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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05

.-,,-sorn shiuoanr be said might later be ex-
5000 on tae Atlantic between the United states
so south America IN the trade 70 Africa, and
80 IN The sererRi trafic 10 the Orient
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05

Take Lsrstiv~ Brorao ounine Tablets. An erussisss
refund money 4. Groves
saEGatrrs aac1 49, 1.c-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
THIS MEANS YOU.

Pleas. mention The rri5uus whsu sns~erins sdvs
t.sements-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
BURNS UP" AN INHERITANCE.
Minnesota Man Keeps Town on De-
bauch for Week.

Duluth. Mimi. Dec. 81 will show
this town how to go some" said otto
SChmid Of Eorthome. Mimi. recently
when he had received through the
German consul at ST. Paul $l6.00G or
IN Inheritance. And it WAS no idle
boast. Tn. village is now recovering
from Il debauch that will never be for
gotten there.
Schmid was working at Northome
for small wages when he got word o.
Tin. windfall. ON receiving the money
he began to make good his promise to
go some" For Il week Schmid kept
the entire population that would drink
piled with liquor. MANY who took. Il
few drinks 10 help Schnid celebrate
his good fortune remained to complete
with him the week carnival of eX-
citement. Schmid refused TO take any
change. He would shove a fresh bill
over the bar every time he bought.
There are 500 residents in NOrthOme
and Schmid had the crowd going from
one bar TO another At all hours of the
day and night for Il week.
Men who were never known to be
intoxicated before met their Waterloo
at the Schmid celebration. and are
apolOgiZing to their families. Schmid
looked with Scorn on the weaker ones
that dropped out because they could
no longer stand the pressure. He says
he has some money left and will invest
i, to good advantage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
RELLlGERANT PROGRAM
Bound to Arise Over the Russian Sec.
ond Pacific Hs3t.

St Petersburg. Dec. S.-Japanese reports
received here to the eifect tina b.llig-
ernt program has been mapped out In
case France. Germany and Portugal fail
to comport themselves toward the Rus
sian second Pacific squadron in accord
ance with the Japanese idea Of their du-
ties as neiItrals. are considered to be
largely bluff. The supposition that Japan
actually contemplates action which might
embroil Europe Is not credited. 1t Is
pointed out that by complicating the sit
uation and introducing new elements
japan il not only likely to prejudice her
position a; the end of the war. but In
the meantime ALLEVIATE the sympathies or
the powers now friendly to her Russia
desires none Of the powers to break its
neutrality in her favor.
japan has already protested to France
and also. 1t is believed. to Germany, but
these protests are regarded as perfectly
proper in order to protect any possible
rights which may be claimed regarding
disputed questions of International law
relative to IN. duties OF neutrals.
The agitation raised In the newspapers
on the question Of sending the Black sea
ieet through the Dardanelles TO. Join Ad-
miral Roiestvensky's squadron has been
inspired by. a. faction Of the Admiralty
which Is anxious to see the second Pacific
squadron reinforced to n point which viii
insure victory. hut there is not yet the
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
is IT POISON?
Suspicious Package Sent
to a Newport Man.
If a Joke. Is Poor Taste-.If
Malicious. Taste Is Worse.
Deputy Sheriff Trafton Would Ii ike to
Solve Question.

Newport. Me-. Dec. 6.-(SneciaD.-
The usually quiet little village of New
port is at the present time experierc-
ing something of a sensation and Dep
uty Sheriff David o. Trafton is won
d"ring if some person, unknown 10 him,
has made an attempt upon his life III
Il most underllanded manner.
Upon getting his mail at the local
post office. last Monday night, ne dis
covered Il small queer looking pack
age among the letters and papers. The
cover was Of brown paper while en-
closed was Il pocket paSteboard matcn
box. lnSid, II the match box was &,
Scrrw-cappel bottle labelled Italian
MINIS"
The bottl" itself bore every evidence
Of having been used before and the
contents appeared as if they had been
tampered with. The mints or candies
We're square il shape and the sides
were coated with a substance of Il sill
very color. 1t looked as if ii had been
partially soaked off.
Nr. Trafton. thinking that the thing
looked a bit suspicious. did not eat amy
nf the candy, but kept the matter
quiet until Tuesday when he exhibited
The stuff to several of his friends.
The contents of the bottle Was exam
in"d by Il physician. who took 4 part
OF the candy Ia examine. When touch III
to the tongue the taste WAS very Pc
culinr mint being in evidence, While
Il strange taste could be noticed, which
.c!t Il burning sensation on the tongue.
lasting for several minutes.
The pOstmark on the package could
not be made out with the exception Of
the month mark Dec, and the Letter
"A" The handwriting WAS evidently
disguised.
Mr.. Trafton is firmly convinced that
he has either been made the victim Of
a practical joke or else some one with
Il yrldge against him has made an at
TEMPT TO poison him. The contents
will be analysed. and the outcome is
awaited with interest by the people OF
this village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
A new TRIAL
Granted Caleb Powers,
in the GobeI Murder.
Four Of Kentucky's Judges Said
Yes and Three Said No.
Powers Had Been Given Life Sentence
for Completely.

Frankfort Ky, Dec. 6.-Caltb Pow
ers, former secretary Of state, was, to-
day, granted 4 new trial by the Ken
lucky Appellate court. Each OF the sew
IN judges of the court, wrote an opinion
on the case. -Four concurred in order
ing new trial and three diSSented.
Powers WAS charged with completely
and given lille sentence. The second
rial resulted in conviction and sen
te,Ice IF death The principal grounds
assigned by Judge Barker in the main
opinion granting Il now trial Mere:
Bee au,e Of improper remarks made
by the late attorney for the common
wealth T. =. Campbell: because sen
tenCe WAS passed within two days after
jury rendered its verdict, ana because
the court refused to grant further time
to the defendants attorneys 10 file rea-
sons for a new trial"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
IN TERROR FROM FIREBUG.
Another Building Burned in Fashiona-
BILE Part Of Orange.

Orange y. j., Dec. The tirebug whr
has caused such terror liz East orange in
the last TWO or three months accom-
plishcd the almost complete destruction
of another stable and, rs usual, got away
scot flee. The building was on the hand
some place Of School Commissioner CAD
mus at No. 22o Prus..ct 81. MIR. C<:dmuS
is a New York bunker. and his place is
among the handsom.>t in East Orange.
The burned building was one. of Il group
OH the. premises. an" had not been entered
by any one sine. Sunday. \ quantity OF
furniture and household effects was
stored in il.
Every one declares that the fire was in,
cendiary. The ntcbue wotKs by boring
aug-r holes in til" side OF Il building. He
then Grams oil soaked VAS into the par
tition and applies the match
The Board of Fire Underwriters has
posted notices offering a reward for the
capture Of he frrbug. and at tonight )
fire there was much talk or organizing a
citizens vieilanc" committee to take up
the case. All tho hurntd buildings have
been in the fashionah. section Of town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
ANOTHER STRIKE
About the Only Feature, Tuesday, at
Fall River Mills.

Fall River, Mass. Dec. 6.-The only
development in the strike situation,
this forenoon. was IL The Bourne mis-
in Tiverton. where 20 lCJm hX"rS
struck. The Bourne mills were involved
in strike last Spriuy, against changes
i'm the operation of looms and again III
the general strike which followed the
posting of the reduction notices. Tn"
mills had been making steady progress
in attempting to break the strike. but
they are somewhat crippled today, b.
cause of the loomfixrrs leaving and al
so on account OF the IS children being
ordered out Of the olalt by the Rhode
Island state inspectors.
The striking loolntiXrrs are rot union
mer. but Secretary Taylor OF th,'
L,oomfx-rs Association says that tho
men have. expressed :iieir Willingness -
Join the organiZa ion and il is undo.'-
stood their action in quitting work Is
in sympathy with tha union operatives
in resisting the reduction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
AT U. OF M.
Washington County Stu
dents Organize a Club.
House-Warming at New Fra.
ternity House, Dec. IA.
Sub Committees of Athletic Associa.
tion-Other Matters.

Orono. Dec. 6.-(SpeciaD-The Junior
Civil Society held its first meeting last
Monday afternoon. The meeting was
called by Frank Banks and about
thirty members of the junior class
We're present. A constitution was
drawn up and Fred O. Stevens was
elected president. 1t was voted to
hold a meeting every Wednesday eve
ring.
The officers Of the cadet battalion
held Il meeting, Monday. and discussed
the + aslblity III holding i military ball
this year. For several reasons no
military bail Mas Gh IN last year ANA
th- cadets are quite ANXIOUS u hiv,
this distinctly college function re
NIS,i.
Invitations are out for 4 reception
and housv warming al the new fra
trrIity house of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
'rh.. date is Wednesday. December II.
About Twenty-Five students 1T the
university taking Tho agricultural
courses went Ia DrrinGlnn. Tuesday. /"
attend 4 gring" meeting. Professor
ilurd Mis- ON If iii, Speakers. Another
1. IL. will b,. taken 10y th->c students
the last of next week IL Auburn VII, +"
Il me, Ting of the Maine. Dairying As
sOciatinp will To- held.
The suh-coinn.itI,,-S Of the Athletic
Association. which Were approved by
tn. executive committee at the last
regular mt,.,Iug. nave been posted and
stand a. fn!lnAs:
',.,.f
McD-rm"tt. VI. K. Lnv-tt, f. IL. KEEL
ley. 30.
Footh"ll-Prnf"sso !iurd. F.. II. KEEL
ley. W. ID. Erdrce. II. L. Downing.
captain Bennett. Manager Stevens.
Track-Mr. Grover. Mr.. Thompson.
John McDrrmntt. chas. Prince. Cap
tain shaw. Manager stanford.
Observation-Disclosures Hurd, Hugo
Clark, Butter worth, Gamma Eta
Gamma nitwD. captain Collins. Mama
ger Campbell.
Raskctball-Mr. Grover, Mathtas.
HAYWOOD. Sigma Bet;, ri luwI. cap
tain Huntington. Manager earle.
Tennis-Mr. Grover. i. .. steve :.
4. T.. Davis. Mgr. Eutt-rw"rth.
Grounds RoHriMan. G. u.
Campbell. Carl Alden. omega lambda
t-pSilOn.
The Washington County club mas
! been orginized with about 20 charter
! members. The officers are: President
! John r. Bates Of Calais; vice president.
| r. H. Reynolds of PASSPORT; secretary
| and treasurer. T.. J. Sawyer of Mill
| bridge The executive committee con-
| siSts of =. II. Glover. Geo. TarboX anc
! J. :. Brooks.
| The D,utscher Nerein will hold its
regular meeting Wednesday evening.
| Tie. guest of the evening vii! be PROF..
\. Y. Leonard of Bates college. He
will address ;he society on an appro-
PIRATE subject.
The course i'll agriculture which is
| offered TO al residents of the State VIII
begin Jan 3 and continue eight weeks.
| The subjects taken up are animal
breeding. feeding ana diseases. practi-
cal dairy work, poultry breeding aud
mana cement, soil fertilizer ana farm
| management.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
IN THE HOUSE.
Adjournment Taken Immediately After
the Presidents Message.

Washington. Dec. 6.-After listening
to the reading OF the Presidents an
nual message to Congress. the House
adjouri.cd until tomorrow. During the
first 10 minutes of the session the two
minor routine matters We're disposed
Of but no other business was transact
ed.
soon after the House met Burton.
Ohio. chairman of the committee to
notify the President that the House
was in session and ready for business.
reported that the committee had visit
ed the President, who had Informed
them he would. today. submit a mes
sage in writing. After transacting
some minor business the House at 1910
on motion of Payne. y. Y. took q re-
cess until 1890.
Just before Speaker Cannon raped
the House 10 order an elderly man oc-
cupyng a front seat in the public gal
lrry uttered Il series of long-drawIt
who0ps Considerable commotion was
caused before he was elected.
Immediately upon reconvening.
Earnes. assistant secretary to the Pres
ident. appeared IN the center of the
aisle and announced that he was di
rccted by TIE President 10 submit To
the House message in writing. TIT"
clerk at once began reading the Presi-
dents annual message to Congress.
(The message will be found on page ~
Shortly after the clerk began to
read, printed copies of the message
were distributed among the members.
Democrats and Republicans alike gave
close attention to the utterances OF
the President and with the aid of the
printed copies intently followed the
clerk in the reading.
Upon the conclusion of the reading
of the message. which consumed one
hour and SO minutes. there was loud
applause from the Republican side.
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07

II is not generally known that inc
common porcupInc Is an 1nha"i''tht 81
both southern Italy and Spain. ana ma
its flesh is Il regular item of coi'S,iWl,-
ton As the animal is a very clean iced
or the meat is of time quality and mas d
taste something b";wetn that 81 enc ,
and " pork II is believed to have been
naturalizrd in Italy by the Romans. ]"St
rs They probably brought the rabbit 10
England In South Africa pcrcuPints
are regularly hunted at night WIN nos
IN. ana /, opa rds also eat them. thouRn
they suffer severely from the quilts. olu
ard dncrepit liens eat them when my
can get no ether food and are sometimes
killed with the quilts sticking in their
jaws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07

What is the best and most reliable
remedy for Group. is a question OF vital
interest to the mothers Of small chill
dren- Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
has been in use for over thirty years,
and has never known to fail In any
case. Mr.. T. F. Compton, public
weigher at Merkel, Texas. says of it,
Il have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in severe cases Of Group with
my children. and can truthfully say it
always gives prompt relief" There is
no danger in giving this remedy as it
contains no harmful drug. For sale
by Jno. Coughlin, Augusta; c. H.
Beane, Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
58th CONGRESS.
Short Sessions in Both
Branches on Tuesday.
Presidents Message Received
With Enthusiasm.
Long List Of Neutrality-suspicious. Of tho
New Measures.

ashmgton. Dec. 6.--The Senate w,s
III session for more than TWO hours in
oaE. ana in addition to listening To tba
ieadihs VI the Presidents mess,p.
heard Il preliminary report from ;h,
Hlerchan; marine commission. Wit
messed the Induction of Senators Kpox
ana Crai.e into office and in ex.cutive
session referred the Presidential nom
hiithAS To the proper committees
Inc session Was characterized bv an
extension ot yesterdays greetings
omGnE senators. The reading of III.
commissions Of the two new senators
attracted more attention than is usu-
III in Such cases. on account Of their
prominence and senators generally dii
not i;,Ii 10 note the peculiar wording
OF GOV. P-fiiypackcr'S conmunica ton,
lii which he conferred the office upon
Mf. kn0N. empowering him To hold il
with all its emOlumtntS and privileges
until the next meeting Of the Legisla-
tur' of tn" state If he shall so long
BEHAVE himself Well"
The Senate held an executive Session
of about Il minutes. today, in whi, n
nominations made by th. President
were referred To committees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Owne McLcar, Ecp). has been elect
ed mGyor of Los Angeles. Cal. over NJ.
Snyder, Dem.D. who mas held the Of
nee for six years, by plurality ap-
proxim.ting 1000 The majority OF the
council will be Republican.
The French bark Madeline from
Inuioue. chile. : pit. Il for DunkIrk.
has been lost in the English channel.
E,l crew OF II men took to tn" boats
from which they We're rescued ny Il
steamer and landed At Granville, De-
r;,rtment of the Nanche. French.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
FAVOR COMPUTATION.
Mrs. Rogers. Sentenced to Be Hanged,
Has Chance for Life.

Montpelier. VI. Dec. "a majority
" th' House judiciary comMittee r--
i'rt"d favurahly. today. on Il bill COM
muiing til. death sentence of Mrs.
May Rogers of Bennington. To life
'"''S"nnaut. The report is the out
'"r "i extended agitation against
''' EXECUTION of 4 woman. The bin
Wis made special order for discuss
S'Il' Wednesday afternoon
"rS Rogers WIS convicted Of MUIR
'I.S h"r husband in the summer OF
lsu'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
WOMAN LAYS SIEGE TO CAPITOL.
Refused Privilege in Kansas State
house, She Camps in Corridor.

Tcpeka. Kan Dec. 5.-GoNernor BAILEY
and the state officers must decide whetht L
a woman has 4 right TO camp OUT IN tht
McHenrv of Wichita came here ana de-
manted the right to run a news stand
,here She was refused. Now she pro-
poses to occupy corner with ner nr,l,.'n *
a;acf her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07

Immediately after the converting of
the Senate at noon, today, Allison and
Cockrcll, constituting the committee to
wait on the President, appeared in the
center aisle of the senate and made
their report. Allison acting as Spokes-
man. He merely mad, the usual r.cit-
al OF III" committees cali upon the
President with the information that
the Senate Was sitting ana ready to en-
ter upon the work of the session, adj
ding that the President had expressed
his intention TO Immediately cOmmu-
nicdte with the Senate through Il mes
sage in writing.
before the message arrived Penrose
ana Lodge presented the credentials OF
Messrs, Knox ana Crane, the newly
appointed senators from Pennsylvania
ard Massachusetts. respectively, and
the oath of office was administered to
them. Mr. Crane was escorted to the
seat of the pre- siding officer by Mr..
Lodge, and Mr.. Knox by Mr.. PenrOSe
and Iii, oath OF office was administered
by President Pro Tempore Frye. After
signing the senatorial roll of member
snip the new senators We're escorted to
chamber. There they held an i'm
promptu reception for few moments
and until thu reading of the Presidents
message began.
The. message was delivered to the Sem
ate by A.r. Barnes, assistant secretary
to the President, and it,, reading imnl"-
dlat"lN began. The senators were all sup
FLIED with copies Of the message in print
and most al them closely followed the
reading clerks as they proceeded.
'Sec Page 1or messagc.D
At 3O. the reading of the Presidents
message. was concluded and the Senate
went into executive session.
Til reading Of the message consumed
almost two houls Of time. ana at is con-
clusion Gallingcr submitted a partial re-
rolt from tn, merchant marine commits
sion. detailing the work done by il since
Il first convened on May . last. and ask
Ing tina: the time for the completion Of
its work lie extended until Jan. mkt
The extension Of time was granted with
ont dissent.
The Senate then. at 90, p. NJ, on mo-
ticn OF Allison. went into executive Ses-
sion and at 30, adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
TERRIFIC FIRE
Poured Into the Russians
Ships at Port Arthur.
IN Return They Are POUNDING
Away at Meter Hill.
The engagements at All Points. Grow.
ing Hotter. Cd.

Toxic. Dec. s.-The effective bonn.
bardment If the Russian battleships In
Port Arthur which began. Saturday.
Mas one of the results OF the capture
~ s"S Meter hill Up TO the time the
warships had been able TO seek shelter
from tn" japanese fire under Peyu
mountain. but the capture OF sua Meter
hiil. NOV. -. has enabled the japanese
10 train their guns on the Russian v,---
s"ls with the result that. a number OF
them have been set on FIRE and the 9th.
-rs must either put to sea or suffer IT.
rrparablr damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07

A Russian officer. who with six
,,bers broke his parole and escaped
Sro,o the interned cruiser Diana at sar-
con was reprimanded when he arrived
:. {, petersburg for breaking his
parole and then congratn'a 1sa ." seven zen
having like sailor. the seven
na,cers have asked to be sent back 10
the far East. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07

There are three lights or the Rroo<lyn
bridge which arr never seen ~ those
who have occasion to use the tridgr az
night. int these three lights mean much
to ne masters Of sailing vessels who's,
m1stS approach ~ exceed The Is feet bc
tween the center oi the span and tn.
water One Of The three is directly in the
center % the span and marks the highest
point. the other two are at each sid Of
the center light. about 100 feet from the
lnMcrs. and mark the DANGER limit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07
FAIR EATHER.

Washington. Dee. 6.-Forecast for
New EnEland: Fair. Wednesday. ex-
cent snow in northern Maine: warmer
in northwest portion: Thursday. fair.
fresh westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07

At Port Louis. Mauritius. there Is a
turtle which is believed to be more
than 240 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07

Pcyu mountain is situated al the
north Of III" harbor OF Port Arthur be-
Tween tlr eastern and western de-
i"I''r.. Al that place the harbor forms
q narrow STRAP OF water with the port
tbasin II the town Of Port Arthur
east ami Sunshu mountain on the west
with Else mountain and Antse moun-
tain northwest of il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-07

The Port Arthur besiegers report as
follows:
On Saturday. Dec. 3. our naval guns
bombarded the enemy's ships. The
Pobieda tbattleship) was struck six
times. vessel of the Retvizan (battle.
ship type was hit eight times and on
other ships 16 shell took effect.
On Monday, following the same
plan, the PoDieda was hit seven times
the Poltava tbattleship) IL times and
the Rctvizan II times. At about Z
o'clock i'll the afternoon, one of our
shells struck a magazine south of Peyu
mountain. causing an explosion. The
cOnt1agratiOn which followed Was not
extinguished for two hours.
The same day our heavy (army)
guns were directed at the enemys
ships. The Peresviet (battleshipl was
struck twice and two more shells
We're lodged in other ships. A vessel OF
the Poltava type was observed 10 he
on fire for one hour sending up a great
volume OF smoke.
The attacking operations against
the Sungshu mountain forts eastward
are carried on day and night Two 20
mlimetre quick tirers were captured.
Sunday, in half moon fort defending
a counterscarp on Rihlung mountain"
Toxic. Dec. 6.-(Noon).-T Russians
are nightly attacking oG,- Metre hill in a
determined endeavor to retske the sum-
nit of the ground in contest.
The Japanese increasing the
strength of their positions and have sur
ceedtJ So far in repellin9 all the assaults.
The Russians have suffered the heaviest
loSS"s.
1t is estimated that they have sacrificed
5000 men i'm an effort TO recapture ths
ground which the japanese are confident
in their ability TO hold. Observations in
dicate that the garrison of Port Arthur
is feeling the shortage OF men.
The works against Sungshu mountain
and tn, forts to the eastward are pro
crossing speedily and all indica lions point
to an early general assault. although the
date when 1t will begin Is kept secret
II j. expected that the next general as
s,iult will prove successful