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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
FRAUDULENT LAND TITLES,
Federal Charge Against Californians,
One a Millionaire.

New York. June John A Benson.
the California millionaire land owner.
was. today, held on a warrant OF removal
by United States Commissioner Shields
The Indictment on which the warrant was
issued was procured in Washington and
charges that Benson and Frederick A.
er to fraudulently obtain title to certain
reserved lands in California and Oregon.
At the hearing, today. the defence plac-
ed in evidence the deeds and patents is
sued by the states of California and Ore
gon to the land Benson and Hyde are ac-
cused of having frauduently obtained,
showing that the property, many thousand
acres in extent was secured more than
three years prior to the date of the in
dictment. Evidence was also introduced
by the defence to show that the special
agents of the land Office were instructed
to publish I'm ,theAnewspape of that sec
ton the boundaries of the proposed for
est land reserves. in answer to the charge
in the indictment that the defendants
conspired TO bride the agents of the inte-
rior department to learn the location-Uf
these reserved lands.
| Benson was surrendered by his bonds
men and a writ of habeas corpus was
secured from, Judge Lacombe of the Unit
ed States circuit court. The writ raises
q jurisdictional question and alleges that
the statute of limitations prevents the
United States from alleging fraud after
three years from the date of filing of the
title deeds. Mr.. Benson was released on
$40. coo bail pending argument on the writ
of habeaS corpus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08

ing the channel leading into Talienwan.
He began locating mines, June 8. and
since then he has found and exploded
Al. Monday, small steamer was able
to safely enter the harbor. The work OF
locating other mines is now continuing
and it is expected that the vicinity VII
be speedily cleared of all such danger
Gus distractions to navigation. Admit
raj Togo reports that a sOutherly gale
and high sea prevailed during his OPP
erations, but the men steadfastly con-
tinued at their work.
Supplementary reports from the
blockading force indicate that the Rus
sian gunboat, which was sunk by tor
pedo off Port Arthur, Saturday, was of
the Gremiashchi type instead OF the
Giliak class.
Admiral Kataoka, commander Of the
third squadron, reconnoitred Sanshan-
tao and Taku1lao. The Chinese say that
when the Russians abandoned Takukao
they poisoned the water sources. Admit
raj Kataoka is investigating the charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
NO sANITARIUM TREATMENT

asked If he had anything to say, Mr..
Patterson replied: THE less said the
better"
He was Joined outside the prison by
two young men and they departed
together.
J. Morgan Smith. brother-in-law of
Mrs. Patterson, appeared at the dis
trict attorneys office, late this after
noon, accompanied by two detectives
and was clcseted with Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Caravan for half an
hour He was questioned regarding the
possession Of the revolver with which
Young was shot, but refused to ans
wer on the ground that for him to
answer might tend to incriminate or
degrade him or to connect him with
the case.
1t is understood that the grand jury
will be asked to take up the case, to-
morrow, in view of the possibility that
Justice Clark may decide that Mrs
Patterson is not legally held under her
commitment by the coroner. This COM
mittment, it is said, does not certify
the charge on which she is supposed t.
be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
JAPS' ADVANCE GUARDS
Withdrawn from Wafangow-Heavy
Loss in Recent Fighting.

Lao Yang, June THE Japanese
have drawn in their advance guadrs
from Wafangow. They blew up part
of the railway and the telegraph sta
ton on the night of June 3. The dam
age was soon repaired.
SamonOff's Cossacks are harrassing
the japanese towards Port Arthur
Cossacks searching the hills OCCASION
ally catch detached parties unawares.
In the clothing of n Japanese officer of
the 18th Regiment who was killed i'm
pOrtant documents We're found showing
that the Japanese had lost heavily in
the fighting, May 81. Many of the
Japanese killed wear tattered Chinese
clothes. such as spies use.
SamsonOff's fight with the japanese,
June 3, in the valley of Pussiantun
took place i'm an immense amphitheatre
in the hills. Samsonoff threw forwerd
skirmishers to feel out the Japanese
positions. The CosSOckS and Dragons
crept forward examining the steep hill
sides. deep ravines and dry water
courses likely to protect Japanese am
buscades. Finally the Japanese fire
on the crest of the hills located them
and the assailants swarmed up almost
i'm accessible cliffs without stopping to
breathe. The Japanese first kept in
the shelter of the rocks. but the Rus
sian fire searched them out and they
fitted shadOw-like across the rocks as
the Cossacks continued to advance.
while the dragons cleared the valleys
leading from the amphitheatre. The
Japanese cavalry retreated, unwilling
to risk a collision at close quarters.
The Russian line encircled one great
hill on which was the principal Japan
csc position, like n living ribbon Creep
ing toward the sumit. Col. Sereda led
the advance until he fell wounded. half
way up the cliffs. Command devolved
upon Lieut.. Col. Chicsville, who con-
tinued the forward movement, clearing
the Japanese from the top. In the
meantime Russian Battery placed an
accurate shrapnel fire among the the
Hill tops. fastening the Japanese re-
treat. Two Japanese sharpshooters on
the summit of a hill seriously annoyed
the Russians at n critical period of the
advance. An oflcer of Terileski's COM
pany scaled the rocks in the face of al
most certain death and killed both the
Japanese, returning unframed.
Soon after the Russians had occupied
the hill top and an entrenched village.
they received an order to retire. Just
then the Japanese artillery reserve was
brought into action and showered the
retiring Russians with shrapneI, but
CALLED to get the exact range.
Besides Col. Sereda. II Russians
were wounded In the days encounter.
The Japanese losses, owing to the
accuracy of the Russian artillery fire,
seemed heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
NOTHING TANGIBLE.
Troubles Among Russian Officers, but
Great News.

st. Petersburg, June $3.50 p. NJ
While it is undoubtedly true that n very
large Russian force is operating on the
peding and possibly Gripping the japanese
army commanded by Gen. Oku, the num-
Der and character of this force is shrond-
ed in mystery. 1t is doubtful even if the
general staff is fully advised of Gen.
kuroratkin's intentions.
According to accepted stories here. Vice
roy Alexieff insisted that kuropatkin
should not leave Port Arthur TO its fate
and the advance of troops may be due tic
his pressure.
The Associated Press is assured by a
member of the Emperor's suite that the
stories that the differences between Vice
roy AleXicH and Gen. Kuropatkin on thi~
subject were referred to the Emperor,
Gil of war. which agreed on the advisa-
bility Of ordering an advance, are abso-
lutely false.
The Associated Press informant reiter-
ated the statement, cabled June 3. that
the Emperor is not attempting to impose
his views upon kuropatkin. saying fur
military situation has distinctly improved
from the standpoint of the future.
This being the impression the day was
observed as a general holiday. Business
was suspended and the government Officei
were closed. Little actual news from the
seat of war was Obtainable. The Emperor
received a telegram from kuropa tkin,
Ciuyen and saimatsza. Although neither
movement has yet developed particular
significance they might eventually indi-
cate an attempt of the enemy to push
through the line at the head of the I.iao
Tung peninsula while feinting at the Rus
sian left flank at Lao Yang. Knropat-
kin's telegram is dated Lao Yang. There
fore it is possible he has already returned
from his trip to Kaichou.
The general staff has received advices
to the effect that the Chinese report tina
the Japanese are prepared to renew
heavy fighting on the I[wan Tung PENN
Sula, Thursday.
The foreign office says it has not re-
ceived a report from the Russian consul
at Che Foo in regard to the rumored sink
ing of a large Japanese warship off Ia
lienwan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
SAVE MIN e.
With a Stitch in Time.

To know of and use a food that will
feed and restore brain and nerves be-
fore slight troubles end i'm complete
nervous prostration or brain-fag is
wise, for unless proper food Is supplied
daily, 1t Is unreasonable to expect the
nervous system to answer the de-
mands made upon it.
There is food. Grape Nuts, for this
restore weakened nerves or tagged
brain to health and strength.
well-known business man OF Balti-
more who made the trial Says:
1.-TWO years ago my health had be-
come so seriously impaired 1t was i'm
possible for me to attend. to business.
At the least exertion my nerves would
give away and the condition Of my
system allowed me little or no rest or
sleep at night. Stomach trouble soon
followed and could take no solid food.
tried the best tonics and medicines
but they all failed.
Finally Grape-Nuts food was recon-
mended and after using it for 10 days I
began to feel it's good results and at
the end of three months was again n
well man-nerves restored to their
normal condition, strength renewed,
and l was able to do any amount of
both mental and physical work without
even feeling fatigued.
Il know Grape-Nuts built up my
brain and nerves and still keep them
strong and vigorous just exactly as
food builds up muscles or fat. for in
stance, and am glad to have learned
this valuable lesson" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Trial 10 days proves things when
Grape-Nuts food is used. There's a
reason.
Look In each pkg. for the famous
little book. 1.-THE Road to MELVILLE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
MASSACHUSETTS DOCTORS.
Annual Meeting of Their Organization
at Boston.

Boston. June 7.-Members of the
Massachusetts Medical Society as
sombled here. today, for the 123d an
nual meeting of the organization. The
program called for a two days conven-
ton. This morning. the delegates Wis
tied the ssachusetts General hospi-
tai and inspected the new Yanders
gymnasium, which is said to be the
most complete gymnasium for con-
valescents in the world.
Another organization to meet here,
today, was the Massa chusetts Medico-
Legal Society. Several papers of n
technical nature were contributed by
various members.
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IN 19-FOOT DORY.
Eisenbaum Crosses Ocean from Boston
to MarseilIes.

New York. June 7.-Ludwig Eisen-
baum, who crossed the ocean from Bos-
ton to Marseilles in a 19-foot dory, ar
rived here, Tuesday, from Antwerp on
the steamer Kroonland.
From a financial point of view, his
venture was not n success. not having
produced enough TO support him while
abroad and the lone sailor made his re-
turn trip as steerage steward, work.
ing his homeward passage.
Eisenbaum sailed from Boston, Aug.
IL. 1903. and arrived at Gibraltar Nov.
20. Stormy weather prevailed through
out the voyage and he met only two
steamers on the entire trip. Arriving
on the other side, he spent some time
sailing along the coast of Spain and
finally went to Marseilles. He says he
is willing to undertake the trip again.
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FlRST-CLASS SHAPE.
Harvard Crews Pronounced to Be in
Pink of Condition.

Harvard Grew Quarters, Gales Fer
ry, Conn.,, June All the Harvard
crews except the freshmen were out
early on the river. today. The fresh
men remained in to take examinations.
The Varsity practice consisted of row.
ing by half-mile stretches, the stroke
at times being hit up to 36. There was
considerable rushing in the slides dur
ing the spurts. Coming back to the
boat house the stroke was upward of
so, and the boat Travelled better than
it has for some time.
DIR. Jouett made physical examina-
ton of the Varsity Oarsmen, today,
and found them all in first-class shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
ON THE WARPATH.
Passamaquoddy Brave Adorns War
Paint at Boston.

| Boston, June THE first Passama
uuoddy Indian arrested in Boston fol
some years rode in the patrol wager
of division 4, yesterday morning. from
, the South station. He was greatly in
| toxicated.
His name, from letters in his pockets
is Joe Bascoe West" and 1t 1;
thought that he has travelled much
with circuses.
He claimed to n big throng that he
| was the only real snake eater i'm the
world, and that he swallowed the rep
tiles alive. He claimed, too, that he
is the only Indian on the top of the
earth that could eat fire. He lit a
piece of paper, put it in his mouth
while blazing, and that was the last
seen Of the paper, the blaze being ex-
| tinguished just as soon as the Indian
| closed his mouth, which he called fire.
proof. Eating glass was his hobby.
yesterday morning. and rs he walked
along the streets he was followed by
hundreds of people.
At the station house he told Cant
Cain that he came from Old Town.
Me-, and that he got in at the North
station early. yesterday morning. COM
ing by freight.
AS soon as he arrived his antics at
tracted attention and crowd of BOYS
followed. hoOting him. He came along
Portland street, and, jumping on a
wagon, told the driver to whip up his
horse and get him away from the
crowd. His destination was the South
station. where he was going to take
train for New York. He had three pints
of whisky on him when arrested. also
his ticket for New York, as well as
another for Baltimore. Out of his pock-
ct he pulled pint bottle and, putting
it to his mouth, swallowed the entire
contents. Then he became very
troublesome and threatened to wipe up
the street with anyone that came near
him.
A police officer pushed his way
through the crowd. and when the In
dian saw him. instead of cleaning I'D
the street with him. put up his hands
and said: Take me away and lock me
up"
The Indian told Capt. Cain that he
hardly ever visits big city like Bos-
ton. but when he gets a lot of "bug
and fire juice" in him, as he termed it,
runs into trouble. He also said that IL
he was not arrested when he was he
would have gone crazy from drink. He
was very neatly dressed and carried
an expensive watch.
He asked how much of a fine would
be imposed on him, and was told just
what he might expect, today, when he
appears in court. When he gets out,
he says he will "cut out the booze" as
he is satisfied that he can't handle it.
Joe" gave his age as %, claimed to
have relatives in this city and that his
father and mother are alive and have
lots Of money, which was made OH the
stage. 49,
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vAsSAR's COMMENCEMENT.
Class Day Exercises Held in Chapel
Owing to the Storm.

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, June IA sud-
den rain storm broke up the outdoor
Glass Day exercises at Vassar College
today, and they were held in the chapel
where the daisy chain was carried
through the aisles instead of over the
lawns. as had been intended. The ad
dress of welcomes was by Mary Yost
and the class historians We're Elizabeth
Riedell and Jeanette Stuart Taylor
The class records We're burned on the
campus in spite of the rain. The SEN
Tor charge was by Mary Taylor and
the Junior reply by Mary buckingham
Ron
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
ALUMNI MEET.
Important Event in Institute Of Tech.
nology Reunion.

Boston, June THE most important
event in the reunion of graduates of
the Massachusetts Institute of Tech
n"logy which opened in this city. yes
terday. was the alumni meeting, today.
in Huntington hall. Several hundred
graduates were present and a number
of addresses were delivered. The re-
mainder of the day was largely de-
voted to the class and fraternity
spreads while many of the alumni at
tended the graduation exercises Of the
class Of 1904 in Huntington hall.
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TO GRECIAN WATERS.
No Change in Movements Of Admiral
Bankers Fleet,

Washington. June THE state depart
ment has decided that the situation in
morocco does not warrant a change in the
Itinerary of the battleship fleet under
rear Admira! Barker's command now "
ing at Lisbon, Portugal. So. according to
the original plan, these ships will get
under way on the 10th instant and enter
tne mediterranean, not stopping at Tan
gers, but proceeding straight on to Gre
clan waters. -
There where no advices, TODAY from
Admral Chadwick or Consul General
Cummere, and 1t is inferred that thev
swer to their demands, 81"
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THE PLANT ESTATE.
Settlement Effected Where Millions
Are Involved.

New Haven. CT. June 7-Attorneys rep
resenting the heirs of the late Henry
Bradley Plant announced today that a
of the assets OF the estate to New York
had been reached The details of the
agreement were not made known and At
torney Arthur l.. Shipman of Hartford.
counsel for the heirs. stated that ii would
be some time before they would be made
public.
was worth upwards of SIG. 100000 and there
has been a long fight against its being
transferred to New York. as several of
the heirs protested. among whom were
Charles f.. Hoadley, Horace G. HOadley
and Emma ]. Hoadley of Waterbury. chill
dren of half-brother of the late million
aire. Attorneys for the latter admitted,
tonight, that a compromise had been eff
fected- At the present time the estate
Is worth So 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
NO CHANGE.
Conditions Remain the Same at Feng
Wang Chang.

st. Petersburg. June THE general
staff. today, received the following dis
patch from Lieut. Gen. Sakharoff, the
chief of staff of Gen. Kuropatkin:
There is no change in the situation al
Feng Wang Cheng.
"A Japanese detachment has evacuated
n position which it occupied south OF
Tun and retired southward, pursued by
our cavalry.
During a reconnaissance. June 3. in
the neighbOrhood of SaimatsZa. a detach-
ment of Japanese infantry fired on our
rear guard Their approach was stopped
by an advance of our troops. The firing
lasted two and half hours. We had
two men killed and six wounded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
FLOOD is SUBSlDING.
Arkansas River Returning to Natural
Bounds, to Relief of People.

Little Rock, Ark, June 7.-Cessation Of
rain brought immediate comfort to the
floOd-stricken localities along the Arkan-
sas river. today. Although the river con-
tinues rising, reaching q stage of 26 feet.
or three feet above the danger line at Lit
tie Rock. the announcement is made that
it will come to n standstill, tomorrow.
Report of irreparabe damage to cotton
and corn crops in the lowlands multiply,
it is now too late for replanting.
Thousands of acres of rich bottom
lands are under water. Much live stock
has been drowned.
No report of any loss of life has been
received. Most of the property losses are
due to caving banks along the river, where
some of the finest plantations are located.
In the western part of the state. wash
outs have occurred on some railroads,
but the damage is being repaired prompt
~ and there is little interruption to traf-
fic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-08
STRIKERS PERSISTENCE.
Freight Handlers at New York to Tell
Their Grievances.

New York June 7.-Three hundred
striking freight handlers on their way
from Manhattan to the Westminster
yards of the New York, New Haven &,
Hartford Railroad to investigate a
rumor that number of the men FORM
erly employed at Westminster had gone
back to work, We're stopped by the
police. today, and prevented from
reaching the yards.
The strikers at first insisted that
they had n right to go where they
pleased and when ordered back by the
police refused to go. They were
finally driven back, and kept ut dis
lance from the yards, which are guard
ed by the police. tonight. although the
strikers have now left the vicinity.
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NO FRENCH SQUADRON
Will Be Sent to Tangier Unless Extra.
ordinary Developments Arise.

Paris. June THE published statement
tnat tne French mediterranean squadron
has been ordered to Tangier meets with q
specific denial at the foreign office here.
where It is added that no French squad.
ron Will be sent to Tangier unless extra
ordinary developments arise
A telegram from the representatives of
the Sultan has reached the diplomatic
of1cials at Tangier. saying that a letter
Sultan is willing to do in order to secure
the release of the prisoners. The arrival
OF this letter Is expected shortly and the
oIIiclais hope 1t may bring the basis for
an adjustment of the difficulty.
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HAS PRACTICALLY RECOVERED.
The Dowager Duchess of Manchestel
Now Convalescent.

London, June, 7.-Consuelo, the dow
ager duchess Of Manchester, who
was reported in the United States to
be seriously threatened with an af-
lection of the heart, has been i'll in
London, but has practically recovered
from her indispition and. yesterday,
went to Fulwell park, Twickenham,
for the summer.
The duke and duchess Of Manchester
left London. yesterday, for Ireland.
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IN TALIENWAN BAY.
Operations of Japs Are Progressing
Most Satisfactorily.

Washington, June THE Japanese
legation has received the following ca
blegram from Toxic:
admiral Togo reports that the clear
ing up operation in the Talienwan bay
is progressing satisfactorily, despite
rough weather. Forty-one mines were
discovered and exploded between June 2
and June 6. A Chinaman, who former
ly served the enemy as pilot, is now
usefully employed by us. One safe way
was discovered, rendering navigation
possible for shallow ships.
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THE PAPERMAKERS STRIKE.
Mills at Glen Falls, N. ", CIosed-No
Signs of Settlement.

Glens Falls. N. Y. June There is no
change here. tonight in the strike stua-
ton at the mill of the International Pa
per Co. The plant is closed entirely. a
meeting of the unions interested was held
here, this afternoon. but nothing was
done, as the management of the strike is
entirely in the hands of the executive
committee of the national body. No con-
ferenCes have yet been held with the Off
GERS of the company.
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FAVOR AFFILlATION.
Duluth Masters and Pilots Join Labor
Organizations.

Duluth. MIMI, June T. The Duluth
Harbor Masters ard Pilots Associa-
ton has voted in favor of aff1liation
with the American Federation of La
Dor. The feeling is that the strike is
lost unless affiliation is effected with
the Federation, or there is strong in
PREVENTION from some other source.
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PLENTY OF MAckEREL.
Record Breaking Day Of Receipts at
Boston, Tuesday.

Boston, June To-day was a record day
at L wharf as regards receipts of mack
erel. three seining schooners hringins
fares that realized upwards of $4,000
The Lena and Maud landed Is 600 fresh
and 80 barrels of salt mackerel, stock
ing $500: the Ralph Halls catch was sold
for the same figure. and the Natalie I
Nelson had Il. AGO fresh and $40 barrels of
salt mackerel, for which the craft stocked
$i361