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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
CUT HIS THROAT.
Wife Murderer Prescott Ends Life in
Massachusetts State Prison.

Boston, May 10.-The fact was made
public, today. that Joseph Prescott,
who was serving a life sentence in
state prison for wife murder, commit
ted suicide in his cell, Sunday night, by
cutting his throat with q shoe knife,
which he had probably secreted about
his clothing. Saturday. wen he left his
work in the prison shoe shop.
Trescott was apparently all right at
Q O'Clock. Sunday night, when the
guards made their regular rounds, but
soon after midnight the prisoner was
found dead on his bunk. with a deep
cash across his throat and the knife
in his hand.
Trescott killed his wife in Charles
town, Feb. 10. 1896, by striking her over
the head with an axe when he was in
toxicated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
MAKE NO DIFFERENCE.
Japan's Policy We'll Defined, Says
Baron Suyematsu.

London, May 1c.-BIron Suycmat$l,
son in law of the Marquis Ito and fer
mcr japanese minister of the interior,
who lately arrived here by way of the
United States, in the course of an IN
tcrview, today, with reference to the
fears expressed on the continent as 70
the effect of Japanese successes On
Jnpan's policy after the war, declare!
cmpl,atically that Jarans policy is
well defined AMI hcr success viii make
no difference.
The future st1tus of rorc1 Woull be
that of a JapaIr'2r cuba or Il Japl.":'.'
Egypt. Russia will not be allowed tn"
least political hol.! there. Regarding
Manchuri;i. Japan desires no rights
there beyond what are enjoyed Ey The
other powers.
Manchuria will he given back to
China. but under conditions rendering
it in possible for any return to the IRE
war conditions. Possibly Manchu"Ia
may lie made Il buffer State under
.'hina's Sovereignty. Discussing ChirH'.s
neutrality, NJ. Suycmatsd said the Chief
danger WAS Russia, which WAS either
willingly or uncomSciouSy irritating
the Chinese, thus tending to Il breach
Of neutrality.
He did not believe that any charge
in China'S attitude would involve
France of Gormal.y in the issues Of HI.
wIr. and coIclul'I with declaring, that
Japar'S aims w"r" perfectly legitimate.
lIcr Irolicy being to ensure absolute
freedom for I'll tn" powers iii the Far
East, and no occidental power need
have the slightest anxiety that Jar"In
will suffer from "sWcllcd head as Il
result of the conflict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
$1,000, 900 for Charities.

New York state gives nearly $l1 600 600
yearly to charities. an amount greater
than the total given for similar purposes
in the entire United Kingdom. With such
an amount great deal of distress ana
suffering can be alleviated. With the use
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters much
suffering from stomach ills is also allie
Waited and in thousands of cases n COM
plete cure has been effected. Do you
suffer from bloating, heartburn, indiges-
ton. dyspepsia, dizziness. cramps or con-
etipation: Then you truly need the Bit
tiers. A dose before meals will work Won
ders, restoring the appetite. sweetening
the breath and making you feel much bet
ter Try bottle and test it for yourself
The genuine has our Private Stamp over
the neck Of the bottle. At all drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
NO FOUNDATION
For the Charges Made by Russians
Against Vicksburg's Officers.

Washington May lU.-Thc attention of
the bureau Of naviSa ton of the navy de-
partmcnt, today, was called to the Off
cial report of NJ. Pavloff. Russian minis
ter to Corca, which was gazcttcd in the
Official Messenger. stating that the com
mandcr of the Vicksburg refused, after
the engagement at Chcmupo. to take
aboard his vessel wounded men from the
Russian warships Variag and KorictZ.
The bureau produced an extract from the
report Of Commander w. "A. Marshall.
commanding the Vicksburg at Chenulpo.
which the officials regard as a complete
rcbuttal. The report says the VaIfa <
anchored about 100 yards to the northwa-,l
and westward of the Talbot with the Eibn
about 600 yards to the southwark of ncr.
ION learning that she bad quite Il num-
her Of wounded men | sGnt our medical
officer on board to render assistance. The
same WIS done by the Talbot. Elba and
Pascal. y little later on, on Its being re
ported that the Nariag was in sinking
condition, two of our cutters and the
whole boat with boats from the other
cruisers assisted in taking off the person.
mel and putting them on board the Taboo
and t,iba. Two Russian officers tcnGi-
nccrs) were brought aboard the NicKs-
burg ana taken care OF for some time,
and on my Offering to have the Zaiiro
used as Il temporary hospital they We're
taken to the lIlba and where the captain
detained them and declined my offer with
thanks
1t is pointed out by the chief of the
navigation bureau that the Zafiro. which
was rendered as a hospital ship, is a
roomy naval transport and is much more
suitable for the accommodation of the
wounded mon than the little NicksburS
with its crumpcd quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
GEN. kUROPATkIN'S PLANS.
Authorities Declare That His Tactics
Will Be INDICATED.

st. Petersburg, May 10.-2.25 T. NJ
Although il is hardly credited here. as
it is known that Gen. kuropatkin is
withdrawing his advance posts along
the Manchurian littoral on Lao Yang.
1t is announced from Mukden that the
railroad from Port Arthur and Lao
Yang has been repaired and Is work
ing.
Haichcng. north of New Chwang. is
already reported to have been evacu-
ated; but there is nothing official on
this point. The Russian garrison still
remains at New Chwang, but the ADAM
Comment of that place is only consid-
cred to be a question of days.
The army organ assumes that the
Russians are retiring on Lao Yang,
leaving temporarily, the defence OF
Port Arthur to the naval squadron and
garrison. The organ also assumes that
the japanese have already landed at
Takushan, west of the Yalu river, thus
assuring a junction between Gen.
kurokfs army and the Japanese forces
on the peninsula. The army organ
thinks the force disernbarked at Ia
kushan Is probably part of the third
army concerning the mobilization of
which the japanese have SO sedulous-
ly spread misleading reports" 1t COM
mends the retirement from Feng
Wang Cheng. which it considers to be
of no strategical Importance.
There IS complete absence of official
information.
The authorities are silent as the
grave concerning Gen. Kuropatkin's
plans. only declaring that his tactics
will be indicated.
The report of the appearance Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
RED CROSS TRAIN.
Russia Protests to Powers Regarding
Firing on 1t.

st. Petersburg, May 10.-64S =. NJ
Russia has protested To the Powers signa-
tory to I'll" Hague ana Geneva conven-
tinnS against the action of the japanese
firing on the Red Cross train from Port
Arthur. May 6, when of 300 sick and
wounded on the quarters two were struck
by japanese bullets.
Tho general staff is authority for the
statement that the health Of the Russian
troops is good considering the filthy Chi
ncsr novels along the line IF march which
is was some time impossible to keep the
men from entering
The total number of cases in the hospf-
tails does not exceed one per cent. of the
ituSSiin forces. The condition of Mukdch
is now worse than other places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
PORT ARTHUR COMMUNICATION.
Russian Naval Officers Notified of Its
Resumption.

Paris, May 1.-THE st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo de Paris,
says:
"Vice Admiral Skrydloff and Vice
Admiral BeZbraZoff have been notified
of the resumption of communication
with Port Arthur, so that they may at
tempt to reach that place.
Military circles affirm that the rcla-
lions between Niceroy Alexieff and Gen.
Kuropitkin are strained, the former
wishing TO share in the planning OF
future operations.
Gen. kurOpatkin's kilograms to the
ministry Of war indicate irritation Oh
his part
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
BUTcHERED BY THIBE.ANs.
The Natives Well Armed and Mean
Wipe Out the Missions.

. London, May 1.-THE Times this morn-5
Thibet, whoch reports the butchery of@
gnSnt servants of the British mission by
me dlspatch says that the Thibetans
are constantly getting better arms and
which are manufactured mt
l.hassa, and that it is clear the Thibctans
whelm the mission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
JAPS CUT THE LINE
And Then the Small Force Fell Back
TO the Main Body.

Paris. May 1.-the st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Eclair says:
1T is now certain that the japanese
have not landed more than 5000 men at
pitscWo. Only 4 few dctachncnts of
the advance guard reached the railway,
which they cut in several places. They
then received orders to fall back and
join the main force, leaving the line
free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
JhPS ARE STAYING.
Occupy Feng Wang Chcng and Will
Remain.

st. Petersburg, My 10.-Licut. Cen
SakharOit, commander OF the First s.
bcridn Army Corps, in Il telegram to
the general staff, dated May s. says
that the Japanese having occupied
Fcng Wang ChcnG arr remaining there
and are making rec onnaiSsanccs Of the
main road to Lao Yang and both
tank; Of the road.
ON May ;. Gen. Sakhnrof reports
the Japanese occupied HudnG Tiang
STA, 40 miles northeast of Fcng Wang
ChIng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
You Can Reach Port Arthur.

Washington, May 1o.--Count Cas-
SIM, the Russian ambassador, has re-
ccfvrd Il dispatch from st. Petersburg
saying that Niceroy tclegraphed tie
Emperor that railroad communication
with Port Arthur was restored during
the night Of May and 10. and that the
telegraph line is being repaired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11

( steps are being taken to develop val
liable deposits of fullers' earth, near
Buelah. Pueblo county, and near Ak
ron, Washington county, in Colorado.
The few deposits of this substance al
ready located in the Centennial State
are said to be among the purest found
anywhere in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11

released after he had made s''o'9
test on the subject. ..
Many Japanese spies are IN 'i''9 .'." A.,
disguised as beggars. They nave Gu. ."o
wires to the mines at the mo"'" VI Wv
Lao river. The feeling of unrest 10 III
cre:SiuE here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
War Notes.

The Seattle, Wash. agency of the
Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Japans big
steamship company, has received no
tice from Toxic that service on five
lines of that company has been re-
SameG. These lines are the East Jap
anese coast. West japanese coast,
Shanghai line, Formosa line and Seattle
line. The Seattle office was instructed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
CONTRARAND OF WAR.
Cotton Placed Under Ban by the Rus
an Go .ercrnent.

st. Petersburg, May 10-7.10 2. M
The action If the Russian government
III declaring cOttor to be ccntraband of
war is du" to its being used in the
manufacture OF higi, explosives.
Prices on the Eoursa were still weak
er, today. Russian As touched SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
JAPS' LOAN.
Said War Revenue Has Been Over
Subscribed.

New York. May 10.-Thc National CITY
Bank and the National Eank of Com
mcrcc are associated with kuhcn. Loci,
4 Co. in the flotation in this country Of
the f1o,OOO,o0O loan of the Japanese gov
eminent.
Subscriptions will be opened, Thursday
morning. and arc to be closed on or be-
fore next Tuesday 1t is understood thar
the loan has already been over subscribed
The subscription price will be $50 and
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
Another Good Story Spoiled.

st. Petersburg. May 10.-1010 p. NJ.
An official Investigation shows there
is no truth in the report that the Vladl-
vostok and Port Arthur suuldrons have
effected a juncture after a naval battle
n which both squadrons suffered
losses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
Again Bombarding Port Arthur.

London. May 1.-THE Toxic corre-
spondcnt of the Morning Post. cabling
under date of May 10. says that a high
angle hombardment of Port Arthur is
proceeding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
Port Dalny Is Safe.

st. Petersburg, May 1O.-A semi
official dispatch from Mukden dated
TUESDAY, denies the reports that the
Japanese have captured Dalny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11

New York, May 10. Il. Morgan & Co
have engaged S21n.W0 gold for shipment
on Thursdays steamer, half i'll gold coin
and half in gold bars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11

to contract for freight at that port for
delivery ut fuyau and ChenUipo, Co.
roa, also to Chefoo and Ticn Tsin,
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11

"ermany's chief exports to her Afri-
can colonies consist in spirituous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11

one in eight Of all Americans was
born in Europe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-11
p. p. D. Prescription

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oft Aclean.
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all affected
(Hre a sekasdeua With 1oMss)
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-11-09
NOT 4 SICK DAY SINCE.

~ was taken severely sick with
kidney trouble. | tried all of
medicines, noue of which relieved
me. One dayI saw an ad of your
Electric Bitters and determined
to try that. After taking a few
doses | felt relieved and soon thel e
after was entirely cured, and have
not seen a sick day since. Neigh
bors Of mine have been cured Of
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Liver
and Kidney trouble and General
Debility" This is what b. f.
Bass, of Fremont, n. G. writes.
Only so, at Crawford Bros, J. f..
Macsey IL Co. and Fundel burk
Pharmacy Druggist.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-11-09
RECEIVED DEATH SENTENCE.

Chester, Nov. 5.-In the court
OF sessions here today William
Hardin, colorcd, was convicted Of
murder and sentenced by Judge
Watts to be hanged on Dee. le.
Hardin's crime was the killing
of his father-inolaw, Henry San
ders, in September last.
Rebecca Walker, colored, charg
ed with the killing of her husband,
Glo"er Walker, Oh Aug. 9th, was
convicted of manslaughter. Her
council gave notico,of motion
for Il lew trial.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-11-09
fx=mayOr M'Cne Guilty.
Convicted Of The Murder Of
His Wife. The Jury
Out Less than Half
an Hour.

Charlottesville, Va, November 5.
y. Samuel McCue, for four years
mayor ofCharlottesville, was found
guilty to-day of the murder of his
wife, Fannie McCuc, on Sunday
night, September-+, last. The
verdict was murder in the
first degree, which carries with it
tho DEATH penalty. The, jury
IdeIiberatod less than half an hour.
A dead silence prevailed in the
Court room when the jury fled
back into the chamber to announce
Ce the fate of the accused. The
crowd that fillci the Court room
remained untiI The Jury came in.
MIR. McCuo ho6 grown nervous as
Mr.. Gilmer, the Commonwealth
attorney, was closing, and the
suspense while awaiting the
jury's verdict was d severe strain
but he held up, occasionally taking
a4Testament from a pocket and
reading ia passage or two.
When asked to stand up to hear
the verdict, he rose calmly
and with set features heard the
words that sent him back to pri-
son condemned to the severest pen
atty of the law.
1t vas when relaxation came
during half hours interim, while
his attorneys conferred as to their
motion for new trial, that Nc.
Cue showed emotion. His lit
tie daughter Ruby climed On bis
zap, her eyes redened by weep
ing, and while she was there two
other small children clung to hi,
side. Great tears streamed dowf
his checks. Surrounding thc
group were relatives, who scarce
lly knew what to say to cheer
the young man. The verdict was
received in silence by the throng
which literally obeyod the Court''
Injunction that there must be nc
demonstration.
Counsel for the defense NOV
el that the verdict be set aside, or
the ground that the jurors bac
read newspapers. rhv Court call
ed the Jurors to the witness stant
one by one and questioned then
uoder oath as to whether the,
had read the newspapers. AS
whole they said they had not beer
Influenced by anything thoy reac
The motion will be argued later
As McCue left the Court Hous
to 90 to jail, accompanied by fou
guards, large crowd was stand
ing on the outside, but there wa
no untoward act.
Foiey's Honey and Tar Away
stops the cough and heals tn
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-11-09
THORNWELL ORPHANAGE SUFFERS
FROM FIRE,

Clinton, Nov. 4. The Memor
ial Dining hall of Thornwell Or
phanaSe was destroyed by fire
last night.
The fire was discovered about
l1.3O O'Clock and hadTthen gained
such hsslssay as tomato 1t i'm
posslble to Save the building. The
best Chat could be done was to
prevent the flames spreading to
the dormitories on each side, in
which the inmates were asleep
when the fire began. There were
no sleeping apartments IN the
memorial hall but it was fitted up
In excellent style and the financial
loss is heavy. The building con.
tanned dining room, store rooms
and kitchen, the last being furn:
lshed with modern ranges aud ap,
pllances The destruction of the
building leaves the orphans with
nothing to cat and no place to
cook or eat if there were provis.
Ions on band. Despite tie late
hour, however, citizens of Clinton
are preparing to feed the children
tomorrow. But help must co ne
promptly to put things in shape
again and DR.. Jacobs, the super
intendent, appeals to the people
through The State for contribu-
tiCns at once.
The burned building was ergc
ed hy popular $ subscriptions, chief
| ~ from PreSbyieriaas in 1883,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-11-09
Happenings in The State.
As Chropicled by the Alert Cor,
respondents of The Columbia
State.
SPEEDY PUNISHMENT GIVEN. CHES-
TER NEGRO.

Chester, Nov. 4.-There was Il
case Of speedy punishment on the
day of the court of ses--
sions.
Lewis. Williams, col, comnsit-
ted house breaking and larceny en-
tho 30th Of October. On the fst
of November he was indicted for
the offence, pleaded guilty TO
the indictment, was sentenced to
one year on the changing and
began to serve his sentence before
shutdown of that day.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-11-09
DAVID OFT RELEASED ON BAII,.

Orangehulg, Nov. 8. David
Ott, who was arrested on Monday,
charged with having committed q
criminal assault on Miss Lula
Shumuker last Sunday aftoluuon
and who was subsequently bound
over to tho court Of sessions, is
out on bond.
Col. Adam Ii. Moss, council
for young Otr, appeared before
Judge Dantzlcr yesterday and op.
piled for bail for his client, which
was granted in the sum or So, 900.
This was promptly furnished.
Mr.. a. A. OFT, father of the
prisoner, and Mr.. I. r. r.. Nc
Cants, being the sureties.
The case will doubtless be tried
at the January torn of court.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-11-09

and was u hepasQme stone struc
turo. about 50x6O feet, costing
about $50, 1000. 1t is supposed
that The Ere started from one of
the ovens.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-11-09

Foiey's Honey and Tar always
stops the cough and heals the
lungs. Refuse substitutes. Sold
by Fundegburk Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court was in regular ses-
sion at Elkton on Tuesday and Wednes.
day, when sundry claims against estates
of deceased persons we're examined and
passed.
Bonds approved-Bond of Elias E.
Marsh, administrator of Margaret Stapp;
bond of John A. Rittenhouse and Emma
]. Rittenhouse, administrators of David
M. Rittenhouse; bond of Arrie Mccoy
and James P. Mccoy, administrators OF
James P. Mccoy; bond of Elizabeth c.
Walmsley and Indiana c. Davis, execu-
trices of John P. Walmsley.
Accounts passed-First and final &C
count of Samuel A. Vannort, executor Of
Margaret E. Vannort, and distribution
struck on same; first and final account Of
John H. Murray, William J. Murray and
Lindley c. Murray, executors of John G.
Murray, and distribution struck on same;
first and final account of Charles w
Shippers, administrator of Chas. R. Simp
ers; first and final account of Carrie A.
Cameron, administrators of Ormond
Cameron, deceased.
Court adjourned to meet in regular SEES
sion on September IS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners were in
regular session at their Office in Elkto.i
Tuesday, full Board present.
More testimony was heard in the case
of George H. Poist VS.. County Commits
sioners, in his suit to recover $500 for
death of his horse on public road IN Sixth
district. Witnesses Washington Dunn,
James McCush, A. J. Michener, George
Ivans, William Jenness. The Board de-
cided to award no damages.
The Sixth District Road League were
before the Board in the interest of having
the Commissioners complete the addi-
tional mile of permanent road in the
Sixth district between Pennington and
Rising Sun. The Commissioners decided
not to build until Spring.
Keys & Miller Lumber Company were
the only bidders to furnish coal for the
County buildings, and their bid to deliver
furnace coal at $s,47 and stove coal at
$5.o7 was accepted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
LIBERTY GROVE.

Mrs. A. B. White, of Phila., is visiting
her sister at Porter's Bridge.
Miss India Rowland and sister have re-
turned from ten-day's sojourn at At
lantic City.
Mr.. Marshall Jones and his mother
were guests of Mrs. M. J. Saunders on
Sunday last.
The usual number of people from OUT
section visited the camp at Woodlawn
last Sunday.
Mr.. A. M. Hanna and wife, from North
Carolina, are visiting at his mothers near
Rock Springs.
Mrs. M. J. Saunders, Miss Ida Bradley
and Miss Mary Patten have gone on an
extended trip to Chautauqua, N. Y, and
expect before returning to visit Niagara
Falls and other points of interest.
The already unprecedented condition
of our roads, was rendered worse by the
severe rain of last week. If not soon at
tended to these roads will call for the
outlay of an immense sum Of money to
repair them. The road from Porter's
Bridge to Colora is now almost impossible,
and really dangerous to travel.