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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
Death Of John Higgins, Thursday.

John Higgins aged &c years died.
Thursday morning. after 4 short illness.
at the home of his daughter. Mrs. c.
A. Leighton. The funeral will be held
from the home. Saturday. at p. M.
The services will be conducted by Rev.
Daniel OnstOtt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
AGREEMENT REACHED
Between France and Great Britain
Regarding Newfoundland.

Paris. March lit is asserted posi-
lively in authOrtive quarters that both
the form and substance of the agree
ment between France and Great Britain
concerning Newfoundland have been
concluded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

Georgia will get $3.50 900 net out of a
recent award of convict labor Fifteen
hundred convicts have recently been let
out to contractors in that state. In the
states where convict labor is so farmed
out the average bid per head is s225
per year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
CHINESE COLLISION.
Civil and Military Strategists at Muk.
den Fear II,

New ChwaI.g March i1.-Gennral
Linevltcn, who was accompanied nv
Gen. konGrotonvitch after a survey.
yesterday. Of New Chwang and its de-
fences. which had been prepared fer his
inspection, has returned to his COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. A. NJ. Pattce. who has been spend
ing the winter at the home Of her son,
II. NJ. Pattce, returned. yesterday to her
home in Franklin, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

New Orleans, March 1.-THE heaviest
hail storm on record here, followed by
terrific rain. occurred, this afternoon
doing a gerat deal OF damage in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

Clair Marston is spending his vacation
at the home of his father. Hon. G. a.
Marston. He is a student in the Jacob
Tome Institute at Port Deposit. Md
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
Troops Concentrating at Lao Yang.

Lao Yang. Manchura. March IL
Troops are still concentrating here and
are forming guerilla ietachmcntS.
Prices have risen enormously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

Vienna. March 11.-SpriouS riots have
occurred in Il university at Agram ca nj
tai of Croa tia Slavonia. between students
tor and against Russia. Several on both
sides were wounded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
Bands PLAY in Port Arthur.

Port Arthur. March 17.-All is quiet
here Military bands play twice
week in the public square
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

70 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Atn laxative Bromo 0uinine Tabiets
~ dfuxxlts refund the money II Il falls
= cure. u W. Groves Signature = @
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

Scottish red deer have perma nently es-
the South island of New Zealand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

C. E. Henderson and two Polish miners
were instantly killed at Henry, W. va,
Thursday. by an explosion Of gas IN
coal mine. 4, i-- =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

Paris. March 18th" st Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo dc Paris has
interviewed General Dragornroff ex-
governor general of kicff and late Il mem
Der of the council of state who. while
making reservations owing to his per
sonal ignorance of the localities in the
theater of war gave the following con
illusions at which h" had arrived:
The .IapaneS" will he much hampered
by the necessity of making an invasion
by sea. Sea crossings are always dan
gerouS to cavalry. which is notoriouSly
the weak point of the JapancSe troops
However. the Japanese will need in Co
rca conveyanrcs drawn by horses to which
they have been unaccuStomod. The Jap
aneS" will not be able to depart far from
the Corean coast as they must remain
near their ships
Tho general added that the Russia ms
must watch III" Ynlu river. which is lit-
bile to sudden floods and which it would
he useless to cross if they could not re-
turn. 1t is essential, h" said, to have /;
strong bridge fortified on the side wh,r,
the Japanese are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

Washington. March IA cahlcGram
received at the Japanese legation tonight
from the Japanese consul at Shanghai
says that the captain of a Norwegian YES
sci which has arrived there from FORT
Arthur reports that the Russian fleet lett
Port Arthur on the morning of March l.,
but returned the same evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR pu "a

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or protrudinR
Piles. Your druggist will refund money h
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you IN
to "A o6vH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
"UNPLACED MINE
Continued from page ~

vey the New Chwang staff to kuaA
Chang Tsu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

but returned the Same evening
London. March 1S.-A correspondent OF
| the Times at Toxic says that the Rus
sian and japanese scouts are now scpa-
rated only by the river Chcng Ch"nS' just
north of Anju. The dispatch adds that
the foreign correspondents will leave Tor
the front either on March ~ or March 23,
but their destina ton is still unknown.
A correspondent of the Times at Wei
Hal Wei, cabling under yesterdays date,
says:
II arrived at Ping Yang inlet. March Is.
and proceeded to Chinampho. Navigation
was difficult owing to the drift ice.
found anchored there both war vessels
and transports. Decentralization has been
difficult. but the Japanese have brought
all necessary appliances. Pontoon jettics
have been built and extended for hun
dreds of yards. and the transports
brought their own landing barges''
The correspondent describes the hanging
movements and the disposal of the forces
with some detail, and says:
despite the terrible weather the infan-
try marched > miles daily, each man car
~ ing nearly 100 pounds. 1t was a severe
test. but they did well. Covered by this
force Il large force is now DISSEMINATING
within easier distance of the japanese
objective. while preparations are reported
to be proceeding at the only practica bic
port on the east coast of COrca. The
japanese are now holding Anju and the
line of the Cheng- ChenE river. The actual
land front points to further retirement
Of the Russian forces.
despite their command of the sea the
Japanese omit no precaution. 1t would
be unfair to the Japanese to give the
numbers and designation of their forces
but landings were made long enough ago
to permit a general reference to them
without prejudice to the operations The
weather generally is improving"
Paris. March 1S.-A St Petersburg cor
respondent of the Echo d. Paris says
General Kmopatkin teiegraphs that he
has passed Omsk. and he adds that tomor-
row there will be 3d. 600 Russian troops
concentrated between Hardin and Port
Arthur.
Vienna. March r-Serious riots have
occurred in Il university at ASram CAPT
tai of Croatia -Slavonia. between students
Tor and against Russia. Several on both
sides were wounded.
Seoul. March 17.-i3o F. M-Fivc thous-
and engineers are now employed in the
building of the military railroad from
Seoul to Win. Only a few miles have
been completed. Civilians are working on
the railroad from Seoul to F'uSan This
road cannot I've completed before next
October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

Seoul. March 17.-i30 F. M-Five thous-
and engineers are now employed in the
building of the military railroad from
Seoul to Win. Only a few miles have
been completed. Civilians are working on
the railroad from Seoul to FuSan This
road cannot he completed before next
October.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-02
PARLIAMENT TO OPEN TODAY.
Customary Dinners Given by Lesders-The
Army Reforms.

London, Feb. The customary dinners 70
their supporters were given by the Parliament
airy leaders fl London tonight The March
ioress % Lansdowne. wife of the Foreien Sec
rotary. also gave q reception at Lansdovne
House, where Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain was
prominent among The friends and supporters OF
her husband. Among the diplomats at Lans-
downe House was United States Ambassa dor
Choate.
Owing 10 his retirement from The Cabinet tho
Duke OF LeFoushire omitted his usual dinner
and reception.
NJ. Baltour. the Premier. being confined 10 HE
ped by influenza. was unable TO preside al his
dinner 10 the ministers and his sunuCrters and
x as feared that he VIII be unable 10 attend the
opening OF Parliament tC-ruo-ION. in rh.t event
Parliall entary etiquette requires the Chancellor
~ the ESchcqUer. Austen Cham bcrlain 70 take
the Preyricrs place.
Il is reported that Mr.. Balf0ur has been dui-
gently studying strategy AID military matters
under tie guidance Of a wen known army coach.
with the view OF fitting himself Tor his in-por-
tant duties. uDcer Tire army reform plan as
Chairman CT the Defence Committee. 4 ftrt her
consideration of the army reforms recommended
by The Esher Commission has provoked some
criticism - the drastic nature OF the rroDosod
changes. which Involve the removals Of SOME ~
the ablesf iccrs III the service from high places
II is reported that the Cf9Ce OF Inspector general
VII be offered % Lord Roberts. and that the
Duke Of O. ynnaught as well as Sir George clarke
the latter q member az The Ccrrr-L sslco are -
have high posts under the new plan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-02
GERMAN FORCE IN PERIL
Fears for Expedition Of Governor in
Southeast africa.

Berlin. Feb. NOTHING has been heard for
weeks from Colonel Leutwein. the Governor Of
German Southwest Africa, who was making n
long march from the Warnbad region north
ward toward his beleaEuered forts. No runner
has got through the insurgen: natives who
have besieged al the outlying stations and are
supposed 20 re IN force between Windhoek and
Colonel Leutvein's column, % less than three
hundred men, which was returning from the
Campaign against the Bondelzwarts in terri
tory 400 miles eouth q Wl0dhoeL The Here
ros rose while Colonel Lcutwcin was stiu en-
gagged with the BundelZwaTts.
Chancellor yCA B44ow announced in the
Eecastag on January Is that Colonel Lieut.
vein was on twenty days march from Wind
hook ana il is now feared that the Governor
encountered by his SICK men, harassed by the
I-.e.s ana possibly deserted by his carriers may
have been unable 70 force his way through the
hostile irIlesI-a-. and tEl: .a has been obliged
10 iDtrenCa himself and wait tor the arrival o.
a rescGIug expedition. The idea that DE has
been overwhelmed IS rejected officially. but this
aIp-eh-us ru is expressed 80 the newspapers.
The German Consul General a. cape Town
has transmitted here dispatch from the COM
UauGcr Of tal German forces left behind by
Colonel LcutUciC. announcing that the B1ndel-
zva~f9 had sUr. erlarr.. and also saying that
the surrender o.. the hhara Mountain insurgents
vas expected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-02
4 PRINCESS ON TRIAL.
Alexandra of YsembOurg focused Of
Fraud.

Berlin Feb. The trial OF Princess Alexan-
dra OF Ysembourg and B16inEen. who was de-
cIa-ed a bankrupt on January g. on the charges
firms at Frankfort. Munich. Cassel. Stuttgart
and Constance with whom she contracted debts
recllessly. without having the ability to pay,
began to-day at Frankfort-o.s-the Main. The
Princess. as granada lighter Of the last Electoral
Prince Of Tesse inherited several baronial es-
tates. including Wachtersback and Falkenberg.
near CasssI, and Meringerau. near Munich
each having fine castle.
After the two estates had been sold under
foreclosure proceedings. the princess occupied
the MerinEerau estate. where she resumed :he
contra tion Of debts with Munich and Augsburg
merchants. When they pressed her for settle
u,cnt the princess fed 10 Switzerland.
She appeared at Sakkngen, where she bought
the castle, and ordered it 10 be extensively
furnished. few days later she attempted 10
take possession Of the castle, but found that
the furniture had been sealed by the Sheriff.
the former owner having ascertained that the
drafts given in payment were worthless.
The princess again fed TO Switzerland. with
gage which she had hastily placed the
castle she took MP teaching, becoming prin-
cipal Of = girls seminary on Lake Lucerne.
She is described as highly eccentric. which ap-
parently caused her divorce from Baron Won
paEeuhardt. who at various times moved for
the appointment Of q guardian for the man
cement Of her estates. The trial Is the result
OF testimony given in The bankruptcy proceed
inFs mentioned in dispatches Of January ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-02
RUSSIAN COURT BALL.
a Brilliant Scene, zcith Grim
Thought Behind IT.

ST Petersburg. Feb The court ball at the
Winter Palace tonight was the most brilliant
entertainment he'd here for years, and &
marked the climax of the social season. Every
man present was IN uniform. The women wore
handsome court costumes. and there was a caz-
Eling display a. Jewels.
The Gar and Czafina and the imperial family
net the guests r. the White Hall HIS majesty.
wearing the simple Uniform ~ an officer Of the
Imperial Guard. led the grand march with Lady
Scott wife OF the British Ambassador. the
ambassador eccorticg the Czarina- The En-
press DovsRcr was not present. Mrs NcCor-
raick, wife OF The American Ambassador, vas es-
corteo oy Crane Duke Cyril
The Car ga not Dance the nnazurka. which is
the feature az the court balls. hut moved about
and talked with The diplomats. While speaking
10 Ambassador Mccormick his majesty took
secession 70 renew the assurances OF his warm
friendship for tha United States
Count l.amsdor1. the Foreign Minister. drew
~ kurino. The japanese Minister 10 Russia into
window ezne-6sure whore the two talked ear
hostly for hair an hour. THIS incident attracted
general attention.
IN the course % tie evening Spencer 7. Eadv-
eeS-eto-y Of the American Embassy was pre-
scented TO the Czarsna-
o. supper. at which three thousand guests sat
aSHns T~s LAID et naioEisht
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-02
BILL TO PREVENT FOREST FIRES.

Albany Feb. The first important bill relative
20 the prevention and fighting NJ forest ures was
Irtroducad tonight by Asseu5lyrran Matthews.
Il provides That the Forest. Fish and Game Com
mission shall have power to supervise numbering
operations In the counties including forest pre-
serves. TO safeguard against forest hres and to
inspect manufacturing plants within one mile %
any forest lands which coal. wood or oil &c
produce steam power.
The commission is TO appoint fire patrolman
for each four square miles CT State forest land
who shall be on duty from April Is TO June l. his
conversation to be fixed by the commission. These
appointrnents are 10 be made the Joint recon-
racndatOn Of the supervisor and FIRE warden OF the
town vhers the patrol is required. Whenever
owners Of forest land In the forest preserve shal'
maintain FIRE pat under regulations by the com
mission one-half the expense shall be refunded 20
the owner Railroads TO employ in the sprinS
and seasons Of drouth tTackmcu for each two miles
Of their right OF way. 10 put out fires lOcomo-
tives are to be inspected daily in regard TO the
steel netting the smOkestack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-02
CUBANS INSULT u 6
Outrage at Cienfuegos-Jfr. So,,;.
Demands Redress

Havana Feb Limited State.
Squlers mas called the attention - - --tlS'es
e'NeTIiflent TO the action Of the rio+a-, - -Naa
I. IueSos' VINO, continuing the disturbance. -,- -.
oroke out on January IS as the res,r. =,
over the election OF registers on tn Ll'es
cay. yesterday vented their IN reaif-.. Jus
ing mud upon the United Sta-sz -. ing
hanging over the entrance "a tn ICON
practically covering the shield WITH -, 'S
filth WI mud and
consul Baehr protested 70 the local au+,o-..,-
and so informed Minister Souiers Tn -
to-day called on President Palma and -
resentattons 20 the effect that the C,a-s- W
authorities should not content theross,v.- sl
an apology. but should apprehend ana .u'il
the perpetrators OF the insult. The p~s.e.- -91
said he deeply regretted the incident ara -
that he and the Secretary Of State. Senior 80
would issue directions that the culprits he a.
rested and punished.
TNs Department Of State and Justice I,,..
ordered the prosecution Of those susnse,.t !.
the insult to the United States Consulate. ana
informed Minister Squiers Of the fact. Gems,
Rodriguez. commander OF the Rural Guards ~.
here this evening for Cienfuegos.
Although all other reports agree in savfngt,,.
the situation at Cienfuegos is critical thos. :.
-
that place persist in the reiteration thar ~.
riotous dOings OF January 2S were nothing b.
yond a fight among drunken men. that No sbo.
were fred and that all is quiet at present TLs-s
IS much public criticism OF the Mayor ara -
leaders Of the party which caused the vario,-s
disturbances are said to be vel known locally
A number OF Nationalist recently asked Cor,
sui Blehr to request that American warshirs =
sent and stationed at Cienfuegos on sccounr -
the tncapac1ty Of the city officials to preserve
order. This request, however. was not raga-S,5
as worthy OF serious consideration.
The National newspapers now urge the INV
ernmert TO remove the Mayor Of Cienfuegos ar+
the Governor Of Santa Clara. who are Re,-,s
Leans. on the ground Of incoup etence and U9fz-
representation OF the situation. The RanI,b5
cans charge that NatOnalists offered the IN,
dignity TO the United States Consulate for the
purpose OF harassIug the local officials a~d
possibly causing their removal as the result ~
rcpresentations in behalf OF the United States
Minister Squiers said to-day that while TIA
incident OF mud throwing might in ITSELF he mn
important. the generally disturbed condition A.
CienfuegOs made Il Incumbent upon the UDi,eS
States representatives TO insist on fitting pan
ishment for the Cuiprits and the prompt Check.
ing o. such COnduCl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-02
MRS. MAVERICK HIDDEN.
Nanp Jnceifed Conjectares Re
cqrding Her Location.

London. Teb. 2-The location % cirs. May
brick is va--ously announced In the newspapers
his morning as Cornwall Holloway Prison at
SEA. bound for the United states etc The
DAILY Chronicle" which is under the same
ownership IS "IIcyds Weekly Newspaper" the
journal that "a sunday published tie story Of
Mrs. .-avbrtcls release. declares the statement
THAI Mrs Na-aricl has sailed for tie United
States to le untrue. ard adds tha- she is stiu
in England. that cert1iu conditions attached 10
her liberation lmpel her T. exercise Ereat dis
erection in her attitude toward the public, and
that for time at least il VIII only ba possible
for her % acknowledge through the press her
gratitude for the efforts 81 her sympathizers in
obtaining Der release
.eTh7 Daily News" says that the location Of
the institution iu which Mrs Eaghruk is re-
,uTcratiuE is kept profound secret. because
she is stil go the custody oi tae authorities IN
fact" The paper says, Mrs. Nayorigk and her
cust6diars are corcsalnr their IDENTITY ana
this is ro-cssuateE ny her being privileged 10
walk a abroad with bier female Ucr.-is. Z De- IN
5er-tood that after q period of RESI- she viii re-
turn 10 either MCI.i-c or Holloway Prison, 10
receive her formal discharge on special license.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-02
EDUCATION BILL DELAY.
A CONFERENCE TO-DAY.
Chances TaIked of-Philbin Men
toned as Possible Regent.
rrr rrrrcRArr 10 -Hr rRrnrxr. l

Albany Feb 1-Contrary to the general ex-
pectation the report OF the joint legislative COM
mission. carrying a new plan for the unifcation
Of the educational system Of the State. was not
introduced tonight. and it is rumOred that It
NAV not be presented until Wednesday or
Thursday. The reason assigned for the delay
was that II had been decided to reassernbIe the
commission to reconsider certain portions Of the
report which would embody the result OF the
commissions labors in a definite measure. Just
what these changes were TO be could not be
learned Senator Merton L Lewis. chairman Of
the committee. insisted that they were trivial
but other members privately limited that they
might he significant
Whether or not the changes are IN line with
SUGGESTIONS frequently made since the plan
first annouuced-namely. with view to min
inning the political influences in the field OF
educatior-canuot be learned. but It is certain
thai several legislators have already heard from
their constituents in protest. The fact that
Governor Odeu will be IN New-York until
Wednesday morning makes It likely that there
will be some delay in presenting the report, al
though the joint legislative committee VIII reas-
Semble tomorrow.
The question OF choosing n new member Of
the present Board Of Regents who shall repre-
sent the Roman Catholic element OF the State
IS also causing some discussion. Archbishop
Marley was to-day asked 20 name man who
would he 81 tisfactOry 70 the Roman Catholic
portion OF the community He declined point
ing out the fact that such action On his part
would he fndpIicate since Bishop Burke Of Al
bany. vUs q candidate The suggestion has
also beer made that a Roman Catholic layman
should be named. Eugene 4. Philhln, of New
York City. John 3. Riley. OF PlattsbUrg, and
Judge George a. Lewis. OF Buffalo. have all
been suggested.
While little expression Of opinion was INDUCED
in at the capitol tonight. there was appar-
Cnt evidence Of satisfaction that the careful
coUsiiera ton Of certain features Of the new uni
fcation plan was assured, by the action tonight
IN refrainius from any precpitate move
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-02
M4NCHURI4 CHIN4'S.
Japan'8 Cltimatum-BeGef That
Russia WI Yic5d

London. Feb. l-One of the highest japanese
oelcia.s IN London. who has been intimately ac-
quainted with every possible detail Of the Russo
Japanese negotiations I'D % the present. made
fhe following sta terreut this evening:
am convinced that the delay In sending RUS
sia's rl4ly Is nor .Cr The ps-upse OF enabling the
Russla1 sCttrnUeut 10 make further preDara-
tons 10Y war, but that Count LamSG1rf e hon
esty trying 70 bring The matter in dispute 70 an
Gnllcable settlement. The delay clearly means
that q anal struggle r. going on between the
peace ara wa Dartleg IN Prussia. I hope ard I
viii triumph.
The cruz ~ he whole matter fs BuSsa's assur-
Bnccs regarding Chinese Sovereignty over Man
ChUria- or other points Japan may agree to
certain notifications. lG-. unless Russia gives
AZ assurance. binding and IN writing, regarding
NanchUrla. Japan wsl break off negotiations.
Japan is sincerely anxious for peace. notvith-
standing reports 20 the contrary, and II Russia
gives The very reasonable assurance asked for
there wiz be 10 war. Otherwise peace cannot
BE maintained.