davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
HARVARD WILLING
To Meet Cambridge and Oxford in Ath-
letic Contests.

Cambridge, Mass, May 27.-The
Harvard athletic committee made the
following announcement, today, with
reference to the challenge issued by
Cambridge and oxford to Yale and
Harvard for a track meet at London,
this summer:
The Cambridge and oxford Athletic
Clubs having challenged the Harvard
and Yale teams to an athletic meeting
to be held at London. this summer, the
Harvard athletic committee at a meet
ing held, May 2J, authorized the track
management to unite with Yale in ac-
cepting the aforesaid challenge. pro-
vided that the fund for Ha wards
share of the expense be raised without
drawing on the treasury of the athletic
committee.
THE date of the Cambridge and Ok
ford challenge was May II. AS COM
mittee Of arrangements on the part of
Harvard the following has been ap-
pointed: Graduate treasurer, r. Ernst,
'O3; N. w. Bingham. Jr., '95, as MEM
bcr of the athletic committee, and p.
Dana, 'O4, as manager for the track
team"
The challenge received by Harvard
was signed by II. Marshall Tomlinson,
secretary of the oxford athletic COM
mittee. in the name of both Oxford and
Cambridge Universities.
The suggestion of the challengers
was that the proposed meet be held
about the middle of July. The special
Harvard and Yale committee will meet.
tomorrow. at Philadelphia to decide
whether the challenge shall be ac-
Ccpted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
JAPS' VALOR PRAISED.
London Press Says They Are Superior
Fighters in Every Way.

London, May aS-The Toxic dispatch to
The Associated Press and Japanese official
tions that have vet reached London of
the brilliant japanese victory at Kin
Chou. which is hailed by the London
press as establishing an even stronger
the Yalu river to their superiority on
land as well as by sea. since in the ease
of Kin Chou the Russians had ample time
to carefully prepare their positions. 1t
appears that the conclusive victory was
Immediately followed up. for the Morn
ing Posts Toxic correspondent asserts
that the japanese have swept the Rus
slams from their defences west of Talien-
wan.
According to the Daily Mails Toxic
correspondent the Fifth Japanese division
of veterans. which is destined for the
storming of Port Arthur. already has
landed on the Lao Tung peninsula.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
THE CRUISER BROOKLYN
Sent to Investigate the kidnapping Of
Perdicaris.

Washington, May 27-Rear Admiral
Chadwick has reported to the navy
department the arrival of his squad
ron. consisting of the Brooklyn, At
lanta, Castine and Marietta, at Ten
ncriffe, in the Canaries. where orders
were awaiting him to dispatch a ves-
sci to Tangier in connection with the
kidnapping of Perdicaris. The Brook
lyn was dispatched to that place.
The orders sent to Admiral Chadwick
merely directed that on arrival at Tene-
rife he send Immediately one of the ships
of his squadron to TanGier. The admiral
proceeded at once with the Brooklyn.
leaving the other vessels of his command
to follow when coaled The Brooklyn
should make the run in little over two
days, the distance being about 200 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
THE METHODISTS
At Los Angeles Decide to Make No
Change in Church Discipline.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 27.-By the
decisive vote of All to 1SS the Metho-
dist General Conference, today, decided
not to make any change in the church
discipline in the matter of prohibited
amuscmcnts. The church at large took
Il wide interest in the subject of the
proposed striking out of the specified
prohibited amusementS from the dis
cipline and many memorials and petit
tions from all parts of the country re-
ncctcd popular opinion in the church
on the matter. In all 6J have been re-
ccived, E5 of which opposed any change
in the discipline on this point.
Z. NJ. Randall of Tacoma, WASH,
was elected secretary of the Epworth
League and 7. Il. Mcfarland of Topeka.
Kas., secretary of the Sunday School
Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
STOCKS ARE DULL.
Wall Street Having Worst De-
preston for Years.
At Least $500 Clerks Discharged in
the Past Two Weeks.
o.hsrs Must Accept Cut in Salaries or
Take Vacations.

New York, May 2.-Wall street is
having such a period Of business de-
preston as it has not experienced in
several years. and one result of it is
that hundreds Of clerks have been dis
missed. One of the largest operators
on the Stock Exchange says he be-
,teves that no less than 25OO clerks and
other employees have been dismissed
by the brokerage and banking houses
in the last two weeks.
The firm OF ]. p. Morgan &, Co. was
among the first to reduce its working
forces. Others followed suit in rapid
succession. One firm has sent notices
to all of it's force OF clerks and stenog-
raphers informing them that they must
either accept a 20 per cent. cut in sal
aries or take vacations without pay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
ALABAMA PRESBYTERIANS
Are in Line With Other General As
sembIies in Recommendations.

Mobile, Ala. May 27.-The General
Assembly of the Presbyterian church
in the United States heard various re-
ports, today. The committee on for
eign correspondence recommended for
adoption several resolutions suggested
by the Western section of the Alliance
of Reformed Churches, the most impor-
tant of which is that relating to mar
riage and divorce, enjoining ministers
to refuse to unite in marriage any per-
son or persons whose marriage such
ministers have good reasons to believe
is forbidden by the laws of the church
in which either party seeking to be
married holds membership.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
TOGO'S REPORT.
Ten Men Lost During Bomb ardment
of Suchaton.

Toxic, May 27.-43O p. M.-The fol-
lowing report has been received from
Vice Admiral Togo:
1.-The gunboats Thukishi, Heiyen,
Amagi and Chokai and the first tor
pedo boat flotilla. under Capt. Hishiy-
ma, reached Kin Chou Bay on the
evening of Wednesday. From dawn of
Thursday the vessels co-opcrated with
the army in bombarding Suchaton. The
Amagi and the Chokai went in close
and bombarded all day. At II o'clock
in the morning the enemy retreated
from Suchaton but they continued to
fire from position behind Suchaton.
"Our casualties We're ten. including
Hayashi of the Chokai, who was kill
ed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
WARSHIP MOVEMENTS.
Illinois and Missouri Will Soon Join
European Squadron.

Washington. May 27.-The cruiser ILL
nois having completed repairs probably
will leave, tomorrow. for Martha's Vine
yard sound. where she will engage in tar
get practice for about 10 days and then
join Rear Admiral Barkcr's battleship
squadron at Lisbon.
The battlcship Missouri, Capt. Cowles
commanding. now undergoing repairs at
Newport News, will also join the battle
ship squadron at Lisbon. probably start
ing about June g.
Capt. j: s. Barnett has been ordered to
command the Kentucky.
Announcement is made at the navy de-
partment that the application of Rear
Admiral Philip Fl: Cooper. commander
in-chicf of the ASatic station. to be re-
lievcd of his command in October and re-
tired. will he granted. Rear Admiral
Yates Stirling. now commanding the
cruiser squadron of the Asiatic fleet, will
succeed to the command of the station
and remain commander-in-chief until the
expiration of his cruise later in the au-
tumn. when Capt. William NJ. Folger will
succeed to command of the station.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
DESTROYED WIRES.
Coreans in Kin Chayon Also Cripple
Telegraph Office.

Seoul, May 27.-6.3O p. M.-Coreans
in the Kin Chayon district south OF
Song jim have destroyed the local telc-
graph office and several miles of wire.
They had petitioned previously that th"
line be removed, asserting that its
presence constituted the only reason for
repeated Russian expeditions into the
district. No official action was taken
and finally the Coreans resolved to de-
stroy the line themselves.
Edwin V. Morgan, the recently ap-
pointed United States consul at Port
Dalny, has arrived here. He came by
way of Fusan, travelling overland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
TIME LIMIT EXPIRES.
Aerial Torpedo Boats Can Be Used in
Warfare.

Washington. May 27-The attention of
the military and naval experts here, who
have been closely following the develop
ments in the war. has been attributed to
the fact that on July % the prohibition
imposed by The Hague conference upon
the discharge of aerial torpedo boats
from balloons or flying machines will ex-
pire by limitation.
1t was with the greatest difficulty that
the powers represented at The Hague
gates, managed to reach an agreement
upon the rule governing war. and this
particular scene was bitterly fought over
United States government accepted with
out reservation.
1t was determined that the rule should
be tried for period of five years and
that period of time will expire i'm July.
Consequently n new field is now open to
the inventor of flying machines and dfri-
field of warfare without violation of the
rules of war.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
IN FAVOR OF UNION.
Methodists at Washington Clear Way
to Consolidate the Churches.

Washington May 27.-Thc Metho-
dist Protestant Conference. today, COM
plctely cleared the way for union with
every one of the four denominations
with which negotiations are pending.
by the adoption of Il supplemental re-
port from its committee on union. If
two-thirds of the members of the va
rious conferences vote for union with
the Primitive Mcthodists, the union
will be consummated SO far as the
Methodist Protcstants are concerned.
The conference completed the elec-
tion of officers and decided to adjourn,
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
Discussed by Observation-Disclosures by
WeIl-Known Members.

Boston, May 21.-Sunday school work
was discussed, today. by delegates to
the convention of the American Uni
tartan Association. A public meeting
of the Unitarian Sunday schools So
ciety was held in Kings chapel with
Rev. Edward A. Horton of this city
presiding. The speakers included Ed
win d. Mead, editor of the New Eng
land Magazine, and Lieut.. Governor
Curtis Guild, Jr., who pointed out the
necessity of instruction in Christian
citizenship and high civic duties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
UNION ENDORSED.
Presbyterian Church Votes to Join
With Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 27.-The General
Assembly of the Presbyterian church
in the United States, by an Overwhe1m-
ing viva voce vote, today, adopted the
report of the committee on union with
the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
The resolutions adopted included not
only favorable action on the report but
recommended certain other steps TO be
taken to secure the union Of the
churches and TO make plain the posi-
ton of the church. The question of
proposed basis of union will now go to
the Presbyteries of the General Assem-
bly,. If it is approved by vote Of
two-thirds of them. the necessary
steps will be taken at the next General
Assembly to effect the union.
The announcement of the result was
received with great cheering.
Rev. Charles II. Eastman presented a
report from the committee on ministe-
rial relief before the question of union
was taken up. The committee rccom-
mended that the name of the committee
be not changed to Board of Pensions"
as proposed. 1t also recommended that
an apportionment be made among the
churches of the assembly of the money
needed for ministerial relief. The re-
port was adopted.
Rev. Tunis Hamlin, D. D. of Wash
ington, read the report of the college
endowment commission. 1t was adopt
ed. Rev. Joseph Cochran of Philadel-
phia. presented report from the spec
ial committee ON alliances with re-
formed churches
The report was adopted and the COM
mittee continued.
Rapid progress was made with the
remaining business at the afternoon
session. The belief was expressed that
the Assembly would complete its busi-
ness by holding q session, Saturday
night, and then adjourn sine die.
The reports of theological semina-
ries and those of the committee on fl
nance and church erection were adopt
ed.
Elder r. S. Simmons of Chicago, en-
tered protest against the organiza-
tion of separate Presbyteries for for
eign or colorcd members of the church
as contrary to the spirit of the church
and the laws of God. A committee wits
appointed to reply to the protest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
DIPFERENTIAL DUTIES
Would Be Best Thing to Revive Mer-
chant Marine, Says Mr.. Cramp.

Philadelphia. May 21.-The closing
session here Of the Merchant Marine
Commission was held. today, in the
rooms of the Board of Trade. One of
the principal speakers of the session
was Edwin S. Cramp. vice president of
the Cramp ShipbuildinE Co.. who de-
CIared himself i'm favor of differcntial
duties as a means of reviving COM
merce.
Mr.. Cramp said the superior skill
that is claimed for American work
men at their high rate of wages is not
supported by facts and that the pro-
cesses used abroad for making steel for
shipbuilding are slightly better than
they are In America"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
nAuv KENNEREC JOURNAI. SATURDAY. MAY 28 1904 wi

Port Arthur. The hills command posi-
tions of the country for several miles
in the direction of Port Arthur. 1 pre-
sumo from the action at KinChou that
the Russians intend to make another
stand at Port Dalny. Their justifica-
tion for defending Kin Chou must have
been the belief that their numbers
would be able to cope with ours, so 1
expect that practically all the avail
able Russian troops have been moved
out from Port Arthur in the attempt
to head off the investment
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
AS FIRST BASE.
Japanese Will Make Attempt to Occupy
kinchou.

London, May 27.-Baron Hayashi, the
Japanese minister. discussing the re-
cent fighting north of Port Arthur
said. Friday:
''Kin Chou will be occupied as a
first base. The neighboring hills will
be strongly fortified in order that they
can be held Indefinitely. For food sup
plies and ammunition Port Dalny viii
be the second base.
THE position of KinChou will be Of
invaluable aid in the campaign against
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
EFFECTIVE BLOCKADE
Of Lao Tung Peninsula, South of Pit
sewo and PuIantien.

Chicago, May 21.-A special to the
Daily News from Che Foo says: Japan
announces that the entire coast of the
Lao Tung peninsula, lying south OF Il
line between Pitsewo on the east and
Pultantien OH the west, is in u state
of effective blockade by the Japanese
navy. The declaration states that the
blockade will be maintained"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
WRIGHT FLYING MACHINE.
Report of Successful Trial Near Day.
ton, Ohio.

Dayton. o.. May 27.-The Wright
flying machine. invented by Orvillc and
Wilbur Wright, brothers of this city,
who made successful flight at Kitty
Hawk, N. c.. in December last, has
been given another test near this city
which the brothers say was success
full. Secrecy was maintained about the
test and few witnessed 1t.
The machine after being propelled
100 feet rose IL feet in the air and
flew 30 feet when it dropped. This was
due. the navigatOrs say, to a dcranGe-
ment of the gasoline engine that fur
nished the power. In the fall the pro-
pcllers were broken and the test could
not be repeated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
REFUSE TO SETTLE.
Shipwrights at Fore River Co. Plant
Want Their Own Way.

Quincy. Mass. May 27.-The Ship
wrights' Union at meeting, tonight.
refused to follow the action of the
other unions at the Fore River Ship
and Engine Co. in deciding to return
to work, by voting to continue the
strike.
The boiler makers. iron workers.
drillers and caulkers returned to work,
this morning, after effecting COM
promise with the company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
AGAIN LEAVES HOME.
Mrs. Herman Leroy Jones OF New
York, Creates More Excitement.

New York. May 27-Mrs. Herman Lc-
Roy Jones. who disappeared II days ago
and was found by her husband living in
a furnished room on West IND street,
yesterday, walked out of her home on
East 18th street when no one was watch
irE her. today. Her absence was discov-
cred almost Immediately and when the
servants, who followed. caught up with
her, she declared that she was merely GO
ing to the drug store. She Immediately
returned home. quietly. Much excitement
was created in the neighbOrhood as it
was reported that Mrs. Jones did not in
tend to return home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
FIRST INTERNATIONAL MEETING
OF Cotton Spinners Held on Summit
OF Rigi, Switzerland.

IIucerne, Switzerland, May 27-The first
international congress of master cotton
splnners will hold its final meeting on the
summit of the Rigi, today A permanent
international committee to watch over
the interests of the cotton trade was
appointed. 1t consists Of nine members
Trepresenting Great Britain. Switzerland
FRANCE. Germany. Italy. Belgium, Portu,
gal. Russia and Austria Charles w. Nc
ter Cotton Spinners Association since 1894
and first president of the Manchester
Cotton Association, is chairman. The
Manchester " - O.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
At WEST POINT.
Military Exercises Over and Cadets
Will Leave, Today, for St. couis.

West Point. n. Y. May 27.-There was
tors The mtaTY nj EXERCISES D
of review of the field battery, tent
pitching drill in extended order. prac-
tidal military engineering pack train and
mountain guns. This closed the exercises
until after the return of the cadets from
St Louis on June Il. Four special trains
arc required to transport the expedition
Two sent out. tonight. carried troop
of cavalry. civilian employees, laundry
girls. horses. mules, tents and II cars of
baggage. The two trains carrying the
cadets the academy band officers and
their ladies. will leave. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
SEOUL PEOPLE FLEEING
From the Dreaded Cossacks, Who Arc
Not Far Away.

Seoul, May 27.-10.30 p. M.-The
Gcns;ln correspondent of a Seoul paper
wires that Il body of 600 Russians with
seven guns. preceded by Is scouts,
passed SonGshin and advanced to Tan
chion, yesterday. 1t is further stated
that some hundreds of CosSackS with
six guns are at kapsano. The CORE
spondent declares that the panic among
the inhabitants is increasing and that
the country people are fleeing south
and west.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
YOUNG BOY KILLED
BY Shot Man Meant for Another Man
With Formers Wife.

tween two Italians on Prince street, to-
night: Frank Parodi. an s-year1,old boy,
was killed by stray bullet. leonardo
Grasiano. 81 years old is held pending
an investiga ton while Antonio Buono-
pane. the man who is alleged to have
fired the fatal shot. Is sought by the 20
lice. Buonopane is said to have met MS
night. The men came to blows and Ruo-
nopane then. it is charged. shot at Ora :
sisno; the bullet lodging lin the head OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
FOR TRANSPORTS.
Russia Recently Purchased Fast Cargo
Vessels in England.

London, May 21.-A cruiser now ap-
preaching completion at private yard
in England has been sold to a French
agent representing Russia.
Russia also recently purchased in
England n number of fast cargo YES
sells which will be altered and used as
transports.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
MONGOLIA BADLY LEAKING.
Russian Hospital Ship Will Have to
Be Replaced.

Moscow, May 27.-Captain Padalkoff
of the Russian hospital ship Mongolia,
which was damaged by being struck
by a shell at Port Arthur and which
is now at Odessa, said in an inter-
view. today. that the Mongolia is leak
ing badly and that it will probably be
necessary to replace her with another
vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
THE HORSE SALE.
Total Sales, 1868 Horses-Receipts,
$229, $62292.

Readville. Mass. May 27.-The five
days combination sale of Thoroughbred
horses at the Readville trotting PARK
closed, today. Sixty-four horses were
sold, today. bringing $4,000.
During the sale 1858 horses were DIS
posed of for a total sum of 1929, ,235. an
average Of $622.92. This is said to De
the highest average of any combination
sale ever held in America.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
THROWN FROM HORSE,
Injuries to Son of Pretender to the
Spanish Throne.

Lao Yang, Thursday, May 26.-Don
Jaime De Bourbon, son of Don Carlos,
the pretender to the Spanish throne,
who went to the Far East in February
was thrown from his horse, today, and
badly shaken and cut about the face.
His injuries, however, are not danger.
Gus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
DAMAGED BY LIGHTNING.
Heavy Loss in District A''orne'
Jerome's Summer Home.

Lakeville, CT. May 27.-..Thc Gears, a,ter.
the summer residence. OF Districdt 40 ma,od sed
by lightning during heavy Tn .lu,tor torn
shower. last night. A carpet was s,,,aber oba
from the floor of a room ard a s.bi1n nn.hH ne
of valuable paintings injured srn M start
ed ed but "S was % quickly put out. MT Mr. t,ms ana
Mrs. Jerome were not there at the 'i'AS'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
JURY'S VERDICT
At kentvilIe, N. S., Says Mrs. Robinson
Was Murdered.

KcntvilIe, n. s., May 2.-The July
which has been investigating the oua.n t,a..,
was found in the ruins of her dweiiln,s
of Mrs. Theresa Robinson, whose gouy t
at North Mountain. returned verd,c. "a az
Berwick today. that she died by riolencs.,
The jury also expressed the opinion ina.
the woman had been murdered DeLoie
fire broke out by some person un9hownii H.
William Robinson. the husband o. III VII
victim. is still in custody. The auunqHli auuI.Ha,
ties of this county are making iui e,b. IN.
investigation. The remains OF MIS- hop-
inSOn were found, "Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
THE PALMA TROPHY.
Canada Will Send Rifle Team Under
Col. Sherwood.

Ottawa. Cont. May 27.-Canada win go
after the Palma trophy again. this year.
and Col Sherwood. c. NJ. G.. will most
likely comman the team. The Dominion
Rifle Association has not moved in the
matter and hence an independeht step is
being taken. Every effort will be made
to secure strong team.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
JAPs- LOSE 10000 MEN.
CONTINUED from page ID

might be celebrating "a success instead
of a reverse. All the houses were dec
grated and the carts and street cars
were all be-flagged.
All the news of the disaster to the
Russian arms comes from foreign
sources and the government is making
no effort to minimize or suppress 1t.
The authorities are absolutely without
news of their own,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
TOWARD PORT ARTHUR.
Japs Had No Idea of Stopping With
Capture of Kinchou.

London, May 27.-4.56 P. M.-The
Japanese legation has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Toxic:
"Kinchou and all the heights in it's
vicinity have been taken and our
troops are pushing the Russians to-
ward Port Arthur"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
A $500, 900 BLAZE
In New York-4o00 Barrels Of Flour
Cooked in Flames.

New York. May 27.-The buildings of
the New York City Milling Co. in East
4Sth street. this city,, were wrecked by
fire. tonight, and 1000 barrels of flour.
were, destroyed. The loss is estimated
at $20O,OO0
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28

George Ashley of Fall River. and "yiy,,
stone of Charlestown. fought eight rounds
TO TO a draw; Friday night. before the High.
Ralph Kelley of Cambridge. STONED Ioc
harrington Of Hudson, in 80 seconds Of a
night scheduled for six rounds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
Uncle Sans Daily Business.

Washington. May 27.-Government
receipts:s From internal revenue, s96a.-
94s: customs. $652.075; miscellaneous,
$14S.566; expenditures, 1,93Q.000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-05-28
Schooner Glenora Lost-crew Saved.

Schooner Gienora lost-Crew Saved.
.Charlottetown. N. c., May 27.-The
schooner Glenora, bound from Port
Hope. c. r. Tor Rustico Mills. with
coal is ashore near RusticO Harbor and
may be a total loss. Her bottom is
damaged and the vessel is full Of
water. The Glenora registers 81 tons.
The crew was saved.