle Starts With Boy
at St. John.
Doc Attacks Bird and Lads
Father Arrives.
Boy and Dog Scratched by Eagles
Claws.

st. john n. b., oct. 2S.-While the
9-year-oid son Of James Ferguson was
playing with dog in his fathers yard
at bonneville, six miles from this city,
4 huge eagle lighted on the boys back
and started with nm for tract of
woodland nearby. The bird had not
gone far. however before it began to
tire and slowly settled to the ground.
apparently for the purpose Of getting
Il better hold When within two or three
feet of the ground the eagle lei the boy
drop hut instantly attempted to insert
its claws in his clothing again
The barking If the dog attracted the
lads father but before Ferguson reach
ed the spot the dog had attacked the
bird. The boy ana the dog We're badly
scratched by the eagles claws but the
dog finally nit the bird to flight, The
.ad is suffering from several severe
wounds but is in no danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
ITS ENTIRE SUPPORT
neso'ut'on Adopted by National IJ,;o,
OF Conservative Associ,t;a

southampton. Eng. oct % Tho
come 'enoe Of the National Union -
ooLlse Eatlve Associations. represant-
eve =. the whole country onanad
Lere' tnis morning. and comnannad
business by enthusiastically adnn,ina
Fesoiu- ION assuring the eovarnraar !,
u - Entire support in anv stans
"hlch mas be considered uacassaat. Il
dealing with THE unwarraptef ssary IN
North Sea. uion III the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

AT the last meeting and drill Of :"
Fl. a matter was discussed which wa
be Of interest to the city at large ~
tive measures were taken to orgaillR
basketball team, and, although no cay
tain was selected, the first necessar'
measures will at once De TAKEN =
procuring. if possible, the use OF 'i'
armorv for this purpose. This petltioh
will probably be an item OF interest 7
tho business of the city meeting 70 y
held. Tuesday night It is presu'nsS
that the boys will have no trouble =
securing the privilege, since neailh'
ful and active militia In our midst r.
often been viewed with enthusiasm ai''
aunroval Indeed many are quite cur
ous n know why such petition neeo y
made. The principal accoutfeiiie"'
necessary have arrived and, If tnei't
IRE no hinderances, practice will os'
rim. next Thursday night, following ~
Irill. IT would not be Of special iii'e.
It to forecast the most likely cand'
lates, since nearly every individua' "
he company could make q fast 'ea
I he so desired.
Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
100000 PYRITES COMPANY
Large Enterprise for Virginia Launch
ed.

Baltimore. Md. oct 2S-For several
months experienced miners and man,Ifac-
turers or pyrites have been investigating
pyrites deposits near Pulaski Va. and
the results are satisfactory that com
pany has been chartered with a CAPITAL
stock of $500 600 to develop about thirty
acres OF land containing the ore The
company has begun the erection Of twelve
furnaces. which 1t is understood will he
increased to one hundred. for treating the
ore. and about six hundred men will he
employed. This is one of the largest III
the new Southern enterprises reported
during the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

The evening schools will open, MOI
day night, Oct. 81, in the two schoi
buildings. and will continue evg
night. except Saturdays for the I'D
term. Books and tuition are both ne.
and many men and boys Of this city
who are having poor chances to secure
an education will avail themselves u
the opportunity offered in this direc-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

The Good Will Club of boys Of the
Congress. tional Sunday school Will
pass Saturday in company with Key
and Mrs. Marsh at Good Will farm
This band of young men has recelval
its name from the institution at uo''
VIII and the many missionary servica
done by them will no doubt be afie'
tionately remembered by the Dol'
whom they will visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
SUPPORT DEPosED PASTOR.
Women. Needing His Advice, Agree
Not to Give Supper.

Wilkes Barre. Pa. Oct. 2S-The Ladies'
Aid Society, of the Dorranceton Metho-
dist Episcopal Church has taken action
IN support of the deposed minister Rev
Wilmer Evans Coffman. by deciding not
to hold the annual THANKSGIVING dinner
Instead. the members will each donate
one dollar toward the church fund.
Rev. Mr.. Coffman had pointed out thai
In order to get SO II would cost about 500
to give the dinner
The complaints that induced the presid-
ing elder 70 remove Mr. Cofrman were
due to Mr.. Coffman's opposition 10 church
fairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
WATERVILLE
JOURNAL TELEPHONE. liza
OFFICE-60 Main ST.

WaterviIIe citizens will conf.,
vor by leaving or teIephonino ..n.
news interest to the Journal, w..
vile editor. The office is open dr.,
the day. In case the editor =.
chance to be out at any time dur;,, !.
evening, news items may be Iest !, !,
mail box on the door and will b. g..
by him in season for the next mora.
issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
Fell 200 Feet; No Bones Broken.

Shamokin. Pa, Oct. 2S-Peter Wnr-
leski fell 200 feet down mine chamber
at Richards Colliery and escaped with
cut fractured bone. He was slightly
lacerated on the body. After recover
ing from brief state of unconscious
ness he said he felt all right with the
exception of having an unsettled
stomach. 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

The next meeting OF the Womah'
Literary Club held under the auspice
of the current events committee, Mrs
Anna z. Moore, chairman, will Occur
Nov. /. The affair VIII lsA'
the form Of a reception given in holO'
of Mrs. George c. Frye of Portian1
and it is hoped that the ladies VIII ~
tend en- masse to great the graclo'
president of the Maine Federation WV
will be glad to meet the club women !"
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

Peter Coyne has been very i'll vii
appendicitis. but his condition is raj
idly improving. He underwent an o
GRAFTON performed by DR.. King
Portland about two weeks ago and
friends who have awaited the \
suit very anxiously are congratulate
him on tho successful outcome Of th
operation.