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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18
DISAPPEAR AND REAPPEAR.
The Jap Torpedo Boats Keep Che Foo
People All Aguessing.

Che Foo, Nov 1.-THE three japanese
tnrbedo boat dcstrOyerS which entered
the harbor this morning. &c ascci tain il
the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ras-
toropny was here. disappeared for a time
but reappeared. this afternoon. The Jap
anese consul sent a cutter out to meet
them and informed the nearest destroy
err the Kasuni. that the Rastororny had
been sunk. The consul says this was the
first the ships knew of the sinking of the
Rastoropny The kasum transmitted the
Information by wireless telegraphy to the
japanese flagship, whereupon the Destroy
ers disappeared in the direction of Port
Arthur.
The sinking of the Rastoropny by the
Russians relieved the Japanese of an en-
barrassing situation. A repetition of the
torpedo boat destroyer RycShitaini Incl
dent would have aroused Indignation,
while a failure to destroy or cut the
Rastoropny out would have appeared ike
admitting previous wrongdoing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18
PORT ARTHUR'S CONDITION.
Reports, from Our Consul General
Fowler Says It Is Critical.

Washington. Nov. 17.-Consul General
Fowler, today. cabled the state IL part
mcnt from Che Foo that the situation al
Port Arthur is extremely critical thu
outer forts having fallen into the posses
sion OF the Japanese. He also states that
are lying outside Of Che Foo harbor and
that the Russian crew Of the torpedo
boat destroyer destroyed. yesterday. are
transferring the arms and supplies to a
oninesf cruiser which is posted ut a poinr
off the Russian consulate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18
SHOOT ON SIGHT
Is Order to Japs on Anyone Approach
ing Line Looking Like Chinese.

Hardin. Nov. T.-Orders have beer
given to the Japanese troops to shoot
amy persons resembling a Chinese, OBJ
served approaching the line, for fear
they may be Russians in disguise.
Notices have been posted Offering Z
reward of 50 for every Chinese SPY
captured.
The Chinese bandits arc very active
The Japanese are enlisting Chinese
militia hired in the village Of Syobay-
Xxi at 80 cents day.
There have been numerous skirmiSh-
es in which a number of Chinese ban.
dts have been killed or captured by
Russians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18
10000 jAPs
Said to Have Reinforced
the Main Army.
10000 Land at New Chang and
10000 at Pitsewo.
Turning Movement Of Russian Right
Flank Expected.

The japanese army south Of Mukdeh
is reported 10 be- concentrating on theii
left and center, presumably with the
Intention Of attacnlng, and a renewal
Of fighting il expected, today. State
,nents given out regarding the situa-
ton at Port Arthur are more hopeiui
and represent that the garrison may
be expected 10 hold out until the ar
rival Of Admiral Rojestvensky SQUAD
ron. The report that Gen. Stoessei hao
been wounded IS confirmed. but II Is
said that his Injury Is not suffclent TO
r,reyent him from directing the defence
of the fortress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

1t costs $1.25 to telephone from Berlin
to Paris. 1t would cost nearly 81 70
use the wire for arfew minutes between
Herisn and St Petersburg. and this is
given as the reason Why the line pro-
Jected five years ago was never built.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

When Mrs. Frances de Souze stew
ardess on the steamer Sierra from
Austraila, appeared on the gangplank
at san Francisco. the other day. Gus
toms officials took. from each of her
sleeves a SIS Australian ostrich fea-
Their.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

Riverside county, California. has
now the highest award for an irriga-
ton exhibit at st. Louis. Tie .'%iliIit
was a relief panorama of RiN crsde
valley, showing canals, orchards and
n miniature orange grove in process
of of irrigation. The scheme of irrisa-
ton was carried ont in perfect detail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

In consequence Of the scandals in
small German garrison towns, such as
formed the staple Of Lieutenant Hilsrs
Aus Finer Kleinen Garrison the
military authorities have decided to
change the garrisons at least once in
every five years, SO as to avoid tho
great an intimacy between the Officers
and troops and the civil population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18
kuroki's Reported Death Still Denied.

tinued quiet up to the present moment.
but it is confidently believed that fighting
will be renewed. on Friday
The report of Gen. Kuroki's death per-
| sists, but Chinese DENY il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

a new fiower.-a large yellow poppy
has been introduced into England
from Thibet. 1t is called the "Necono-
isis in tegrifolia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18
CAN HOLD OUT.
Ct. Petersburg Much Encouraged by
the Reports from Port Arthur.

81 Petersburg. -,"v. IL As a re-
suit of the dispatches received from
Lieut. Gen. Stoessel, commander of the
Russian military forces at Port Ar
thur the war office expresses entire
confidence that Port Arthur will be
able to hold out until the arrival Of the
Russian Second Pacific squadron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

Npkaen Nov. LIT is reported that
N, 600 japanese troops nave been ldhded
at New Chwang and 10000 others at
Pitsewo and that turning movement
on the Russian right is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

Lieut. Gen. StOeSsel. commander OF the
Russian military forces at Port Ar
thur the war office expresses entire
confidence that Port Arthur will be
able to hold out until the arrival Of the
Russian Second Pacific squadron.
ST Petersburg Nov. 1.-THE facts
do not warrant the sensational report
that Count Benkendorff, the Russian
ambassador to Great Britain, may be
recalled on account of the present hitch
In the Anglo Russian North sea con-
yeutinn. as minated by the London
Daily Telegraph, this morning, in a
dispHtch from st. Petersburg. Russia
has taken exception to thu. language of
tine English text of the article relat-
in4c to fixing tn" blame and has pro-
posed some notifications, but there is
no evidence yet that a deadlock has
been reached. I he admiralty is I'M
doubtedly exercising influence upon the
foreign office in the matter. The NoVoe
Nrcmva contends that the English text
goes beyond The Hague convention
which only provides for a commission
to determine the facts and in no sense
to maxi. an arbitrary award.
St Petersburg, Nov. 1.-THE Russian
formal reply. says a circular note, re-
garding conVenimg The Hague confer
ence, is not expected till next week.
In the meantime the views of other
bowers are being aScertdincd through
the Russian representatives abroad.
While there is no reason to believe that
I, / N mar in.ltta
J conference during the war, there Il
every Indication that Russia Will not
| only resent the proposal. but that he1
! reply will be Of a cordial character.
I In the course OF a conversation on
the subject between Foreign Minister
Lamsdorff and Charge ID Affairses
Eddy, Of the American embassy, the
former spoke faelingly Of Russia's
great interest in the work and aims OF
the peace conference initiated by En-
p,ror Nicholas and the important fact
developed that il had been Russia's in
tcutlon had not the war interviewed, to
herself have invited the powers to a
second conference While the war was
inprogresS, how ever, Count 1IamS-
dorff explained. it was a patent diff
Guilty to fruitful free discussion and to
a decision in a question which might
affect the activity of the present bellig-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

Che Foo. Nov. IA Russian. who
has just arrived here from Port Ar
thur. reports that the fortress is hold
ing out well, despite three months Of
almost continuous bombardment. The
active land defence is entirely in the
hands of Lieut.. Gen. Smyrnoff. COM
mander of the fortress. though Gen.
Stoessel's continues his watchfulness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

Che Foo. Nov. lS.-u1 A. MD-The
members OF the crew of the Rastoropny
has been taken on board the Chinese
cruiser Hal Yung and their small arms
have been taken from them. They will
be kept on board the Hal Yung in order
that the Chinese authorities may COM
pletely govern them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-18

Mukden. Nov. 17.-Nia Pekin.-If
there is to be any activity in the near
future at the front, 1t is apparent that
the initiative must be taken by the
Japanese are concentrating strong
forces on the left and center, undoubt-
cdly with the realization that they
fore attacking. as it will be impossi-
bic for their armies 70 remain in the
field without shelter owing to the bit
terly cold nights.
The Russians have greatly strength
ened their positions and hope to hold
Aukden through the winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
Democratic Committee
To Investigate Charges
Best Informed Politicians Say There Was No
Theft of BallOts--Other Allegations May
Not Be Sustained

The election commission of the Demo-
clatic party OF the District will .leec
tomorrow 10 consider the complaint dnd
allegations of fraud made by some %
the candidates who were defeated IN
the primary. Afidavits were filed ry
fritnds of Cotter Bride and others frUm
the Twentieth district with Chairman
Edwin Seton. yesterday. and he has
been compelled to take action. In ,he
affidavit il is alleged that there T"s
wholesale repeating In the district. ana
that some Of the ballots disappeared.
Members of the election commis.l N
admit that there might have been some
.epeating in this and some OF the othcr
districts. but they say that there could
be no thefts Of ballots. Hence there Is
httle chance that the charges viii be
sustained 1t is probable the cerdn-
Gates of election will be awarded to-
morrow The commission wants TO
prevent contests II it can.
National Committeeman James l.
Norris will control and will organize
the convention. This means an unin-
structed German delegation 10 st. Louis.
where it viii drop into line for the
Maryland Senator any time his chances
look bright II Mr. German takes nc
part in the running II is probable that
the delegates will cast their votes fol
Judge Parker. The victory Is one tol
the conservative wing Of the party. and
there Is no chance of Bryan or Hearst
now getting control OF the six votes.
Friends of Mr.. Hearst are asserting
that he was supported Loyalty by the
labor element and that all OF the labor
candidates on his ticket We're elected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
DaviS TO Take Charge
of Panama Canal Zone
Selects Staff and Prepares to Leave Washing
ton Next tuesday, for Carry
inQ on Work of Excavation

Gen. George y. Davis. of the Isthmiau
Canal Commission, has selected the per
sonal staff who will accompany him TO
the isthmus on Tuesday. There viii be
eight I'm the party. and in addition to
General Davis and his private secretary
will be Eugene c. Tobey, assistant pay
master in the navy. and Dr. Richard l.
Sutton, assistant surgeon, together with
four machintsts.
General Davis on his arrival viii for
mally take over control of the canal
zone as governor under the authority
granted him by Congress.
Meanwhile the work of organization
for the actual commencement of dig
gfng the canal with American ma
chinery VIII be done At this end, the
commission finding ii much more con-
venient to get their plans in order here
than on the isthmus.
The commission is still considering a
large number Of names for appointment
TO the executive staff, and the matter
of selecting a chief engineer Is still 'in
the air" The next step to be taken af-
ter General Davis departure viii be the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
Site for the Statue
Of General Mcclellan
Commission Selects Reservation at ConneCti-
cut Avenue, Eighteenth and N Streets, in
Front of Church of Covenant

After a consultation with several
members of the Gen. George b. Nc
Clellan statue commission IN his office
yesterday afternoon, Colonel Symons.
Superintendent Of Public Buildings and
Grounds. announced that the Govern
ment reservation at Connecticut Ave
nue., Eighteenth and y Streets north
west in front Of the Church OF the
Covenant and known as lot 80 A, had
been chosen as the site for the eques-
trian statue. At present there Is a park
on this reservation, but ii viii not be
disturbed probably for three years.
The contract for the statue has been
LET TO Frederick MacmOnnies- He has
been given three years III which TO
have il completed. and is at present in
France, working on IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
CADETS APPOINTED
TO WEST POINT
Secretary Taft Announces Successful
Candidates-Herbert Harries Sc
lected From the District.

After a conference at the White House
with the President yesterday afternoon.
Secretary Taft announced the appoint
ment-at-large Of the following cadets
TO West Point:
John L. Clem, son Of Colonel Clem, L.
8. A; William II. Emory, jr.. son Of
Capt. W. II. Emory, u. S. A; Jack W
Heard, jr., son of Capt. Jack w. Heard
u. 8. A; jeremiah A. Dronnan, son Of
late Ordnance and Cavalry Sergeant
Dronnan. GarochO J. ord. son OF Capt
E. o. c. Ord. L. S A, retired; Horace
Hayes Fuller. son OF Major Edward B.
Fuller. U. s. A.
Twelve alternates were named at
large as follows:
Joseph P. Aloshiro. son of Major AIo-
shiro, L. s. A: Raymond D. Smith. son
of Lieut.. Col. Fred A. Smith. L.. S A
Theodore Mosher Chase. son Of late
Lieut.. Col. Constantine Chase. William
Stanard Kollard. son OF late Col. Charles
Kouard. L. S. A. Robert II. Fletcher,
Jr.. son Of Brevet Captain Fletcher,
u. s. A, retired; William Trent Ros-
sell, Jr., son Of Major Rossell. L. S. A..
Chester p. Mills. son OF Gen. A. l..
Mills. superintendent Of the Military
Academy: Miles Standish SlOcum son
of Major II. ]. SlOcum. T.. s. A. Sam
mel MadduX RombOugh, son Of Captain
homoough, L. 5 A, and grandson OF the
late Gen. David s. Stanley. L. S. A
Edmund Russell Andrews, son Of Major
Henry NJ. Andrews, L. :. A; Herbert
Baldwin, son of Major W. II. Baldwin,
L. S. A. A =. Barry. son OF the late
Chaplain Barry
Herbert Harries. son OF Gen. George
d Harries. Of the District National
from the District OF Columbia.
Logan Cunningham. a nephew OF Mrs.
John A Logan, and Kenneth TAYLOR
were named as alternates for the Dis
trict.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
MRS. POWELL FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER
IN SECOND DEGREE
Slayer of Elsie Albin ColIapses Upon Hear
ing Verdct--Borne to Her Cell in
Hysterical Condition.

At 7:25 o'clock the jury entered the
courtroom, and in answer to Clerk Of
the Peace McCommons, the foreman of
the jury announced the verdict of mjI--
der in the second degree.
Mrs. Powell is hysterical tonight a'id
Sheriff Melvin has placed guards watch
ing her. The woman collapsed when
she heard the verdict. She cries CON
tinuaIly: My God My Cod l lost
my home and all l worked hard for
before | ever saw Powell and the girl
who robbed me of my love and hor;e.
and now has sent me to a felon's cell
for life. There is nothing in this world
for me now, and death to me would he
a sweet friend.
Sheriff Melvin viii guard the woman n
so that she cannot make any attempt
at self-destruction
The prisoner will be sentenced on
Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08

organization of several parties of en-
gineers who will be sent down TO the
isthmus from New York in about two
weeks time. 1t is said that several Of
the civil engineers who were on the old
isthmian canal commissions will make
the IT,.
Colonel Gorgas and the other sanitary
experts who went on the first trip 70
Panama Will return for another inspec-
tiOn and to put into effect the plans
of w;tterwOrks for the houses along
the canal and a determined war on mos
QuitOc-.
Admiral Walker said in regard to the
story printed TO the effect that the com
mission objected TO the executive order
which placed them under control of the
War Department: There is absolutely
arrangement IN that respect is as salts
factory as possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
CHINESE BANDITS ATTACKS
SMALL RAILWAY CARRISONS

ST. PETERSBURG. May THE
Chun-ChUses CChinese bandits) are again
exceedingly active in Manehuria- They
are reported 10 have attacked several Of
the stations along the line of the Man
churian Railway north of Mukden
where the garrisons are small. IN each
case they nave been driven OF and their
attempt TO damage the line frustrated.
Yesterday while a Russian ambulance
corps was bringing wounded from the
advanced line near Feng-w -wang-cheng il
was attacked by a force of five hundred
well-mounted Chun-Chuses. All of the
members of the hospital corps and the
wounded in their care We're butchered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08

DOVER, Del, May MARY A. Pow
ell was convicted Of the murder. in the
second degree, Of Elsie Albin, her
adopted daughter. by a jury in the
county court this evening. The jury
had been out less than two hours when
a verdict was reached.
Attorney General Ward. in his closing
address to the jury pictured Mrs.
Powell as a demon in wOman's garb.
He reviewed her inhuman carving Of
the girl, and portrayed the hellish cum
ming with which she had left the knife
in the murdered girls hands. She then
prepared dinner and remained a stOlid
fiend and a periurer. he said. until ar
rested.
Judge Spruance charged the jury. and
il retired at 5;35 o'clock. At 7:l5 word
was sent to the sheriff that a verdict
had been reached and the judges were
summoned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
WEALTH BRINGS JUNK
DEALER MUCH TROUBLE

YORK, Pa. May Frank Holland,
junk dealer, has bought a shot gun.
Hollands troubles began when 1t was
widely advertised that he had became
possessed Of s1S.000 his share in the
estate Of his mother
Since then burglars have been making
the opulent junk dealers life miserable
by attempting TO rob his humble home.
After several previous attempts burglars
visited his home this morning and tried
10 force an entrance, but were driven
away by Holland, who was armed with
an Ak.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08

The latter is true. but if the full sup
port of labor was given to the ticket.
the labor element seems much weaker
in Washington than has been believed IN
the past
There is scarcely any question who
will be the next member of the nation
al committee from the District. If Nor
ris wants the place, and his fTiends as
sert he does il will be his. He has con-
troll Of the convention. and can settle
the matter He declines to talk for
publication Il present. Edwin Seton
chairman of the election commission, Is
d powerful candidate and would be
nominated IL Norris did not want the
place himself
All Is I'm readiness for the convention.
which will be held in the LafayetLe Le
Theater on Thursday. Seton will act
as temporary chairman. and viii remain
In charge Of affairs until the permanent
presiding officer is elected. Just who the
officers OF the convention will be has
not yet been decided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
Penalties Imposed Upon
Liquor Sellers and
Gamblers.
ONE JUSTICE ALSO FINED
Crandall Mackay Declares
His Intention to Rid Coun-
ty of Evil Doors.

If the plans Of the Alexandria county
authorities do not miscarry, Rosslyn will
be as dry as an oyster cracker today.
and the doors of all speakeasies and
gaming places within the bounds of the
county viii be locked. Heavy penalties
We're imposed upon viOlatOrs of the liquor
laws by Justice G. P. Hagen, presiding
in the Alexandria county courthouse
yesterday, and il is understood that war
rants have been sworn out for a number
of proprietors of saloons and gaming
places, while others have been warned
to close or be raided as they prefer.
The first case called in Justice Ha-
gems eours on Fort Myer Heights yes
terday was that of Justice Edward
Thompson, charged with misbehavior in
Office. The prosecution introduced wit
nesses whose testimony tended TO show
that Squire Thompson was not in con-
clifton to try Silas Shook, charged with
some misdemeanor
The Case Postponed.
The attorney who represented Shook
explained 10 Justice Hagen. il is said.
that Squire Thompson was not in pos
session of all of his faculties and Snook's
case had 10 be postponed. After hearing
imposed a penalty of $40 fine.
Robert Burch, a saloon keeper. was
the next defendant arraigned He was
indicted by the grand jury about week
ago on a charge of Offering a bribe to
Constable William Marcy. Burch Is the
proprietor OF the largest saloon in Ross
lyn. Heis said to have dispensed liquor
on Sunday and it is said he offered
would keep his eyes closed and his
mouth shut about the violation Of the
Sunday liquor law Marcy promptly
reported the matter TO the grand jury.
which was sitting al that time, and an
Indictment was Immediately returned
against Bureh.
Yesterday Justice Hagen fined the
saloon keeper 81 900 and added one year
in jail. An appeal was forthwith taken
by counsel and the defendant was re-
leased on s2.OoO bond.
For lack OF evidence against Pierre
Bonsignor, a Frenchman charged with
violating the Sunday liquor law, Justice
Hagen dismissed that case.
Warrants for Others.
Last night it was said that warrants
had been issued for the arrest of the
bookmakers at st. Asaph poolroom
Crandall Mackay the energetic and
enthusiaz t.s..as hing attorney Of
Alexan has stirred things
up. and S now out for the scalps OF
everyone responsible for the sale OF
liquor on Sunday or any gaming.
Speaking Of the conCitiOn existing in
the county, Mr.. Mackay said
This jurisdiction is now. and has
been for years the dumping ground OF
all OF WashingtOns notorious gamblers
and whisky soakers. The fair eschutch-
con OF Virginia viii be upheld and pro-
tected. and I shall exert all my efforts
TO clean out the place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
Forest Fire Threatens
Lives of Ten Families
Penned in by Miles of Burning UnderbruSh
Near Cumberland, Md-FeaY
Loss of Properly.

today. however the flames jumped the
plowed ground. and. driven by a strong
wind. soon were sweeping over the
ground with almost railroad speed.
All farmers in the vicinity Joined
forces and are working hard TO save
their homes Miles of fences have al
ready been destroyed. while five saw
mills and a large quantity OF valuable
timber have gone up in smoke.
The money loss is very heavy. Help
has been sent from here TO try to eXtin-
guish the fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
Railway at Port Adams
Destroyed by Japanese

ST. PETERSBURG, May S.-No def
nite announcement as to the reason for
the abandonment of Feng-weng-c -cheng
are 10 be had here At the war Office
the officials refuse to discuss the matter
beyond the statement that General Ku-
ropatkin is pls nning his own campaign
and that he will-not give battle until he
considers victory certain.
So far as can be learned, no report has
been received as to whether there was
an engagement before the position was
abandoned. 1t is generally believed