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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
IT WAS A SHOCK.
Baron Hayashi's Statement Created a
Sensation at Washington.

Washington. Jan. 1.-Baron Hayashi's
statement from London was communicate
ed to Japanese Minister Takahira just as
he was starting to the New Year recep
ton at the White House. Although it was
what the minister had been expecting for
several days, 1t was naturally somewhat
of n shock. The legation here has had
nothing yet from Toxic The Russian en-
bassy was equally lacking of advice from
its home officers and the state depart
ment has not been able to secure any in
tication of the outcome of the negotia-
tions between Russia and Japan. notwith-
standing it has cabled special instructions
to its agents in both countries to report
developments.
The news of the likelihood of actual war
was communicated to the general staff of
the army and the general board of the
navy the members of both being gathered
in their respective departments prepara-
tory to marching to the White House &c
nav their respects to the President. 1t
was Immediately discussed and there was
n good deal of speculation as to how hos
tilfties between Russia and Japan would
affect the United States.
The attitude of the government would
of course be one of neutrality. but there Is
always danger in case of war that one of
the combatants. by unwarranted Interior
ence with the rights of neutral commerce
or by I'll treatment Of neutral citizens may
REQUIRE stern admonitions and perhaps the
exhibition of force so these general staff
officers feel called upon to put their re-
spective arms of the service into state
Of preparation to respond powerfully and
efYectually to any call of the diplomatic
side of the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
MAYOR McCLELlA
Takes Charge of New York With Ex.
Mayor Lows Best Wishes.

New York. Jan. 1.--George- e. McClcn-
IAN became mayor of New York city. at
noon today. He arrived ut the City hall.
N ll.io "A. NJ. accompanied by his secre-
tary. John II. O'Brien. and walked
through lines of Democrats under plants
and mowers to the mayors public recep-
ton room. where he was greeted by Seth
Low. retiring mayor. After Sha king
hands with his successor, Mr.. Low said:
Col. Mcclellan, the hour has come
when | am permitted to give the city
into your care, in obedience to the Sill of
the pc ople- Anyone who has been mayor
of New York will always be ready to
honor its chief magistrate. Mr.. Mayor
am glad as one of the great body of cit
liens TO salute You and to wish You we'll
Col Mcclellan responded briefly. Then
Mr. Low retired to his private office and
Col Mcclellan took his stand behind the
table in the public office and hand-s!lakin
began. All the Democrats in town seemed
10 be on hand and long lines, reaching To
the City hall steps. We're formed by the
police. Ii took a long time for the Demo
cratic enthusiasts to file by the mayors
desk.
The next thing in order was the swear
ing in OF the new heads of departments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
MOFFAT TRIAL.
Alibi Offered to Prove Mrs. Moffat's
Innocence.

Bennington. Vt. Jan. 1.-Whon the trial
OF Mrs. Alice Motfat. charged with com
plici;T IN an attempt To poison her nus
band. was adjourned today. the defence
had rested and the opening argument
for the state had been made 10y State
Attorney Stakeholder. Arguments will he
made. tomorrow, by T. W. Maloncy for
the defence ANA j. X. Batchclder for the
prosecution. 1t is thought probable that
the jury will not be charged before Mon
day.
In concluding the presentation of evil
dencc III behalf OF the defendant TIE at
torncy for Mrs. Moffat offered an alibi to
prove that Mis-. Motfa. was i'll nu way
connected with the crime This was in
troduced as 4 contradiction of the teSti-
monv OF Jos. McarS VINO is now ScrVin.
10 years in state prison for attempting
to murder Mr.. Moffat.
MearS said. yesterday. that Mrs. Moffat
administered the poison; today. various
PERSONS testified that at The time when
the poison must have been administered
Mrs Moflat was serving as IL nurse at
the home Of William Conkey ut Sandgate.
After several neghhorS had testified
that Mrs. Moffat had borne Il good rep
utation the case was ready for argu-
n:entS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
THE RUMOR STARTED
Throuh Alleged Statement of Baron
Hayasti at London.

London. Jan. 1.-Baron Hayashi the
Japanese minister here. has been in
formed from Paris that Russia has
decided to grant the japanese pro-
posals
This is the first intmation any one
here admits having received anent the
Russian reply.
The baron said to representative Of
The Associated Press:
IF my information from Paris is
borne out by the wording of the Rus
sian reply and if the Japanese govern
ment adhereS to it's present determine
alton. there seems to be small posi-
bility of averting war;
My information from Paris" said
the minister of Japan. lis not official,
but in connection with the information
impaired to me by the British gov
eminent it is probably only too correct.
IF Chancellor Won Buercw's state
ment that Russa's reply will be franz
ed i'm a manner intended to satisfy
Japan turns out correct it will be bet
ter news that I have dared to hope
for
1t was learned that Japan has secur-
ed 4 large additional amount of coal in
the name of one of the largest English
shipping firms sending vessels to the
Far East
The St. James Gazette says it under
stands the japanese government has
taken over two vessels Of the Nippon
line for use as hospital ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
CAPITAL CHAT
Continued from page ~

spectetd. except possibly the one at
the Southern Branch, Hampton, Va.
1t has Il capacity of 1863 patients and
the quarters for convalescents are not
limited. Each ward is provided with
a bath tub with hot and cold water
and in addition there is a shower bath
for general use. The daily average of
sick was 52S-344 in hospital, Sc in con-
valescent companies and IS in bar
racks"
The average daily cost of q ration
including vegetables, fruit and milk
produced on the Home grounds, was
1852 cents; of the hospital ration, 1886
cents. Gen. Burton says that at no
other branch was the cost of the two
rations so nearly the same.
The inspecting officer has a good
word to say about the means of trans
portation to and from the Home and
the city Of Augusta, about the light
ing by the kennebec Light and Heat
Co. and about the water. Cold storage
is supplied by Il refrigerator building
saws Gen. Burton, Cooled by ice har-
vested from pond on the reservation.
Eleven hundred tons of ice We're har-
vested for the year at cost of IA
cents a ton, or just about one nine
teenth OF what it cost to make ice at
the Pacific Branch
Concerning the amusements of the
Home, Gen. Burton says: The OK
pcnse for the performances in the thea
TIE during the year amounted to $1,000,
or more than at any other branch ex-
cept the central branch at Dayton. o.
There is no charge to members of the
Home for admission, but others pay
10 cents; and the receipts from this
source for the year We're $1133.45, or
about twice as much as was received at
any other branch, the next highest be-
ing the Southern, which received
$5S930.''
Gen. Burton comments on the con-
vcnience of the library for veterans
desiring to read, adding: "No other
branch, except the Central, receives so
many newspapers. The number of
booke read or circulated during the
year was reported as 35149. Fifty vol
urles We're condemned during the
year."
In the concluding paragraphs of his
inspection report, Gen. Burton says:
1.-The receipts and expenditures under
the post fund for the fiscal year 1908.
were reportd respectively as sS4, 10.
of which $6S,S75.7e was for sales, and
s71,51G.95, of which ISABELLE was
for stock; and the net gain for the
year was reported as $6,413.75. The
daily average number of employees I'M
der this fund is GO, their yearly pay
amounting to S15,26S.27.
The receipts and expenditures for
the fiscal year 1903. under the general
fund amounted to $3e5, 1888 and $685.
ST. 90 respectively. OF the total re-
ceipts all was by transfer. except
S1a.711.03 from sales and other sources.
There was expended by check $780,
21o.G3, and in currency, $S6,647.90. On
Posthumous accounts, SEAL was re-
ceiyed and $195646 disbursed. Dur
ing the year the daily average number
of employees under the general fund
was ASS, against APT for the pre-
ce"dillg year. None worked during the
year without pay"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
ABANDONED SCHOONER.
CO plain and 16 Men of Fisherman Sap
pho Finally Reach Shore.

North Sydney. G. b., Jan. IA tale
of hardship and suffering was related
by the captain and 16 men of the crew
of the French fishing schooner Sappho,
who arrived here, today. on the steam
or Bruce from New Foundland. After
abandoning the vessel off Red island,
near Cape st. George on the French
shore of New Foundland, the men
roWed II miles in Il rough sea.
The Sappho experienced terrific
weather from Dec. II until she
was abandoned. The heavy gales
carried away the sails. The
pounding Of the heavy seas
caused the schooner to spring Il
leak and the crew were obliged to
work the pumps night and day to keep
the craft from sinking. Finally the
pumps became frozen and choked and
had to be abandoned. Three times the
mate urged the captain to abandon the
schooner, but he refused and for days
she driftcd up and down the straits of
Belle Isle.
Finally a favorable wind carried the
Sappho towards Red island and as she
was in sinking condition. the captain
was induced TO abandon her. The YES
sci was set on fire and all hands
launched the dOries.
After great difficulty the men man.
aged to reach the island OTTER n IA
mile row. The surf was so high. how
ever, that the boats were upset and for
n time it was feared there would be
loss of life. The captain and all his
sailors was adrift and the sea at times
ran SO high that the men were obliged
to take to the rigging. Seven of the
crew mad their hands and feet frozen,
but all have recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Wage Schedule May Change in April.

A rumOr has been going the rounds
of the city for two days to the effect
that on Jan. / there would be a change
in the wage schedule of building ma
sons. "a
Inquiry Of several prominent con-
tractors and builders indicate no
change for the present, but 1t Is be-
lieved n raise in wages will be given
building masOns when the spring sea-
son opens in April.
BY that time MOST of the contractors
who had large Contracts on hand at
the time the movenlept for a raise was
started among the5shnions. will have
completed the saHe and the unions
will then be givenan opportunity to
insist or a raise.
When the building masons offered
their new schedule OF wages nearly
year ago, several large contracts had
been taken by local contractors and
these had been figured on under the old
schedule Of wages. Consequently the
unions extended the time when their
new schedule should be insisted upon,
or unit April 1, 1904.
The contractors and unions are on
the very best Of terms and it is not
expected there will be any clash when
the time for the new schedule arrives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
OUR TRAIN HOLDUPS.
Thirteen Last Year and Total Of 341
for Last IA Years.

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 1.-The Express
Gazette in it's January issue, gives the
following summary of train and stage
robberies committed in the United
States during 1908, together with the
record for the past IA years.
The total number of trains held up
in IA years is BAL; total number of peo-
pie killed. 80; and the number of peo-
pie injured, (shoD, 1863.
The number of trains held up in
1868 was 10, as compared with %, last
year.
The number of stage robberies in 1908
was six. while that Of last year was
seven.
This years record shows that no
passengers OF trainmen were killed by
robbers, but there were six wounded.
Last year one was killed and three
wounded.
One robber was killed in 1903, as COM
pared With three killed, last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

ing to the Far East and know the names
Of officers who has been required not tc
stir out of Moscow in case of sudden
ma rchinG orders.
Another editor impatient for war and
confident of victory. said:
The Russian army will prove as dis
astrous t" the japanese as did Mount
I'ric" to Martinique
when asked to explain the utter indif-
ference of the MuscoyiteS. he replied:
THAT is due to loyalty. Wait until tho
Emperor issues manifesto declaring
war. Then Russian sentiment will burst
forth. But a manifesto is improbable in
the immediate future, even if the Japa
H"s7 occupy Korea"
Friday afternoon. editors expressed con
Germ at the possibility OF American inter
rrntion On" of th"m remarked:
The attitude OF tn" United States has
become equivocal. We d" not like the
Iii: patch of American w:irShpS. Still tho
Eus<inn* cannot hclieve. that their old
friends will give assistance to japan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
MRS. HOAR'S WILL
Gives the Senator Her Entire Estate
ard Makes Him Executor.

Worcester. Mass. Jan. 1.-The will of
Ruth Ann Hoar. wife of Senator George
F.. Hoar, has been offered for probate In
the Worcester probate court. Senator
Hoar is named as executor and the tesla
triX gives him for life the income of all
the estate, real and personal. excepting
such legacies as are to be paid at the
death of Mrs. Hoar. To the daughter,
Miss Mary Hoar. after the death Of the
11sband of the testatrix, is given the en-
tire income Of the estate for har life re
the Worcester Polytechnic Institution is
given 5000; to Rev. Dr. Edward Everett
is given to Zoe T. Shipper. wife of Rev.
r. X. Shipper of Brockton. Relatives
servants and others are remembered in
the requests.
At the death of Miss Mary Hoar. these
beuUeSts ATE payable Temporary Home
and Day Nursery of Worcester. $500;
American Unitarian Association. ST. GO
Clark University of Worcester, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
ABSOLUTE DENIAL
That Russia Will Not Grant
japan's Proposals.
The Statement Made on Authority Of
Japan Minister at Paris.
And St. Petersburg Also Disposes Of
Yellow journal Rumor.

Paris, Jan. lat the Japanese Legal
ton here, tonight, Minister Montono
authorized The Associated Press to
make a categorical denial of report
that advices had been sent from the
delegation at Paris to the japanese
minister at London that Russia had
decided rot to grant the japanese pro-
posals. This report came to Paris from
London and New York while ofhclals
generally were participating in Drill
liant New Years festivity centering
at the Elysee palace.
The. foreign Office and other govern
mental establishments were closed and
the ambassadors, ministers and dis
tiguished personages were taking part
in a series Of Official functions. The
general tone Of official comment dur
ing these exchanges was somewhat
improved, President LOubets address
to the diplomatic corps taking inter-
national peace as a text.
The new Russia ambassador, NJ. Mel
idoff, and japanese Minister MontOno
were among the attentive listeners to
the Presidents remarks and conse-
quentlv the report of Paris advices
that Russia had decided not to grant
applicable at the Japanese legation.
Minister Montono. tonight, received
4 number of his cOuntrymen and Off
Gals. When asked regarding the ut
terances of Baron Hayashi, Minister
MontonO said that certainly no such
reports emanated from him and that
he was the usual medium for advices
of that character to his colleague in
London. He remarked that on the
contrary the day had passed without
advices having been received and that
the status of the situation continued
to be the awaiting of Russias reply.
When asked for his views on the out
look for the maintenance of peace,
Minister MOntono asked to be excused
from replying saying that the Situa-
ton was too delicate to permit him to
express his views on possible results.
He haid, however, that there We're no
advices. today. to warrant j. more Sc
rious view of the situation.
Absolutely nothing is known In Off
cial circles Of the adviceS sent from
Paris to the Japanese minister at
London TO the effect that Russia has
decided not to grant the Japanese pro-
posals. 1t is pointed out. however,
that Foreign Minister Delcasse LEFT
Paris, tonight, for Nice, which it is
thought he certainly would not have
done If serious news had been re-
ceived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
SUFFERING FROM GOVT.
King Christians Illness Is Causing His
Friends Much Concern,

Copenhagen. Jan. loving 20 the indis-
position of King Christian Crown Prince
Frederick in His Majesty's behalf. today
received the diplomatic corps. United
States Minister Swenson as dean of the
corps. requested that the Fluctuations of
the diplomatic body be conveyed TO King
Christian with their best wishes for his
speedy recovery. The minister also COM
municatcd to the crown prince President
Roosevelt's message of sympathy with the
King in his illness and his felici6ations
on the New Year.
1t is said on reliable authority that the
condition of the King indicates that he
is suffering from govt. which is causing
concern owing to his advanced age. His
Majesty is still at Gmunden. Austria
swhere he went to attend the silver we'd
ding festivities of the Duke and Duchess
of Cumberland). but is not confined IS his
bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,


After having spent u years Of his life
| in Sing Sing prison for manslaughtcr
hv |;n2 H3o,I srh W.; rnl,iE: larooheu
!, life sentence. II was u'i'e'
General WeyIer will shortly nuh1isb .
hook entitled .Niy MjIitary and PnIitio,
Campaign in Cuba. accorlin.r IN !, e,cc.
ial dispatch from Madrid Two ;ntorn.t
ing chaptprs will ln ho,d,d ~. pri;na,
fnr ! nndinc IN irnitoh Stot IVY IoJcc'
l n, l. ..n,s III UhlteI states Territory.
ana RcaSonS Why | Was Obliged tC
.f,,r ,tta,.;,
Nart h, att@lin.lhs TO murder his wife
Ch1rIes Di,hIa iI1d 'i hi az NEW aork
the arteries of his right arm and Liz
throat The women Viii ,rht .'u ~
ni,}Io , , nv m",ii"Li VIII propaply one.
IA a t,'I uthel: ma peeI out or work
tha c IL,hS meafiiy ana the crime was
IN ,'i'il.'in'ioi' vi series OF quarrels-
]. d. Colt. who was appointed auditor
by the superior court in the sui, nf iva
IN f.ns, 1oioly Kailway against the city of
ny me company of its roadbed across Dor
Iahlng the rt-location of its railroad at
losson' FRIDAY, found for the company
LOT s"H-,'H.
:. a New Years gift came to the demos
1tors of the insoIvent Central Natinr,I
Eank of Boston. Friday in tho fn,,', -
AN additional > per cent dividend. rnnrc
seuting $l0iuoH. from Recri,.,.r hul ,Pi =,
i,,h ilStit fr IL IS understood another
,,ossiI In rrbi. III, i; wi may soon be
i,iends almost mn To- 1nn g., me ,o'i'i Oh CIV
~ Cha,,,- =. wv IS gent
of ,,,,, niiiiicS =. Rlce, who WAS acquitted
~ ii''iutr' thursday. ut Pueblo. Col, af
,ti sensational trial. was re-arrcsted
rio;tI on Il charge of insanity ana con
Incd IN a saliitarum. An inquest into
ms mental condition will be held. Rice
Whilr lnfoxicattd. oct. last. Killed Po.
nc"in2n MartZ Rice and his wife were
preparing 10 leave the city when he was
arrested
r. Russell Griffith /, nor.ra;.
committed suiridn E,r;',, roi .idit aTtiSt'
the county inil at SIT ~. i" ms cgii I'D
lie first tried to sever the arteriSI IN 'h h,.,
wrists and throat with n key. Faili i,'.,
in this he picked a quantity ar WOO, frlrl,
his blankets with which he plug.,d ~,
his nostrils and then he sturred hiS band
kcrchief down his throat and sI",.I.,
strangled. Griffith is believed to '' bays
been demerted. W i''e
The scboonor C,oro No.
goldfish and hoi,,,d f fi.n I MASON. laden with
ashore nj B"na VI w -uHsEpe was driven
gale. .rhursdaW nis,h "a, ~ r. during a
wreck. TIC rev. 80. anu became a total
when tho ros,'I . touh 10 the rigging
there for seyor,i h n., ueh anu remained
rescned TN. u hours before they were
A Quantity of wr ~cLe severely froStbitten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
The Usual Rot from Toxic.

Toxic, Japan, Jan. lit is now stat
ed that Sir Claude Macdonald. British
minister to Japan, urged the purchase
by England Of the Chilian battleships,
the Constitution and Liberia.
a significant and curious feature of
the New Years festivities now at their
height. is the revival of the old feudal
battle songs by the people here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
LINCOLN Goodwin and Alex McGinnis.

I'M holm Goodwin and Alex McGinnis,
NJ be island fishermen, started.
tmas morning, to row to Rock
In a small boat. When off Owls
they were swamped by a wave
he fishermen thrown into the icy
s. They were handicapped py
eavy clothing they wore and could
1t little to help themselves. TO
% the dangers McGinnis, beside
4 with terror, could not cling 10
Iat. The accident was sen from
pore and assistance went from
he island and the main land. NC
was unconscious when help res
hir1. Goodwin soon recovered and
to Rockland. but it was sveral
efore McGinnis was pronounced
danger. Both men belong In
Ausetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

A statue of Col. Josias r. King of ST.
Paul, said to be the first volunteer in
the Civil War, will surmount the mon
ument to be erected In Summit Park,
st. Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

The next real important event for
this city will be that Of the annual din
ner of the Maine Democratic CIub
which will be given in the Armory
Friday evening Of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
SILENCE PRESERVED
By the Russian Press in Accordance
With Orders.

Moscow. Jan. 1.-The governments or
der to publish nothing in regard to the
movements of troops is periodically OBJ
Iitor said to The Associated Press CORE
spondent:
Il know exactly witch division is go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
The Vinctta Goinq to Hayti,

Santiago de Cuba. Jan. 1.-The German
cruiser Finetta. Commodore Schroeder
arrived here, yesterday. and left. today,
for Port Au Prince, Hayti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Capt. Fredk. Pahst Is Dead,

Milwaukee. Wis. Jan. 1.-Captain Fred
erick Pabst president of the Pabst Brew
ing Co.. died at his residence here, today
Although he had been suffering from an
incurable disease, his death came sud
denly and Unexpectedly. He was 81 years
of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Moscow Has Not Been Informed.

Moscow. Jan. 1.-Nothing confirmatory
Of the adviees from Paris to Baron Hay
ashi the Japanese minister at London. is
known here A high official said to The
Associated Press. today. that he still be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Hanson n,
Spencer. Mass, are visiting at tbs
home Of Mrs. Hanson's parents Nj
and Mrs. Adams, College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
DRANK cARBOLIC ACID.
This Mans lead Of New Years CeIe
bration Not Very Popular.

New York. Jan. edward Kersey of
Springfield, N j.. committed suicide by
drinking carbolic acid at Fifth avenue and
18th street. When asked why he had
taken the acid he merely said: This is
New Years resolution" He died in the
ambulance on the way to the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Frederieks Whips Flynn.

Port Huron. Mich, Jan. kid" Fred
erickS of Buffalo. got the decision over
"Cy' Flynn of Buffalo. in a 15-round bout
before the Port Huron athletic Club, to-
day. The men fought at l3S pounds.