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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
NO INFORMATION.
Admiralty Has Not Heard of Japanese
Ships Disasters.

st. Petersburg May 17.-2.25 A. Now
ing to the interruption of communication
with Port Arthur the admiralty has no
information of its own either regarding
the blowing up of the japanese cruiser
Miyako, on May d. or the torpedoing and
in Talienwan bay. May 10, by a naphtha
launch in command of a young Russian
naval officer.
The admiralty officers read with interest
The Associated Press account of the for
mer and pointed out that by no chance
since the Miyado struck in daylight and
the other event is reported as happening
at night. The admiralty while awaiting
news of either incident, point out the
feasibility of the launch exploit. since the
equipment for sending tOrpedoes from
small boats. an invention of the late Vice
Admiral Makaroff, was utilized in the
japanese ships have been crippled. salts
faction is expressed at the admiralty that
there has been some equivalent Tor the
disasters to the Port Arthur fleet.
The Orel arrived, today, at CrOnStadt,
making the third battleship of the squad
ron destined for the Far East which has
arrived there to receive an equipment of
guns. The battleship Alexander Ill has
already been commissioned and the battle
ship Borodino is receiving her main bat
terry. The Souvaroff is the only battle
ship under construction to be assigned to
the Far East, and she was promised for
delivery, last month. Batteries are be-
ing installed on the protected cruisers
Jcmtchug and IZumrud. Despite this
progress, Vice Admiral Rojestvesky said
to The Associated Press that there would
he no hurry for the voyage to the Far
East and that he does not expect now to
arrive in the Pacific before September
next at the earliest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17

as to the attitude of China, the Chinese
minister here has given Foreign Mill
lister Lamsdorff fresh assurances OF Inc
purpose of his government not 10 VIZ
late neutrality and to preserve TRAN
guilty throughout the empire. inese
assurances which are based on as
patches received from the Chinese Ior-
eign Office and Viceroy Yauh-Shi-hai'
the commander-in-chlet OF the Ci
nese forces, set forth in the most posi-
tive terms that there is aesOiuteiy 10
ground to believe that emma Will de-
part from her proclaimed attltuue.
while there has not been the slight
est fear that the peace Oh the empire
would be disturbed or that the govern
ment would interfere in the war;" said
the Chinese minister to the correspond
ent of The Associated Press, 1T was
still deemed wise to communicate 10
Pekin and Viceroy Yuan-Shi-kal the
sensational rumors circulating IN Eu-
rope
THE Chinese foreign office telegraph
icaliy reiterated that China Is deter
mined to observe the strlctest neutrai-
ity, giving support neither to Russla
nor to Japan.
"Viceroy -Shi-Kai telegraphed
that the rumors of impending upris-
ings were without foundations and as
sured me that a repetition of the Boxer
revolt of 1900 was impossible.
1.-THE viceroy is a strong man, VINO
can be depended upon to preserve or
der. The mass of the army, consisting
OF 10000 men, is distributed in small
attachments throughout the vast ter
ritory which undoubtedly is under
Chinese control. Its duty is to MAINTAIN
peace and see that neutral territory is
not violated by either belliSerant.
The minister was not advised OF the
attack of the governor of Foochow,
Oiao Tung peninsulO on the crimes
at Port Adams. He thinks the clrcum-
stances are misunderstood and that 1t
will he found there is no intervention
to commit an act of hostility against
Russia. Nor was he minister informed
of the reported Chinese attacks on Rus
sian troops in Manchuria for which
even if any ever occurred, China could
not be held responsible as the region IS
comprised in the theatre of war, which
is specifically exempted from Chinese
jurisdiction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
THIS WEEK.
Land and Sea Attack Expected on Por,
Arthur.

Chefoo. May 16.-4 p. ma combined
land and sea attack on Port Arthur
is expected to take place between May
20 and May %.
The Japanese hope to occupy Port
Dalny completely within a few days.
Dalny is not fortified, the only fort in
the vicinity being one midway between
Talienwan and Kinchou. After the de-
struction Of the submarine mines at
Talitnwan the Japanese intend to land
additional troops there and commence
an attack on Port Arthur.
A japanese officer informed the cor
respondent of The Associated Press
that the japanese are ready to lose
1000 men i'm the attack. This he did not
consider to be large number in view
Of the large percentage of sick and
wounded who would be able to take the
field as result of modern hospital
equipment.
Well informed Chinese say that the
entrance to Port Arthur is not blocked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA.
Cross River Rebels Crushed But Brit
ish Losses Htavy.

Cologne, May 16.-The Berlin cores
pondent of the Cologne Gazette, tele-
graphs that private dispatches from
the Camerons say the Cross river rebels
have been completely crushed. after an
obstinate fight, by a British force IN
the territory of southern NIGERIA. Inc
British losses were heary. Thirteen Of
f,cers and non-commissioned officers
were killed.
Governor vonputtkammer of the
Camerons, cabled to Berlin. March %.
that the revolt of the natives had
spread to CROSS river, one of the points
marking the boundary OF German terri
tory in West Africa, and had extended
to British TERRITORY. Nigeria and that
the British customs station at Obokum
was attacked, March 10.
The governor added that Col. Mueller
was at Cross river and had the situa-
ton In hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
TO OUTSIDE WORLD.
New Road Will Open Dexter
in Many Ways.
Work Began, Monday, at Bangor on
the Survey.
PROPOSED Line Will Pass Through
Number of Places.

Dexter. Me-, May 16.-(SpeciaD.-
Work was commenced. Monday AFTER
noon, in Bangor, on the survey OF the
Electric railroad which is to come from
Pangor to this village. This road Will
start on the outskirts Of Bangor and
will come out through the town OF
Hcrmon, through Stetson, Etna and a
number of the small places In that Vi
cinity until it reaches the town Oh
Newport, where it will switch OIL anu
come direct to this village.
The road. If it proves to be reaiity'
will I'LL a long felt want in this town'
az it will open Dexter to the OUTSIDE
world in more than one way. 1t IS uh-
derstood that the company proposes 10
run Sunday cars to Bangor, also tndt
there will be a late night car when VIII
enable Dexter people to pass the even
ing in the city, returning home a1ter
the theatre, etc.
Resides being a great accommodation
to the people Of this village II VIII al
80 open I'D some of the richest FARMING
country in Penobscot county. giving
the farmers a much quicker and reliable
way to get their products to the mar
kcts than has been afforded in the past.
This proposed road has plenty OF
backing in parties living in Old Town
and Bangor and although there has
been many rumors to the effect that
the scheme had been abandoned, ETC.,
Il now looks very much as if it would
nv and by be the real thing. Dexter
people are hoping SO anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
JACK SULLY KILLED.
Cattle Thief Laid Out in Running Fight
With a Posse.

Chamberlain, s. d., May 16.-In a
running fight on horseback in which
many shots were fired, Jack Sully, head
of a band of cattle thieves, today, was
killed by United States Marshal Petre
and a posse of the Rosebud Indian res
ervation.
Sully's fight for life was made at a
gallop and he fired at his pursuers I'M
til he had been shot many times and his
horse had been killed under him.
About week ago Sully ran off near
ly 200 cattle, selling many I'm Nebraska.
United States Commissioner Tidrick
sent out Marshal Petre and a posse
with orders to bring in Sully dead or
alive. They found Sully at his home
on Blackbird's island and ordered him
to surrender. He sprang onto his horse
and made dash for liberty, closely
pursued by the posse. A running fire
was kept up until Sully fell dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
JAPANESE ADVANCE
From Feng Wang Cheng Characterized
by Indecision.

ST Petersburg. May 1G.-rThe following
dispatch from Major General Plug datcu
May Is. has been received at the war
ministry:
According to information received up
to May Is. the cnemy's advance from,
Icng Wang Chcng toward Lao Yang is
characterized by indecision. 1t is to be
supposed that the objective of the princi-
pal Japanese forces is a point beyond
Another important group of these
fcrces is concentrating III the district
northwest of Takushan.
Several skirmShcs have occurred with
Chinese bandits in which three Cossacks
We're killed and four are reported miss
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
AT LAO YANG.
New Chwang Hears Rumor Of Heavy
Fighting, Sunday.

New Chwang. May 16-Morning.-- There
Is an unconfirmcd native rumor that
heavy fighting took place in the direc-
ton of Lao Yang, Sunday. The reports;
New ChwanG at o'clock, Monday morn
ing.
The RussO-Chinese bank has been NOV
ed to the French consulate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
RACIAL OR RELIGIOUS,
Addresses at Toxic Declaring These
Causes of War.

Toxic, May 16.-In rcfutation of the
claim that racial and religious prciudiccs
inspired the Japanese to engage in the
war with Russia, thousands of Buddhists.
ShlntOlstS ard Christians held a joint
meeting nero. today, at which addresses
denying the charge were deiveretl~by sew
eral leading priests and ministers.
a resolution was adopted declaring that
the war was not connected with racial or
religious questions. but was being carried
ON to insure the security of the empire of
Japan and permanent peace in the East
IL was further asserted that the war
was distinctly in the interests of justice.
humanity and the civilization of the
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
AT EXPOSITION.
National Editorial Association Holding
Its Annual Convention.

Worlds Fair Grounds. St. Louis. May
1.-THE annual convention of the Nation
al Editorial Association. represented by
500 delegates from the state press organ
izations of the United States, convened.
today, in the hall of Congress, and will
be in session four days.
Capt. Henry King. editor-in-chef of
the st. Louis Globe Democrat. chairman
of the committee of welcome. presided.
The audience sang 'AmcriCa.' after
which Rev. c. II. Patton. pastor of the
First Congregational church of St. Louis,
offered the invocation. President ID. Il.
Francis of the exposition, then gave an
address of welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17

The wage difficulty between the Do
minion Iron and Steel Co., and its
employees at Sydney, N. s., is still I'M
settled. 1t is learned from an authori-
tative source that the company has re-
fused the demand of the men for a
restoration of the wages in force pre-
vious to the general reduction last fall.
No action will be taken by the men
until after the meeting of the grand
sub-council of the Province Workmens
Association, which will be held next
week. .I9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
"STRONG...CALM-.- Cheerful !"
~ Feel All Right as Soon as ] Take a
Little Of the Great Remedy-It
Cured Mo in a Few Days.
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND.
II Gives Almost Instant Effect.

LAS soon as 1 take a little of Paine's
Celery Compound 1 feel all right-calm.
strong and cheerful. l have told many a
friend how it cured me In less than a
week when / had a constant sickness and
weakness. and was totally unfit for active
work. The first day took Paine's Celery
Compound the great improvement be-
gan."-G. w. Berry, Galesburg, Ill.
Paine's Celery Compound, the celebrated
Nerve Vitalizer and Tonic, cures quickly
braces and invigorates at once. No other
remedy in the world is like it. All doctors
know its famous formula, discovered by
the great scientist of Dartmouth Uni
versity, Professor Edward Z. Phelps. No
other remedy has stood so firmly the
searching test of time. No other remedy
can point to SO many and such marvellous
cures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
China Still Maintains Neutrality.

London. May 1.-THE Shanghai cor
respondent of the Morning Post. says
that the Chinese government is adj
dressing an identical note to all minis
tiers abroad renewing China's declara-
ton of neutrality and that an imperial
edict will be issued enjoining the Chi
nese people to strictly observe neutral
ity,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
TO PORT ARTHUR.
Russians Now Admit That Railroad Is
Practically Closed.

New Chwang, Sunday, May 1.-THE
Russians now admit that the railroad Is
practically closed to Port Arthur. Moth
ing has been heard from there by wire
for three days and six days mail con-
signed to points south of Hsiuyen was
returned, Sunday afternoon. The fur
niture OF the administration buildings
here has been taken away. The Rus
slams say that Gen. Linvitch is moving
from Vladivostok towards Corea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17

Hugh Mclean of Chelsea, easily defeat.
ed William Stinson of Cambridge. and
George Leander of Chicago. in a 2O-mile
motor-paced race at the Revere cycle
Mclean made the distance in 81 minutes.
80 10 seconds. He finished five laps
ahead Of Stinson, who led Leander by
IL laps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
Alleged Spies Arrested.

Cronstadt, May 1.-two Lascar
students and an engineer have been ar
rested on board the British steamer
Camross, and another on board a Ger
man steamer. They are suspected of
being Japanese SPIES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
AT WUNSUN MINES.
Russians Seize Belongings Of Jap and
Chinese Employees.

Seoul, Corea, May 16.-9 P. M.-An
official dispatch has been received here,
saying that Russian force, estimated
to number 500 men, has appeared at
the British mines at Wunsun, northern
Corea, where they seized the belong
ings of the Japanese and Chinese en-
ployes. They did not touch British
property. Some of the Japanese es-
capped, while others are reported to have
been captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
THREE HUNDRED IDLE.
Closing Of Printing Machines in Mill
at Fall River.

Fall River. Mass. May 16.-Tcn print
ing machines in the American Print
Works were shut down. today, until trade
improves, and about 800 men are out of
work in consequence. 1t is estimated that
$1,000 pieces of printed goods will he re-
moved from the full weeks output of thc
plant, the machines to he engaged MAIN
~ in finishing the product of the Iron
Works mills, also owned by NJ. {. ID.
Borden of New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
LAWS DELAY.
Reasonable Doubt in Case of Abeel,
Accused of Forgery.

New York. May 16-Justice Grenbaum
certificate of reasonable doubt on the ap-
plication of counsel for James n. AbeeI.
accused of forgery in the third degree.
This will prevent the taking of Abeel to
E.lmira refOrmatory. where he vas sen
fenced and pave the way for a motion
for q new trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
Emperor Nicholas at Moscow.

Moscow, May 16.-Emperor Nicholas
arrived here, at o'clock this morning,
and left Moscow an hour later for
kharkoff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
NEAR LAO YANG.
No Chinese Bandits Are Found IN the
Villages.

st. Petersburg. May 16.-The general
staff has received the following dis
patch from Lieut.. Gen. SakharoH (Gen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17

The United States army transport Sher-
man. with the 18th regiment of infantry
from Honolulu, arrived, Monday, at San
Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17
CHINESE NEUTRALITY.
Minister Has Given Fresh Assurances
Regarding 1t.

st. Petersburg, May 16.-2.10 P. NJ
In order to allay Russian apprehension
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-17

|
wards the unsuspecteing Russians.
While masked guns were entrenched,
the troops faced the main Russian posi-
| ton.
"A light mist now came down. Firing
began at Z o'clock, when the Japanese
commenced to search the Russians
position in the valley with shrapnel. A
duel followed between the guns of the
two armies, the Japanese mainly she'll
ing the Russians around Tiger island.
Meanwhile the Japanese were steadily
| advancing southwark concealed by the
hills and marching silently in single
| file.
1.-The Japanese force at Wiju diverted
attention from this movement by skill
full artillery fire. At o'clock the jap
anese began to scale the mountain
slope; slope SO steep that a chamois
might have hesitated below its sheer
precipices.
TT was a wonderful spectacle, a
marvellous achievement!
when the Russians finally sighted
them several Russian batteries behind
Tiger Hill were turned on them, but
the protection which the hillside af-
forded rendered it almost impossible
for the Russians to cause them heavy
loss. Soon the Japanese skirmishes
showed high up on the mountain crest
and the Japanese scouts. advaac;ing in.
to the valley behind the Russihns, fired
the village in the river valley, then re.
tired upon Tiger Hill.
1.-THE scene now vas thrilling. An un.
ending line Of batteries We're firing OF
Smyrna times., 1904-01-06
CHRISTMAS WEDDING BELLS RING MERELY
Harvey B. CarrOw and Miss Maggie Smith Of
Leipsic Married-0ther Weddings.

Harvey B. Carrow, of Smyrna, and
Miss Maggie Smith, of Leipsic, were
united in marriage at the home of the
bride on Wednesday evening at Z
o'clock. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. J. Franklin Bryan,
pastor of Dover and Leipsic M. P.
Churches. The wedding was a quiet
affair, only the members of the imme-
diate families of the bride and groom
being present. Immediately after the
ceremony refreshments were served.
Rev. Albert Chandler married on
December the Is at Smyrna Circuit
Parsonage Miss Anna Husler and Mr..
John Gosser of near Delaney's and at
noon day Miss Edith Hudson and
Clarence Maslin of near Massey's, Md.
Miss Mary G. Potter and ]. Alfred
Davis, both of Little Greek, were mar
ried Wednesday night by Rev. Louis
E. Barrett, i. d.
The wedding of Miss Pansy Moore,
of Marydel, and John G. Raughley, of
Kent county, took placs last Wednes-
day in Marydel M. E. Church.
John H. Waller, of Dover, and Miss
Nellie Pippin were married in the NJ.
E. Church of Templeville Wednesday
evening of last week. They will re-
side in Dover.
At the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South Goldsboro, Caroline county,
Wednesday evening Miss Lucy Elina
Morris and Mr.. Howard Clayton Nor
gan were married by Rev. William
Hammond, assisted by Rev. William
D. King.
Smyrna times., 1904-01-06
FOUNTAIN PEN PERFECTION.
The Quaker City Self-Filling Fountain
Pen Fills Itself and Thereby Fills
Long-felt Want.
Free Press.

Free Press
ANY reliable time saver is eagerly well
coined by the modern business man. Prob
ably the most forceful illustration of this
condition of things i'll recent years was the
enthusiasm with which the fountain pen
was greeted. 1t seemed to mean the wing
of so much time and annoyance for 50 many
people that its sale was simply phenomenal.
But the fountain pen was not by any
means perfect and its users soon discovered
that the bother was only concentrated, in
stead of being dispensed with. The finest
fountain pen would write indifferently well
as long as there was ink in it but, when
that gave out our busy man had to stop,
unscrew an inky cap, hunt around for fill
er and the particular ink recommended by
the manufacturers of that particular pen
and so on through long process of annoy
ance.
The manufacturers of the Quaker City
Self-Filling Fountain Pen have overcome all
this both and produced practical writing
tool which IS as easy to use as if one were
simply W iting with the filler needed for the
old pen There is nothing to unscrew, no.
thing to squirt, nothing to lose or get out of
order. Its construction is simple and sub
stantial and the operation of filling it so
simple that you wonder nobody thought of
it before.
1t is merely necessary to dip the pen press
ing slightly, lift as usual and go ON writing.
Its capacity is no less than the bothersome
kind.
We feel that we are not over-praising the
Quaker City Self-Filling Fountain Pen when
we say that it represents he acme of fount-
ain pen achievement
Smyrna times., 1904-01-06
Night Was Her Terror.

"I would cough nearly all night
long," writes Mrs. Chas. Applegate, of
Alexandria, Ind, land could hardly
get any sleep. I had consumption so
bad that if I walked a block l would
cough frightfully and spit blood, but,
when all other medicines failed, three
81. 90 bottles of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery wholly cured me and l gained
58 pounds. " It's absolutely guaran-
teed to cure Choughs, Colds, LaGrippe
Bronchitis and all Throat and Lung
Troubles. Price SOC. Satisfaction n
guaranteed by Benton N. Weldon,
druggist.
Smyrna times., 1904-01-06

In the terrible disaster at the Iro-
quois Theatre in Chicago at last We'd
nesday's matinee, was Mrs. Frederick
Morton Fox and her three children,
all of whom were either bnrned to
death or killed in the awful stampede.
Mrs. Fox is the wife of Frederick Nor
ton Fox, who is the private patient Of
DIR. Charles M. Wharton, and has
lived in Dover for the last few years.
Mrs, Fox visited her husband at
Dover several months ago after her re-
turn from Europe. She had taken her
three children, George Sidney Fox,
aged fifteen years; Hoyt Fox, aged
eleven, and Emily White Fox, aged
nine years, to see the performance oi
'Mr. Blue Beard, Jr., and when the
alarm of fire was given. they were
among tie five hundred victims who
were either burned or stamped tc
death. The sad news was communi
Gated to DR.. Wharton by telephone by
Mr.. Fox's brother in Philadelphia
and at that time only the body OF Hoy
Fov had been recovered at the morgue
Mr.. Fox's mind is not able to stanC
the awful shock and as yet he does no
know the awful fate that has befallei
his wife and three children. Mis-
Paige, who is an intimate friend o
Mrs. Fox and superintends the domes
tic affairs Of Mr.. Fox's home at Dover
is prostrqted by the awful tragedy.
Smyrna times., 1904-01-06

As token of their good will and
esteem and of their appreciation for
his long and faithful services as leader
of the choir of Asbury M. E. Church,
Mr.. Walter o. Hoffecker was present
ed with handsomely bound hymnal
on Sunday morning, by the members
of the choir and Pastor Vaughan S.
Collins. Mr.. Hoffecker has been a
member of the choir for thirty-three
years.
Smyrna times., 1904-01-06
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-6.55, $50 A. M. 800. 500
7.30 2. M.
Going South.--s.O5, 11.2O A. NJ. APO,
1902. NJ.
For Clayton and Oxford R. P. o. and
Clayton, Del, sos A. NJ, and S.2OP.M,
Townsend and Ceptreville r. P o. and
Clayton and Chestertown r, P. o. 6.55A.M.
and 3.20 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1904-01-06

Mr.. VIVA. S. Crane, of California,
Md, suffered for years from rheuma-
tism and lumbago. He was finally ad-
vised to try Chamberlain Pain Balm
which he did and it effected complete
cure. This liniment is for sale by all
Druggists.
Smyrna times., 1904-01-06
FOR SALEOR RENT

The John Nj. Voshell Homestead, which
has IL rooms, Town Water, Gas, etc.
Stable room for four horses, Carriage House
and Barn. Brick House on Delaware
street in tenure of A. E. Fowler; posses
sion will be given March l, 1904. Rent,
$12. so per month.
Apply on premises to
MRS. JOHN NJ. VOSHELL.
Smyrna times., 1904-01-06
FOR RENT.

Residence on Market Street next
door to Mrs. J. G. BrintOn. Posses
sion Immediately. Has just been
newly papered and painted.
MRS. j. G. BRINTON,
SMYRNA DEL.