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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
AWAITING THE KOREA.
British Warships Are Ready to Receive
Her With Warm Welcome.

Victoria, 3 c., Sept. 16.-Blue jackets
and petty officers from II. NJ. :. Graf
ton gave out the story, Thursday. that
the Russian volunteer cruiser Corea had
been sighted by scouting destroyer of
the British navy about 100 miles north
west of Cape Scott. off Queen Charlotte
sound last Sunday, standing southwest
under easy steam and evidently head
ing for the straits of Fuca. The petty
officers Of the Grafton said they had
learned that the Corea was bound for
Esquimalt or Victoria to coal and refit
for her return voyage to PetrOpavlovsk
Siberia. the only port available to Rus
sian vessels in the West Pacific.
The Korea is a larger and better
equipped Vessel than the Lena and it is
rumored she is commanded by Rus
sian nobleman who holds high rank III
the navy. The vessel was employed in
the Russo-C Chinese coasting trade, is
sumptuously fitted up and is specially
fitted with wrought steel Sponsors to
carry siX-inch rifles. She is reported
to he crowded with eX-seamen of the
Russian-Pacific fleet released recently
at Nladivostok.
The Korea was last heard from pre-
viously at the eastern end of Tsugaru
strait. near Hakodate and was then
proceeding under full steam northeast
as if for the karile islands and Alaska.
She is supposed to be the steamer sight
ed off the Alaska peninsula three weeks
ago by Puget Sound trading steamers
to and from Nome. They could not
make out her number as she stood off
on their approach.
At Esquimault, the naval men are
confident the Russian vessel viii report
within "a hours. A commissioned ofh-
Ger Of the Grafton said that if she puts
in here her case will be attended 10
promptly. 1t was limited by another OF :
ficer that the order will be to dismantie
Internationally and send home the ere"
by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Shipping agents here are very anA-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
SWEPT BY FLAMES.
Wharf Stores for More Than a Block
Destroyed at Halifax.

Halifax. n. s.. Sept 1e.-Scveral
streams of water We're kept steadily
playing, today, on the lunS of the
buildings destroyed in yesterday s
fire on the water fgront. A survey of
the burnt district shows that the wharf
stores for more than block were
swept by the flames.
gallant fight to save the big
freight shed on the Plant Line wharf
was made hy firemcn and employees of
the company. who for q time were
hnmmed in by fire on ore side and
water On the other. They We're finally
successful in heading off the flames
when they were within q dozen feet Of
the sned. The Office building of the
Plant Line was considera bly, damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17

ing keen interest in Toxic, ALTHOUGH !
motive Of the trip is not undarssI
one theory advanced is that Rust
endeaVorlng TO test the attitude
America upon the legal questions 4
japanese government while watcfl
the incident with close attention i
not publicly expressed its attitude u
the case.
Two men We're killed and five !
ousiy injured. Thursday, by the faIi
Of a span If the bridge across u
st. CroiX, Which connected MINES
and Wisconsin at Saltwater, NJ
The bridge caught fire and the fire
paratus VAS followed by large I'd
Der II persons. When they rushed
on the bridge one of the spans !.
throwing 20 people into the water
feet below. The financial loss I
small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
UNDERMINING PORT ARTHUR.
Japs Preparing to Blow Up Russian
Fortress.

che Foo. Sept. 16.-1.3o p. M.-The
.pincs. troops between Sept. and
.pt. 10, captured a fort situated on Il
Ugh hill two miles east of Golden Hill
~ assault. The fighting was not severe.
Tn" JrpancSe We're able to remain In
fort because the quality Of the pow
= used at Golden Hill was so poor
MT many shells fell short and others
allied to explode. The foregoing infor-
nation was received from an intelligent
Chinese who left Port Arthur. Sept II.
He had been a dock yard laborer there
for many years. He adds that the Jap
nntst. are tunneling under the Russian
forts with the intention of blowing them
up. He says that the work Of tunnel
ling s slow and ardupus and will prob
ably be- successful.
The Russians have placed mines I'M
der All thu public buildings. wharves.
arsrnals and everything that could
possibly b" of use to the japanese with
the intention Of causing their destruC-
tiGn should the Japanese enter the city.
The house formerly occupied by Vice
roy Alexieff was hit by a shell recently
and partially wrecked.
Another shell struck a destroyer
which was lying in dock undergoing re-
pairs. knocking it into kindling wood
and killing seven sailors. This shell
came from the japanese fleet which
comes IN much closer than formerly
daily. throwing a few shells. One Sh"l
demolished several engines in the docl
wards and killed an officer and two men
The fort. which the Japanese cap
tlIrcd Is not regarded as essential to thu
defence of Port Arthur. although it i:
obvious there will he some diSadVant
age from its occupation. as the Japan
-" are constantly receiving heavy gun:
from Japan to which the Russians arr
unable to reply effectively.
The Chinese are unable to describe
this fort. but the comparatively veal
resistance OF the Russians suggest 1t wa:
IN outpost.
This assault was the only one to tax,
T. ,Cc since Aug. 81.
The five 11-inch guns on Golden Hill
nich We're formerly pointed seward
been rparranged. three of then
nointing landward.
!, ! Chinese allege that all of thu
guns except the 10 and l2-inch hav'
poem removed 10 Idlll lTcIii vi
board the batteships where they wer'
Of very little use.
OF all the ships in the harbor only si'
are fully able to participate in anOthe
fight at present
\ month ago the Golden Hill hattcrie
threatened Shushuycn. Now the Chi
nesc say the shells fall far short Of tina
point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
MEAGRE NEWS.
Considerable Mystery Is Manifested
Regarding kuropatkin's Plans.

st. Petersburg. Sept. 1e.-1.o6 p. NJ
News from the front is exceedingly
beagrc and the present lull in the
operations III Manchuria is expected to
continue for several weeks. Ever
since Gen. kuropatkins retreat was
definitely accomplished the best in
formed military circles here were con-
WINGED that Field Marshal Oyama
could not Immediately attempt to re-
new his aggressive tactics. All the in
formation since received regarding the
condition Of the Japanese army has
strengthened the conviction that
Oyan.a will require a considerable tim"
To organize a new advance and it *
row believed that he will await rein
fnrcements " men and guns to make
good his loss IT Lao Yang
Thcca. II is reported. will be ready to
ave Japan at the end Of the month.
borrower. il would create no surprise
lere if japanese diversion We're at
tempted in tho direction of NladivOS-
tok. to prepar, the wav for a renewal
90 aggressive operations against Kuk-
81 N.
In the meantime Kuropatkin also is
obtaining reinforcements. A large
number of guns and some independent
troops are on their way to the front
and the first detachment Of the Odessa
corps is expected to leave for the East
by train. Saturday.
There is considerable mystery about
kuropatkin'S plans. Although all the
information obtainable indicates that
the bulk of his army is still around
Mukden. and the official intimations
are that kuropatkin does not con-
template retireing further at present.
there is considerable scepticism on
these points.
About all that Is definitely known is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
GCODRICH'S INSTRUCTIONS
Regarding the Russian Transport Lena
Are Forwarded.

Washington. Sept. 16-Annoiincement
that Capt. BerinSky. commanding the
Russian transport Lena at San Francisco
acquiesced in all the details of the pro-
cess Of disarmament prescribed by this
government and would proceed to take ad-
vantage of the permission. has reached
the navy department in telegram from
Rear Admiral Goodrich. commander-in-
chief of the Pacific station. Capt. Pills
bury. acting chief of the bureau Of navi-
cation, today, transmitted copies of the
instructions sent Rear Admiral Goodrich
to the secretaries of the departments of
the treasury and of commerce and labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Bits by Wire in a Nutshell for Oul
Busy Readers.

Charles G. Black Of Jersey City. was
nominated for Governor by the Demo
cratic state convention, in Trenton, \
j.. Thursday.
British sailing vessel supposed tC
be the British bark Lucy struck of
Port Arthur Thursday. One person on
board of her was rescued 1t is
thought that the vessel was running !
blockade.
One of the largest lumber mills in
Arkansas. owned by Sawyer & Austin
Pine Bluffs, has been destroyed by fire
The loss is estimated at between $780,
600 and 100000. fully insured.
The verdict Of guilty of murder in the
first degree was returned by the jury
Thursday night, against Angeles Smell
who. since Tuesday. September 6. has
been on trial in New Bedford. Mass. on
the charge of numbering Tilingha st
Kirby at Horse Neck Beach. Westport.
Sentence. which according to the sta
tutes. can only be electrocution, will be
pronounced later.
Louis G. Madrigal. a deaf and dumb
boy. aged Is years. who started from
Lima. Peru. September .. 1902. has
arrived in st. Louis. No. after a walk
of 1000 miles. believed to be the long
est journey ever made on foot.
The Democratic state convention. III,
st. Helena, Mont, Thursday, voted
down the propositions to make an effort
to fuse with the Labor. Populist ana
antitrust parties. The ticket nomi-
mated is As follows: Congressman-A.
G. Gormley: Governor-Joseph X.
Toole: Chief juStice-D. W. Smith;
Lieutenant governor-Edwn Ferris.
a dispatch from Conway. N. G.. says
that much damage has been done in
Horny county by the recent storm. Re
ports so far received indicate that the
damage will reach $50000O. Crops have
been entirely wiped out and many
houses blown down.
The Democratic campaign in Colorado
was opened by William ]. Bryan. who
delivered an address in the Coliseum
hall, Denver. Thursday night.
Reports from all sections show that
much damage was done by the recent
storm, which was one of the fercest
September storms on record. Inc
greatest loss Of life is reported near
Wilmington, Del, where the tug,
Israel Durham, with 10 persons aboard
was swamped in the Delaware river and
eight of the 10 men were drowned. The
fishing steamer Joseph, of Greenport,
n. Y. struck on Peaked Hill Bars,
Thursday, and was smashed to pieces.
The captain and crew of q men were
saved. Incoming steamers arriving at
Baltimore report that never in their ex-
pcrience did they encounter such a gale
at this time of year. Much property
has been damaged in different places
along the coast.
Two military companies are guarding
the Madison county pail at Huntsville,
Ala, because threats have been made
that parties indicted by the grand jury
in connection with the lynching of
Horace Mapes and placed in the Jail
would be taken out by their friends.
No trouble. however, is anticipated as
long as the Jail is guarded.
The presence Of the Russian warship, |
Lena IN San Francisco. Calf, is excit- :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
ALL SAFE AT MUkDEN.
Russian Main Army and Stragglers
Have All Arrived.

st. Petersburg. Sept. ia dispatch
from Mukden says the Russian patrols,
up to the present time have repulsed
all japanese outpost attacks and that
communications with Sinmintin have
have not been interrupted. Practically
all the Russian stragglers. according to
this dispatch, have arrived at Mukden.
Gen. Samsonoff has been promoted to
the rank of general of division.
1t is announced that the Circum- Bal
kal railroad will be opened at the end
of September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17

ious over the situation as they regard
the Russian vessel a direct menace to
shipping.
II. NJ. s Flora. according to a state
ment to The Associated fress couio put
to sea in 10 minutes. steam Is up ana
her cable ready for sllppliis any mo-
ment. Imperative orders are said to
have been received from London to
rush to completion the Signal Hill fort
commanding Esquimault and 10 miles
of the strait. Work will accordingly be
hurried night and day and the huge
nine point siege guns mounted without
Qelay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17

The Venetian courts for some time
have been trying to ascertain whether
Prince Carlo Nincenzo Giovanneli. who
is known to have been alive in 1903 is
dead yet The disposal of Il claim to
more than $1.00O,OO0 is at issue 50
far no death certificate in the case has
been producible, but a priest has Of
fered t" swear that the prince is no
longer alive. and his deposition will be
accepted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS
Will Hold State Convention, Oct. II,
at Providence.

Providence. Il. l.. Sept. 16.-The Re
publican state central committee met,
Friday. with Chairman Frank f. Hold
en- presiding, and selected oct. Il as the
date for the Republican state conven-
ton to nominate candidates for COVER
nor and state officers. The meeting will
be opened at 10 o'clock in Infantry hall.
Following the state convention will
come the district convention for the
nomination of congressional candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
ENJOYS OUTING.
President Will Leave Oyster Bay for
Washington, Sept. %.

Oyster Bay, L. l., Sept l6.-Embrac-
ing the opportunity afforded by the fine
weather. President Roosevelt, accom-
panied by Mrs. Roosevelt and the
younger Children left Sagamore Hill,
Friday. for an outing of several hours.
The destination of the party was not
disclosed. Arrangements have been
made for the return of the President
and his family to Washington. They
will leave oyster Bay ut IL O'Clock,
Thursday. the Ind INST The entire Of
fee force here will return to Washing
ton at the same time.
The President had no engagements,
Friday. with any visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
MONTANA DEMOCRATS
In State Convention Nominate Com
oiete Ticket and adjourn.

Helena. Mont. Sept. lh.--The D"mo-
cratic state convention adjourned, early
Friday. aft"i nominating II complete
ticket as follows:
Congressman. a. G. Gormlcy; gov
crnor. J. X. Tool": chief justice. r. r..
Smith; lieutenant governor, Edwin
Norris: clerk of the supreme court.
Finley McR&c: secretary of state. Miles
Eobrey; auditor, Philip c. Goodwin;
treasurer David G. Browne; attorney
general, Charles II. Hall: sup"rintend-
cnt of public instruction. j. NJ. Kay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
SUICIDE az HANGING.
r. E. Perkins Ends Own Life a,
Boston.

Boston, Sept. 1f.-The body Of L. z.
Perkins, one Of the proprietors of the
Boston Entertainment Bureau. WIS
found in his office III fremont Temple.
today, suspended by Il rope from the
hinge of the Office door. The discovery
was made by Thomas Mcl}riar the
mans partner. who said he knew of
no reason Why Perkins should commit
suicide, Perkins was 80 years of age,
married. ard lived in the South End.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
BuckIen's Arnica SaIye.

Has worldwide fame for marvsll
cures. 1t surpa sses any other sal
lotion. ointment or balm for Gu
Corns. Burns. Boils. Sores, Fec
Ulcers. letter, Salt Rheum, Fe'
Sores. Chapred Hands. Skin El
tions: infallible for Piles. Cure gu'
anteed. Only 25c. at Eowditch { WEI
ster's. Augusta, and Simpson DrusV
Waterville, Druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
LONG, OBSTINATE DEFENCE
is What the Port Arthur Defenders
Now Claim.

St Petersburg. Sept ia telegram
from Hardin says the following report
has been received from Port Arthur:
our garrison is in good spirits and there
is no prospect of provisions falling. Port
Arthur is prepared to make a long. obsti-
ma te defence.
The japanese are strongly terrifying
their positions near the kinChou 1SthmuS
and are entrenCliinE before Port Arthur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
IN LAO VALLEY.
Japanese Bodies Are Also Masslng
Near Yentai and Bentsi utze.

st. Petersburg. Sept. 16.-Gen. kuro-
patkin reports that reconnaissance
have established the fact that the Jap
anesa are maSsing near Yentai ana
Bentsiaputze. Bodies of Japanese are
also moving in the Lao river valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17

The final incident in the Parliari
that was prorogued the other day =
the Introduction of a bill TO enable
men 10 vote ut an parliamentary es
lions. 1t was read a first time Oh
laughter"
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TYPHOID RAGING.
One Hundred and Thirty Patients in
Winnipeg Hospital.

Winnipeg. Man. Sept. 1e.-Therc are
100 typhoid patients in the WinniprG
General hospital and applications for
aimittance are made daily. Many pa
tlents nave been refused admittance on
account of lack of room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17

Some Of the women Of the British
nobility have queer pets. Lady Con-
stance Richardson fondles a boa con-
strictor. Lady Evelyn likes guinea pigs
and mice. Lady Alexander rejoices in
the possession of wolf cub,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-17
The Lena Taken to the
Mare Island Navy Yard.
And Her Crew Appropriately
Gives Her Coat of Black.
The Russians Will Be Allowed Limits
of Frisco on Parole.

San Francisco. Sept. 1.-THE Russian
transport Lena, which reached this port
in a weather-stalned condition, is be-
ing painted black. Last night the ward
room officers of the Lena We're given a
dinner on board the New York by the
New York s ward room officers
The United States cruiser Boston re-
turned. today, from her short cruise
outside of this harbor. She did not re-
port having sighted any foreign YES
sells. Admiral Goodrich said:
There had been 50 many conflicting
rumors that | felt that it was advisable
for the Boston to cruise up and down
the coast. She kept ME closely Informed
of her movements by wireless telegra-
ply"
The board of inspection appointed by
Rear Admiral Goodrich has completed
it's inspection of the Lena's boilers and
machinery. AS her report has not
yet been officially considered at Wash
ingtoh the findings of the engineering
experts have not h,cn made public here.
The Lena was taken to Mare Island
navy yard, late this afternoon, under
escort Of the United States cruiser
Marbiehead.
Washington, Sept. 16.-Minist"r Ia
kahira called upon Acting ~, ;',t.'rE of
state Adee, today, to make inquiry as
TO the terms of the parole to be granted
to the Russian crew of the Lena in con-
fCrmity with the Presidents decision.
lle was Informed that the details of the
parole would be arranged at San Fran
cisco by Admirals Goodrich and Nc
Cu'la, but generally that it was pro-
posed to allow the men within the limits
OF the city of san Francisco.
Negotiations between the American
and Japanese gOvernn mt" regarding
the disposition of the crew of the Rus
sian armed transport Lena while that
vessel is informed at San Francisco. it is
said. will take place in Toxic. Regard
ing the action of this government in
permitting the Lena to dsarm, Minis
ter Takahra said, today:
Il took pleasure in cabling to my
government the details of the Lena in
cident and the prompt action of the
American government in the matter.
While Of course it is for my govern
| ment to indicate it's view in the matter,
| doubt not that the promptness of the
| American officials will cause satisfac
ton to the authorities at Toxic
II received, today, a telegram from
! the Japanese consul general at San
Francisco denying that there had been
the slightest friction between himself
| and the American officials. He asserts
that he has never yet made any de-
mand of any sort. but that the extent
! of his acts was 70 make inquiry as to
the rrobnb bile course Of this government.
He tells me that his relations with the
collector of the port are very cordial
st. Petersburg, Sept. 16.-6 p. Mt
is accepted here that the decision to
disarm the Russian transport Lena at
San Francisco will result in internins
her crew until the end of the war.
Capt. Bedinsky has further reported
that the repairs to the Lena will re-
he
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IN CANADA.
Order Passed b. Government Apps'
ing Day Of Thanksgiving.

ottawa. ont. Sept. 16-An order
tcen passed by the government
pointing Thursday. NOV. Il, DAY
THANKSGIVING in the Dominion.
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Boston Clearing House.

Boston, Sept 16.-Ciearing house
statement: Exchanges, $31. 422,31j; bal
anCes $1.04O.662
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MARRIED.

ENO\
R2zorville-Scpt. II. by w r. Overlook
J. Il. Mr.. Richard austin Of Washing
ton. and Miss Florence Rhodes Of SoIith
Liberty.
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st. Petersburg, Sept. 16.-6 p. Mt
is accepted here that the decision to
disarm the Russian transport Lena at
San Francisco will result in interning
her crew until the end of the war.
Capt. Bedlinsky has further reported
that the repairs to the Lena will re-
qure several months.
Ellsworth American., 1904-05-04
Art Criticism.

Through his half closed hand the
man with the eyeglasses and the high
forehead was studying a picture at
the art store.
Il wonder what the title of this
painting is" he said. 1T is a mag
nificent work of-oh, yes; here is the
name, written rather indistinctly at
the bottom following the Hero II
represents. you perceive, lot of cat
tle-Texas cattle, | should judge from
their appearance. At their head is a
splendid specimen of the breed, evi-
IDENTIFY the victor in many hard fought
battle on his native plains. Observe
the grand sweep of his horns as he
holds his head erect and marches along
in the pride of his great strength. See
the merely secondary and subordinate
position allotted TO what may be called
the human element in the composition
the Insignificant figure of the man in
the background. presumably a hireling
The cattle pay no attention TO him
They are Following the Hero the ma.
1estic leader In front of him, whose
proud
"But. Mr.. Guyfus," interposed one
of the young women, ''here is the name
of the picture in the catalogue-'No
k27. Following the Herd"
''Er-so it is. Let us look at this
charming bit Of still life a little far
ther along. Chicago Tribune.