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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12
FEAR NEXT BLOW.
The Russians Admit the Danger to Port
Arthur.

London, April 1l.-Thcrc can he little
doubt that the period of suspense over
nc far East is almost al AN end and tina [
tn" next few days will bring news of i'm
portant war operations. 1t is significant
that the aggressive talk from Russian
sources in the past few weeks has h,pn
followed by rcssmistic forcbodings in
military circles in St Petersburg.
Grave fears are entertained at Russian
headquarters that the fall OF Port Ar
thur is imminent.
These reports suggest the possibility
that Russia has decided to abandon this
stronghold. 1t is admitted in St. Peters
burg naval circles that the situation is
50 bad that Admiral Togo'S next and su-
prcme attempt to block the hlrbor may
he successful. The Russian dilemma III
that event would be the graVeSt. and the
practical value of the position both in "A
naval and military sense would be re-
duccd almost to nil.
The only chance of saving the Russian
fleet. If the possibility of sealing Port Ar
thur be admitted. is to send it to Nladi
NoStok while Admiral Togo is busy con
Noying transports to the Yalu. 1t Is
known that the vicinity of Port Arthur
was free of Japanese ships for the past
week and opportunity for this move by
the Russian admiral has not been lack
ing
1t is suspected. however. that If Il had
been acted upon it would have rcqtli. ID
extraordinary good luck to enable the
Russian fleet to get far on its way with
o'-t ttStbNfTN- l1Ul II II reached the VI
cinity of Nladivostof the Russian squad
ron there. expecting its arrival would, in
conjunction with Admiral Makaroff' s
ships. he much superior in strength to
the Japanese fleet in those waters.
European military critics expect that
the Russian troops will withdraw from
the immediate vicinity of the Yalu. Now
that Japan has concentrated a large force
there it would involve serious danger
ri a flank attack if the Russian com
mander attempted to defend y position di-
rcCtly on the ialu for any length of
time. besides the great disadvantage of
exposure TO the fire Of japanese gunboats.
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TWO MURDERS.
Much Excitement, Monday Night, at
Plattsburg, N. Y.

Piattsburg. n. Y. April 1.-Two
murders i'll the Hill district tonight
created much excitement in that neigh
borhood. Charles NJ. George. aged a
years shot and killed George W. Down
ing. Downing, it is alleged, accused
George of undue intimacy with Mrs.
Dow ming and in the quarrel which
followed. rushed 1T him with Il butcher
knife. To save himself, George fired
two bullets into DowninEs body kill
ing him instantly. George surrendered
TO the police.
Otto Vail, aged ~ years. had his
skull crushed With q brick supposed to
have been thrown by either Louis or
Harry Americas.
Vail and the Americas brothers quar-
relied and Vail was afterwards foun'i
dead. No arrests have yet been made.
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is 1T SPAULDING?
New York Police Think They Have
Captured Crook.

New York, April lin the arrest,
tonight. Of a man who gives his name
rs Albert ID. Blake. on the complaint
of J. w. Goddard e Sons. dealers liz
drcssmakers trimmings in Blocker
street. the police say they have really
captured Henry r. Spaulding of Bos-
ton Who has served two terms in the
massachusetts state prison for embez-
element. according to the complaint,
Blakc or Spauldin-. tried to borrow
money from the lileecler street firm
today and was given the amount in
marked bills, which were identified,
when his arrest followed.
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WORKING FOR PEACE.
Queen Alexandra Prompts King to
Make Advances.


London. April l1.-Both King Edward 5
personal assurances to Emperor Mich
olas that the anti-Russian comments in
The British press do not represent the
feeling of his government. and Foreign
Secretary I.anSdoWne's announcement 10
Russian Ambassador Benkendorn that he
would he glad to reopen ncsotla tons for
4 settlement of all matters in dispute be
tween Russia ANA Britain. are du" in 4
great measure to the untirinG solicitations
of Queen Alexandra. who has been great
* distressed over the war. which has in
volvcd her Russian relatives and Great
Britain'S ally.
Diplomats express surprise that Lord
IanSdOWnc has gone even as far Us he
has That he has taken such an initia-
tive while Great BritainS ally is still at
war with Russia is regarded as a bold,
IncXpcctcd step the more 50 because the
Russians at St. Petersburg studiously
avoid the British embassy.
one diplomat says:
THAT is an olive branch with a ven
GcHnCC.
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WITNESSES DRILLS.
Emperor William Visits the British
Fleet at Valetta.

Naletta, Island of Malta. April IL
Emperor William. this morning, visited
the British fleet and witnessed torpedo
nets. anchor and boat drills.
During the afternoon the Emperor
received the Roman catholic arch
bishop of Malta. the Most Rev. p. Pace.
on board the German imperial yacht
Hohcnzollern, and later visited points
of interest.
This evening, His Majesty dined ut
the palace and afterward held a recep-
ton on board the Bulwark.
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PAST MASTERS NIGHT.
Unusually Important Event in Masonic
Circles, Tuesday Night.

Past Masters Night was observed by
Waterville Lodge, No. 33. +. and A. NJ,
Monday evening. and brought out the
largest gathering of Masons ever
brought together in Waterville. the
hall being taxed to its utmost capacity
to accommodate those who assembled
from various lodges both in and out of
the State. The exercises opened with
a supper served at $50 o'clock, in
which 200 members Of the order par
ticipated. shortly after supper the
work Of the evening was opened and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12
THE DEXTER CASE.
Youngster Pleads Not Guilty to Killing
His Brother.

Dedham. Mass. April IA plea OF
not guilty to 4 charge Of manSlauEhtcr
i'm causing the death of Parker Dexter
at Randolph last month, was made III
the superior court here. Monday. by
Harris Dexter. the 14-ycar-old brother
of the dead boy. ON motion OF District
Attorney French. bail was fixed at
$4,000. The amount was furnished by
the defendants father. Edward j. I.
Dexter, John X. Willard and Elisha I.
Spear.
Young Dexter appeared to be Il little
more nervous, Monday. but he showed
no indication of breaking down. 1t IS
thought that the trial will not be
reached before next week.
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CoNFESSES TO MURDER.
CoIored Man Says He Killed Philadel
pha Waterman.

Philadelphia. April 1.-THE mystery
surrounding the murder OF John
Thomas. the aged night Waterman at
the Houston club of the University 0:
Pennsylvania last evening was cleared
up today by the arrest and confession
OF Lawrence Gibson. alias John Oakley.
who was for a number of years en-
ployed as IL utility mar at the Houston
club. Gibson is Il West Indian negro.
Gibson was arrested carly in the day
AMI denied all knowledge of the muir
der Self defence is his plea. Gibson
says he went to Houston hall to call
on Thomas. The Waterman. Gibson.
evidently mistook him for thief and
attacked him. In the struggle he I'M
Intentionally killed the old man.
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BASEBALL GAMES.
crcises.
AT NEW YORK

New York. April 1.-THE first baseball
game Of the season at the Polo grounds
was played. today, between the New
YORK Nationals ard Jersey City. cham
pionS Of the Eastern League The New
Works showed up well and played fast All
the way through. Matthcwson pitched tho
lirst four innings. allowing three hits, and
McGilnity in the remaining five innings;
heid me visitors to four hits. The score
by innings:
New York 1910 3 OIL 2 x-7-9-3
Jersey City 100 0 90 / l-2-7-J
Observation-Disclosures and Bowrrman.
MtGinnity and Warner: Foxen and Van
derEriit. Umpire, Joe Turning. Attend
ancC, 1900
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Senator Quay III.

New York. April 11.-United States
Senator Quay is reported TO be i'll in
Atlantic City. No one is allowed to
see him and the attending physician
has given strict orders that no verbal
or written message pertaining to poll
tics or business shall be taken into the
sick chamber. The senator. it was said,
must have complete rest and be free
for the present from all care. He is Il
years old.
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WATERVILLE.

Hon. Leroy T. Carleton of Winthrop
chairman of the State Fish and Game
commission, will preside at the Re
publican Sd Congressional District con-
ycntion, to be held III this city, Wednes-
day evening, Hon. William T. Haines
Will present the name of Hon. Edwin c.
Burlcigh, as candidate for Congress.
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SEvENTY-FOUR ARRIVE.
Celtic Brings Members of Steamer New
Works Crew.

New York. April 1l.-Seventy-four
members of the crew of the disabled
American Line steamer New York ar
rived here. today. on the steamer Celtic
from Liverpool and Queenstown. The
New York's captain and engineers were
on board.
Among the other passengers were J.
T. Atterbury and Charles Steele of j.
p. Morgan & Cos. London house.
Among the steerage passengers were
10 Patagonians, bound for the St. Louis
Exposition.
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PLUMBERS STRIKE,
Connecticut Men Quit Because Master
Plumbers Refuse Increase.

Derby. Conn.,. April 11.-Twenty-five
men. all members of the plumbers and
steam htters union OF Derby, Shelton
ana Ansonia struck today because the
master plumbers refused to allow them
an increase in wages of six and quar-
ter cents an hour. At present the men
are receiving 81 and Z cents.
The strike ties up all plumbing work
in this section.
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EASTER OBSERVANCE.
Scbastopol Honors the korietz Crews
Surviving Members.

Scbastopol. April 11.-Thc ohscrv-
hncs of Easter here was marked by Il
patriotic demonstration in honor OF
the arrival of the children and other
surviving members of the crow of the
Russian Sunboat Korietz. Vice Nd
miral Skridloff. the commander Of the
Russian Black sea fleet. in handing
them crosses Of st. George, compared
their exploits to the heroic defence of
the Russians at Sebastopol.
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STRONG AS EVER.
Not Even Japanese Torpedo Boat Has
Been Lost.

Nagasaki. April IA brother of Com
mandcr TakaSo Iiirosc. the naval officer
who hcroirally lost his life in the engage
mcnt ut Port Arthur. March y. when
Admiral Togo made his second attempt
to bottle up the Russian fleet held a re-
ccption on the battleship Yashima at Che
mulpO, April >, which was attended by
the foreign naval officers then i'll port. He
said in IL speech that the efficiency Of the
Japanese fleet has not been diminished
and that not even Il torpedo boat has
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Russians Pray for Victory.

EIadivostok. April 1.-THE churches
have been crowded in observance of tho
Easter holidays with people praying for
victory. Many of the inhabitants who
fed from VladivoStok to I\hcbarvosk,
Eastern Siberia. at the outbreak of the
war are now returning here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12
New Chwang Port Closed.

Chcfoo, April If p. MA Chinese
steamer has Just returned from New
ChTang. The port pilots would not re-
spond to her signals for them To take the
vessel up the river. Two British steamers
found themselves in the same prcdica-
mont The port of New Chwans is prac-
tiCally closed to commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12

A Swiss newspaper contains an
advertisement of which this is a
translation: THE report having been
spread that +. c. has appeared to
us since his death, we hereby declare
that this is quite untrue. and warn all
persons against spreading the report
under pain of prosecution
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Double Murder and Suicide.

Delhi, La, April 11.-Today. Henry Ne
Daniel, coored, went to the house of his
father-in-law. Rev. a. r. Flood. well
known minister, and calling his wife TO
the door shot her dead. He then shot his
mother-in-law fatally and sent bullet
through his own heart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12

Paris. April 1.-THE Echo de Paris.
this morning. published the following
dispatch from its st. Petersburg COR
respondent:
."The first. second. third and fourth
army corps have taken up positions in
Manchuria and the fifth army corps
is i'm western Siberia, advancing to-
ward designated position. These, with
the 10th and 18th army corps, the Cos
sacks actually in the Far East and the
Caucasian cavalry now being mobi-
lized, will bring the total number of
men in the army at the seat of war
up to AGO, 500 by the end of May.
Gen. Kuropatkin intends to have
the Caucasian mountaineers operate in
Corea, which they will enter when it
is considered that the decisive moment
has arrived to drive out the Japanese,
which will not be before August.
Il learn that - batteries of eight
guns each are now between Lao Yang
and Hardin. The engineers are
doubling the line between Kultuk and
Duho.
"A large order for mountain bat
tcries has been given to Russian firms.
The French ambassador on. Bonn
pard). who is now in Paris on the pre-
text of spending the Easter holiday IS
with his son. has really gone 10 consult
NJ. DclcaSSc (thc French foreign min
ister) concerning the significance of
the British entente with reference to
Il Russian alliance
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Will Assist A!exieH.

Ticn Tsin. April I'M. Pavloff, recent
~ Russian minister to Corc;l. returned to
Ticn Tsin. today. lie will proceed to
Mukdcn. Tuesday next. for the purpose
of assisting Niccroy AleXicff
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Now in State Prison.

Boston, April 11.-The Henry i.
SpauldinS referred to in the New York
dispatch is now serving Il sentence i'll
state prison.
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AT PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA (Nat) 20 0 0 300 0 o. n-G-1
Philadelphia tAmnD. o 01X-3-l-1
BatteriCs-Lush and DOOM Waddcll and
SchreckcnEost. Umpire, Smith. Attend
ancc 1ui6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12

DR.. Rawson Burns has published his an
nual analysis of the nation : drink bill.
The total amount of the expenditure on
spirits, wine and beer during 1893 was
e1.4, H5,271. decrease Of over five mill
lions, as compared with the figures for
19U..
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CORDIALLY RECEIVED.
Signing of Anslo-French Treaty at St.
Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, April l1.-The news Of
the signing Of the Anglo-Frehch colonial
treaty was cordially received here. In
responsible official circles the understand
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cans, 5.
At New rk-Manhattan, 4; Tufts Col
legc, q.
At Annapolis, Md.-Cnivcrsity of Penn
sylvania, !; Navy, o.
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No Game-Wet Grounds.

New York. April 1.-THE New York
American and Yale baseball game schcd-
ulcd to he played here. today. WAS post
poned on account of wet grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12

Paris. April 1.-THE Russian am
bassador, NJ. Nelidoff. acting on in
structions from Foreign Minister
LamsdorH has expressed to Foreign
Minister Delcasse, the satisfaction Of
Russia al the conclusion of the Anglo
French colonial treaty. This is accept
ed as Russia's answer to the reports
that the Anglo-French treaty was in
directly hostile to Russia.
In the course of an interview. NJ. Ne
iidOff is quoted as saying that NJ. Del
casse advised him several weeks ago
concerning the negotiations and the
authorities at st. Petersburg were kept
Informed of the developments concern
ing Newfoundland. Siam and some of
the other questions involved. NJ. Nell
idoff added that Russia had no interest
in these questions as they have no III
terartional Importance. but concerning
Morocco and Egypt. the ambassador
continued, Russia felicitates Frances
happy solution. He said:
I'VE are friends and allies of France.
AS friends we rejoice at your success
cs. AS allies we are %ratihed at TINS
new guarantee of French strength ana
security. We naturally wish to our al
ly as strong as possible international
issues. Therefore rs the accord re-
moves numerous veXations it is most
agreeable to Russia"
AS indicating that the accord will
have the effect of improving the rela-
lions between Russia and Great Brit
ain. the ambassador concluded by
saying:
THE old prOverb-friends of our
friends are our friends-may again be
verified in this case
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London, April 1.-THE correspondent
of the Times. with the Japanese head
quarters sends the following. by wire
less telegraphy via Wei Hal Wei:
AT present information from the
land front must be belated owing to the
distance of the existing sea base from
the advance guard, but this will soon
be remedied.
1T is doubtful whether the long ex-
pected engagement for the possession
of the Yalu river will ever occur, GER
tainly not unless the Russians have
been reinforced more heavily than my
information leads me to believe This
was foreSeen by the Japanese and
hence their strenuous efforts to block
Port Arthur so shat they may be able
10 reduce the length of their land COM
munications by the establishment of
more convenient sea base. 1t must he
remembered that unless the Japanese
secure tn north of the Yalu with a new
base by July the land movements from
Corea will become practically impossi-
bl.
The rainfall of summer is so heavy
that all the flimsy bamboo bridges
will be destroyed. This shows that it is
not to the advantage of either bellig-
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CONTEMPT OF COURT.
Reprimand by District Judge in Colo
RADIO Mining Case.


Ouray, Colo, April 1I.-District Judge
Theron Stevens, today, declared Adju-
tant General Sherman NJ. Bell and cap
tain Buckley Wells to be in contempt
of court for not complying with the
writ of habeas corpus which requires
the officers to bring before the court,
today, Charles II. Meyer, president OF
the Western Federation of Miners,
whom they are holding in confinement
at Telluride. The court ordered Sheriff
corhctt to arrest the two officers. Judge
Stevens severely criticized the course
of Gov James ii. Peabody and the mil
itary authorities, saying they appeared
| to be in insurrection against the court.
Gen. Bell, through Assistant District
Attorney David Howe of Telluride, cX-
| cuscd his failure to produce Mr.. Meyer
| on the ground that he deemed it unsafe
| to bring Meyer to Ouray, or to reduce
| the military force in San Miguel county
| by so doing, and that the governor had
ordered him to disregard the writ.
Judge Stevens said:
1.-THE people of Ouray will rightly re-
sent the imputation that Gen. Bcll or
Captain Wells could not come alone
and in safety with President Meyer be-
| fore this court.
"A very grave question is presented
as to whether it is the striking miners
| or the governor OF Colorado and the ma
tional guard that are engaged i'll in
sulret ton and rebellion against the
laws of the state.
IF there is to be reign of military
}dcspotism in this state and civil au-
thority is to have 10 jurisdiction. the
latter might as well go out of bust
ness"
Judge Stevens refused to permit the
filing of the return of the writ. ordered
that Charles II. Meyer be discharged
from custody, issued an order of at
tachment against Gen. Bell and Cap
tain Wells, assessed Il fine of $500 each
and expressed regret that the governor
was not before the court, as he held
him equally guilty with Gen. Bell and
Captain Wells"
Telluride, Colo. April 11.-When Gen
eral Bell was informed. today, that
Judge Stevens had ordered himself and
Captain Wells confined in the Ouray
county Jail for contempt, he said:
IF Sheriff Corbett takes us to Ouray
it will have to be over the dead bodies
of all the soldiers under my command
in this county. He has not men enough
to 90 that. The situation demands that
we stay i'll Telluride.
"Mr. Meyer will never be produced in
court until Gov. Peabody orders me to
produce him, unless he escapes and gets
| over the range on snoWShoes."
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London. April Fixing Edward
visit to Copenhagen. according to the
correspondent Of the Daily Mail, ut
that capital. has resulted in the begin
ming Of negotiations for Il new treaty
between Great Britain. Denmark and
Russia, replacing the conventions with
Denmark concluded by the late En-
perOr Alexander III. 1t is underSto God
that the proposed arrangement will
ensure the neutrality of Denmark i'll
the event of an Anglo Russian conflict,
or at least that the Great Belt ca wide
channel in the Baltic sea separating
Fuenan, the second largest of the Dan
ish islands. from Zealand, the largest
of the Danish islands.) and the Sound
bctWccn Zealand and South SwcdcnD.
will be declared neutral in the event
of war.
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st Petersburg. April 11.-Thc reports
that NJ. LeSSar. the Russian minister
at Pekin, had made strong representa-
tionS to the Chinese government on the
subject of the Japanese military in
structOrS in the service of China and
the Japanese officers with General Ma
army demanding the issuance Of orders
for their dismissal are confirmed here.
Russil regards their continued pres
ence where they are as being Il most
serious threat to her.
1t is pointed out that without THE con-
sent Of the Pekin government the Jap
ancsc officers who are with Gen.
Ma who is now north Of the great wall.
easily can obtain dominant influence
over the Chinese troops and use them
if the japanese operations demand the
creation of q diversion in Gen. Nu-
ropatkin's rear possibly resulting in
cutting his communications.
If Gen. Europatkin is compelled in
time of stress to meet sudden and
unexpected attack from this quarter
it might greatly cmbarrass him. OF
course the Pckin government woul.l
disavow completely. but the harm would
he done and Russia considers that the
immediate removal of Japanese inlIu-
ence with the Chinese army is impera =
tive. While it is not specifically state I
that China's failure to comply with
Russian demands will he considered a
violation of neutrality this is believed to
be the true account Of the situation II
is added that kuropntkin is disposing
of 10000 men where they will he avail
able for use in the direction of the
Chinese frontier but no confirmation of
this report is Ohtainable.