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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
KUROPATKIN'S DEFEAT
Is One Of the Most Remarkable Feats
in History.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 4.-12.15 A. NJ
All Russia will learn by the morning
newspapers that Gen. kuropatkin's
army is in full retreat to the north
ward and that Lao Yang has been
abandoned
The hopes Of victory raised in Rus
sian breasts by the telegram from the
Commander-in-ch published. this af-
tern0on, saying that the Russians had
advanced against Gen. KurOki on Fri
day, and that an attack on the Russian
right had been repulsed, proved short
lived.
Gen. KurOpatkin had scarcely begun
the offensive against Gen. kuroki's
army when he was compelled by tn :
overwhelming force of the Japanese
Ranking movement to give up all idea
of continuing his advance. and hur-
riedly Withdrew in the direction of
Mukdcn.
The retreat is the logical consequence
of the Russian plan of leading on and
firing out the Japanese at the success
sive stations on the road northward,
this trying to place their foe at con-
stantly growing disadvantage by fore
ing him to lengthen his lines of COM
fnunication.
The success Of this plan was marred
by blunder of Gen. StakeIberg. who
in the words of Gen. EUROPA tkin, in
sisted on placing his own Interpretation
on orders, instead of fulfilling them.
Gen. Stakelberg erred in failing to
cross the Taitse river when Gen. Kuro
patkin decided that the whole army
should retreat to its northern bank, as
was exclusively reported in dispatches
to The Associated Press on Sept. 1.
This blunder. it Is feared, will in
volve the loss Of the whole of the LIST
Siberian army corps, consisting of the
lst I'd and 9Th rifle divisions. the Us
surf Cossack Brigade, rhe LIST Siberian
Artillery Brigade and sapper battal-
ion.
The abandonment Of the whole posi-
| ton at Lao Yang involves the loss OF
| Il great accumulation of stores. though
| it Is believed that many of these al
| ready had been sent north before the
commencement of fighting. 1t is more
| than POSSIBLE. however, that the Rus
slams destroyed what they could not
| move.
Something akin to consts rnation pre-,
| walls among Russians who have
learned of the disaster to Gen. Stakel-
| bergs corps.
| All realize that there is small hopes
now for the relief of Port Arthur, hui
the military officials are unanimous ir
| the belief that it would only be folly
for Gen. EUROPA tkin to remain and rur
the risk of being surrounded with hi:
| whole army and that the commander
in-chief by his withdrawal north ha;
| actually converted what might hav.
been disaster to himself into what i:
! regarded as a reverse for the Japanese
for the failure of the japanese to holt
Gen. kuropatkin's army and infiic-
a decisive blow. it is claimed, cannon
he regarded otherwise than as a re.
| verse.
y Field Marshal Oyama's tenaciou.
frontal attack and the clever FAM
movements could not have had an,
other object than to compel the Rus
slams to accept a decisive engagement
Gen. Kuropatkins retreat will un
doubtedly have a discouraging effect
on the garrison at Port Arthur whic,
can no longer hope for relief from thi;
quarter.
1t is doubtful. however. that the Jap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
THE TURNING POINT,
Lao Yang Battle Attracts Attention
Among Officials.

Paris. Sept. 4.-The battle of Lao
Yang attracts intense interest and etix-
iety among the French officials and
public generally as likely to prove the
turning point of the war.
The foreign office CONSTITUTES the latest
advices received here, this afternoon, as
showing that Gen. kuropatkin has suf-
fered a serious check, though not yet
amounting to a defeat or rOut.
The officials continue to say that he
is executing plan Of slow withdrawal
toward Mukden. giving logged resist
ance as he falls back
Military experts point out that the
magnitude Of the battle is greater than
any fought during the Franco German
war, the siege Of Metz involving $4,000
men on both sides. whereas there We're
over 100000 at Lao Yang.
The Figaro says it is the greatest
fight since the battle of Leipsic.
| The newspapers here reprint the Ber-
lin Tageblatts statement that King
Edwards visit to the Emperor Of Aus
tria brought out a mediation move
ment to which the United States and
France are parties. When questioned
on the subject. yesterday, the foreign
office here replied:
owing to the frequency of such re-
ports you are authorized to state that
France has had absolutely no commun-
cation with Russia up to the present
time relative to mediation
The authorities here are hoping for an
the Russian cruiser DIANA now at
Saigon, but reports. yesterday. show
that she is still there, with her crew
on board. that she has not entered the
repair dock and that her commander is
Still awaiting orders.
Nine. Nelidoff, wife of the Russian
ambassador to France, is at Toulon,
experimenting the final equipment of
the hospital ship Orel. Owing to the
amount OF the French subscriptions the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
John Dohertv.

John Dohcrty. alias William Camp
pell, passed away i'm the hospital at a
lew minutes before ) o'clock, Sunday
afternoon. In the Civil War Mr. Do
merit! served as a private in NJ Co. I'd
Mass. ii. y. lie was admitted to this
Branch. June -, 1887, and had been
Il member ever since. He was born in
ireland and mad no relatives in this
country. Prior to his coming to the
fl"me ne was resident of Boston and
was a tailor by trade. He was IS years
of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
Hlscasset, MateNiIls & Harrington

A, ,d of trains iY effect Nov.
~ ~ 4 n, 1seys t Wipaloy ter N. , yas;
Wiqdsdf. Maxcy's, Coopers Mills, N:
TfSs Shespscot. arriving Wiscasset SO
AI A. ". ,eavetw,nslow for N. Vas
j S,ps., sSG ig,5 bns arriving Weeks Mills
'ssks $'esasx soe cs n si1 Sfs
ahss s!!.v NJ A{b! ss IS sss5Sfs NJ! Palermo
Aesk,l e Mis ARa S tor a Chine al Fa Ia
t Wssas ssa!v!ss 1 4 M'"''0w $40 A M and
go P F.. N leave Wiscasset for Sheer.
f' %his Gfaa ooeps %sff Ma
Maxcy'a. Winslov. Weeks Mills Junction
s China, Chino LAKE. ClaYk's. E. Vassal.
ocro, N.fvassaiboro. arriving Wins,ow $50
sd IS raier%o 65ss n Albion 5Hnet ss
vassaIsoro. b. vassaiboro. GarS's, China
Lake. 8. China, W, lfiIls Junct
~ CHM e SY{b Wefss re. h4la Junct'9 q
slow, $40 p. ~
Connections.
Al Wsscasset and Winslow with Maine
Central r. R..
Transfer carriages viii leave CITY Hall
squSEe. Wateryil1e daily except Sunday.
at $40 A. NJ. u A M, lH p. NJ. and viii
meet trafnA at Wlnsfov at $40 "A. IN. Iis
p. NJ and $50 p. NJ
satYrdeX{ only leave ut l2.5o p. H.. and
meet the IL p. N. train.
2s1!s !ns 3 Elk a !: x ;sssss !: ::
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
Everything BUT THE ICE

in a package of JELL-O. ICE CREAM
POWDER for making delicious Ice cream ;
Simply add a quart OF milk tor mix s,a anu
cream mixedD to the contents OF one pacn
This Is the time of year when ice cream
tastes better than anything else you can
put on the table. Order today from your
grocer. Two packages Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
PROBABLY TOOK POISON.
Missing Harry Piper of Auburn Found
but Soon Dies.

Lewiston. Me, Sept. AFTER having
been missing for day, Harry w.
flper aged 80, of Auburn, was found,
TINS afternoon, in an unconscious con-
dition. He died three hours later.
mere We're indications that he had
taken poison. The coroner deemed an
inquest unnecessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

A big crowd Of Democrats fri
city went to Skowhegan, 81
evening, to attend the Democra II
Nv which was held in that tow
crowd went up in a special traf
companied by band and all the
"fixin's'' for q good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
kuropatkin at TiehIine.

st. Petersburg. Sept. 1T is report
cd here. this evening, that Gen. kurO-
patkin has arrived at Tiehling. Tieh-
ling is l. miles north of Yentai on the
railroad and IS miles south of Mukden.
Ycntai is 10 miles northeast of Lao
Yang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

f. p. Mayo returned, Satlfuay|
a trip through Aroostook county,
interests of the Central Mains
MI Mayo received a warm
from the farmers in that sectf
the promise of several large exf1
stock. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
Daily kennsber journal
JOURNAL TELEPHONE, 117.s
OFFicE-6o Main g.

WaterviIIe citizens will .
favor BY leaving or teIephonina it.,,.
OF news interest to the Joura.r.
WaterviIIe editor. The off. :.
during the day. In case IN. .d,...
should chance to be out at anv ill.,.
during the evening, news items NAV 1.
left in the mail box on the door and ~,
be found by him in season for N. 49,.
mornings issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
TO THE NATIONAL HOME,
Eastern Branch, D. v. g.. at Togus.
kENNEbEC CENTRAL R, R

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad. and Augusta, Hallewel
and Gardiner Electric Railroad to Au-
gusta.
June s. 1904
Leave Randolph: Lv. National Home:I
lis, 800 & 1850 A. NJ 7%5. 925 & IL In A. n.
Ar. National Home: Ar. at Randolph:
7B. 80 & lilo A NJ s05. go & IL 80 A. M
100. 206 & 4.5D +. NJ. LBS, $40 h Sc p. ~.
SUNDAY TRAINS
Will run az follows: Leave Randolph at
go A. NJ. 2.40 and 30 p. NJ. Leave Ma
tional Home at 1905 A. NJ: 800 and So
p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

One case Of drunkenness was dis
posed of in the municipal court. Satur-
day morning. the offender being com
mitted in default of payment of fine
and costs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Mrs. George Winter returned TO her
home in kingfield, Saturday, after
short visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. L.
Simpson in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Mrs. f. Milliken. Miss Marion Mill
ken, Mrs. F. L. Riee. ana ''
Lucius Rice Of Brooolsiine, Mass W.
are spending the sum Imer at Gleason
Great pond, were viSSiting - eno
Saturday. ~ ~ 3E.5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Tomorrow Is the day
seats will be on sale at -
THE Silver Slipper" whic 71lzsss
the Augusta Opera house
Sept. 8. A special train W
from here to Augusta and re
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

James f. PooIer, a student lat tne
Bowdoin Medical School. is visVng o.
the home Of his father, Fred PcS !"
this city, after spending the sumi q
Portland as assistant to DR.. A'00
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Orel has been fitted out sumptuousiy.
She sails. Sept. r. for an unknown des-
tipltion and will fly the Red Cross flag,
which is expected to give her immunity
from seizure by the Japanese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

IN Scgavia northern Spain, stands
one o. the most curious structures in
'he world, palace that is known as
the house of the points" because its
front is carved into innumerable facets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Private car 800" Of the Maine Centrai
was attached to train No. 102 for Port
land, Saturday afternoon, with Ter
eral Manager Evans and party ol
friends on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. 5. 5. Lightbody and
family have returned from Five Is
lands. where they have spent several
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Mrs. Nellie Davis has returned HUN
a visit with her parents in Old ToWn'
Mrs. Davis was accompanied by nef
mother, Mrs. Jackson, who Will VEIL
"fixins'' for a good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

There will be a drill of Dorcas Re
bekah degree staff, Tuesday evening,
following the regular meeting. All
members of the staff are requested 10
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio d. Bates and
daughter went to Portland, Saturday,
for a visit of few days with Mr..
Bates brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Marie Macomber have returned from
stay of several weeks at NOrlhport
Campyround.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

All dry good stores and grocery stores
will close at noon. today, to give the
Labor DAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Owen McCabe has returned to camp
after a months visit with friends in
New York City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

An excursion party, numbering 40
people. from Damariscotta, arrived in
camp. Saturday noon, and passed an
hour in looking over the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

No. 11.6U was the lucky ticket which
drew the nvc-pound box Of candy at
the Simpson Drug Cos. store, Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Mrs. A. j. Norris and son have re-.
turned from the Isle IL Springs. Where
they have been for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Judge Frank *. Shaw and family
have returned from stay of several
weeks at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

George A. Hughes of Bath WAC
among the business visitors to the city
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

All the barber shops III the city will
close at noon. today, III observance Of
Labor day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Miss Ida Barton has returned TO
Portland, after visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. $. Barton, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Miss Eunice Mower left. Saturday
for Wakefield, Mass, where she will
teach school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Herbert G. Libby returned S.,rr,.
from a short business trip to Cherry.
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Edgar A. Russ of Dexter. was in the
city. Saturday, on business ana calling
on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
Eastern S. S. Co.
KENNEBEC DIVISION

KENNEBEC DIVISION.
Steamer Della Collins leaves Augusta
daily. at 1 30 p. NJ, Hallowell at 200 P. M.
connecting with main line steamers leav-
ing Gardiner at 335 Richmond at 40.
Bath at 500 p. NJ. and Popham Beach at
100 p. NJ. for Boston.
Returning steamers leave Union Wharf,
Boston, daily. except Sunday, at 500 p.
n for all river landings.
All freight via the steamers OF this
Company 10 insured against fire and ma
rine risk.
c. A. COLE, HalloweN Me-.
CALVIN AUSTIN. v. P. 4 GenI Msr..
apricot '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Mrs. Victor Robichaud returned sat
urday, from a visit of several DAYS
with friends in GrccnyilIe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Mrs. l.. c. Bunker returned c.,,,
day, from a few days stay at Ocean
Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
WHIPPED!
Continued from page ~


due to the fire with which the force wa
assailed among the millet fields.
| Gen. Orloff's losses were considerable
one regiment alone losing 1900 men.
1t is not clear from the latest tele-
gram whether the Russians are con
| tinuing their retreat or II the4 nay
| been compelled 10 face their zoe
The gloomy report telegraPheu Ds
| the Russian comma nthr-in- cnleI III 'he
early stages of the fighting OF Satur
dav last. and his bitter repr"aches
against Gen. Stakelberg. are aitripu.eu
| to his chagrin over the failure oi Ills
| offensive plans.
General Kuropatkin now teleeraPiS
| that his only serious losses are en-
fined to Gen. Osloff's detachiiei. WIN -
WAS guarding the left flank at 1eii'',
This detachment consisted Oh ihiN.u
E.uropean attachments ana was SUI
denly attacked by Japanese iilla..
and artillery concealed in the tan .'ii-
nesa corn and grass. the f1uS9i" '''
seem to have lost their heituS anu W
have retreated precipitately.
The Japanese inflicted great siauSh-
fer one of Cen Orloff's regiments los
ing 1900 men.
No details are given of the escape
of Gen. Stakelberg's corps from the
clutches of the enemy. but ii IS believed
that it owes its safety to the neglect
or the inability of the Japanese 10 lol-
low their advantage.
Cen Stakelberg WAS allowed 10 cross
the river and came up with the main
army in time to enable the shattered
remnants of Major General Orion S
to retreat. rms exploit ia
likely TO rondone for Gen. Stakelberg'S
but unless the Emperor
forpiyes him he will have to appear
before n courtmartial and probably will
lose his command.
The war office is able to make the
rcassuring statement that the Russian
retreat from Lao Yang did not involve
the loss Of guns; and ii also declares
that the abandoned stores at Lao
Yang were set on fire before the Rus
slams crossed the Taitse river.
The Russian losses before Lao Yang,
Sept. ,, as officially computed, We're
500.
St Petersburg. Sept. 4-Major Generals
th'StIl, Ni'iISi'SS anu
FoCk have been promoted to lieutenant
generals for distinguished service in face
Vt an enemy. and Lieut.. Gen. LinevitCh
has been made n general of infantry for
n"rtoriuuS services.
The Emperor has conferred upon Maj
Gen Mistchenko a gold-mounted sword
set with brilliants. inscribed: For BRAY
.rcy in rcpelling the japanese attacks of
JuIv ~ " and -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

William Taylor. employed at the
Home restaurant, passed Sunday with
his family i'm Damariscotta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

st. Petersburg. Sept. 3.-The following
rcport has been received from Gen kurc-
patkin, dated Sept ):
1.-The enemy, last F'riday) night. at
tackled and seized most of the positions
occupied by our troops at Skywantum. the
troops holding the positions III question
retiring to a read guard position between
the villages of ShanSuntun and ShltShan-
so.
THE same night the first Siberian army
CORPS which had sustained heavy losses
during the last five days and which was
in danger of having its flank turned. ow-
ing to the cncmy's superior forces. re
tired several kilometcrS to the westward.
lin these circumstances | ordered Liza"
Yang evacuated and the troops to retire
northward."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05
NATIONAL HOME.

Ira Berry of Portland. is the guest
of Major and Mrs. w. T.. Elwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Your druggist will refund money
II fAIO OINTMENT fails 10 cure you in
to IA DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

a,ese are in a position to press the siege
and IT is more than probable that they
have diverted a portion of the besieGins
army to reinforce their corps operating In
Manchuria.
| This would account for the temporary
IluI in the fighting there. 1t is noticeable
THAT the siege reports reaching here do not
| mention further assaults on the fortress
| hut only speak of commandments.
| st. Petersburg. Sept. &c p. MA
dispatch has been received here from
Cen. Kuropatkln announcing that he has
ordered his army to evacuate Lao Yang
and withdraw northward.
The Russians blew up the magazines
| and set fire to the army stores and pro
visions at Lao Yang before evacuatinG
that place.
Gen. Kuropatkin says the first Siberian
army corps. which during the past five
days suffered considerable loss, has been
obliged to retire several kilomcters west
ward as the result of the japanese attack
of Skywantum, hence the order to cNac-
uate Lao Yang.
Gen. kuropatkin says further:
ION the night of Sept. l. Gen. KurokI
attacked Skywantum, II miles cast of
Lao Yang. and captured a ma iority of
the Russian positions. the OCCUPATION of
which was completed on the night of
Sept. ., the Russians retiring six miles
distant.
1.-The First Siberian army corps was al
most surrounded. This corps previously
saved Gen. OIloff'S detachment by at
lacking the japanese flank when Gen Or
loft was threatened with annhilat ton
Gen Orloff was seriously wounded.
The Japanese have occupied Lao Yang.
The first Siberian army corps. number
ing o5OOO men. under Gen. StakrIberG,
was cut off westward of Lao Yang.
The Russians are concentrating at Yen
tai.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

JOURNAL ADS
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BRING RESULTS.
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TRY ONE
TRY ONE
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WATERVILLE

Labor day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-05

Through tickets to California and 81
points South and West may be had Of Z
II. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta. thu
only office In Augusta selling via Al
routes and checking baggage free OF *.
Dense.
GEO F. EVANS F. q. BOOTHBAY,
". Pres. & Gen. Mag'r.. G. p. L 7. a
Portland. Ne.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-02-10
HANNA INVITED
Ohio Senator will Probably be
Here MAY 80.
Senator Scott Says He will Urge Him
to Accept-Yetcraa Decide to Pro-
eeed with Arrangemenis-S0me
Money Promised.

Money Promised.
AT the meeting Of the Hoffman
Post, G. A. r. Saturday The veterans
decided to go ahead With their ar
engagements for the celebration OF
Decoration Day. Some weeks ago
the veterans decided to make the
day big one IN M6fgantogn, il the
business man would subscribe 5000
to the cause
Papers were circulated and prom
Uses of financial assistance secured
from number of people, though the
5000 was not secured Nevertheless
the Grand Army men decided Sat
urday t, risk tue celebration on the
money promised. The various com
mittees on invitations, speakers,
finance, decoration and parade were
directed to ahead, to oegin at once
to accumulate the biggest celebra
ton Morgantown ever saw
Senator Marcus A. Hanna, of
Ohio, will probably be the principal
speaker here May 80 He has been
invited and Senator n. B. Scott, of
this State, has promised to do all he
can toward having the invitations
accepted. Senator Hanna is now
very i'll, hut Senator Scott has prom
ised to take the matter up with him
at the earliest possible date.
Other speakers Of prominence will
I've asked to be here thet day and
make addresses. The oraterical
program will be OF high order.
The Post Com mander read com
munication from the Hon A. G.
Dayton with reference to a pension
which he had secured for widow OF
deceased colnrade which was receiv
ed with much qualification and the
following resolutions were adopted
"Resoived-That the thanks of
Hoffman Post No. so Grand Army
o. the Republic are due and are'ex
tended to the Hon. A g. Dayton,
member of Congress from this dis
trict, for the interest he has always
manifesto in the affairs OF the vet
|erans Of the civil war and for his
untirin9 zeal and energy in looking
after the interests of the widows
and orphans of our deceased com
| rades
Resolved-rhat a copy Of this
resolution be sent to Mr.. Dayton,
and that copies be furnished the
press of this city and district
Messrs Steel and Hall will circu-
late the subscription paper during
the week when all who desire to
subscribe for Decoration Day cere-
monies will be given an opportunity
to do go.