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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-26
Outer DefenceS of PIT. Arthur
Dominated by Jap Guns. \
MORE MINE DISASTERS
Two Russian DestrOyers Sunk
While at Work in
the Harbor.

LONDON, Aug. -b.--.AuNl''S ilOil
Chefu say that Golden hill, White
Marble mountain and Liaou mountain
are not the only main forts securely
held by the Russians at Port Arthur.
Others are occupied by them but they
are subjected TO an artillery fire which
renders their tenure uncertain. Fort
No ., which has frequently been re
ported taken by the Japanese and re
taken by the Russians, is again de
clared TO be In the hands of the Japa-
neSe
1t is reported that the new European
section of Port Arthur Is in flames.
Owing to the mud and brick cOnstruc-
ton Of the buildings, however ii is
probable that the fire can be con
troled.
1t is said that the Japanese are using
guns taken from the harbOr defenses
of Kobe. Nagasad and Yokohama,
These guns, numbering 800, are of
heavy calber
While five steamers and three tor
pedo boat destroyers which had emerg.
ed from Port Arthur were Mt work
clearing away floating mines one of
the vessels, u two funneled torpedo
boat destroyer, struck a mine two
miles off I.iaou promontory and sank
Immediately Five minutes later a
second destroyer with four tunnels
ran against another floating mine,
which exploded. This second vessel
was at once surrounded by other Rus
sian ships and towed into Port Ar
thur, the entire hotilla accompanying
her. These occurrences were seen
from various japanese watch towers.
The Japanese cruiser Hashidate also
witnessed the explosions. Phe action
of the Russians in attempting to clear
! the channel of mines indicates the in
| tention Of the fleet again to sally from
| Port Arthur.
\ Tokyo report says that all the
| Russian defenses Immediately about
| the hnrbor are now within range of
the besiegers' guns Notwithstanding
( the severity of the bombardment Il
number of the Russian forts continue a
vigorous fire 1t is feared that the
death roll viii be greatly increased be-
fore they are captured
The whole of the west coast of the
| peninsula is now i'm the occupation Of
the japanese, who examine all iunks
| leaving the harbor.
They maintain a heavy shell fire.
making the position Of the ships iu
the harbor uutwahlc.
| Fighting is continuous. and the bcl
I ligcrcnts are unable TO bury their
| dead. Hence the stencil from the de.
composition of the bodies is making
/ lie iu the town uubcdruuIe.
The harb1r is described ass boiling
with The sprash OF falling shells. IL
/ rs estfAafrI thgt. 1000 uraipgt,]ps. have
} been fired into the town I'm three DAVIS.
( Never was such n line of intreuchmcnts
and wire cDtangIpmcuts gs that CON
srncfed for fine defense of tho stroup.
/ hold.
The people of Tokyo are decorating
houses ANA streets and preparlug mi.
D Il
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-26
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS.
Selling Prices Today On New York Exchange
At Noon.

Today's quotations on the New
York stock exchange as reported at
noon by j. r. Williston & Co, of I
Nassau street, New York city to the
Bennington Security company are as
fp1lourc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-26

"SOda water" for the season
costs dollars Williams Root Beer
aboTt as many cents Buy the ex.
tract.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-26
The Weather.

Fair and cooler tonight and Satur-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-26
BUSINESS CARDS

rH f. QUINN-Veterinar Surgeon and Dent
i . ist ONCE, w. j. Phalen's stable, Iele-
hone No. 100
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-26
FOR SALE

NOR SALE.-One Durham COW, years old
II with calf by her side. SAID COW IL orderly
gentle and All right in every way. Enquire OF
l. r. Brown, North Bennington, for further
particulars. oi"S
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

John Fox went 10 Portland last
night.
Mrs. Martin Foard arrived horne
from Portland last night.
Miss Lottie Bennett returned to her
Portland home last night.
w. r. Chutter returned last night -
Seattle. where ne ~ now resident.
G A. Parker returned 10 Portland
last night after brief visit In the city
Mr. and Mrs. w. w. whippIe left
last evening for the east and may b.
absent several months
The Misses Lola and Freda Foard
have returned to Tacoma to resume
their studies at the Annie Wright sem
mary, after spending the holidays atl
home. They were accompanied IL fars
as Portland BY Mrs. Foard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
THE LATE HARVEY Il THOMPSON
Brief Sketch OF His Lifs--Funeral viii
Be Held Tomorrow From The
Late Hammond Church.

Astoria. Jan. 5.--Mr. Harvey H..
Thompson, who died Monday night,
after a severe operation. was native
OF Maine. where he was born Septem-
Der 2l. 1889. He removed TO Mime
sofa with his parents while boy and
subsequently to Dakota, where he was
married in 1885. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomp
son removed to Portland, Or. In 1888
and to FIavel In 1890. where they have
since resided and where ne has been
occupied in the government work al
Fort Stevens.
He was an honored and respected
citizen and good neighbor. His health
became poor over four years ago. and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

The San Francisco Bulletin pub.
fishes the following story on Jack
Grant, formerly of this city, but now
of Portland; George Weeden, better
known as Fuzzy" weeden related last
night his introduction to Jack Grant,
the Portland referee, who came down
to see the fight. He met him at ATTAIN
tic City last summer under such pecul-
lar circumstances that he will never
forget the incident. Weeden and
Young Corbett were out on the beach
having q delightful swim, as the wealth
er was scorching hot, Suddenly a life
boat was seen to shoot out from the
shore with all hands aboard, Weeden
and Corbett noticed away out in the
deep a man swimming about and APP
parently enjoying himself. The man
was, however beyond the limit allowed
to swimmers, and this was why the
boat was going out to him. They
watched the boat until II reached him,
but they did not see him get aboard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

The efforts Of tho people Of Portland
10 have the transport Dix load AT their
city have been crowned with success.
for Senator Fulton was yesterday as
sured by the quartermaster-ge
that the transport would be sent TO
the Columbia. The Portland Chamber
OF Commerce was notified by Senator
Fulton In the following dispatch: "wii-
Hanson and myself personally called
again on the quartermaster- general
this morning and he assured us that
he will take all OF the oats from Port
Land and part OF the hay. He would
not yet state how much Of the hay.
He also said positively that the Dix
would be sent to Portland either the
last OF this month or during the coming
month to load, We feel satisfied that
when the Dix reaches Portland she viii
take all or most OF the hay as WELL"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

The body Of John Thomas, the aged
Indian war veteran of the west side,
was found at an early hour yesterday
afternoon near the entrance of one Of
the barns on the p. C. Warren place.
Mr.. Thomas had been negotiating for
the sale of one his cows, and 1t is
known that he started from his place
Monday with the animal When moth
Ing had been heard of him up to yes
terday morning, hfa neighbors grew
alarmed and instituted search. The
body was found at about 1880 p. m.
From its position, It appeared that
Mr., Thomas had died suddenly and
fallen backwards, His walking stick
was still grasped in the llfeless hand,
The old man had lived in Clatsop coun-
ty for the last so years, ard for the
greater part Of that time at Warren
ton. His house is situated on the road
leading from the south edge of the
town to the plains Little is known Of
his early life. For time he served in
the British navy. He was never mar
ried and had no near relatives in this
part of the country, He served with
honor in the early Indian wars Of the
state. and was lately granted PEN
sion for his military services, He
owned the place where he lived, which
consists Of q house and 10 acres of
land. The old mans chief delight was
writing poetry, and at different times
he struck off verses of more than or
binary merit, His literary aspirations,
however, We're purely those of a fad
list, aud 1t was not known that he ever
seriously sought publisher, The fun
eral win be held today from the Metho-
dist church and the interment win be
In the old cemetery on the plains. Mr.
Thomas was member ofthe local
lodge of the Masonic order, of the Pio-
neer Society and OF the Society of IN
dian War Veterans, The services will
be conducted under the auspices of
those organizations. and delegations
from each win go to the west side on
the noon train to be present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
Transfers Of Realty.

Seven deeds were fiIed for record yes
ierday, showing on their face total
consideration Of saosi. One instrument,
Involving a consideration OF 1880, was
withheld from publication. The deeds
filed yesterday were:
United States TO John X. Berge--
100 acres In section rs. township
north OF range west: patent,
Thomas Spencer TO sanborn-cut-
ting company-Quit claim deed
to 11.7 acres OF tidelands In
township . north OF range Z
west .s.,...s....+..ss...
!. p. Calender TO trustees Of Dan
ish- Norwegian Methodist church
Lot {, block %. Adalr's ...... 1860
Adair weicker TO Katy Adair
welcker Tract in Adair's AS
toria ..t,,..............
John Welch to Norris Staples !
Timoer on 100 acres In section
IS. township Z north Of range .
west ........................ 1900
Alfred 8. Tee and wife TO II. w.
Weeks-Tract at Seal Rock
beach ........................ 400
Martin Foard to Alex Grant
1924 acres tideland In twon-
ship north Of range 10 west. s25
------
Total ........................sso .ssosi
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

They saw the crew motionsto the man
in the water to cgne out. and then
they saw the boat come lack without
him. After = spell the man came swim
ming back leisureIy, and when he got
close enough Corbett noticed Il was
Grant. whom he haf met At Portland
when he fought Memsic there. but
Weeden had never mad the pleasure
Of his acquaintance. Jack told them
how the life-saying crew had urged
him to come aboard. but ne asked them
to attend to their own business. as he
was quite allie TO care for himself In
crack swimmers OF the north.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

After being closed for one day, the
Bee Hive In again open for business.
Aiken a. Jones. the new proprietors.
are thoroughly eonversant with the
business and purpose continuing the
fsee Hive on the same popular basis
that has won for the establishment
such a wide reputation. The gentle-
men are connected with many stores
and personally conduct three. These
are located at Lewiston. Mont. Deer
Lodge. Mont. and Salmon. Idaho. Mr..
Jones win remain permanently in As
toria. while Mr.. Aiken will look after
the other interests of the firm. Both
gentlemen bear excellent business rep
utations and their success with the As
toria public Is assured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

developed into cancer of the Kidneys.
for whirh he under sert an operation
from the effects gf Hhich he rever ral-
lied.
The funeral win be from the church
in Hammond Thursday at ~ .. M.
the interment taking place IN Ocean
View cemetery. skipanon.
Though far from thee
Thy kindred and thy friends may be.
But there Ii stili pleasant sleep
From which none ever wakes 10 weep.
w SIS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
Since the publication Of Mayor su

Since the publication Of Mayor Su-
prenants annual message there has
been general discussion OF the matter
OF constructing sea wall. and the
recommendation Of the mayor that the
public property committee take up this
proposition with the officials OF the
railroad company has been heartily
commended. The statement is made
that the building OF a sea wall would
entail much less expense than is gem
orally supposed, and 1t Is believed the
council win be able to arrange with
the company for undertaking the work.
In this connection the suggestion has
been advanced that II would be advis-
able to commence operations at the
western end Of the waterfront, and that
the dredge Chinook be secured TO dump
in behind the wall the sand taken from
the bar. sldicing operations teuid be
carried on at small expense and the
hills leveled down in many parts Of
town. 1t is not unlikely that the gov
ernment would make an appropriation
to assist the project
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

Tns funeral eF the late Mrs. Shelby
Hamilton win be held from Grace Epis-
copal church at Q o'clock this after
noon. THE lnterment will be In Green
wood cemetery. Mrs.. Hamilton was
married less than year ago. her hus-
band being a well known young resi-
dent OF this city. who recently re-
turned from sojourn In eastern Wash
ington
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

The third prayer meeting OF the
series now being conducted by the
churches Of the city. win be held at
the Presbyterian church this evening.
Rev. w. q. Grim. Of the Methodist
church leading. Last evening the
service was held Of the Methodist
church and there was a good attend
anee OF the members OF the different
denominations OF the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

A Portland dispatch received by The
Astorian last night gives out the in
formation that the Portland and Asia
tic Steamship Company has made ar
rangements with the China CONNER
cial Steam Navigation Company by
which the oriental service out Of this
port will be increased by the addition
Of four steamers, making a total OF
seven vessels with combined carry
Ing capacity OF over $4,000 tons. The
increased service goes into effect next
month and win give Portland steam
ship every " days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

The Thursday Afternoon Club ten.
dered surprise party 10 Miss Lottie
Bennett Monday evening at the home
OF Mrs. j. II Smith. The time was
spent In playing $780," the prizes be-
Ing won by Mr.. and Mrs. carruthers.
Miss Wood and Mr., West Those pres
ent were Mrs. II. d. Thing. Mrs. r. T..
carruthers. Mrs. N. A. Marrs, Miss
Bennett, Miss Reed, Miss Cole. Miss
Elmore. Miss Higgirs. Miss Fox, Miss
Wood, Miss Young, and Messrs. West,
Greenough. Ayre, McLoud, Henderson.
Whittier, woodheld, carruthers and
Marrs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

Harvey n. Thompson died ss &C..
Mary's hospital late Monday night
from cancer OF the kidney. He lived
at Hammond and was brought TO this
city for treatment. The patients only
chance for life lay In an operation.
which was performed and from which
the patient never rallied. The funeral
will be held from the Hammond church
tomorrow and the ,nterment win be
In the Ocean View cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06


Since the departure Of the China
liner Indrapura. 1t Nas been learned
that the Japanese cook, who was un-
der arrest for having brought to this
country a dainty maiden from the
Mikados provinces for immoral pur-
poses, and who later made his escape
from the vessel after being handcuffed
was seen In Portland. He is not alone
Illegally In this country, but If cap.
tured viii be forced TO stand trial on a
charge of robbery, and be deported
and then face the accusations Of the
Japanese government officials on the
other side,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

The county court meets In regular
monthly session this morning. Be-
cause OF the large amount OF business
to be transacted. the session viii be
a long one, County officials are now
preparing their annual reports for
presentation ut the meeting OF the
court. The time Of the sess!aa will
be occupied principally with the mat
ter OF leyying taxes. although the se-
lection OF 200 circuit court Jurors will
be no easy task.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

Senator Fuisen's bill granting land
10 the state Of Oregon for n fish hatch.
cry was favorabiy reported by the COM
mittee yesterday. and the grant viii
doubtless be made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

William Coombs, who recently no.
Iauired half Interest In the occident
barber shop with Arthur ". Peterson
has sold his interest to Mr.. Peterson
and left for whatcom. Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

Packers, association, which &c located
at the old Hanthorn eaunery. There
were four bids opened III ali. Fergu-
son q aouston. $500; 9. O.. Palm
berg. ss7ss: =. stagiand. $1,000, and
10. Gustafson. s70s0 The building IL
10 be frame structure two stories
high.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

The morals Of the city are exception
ally good since the iirAt of the year.
and tho police have lltiie difficulty with
offenders. particularly that class known
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

Contractors Ferguson 4 Houston
we're yesterday awarded the contract
for erecting AN addition TO the cold
storage plant Of the Columbia River
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

Strangers In town often speak Of the
beautiful complexion OF Astoria girls
aud lay II to the climate. which is par
TALLY the reason. an they most all use
Hart's Toilet Cream 10 prevent rough
ness OF the skin. ehapped hands or
lips. For sale only at Hart's drug
store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

W wasysa--iiood solicitor, man with
newspaper experience preferred. Only
seber men with good references need
apply. This office
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

~ "drunks" Yesterday they managed
10 pick up one atrnggler. who deposit
ed 81 for his appearance In the police
court. He neglected 10 appear.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

purins the month Of December 20
marriage licenses were issued by coun.
~ Clerk Clinton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

John Nowland has about lost the use
Of his right leg. The member was
injured 10 years ago by being dislo-
Gated and from the effects OF the acci-
dent nj that time Mr.. Nowiand has
never fully recovered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

Albert Weaver. . native Of England,
was granted full papers Of citizenship
in the county court yesterday,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06

To-day being the festival Of the Eiph.
any, divine services win he held In
Grace church a, 10 o'clock. a. m. Even
sng services at the usual hour. 7iS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-06
LOCal RreyItIeS.

Wantsd--Doorstoek cutter. Smith
Pelat Manufacturing Company.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-05
Brief Local News

Fritz Mitchell is at the Walla Walla
hospital receiving medical treatment.
Mrs. Matthew Sturm is reported to
be seriously ill with pneumonia at one
of the city hospitals.
The Walla Walla Bar association will
hold it's regular monthly meeting and
banquet tonight at the Hotel Dacres.
This was pension day at the clerks
Office and all day a procession of old
veterans have been signing up their
vouchers under the direction of Clerk
Hill.
Professor F. NJ. Burke, formerly city
superintendent of schools, is now
teaching at the Walal Walla Business
college, having recently purchased an
interest in that institution.
Word received from the Burlingame
ditch tells that work is progressing
finely at the rate of a mile every ten
days 1t is expected that there will be
water to cover the ground in 80 days
or less.
The funeral of the late George Kra-
mer took place Sunday afternoon from
the undertaking parlors of the Mac
Martin company. 1t was conducted
under the auspices of Walla Walla
Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
The members of the Walla Walla
Poultry association will hold meet
ing Tuesday evening at the office of
the Pacific Express company to make
arrangements for the annual chicken
show that will be given in Armory
hall in February.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-05
Tinsmithing at FargO's.
HONOR THE DEAD.
WaIIa WaIia Elks Held Impressive
Memorial Services.

Walla Walla lodge No. 2S7, Benev-
client and Protective Order of Elks,
held it's annual memorial services in
the Odd Fellows hall yesterday after
noon, there being a large number of
the members present and quite a gath
ering of people who were not members.
The hall was tastily decorated for the
occasion and a very impressive and
appropriate program was carried out.
Exalted Ruler Will A. Ritz, presided
and was assisted by the members of
the lodge. The regular ritualistic cere-
monies were performed and Rev. Aus
tin Rice, pastor Of the First Congre-
gational church, delivered the eulogy.
Music was furnished by quartet COM
posed of Miss Reynolds, Miss Joliff,
Harry H. Turner and F. c. Lake. Miss
Reynolds also gave vocal solo, be-
ing accompanied by Miss Lowe as
pianist.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-05
Personal Mention

= f. l.. Wills of Dayton is in the city.
Frank Bryant of Cleelum is in the
city.
George Warning of this city has re-
turned from a two months visit east.
Miss Grace Morgan Of Rufus, Or,
is visiting at the home of D. E. Waters.
Albert Reid returned to Walla Walla
yesterday after a weeks visit with
friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G, F. Guinther of The
DalleS are in the city and are stopping
at the DacreS.