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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12

BUCHAREST, Roumania, Feb. r.
1t is reported here that Premier
Stourdza has been sounded by the Aus
tria-Hungarian and Russian govern
ments as to whether in the event of the
Macedonian movement assuming seri-
Gus proportions in the spring Rouma-
mia would accept a mandate from the
European powers to occupy Bulgaria
with troops,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
nnnnn,. conditinn unchnnrcd.

WASHINGTON, Feb II. - Senator
Hanna's condition remains practically
unchanged. The restlessness which
fatigued him has been followed by pc
RODS of comparative quiet and sleep
during the day, and the irritability Of
the stomach has again partially yield
ed to treatment The physicians say
that no complications have developed.
It is this feature of the case that the
physicians are guarding zealously
against, as they realize that If any
complications develop in the senator's
distressingly weak condition the re-
suit might he fatal quickly. The doc
tors are not yet able to predict with
any certainty when the crisis in the
case will occur
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
ChamberInin Goes to Erypt,

LONDON, Feb, 12.-Joseph Chamber
lain and Mrs. Chamberlain have start.
ed for Cairo, Egypt, on II prolonged hOl-
iday. Lady Curzou Of Kedleston, for
merly Miss Letter of Chicago, wife of
the viceroy of India, and their children
have arrived In London.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
korenn Envo, Say. EnrcweII.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l1.-President
Roosevelt received At the White House
Mr.. Minhui Che, the minister of ku-
red, who called TO pay his respects and
to present formally his letters of recall
from Washington. The minister has
been transferred 10 Tokyo.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12

PORTLAND. Me. Feb. l2,-The en-
tire Maine coast from Portland to East
port is blockaded by ice and presents a
condition not experienced before in at
least thirty years Reports of vessels
In need of assistance are numerous.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
SHELLS FLYING AROUND.
SRnto Domingo stIn suffers From
Rebels Siege.

BRntO Domingo still suffers From
Rebels Siege.
SANTO DOMINGO, Feb. II. 80 The
French cruiser Troude has arrived here
to protect French subjects on the is
land. The Spanish cruiser Rio de la
Plata has left.
The San Thomas, n French steamer
which has arrived here from Europe,
has been unable to discharge her car
60. The captain was afraid to enter
the river. and the lighters refused to
go outside.
The firing around this city continues,
many shells fall inside. and property
is being damaged
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
Nnntncl.et stm IsoIntcd.

NANTUCKET Mass. Feb. - After
hong. hard battle with the thick ice
which surrounds this island the steam
err Nantucket has been compelled to
abandon the attempt to force II passage
to the open sea. The island is now in
the grasp of an ice embargo more ex-
tensive than either Of the others earlier
in the winter
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
CARS MANIFESTO.
Nicholas Accepts the Challenge and
Trusts In God For Aid.

Nicholas Accepts the Challenge and
Trusts In God For Aid.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 1.-THE
car has issued manifesto making an
official declaration of war:
ITO All My Dear Subjects declare
that we were anxious TO preserve
peace, so dear to all hearts, and made
the utmost efforts to preserve peace in
the far east. We expressed our will
ingness to revise the existing treaty
between the two empires regarding
Korean affairs. The negotiations,
however, were not carried to "A con.
cluslon. for Japan, without awaiting
the receipt Of our last reply and the
proposals which we had forwarded to
Tokyo, informed us Of her intention
to discontinue the negotiations and to
break off diplomatic relations with us
without considering that such rupture
means the commencement of war. Aft
er the receipt of a report from our
governor of the attack on Port Arthur
we Immediately ordered him to reply
to the japanese challenge with our
arms, and we hereby make known our
decision
The cars manifesto concludes with
an expression of trust in the help Of
the Almighty and prayer for success
in the conflict
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
national billiard Tourney.

NEW YORK, Feb. l2.-Dr. L. l.. Mi
al of this city played two games In the
national amatelU billiard champion
ship tournament at the Liederkranz
club and won both. DIR. Mial met
Arthur Narcotic, the CANADIAN cham
pion, whom he defeated by a score OF
300 to 800, and he outplayed Charles T..
Conklin Of Chicago by score Of 400
10 2GT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
Kid Herman Knocked ont Forbes.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Feb. 12,-Kid
Herman last night knocked out Clar-
ence Forbes in the sixth round Of what
was scheduled for twenty round bout
before the Missouri Athletic club. Her
man, who had the advantage in weight,
Knocked Forbes down three times in
the sixth round.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
nnrren COCO 40 nIr Port.

CARACAS. Venezuela, Feb. 12.-The
United States auxiliary cruiser Prairie
touched at Ia Guayra and left imme-
diately for Colon. She has taken w,
w, Russell, the newly appointed Unit
ed states charge d'affaires at Papama,
TO his post
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
Houses on susquehannn Deserted.

LANCASTER. Pa, Feb. IL The
condition of the Susquehanna river at
Columbia is unchanged At Marietta
the ice on the York county side broke
but without disastrous results. The
water at cambridge has risen five feet
Houses in the imperiled district have
been deserted and all portable proper
" removed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
KnLrht-Ford weddipe At ToIedo.

TOLEDO, o.. Feb William W.
Knight, sou Of Vice President Milton
knight of the Wabash railroad. has
been married here to Miss Edna Ford,
daughter of Edward Ford, tile million
airc plate glass manufacturer
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
HuIrnrio MAY Flight Turkey

CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. 12.-Iu
diplomatic circles the fear rs increas-
ing that Turkey and Bulgaria will take
advantage of Russia's preoccupation in
the far east to settle their differences.
Turkish securities have been falling
since Feb. o. ...a .-5.l..a..,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
Rebels Tenr Up American Railroad

WASHINGTON. Feb. r. News hav.
ing reached the state department that
the Jiminez rebels were tearing up the
American railroad between Puerto
Plata and Santiago, in Santo Domingo,
the state department has caused a
warship. to be ordered to the former
mort
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-12
Mayor HAN For state Comptroller

WATERTOWN. n. Y. Feb. 1.-THE
candidacy of Mayor George Hall of
ogdensburg for stiite comptroller on
the Democratic ticket has been an
nouneed. Mr. Hail Is a member of the
Democratic state committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-28

that the Japanese fleet has suffered a
reverse and that the communication OF
this intelligence to Oku, with the ac-
companying threat that his base at
Pitsewo may be attacked, compelled his
withdrawal.
All direct news from the land side in
dicates an immense and decisive battle
near Tatchekiao. According to The AS
ISOLATED Press dispatches, Sunday
night, Gen. Kuropatkin is there, per-
sonally, in command. The presence OF
the military attaches and newspaper
correspondents is also significant. Ku-
ropatkin's purpose seems to be to try
to prevent a juncture of Gen. Oku's
and Gen. Kuropatkin's armies. The OUT
posts are in touch all along the line. If
Kuroki has met Kuropatkin's offensive
move southwark against Oku by an ad-
vance on HaiCheng, as the advices of
The Associated Press from Tachekio
saws, the Russian commander chief
seems to be seriously endangered unless
he retires or is strong enough to pre-
sent two faces to the enemy.
KurOki was II miles from the Rus
sian army, Sunday, according to dis
patch from the front, and three armies
are so close together that a decisive
battle appears to be inevitable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-28
JOHNSON'S CONFESSION
To Having Shot Mrs. Peters Is Testi-
fled to in Court.

I.oston. June 21.-Ray :. Johnson,
formerly of burlington. VT, was placed
ON trial OH the charge of murder in the
:, cund degree. in the superior court
here, today. the allegation being that
he shot and killed Sarah \. Peters.
The Grim" WIS committed ut house
i'm the South End Jan. :. last. Johnson
IS aront - years of age. After the jury
had been cmpanclIeG Assistant Dist.
Atty. Sughruo, in outlining the govern
ment's case, stated that it would b"
proved that the Peters woman was shot
Nv tho defendant because she refused
to live with him.
Ten Witnesses were sworn by the
government. Patroman James \. Den
nirsry testified that he discovered the
bo,Iy nr the Peters woman on the night
nr Jan. :. ut the woman's lodging
house III the South End. The WOMB n
had evidently been shot. Johnson, III"
defendant, was i'm the room. In re-
@l,onsr tn n question from the Witness
he had acknowledged that it was ''hi'
work. He further said that he had
fred FIVE shots at the woman when
she had started to leave the room.
Johnson appeared to be on the Verg'
of coll ,pSc. was very much excited ana
talked incoherently. Medical Examiner
Draper testified that death had been
instantaneous.
Al the afternoon session r. II. Hau-
yer. Il stenocraphcr in the office OF
cant. Durar Of the police department.
testified that Johnson had confessed
tn capt. Dugan and Police Sergeant
Manning. the witness taking notes of
the conversati ion. Johnson. the witness
testified. said he told Mrs. Peters that
tnoy vnuld die together. lie discharged
two rpvolvers ut once Mt her.
CAPT. Dugan was on the stand NJ
o'clock when court adjourned, until
tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-28
IT'S COFFEE.
Dr.. ChancelIor's Experiments Explain
Point.

DIR. Chancellor's experiments show
that coffee contains more uric acid than
any other food product In general use.
Uric acid is the chief cause OF rheu-
matism. 't
For several years the Postum Cereal
Co. has been receiving letters from peo-
pie who testified thar their rheumatism
quickly disappeared when they quit
coffee and drank Postum, and Dr.
Chancellor's experiments explain these
cures. A late writer says:
Il was stricken with inflammatory
rheumatism about three years ago and
while sick drank neither tea nor coffee.
When / got up again wished to drink
coffee but 1t tasted so dreadfully bitter
IT. showed my system had revolted
against its use and when forced some
down 1t made me nervous and sleepless.
"One day while calling on our min
listers wife she served Some Postum
but ] didn't know what 1t was and II
favored coffee so in looks said to her:
THANK you but III have to refuse
the coffee" She answered.:
My dear. this is Postum Cereal, It
looks and tastes like coffee, but 1t has
fee. 1t is food drink. Won't Won
try some''
so l tried Postum and instead Of
hurting me 1t worked wonders for ma
and I've been drinking 1t ever since,
even my husband has been weaned
away from his coffee. l just follow the
directions on the package and II makes
a clear, black food coffee with q rich
taste and since have been drinking 1t
1 have had no return of my rheumatic
troubles. We both enjoy splendid
| health now all the time" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
1t Is fact that most rlieumafics are
coffee drinkers but anyone troubled
with rheumatism who will, leave on
coffee and give Postum trial VA find
| a change from the old rheumatic
symptoms within few weeks, yet
never miss the coffee after the first few
days.
\ OF course, there's q reason
Look In each pkg. for the famous lit
tile book. 1.-THE Road to wellville."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-28
TO THE FRONT.
Oyama and kodama Going to Manchu.
ria-Jap Cavalry Very Efficient.

London, June 2S-The Standard S
correspondent ut Toxic says Field Mar
shall Marquis Oyama who recently was
appointed to the supreme command of
the japanese armies in Manchllria
and Lieut.. Gen. kodama. his chief of
staff will leave for Manchuril, July G.
Not the least interesting revelation
Of the war" says the correspondent
sis the unexpected efficiency of the
japanese cavalry. which hitherto had
been regarded as the weakest point in
the army. Actual operations have
proved that the Japanese cavalry are
not only able to hold their own against
the Cossaclls. but in several Instances
they have shown themselves superior
especially in hilly districts.
The Standards Che Foo correspon-
dent says that 4 steamer just 4 ar
rived from Moi reports that she saw
the japanese transport Sado, which
the Russian NladivostOk squadron in
it's recent raid torpedoed and which
driftcd away from sight during n
squat. being towcd to port. The vessel
was brached and 4 cruiser sent to as
sist her also grounded. Two transports
were then sent out to help the vessels,
but one collided with the cruiser. dam
aging her seriously. The name of the
cruiser was unknown to the officers of
the steamer.
According to the same dispatch re-
ports from Chinese sources say contin-
uous firing was heard in the direction
of Port Arthur from the afternoon Of
June p to the morning of June &c.
The Toxic correspondent of the Times
says that the japanese officials gazette
announces the conclusion of conven-
ton under which the Japanese acquire
fishing privileges on the coast of three
of the northwestern provinces of Corea.
for period of 20 years. The Coreans
are granted corresponding privileges
on the central and western coasts Of
Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-28
ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND
Holds First Annual Convention-Busi
ness and Public Meeting.

The first annual meeting Of teh Maine
Association of the Blind was held in
this city, Monday, with an attendance
of about 20 members of the association.
The afternoon was occupied with bus
mess meeting of the association. dur
ing which officers for the ensuing year
were elected and other matters of bus
mess disposed of. The officers elected
are as follows: President, William
Lynch, Portland; vice president, eHr-
bert A. Strout, PleasantdaIe; secretary,
William j. Ryan. Portland; treasurer,
G. f. Adams, Portland.
Beginning, early next fall, q series
Of concerts will be given in the large
cities of the State to raise funds for the
erection of the proposed Industrial
school for the blind of the State OF
Maine. According to the records kept
by Secretary Ryan, there are about 170(
persons in the State who have wholly
or partially lost their sight, and a
school such as those interested in the
work hope to build would be Godsend
to these people. President Lynch and
Secretary Ryan were appointed a COM
mittee to go before the Legislature ir
the interest Of the movement.
In. the evening in the City Opera
house, a public meeting was held and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-28
INTENSE EXCITEMENT
At Russian Capital. Where Reports Of
Disasters Strike Heavily.

st. Petersburg, June 21.-1.50 p. M
Not since the war began has such an
air of excitement pervadcd the war Of
flee and admiralty. The news received
during the next few days is expected to
largely determine the fate of the pres
ent campaign on land and sea. The
spirits of the Russians have apprecia-
bly, risen at the prospect that after all
the sortie of the squadron of Rear Ad-
miral Witthoeft, while 1t may have re-
suited in the loss of some of the Rus
sian ships. had been successful. A dis
patch from Che Foo says that a Chi
nese junk reports having seen two big
Japanese warships and several torpedo
boats damaged, Friday, near Port Ar
thur. This strengthens the belief here
that q great sea fight has occurred and
that the Japanese, who alone are able
through wireless biography, to be in
constant communication with their base
are withholding the news.
If the Vladivostok squadron is at sea
with the purpose of effecting juncture,
as is generally believed, with the Port
Arthur squadron. its appearance on the
scene could easily turn the scale in
favor of the RUSSIANS.
Some usually well informed person
ages at the war office are bold enough
to see in report received, Monday
morning. by the Bourse Gazette of the
hasty retirement Of Gen. Oku, evidence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-28
PITTSFIELD.
MONDAYS FIRE.
Brisk Blaze in McMaster's Storehouss,
Near M. c. r. r. Freight Depot.

An alarm of fire was sounded about 8
O'Clock, Monday afternoon. for a brisk
blaze in one of the storehouses near the
NJ. C. r. r. tracks and a short distance
west of the freight depot.
Hose Companies and and the Pioneer
Hose Co. promptly responded and soon
had three streams of water playing on
the flames; and although they had gained
considerable Roadway. were soon subdued
by the energetic work of the Pittsheid
firemen, after the roof had been burned
away and one side badly damaged.
The building is owned by A. =. Me-
Master and until recently had been full OF
wool belonging to Robt. DobSon d Co.
This had all been removed lately and the
only thing in the building was about zoe
box shocks, the property of the same firm,
which were damaged somewhat.
1t is thought that the fire caught from
n spark from locomotive as the fire was
first noticed on the roof, and train lO2
went by about 20 minutes before the
alarm was sounded. The damage has not
been estimated as yet. A large crowd
witnessed the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-28
TAKES GLOOMY VIEW.
High Russian Officers Sees Brothers
WrangIing and QuarrelIing.

Tien TSin. June PA correspondent OF
The Associated Press has seen a tranSla,
ton of a private letter from an officer
high in command under Gen. kuropatkin
to a brother officer, giving a gloomy view
Of the situation for Russia and making
disclosures The writer said:
1T is a shame to see officers constantly
quarrcling, divided into cliques and fight
ing for their own interests, until Japan,
the common enemy, is forgotten. Every
one, from the viceroy and Kuropatkin tc
insignificant subalternS. is quarreling and
unwilling to obey orders. In the eyes OF
the correspondents and foreign attaches
We are disgusted Until the whole sys-
ten is changed we cannot hope for victo-
~. Jealousy and suspicion are rampant
throughout the army. The members OF
our secret service are SO busy spying on
each other that they cannot apprehend
the spies and japanese agents who work
with impunity. Japan seemingly knows
every plan made by us, which accounts
for many plans having been changed sud
denly. Our brave soldiers go into battle
like sheep to the shambles. No one can
deny their loyalty. but until they are
properly differed their loyalty and zeal
are wasted Europe now knows we are
a divided house and will profit according
ly. Those who have the welfare of Rus
STA at heart cannot help feeling that II
Fort Arthur falls and Japan takes Lao
Yang the powers will intervene TO oul
eternal disgrace"
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A DECISIVE BATTLE.
Russians About to Attack Gen. Oku-
Gen. kuroki Is Nearby.

Tatchekiao, Between Kaichow and
Haiching, June 27.-2.45 a. MA great
battle seems to be impending. A por-
ton of the Russian army has assumed
the offensive against the Japanese
forces. commanded by Gen. Oku and it
is reported that Gen. KurOki is moving
along the Russian left flank against
Haicheng. According to a high person.
age Gen. Kurokis army is strong
enough to take the offensive and he
presumably is anxious for a decisive
action before the rains begin.
Sharp firing was heard in the hills
Sunday at daybreak and severe fight
ing is reported to be in progress near
the village of Tonchen. An officer who
gallOped in Sunday evening reported
that the Russians We're gaining the up
per hand and driving back the enemy
This. however, has not yet been con-
flrmed.
All day Sunday Russian troops We're
hurrying southwark from Tatchekiao
and as night fell battalions were con-
tinuously moving out briskly to the ac-
compartment of their battle songs.
Clouds of dust hung over the marching
columns and the chorus of the infantry
singers was occasionally interrupts
by the rattle and clank of guns drawn
at a smart trot and followed by gallop-
ing squadrons of cavalry. 1t was
stirring spectacle to see the Russian
army eagerly Fastening. singing into
battle. The old battle hymns last heard
in the Balkans resounded among the
hills and valleys. bayonets glittering
i'm the setting sun as the regimental
cOlOrS We're borne ma jeSticaliy for
ward. Four hours after darkness set
over the scene one could still hear the
rattle of moving guns, the creaking of
commissariat wagons and the tread of
marching men, while. occasionally. in
place Of the war songs of the soldiers.
hcmely melodies recounting the joys
of village life which carried the minds
of the men back to their distant homes
in Russia. echoed through the air.
AS this dispatch is filed news has
reached hero that Gen. kuroki is
marching upon IIaichenG.
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Looking After Good Presi-
Dental Candidate.
Gen. Miles in Lead, With Sever
al Others Very Willing.
Equally as Many Willing to Take Sec
ond Place on the Ticket-Every State
Except Louisiana Will Have Dele.
oates at indianapolis.

indianapolis, Ind, June 2i.-The OPP
enlng feature of the gathering of the
Prof,ibitionists for their national con-
yention will be the biennial intercol-
legiatc oratorical contest which will
take place at TOmlinson's hall, tomor-
row night. For first place there Is n
,rize of 300 and for second place $50.
The iudgoS chosen are \. q. Wolfen-
barPrr of Nebraska DIR. Silas G. Swal-
low of Pennsylvania: DR.. James p.
Dunn CT New York and Alfred Maierre
CT New York.
This is the tenth annual convention
of the party and is the second one t.
be held in Indianapolis. The chief topic
Of interest among delegates already
here is whether Gen. Miles will be
nominated. Indications now are that
half n dozen names will so before the
convention. Thursday.
AIonZo f.. Wilson of Chicago, who
il editor of the Prohibition Handbook
and is the Illinois state chairman
Charles r. Jones, chairman of the
PENNSYLVANIA Prohibitionists. and Johr
g.. WonlIcy, the Presidential candidate
four years ago, are prominent in the
arrangement OF the Miles boom. MIR
Wilson has shipped to indianapolis {
great lot of Miles Autographs and sev'
erai barrels full Of Miles campaign but
tons.
The Rev. sam. p. Jones of Georgia
generally known as "Sam" Jones. thu
evangelist, james 4. Tat" of TonncS
see, George w. Carroll of Texas ant
Felix II. McWhirtc Of indianapolis, ar
prominently mentioned for the s"cont
place on the ticket.
The first big delegation to arrive vii
he from Pennsylvania. 1t is scheduled
10 arrive tomorrow morning. The N"V
England and New York delegation
will have n special train, arriving ii
indianapolis. carly tomorrow morning
Other delegations viii arrive, tonigh
and tomorrow. There will be approx
mat"ly 1900 delegates. 1900 alternate
and 1900 or 1000 visitors" said Nationa
thair.ran Stewart, today. "All state
except Louisiana will be represented.