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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
SPLENDID ENDURANCE.
War Correspondents Speak Highly of
Japanese Troops.

London. April 19.-War correspon-
DENTS arriving at Ping-yang report
that the roads are i'll terrible condition,
hut that the Japanese troops in march
ing display splendid endurance.
The Daily Nails Pingyang CORE
Sponlent says that food supplies are
being pushed forward on a gigantic,
scale. All the preparations prove that
the japanese are i'll readiness to SuS
tain Il campaign. The correspondent
describes the irresistible courage shown
hy the Japanese in the fighting at
ChonEju, charging recklessly up hill in
the face of superior numbers. He re-
lates an incident showing the individ-
lIal initiative Of the Japanese soldiers.
A private got isolated and saw the
main body OF the Russians making for
the south gate of the town. He hid
himself until the Russians approached
and then deliberately shot the Russian
commander, throwing the force into
confusion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND.
Russia Has That Number at Theate'
of War.

st. Petersburg. April LIT was
claimed by the general staff. today.
that Cen. Kuropatkin now has 3Oo,ooo
men at the theater of war. sufficient for
present requirements. A prominent Of
ficcr of the staff Informed the cores
pondcnt of The Associated Press that
the dispatch of troops to the Far East
has been suspended for the present.
Cen. Baron Stakelbcrg has been given
command of the list East Siberian
Corps. to which belong the advance
forces. Gen. Kashtalinsky being in
command of the 81 Division at the va
lu river.
1t is positively asserted that the Cir
cum I;aikal railroad was connected q
few DAYS ago. Construction trains can
now pass around the lake, but the line
will not be opened to troop trains or
passenger traffic for two months.
There are mysterious rumors about
the Vladivostok squadron, concerning
which no information has been received
for over 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
ON WAY EAST.
Skrydloff Will Succeed Makaroff as
Commander Of Fleet.

st. Petersburg. April 19-Nicc Ad-
miral Skrydloff arrived here, Tuesday,
on his way to the Far East. where he
will take command of the Russian fleet
at Port Arthur. The admiral was ac-
corded an enthusiastic reception by the
people who thronged the streets.
The vast Znalienskai square, oppo-
site the Nicholas railroad station, was
black with people and the police guard
ing the platform were unable to cope
with the crowds, which broke through
the Gordon and rushed towards the
tram. There were repeated outbreaks
of enthusiastic cheering as the admiral
LETT TIE car and from the barehcadcd
thTonE. n peasant stepped out and pre-
scented Skrydioi with copy of u pic
ture entitled. The Holy Virgin of JOY
to the Afflicted which is reputed to
also presented the admiral with con-
secrated bread, telling Skrydloff that
he saluted him in the name of the
masses Of the Russian people. all of
whose hopes depended on him as the
hero of the Russo-Turkish war
The people are convinced" added
dloff will Justify the hopes of the EN-
peror and the fatherland and like the
Virgin whose picture has just been
given him. will bring joy and that soon
to = people now afflicted
The admiral, who was visibly affect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
WITH IMPRESSIVE SERVICE.
Corner. Stone of Memorial Hall at
Washington Laid.

Washington. April BIN the shadow
of the majestic shaft of the Washington
monument, the corner stone of the me-
mortal continental hall. which the
Daughters of the American Revolution
arc to build III memory of the heroes
Of that war was laid. this afternoon,
with impressive ceremonies in the pres
encc of daughters from every state i'll
the Union. Across the front of the
stand were four garlands bearing the
names of Mrs. Benjamin Harrison,
Mrs John w. Foster. Mrs. Adlai Stew
enson and Mrs. Daniel Manning. the
first four prcsidentS-general of the So
ciety.
The beginning of the ceremonies was
eignalled by the singing of America.
the great assemblage being led by the
marine band. The Invocation was pro-
ncunced by the Rev. Edward Everett
Hale. chaplain of the Senate. An oVa-
ton preceded the next number on the
program. the address by the president
general of the society, Mrs. Charles w.
Fairbanks. wife of the senator from In
diana.
The corner stone was laid by the
Grand Lodge of Masons of the District
of Columbia. The gaVel used was the
historic one which President Washing
ton used when he presided Us grand
master of Masons of the state of Nir-
gina in laying the corner stone of the
Capitol building.
A protest against the continuance i'll
Office of United States Senator Smoot
Of Utah. ana the defeat of two pro-
posed constitutional amendments to
rcl"gatc local controversies to interme-
diary boards were features of the morn
inc session of tho cOnCroSS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20

ed. took the picture, declaring that ne
accepted it as Il happy presase ~
adding that he would not part with 'iis
picture throughout the campaign anu
that he would put all his falth III uou.
A representative of the middle CLASS
presented the admiral with II pic'uie
of St. Theodosius. the miracle worker
of Czerriakoff. The admiral then ell
tered a carriage and drove on ioiiomeu
by deafening shouts OF Lois NV
Skrydloff!' ,
On arrival at his hotel a httie sIi
presented the admiral with a pou'iue'
mailing Skrydloff as the supreme '''''-
mander of my brothers VINO are ser'-
ing in the navy in the Far East.
God help you said the chlld' Ill
all YOUR paths and may heaven grant
that good fortune attend you Away s
during the war. for the glory OF our
dear country.
The admiral embraced the girl ana
the action brought out salvos OF cheers'
Addressing the newspaperineii the
admiral said he was deeply sensible or
the kindness shown him.
Subsequently SkrydloH called on
Grand Duke Alexis, the high admiral,
and on the chief of the chief of the adj
miraltv. Wednesday Admiral Skry-
dIrff will be received In audience by
the Emperor and Empress. fropaply
he will return 10 Sebastopol, saturday,
to formally hand over the Black sea
fleet to his successor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
DID 1T.
Result Of Change Of Food.

| Says lady of South Dakota: Il
don't believe anyone ever suffered from
| dyspepsia worse than did for 30 years
Tor sometimes l laid in bed for months
at a time with no appetite and what
did eat was impossible to retain on my
stomach which often kept me awake
| all night with severe cramps.
about three years ago l became so
nervous I was almost wild. AS lay on
the bed Cfor I could not sit up if
| looked out of the window and saw
weed growing in the grass it almost
gave me Mysteries, l begged my
daughter to go out and pull it up and
one moments delay on her part almost
sent me into fits. Think of such a con
dition. OF course she could not know
the intense agony l suffered while
waiting but it was no wonder my miild
was deranged for l had scarcely slept at
all for four months.
1T was at this critical time my food
was changed and ! commenced to eat
Grape-Nuts regularly two or three
times daily and began to gain in a Few
days; appetite improved. gained IN nesh
and strength and the chronic diarrhea
gradually gave way.
Il blame my fondness for white pread
for much of my trouble for | did not ui-
gest it and have no doubt that it beihs
clogging and non-nourishing 1oou
was what brought me down at hfst.
AS a result of this change in 1000
have SO far recovered my health as 70
be rid of the old trouble and am com
Portable and in peace and am able 10 90
considerable light work for one OF my
age.
please remember I am now 70 years
of age and to have recovered as l nave
at my age my friends think Is WONDER
full and a sure proof of what Grape
Nuts food in place of white bread anu
bad food can do and will do If given
chance and eaten regularly. Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek
Mich. There's reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, 1.-THE Road to Wellvilie. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
FRENCH CORDIAL CASE.
Ruling from the Court IN Favor of I'm
porters.

New York. April ia decision has
been announced by the United States
circuit court of appeals in the French
cordial cases argued few weeks ago.
The courts ruling is in favor of the
importers and if not carried to the
supreme court of the United States. the
board OF general appraisers will he
able to decide 400 suspended protests,
and the government will have to re-
fund about $25oO0O in duties.
The issue involved in the cases i.
whether the clause of the reciprocity
agreement with France admitting
spirits" at duty of s1.15 a gallon ir-
stead of s2.25 applies to liquors and
coraiais. The government has con-
tended that as these articles were pro-
vided for in the tariff law in A san,-
rate paragraph from spirits. thew
snouid not be included in the general
term agreement with France.
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TO END WAR.
England Expected to Ask Us to Offer
Intervention.

rWnshington. April 19.-Sccrctary Hay
would mt be surprised to receive at any
time a renewal of Lord Lansdowne's sus
gcstion made informally. last month.
that steps should be taken by the neu-
tfdl governments to bring about peace
between Russia and Japan. Our govern
mcnt. which would he expected to take
the lead in arranging the presentation of
good offices, or in whatever steps were de-
cided upon, will gladly do anything in its
power that is in accordance with the
prophecies and the traditions to bring
ahOut Il termination of hOStilitieS. pro-
vidcd both Russia and Japan are shown
to be willing to have such action taken
Our government declined to proceed in
the matter at the time Lord Iansdowne' s
first suggestion was made because it did
not believe that Russia and Japan were
ready for such action; but the situation
has changed so much through the Rus
sian disasters that our government would
not he surprised to receive ntimaticnS
that Russia and Japan were willing or
will soon be willing, to consider terms of
peace and to receive the good Offices OF
the neutral nations to that end. In that
event our government would act promptly
and as tn" only neutral Soverlim ent
which is ON equally friendly terms with
| both combatants il would practically
manage the whole affair.
| Russia. it is believed in official circles,
| would now gladly make peace with Japan
| if Sh" could do 50 with honor-that is to
! say. on the terms which Japan desired
| control i'll Corca and Russia in Mdnchu-
| ria: but Japan would be disposed. il is
assumed. to increase her demands 50 as
| to secure the retirement OF Russia from
Il considerable part. ut least. of Manchu-
i ria and the surrender of Port Arthur
and its peninsula to Japan Russia might
| he willing to Concede part. IL rot all. oi
| these additional demands. Or Japan
might be willing to modify them in view
| Of the uncertainty of future operations
| on under the pressure Of the neutral MT
| tiuns. including Great britain, Which Is
| bound by treaty to be her active ally
At this point in the war, with all its vic
tories ana honors on her side. Japan could
afford to take less than her utmost de
| sires for thu sake Of strengthening her
| self with tn" neutral powers and with ar
eye to the future.
| Already. it is believed here, friendly
pressure is being brought To bear by
| Great Britain to lead Japan to tins con
! clusion. and if all goes well it may he
| possible for Great Britain to renew hci
honorable efforts to bring the neutral ma
tionS into Il united effort under the lead
| crship Of the United States. to restore
| peace i'm the Far East and avert the Sc
| riouS complications and dangerous po$&l-
l,ilitics which might affect all nations.
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SNOW AT BOSTON,.
An Inch Of the Feathery Covers the
Ground.

Boston. April 19.-The 3Sth snow
storm since January 1st began in this
city about nine o'clock tonight and in
tw" hours more than an inch Of snow
mad covered the ground. 1t is many
years since snow has fallen so late in
April. Up to sunset tonight the weather
had been very warm for the season, but
III three hours there was rail- of near
y thirty degrees in the temperature.
nnc hundred and twenty-nine years
ago. on the day of the Concord fight,
the I~eah trees were in bloom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
BATTLE OF CHONG JU.
Most Striking Courage Shown by Jap
ane5e Troops.

Ping Yang. April 19.-RepOrts con-
time to arrive from Corean eye-wit-
neSses of the striking courage shown by
the japanese troops during the battle
of Chon Ju. One eyewitness says that
the charge of the Japanese was irresist-
iblc. They did not mind whether they
lived or died but kept pushing on, and
as soon as one fell another took his
place.
The Russians were forced to retire. as
they found it impossible to stand before
such recklessness. The Japanese charG-
ing uphill were fewer i'm numbers than
the Russians holding the summit, yet
they won.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20

Considering the possible influence of
alcohol upon human evolution, Dr.
Harry Campbell assumes that such civ
ilizations as those of Babylon and
Egypt may date back 10000 years and
tina agriculture by migratory tribes
may extend back 10000 years more, but
concludes that the use of alcohol az
beverage has not been known more
than 10000 years. He finds no reason
to believe that, as was suggested some
years ago, the discovery of fermented
liquor gave the first civilizing quicken
ing to the brain of the ape-man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
IN THE TOLLS.
Arrest Of John Mark in New
York City, Tuesday.
Charged With a Farm Hands Murder
in Connecticut.
Marx Absolutely Denies That He kiII.ai
PavoII.

New York, April 19.-John Marx TIA
IO-years- farmer Of Colchestar
Conn, who is charged with the murde-
of his farm hand. John Pavoll. on Anri,
g, was arrested here, tonight. He b,,
been missing from Colchester since
April 3, when Pavolrs body with tia
arms and legs hacked Off, was found
parity buried in the cellar Of Marys
farmhouse.
Michael Bovine, storekeeper of Col.
chester, who has known the prisonar
for several years and who came hera
Monday, with T. +. Egan, Connect.
cut state detective, identified him.
Marx denied absolutely that he had
killed Pavoll, and declared that he had
been visiting relatives here for the mast
three days.
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AT CHELSEA, MASS.
Joe Nelson Given Decision Over Blink"
McCIusky.

Lawrence. Mass. April 19.-Joe Mel
son of Chelsea was given the decision
over Blink" McClusky of Philadel-
phia in 4 l2-round bout before the
West End Club here. tonight. In the
prcliminarics Jockey Brady of Lowell
won over Young Romo of Marlborough,
Charlie Hagh"y won over Jim Osborne
of this city. ana Frank Adams and
Matty Baldwin Of Boston boxed to a
draw.
Thu bouts scheduled ut the Economr-
cal :. y. Club were postponed.
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IN WANT.
Many Vladivostok Citizens Arc in Des-
titute Circumstances.

st. Petersburg, April 19.-Thc r"pu-
lation of NIadivostoll is in want Of the
most necessary kinds Of provisions and
in consequence Of flooded rivers. which
interrupt communications. it is impos-
siblc to furnish them supplies. There
is also Il scarcity Of money.
Many inhabitants, particularly the
women and children. are leaving tho
city. abandoning their proerty which
they are unable to sell. Half of the
houses in NIadivostok are empty and
the civilian population is already re-
iuccd to 5000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
NOT RECOGNIZE UNIONS.
Bangor Master Plumbers Vote to Open
Today.

Bangor. Nc, April 19.-At meeting
of the master plumbers held. this af-
tcrnoon, eight of the IL in the city voted
to open, tomorrow. as non-union or
open shops on nine hours. returning the
union cards under which they have
been running for the past two weeks,
on eight hours. This will, it is expect
ed. precipitate Il strike of the union
plumbers, steam filters. gas filters and
helpers which have been employed in
these shops. about 35 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20

Manchuria corresponds in latitude to
Manitoba, North Dakota. South Deko-
ia. Minnesota and Nebraska. Its area
of 362,S10 square miles is only 10000
square miles less than the combined
area of these great grain States. 1t is
two and one-half times greater than
California, and is as big as Texas, Ala
bama and Louisiana combined. In the
northern part of the Province are thou
sands of square miles of rich wheat
land entirely untouched. Manchuria
has possible wheat area as great as
that Of the United States.-National
Geogra phical Magazine.
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RELATIVE TO THE CANAL. :
Most Important Action Taken at Paris
Tuesday.

Paris. April 19.-Important action
relative to the Panama canal was taken
here, today, for the conclusion of all
formalities for the transfer to the
United States of the concession held
by the Panama Canal Go. These for
malities have reached such an adj
vanced stage that practically nothing
remains to make the transfer complete
but as measure of precaution the de-
tails of the action already taken are
not made public pending the meeting
Of the stockholders Of the company,
next Saturday, when it is expected the
final transfer of the concession will be
ratified.
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RAIN BOUND.
Weather Not Propitious for Troops o
the Gar.

st. Petersburg. April 19.-Gcn. Kuro-
patkin has telccraphed to the Emperor
indicating the precise position of tn"
Russian and japanese troops on the
Yalu. The dispatch adds that continue
Gus rains have made the Manchuri;rn
roads almost impossible. and opera
lions have been suspended pending an
improvement in the weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20

In 1915, the earliest year for which OK
act figures are obtainable, our exports
were valued at s1O6. 0i0. Ill and our imports
were $13,1s4.322 Our exports passed the
S20o,01.000 mark in 1859, the Ssd0. 0On ono in
1860, and did not exceed sfOO. 900 until
imports exceeded our exports in value. cx-
cept four. Since then our exports have
exceeded our imports every year except
in 1888 and 1889. We now frequently *
month as were expected in the year 1875
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CONTINUAL SkIRMlSHES.
Outposts on Island of Yalu Have Been
Engaged.

LAO Yang. Mnnchuria. April 10
The outpnsts on the island Of Yalu,
between Aniu ana Win, have been en-
gagged in continual skilmishcS for s"v
crHl days. Some Japanese are reported
To have been killed at night. When the
JapIneS" retire they disguis" them
selves in tho straw cloaks Of 'orehns.
They are making bags with bark mat
ting which they fill with earth and us"
in building their defensive works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
The British War Office has rr,r.o

Inc British War Office has granted
PERMISSION to the Kings Uiverpoon
Regiment to use the word Kings, on
their shoulder straps in lieu of the word
liverpool" The regiment dates from
1893 ana was known as THE Queens
from 1902 until 17ls. when. in return for
us services in the Highland rising Of
me previous year it was rewarded With
the title of the Kings Regiment.
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BRYAN'S INTERVIEW,
Says instructions Will Not Give Parker
Strength.

Lincoln, Neb., April 19.-W. j. Bryan.
tonight. gave to the press the following
statement concerning the action of the
New York Democratic state conven-
ton:
Il do not think the instructions will
give Judge Parker any additional
strength, but the platform adopted by
the convention ought to prevent his
nomination, unless the Democrats,
when they assemble at St. Louis. de-
eide to attempt confidence game on
the public"
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SWEPT A HAMLET.
Switzerland Avalanche Kills Thirteen
People While Asleep.

Bri"g, Switzerland, April 13.-An
avalanche from the SpitZhOrn, at ;
O'Clock this morning swept the ham
let of Muchlbnck. The inhabitants
wcr" asleep at the time and IS were
killed.
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AT PORT ARTHUR.
Reported That Fresh Battle Is Now
Being Wayed.

Paris, April 20.-The Journal prints
Il dispatch from its correspondent at
Yin kow dated, yesterday, at 3 =. NJ,
which says it is affirmed that Il fresh
battle is raging at Port Arthur.
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Movina West Of Lao River.

Shanghai. April 19.-Gcncral Ma Yu
Kun. commander Of the Chinese army
on the Manchurian border, reports that
the Russian troops are moving west OF
the Lao river. He says it is difficult
to control his troops. as they are AK
iOus to attack the Russians.
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Circuit Judges

New York, April 19.-COl. w. =.
Clough, vice-presdcnt and general
CONSUL of the Northern Securities Co..
when Informed of the denial by the
u. s. circuit court at st. Paul of the
low Pierce. regarding the proposed
stock distribution said that the result
was lust what he had expected. but
beyond that statement he refused to
express himself. The news aroused
much interest in financial circles, al
though few of those more directly in
tcrested would express any opinions
in the matter. President j. j. Hill had
not vet arrived ut his office when the
news of the decision was received here
One of the counsel of the Northern
Securities co. said that the decision at
st. Paul will merely throw the appli-
cation for an injunction out OF court
and any appeal would not carry Will
1t a stay of proceedings. because if il
did so such d stay would practically
grant the injunction. The same is true
he declared. in the decision against tho
Continental Securities 60. which WAS
handed down by Vice Chancellor Bcr-
gen in Jersey city. yesterday. and II
either case is appealed. the appeal will
not prevent the holding of the meeting
of tho Northern Securities Co. on
Thursday. April IL
Northern Securities stock advanced
n point and a half on the curb on the
news that the petition had been do
MED. Some $500 shares changed hands
in the first hour. In the general mar
ket Union Pacific declined a fraction
under last nights closing. but recov-
cred and then again declined.
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Rashes, bIotchss, pimpIss and
brsakings.out

appear on their little bodies and faces;
Immediately they imagine the child's blood
is impure or poisoned. and begin to dose an
already over-worked stomach with vile and
noxious drugs. when as matter OF fact the
disease is not in the blood. but solely in
the skin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20

New York. April ia representa-
tive of the Hartman interest said that
the decision is just what they expected
it would he. The suit was brought in
the United States court merely as :,
matter of form SO as to give Mime
sofa an opportunity to exercise juris-
diction in the case if it so desired. Wv"
did not expect that Mr. Harrman's
petition would he granted and after
learning the attitude of the attorney
general we were sure that the sappli-
cation would he denied. our attorneys.
however, thought 1t a matter of legal
decency to bring suit there. We will
now institute new proceedings, but just
Of what nature or when has not yet
been fully determined
1t is not probable that any new ac-
tion will he brought in the courts of
New Jersey. under which state the
Northern Securities Co. has its charter.